FORM 2
THE PATENTS ACT 1970
[39 OF 1970]
&
THE PATENTS RULES, 2003
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION
[See section 10; rule 13] TITLE: “A REINFORCEMENT BRACKET FOR A CONTROL ARM OF A VEHICLE”
Name and Address of the Applicant:
TATA MOTORS PASSENGER VEHICLES LIMITED of Floor 3, 4, Plot-18, Nanavati Mahalaya, Mudhana Shetty Marg, BSE, Fort, Mumbai, Mumbai City, Maharashtra, 400001 India. Nationality: Indian
The following specification particularly describes the invention and the manner in which it is to be performed.

TECHNICAL FIELD
[001] Present disclosure, in general, relates to a field of automobiles. Particularly, but not exclusively, the present disclosure relates to a suspension assembly of a vehicle. Further, embodiments of the present disclosure disclose a reinforcement bracket for a control arm of the vehicle, to provide lateral stiffness to the control arm.
BACKGROUND OF THE DISCLOSURE
[002] Generally, vehicles such as passenger cars are equipped with a front subframe which is mounted on a chassis or a frame of the vehicle. The subframe is configured to provide lateral and longitudinal stiffness to the suspension assembly in the vehicle and additionally enables mounting of components in the suspension assembly such as control arms, anti-roll bars, steering rack and pinon. However, the subframe is bulky and leads to increased weight of the vehicle and involves complex assembly of the vehicle.
[003] With advancements in technology, vehicles have been developed without subframes to save weight and costs involved in manufacturing. In such vehicles, components of the suspension assembly are directly mounted on the chassis or the frame of the vehicle. However, the components of the suspension assembly directly mounted on the chassis or the frame may lack required lateral stiffness, which may lead to damage of the components of the suspension assembly during movement of the vehicle.
[004] Present disclosure is directed to overcome one or more limitations stated above or any other limitations associated with the known arts.
SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSURE
[005] One or more shortcomings of the prior art are overcome by a reinforcement bracket as claimed and additional advantages are provided through the reinforcement bracket as claimed in the present disclosure. Additional features and advantages are realized through the techniques of the present disclosure. Other embodiments and aspects of the disclosure are described in detail herein and are considered a part of the claimed disclosure.

[006] In one non-limiting embodiment a reinforcement bracket for a control arm of a vehicle is disclosed. The reinforcement bracket includes a body which is defined with a first flange that is mountable to a frame of the vehicle. Further, the reinforcement bracket includes an elongated plate which is angularly extending from the first flange. The elongated plate includes a first surface that is defined with a primary wall projecting along each edge of the first surface and extending away from the first surface. Furthermore, a second surface is defined opposite to the first surface of the elongated plate. The second surface is defined with a secondary wall that is projecting along each edge of the second surface and extends away from the second surface. Additionally, the elongated plate includes a protrusion which is defined on the second surface and extends away from the second surface. The protrusion is mountable to a support bracket of the control arm. Further, a second flange angularly extends from the elongated plate at an end of the elongated plate away from the first flange. The second flange is mountable to and supports a portion of the control arm of the vehicle. The configuration of the reinforcement bracket aids in providing lateral stiffness to the control arm during movement of the vehicle.
[007] In an embodiment, the primary wall is defined with an ascending profile and the primary wall projects from an offset point on the first surface and towards the first flange.
[008] In an embodiment, the secondary wall is defined with an ascending profile and the secondary wall projects from an offset point on the second surface and towards the second flange.
[009] In an embodiment, the reinforcement bracket includes a rib that extends from the second flange to the protrusion on the second surface of the elongated plate. The rib is defined with a tapered profile that is increasing from the second flange towards the protrusion. The rib provides additional stiffness to the reinforcement bracket and increases the load bearing capacity.
[010] In an embodiment, the first flange and the second flange are positioned at an offset relative to a central axis of the elongated plate. The offset between the first flange and the second flange enables the reinforcement bracket to be mounted between the control arm and the frame of the vehicle.

