Description:TECHNICAL FIELD
[001] The present subject matter relates to a mounting assembly, more particularly, a design of a mounting bracket in the mounting assembly.
BACKGROUND
[002] In general, a vehicle comprising a plurality of vehicle components. 5 However, disposition of plurality of vehicle components has certain constraints due to space constraint and balancing of the weight and centre of gravity of the vehicle due to disposition of plurality of vehicle components.
[003] In conventional compact vehicles, a boot space/ storage space is comparatively lower and needs to be managed efficiently for maximum utilisation 10 of the storage space. Further, in relatively compact vehicles such as but not limited to 3-wheeled vehicles, and transport vehicles, the storage capacity is one of the most important factors for a user of the vehicle. Further, 3-wheeled and transport vehicles additionally require packaging efficiency for disposition of power unit, prime mover, steering assembly, transmission assembly, etc. in the vehicle. Hence, the storage 15 capacity and configuration of the vehicle is a very important factor for deciding the vehicle handling capacity of the vehicle.
[004] Conventional vehicles use pre-existing storage space of the vehicle to store certain components of the vehicle such as spare wheels, toolbox, etc. in the storage space of the vehicle due to which, the storage capacity of the vehicle is unnecessarily 20 occupied by these components. The boot space or the designated pre-existing storage space is important for the user of the vehicle, and this space cannot be effectively utilised if the space intended for storage of luggage of the user is occupied by the loads such as spare wheel, toolbox, etc. An inherent inconvenience of occupation of the storage space for disposing loads such as spare wheel, toolbox, etc., is present 25 which further disrupts the packaging efficiency in the vehicle. Further, the disposition of plurality of vehicle components such as spare wheel, tool box, etc is cramped up with loaded luggage in the designated storage space of existing vehicles, and this in turn creates an inconvenience and discomfort in accessibility of the spare wheel, tool kit, etc. 30
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[005] In general, in order to accommodate the above mentioned plurality of vehicle components, the spare wheel, the toolbox and also including a vehicle control unit utilizes multiple mounting brackets. Further, for efficient utilization of the space in the vehicle, the multiple mounting brackets are disposed at multiple locations of the vehicle layout. This in turn increases the overall part count and 5 weight of the vehicle due to the use of multiple mounting brackets.
[006] In some conventional vehicle layout, the spare wheel or toolbox is placed horizontally on the surface of the base of the vehicle where a bracket is connected to the base of the vehicle which securely mounts the wheel. This bracket is an additional component that occupies a certain amount of space along with the load 10 such as a spare wheel or toolbox which is undesirable.
[007] In some other conventional vehicles, the space below the passenger seat is used for the disposition of spare wheel, toolbox, etc., due to which the seating of the passenger becomes uncomfortable and is hence again undesirable. Additionally, the disposition of the spare wheel and other loads on the vehicle body results in improper 15 weight distribution since the weight of the loads is transferred on the vehicle body and not on the frame directly. Another attempt for a solution was to attach the components to the back panel of the vehicle, or the boot lid of the vehicle which makes the components prone to theft.
[008] Additionally, the plurality of mounting brackets being disposed in plurality 20 of locations in the vehicle. The plurality of locations are disposed in the entire vehicle layout and each of the plurality of mounting brackets needs to be installed based on tensile strength and structural rigidity of a frame assembly of the vehicle. Thus, the entire assembly of the plurality of mounting brackets becomes complex and also assembly time of the vehicle further increases. 25
[009] Furthermore, the plurality of mounting brackets needs to be accessed individually for serviceability and maintenance of the vehicle components mounted on the plurality of mounting brackets. This increases the overall disassembly time and also increases the number of tools being used for disassembly of each vehicle component from the plurality of mounting brackets. 30
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[010] Furthermore, in conventional vehicles, the plurality of mounting brackets are disposed in certain locations of the vehicle layout which are inaccessible to a user and also to a service technician. For example, a vehicle control unit is disposed in the frame assembly through the plurality of mounting brackets and the vehicle control unit is covered by a body cover assembly of the vehicle. Thus, accessibility 5 and serviceability of the vehicle control unit becomes difficult due to disassembly of the body cover assembly individually. This configuration not only increases the overall service time, but also increases complexity of serviceability of the vehicle control unit.
