Description:FORM 2

THE PATENTS ACT, 1970
(39 OF 1970)
&
THE PATENTS RULES, 2003

COMPLETE SPECIFICATION
(See Section 10 and Rule 13)

A MOUNTING ASSEMBLY FOR MOUNTING A RESERVOIR MEMBER OF A VEHICLE

APPLICANT:

TVS MOTOR COMPANY LIMITED, (an Indian Company)

at: “Chaitanya”, No. 12, Khader Nawaz Khan Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai – 600034, Tamil Nadu, India.

The following specification particularly describes the invention and the manner in which it is to be performed.

TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present invention relates to a mounting assembly for mounting a reservoir member of a vehicle.

BACKGROUND
[0002] The engine of a vehicle generates a lot of heat during its operation due to which the temperature of the engine and its surrounding components increases exponentially. Thus, to prevent critical components of the vehicle from failure and to reap optimum outputs from the engine and surrounding components, it is required that the temperature of the engine has to be reduced by providing a cooling arrangement for reducing the temperature of the engine. There are various known cooling arrangements used to cool the engine. One of the prevalent cooling arrangements used in the convention vehicle is a Liquid cooling system. The Liquid cooling system as known includes a radiator, radiator fan, a coolant. To increase the boiling point of the coolant, the coolant is pressurized using a pressure cap. In such types of cooling systems, the coolant is filled in the radiator itself if it is a recovery system. If such system is based on degassing system, then the coolant is stored in a degassing tank, also known as expansion tanks or overflow tanks. The degassing tank type cooling system requires the tank to be placed at the higher point of the cooling system. In the case of vehicles having the engine at the front, such the highest point is located under the bonnet of the vehicle.
[0003] In some vehicles having engines at the rear, the cooling system is placed in the extreme rear end of the vehicle and the heater core is placed in the front side of the vehicle. In such cooling systems, the heater circuit routing is complex and away from the engine which results in a challenge to fill coolant in the radiator and removal of air from the heater system to achieve de-aeration. Further, the space available for access during service is limited and the degas tank has to be arranged in a compact manner. In certain conventional vehicles, the degas tank is located away from the engine which requires a separate mounting arrangement in a vehicle. It also required that a separate provision of access for servicing is provided such as a service door for filling/ refilling coolant in the degassing tank. This results in increased costs and complexity in the vehicle.
[0004] Thus, conventional methods known in the art for placement and mounting of degassing tanks have associated problems and limitations pertaining to increased costs, complexity, accessibility problems, increased weight of assembly owing to additional components, etc. Therefore, there is a need for a mounting assembly for mounting a reservoir member that can overcome all of the above-mentioned problems and other problems which are known in the art and which provides a compact, low cost and easier accessibility for service and assembling at the vehicle level and with increased durability.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0005] The present subject matter relates to a mounting assembly for mounting a reservoir member over a frame assembly of a vehicle. The mounting assembly comprises a plurality of first mounting members and one or more second mounting members. The plurality of first mounting members supports the reservoir member from a first side of the reservoir members and the one or more second mounting members support the reservoir member from a second side. The plurality of first mounting members connects to at least a portion of the frame assembly and the one or more second mounting members are configured to be attached to at least a portion of a prime mover of the vehicle.
[0006] The present specification further discloses a second mounting member for mounting the reservoir member. The second mounting member comprises a top side and a vertical side. The top side has a first opening configured to connect the reservoir member to the second mounting member. The vertical side has a plurality of extended members extending away from the top side. The plurality of extended members has a plurality of second openings which are configured to connect the second mounting member to at least a portion of the prime mover.
[0007] The present specification also discloses the vehicle comprising the frame assembly, the prime mover, a cover body, and the mounting assembly for mounting the reservoir member of the vehicle. The frame assembly is configured to provide a structural support to one or more components of the vehicle. The prime mover is supported by the frame assembly. The cover body is configured to cover the frame assembly and comprises a cabin body and a load body. The load body includes a third opening, the third opening is configured to provide access to the one or more components of the vehicle, the one or more components are a prime mover and the reservoir member.