[011] In an embodiment, the elongated plate is defined with a cut-out in-between the protrusion and the second flange. The cut-out facilitates weight reduction of the reinforcement bracket.
[012] In another non-limiting embodiment of the present disclosure, a suspension assembly of a vehicle is disclosed. The suspension assembly includes a control arm and a reinforcement bracket for the control arm . The reinforcement bracket includes a body which is defined with a first flange that is mountable to a frame of the vehicle. Further, the reinforcement bracket includes an elongated plate which is angularly extending from the first flange. The elongated plate includes a first surface that is defined with a primary wall projecting along each edge of the first surface and extending away from the first surface. Furthermore, a second surface is defined opposite to the first surface of the elongated plate. The second surface is defined with a secondary wall that is projecting along each edge of the second surface and extends away from the second surface. Additionally, the elongated plate includes a protrusion which is defined on the second surface and extends away from the second surface. The protrusion is mountable to a support bracket of the control arm. Further, a second flange angularly extends from the elongated plate at an end of the elongated plate away from the first flange. The second flange is mountable to and supports a portion of the control arm of the vehicle.
[013] In an embodiment, the support bracket of the control arm is mounted on the frame of the vehicle and adapted to support the control arm.
[014] In another non-limiting embodiment of the present disclosure, a vehicle is disclosed. The vehicle includes a frame and a suspension assembly mounted on the frame. The suspension assembly includes a control arm and a reinforcement bracket for the control arm. The reinforcement bracket includes a body which is defined with a first flange that is mountable to the frame of the vehicle. Further, the reinforcement bracket includes an elongated plate which is angularly extending from the first flange. The elongated plate includes a first surface that is defined with a primary wall projecting along each edge of the first surface and extending away from the first surface. Furthermore, a second surface is defined opposite to the first surface of the elongated plate. The second surface is defined with a secondary wall that is projecting along each edge of the second surface and extends away from the second surface. Additionally, the elongated plate includes a protrusion which is defined on the second surface and extends away from the second

surface. The protrusion is mountable to a support bracket of the control arm. Further, a second flange angularly extends from the elongated plate at an end of the elongated plate away from the first flange. The second flange is mountable to and supports a portion of the control arm of the vehicle.
[015] The foregoing summary is illustrative only and is not intended to be in any way limiting. In addition to the illustrative aspects, embodiments, and features described above, further aspects, embodiments, and features will become apparent by reference to the drawings and the following detailed description.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE ACCOMPANYING DRAWINGS
[016] The novel features and characteristics of the disclosure are set forth in the appended claims. The disclosure itself, however, as well as a preferred mode of use, further objectives, and advantages thereof, will best be understood by reference to the following detailed description of an illustrative embodiments when read in conjunction with the accompanying figures. One or more embodiments are now described, by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying figures wherein like reference numerals represent like elements and in which:
[017] Fig. 1 illustrates a front view of a suspension assembly of a vehicle, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.
[018] Fig. 2 illustrates a magnified bottom perspective view of a portion of the suspension assembly of the vehicle, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.
[019] Fig. 3 is a front perspective view of a reinforcement bracket, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.
[020] Fig. 4 is a rear perspective view of the reinforcement bracket, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.
[021] The figures depict embodiments of the disclosure for purposes of illustration only. One skilled in the art will readily recognize from the following description that alternative embodiments

