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A Frame Structure For A Vehicle With One Or More Load Transfer Paths

Abstract: A FRAME STRUCTURE FOR A VEHICLE WITH ONE OR MORE LOAD TRANSFER PATHS ABSTRACT Embodiments herein disclose a frame structure (100) that includes one or more load transfer paths (301) is provided. The frame structure (100) includes a front frame member (102), a floorboard frame member (104), and a back frame member (106). The back frame member (106) includes a left back frame member (106A), a right back frame member (106B), one or more cross members (120), and a sub-frame (108). The sub-frame (108) further includes the one or more load transfer paths (301). The one or more load transfer paths (301) include a first load transfer path (302), a second load transfer path (304), a third load transfer path (306), and a fourth load transfer path (310). The one or more load transfer paths (301) divide and transfer one or more loads (308) to the frame structure. The one or more loads (308) include a first load (308A) and a second load (308B). FIG. 3

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Patent Information

Application #
Filing Date
12 June 2023
Publication Number
50/2024
Publication Type
INA
Invention Field
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Status
Email
Parent Application

Applicants

SIMPLEENERGY PRIVATE LIMITED
9th floor, Wing A, Survey No.2/2, North Gate Phase-2, Modern Asset, Venkatala Village, Yelahanka, Hobli, Bengaluru-560064, Karnataka.

Inventors

1. Rajath Kumar
9th floor, Wing A, Survey No.2/2, North Gate Phase-2, Modern Asset, Venkatala Village, Yelahanka, Hobli, Bengaluru-560064, Karnataka.
2. Rajath Rao
9th floor, Wing A, Survey No.2/2, North Gate Phase-2, Modern Asset, Venkatala Village, Yelahanka, Hobli, Bengaluru-560064, Karnataka.
3. Abhishek Tyagi
9th floor, Wing A, Survey No.2/2, North Gate Phase-2, Modern Asset, Venkatala Village, Yelahanka, Hobli, Bengaluru-560064, Karnataka.
4. Ashok Kakanur
9th floor, Wing A, Survey No.2/2, North Gate Phase-2, Modern Asset, Venkatala Village, Yelahanka, Hobli, Bengaluru-560064, Karnataka.
5. Manjunatha U
9th floor, Wing A, Survey No.2/2, North Gate Phase-2, Modern Asset, Venkatala Village, Yelahanka, Hobli, Bengaluru-560064, Karnataka.
6. Vishnu S
9th floor, Wing A, Survey No.2/2, North Gate Phase-2, Modern Asset, Venkatala Village, Yelahanka, Hobli, Bengaluru-560064, Karnataka.