[0008] The present invention along with various embodiments allows the mounting of reservoir members which enables efficient utilization of storage space in a vehicle, and also ease of access to the prime mover as well as the reservoir member, has increased accessibility, reduced costs and time for assembly and servicing, increased durability and is compact.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0009] The proposed invention is described with reference to an exemplary embodiment of a mounting assembly of a vehicle. The same reference numerals are used throughout the drawings to reference similar features and components. Description of certain details and implementations follow, including a description below, as well as a discussion of other potential 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.
[0010] Figure 1 illustrates a top view of the vehicle as per one embodiment of the present invention.
[0011] Figure 2 illustrates a top perspective view of the frame assembly of the vehicle with mounting assembly being attached as per another embodiment of the present invention.
[0012] Figure 3 illustrates a side view of the mounting assembly and the prime mover of the vehicle as per another embodiment of the present invention.
[0013] Figure 4 illustrates a side view of the mounting assembly as per one embodiment of the present invention.
[0014] Figure 5 illustrates a perspective view of the mounting assembly as per one embodiment of the present invention.
[0015] Figure 6 illustrates an exploded view of the mounting assembly as per another embodiment of the present invention.
[0016] Figure 7 illustrates a perspective view of the one or more second mounting members as per one embodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0017] 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 practised 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 detail to avoid obscuring certain aspects.
[0018] 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.
[0019] In order to address the one or more of the above-mentioned problems, the present invention provides a mounting assembly for a vehicle for mounting a reservoir member.
[0020] Accordingly, as per the first embodiment of the present invention, a mounting assembly for mounting a reservoir member over a frame assembly of a vehicle is disclosed. The mounting assembly comprises a plurality of first mounting members, one or more second mounting members. The plurality of first mounting members supports the reservoir member from a first side of the reservoir members and the one or more second mounting members support the reservoir member from a second side. The plurality of first mounting members are connected to at least a portion of the frame assembly. The one or more second mounting members are configured to attach to at least a portion of a prime mover of the vehicle.
[0021] As per another embodiment of the present invention, the reservoir member is a degassing tank.
[0022] As per another embodiment of the present invention the at least the portion of the frame assembly is a third mounting member which is supported by the frame assembly. Further, the plurality of first mounting members are connected to the third mounting member.
[0023] As per another embodiment of the present invention, the third mounting member is configured to support the prime mover and the reservoir member is disposed above the topmost portion of the prime mover of the vehicle.
[0024] As per another embodiment of the present invention, the reservoir member is detachably attached to the plurality of first mounting members and the one or more second mounting members through a plurality of first fastening members.
[0025] As per another embodiment of the present invention, the reservoir member comprises a reservoir body, a plurality of first mounting portions, and one or more second mounting portions. The plurality of first mounting portions extends away from the reservoir body on the first side of the reservoir member, where the plurality of first mounting portions is configured to connect the reservoir member to the mounting assembly from the first side. The one or more second mounting portions extend away from the reservoir body on the second side of the reservoir member, where the one or more second mounting portions are configured to connect the reservoir member to the mounting assembly from the second side.
[0026] As per another embodiment of the present invention, the one or more second mounting members are attached to a cooling conduit of the prime mover.
[0027] In yet another embodiment of the present invention, a second mounting member for mounting a reservoir member is disclosed. The second mounting member comprises a top side, and a vertical side. The top side has a first opening which is configured to connect the reservoir member to the second mounting member. The vertical side has a plurality of extended members extending away from the top side. The plurality of extended members has a plurality of second openings which are configured to connect the second mounting member to at least a portion of the prime mover.
[0028] As per another embodiment of the present invention, the at least the portion of the prime mover may be one or more coolant conduits, a pipe intake, or a fuel injector.
[0029] As per another embodiment of the present invention, the second mounting member is attached to the at least the portion of the prime mover through a plurality of second fastening members which are fastened through the plurality of second openings. The first opening is configured to connect the one or more second mounting portions of the reservoir member through a plurality of first fastening members.
