Title of Invention	A MOTORCYCLE WITH PROTECTED FUEL TANK
Abstract	A motor cycle with a protected fuel tank, the tank being fixed to the space frame of the vehicle and disposed beneath a protective member also fixed to the space frame, said member being located between the handle bar of the vehicle and the rider's seat and being of a predetermined size and shape so as to extend over and around the fuel tank; and an inlet for the fuel tank, with a cap for opening and closing the inlet.

Title of Invention

A MOTORCYCLE WITH PROTECTED FUEL TANK

Abstract

A motor cycle with a protected fuel tank, the tank being fixed to the space frame of the vehicle and disposed beneath a protective member also fixed to the space frame, said member being located between the handle bar of the vehicle and the rider's seat and being of a predetermined size and shape so as to extend over and around the fuel tank; and an inlet for the fuel tank, with a cap for opening and closing the inlet.

Full Text	This invention relates to a motorcycle with a protected fuel tank. 4 In the known motorcycle, the fuel tank is mounted between the handle bar and the rider"s seat, on the top of the vehicle main frame. The location of the fuel tank, which is open to sky and, therefore, to exposure to direct sunlight, has the following drawbacks: * The fuel in the tank evaporates quicker due to heating up of the tank in the sun, resulting in wastage of fuel. * The fuel tank is likely to be damaged whenever the motorcycle falls down, especially, on its side. This invention therefore proposes a motorcycle which minimises the above mentioned drawbacks. Various other features of the motorcycle proposed herein will be discernible from the following further description thereof. In the motor cycle with a protected fuel- tanK according to this invention, the tank is fixed to the space frame of the vehicle and disposed beneath protective member also fixed to the space frame, .said member being located between the handle bar of the vehicle and the rider"s seat and being of, a predetermined size and shape so as to extend over and around the fuel tank; and an inlet for the fuel tank, with a cap for opening and closing the inlet. This invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings which illustrate, by way of example, and not by way of limitation, three of possible embodiments of the motorcycle proposed herein, Fig. 1 illustrating a view of one such embodiment Fig. 2 illustrating an orthographic view of the view in Fig. 1 Fig. 3 illustrating a view of another embodiment of this invention Fig.4 illustrating a view of yet another embodiment of this invention. A protective member 3 is fixed to the space frame tubes 2A and 2B of the space frame of the motorcycle. The member 3 is located between the handlebar of the vehicle and the rider"s seat s. The member 3 will take any predetermined size and shape so as to extend over and around the fuel tank 1, whereby adeguate protection is given to the said tank from the sun and also from the conseguences of any fall of the motorcycle, especially, on its side. The member 3 in its various forms will be sturdy enough to withstand falls and will also, preferably, be of a heat insulating material so that the heat from the sun does not pass through the member and affect the fuel tank 1. One of the forms the member 3 can take will have a utilitarian value, namely, as a storage compartment provided with a hinged lid 3A, the location of the hinge being indicated by 3B so that the lid 3A can be opened away from the rider to provide access to the interior of the compartment 3. The hinge can alternatively be provided at either side of the lid at the location 3D or 3E so that the lid can be opened sidewards; however, it it preferred to have the hinge at the location 3B, since this is convenient in operation and use. The compartment and lid will be provided with a lock for security purposes. The fuel tank 1 is disposed beneath the member 3. The tank 1 is also fixed to the tubes 2A and 2B of the space frame. The fuel tank is provided with a fuel inlet 1B and cap lA. The interior of the compartment 3 is, optionally, provided with a plurality of sub-compartments for storing different articles, apart from a crash-helmet, therein, such as, a tool-kit, articles of personal use. According to one construction, the member and the tank are irremovably fixed to the space frame. According to another, alternative, construction, the member and the tank are detachably fixed to the space frame. This provision facilitates removal of the member and tank, whenever necessary, as for instance, for cleaning the member and tank, and for replacing the member and tank in position on the space frame. According to one construction, the fuel inlet and cap are disposed on the top of the fuel tank, as illustrated for example in Figs. 2 and 3 According to another construction, the fuel inlet and cap are disposed at the side of the fuel tank Fig.4 According to yet another construction, the fuel inlet and cap are provided with a cover 3C, adjacent the lid (Fig. 3). In such event, preferably, the surfaces of the lid 3A and the cover 3C are in alignment to provide a smooth, continuous contour for the said surfaces. The cover 3C protects the fuel inlet IB and cap lA - from dust and grime. The cover C will be hinged to "enable the same to be opened and closed over the inlet Cap lA. The term "motorcycle" used in this specification not only means a motorcycle properly so called but.also a motorcycle behind or around the front portion of which a body is built to run on three or more wheels as, for instance, a vehicle in which the front portion of a motorcycle is provided while the rest of such vehicle accommodates seating arrangement for passengers. The terms and expressions in this specification are of description and not of limitation, there being no intention to exclude any equivalents of the features illustrated and described but it is understood that various other embodiments of the motorcycle proposed herein are possible without departing from the scope and ambit of this Invention, We Claim. 1. A motor cycle with a protected fuel tank;- the tank being fixed to the space frame of the vehiolp and disposed beneath a protective member also fixed.to the space frame, said member being located between, the handle bar of the vehicle and the rider"s seat and " being of a predetermined size and shape so as to ex.tend over and around the fuel tank; and an inlet for the fuel tank, with a cap for opening and closing the inlet. 2. A motorcycle as claimed in Claim 1 wherein the said member is irremovably fixed to the space frame. 3. A motorcycle as claimed in Claim 1 or Claim wherein the tank is irremovably fixed to the space frame. 4. A motorcycle as claimed in Claim 1 wherein the said member is detachably fixed to the space frame. 5. A motorcycle as claimed in Claim 1 wherein the tank is detachably fixed to the space frame. 6. A motorcycle as claimed in any one of the preceding Claims wherein the space frame comprises tubes to which the said member and the tank are fixed. 7. A motorcycle as claimed in any one of the preceding Claims wherein the fuel inlet and cap are disposed on the fuel tank, at one side thereof. 8. A motorcycle as claimed in any one of the preceding Claims 1 to 6 wherein the fuel inlet and cap are disposed on the top of the fuel tank. 9. A motorcycle as claimed in Claim 8 wherein the fuel inlet and cap are provided with a cover. 10. A motorcycle as claimed in Claim 9 wherein the cover is hinged. 11. A motorcycle as claimed in Claim 10 wherein the cover is provided with a lock. 12. A motorcycle as claimed in any one of the preceding Claims wherein the said member is made of a durable and heat insulating material. - 13. A motorcycle as claimed in any one of the preceding Claims wherein the said member is in the form of a storage compartment with a hinged lid. 14. A motorcycle as claimed in Claim 13 wherein the fuel inlet and cap are provided with a cover adjacent the lid of the storage compartment. 15. A motor cycle as claimed in Claim 14 wherein the surfaces of the lid and the cover are in alignment to provide a smooth, continuous contour for the said surfaces. 16. A motorcycle with protected fuel tank substantially as herein described with reference to, and as illustrated in, the accompanying drawings. 17. A protected fuel tank for a motor cycle as claimed in any one of the preceding Claims.