of the system and method illustrated herein may be employed without departing from the principles of the disclosure described herein.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[022] The foregoing has broadly outlined the features and technical advantages of the present disclosure in order that the detailed description of the disclosure that follows may be better understood. Additional features and advantages of the disclosure will be described hereinafter which forms the subject of the claims of the disclosure. It should be appreciated by those skilled in the art that, the conception and specific embodiments disclosed may be readily utilized as a basis for modifying other brackets, devices, system, methods and processes for carrying out the same purposes of the present disclosure. It should also be realized by those skilled in the art that, such equivalent construction and method do not depart from the scope of the disclosure as set forth in the appended claims. The novel features which are believed to be characteristics of the disclosure, to its construction and features, together with further objects and advantages will be better understood from the following description when considered in connection with the accompanying figures. It is to be expressly understood, however, that each of the figures is provided for the purpose of illustration and description only and is not intended as a definition of the limits of the present disclosure.
[023] In the present document, the word "exemplary" is used herein to mean "serving as an example, instance, or illustration." Any embodiment or implementation of the present subject matter described herein as "exemplary" is not necessarily to be construed as preferred or advantageous over other embodiments.
[024] While the disclosure is susceptible to various modifications and alternative forms, specific embodiments thereof have been shown by way of example in the drawings and will be described in detail below. It should be understood, however that it is not intended to limit the disclosure to the particular forms disclosed, but on the contrary, the disclosure is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the scope of the disclosure.
[025] The terms “comprises”, “comprising”, or any other variations thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusions, such that a device or a system or a method that comprises a list of

components or steps does not include only those components or steps but may include other components or steps not expressly listed or inherent to such device, system or method. In other words, one or more elements in a device or a system or a method proceeded by “comprises… a” does not, without more constraints, preclude the existence of other elements or additional elements in the device or system or method.
[026] In accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure, a reinforcement bracket for a control arm of a vehicle is disclosed. The reinforcement bracket may include a body which may be defined with a first flange that may be mountable to a frame of the vehicle. Further, the reinforcement bracket may include an elongated plate which is angularly extending from the first flange. The elongated plate may include a first surface that is defined with a primary wall projecting along each edge of the first surface and extending away from the first surface. Furthermore, a second surface may be defined opposite to the first surface of the elongated plate. The second surface may be defined with a secondary wall that is projecting along each edge of the second surface and extends away from the second surface. Additionally, the elongated plate may include a protrusion which may be defined on the second surface and extends away from the second surface. The protrusion may be mountable to a support bracket of the control arm. Further, a second flange may angularly extends from the elongated plate at an end of the elongated plate away from the first flange. The second flange may be mountable to and supports a portion of the control arm of the vehicle.
[027] The reinforcement bracket according to the present disclosure facilitates lateral stiffness for the control arm of a suspension assembly. Additionally, the reinforcement bracket aids solves packaging issues associated with mounting of an engine or a motor within the vehicle.
[028] Reference will now be made to the exemplary embodiments of the disclosure, as illustrated in the accompanying drawings. Wherever possible, same numerals have been used to refer to the same or like parts. The following paragraphs describe the present disclosure with reference to Figs. 1-4.
[029] Figs. 1 and 2 illustrates a schematic view of a suspension assembly (200) of a vehicle. In an embodiment, the vehicle may be including but not limited to passenger vehicles and commercial

vehicles. The vehicle may include a frame (20), which may be configured to support various components of the vehicle. In an embodiment, the vehicle may be devoid of a subframe, and the suspension assembly (200) may be mounted on the frame (20) of the vehicle. In an embodiment, the suspension assembly (200) may include a control arm (10) and a support bracket of the control arm (10). The support bracket of the control arm (10) may be mounted on the frame (20) of the vehicle and adapted to support the control arm (10) [as seen in Fig. 2]. In an embodiment, the control arm (10) may be configured to connect a stub axle assembly [not shown in Figs] to a wheel of the vehicle through a hub assembly. The control arm (10) may be adapted to displace in a vertical direction relative to displacement of the wheel, when the wheel maneuvers over undulations.
[030] Further, the suspension assembly (200) may include a reinforcement bracket (100) which may be connected between the control arm (10) and the frame (20) of the vehicle. The reinforcement bracket (100) may be adapted to provide lateral stiffness to the control arm (10). Further, obstruction to the components of an engine or an electric motor which may be positioned in an engine compartment of the vehicle may be mitigated as the reinforcement bracket (100) may be connected between the control arm (10) and the frame (20), which results in effective packaging of the components of the engine or the electric motor. It should be noted that in an illustrated embodiment, as seen in the Fig. 1 the suspension assembly (200) includes one reinforcement bracket (100) for each of the control arm (10) and the same should not be construed as a limitation as the suspension assembly (200) may include more than one reinforcement bracket (100) for each control arm (10) to facilitate lateral stiffness.
[031] In an embodiment, the reinforcement bracket (100) may be mounted to the control arm (10) and the frame (20) of the vehicle by suitable fastening means.
[032] In forthcoming paragraphs, the reinforcement bracket (100) and the configuration of the same is elucidated. Although the description elucidates various parts of the reinforcement bracket (100) in the corresponding figures, reference is made only to those specific details that are pertinent to understanding the embodiments of the present disclosure so as not to obscure the disclosure with details that will be readily apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art having benefit of the description herein.

