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 ONE OR MORE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS 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 one or more electrical components of a vehicle. More particularly, the present invention relates to a mounting assembly for mounting lamps on the vehicle.

BACKGROUND
[0002] Vehicles have a major reliance on electrical components to support various functions such as lighting, safety systems, etc. These electrical components play a vital role in ensuring the safety of the passenger, and the vehicle itself. The electrical components such as headlights, taillights, indicators, daytime running lights, horns, etc. are mounted on a mounting assembly which is disposed on the exterior of the vehicle. The mounting of the electrical components is also sometimes done on the body of the vehicle itself in certain conventional vehicles.
[0003] The mounting design of electrical components as per conventional methods poses certain challenges. For instance, the electrical components cannot be easily modified or replaced without altering the entire platform or structure of the vehicle that supports the components. This makes it problematic to offer different variations or models of the vehicle which may have same configuration for differing electrical components. Further, the electrical components were prone to damage due to being positioned at the outermost plane of the body of the vehicle. The layout of the electrical components would have to depend on the layout of the body, and variations cannot be made in the layout and design of such electrical components without changing the layout of the body of the vehicle and these changes made would directly impact the arrangement and positioning of the electrical components. The inability of the vehicles to equip different variants and modularity of the electrical components were undesirable to the user of the vehicle. Further, the electrical components were extremely vulnerable to damage even in the event of minor collisions of the rear end of the vehicle, which is more likely to happen in commercial vehicles due to heavy usage of the vehicles. In these circumstances, the electrical components tend to break making it unsafe for the road conditions. Furthermore, the mounting of electrical components in the vehicle’s body was difficult due to problems in accessibility during assembling the electrical components.
[0004] Thus, conventional methods known in the art for placement and mounting of electrical components have accessibility problems in terms of assembly, lack of modularity for different variants, vulnerable to damage, and dependent on the body of the vehicle. Therefore, there is a need for a mounting assembly for mounting one or more electrical components that can overcome all of the above-mentioned problems and other problems which are known in the art and which provide enhanced protection, modular design, ease of assembly/disassembly, and improved stability.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0005] The present subject matter relates to a mounting assembly for mounting one or more electrical components of a vehicle. The mounting assembly comprises one or more first mounting members, one or more second mounting members, and one or more third mounting members. The one or more first mounting members are configured to be attached to one or more predetermined portions of a frame assembly of the vehicle. The one or more second mounting members are configured to be connected to the one or more first mounting members. The one or more third mounting members are configured to be connected to the one or more second mounting members to mount the one or more electrical components and the mounting assembly is connected to a collision safety member of the vehicle.
[0006] The present specification further discloses a first mounting member which comprises a top portion, one or more vertical portions, one or more laterally extending portions, and an extended member. The top portion is configured to connect to one or more predetermined portions of a frame assembly of a vehicle. The one or more vertical portions extend downward from one or more edges of the top portion. The one or more laterally extending portions extends from the one or more vertical portions in a lateral direction along a first axis. The extended member extends from an outer edge of the top portion to securely hold the collision safety member.
[0007] The present specification further discloses a second mounting member comprising a middle portion, one or more lateral portions, a plurality of winged portions, and one or more first openings. The middle portion is configured to connect the second mounting member to one or more third mounting members. The one or more lateral portions extend away from one or more edges of the middle portion. The plurality of winged portions extends away from the one or more lateral portions and extends longitudinally along a third axis beyond a bottom edge of the middle portion to connect the second mounting member to one or more first mounting members. The one or more first openings are provided on the middle portion, and the one or more first openings are configured to enable a passage of an electricity transmission member of the one or more electrical components.
[0008] The present specification further discloses a third mounting member which comprises a centre portion, a plurality of arms, and a plurality of third openings. The centre portion is configured to connect the third mounting member to one or more second mounting members. The plurality of arms is configured to extend in mutually opposite directions from the centre portion. The plurality of third openings is disposed on the plurality of arms to mount one or more electrical components to the third mounting members.
[0009] The present specification also discloses a vehicle comprising a frame assembly, a cover body, one or more electrical components, a collision safety member, and the mounting assembly. The mounting assembly comprises one or more first mounting members, one or more second mounting members, and one or more third mounting members. The cover body is configured to cover the frame assembly of the vehicle. The collision safety member is configured to be attached to one or more predetermined portions of the frame assembly. The one or more first mounting members are configured to be connected to the one or more predetermined portions of the frame assembly of the vehicle. The one or more second mounting members are configured to be connected to the one or more first mounting members. The one or more third mounting members are configured to be connected to the one or more second mounting members to mount the one or more electrical components and the mounting assembly is connected to the collision safety member of the vehicle.
