WO2023286074A1

WO2023286074A1 - Air guiding structure for a vehicle

Info

Publication number: WO2023286074A1
Application number: PCT/IN2022/050428
Authority: WO
Inventors: Venkatasamy GANESH; Keshavaprasad Keshava Datt; Anumalasetty Guravaiah; Thariq Ahmad SULAIMAN; Rajamani RAVISANKAR; Manish Garg; Manikandan Sabapathi; Deepak Nagaraju
Original assignee: Tvs Motor Company Limited
Priority date: 2021-07-14
Filing date: 2022-05-05
Publication date: 2023-01-19

Abstract

The present invention provides an air guiding structure (100) for a vehicle (200). The structure (100) includes one or more air channels (102) defined below a floorboard (204) of the vehicle (200). The one or more air channels (102) extend along a front-rear direction of the vehicle (200) and are adapted to route ambient air over a prime mover (210), for cooling the prime mover (210). The structure (100) provides space below the floorboard (204) for air flow over the prime mover (210), while also providing reinforcement to the floorboard (204).

Description

TITLE OF INVENTION

Air Guiding Structure for a Vehicle

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[001] The present invention relates to an air guiding structure for a vehicle, particularly, to the air guiding structure disposed below a floorboard of the vehicle.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [002] Vehicle, such as a scooter-type vehicle, includes an engine typically mounted behind a floorboard and in a portion surrounded by vehicle body. Additionally, a fuel tank is mounted over a frame structure and located below the floorboard, for enhancing utility space in a storage box. Such a construction of the engine and the fuel tank, provides insufficient space below the frame member for enabling air flow around the storage box and over a cylinder head of the engine for heat dissipation.

[003] To overcome aforementioned limitations, typically the vehicles are mounted with an air-cooling mechanism. The mechanism includes an air duct positioned below the floorboard and is adapted to direct ambient air to the vehicle body surrounding the engine, for cooling. Additionally, the air duct is also provided with a front-end plate for covering the air duct. The front-end plate provides ingress protection to the air duct. However, the air- cooling mechanism does not direct the ambient air over the cylinder head, but rather only onto the vehicle body that surrounds the engine, which does not serve the purpose of heat dissipation in engine as well as the storage box. Moreover, the air-cooling mechanism lacks in providing reinforcement to the floorboard in order to withstand the load placed thereon. [004] In view of the above, there is a need for an air guiding system which addresses one or more limitations stated above.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [005] In one aspect, an air guiding structure for a vehicle is disclosed. The structure includes one or more air channels defined below a floorboard of the vehicle. The one or more air channels extend along a front-rear direction of the vehicle and are adapted to route ambient air over a prime mover of the vehicle, for cooling the prime mover.

[006] In an embodiment, the structure is an air deflector member. The air deflector member includes a top panel defined with the one or more air channels. The one or more air channels include at least one inlet adapted to receive the ambient air and at least one outlet adapted to route the ambient air towards the prime mover. A bottom panel is defined with a guiding channel along its periphery for securing a wiring harness of the vehicle. Further, one or more hook structures are defined on the top panel and extending vertically therefrom. Also, one or more projections are defined on the top panel and extending vertically therefrom. The one or more hook structures and the one or more projections are adapted to secure a cable harness of the vehicle. Furthermore, a plurality of cushion members are disposed on the bottom panel. The plurality of cushion members are adapted to support and dampen the load received from the floorboard. Additionally, the air deflector member includes one or more mounting provisions. The one or more mounting provisions facilitate mounting of the air deflector member onto a fuel tank, wherein the fuel tank is mounted on the frame member and positioned below the floorboard. The air deflector member is mounted on a dipped profile defined on the fuel tank for maintaining a level configuration of a floor of the vehicle upon mounting of the floorboard over the air deflector member.

[007] In an embodiment, the air deflector member includes a plurality of ribs defined on the bottom panel. The plurality of ribs are adapted to provide reinforcement. [008] In an embodiment, the structure is a support plate mounted on a bottom surface of the floorboard. The support plate includes a first mounting member and a second mounting member adapted to engage with the fuel tank. The second mounting member is spaced apart at a distance from the first mounting member. A depressed profile is provided between the first mounting member and the second mounting member and extending along the front-rear direction of the vehicle. The depressed profile is adapted to enable flow of ambient air over the prime mover upon mounting over the fuel tank.

