Description:TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present subject matter relates to a mounting assembly and a mounting member for a vehicle. More particularly, but not exclusively, the present subject matter relates to a mounting assembly and a mounting member for mounting a plurality of electrical components on the fender assembly of the vehicle.

BACKGROUND
[0002] In conventional vehicle layouts, electrical components such as turn signal lamps, tail lights, horns, etc. are components that indicate a state or indication of a vehicle's movement to other drivers and pedestrians. Turn signal lamps, for example, indicate the potential direction of the vehicle and are typically mounted on the front and rear sides of the vehicle, and are functionally connected to a switch that controls the blinking of the turn signal lamps. Turn signal lamps are essential safety features for safe driving and traffic regulation which help prevents accidents and collisions. For example, some turn signal lamps are integrated into the vehicle body which makes their assembly and disassembly difficult. Moreover, some turn signal lamps are integrated with other lamps disposed of in the vehicle, such as headlamps or fog lamps, which increases the cost and complexity of the lamp assembly. In certain conventional vehicles, the turn signal lamps have poor visibility or durability due to their design or material. The electrical components assembly, such as an integrated lamp assembly including tail lamps is also known to be integrated onto the fender assembly such as the rear fender assembly of various types of vehicles such as saddle ride type vehicles. This configuration resulted in the complexity of service and assembly because in order to service only one component such as the turn signal lamp, the entire integrated tail lamp assembly has to be removed which resulted in the consumption of more time during servicing of the turn signal lamps. In case of any damage or fault, the entire tail lamp assembly has to be disassembled to replace even a defective bulb which is a cumbersome process.
[0003] In certain conventional vehicles, the turn signal lamps and tail lights are integrated with the fender assembly, and in order to service the turn signal lamp, the tail lamp has to be removed followed by the rear fender assembly, style panels, cover fender left panel, and cover fender right panel. Since the fastening member of the turn signal lamp is covered by all panels and fenders, it is difficult to access the same during servicing and thus necessitates removing all the abovementioned parts, leading to a longer time of servicing.
[0004] The turn signal lamps are always mounted on the exterior of the vehicle to enhance visibility and thus, they are subjected to environmental factors such as snow, rain, debris, etc., and also external impact loads leading to damage, faultiness, and also sometimes dislodgement. The bulb/lamp of the turn signal lamp is required to be replaced frequently due to such conditions and owing to limitations in the assembly thereof, the replacement is very cumbersome. Further, the turn signal lamp, particularly for saddle ride-type vehicles such as a motorcycle, is often exposed to a lot of loads and impacts during the running or parking of the vehicle. These loads usually end up breaking the turn signal lamp from the point where it is attached to the fender assembly. Turn signal lamps in their entirety are costlier than a mere bracket. Thus, while the bracket usually remains safe in this scenario, the cost has to be paid for replacing the turn signal lamp. Many users, due to high costs may postpone or ignore the replacement of a broken turn signal lamp which becomes a safety hazard for the user, vehicle, and the general public.
[0005] The problem was addressed in the art to some extent by the usage of a bracket which is disposed on the inner surface of the rear fender for mounting the turn signal lamp. The turn signal lamp was inserted and the bracket was then attached by a screw/ fastening member and then mounted from the inside. However, this configuration only allows the turn signal lamp to be accessed from the top portion of the rear portion of the vehicle which limited the access of the screw/ fastening member. Further, in conventional vehicles, if a turn signal lamp is dislodged, then the turn signal lamp of the same model is sometimes not available due to which the turn signal lamp is not able to be used in that vehicle. In such a case, the bracket to attach a new type of turn signal lamp has to be changed resulting in increased costs.
[0006] Thus, the conventional mounting assembly for the electrical components assembly such as a turn signal lamp which are known in the art are undesirable due to less strength, low durability, increased assembly and disassembly time, increased costs, and reduced effectiveness. Existing brackets for mounting electrical components such as tail lamps or turn signal lamps are also inadequate to protect the plurality of electrical components from breakage in case of any breaking load or stress being applied on the plurality of electrical components.
[0007] Therefore, there is a need for a mounting assembly for electrical components that can overcome all of the above-mentioned problems and other problems known in the art and provides a simple and convenient way of servicing, and assembly and disassembly of the turn signal lamp.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0008] The present subject matter relates to a mounting assembly for a plurality of electrical components in a vehicle. The mounting assembly comprises at least one first mounting member which provides a structural support to the mounting assembly and is configured to mount one or more first electrical components. The mounting assembly further comprises at least one second mounting member which is connected to the at least one first mounting member through at least a portion of the vehicle and the at least one second mounting member is configured to mount one or more second electrical components.
[0009] The present subject matter relates to a mounting member to mount a plurality of electrical components on a vehicle. The mounting member comprises a first portion having a predetermined material thickness which has a first opening through which the plurality of electrical components can be mounted. The mounting member also includes a second portion which also has same predetermined material thickness as the first portion. The second portion includes a second opening which is configured to enable a connection between the mounting member and one or more components of the vehicle. The mounting member further comprises an intermediate portion, which has a material thickness less than the predetermined material thickness of the first portion and the second portion whereby the at least one second mounting member is configured to break from a region of the intermediate portion when a breaking load acts on the plurality of electrical components.
[0010] The present subject matter also relates to a vehicle comprising a frame assembly, a fender assembly, a plurality of electrical components, and a mounting assembly as above for mounting the plurality of electrical components.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0011] The proposed invention is described with reference to an exemplary embodiment of a mounting assembly and a mounting member for a vehicle. The same numbers are used throughout the drawings to reference similar features and components.
