CN109952245B

CN109952245B - Storage housing for two-wheeled vehicle

Info

Publication number: CN109952245B
Application number: CN201780070107.5A
Authority: CN
Inventors: H·维奈查德坎; Y·钱德拉坎特科特尼斯; K·尼莎古普塔; K·佩恩; V·加内什; B·拉杰什卡纳; M·莫汉库马; V·贾亚兰; S·甘尼什拉姆; 萨西什潘甸 A·卡鲁普沙米; K·克里斯托弗坦尼森; B·蒂鲁马拉斯里卡; K·普拉萨德凯沙瓦达特; M·普希格; M·阿尔塔夫马坎达; N·马哈夫
Original assignee: TVS Motor Co Ltd
Current assignee: TVS Motor Co Ltd
Priority date: 2016-10-14
Filing date: 2017-10-16
Publication date: 2021-02-23
Anticipated expiration: 2037-10-16
Also published as: WO2018069899A1; CN109952245A

Abstract

The present subject matter provides a two-wheeled vehicle (100) having a power unit (125) swingably mounted to a structural member (105). The storage case (200) is disposed above the power unit (125). The storage case (200) includes a base (205B) forming an underside thereof. The base (205B) includes a first bump (205BF) and a second bump (205 BS). The first bulge (205BF) extends from the front of the storage housing (200) at least towards the middle of the storage housing (200) in a direction along the longitudinal axis (F-R). A second bump (205BS) provided on the first bump (205BF) extends from the first bump (205BF) in a direction along the longitudinal axis (F-R) at least toward a middle of the first bump (205 BF). The first bump (205BF) and the second bump (205BS) selectively provide the desired gap and storage volume.

Description

Storage housing for two-wheeled vehicle

Technical Field

The present subject matter relates generally to a two-wheeled motor vehicle and, more particularly, to a storage housing for a two-wheeled motor vehicle.

Background

Generally, a floor panel is provided in a two-wheeled vehicle having a step frame assembly. The user rests both feet on the floor to enable the rider to maintain a seated position while driving. The frame assembly serves as a structural member and skeleton of the vehicle. The seat assembly is disposed at a rear portion of the stride space. The seat assembly is capable of accommodating a rider and a passenger. Generally, a stride space is used to carry goods or items. Additionally, such vehicles are provided with utility boxes beneath the seat assembly. The utility box is mounted on the frame assembly. The seat assembly provides access to the utility box in the open state. Further, the vehicle includes a power unit mounted to the frame assembly and disposed below the utility box.

Drawings

Specific embodiments of the present subject matter are described with reference to the accompanying drawings. The same numbers are used throughout the drawings to reference like components and assemblies.

Fig. 1(a) shows a left side view of a two-wheeled vehicle according to an embodiment of the present subject matter.

Fig. 1(b) shows a rear view of the vehicle according to the embodiment of fig. 1 (a).

Fig. 1(c) depicts a top perspective view of a storage housing according to the embodiment of fig. 1 (b).

Fig. 1(d) depicts a cross-sectional view along axis X-X' of a storage housing for use on a vehicle according to the embodiment of fig. 1 (c).

Fig. 1(e) depicts a cross-sectional view of a storage case using a head restraint according to the embodiment of fig. 1 (a).

Fig. 2(a) depicts a top perspective view of a storage housing according to another embodiment of the present subject matter.

Fig. 2(b) depicts a cross-sectional view along Y-Y' of a storage housing for use on a vehicle according to fig. 2 (a).

Detailed Description

Typically, in vehicles having a step-type frame assembly or a step-type layout, the power unit is swingably connected to the frame assembly of the vehicle. The power unit is disposed below the seat assembly and rearward of the stride portion. Typically, the power unit includes an Internal Combustion (IC) engine or a traction motor, or both. The IC engine is provided with various vehicle components that operate in conjunction with and are supported by the IC engine. Hereinafter, the terms IC engine and power unit are used interchangeably.

