Description:A MOUNTING ASSEMBLY FOR A CHARGING UNIT AND A VEHICLE THEREOF
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present subject matter generally relates to a vehicle, and more particularly, relates to a mounting assembly for a charging unit of vehicle having one or more batteries.
BACKGROUND 5
[0002] Conventionally, vehicles with internal combustion engine needs fuel and fuel tank assembly to operate. With growing technology in automobiles, electric vehicles are coming into market. The electric vehicles work on the principle of charging of the one or more batteries placed in these electric vehicles. Thus, the one or more batteries need to have a charging unit mounted 10 at a location which can be easily accessible.
[0003] In existing electric vehicles, the charging unit is located below the driver’s seat which poses a disadvantage of having an increased wire length from the charging unit to the one or more batteries. The increased wire length causes higher potential voltage drop across the length of the wire and 15 additionally causes issues pertaining to entangling of wires which also results in wear and tear of the wires and impacting the charging and performance of the vehicle in long run. Effective wire routing is a critical aspect of any vehicle’s electrical system, and three wheeled type vehicles are no exception. The successful functioning of electrical components relies on the reliable 20 transmission of electrical signals. Therefore, manufacturers of automobiles must ensure that the wiring harness is well-organized, securely fastened, and protected from external elements and potential hazards. Additionally, the location of the charging unit in existing vehicles is dangerous as it is just below the driver’s seat therefore poses high risk to the life of the driver. 25
[0004] In some of the existing vehicles, charging unit is open to atmosphere and results in entry of external elements such as dust, dirt, mud etc which also deteriorate the charging performance. The entry of water, mud, dirt, and dust
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can lead to reducing the efficiency of the charging unit which further deteriorate the life of the vehicle as well which adds to frequent servicing and increased maintenance requirements. Exposed charging units which are visible from external environment pose a threat to the rider and users as entry of water to exposed charging units can also lead to electric shock and in severe cases can
5 cause accidents and injuries along with heavy casualties as well. Also, charging unit without door having a lockable feature give a perception that the charging unit is weak, and no protection has been provided to such naked charging units. [0005] Additionally, in existing vehicles, charging unit is placed near the wheels close to ground which poses a disadvantage of more dirt splash in the
10 charging unit which may result in damaging the charging unit.
[0006] In conventional vehicles, the charging unit is typically located in the front part of the vehicle's hood. This placement has the drawback of exposing it to dirt and dust while the vehicle is in motion, making it more susceptible to damage in case of accidents. 15
[0007] Another problem with the existing locations of charging unit is the electric vehicles need to be design in a separate assembly line and due to intricate positioning and operations of the charging unit, the entire frame structure and chassis needs to be redesigned for electric vehicles. Thus, no modularity can be imagined with respect to IC engine vehicles. 20
[0008] Thus, mounting assembly for charging unit with a door having lockable feature is required to charge the one or more batteries and to prevent the entry of water, mud, dirt, and dust is desired. It is also desired to have a charging unit which looks strong and aesthetically appealing. Thus, a charging unit which can overcome above mentioned disadvantages is desired and 25 required.
SUMMARY
[0009] The foregoing summary is illustrative only and is not intended to be in any way limiting. In addition to the illustrative aspects, embodiments, and features described above, further aspects, embodiments, and features will 30
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become apparent by reference to the drawings and the following detailed description. [00010]
According to embodiments illustrated herein, the present disclosure provides a mounting assembly for a charging unit of a vehicle. The mounting assembly comprises at least one mounting bracket, at least two charger 5 mounting brackets, and a female charging connector. The at least one mounting bracket being connected to a mounting frame of the vehicle. The at least two charger mounting brackets being connected to the at least one mounting bracket. The female charging connector being located between the at least two charger mounting brackets. Herein, the charging unit being located in at least one side 10 of the vehicle.