[0010] The present invention along with various embodiments allows the mounting of the one or more electrical components which provides enhanced protection, modular design, ease of assembly/disassembly, and having improved stability.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0011] 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.
[0012] Figure 1 illustrates a rear perspective view of the vehicle as per one embodiment of the present invention.
[0013] Figure 2 illustrates a perspective view of the mounting assembly in an assembled condition as per another embodiment of the present invention.
[0014] Figure 3 illustrates an exploded view of the mounting assembly as per another embodiment of the present invention.
[0015] Figure 4 illustrates an exploded view of the mounting assembly with one or more electrical components being attached as per one embodiment of the present invention.
[0016] Figure 5 illustrates a side view of the mounting assembly as per one embodiment of the present invention.
[0017] Figure 6 illustrates a perspective view of a first mounting member as per another embodiment of the present invention.
[0018] Figure 7 illustrates a perspective view of a second mounting member as per one embodiment of the present invention.
[0019] Figure 8 illustrates a perspective view of a third mounting member as per one embodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0020] 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.
[0021] 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.
[0022] 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 one or more electrical components.
[0023] Accordingly, as per the first embodiment of the present invention, a mounting assembly for mounting one or more electrical components of a vehicle is provided. The mounting assembly comprises one or more first mounting members, one or more second mounting members, and one or more third mounting members. The one or more first mounting members are configured to be attached to one or more predetermined portions of a frame assembly of the vehicle. The one or more second mounting members are configured to be connected to the one or more first mounting members. The one or more third mounting members are configured to be connected to the one or more second mounting members to mount the one or more electrical components and the mounting assembly is connected to a collision safety member of the vehicle.
[0024] As per another embodiment of the present invention, the one or more first mounting members is configured to be detachably attached to the one or more predetermined portions of the frame assembly of the vehicle.
[0025] As per another embodiment of the present invention, the one or predetermined portions of the frame assembly is a rear-most portion of the frame assembly. The one or more electrical components may be one or more tail lamps and the collision safety member may be a rear bumper of the vehicle.
[0026] As per another embodiment of the present invention, the one or more first mounting members, the one or more second mounting members and the one or more third mounting members are integrally attached to each other.
[0027] As per another embodiment of the present invention, the one or more first mounting members comprising a top portion, one or more vertical portions, one or more laterally extending portions and an extended member is provided. The top portion is configured to connect to one or more predetermined portions of a frame assembly of a vehicle. The one or more vertical portions extend downward from one or more edges of the top portion. The one or more laterally extending portions extends from the one or more vertical portions in a lateral direction along a first axis. The extended member extends from an outer edge of the top portion to securely hold the collision safety member.
[0028] As per another embodiment of the present invention, the top portion of the one or more first mounting members have a plurality of holes to detachably attach the one or more first mounting members to the one or more predetermined portions of the frame assembly through a plurality of first fastening members.
[0029] As per another embodiment of the present invention, the one or more laterally extending portions includes a projected portion that projects beyond the one or more vertical portions along a second axis and the one or more vertical portions have one or more truncated edges and the extended member extending obliquely from the outer edge.
[0030] As per another embodiment of the present invention, the one or more second mounting members comprising a middle portion, one or more lateral portions, a plurality of winged portions, and one or more first openings are provided. The middle portion is configured to connect the one or more second mounting members to one or more third mounting members. The one or more lateral portions extends away from one or more edges of the middle portion. The plurality of winged portions extends away from the one or more lateral portions and extends longitudinally along a third axis beyond a bottom edge of the middle portion to connect the one or more second mounting members to one or more first mounting members. The one or more first openings are provided on the middle portion, the one or more first openings are configured to enable a passage of an electricity transmission member of the one or more electrical components.
[0031] As per another embodiment of the present invention, the plurality of winged portions of the one or more second mounting members are configured to be fixedly attached to a top portion and one or more vertical portions of the first mounting members.
[0032] As per another embodiment of the present invention, the middle portion comprising one or more second openings to connect the one or more electrical components to the one or more second mounting members.
[0033] As per another embodiment of the present invention, the one or more second mounting members are connected to the one or more first mounting members at a predefined location which is between a plurality of holes and the outer edge, which thereby forms a predetermined gap between the one or more second mounting members and the outermost portion of the collision safety member. The predetermined gap is calculated from a vertical axis.
