Description:FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[001] Present invention relates to a mounting assembly for connecting a swing arm member with a wheel assembly of a vehicle. Embodiments of the present invention relate to a swing arm assembly comprising the mounting assembly for connecting the swing arm member to the wheel assembly.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[002] In a conventional vehicle, such as a saddle-type vehicle or a trike or a quad bike, a swing arm has one end attached to a chassis of the vehicle via a swingarm pivot bolt and an other end rigidly attached to a rear wheel of the vehicle. The swingarm pivot bolt allows the swingarm and the rear wheel to move up and down with the undulations of the road in conjunction with a rear suspension of the vehicle. Thus, even a small undulation in the road is transferred to the swing arm of the vehicle, which poses a discomfort for a rider of the vehicle.
[003] As an example, when the vehicle is driven on a rough road, the rear wheel of the vehicle oscillates. Since the swing arm is fixedly attached to the rear wheel, the swing arm also oscillates along with the rear wheel. Though the rear suspension aims to reduce the effect of oscillation from the wheel and swing arm to the rider, however in case of small undulations the rear suspension assembly is not very effective in comforting the rider.
Thus, the rider feels discomfort when the vehicle encounters small undulations while riding. Additionally, during traversal of the vehicle over larger undulations, the conventional swing arm does not contribute significantly for providing comfort to the rider.
[004] Thus, there is a need for a mounting assembly for connecting a swing arm member to a wheel assembly of a vehicle, which addresses at least one or more aforementioned problems.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[005] In one aspect, a mounting assembly for connecting a swing arm member and a wheel assembly is disclosed. The mounting assembly comprises a first mounting member connected to the wheel assembly and a second mounting member connected to the swing arm member. A connector member is adapted to couple the first mounting member and the second mounting member such that, the connector member provides at least two degrees of freedom of movement to the first mounting member relative to the second mounting member.
[006] In an embodiment, the first mounting member comprises an anchor portion fixedly engaged to a wheel hub of the wheel assembly and a fork portion. The fork portion extends laterally away from the anchor portion and is adapted to couple with the second mounting member.
[007] In an embodiment, the anchor portion is adapted engage to the wheel hub. The anchor portion comprises at least one first groove. The at least one first groove is provided on an outer surface of the anchor portion, wherein the at least one first groove is adapted to engage with one or more first piston rings.
[008] In an embodiment, the second mounting member comprises a shaft portion pivotally engaged to the second end of the swing arm member and a prong portion. The prong portion extends laterally away from the shaft portion and adapted to engage with a fork portion of the first mounting member.
[009] In an embodiment, the shaft portion is adapted to engage to the second end of the swing arm member through a bearing member. The shaft portion comprises at least one second groove provided on an outer surface of the shaft portion, wherein the at least one second groove is adapted to engage with the bearing member. The at least one second groove is adapted to engage with the bearing member through one or more second piston rings.
[010] In an embodiment, the shaft portion is coupled to a spindle of a driven sprocket. The shaft portion is adapted to transfer motive force received from the spindle to the wheel assembly through the anchor portion of the first mounting member. In an embodiment, the shaft portion comprises an opening for receiving a pin. The pin is adapted to engage with the spindle for connecting the shaft portion with the spindle.
[011] In an embodiment, the connector member is a cross-pin member. The cross-pin member is adapted to engage with the fork portion of the first mounting member and the prong portion of the second mounting member for coupling the first mounting member and the second mounting member.
[012] In another aspect, a swing arm assembly for a vehicle is disclosed. The swing arm assembly comprises the swing arm member having the first end and the second end. The first end pivotally mounted to a frame member of the vehicle and the second end coupled to the wheel assembly. The mounting assembly is disposed between the second end of the swing arm member and the wheel assembly. The mounting assembly is adapted to couple the second end of the swing arm member to the wheel hub. The mounting assembly comprises the first mounting member connected to the wheel assembly and the second mounting member connected to the swing arm member. The connector member is adapted to couple the first mounting member and the second mounting member such that, the connector member provides at least two degrees of freedom of movement to the first mounting member relative to the second mounting member.