[00011] According to embodiments illustrated herein, the present disclosure provides a vehicle. The vehicle comprises a first portion, a second portion, one or more batteries and a mounting assembly for a charging unit. The second portion being adjacent to the first portion and the first portion and the second 15 portion being separated by a partition wall. The one or more batteries being located in the first portion, or in the second portion or in both. Herein, the mounting assembly for the charging unit being provided on a mounting frame in at least one side of the second portion, above at least a rear wheel of the vehicle. 20
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[00012] The present invention will become more fully understood from the detailed description given herein below and the accompanying drawings which 25 are given by way of illustration only, and thus are not limitative of the present invention.
[00013] The detailed description is described with reference to the accompanying figures, which is related to a movable load-carrying device which can be a multi wheeled vehicle being one embodiment of the present 30 subject matter. However, the present subject matter is not limited to the depicted
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embodiment
(s). In the figures, the same or similar numbers are used throughout to reference features and components. [00014] Fig. 1 illustrates a top view of a vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[00015] Fig. 2 illustrates a side view of the vehicle showing a charging unit, 5 in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[00016] Fig. 3 illustrates a rear view of the charging unit of the vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[00017] Fig. 4a illustrates a front view of mounting assembly for the charging unit of the vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present 10 subject matter.
[00018] Fig. 4b illustrates a perspective view of mounting bracket for the charging unit of the vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[00019] Fig. 5 illustrates a side exploded view of mounting assembly for the 15 charging unit of the vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[00020] Fig. 6 illustrates a front exploded view of the charging unit of the vehicle illustrating at least two charger mounting brackets, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. 20
[00021] Fig. 7a and 7b illustrate a front and rear perspective view of the at least two charger mounting brackets respectively, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION 25
[00022] The present disclosure may be best understood with reference to the detailed figures and description set forth herein. Various embodiments are discussed below with reference to the figures. However, those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that the detailed descriptions given herein with respect to the figures are simply for explanatory purposes as the methods and systems 30 may extend beyond the described embodiments. For example, the teachings
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presented and the needs of a particular application may yield multiple alternative and suitable approaches to implement the functionality of any detail described herein. Therefore, any approach may extend beyond the particular implementation choices in the following embodiments described and shown. [00023] References to “one embodiment,” “at least one embodiment,” “an 5 embodiment,” “preferred embodiment,” “one example,” “an example,” “for example,” and so on indicate that the embodiment(s) or example(s) may include a particular feature, structure, characteristic, property, element, or limitation but that not every embodiment or example necessarily includes that particular feature, structure, characteristic, property, element, or limitation. Further, 10 repeated use of the phrase “in an embodiment” does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment.
[00024] The present invention now will be described more fully hereinafter with different embodiments. This invention may, however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments 15 set forth herein; rather those embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete, and fully convey the scope of the invention to those skilled in the art.
[00025] The present subject matter is further described with reference to accompanying figures. It should be noted that the description and figures merely 20 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 subject matter, as well as specific examples thereof, are intended to encompass equivalents thereof. 25
[00026] Various features and embodiments of the present subject matter here will be discernible from the following further description thereof, set out hereunder. It is contemplated that the concepts of the present subject matter may be applied to any kind of vehicle within the spirit and scope of this subject matter. The detailed explanation of the constitution of parts other than the 30
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present subject matter which constitutes an essential part has been omitted at suitable places. [00027] It is an object of the present invention to provide a mounting assembly for a charging unit to charge one or more batteries for a vehicle at a location which is easily accessible. It is also an object of the present invention 5 to have the mounting of the charging unit at a location which provides a reduced
wire length from the charging unit to the one or more batteries. The reduced wire length prevents potential voltage drop across the length of the wire and additionally prevents issues pertaining to entangling of wires which also results in wear and tear of the wires and impacting the charging and performance of 10 the vehicle in long run. It is also an object of the present invention to have the charging unit with a door having a lockable feature to prevent entry of external elements such as dust, dirt, mud etc to prevent deterioration of the charging performance. It is also an object of the present invention to prevent the entry of water, mud, dirt, and dust in order to prevent frequent servicing maintenance 15 requirements. It is also an object of the present invention to provide a more robust mounting for charging unit having a door with lockable feature to give it a more aesthetic look. Another object of the present application is to have a charging unit which will restrict the direct visibility of female charging connector of the vehicle. Further, the same will also look strong and 20 aesthetically appealing.