Vehicle components that work in conjunction with an IC engine include fuel injectors, hoses, throttle bodies, resonators, air filters, and the like. These vehicle components oscillate with the power unit. Therefore, in a vehicle having a utility box disposed above the power unit, there may be interference of vehicle components with the utility box due to the swinging of the power unit. In particular, vehicle components (such as fuel injection systems or carburetors) are mounted on the upper side of the power unit and, when encountering road depressions or undulations, such vehicle components interfere with the utility box during a full crash situation (which may be moved to the height of the work box). In general, in the presence of a governor and varying road conditions, there is a high probability of a full collision scenario being encountered frequently. Further, when the vehicle is in a "standing" state (i.e., when in a substantially standing state), the vehicle components disposed at the upper portion of the engine are at a maximum height (or a gap between the utility box and the vehicle components disposed at the upper portion is reduced), thereby causing the vehicle components to interfere with the utility box. This may damage the vehicle components, thereby affecting the functional performance of the vehicle components. This further affects the performance of the vehicle, since accessories (such as fuel injectors) are indispensable functional components. Furthermore, there are limitations to the position and height of the seat disposed above the utility box. Therefore, utility boxes cannot be set in a higher position to provide clearance.

Further, the power unit includes an IC engine, which is easily heated by combustion of the air-fuel mixture. Generally, in a vehicle having a power unit disposed at the rear of a utility box, the heat has less influence on the utility box. However, in a vehicle having a power unit disposed below a utility box, the utility box is affected by heat from the power unit. In particular, the heat is dissipated more on the side on which the exhaust gas extends. This causes the utility box to be heated. In addition, users store personal belongings or items in the utility box, which are also subject to heat. Moreover, vehicles provided with mobile chargers in utility boxes force users to store mobile devices in utility boxes during operation of the IC engine. This can have an impact on the electronic components (e.g., mobile phones) that are placed in the utility box.

Furthermore, utility boxes are a necessary storage space for vehicles. Utility boxes are used to store helmets or other items. Thus, the basic functional aspects of the utility box (including storing the helmet and having sufficient volume of storage space) should also be preserved.

Accordingly, there is a need to provide a utility box that does not interfere with vehicle components (including fuel injectors mounted on IC engines) and provides storage space that can reduce the effects of heat from its power unit.

Accordingly, there is a need to solve the above and other problems in the prior art.

It is therefore an object of the present subject matter to provide a storage housing for a two-wheeled vehicle. The storage housing is provided with a first bulge on a base of the storage housing. The first bump of the storage case includes a second bump provided thereon.

Characterized in that the first and second elevations are inwardly curved. One aspect of the present subject matter is that the first bump extends from the front of the storage housing at least towards the middle of the storage housing. Furthermore, the first bump eliminates interference with vehicle components (particularly the air-fuel supply system) mounted on the engine in a full collision situation.

Another aspect is that the second raised portion provided on the first raised portion extends from the rear portion of the first raised portion at least toward the middle portion of the first raised portion. The second portion eliminates (even in a standing state) interference of the air fuel supply system with the storage housing. The advantage is that the second bulge has a smaller area than the first bulge, so that the storage volume of the storage housing is preserved.

The advantage is that the first part improves the clearance between the power unit and the storage housing. This is preferable for a forward tilting engine disposed below the storage housing. In one embodiment, the first bump major axis taken at the lateral center of the first bump is laterally offset from the longitudinal axis of the vehicle, where the longitudinal axis of the vehicle is taken at the lateral center of the vehicle. The advantage is that the first bulge is arranged towards one lateral side of the vehicle, where the exhaust system extends, providing a gap between the storage housing and the power unit for improved heat dissipation.

In another aspect, the provision of the first and second raised portions provides a smooth transition from the base portion through the first raised portion to the second raised portion. The advantage is that the aesthetic appearance is enhanced, since the storage housing is provided with a smooth bulge without any drastic profile change.