[009] In an embodiment, the structure includes one or more cylindrical members extending downwardly from a bottom surface of the floorboard. The one or more cylindrical members is adapted to engage with the fuel tank and elevate the floorboard at a distance from the fuel tank forming an opening therebetween. The opening is adapted to enable flow of ambient air over the prime mover.

[010] In an embodiment, a floorboard assembly for a vehicle is disclosed. The assembly includes the floorboard mountable onto a frame member of the vehicle. The air guiding structure is disposed below the floorboard and includes the one or more air channels extending along a front-rear direction of the vehicle. Each of the one or more air channels is adapted to route ambient air over a prime mover of the vehicle for cooling.

[011] In an embodiment, a vehicle is disclosed. The vehicle includes a vehicle body and the floorboard assembly mounted onto the floor of the vehicle body. The floorboard assembly includes the floorboard that is mountable onto the frame member of the vehicle and the air guiding structure that is disposed between the floorboard and a fuel tank. The air guiding structure includes one or more air channels extending along a front-rear direction of the vehicle. Each of the one or more air channels is adapted to route ambient air over a prime mover of the vehicle for cooling.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[012] 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.

Figure 1 is a perspective view of a vehicle in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 is a perspective view of a portion of the vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 3 is an exploded view of a portion of the vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 4 is a perspective view of an air deflector member, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 5 is a perspective view of the air deflector member depicting the air flow therein, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 6 is a bottom view of the air deflector member, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 7 is a schematic view of the air deflector member mounted on the vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 8 is a perspective view of a floorboard of the vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 9 is a bottom perspective view of the floorboard of the vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 10 is a schematic view of a portion of the vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 11 is a schematic view of a portion of the vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [013] Various features and embodiments of the present invention here will be discernible from the following further description thereof, set out hereunder.

[014] Figure 1 illustrates a schematic view of a vehicle 200, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. As an example, the motor vehicle 200 is a scooter type vehicle. The vehicle 200 has a prime mover 210 [for e.g. as shown in Figure 2] that is disposed behind a floorboard 204 and below a seat assembly 222 and/or a storage bin 224. The prime mover 210 is one of an internal combustion engine or an electric motor adapted to provide motive force for vehicle movement. The vehicle 200 has a front wheel 226, a rear wheel 228 and a frame member 206 [for e.g. as shown in Figure 2] and a fuel tank 212. The frame member 206 includes a left and a right parallel members 206a, 206b that are connected by a connecting member 206c. Over the connecting member 206c, a floor 218 of the vehicle 200 is defined. On the floor 218, a floorboard assembly 220 [for e.g. as shown in Figure 3] is mounted for supporting feet of a rider. [015] A head pipe [not shown] connects to the frame member 206. The head pipe supports a steering shaft [not shown] and a front suspension [not shown] attached to the steering shaft through a lower bracket [not shown]. The front suspension support the front wheel 226. The upper portion of the front wheel 226 is covered by a front fender 230 mounted to the front suspension. In an embodiment, the front fender 230 is movable along with the front wheel 226, during travel over undulations on a road surface. A handlebar 232 is fixed to upper bracket (not shown) and can rotate about the steering shaft for turning the vehicle 200. A headlight [not shown], a visor guard 234 and instrument cluster [not shown] is arranged on an upper portion of the head pipe.

[016] Further, the fuel tank 212 is mounted below the floorboard 204 of the vehicle 200. A rear suspension [not shown] is provided to the rear wheel 228 for dampening the vibrations induced during travel of the vehicle 200 over undulations on the road surface. A taillight unit 236 is disposed at the end of the vehicle 200 and at the rear of the seat assembly 222. A grab rail 238 is also provided for facilitating the grip and/or balance to the rider on the vehicle 200 during movement. The rear wheel 228 is arranged below the seat assembly 222 and adapted to receive the motive force from the prime mover 210. A suitable transmission assembly is provided for transferring the drive force from the prime mover 210 onto the rear wheel 228 for driving the vehicle 200. In an embodiment, the driving force of the prime mover 210 is transmitted through a chain drive [not shown] A rear fender 240 is disposed above the rear wheel 228. An exhaust pipe 242 is also provided, for the prime mover 210 of Internal combustion engine type, that extends therefrom towards the rear end of the vehicle 200.