[00028] The present subject matter along with all the accompanying embodiments and their other advantages would be described in greater detail in conjunction with the figures in the following paragraphs.
[00029] The present subject matter is further described with reference to 25 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 subject matter, as well as 30 specific examples thereof, are intended to encompass equivalents thereof.
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Fig. 1 illustrates a top view of a vehicle (100), in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. The vehicle (100) may be a three-wheeled vehicle, a four-wheeled vehicle and may also be a multi-axled vehicle in different embodiments, the present invention is applicable in different types of vehicles, wherever there is a need of charging systems for charging one or 5 more batteries (120) of the vehicle (100). In one of the embodiments of the present disclosure the vehicle (100) may be an Electric Vehicle (EV), a Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV), an Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) based vehicle and have components suitable for traction. The vehicle (100) is provided with a floorboard which is disposed on the frame assembly of the vehicle (100). More 10 specifically, Fig. 1 illustrates a charging unit (114) to charge one or more batteries (120) of the vehicle (100). Fig. 1 also illustrates a first portion (110) and a second portion (112) of the vehicle (100). The first portion (110) is located in front side of the vehicle (100). The second portion (112) is located at a rear side of the vehicle (100). In one of the embodiments of the present disclosure, 15 in case of three wheeled passenger vehicle a passenger seat assembly is disposed on the rear side of the vehicle for providing a seating space to the passengers of the three wheeled passenger vehicle (100). In one of the embodiments of the present disclosure, in case of three wheeled cargo vehicle a cargo deck assembly is disposed on the rear side of the vehicle for providing 20 space for accommodating cargo in the three wheeled cargo vehicle (100). Fig. 1 also illustrates a F-R axis showing front rear direction of the vehicle and a L-R axis showing left right direction of the vehicle (100). The first portion (110) and the second portion (112) are separated by a partition wall (210). The first portion (110) is to accommodate a driver of the vehicle (100) and the second 25 portion (112) is to accommodate load deck of the vehicle (100). The first portion (110) and the second portion (112) accommodate one or more batteries (120) of the vehicle (100). The charging unit (114) is located on a mounting frame (420) in at least one side of the second portion (112), above at least a rear wheel of the vehicle (100). 30
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[00031] Fig. 2 illustrates a side view of the vehicle showing a charging unit (114), in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. The first portion (110) and the second portion (112) are separated by a partition wall (210). The charging unit (114) is located on left side of the second portion (112) of the vehicle (100). In one of the embodiments of the present application, the 5 charging unit (114) is provided with a door.
[00032] Fig. 3 illustrates a rear view of the charging unit (114) of the vehicle (100), in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. Further, Fig. 3 illustrates at least one mounting bracket (410) which is connected to a mounting frame (420) of the vehicle (100). The rear side also illustrates a rear 10 surface (410br) of the at least one mounting bracket (410). The rear surface (410br) facing towards the mounting frame (420) of the vehicle (100). Fig. 3 also illustrates at least two charger mounting brackets (412a, 412b) which is connected to the at least one mounting bracket (410) in the rear surface (410br) of the at least one mounting bracket (410). On or more cable (450) is also 15 illustrated in Fig. 3.
