Description:AN EXTENSION STRUCTURE OF AN APRON SIDE IN A VEHICLE
[0001] The present subject matter, in general, relates to an extension structure, in particular, the present subject matter relates to the extension structure for blocking access to a transmission case when a vehicle gets in one or more of a collision and a crash.
BACKGROUND

[0002] Traditionally, if a vehicle crashes or collides, an impact generated by the same can harm several parts of a vehicle, and the transmission being a part of the vehicle also gets impacted. The transmission may break and get damaged due the impact caused by the vehicle crash. In order to protect the transmission from the damage that happens due to crash and/or collision, the existing vehicles are equipped with a strengthened transmission wherein the transmission is strengthened by either increasing material thickness or/ribs addition or both
[0003] Damage of transmission leads to exposure of the driver or person, touching the transmission, to electrical hazard, which is a safety concern as per regulation and it is a threat to human safety as well.
[0004] However, by increasing the material thickness and adding number of ribs to the transmission, weight of the transmission increases. The increase in weight ultimately leads to a reduction in efficiency.
[0005] Fig. 1 illustrates a line diagram 100 depicting a transmission having a number of ribs, in accordance with an existing prior art. The number of ribs may be configured to strengthen the transmission. However, the number of ribs increases weight and reduces efficiency of the transmission.
[0006] Thus, there is a need for a solution to overcome the drawbacks.
OBJECTS OF THE DISCLOSURE
[0007] Some of the objects of the present disclosure, which at least one embodiment herein satisfy, are listed below.
[0008] It is a general or primary object of the present subject matter to provide an extension structure that blocks an access to a transmission case when a vehicle gets in one or more of a collision and a crash or a crash.
[0009] It is another object of the present subject matter to provide the extension structure that deforms to block the access to the transmission case.
[0010] These and other objects and advantages will become more apparent when reference is made to the following description and accompanying drawings.
SUMMARY
[0011] This summary is provided to introduce concepts related to an extension structure with an apron side in a vehicle. The extension structure includes a base surface and a plurality of sides attached to the base surface. The extension structure, while being detachably attached to an apron side of the vehicle from one side of the plurality of sides is configured to deform from other sides of the plurality of sides and move in a backwards direction and a downwards direction to block access to a transmission case.
[0012] In an aspect of the present subject matter, the extension structure deforms and moves in a backward direction and a downward direction to block the access to the transmission case when the vehicle gets in one or more of a collision and a crash.
[0013] In an aspect of the present subject matter, the base surface includes a first end having a first side amongst the plurality of sides extending diagonally upwards from the first end towards a first point. The first side remains detachably attached to the apron side when the extension structure deforms and moves in a backward direction and a downward direction. The base surface also includes a second end extending diagonally upwards from the second end towards the first point forming an intersection with the first end. The second side deforms and moves in the backward direction and the downward direction when the vehicle gets in one or more of a collision and a crash.
[0014] In an aspect of the present subject matter, the second side is in physical contact with a suspension frame of the vehicle after one or more of a collision and a crash, and the extension structure deforming and moving in the backward direction and the downwards direction.
[0015] In an aspect of the present subject matter, the first side includes an edge extending in a downward direction having a plurality of holes on each end of the edge, wherein each of the plurality of holes receives a screw and a nut to detachably attach the first side with the apron side, and a depression between the plurality of holes on a surface of the edge.
[0016] In an aspect of the present subject matter, the extension structure further includes a surface enclosed within the base surface and the plurality of sides. The surface includes a triangular shaped emboss enclosed by the base surface and the plurality of sides configured to provide a rigidity to the extension structure, and a plurality of beads across the surface configured to be crushed and absorb an impact load when the vehicle gets in one or more of a collision and a crash.
[0017] In an aspect of the present subject matter, the plurality of beads comprises one or more beads present in the emboss and at least one bead present outside the emboss on the surface.