[017] Additionally, an air guiding structure 100 is disposed below the floorboard 204 of the vehicle 200. The assembly of the air guiding structure 100 and the floorboard 204 forms the floorboard assembly 220 [for e.g. as shown in Figure 3] The air guiding structure 100 includes one or more air channels 102 [for e.g. as shown in Figure 4] defined below the floorboard 204, that extends along a front-rear direction of the vehicle 200. The direction indication for the vehicle 200 is provided at top portion of Figure 1 for reference. The air channels 102 are adapted to route ambient air over the prime mover 210 for cooling the prime mover 210 [for e.g. as shown in Figure 7] The air guiding structure 100 is also configured to route ambient air over a cylinder head [not shown] of the prime mover 210 of the internal combustion engine type. The description pertaining to the air guiding structure 100 is described in description pertaining to Figures 4-13. [018] Figures 4-7 illustrates the air guiding structure 100 of an air deflector member 104 type, in accordance with one exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. The air deflector member 104 includes a top panel 106 [for e.g. as shown in Figure 4], a bottom panel 112 and side panels 136a, 136b [for e.g. as shown in Figure 6] to form a closed structure or an enclosure. In an embodiment, the top panel 106, the bottom panel 112 and the side panels 136a, 136b conform the air deflector member 104 to a rectangular shaped member. Alternatively, the dimensions and/or configurations of the panels 106, 112, 136a and 136b are selected suitably, as per shape and configuration requirement of the air deflector member 104. [019] On the top panel 106, the one or more channels 102 are defined. As already mentioned, the one or more channels 102 are configured to receive ambient air from the surroundings and route the received air over the prime mover 210 or the cylinder head [not shown] for cooling. The one or more channels 102 include at least one inlet 108 positioned towards the front wheel 226 for receiving the ambient air. In an embodiment, the inlet 108 receives the ambient air directed towards the floorboard 204 by the front fender 230 during movement of the vehicle 200. The one or more channels 102 also include at least one outlet 110 positioned proximal to the location of the prime mover 210 and oriented towards the rear wheel 228. The location of the outlet 110 ensures routing of the air received via the inlet 108 over the prime mover 210 for cooling [for e.g. depicted by arrows in Figure 5] In an embodiment, the one or more channels 102 are defined with pathways between the inlet 108 and the outlet 110 for enabling air flow therebetween.

[020] In an embodiment, the shape and configuration of the inlet 108 and the outlet 110 of the one or more channels 102 are selected as per air flow requirements. In other words, for a relatively greater flow rate of the ambient air over the prime mover 210, larger dimensions of the inlet 108 and the outlet 110 are provided. Alternatively, dimensions or configurations of the inlet 108 and the outlet 110 may be selected to ensure relatively lower exit velocity or speed of the ambient air over the prime mover 210. Accordingly, the dimensions and configuration of the one or more air channels 102 are selected as per air flow requirements.

[021] In an embodiment, the inlet 108 and the outlet 110 of the one or more channels 102 are selectively connected via pathways [for e.g. as shown in Figure 4] In such a construction, a portion of the ambient air received via the inlet 108 is discharged over the outlet 110, while the remaining ambient air is discharged over the prime mover 210 via a planar portion 138 defined on the top panel 106. In an embodiment, the planar portion 138 is a portion on the top panel 106 devoid of features thereon. In the present embodiment, as depicted in Figure 4, the one or more air channels 102 whose inlet 108 and outlet 110 are connected conform to an L-shaped structure, while remainder of the air flows to the prime mover 210 via the planar portion 138. Further, to maintain the planar portion 138 on the top panel 106, a bracket 142 is provided adjacent to the outlet 110. The bracket 142 extends at a height above the top panel 106 and ensures that a gap is maintained between the floorboard 204 and the top panel 106. The gap acts as a channel for air flow between the inlet 108 and the outlet 110, consequently to the prime mover 210.

