A saddle type vehicle

Abstract

The present invention relates to a saddle type vehicle (10). The saddle type vehicle (10) comprises a head pipe (102) and a frame assembly (104). The frame assembly (104) is provided rearwardly from the head pipe (102). The frame assembly (104) comprises a hollow portion (112) extending longitudinally along the frame assembly (104). One or more communicating members (110) are configured to operably connect one or more vehicle components. The one or more communicating members (110) are routed through the hollow portion (112) in the frame assembly (104).

Description

[0001] TITLE OF INVENTION A SADDLE TYPE VEHICLE

[0002] FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0003]

[0001] The present invention relates to a vehicle. More particularly, the present invention relates to a frame assembly of a vehicle.

[0004] BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0005]

[0002] Frame assemblies are well known in the art, a vehicle generally consists of a head pipe, a main frame, a down frame in front zone of a vehicle. The frame assembly provides stiffness and strength for withstanding the forces acting thereon. The front zone of the vehicle supports a steering assembly, a front telescopic suspension, headlight, instrument cluster and the like of the vehicle. The rear zone of the vehicle includes a rear wheel, a rear suspension assembly, a power unit, a controller of the vehicle. The components supported on the front zone and the rear zone are interlinked to each other through a wired, hosed or wireless connection.

[0006]

[0003] Typically, the wired and hosed connections, especially such as brake hoses extending from a braking control unit to hydraulic brakes extend externally from the front zone of the vehicle to the rear zone of the vehicle through guiding members present on an outer surface of the frame assembly. The wired connections are susceptible to damages due to weather elements, road debris, snags or vandalism which may lead to cuts, punctures, abrasions which potentially compromise brake performance and safety of the vehicle.

[0007]

[0004] Further, such wired or hosed connections through guiding members comes at the cost of aesthetics as it is not aesthetically appealing. Furthermore, the wired or hosed connections interact with the sharp edges of the frame member which may result in breakage and malfunctioning of the wiring connections, hence frequent wiring connection changes or servicing is required. Further, these wired connections may be exposed to extreme weather conditions like rain, snow, salty atmosphere and the like, can accelerate corrosion of the wired connections or its fitting over time. Such extreme weather conditions may lead to weakened wired connections.

[0008]

[0005] Especially in cases of hydraulic brakes, the brakes hoses extend from regions such as the steering rod and then on to the frame assembly. These hoses require multiple guiding members along the entire routing so as to ensure that there is no potential interaction between the sharp edges of the style parts and the braking hoses. In vehicles where the brake hoses are guided through inner surfaces of the style parts, which leads to increased wear and tear of the brake hoses due to accidental rubbing, vibration and external impact on the vehicle. Similarly, the conventional wiring systems such as wire harnesses requires wire clips, guiding members and fasteners for routing it to the frame assembly thereby increasing the components of the vehicle and resulting in higher costs.

[0009]

[0006] An additional disadvantage of conventional vehicle layouts having the brake hoses routed along the outer surface of the frame assembly is the servicing of the brake hoses. During servicing, the servicemen are tasked to first remove the entire style parts which may be covering the brake hoses or electrical lines, followed by the removal of guiding wire clips and fastening members. The servicing time owing to the conventional vehicle layout is high, and further maintenance and re-visiting the tension requirements and servicing of the electrical lines and brake hoses become cumbersome.

[0007] Moreover, conventional vehicle layouts with conventional frame structures tend to have substantial weight, and provision of additional elements for hose or wire routing further add to the substantial weight of the vehicle. This results in an increase in the overall weight of the vehicle. The overall weight increase further results in a detrimental effect on fuel efficiency of the vehicle, or the power to weight ratio of the vehicle. Particularly, in case of electric vehicles, which have heavy batteries, further detriment to power to weight ratio has an overall detrimental effect on the vehicle operation.

[0010]

[0008] Thus, there is a need in the art for a saddle type vehicle which addresses at least the aforementioned problems. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0011]

[0009] In one aspect, the present invention is directed towards a saddle type vehicle having a head pipe, and a frame assembly being provided rearwardly from the head pipe. The frame assembly comprises a hollow portion extending longitudinally along the frame assembly; and one or more communicating members being configured to operably connect one or more vehicle components. The one or more communicating members are routed through the hollow portion in the frame assembly.