[011] In a known art, separate plurality of mounting brackets are provided on the 10 frame assembly of the vehicle. Further additional mounting brackets are provided to receive the vehicle components. Thereafter, the plurality of mounting brackets of the frame assembly and the additional mounting brackets of the vehicle components are aligned and abutted together for assembly of the vehicle components in the vehicle. This configuration not only increases the part count and overall weight of the 15 vehicle, but also increases complexity of assembly and disassembly of the vehicle components in the vehicle.
[012] Additionally, the usage of plurality of mounting brackets also increases the risk of misalignment of the plurality of mounting brackets at different locations of the vehicle. Further, the plurality of mounting brackets are often subjected to vehicle 20 vibrations and misaligned mounting brackets are at a greater risk of getting loosened over a period of time.
[013] Furthermore, an improperly assembled plurality of mounting brackets may also result in safety concerns. For example, if the plurality of mounting brackets are not fastened and abutted correctly, then it may lead to unexpected malfunctions or 25 failures during operation of the vehicle, which may cause accidents during running condition of the vehicle.
[014] Hence, it is preferred to have a mounting bracket which is configured to receive one or more vehicle mounting components and also provides of ease of accessibility and replaceability of the mounting brackets and the one or more 30 mounting components disposed on the mounting bracket.
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SUMMARY
[015] The present subject matter provides a vehicle comprising a mounting assembly with one or more mounting brackets for receiving one or more mounting 5 components. The one or more mounting brackets is configured to be attached to a frame assembly and also being configured to receive one or more mounting components.
[016] As per an aspect of the present invention, a mounting assembly comprising one or more mounting brackets, one or more sub frame members, and one or more 10 mounting components. The at least one stator and the at least one rotor is disposed inside the housing. The one or more mounting brackets comprising a first end and a second end. The first end of the one or more mounting bracket being affixed to the one or more sub frame member. The second end of the one or more mounting bracket being configured to receive the one or more mounting components through a 15 receiving structure.
[017] As per an embodiment, the one or more sub frame member having a first arm, a second arm, and a middle arm. The middle arm connects the first arm and the second arm. The first arm being disposed opposite to the second arm, and the middle arm is configured to receive mounting of the first end of the one or more mounting 20 brackets through one or more connecting points. The first arm and the second arm being configured to be attached to a frame assembly.
[018] As per another embodiment, the one or more mounting bracket is configured to extend downwardly and rearwardly from the one or more sub frame member. The one or more sub frame member is disposed below the frame assembly, 25 and the one or more sub frame member is configured to extend downwardly from the frame assembly.
[019] As per another embodiment, the receiving structure is disposed in the second end of the one or more mounting bracket. The receiving structure including a longitudinally extending member with at least two mounting points for receiving 30 the one or more mounting components.
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[020] As per another embodiment, the receiving structure including one or more connecting bushes and the one or more connecting bushes being disposed on a linear surface. The linear surface is disposed on the longitudinally extending member, and the one or more connecting bushes being configured to connect on a mid-point of the one or more mounting components. 5
[021] As per another embodiment, the one or more mounting bracket including a first region. The first region being integrated with the first end of the one or more mounting bracket. The first region is configured to extend longitudinally downwardly to a portion of the one or more sub frame member. The portion extending up to a mid-point along a height (h) of the middle arm of the one or more 10 sub frame member.
[022] As per another embodiment, the one or more mounting bracket includes a second region. The second region being integrated with the first end of the one or more mounting brackets. The second region extending downwardly along the height (h) of the middle arm of the one or more sub frame member. The second region being 15 configured to abut with the middle arm of the one or more sub frame member. The first region is disposed parallel to the second region. The first region and the second region being disposed on opposite surfaces of the middle arm of the one or more sub frame member.
[023] As per another embodiment, the one or more mounting bracket comprising 20 one or more flanges. The one or more flanges being disposed at one or more peripheral edges of the one or more mounting bracket. The one or more flanges being configured to extend inwardly towards the frame assembly.
[024] As per another aspect of the present invention, a mounting bracket comprising a first end and a second end. The first end being configured for attaching 25 the mounting bracket to one or more sub frame member. The second end being configured for receiving one or more mounting components through a receiving structure.