[022] The air deflector structure 104 further includes one or more hook structures 116 defined on the top panel 106 and extending vertically therefrom. The hook structures 116 are adapted to secure a cable harness 214 [for e.g. as shown in Figure 5] In an embodiment, the one or more hook structures 116 are located proximal to the inlet 108 of the air channels 102 and include two hook structures. Each of the hook structures 116 are spaced apart by a distance for selectively allowing securing or removing the cable harness 214. The hook structures 116 also include a pin portion 116a which extend laterally therefrom and face each other. The pin portion 116a is adapted to retain the cable harness 214 within the length of the hook structure 116. [023] Further, one or more projections 118 are also defined on the top pane 106 and extend vertically therefrom. The projections 118 are also adapted to secure the cable harness 214 [for e.g. as shown in Figure 5] In an embodiment, the projections 118 are located proximal to the outlet 110 of the air channels 102. The projections 118 also include a pin section 118a which extend laterally therefrom and face away from each other. The pin section 118a is adapted to ensure alignment of the cable harness 214 while being secured onto the hook structures 116. As such, the hook structures 116 and the projections 118 are adapted to collectively secure the cable harness 214 of the vehicle 200. Hence, mitigating the need for additional packaging components to secure the cable harness 214 of the vehicle 200.

[024] In an embodiment, the panels 106, 112, 136a and 136b are made of a metallic material or a non-metallic material or a composite material, which suffices the requirement of reinforcing the floorboard 204. Additionally, the hook structures 116 and the projections 118 are also made of a metallic material or a non-metallic material or a composite material, which suffices the requirement of securing the cable harness 214 on the air deflector member 104.

[025] Referring to Figure 6, the bottom panel 112 of the air deflector structure 104 is defined with a guiding channel 114 along its periphery. In the present embodiment, the guiding channel 114 is a tubular channel extending along the periphery and adapted to secure a wiring harness 208 of the vehicle 200. Suitably holding means [not shown] such as brackets and the like are provided for securing the wiring harness 208 onto the guiding channel 114. Also, a planar portion 112a, similar to the planar portion 138 is provided on the bottom panel 112. [026] Further, a plurality of ribs 122 are defined on the bottom panel 112. The ribs 122 are adapted to support the load acting on the air deflector structure 104. In the present embodiment, the ribs 122 are defined at a bottom portion of the air deflector structure 104. However, the ribs 122 can be located on the bottom panel 112 as per strength requirements of the air deflector structure 104. As such, due to the ribs 122 the air deflector member 104 acts as a reinforcement to the floorboard 204 for supporting the load thereon. [027] Additionally, the air deflector member 104 includes a plurality of cushion members 140 disposed on the bottom panel 112. The cushion members 140 are adapted to support and dampen the load received from the floorboard 204. In the present embodiment, the cushion members 140 are located at a bottom portion of the bottom panel 112 located adjacently to the ribs 122. The cushion members 140 protrude from the bottom panel 112 and are made of a rubber material or any other suitable material required for supporting and/or attenuating the load acting on the air deflector member 104. In an embodiment, the cushion members 140 are provided at the location where the air deflector member 104 will be mounted on the fuel tank 212 or the frame member 206 so that optimum support and load damping characteristics are derived.

[028] Further, the air deflector member 104 includes one or more mounting provisions 120 [for e.g. as shown in Figure 4] The mounting provisions 120 facilitate mounting of the air deflector member 104 onto the fuel tank 212, wherein the fuel tank 212 is mounted on the frame member (206) and positioned below the floorboard (204). In the present embodiment, the mounting provisions 120 are slots provided on the air deflector member 104. The slots are fastened, via conventionally known techniques, onto a bracket [not shown in Figures] extending from the fuel tank 212 for mounting the air deflector member 104 onto the fuel tank 212.