[00033] Fig. 4a illustrates a front view of mounting assembly (111) for the charging unit (114) of the vehicle (100), in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. The mounting assembly (111) comprises at least one mounting bracket (410) which is connected to a mounting frame (420) of the 20 vehicle (100). Fig. 4a further illustrates at least two charger mounting brackets (412a, 412b) connected to the at least one mounting bracket (410) and a female charging connector (415) located between the at least two charger mounting brackets (412a, 412b) in the rear surface (410br) of the at least one mounting bracket (410). The one or more cable (450) is also illustrated to connect the 25 female charging connector (415) to the one or more batteries (120) or other components of the vehicle (100). The female charging connector (415) has slots or openings to receive the prongs or pins of a male charging connector. Further, the male charging connector has prongs or pins that are designed to be inserted into a corresponding receptacle such as female charging connector (415). In one 30 of the embodiments of the present disclosure, at least two charger mounting
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brackets (412a, 412b) connected to the at least one mounting bracket (410) and a male charging connector is located between the at least two charger mounting brackets (412a, 412b) in the rear surface (410br) of the at least one mounting bracket (410). The one or more cable (450) is also illustrated to connect the male charging connector to the one or more batteries (120) or other components 5 of the vehicle (100). [00034] Fig. 4b illustrates a perspective view of mounting bracket (410) for the charging unit (114) of the vehicle (100), in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. Fig. 4b further illustrates parts of the at least one mounting bracket (410). The at least one mounting bracket (410) comprising a 10 base portion (410b). The base portion (410b) includes a front surface (410fs) and a rear surface (410br) (shown in Fig. 3). The front surface (410fs) facing away from the mounting frame (420) of the vehicle (100) and the rear surface (410br) facing towards the mounting frame (420) of the vehicle (100). The front surface (410fs) of the base portion (410b) includes a first edge (410bf), a second 15 edge (410bs), a third edge (410bt) and a fourth edge (410bi). Herein, the second edge (410bs) being placed opposite to the first edge (410bf) and the third edge (410bt) being placed perpendicular to the first edge (410bf) and the second edge (410bs). The fourth edge (410bi) being placed opposite to the third edge (410bt). Herein, the base portion (410b) being configured to have a central 20 opening (410o). The base portion (410b) being configured to have at least one protruding arm (410a) being extending from at least one edge (410bf, 410bs) of the base portion (410b). The at least one protruding arm (410a) comprises an initial portion (410ap) and a final portion (410as). The initial portion (410ap) being connected to the at least one edge (410bf, 410bs) of the base portion 25 (410b). The final portion (410as) being connected to the initial portion (410ap). Herein the final portion (410as) being configured to have an opening (480). The opening (480) being configured to connect the at least one mounting bracket (410) to the mounting frame (420) of the vehicle (100). The final portion (410as) being substantially connected perpendicularly with the initial portion (410ap). 30 The at least one edge (410bf, 410bs, 410bt, 410) of the base portion (410b)
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being configured to have multiple openings (490, 495). The multiple openings (490, 495) being configured to connect the at least two charger mounting brackets (412a, 412b) to the at least one mounting bracket (410). [00035] Fig. 5 and 6 illustrate an exploded view of mounting assembly for the charging unit of the vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the 5 present subject matter. Fig. 5 and 6 further illustrates the at least one mounting bracket (410) which is connected to the mounting frame (420) of the vehicle (100) and the at least two charger mounting brackets (412a, 412b) which are connected to the at least one mounting bracket (410). Fig. 5 and 6 also illustrates the one or more charging cable (450) connecting the charging unit (114), more 10 specifically, female charging connector (415) of the charging unit (114) to the one or more batteries of the vehicle (100). It also illustrates the female charging connector (415) located between the at least two charger mounting brackets (412a, 412b). The female charging connector (415) is provided with a front end and a rear end herein the front end is connected with male charging connector 15 and the rear end is connected with the one or more charging cable (450). The one or more charging cable (450) is able to connect the rear end of the female charging connector (450) to the one or more batteries (120) of the vehicle (100). Fig. 5 and 6 also illustrates one or more fastening units (502a) and plurality of fastening units (502b) to connect the at least two charger mounting brackets 20 (412a, 412b) with the female charging connector (415) and to connect the at least one mounting bracket (410) to the at least two charger mounting brackets (412a, 412b) respectively. In one of the embodiments of the present disclosure, one or more attachment members (610) can be used to connect the at least one mounting bracket (410) to the mounting frame (420) of the vehicle (100). 