[0034] As per another embodiment of the present invention, the one or more third mounting member comprises a centre portion, a plurality of arms, and a plurality of third openings. The centre portion is configured to connect the one or more third mounting members to one or more second mounting members. The plurality of arms is configured to extend in mutually opposite directions from the centre portion. The plurality of third openings is disposed on the plurality of arms to mount one or more electrical components to the one or more third mounting members.
[0035] As per another embodiment of the present invention, the centre portion includes a cut-out portion which is configured to match a profile of the one or more second mounting members.
[0036] As per another embodiment of the present invention, the plurality of arms is configured to have a plurality of fourth openings to enable a passage of an electricity transmission member of one or more electrical components.
[0037] In yet another embodiment, a first mounting member which comprises a top portion, one or more vertical portions, one or more laterally extending portions and an extended member is provided. The top portion is configured to connect to one or more predetermined portions of a frame assembly of a vehicle. The one or more vertical portions extends downward from one or more edges of the top portion. The one or more laterally extending portions extends from the one or more vertical portions in a lateral direction along a first axis. The extended member extends from an outer edge of the top portion to securely hold the collision safety member.
[0038] In yet another embodiment, a second mounting member comprising a middle portion, one or more lateral portions, a plurality of winged portions, and one or more first openings is provided. The middle portion is configured to connect the second mounting member to one or more third mounting members. The one or more lateral portions extends away from one or more edges of the middle portion. The plurality of winged portions extends away from the one or more lateral portions and extends longitudinally along a third axis beyond a bottom edge of the middle portion to connect the second mounting member to one or more first mounting members. The one or more first openings are provided on the middle portion, the one or more first openings are configured to enable a passage of an electricity transmission member of the one or more electrical components.
[0039] As per yet another embodiment of the present invention, a third mounting member which comprises a centre portion, a plurality of arms, and a plurality of third openings is provided. The centre portion is configured to connect the third mounting member to one or more second mounting members. The plurality of arms is configured to extend in mutually opposite directions from the centre portion. The plurality of third openings is disposed on the plurality of arms to mount one or more electrical components to the third mounting member.
[0040] As per yet another embodiment of the present invention, a vehicle comprising a frame assembly, a cover body, one or more electrical components, a collision safety member, one or more first mounting members, one or more second mounting members, and one or more third mounting members is provided. The cover body is configured to cover the frame assembly of the vehicle. The collision safety member is configured to be attached to one or more predetermined portions of the frame assembly. The one or more first mounting members are configured to be connected to the one or more predetermined portions of the frame assembly of the vehicle. The one or more second mounting members are configured to be connected to the one or more first mounting members. The one or more third mounting members are configured to be connected to the one or more second mounting members to mount the one or more electrical components and the mounting assembly is connected to the collision safety member of the vehicle.
[0041] Thus, the mentioned invention provides a mounting assembly for a vehicle for mounting one or more electrical components of the vehicle.
[0042] 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.
[0043] 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.
[0044] 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.
[0045] 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.
[0046] 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.
[0047] 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.
[0048] Figure 1 illustrates a rear perspective view of a vehicle (100) as per one embodiment of the present invention. The vehicle (100) comprises a frame assembly (101), a cover body (102), one or more electrical components (104) (shown in Fig. 4) such as but not limited to such as headlights, taillights, indicators, daytime running lights, horns, etc., a collision safety member (103) and a mounting assembly (200) (shown in Fig. 2). The cover body (102) covers the frame assembly (101) of the vehicle (100). The collision safety member (103) is attached to one or more predetermined portions (not shown) of the frame assembly (101). The collision safety member (103) may also include a bumper of the vehicle (100) in one embodiment and may also be a rear bumper in another embodiment. The collision safety member (103) has various uses such as protecting the lower components of the vehicle (100), preventing major accidents, etc. The cover body (102) comprises a cabin body (102C) and a load body (102L) where the cabin body carries one or more users of the vehicle (100) and the load body (102L) carries a load other than the one or more user of the vehicle (100). The one or more predetermined portions have to be selected according to the placement of the mounting assembly (200). The present invention is usable in the front as well as the rear portion of the vehicle (100). The determination of the one or more predetermined portions is according to the usage of the mounting assembly (200). For example, in one embodiment, the one or more predetermined portions of the frame assembly (101) may be a rear most portion of the load body (102L) and the mounting assembly (200) may also be disposed below the load body (102L) of the vehicle (100) in another embodiment.