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[013] 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 schematic view of a swing arm assembly depicting coupling between a swing arm member and a wheel assembly of a vehicle through a mounting assembly, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 2 is a schematic view of the mounting assembly for connecting the swing arm member to the wheel assembly, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 3 is a rear view of the swing arm member being connected to the wheel assembly of the rear wheel of the vehicle, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 4 is a rear schematic view of the swing arm member being connected to the wheel assembly of the rear wheel of the vehicle, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[014] The present invention relates to a mounting assembly for connecting a swing arm member to a wheel assembly of a vehicle. The mounting assembly upon connecting the swing arm member and the wheel assembly provides at least two degrees of freedom to the wheel assembly relative to the swing arm member. Consequently, the mounting assembly enables independent movement of the wheel assembly relative to the swing arm member during traversal of the vehicle over minor undulations on a road surface.
[015] Figure 1 is a schematic view of a swing arm assembly 136 depicting coupling of a swing arm member 102 with a wheel assembly 104 of a vehicle (not shown) through a mounting assembly 100, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. In the present embodiment, the swing arm assembly 136 is coupled to a two-wheeled vehicle (not shown) such as a saddle-type vehicle or may be coupled to a three-wheeled vehicle (not shown) such as a trike or a multi-wheeled vehicle (not shown) such as a quad-bike, as per requirement.
[016] The swing arm assembly 136 comprises a swing arm member 102 having a first end 102a and a second end 102b. The first end 102a is pivotally coupled to a frame member (not shown) of the vehicle, while the second end 102b is pivotally coupled to the wheel assembly 104 (as shown in Figure 4). In the present embodiment, the swing arm member 102 is pivotally coupled to the wheel assembly 104 of a rear wheel 138 of the vehicle. Alternatively, the swing arm member 102 may be pivotally coupled to the wheel assembly 104 of a front wheel (not shown) of the vehicle as per requirement. The swing arm member 102 upon coupling with the frame member and the wheel assembly 104, allows pivotal movement of the rear wheel 138 or the front wheel with respect to the frame member of the vehicle. The rear wheel 138 or the front wheel is coupled to a shock absorber unit (not shown) or a suspension unit (not shown) for absorbing the pivotal movement, for enhancing rider quality of the vehicle. The second end 102b of the swing arm member 102 is pivotally coupled to the wheel assembly 104 through a mounting assembly 100. In the present embodiment, the wheel assembly 104 may comprise a wheel hub (not depicted), a brake caliper (not shown) or a brake disc (not shown).
[017] In an embodiment, the first end 102a is a front end of the swing arm member 102, while the second end 102b is a rear end of the swing arm member 102, when the swing arm member 102 is engaging with the rear wheel of the vehicle. Accordingly, the front end of the swing arm member 102 engages with the frame member, while the rear end of the swing arm member 102 engages with the rear wheel of the vehicle.
[018] In another embodiment, the first end 102a is the rear end of the swing arm member 102, while the second end 102b is the front end of the swing arm member 102, when the swing arm member 102 is engaging with the front wheel of the vehicle. Accordingly, the rear end of the swing arm member 102 engages with the frame member, while the front end of the swing arm member 102 engages with the rear wheel of the vehicle.
[019] In an embodiment, the swing arm member 102 may be a single-sided member adapted to engage on a right-side (not shown) or a left-side (not shown) of the frame member and/or the wheel assembly 104. In another embodiment, the swing arm member 102 may be a double-sided member adapted to engage on both the right-side or the left-side of the frame member and/or the wheel assembly 104. Alternatively, the swing arm member 102 may be of a swinging fork type swing arm or a cantilever type swing arm or a parallelogram type swing arm as per design feasibility and requirement.
[020] Referring to Figure 2 in conjunction with Figure 1, the mounting assembly 100 disposed between the second end 102b of the swing arm member 102 and the wheel assembly 104 is depicted. The mounting assembly 100 enables pivotal connection between the second end 102b of the swing arm member 102 and the wheel assembly 104.
[021] The mounting assembly 100 comprises a first mounting member 106 coupled to the wheel assembly 104. In the present embodiment, the first mounting member 106 is fixedly or detachably coupled to the wheel hub of the wheel assembly 104. The first mounting member 106 comprises an anchor portion 112 fixedly or detachably engaged to the wheel hub of the wheel assembly 104. The anchor portion 112 may be a cylindrical member that engages with the wheel hub of the wheel assembly 104. In an embodiment, the anchor portion 112 engages with the wheel hub of the wheel assembly 104 through a one or more first piston rings 120 (shown in fig. 4). That is, the one or more first piston rings 120 ensures fixed engagement between the anchor portion 112 and the wheel hub. At least one first groove 118 is provided on an outer surface of the anchor portion 112, so that the at least one first groove 118 is adapted to engage with one or more first piston rings 120.