25 Further, dampers can be used to connect the one or more attachment members (610) with the at least one mounting bracket (410) to the mounting frame (420) of the vehicle (100) to absorb the vibrations of the vehicle. In one of the embodiments of the present disclosure, at least one mounting bracket (410) is directly mounted to the mounting frame (420) of the vehicle (100). 30
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[00036] Fig. 7a and 7b illustrate a front and rear perspective view of the at least two charger mounting brackets (412a, 412b) respectively, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. Fig. 7 further illustrates the at least two charger mounting brackets (412a, 412b) comprising a first portion (412af, 412bp), a second portion (412as, 412bs), a third portion (412at, 412bt), 5 a fourth portion (412au, 412bq) and a protruding extension (705a, 705b). The first portion (412af, 412bp) being configured to have one or more openings (702a, 702b, 710a, 710b). The second portion (412as, 412bs) being extending away from the first portion (412af, 412bp) at a predetermined angle. The third portion (412at, 412bt) being extending away in a different plane from the 10 second portion (412as, 412bs). The fourth portion (412au, 412bq) being configured to have a first set of openings (704a, 704b, 720a, 720b). The first set of openings (704a, 704b, 720a, 720b) being configured to connect the at least two charger mounting brackets (412a, 412b) with the at least one edge of the base portion (410b) of the at least one mounting bracket (410). The protruding 15 extension (705a, 705b) extends throughout the at least two charger mounting brackets (412a, 412b). Herein, the first portion (412af, 412bp), the second portion (412as, 412bs), the third portion (412at, 412bt), the fourth portion (412au, 412bq) and the protruding extension (705a, 705b) being integrally attached to each other. 20
[00037] In an embodiment, the at least one mounting bracket (410) comprising a base portion (410b). The base portion (410b) comprising a front surface (410fs) and a rear surface (410br). The front surface (410fs) facing away from the mounting frame (420) of the vehicle (100). The rear surface (410br) facing towards the mounting frame (420) of the vehicle (100). The front surface 25 (410fs) of the base portion (410b) comprising a first edge (410bf), a second edge (410bs), a third edge (410bt), and a fourth edge (410bi). The second edge (410bs) being placed opposite to the first edge (410bf). The third edge (410bt) being placed perpendicular to the first edge (410bf) and the second edge (410bs). The fourth edge (410bi) being placed opposite to the third edge 30 (410bt). Herein, the base portion (410b) being configured to have a central
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opening (410o). The base portion (410b) being configured to have at least one protruding arm (410a). The at least one protruding arm (410a) being extending from at least one edge (410bf, 410bs) of the base portion (410b). [00038] In an embodiment, the at least one protruding arm (410a) comprising an initial portion (410ap) and a final portion (410as). The initial portion (410ap) 5 being connected to the at least one edge (410bf, 410bs) of the base portion (410b). The final portion (410as) being connected to the initial portion (410ap), Herein the final portion (410as) being configured to have an opening (480), The opening (480) being configured to connect the at least one mounting bracket (410) to the mounting frame (420) of the vehicle (100). Herein, the final portion 10 (410as) being substantially connected perpendicularly with the initial portion (410ap).
[00039] In an embodiment, the central opening (410o) being configured to accommodate the at least two charger mounting brackets (412a, 412b) in the rear surface (410br) of the base portion (410b). The central opening (410o) also 15 serves as a window to access the female charging connector (415) and one or more charging cable (450) in case of minor servicing issues.
[00040] In an embodiment, the at least one edge (410bf, 410bs, 410bt, 410) of the base portion (410b) being configured to have multiple openings (490, 495), the multiple openings (490, 495) being configured to connect the at least 20 two charger mounting brackets (412a, 412b) to the at least one mounting bracket (410) using plurality of fastening units (502b), wherein the multiple openings (490, 495) being located at least one edge (410bf, 410bs, 410bt, 410bi) of the base portion (410b).