[033] Referring now to Figs. 3 and 4, the reinforcement bracket (100) may include a body (15) which may be defined with a first flange (1). The first flange (1) may be mountable to the frame (20) of the vehicle. The first flange (1) may be defined with a provision to receive a fastener and mount the body (15) of the reinforcement bracket (100) on the frame (20) of the vehicle. Further, the body (15) may include an elongated plate (4). The elongated plate (4) may extend angularly from the first flange (1). Furthermore, the body (15) may include a second flange (3) which may extend angularly from the elongated plate (4). The second flange (3) may be defined at an end of the elongated plate (4) away from the first flange (1). For example, the first flange (1) and the second flange (3) may be defined at opposite ends of the elongated plate (4). The second flange
(3) may be mountable to a portion of the control arm (10) and may be adapted to support the control arm (10). The second flange (3) may be defined with a provision to receive a fastener and mount the body (15) of the reinforcement bracket (100) to the control arm (10) of the vehicle. In an embodiment, the first flange (1) and the second flange (3) may extend from the elongated plate
(4) at an angle that may be determined based on parameters such as but not limited to, distance between the control arm (10) and the frame (20), angle between the mounting portion of the control arm (10) and the frame (20), position of the mounting portion of the control arm (10) with respect to the frame (20) and the like.
[034] In an embodiment, the first flange (1) and the second flange (3) are positioned at an offset relative to a central axis (Z) of the elongated plate (4) [as seen in Fig. 4]. That is, the first flange (1) and the second flange (3) may not be in alignment with each other along the central axis (Z) and may extend from the elongated plate (4) based on mounting requirement. The offset between the first flange (1) and the second flange (3) may aid in mounting of the reinforcement bracket (100) at the required locations on the frame (20) as well as the control arm (10). Furthermore, the first flange (1) and the second flange (3) may extend from the elongated plate (4) at predefined directions. The predefined directions of the first flange (1) and the second flange (3) may be determined based on the mounting locations on the frame (20) and the control arm (10). For example, as seen in Figs. 3 and 4, the first flange (1) may extend from the elongated plate (4) in a first direction and the second flange (3) may extend from the elongated plate (4) in a direction opposite to the first direction. In an embodiment, first flange (1) and the second flange (3) are in line to the horizontal but placed in an offset condition such that the elongated plate (4) is in an

ascending orientation when looked at the second flange (3) position and in a descending position when looked at the first flange (1) position. For example, the elongated plate (4) may increase in height from the first flange (1) to the second flange (3), such that the second flange (3) may be defined at a greater height than the first flange (1). Additionally, the elongated plate (4) may be defined with a twist such that the first flange (1) and the second flange (3) may be oriented towards the mounting portions of the frame (20) and the control arm (10), respectively.
[035] Referring back to Fig. 3, the elongated plate (4) may be defined with a first surface (11). The first surface (11) may be defined with a primary wall (5) that may project along each edge (11a, 11b) of the first surface (11) and may extend away from the first surface (11). In an embodiment, the primary wall (5) may project substantially perpendicular to the first surface (11). Further, the primary wall (5) may be defined with an ascending profile. In an embodiment, the ascending profile of the primary wall (5) may be defined with a lower surface area proximal or adjacent to the second flange (3) and the surface area of the primary wall (5) may increase towards the first flange (1). For example, the primary wall (5) may defined with a height that may increase from a point proximal to the second flange (3) towards the first flange (1). Additionally, the primary wall (5) may project from an offset point on the first surface (11) and towards the first flange (1). That is, the primary wall (5) may start from a point on the first surface (11) between the second flange (3) and the first flange (1).
[036] Referring now to Fig. 4, the elongated plate (4) may be defined with a second surface (12) which is opposite to the first surface (11) on the elongated plate (4). The second surface (12) may be defined with a secondary wall (6) that may project along each edge (12a, 12b) of the second surface (12) and may extend away from the second surface (12). In an embodiment, the secondary wall (6) may project substantially perpendicular to the second surface (12). Further, the secondary wall (6) may be defined with the ascending profile. In an embodiment, the ascending profile of the secondary wall (6) may be defined with the lower surface area proximal or adjacent to the first flange (1) and the surface area of the secondary wall (6) may increase towards the second flange (3). For example, the secondary wall (6) may defined with a height that may increase from a point proximal to the first flange (1) towards the second (3). Additionally, the secondary wall (6) may project from an offset point on the second surface (12) and towards the second flange (3). That is,