[0012] Descriptions of certain details and implementations follow, including a description of the figured, which may depict some or all of the embodiments described below, as well as a discussion of other potential embodiments or implementations of the inventive concepts provided below, followed by a more detailed description with reference to the drawings.
[0013] Figure 1 illustrates a top perspective view of a fender assembly of the vehicle depicting the mounting assembly, as per one embodiment of the present invention.
[0014] Figure 2a and Figure 2b illustrate a side perspective view from front and rear respectively of the mounting assembly of the vehicle, as per one embodiment of the present invention.
[0015] Figure 3 illustrates a rear view of the vehicle with the fender assembly with the plurality of electrical components being assembled to the vehicle, as per one embodiment of the present invention.
[0016] Figure 4 illustrates a side perspective view of the fender assembly of the vehicle, with a mounting member being attached to the vehicle, without the plurality of electrical components, as per one embodiment of the present invention.
[0017] Figure 5 illustrates a side perspective view of the fender assembly of the vehicle, without the mounting assembly and the plurality of electrical components, as per one embodiment of the present invention.
[0018] Figure 6a, Figure 6b, and Figure 6c are side perspective, first side and a second side view of the mounting member respectively, as per one embodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0019] In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth to provide a thorough understanding of the embodiments. One skilled in the relevant art will recognize, however, that the techniques described herein can be practiced without one or more of the specific details, or with other methods, components, materials, etc. In other instances, well-known structures, materials, or operations are not shown or described in details to avoid obscuring certain aspects.
[0020] Various features and embodiments of the present invention here will be discernible from the following further description thereof, set out hereunder. Further “front” and “rear”, and “left” and “right” referred to in the ensuing description of the illustrated embodiment refer to front and rear, and left and right directions as seen from a rear portion of the vehicle and looking forward. However, it is contemplated that the disclosure in the present invention may be applied to any vehicle without defeating the spirit of the present subject matter. The detailed explanation of the constitution of parts other than the present invention which constitutes an essential part has been omitted at suitable places.
[0021] In order to address the one or more of the above-mentioned problems, the present invention provides a mounting assembly and a mounting member for mounting a plurality of electrical components to a vehicle.
[0022] Accordingly, as per first embodiment of the present invention, a mounting assembly for mounting a plurality of electrical components in a vehicle is disclosed. The mounting assembly comprises at least one first mounting member and at least one second mounting member. The at least one first mounting member is configured to provide a structural support to the mounting assembly, and also to mount one or more first electrical components. The at least one second mounting member is connected to the at least one first mounting member through at least a portion of the vehicle, the at least one second mounting member being configured to mount one or more second electrical components.
[0023] As per another embodiment of the present invention, the plurality of electrical components can be one or more of turn signal lamps, daytime running lights, horns, indicators, taillights, headlights, and reflectors. Further, the at least one second mounting member comprises an anti-rotational member, the anti-rotational member being configured to arrest a movement of the one or more second electrical components on the at least one second mounting member.
[0024] As per another embodiment of the present invention, the at least one portion can be a fender assembly of the vehicle, the at least one first mounting member being configured to be attached on the fender assembly of the vehicle, and the fender assembly being at least one of a front fender assembly and a rear fender assembly of the vehicle. This configuration allows mounting of the mounting assembly to both front fender and the rear fender of the vehicle.
[0025] As per another embodiment of the present invention, the at least one first mounting member comprises a central member, one or more openings, and one or more mounting arms. The central member extends horizontally along a vehicle left-right direction. The one or more openings are provided on the central member and configured for mounting one or more first electrical components. The one or more mounting arms extend from the one or more edges of the central member in a vehicle front-rear direction. The One or more mounting arms also comprise one or more mounting holes for connecting the at least one second mounting member to the at least one first mounting member.
[0026] As per another embodiment of the present invention, the at least one second mounting member is configured to have a plurality of ribs which are disposed on one or more surfaces of the at least one second mounting member, the plurality of ribs being configured for strengthening of the at least one second mounting member.
[0027] As per another embodiment of the present invention, the at least one second mounting member comprises a first portion, a second portion, and an intermediate portion. The first portion comprises a predetermined material thickness and the first portion is configured to mount the one or more second electrical components through a first opening. The second portion comprises the predetermined material thickness, and is configured to attach the at least one first mounting member through a second opening. The intermediate portion comprises a material thickness less than the predetermined material thickness of the first portion and the second portion. The at least one second mounting member is configured to break from a region of the intermediate portion upon a breaking load acting on the one or more second electrical components thereby saving the one or more second electrical components form breakage. This configuration enables the at least one second mounting member to break instead of letting the one or more second electrical components getting damaged.
[0028] As per another embodiment of the present invention, the at least one first mounting member are disposed inside the rear fender assembly of the vehicle, and the at least one second mounting member being disposed outside the rear fender assembly. The rear fender assembly comprises at least one opening through which the at least one first mounting member is detachably attached to the at least one second mounting member.
[0029] As per another embodiment of the present invention, the rear fender assembly comprises a left side and a right side, and the at least one second mounting member is detachably attached to each of the left side and right sides of the rear fender assembly of the vehicle.
[0030] As per another embodiment of the present invention, the rear fender assembly comprises a cut-out portion to enable access to a coupling member, wherein the coupling member is configured to electrically connect one or more second electrical components to an energy source of the vehicle.