[025] As per an embodiment, the one or more sub frame member having a first arm, a second arm, and a middle arm. The middle arm connects the first arm and the 30 second arm. The first arm being disposed opposite to the second arm, and the middle
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arm is configured to receive mounting of the first end of the mounting bracket through one or more connecting points. The first arm and the second arm being configured to be attached to a frame assembly.
[026] As per another embodiment, the mounting bracket is configured to extend downwardly and rearwardly from the one or more sub frame member. The one or 5 more sub frame member is disposed below the frame assembly, and the one or more sub frame member is configured to extend downwardly from the frame assembly.
[027] As per another embodiment, the receiving structure is disposed in the second end of the mounting bracket. The receiving structure including a longitudinally extending member with at least two mounting points for receiving the 10 one or more mounting components.
[028] As per another embodiment, the receiving structure including one or more connecting bushes and the one or more connecting bushes being disposed on a linear surface. The linear surface is disposed on the longitudinally extending member, and the one or more connecting bushes being configured to connect on a mid-point of 15 the mounting components.
[029] As per another embodiment, the mounting bracket including a first region. The first region being integrated with the first end of the mounting bracket. The first region is configured to extend longitudinally downwardly to a portion of the one or more sub frame member. The portion extending up to a mid-point along a height (h) 20 of the middle arm of the one or more sub frame member.
[030] As per another embodiment, the mounting bracket includes a second region. The second region being integrated with the first end of the one or more mounting brackets. The second region extending downwardly along the height (h) of the middle arm of the one or more sub frame member. The second region being 25 configured to abut with the middle arm of the one or more sub frame member. The first region is disposed parallel to the second region. The first region and the second region being disposed on opposite surfaces of the middle arm of the one or more sub frame member.
[031] As per another embodiment, the mounting bracket includes a third region. 30 The third region being configured to extend inclinedly from the second region to the
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second end of the one or more mounting bracket. The third region being angularly inclined at an angle between 40-45 degrees from a lateral axis (X-X’) of the mounting bracket.
[032] As per another embodiment, the mounting bracket comprising one or more flanges. The one or more flanges being disposed at one or more peripheral edges of 5 the mounting bracket. The one or more flanges being configured to extend inwardly towards the frame assembly.
[033] As per another embodiment, the first end comprising one or more bosses for receiving one or more fasteners. The one or more fasteners being configured to sandwich mount the first end of the mounting bracket and the middle arm of the one 10 or more sub frame member.
[034] As per another aspect of the present invention, a vehicle comprising a frame assembly. The frame assembly comprising a first connecting member, a second connecting member and a pair of seat rails. The first connecting member and the second connecting member is disposed parallel between the pair of seat rails. 15 Further, one of the first connecting members and the second connecting member is configured to receive one or more sub frame members. The frame assembly includes one or more mounting brackets and one or more mounting components. The mounting bracket comprising a first end and a second end. The first end being configured for attaching the mounting bracket to one or more sub frame member. 20 The second end being configured for receiving one or more mounting components through a receiving structure.
[035] It is to be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not restrictive of the invention, as claimed. 25
BRIEF DESCRIPT ION OF THE DRAWINGS
[036] The present invention is described with reference to figures. This invention is implementable in two-wheeled, three wheeled and four wheeled vehicles. The same numbers are used throughout the drawings to reference features 30
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and components. Further, the inventive features of the invention are outlined in the appended claims.
[037] Figure 1 illustrates a right perspective view of a frame assembly of a vehicle, when vehicle is viewed from the rear side in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. 5
[038] Figure 2 illustrates a bottom perspective view of a frame assembly of the vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[039] Figure 3 illustrates an exploded view of a mounting assembly, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[040] Figure 4 illustrates a perspective view of a mounting bracket of the 10 mounting assembly, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[041] Figure 5 illustrates a left side view of the frame assembly of the vehicle, when vehicle is viewed from the rear side, including one or more mounting components, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
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DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[042] Exemplary embodiments are described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Wherever convenient, the same reference numbers are used throughout the drawings to refer to the same or like parts. While examples and 20 features of disclosed principles are described herein, modifications, adaptations, and other implementations are possible without departing from the scope of the disclosed embodiments. It is intended that the following detailed description be considered as exemplary only, with the true scope being indicated by the following claims.