[0030] In yet another embodiment of the present invention, a vehicle comprising a frame assembly, a prime mover, a cover body, and a mounting assembly for mounting a reservoir member of the vehicle is disclosed. The frame assembly provides a structural support to one or more components of the vehicle. The prime mover is configured to propel the vehicle and the prime mover is supported by the frame assembly. The cover body is configured to cover the frame assembly and comprises a cabin body and a load body. The load body includes a third opening which is configured to provide an access to the one or more components of the vehicle The one or more components in this case can be a prime mover and the reservoir member. The prime mover and the reservoir member are located below the load body of the vehicle and the third opening of the load body is covered by a door.
[0031] As per another embodiment of the present invention, the reservoir member is located underneath the third opening and the third opening is configured to facilitate a maintenance activity for the vehicle. The door is a service door configured to be used by a user to access the third opening.
[0032] As per another embodiment of the present invention, a third mounting member of the frame assembly is configured to support the prime mover.
[0033] As per another embodiment of the present invention, the third mounting member is integrated into the frame assembly.
[0034] Thus, the mentioned invention provides a mounting assembly for a vehicle for mounting a reservoir member over a frame assembly of the vehicle.
[0035] The present subject matter is further described with reference to the 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.
[0036] 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.
[0037] 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 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”, and “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.
[0038] Further, various embodiments disclosed herein are to be taken in the illustrative and explanatory sense, and would in no way be construed as limiting 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.
[0039] Additionally, all numerical terms, such as, but not limited to, “first”, “second”, “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.
[0040] 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. 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.
[0041] Figure 1 illustrates a top view of the vehicle (100) which comprises a cover body (103) that covers the vehicle (100) and its components. The cover body (103) is disposed on a frame assembly (101) (shown in Fig. 2) and also covers the frame assembly (101) of the vehicle (100). In one preferred embodiment, of the invention, the vehicle (100) may also be a three-wheeled cargo vehicle where a prime mover (102) may also be placed at a rear portion (not shown) of the vehicle (100). However, the invention can also be worked in various different types of vehicles having more than three-wheels. The cover body (103) comprises a cabin body (103A) and a load body (103B). The cabin body (103A) is the compartment for the driver and the passengers, and the load body (103B) is configured to hold the loads or cargo. The load body (103B) in another embodiment can also hold or be configured to hold additional passengers. The load body (103B) includes a third opening (103C) which provides access to the one or more components of the vehicle (100). The third opening (103C) provides easier accessibility to the one or more components of the vehicle (100), which helps reduce assembly/disassembly time during manufacturing. The third opening (103C) also facilitates the servicing and maintenance activities for the vehicle (100). The one or more components of the vehicle (100) may include but are not limited to the prime mover (102) and a reservoir member (400) (shown in Fig 2 and 3) in one embodiment of the present invention. The prime mover (102) has been shown in this embodiment as an internal combustion engine which can include an engine run using petrol, diesel, natural gas or any other type of combustible fuels. In another embodiment, the prime mover (102) can also include hybrid power unit or an electric motor that requires a liquid cooling system. Further, since the one or more components are accessible from the top of the vehicle, there is no need for the mechanic/ repairer to go under the vehicle to repair/ service the vehicle. The third opening (103C) provided in the load body (103B) enables accessibility from the top side of the vehicle (100) which reduces the user’s time and cost in servicing, and repairing the vehicle (100). The one or more components of the vehicle (100) are located below the third opening (103C). The third opening (103C) is also equipped with a door (not shown) which covers the third opening (103C) from the top side. In a closed condition, the door enables the load/ cargo of the vehicle to be placed on the load body (103B) without any interference with the third opening (103C).
[0042] Figure 2 illustrates a top perspective view of the frame assembly (101) of the vehicle (100) with the mounting assembly (200) (shown in Fig. 5) being attached. The vehicle comprises a frame assembly (101) which provides a structural support to the vehicle (100) as well as one or more components of the vehicle (100) including, but not limited to, the prime mover (102) and the reservoir member (400) in one embodiment of the present invention. The prime mover (102) is configured to propel the vehicle (100). The prime mover (102) is supported by the frame assembly (101). The prime mover (102) is supported by a third mounting member (101A) in one embodiment. The third mounting member (101A) is a detachable part of the frame assembly (101) in one embodiment, while in another embodiment, the third mounting member (101A) may also be integrated with the frame assembly (101).