[0049] Figure 2 and Figure 3 illustrate a perspective view of the mounting assembly (200) and an exploded view respectively as per another embodiment of the present invention. The mounting assembly (200) is used for mounting the one or more electrical components (104) on the vehicle (100). The mounting assembly (200) as per the present invention comprises one or more first mounting members (300), one or more second mounting members (400) and one or more third mounting members (500). The one or more first mounting members (300) are attached to the one or more predetermined portions of the frame assembly (101) of the vehicle (100). The one or more second mounting members (400) are connected to the first mounting members (300) and the one or more third mounting members (500). The one or more third mounting members (500) are configured to mount the one or more electrical components (104) of the vehicle (100). The collision safety members (103) of the vehicle (100) are also connected to the mounting assembly (200).
[0050] As per one embodiment, the one or more first mounting members (300) may also be detachably attached to the one or more predetermined portions of the frame assembly (101) of the vehicle (100). In another embodiment, the one or more first mounting members (300) may be integrated or welded to the frame assembly (101) of the vehicle (100). The connection between the one or more second mounting members (400) and the one or more third mounting members (500) may also have a detachable type of connection in one embodiment, and in another embodiment, the connection may also be a fixed attachment via welding or integration. The one or more third mounting members (500) and the one or more second mounting members (400) may also have a detachable connection in one embodiment, and may also be a fixed connection via welding or integration with each other. The collision safety member (103) is connected to the first mounting member (300) as per an embodiment of the present invention. In an alternative embodiment, the one or more first mounting members (300), the one or more second mounting members (400), and the one or more third mounting members (500) may be integrated into a single component. Depending on the vehicular design and configuration, this consolidation reduces the number of individual components and simplifies the overall design. However, in some vehicular designs with unique configuration of electrical components, this single bracket can also be complicated and uneconomical.
[0051] Figure 4 illustrates an exploded view of the mounting assembly (200) with the one or more electrical components (104) being attached as per one embodiment of the present invention. The one or more electrical components (104) may be a tail lamp, head lamp, fog lights, indicators, or reflectors in one embodiment or the other. The one or more electrical components (104) are attached to the mounting assembly (200) via a plurality of second fastening members (not shown) as per another embodiment. The one or more electrical components (104) in another embodiment may be connected to the one or more second mounting members (400) and the one or more third mounting members (500). The collision safety member (103) may also include in one embodiment, a license plate mounting member (105) which would hold the license plate (not shown) of the vehicle (100). This configuration would help eliminate the need for mounting such components on the load body (102L), which would also create ease in vehicle modifications in terms of modification of load body (102L) as well as mounting of the such components. The one or more electrical components (104) being mounted on the mounting assembly (200) which is then further mounted/connected to the frame assembly (101) eliminates the need for having a load body (102L) at all which could further reduce cost. Further, since there is no component left which would be connected to the load body (102L) the load body (102L) may be configured or modified according to the user, and will not have to be limited as per the design of the one or more electrical components (104). Further, this configuration would enable the vehicle (100) to become modular in terms of ease of modification and/or adapting to different variations or models of the vehicle (100). Further, the present configuration allows same mounting assembly (200) may be used across all variants or the models of the vehicle (100) allowing greater flexibility, easier maintenance and replacement of the one or more electrical components (104).
[0052] Figure 5 illustrates a side view of the mounting assembly (200) as per one embodiment of the present invention. The figure illustrates that when the mounting assembly (200) is in an assembled condition, there exists a predetermined gap (P) which is formed between the one or more second mounting members (400) and a vertical axis (A-A’). The vertical axis (A-A’) is formed from the outermost portions of the collision safety member (103), which would also be the outermost portion of the vehicle (100). The vertical axis (A-A’) extends vertically from the collision safety member (103). The predetermined gap (P) is calculated from such vertical axis (A-A’) and the one or more second mounting members (400) and/or the one or more third mounting members (500). The predetermined gap (P) enables a predetermined clearance between the one or more electrical components (104) attached on the mounting assembly (200) and the outermost portion of the vehicle (100) which would enable the safety of the one or more electrical components (104) from minor accidents. The predetermined clearance is the distance from the outermost portion of the one or more electrical components (104) and the vertical axis (A-A’) which would provide safety from external impacts. The outermost portion of the one or more electrical components (104) is the portion which is on the outer side of the vehicle (100). This configuration would enable protection from impact due to such predetermined clearance and would enable enhanced protection for the one or more electrical components (104) thereby shielding and protecting them which would in furtherance increase the durability of the one or more electrical components (104) of the vehicle (100). In a preferred embodiment, the vertical axis (A-A’) is the outermost portion of the vehicle (100).