[00041] In an embodiment, the at least two charger mounting brackets (412a, 25 412b) comprising a first portion (412af, 412bp), a second portion (412as, 412bs), a third portion (412at, 412bt), a fourth portion (412au, 412bq) and a protruding extension (705a, 705b). The first portion (412af, 412bp) being configured to have one or more openings (702a, 702b, 710a, 710b). The second portion (412as, 412bs) being extending away from the first portion (412af, 30 412bp) at a predetermined angle. The third portion (412at, 412bt) being
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extending away in a different plane from the second portion (412as, 412bs). The fourth portion (412au, 412bq) being configured to have a first set of openings (704a, 704b, 720a, 720b). The first set of openings (704a, 704b, 720a, 720b) being configured to connect the at least two charger mounting brackets (412a, 412b) with the at least one edge of the base portion (410b) of the at least one 5 mounting bracket (410). The protruding extension (705a, 705b) extends throughout the at least two charger mounting brackets (412a, 412b). Herein, the first portion (412af, 412bp), the second portion (412as, 412bs), the third portion (412at, 412bt), the fourth portion (412au, 412bq) and the protruding extension (705a, 705b) being integrally attached to each other. 10 [00042] In an embodiment, the one or more openings (702a, 702b, 710a, 710b) of the at least two charger mounting brackets (412a, 412b) being configured to accommodate the female charging connector (415) using one or more fastening units (502a). Herein the female charging connector (415) comprising one or more openings which are coaxial with the one or more 15 openings (702a, 702b, 710a, 710b) of the at least two charger mounting brackets (412a, 412b).
[00043] In an embodiment, the female charging connector (415) being provided with a front end and a rear end herein the front end being connected with male charging plug of an external charging connector and the rear end 20 being connected to the one or more batteries (120) of the vehicle (100) using one or more cable (450).
[00044] In an embodiment, the female charging connector (415) being configured to have a cap. The cap being configured to shield the female charging connector (415). The cap being equipped with a string or thread, 25 allowing it to be securely attached to the at least two charger mounting brackets (412a, 412b) using a cap connector herein, the mounting assembly (111) being provided with a cover door having a lock to cover the mounting assembly (111) after charging is completed. This cap is designed to shield the female charging connector (415) when the vehicle (100) is not actively in a charging mode, i.e., 30 when the male charging connector is not connected to the vehicle (100). This
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ensures that the cap remains in place and doesn't get misplaced. The cap provides an additional protection to the female charging connector (415). Thus, the cap as an additional protection increases the life and durability of the charging unit by preventing entry of external elements like dust, dirt, water etc. in case the cover door (120) remains open or broken. 5 [00045] In an embodiment, the mounting assembly (111) being located in a left side (L) of the vehicle (100). This location is advantageous to the user as it provides ease of accessibility to the user. Additionally, the location as disclosed in present discloses advantageously provides better durability of the charging unit. In an embodiment, the mounting assembly is provided with a cover door 10 (120) having a lock (202) to cover the mounting assembly after charging is completed. The cover door (120) covers the charging unit (114) when not in use. The cover door (120) with the lock (202) provides a more secure feel to the user.
[00046] In a preferred embodiment, the vehicle is a 3 wheeled cargo vehicle. 15 Thus, both IC vehicle and electric vehicle can be manufactured in same assembly line as there is no major change in layout of vehicle such as chassis or frame structure which further saves time and cost of the vehicle.
[00047] In an embodiment, the position of the charging unit (114) inside the second portion (112) is not interfering with the load carrying on the load deck 20 of the vehicle (100).
[00048] In an embodiment, the mounting assembly for the charging unit (114) being provided on a right side of the second portion (112), herein the right side being seen from the driver’s perspective.
