Description:FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[001] The present invention generally relates to a frame assembly. More particularly, the present invention relates to provision of mounting a charger assembly on to the frame assembly.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[002] Recently, electric vehicles in the automotive sector have become the attraction for the customers due to various reasons. The electric vehicle is manufactured keeping in mind the constraints such as leg room space, convenient riding, ease of accessibility of vehicle parts in case of malfunction, aesthetic appeal, cost incurred in manufacturing the vehicle, and the like to meet the customer demand.
[003] For electric vehicles, charging is an important facility that would facilitate the electric vehicle for long rides and for covering wide range of distance. The charging facility is provided in public sector buildings such as fuel stations as well as in home facilities. However, the charging facilities available in public and home are not feasible as they require the battery to be dismantled for charging. Accordingly, there is a need for a frame assembly that has an inbuilt provision for charging the battery.
[004] Further, the inbuilt charging provision in the frame assembly requires a charger assembly to be packaged inside the electric vehicle. The charger assembly occupies space based on the volume of the batteries used for the vehicle acceleration and range. Further, the charger assembly requires harness and relays apart from a charger for the proper functioning of the charger assembly. Such a structure leads to a complicated and complex intrinsic construction of the charger assembly. Further, in the electric vehicle, wherein the packaging space is limited, the packaging of the multiple components for the charger assembly is difficult and creates an issue for packaging of the other components, leading to poor aesthetics of the charger assembly on the frame assembly. Also, the packaging of the charger assembly in the electric vehicle above the battery occupies the packaging space of the batteries.
[005] Further, the charger assembly is required to be serviced frequently because of the usage of a charger insertion gun. The charger insertion gun is required to charge the electric vehicle. The usage of the charger insertion gun varies based on the customers. Apart from customer usage, the charger assembly serviceability is needed to address the electrical related issues such as voltage fluctuations if any. Hence, there is a need to provide a frame assembly for the disposition of the charger assembly that solves the problems related to ease of serviceability, ease of accessibility, customer convenience for charging the electric vehicle, and the like.
[006] Thus, there is a need in the art for a frame assembly, which addresses at least the aforementioned problems.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[007] In one aspect, the present invention is directed towards a frame assembly. The frame assembly has a first member and a second member. The second member extending rearwardly from the first member. The second member has a left second member and a right second member extending rearwardly and downwardly from the first member. Further, a power source is provided below the second member in a first direction. The frame assembly further has a charger assembly configured for charging the power source. Herein the charger assembly is disposed between the left second member and the right second member in a second direction.
[008] In an embodiment of the invention, the frame assembly has a pair of third member extending rearwardly from the second member. The pair of third member is configured to support a seat assembly, wherein the charger assembly is disposed in front of the seat assembly in a third direction.
[009] In a further embodiment of the invention, the charger assembly is disposed upwardly of the power source in the first direction.
[010] In a further embodiment of the invention, the frame assembly has a handlebar assembly supported on the first member, wherein the charger assembly is disposed rearwardly and downwardly of the handlebar assembly.
[011] In a further embodiment of the invention, the frame assembly has a power source supporting structure and a power source clamp. The power source supporting structure is supported on the first member and the power source clamp is configured to secure the power source to the power source supporting structure and the frame assembly.
[012] In a further embodiment of the invention, the frame assembly has a mounting bracket assembly configured to be attached to the first member. The mounting bracket assembly is configured to receive the charger assembly.
[013] In a further embodiment of the invention, the mounting bracket assembly has a left mounting bracket and a right mounting bracket, wherein the left mounting bracket is configured to be attached to the left second member and the right mounting bracket is configured to be attached to the right second member.
[014] In a further embodiment of the invention, the left mounting bracket has a front mounting slot for supporting the charger assembly, and the right mounting bracket has a rear mounting slot for supporting the charger assembly. The front mounting slot and the rear mounting slot are disposed on a vehicle centreline extending in a third direction.
[015] In a further embodiment of the invention, the left mounting bracket has a left mounting slot for supporting the charger assembly, and the right mounting bracket has a right mounting slot for supporting the charger assembly. The left mounting slot and the right mounting slot are disposed on a same plane extending in the second direction.
[016] In a further embodiment of the invention, the frame assembly has one or more fasteners configured to mount the charger assembly on to the mounting bracket assembly.
[017] In a further embodiment of the invention, the frame assembly has a plurality of cushions configured to securely receive the mounting bracket assembly for attaching the mounting bracket assembly to the second member.
[018] In a further embodiment of the invention, the frame assembly has a relay assembly supported on the mounting bracket assembly.
[019] In a further embodiment of the invention, the left mounting bracket is configured for routing and clamping of a brake hose.
[020] In a further embodiment of the invention, the left mounting bracket has a protrusion, thereby forming a gap between the protrusion and the left second member. The gap is smaller than a diameter of the brake hose, thereby clamping the brake hose.