[0053] Figure 6 illustrates a perspective view of a first mounting member (300) as per another embodiment of the present invention. The first mounting member (300) comprises a top portion (301), one or more vertical portions (302), one or more laterally extending portions (303), and an extended member (304). The top portion (301) is configured for connecting to the one or more predetermined portions of the frame assembly (101) of the vehicle (100). The one or more vertical portions (302) are extending downwards from one or more edges of the top portion (301) and the one or more laterally extending portions (303) are extending from the one or more vertical portions (302) in a lateral direction of the one or more vertical portions (302) along a first axis (X-X’). The one or more laterally extending portions (303) may also extend in any different angle in another embodiment to fit to the frame assembly (101) of the vehicle (100). The extended member (304) extends from an outer edge (301E) of the top portion (301), this extended member (304) is used to connect the collision safety member (103) and securely hold it in its place. In the embodiment where the one or more first mounting members (300) are detachably attached to the one or more predetermined portions of the frame assembly (101) of the vehicle (100), the top portion (301) has a plurality of holes (305) which are used for the detachable attachment of the one or more first mounting members (300) to the one or more predetermined portions of the frame assembly (101) of the vehicle (100). The plurality of holes (305) is configured in the first mounting member (300) only in the case of detachable attachment, however, there is no need of plurality of holes (305) in case of fixed attachment of the one or more first mounting members (300) to the frame assembly (101). The plurality of holes (305) is configured to pass a plurality of first fastening members which are configured to attach to the frame assembly (101). The one or more laterally extending portions (303) include a projected portion (303P) which is configured to securely hold the collision safety member (103). The one or more vertical portions (302) also have one or more truncated edges (306) which also helps in secure locking of the collision safety member (103). The collision safety member (103) is configured to have a secure placement as it gets fit into the projected portions (303P), one or more truncated edges (306) and the extended member (304) which securely locks the collision safety member (103) with the one or more first mounting members (300).
[0054] Figure 7 illustrates a perspective view of a second mounting member (400) as per one embodiment of the present invention. The second mounting member (400) comprises a middle portion (401), one or more lateral portions (402), a plurality of winged portions (403), one or more first openings (405). The middle portion (401) is configured for connecting the one or more second mounting members (400) to the one or more third mounting members (500). The one or more lateral portions (402) extend away from the one or more edges of the middle portion (401). The plurality of winged portions (403) extends along from the one or more lateral portions (402) in the direction opposite to the middle portion (401). The plurality of winged portions (403) extends in a longitudinal direction beyond bottom edge (404) of the middle portion (401) along a third axis (Z-Z’). The plurality of winged portions (403) and the bottom edge (404) are configured to connect the one or more second mounting members (400) to the one or more first mounting members (300). In one embodiment, the plurality of winged portions (403) and the bottom edge (404) are welded to the top portion (301) and one or more vertical portions (302) of the one or more first mounting members (300) to connect the one or more first mounting members (300) and the one or more second mounting members (400). The one or more first openings (405) is also provided on the middle portion (401) to create a passage for passing an electricity transmission member (not shown) of the one or more electrical components (104). The electricity transmission member may be a wiring for the one or more electrical components (104) in another embodiment to transmit electricity to the one or more electrical components (104). The middle portion (401) may also comprise one or more second openings (406) in another embodiment which is configured to connect the one or more electrical components (104) to the one or more second mounting members (400). The one or more second openings (406) can also be used for taking a cantilever support from the bottom for the one or more electrical components (104) of the vehicle (100). The one or more second mounting members (400) are connected to the one or more first mounting members (300) at a predefined location (not shown). The predefined location is selected on the basis of the requirement of the predetermined gap (P). The predefined location can be at any point between the plurality of holes (305) and the outer edge (301E). This results in forming the predetermined gap (P) which can be adjusted by adjusting the predefined location. This feature of the present invention enables the one or more electrical components (104) to be easily accessible and also provide enough clearance resulting in increased security and durability of the one or more electrical components (104) of the vehicle (100). Further, the second mounting member (400) acts as an intermediary to absorb the vibrations which are generated during the vehicle operation. The connection between the one or more first mounting members (300) and the one or more second mounting members (400) further ensures that the vibrations which are transmitted to the one or more second mounting members (400) are effectively absorbed and dampened by the point of such connection. The configuration/design of the second mounting member (400) is such that it would minimize the impact of vibrations on the one or more second mounting members (400) and the one or more third mounting member (500). The use of multiple mounting members helps in dampening vibrations. This modular approach prevents the direct transmission of vibrations from one component to another, effectively isolating