[022] In an embodiment, each of the at least one first groove 118 may be an annular groove provided on the outer surface 112a of the anchor portion 112. Accordingly, each of the at least one first groove 118 engages with the one or more first piston rings 120 for coupling of the anchor member 112 with the wheel hub of the wheel assembly 104. In an embodiment, dimensions of each of the at least one first groove 118 and the one or more first piston rings 120 (as shown in Figure 4) are selected as per design of the anchor portion 112 and the wheel assembly 104, for ensuring fixed engagement between the anchor portion 112 and the wheel assembly 104.
[023] Further, the first mounting member 106 comprises a fork portion 114 extending laterally away from the anchor portion 112 or extending away from the anchor portion 112 along an axis A-A’ of the first mounting member 106. In the present embodiment, the fork portion 114 extends towards the second end 102b of the swing arm member 102 along the axis A-A’. The fork portion 114 comprises first arm members 114a, 114b extending laterally from the anchor portion 112. The first arm members 114a, 114b form a U-shaped profile with the anchor portion 112, upon extension from the anchor portion 112. In an embodiment, the dimensions of the first arm members 114a, 114b extending from the anchor portion 112 are selected as per requirement. Further, the fork portion 114 comprises a first slot (not shown) for receiving and pivotally supporting a connector member 110. Accordingly, the first arm members 114a, 114b comprise the first slot for receiving and pivotally supporting the cross-pin member 110.
[024] The mounting assembly 100 further comprises a second mounting member 108 pivotally coupled to the second end 102b of the swing arm member 102. In the present embodiment, the second mounting member 108 is pivotally coupled to the second end 102b of the swing arm member 102. The second mounting member 108 is also coupled to the first mounting member 106, such that, the first mounting member 106 is provided with at least two degrees of freedom of movement relative to the first mounting member 106.
[025] In an embodiment, the term “relative” in the context of the present invention refers to the at least two degrees of freedom of movement of the first mounting member 106 in relation to the second mounting member 108. In other words, the term “relative” may confer that the movement of the first mounting member 106 is about or along or with the second mounting member 108.
[026] The second mounting member 108 comprises a shaft portion 122 pivotally engaged to the second end 102b of the swing arm member 102. The shaft portion 122 may be a cylindrical member that fixedly engages with the second end 102b of the swing arm member 102. In an embodiment, the shaft portion 122 engages with the second end 102b of the swing arm member 102 through a bearing member 126. That is, the bearing member 126 upon mounting between the shaft portion 122 and the second end 102b, ensures frictionless pivotal engagement between the shaft portion 122 and the swing arm member 102. At least one second groove 128 is provided on an outer surface 122a of the shaft portion 122, so that the at least one second groove 128 is adapted to engage with one or more second piston rings 130 of the bearing member 126.
[027] In an embodiment, the bearing member 126 comprises an inner race (not shown) and an outer race (not shown). The outer race of the bearing member 126 is connected to an inner portion (not shown) of the swing arm member 102. The one or more second piston rings 130 are disposed between the at least one second groove 128 of the shaft portion 122, and the inner race of the bearing member 126. The one or more second piston rings 130 ensures rigid connection (in a lateral or a front-right direction of the vehicle) of the shaft portion 122 with the swing arm member 102. Thus, since the outer race of the bearing member 126 is connected to the swing arm member 102, movement of the outer race of the bearing member 126 is restricted, while the inner race rotates during rotation of the rear wheel 138.
[028] In an embodiment, each of the at least one second groove 128 may be an annular groove provided on the outer surface 122a of the shaft portion 122. Accordingly, each of the at least one second groove 128 engages with the one or more second piston rings 130 (as shown in Figure 4) of the bearing member 126 for pivotal coupling of the shaft member 122 with the second end 102b of the swing arm member 102. In an embodiment, dimensions of each of the at least one second groove 128 and the one or more second piston rings 130 are selected as per design of the shaft portion 122 and the second end 102b of the swing arm member 102.
[029] Further, the second mounting member 108 comprises a prong portion 124 extending laterally away from the shaft portion 122 or extending away from the shaft portion 122 along an axis B-B’. In the present embodiment, the prong portion 124 extends towards the wheel assembly 104. The prong portion 124 comprises second arm members 124a, 124b extending laterally from the shaft portion 122. The second arm members 124a, 124b form a U-shaped profile with the shaft portion 122, upon extension from the shaft portion 122. In an embodiment, the dimensions of the second arm members 124a, 124b extending from the shaft portion 122 are selected as per requirement. Further, the shaft portion 124 comprises a second slot (not shown) for receiving and pivotally supporting the cross-pin member 110. Accordingly, the second arm members 124a, 124b comprise the second slot for receiving and pivotally supporting the connector member 110.