[043] The present subject matter is further described with reference to 25 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 30 examples thereof, are intended to encompass equivalents thereof.
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[044] The foregoing disclosure is not intended to limit the present disclosure to the precise forms or 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 5 skill in the art will recognize that changes may be made in form and detail without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. Thus, the present disclosure is limited only by the claims.
[045] Additionally, all numerical terms, such as, but not limited to, “first”, “second”, “third”, “primary”, “secondary”, “main” or any other ordinary and/or 10 numerical terms, should also be taken only 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 15 and/or modification.
[046] Hence it is an object of the present invention to provide a mounting assembly including a mounting bracket for a vehicle for accommodating one or more mounting components and also to overcome other related problems known in the art as explained in the background problem. 20
[047] It is also an object of the present invention to reduce overall part count and eliminate use of multiple fasteners for assembling one or more mounting components in a vehicle.
[048] It is also an object of the present invention to reduce the effect of vibrations and noise acting on the mounting bracket for enhancing rigidity and effective tensile 25 strength of the mounting bracket.
[049] It is also an object of the present invention to reduce loosening and unfastening of the one or more mounting components from the mounting bracket during running condition of the vehicle.
[050] It is also an object of the present invention to provide ease of assembly and 30 ease of accessibility of the one or more mounting components in the vehicle.
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[051] It is also an object of the present invention to eliminate use of complex tools and complex disassembly process for accessing the one or more mounting components of the vehicle.
[052] The embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. 5
[053] Figure 1 illustrates a right perspective view of a frame assembly (100) of a vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. The present exemplary illustration of a frame assembly (100) is shown for a vehicle. Figure 2 illustrates a bottom perspective view of the frame assembly (100) of the vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. For brevity 10 figures 1 and 2 will be discussed together. In one embodiment, the vehicle is a two wheeled vehicle, a three wheeled vehicle, and a four wheeled vehicle. In another embodiment, the vehicle includes a power unit (112), and the power unit (112) is a conventional internal combustion engine, an electric motor, and a hybrid electric vehicle including combination of the electric motor and the internal combustion 15 engine. The frame assembly (100) comprising a first connecting member (102), a second connecting member (106) and a pair of seat rails (104). The first connecting member (102) and the second connecting member (106) is disposed parallel to each other. The first connecting member (102) and the second connecting member (106) is configured to connect the pair of seat rails (104). The pair of seat rails (104) 20 includes a left seat rail and a right seat rail, and the pair of seat rails (104) is disposed on a left side and a right side of the frame assembly (100). The frame assembly (100) further includes a front frame assembly (120), and the front frame assembly (120) is disposed ahead of the pair of seat rails (104) and the front frame assembly (120) is being configured to be connected to the pair of seat rails (104) through one or more 25 connecting joints (120a).
[054] The frame assembly (100) comprising a one or more sub frame members (108). The one or more sub frame members (108) being connected to the first connecting member (102) in one embodiment. In one embodiment, the one or more sub frame members (108) being connected at a mid-point of the first connecting 30 member (102). In one embodiment, the one or more sub frame members (108) being
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a U-shaped structure. The one or more sub frame members (108) comprising one or more mounting brackets (110). The one or more mounting brackets (110) comprising a receiving structure (114) for receiving one or more mounting components (400) (as shown in figure 5). In one embodiment, the vehicle is a three wheeled vehicle including a rear door (not shown) being configured to cover the frame assembly 5 (100) and the one or more mounting components (400). The rear door (not shown) is configured to be open, and the one or more mounting components (400) is easily accessible and disassembled from the one or more mounting brackets (110) without use of any complex tools. In one embodiment, the rear door (not shown) is configured to be locked and unlocked using the known means available in the art. 10
[055] The one or more sub frame member (108) is configured to extend downwardly from the frame assembly (100). In one embodiment, the one or more sub-frame member (108) is configured to extend downwardly, towards a ground surface, from the first connecting member (102). The one or more mounting bracket (110) is configured to extend downwardly and rearwardly from the one or more sub 15 frame member (108). The one or more mounting bracket (110) is configured to extend in a rear portion of the frame assembly (100) in one embodiment. The rear portion of the frame assembly (100) being viewed along a F-R direction of the frame assembly (100).