[0043] Figure 3 and Figure 4 illustrate a side view of the mounting assembly (200) and the prime mover (102) of the vehicle (100). Figure 4 shows a close-up of the mounting assembly (200). The figures show the disposition of the reservoir member (400) which is configured to be at a topmost portion of the prime mover (102 ) of the vehicle (100). The topmost portion of the prime mover (102) is the portion which is a furthermost portion of the prime mover (102) from a ground level, and the above position ensures that the reservoir member (400) is above the stated topmost portion of the prime mover (102). This feature has several benefits such as efficient de-gasification and increased flow of the fluid inside the reservoir member. In one embodiment, the reservoir member (400) may be a degassing tank used for the removal of dissolved gases from a liquid/fluid inside the reservoir member (400). The mounting of the reservoir member (400) at the topmost portion enables efficient degasification of the fluid. The fluid is configured for cooling one or more components of the vehicle (100) such as the prime mover (102). The effectiveness of degassing ensures that the gases will not enter the oil reservoir and expose the unit which may cause an explosion and/or fire, to prevent such the degassing of a fluid inside the reservoir member (400) is required. In one embodiment, the reservoir member (400) is required to be placed at a higher most point of the cooling system to enable de-aeration or degassing of the fluid such as a coolant and provide provision for filling/refilling the fluid. The reservoir member (400) when placed at the higher most portion will be accessible through the third opening (103C) which will enable filling/refilling the fluid during assembly as well as servicing of the vehicle (100). The reservoir member (400) is configured to be placed below the load body (103B) of the vehicle (100), below the third opening (103C) to allow accessibility for service for regular maintenance and inspection of the fluid level, filling and top up of the fluid. The reservoir member (400) is supported on the frame assembly (101) from the first side and from a second side may be supported on at least a portion of a prime mover (102) of the vehicle (100). In one embodiment, the at least the portion of the prime mover (102) is a coolant conduit (102A) (also see Figure 5), or a pipe intake or a fuel injector that may be attached to the prime mover (102) of the vehicle (100). The coolant conduit (102A), pipe intake or a fuel injector is attached to the prime mover (102) via a plurality of second fastening members (303). The plurality of second fastening members (303) can also be used to support the reservoir member (400) in another embodiment. There is a predetermined clearance between the prime mover (102) and the reservoir member (400) which ensure that large amount of heat from the prime mover (102) may not be transferred to the reservoir member (400). The reservoir member (400) needs to have a low temperature for the fluid to expand and cool down. In another embodiment, the reservoir member (400) may also be configured to have a heat-resistant coating (not shown) on the outer surface of the reservoir member (400) for better resistance to heat and increased efficiency of cooling. Due to the position of the reservoir member (400), it is bound to receive a lot of heat from the prime mover (102) and the heat-resistant coating provides significant advantage in shielding the reservoir member (400) from such heat. The heat-resistant coating may be comprised of organic materials or inorganic materials in another embodiment. The heat-resistant coating may be made from materials which may be selected from a group comprising of epoxy, epoxy phenolic, epoxy novolac, silicone, and a more specialized multi-polymeric matrix, etc.
[0044] Figure 5 and Figure 6 illustrate a perspective view and an exploded view of the mounting assembly (200) respectively, the mounting assembly (200) is configured for mounting the reservoir member (400) over a frame assembly (101) of the vehicle (100). The mounting assembly (200) comprises a plurality of first mounting members (201) and one or more second mounting members (300). The plurality of first mounting members (201) is configured to support the reservoir member (400) from the first side of the reservoir member (200). The first side, in this embodiment is the side of the reservoir member (200) facing a front direction (F) of the vehicle (100). The second side in this embodiment is supported by the one or more second mounting members (300). The second side of the reservoir member (400) in this embodiment is the side that is facing in the rear direction (R) of the vehicle. In another embodiment (not shown) depending on the configuration of vehicle, the first side and the second may face a rear direction (R) or the front direction (F), respectively of the vehicle (100). The reservoir member (400) comprises a reservoir body (401), a plurality of first mounting portions (402) and one or more second mounting portions (403). The reservoir body (401) is configured to have a pressure cap (404) to allow filling/ topping up of the fluid in one embodiment. The fluid is circulated through the prime mover (102) and the reservoir body (401) functions as a place where the fluid