Description:TECHNICAL FIELD
[001]
The present subject matter relates to a vehicle, more particularly, an integrated bracket for mounting plurality of vehicle components.
BACKGROUND
[002]
In general, a conventional vehicle comprising a plurality of brackets for 5 mounting individual vehicle components. This in turn increases the part count of the vehicle.
[003]
In general, a vehicle comprising a plurality of electrical components and a plurality of non-electrical components. In general, separate mounting brackets are used for mounting the plurality of electrical components and separate mounting 10 brackets are required for mounting of plurality of non-electrical components. This in turn, however, increases the part count and also increases difficulty in packaging of the vehicle components due to limited space.
[004]
Furthermore, the separate mounting brackets for plurality of electrical components requires specialized coatings or manufactured using synthetic material 15 to prevent electrical circulation and short circuiting of the plurality of electrical components. This in turn increases material consumption and also increases difficulty in assembly of the vehicle.
[005]
Conventionally, integrated brackets accommodates either a plurality of electrical components or a plurality of non-electrical components. However, these 20 integrated brackets are bulky and required additional space in limited vehicle layout to accommodate the plurality of electrical and non- electrical components seperately.
[006]
Furthermore, these integrated brackets are designed customized to specific vehicle layout and thereby prevents modularity of use of the integrated brackets across different vehicle layouts and packaging space. 25
[007]
Hence, it is preferred to have an integrated bracket which can accommodate a plurality of electrical and non-electrical components in the vehicle and also provide modularity of use in different types of vehicles.
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SUMMARY
[008]
The present subject matter provides a vehicle comprising an integrated bracket disposed on a portion of a frame assembly configured for accommodating one or more electrical and non-electrical vehicle components for reducing overall part count of the vehicle. 5
[009]
As per an aspect of the present invention, a vehicle comprising a frame assembly, and an integrated mounting bracket. The frame assembly comprising a main tube, and a pair of rear frame members extending rearwardly from the main tube. The integrated mounting bracket is disposed on a portion of one of the pair of rear frame members. The integrated mounting bracket is configured to accommodate 10 a plurality of electrical and non-electrical vehicle components.
[010]
As per an embodiment, the plurality of electrical and non-electrical components includes an air cleaner assembly and an electrical relay.
[011]
As per another embodiment, the air cleaner assembly is disposed on one of a left side and a right side of the one of the pair of rear frame members and the air 15 cleaner assembly is affixed rigidly to the integrated mounting bracket using one or more fasteners.
[012]
As per another embodiment, the electrical relay is disposed orthogonally along a vehicle width direction, and the electrical relay is disposed beneath a portion of the one of the pair of rear frame members. The electrical relay is snap fitted and 20 mounted on the integrated mounting bracket.
[013]
As per another embodiment, the integrated mounting bracket comprising a first portion, a second portion, a third portion, and a fourth portion. The first portion and the second portion is integrally attached at a first bend portion. The second portion and the third portion is integrally attached at a second bend portion. The third 25 portion and the fourth portion is integrally attached at a third bend portion.
[014]
As per another embodiment, the first portion is integrally attached to the portion of the one of the one or more rear frame members. The second portion is configured to receive the air cleaner assembly. The third portion is configured to mount the air cleaner assembly through a mounting point and fixedly attached 30
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the one or more fasteners. The fourth portion is slidably inserted into the electrical relay through the snap fit mechanism.
[015]
As per another embodiment, the fourth portion is inclined at a predetermined angle (a) with respect to a first axis (B-B’), and the predetermined angle (a) being in a range of 10-30 degrees. 5
[016]
As per another aspect of the present invention, an integrated mounting bracket comprising a first portion, a second portion, a third portion, and a fourth portion. The third portion and the fourth portion is configured to receive a plurality of electrical and non-electrical vehicle components. The first portion is integrally attached to a portion of a frame assembly of the vehicle. 10
[017]
As per another embodiment, the first portion and the second portion is integrally attached at a first bend portion. The second portion and the third portion is integrally attached at a second bend portion. The third portion and the fourth portion is integrally attached at a third bend portion.
[018]
As per another embodiment, the second portion is configured to receive an 15 air cleaner assembly of the plurality of electrical and non-electrical vehicle components. The third portion is configured to mount the air cleaner assembly through a mounting point and fixedly attached through one or more fasteners. The fourth portion is slidably inserted into the electrical relay of the plurality of electrical and non-electrical vehicle components through a snap fit mechanism. 20
[019]
As per another embodiment, the fourth portion is inclined at a predetermined angle (a) with respect to a first axis (B-B’), and the predetermined angle (a) is in a range of 10-30 degrees.