the secondary wall (6) may start from a point on the second surface (12) between the first flange (1) and the second flange (3).
[037] In an embodiment, a portion of the primary wall (5) and the secondary wall (6) may be defined with the ascending profile and a remaining portion of the primary wall (5) and the secondary wall (6) may be defined with a straight profile, in other words, the a remaining portion of the primary wall (5) and the secondary wall (6) may be defined with a constant height. For example, the primary wall (5) and the secondary wall (6) may be defined with the ascending profile up to an intermediate point on the elongated plate (4) and further may be defined with the straight profile or constant height between the intermediate point and the corresponding flange.
[038] The primary wall (5) and the secondary wall (6), which may be defined on the elongated plate (4), provides strength and rigidity to the elongated plate (4), such that, the reinforcement bracket (100) may be capable of receiving and transferring loads from the control arm (10) to the frame (20) of the vehicle without structural damage or failure. Further, the ascending profile of the primary wall (5) and the secondary wall (6) enables the reinforcement bracket (100) to have sufficient structural strength with minimum weight. It should be noted that in an illustrated embodiment, as seen in the Figs. 3 and 4, the reinforcement bracket (100) includes two primary walls (5) and the two secondary walls (6) and the same should not be construed as a limitation as the reinforcement bracket (100) may include more than or less than two primary walls (5) and secondary walls (6).
[039] Further as seen in Fig. 4, the reinforcement bracket (100) may include a protrusion (2) which may be defined on one of the first surface (11) and the second surface (12). For illustrative purpose, the protrusion (2) is depicted to be defined on the second surface (12) [hereafter referred to as being defined on the second surface (12)]. The protrusion (2) may extend away from the second surface (12) and may be configured to be mountable to the support bracket of the control arm (10) [as seen in Fig. 2].
[040] In an embodiment, the protrusion (2) may be adapted to be mounted to any component of the suspension assembly (200) or the frame (20) of the vehicle based on requirement. The protrusion (2) provides additional stiffness to the reinforcement bracket (100) and enables a three-