them. Further, three-part structure for the mounting assembly (200) allows for comprehensive vibration dampening by breaking down the path of vibration transmission and providing multiple points where vibration energy is absorbed and dispersed. The first mounting member (300) is securely attached to the one or more predetermined portions of the frame assembly (101) of the vehicle (100). This secure attachment minimizes any movement between the frame assembly (101) and the mounting assembly (200) thereby preventing vibrations from being transmitted through loose connections. These projected portions (303P) securely hold the collision safety member (103) and act as dampeners. They absorb and disperse vibrational energy, preventing it from traveling further along the assembly. The one or more truncated edges (306) on the one or more vertical portions (302) of the one or more first mounting members (300) also contribute to the secure locking of the collision safety member (103). This locking mechanism helps dampen vibrations by reducing component movement. The extended member (304) securely holds the collision safety member (103) in place, further stabilizing the assembly and preventing vibrations. The second mounting member (400) is explicitly designed to minimize the impact of vibrations. Its configuration and positioning within the assembly are engineered to absorb, disperse, and dampen vibrations. The second mounting members (400) ensures that the vibrations transmitted to it are effectively isolated and dampened at the point of connection with the one or more first mounting members (300). This is the reason to prefer a a three-part structure of the mounting assembly (200) instead of a single component made of three members. In another embodiment, the one or more second mounting members (400) may also be connected to the collision safety member (103) which would enable greater flexibility in terms of modifications/ design changes. This configuration would allow the adjustment of the position or orientation of the mounting assembly (200) by changing/modifying the points of connection of the one or more second mounting members (400). This configuration would be advantageous for customization of the one or more electrical components (104), adaptation to different vehicle models, or accommodating specific design requirements.
[0055] Figure 8 illustrates a perspective view of a third mounting member (500) as per one embodiment of the present invention. The third mounting member (500) is made up of a centre portion (501), a plurality of arms (502), and a plurality of third openings (503). The centre portion (501) is configured for connecting the one or more third mounting members (500) and the one or more second mounting members (400). The connection may be a fixed connection or a detachable connection. The plurality of arms (502) extends in a mutually opposite direction from the centre portion (501) resulting in the creation of the plurality of arms (502). The plurality of third openings (503) are disposed on the plurality of arms (502) in one embodiment, which are used to mount the one or more electrical components (104) to the one or more third mounting members (500). In one embodiment, the centre portion (501) is provided with a cut-out (504) which is configured to match a profile of one or more second mounting members (400) which is created by the one or more first openings (405). This cut-out (504) and the one or more first openings (405) may also be used to fit any protrusions from the one or more electrical components (104) of the vehicle (100).
[0056] In one embodiment, the plurality of arms (502) is also configured to have a plurality of fourth openings (505) which are configured to create another passage for the electricity transmission member of the one or more electrical components (104). In another embodiment, the plurality of arms (502) is made up of two different parts being the plurality of intermediate arms (507) and a plurality of extended arms (506), where the plurality of third openings (503) is configured on the plurality of extended arms (506) and the plurality of fourth openings (505) is configured to be at the intersection of the plurality of extended arms (506) and the plurality of intermediate arms (507). The plurality of intermediate arms (507) is connected to the plurality of extended arms (506) in another embodiment. The plurality of intermediate arms (507) and the plurality of extended arms (506) may also be connected at a predetermined angle (not shown). In another embodiment, the plurality of third openings (503) is configured on the plurality of arms (502) in order to match the attachment configuration of the one or more electrical components (104) of the vehicle (100).
[0057] Thus, as per the present subject matter, a mounting assembly (200) for a vehicle (100) for mounting one or more electrical components (104) of a vehicle (100) is provided.
[0058] According to the above disclosure, the present invention provides various advantages. The invention allows improved stability of the vehicle (100) by eliminating the risk of vibration or movement during vehicle operation. The invention further provides enhanced protection which protects and shields the one or more electrical components (104) of the vehicle (100) by providing the mounting assembly (200) on the frame assembly (101). The invention further allows vehicle operability without a load body (102L), since the one or more electrical components (104) and the license plate mounting member (105) are mounted on the mounting assembly (200), the load body (102L) may be removed, and the vehicle (100) would be able to function properly. This configuration will enable ease of accessibility for manufacturing/ service/ of the one or more electrical components (104) of the vehicle (100) by providing ease of assembly and disassembly of the one or more electrical components (104) and the mounting assembly (200). The present configuration also provides a modular design enabling modifications in the one or more electrical components (104) and the load body (102L) of the vehicle (100) independent of each other. The present invention is an efficient and cost-effective solution that ensures modification of the vehicle (100) independently reducing overall cost.
