Description:A FRONT BUMPER SUPPORTING BRACKET

TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present subject matter described herein relates to a front bumper assembly on a vehicle. The present invention is particularly related to providing a front bumper supporting bracket that is mounted on the front bumper beam of the front bumper assembly on the vehicle.

BACKGROUND
[0002] Background description includes information that may be useful in understanding the present subject matter.
[0003] A front bumper beam is a structural component of a vehicle's front bumper assembly. The front bumper assembly further comprises of various components such as bumper cover, bumper reinforcement, energy absorbers, crash sensors, fog lights, and mounting brackets.
[0004] The front bumper assembly is designed to absorb and dissipate the energy generated during a collision. It helps reduce the force of impact on the vehicle's occupants by absorbing and distributing the energy across a wider area.
[0005] The primary function of the front bumper assembly is to enhance the structural integrity of the front end of the vehicle, protecting critical components, such as the radiator, engine, and other safety systems from damage during an event of a collision. By absorbing and dissipating impact energy, the front bumper assembly helps to minimize the potential for injury to occupants and reduce damage to the vehicle. Therefore, the structural integrity of the front bumper assembly is of paramount importance, which is not limited to the front bumper beam only but to the structure including mounting brackets as well. Further, horn is also mounted on the front bumper beam, vibrations produced due to inadequate rigidity of the front bumper beam may impact the overall performance of the horn system.
[0006] In the existing state of the art, various approaches have been employed to improve the torsional rigidity of front bumper assembly. Some of the techniques and technologies used include adding additional reinforcement bars or tubes to the front bumper beam to enhance its torsional rigidity. These bars are strategically positioned and welded or bolted onto the beam structure to provide increased resistance to twisting forces or provide bumper beams with ribbed or corrugated designs are utilized to enhance torsional rigidity.
[0007] Another solution is to provide bracing structures, such as diagonally placed struts or crossbars that are integrated into the bumper beam assembly to distribute forces and reduce torsional movement, improving the overall rigidity of the beam. Further another solution could be using high-strength steel alloys or composite materials that can significantly enhance the torsional rigidity of the front bumper assembly. Geometric modifications, such as changes in the cross-sectional shape or profile of the bumper beam, can also be done to increase torsional rigidity.
[0008] The existing solutions may not provide adequate stiffness for the front bumper assembly. This can result in reduced stability and compromised performance, particularly under torsional loads. Existing designs may not incorporate features specifically targeted at strengthening the overall structure of the front bumper assembly. Without such reinforcements, the front bumper assembly may be susceptible to twisting motion, leading to increased vibrations and potential structural integrity issues.
[0009] Also, existing solutions may struggle to effectively withstand torsional loads experienced by the front bumper assembly. Insufficient resistance to twisting motion can lead to performance issues, increased vibrations, and potential damage.
[0010] It is therefore desirable to provide a more robust and effective solution for improving the torsional rigidity of the front bumper assembly in vehicles, thereby enhancing stability, reducing vibrations, and ensuring overall structural integrity.

OBJECTS OF THE DISCLOSURE
[0011] It forms an object of the present disclosure to overcome the aforementioned and other drawbacks/limitations in the existing solutions available in the form of related prior arts.
[0012] It is a primary object of the present disclosure to improve the stiffness of the front bumper assembly.
[0013] It is another object of the present disclosure to strengthen the overall structure and enhance torsional rigidity of the front bumper assembly of a vehicle.
[0014] It is another object of the present disclosure to provide improved performance in terms of vibration reduction and overall structural integrity.
[0015] It is another object of the present disclosure to provide a cost-effective solution to achieve the above objectives.
[0016] These and other objects and advantages of the present subject matter will be apparent to a person skilled in the art after consideration of the following detailed description taken into consideration with accompanying drawings in which preferred embodiments of the present subject matter are illustrated.