[030] Referring to Figure 3 in conjunction with Figures 2 and 3, a rear view depicting coupling of the swing arm member 102 with the wheel assembly 104 through the mounting assembly 100 is provided. The second mounting member 108 is coupled to the first mounting member 106, such that, the first mounting member 106 is provided with at least two degrees of freedom of movement relative to the second mounting member 108. As such, the first mounting member 106 is capable of moving relative to the swing arm member 102. The first mounting member 106 engages with the second mounting member 108 through the connector member 110.
[031] In an embodiment, the term “degrees of freedom” pertains to a number of possible positions or motion of the first mounting member 106 relative to the second mounting member 108. In the present embodiment, the first mounting member 106 is provided with two degrees of freedom, the two degrees of freedom being rotational movement (depicted as ‘R’ in Figure 2) of the first mounting member 106 about its axis A-A’ (shown in Figure 2), and translational movement (depicted as ‘T’ in Figure 2) of the first mounting member 106 about its axis A-A’ and perpendicularly to the second mounting member 108. In an embodiment, the translational movement T may be a vertical movement or a movement of the first mounting member 106 about a top-down direction (not shown) of the vehicle.
[032] In another embodiment, the first mounting member 106 upon mounting with the second mounting member 108 through the connector member 110 forms a universal joint. In an embodiment, the connector member 110 ensures a constant-velocity joint between the first mounting member 106 and the second mounting member 108. As such, the speed of rotation of the second mounting member 108 is equal to the speed of rotation of the first mounting member 106.
[033] In the present embodiment, the fork portion 114 engages with the prong portion 124 through the connector member 110. The connector member 110 engages with the first slot of the fork portion 114 and the second slot of the prong portion 124. In an embodiment, the connector member 110 is a cross-pin member. The cross-pin member comprises a first pin member (not shown) and a second pin member (not shown) that is laterally oriented to the first pin member to form a cross-like profile. The first pin member is adapted to engage with the first slot of the fork portion 114, while the second pin member is adapted to engage with the second slot of the prong portion 124. As such, the fork portion 114 engages perpendicularly or laterally or at right angles with the prong portion 124. In another embodiment, the engagement between the fork portion 114 and the prong portion 124 based on the orientation of the first pin member and the second pin member of the cross-pin member.
[034] Further, the shaft portion 122 of the second mounting member 108 is coupled to a spindle 132 of a driven sprocket 134. Accordingly, the motive force transmitted to the driven sprocket 134 is transferred to the rear wheel of the vehicle through the mounting assembly 100. In an embodiment, the driven sprocket 134 is coupled to a prime mover (not shown) such as an electric motor or an Internal combustion engine of the vehicle, through a continuous transmission member 142 (shown in Figure 1). In an embodiment, the spindle 132 is fixed to the shaft portion 122 of the second mounting member 108 through a pin 140 (shown in Figure 2). Accordingly, the spindle 132 is rotatably placed within the second end 102b of the swing arm member 102. Consequently, the shaft member 122, and thus the second mounting member 108, are pivotally mounted onto the second end 102b of the swing arm member 102.
[035] In the present embodiment, the swing arm member 102 is a double-sided swing arm member, and thus, the second end 102b of the swing arm member engages on both the left-side and the right-side of the rear wheel 138 of the vehicle. Accordingly, the mounting assembly 100 is provided on the left-side as well as the right-side of the rear wheel 138. In other words, the wheel assembly 104 is adapted to accommodate two anchor portions 114, while two shaft portions 122 on second end 102b of the swing arm member 102 provided on the left-side as well as the right-side of the rear wheel 138. The two anchor portions 112 engage with the corresponding shaft portions 122, thereby ensuring engagement between the swing arm member 102 and the wheel assembly 104 on both the left-side and the right-side of the rear wheel 138 of the vehicle.
[036] In an embodiment, each of the first mounting member 106 and the second mounting member 108 may be made by a metallic material, a non-metallic material or a composite material as per design feasibility and requirement.
[037] In an embodiment, during assembly, the shaft portion 122 of the second mounting member 108 is firstly engaged to the swing arm member 102 through the bearing member 126, wherein the at least one second groove 128 provided on the shaft portion 122 engages with the one or more second piston rings 130 of the bearing member 126. The one or more second piston rings 130 restrict lateral movement or movement in a left-right direction of the vehicle, thereby ensuring pivotal connection between the shaft portion 122 and the second end 102b of the swing arm member 102. At the same time, the spindle 132 fixedly engages with the shaft portion 122, thereby coupling the driven sprocket 134 with the shaft portion 122.
