Description:FRAME ASSEMBLY FOR A VEHICLE TECHNICAL FIELD [0001] The present subject matter generally relates to a vehicle. More particularly, relates to frame assembly for a vehicle. BACKGROUND [0002] Conventionally, a vehicle such as but not limited to cargo vehicle are used for transporting objects. Further, cargo vehicles are also modified to be used as a mobile home. Generally, the vehicle comprises a front section which is configured with vehicle manoeuvring unit and a rear section which is configured to accommodate passenger cabin in case of a passenger vehicle or a cargo deck in case of the cargo vehicle. Further, cross members are used to connect front section and rear section of the vehicle using known means such as welding. However, the problem associated with the same is that when the load applied to the vehicle, the entire stress of the vehicle is focused at the junction of the welding point, which causes the frame assembly to bend overall and become less rigid. Further, with time the joint will be weak and prone to fatigue stress and torsional stress. [0003] In vehicles, conventional frames tend to have broad front frame comprising of centre member, cradle members and rear frame. Further, the rear frame comprising of longitudinal member and cross members. This is generally applicable for any type of frame construction ranging from single piece, two piece or multi-split or any known in the art. [0004] In a known art, the center member of the front frame is attached to the rear frame’s cross member which is configured to be a junction connecting front frame and rear frame. The cradle members are connected to the cross member that comes before the front mounting point of the rear suspension. Consequentially, such construction amounts to eventual bending and reduced rigidity of the frame assembly. 30
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[0005] Thus, there is a need in the art for a vehicle with frame assembly that promotes efficient distribution of load which addresses at least the aforementioned problems and other problems of known art. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0006] According to embodiments illustrated herein, the present disclosure discloses a vehicle. Specifically, relates to frame assembly for a vehicle. [0007] The present disclosure discloses a vehicle, having a one or more frame assembly. This one or more frame assembly comprises a rear frame assembly. Further, the rear frame assembly comprises a front end, a rear end, a pair of side members and a first member. The first member is configured to connect the pair of side members from the front end of the rear frame assembly. the rear assembly further comprises at least one middle member which is configured to connect the pair of side members. Furthermore, a fourth member which is configured to connect the pair of side members from the rear end of the rear frame assembly. The frame assembly comprises at least one support member which is configured to connect at least one end of the of the rear frame assembly with the at least one middle member. [0008] In an embodiment of the present invention, the pair of side members comprising at least one suspension mounting bracket. [0009] In a further embodiment of the present invention, at least one middle member is placed over the at least one suspension mounting bracket. [00010] In a further embodiment of the present invention, the at least one middle member comprising the second member being attached with a one or more side support members. [00011] In a further embodiment of the present invention, the at least one support member comprising one or more side support members. [00012] In a further embodiment of the present invention, the at least one middle member comprising plurality of first mounting unit, the plurality of first mounting unit is configured for mounting at least one cradle. [00013] In a further embodiment of the present invention, the first member of the rear frame assembly comprising plurality of second mounting unit, the
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plurality of second mounting unit is configured for connecting a front frame
assembly of the vehicle with the rear frame assembly.
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In a further embodiment of the present invention, the at least one middle member is disposed parallel to an imaginary axis A-A.
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In a further embodiment of the present invention, at least one support 5 member is disposed perpendicular to the imaginary axis A-A
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In a further embodiment of the present invention, the at least one middle member comprising a one or more mounting brackets.
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It is to be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only and are 10 not restrictive of the invention, as claimed.
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[00018] The details are described with reference to an embodiment of a frame assembly of a vehicle along with the accompanying diagrams. The same 15 numbers are used throughout the drawings to reference similar features and components.