[029] In an embodiment, the air deflector member 104 is mounted on a dipped profile 216 provided on the fuel tank 212. The dipped profile 216 is provided to ensure that, upon mounting of the air deflector member 104, a flat or level configuration is attained to the floor 218 of the vehicle 200. As such, dimensions of the air deflector member 104 are considered so that upon mounting on the fuel tank 212, the level configuration is obtained [for e.g. as shown in Figure 7]

[030] In an embodiment, the cable harness 214 includes a set of cables including a brake cable, a clutch cable, a throttle cable and the like. In another embodiment, the wiring harness 208 includes a set of electric wires connecting the electronic components of the vehicle 200.

[031] Figures 8-10 depict the air guiding structure 100 of a support plate type, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. The support plate 124 is mounted onto a bottom surface 204a of the floorboard 204. In the present embodiment, the support plate 124 includes mounting provisions 124a that engage with the bottom surface 204a via conventional mounting means, thereby mounting the support plate 124 onto the floorboard 204.

[032] Further, the support plate 124 includes a first mounting member 128 and a second mounting member 130 adapted to be mounted onto one of the fuel tank 212 or the frame member 206. The second mounting member 130 is spaced apart by a distance from the first mounting member 128. The first and the second mounting members 128, 130 are adapted to be mounted on the fuel tank 212 or the frame member 206 as per requirement, by conventionally known techniques. Further, between the first and the second mounting members 128, 130, a depressed profile 132 is defined. The depressed profile 132 maintains a gap between the floorboard 204 and the fuel tank 212 [or the frame member 206] The gap acts as the air channel 102 for enabling air flow to the prime mover 210. In an embodiment, the depressed profile 132 is a recessed profile formed to the support plate 124 for providing the gap between the floorboard 204 and the fuel tank 212. As such, the dimensions and configuration of the depressed profile 132 is provided as per the air-flow requirements in the vehicle 200. In the present embodiment, the depressed profile 132 is a flat recessed profile configured on the support plate 124 for providing a single air channel 102 [or the gap]. Alternatively, the configuration of the depressed profile 132 can be altered based on the number of air channel 102 requirements for the vehicle 200.

[033] In an embodiment, the support plate 124 may be made of a metallic material, a non- metallic material or a composite material as per design feasibility and requirement of the air guiding structure 100. [034] Referring to Figure 10, the support plate 124 configured to be a metal plate is depicted. In the present configuration, the support plate 124 includes an arch shaped depressed profile 132 at a central portion, which creates an opening 126 for ensuring air flow to the prime mover 210. The support plate 124 also provides the required structural strength or acts as a reinforcement member for the floorboard 204 upon mounting. In an embodiment, the support plate 124 is mounted along with the air deflector member 104 for additional reinforcement to the floorboard 204 and/or provide more air channels 102 for air flow.

[035] Referring to Figure 11, the air guiding structure 100 formed via one or more cylindrical members 134 is depicted. The cylindrical members 134 extend downwardly from the bottom surface 204a of the floorboard 204 and are adapted to engage with the fuel tank 212. Upon mounting, the cylindrical member 134 elevate the floorboard at a distance from the fuel tank 212 forming the opening 126 [similar to gap obtained due to support plate 124] The opening 126 act as the air channels 102 for enabling air flow over the prime mover 210. In other words, the space between each cylinder 134 and the gap between the floorboard 204 and the fuel tank 212, forms the air channel 102 for airflow.