[0031] In yet another embodiment of the present invention, a mounting member is configured to mount a plurality of electrical components is provided. The mounting member is comprising a first portion, a second portion, and an intermediate portion. The first portion mounts a plurality of electrical components through a first opening made in the first portion. The first portion is having a predetermined material thickness. A second portion is having a predetermined material thickness same as the first portion. The second portion has a second opening which is made to enable a connection between the mounting member and one or more components of the vehicle. The intermediate portion is having a material thickness lower than the predetermined material thickness of the first portion and the second portion. The mounting member is configured to break at the intermediate portion upon a breaking load acting on the plurality of electrical components.
[0032] As per another embodiment of the present invention, the plurality of electrical components being any of a turn signal lamp, horn, indicators, taillight, headlight, reflectors, daytime running lights, etc. The mounting member further comprises an anti-rotational member for arresting any movement of the plurality of electrical components on the mounting member.
[0033] As per another embodiment of the present invention, the plurality of electrical components are the one or more turn signal lamps being housed in one or more elastic members. The one or more elastic members are detachably attached to the mounting member to dampen an impact load on the one or more turn signal lamps.
[0034] As per another embodiment of the present invention, the one or more components of the vehicle being one or more of the first mounting and a rear fender assembly of the vehicle, and the mounting member being shaped to match a contour profile of the rear fender assembly. The rear fender assembly comprises a left side and a right side, and the mounting member being detachably attached to the each of the right side and the left side of the rear fender assembly of the vehicle.
[0035] As per another embodiment of the present invention, the mounting member is configured to comprise a plurality of ribs on one or more surfaces of the mounting member, the plurality of ribs being configured for strengthening the mounting member.
[0036] In yet another embodiment of the present invention, a vehicle is disclosed. The vehicle comprises a frame assembly, a fender assembly, a plurality of electrical components, and a mounting assembly is provided. The frame assembly being configured to provide structural support to the vehicle, the fender assembly being configured to cover a rear portion of the vehicle, and the fender assembly being attached to the frame assembly of the vehicle. The plurality of electrical components are disposed in the vehicle, and the mounting assembly is configured to mount the plurality of electrical components. The mounting assembly comprises at least one first mounting member and at least one second mounting member. The at least one first mounting member is configured to provide a structural support to the mounting assembly and also mount one or more first electrical components. The at least one second mounting member is connected to the at least one first mounting member through the fender assembly of the vehicle and is also configured to mount the one or more second electrical components.
[0037] Thus, the mentioned invention provides a mounting assembly for mounting a plurality of electrical components to the vehicle which can be easily accessed while servicing, and a single mounting member can be used for mounting different types of electrical components available, eliminating the need to change the design of the bracket if a different electrical component is used.
[0038] The present subject matter is further described with reference to accompanying figures. It should be noted that the description and figures merely illustrate the principles of the present subject matter. Various arrangements may be devised that, although not explicitly described or shown herein, encompass the principles of the present subject matter. Moreover, all statements herein reciting principles, aspects, and examples of the present subject matter, as well as specific examples thereof, are intended to encompass equivalents thereof.
[0039] The foregoing disclosure is not intended to limit the present disclosure to the precise forms of particular fields of use disclosed. As such, it is contemplated that various alternate embodiments and/or modifications to the present disclosure, whether explicitly described or implied herein, are possible in light of the disclosure. Having thus described embodiments of the present disclosure, a person of ordinary skill in the art will recognize that changes may be made in form and detail without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.
[0040] In the foregoing specification, the disclosure has been described with reference to specific embodiments disclosed herein can be modified or otherwise implemented in various other ways without departing from the spirit and scope of the disclosure. Accordingly, this description is to be considered as illustrative and is for the purpose of teaching those skilled in the art the manner of making and using various embodiments of the disclosure. It is to be understood that the forms of the disclosure herein shown and described are to be taken as representative embodiments. Equivalent elements, materials processed or steps may be substituted for those representatively illustrated and described herein. Moreover, certain features of the disclosure may be utilized independently of the use of other features, all as would be apparent to one skilled in the art after having the benefit of this description of the disclosure. Expressions such as “including”, “comprising”, “incorporating”, “consisting of”, “have”, “is”, used to describe and claim the present disclosure are intended to be construed in a non-exclusive manner, namely allowing for items, components, or elements not explicitly described also to be present. Reference to the singular is also to be construed to relate to the plural.
[0041] Further, various embodiments disclosed herein are to be taken in the illustrative and explanatory sense, and would in no way be construed as limiting of the present disclosure. All joinder references (e.g. attached, affixed, coupled, connected, etc.) are only used to aid the reader’s understanding of the present invention, and may not create limitations, particularly as to the position orientation, or use of the system and/or methods disclosed herein. Therefore, joinder references, if any, are to be construed broadly. Moreover, such joinder references do not necessarily infer that two elements are directly connected to each other.
[0042] Additionally, all numerical terms, such as, but not limited to, “first”, “second”, “third”, “primary”, “secondary”, “main” or any other ordinary and/or numerical terms, should also be taken as identifiers, to assist the reader’s understanding of the various elements, embodiments, variations and/or modifications of the present disclosure, and may not create any limitations, particularly as to the order, or preference, of any element, embodiment, variation, and/or modification relative to, or over, another element, embodiment, variation and/or modification.
[0043] It will also be appreciated that one or more of the elements depicted in the drawings/ figures can also be implemented in a more separated or integrated manner, or even removed, or rendered as inoperable in certain cases, as is useful in accordance with a particular application. Additionally, any signal hatches in the drawings/ figures should be considered only as exemplary, and not limiting, unless otherwise specifically specified.