[0018] Various objects, features, aspects, and advantages of the inventive subject matter will become more apparent from the following detailed description of preferred embodiments, along with the accompanying drawing figures in which like numerals represent like components.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0019] The illustrated embodiments of the subject matter will be best understood by reference to the drawings, wherein like parts are designated by like numerals throughout. The following description is intended only by way of example, and simply illustrates certain selected embodiments of devices, systems, and methods that are consistent with the subject matter as claimed herein, wherein:
[0020] Fig. 1 illustrates a line diagram depicting a transmission having a number of ribs, in accordance with an existing prior art;
[0021] Fig. 2 illustrates a line diagram depicting an extension structure to block access to a transmission in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter;
[0022] Fig. 3 illustrates a line diagram depicting the extension structure, mounted in a vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter; and
[0023] Fig. 4 illustrates a line diagram depicting the extension structure in a deformed state while being mounted, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0024] The following is a detailed description of embodiments of the disclosure depicted in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments are in such detail as to clearly communicate the disclosure. However, the amount of detail offered is not intended to limit the anticipated variations of embodiments; on the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the scope of the present disclosure as defined by the appended claims.
[0025] As used in the description herein and throughout the claims that follow, the meaning of “a,” “an,” and “the” includes plural reference unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Also, as used in the description herein, the meaning of “in” includes “in” and “on” unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.
[0026] Fig. 2 illustrates a line diagram 200 depicting an extension structure 202, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. The extension structure 202 may be a single piece triangular shaped structure configured to provide a covering to a transmission case in a vehicle when the vehicle gets in one or more of a crash and a collision. Specifically, in a preferred embodiment of the present subject matter, the extension structure 202 may be configured to block an access to the transmission case of the vehicle. The transmission case may be containing a transmission of the vehicle. The extension structure 202 may be present in a vehicle between an apron side and a suspension frame, in a vicinity of the transmission case. In a preferred embodiment, the extension structure 202 may be located on side of the transmission case between the suspension frame and the apron side of the vehicle. The extension structure 202 may be configured to be mounted to the apron side of the vehicle from one side.
[0027] To that understanding, the extension structure 202 may include a base surface 204 and a number of sides 206. The base surface 204 may have opposite ends and the number of sides 206 may be extending diagonally away from each opposite end in an upwards direction. The number of sides 206 may be extending towards one another to form an intersection 206c opposite to the base surface 204 such that the extension structure 202 is a triangular shaped structure. To that understanding, the extension structure 202, while being detachably attached to the apron side of the vehicle from one of the number of sides 206, may be configured to go through a deformation. The extension structure 202 may be configured to deform from one or more than one sides of the number of sides 206 and move in a backward direction and a downwards direction to block the access to the transmission case. To that understanding, the extension structure 202 may be configured to deform and move in the backward direction and the downwards direction when the vehicle gets in one or more of a collision and a crash.
[0028] Continuing with the above embodiment, the base surface 204 may include a first end 204a, and a second end 204b opposite to the first end 204a. The base surface 204 may be a surface of the extension structure 202 that remains in a near vicinity to the access of the broken portion of transmission case when the vehicle gets in one or more of the crash and the collision. The base surface 204 may be a base of the triangular shaped extension structure 202. The number of sides 206 may include a first side 206a and a second side 206b. The first side 206a may be extending diagonally upwards from the first end 204a towards a first point. The first side 206a may be detachably attached to the apron side. The first side 206a may be configured to remain attached to the apron side when the extension structure 202 deforms and moves in the backward direction and the downward direction. The second side 206b may also be extending diagonally upwards from the second end 204b towards the first point forming an intersection 206c with the first end 204a. opposite to the base surface 204. The second side 206b may be configured to deform and move in the backward and the downward direction when the vehicle gets in one or more of the collision and the crash.
[0029] Subsequently, the first side 206a of the number of sides 206 may include an edge 208 that may be extending in a downward direction from the first side 206a. The edge 208 may be configured to detachably attach the extension structure 202 with the apron side of the vehicle. The edge 208 may be a horizontal surface having a number of holes 208a, 208b spread across the horizontal surface on each end of the edge, and a depression 210 between the number of holes 208a, 208b on the horizontal surface. The number of holes 208a, 208b may be configured to receive a screw and a nut to detachably attach the first side 206a with the apron side. The attachment mechanism could be anything including but not limited to screw and nut, bolt and nut, washer and screw.