Specification

DESC:CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] The application claims priority from an Indian Provisional Application Number: 202341039970 filed on 12-06-2023, the complete disclosures of which, are herein incorporated by reference.
BACKGROUND
Technical Field
[0002] The present disclosure relates to a vehicle, and more particularly to a frame structure of the vehicle.
Description of the Related Art
[0003] A vehicle plays a very significant role in the life of human beings which provides independence and freedom of mobility to the human beings. A frame structure and a suspension system are the most important parts of the vehicle. The frame structure is the main supporting structure of the vehicle to which all the parts are attached. The suspension system is mechanically configured to absorb vibration, & shock, and maintain the stability of the vehicle. Furthermore, the suspension system is mechanically configured to provide comfort to a rider of the vehicle.
[0004] In the old days, automobile manufacturers used a simple basic frame structure to provide support to the vehicle. In recent days, due to improved technology, many new features have been introduced to an automobile sector to provide better riding experiences to riders. Adding new features may increase the number of parts to be accommodated in the vehicle. Adding new features to the simple basic frame structure is an unfeasible task.
[0005] In a conventional system, the suspension system includes a mono-shock absorber which is mounted on a central plane of the vehicle. In addition to that, the conventional system includes a single load-carrying path. The load-carrying path is a direction in which each consecutive load (that acts on the vehicle) will pass through connected members of the frame structure. The vehicle with a single load-carrying path/no proper load-carrying path makes the frame structure deal with more loads. The vehicle with a poorly structured load path may cause excessive stress in structural elements which may be a reason for a collapse of the frame structure. In addition to that, the vehicle with poorly structured load paths may pass the load to the body of the rider which heavily affects the riding experience, and cause pain to the rider. So, the conventional system does not have any course of action to solve the above-mentioned problems.
[0006] Hence, there remains a need for an improved approach to provide a frame structure of the vehicle to address aforementioned issues.
SUMMARY
[0007] Accordingly, embodiments herein disclose a frame structure for a vehicle with one or more load transfer paths. A front frame member includes a left front frame member, a right front frame member, and a head tube. A floorboard frame member includes a left floorboard frame member and a right floorboard frame member. A back frame member includes a left back frame member, a right back frame member, one or more cross members, and a sub-frame. The one or more cross members are mechanically configured to provide support to the back frame member. The sub-frame includes a bottom mounting bracket, a top mounting bracket, and a swingarm. The bottom mounting bracket includes a plurality of bottom mounting bracket ends. The plurality of bottom mounting bracket ends includes a left end and a right end. The left floorboard frame member and the right floorboard frame member are connected to the left end of the bottom mounting bracket and the right end of the bottom mounting bracket. The top mounting bracket includes a plurality of top mounting bracket ends. The plurality of top mounting bracket ends includes a first end and a second end. The top mounting bracket is connected to a powertrain and at least one cross member of the one or more cross members. The swingarm includes a plurality of swingarm ends. The plurality of swingarm ends includes a left swingarm end and a right swingarm end. The left swingarm end and the right swingarm end are connected to the left end of the bottom mounting bracket, and the right end of the bottom mounting bracket respectively. The sub-frame includes one or more load transfer paths. The one or more load transfer paths include a first load transfer path, a second load transfer path, a third load transfer path, and a fourth load transfer path. The one or more load transfer paths configured to divide and transfer one or more loads to the frame structure. The one or more loads includes a first load, and a second load.
[0008] In some embodiments, the sub-frame further includes a shock absorber. The shock absorber includes a top end and a bottom end. The top end of the shock absorber is connected to a second mounting point of a second bracket. The bottom end of the shock absorber is connected to a swingarm mounting point of a bridging member. The second bracket is connected to at least one cross member of the one or more cross members.
[0009] In some embodiments, the swingarm further includes the bridging member. The bridging member includes the swingarm mounting point.
[0010] In some embodiments, the bottom mounting bracket includes a base.
[0011] In some embodiments, the bottom mounting bracket is mechanically connected to a powertrain, the floorboard frame member, and the swingarm. The power train is positioned at a base of the bottom mounting bracket.
[0012] In some embodiments, the top mounting bracket is connected to at least one cross member of the one or more cross members via the second bracket. The second bracket includes one or more mounting points. The one or more mounting points includes a first mounting point and the second mounting point.