[00019] Figure 1 exemplarily illustrates a perspective view of a frame assembly for a vehicle in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. 20
[00020] Figure 2 exemplarily illustrates angular view of a frame assembly for the vehicle in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[00021] Figure 3 exemplarily illustrates top view of a frame assembly for the vehicle in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
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30 DETAILED DESCRIPTION [00022] Exemplary embodiments are described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Wherever convenient, the same reference numbers are used throughout the drawings to refer to the same or like parts. While examples and features of disclosed principles are described herein, modifications, adaptations, and other implementations are possible without departing from the spirit and scope of the disclosed embodiments. It is
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[00023] An objective of the present subject matter is to provide a frame assembly for a vehicle that enhances rigidity and strength of the frame assembly ensuring effective load transfer from transmission system to vehicle 5
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30 frame front portion. [00024] As per an aspect of the present disclosure, it discloses a rear frame assembly (101) for a vehicle. having a one or more frame assembly. This one or more frame assembly comprises a rear frame assembly (101). Further, the rear frame assembly (101) comprises a front end, a rear end, a pair of side members (102, 103) and a first member (104). The first member (104) is configured to connect the pair of side members (102, 103) from the front end of the rear frame assembly. The rear assembly further comprises at least one middle member (105, 106) which is configured to connect the pair of side members (102, 103). Furthermore, a fourth member (107) which is configured to connect the pair of side members (102, 103) from the rear end of the rear frame assembly (101). The frame assembly comprises at least one support member (108, 109) which is configured to connect at least one end of the of the rear frame assembly (101) with the at least one middle member (105, 106). For example, the vehicle is a three-wheeled type vehicle, a four wheeled vehicle, multi axle vehicle, a tri cycle, a step-through type vehicle, a saddle type vehicle, a straddle type vehicle, and the like. In one of the embodiments of the present disclosure the vehicle may be an Electric Vehicle (EV), a Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV), an Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) based vehicle and have components suitable for traction. [00025] As per an aspect of the present subject matter, it tends to overcome the persistent technical problems in the conventional frame assembly such as low stiffness and low ride quality, bending and breakage of frame assembly and reduced load bearing capacity of frame assembly. [00026] As per another aspect of the present subject matter, it aids in effective distribution of the load from the front to the rear end of the frame assembly
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functioning of the vehicle ensuring structural stability.
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The present subject matter is a frame assembly which is used in a vehicle, whereas the disclosed subject matter can be used in any other type of 5 vehicle, with required changes and without deviating from the scope of invention. Further, it is intended that the disclosure and examples given herein be considered as exemplary only.
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The terms “an embodiment”, “embodiment”, “embodiments”, “the embodiment”, “the embodiments”, “one or more embodiments”, “some 10 embodiments”, and “one embodiment” mean “one or more (but not all) embodiments of the invention(s)” unless expressly specified otherwise. The terms “including”, “comprising”, “having” and variations thereof mean “including but not limited to”, unless expressly specified otherwise. The terms “a”, “an” and “the” mean “one or more”, unless expressly specified 15 otherwise.
[00029] The embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to a frame assembly of a vehicle with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the present embodiments. The present subject matter is further described with reference 20 to accompanying figures. It should be noted that the description and figures merely illustrate 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 25 subject matter, as well as specific examples thereof, are intended to encompass equivalents thereof.
[00030] Figure 1 exemplarily illustrates a frame assembly for a vehicle (not shown) wherein the frame assembly comprising a rear frame assembly (101). The rear frame assembly (101) comprising a front end and a rear end. The 30 rear end is placed opposite to the front end. Further, the front end implies the front portion of the rear frame assembly (101) of the vehicle (not shown) and
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the rear end implies a rear portion of the rear frame assembly (101) of the vehicle (not shown). The rear frame assembly comprising a pair of side members (102,103) and a first member (104). The first member (104) is a junction in the vehicle where the front end of the vehicle is connected with the rear end of the vehicle using one or more known means available in the 5 art. Further, the first member (104) is placed in the front end of the rear frame assembly (101) that is close to driving unit of the vehicle. Further, a pair of side members (102,103) can be longitudinal parts made up of a material used to construct the body, frame, or chassis of the vehicle. The pair of side members (102,103) are generally parallel to each other. The first member 10 (104)is configured to connect the pair of side members (102, 103) from thefront end of the rear frame assembly (101). The rear frame assembly (101) also comprising at least one middle member (105, 106) which is configured to connect pair of side members (102, 103). The at least one middle member (105, 106) are also configured to provide additional strength to the rear frame 15 assembly for providing essential load mounting capability to the vehicle.
[00031] The rear frame assembly (101) comprising a fourth member (107) which is placed at the rear end of the rear frame assembly (101). The fourth member (107) is also configured to connect pair of side members (102,103) from the rear end of the vehicle. In one of the embodiments additional 20 components of the vehicle such as but not limited to the spare wheel are also mounted to the fourth member (107). Further, the rear frame assembly (101) also comprising at least one support member (108, 109) which are configured for connecting pair of side members (102,103) from the middle of the rear frame assembly (101) for efficient load distribution, better rigidity and 25 durability.