[021] In a further embodiment of the invention, the frame assembly has a plurality of lugs configured to be positioned between the plurality of cushions.
[022] In a further embodiment of the invention, a saddle type vehicle has the frame assembly.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[023] Reference will be made to embodiments of the invention, examples of which may be illustrated in accompanying figures. These figures are intended to be illustrative, not limiting. Although the invention is generally described in context of these embodiments, it should be understood that it is not intended to limit the scope of the invention to these particular embodiments.
Figure 1 illustrates a left side view of a saddle type vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 2 illustrates a left perspective view of the frame assembly, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 3 illustrates a left side view of the frame assembly, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 4 illustrates a top perspective view of the frame assembly, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 5 illustrates a top view of the frame assembly, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 6 illustrates a top exploded view of the frame assembly, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 7 illustrates a top exploded view of the frame assembly, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 8 illustrates a right exploded view of the frame assembly, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 9 illustrates a left perspective view of the frame assembly, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 10 illustrates a left perspective view of the frame assembly, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 11 illustrates a top perspective view of the frame assembly, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 12 illustrates a left sectional view of the frame assembly, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 13 illustrates a left sectional view of the frame assembly, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 14 illustrates a rear sectional view of the frame assembly, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 15 illustrates a rear sectional view of the frame assembly, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[024] The present invention generally relates to a frame assembly. More particularly, the present invention relates to provision of mounting a charger assembly on to the frame assembly.
[025] Figure 1 illustrates an exemplary saddle type vehicle 10, in accordance with an embodiment of the invention. In an embodiment of the present invention, the saddle type vehicle 10 is an electric vehicle. The saddle type vehicle 10 includes a powertrain assembly 12. Preferably, the powertrain assembly 12 is responsible for providing the power to the saddle type vehicle 10. The powertrain assembly 12 is a set of components responsible for generating the power to move the saddle type vehicle 10. The saddle type vehicle 10 further includes a front wheel 14, a rear wheel 16, a frame assembly 20 and a seat assembly 18. The frame assembly 20 includes a first member 22 (shown in Figure 2), a second member 24 (shown in Figure 2) and a third member 26 (shown in Figure 2). In an embodiment, the first member 22 is a head pipe of the saddle type vehicle 10, the second member 24 is a main frame of the saddle type vehicle 10 and the third member 26 is a rear frame of the saddle type vehicle 10.
[026] The third member 26 extends rearwardly from the second member 24 and the third member 26 is configured to support the seat assembly 18. In an embodiment, the second member 24 and the third member 26 are configured to be connected with the help of a plurality of frame fasteners 28. The second member 24 extends rearwardly from the first member 22 and has a left second member 24A (shown in Figure 4) and a right second member 24B (shown in Figure 4). In an embodiment of the present invention, the left second member 24A is a left frame member of the saddle type vehicle 10 and the right second member 24B is a right frame member of the saddle type vehicle 10.
[027] Further, the left second member 24A and the right second member 24B extends rearwardly and downwardly from the first member 22. The first member 22 supports a steering shaft (not shown) and two telescopic front forks 44 (only one shown) attached to the steering shaft through a lower bracket (not shown). The two telescopic front forks support the front wheel 14. The upper portion of the front wheel 14 is covered by a front fender 30 and mounted to the lower portion of the telescopic front forks at the end of the steering shaft. A head light along with the front style parts 32, and instrument cluster (not shown) are arranged on an upper portion of the first member 22. The second member 24 is located above the powertrain assembly 12 and extends rearward from the first member 22.
[028] A rear swing arm (not shown) is connected to the frame assembly 20 to swing vertically, and the rear wheel 16 is connected to a rear end of the rear swing arm. Generally, the rear swing arm is supported by a mono rear suspension (not shown). A taillight unit 35 and the rear style parts 34 is disposed at the end of the saddle type vehicle 10 and at the rear of the seat assembly 18. The rear wheel 16 arranged below the seat assembly 18 rotates by the driving force of the powertrain assembly 12. A rear fender 38 is disposed above the rear wheel 16 and is configured to cover the rear wheel 16.
[029] The frame assembly 20 further includes a handlebar assembly 50. The handlebar assembly 50 is supported and connected on the first member 22 of the frame assembly 20 and extending in a second direction. In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the second direction is a vehicle width direction. The handlebar assembly 50 can rotate to both sides of the saddle type vehicle 10 during vehicle turning movements. Further, the saddle type vehicle 10 includes a pillion footrest 36 (shown in Figure 2). The pillion footrest 36 is configured to carry a passenger safely and comfortably.
[030] Figure 2 illustrates a left perspective view of the frame assembly 20, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. As illustrated in Figure 2, the frame assembly 20 comprises a power source 100. In an embodiment of the present invention, the power source 100 is a battery unit. The power source 100 is configured for supplying an electric power to the saddle type vehicle 10. Further, the power source 100 is provided below the second member 24 in a first direction. In an embodiment, the first direction is a vehicle top-down direction.