Full Text

This invention relates to a motorcycle with a protected fuel tank.
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In the known motorcycle, the fuel tank is mounted between the handle bar and the rider"s seat, on the top of the vehicle main frame.
The location of the fuel tank, which is open to sky and, therefore, to exposure to direct sunlight, has the following drawbacks:
* The fuel in the tank evaporates quicker due to heating up of the tank in the sun, resulting in wastage of fuel.
* The fuel tank is likely to be damaged whenever the motorcycle falls down, especially, on its side.
This invention therefore proposes a motorcycle which minimises the above mentioned drawbacks.
Various other features of the motorcycle proposed herein will be discernible from the following further description thereof.

In the motor cycle with a protected fuel- tanK according to this invention, the tank is fixed to the space frame of the vehicle and disposed beneath protective member also fixed to the space frame, .said member being located between the handle bar of the vehicle and the rider"s seat and being of, a predetermined size and shape so as to extend over and around the fuel tank; and an inlet for the fuel tank, with a cap for opening and closing the inlet.
This invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings which illustrate, by way of example, and not by way of limitation, three of possible embodiments of the motorcycle proposed herein,
Fig. 1 illustrating a view of one such embodiment
Fig. 2 illustrating an orthographic view of the view in Fig. 1
Fig. 3 illustrating a view of another embodiment of this invention

Fig.4 illustrating a view of yet another embodiment of this invention.
A protective member 3 is fixed to the space frame tubes 2A and 2B of the space frame of the motorcycle. The member 3 is located between the handlebar of the vehicle and the rider"s seat s.
The member 3 will take any predetermined size and shape so as to extend over and around the fuel tank 1, whereby adeguate protection is given to the said tank from the sun and also from the conseguences of any fall of the motorcycle, especially, on its side. The member 3 in its various forms will be sturdy enough to withstand falls and will also, preferably, be of a heat insulating material so that the heat from the sun does not pass through the member and affect the fuel tank 1.
One of the forms the member 3 can take will have a utilitarian value, namely, as a storage compartment

provided with a hinged lid 3A, the location of the hinge being indicated by 3B so that the lid 3A can be opened away from the rider to provide access to the interior of the compartment 3.
The hinge can alternatively be provided at either side of the lid at the location 3D or 3E so that the lid can be opened sidewards; however, it it preferred to have the hinge at the location 3B, since this is convenient in operation and use. The compartment and lid will be provided with a lock for security purposes.
The fuel tank 1 is disposed beneath the member 3. The tank 1 is also fixed to the tubes 2A and 2B of the space frame. The fuel tank is provided with a fuel inlet 1B and cap lA.
The interior of the compartment 3 is, optionally, provided with a plurality of sub-compartments for storing different articles, apart from a crash-helmet, therein, such as, a tool-kit, articles of personal use.
According to one construction, the member and the