Another aspect is that the first bump can provide clearance regardless of tolerances of vehicle components (including engine supports or frame supports). This improves the ease of assembly since the first bulge of the storage housing accommodates variations in tolerances. Thus, the first and second bosses are adapted to selectively accommodate upward movement of the swing-type power unit, and thereby selectively accommodate components such as an air fuel supply system.

Another feature is that the head restraint is easily received in the storage housing. The front or chin of the head restraint rests on the first bulge and the back of the head restraint rests on the base. Another advantage is that the above-mentioned position of the head restraint limits the forward and backward movement of the head restraint, since the rear end of the first ridge limits the movement of the head restraint.

One aspect of the present subject matter is that the storage housing is provided with a stepped elevation, thereby improving storage of the items. For example, the mobile device may be placed at the base and laterally adjacent to the first bump, thereby limiting movement of the mobile device during operation of the vehicle.

On the other hand, the first raised part and the second raised part support the wiring of the cable or the hose, and the clearance between the first raised part and the heat radiating member of the vehicle is also improved. The advantage is that the life and function of the cable or hose is improved, since the cable or hose is accommodated in the recess formed by the bulge.

Another additional feature is the storage housing providing sufficient clearance from the power unit while achieving retention of seat height by eliminating upward movement of the utility box.

Another aspect is that the storage case is provided with one or more ribs that improve structural rigidity, wherein the one or more ribs are integrally formed. In addition, the shape strength of the storage case is improved.

Another aspect is that the rib provided in the storage case includes a compartment for reducing displacement of the articles stored in the storage case so that various articles can be stored in the compartment in a sorted manner.

In one embodiment, the storage housing is provided with a charging port that enables charging of an electronic device, such as a mobile phone. An advantage is that mobile devices and the like can be placed at the base of the storage housing. Further, the first bump reduces displacement of the mobile device that may be laterally or longitudinally adjacent to the first bump at the base.

In the following description, the above and other advantages of the present subject matter will be described in more detail in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

Fig. 1 shows a left side view of a two-wheeled vehicle according to an embodiment of the present subject matter. The arrow disposed at the upper right corner of each drawing depicts the direction with respect to the vehicle 100, in which the arrow F represents the forward direction, the arrow R represents the backward direction, the arrow Up represents the upward direction, the arrow Dw represents the downward direction, the arrow LH represents the left side, and the arrow RH represents the right side. The vehicle 100 includes a frame assembly 105 having a head tube 105A, a main tube 105B extending rearwardly and downwardly from the head tube 105A, and a pair of rails 105C extending rearwardly from a rear portion of the main tube 105B. The frame assembly 105 acts as a structural member. Accordingly, the terms frame assembly and structural member may be used interchangeably. In another embodiment, the structural member may be a monolithic structure. Handlebar assembly 110 is coupled to front wheel 115 by one or more front suspensions 120. A steering shaft (not shown) connects handlebar assembly 110 to one or more front suspensions 120. The steering shaft is rotatably turned around the head pipe 105A. Further, the frame assembly 105 of the vehicle 100 defines a striding space ST. A power unit 125 including at least one of an internal combustion engine and/or a traction motor is provided in the rear portion of the step-by-step portion ST. In a preferred embodiment, the IC engine is tilted forward, i.e. the piston axis of the vehicle is tilted forward. The power unit 125 is functionally connected to the rear wheels 130 through a transmission system (not shown). The transmission system comprises a stepless speed change transmission or a fixed gear ratio transmission or an automatic-manual transmission.

In addition, the rear wheels 130 are connected to the frame assembly 105 by one or more rear suspensions 135. The power unit 125 is swingably mounted to the frame assembly 105 by a crank link or the like. The seat assembly 140 is disposed above the storage housing 200 (as shown in fig. 1 (b)) and is supported by a pair of rails 105C. A passenger handle 145 is provided behind the seat assembly 140 for supporting a rear seat/passenger.