[031] The frame assembly 20 further has a power source clamp 102 and a power source supporting structure 104. In an embodiment of the present invention, the power source clamp 102 is a battery clamp 102 and the power source supporting structure 104 is a battery cradle 104. The power source supporting structure 104 is supported on the second member 24 and the power source supporting structure 104 is configured to securely hold the power source 100. Furthermore, the power source clamp 102 is configured to secure the power source 100 to the power source supporting structure 104 and the frame assembly 20. Therefore, the power source clamp 102 and the power source supporting structure 104 ensures the efficient packaging of the power source 100 on the frame assembly 20 of the saddle type vehicle 10.
[032] As illustrated in Figure 4, the frame assembly 20 further has a charger assembly 108. The charger assembly 108 is configured for charging the power source 100. The charger assembly 108 is inbuilt in the saddle type vehicle 10 and is disposed between the left second member 24A and the right second member 24B in the second direction. In an embodiment, the divergence in the second member 24 creates a space, the space is configured to hold the charger assembly 108 of the saddle type vehicle 10. Such a disposition of the charger assembly 108 in the space allows for the effective utilisation of dead space between the left second member 24A and the right second member 24B. Further, the disposition of the charger assembly 108 inside the space ensures that the width of the saddle type vehicle 10 need not be increased to accommodate the charger assembly 108.
[033] Thus, the charger assembly 108 is packaged in front of the seat assembly 18, below the handlebar assembly 50, behind the first member 22 when viewed in the riding condition of the saddle type vehicle 10. Such a disposition of the charger assembly 108 protects the charger assembly 108 from the external impact and crash load conditions due to the presence of the left second member 24A and the right second member 24B.
[034] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the charger assembly 108 is disposed in front of the seat assembly 18 in a third direction. In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the third direction is a vehicle front-rear direction. In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the charger assembly 108 is disposed upwardly of the power source 100 in the first direction. Furthermore, the charger assembly 108 is disposed rearwardly and downwardly of the handlebar assembly 50.
[035] Figure 3 illustrates a left perspective view of the frame assembly 20, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. As illustrated in Figure 3, the frame assembly 20 has a mounting bracket assembly 106. The mounting bracket assembly 106 is configured to be attached to the second member 24. Further, the mounting bracket assembly 106 is configured to receive the charger assembly 108.
[036] As illustrated in Figure 5, the mounting bracket assembly 106 has a left mounting bracket 106A and a right mounting bracket 106B. The left mounting bracket 106A is configured to be attached to the left second member 24A. The right mounting bracket 106B is configured to be attached to the right second member 24B. Further, the present invention provides for a plurality of mounting slots 126 for receiving the mounting bracket assembly 106 on to the second member 24 of the frame assembly 20. As illustrated, the left mounting bracket 106A has a front mounting slot 126A for supporting the charger assembly 108. The right mounting bracket 106B has a rear mounting slot 126B for supporting the charger assembly 108. The front mounting slot 126A and the rear mounting slot 126B are disposed on a centreline A-A’ extending in the third direction. This provides for more rigidness for the mounting of the charger assembly 108 on the frame assembly 20 with the help of the mounting bracket assembly 106.
[037] Also, the left mounting bracket 106A has a left mounting slot 126C for supporting the charger assembly 108. The right mounting bracket 106B has a right mounting slot 126D for supporting the charger assembly 108. The left mounting slot 126C and the right mounting slot 126D are disposed on a same plane B-B’ extending in the second direction. This provides for more rigidness for the mounting of the charger assembly 108 with the help of the mounting bracket assembly 106. Herein, the front mounting slot 126A, the rear mounting slot 126B, the left mounting slot 126C and the right mounting slot 126D forms a diamond shaped structure and therefore, the charger assembly 108 mounted on the frame assembly 20 of the saddle type vehicle 10 forms a diamond shaped arrangement. Such an arrangement of the charger assembly provides rigidity to the overall structure.
[038] In an embodiment of the present invention, the left mounting bracket 106A and the right mounting bracket 106B for mounting the charger assembly 108 are oriented towards the left direction of the saddle type vehicle 10, such that it creates an ease of accessibility for the charging gun to be inserted during the charging of the saddle type vehicle 10.
[039] As illustrated in Figure 6 and Figure 7, the frame assembly 20 has one or more fasteners 114. The one or more fasteners 114 is configured to mount the charger assembly 108 on to the mounting bracket assembly 106. In an embodiment, the one or more fasteners 114 has a left fastener 114A and a right fastener 114B.
[040] Further, the charger assembly 108 is mounted on the left second member 24A with the help of the left mounting bracket 106A and the left fastener 114A. The charger assembly 108 is further mounted on the right second member 24B with the help of the right mounting bracket 106B and the right fastener 114A. Therefore, the charger assembly 108 acts as a bridge structure 112 for connecting the left mounting bracket 106A and the right mounting bracket 106B to form as a single load acting structure and to retain structural integrity.