[056] Figure 3 illustrates an exploded view of a mounting assembly (200), in 20 accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. The one or more sub frame members (108) including a first arm (204a), a second arm (204b), and a middle arm (202). The middle arm (202) is configured for connecting the first arm (204a) and the second arm (204b). The first arm (204a) is disposed opposite to the second arm (204b). The middle arm (202) is configured to receive mounting of the one or 25 more mounting bracket (110) through one or more connecting points (202d, 202e). The one or more connecting points (202d, 202e) is disposed in a mid-portion of the middle arm (202) in one embodiment. The first arm (204a) and the second arm (204b) is configured to be attached to the frame assembly (100) through one or more fasteners (206a, 206b). In one embodiment, the first arm (204a) and the second arm 30 (204b) having a circular profile. In one embodiment, the middle arm (202) is
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provided with a height (h). The height (h) is calculated from a top end to a bottom end of the middle arm (202).
[057] The one or more mounting bracket (110) comprising a first end (312) and a second end (300). The first end (312) is configured to be attached to the middle arm (202) of the one or more sub frame members (108) in a cantilever arrangement 5 through one or more attaching bosses (208a, 208b). In one embodiment, the first end (312) and the middle arm (202) is sandwich mounted together through the one or more attaching bosses (208a, 208b) and are fastened using the one or more fasteners (206a, 206b).
[058] The second end (300) of the one or more mounting brackets (110) 10 comprising a receiving structure (114). The receiving structure (114) is configured to receive the one or more mounting components (400) in the second end (300) of the one or more mounting brackets (110). The receiving structure (114) includes a longitudinally extending member (114a). The longitudinally extending member (114a) includes at least two mounting points (310) for receiving the one or more 15 mounting components (400). In one of the embodiments of the present application, longitudinally extending member (114a) is connected to the second end (300) using methods such as but not limited to wielding, bolting. The receiving structure (114) also including one or more connecting bushes (308a, 308b). The one or more connecting bushes (308a, 308b) being disposed on a linear surface (306). The linear 20 surface (306) is disposed on the longitudinally extending member (114a). In one embodiment, the linear surface (306) is integrated with the longitudinally extending member (114a). In another embodiment, the linear surface (306) is connected to the longitudinally extending member (114a) using fasteners or adhesives. The one or more connecting bushes (308a, 308b) being configured to connect on a mid-point of 25 one of the one or more mounting components (400). In one embodiment, the one or more mounting components (400) being one of a spare wheel, a tool kit, a vehicle control unit, a transceiver etc. In exemplary embodiment, one of the one or more mounting components (400) being connected to the at least two mounting points (310) of the longitudinally extending member (114a) through fasteners. In another 30 embodiment, the one or more mounting components (400) being connected to the
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one or more connecting bushes (308a, 308b) of the linear surface (306) through the fasteners. In another exemplary embodiment, the at least two mounting points (310) of the longitudinally extending member (114a) and the one or more connecting bushes (308a, 308b) of the linear surface (306) being configured to receive a tool kit and a spare wheel respectively. In another exemplary embodiment, the at least two 5 mounting points (310) of the longitudinally extending member (114a) and the one or more connecting bushes (308a, 308b) of the linear surface (306) being configured to receive the vehicle control unit/ transceiver and the spare wheel respectively.
[059] The one or more mounting bracket (110) including a first region (302). The first region (302) is integrated with the first end (312) of the one or more mounting 10 brackets (110). In one embodiment, the first region (302) is connected with the first end (312) using adhesives. The first region (302) is configured to extend longitudinally downwardly to a portion of the middle arm (202) of the one or more sub frame member (108). The portion is configured for extending up to a mid-point along a height (h) of said middle arm (202) of the one or more sub frame member 15 (108) in one embodiment.