SUMMARY
[0017] A solution to one or more drawbacks of existing technology and additional advantages are provided through the present disclosure. Additional features and advantages are realized through the technicalities of the present disclosure. Other embodiments and aspects of the disclosure are described in detail herein and are considered to be a part of the claimed disclosure.
[0018] The present disclosure provides a solution in the form of a front bumper supporting bracket mounted on a front bumper beam of a vehicle. The front bumper supporting bracket includes an L-shaped structure defining a horizontal side and a vertical side extending in a downwards direction from the horizontal side, thereby forming a right angle, a plurality of side walls extending from lateral side edges of the transverse side of the bracket towards the front bumper beam and a plurality of flanges extending outwards from the side walls, thereby providing attachment points for connecting the front bumper supporting bracket to the front bumper beam.
[0019] In an aspect, embosses are provided at top front corners defined by the horizontal side and the transverse side.
[0020] In an aspect, darts are provided at rear corners defined by the horizontal side and the side walls of the bracket.
[0021] In an aspect, the side walls define a P-shaped structure comprising an upper horizontal side portion and a lower horizontal side portion, where a vertical longitudinal portion of the P-shaped structure is connected with the lateral side edge of the vertical side and the upper horizontal side portion of the P-shaped structure is connected with the horizontal side. The upper horizontal side portion defines a width (W) greater than the width (w) of the lower horizontal side portion.
[0022] In an aspect, each of the upper horizontal side portion and the lower horizontal side portion defines the flanges that are extending perpendicularly outward, a continuous connecting flange defined in between the upper horizontal side portion and the lower horizontal side portion.
[0023] In an aspect, an extended surface is provided at a center area on the continuous flanges.
[0024] In an aspect, surface area of the flanges extending from the lower horizontal portion is more than the surface area of the flanges extending from the upper horizontal portion.
[0025] 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 ACCOMPANYING DRAWINGS
[0026] It is to be noted, however, that the appended drawings illustrate only typical embodiments of the present subject matter and are therefore not to be considered for limiting its scope, for the present disclosure may admit to other equally effective embodiments. A detailed description is described regarding the accompanying figures. In the figures, a reference number identifies the figure in which the reference number first appears. The same numbers are used throughout the figures to reference features and components. Some embodiments of systems or methods or structures by embodiments of the present subject matter are now described, by way of example, and about the accompanying figures, in which:
[0027] Fig. 1 illustrates a front bumper supporting bracket mounted on a front bumper beam according to the present invention;
[0028] Fig. 2 illustrates a perspective view of the front bumper supporting bracket according to the present disclosure;
[0029] Fig. 3 illustrates another perspective view of the front bumper supporting bracket according to the present disclosure;
[0030] Fig. 4 illustrates a side view of the front bumper supporting bracket according to the present disclosure.
[0031] The figures depict embodiments of the present subject matter for illustration only. A person skilled in the art will easily recognize from the following description that alternative embodiments of the structures and methods illustrated herein may be employed without departing from the principles of the disclosure described herein.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF INVENTION
[0032] A detailed description of various exemplary embodiments of the disclosure is described herein in the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that the embodiments are described herein in such detail as to communicate the disclosure. However, the amount of details provided herein is not intended to limit the anticipated variations of embodiments; on the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the present disclosure as defined by the appended claims.
[0033] It is also to be understood that various arrangements may be devised that, although not explicitly described or shown herein, embody the principles of the present disclosure. Moreover, all statements herein reciting principles, aspects, and embodiments of the present disclosure, as well as specific examples, are intended to encompass equivalents thereof.
[0034] It should also be noted that in some alternative implementations, the functions/acts noted may occur out of the order noted in the figures. For example, two figures shown in succession may be executed concurrently or may sometimes be executed in the reverse order, depending upon the functionality/acts involved.
[0035] Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which example embodiments belong. It will be further understood that terms, e.g., those defined in commonly used dictionaries, should be interpreted as having a meaning that is consistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant art and will not be interpreted in an idealized or overly formal sense unless expressly so defined herein.
[0036] In the following detailed description of the embodiments of the disclosure, reference is made to the accompanying drawings that form a part hereof, and in which are shown by way of illustration of specific embodiments in which the disclosure may be practiced. These embodiments are described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to practice the disclosure, and it is to be understood that other embodiments may be utilized and that changes may be made without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. The following description is, therefore, not to be taken in a limiting sense.
[0037] Hereinafter, a description of an embodiment with several components in communication with each other does not imply that all such components are required. On the contrary, a variety of optional components are described to illustrate the wide variety of possible embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0038] The present invention discloses a front bumper supporting bracket that is mounted on a front bumper beam of a vehicle. The front bumper supporting bracket enhances the mounting stiffness of the front bumper assembly. Further, the front bumper supporting bracket strengthens and absorbs twisting loads acting on the front bumper beam of the vehicle.
[0039] Referring to FIG. 1, the front bumper supporting bracket (100) is mounted on the front bumper beam (101) of a vehicle. The front bumper supporting bracket (100) is vertically mounted on the front bumper beam (101) of the vehicle.
[0040] Referring to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the front bumper supporting bracket (100) comprises an L-shaped structure (201). The front bumper supporting bracket (100) has a horizontal side (202) and a vertical side (203). The vertical side (203) extends downwards from the horizontal side (202), forming a right angle with the horizontal side (202), hence, defining the L-shaped structure (201). The horizontal side (202) faces the horizontal side of the front bumper beam (101), while the vertical side (203) faces the vertical side of the front bumper beam (101).
[0041] The positioning of the L-shaped structure of the front bumper supporting bracket (100) is designed to address maximum twisting loads on the front bumper beam (101) of the vehicle. Thus, the horizontal side (202) of the L-shaped structure (201) is positioned on the upper end of the bracket (100), optimizing its performance under torsional forces.