[0013] In some embodiments, the top mounting bracket is connected to at least one cross member of the one or more cross members via the first mounting point of the second bracket.
[0014] In some embodiments, the first end of the top mounting bracket is connected to the power train. The second end of the top mounting bracket is connected to the first mounting point of the second bracket.
[0015] In some embodiments, the first load transfers from a wheel of the vehicle on the back frame member towards a front direction of the vehicle with the help of the first load transfer path. The first load transfers from the wheel of the vehicle on the back frame member towards a rear direction of the vehicle with the help of the second load transfer path.
[0016] In some embodiments, the second load transfers from a top portion of the vehicle to the floorboard frame member via the third load transfer path. The third load transfer path includes the top mounting bracket, a casing of the powertrain, and the bottom mounting bracket. The second load transfers from the top portion of the vehicle to the wheel of the vehicle via the fourth load transfer path. The fourth load transfer path includes the shock absorber, the swingarm, and the wheel of the vehicle.
[0017] These and other aspects of the embodiments herein will be better appreciated and understood when considered in conjunction with the following description and the accompanying drawings. It should be understood, however, that the following descriptions, while indicating preferred embodiments and numerous specific details thereof, are given by way of illustration and not of limitation. Many changes and modifications may be made within the scope of the embodiments herein without departing from the invention thereof, and the embodiments herein include all such modifications.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0018] The embodiments herein will be better understood from the following detailed description with reference to the drawings, in which:
[0019] FIG. 1A illustrates a perspective view of a frame structure for a vehicle according to an embodiment as disclosed herein;
[0020] FIG. 1B illustrates a perspective view of a seating assembly of the frame structure according to an embodiment as disclosed herein;
[0021] FIG. 2 illustrates a side view of a sub-frame of the frame structure, according to the embodiment as disclosed herein; and
[0022] FIG. 3 illustrates a side view of the sub-frame of the frame structure with one or more load transfer paths, according to the embodiment as disclosed herein.
[0023] It may be noted that to the extent possible, like reference numerals have been used to represent like elements in the drawing. Further, those of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that elements in the drawing are illustrated for simplicity and may not have been necessarily drawn to scale. For example, the dimension of some of the elements in the drawing may be exaggerated relative to other elements to help to improve the understanding of aspects of the invention. Furthermore, the elements may have been represented in the drawing by conventional symbols, and the drawings may show only those specific details that are pertinent to the understanding the embodiments of the invention so as not to obscure the drawing with details that will be readily apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art having benefit of the description herein.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
[0024] In the following description, for the purposes of explanation, various specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of embodiments of the present disclosure. It will be apparent, however, that embodiments of the present disclosure may be practiced without these specific details. Several features described hereafter can each be used independently of one another or with any combination of other features. An individual feature may not address all of the problems discussed above or might address only some of the problems discussed above. Some of the problems discussed above might not be fully addressed by any of the features described herein.
[0025] The ensuing description provides exemplary embodiments only and is not intended to limit the scope, applicability, or configuration of the disclosure. Rather, the ensuing description of the exemplary embodiments will provide those skilled in the art with an enabling description for implementing an exemplary embodiment. It should be understood that various changes may be made in the function and arrangement of elements without departing from the spirit and scope of the disclosure as set forth.
[0026] The word “exemplary” and/or “demonstrative” is used herein to mean serving as an example, instance, or illustration. For the avoidance of doubt, the subject matter disclosed herein is not limited by such examples. In addition, any aspect or design described herein as “exemplary” and/or “demonstrative” is not necessarily to be construed as preferred or advantageous over other aspects or designs, nor is it meant to preclude equivalent exemplary structures and techniques known to those of ordinary skill in the art. Furthermore, to the extent that the terms “includes,” “has,” “contains,” and other similar words are used in either the detailed description or the claims, such terms are intended to be inclusive—in a manner similar to the term “comprising” as an open transition word—without precluding any additional or other elements.