[036] In an embodiment, the dimensions and configuration of the cylindrical members 134 is selected as per reinforcement requirements to the floorboard 204 and configuration of the air channels 102. In another embodiment, the cylindrical members 134 are arranged in tandem, resulting in a zig-zag configuration [not shown in Figures] of the air channels 102. In another embodiment, the cylinders 134 are aligned in a straight line along the front-rear direction of the vehicle 200, resulting in a straight-line configuration [not shown in Figures] of the air channels 102. [037] In an embodiment, the cylindrical members 134 is provided below the air deflecting member 104 for ensuring levelled configuration of the floor 218 and/or for providing reinforcement to the floorboard 204 upon mounting. In another embodiment, the cylindrical members 134 is provided below the support plate 124 for enhancing the reinforcement provided to the floorboard 204. [038] Advantageously, the present invention provides the air guiding structure 100 that enables heat dissipation in and around prime mover 210 and bottom of utility or storage box, while creating a passage below the floorboard 204, even though fuel tank 212 is placed below the floorboard 204. Additionally, the air guiding structure 100, particularly the air deflector member 104, includes guiding channel 114 for securing wiring harness 208. The structure 100 also includes hook structures 116 and projections 118 for securing the cable harness 214 of the vehicle 200. Further, the structure 100 includes planar portions 138, 112a which do not include irrelevant features, making the assembly simple. Additionally, the structure 100 includes ribs or support plate 124 which act as reinforcement to the floorboard 204 during loading. As such, the present invention provides the air guiding structure 100 that provides a space for air flow over the prime mover 210, while also providing reinforcement to the floorboard 204.

[039] 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

100 - Air guiding structure 102 - One or more air channels 104 - Air deflector member 106 - Top panel of air deflector member 108 - Inlet of air channels 110 - Outlet of air channels 112 - Bottom panel of air deflector member 112a - Planar portion of bottom panel 114 - Guiding channel 116 - One or more hook structures 118 - One or more projections 120 - One or more mounting provisions 122 - Plurality of ribs 124 - Support plate 126 - Opening between fuel tank and floorboard 128 - First mounting member 130 - Second mounting member 132 - Depressed profile 134 - Cylindrical members

136a, 136b - Side panels of air deflector member 138 - Planar portion of the top panel - Cushion members - Bracket - Vehicle - Vehicle body - Floorboard - Frame member a - Left parallel memberb - Right parallel memberc - Connecting member - Wiring harness - Prime mover - Fuel tank - Cable harness - Dipped profile - Floor of the vehicle - Floorboard assembly - Seat assembly - Storage bin - Front wheel - Rear wheel - Front fender - Handlebar - Visor guard - Taillight unit - Grab rail - Rear fender - Exhaust pipe

Claims

CLAIMS:

1. An air guiding structure (100) for a vehicle (200), the structure (100) comprising: one or more air channels (102) defined below a floorboard (204) of the vehicle (200), the one or more air channels (102) extend along a front-rear direction of the vehicle (200) and adapted to route ambient air over a prime mover (210) of the vehicle (200), for cooling the prime mover (210).

2. The structure (100) as claimed in claim 1 is an air deflector member (104), the air deflector member (104) comprises: a top panel (106) defined with the one or more air channels (102), wherein the one or more air channels (102) comprises at least one inlet (108) adapted to receive the ambient air and at least one outlet (110) adapted to route the ambient air towards the prime mover (210); and a bottom panel (112) defined with a guiding channel (114) along its periphery for securing a wiring harness (208) of the vehicle (200).

3. The structure (100) as claimed in claim 2, wherein the air deflector member (104) comprises: one or more hook structures (116) defined on the top panel (106) and extending vertically therefrom, and one or more projections (118) defined on the top panel (106) and extending vertically therefrom, the one or more hook structures (116) and the one or more projections (118) are adapted to secure a cable harness (214) of the vehicle (200).

4. The structure (100) as claimed in claim 2, wherein the air deflector member (104) comprises a plurality of cushion members (140) disposed on the bottom panel (112), the plurality of cushion members (140) adapted to support and dampen the load received from the floorboard (204).

5. The structure (100) as claimed in claim 2, wherein the air deflector member (104) comprises one or more mounting provisions (120), the one or more mounting provisions (120) facilitate mounting of the air deflector member (104) onto one of a fuel tank (212) and a frame member (206), wherein the fuel tank is mounted on the frame member (206) and positioned below the floorboard (204).

6. The structure (100) as claimed in claim 5, wherein the air deflector member (104) is mounted on a dipped profile (216) defined on the fuel tank (212) for maintaining a level configuration of a floor (218) of the vehicle (200) upon mounting of the floorboard (204) over the air deflector member (104).

7. The structure (100) as claimed in claim 2, wherein the air deflector member (104) comprises a plurality of ribs (122) defined on the bottom panel (112), the plurality of ribs (122) adapted to provide reinforcement.