tank are irremovably fixed to the space frame.
According to another, alternative, construction, the member and the tank are detachably fixed to the space frame. This provision facilitates removal of the member and tank, whenever necessary, as for instance, for cleaning the member and tank, and for replacing the member and tank in position on the space frame.
According to one construction, the fuel inlet and cap are disposed on the top of the fuel tank, as illustrated for example in Figs. 2 and 3
According to another construction, the fuel inlet and cap are disposed at the side of the fuel tank Fig.4
According to yet another construction, the fuel inlet and cap are provided with a cover 3C, adjacent the lid (Fig. 3). In such event, preferably, the surfaces of the lid 3A and the cover 3C are in alignment to provide a smooth, continuous contour for the said surfaces. The cover 3C protects the fuel inlet IB and cap lA - from

dust and grime. The cover C will be hinged to "enable the same to be opened and closed over the inlet Cap lA.
The term "motorcycle" used in this specification not only means a motorcycle properly so called but.also a motorcycle behind or around the front portion of which a body is built to run on three or more wheels as, for instance, a vehicle in which the front portion of a motorcycle is provided while the rest of such vehicle accommodates seating arrangement for passengers.
The terms and expressions in this specification are of description and not of limitation, there being no intention to exclude any equivalents of the features illustrated and described but it is understood that various other embodiments of the motorcycle proposed herein are possible without departing from the scope and ambit of this Invention,

We Claim.
1. A motor cycle with a protected fuel tank;-
the tank being fixed to the space frame of the vehiolp
and disposed beneath a protective member also fixed.to
the space frame, said member being located between, the
handle bar of the vehicle and the rider"s seat and
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being of a predetermined size and shape so as to ex.tend over and around the fuel tank; and an inlet for the fuel tank, with a cap for opening and closing the inlet.
2. A motorcycle as claimed in Claim 1 wherein the
said member is irremovably fixed to the space frame.
3. A motorcycle as claimed in Claim 1 or Claim wherein the tank is irremovably fixed to the space frame.
4. A motorcycle as claimed in Claim 1 wherein the said member is detachably fixed to the space frame.
5. A motorcycle as claimed in Claim 1 wherein the tank
is detachably fixed to the space frame.

6. A motorcycle as claimed in any one of the preceding
Claims wherein the space frame comprises tubes to which
the said member and the tank are fixed.
7. A motorcycle as claimed in any one of the
preceding Claims wherein the fuel inlet and cap are
disposed on the fuel tank, at one side thereof.
8. A motorcycle as claimed in any one of the preceding Claims 1 to 6 wherein the fuel inlet and cap are disposed on the top of the fuel tank.
9. A motorcycle as claimed in Claim 8 wherein the fuel inlet and cap are provided with a cover.

10. A motorcycle as claimed in Claim 9 wherein the cover is hinged.
11. A motorcycle as claimed in Claim 10 wherein the cover is provided with a lock.
12. A motorcycle as claimed in any one of the preceding Claims wherein the said member is made of a durable and heat insulating material. -

13. A motorcycle as claimed in any one of the
preceding Claims wherein the said member is in the form
of a storage compartment with a hinged lid.
14. A motorcycle as claimed in Claim 13 wherein the
fuel inlet and cap are provided with a cover adjacent
the lid of the storage compartment.
15. A motor cycle as claimed in Claim 14 wherein the
surfaces of the lid and the cover are in alignment to
provide a smooth, continuous contour for the said
surfaces.
16. A motorcycle with protected fuel tank
substantially as herein described with reference to,
and as illustrated in, the accompanying drawings.
17. A protected fuel tank for a motor cycle as
claimed in any one of the preceding Claims.

Documents:

70-mas-2002 abstract-duplicate.pdf

70-mas-2002 abstract.pdf

70-mas-2002 claims-duplicate.pdf

70-mas-2002 claims.pdf

70-mas-2002 correspondence-others.pdf

70-mas-2002 correspondence-po.pdf

70-mas-2002 description (complete)-duplicate.pdf

70-mas-2002 description (complete).pdf

70-mas-2002 drawings-duplicate.pdf

70-mas-2002 drawings.pdf

70-mas-2002 form-1.pdf

70-mas-2002 form-19.pdf

70-mas-2002 form-26.pdf

70-mas-2002 form-5.pdf

70-mas-2002 others.pdf

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Patent Number

216679

Indian Patent Application Number

70/MAS/2002

PG Journal Number

17/2008

Publication Date

25-Apr-2008

Grant Date

18-Mar-2008

Date of Filing

30-Jan-2002

Name of Patentee

TVS MOTOR COMPANY LIMITED

Applicant Address

"Jayalakshmi Estates" NO. 8, Haddows Road, Chennai-600 006.

Inventors:

#	Inventor's Name	Inventor's Address
1	MAHAMAD BASHA SHAIK	Harita, HOSUR - 635 109,
2	MAKARAND RAMESH KULKARNI	Harita, HOSUR - 635 109,

PCT International Classification Number

B62K 11/00

PCT International Application Number

N/A

PCT International Filing date

PCT Conventions:

#	PCT Application Number	Date of Convention	Priority Country
1			NA