[0044] The embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the disclosed invention is not limited to the present embodiments.
[0045] Figure 1 illustrates a top perspective view of a fender assembly (101, 102) of the vehicle (100). In one embodiment, the fender assembly (101, 102) may be a front fender assembly (not shown), and, in another embodiment, the rear fender assembly. The rear fender assembly (101, 102) is a two-part fender, a tail portion (102), and a cover portion (101). The cover portion (101) substantially covers the rear wheel (not shown) of the vehicle (100). In another embodiment, the cover portion (101) is configured to cover a left side and a right side of a rear portion of the vehicle (100) above the rear wheel. The rear portion of the vehicle (100) for the purposes of the present disclosure in view of a two-wheeled vehicle is behind a rider seat of the vehicle (100) extensible to a disposition of a taillight in a vehicle front-rear direction. The tail portion (102) of the fender assembly (101, 102) is disposed behind the cover portion (101) and marks a vehicle length in the vehicle front-rear direction. In another embodiment, the cover portion (101) and the tail portion (102) are integrated to form the rear fender assembly (101, 102) of the vehicle (100). The fender assembly (101) is configured to be disposed with a plurality of electrical components (104, 105, 106). To this end, a mounting assembly (200) is provided to mount the plurality of electrical components (104, 105, 106). The plurality of electrical components (104, 105, 106) can be a taillight, headlight, turn signal lamps, indicators, horns, reflectors, daytime running lights, etc. The plurality of electrical components (104, 105, 106) being one or more first electrical components and one or more second electrical components. The one or more first electrical components is a tail lamp (104) in a preferred embodiment. The one or more second electrical component is a turn signal lamp (105, 106) as per a preferred embodiment. The two turn signal lamps (105, 106) i.e., a left turn signal lamp (105) and a right turn signal lamp (106), and a taillight (104) (shown in Fig. 3) is mounted on to the fender assembly (101, 102) by a mounting assembly (200).
[0046] Figure 2a and Figure 2b illustrate a side perspective view from the front and rear of the mounting assembly (200). The mounting assembly (200) comprises at least one first mounting member (201) and at least one second mounting member (202). The at least one first mounting member (201) is configured to mount one or more first electrical components (104). The one or more first electrical components (104) can be a taillight (104) as per a preferred embodiment. The at least one first mounting member (201) comprises one or more openings (201A), a central member (201C), and one or more mounting arms (201L, 201R). The at least one first mounting member (201) is configured to mount the taillight (104), wherein the taillight (104) being mounted via one or more openings (201A). This configuration of openings (201A) allows the at least one first mounting member (201) to mount a plurality of electrical components, and also allows in another embodiment, to be connected to the fender assembly (101, 102) of the vehicle (100). As per another embodiment, the at least first mounting member (201) is connected to the frame assembly (not shown) of the vehicle (100). In this embodiment the fender assembly (101, 102) is a rear fender assembly. The central member (201C) extending horizontally along vehicle's left-right direction, and one or more mounting arms (201L, 201R) are configured to extend from the one or more edges of the extensions of the central member (201C) in a vehicle front-rear direction. The central member (201C) in one embodiment can also have a curved edge in a center portion of the central member (201C) for facilitation of mounting of the taillight (106). The curved member may also be given a different shape such as a cut-out, rectangular shape, curved edge, etc. for better facilitation of the other components of the vehicle (100), based on vehicular design and layout. The invention should not be limited to a particular shape of the central member (201C). In one aspect, the one or more mounting arms (201R, 201L) are extending in substantially perpendicular direction and up to a predefined length from the central member (201C). The one or more mounting arms (201L, 201R) are configured to have one or more mounting holes for structurally connecting with the fender assembly (101, 102) of the vehicle (100). As per preferred embodiment, the one or more mounting arms (201L, 201R) are configured to connect with the at least one second mounting member (202), which is disposed outside the fender assembly (101, 102), which is then configured to mount one or more second electrical components (105, 106). This configuration of mounting arms (201L, 201R) allows the at least one first mounting member (201) to be connected to both the at least one second mounting member (202) and also to the fender assembly (101, 102) of the vehicle (100). The at least one second mounting member (202) is connected to the at least one first mounting member (201) through at least a portion of the vehicle (100). As per the preferred embodiment, the connection between the at least one first mounting member (201) and the at least one second mounting member (202) is through the fender assembly of the vehicle (100) (connection as shown in Fig. 3). This configuration allows the mounting assembly of the plurality of electrical components to be independent of the rear fender, and in case of any service or any replacement, there will be no need to disassemble the entire fender assembly for accessibility of the plurality of electrical components (104, 105, 106) or the mounting assembly (202). As per one embodiment, the plurality of electrical components (104, 105, 106) being the turn signal lamps (105, 106) is housed in one or more elastic members (105e, 106e). This configuration allows the one or more elastic members (105e, 106e) to dampen the vibrations of the vehicle (100) on turn signal lamps (105, 106) and also dampens the impact load or jerks on the mounting assembly and the turn signal lamps (105, 106). The turn signal lamps (105, 106) are configured to be attached to the at least one second mounting member (202) which is mounted to the one or more mounting arms (201L, 201R) of the at least one first mounting member (201). This configuration allows the servicing of each of the plurality of electrical components (104, 105, 106), and the mounting assembly(200) thereby significantly reducing the time taken in assembly and disassembly of the plurality of electrical components (104, 105, 106). The at least one first mounting member (201) and the at least one second mounting member (202) may be made up of different combinations of material, which may be made up of metals, alloys, composite material, polymers, and thermoplastics including polyethylene, polypropylene, polyvinyl chloride, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene.