[020]
It is to be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not 25 restrictive of the invention, as claimed.
BRIEF DESCRIPT ION OF THE DRAWINGS
[021]
The present invention is described with reference to figures. This invention is implementable in two-wheeled, three wheeled, and four wheeled 30 vehicles. The same numbers are used throughout the drawings to reference like
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features and components. Further, the inventive features of the invention are
outlined in the appended claims.
[022]
Figure 1 illustrates a perspective view of a frame assembly of a two wheeled vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[023]
Figure 2 illustrates a left perspective view of the frame assembly of the 5 two wheeled vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[024]
Figure 3 illustrates a perspective view of an integrated mounting bracket disposed on the two wheeled vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. 10
[025]
Figure 4a illustrates a left side view of the integrated mounting bracket, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[026]
Figure 4b illustrates a front view of the integrated mounting bracket, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[027]
Figure 4c illustrates a perspective view of the integrated mounting bracket, 15 in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[028]
Exemplary embodiments are described with reference to the 20 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 scope of the disclosed embodiments. It is intended that the following detailed description be considered as 25 exemplary only, with the true scope being indicated by the following claims.
[029]
The present subject matter is further described with reference to accompanying figures. It should be noted that the description and figures merely illustrate the principles of the present subject matter. Various arrangements may be devised that, although not explicitly described or shown herein, encompass the 30 principles of the present subject matter. Moreover, all statements herein reciting
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principles, aspects, and examples of the present subject matter, as well as specific
examples thereof, are intended to encompass equivalents thereof.
[030]
The foregoing disclosure is not intended to limit the present disclosure to the precise forms or particular fields of use disclosed. As such, it is contemplated that various alternate embodiments and/or modifications to the present disclosure, 5 whether explicitly described or implied herein, are possible in light of the disclosure. Having thus described embodiments of the present disclosure, a person of ordinary skill in the art will recognize that changes may be made in form and detail without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. Thus, the present disclosure is limited only by the claims. 10
[031]
Additionally, all numerical terms, such as, but not limited to, “first”, “second”, “third”, “primary”, “secondary”, “main” or any other ordinary and/or numerical terms, should also be taken only as identifiers, to assist the reader's understanding of the various elements, embodiments, variations and/or modifications of the present disclosure, and may not create any limitations, 15 particularly as to the order, or preference, of any element, embodiment, variation and/or modification relative to, or over, another element, embodiment, variation and/or modification.
[032]
Hence it is an object of the present invention to provide an integrated mounting bracket which accommodates a plurality of electrical and non-electrical 20 components without compromising of modularity of the integrated bracket and also to overcome other related problems known in the art as explained in the background problem.
[033]
It is also an object of the present invention to provide an integrated bracket which utilizes existing vehicle space. 25
[034]
It is also an object of the present invention to provide ease of assembly of the plurality of electrical and non-electrical components without use of complex tools.
[035]
It is also an object of the present invention to provide an integrated bracket without increasing vehicle part count. 30
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[036]
It is also an object of the present invention to improve ease of accessibility and replaceability of the plurality of electrical components and the plurality of non-electrical components.