[041] As illustrated in Figure 8 and Figure 9, the frame assembly 20 has a plurality of cushions 116. The plurality of cushions 116 is configured to securely receive the mounting bracket assembly 106 for attaching the mounting bracket assembly 106 to the second member 24. In an embodiment, the mounting bracket assembly 106 is mounted with the help of a single fastener 114 on to the left second member 24A and the right second member 24B. As illustrated in Figure 15, the left mounting bracket 106A is mounted with the help of a single fastener 114 on to the left second member 24A. As illustrated in Figure 10, the mounting bracket assembly 106 is mounted via a plurality of cushions 116 that are positioned longitudinally equidistant with respect to the charging gun and the charger assembly 108. Thus, the mounting bracket assembly 106 requires lesser number of fasteners 114 to assemble, thereby enhancing the ease of mounting the charger assembly and ease of serviceability requirements.
[042] In another embodiment, the plurality of cushions 116 acts as a dampening member to withstand the load of the charging gun during insertion for charging the saddle type vehicle 10.
[043] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the frame assembly 20 has a relay assembly 110 (shown in Figure 4). The relay assembly 110 is supported on the mounting bracket assembly 106. The left mounting bracket 106A and the right mounting bracket 106B has provisions for the mounting of the relay assembly 110 associated with the charger assembly 108.
[044] As illustrated in Figure 11, the frame assembly 20 has a brake hose 118. The brake hose 118 is responsible for carrying the brake fluid through the brake system of the saddle type vehicle 10. As illustrated in Figure 12, the left mounting bracket 106A is configured for routing and clamping of the brake hose 118 so that the brake hose mountings in the left second member 24A are eliminated, thereby saving the overall manufacturing cost.
[045] As further illustrated in Figure 13, the left mounting bracket 106A comprises a protrusion 120 near the front portion of the left mounting bracket 106A, thereby forming a gap (g) between the protrusion 120 and the left second member 24A. The gap (g) is smaller than a diameter (D) of the brake hose 118, thereby clamping the brake hose 118. Therefore, the proper interlocking of the brake hose 118 takes place ensuring the efficient routing of the brake hose 118 is achieved without using any external mountings for the brake hose routing. In an embodiment, the predefined gap (g) between the mounting bracket assembly 106 and the frame assembly 20 allows the brake wires to pass through the gap (g) without entangling or popping out.
[046] As illustrated in Figure 14, the frame assembly 20 has a plurality of lugs 124A, 124B. The plurality of lugs 124A, 124B has a left lug 124A and a right lug 124B. The plurality of lugs 124A, 124B is configured to be positioned between the plurality of cushions 116. In an embodiment, the left mounting bracket 106A and the right mounting bracket 106B has the plurality of lugs 124A, 124B that protrudes laterally and positioned in between the two cushions 116. This creates interlock with the left second member 24A and the right second member 24B when viewed from the lateral direction of the saddle type vehicle 10. The interlock creates less deflection during the loading condition of the charger assembly 108, thereby ensuring proper stiffness of the mounting bracket assembly 106.
[047] In an embodiment, the mounting bracket assembly 106 is configured to accommodate a charger assembly 108 of any shape and size along with the associated components. In a preferred embodiment, only one fastener is used to assemble the entire charger assembly on the mounting bracket assembly. In a preferred embodiment, only one fastener is used to assemble the mounting bracket assembly on the frame assembly.
[048] Advantageously, the present invention provides for a frame assembly in which a split design arrangement for mounting the charger assembly is disclosed. The present invention provides the effective mounting of the charger assembly and its associated electrical parts with lesser number of mounting brackets and with more rigidness. The mounting of the charger assembly in the mounting bracket assembly acts as a bridge structure that integrates the left second member and the right second member to form the structural integrity. The present invention provides for ease of serviceability, ease for mounting the charger assembly, and the ease for manufacturing the frame assembly of the saddle type vehicle. Therefore, the present invention provides comfort and is efficient as compared to the conventional saddle type vehicles.
[049] Further, the present invention provides a charger assembly and the mounting bracket assembly which is fastened with lesser number of fasteners and cushions to absorb the charger gun pressure during insertion. The present invention provides a diamond shaped orientation of the charger assembly so that the charger assembly acts as a bridge in between the left mounting bracket and the right mounting bracket to provide the structural integrity. Hence, the present invention utilizes lesser number of mountings for mounting the charger assembly while ensuring utilisation of available dead packaging space. This provides ease of accessibility and limited time consumed for serviceability of charger assembly and the associated parts. Also, the mounting bracket assembly acts as a receiving platform for the charger assembly.
[050] The location of the charger assembly allows for better performance and durability of the charger assembly, which lowers servicing and replacement costs of the associated parts of the charger assembly. Further, conventionally since vehicle components were not placed in the space between the left second member and the right second member due to difficult access, by provision of the mounting bracket assembly to make access easier, and the packaging of the charger assembly in the dead space on the saddle type vehicle, makes more packaging space available for other more suitable parts of the vehicle for mounting of other vehicle components.
[051] Further, by provision of the mounting bracket, the location of the charger assembly in the present invention is easily accessible, thus making assembly easier and less sophisticated. In addition, such disposition of the charger assembly allows the charger assembly to be disposed close to the battery, thus lowering the length of cable required to connect the charger assembly, which prevents copper losses. This leads to cost saving not only in terms of length of cable, but also in terms of reduced copper losses, leading to better overall vehicle efficiency.
[052] While the present invention has been described with respect to certain embodiments, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various changes and modification may be made without departing from the scope of the invention as defined in the following claims.