[0047] As per another embodiment, the at least one first mounting member (201) and the at least one second mounting member (202) being mounting brackets having a predetermined material thickness. This predetermined material thickness increases the durability of the plurality of electrical components by absorbing the load from impact and being configured to break in case of high impact. The mounting brackets (201, 202) may also in another embodiment have a predetermined material thickness at a predetermined portion. In an aspect, the at least one second mounting member (202) comprises multiple portions being a second portion (P), an intermediate portion (Q), and a first portion (R). The first portion (R) has the first opening (203), and the second portion (P) have the second opening (204). The first portion (R) and the second portion (P) have a plurality of ribs for strengthening the portions. The first portion (R) and the second portion (P) are configured to have a predetermined material thickness and the intermediate portion (Q) is configured to have a material thickness lower than the predetermined material thickness of the first portion (R) and the second portion (P). The reduced material thickness and lack of plurality of ribs (206) in the intermediate portion (Q) facilitates breakage of the intermediate portion (Q) such that in case of excess breaking load acting on the one or more second electrical components (105, 106), the at least one second mounting member (202) breaks at the A-A’ axis and prevents damage to the one or more second electrical components (105, 106). The excess breaking load is the amount of load/ stress which would damage the one or more second electrical components (105, 106), if the at least one mounting member (202) would not break, it is the point of breakage of the one or more second electrical components (105, 106). The at least one second mounting member (202) is configured to break when the excess breaking load is applied on the electrical component. The at least one mounting member (202) is configured to break at the intermediate portion (Q) and this would save the one or more second electrical components (105, 106) from any damage and instead, the at least one second mounting member (202) would get damaged. Since the at least one second mounting member (202) is cheaper than the one or more second electrical components (105, 106) it would reduce the overall cost of service and replacement.
[0048] As an illustration, in the event of an impact load acting on one or more second electrical components (105, 106), such as one or turn signal lamp (105, 106), the design of the at least one second mounting member (202) is such that the impact load is transmitted onto the intermediate portion Q. In the present illustration, the impact load acts perpendicular to the axis of the one or more turn signal lamps (105, 106). The one or more turn signal lamps (105, 106) being housed in one or more elastic members (105e, 106e), absorb the vibration partially and transmits the remaining of the impact load onto the at least one second mounting member (202) Owing to the reduced material thickness in a region of the portion Q, the breakage due to the impact load is directed to this region of the portion Q.
[0049] Thus, this predetermined portion Q is configured to have reduced material thickness such that the predetermined portion acts as a breakage point resulting in breakage of the at least one second mounting bracket (202). Due to this configuration, the plurality of electrical components (104, 105, 106) are safeguarded. This configuration thus doesn’t allow the turn signal lamps (105, 106) to break but instead the bracket fails due to reduced material thickness in that zone, the stress and load of impact is transferred to the predetermined portion. As per preferred embodiment, the mounting brackets are made up of plastic material to reduce the maintenance and repair cost.
[0050] Figure 3 illustrates the rear view of the vehicle (100) when viewed from the rear of the vehicle (100). The vehicle (100) shown in the figure is an assembled condition, where the mounting assembly (200) and the electric components (104, 105, 106) have been assembled in the vehicle (100). In one aspect the vehicle (100) is a saddle type vehicle run using internal combustion or an electric vehicle or a hybrid vehicle of a saddle type configuration. The vehicle (100) has a frame assembly (not shown). The fender assembly (101, 102) comprises the front or rear fender assembly and is generally mounted on the frame assembly of the vehicle (100). The frame assembly provides structural strength to the vehicle (100). The plurality of electrical components (104, 105, 106) are generally powered by one or more energy storage devices (not shown) including but not limited to batteries. The one or more energy storage devices can also be one or more alternators, dynamos etc. Whenever a user of the vehicle (100) intends to turn the vehicle (100) to a new road or street or while changing lanes, as per rules and best practices, the plurality of electrical components (104, 105, 106) are used such as brakes, horns or turn signal lamps to ensure ample indication to nearby vehicles that the vehicle (100) is about to take a change its direction of motion. As per one embodiment, the vehicle (100) comprises the frame assembly, the fender assembly (101,102), a plurality of electrical components (104, 105, 106), and a mounting assembly (200). The fender assembly (101,102) is attached to the frame assembly, made to cover a rear portion of the vehicle (100). The mounting assembly mounts the plurality of electrical components (104, 105, 106) which are disposed in the vehicle (100). The mounting assembly comprises the at least one first mounting member (201) and the at least one second mounting member (202). The at least one first mounting member (201) being configured to provide structural support to the mounting assembly (200) and also mount one or more first electrical components (104). The at least one second mounting member (202) being connected to the at least one first mounting member (201) through the fender assembly (101, 102) of the vehicle (100) and is also configured to mount the one or more second electrical components (105, 106).
[0051] Figure 4 illustrates a side perspective view of the fender assembly (101, 102) of the vehicle (100). The fender assembly (101, 102) is provided with the mounting member (202) without the plurality of electrical components (104, 105, 106). The fender assembly (101, 102), particularly the rear fender assembly, includes a left side and a right side, and the mounting member (202) is configured to be attached to the left and right sides of the fender assembly (101, 102) of the vehicle (100). The mounting member (202) is configured to have a design that is configured to match the contour profile of the left and right side of the fender assembly (101, 102). This feature adds aesthetic as well as functional advantage to the configuration of the mounting member (202). The mentioned configuration allows the mounting member (202) to interface securely with the profile of the fender assembly (101, 102), which prevents the rotation of the mounting member (202) about the fender axis. This restricts the rotation of the mounting member (202) when the plurality of electrical components are mounted.