[037]
The embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. 5
[038]
Figure 1 illustrates a perspective view of a frame assembly (102) of a two wheeled vehicle (100), in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. A vehicle (100) comprising a frame assembly (102) which acts as a skeletal support structure of the vehicle (100). In one embodiment, the vehicle (100) is a two wheeled vehicle, a three wheeled vehicle, and a multi wheeled vehicle. In another 10 embodiment, the vehicle (100) is an electric vehicle, a hybrid electric vehicle, a vehicle powered by an internal combustion engine, and a vehicle powered by any other power or fuel sources. In an exemplary embodiment, the vehicle (100) is interchangeably referred to as a two wheeled vehicle (100). The frame assembly (102) comprising a main tube (106) and a pair of rear frame members (116a, 116b). 15 The pair of rear frame members (116a, 116b) extending rearwardly from the main tube (106). The frame assembly (102) comprising a head tube (104) and a down tube (108). The down tube (108) extending downwardly from the head tube (104) in one embodiment. In another embodiment, the frame assembly (102) comprising a pair of intermediate tubes (110). The pair of intermediate tubes (110) being integrally 20 formed with the pair of rear frame members (116a, 116b) and the pair of intermediate tubes (110) extending rearwardly away from the main tube (106). In another embodiment, the frame assembly (102) comprising a pair of rear down tubes (114a, 114b) for accommodating a power unit assembly (not shown) of the vehicle (100). The frame assembly (102) further comprising a centre stand mounting bracket (112) 25 being integrally formed at an end portion of the pair of rear down tubes (114a, 114b). In one embodiment, the pair of intermediate tubes (110) being configured to accommodate an integrated mounting bracket (120). In another embodiment, the integrated mounting bracket (120) being integrally attached to the pair of intermediate tubes (110) of the frame assembly (102). 30
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[039]
Figure 2 illustrates a left perspective view of the frame assembly (102) of the two wheeled vehicle (100), in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. Figure 3 illustrates a perspective view of an integrated mounting bracket (120) disposed on the two wheeled vehicle (100), in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. For brevity, figures 2 and 3 shall be 5 discussed together. In one embodiment, the integrated mounting bracket (120) is disposed on a portion of one of the pair of rear frame members (116a, 116b). In another embodiment, the integrated mounting bracket (120) is configured to accommodate a plurality of electrical and non-electrical vehicle components (200, 202). In an exemplary embodiment, the plurality of electrical and non-electrical 10 components (200, 202) including an air cleaner assembly (200) and an electrical relay (202). In one embodiment, the air cleaner assembly (200) comprising a breather pipe (200a) being disposed on a portion of the integrated mounting bracket (120). In an embodiment, the air cleaner assembly (200) is disposed on one of a left side and a right side of one of the pair of rear frame members (116a, 116b). In another 15 embodiment, the air cleaner assembly (200) is affixed rigidly to the integrated mounting bracket (120) using one or more fasteners (204). In another embodiment, the electrical relay (202) is disposed orthogonally along a vehicle width direction (A-A’). The electrical relay (202) is disposed beneath one of the pair of rear frame members (116a, 116b) or one of the pair of intermediate tubes (110). In one 20 embodiment, the electrical relay (202) is snap fitted and mounted on the integrated mounting bracket (120). In another embodiment, the electrical relay (202) is fastened using one or more fastening means. In an exemplary embodiment, the electrical relay (202) is fastened inclinedly of the integrated mounting bracket (120).
[040]
Figure 4a illustrates a left side view of the integrated mounting bracket 25 (120), in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. Figure 4b illustrates a front view of the integrated mounting bracket (120), in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. Figure 4c illustrates a perspective view of the integrated mounting bracket (120), in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. In one embodiment, the integrated mounting bracket (120) 30 comprising a first portion (300), a second portion (302), a third portion (304), and a
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fourth portion (306). In one embodiment, the integrated mounting bracket (120) is
configured to have a stepped profile. In one embodiment, the first portion (300) and the second portion (302) is integrally attached at a first bend portion (310a). In another embodiment, the second portion (302) and the third portion (304) is integrally attached at a second bend portion (310b). In another embodiment, the third 5 portion (304) and the fourth portion (306) is integrally attached at a third bend portion (310c). The first bend portion (310a), the second bend portion (310b) and the third bend portion (310c) provides uniform load distribution across the integrated mounting bracket (120) and thereby prevents bending of the integrated mounting bracket (120). 10
[041]
In another embodiment, the first portion (300) is integrally attached to the portion of one of the one or more rear frame members (116a, 116b). Further in another embodiment, the second portion (302) is configured to receive the air cleaner assembly (200), and the third portion (304) is configured to mount the air cleaner assembly (200) through a mounting point (308). The air cleaner assembly (200) is 15 fixedly attached through said one or more fasteners (204) on the mounting point (308). In another embodiment, the fourth portion (306) is slidably inserted into the electrical relay (202) through the snap fit mechanism. In another embodiment, the fourth portion (306) is provided with a slidable insertion provision for accommodating the electrical relay (306). In another embodiment, the fourth portion 20 (306) is inclined at a predetermined angle (a) with respect to a first axis (B-B’). In an exemplary embodiment, the predetermined angle (a) being in a range of 10-30 degrees.
[042]
Various embodiments of the invention provides a vehicle comprising an integrated bracket disposed on a portion of a frame assembly configured for 25 accommodating one or more electrical and non-electrical vehicle components for reducing overall part count of the vehicle.