[060] The one or more mounting bracket (110) includes a second region (110a). The second region (110a) being integrated with said first end (312) of the one or more mounting bracket (110). In one embodiment, the second region (110a) is connected with the first end (312) using adhesives. The second region (110a) 20 extending downwardly along the height (h) of the middle arm (202) of the one or more sub frame member (108). In one embodiment, the height of the second region (110a) being greater than the height of the first region (302). The second region (110a) is configured to abut with the middle arm (202) of the one or more sub frame member (108). The abutting of the second region (110a) with the middle arm (202) 25 prevents the vibrations from the vehicle to loosen the one or more mounting bracket (110) from the one or more sub frame members (108). The first region (302) is disposed parallel to the second region (110a) on opposite surfaces of the middle arm (202) of the one or more sub frame member (108). The first region (302), the second region (110a) and the first end (312) is configured to provide an inverted U-shaped 30
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structure for enhancing the structural rigidity and the tensile strength of the one or more mounting bracket (110).
[061] The one or more mounting bracket (110) includes a third region (304). The third region (304) is configured to extend inclinedly from the second region (110a) to the second end (300) of the one or more mounting bracket (110). The third region 5 (304) is angularly inclined at an angle between 40-45 degrees from a lateral axis (X-X’) of the one or more mounting bracket (110). The inclination of the third region (304) provides ease of assembly and ease of accessibility of the one or more mounting components (400) without removal of the surrounding vehicle components. 10
[062] Figure 4 illustrates a perspective view of the mounting bracket (110) of the mounting assembly (200), in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. Figure 5 illustrates a left side view of the frame assembly (100) of the vehicle including one or more mounting components, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. For brevity, figures 4 and 5 will be 15 discussed together. The one or more mounting bracket (110) comprising one or more flanges (320a, 320b). The one or more flanges (320a, 320b) are disposed at one or more peripheral edges of the one or more mounting bracket (110). The one or more flanges (320a, 320b) are configured to extend inwardly towards the frame assembly (100) of the vehicle. The inward extended profile of the one or more flanges (320a, 20 320b) provides structural stability and also helps in dissipation of the vibrations from the vehicle along the entire surface of the one or more mounting bracket (110) and thereby prevent damage of a certain part of the one or more mounting bracket (110) due to vibration impact. The first end (312) of the one or more mounting bracket (110) comprises one or more bosses (322a, 322b) for receiving the one or more 25 fasteners (206a, 206b). In one embodiment, the one or more mounting components (400) being disposed inclinedly on the second end (300) of one of the one or more mounting brackets (110).
[063] Various embodiments of the invention provides a vehicle comprising a mounting assembly with one or more mounting brackets for receiving one or more 30 mounting components. The one or more mounting brackets is configured to be
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attached to a frame assembly and also being configured to receive one or more mounting components.
[064] The present invention is a mounting assembly comprising one or more mounting brackets, one or more sub frame members, and one or more mounting components. The at least one stator and the at least one rotor is disposed inside the 5 housing. The one or more mounting brackets comprising a first end and a second end. The first end of the one or more mounting bracket being affixed to the one or more sub frame member. The second end of the one or more mounting bracket being configured to receive the one or more mounting components through a receiving structure. 10
[065] The present claimed invention solves the technical problem of inadequate assembly and disassembly of the one or more mounting components to the mounting bracket and also solves the problem of requirement of multiple mounting brackets being required for mounting plurality of vehicle components.
[066] Specifically, the claimed mounting assembly provides ease of assembly 15 and disassembly of one or more mounting components without usage of complex tools and also the cantilever mounting, and profile of the mounting bracket prevents loosening of the one or more mounting components during vehicle running condition.
[067] Additionally, the configuration of the mounting bracket being provide with 20 the receiving structure prevents direct application of load from the one or more mounting components on the mounting bracket and thereby prevents breakage or damage of the mounting bracket.
[068] The present invention also provides advantages of ease of assembly of the one or more mounting components through fasteners and thereby increases service 25 time and assembly time of the vehicle.
[069] In light of the above-mentioned advantages and the technical advancements provided by the disclosed mounting assembly comprising a mounting bracket with a first end disposed on a sub frame and a second end with a receiving structure being configured to receive the one or more mounting components, the 30 claimed invention as discussed above is not routine, conventional, or well
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understood in the art, as the claimed invention enable the following solutions to the existing problems in conventional technologies. Further, the claimed invention clearly bring an improvement in the configuration and construction of the mounting bracket for ease of assembly of the one or more mounting components I n the vehicle as the claimed invention provide a technical solution to a technical problem. 5
[070] 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.