Further, the vehicle 100 includes a front fender 150 that covers at least a portion of the front wheel 115. The bottom plate 145 is disposed at the striding space ST and supported by the main tube 105B. The user may operate vehicle 100 in a seated position by resting both feet on floor 145. In one embodiment, a fuel tank (not shown) is disposed below the seat assembly 140. The rear fender 155 covers at least a portion of the rear wheel 130. The vehicle 100 includes a plurality of electrical/electronic components including a headlight 160A, a tail light 160B, a battery (not shown), a Transistor Controlled Ignition (TCI) unit (not shown), an alternator (not shown), and a starter motor (not shown). Further, the vehicle 100 includes a synchronous braking system or an anti-lock braking system.

Fig. 1(b) depicts a perspective rear view of the vehicle 100 according to the embodiment shown in fig. 1 (a). The vehicle 100 includes a plurality of

panels

170A, 170B, 170C, including a front panel 170A disposed at a front portion of the head pipe 105A, and a leg shield 170B disposed at a rear portion of the head pipe 105A. The leg shield 170B supports the reserve storage tank 175. Generally, reserve storage tank 175 is referred to as a glove box. The rear panel assembly 170C extends downward from the seat assembly 140 and rearward from the rear of the floor 145 toward the rear of the vehicle 100. The rear panel assembly 170C surrounds the storage case 200. Further, the back panel assembly 170C partially surrounds the power unit 125. The storage housing 200 extends substantially along the longitudinal axis F-R of the vehicle 100 at least from the front of the power unit 125 toward the rear thereof. The IC engine 125 of the power unit 125 includes an intake system (not shown), and air-

fuel supply systems

125F, 125T coupled to an intake side of the IC engine 125 and disposed on the IC engine 125 (as shown in fig. 1 (d)). Further, an exhaust system 125E (as shown in fig. 1 (d)) is coupled to the exhaust side of the IC engine 125 and the exhaust system 125E extends toward one lateral side of the vehicle 100.

The seat assembly 140 includes a top portion provided with cushioning material to provide a comfortable riding experience for the user. The seat base 140B acts as a framework or structural member of the seat assembly 140. The seat base 140 has a hollow lower surface to accommodate a head restraint (not shown). Further, the seat assembly 140 in the open state (as shown in fig. 1 (b)) provides access to a storage housing 200 having an opening disposed within the top. The seat assembly 140 includes an engagement portion 140E for locking the seat assembly 140 to the frame assembly 105. Thus, the seat assembly 140 in the open state provides access to the storage housing 200. Thus, the storage housing 200 is accessible only by authorized users. In a preferred embodiment, the storage housing 200 is made of a rigid material (including any known polymer or fiber).

Fig. 1(c) depicts a top perspective view of a storage housing according to the embodiment shown in fig. 1 (b). The storage housing 200 includes a base 205B. The base 205B is the lowermost portion of the storage case 200, or the base 205 is the lower side of the storage case 200. Further, the peripheral wall 210 is disposed substantially perpendicular to the base 205B. The base 205B and the peripheral wall 210 are integrally formed. Further, a first bump portion 205BF is provided on the base portion 205B, wherein the first bump portion 205BF is located at a certain height from the base portion 205B. In the present embodiment, the first bump portion 205BF extends from the front portion of the storage case 200 at least toward the middle portion of the storage case 200. In a preferred embodiment, first bump 205BF extends from the front of storage housing 200 and is located above fuel injector system 125F and throttle body 125T (as shown in fig. 1 (d)). Further, the storage case 200 includes a second bump 205BS provided on the first bump 205BF, wherein the second bump 205BS is at a certain height from the first bump 205 BF. The second bump 205BS extends from the rear of the first bump 205BF at least toward the middle of the first bump 205 BF. In other words, the second bump 205BS is located at a position offset from the first bump 205BF in the vertical direction, and the first bump 205BF is located at a position offset from the base 205B in the vertical direction. Preferably, the first bump portion 205BF and the second bump portion 205BS are curved inward when viewed from the top of the vehicle (as shown in fig. 1 (d)) or from the top of the storage case 200. In other words, the first bump 205BF and the second bump 205BS are bent outward when viewed from the bottom of the storage case 200.