[0027] Reference throughout this specification to “one embodiment” or “an embodiment” or “an instance” or “one instance” means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. Thus, the appearances of the phrases “in one embodiment” or “in an embodiment” in various places throughout this specification are not necessarily all referring to the same embodiment. Furthermore, the particular features, structures, or characteristics may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments.
[0028] The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the disclosure. As used herein, the singular forms “a”, “an” and “the” are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will be further understood that the terms “comprises” and/or “comprising,” when used in this specification, specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements, and/or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, and/or groups thereof. As used herein, the term “and/or” includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.
[0029] The accompanying drawings are used to help easily understand various technical features and it should be understood that the embodiments presented herein are not limited by the accompanying drawings. As such, the present disclosure should be construed to extend to any alterations, equivalents and substitutes in addition to those which are particularly set out in the accompanying drawings. Although the terms first, second, etc. may be used herein to describe various elements, these elements should not be limited by these terms. These terms are generally only used to distinguish one element from another.
[0030] Accordingly, embodiments herein disclose a frame structure for a vehicle with one or more load transfer paths. A front frame member includes a left front frame member, a right front frame member, and a head tube. A floorboard frame member includes a left floorboard frame member and a right floorboard frame member. A back frame member includes a left back frame member, a right back frame member, one or more cross members, and a sub-frame. The one or more cross members are mechanically configured to provide support to the back frame member. The sub-frame includes a bottom mounting bracket, a top mounting bracket, and a swingarm. The bottom mounting bracket includes a plurality of bottom mounting bracket ends. The plurality of bottom mounting bracket ends includes a left end and a right end. The left floorboard frame member and the right floorboard frame member are connected to the left end of the bottom mounting bracket and the right end of the bottom mounting bracket. The top mounting bracket includes a plurality of top mounting bracket ends. The plurality of top mounting bracket ends includes a first end and a second end. The top mounting bracket is connected to a powertrain and at least one cross member of the one or more cross members. The swingarm includes a plurality of swingarm ends. The plurality of swingarm ends includes a left swingarm end and a right swingarm end. The left swingarm end and the right swingarm end are connected to the left end of the bottom mounting bracket, and the right end of the bottom mounting bracket respectively.
[0031] As mentioned, there remains a need for an improved approach to provide a frame structure for the vehicle. Referring now to the drawings and more particularly to FIGS. 1 to 3, where similar reference characters denote corresponding features consistently throughout the figure, these are shown as preferred embodiments.
[0032] FIG. 1A illustrates a perspective view of a frame structure 100 for a vehicle according to an embodiment herein. The frame structure 100 includes a front frame member 102, a floorboard frame member 104, and a back frame member 106. The back frame member 106 further includes a sub-frame 108. The front frame member 102 includes a left front frame member 102A, a right front frame member 102B, a head tube 102C, and the like. The left front frame member 102A and the right front frame member 102B are connected to the head tube 102C. The front frame member 102 extends backward to connect to the floorboard frame member 104. The floorboard frame member 104 includes a left floorboard frame member 104A, a right floorboard frame member 104B (which is shown in the FIG. 1B), and the like. The left floorboard frame member 104A and the right floorboard frame member 104B are connected to the left front frame member 102A and the right front frame member 102B respectively. The back frame member 106 includes a left back frame member 106A, a right back frame member 106B, one or more cross members 120 , and the sub-frame 108. The one or more cross members 120 are mechanically configured to provide support to the back frame member 106. The left back frame member 106A and the right back frame member 106B are connected to the left floorboard frame member 104A and the right floorboard frame member 104B respectively. Furthermore, the frame structure 100 includes a seating assembly 110.