[0012]

[0010] In an embodiment of the invention, the frame assembly has a plurality of openings wherein the communicating members are routed in the hollow portion through the plurality of openings.

[0013] [Oi l] In an embodiment of the invention, the frame assembly has a first region and a second region. The first region of the frame assembly is attached to the head pipe and the second region of the frame assembly is disposed rearwardly of the first region of the frame assembly.

[0014]

[0012] In an embodiment of the invention, the plurality of openings include one or more first openings provided at the first region of the frame assembly. The second opening are provided at the second region of the frame assembly. The first openings and the second openings allow entry and exit of the communicating members to and from the hollow portion in the frame assembly.

[0015]

[0013] In an embodiment of the invention, the frame assembly has one or more auxiliary openings for accessing the hollow portion in the frame assembly.

[0016]

[0014] In an embodiment of the invention, the vehicle components include at least a brake, a brake lever and a braking control unit.

[0017]

[0015] In an embodiment of the invention, the communicating members include a first communicating member for operably connecting the brake lever to the braking control unit. A second communicating member operably connects the braking control unit to a brake actuator that is operably connected to one or more wheels of the saddle type vehicle.

[0018]

[0016] In another embodiment of the invention, the braking control unit is provided on the second region of the frame assembly. The first communicating member and the second communicating member are connected to the braking control unit through the second opening.

[0019]

[0017] In a further embodiment of the invention, the first communicating member and the second communicating member exit the hollow portion in the frame assembly at the first opening for being connected to the brake lever and the brake actuator.

[0020]

[0018] In a further embodiment of the invention, the vehicle components include electrical components of the vehicle. The communicating members are routed through the hollow portion for connecting electrical components of the vehicle.

[0021]

[0019] In a further embodiment of the invention, the frame assembly includes an upper member and a lower member. The communicating members include braking communicating members and electrical communicating members. The braking communicating members are routed through one of the upper member and the lower member. The electrical communicating members are routed through other of the upper member and the lower member.

[0022]

[0020] In a further embodiment of the invention, the frame assembly includes a left frame member and a right frame member. The communicating members include braking communicating members and electrical communicating members. The braking communicating members are routed through one of the left frame member and the right frame member. The electrical communicating members are routed through other of the left frame member and the right frame member.

[0023]

[0021] In a further embodiment of the invention, the head pipe has a recess, the first opening on the frame assembly are aligned with the recess on the head pipe, thereby allowing at least one of the communicating members to be routed through the head pipe.

[0022] In a further embodiment of the invention, the frame assembly includes a left upper member, a right upper member, a left lower member, and a right lower member. The communicating members include braking communicating members, high voltage electrical communicating members and low voltage electrical communicating members. The braking communicating members are routed through the left upper member and the right upper member. The high voltage electrical communicating members are routed through one of the left lower member and the right lower member. The low voltage electrical communicating members are routed through other of the left lower member and the right lower member.

[0024] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025]

[0023] Reference will be made to embodiments of the invention, examples of which may be illustrated in accompanying figures. These figures are intended to be illustrative, not limiting. Although the invention is generally described in context of these embodiments, it should be understood that it is not intended to limit the scope of the invention to these particular embodiments.

[0026] Figure 1 is a right side view of a saddle type vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] Figure 2 is a left perspective view of the saddle type vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

[0028] Figure 3 is a sectional left side view of the saddle type vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

[0029] Figure 4 is a top view of the saddle type vehicle, in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention.

[0030] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0031]

[0024] The present invention relates to a saddle type vehicle. More particularly, the present invention relates to a frame assembly of a saddle type vehicle. The present invention provides a saddle type vehicle that provides for improved routing of communicating members and ensuring prevention of communicating members from external factors, while also ensuring better serviceability and elimination of additional components for routing of communicating members.