can expand without overflowing. The plurality of first mounting portions (402) is extending away from the reservoir body (401) on the first side of the reservoir member (400). This plurality of first mounting portions (402) is configured to connect the reservoir member (400) to the plurality of first mounting members (201). The plurality of first mounting members (201) and the plurality of first mounting portions (402) are connected via a plurality of first fastening members (201A). This connection may be a detachable attachment of some other type in another embodiment. The one or more second mounting portions (403) is extending away from the reservoir member (400) on the second side. The one or more second mounting members (300) and the one or more second mounting portions (403) are connected via a plurality of first fastening members (201A). In one embodiment, the first mounting members (201) can be integrated into the third mounting member (101A). The reservoir member (400) may be of any shape and size and based on the shape and size of the reservoir member (400), the first side and the second side may be chosen independently according to the manner of disposition and type of the reservoir member (400). The reservoir member (400) may have different shapes having different sides, and the reservoir member (400) as per the present invention will be supported by two sides for making it lightweight, compact and have increased strength and durability. In one embodiment, the reservoir member (400) may be supported by more than two sides and on more than two points, but to make the configuration compact, only two sides and three mounting points are preferred. In one embodiment, the plurality of first mounting portions (402) and the one or more second mounting portions (403) are configured to have ribs to have increased strength and durability. It is pertinent to observe that the one or more second mounting members (300) may be connected to the at least the portion of the prime mover (102) in one embodiment and the one or more second mounting members may also be connected to the coolant conduit/ pipe intake/ fuel injector in the preferred embodiment. However, since the prime mover (102) of the vehicle (100) produces a large amount of heat, the mounting assembly (200) may have to be provided with a thermal insulation management mechanism to protect from the heat of the prime mover (102), which will increase cost and complexity, and thus is not preferred.
[0045] Figure 7 illustrates a perspective view of the one or more second mounting members (300). The one or more second mounting members (300) comprise a top side (301) and a vertical side (302). The top side (301) has a first opening (301A) through which the reservoir member (400) is connected. The one or more second mounting portions (403) of the reservoir member (400) are connected to the one or more second mounting members (300) through this first opening (301A) on the top side (301). The plurality of first fastening members (201A) passes through this first opening (301A) and connects the one or more second mounting portions (403) and the one or more second mounting members (300). The vertical side (302) also has a plurality of extended members (302A), which extends away from the top side (301) and on the plurality of extended members (302A), a plurality of second openings (302B) is provided which connects the one or more second mounting members (300) to the at least the portion of the prime mover (102). The one or more second mounting members (300) are connected to the coolant conduit (102A)/ pipe intake/ fuel injector via the plurality of second fastening members (303) which passes through the plurality of second openings (302B). It should be noted that the one or more second mounting members (300) use the same type of detachable attachment which is used to connect the coolant conduit/ pipe intake/ fuel injector, etc. which would save additional space, parts, required to mount the second mounting members (300). This feature would enable the present configuration to be used in existing vehicles, and hence provide greater utility of the mounting assembly (200).
[0046] Thus, as per the present subject matter, a mounting assembly (200) for a vehicle for mounting a reservoir member (400) over the frame assembly (101) of a vehicle (100) is provided.
[0047] According to the above disclosure, the present invention provides various advantages. The invention allows easier access to the one or more components such as but not limited to, the reservoir (400) and/or the prime mover (102) of the vehicle (100) through the third opening (103C). The present invention by mounting the reservoir member (400) on the prime mover (102) eliminates the need for providing a separate additional opening for accessing the reservoir member (400) and a single opening can be used to access the one or more components. The invention further allows a cost-efficient and compact method of mounting the reservoir member (400). This configuration will enable ease of accessibility for manufacturing/ service/ inspection of the vehicle (100). The present configuration also has increased strength resulting in increased durability of the one or more components of the vehicle (100). The present invention is an efficient and cost-effective solution that ensures safe and reliable cooling of the vehicle (100).
[0048] 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.
[0049] 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.
[0050] 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 References