[0033] FIG. 1B illustrates a perspective view of the seating assembly 110 of the frame structure 100 according to an embodiment as disclosed herein. The seating assembly 110 includes one or more seating members 112, one or more seat-holding members 114, and a first bracket 116. The one or more seating members 112 are positioned on a top portion of the back frame 106. The one or more seating members 112 extends frontwards from the back frame 106. The one or more seat-holding members 114 holding the one or more seating members 112. The one or more seat-holding members 114 are positioned parallel to each other. The one or more seat-holding members 114 project downwards from the one or more seating members 112. The first bracket 116 is mechanically configured to hold a secondary battery, the one or more seating members 112, the one or more seat-holding members 114, and a powertrain control unit. The one or more seating members 112, and the one or more seat-holding members 114 mounted on the first bracket 116. The one or more seating members 112, and the one or more seat-holding members 114 provide support to a seat, the secondary battery, and a storage box. The first bracket 116 is mounted on a floorboard (not shown in the figure). Furthermore, the first bracket 116 provides structural support to the frame structure 100.
[0034] FIG. 2 illustrates a side view of the sub-frame 108 of the frame structure 100 according to an embodiment as disclosed herein. The sub-frame 108 further includes a bottom mounting bracket 202, a top mounting bracket 204, a shock absorber 206, and a swingarm 208.
[0035] The bottom mounting bracket 202 includes a plurality of bottom mounting bracket ends. In one embodiment, the plurality of bottom mounting bracket ends includes a left end 202A, a right end 202B (which is not shown in FIG.2), and the like. The top mounting bracket 204 includes a plurality of top mounting bracket ends. In one embodiment, the plurality of top mounting bracket ends includes a first end 204A, a second end 204B, and the like. The swingarm 208 includes a plurality of swingarm ends. In one embodiment, the plurality of swingarm ends includes a left swingarm end 208A, a right swingarm end 208B (which is not shown in FIG.2), and the like. The swingarm 208 further includes a bridging member 210. The bridging member 210 includes a swingarm mounting point 212.
[0036] The bottom mounting bracket 202 is mechanically connected to a powertrain 214, the floorboard frame member 104, and the swingarm 208. The bottom mounting bracket 202 includes a base 218. The powertrain 214 is positioned at the base 218 of the bottom mounting bracket 202. In one embodiment, the powertrain 214 includes an electric motor, an Internal Combustion (IC) engine, and the like. As used herein, the powertrain 214 is defined as a system that propels a vehicle. The powertrain 214 is located at the base 218 of the bottom mounting bracket 202. The left floorboard frame member 104A is connected to the left end 202A of the bottom mounting bracket 202. The right floorboard frame member 104B is connected to the right end 202B of the bottom mounting bracket 202 by using a plurality of fasteners. The left swingarm end 208A and the right swingarm end 208B are connected to the left end 202A of the bottom mounting bracket 202, and the right end 202B of the bottom mounting bracket 202 respectively by using the plurality of fasteners. As used herein, the swingarm 208 is defined as a is defined as single- or double-sided mechanical device that attaches the rear wheel of a motorcycle to its body, allowing it to pivot vertically.
[0037] The top mounting bracket 204 is mechanically configured to connect the powertrain 214 and at least one cross member of the one or more cross members 120. In one embodiment, the top mounting bracket 204 includes a predetermined shape. In another embodiment, the predetermined shape of the top mounting bracket 204 includes, but not limited to, an “L” shape. The top mounting bracket 204 is connected to at least one cross member of the one or more cross members 120 via a second bracket 217. In one embodiment, the second bracket 217 includes one or more mounting points 216. In another embodiment, the one or more mounting points 216 include, but not limited to, a first mounting point 216A, a second mounting point 216B, and the like. In yet another embodiment, the top mounting bracket 204 is connected to at least one cross member of the one or more cross members 120 via the first mounting point 216A of the second bracket 217. The one or more cross members 120 are mechanically configured to provide support to the back frame member 106.
[0038] The first end 204A of the top mounting bracket 204 is connected to the powertrain 214. The second end 204B of the top mounting bracket 204 is connected to the first mounting point 216A of the second bracket 217.
[0039] The shock absorber 206 includes a top end 206A and a bottom end 206B (which is not shown in FIG.2). The top end 206A of the shock absorber 206 is connected to the second mounting point 216B of the second bracket 217. The bottom end 206B of the shock absorber 206 is connected to the swingarm mounting point 212 of the bridging member 210. Furthermore, the second bracket 217 is connected to at least one cross member of the one or more cross members 120.
[0040] The swingarm 208 includes a plurality of swingarm ends. The plurality of swingarm ends includes a left swingarm end 208A, and a right swingarm end 208B. The left swingarm end 208A and the right swingarm end 208B (not shown in the figure) are connected to the left end 202A of the bottom mounting bracket 202, and the right end 202B of the bottom mounting bracket 202 respectively.