[0042] Further, to enhance the strength and attachment of the front bumper supporting bracket (100), a plurality of side walls (204a, 204b) are provided. The side walls (204a, 204b) extend from the lateral side edges of the vertical side (203) towards the front bumper beam (101). These side walls (204a, 204b) provide additional support and stability to the front bumper supporting bracket (100) and the side walls (204a, 204b) further mitigate vibrations caused by twisting loads.
[0043] Referring to FIG. 2 and FIG. 3 explaining structure of the bracket, a plurality of flanges (303a, 303b, 304a, 304b) are extending outward from the side walls (204a, 204b). The flanges (303a, 303b, 304a, 304b) serve as attachment points for connecting the front bumper supporting bracket (100) to the front bumper beam (101), ensuring a secure and reliable connection between the two components.
[0044] Referring to FIG. 3, in an embodiment, the front bumper supporting bracket (100) includes a plurality of embosses (301a, 301b) that are located at the top front corners of the horizontal side (202) of the L-shaped structure (201). The embosses (301a, 301b) further strengthen the front bumper supporting bracket (100) and help absorb twisting loads that may act on the front bumper beam (101).
[0045] The top front corners are defined by joining the horizontal side (202) and the vertical side (203).
[0046] The plurality of embosses (301a, 301b) located at the top front corners of the front bumper supporting bracket (100) may have various shapes and sizes, depending on the specific design requirements. The embosses (301a, 301b) may be strategically placed to reinforce critical stress points and improve the overall torsional rigidity of the front bumper supporting bracket (100).
[0047] At the rear corners of the horizontal side (202) of the L-shaped structure (201), a plurality of darts (302a, 302b) are provided. The darts (302a, 302b) contribute to increasing the torsional rigidity of the front bumper supporting bracket (100), counteracting the twisting motion experienced by the front bumper beam (101) and improving the vibration performance of the front bumper supporting bracket (100). The rear corners are defined by the horizontal side (202) and the side walls (204a, 204b) of the bracket (100).
[0048] Similarly, the plurality of darts (302a, 302b) at the rear corners of the front bumper supporting bracket (100) may have different geometries and orientations. The darts (302a, 302b) may be shaped to effectively counteract twisting motion and enhance the ability of the front bumper supporting bracket (100) to withstand torsional loads, thereby improving the vibration performance of the front bumper assembly.
[0049] Referring to FIG. 4, the side walls (204a, 204b) of the front bumper supporting bracket (100) form a P-shaped structure. The side walls (204a, 204b) further comprise an upper horizontal side portion (401) and a lower horizontal side portion (403). Moreover, the upper horizontal side portion (401) may have a greater width (W) than the width (w) of the lower horizontal side portion (403), allowing for optimal distribution of loads and strengthening of the front bumper supporting bracket (100) overall structure.
[0050] Further, a vertical longitudinal portion (402) of the P-shaped structure of the side walls (204a, 204b) is connected to the lateral side edge of the vertical side (203), while the upper horizontal side portion (401) is connected to the horizontal side (202).
[0051] Referring to FIG. 3 and FIG. 4, both the upper and lower horizontal side portions (401, 403) of the P-shaped structure comprises of flanges (303a, 303b, 304a, 304b) that extend perpendicularly outward and away from the upper and lower horizontal side portions (401, 403) of the P-shaped structure.
[0052] Additionally, a continuous connecting flange (305a, 305b) is positioned between upper and lower horizontal side portions (401, 403), providing further reinforcement to the front bumper supporting bracket (100). At the center area of the continuous connecting flange (305a, 305b), extended surfaces (306a, 306b) are provided. The extended surfaces (306a, 306b) further enhance the rigidity of the front bumper supporting bracket (100) and enable it to withstand torsional loads effectively. The extended surfaces (306a, 306b) improve the rigidity of the front bumper supporting bracket (100), especially in the region where torsional loads are typically concentrated.
[0053] The flanges (303a, 303b, 304a, 304b) extending from the walls (204a, 204b) are further divided into upper flanges (303a, 303b) and lower flanges (304a, 304b). The upper flanges (303a, 303b) are positioned towards the top end of the P-shaped side walls (204a, 204b), while the lower flanges (304a, 304b) are positioned towards the bottom end of the P-shaped side walls (204a, 204b). This positioning allows for improved attachment and reinforcement of the front bumper supporting bracket (100) in specific areas.
[0054] Further, the surface area of the lower flanges (304a, 304b) extending from the lower horizontal side portion (403) is greater than the surface area of the upper flanges (303a, 303b) extending from the upper horizontal side portion (401). This design choice provides additional strength and attachment points for connecting the front bumper supporting bracket (100) to the adjoining panels, enhancing the overall stability and integrity.
TECHNICAL ADVANTAGES
[0055] With the help of the solution as proposed herein in the context of the present disclosure, the front bumper supporting bracket offers significant advancements over the existing state of the art, addressing limitations such as inadequate mounting stiffness, lack of structural strengthening, insufficient connection points, and limited resistance to torsional loads.
[0056] The invention improves the torsional rigidity of the front bumper assembly, reduces vibrations, and enhances overall performance and durability.
[0057] The present invention is cost effective.
[0058] 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 disclosures 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. Also, 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 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 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.”
[0059] It will be further appreciated that functions or structures of a plurality of components or steps may be combined into a single component or step, or the functions or structures of one-step or component may be split among plural steps or components. The present disclosure contemplates all of these combinations. Unless stated otherwise, dimensions and geometries of the various structures depicted herein are not intended to be restrictive of the disclosure, and other dimensions or geometries are possible. Also, while a feature of the present disclosure may have been described in the context of only one of the illustrated embodiments, such feature may be combined with one or more other features of other embodiments, for any given application. It will also be appreciated from the above that the fabrication of the unique structures herein and the operation thereof also constitute methods in accordance with the present disclosure. The present disclosure also encompasses intermediate and end products resulting from the practice of the methods herein. The use of “comprising” or “including” also contemplates embodiments that “consist essentially of” or “consist of” the recited feature. , Claims:We claim:
1. A front bumper supporting bracket (100) mounted on a front bumper beam (101) of a vehicle, the front bumper supporting bracket (100) comprising:
an L-shaped structure (201) defining a horizontal side (202) and a vertical side (203) extending in a downward direction from the horizontal side (202) thereby forming a right angle;
a side wall (204a, 204b) extending from each of the lateral side edges of the vertical side (203) of the bracket (100) towards the front bumper beam (100); and
a plurality of flanges (303a, 303b, 304a, 304b) extending outwards from the side walls (204a, 204b), thereby providing attachment points for connecting the front bumper supporting bracket (100) to the front bumper beam (101).