List of Reference Numerals
10: Saddle Type Vehicle
12: Powertrain Assembly
14: Front Wheel
16: Rear Wheel
18: Seat Assembly
20: Frame Assembly
22: First Member
24: Second Member
24A: Left Second Member
24B: Right Second Member
26: Third Member
28: Frame Fasteners
30: Front Fender
32: Front Style Parts
34: Rear Style Parts
35: Taillight Unit
36: Pillion Footrest
38: Rear Fender
44: Front Forks
50: Handlebar Assembly
100: Power Source
102: Power Source Clamp
104: Power Source Supporting Structure
106: Mounting Bracket Assembly
106A: Left Mounting Bracket
106B: Right Mounting Bracket
108: Charger Assembly
110: Relay Assembly
112: Bridge Structure
114: One or More Fasteners
114A: Left Fastener
114B: Right Fastener
116: Plurality of Cushions
118: Brake Hose
120: Protrusion
124: Plurality of Lugs
124A: Left Lug
124B: Right Lug
126: Plurality of Mounting Slots
126A: Front Mounting Slot
126B: Rear Mounting Slot
126C: Left Mounting Slot
126D: Right Mounting Slot
, Claims:WE CLAIM:
1. A frame assembly (20), the frame assembly (20) comprising:
a first member (22);
a second member (24), the second member (24) extending rearwardly from the first member (22), the second member (24) having a left second member (24A) and a right second member (24B) extending rearwardly and downwardly from the first member (22);
a power source (100), the power source (100) being provided below the second member (24) in a first direction; and
a charger assembly (108), the charger assembly (108) being configured for charging the power source (100), wherein the charger assembly (108) being disposed between the left second member (24A) and the right second member (24B) in a second direction.