In the present embodiment, the storage case 200 is provided with a hinge portion 215 provided at the front top portion of the peripheral wall 210. The seat assembly 140 is hinged to the hinge portion 215. In one embodiment, the seat assembly 140 is hinged to a cross member (not shown) of the frame assembly 105. In addition, the storage case 200 includes a plurality of mounting

portions

220R, 220L, 225R dispersedly provided on the base 205B. The mounting

portions

220R, 220L, 225R, 225L abut against one or more cross members (not shown) that extend in the lateral direction of the vehicle 100 and that make it possible to fix the storage case 200 to the frame assembly 105 by fasteners.

Further, in one embodiment, the first bump 205BF and the second bump 205BS are selectively detachable from the storage case 200. The first or second bump 205BF, 205BS in the disassembled state provides access to an aperture in the base 205B through which one or more vehicle components (e.g., air

fuel supply systems

125F, 125T) disposed below the storage housing 200 may be accessed. Therefore, there is an advantage in that convenience of maintenance is improved because the first bump 205BF or the second bump 205BS can be removed according to the position or size of the component.

Fig. 1(d) depicts a cross-sectional view taken along axis X-X' of a storage housing 200 for use on a vehicle 100 according to the embodiment shown in fig. 1 (c). The storage housing 200 is mounted to the frame assembly 105 (not shown) of the vehicle 100. The power unit 125 is swingably coupled to the frame assembly 105. The power unit 125 (i.e., the IC engine 125) is tilted forward. Further, the storage case 200 is disposed above the power unit 125. The cylinder head 115H of the IC engine is located at the front below the storage case 200. A fuel injector system 125F provided on the IC engine 125 is functionally connected to an intake port (not shown) of the engine 125. Further, a throttle body 125T is provided on the IC engine 125 and adjacent to the fuel injector system 125F. The throttle body 125T connects the air intake system 125I to the intake port. The intake port is located at the top of the cylinder head 125H. Hereinafter, the fuel injector system 125F and the throttle body 125T are collectively referred to as an air

fuel supply system

125F, 125T. Similarly, an exhaust port is provided on the bottom of the cylinder head 125H, and an exhaust pipe 125E connects the exhaust port to the muffler 125M. The muffler 125M is provided on one lateral side of the vehicle 100, and the exhaust pipe extends from the exhaust port toward the muffler 125M.

In the side view, as shown in fig. 1(d), during the operation of the vehicle 100, the IC engine 125 is swingable, but does not interfere with the storage case 200. Since the first bump 205BF provides a clearance between the storage case 200 and the air

fuel supply systems

125F, 125T, a sufficient clearance is provided to eliminate interference even in a complete collision state. Further, second bump 205BS is provided on first bump 205BF, thereby providing an additional clearance (particularly in a standing state) to eliminate interference between storage case 200 and IC engine 125. The second bump 205BS provides the maximum clearance between the storage case 200 and the air

fuel supply systems

125F, 125T. In addition, providing the first bump portion 205BF at least toward the middle from the front portion of the storage case 200 makes it possible to accommodate any manufacturing tolerance or assembly tolerance. The provision of the first bulge 205BF at the front of the storage case 200 improves the clearance between the cylinder head 125H and the exhaust system 125E, thereby reducing the influence of heat on the storage case 200 and the articles stored therein. This also improves heat dissipation.