[0032]

[0025] Figure 1 illustrates a right-side view of an exemplary saddle type vehicle 10, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. The vehicle 10 comprises a head pipe 102 and a frame assembly 104. In an embodiment, the frame assembly 104 is provided rearwardly of the head pipe 102. The vehicle 10 includes a power unit (not shown) for providing traction force to the vehicle 10, wherein the power unit comprises at least one of an internal combustion engine or a traction motor or an electrical energy storage device. In an embodiment, the power unit comprises an internal combustion engine that is vertically disposed. In another embodiment, the power unit comprises one or more electrical energy storage devices connected to the frame assembly 104. The vehicle 10 further includes a front wheel (not shown), a rear wheel (not shown), a seat assembly (not shown) and a fuel tank or a battery pack (not shown). The frame assembly 104 includes at least a main frame that is connected to the head pipe 102 and extends rearwardly and downwardly from the head pipe 102. The frame assembly 104 further has a pair of rear frames that are connected to the main frame and extend rearwardly from the main frame.

[0033]

[0026] The head pipe 102 supports a steering tube (not shown) therein and two telescopic front forks (not shown) are attached to the steering tube through a lower bracket. The two telescopic front forks support the front wheel. The upper portion of the front wheel is covered by a front fender mounted to the lower portion of the telescopic front forks at the end of the steering tube. A head light (not shown), a visor guard (not shown) and instrument cluster (not shown) are arranged on an upper portion of the head pipe 102. A part of the frame assembly 104 may be located in front of the internal combustion engine or the traction motor or one or more electrical energy storage devices and extends slantly downward from the head pipe 102. The pair of rear frames are located above the internal combustion engine or the traction motor or electrical energy storage device and extends rearward from the main frame.

[0027] The internal combustion engine or the traction motor or electrical energy storage device is mounted at the front to the and the rear to the frame assembly. The pair of rear frames are joined to the main frame and extend rearward to support the seat assembly. A rear swing arm (not shown) is connected to the frame assembly 104 to swing vertically, and the rear wheel is connected to a rear end of the rear swing arm. Generally, the rear swing arm is supported by a rear suspension. In an alternate embodiment, the traction motor may be coupled to the rear wheel, alleviating the requirement of a rear swing arm. A taillight unit is disposed at the end of the vehicle and at the rear of the seat assembly. The rear wheel arranged below the seat assembly rotates by the driving force of the internal combustion engine or the traction motor transmitted through a chain drive (not shown) from the internal combustion engine or the traction motor or electrical energy storage device. A rear fender is disposed above the rear wheel and is configured to cover the rear wheel.

[0034]

[0028] Further, wherein the power unit includes an internal combustion engine, an exhaust pipe (not shown) of the vehicle 10 extends vertically downward from the internal combustion engine up to a point and then extends below the internal combustion engine, longitudinally along the vehicle length before terminating in a muffler (not shown). The muffler is typically disposed adjoining the rear wheel.

[0035]

[0029] The vehicle 10 further includes a handlebar (not shown) connected to the head pipe 102 and extends in a vehicle width direction. The handlebar can rotate to both sides of the vehicle during vehicle turning movements. Furthermore, the vehicle 10 comprises of plurality of electrical and electronic components including an alternator (not shown), and in an embodiment, an integrated starter generator (not shown).

[0036]

[0030] In an embodiment, the saddle type vehicle 10 is an electric type vehicle wherein the power unit comprises of the traction motor that provides traction force to the rear wheel of the vehicle. In an alternative embodiment, the saddle type vehicle 10 is a hybrid type vehicle wherein the power unit comprises of both the internal combustion engine and the traction motor. In an alternative embodiment, the saddle type vehicle 10 is a mild hybrid type vehicle wherein an electric motor, such as the ISG assists the internal combustion engine. In this embodiment, the ISG, in addition to performing the starter and generator function, assists the internal combustion engine when required. The hybrid assist functionality controls the vehicle 10 to rely solely on electric power of the ISG in riding conditions such as coasting or braking, and swiftly restarting the internal combustion engine when required.