point connection which facilitates higher load bearing strength and provides multiple load transfer points on the reinforcement bracket (100). The protrusion (2) may be defined with the provision to receive the fastener and mount the body (15) of the reinforcement bracket (100) with the support bracket of the control arm (10). In an illustrative embodiment, one protrusion (2) is depicted, however, the same should not be considered as limitation as the reinforcement bracket (100) may include more than one reinforcement bracket (100) based on requirement.
[041] In an embodiment, the reinforcement bracket (100) may include a rib (8) [as seen in Fig. 4] which may extend from the second flange (3) to the protrusion (2) on the second surface (12) of the elongated plate (4). The rib (8) may be adapted to provide additional structural strength to the elongated plate (4) to take up loads between the second flange (3) and the protrusion (2). For illustrative purpose, the rib (8) is depicted to be defined on the second surface (12) however, the same should not be construed as a limitation as the rib (8) may be defined on either the first surface (11) or the second surface (12) or both. Additionally, in an illustrative embodiment, one rib (8) is depicted, however, the same should not be considered as limitation as the reinforcement bracket (100) may include more than one ribs (8) based on requirement. Further, the rib (8) may be defined with a tapered profile. The tapered profile of the rib (8) may increase from the second flange (3) towards the protrusion (2). The tapered profile of the rib (8) provides the required load bearing strength at required locations with minimum weight.
[042] In an embodiment, the elongated plate (4) may be defined with a cut-out (7) in-between the protrusion (2) and the second flange (3). The cut-out (7) enables weight reduction of the reinforcement bracket (100).
[043] In an embodiment, the reinforcement bracket (100) may be made of a material including but not limited to metals and alloys.
[044] In an embodiment, the body (15) of the reinforcement bracket (100) having the first flange (1), the second flange (3) and the elongated plate (4) is formed as an integral structure.
[045] In an embodiment, the construction of the reinforcement bracket (100) having the primary wall (5), the secondary wall (6) and the rib (8) enables transfer of load from the control arm (10) to the frame (20) of the vehicle without deformation and structural failure.

[046] In an operational embodiment, the reinforcement bracket (100) may be mounted to the frame (20) at the first flange (1) and to the control arm (10) at the second flange (3). Further, the protrusion (2) defined on the second surface (12) of the elongated plate (4) may be mounted to the support bracket of the control arm (10). The wheels of the vehicle upon maneuvering of the vehicle under normal operating conditions and over undulations results displacement of the control arm (10) relative to the frame (20) of the vehicle. The forces acting on the control arm (10) during operation of the vehicle may be transferred through the reinforcement bracket (100) onto the frame (20) of the vehicle, thereby preventing damage to the components of the suspension assembly (200) and maintaining stability of the vehicle.
[047] It should be noted that in an exemplary embodiment, as seen in the Figs. 1-4 the features, construction, position and connections should not be construed as a limitation as the suspension assembly (200) and the reinforcement bracket (100) may include any other type of features, construction, position, and connections which may work with other combinations for providing lateral stiffness and supporting the control arm (10).
[048] It should be imperative that the reinforcement bracket, the suspension assembly and any other elements described in the above detailed description should not be considered as a limitation with respect to the figures. Rather, variation to such system and method should be considered within the scope of the detailed description.
Equivalents:
[049] With respect to the use of substantially any plural and/or singular terms herein, those having skill in the art can translate from the plural to the singular and/or from the singular to the plural as is appropriate to the context and/or application. The various singular/plural permutations may be expressly set forth herein for sake of clarity.
[050] It will be understood by those within the art that, in general, terms used herein, and especially in the appended claims (e.g., bodies of the appended claims) are generally intended as “open” terms (e.g., the term “including” should be interpreted as “including but not limited to,” the term “having” should be interpreted as “having at least,” the term “includes” should be

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

[051] In addition, where features or aspects of the disclosure are described in terms of Markush groups, those skilled in the art will recognize that the disclosure is also thereby described in terms of any individual member or subgroup of members of the Markush group.
[052] While various aspects and embodiments have been disclosed herein, other aspects and embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art. The various aspects and embodiments disclosed herein are for purposes of illustration and are not intended to be limiting, with the true scope.

Referral Numerals:

Reference Number Description
100 Reinforcement bracket
200 Suspension assembly
1 First flange
2 Protrusion
3 Second flange
4 Elongated plate
5 Primary wall
6 Secondary wall
7 Cut-out
8 Rib
9 Support bracket
10 Control arm
11 First surface
11a, 11b Edge of the first surface
12 Second surface
12a, 12b Edge of the second surface
15 Body
20 Frame