[00032] In one of the embodiments of the present disclosure, one support member (108) of the at least one support member (108, 109) is configured to connect the first member (104), which is present in the front end of the rear frame assembly (101), with one middle member (105) of the at least one 30 middle member (105, 106).
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[00033] In one of the embodiments of the present disclosure, one support member (109) of the at least one support member (108, 109) is configured to connect the fourth member (107), which is present in the rear end of the rear frame assembly (101), with one middle member (106) of the at least one middle member (105, 106). 5
[00034] In one of the embodiments of the present disclosure, the at least one support member (108, 109) is configured to connect the fourth member (107) with the first member (104).
[00035] In one of the embodiments of the present disclosure, the at least one support member (108, 109) is configured to connect the fourth member (107) 10 with the first member (104).
[00036] In one of the embodiments of the present disclosure, the at least one middle member (105, 106) is configured to connect the fourth member (107) with the first member (104) using the at least one support member (108, 109).
[00037] In one of the embodiments of the present disclosure, the at least one 15 support member (108, 109) lies in the same imaginary plane B-B’. The imaginary plane B-B’ is passing through the support member (108) and the support member (109).
[00038] In one of the embodiments of the present disclosure, the extended plane of the at least one support member (108, 109) is parallel to each other. 20
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[00040] In one of the embodiments of the present disclosure, the at least one support member (108, 109) is made up of material similar to the one used to construct body, frame or chassis of a vehicle such as but not limited to metal, alloy, or the like. 25
[00041] In one of the embodiments of the present disclosure, an imaginary axis A-A is passing adjacent to the at least one middle member (105, 106) in such a way that the imaginary axis A-A is parallel to the at least one middle member (105, 106). Accordingly, the middle member (105) is parallel to the middle member (106) and is parallel to the imaginary axis A-A. Thereby, the 30 at least one middle member (105, 106) is providing stable support to the frame assembly ensuring efficient load distribution, high rigidity, and low bending.
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[00042] Figure 2 exemplarily illustrates an angular view of the rear frame assembly (101) in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. The rear frame assembly (101) comprising at least one suspension mounting bracket (201, 202, 206, 208) which is configured for mounting suspension assembly of the vehicle. Further, the at least one suspension mounting bracket 5 (201, 202, 206, 208) is connected on the pair of side members (102, 103). In one of the embodiments of the present disclosure, the at least one suspension mounting bracket (201, 202, 206, 208) is connected to the pair of side members (102, 103) and adjacent to the at least one middle member (105, 106). The rear frame assembly (101) also comprising one or more mounting 10 brackets (203, 204) for mounting one or more mechanical or electrical components (such as controllers of vehicle, horn, mounting load deck, or the like) of the vehicle In one of the embodiments of the present disclosure, the at least one support member (108, 109) comprising one or more openings for mounting one or more brackets of the vehicle. The one or more brackets are 15 configured for mounting one or more mechanical or electrical components (such as controllers of vehicle, horn, mounting load deck, or the like) of the vehicle.