[0037]

[0031] Reference is made to Figure 1 and Figure 2, wherein as illustrated, the saddle type vehicle 10 comprises the frame assembly 104 and the frame assembly 104 is provided rearwardly from the head pipe 102. As illustrated, the frame assembly 104 has a hollow portion 112 (illustrated by dotted lines in Figure 1) provided therein, which extends longitudinally along the frame assembly 104. As further illustrated, the frame assembly 104 comprises a first region 106 and a second region 108. Herein, the first region 106 of the frame assembly 104 is attached to the head pipe 102. The second region 108 of the frame assembly 104 is disposed rearwardly of the first region 106 of the frame assembly 104. The first region 106 of the frame assembly 104 is disposed towards and faces a front end of the saddle type vehicle 10, while the second region 108 is disposed towards and faces a rear end of the vehicle 10.

[0038]

[0032] The saddle type vehicle 10 further has one or more communicating members 110. In an embodiment, the saddle type vehicle 10 comprises a single communicating member 110. In another embodiment, the saddle type vehicle 10 comprises more than one or plurality of communicating members 110. The communicating members 110 are configured to operably connect one or more vehicle components. In an embodiment, the communicating members 110 include electrical communicating members that electrically connect one or more vehicle components. In another embodiment, the communicating members 110 include braking communicating members that are configured to operably connect one or more components of a braking assembly of the vehicle. In an embodiment, the braking communicating members comprise one or more brake cables that mechanically connect the components of the braking assembly. In an alternative embodiment, the braking communicating members comprise one or more brake hoses that hydraulically connect components of a hydraulic braking assembly. In an embodiment, the communicating members 110 include at least one of but not limited to cables, ropes, hoses, cords and the like.

[0039]

[0033] As illustrated in Figure 1 and Figure 2, the communicating members 110 are routed through the hollow portion 112 in the frame assembly 104. The provision and routing of the communicating members 110 from within the hollow portion of the frame assembly 104 ensures that the communicating members 110 are not routed externally and are not exposed, thus preventing the communicating members 110 from debris, dust and water ingress etc. Routing of the communicating members 110 through the hollow portion 112 on the frame assembly 104 also ensures that the communicating members 110 are not mounted on the style parts of the vehicle 10, thus reducing the chances of cuts and abrasions on the communicating members 110. Further, routing of the communicating members 110 through the frame assembly 104 also allows for reduced overall length of communicating members 110 since the communicating members 110 do not need to bypass the frame assembly 104 for routing.

[0040]

[0034] To allow for the communicating members 110 to be routed through the hollow portion 112 on the frame assembly 104, provisions need to be made for allowing entry and exit of the communicating members 110 from the hollow portion 112 which would allow one or more communicating members 110 emanating from one vehicle component to enter the hollow portion 112 and thereafter exit the hollow portion 112 to reach the other vehicle component. In an embodiment, as referenced in Figure 3, the frame assembly 104 comprises a plurality of openings 114a, 114b. The communicating members 110 are routed through the hollow portion 112 through the plurality of openings 114a, 114b.

[0041]

[0035] As specifically illustrated in Figure 3, the plurality of openings 114a, 114b comprises one or more first openings 114a and one or more second openings 114b. The first openings 114a are provided at the first region 106 of the frame assembly 104. The second openings 114b are provided at the at the second region 108 of the frame assembly 104. The first openings 114a and the second openings 114b allow entry and exit of the communicating members 110 to and from the hollow portion 112 in the frame assembly 104. The provision of the first openings 114a in the first region 106 and the second openings 114b in the second region 108 ensures that one or more communicating members 110 travelling from vehicle components at the front of the vehicle 10 to vehicle components at the rear of the vehicle 10 or vice versa are easily routed through the hollow portion 112 in the frame assembly 104.

[0042]

[0036] In an embodiment, the head pipe 102 comprises a recess. In an embodiment, the recess in the head pipe 102 is provided on a rear side of the head pipe 102. Herein, the first openings 114a on the frame assembly 104 are aligned with the recess on the head pipe 102. This allows at least one of the communicating members 110 that exit the hollow portion 112 from the first openings 114a to be routed through the head pipe 102. This means that the communicating members 110 are first routed through the hollow portion 112 on the frame assembly 104, and thereafter routed from within the head pipe 102. This further reduces the external exposure of the communicating members 110.