Reference Numeral Meaning
100 Vehicle
101 Frame Assembly
101A Third Mounting Member
102 Prime Mover
102A Coolant Conduit
103 Cover Body
103A Cabin Body
103B Load Body
103C Third Opening
200 Mounting Assembly
201 A Plurality of First Mounting Members
201A A Plurality of First Fastening Members
300 One or More Second Mounting Members
301 Top Side
301A First Opening
302 Vertical Side
302A A Plurality of Extended Members
302B A Plurality of Second Openings
303 A Plurality of Second Fastening Members
400 Reservoir Member
401 Reservoir Body
402 A Plurality of First Mounting Portions
403 One or more Second Mounting Portions
404 Pressure Cap
, C , C , Claims:We Claim:

1. A mounting assembly (200) for mounting a reservoir member (400) over a frame assembly (101) of a vehicle (100), the mounting assembly (200) comprising:
a plurality of first mounting members (201), the plurality of first mounting members (201) being configured to support the reservoir member (400) from a first side of the reservoir member (400), the plurality of first mounting members (201) being connected to at least a portion of the frame assembly (101); and
one or more second mounting members (300), the one or more second mounting members (300) being configured to support the reservoir member (400) from a second side of the reservoir member (400), the one or more second mounting members (300) being configured to be attached to at least a portion of a prime mover (102) of the vehicle (100),; and
2. The mounting assembly (200) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the reservoir member (400) being a degassing tank.
3. The mounting assembly (200) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the at least the portion of the frame assembly (101) being a third mounting member (101A), the third mounting member (101A) being supported by the frame assembly (101), the plurality of first mounting members (201) being connected to the third mounting member (101A).
4. The mounting assembly (200) as claimed in claim3, wherein the third mounting member (101A) being configured to support the prime mover (102) and
the reservoir member (400) being configured to be disposed above a topmost portion of the prime mover (102) of the vehicle (100).
5. The mounting assembly (200) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the reservoir member (400) being detachably attached to the plurality of first mounting members (201) and the one or more second mounting members (300) through a plurality of first fastening members (201A).
6. The mounting assembly (200) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the reservoir member (400) comprising:
a reservoir body (401);
a plurality of first mounting portions (402), the plurality of first mounting portions (402) extending away from the reservoir body (401) on the first side of the reservoir member (400), the plurality of first mounting portions (402) being configured to connect the reservoir member (400) to the mounting assembly (200) from the first side; and
one or more second mounting portions (403), the one or more second mounting portions (403) extending away from the reservoir body (401) on the second side of the reservoir member (400), the one or more second mounting portions (403) being configured to connect the reservoir member (400) to the mounting assembly (200) from the second side.
7. The mounting assembly (200) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more second mounting members (300) being attached to a coolant conduit (102A) of the prime mover (102).
8. A second mounting member (300) for mounting a reservoir member (400), the second mounting member (300) comprising:
a top side (301), the top side (301) having a first opening (301A), the first opening (301A) being configured to connect the reservoir member (400) to the second mounting member (300); and
a vertical side (302), the vertical side (302) having a plurality of extended members (302A) extending away from the top side (301), the plurality of extended members (302A) having a plurality of second openings (302B), the plurality of second openings (302B) being configured to connect the second mounting member (300) to at least a portion of the prime mover (102).
9. The second mounting member (300) as claimed in claim 8, wherein the at least the portion of the prime mover (102) being one or more of a coolant conduits (102A), a pipe intake and a fuel injector.
10. The second mounting member (300) as claimed in claim 8, wherein the second mounting member (300) being attached to the at least the portion of the prime mover (102) through a plurality of second fastening members (303), the plurality of second fastening members (303) being fastened through the plurality of second openings (302B); and
the first opening (301a) being configured to connect one or more second mounting portions (403) of the reservoir member (400) through a plurality of first fastening members (201A).
11. A vehicle (100) comprising:
a frame assembly (101), the frame assembly (101) being configured to provide a structural support to one or more components (102, 400) of the vehicle (100);
a prime mover (102), the prime mover (102) being configured to propel the vehicle (100) and the prime mover (102) being supported by the frame assembly (101);
a cover body (103), the cover body (103) being configured to cover the frame assembly (101) of the vehicle (100), the cover body (103) comprising a cabin body (103A) and a load body (103B), the load body (103B) including a third opening (103C), the third opening (103C) being configured to provide an access to the one or more components (102, 400) of the vehicle (100), the one or more components (102, 400) being a prime mover (102) and a reservoir member (400) and the third opening (103C) of the load body (103B) being covered by a door; and
a mounting assembly (200) for mounting the reservoir member (400) of the vehicle (100), the reservoir member (400) and the prime mover being located below the load body (103B) of the vehicle (100).
12. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 11, wherein the reservoir member (400) being located underneath the third opening (103C) and the door being configured to be used by a user to access the third opening (103C).
13. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 11, wherein a third mounting member (101A) of the frame assembly (101) being configured to support the prime mover (102).
14. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 13, wherein the third mounting member (101A) being integrated to the frame assembly (101).

Dated this 4th day of September, 2023
[Digitally Signed]
Sudarshan Singh Shekhawat
IN/PA – 1611
Agent for the Applicant