In one embodiment, the outer surfaces of the first and second bumps 205BF and 205BS support the cable or hose extending from the rear toward the front of the storage case 200 (or vice versa), thereby improving the clearance between the cable or hose and the heat generating components of the vehicle, including the cylinder head 125H. This improves the life and functionality of the cable or hose. Additionally, the length of the cable or hose may be reduced because the bump 205BF or 205BS provides a shorter wiring path.

Further, providing the second bump 205BS on the first bump 205BF provides an aesthetic sense due to the stepped transition from the base 205B to the second bump 205 BS. Furthermore, the storage housing 200 makes it possible to better store the articles in the storage housing 200, since the height of the flat articles is minimal thanks to the stepped elevations. For example, a book placed in the storage case 200 rests on the first bump 205BF, and the second bump 205BS has a lower height, because the difference in height between the first bump 205BF and the second bump 205BS is smaller when compared with the base 205B and the second bump 205 BS. This makes it possible to store additional items above such flat items. In addition, the storage case 200 may accommodate a full-face head protection device.

Fig. 1(e) depicts a cross-sectional view of a storage housing according to the embodiment shown in fig. 1 (a). FIG. 1(d) depicts a cross-sectional view taken along the longitudinal axis F-R of the vehicle 100. In one embodiment, a full face head restraint 300 (hereinafter head restraint 300) is disposed below the seat assembly 140 and is received by the storage housing 200. Thus, the half-face head restraint is easily accommodated. Further, the peripheral wall 210 of the storage case 200 is formed integrally with the base 205B. The front or chin of head restraint 300 rests on first bump 205BF, and the rear of head restraint 300 rests on base 205B at the rear of storage housing 200. In one embodiment, at least a portion of the seat base 140B (as shown in fig. 1 (B)) abuts the head restraint 300 in the closed state of the seat assembly 140, thereby limiting forward-rearward movement of the head restraint 300. Further, with the open face OF the head restraint 300 facing downward, the head restraint 300 is easily placed in the storage case 200 because the second bulge 205BS is accommodated by the open face OF the head restraint 300.

Further, fig. 1(d) depicts the orientation of the fuel hose 125K as the position of the air

fuel supply system

125F, 125T changes. The fuel hose 125K connects the fuel tank 180 and the fuel injector system 125F. The positions of the

fuel supply systems

125F, 125T vary with a full collision or a standing state of the vehicle 100, and the first and second swelling portions 205BF, 205BS of the storage case 200 accommodate the positional variation of the

fuel supply systems

125F, 125T.

Fig. 2(a) depicts a top perspective view of a storage housing 201 according to another embodiment of the present subject matter. Fig. 2(b) depicts a cross-sectional view of the storage housing 201 taken along axis Y-Y' of the storage housing 201 for use on a vehicle according to the embodiment of fig. 2 (a). The base 205B of the storage housing 201 supports a peripheral wall 210 that extends substantially perpendicular to the base 205B. Base 205B is provided with a first bump 205BFO extending from the front of storage housing 201 at least towards the middle. In the present embodiment, the first bulging portion 205BFO is provided at a position deviated from the lateral center of the vehicle. In other words, the first bulge 205BFO is disposed toward one lateral side RH-LH of the storage case 201. In a preferred embodiment, first bump 205BFO is disposed toward a lateral side of exhaust system 125E extending thereacross. Thus, the first bump 205BFO provides a clearance between the cylinder head 125H (as shown in fig. 2 (b)) and the region where the exhaust system 125E extends. Second raised portion 205BS is provided on first raised portion 205BFO, and second raised portion 205BS extends from a rear portion of first raised portion 205BFO at least toward a middle portion of first raised portion 205 BFO.