[0043]

[0037] To improve serviceability of the communicating members 110 being routed through the hollow portion 112, external access needs to be provided to the hollow portion 112. In that, the frame assembly 104 has one or more auxiliary openings 114c for accessing the hollow portion 112 in the frame assembly 104, wherein the hollow portion 112 can be accessed either by hand or by tools. The auxiliary openings 114c are hollow slots / cavity through which the communicating members 110 routed in the hollow portion 112 of the frame assembly are accessed. In an embodiment, the auxiliary openings 114c are provided on a top face of the frame assembly 104, thus further making access to the hollow portion 112 easier. In an embodiment, the auxiliary openings 114c are provided with a cap (not shown) to restrict the entry of foreign bodies into the hollow portion 112.

[0044]

[0038] In an embodiment, as illustrated in Figure 3, the vehicle components comprise at least a brake actuator, a brake lever 120 (shown in Figure 2), and a braking control unit 118. In an embodiment, the brake actuator is a hydraulic brake actuator that performs a braking operation based on the movement of the hydraulic fluid. In that, the brake lever 120 is provided for the user to provide a braking input, and the braking control unit 118 is a Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit that electronically controls the flow of hydraulic fluid between the brake lever 120 and the brake actuator. In that, the communicating members 110 operably and hydraulically connect the brake actuator, the brake lever 120 and the braking control unit 118.

[0045]

[0039] Specifically, the communicating members 110 include a first communicating member 110a and a second communicating member 110b. The first communicating member 110a operably connects the brake lever 120 to the braking control unit 118, and the second communicating member 110b operably connects the braking control unit 118 to the brake actuator. Herein the brake actuator is operably connected to the wheels of the saddle type vehicle 10.

[0046]

[0040] As illustrated, the brake lever 120 is provided on the handlebar towards the front of the vehicle 10, the braking control unit 118 is provided towards the rear of the vehicle 10 and the brake actuator is also provided towards the front of the vehicle 10. More specifically, the braking control unit 118 is provided on the second region 108 of the frame assembly 104. Since the second openings 114b are provided on the second region 108, the first communicating member 110a and the second communicating member 110b are connected to the braking control unit 118 through the second openings 114b. In this embodiment, the first communicating member 110a and the second communicating member 110b are connected to the braking control unit 118 and enter the hollow portion 112 at the second openings 114b. Thereafter, the first communicating member 110a and the second communicating member 110b exit the hollow portion 112 in the frame assembly 104 at the first openings for being connected to the brake lever 120 and the brake actuator respectively.

[0047]

[0041] In an embodiment, the vehicle components comprise electrical components of the vehicle 10. The electrical components include one or more of but not limited to one or more switches operated by the user, one or more control units, one or more lamps, one or more instrument clusters and infotainment systems, and other electrical components as required. In this embodiment, the communicating members 110 are routed through the hollow portion 112 for electrically and operably connecting the electrical components of the vehicle 10.

[0048]

[0042] For efficient and separate routing of the communicating members 110, different parts of the frame assembly 104 are utilised for routing various communicating members 110. In an exemplary embodiment, the frame assembly 104 comprises an upper member 104a (shown in Figure 1) and a lower member 104b (shown in Figure 1). In this embodiment, the communicating members 110 include one or more braking communicating members and one or more electrical communicating members. The braking communicating members are routed through one of the upper member 104a and the lower member 104b. Further, the electrical communicating members are routed through other of the upper member 104a and the lower member 104b. Thus, if the braking communicating members are routed through the hollow portion 112 on the upper member 104a, the electrical communicating members are routed through hollow portion 112 on the lower member 104b, and vice versa. The plurality of openings 114a, 114b are appropriately provided on different locations on the frame assembly 104 for entry and exit of the braking communicating members and the electrical communicating members. This allows for separate routing the braking communicating members and the electrical communicating members, thus allowing for the braking communicating members and the electrical communicating members to be assembled, accessed and serviced separately.