[038] Thereafter, the anchor portion 112 of the first mounting member 106 is engaged to the wheel hub of the wheel assembly 104, wherein the at least one first groove 118 provided on the anchor portion 112 engages with the one or more first piston rings 120. The fork portion 114 and the prong portion 124 engage at right angles to one another and are coupled through the connector member 110, which is the cross-pin member. The connector member 110 ensures that the first mounting member 106 is provided with at least two degrees of freedom relative to the second mounting member 108.
[039] In an operational embodiment, upon receiving the motive force by the driven sprocket 134 from the prime mover, the spindle 132 drives the second mounting member 108, say in an anti-clockwise direction. At this scenario, the prong portion 124 being coupled to the fork portion 114 drives the first mounting member 106 in the anti-clockwise direction. Consequently, the anchor portion 112 being fixed to the wheel hub drives the rear wheel 138 in the anti-clockwise direction, thereby ensuring movement of the vehicle.
[040] When the rear wheel 138 traverses over a minor undulation on a road surface, the effect of the undulation is transferred to the rear wheel 138. Since weight of the rear wheel 138 is lesser than weight of the swing arm member 102, the effect of the undulated road is transferred to the rear wheel 138 only. This is due to the reason that when the rear wheel 138 encounters an undulation, the first mounting member 106 experiences the effect which is transferred to the second mounting member 108. But since the swing arm member 102 is connected to the second mounting member 108 through the outer race (not shown) of the bearing member 126, the outer race does not oscillate or lateral movement of the outer race is fixed. At this scenario, due to translational movement T of the first mounting member 106, the vibrations due to the minor undulation on the road surface is transferred to a shock absorber member (not shown) by the rear wheel 138 without transferring the vibrations to the swing arm member 102. Consequently, the shock absorber member absorbs the vibrations due to the minor undulation on the road surface without involving the swing arm member 102.
[041] In the event of traversal of the vehicle over a larger undulation on the road surface, the first mounting member 106 is initially moved to a maximum translational movement T with respect to the second mounting member 108 and thereafter transfer the vibrations to the swing arm member 102. Thus, during the traversal of the vehicle over the larger undulation, the swing arm member 102 oscillates minimally which enhances the comfort to the rider. The minimal oscillation of the swing arm member 102 works in conjunction with the rear shock absorber and thus provide extra or additional comfort to the rider.
[042] The claimed invention as disclosed above is not routine, conventional or well understood in the art, as the claimed aspects enable the following solutions to the existing problems in conventional technologies. Specifically, the claimed aspect of the first mounting member being connected to the second mounting member through the connector member, provides at least two degrees of freedom to the first mounting member that enhances riding comfort and eliminate discomfort during traversal of vehicle through minor undulations. This is due to the fact that, the mounting assembly enables independent movement of the wheel assembly relative to the swing arm member during traversal of the vehicle over minor undulations on the road surface. Thus, the vibrations are transferred to the shock absorber member for absorption by the rear wheel directly without involvement of the swing arm member, when the vehicle traverses over a minor undulation. Only when the vehicle traverses over a larger undulation, both the swing arm member as well as the rear wheel transfer the vibrations to the shock absorber member for absorption, thereby enhancing comfort of a rider on the vehicle. Moreover, the mounting assembly makes the construction simple, cost-effective easy to manufacture and assemble, while reducing effort required for maintenance. Also, the swing arm member in the present invention oscillates in conjunction with the rear shock absorber for providing extra or additional comfort to the rider of the vehicle.
[043] 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 and Characters
100 Mounting assembly
102 Swing arm member
102a First end of the swing arm member
102b Second end of the swing arm member
104 Wheel assembly
106 First mounting member
108 Second mounting member
110 Connector member
112 Anchor portion
114 Fork portion
114a, 114b Arms of Fork portion
118 At least one first groove
120 One or more first piston rings
122 Shaft portion
122a Outer surface of the shaft portion
124 Prong portion
124a, 124b Arms of Prong portion
126 bearing member
128 At least one second groove
130 One or more second piston rings
132 Spindle
134 Driven sprocket
136 Swing arm assembly
138 Rear wheel
140 Pin
142 Continuous transmission member
T Translational movement of the first mounting member
R Rotational movement of the first mounting member
A-A’ Axis of the first mounting member
B-B’ Axis of the second mounting member
 