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Reference Numerals:
100 frame assembly
102 first connecting member 5
104 pair of seat rails
106 second connecting member
108 one or more sub frame member
110 one or more mounting 10 bracket
112 power unit
114 receiving structure
120 front frame assembly
120a one or more connecting joints 15
200 mounting assembly
202 middle arm
204a first arm
204b second arm
202d, 202e one or more connecting 20 points
206a, 206b one or more fasteners
208a, 208b one or more attaching bosses
300 second end 25
302 first region
312 first end
304 third region
110a second region
306 linear surface 30
308a, 308b one or more connecting bushes
310 at least two mounting points
320a, 320b one or more flanges
322a, 322b one or more bosses35
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1. A mounting bracket (110) comprising:
a first end (312), said first end (312) being configured for attaching said mounting bracket (110) to one or more sub frame member (108);
a second end (300), wherein said second end (300) being configured 5 for receiving one or more mounting components (400) through a receiving structure (114).
2. The mounting bracket (110) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said one or more sub frame member (108) having a first arm (204a), a second arm (204b), and a middle arm (202), said middle arm (202) connecting said first arm 10 (204a) and said second arm (204b), and wherein said first arm (204a) being disposed opposite to said second arm (204b), and wherein said middle arm (202) being configured to receive mounting of said first end (312) of said one or more mounting bracket (110) through one or more connecting points (202d, 202e), and wherein said first arm (204a) and said second arm (204b) 15 being configured to be attached to a frame assembly (100).
3. The mounting bracket (110) as claimed in claim 2, wherein said mounting bracket (110) being configured to extend downwardly and rearwardly from said one or more sub frame member (108), wherein said one or more sub frame member (108) being disposed below said frame assembly, and 20 wherein said one or more sub frame member (108) being configured to extend downwardly from said frame assembly (100)
4. The mounting bracket (110) as claimed in claim 1, wherein s said receiving structure (114) including a longitudinally extending member (114a) with at least two mounting points (310) for receiving said one or more mounting 25 components (400).
5. The mounting bracket (110) as claimed in claim 4, wherein said receiving structure (114) including one or more connecting bushes (308a, 308b), said one or more connecting bushes (308a, 308b) being disposed on a linear surface (306), and said linear surface (306) being disposed on said 30
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longitudinally extending member (114a), wherein said one or more connecting bushes (308a, 308b) being configured to connect on a mid-point of said one or more mounting components (400).
6. The mounting bracket (110) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said mounting bracket (110) including a first region (302), said first region (302) being 5 integrated with said first end (312) of said mounting bracket, and wherein said first region (302) being configured to extend longitudinally downwardly to a portion of said one or more sub frame member (108), wherein said portion extending up to a mid-point along a height (h) of said middle arm (202) of said one or more sub frame member (108). 10
7. The mounting bracket (110) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said mounting bracket (110) includes a second region (110a), said second region (110a) being integrated with said first end (312) of said mounting bracket (110), and wherein said second region (110a) extending downwardly along said height (h) of said middle arm (202) of said one or more sub frame member 15 (108), and wherein said second region (110a) being configured to abut with said middle arm (202) of said one or more sub frame member (108), wherein said first region (302), being disposed parallel to said second region (110a), and wherein said first region (302) and said second region (110a) being disposed on opposite surfaces of said middle arm (202) of said one or more 20 sub frame member (108).
8. The mounting bracket (110) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said mounting bracket (110) includes a third region (304), said third region (304) being configured to extend inclinedly from said second region (110a) to said second end (300) of said mounting bracket (110), and wherein said third 25 region (304) being angularly inclined at an angle between 40-45 degrees from a lateral axis (X-X’) of said mounting bracket (110).
9. The mounting bracket (110) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said mounting bracket (110) comprising one or more flanges (320a, 320b), said one or more flanges (320a, 320b) being disposed at one or more peripheral edges 30 of said mounting bracket (110), and wherein said one or more flanges (320a,
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320b) being configured to extend inwardly towards said frame assembly (100).