[0049]

[0043] In another embodiment, as specifically illustrated in Figure 4, the frame assembly 104 comprises a left frame member 104c and a right frame member 104d. In this embodiment, the communicating members 110 comprise the braking communicating members and one or more electrical communicating members. In this embodiment, the braking communicating members are routed through one of the left frame member 104c and the right frame member 104d. The electrical communicating members are routed through other of the left frame member 104c and the right frame member 104d. Thus, if the braking communicating members are routed through the hollow portion 112 on the left frame member 104c, the electrical communicating members are routed through hollow portion 112 on the right frame member 104d, and vice versa. The plurality of openings 114a, 114b are appropriately provided on different locations on the frame assembly 104 for entry and exit of the braking communicating members and the electrical communicating members. This also allows for separate routing the braking communicating members and the electrical communicating members, thus allowing for the braking communicating members and the electrical communicating members to be assembled, accessed and serviced separately.

[0050]

[0044] In another embodiment, the frame assembly 104 comprises a left upper member 104e (shown in Figure 2), a right upper member 104f (shown in Figure 1), a left lower member 104g (shown in Figure 2), and a right lower member 104h (shown in Figure 2). Herein, the communicating members 110 comprising one or more braking communicating members, one or more high voltage electrical communicating members and one or more low voltage electrical communicating members. In that, the high voltage electrical communicating members connect high voltage components such as the battery pack to the traction motor or generator / alternator to the battery, and the low voltage electrical communicating members connect low voltage components such as control units to lamps etc.

[0051]

[0045] In this embodiment, the braking communicating members are routed through the left upper member 104e and the right upper member 104f. The high voltage electrical communicating members are routed through one of the left lower member 104g and the right lower member 104h. The low voltage electrical communicating members are routed through other of the left lower member 104g and the right lower member 104h. This also allows for separate routing the braking communicating members, the high voltage electrical communicating members and the low voltage electrical communicating members, thus allowing for the different communicating members to be assembled, accessed and serviced separately. Further, chances of short circuit and charge leakage in the vehicle are alleviated.

[0052]

[0046] Advantageously, the present invention provides a saddle type vehicle wherein the communicating members that operably connect the vehicle components are routed through the hollow portion on the frame assembly. Such routing of the communicating members through the hollow portion prevents the communicating members from external factors, since the communicating members are sufficiently secured in the frame assembly.

[0053]

[0047] Routing of the communicating members through the hollow portion also allows for improved aesthetics since the communicating members remain hidden. The present invention also allows for overall reduction in the length of the communicating members, and for prevention of wear and tear of the communicating members. The prevention of wear and tear ensures that the braking / electrical characteristics of the vehicle do not deteriorate over time. The risk of leakage of braking fluid or exposure of live wires is also reduced. Even if the braking fluid leaks in an extreme situation, the leaked braking fluid is contained within the hollow portion, which can then be removed later.

[0054]

[0048] Further, the serviceability of the communicating members is made easier from an accessibility and serviceability point of view as the hollow portion and the auxiliary openings provide the requisite access to the communicating members. Furthermore, the assembly time in settling the communicating members is significantly reduced since the requirement of wire or hose guiding members are reduced. This reduces part count as well as the overall weight of the vehicle, while ensuring sufficient vibration resistance and ingress protection to the communicating members.

[0055]

[0049] While the present invention has been described with respect to certain embodiments, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various changes and modification may be made without departing from the scope of the invention as defined in the following claims. List of Reference Numerals

[0056] 10: Vehicle

[0057] 102: Head pipe

[0058] 104: Frame assembly

[0059] 104a: Upper member

[0060] 104b: Lower member

[0061] 104c: Left frame member

[0062] 104d: Right frame member

[0063] 104e: Left upper member

[0064] 104f: Right upper member

[0065] 104g: Left lower member

[0066] 104h: Right lower member

[0067] 106: First region

[0068] 108: Second region

[0069] 110: Communicating members

[0070] 110a: First communicating member

[0071] 110b: Second communicating member

[0072] 112: Hollow portion

[0073] 114a: First opening

[0074] 114b: Second opening

[0075] 118: Braking control unit

[0076] 120: Brake lever

Claims

WE CLAIM:

1. A saddle type vehicle (10), comprising: a head pipe (102); a frame assembly (104), the frame assembly (104) being provided rearwardly from the head pipe (102), the frame assembly (104) comprising a hollow portion (112) extending longitudinally along the frame assembly (104); and one or more communicating members (110), the one or more communicating members (110) being configured to operably connect one or more vehicle components, the one or more communicating members (110) being routed through the hollow portion (112) in the frame assembly (104).