, Claims:1. A mounting assembly (100) for connecting a swing arm member (102) and a wheel assembly (104), the mounting assembly (100) comprising:
a first mounting member (106) being connected to the wheel hub;
a second mounting member (108) being connected to the swing arm member (102); and
a connector member (110) being adapted to couple the first mounting member (106) and the second mounting member (108) such that, the connector member (110) provides at least two degrees of freedom of movement to the first mounting member (106) relative to the second mounting member (108).

2. The mounting assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first mounting member (106) comprises:
an anchor portion (112) being fixedly engaged to a wheel hub of said wheel assembly (104); and
a fork portion (114) being extending laterally away from the anchor portion (112), the fork portion (114) being adapted to couple with the second mounting member (108).

3. The mounting assembly (100) as claimed in claim 2, wherein the anchor portion (112) being adapted engage to the wheel assembly (104), the anchor portion (112) comprising at least one first groove (118), the at least one first groove (118) being provided on an outer surface (112a) of the anchor portion (112), wherein the at least one first groove (118) being adapted to engage with one or more first piston rings (120).

4. The mounting assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the second mounting member (108) comprises:
a shaft portion (122) pivotally engaged to the second end (102b) of the swing arm member (102); and
a prong portion (124) extending laterally away from the shaft portion (122) and adapted to engage with a fork portion (114) of the first mounting member (106).