10. The mounting bracket (110) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said first end (312) comprising one or more bosses (322a, 322b) for receiving one or more fasteners (206a, 206b), wherein said one or more fasteners (206a, 206b) 5 being configured to sandwich mount said first end (312) of said one or more mounting bracket (110) and said middle arm (202) of said one or more sub frame member (108).
11. A mounting assembly (200) comprising:
one or more mounting bracket (110); 10
one or more sub frame member (108); and
one or more mounting components (400);
wherein a first end (312) of said one or more mounting bracket (110) being affixed to said one or more sub frame member (108); and 15
wherein a second end (300) of said one or more mounting bracket (110) being configured to receive said one or more mounting components (400) through a receiving structure (114).
12. The mounting assembly (200) as claimed in claim 11, wherein said one or more sub frame member (108) having a first arm (204a), a second arm 20 (204b), and a middle arm (202), said middle arm (202) connecting said first arm (204a) and said second arm (204b), and wherein said first arm (204a) being disposed opposite to said second arm (204b), and wherein said middle arm (202) being configured to receive mounting of said first end (312) of said one or more mounting bracket (110) through one or more connecting 25 points (202d, 202e), and wherein said first arm (204a) and said second arm (204b) being configured to be attached to a frame assembly (100).
13. The mounting assembly (200) as claimed in claim 12, wherein said one or more mounting bracket (110) being configured to extend downwardly and rearwardly from said one or more sub frame member (108), wherein said 30 one or more sub frame member (108) being disposed below said frame
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assembly (100), and wherein said one or more sub frame member (108) being configured to extend downwardly from said frame assembly (100).
14. The mounting assembly (200) as claimed in claim 11, wherein said receiving structure (114) being disposed in said second end (300) of said one or more mounting bracket (110), and wherein said receiving structure 5 (114) including a longitudinally extending member (114a) with at least two mounting points (310) for receiving said one or more mounting components (400).
15. The mounting assembly (200) as claimed in claim 11, wherein said one or more mounting bracket (110) including a first region (302), said first region 10 (302) being integrated with said first end (312) of said one or more mounting bracket (110), and wherein said first region (302) being configured to extend longitudinally downwardly to a portion of said one or more sub frame member (108), wherein said portion extending up to a mid-point along a height (h) of said middle arm (202) of said one or more sub frame member 15 (108).
16. The mounting assembly (200) as claimed in claim 11, wherein said one or more mounting bracket (110) includes a second region (110a), said second region (110a) being integrated with said first end (312) of said one or more mounting bracket (110), and wherein said second region (110a) extending 20 downwardly along said height (h) of said middle arm (202) of said one or more sub frame member (108), and wherein said second region (110a) being configured to abut with said middle arm (202) of said one or more sub frame member (108), wherein said first region (302), being disposed parallel to said second region (110a), and wherein said first region (302) and said 25 second region (110a) being disposed on opposite surfaces of said middle arm (202) of said one or more sub frame member (108).
17. The mounting assembly (200) as claimed in claim 11, wherein said one or more mounting bracket (110) comprising one or more flanges (320a, 320b), said one or more flanges (320a, 320b) being disposed at one or more 30 peripheral edges of said one or more mounting bracket (110), and wherein
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said one or more flanges (320a, 320b) being configured to extend inwardly towards said frame assembly (100).
18.A vehicle, said vehicle comprising:
a frame assembly (100);
wherein said frame assembly (100) comprising a first 5 connecting member (102), a second connecting member (106), and a pair of seat rails (104);
wherein said first connecting member (102) and said second connecting member (106) being disposed parallelly between said pair of seat rails (104); 10
wherein one of said first connecting member (102) and said second connecting member (106) being configured to receive one or more sub frame members (108); and
wherein said frame assembly (100) includes one or more mounting bracket (110) and one or more mounting 15 components (400); and
wherein said one or more mounting bracket (110) comprising a first end (312) and a second end (300),
wherein said first end (312) being configured for attaching said one or more mounting bracket 20 (110)to one or more sub frame member (108); and
wherein said second end (300) beingconfigured for receiving one or more mounting components (400) through a receiving structure (114). 25
Dated 18th day of August 2023