[0052] Figure 5 illustrates a side perspective view of the fender assembly (101, 102) of the vehicle (100) without the mounting assembly (200) and the plurality of electrical components (104, 105, 106). The fender assembly (101, 102) is configured to have at least one opening (103) configured to permit the detachable attachment of the at least one first mounting member (201) through the at least one opening (103) to the fender assembly (101, 102). In one aspect, the fender assembly (101, 102) is a rear fender assembly. This configuration allows the connection of the at least one first mounting member to the at least one second mounting member through the at least one opening (103) of the fender assembly (101, 102). A cut-out portion (107) may also be provided near the at least one opening (103) to enable the connection of the plurality of electrical components to the energy source of the vehicle (100). The cut-out portion (107) is configured to enable the access of a coupling member for an electrical connection of the plurality of electrical components (104, 105, 106) with the energy source of the vehicle (100) for operation of the plurality of electrical components (104, 105, 106). The at least one second mounting member acts as a cover for the coupling member against the external environmental factors. The cut-out portion (107) is configured such that the coupler is removed internally for service and the fender is not required to be disassembled to access the coupling member. The coupling member may be electrical connection or part of wiring harness, and while the wire routing with the coupling member is disposed internally, the access to the wire routing and coupling member is warranted through the cut-out portion (107), without removing the fender assembly (101, 102).
[0053] Figures 6a, 6b and 6c illustrate a side perspective, front and rear view of the mounting member (202) as per one embodiment of the present invention. In the previous embodiments, the mounting member (202) was also referred as second mounting member (202). The mounting member (202) comprises a first opening (203), a second opening (204), and an anti-rotational member (205). The first opening (203) being configured to receive a plurality of electrical components (104, 105, 106). The second opening (204) being configured to connect the mounting member (202) to one or more components of the vehicle (100). As per a preferred embodiment, the second opening (204) is configured to connect the mounting member (202) to the at least one first mounting member (201). In another embodiment, the second opening (204) may also be used to connect to at least a portion of the vehicle (100) such as the fender assembly (101, 102). The anti-rotational member (205) may be a protrusion or a depression configured to arrest the movement of the plurality of electrical components (104, 105, 106). The protrusion or depression (205) restricts the rotation of the plurality of electrical components such as turn signal lamps (105, 106) to rotate unintentionally. As per another embodiment, the anti-rotational members (205) are anti-rotations pips (205) which are provided on either side of the first opening (203) for mounting the turn signal lamps (105, 106). The mounting member (202) is also configured to have a plurality of ribs (206) for strengthening the mounting member (202). In an embodiment, the plurality of ribs (206) are provided along a periphery of the first opening (203). In another embodiment, the plurality of ribs (206) are provided along a periphery of the second opening (204).
[0054] In an aspect, the mounting member (202) comprises multiple portions being a second portion (P), an intermediate portion (Q), and a first portion (R). The first portion (R) has the first opening (203), and the second portion (P) have the second opening (204). The first portion (R) and the second portion (P) have a plurality of ribs for strengthening the portion. The first portion (R) and the second portion (P) are configured to have a predetermined material thickness and the intermediate portion (Q) is configured to have a material thickness lower than the predetermined material thickness of the first portion (R) and the second portion (P). The reduced material thickness and lack of plurality of ribs (206) in the intermediate portion (Q) facilitates breakage of the intermediate portion (Q) such that in case of excess breaking load acting on the plurality of electrical components (104, 105, 106), the mounting member (202) breaks at the A-A’ axis and prevents damage to the plurality of electrical components (104, 105, 106). The excess breaking load is the amount of load/ stress which would damage the plurality of electrical components (104, 105, 106), if the mounting member (202) would not break, it is the point of breakage of the plurality of electrical components (104, 105, 106). The mounting member (202) is configured to break when the excess breaking load is applied on the electrical component, and the mounting member (202) is configured to break at the intermediate portion (Q) and this would save the plurality of electrical components (104, 105, 106) from any damage and instead the mounting member (202) would get damaged. Since mounting member (202) is cheaper than the plurality of electrical components (104, 105, 106) it would reduce the overall cost of service and replacement.
[0055] As an illustration, in the event of an impact load acting on the a plurality of electrical components (104, 105, 106), the design of the mounting member (202) is such that the impact load is transmitted onto the intermediate portion Q. In the present illustration, the impact load acts perpendicular to the axis of the turn signal lamp (105, 106). The turn signal lamp (105, 106) being housed in one or more elastic members (105e, 106e) absorbs the vibration partially and transmits the remaining of the impact load onto the mounting member (202). Owing to the reduced material thickness in a region of the portion Q, the breakage due to the impact load is directed to this region of the portion Q.
[0056] Thus, as per present subject matter a mounting assembly (200) for mounting a plurality of electrical components (104, 105, 106) is provided, the mounting assembly (200) is configured to mount turn signal lamps (105,106) onto the fender assembly (101, 102) of the vehicle (100).
[0057] According to the above architecture, the present invention provides various advantages in terms of ease of assembly and disassembly of turn signal lamps (105, 106) and also provides easy access to the coupling member. It also increases durability, serviceability, and ease of handling of the components of the mounting assembly (200) and the plurality of electrical components (104, 105, 106), while significantly reducing the time for serviceability. The said configuration provides better support to the plurality of electrical components (104, 105, 106).
[0058] While the present invention has been shown and described with reference to the foregoing preferred embodiments, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that changes in form, connection, and detail may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.
[0059] This written description uses examples to provide details on the disclosure, including the best mode, and also to enable any person skilled in the art to practice the disclosure, including making and using any devices or systems and performing any incorporated methods. The patentable scope of the disclosure is defined by the claims and may include other examples that occur to those skilled in the art. Such other examples are intended to be within the scope of the claims if they have structural elements that do not differ from the literal language of the claims, or if they include equivalent structural elements with insubstantial differences from the literal language of the claims.
[0060] It is to be understood that the aspects of the embodiments are not necessarily limited to the features described herein. Many modifications and variations of the present subject matter are possible in light of the above disclosure.
List of Reference Numerals