Further, the storage case 201 is provided with one or

more ribs

230W, 230L. In the present embodiment, the first rib portion 230RL extends substantially in the longitudinal direction F-R. In other words, the first rib 230L extends along the long axis F-R of the storage case 201. Similarly, the second ribs 230W extend perpendicular to the major axis F-R of the storage housing 201. The first and

second ribs

230L and 230W are integrated with the storage housing 201 and provide structural rigidity. In this embodiment, base 205B of storage housing 201 is an L-shaped portion LP that is located at a lower elevation than first bump 205 BFO. The first bump portion 205BFO and the second bump portion 205BS eliminate interference of the

fuel supply systems

125F, 125T with the reservoir housing 201 in the full collision state or in the standing state of the vehicle 100.

In one embodiment, the storage housing 201 is provided with a Universal Serial Bus (USB) housing 400 disposed on an inner surface of the perimeter wall 210. USB housing 400 is provided with an automatically retractable flip that provides access to the USB port. The automatic retraction of the flip is achieved by a pre-compressed spring provided on the flip. In one embodiment, the light is integrated with the USB housing 400 to improve visibility. The USB port is electrically connected to at least one power source of the vehicle 100. The USB port enables charging of an electronic portable device, such as a mobile device, by placing the portable device into the storage housing 201. Further, the portable device placed at base 205B reduces movement of the apparatus when vehicle 100 is in operation, because first bump 205BFO acts as a boundary limiting its movement. Further, in the present embodiment, the first and

second ribs

230L and 230W divide the storage case 201 into four compartments. This makes it possible to store articles or electronic devices, such as mobile devices, in the compartment with a minimum of displacement. Thus, the compartment restricts the movement of the article or device. In addition, a head restraint (not shown) rests on base 205B and first bump 205 BFO. In yet another embodiment, recesses are provided on the

ribs

230L, 230W to accommodate head restraints. Thus, the storage case 200 improves structural rigidity in addition to eliminating interference of engine components.

It should be understood that aspects of the embodiments are not necessarily limited to the features described herein. Many modifications and variations of the present subject matter are possible in light of the above disclosure. Therefore, within the scope of the claims of the present subject matter, the disclosure may be practiced other than as specifically described.

Claims

1. A two-wheeled vehicle (100) having a power unit (125) swingably mounted to a structural member (105) of the two-wheeled vehicle (100), the two-wheeled vehicle (100) comprising:

a storage housing (200, 201) disposed above the power unit (125), the storage housing (200, 201) extending substantially along a longitudinal axis (F-R) of the vehicle (100) at least from a front portion towards a rear portion of the power unit (125);

wherein the storage housing (200, 201) comprises a base portion (205B) forming an underside thereof, the base portion (205B) comprising a first bulge portion (205BF, 205BFO) arranged at a height from the base portion (205B), said first bulge (205BF, 205BFO) extending in a direction along said longitudinal axis (F-R) from a front portion of said storage housing (200, 201) at least towards a middle portion of said storage housing (200, 201), and said first hump (205BF, 205BFO) comprises a second hump (205BS) arranged at a height from said first hump (205BF, 205BFO), the second hump (205BS) extends from a rear portion of the first hump (205BF, 205BFO) in a direction along the longitudinal axis (F-R) at least towards a middle portion of the first hump (205BF, 205 BFO).

2. The two-wheeled vehicle (100) of claim 1, wherein the first bump portion (205BF, 205BFO) is disposed at a height from the base portion (205B), and the first bump portion (205BF, 205BFO) is curved inward when viewed from a top of the storage housing (200).

3. The two-wheeled vehicle (100) of claim 1, wherein the second bump portion (205BS) is disposed at a height from the first bump portion (205BF, 205BFO), and the second bump portion (205BS) is curved inward when viewed from the top of the storage housing (200).

4. The two-wheeled vehicle (100) of claim 1, wherein the first bump portion (205BFO) and the second bump portion (205BS) are disposed at positions offset from a longitudinal (F-R) center of the storage housing (201).