2. The frame assembly (20) as claimed in claim 1, comprising a pair of third member (26) extending rearwardly from the second member (24), the pair of third member (26) being configured to support a seat assembly (18), wherein the charger assembly (108) being disposed in front of the seat assembly (18) in a third direction.

3. The frame assembly (20) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the charger assembly (108) being disposed upwardly of the power source (100) in the first direction.

4. The frame assembly (20) as claimed in claim 1, comprising a handlebar assembly (50), the handlebar assembly (50) being supported on the first member (22), wherein the charger assembly (108) being disposed rearwardly and downwardly of the handlebar assembly (50).

5. The frame assembly (20) as claimed in claim 1, comprising a power source supporting structure (104) and a power source clamp (102), the power source supporting structure (104) being supported on the first member (24) and the power source clamp (102) being configured to secure the power source (100) to the power source supporting structure (104) and the frame assembly (20).

6. The frame assembly (20) as claimed in claim 1, comprising a mounting bracket assembly (106), the mounting bracket assembly (106) being configured to be attached to the first member (24), and the mounting bracket assembly (106) being configured to receive the charger assembly (108).

7. The frame assembly (20) as claimed in claim 6, wherein the mounting bracket assembly (106) comprising a left mounting bracket (106A) and a right mounting bracket (106B), wherein the left mounting bracket (106A) being configured to be attached to the left second member (24A) and the right mounting bracket (106B) being configured to be attached to the right second member (24B).

8. The frame assembly (20) as claimed in claim 7, wherein the left mounting bracket (106A) comprises a front mounting slot (126A) for supporting the charger assembly (108), and the right mounting bracket (106B) comprises a rear mounting slot (126B) for supporting the charger assembly (108), wherein the front mounting slot (126A) and the rear mounting slot (126B) are disposed on a centreline (A-A’) extending in a third direction.

9. The frame assembly (20) as claimed in claim 7, wherein the left mounting bracket (106A) comprises a left mounting slot (126C) for supporting the charger assembly (108), and the right mounting bracket (106B) comprises a right mounting slot (126D) for supporting the charger assembly (108), wherein the left mounting slot (126C) and the right mounting slot (126D) are disposed on a same plane (B-B’) extending in the second direction.

10. The frame assembly (20) as claimed in claim 7, comprising one or more fasteners (114A, 114B), the one or more fasteners (114A, 114B) being configured to mount the charger assembly (108) on to the mounting bracket assembly (106).

11. The frame assembly (20) as claimed in claim 7, comprising a plurality of cushions (116), the plurality of cushions (116) being configured to securely receive the mounting bracket assembly (106) for attaching the mounting bracket assembly (106) to the second member (24).

12. The frame assembly (20) as claimed in claim 7, comprising a relay assembly (110), the relay assembly (110) being supported on the mounting bracket assembly (106).

13. The frame assembly (20) as claimed in claim 8, wherein the left mounting bracket (106A) being configured for routing and clamping of a brake hose (118).

14. The frame assembly (20) as claimed in claim 13, wherein the left mounting bracket (106A) comprises a protrusion (120), thereby forming a gap (g) between the protrusion (120) and the left second member (24A), the gap (g) being smaller than a diameter (D) of the brake hose (118), thereby clamping the brake hose (118).

15. The frame assembly (20) as claimed in claim 11, comprising a plurality of lugs (124A, 124B), the plurality of lugs (124A, 124B) being configured to be positioned between the plurality of cushions (116).

16. A saddle type vehicle (10) comprising a frame assembly (20) as claimed in any of the preceding claims 1-15.

Dated this 07 day of November 2023
TVS MOTOR COMPANY LIMITED
By their Agent & Attorney

(Nikhil Ranjan)
of Khaitan & Co
Reg No IN/PA-1471