Reference Numeral Meaning
100 Vehicle
101,102 Fender Assembly
103 At least one opening of the Fender Assembly
104 Taillight
105 Left Turn Signal Lamp
106 Right Turn Signal Lamp
107 Cutout Portion
200 Mounting Assembly
201 At least one first Mounting Member
201A One or more Openings
201C Center Portion
201L One or more left Mounting Arm
201R One or more right Mounting Arm
202 At least one Second Mounting Member
203 First Opening
204 Second Opening
205 Anti-rotational member/anti-rotation pips
206 Plurality of Ribs
P Second Portion of the mounting member
Q Intermediate Portion of the mounting member
R First Portion of the mounting member

, C , Claims:We Claim:
1. A mounting assembly (200) for mounting a plurality of electrical components (104, 105, 106) in a vehicle (100), the mounting assembly (200) comprising:
at least one first mounting member (201), the at least one first mounting member (201) being configured to provide a structural support to the mounting assembly (200), the at least one first mounting member (201) being configured to mount one or more first electrical components (104); and
at least one second mounting member (202), the at least one second mounting member (202) being connected to the at least one first mounting member (201) through at least a portion (101, 102) of the vehicle (100), the at least one second mounting member (202) being configured to mount one or more second electrical components (105, 106).

2. The mounting assembly (200) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the plurality of electrical components (104, 105, 106) being one or more of turn signal lamps (105, 106), horns, indicators, taillight (104), headlight, daytime running lights, reflectors and the at least one second mounting member (202) comprising an anti-rotational member (205), the anti-rotational member (205) being configured to arrest a movement of the one or more second electrical components (105, 106) on the at least one second mounting member (202).