5. The two-wheeled vehicle (100) of claim 1, wherein the power unit (125) includes a forwardly inclined internal combustion engine (125), the internal combustion engine (125) having an exhaust system (125E), the exhaust system (125E) extending toward one lateral side (RH or LH) of the internal combustion engine (125), and at least a portion of the exhaust system (125E) being disposed below the storage housing (200, 201).

6. The two-wheeled vehicle (100) of claim 5, wherein the first bump (205BFO) is disposed offset toward a first lateral side (RH or LH), the exhaust system (125E) extends toward the first lateral side (RH or LH), and the first bump (205BFO) provides a higher clearance between the internal combustion engine (125) and the first bump (205BFO) than a clearance between the base (205B) and the exhaust system (125E).

7. The two-wheeled vehicle (100) of claim 5, wherein the internal combustion engine (125) includes an air-fuel supply system (125F, 125T) disposed on an upper surface side of the internal combustion engine (125), the first bump portion (205BF, 205BFO) and the second bump portion (205BS) being capable of selectively accommodating the air-fuel supply system (125F, 125T) in a full collision or a standing state of the two-wheeled vehicle (100) so as to eliminate interference of the air-fuel supply system (125F, 125T) with the storage housing (200, 201).

8. The two-wheeled vehicle (100) OF claim 1, wherein the first bump (205BF) supports a chin portion OF a head restraint (300) disposed in the storage housing (200), an Open Face (OF) OF the head restraint (300) rests above at least a portion OF the second bump (205BS), and a rear portion OF the head restraint (300) is supported by the base (205B).

9. The two-wheeled vehicle (100) of claim 1, wherein the storage housing (201) includes one or more ribs (230L, 230W), the ribs (230L, 230W) extending substantially in one or more directions (F-R, RH-LH) along the base (205B), the first bump (205BFO), and the second bump (205 BS).

10. The two-wheeled vehicle (100) of claim 9, wherein the storage housing (201) provided with the ribs (230L, 230W) comprises a recess for accommodating a head restraint.

11. The two-wheeled vehicle (100) of claim 1, wherein the first bump portion (205BF) and the second bump portion (205BS) are selectively detachable from the storage housing (200), and the first bump portion (205BF) or the second bump portion (205BS) in the detached state forms an aperture in the base portion (205B) through which one or more vehicle components (125F, 125T) disposed below the storage housing (200) may be accessed.

12. The two-wheeled vehicle (100) of claim 1 or 2, wherein the base (205B) of the storage housing (200) comprises an L-shaped portion (LP), and the L-shaped portion (LP) is disposed rearward and toward one lateral side of the first bump portion (205 BF).

13. The two-wheeled vehicle (100) of claim 1, wherein the storage housing (201) comprises a universal serial bus housing (400) disposed on an inner surface of the perimeter wall (210), the universal serial bus housing (400) housing a USB port for powering one or more portable devices, the universal serial bus housing (400) comprising a flip for providing access to the USB port in a removed state, and the universal serial bus housing (400) being capable of housing a light source for providing visibility.

14. A storage case (200) for a two-wheeled vehicle (100), the storage case (200) being capable of being disposed above a power unit (125), the power unit (125) being swingably connected to the storage case (200), the storage case (200) comprising:

a base (205B) forming a lower side of the storage housing (200); and

a peripheral wall (210) disposed substantially at an angle to the base (205B);

wherein the base (205B) comprises a first bump portion (205BF, 205BFO) arranged at a height from the base (205B), the first bump portion (205BF, 205BFO) extending in a direction along the longitudinal axis (F-R) from a front portion of the storage housing (200, 201) at least towards a middle portion of the storage housing (200, 201), and the first bump portion (205BF, 205BFO) comprises a second bump portion (205BS) arranged at a height from the first bump portion (205BF, 205BFO), the second bump portion (205BS) extending in a direction along the longitudinal axis (F-R) from a rear portion of the first bump portion (205BF, 205BFO) at least towards a middle portion of the first bump portion (205BF, 205 BFO).