[0041] FIG. 3 illustrates a side view of the sub-frame 108 of the frame structure 100 with one or more load transfer paths 301 according to an embodiment as disclosed herein. In one embodiment, the one or more load transfer paths 301 include a first load transfer path 302, a second load transfer path 304, a third load transfer path 306, and a fourth load transfer path 310. The frame structure 100 of the vehicle faces one or more loads 308 in various operating conditions. In one embodiment, the one or more loads 308 are an external force that acts on the vehicle due to the rough road conditions. The one or more load transfer paths 301 are configured to divide and transfer the one or more loads 308 to the frame structure 100. In one embodiment, the one or more loads 308 include a first load 308A and a second load 308B. In another embodiment, the one or more loads 308 may be transferred to the frame structure 100 from (i) a bottom portion of the vehicle, and (ii) a top portion of the vehicle. The frame structure 100 with the sub-frame 108 is designed in such a way as to include one or more load transfer paths 301 to transfer the first load 308A which comes from the bottom portion (E.g., wheel) of the vehicle, and the second load 308B which comes from the top portion of the vehicle. In one embodiment, the one or more loads 308 which come from the top portion of the vehicle include the weight of the vehicle, the weight of a rider, and the like.
[0042] The sub-frame 108 and the frame structure 100 are designed in such a way as to transfer the first load 308A that comes from the bottom portion of the vehicle to the floorboard frame member 104. Further, the first load 308A transfers from the bottom portion of the vehicle to the floorboard frame member 104 through the back frame member 106 (towards the front direction of the vehicle) with the help of the first load transfer path 302 and (towards a rear direction of the vehicle) with the help of the second load transfer path 304. The first load transfer path 302 and the second load transfer path 304 include the wheel of the vehicle, the swingarm 208, and the shock absorber 206.
[0043] Further, the first load 308A transfers from the bottom portion of the vehicle to the floorboard frame member 104 through a front direction of the seating assembly 110 with the help of the first load transfer path 302. The first load 308A transfers from the bottom portion of the vehicle to the floorboard frame member 104 through the swingarm 208 and the bottom mounting bracket 202 with the help of the first load transfer path 302.
[0044] The sub-frame 108 and the frame structure 100 are designed in such a way as to transfer the first load 308A that comes from the bottom portion of the vehicle to the one or more cross members 120. Further, the first load 308A transfers from the bottom portion of the vehicle on the back frame member 106 (towards a rear direction of the vehicle) with the help of the second load transfer path 304.
[0045] The second load 308B transfers from the top portion of the vehicle to the floorboard frame member 104 via the third load transfer path 306. The third load transfer path 306 includes the top mounting bracket 204, a casing of the powertrain 214, and the bottom mounting bracket 202. Further, the second load 308B transfers from the top portion of the vehicle on the back frame member 106 (towards the front direction of the vehicle and the rear direction of the vehicle) with the help of the first load transfer path 302 and the second load transfer path 304.
[0046] Further, the second load 308B transfers from the top portion of the vehicle to the floorboard frame member 104 through the front direction of the seating assembly 110 with the help of the first load transfer path 302. The second load 308B transfers from the top portion of the vehicle to the wheel of the vehicle via the fourth load transfer path 310. The fourth load transfer path 310 includes the shock absorber 206, the swingarm 208, and the wheel of the vehicle.
[0047] Due to the properly structured one or more load transfer paths 301, the first load 308A comes from the bottom portion of the vehicle, and the second load 308B which comes from the top portion of the vehicle is divided and passed to the frame structure 100. So stress faced by the frame structure 100 is reduced due to the one or more load transfer paths 301. The one or more load transfer paths 301 protect the frame structure 100 from collapsing due to heavy stress. The one or more load transfer paths 301 increase the life of the frame structure 100 by reducing the stress faced by the frame structure 100. Furthermore, the one or more load transfer paths 301 allow less load to act on the rider, improving the rider experience.
[0048] Improvements and modifications may be incorporated herein without deviating from the scope of the invention. The foregoing description of the specific embodiments will so fully reveal the general nature of the embodiments herein that others can, by applying current knowledge, readily modify and/or adapt for various applications such specific embodiments without departing from the generic concept, and, therefore, such adaptations and modifications should and are intended to be comprehended within the meaning and range of equivalents of the disclosed embodiments. It is to be understood that the phraseology or terminology employed herein is for the purpose of description and not of limitation. Therefore, while the embodiments herein have been described in terms of preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art will recognize that the embodiments herein can be practiced with modification within the spirit and scope of the appended claims.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMERALS

100: Frame structure
102: Front frame member
102A: Left front frame member
102B: Right front frame member
104: Floorboard frame member
104A: Left floorboard frame member
104B: Right floorboard frame member
106: Back frame member
106A: Left back frame member
106B: Right back frame member
108: Sub-frame
110: Seating assembly
112: One or more seating members
114: One or more seat-holding members
116: First bracket
120: One or more cross members
202: Bottom mounting bracket
202A: Left end
202B: Right end
204: Top mounting bracket
204A: First end
204B: Second end
206: Shock absorber
206A: Top end
206B: Bottom end
208: Swingarm
208A: Left swingarm end
208B: Right swingarm end
210: Bridging member
212: Swingarm Mounting point
214: Powertrain
216: One or more mounting points
216A: First mounting point
216B: Second mounting point
217: Second bracket
218: Base
301: One or more load transfer paths
302: First load transfer path
304: Second load transfer path
306: Third load transfer path
308: One or more loads
308A: First load
308B: Second load
310: Fourth load transfer path
,CLAIMS:CLAIMS
I/We claim:

1. A frame structure (100) for a vehicle with one or more load transfer paths (301) comprising:
a front frame member (102) comprises a left front frame member (102A), a right front frame member (102B), and a head tube (102C);
a floorboard frame member (104) comprises a left floorboard frame member (104A), and a right floorboard frame member (104B); and
a back frame member (106) comprises a left back frame member (106A), a right back frame member (106B), one or more cross members (120), and a sub-frame (108), wherein the one or more cross members (120) mechanically configured to provide support to the back frame member (106), wherein the sub-frame (108) comprises:
a bottom mounting bracket (202) comprises a plurality of bottom mounting bracket ends, wherein the plurality of bottom mounting bracket ends comprises a left end (202A), and a right end (202B), wherein the left floorboard frame member (104A) and the right floorboard frame member (104B) are connected to the left end (202A) of the bottom mounting bracket (202) and the right end (202B) of the bottom mounting bracket (202);
a top mounting bracket (204) comprises a plurality of top mounting bracket ends, wherein the plurality of top mounting bracket ends comprises a first end (204A) and a second end (204B), wherein the top mounting bracket (204) is connected to a powertrain (214) and at least one cross member of the one or more cross members (120);
a swingarm (208) comprises a plurality of swingarm ends, wherein the plurality of swingarm ends comprises a left swingarm end (208A), and a right swingarm end (208B), wherein the left swingarm end (208A) and the right swingarm end (208B) are connected to the left end (202A) of the bottom mounting bracket (202), and the right end (202B) of the bottom mounting bracket (202) respectively; and
the one or more load transfer paths (301) comprise a first load transfer path (302), a second load transfer path (304), a third load transfer path (306), and a fourth load transfer path (310), wherein the one or more load transfer paths (301) configured to divide and transfer one or more loads (308) to the frame structure (100), wherein the one or more loads (308) comprises a first load (308A) and a second load (308B).