[00049] The present subject matter may be implemented in any multi 25 wheeled vehicle. However, for the purpose of explanation and by no limitation, the present invention, and corresponding additional advantages and features are described through the following embodiments depicting a multi wheeled vehicle. The one or more batteries provides power supply to various electrical components, such as the head light, tail light, and the like of the vehicle. 30
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Thus, the present subject matter offers an advantage of providing a mounting assembly for a charging unit of a vehicle which can charge the one or more batteries of the vehicle at a location which is easily accessible. Another advantage of the present subject matter is to have the mounting of the charging unit at a location which provides a reduced wire length from the charging unit 5 to the one or more batteries. The reduced wire length prevents potential voltage drop across the length of the wire and additionally prevents issues pertaining to entangling of wires which also results in wear and tear of the wires and impacting the charging and performance of the vehicle in long run. Another advantage of the present subject matter is prevention of deterioration of the 10 charging performance by providing a charging unit with a door having a lockable feature to prevent entry of external elements such as dust, dirt, mud etc. Another advantage of the present subject matter is prevention of frequent servicing maintenance requirements by preventing the entry of water, mud, dirt, and dust by having a door with lockable feature and a cap for additional 15 protection for cases where door remains open. Another advantage of the present subject matter is providing a more robust mounting assembly for charging unit having a door with lockable feature to give it a more aesthetic look. Another advantage of the present application is having a charging unit which will restrict the direct visibility of female charging connector of the vehicle. Further, the 20 same will also look strong and aesthetically appealing. Additionally, the present location of the charging unit provides an advantage of modularity which saves time and cost of vehicle manufacturing and assembly. Another advantage of the present subject matter is the specific location of the charging unit which is not in front direction of the vehicle thus prevents the entry of water, mud, dirt, stone 25 hitting and dust during vehicle running condition.
[00051] While certain features of the claimed subject matter have been illustrated and described herein, many modifications, substitutions, changes, and equivalents will now occur to those skilled in the art. It is, therefore, to be understood that the appended claims are intended to cover all such 30
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modifications and changes that fall within the true spirit of the claimed subject matter. , Claims:We Claim:
1. A mounting assembly (111) for a charging unit (114) of a vehicle (100), the mounting assembly (111) comprising: 5
at least one mounting bracket (410), the at least one mounting bracket (410) being connected to a mounting frame (420) of the vehicle (100);
at least two charger mounting brackets (412a, 412b), the at least two charger mounting brackets (412a, 412b) being connected to the at least one 10 mounting bracket (410); and
a female charging connector (415), the female charging connector (415) being located between the at least two charger mounting brackets (412a, 412b);
wherein, the charging unit (114) being located in at least one side of 15 the vehicle (100).
2. The mounting assembly (111) as claimed in claim 1, wherein, the at least one mounting bracket (410) comprising:
a base portion (410b), the base portion (410b) comprising: 20
a front surface (410fs), the front surface (410fs) facing away from the mounting frame (420) of the vehicle (100); and
a rear surface (410br), the rear surface (410br) facing towards the mounting frame (420) of the vehicle (100);
the front surface (410fs) of the base portion (410b) 25 comprising:
a first edge (410bf);
a second edge (410bs), the second edge (410bs) being placed opposite to the first edge (410bf);
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a third edge (410bt), the third edge (410bt) being placed perpendicular to the first edge (410bf) and the second edge (410bs); and
a fourth edge (410bi), the fourth edge (410bi) being placed opposite to the third edge (410bt); 5
wherein, the base portion (410b) being configured to have a central opening (410o); and
wherein, the base portion (410b) being configured to have at least one protruding arm (410a), the at least one protruding arm (410a) being extending from at least one edge (410bf, 410bs) of the 10 base portion (410b).
3. The mounting assembly (111) as claimed in claim 2, wherein, the at least one protruding arm (410a) comprising:
an initial portion (410ap), the initial portion (410ap) being connected 15 to the at least one edge (410bf, 410bs) of the base portion (410b); and
a final portion (410as), the final portion (410as) being connected to the initial portion (410ap);
wherein the final portion (410as) being configured to have an opening (480), the opening (480) being configured to connect the at least 20 one mounting bracket (410) to the mounting frame (420) of the vehicle (100); and
wherein, the final portion (410as) being substantially connected perpendicularly with the initial portion (410ap).