We Claim:
1. A reinforcement bracket (100) for a control arm (10) of a vehicle, the reinforcement bracket
(100) comprising:
a body (15), defined with:
a first flange (1) mountable to a frame (20) of the vehicle;
an elongated plate (4) angularly extending from the first flange (1), the elongated plate (4) comprising:
a first surface (11) defined with a primary wall (5) projecting along each edge (11a, 11b) of the first surface (11) and extending away from the first surface (11);
a second surface (12), defined opposite to the first surface (11) of the elongated plate (4), the second surface (12) being defined with a secondary wall (6) projecting along each edge (12a, 12b) of the second surface (12) and extending away from the second surface (12); and
a protrusion (2) defined on the second surface (12) and extending away from the second surface (12), the protrusion (2) mountable to a support bracket of the control arm (10); and
a second flange (3) angularly extending from the elongated plate (4) at an end of the elongated plate (4) away from the first flange (1), wherein the second flange (3) is mountable to and is to support a portion of the control arm (10) of the vehicle.
2. The reinforcement bracket (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the primary wall (5) is
defined with an ascending profile and the primary wall (5) projects from an offset point on
the first surface (11) and towards the first flange (1).

3. The reinforcement bracket (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the secondary wall (6) is defined with an ascending profile and the secondary wall (6) projects from an offset point on the second surface (12) and towards the second flange (3).
4. The reinforcement bracket (100) as claimed in claim 1, comprising a rib (8) extending from the second flange (3) to the protrusion (2) on the second surface (12) of the elongated plate (4).
5. The reinforcement bracket (100) as claimed in claim 4, wherein the rib (8) is defined with a tapered profile increasing from the second flange (3) towards the protrusion (2).
6. The reinforcement bracket (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first flange (1) and the second flange (3) are positioned at an offset relative to a central axis of the elongated plate (4).
7. A suspension assembly (200) for a vehicle, the suspension assembly (200) comprising:
a control arm (10); and
a reinforcement bracket (100) for the control arm (10), the reinforcement bracket (100) comprising:
a body (15), defined with:
a first flange (1) mountable to a frame (20) of the vehicle;
an elongated plate (4) angularly extending from the first flange (1), the elongated plate (4) comprising:
a first surface (11) defined with a primary wall (5) projecting along each edge (11a, 11b) of the first surface (11) and extending away from the first surface (11);
a second surface (12), defined opposite to the first surface (11) of the elongated plate (4), the second surface (12) being defined with a secondary wall (6) projecting along each edge (12a, 12b) of

the second surface (12) and extending away from the second surface (12); and
a protrusion (2) defined on the second surface (12) and extending away from the second surface (12), the protrusion (2) mountable to a support bracket of the control arm (10); and
a second flange (3) angularly extending from the elongated plate (4) at an end of the elongated plate (4) away from the first flange (1), wherein the second flange (3) is mountable to and is to support a portion of the control arm (10) of the vehicle.
8. The suspension assembly (200) as claimed in claim 8, wherein the support bracket of the control arm is mounted on the frame (20) of the vehicle and adapted to support the control arm (10).
9. The suspension assembly (200) as claimed in claim 8, comprising a rib (8) extending from the first flange (1) to the protrusion (2) on the second surface (12) of the elongated plate (4).
10. A vehicle comprising:
a frame (20);
a suspension assembly (200) mounted on the frame (20), the suspension assembly (200) comprising:
a control arm (10); and
a reinforcement bracket (100) for the control arm (10), the reinforcement bracket (100) comprising:
a body (15), defined with:
a first flange (1) mounted to the frame (20);

an elongated plate (4) angularly extending from the first flange (1), the elongated plate (4) comprising:
a first surface (11) defined with a primary wall (5) projecting along each edge (11a, 11b) of the first surface (11) and extending away from the first surface (11);
a second surface (12), defined opposite to the first surface (11) of the elongated plate (4), the second surface (12) being defined with a secondary wall (6) projecting along each edge (12a, 12b) of the second surface (12) and extending away from the second surface (12); and
a protrusion (2) defined on the second surface (12) and extending away from the second surface (12), the protrusion (2) mountable to a support bracket of the control arm (10); and
a second flange (3) angularly extending from the elongated plate (4) at an end of the elongated plate (4) away from the first flange (1), wherein the second flange (3) is mountable to and is to support a portion of the control arm (10) of the vehicle.