2. The front bumper supporting bracket as claimed in claim 1, wherein a plurality of embosses (301a, 301b) are provided at top front corners defined by the horizontal side (202) and the vertical side (203).

3. The front bumper supporting bracket as claimed in claim 1, wherein a plurality of darts (302a, 302b) are provided at rear corners defined by the horizontal side (202) and the side walls (204a, 204b) of the bracket (100).

4. The front bumper supporting bracket as claimed in claim 1, wherein each of the side walls (204a, 204b) defines a P-shaped structure comprising an upper horizontal side portion (401) and a lower horizontal side portion (403), where a vertical longitudinal portion (402) of the P-shaped structure is connected with the lateral side edge of the vertical side (203) and the upper horizontal side portion (401) of the P-shaped structured is connected with the horizontal side (202), the upper horizontal side portion (401) define width (W) greater than width (w) of the lower horizontal side portion (403).
5. The front bumper supporting bracket as claimed in claim 4, wherein each of the upper horizontal side portion (401) and the lower horizontal side portion (403) defines the flange (303a, 303b, 304a, 304b) that are extending perpendicularly outward, a continuous connecting flange (305a, 305b) defined in between the upper horizontal side portion (401) and the lower horizontal side portion (403).

6. The front bumper supporting bracket as claimed in claim 5, wherein an extended surface (306a, 306b) is provided at a center area on the continuous flanges (204a, 204b).

7. The front bumper supporting bracket as claimed in claim 1 or 5, wherein surface area of the flanges (303a, 303b) extending from the lower horizontal portion (403) is more than surface area of the flanges (304a, 304b) extending from the upper horizontal portion (401).