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4. The mounting assembly (111) as claimed in claim 2, wherein, the central opening (410o) being configured to accommodate the at least two charger mounting brackets (412a, 412b) in the rear surface (410br) of the base portion (410b).
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5. The mounting assembly (111) as claimed in claim 2, wherein, the at least one edge (410bf, 410bs, 410bt, 410) of the base portion (410b) being configured to have multiple openings (490, 495), the multiple openings (490, 495) being configured to connect the at least two charger mounting brackets (412a, 412b) to the at least one mounting bracket (410) using 5 plurality of fastening units (502b), wherein the multiple openings (490, 495) being located at least one edge (410bf, 410bs, 410bt, 410bi) of the base portion (410b).
6. The mounting assembly (111) as claimed in claim 1, wherein, the at least 10 two charger mounting brackets (412a, 412b) comprising:
a first portion (412af, 412bp), the first portion (412af, 412bp) being configured to have one or more openings (702a, 702b, 710a, 710b);
a second portion (412as, 412bs), the second portion (412as, 412bs) being extending away from the first portion (412af, 412bp) at a 15 predetermined angle;
a third portion (412at, 412bt), the third portion (412at, 412bt) being extending away in a different plane from the second portion (412as, 412bs);
a fourth portion (412au, 412bq), the fourth portion (412au, 412bq) being configured to have a first set of openings (704a, 704b, 720a, 720b), 20 the first set of openings (704a, 704b, 720a, 720b) being configured to connect the at least two charger mounting brackets (412a, 412b) with the at least one edge of the base portion (410b )of the at least one mounting bracket (410); and
a protruding extension (705a, 705b), the protruding extension (705a, 25 705b) being extending throughout the at least two charger mounting brackets (412a, 412b);
wherein, the first portion (412af, 412bp), the second portion (412as, 412bs), the third portion (412at, 412bt), the fourth portion (412au, 412bq) and the protruding extension (705a, 705b) being integrally attached to each 30 other.
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7. The mounting assembly (111) as claimed in claim 6, wherein the one or more openings (702a, 702b, 710a, 710b) of the at least two charger mounting brackets (412a, 412b) being configured to accommodate the female charging connector (415) using one or more fastening units (502a), 5 wherein the female charging connector (415) comprising one or more openings which are coaxial with the one or more openings (702a, 702b, 710a, 710b) of the at least two charger mounting brackets (412a, 412b).
8. The mounting assembly (111) as claimed in claim 1, wherein, the female 10 charging connector (415) being provided with a front end and a rear end wherein the front end being connected with a male charging plug of an external charging connector and the rear end being connected to the one or more batteries (120) of the vehicle (100) using one or more cable (450).
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9. The mounting assembly (111) as claimed in claim 1, wherein, the female charging connector(415) being configured to have a cap, the cap being configured to shield the female charging connector(415), the cap being equipped with a string or thread, allowing it to be securely attached to the at least two charger mounting brackets (412a, 412b) using a cap connector 20 wherein, the mounting assembly (111) being provided with a cover door having a lock to cover the mounting assembly (111) after charging is completed.
10. A vehicle (100), the vehicle (100) comprising: 25
a first portion (110);
a second portion (112), the second portion (112) being adjacent to the first portion, the first portion (110) and the second portion (112) being separated by a partition wall (210);
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one or more batteries (120), wherein the one or more batteries (120) being located in the first portion (110) or in the second portion (112) or in both; and
a mounting assembly (111) configured for mounting a charging unit (114); 5
wherein, the mounting assembly (111) for the charging unit (114) being configured on a mounting frame (420) in at least one side of the second portion (112), and the mounting assembly (111) for the charging unit (114)being configured above at least one rear wheel of the vehicle (100).
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11.The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 10, wherein the mounting assembly(111)being located in a left side (L) of the vehicle (100).