2. The frame structure (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the sub-frame (108) further comprises a shock absorber (206), wherein the shock absorber (206) comprises a top end (206A) and a bottom end (206B), wherein the top end (206A) of the shock absorber (206) is connected to a second mounting point (216B) of a second bracket (217), wherein the bottom end (206B) of the shock absorber (206) is connected to a swingarm mounting point (212) of a bridging member (210), wherein the second bracket (217) is connected to at least one cross member of the one or more cross members (120).

3. The frame structure (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the swingarm (208) further comprises the bridging member (210), wherein the bridging member (210) comprises the swingarm mounting point (212).

4. The frame structure (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the bottom mounting bracket (202) comprises a base (218).

5. The frame structure (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the bottom mounting bracket (202) is mechanically connected to the powertrain (214), the floorboard frame member (104), and the swingarm (208), wherein the powertrain (214) is positioned at the base (218) of the bottom mounting bracket (202).

6. The frame structure (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the top mounting bracket (204) is connected to at least one cross member of the one or more cross members (120) via the second bracket (217), wherein the second bracket (217) includes one or more mounting points (216), wherein the one or more mounting points (216) comprises a first mounting point (216A), and the second mounting point (216B).

7. The frame structure (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the top mounting bracket (204) is connected to at least one cross member of the one or more cross members (120) via the first mounting point (216A) of the second bracket (217).

8. The frame structure (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first end (204A) of the top mounting bracket (204) is connected to the powertrain (214), wherein the second end (204B) of the top mounting bracket (204) is connected to the first mounting point (216A) of the second bracket (217).

9. The frame structure (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first load (308A) transfers from a wheel of the vehicle on the back frame member (106) towards a front direction of the vehicle with help of the first load transfer path (302), wherein the first load (308A) transfers from the wheel of the vehicle on the back frame member (106) towards a rear direction of the vehicle with help of the second load transfer path (304).

10. The frame structure (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the second load (308B) transfers from a top portion of the vehicle to the floorboard frame member (104) via the third load transfer path (306), wherein the third load transfer path (306) comprises the top mounting bracket (204), a casing of the powertrain (214), the bottom mounting bracket (202), wherein the second load (308B) transfers from the top portion of the vehicle to the wheel of the vehicle via the fourth load transfer path (310), wherein the fourth load transfer path (310) comprises the shock absorber (206), the swingarm (208), and the wheel of the vehicle.

Documents

Application Documents

# Name Date
1 202341039970-STATEMENT OF UNDERTAKING (FORM 3) [12-06-2023(online)].pdf 2023-06-12
2 202341039970-PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION [12-06-2023(online)].pdf 2023-06-12
3 202341039970-POWER OF AUTHORITY [12-06-2023(online)].pdf 2023-06-12
4 202341039970-FORM FOR STARTUP [12-06-2023(online)].pdf 2023-06-12
5 202341039970-FORM FOR SMALL ENTITY(FORM-28) [12-06-2023(online)].pdf 2023-06-12
6 202341039970-FORM 1 [12-06-2023(online)].pdf 2023-06-12
7 202341039970-FIGURE OF ABSTRACT [12-06-2023(online)].pdf 2023-06-12
8 202341039970-EVIDENCE FOR REGISTRATION UNDER SSI(FORM-28) [12-06-2023(online)].pdf 2023-06-12
9 202341039970-EVIDENCE FOR REGISTRATION UNDER SSI [12-06-2023(online)].pdf 2023-06-12
10 202341039970-DRAWINGS [12-06-2023(online)].pdf 2023-06-12
11 202341039970-DECLARATION OF INVENTORSHIP (FORM 5) [12-06-2023(online)].pdf 2023-06-12
12 202341039970-DRAWING [10-06-2024(online)].pdf 2024-06-10
13 202341039970-CORRESPONDENCE-OTHERS [10-06-2024(online)].pdf 2024-06-10
14 202341039970-COMPLETE SPECIFICATION [10-06-2024(online)].pdf 2024-06-10
15 202341039970-STARTUP [21-08-2025(online)].pdf 2025-08-21
16 202341039970-FORM28 [21-08-2025(online)].pdf 2025-08-21
17 202341039970-FORM 18A [21-08-2025(online)].pdf 2025-08-21