3. The mounting assembly (200) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the at least one portion (101, 102) being a fender assembly of the vehicle (100), the at least one first mounting member (201) being configured to be attached on the fender assembly (101, 102) of the vehicle (100); the fender assembly (101, 102) being at least one of a front fender assembly and a rear fender assembly of the vehicle (100)

4. The mounting assembly (200) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the at least one first mounting member (201) comprising:
a central member (201C), the central member (201C) extending horizontally along a vehicle left-right direction;
one or more openings (201A), the one or more openings (201A) being provided on the central member (201C) and the one or more openings (201A) being configured for mounting the one or more first electrical components (104);
one or more mounting arms (201L, 201R), the one or more mounting arms (201L, 201R) extending from one or more edges of the central member (201C) in a vehicle front-rear direction, and
the one or more mounting arms (201L, 201R) comprising one or more mounting holes, the one more mounting holes being configured for connecting the at least one second mounting member (202) to the at least one first mounting member (201).

5. The mounting assembly (200) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the at least second mounting member (202) being configured to have a plurality of ribs (206), the plurality of ribs (206) being disposed on one or more surfaces of the at least one second mounting member (202), the plurality of ribs (206) being configured for strengthening of the at least one second mounting member (202).

6. The mounting assembly (200) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the at least one second mounting member (202) comprising:
a first portion (R), the first portion (R) comprising a predetermined material thickness and the first portion (R) being configured to mount the one or more second electrical components (105, 106) through a first opening (203);
a second portion (P), the second portion (P) comprising the predetermined material thickness, the second portion (P) being configured to connect the at least one first mounting member (201) through a second opening (204); and
an intermediate portion (Q), the intermediate portion (Q) comprising a material thickness less than the predetermined material thickness of the first portion (R) and the second portion (P), whereby the at least one second mounting member (202) being configured to break from a region of the intermediate portion (Q) upon a breaking load acting on the one or more second electrical components (105, 106).

7. The mounting assembly (200) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the at least one first mounting member (201) being disposed inside the rear fender assembly (101, 102) of the vehicle (100), and the at least one second mounting member (202) being disposed outside the rear fender assembly (101, 102); and the rear fender assembly (101, 102) being configured to comprise at least one opening (103), wherein the at least one second mounting member (202) being configured to be detachably attached to the at least one first mounting member (201) through the at least one opening (103) of the rear fender assembly (101,102).

8. The mounting assembly (200) as claimed in claim 7, wherein the rear fender assembly (101, 102) comprising a left side and a right side, and the at least one second mounting member (202) being detachably attached to each of the left side and right sides of the rear fender assembly (101, 102) of the vehicle (100).

9. The mounting assembly (200) as claimed in claim 3, wherein the rear fender assembly (101, 102) comprising a cut-out portion (107), the cut out portion (107) being configured to enable an access to a coupling member, the coupling member being configured to electrically connect the one or more second electrical components (105, 106) to an energy source of the vehicle (100).

10. A mounting member (202) being configured to mount a plurality of electrical components (104, 105, 106) on a vehicle (100), the mounting member (202) comprising:
a first portion (R), the first portion (R) having a predetermined material thickness, and the first portion (R) being configured to mount the plurality of electrical components (104, 105, 106) through a first opening (203) in the first portion (R);
a second portion (P), the second portion (P) having the predetermined material thickness of the first portion (R), the second portion (P) including a second opening (204), the second opening (204) being configured to enable a connection between the mounting member (202) and one or more components of the vehicle (100); and
an intermediate portion (Q), the intermediate portion (Q) having a material thickness less than the predetermined material thickness of the first portion (R) and the second portion (P) whereby the mounting member (202) being configured to break from a region of the intermediate portion (Q) upon a breaking load acting on the plurality of electrical components (104, 105, 106).

11. The mounting member (202) as claimed in claim 10, wherein the plurality of electrical components (104, 105, 106) being selected from a group comprising one or more turn signal lamps (105, 106), horns, indicators, taillight (104), headlight, reflectors, daytime running lights; and the mounting member (202) comprising an anti-rotational member (205), the anti-rotational member (205) being configured to arrest a movement of the plurality of electrical components (104, 105, 106) on the mounting member (202).

12. The mounting member (202) as claimed in claim 11, wherein the plurality of electrical components (104, 105, 106) being one or more turn signal lamps (105, 106), the one or more turn signal lamps (105, 106) being housed in one or more elastic members (105e, 106e), the one or more elastic members (105e, 106e) being detachably attached to the mounting member (202), the one more elastic members (105e, 106e) being configured to dampen an impact load on the one or more turn signal lamps.

13. The mounting member (202) as claimed in claim 11, wherein the one or more components of the vehicle (100) being one or more of a first mounting member (201) and a rear fender assembly (101, 102) of the vehicle (100), and the mounting member (202) being shaped to match a contour profile of the rear fender assembly (101, 102), the rear fender assembly (101, 102) comprising a left side and a right side, and the mounting member (202) being detachably attached to each of the right side and the left side of the rear fender assembly (101,102) of the vehicle (100).

14. The mounting member (202) as claimed in claim 11, wherein the mounting member (202) being configured to comprise a plurality of ribs (206) on one or more surfaces of the mounting member (202), the plurality of ribs (206) being configured for strengthening the mounting member (202).

15. A vehicle (100), the vehicle (100) comprising:
a frame assembly, the frame assembly being configured to provide structural support to the vehicle (100);
a fender assembly (101,102), the fender assembly (101,102) being configured to cover a rear portion of the vehicle (100), and the fender assembly (101, 102) being attached to the frame assembly of the vehicle (100);
a plurality of electrical components (104,105,106), the plurality of electrical components (104, 105, 106) being disposed in the vehicle (100);
a mounting assembly (200), the mounting assembly (200) being configured to mount the plurality of electrical components (104,105,106), the mounting assembly (200) comprising:
at least one first mounting member (201), the at least one first mounting member (201) being configured to provide a structural support to the mounting assembly (200), the at least one first mounting member (201) being configured to mount one or more first electrical components (104); and
at least one second mounting member (202), the at least one second mounting member (202) being connected to the at least one first mounting member (201) through the fender assembly (101, 102) of the vehicle (100), and the at least one second mounting member (202) being configured to mount one or more second electrical components (105, 106).

Dated this 30th day of June 2023
[Digitally Signed]
Sudarshan Singh Shekhawat
IN/PA – 1611
Agent for the Applicant