5. The mounting assembly (100) as claimed in claim 4, wherein the shaft portion (122) being adapted engage to the second end (102b) of the swing arm member (102), the shaft portion (122) comprising at least one second groove (128), the at least one second groove (128) being provided on an outer surface (122a) of the shaft portion (122), wherein the at least one second groove (128) being adapted to engage with a bearing member (126) through one or more second piston rings (130).

6. The mounting assembly (100) as claimed in claim 4, wherein the shaft portion (122) is coupled to a spindle (132) of a driven sprocket (134), the shaft portion (122) being adapted to transfer motive force received from the spindle (132) to the wheel hub through the anchor portion (112) of the first mounting member (106).

7. The mounting assembly (100) as claimed in claim 6, wherein the shaft portion (122) comprises an opening for receiving a pin (140), the pin (140) being adapted to engage with the spindle (132) for connecting the shaft portion (122) with the spindle (132).

8. The mounting assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the connector member (110) is a cross-pin member, the cross-pin member being adapted to engage with a fork portion (114) of the first mounting member (106) and a prong portion (124) of the second mounting member (108) for coupling the first mounting member (106) and the second mounting member (108).

9. A swing arm assembly (136) for a vehicle, the swing arm assembly (136) comprising:
a swing arm member (102) having a first end (102a) and a second end (102b), the first end (102a) being pivotally mounted to a frame member of the vehicle, the second end (102b) being coupled to a wheel assembly (104) of the vehicle; and
a mounting assembly (100) disposed between the second end (102b) of the swing arm member (102) and the wheel assembly (104), the mounting assembly (100) being adapted to couple the second end (102b) of the swing arm member (102) to the wheel assembly (104),
the mounting assembly (100) comprising:
a first mounting member (106) being connected to the wheel assembly (104);
a second mounting member (108) being connected to the swing arm member (102); and
a connector member (110) adapted to couple the first mounting member (106) and the second mounting member (108) such that, the connector member (110) provides at least two degrees of freedom of movement to the first mounting member (106) relative to the second mounting member (108).

10. The swing arm assembly (136) as claimed in claim 9, wherein the first mounting member (106) comprises:
an anchor portion (112) being fixedly engaged to a wheel hub of said wheel assembly (104); and
a fork portion (114) being extending laterally away from the anchor portion (112), the fork portion (114) being adapted to couple with the second mounting member (108).

11. The swing arm assembly (136) as claimed in claim 10, wherein the anchor portion (112) being adapted engage to the wheel assembly (104), the anchor portion (112) comprising at least one first groove (118), the at least one first groove (118) being provided on an outer surface (112a) of the anchor portion (112), wherein the at least one first groove (118) being adapted to engage with one or more first piston rings (120).

12. The swing arm assembly (136) as claimed in claim 9, wherein the second mounting member (108) comprises:
a shaft portion (122) pivotally engaged to the second end (102b) of the swing arm member (102); and
a prong portion (124) extending laterally away from the shaft portion (122) and adapted to engage with a fork portion (114) of the first mounting member (106).

13. The swing arm assembly (136) as claimed in claim 12, wherein the shaft portion (122) being adapted engage to the second end (102b) of the swing arm member (102), the shaft portion (122) comprising at least one second groove (128), the at least one second groove (128) being provided on an outer surface (122a) of the shaft portion (122), wherein the at least one second groove (128) being adapted to engage with a bearing member (126).

14. The swing arm assembly (136) as claimed in claim 13, wherein the at least one second groove (128) being adapted to engage with the bearing member (126) through one or more second piston rings (130).

15. The swing arm assembly (136) as claimed in claim 9, wherein the shaft portion (122) is coupled to a spindle (132) of a driven sprocket (134), the shaft portion (122) being adapted to transfer motive force received from the spindle (132) to the wheel hub through the anchor portion (112) of the first mounting member (106).

16. The swing arm assembly (136) as claimed in claim 9, wherein the connector member (110) is a cross-pin member, the cross-pin member being adapted to engage with a fork portion (114) of the first mounting member (106) and a prong portion (124) of the second mounting member (108) for coupling the first mounting member (106) and the second mounting member (108).