[0030] Moving forward, the extension structure 202 may include a surface 212 enclosed within the base surface 204 and the number of sides 206. The surface 212 may include a triangular shaped emboss 214 and a number of beads 216. The triangular shaped emboss 214 may be enclosed by the base surface 204 and the number of sides 206 on the surface 212. Further, the triangular shaped emboss 214 may be configured to provide rigidity to the extension structure 202. To that understanding, the number of beads 216 across the surface 212 may be configured to be crushed and absorb an impact load when the vehicle gets in one or more of the collisions and the crash. The number of beads 216 may include one or more beads present in the emboss 214 and at least one bead present outside the emboss 214 on the surface 212. The number of beads 216 may be present in one of a number of shapes. Examples of the number of shapes may include, but are not limited to, a circular shape, a rectangular shape, a triangular shape.
[0031] Fig. 3 illustrates a line diagram 300 depicting the extension structure 202 mounted in a vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. The extension structure 202 may be enclosed within a body, a suspension frame with a tie-rod envelope, and an apron side of the vehicle. The extension structure 202 may be configured to move in a backward direction and a downwards direction and deform when the vehicle gets in one or more of a crash and a collision to block an access to a transmission case.
[0032] Fig. 4 illustrates a line diagram 400 depicting the extension structure 202 in a deformed state, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. The extension structure 202 may be blocking access to a transmission case having a transmission of the vehicle by going through a deformation and moving in a backward direction and a downwards direction towards the transmission case. The first side 206a of the extension structure 202 may include a number of holes on the edge 208 as referred in fig. 2.
[0033] While the detailed description describes various embodiments of the invention, other and further embodiments of the invention may be devised without departing from the basic scope thereof. The scope of the invention is determined by the claims that follow. The invention is not limited to the described embodiments, versions, or examples, which are included to enable a person having ordinary skill in the art to make and use the invention when combined with information and knowledge available to the person having ordinary skill in the art.
, Claims:We claim:
1. An extension structure (202) with an apron side in a vehicle comprising:
a base surface (204);
a plurality of sides (206) attached to the base surface (204), wherein the extension structure (202), while being detachably attached to the apron side from one side of the plurality of sides (206), is configured to deform from other sides of the plurality of sides (206).
2. The extension structure (202) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the extension structure (202) deforms and moves in a backward direction and a downwards direction to block the access to the transmission case when the vehicle gets in one or more of a collision and a crash.
3. The extension structure (202) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the base surface (204) comprises:
a first end (204a) having a first side (206a) amongst the plurality of sides (206), extending diagonally upwards from the first end (204a) towards a first point, wherein the first side (206a) remains detachably attached to the apron side when the extension structure (202) deforms and moves in a backwards direction and a downward direction; and
a second end (204b) extending away from the first end (204a), having a second side (206b) amongst the plurality of sides (206) extending diagonally upwards from the second end (204b) towards the first point forming an intersection (206c) with the first end (204a), wherein the second side (206b) deforms and moves in the backward direction and the downward direction when the vehicle gets in one or more of a collision and a crash.
4. The extension structure (202) as claimed in claim 3, wherein the second side (206b) is in physical contact with a suspension frame of the vehicle after one or more of a collision and a crash, and the extension structure (202) deforming and moving in the backward direction and the downwards direction.
5. The extension structure (202) as claimed in claim 1 or 3, wherein the first side (206a) comprises:
an edge (208) extending in a downward direction having,
a plurality of holes (208a, 208b) on each end of the edge (208), wherein each of the plurality of holes (208a, 208b) receives a screw and a nut to detachably attach the first side (206a) with the apron side; and
a depression (210) between the plurality of holes (208a, 208b) on a surface (212) of the edge (208).
6. The extension structure (202) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the extension structure (202) further comprises:
a surface (212) enclosed within the base surface (204) and the plurality of sides (206) comprising:
a triangular shaped emboss (214) enclosed by the base surface (204) and the plurality of sides (206) configured to provide a rigidity to the extension structure (202); and
a plurality of beads (216) across the surface (212) configured to be crushed and absorb an impact load when the vehicle gets in one or more of a collision and a crash.
7. The extension structure (202) as claimed in claim 6, wherein the plurality of beads (216) comprises one or more beads present in the emboss (214) and at least one bead present outside the emboss (214) on the surface (212).

Dated this 23th day of March, 2024

SOMA RANI MISHRA
IN/PA 1159
AT L.S. DAVAR & CO.,
APPLICANT’S AGENT