2. The saddle type vehicle (10) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the frame assembly (104) comprises a plurality of openings (114a, 114b), wherein the one or more communicating members (110) being routed through the hollow portion (112) through the plurality of openings (114a, 114b).

3. The saddle type vehicle (10) as claimed in claim 2, wherein the frame assembly (104) comprises a first region (106) and a second region (108), the first region (106) of the frame assembly (104) being attached to the head pipe (102) and the second region (108) of the frame assembly (104) being disposed rearwardly of the first region (106) of the frame assembly (104).

4. The saddle type vehicle (10) as claimed in claim 3, wherein the plurality of openings (114a, 114b) comprise one or more first openings (114a) provided at the first region (106) of the frame assembly (104) and one or more second opening (114b) provided at the second region (108) of the frame assembly (104), wherein the one or more first openings (114a) and the one or more second openings (114b) allow entry and exit of the one or more communicating members ( 110) to and from the hollow portion (112) in the frame assembly (104).

5. The saddle type vehicle (10) as claimed in claim 2, wherein the frame assembly (104) comprises one or more auxiliary openings (114c) for accessing the hollow portion (112) in the frame assembly (104).

6. The saddle type vehicle (10) as claimed in claim 3, wherein the one or more vehicle components comprise at least a brake actuator, a brake lever (120) and a braking control unit (118).

7. The saddle type vehicle (10) as claimed in claim 6, wherein the one or more communicating members (110) comprise a first communicating member (110a) for operably connecting the brake lever (120) to the braking control unit (118), and a second communicating member (110b) for operably connecting the braking control unit (118) to a brake actuator operably connected to one or more wheels of the saddle type vehicle (10).

8. The saddle type vehicle ( 10) as claimed in claim 7, wherein the braking control unit (118) being provided on the second region (108) of the frame assembly (104), and the first communicating member (110a) and the second communicating member (110b) being connected to the braking control unit (118) through the one or more second openings (114b).

9. The saddle type vehicle ( 10) as claimed in claim 8, wherein the first communicating member (110a) and the second communicating member (110b) exit the hollow portion (112) in the frame assembly (104) at the one or more first openings (114a) for being connected to the brake lever (120) and the brake actuator.

10. The saddle type vehicle (10) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more vehicle components comprise electrical components of the vehicle (10), the one or more communicating members (110) being routed through the hollow portion (112) for connecting electrical components of the vehicle (10).

11. The saddle type vehicle (10) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the frame assembly (104) comprises an upper member (104a) and a lower member (104b), and the one or more communicating members (110) comprising one or more braking communicating members and one or more electrical communicating members, the one or more braking communicating members being routed through one of the upper member (104a) and the lower member (104b), and the one or more electrical communicating members being routed through other of the upper member (104a) and the lower member (104b).

12. The saddle type vehicle (10) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the frame assembly (104) comprises a left frame member (104c) and a right frame member (104d), and the one or more communicating members (110) comprising one or more braking communicating members and one or more electrical communicating members, the one or more braking communicating members being routed through one of the left frame member (104c) and the right frame member (104d), and the one or more electrical communicating members being routed through other of the left frame member (104c) and the right frame member (104d).

13. The saddle type vehicle (10) as claimed in claim 4, wherein the head pipe (102) comprises a recess, the one or more first openings (114a) on the frame assembly (104) being aligned with the recess on the head pipe (102) thereby allowing at least one of the one or more communicating members (110) to be routed through the head pipe (102).

14. The saddle type vehicle (10) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the frame assembly (104) comprises a left upper member (104e), a right upper member (104f), a left lower member (104g), and a right lower member (104h), and the one or more communicating members (110) comprising one or more braking communicating members, one or more high voltage electrical communicating members and one or more low voltage electrical communicating members, the one or more brakingcommunicating members being routed through the left upper member (104e) and the right upper member (104f), the one or more high voltage electrical communicating members being routed through one of the left lower member (104g) and the right lower member (104h), and the one or more low voltage electrical communicating members being routed through other of the left lower member(104g) and the right lower member (104h).

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