[0059] 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.
[0060] 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.
[0061] 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
102 Cover body
102C Cabin Body
102L Load Body
103 Collision Safety Member
104 One or More Electrical Components
105 License Plate Mounting Member
200 Mounting Assembly
300 One or More First Mounting Members
301 Top Portion
301E Outer Edge
302 One or More Vertical Portions
303 One or More Laterally Extending Portions
303P Projected Portions
304 Extended Member
305 A Plurality of Holes
306 One or
More Truncated Edges
400 One or More Second Mounting Members
401 Middle Portion
402 One or More Lateral Portions
403 A Plurality of Winged Portions
404 Bottom Edge
405 One or More First Openings
406 One or More Second Openings
500 One or more Third Mounting Members
501 Centre Portion
502 A Plurality of Arms
503 A Plurality of Third Openings
504 Cut-out
505 A Plurality of Fourth Openings
506 A Plurality of Extended Arms
507 A Plurality of Intermediate Arms

, Claims:We claim:
1. A mounting assembly (200) for mounting one or more electrical components (104) of a vehicle (100), the mounting assembly (200) comprising:
one or more first mounting members (300), the one or more first mounting members (300) being configured to be attached to one or more predetermined portions of a frame assembly (101) of the vehicle (100);
one or more second mounting members (400), the one or more second mounting members (400) being configured to be connected to the one or more first mounting members (300); and
a one or more third mounting members (500), the one or more third mounting members (500) being configured to be connected to the one or more second mounting members (400), the one or more third mounting members (500) being configured to mount the one or more electrical components (104) and the mounting assembly (200) being connected to a collision safety member (103) of the vehicle (100).
2. The mounting assembly (200) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more first mounting members (300) being configured to be detachably attached to the one or more predetermined portions of the frame assembly (101) of the vehicle (100).
3. The mounting assembly (200) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more predetermined portions of the frame assembly (101) being a rear-most portion of the frame assembly (101), the one or more electrical components (104) being one or more tail lamps and the collision safety member (103) being a rear bumper of the vehicle (100).
4. The mounting assembly (200) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more first mounting members (300), the one or more second mounting members (400), and the one or more third mounting members (500) being integrally attached to each other.
5. The mounting assembly (200) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more first mounting members (300) comprising:
a top portion (301), the top portion (301) being configured to connect to one or more predetermined portions of the frame assembly (101) of the vehicle (100);
one or more vertical portions (302), the one or more vertical portions (302) extending downward from one or more edges of the top portion (301);
one or more laterally extending portions (303), the one or more laterally extending portions (303) extending from the one or more vertical portions (302) in a lateral direction of the one or more vertical portions (302) along a first axis (X-X’); and
an extended member (304), the extended member (304) extending from an outer edge (301E) of the top portion (301), the extended member (304) being configured to securely hold the collision safety member (103).
6. The mounting assembly (200) as claimed in claim 5, wherein the top portion (301) of the one or more first mounting members (300) having a plurality of holes (305), the plurality of holes (305) being configured to detachably attach the one or more first mounting members (300) to the one or more predetermined portions of the frame assembly (101) through a plurality of first fastening members.
7. The mounting assembly (200) as claimed in claim 5, wherein the one or more laterally extending portions (303) including a projected portion (303P), the projected portion (303P) projecting beyond the one or more vertical portions (302) along a second axis (Y-Y’), the one or more vertical portions (302) having one or more truncated edges (306), whereby the collision safety member (103) being securely held using the projected portion (303P), the one or more truncated edges (306) and the extended member (304) extending obliquely from the outer edge (301E).
8. The mounting assembly (200) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more second mounting members (400) comprising:
a middle portion (401), the middle portion (401) being configured to connect the one or more second mounting members (400) to the one or more third mounting members (500);
one or more lateral portions (402), the one or more lateral portions (402) extending away from one or more edges of the middle portion (401);
a plurality of winged portions (403), the plurality of winged portions (403) extending along away from the one or more lateral portions (401) and the plurality of winged portions (403) extending longitudinally beyond a bottom edge (404) of the middle portion (401) along a third axis (Z-Z’), the plurality of winged portions (403) being configured to connect the one or more second mounting members (400) to the one or more first mounting members (300); and
one or more first openings (405), the one or more first openings (405) being provided on the middle portion (401), the one or more first openings (405) being configured to enable a passage of an electricity transmission member of the one or more electrical components (104).
9. The mounting assembly (200) as claimed in claim 8, wherein the plurality of winged portions (403) of the one or more second mounting members (400) being configured to be fixedly attached to a top portion (301) and one or more vertical portions (302) of the one or more first mounting members (300).