[00043] Figure 3 exemplarily illustrates top view of the rear frame assembly (101)of the vehicle. The at least one middle member (105, 106) of the rear20 frame assembly (101) comprises plurality of first mounting units (307, 308) which is configured for mounting at least one cradle using the known means available in the art. The at least one cradle implies load bearing structure of the vehicle which can be used in varied ways of hauling objects, cargo, or the like. The first member (104) of the rear frame assembly (101) comprises 25 plurality of second mounting units (309, 310) which is configured to connect a front frame assembly (not shown) in the vehicle using the known means available in the art. The vehicle comprises a front section comprising the front frame assembly which is configured with vehicle manoeuvring unit and a rear section which is configured to accommodate passenger cabin in case of a 30 passenger vehicle or a cargo deck in case of the cargo vehicle. The rear frame assembly (101) further comprises one or more side support members (301,
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302, 303, 304) for providing additional structural support to the rear frame assembly (101) of the vehicle. More specifically, the one or more side support members (301, 302, 303, 304) is configured to connect the at least one middle member (105, 106) with the pair of side members (102, 103) for providing additional structural support to the rear frame assembly (101) of the vehicle. 5
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30 [00044] [00045] The present claimed invention solves the technical problem of structural instability caused due to the wear out of the conventional frame assembly. [00046] The present invention aims to increase the performance of a vehicle by enhancing stability of the structure by increasing rigidity of the frame assembly of the vehicle. [00047] The present invention also consequentially to increases the life of the vehicle by providing a stable frame assembly with effective distribution of load with no bending of the frame components. [00048]A description of an embodiment with several components in communication with another does not imply that all such components are required, On the contrary, a variety of optional components are described to illustrate the wide variety of possible embodiments of the invention. [00049] Finally, the language used in the specification has been principally selected for readability and instructional purposes, and it may not have been selected to delineate or circumscribe the inventive subject matter and is therefore intended that the scope of the invention be limited not by this detailed description, but rather by any claims that issue on an application based here on. Accordingly, the embodiments of the present invention are intended to be illustrative, but not limiting, of the scope of the invention, which is set forth in the following claims. [00050]While various aspects and embodiments have been disclosed herein, other aspects and embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art. The various aspects and embodiments disclosed herein are for purposes of illustration and are not intended to be limiting, with the true scope and spirit being indicated by the following claims.
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While the present disclosure has been described with reference to certain embodiments, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes may be made, and equivalents may be substituted without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. In addition, many modifications may be made to adapt a particular situation or material to the 5 teachings of the present disclosure without departing from its scope. Therefore, it is intended that the present disclosure not be limited to the particular embodiment disclosed, but that the present disclosure will include all embodiments falling within the scope of the appended claims.
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Reference Numerals:
101 - rear frame assembly
102, 103- side member
104-first member
105, 106- middle member 5
107-fourth member
108, 109- support member
201, 202, 206, 208- suspension mounting bracket
203, 204- mounting bracket
301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306- side support member 10
307, 308- first mounting unit
309, 310- second mounting unit , Claims:We Claim:
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A frame assembly for a vehicle, the frame assembly comprising: 5
a rear frame assembly (101), wherein the rear frame assembly comprising:
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a pair of side members (102, 103);
a first member (104), the first member (104) is configured to connect the pair of side members (102, 103)from the front end of the rear frame assembly(101); 15
at least one middle member (105, 106), the at least one middle member (105, 106) is configured to connect the pair of side members (102, 103);
a fourth member (107), the fourth member (107) is configured to connect the pair of side members (102, 103) 20 from the rear end of the rear frame assembly (101); and
at least one support member (108, 109), the at least one support member (108, 109) connecting at least one end of the rear frame assembly (101) with the at least one middle member (105, 106). 25
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The frame assembly for the vehicle as claimed in claim 1, wherein thepair of side members (102, 103) comprising at least one suspensionmounting bracket (201, 202, 206, 208).
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The frame assembly for the vehicle as claimed in claim 2, wherein theat least one middle member (105, 106) is placed over the at least onesuspension mounting bracket (201, 202, 206, 208).
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The frame assembly for the vehicle as claimed in claim 1, wherein theat least one middle member (105, 106) comprising one or more sidesupport members (301, 302, 303, 304).
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The frame assembly for the vehicle as claimed in claim 1, wherein the10 at least one support member (108, 109) comprising one or more sidesupport members (305, 306).
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The frame assembly for the vehicle as claimed in claim 1, wherein theat least one middle member (105, 106) comprising plurality of first15 mounting unit (307, 308), the plurality of first mounting unit (307,308)is configured for mounting at least one cradle with at least onemiddle member (105, 106).
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The frame assembly for the vehicle as claimed in claim 1, wherein the20 first member (104) of the rear frame assembly (101) comprisingplurality of second mounting unit (309, 310), the plurality of secondmounting unit (309, 310) is configured for connecting a front frameassembly of the vehicle with the rear frame assembly (101).
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The frame assembly for the vehicle as claimed in claim 1, wherein theat least one middle member (105, 106) is disposed parallel to animaginary axis A-A.
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The frame assembly for the vehicle as claimed in claim 8, wherein at30 least one support member (108, 109) is disposed substantially perpendicular to the imaginary axis A-A.

The frame assembly for the vehicle as claimed in claim 1, wherein the at least one support member (108, 109) is passing through one imaginary plane B-B’.