8. The structure (100) as claimed in claim 1 is covered by a support plate (124) mounted on a bottom surface (204a) of the floorboard (204), the support plate (124) comprising: a first mounting member (128); a second mounting member (130) spaced apart at a distance from the first mounting member (128), the first mounting member (128) and the second mounting member (128) adapted to engage with the fuel tank (212); and a depressed profile (132) provided between the first mounting member (128) and the second mounting member (130) and extending along the front-rear direction of the vehicle (200), wherein the depressed profile (132) is adapted to enable flow of ambient air over the prime mover (210) upon mounting over the fuel tank (212).

9. The structure (100) as claimed in claim 1 comprises one or more cylindrical members (134) extending downwardly from a bottom surface (204a) of the floorboard (204), the one or more cylindrical members (134) adapted to engage with the fuel tank (212) and elevate the floorboard (204) at a distance from the fuel tank (212) forming an opening (126) therebetween, the opening (126) adapted to enable flow of ambient air over the prime mover (210).

10. A floorboard assembly (220) for a vehicle (200), the assembly (220) comprising: a floorboard (204) mountable onto a frame member (206) of the vehicle (200), and an air guiding structure (100) disposed below the floorboard (204), the air guiding structure (100) comprising one or more air channels (102) extending along a front- rear direction of the vehicle (200), each of the one or more air channels (102) adapted to route ambient air over a prime mover (210) of the vehicle (200) for cooling.

11. The assembly (220) as claimed in claim 10, wherein the air guiding structure (100) is an air deflector member (104) comprising: a top panel (106) defined with the one or more air channels (102), wherein the one or more air channels (102) comprises at least one inlet (108) adapted to receive the ambient air and at least one outlet (110) adapted to route the ambient air over the prime mover (210); a bottom panel (112) defined with a guiding channel (114) along its periphery for securing a wiring harness (208) of the vehicle (200); one or more hook structures (116) defined on the top panel (106) and extending vertically therefrom; one or more projections (118) defined on the top panel (106) and extending vertically therefrom, the one or more hook structures (116) and the one or more projections (118) are adapted to secure a cable harness (214) of the vehicle (200); a plurality of cushion members (140) disposed on the bottom panel (112), the plurality of cushion members (140) adapted to support and dampen the load received from the floorboard (204); one or more mounting provisions (120) for mounting the air deflector member (104) onto one of a fuel tank (212) and a frame member (206), wherein the air deflector member (104) is mounted on a dipped profile (216) defined on the fuel tank (212) for maintaining a level configuration of a floor (218) of the vehicle (200) upon mounting of the floorboard (204) over the air deflector member (104); and a plurality of ribs (122) defined on the bottom panel (112), the plurality of ribs (122) adapted to provide reinforcement to the floorboard (204) for supporting the load mounted thereon.

12. The assembly (220) as claimed in claim 10, wherein the air guiding structure (100) is a support plate (124) mounted on a bottom surface (204a) of the floorboard (204), the support plate (124) comprising: a first mounting member (128); a second mounting member (130) spaced apart at a distance from the first mounting member (128), the first mounting member (128) and the second mounting member (130) adapted to engage with a fuel tank (212); and a depressed profile (132) provided between the first mounting member (128) and the second mounting member (130) and extending along the front-rear direction of the vehicle (200), wherein the depressed profile (132) is adapted to enable flow of ambient air over the prime mover (210).

13. The assembly (220) as claimed in claim 10, wherein the vehicle (200) is a scooter.

14. A vehicle (200), comprising: a vehicle body (202); a floorboard assembly (220) mounted onto a floor (218) of the vehicle body (202); the floorboard assembly (220) comprising: a floorboard (204) mountable onto a frame member (206) of the vehicle (200), and an air guiding structure (100) disposed between the floorboard (220) and a fuel tank (212), the air guiding structure (100) comprising one or more air channels (102) extending along a front-rear direction of the vehicle (102), each of the one or more air channels (102) adapted to route ambient air over a prime mover (210) of the vehicle (200) for cooling.