10. The mounting assembly (200) as claimed in claim 8, wherein the middle portion (401) comprising one or more second openings (406), the one or more second openings (406) being configured to connect the one or more electrical components (104) to the one or more second mounting members (400).
11. The mounting assembly (200) as claimed in claim 6, wherein the one or more second mounting members (400) being connected to the one or more first mounting members (300) at a predefined location, the predefined location being between a plurality of holes (305) and the outer edge (301E) thereby forming a predetermined gap (P) between the one or more second mounting members (400) and an outermost portion of the collision safety member (103), the predetermined gap (P) being calculated from a vertical axis (A – A’).
12. The mounting assembly (200) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more third mounting members (500) comprising:
a centre portion (501), the centre portion being configured to connect the one or more third mounting members (500) to the one or more second mounting members (400);
a plurality of arms (502), the plurality of arms (502) being configured to extend in mutually opposite directions from the centre portion (501);
a plurality of third openings (503), the plurality of third openings (503) being disposed on the plurality of arms (502), the plurality of third openings (503) being configured to mount one or more electrical components (104) to the one or more third mounting members (500).
13. The mounting assembly (200) as claimed in claim 12, wherein the centre portion (501) including a cut-out portion (504), the including out portion being configured to match a profile of the one or more second mounting members (400).
14. The mounting assembly (200) as claimed in claim 12, wherein the plurality of arms (502) being configured to have a plurality of fourth openings (505), the plurality of the fourth openings (505) being configured to enable a passage of an electricity transmission member of one or more electrical components (104).
15. A first mounting member (300) comprising:
a top portion (301), the top portion (301) being configured to connect to one or more predetermined portions of a frame assembly (101) of a vehicle (100);
one or more vertical portions (302), the one or more vertical portions extending downward from one or more edges of the top portion (301);
one or more laterally extending portions (303), the one or more laterally extending portions (303) extending from the one or more vertical portions (302) in a lateral direction of the one or more vertical portions (302) along a first axis (X-X’); and
an extended member (304), the extended member (304) extending from an outer edge (301E) of the top portion (301), the extended member (304) being configured to securely hold the collision safety member (103);
16. A second mounting member (400), the second mounting member (400) comprising;
a middle portion (401), the middle portion (401) being configured to connect the second mounting member (400) to one or more third mounting members (500);
one or more lateral portions (402), the one or more lateral portions (402) extending away from one or more edges of the middle portion (401);
a plurality of winged portions (403), the plurality of winged portions (403) extending away from the one or more lateral portions (402) and the plurality of winged portions (403) extending longitudinally along a third axis (Z-Z’) beyond a bottom edge (404) of the middle portion (401), the plurality of winged portions (403) being configured to connect the second mounting member (400) to one or more first mounting members (300); and
one or more first openings (405), the one or more first openings (405) being provided on the middle portion (401), the one or more first openings (405) being configured to enable a passage of an electricity transmission member of the one or more electrical components (104).
17. A third mounting member (500) comprising:
a centre portion (501), the centre portion being configured to connect the third mounting member (500) to one or more second mounting members (400);
a plurality of arms (502), the plurality of arms (502) being configured to extend in mutually opposite directions from the centre portion (501);
a plurality of third openings (503), the plurality of third openings (503) being disposed on the plurality of arms (502), the plurality of third openings (503) being configured to mount one or more electrical components (104) to the third mounting member (500).
18. A vehicle (100) comprising:
a frame assembly (101);
a cover body (102); the cover body (102) being configured to cover the frame assembly (101) of the vehicle (100);
one or more electrical components (104);
a collision safety member (103), the collision safety member (103) being configured to be attached to one or more predetermined portions of the frame assembly (101);
a mounting assembly (200) for mounting the one or more electrical components (104), the mounting assembly comprising
one or more first mounting members (300), the one or more first mounting members (300) being configured to be connected to the one or more predetermined portions of the frame assembly (101) of the vehicle (100),
one or more second mounting members (400), the one or more second mounting members (400) being configured to be connected to the one or more first mounting members (300); and
one or more third mounting members (500), the one or more third mounting members (500) being configured to be connected to the one or more second mounting members (400), the one or more third mounting members (500) being configured to mount the one or more electrical components (104) and the mounting assembly (200) being connected to the collision safety member (103) of the vehicle (100).
Dated this 12th day of September, 2023

[Digitally Signed]
Sudarshan Singh Shekhawat
IN/PA – 1611
Agent for the Applicant