[043]
The present invention is a vehicle comprising a frame assembly, and an integrated mounting bracket. The frame assembly comprising a main tube, and a pair of rear frame members extending rearwardly from the main tube. The integrated 30 mounting bracket is disposed on a portion of one of the pair of rear frame members.
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The integrated mounting bracket is configured to accommodate a plurality of
electrical and non-electrical vehicle components.
[044]
The present claimed invention solves the technical problem of providing an integrated mounting bracket which can accommodate both electrical and non-electrical vehicle components and thereby prevents use of multiple mounting 5 brackets in the vehicle.
[045]
Specifically, the claimed integrated mounting bracket in the vehicle provides modularity of use of the integrated mounting bracket across different vehicle layout and thereby reduces part count of the overall vehicle.
[046]
Additionally, the integrated mounting bracket has the stepped profile for 10 accommodating the air cleaner assembly and thereby eliminates use of additional fasteners or support mechanisms for providing efficient working of the air cleaner assembly.
[047]
Furthermore, the stepped profile of the integrated bracket provides ease of assembly of the electrical relay through a snap fitting mechanism at an inclined 15 profile and thereby prevents use of additional fasteners and hence reduces part count of the vehicle.
[048]
The present invention also provides advantages of ease of assembly of the plurality of electrical and non-electrical components in the vehicle without use of complex tools and thereby provides ease of serviceability and replaceability of the 20 plurality of electrical and non-electrical components.
[049]
In light of the above-mentioned advantages and the technical advancements provided by the disclosed integrated mounting bracket accommodating at least one electrical component and at least one non-electrical component without disturbing vehicle layout and providing modularity of use across 25 different vehicle layouts, the claimed invention as discussed above is not routine, conventional, or well understood in the art, as the claimed invention enable the following solutions to the existing problems in conventional technologies.
[050]
Furthermore, a person skilled in the art would not be motivated to design an integrated mounting bracket accommodating at least one electrical component 30
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-electrical component without disturbing vehicle layout and providing modularity of use across different vehicle layouts.
[051]
While the present invention has been shown and described with reference to the foregoing preferred embodiments, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that changes in form, connection, and detail may be made therein without departing 5 from the spirit and scope of the invention.
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Reference Numerals:
100 vehicle
102 frame assembly 5
104 head tube
106 main tube
108 down tube
110 pair of intermediate tubes
112 centre stand mounting bracket 10
114a, 114b pair of rear down tubes
116a, 116b pair of rear frame members
120 integrated mounting bracket
200 air cleaner assembly
200a breather pipe 15
202 electrical relay
204 one or more fasteners
300 first portion
302 second portion
304 third portion 20
306 fourth portion
310a first bend portion
310b second bend portion
310c third bend portion
308 mounting point , Claims:I/ We Claim:
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A vehicle (100), said vehicle (100) comprising:
a frame assembly (102), said frame assembly (102) comprising a main tube (106) and a pair of rear frame members (116a, 116b) extending rearwardly from said main tube (106); 5
an integrated mounting bracket (120);
wherein said integrated mounting bracket (120) being disposed on a portion of one of said pair of rear frame members (116a, 116b); and
wherein said integrated mounting bracket (120) being configured 10 to accommodate a plurality of electrical and non-electrical vehicle components (200, 202).
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The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said plurality of electrical and non-electrical components (200, 202) including an air cleaner assembly (200) and an electrical relay (202). 15
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The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 2, wherein said air cleaner assembly (200) being disposed on one of a left side and a right side of said one of said pair of rear frame members (116a, 116b), and wherein said air cleaner assembly (200) being affixed rigidly to said integrated mounting bracket (120) using one or more fasteners (204). 20
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The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 2, wherein said electrical relay (202) being disposed orthogonally along a vehicle width direction (A-A’), wherein said electrical relay (202) being disposed beneath a portion of said one of said pair of rear frame members (116a, 116b), and wherein said electrical relay (202) being snap fitted and mounted on said integrated 25 mounting bracket (120).
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The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said integrated mounting bracket (120) comprising:
a first portion (300);
a second portion (302); 30
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a third portion (304); and
a fourth portion (306);
wherein said first portion (300) and said second portion (302) being integrally attached at a first bend portion (310a);
wherein said second portion (302) and said third portion (304) 5 being integrally attached at a second bend portion (310b);
wherein said third portion (304) and said fourth portion (306) being integrally attached at a third bend portion (310c).
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The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 5, wherein said first portion (300) being integrally attached to said portion of said one of said one or more rear 10 frame members (116a, 116b), and wherein said second portion (302) being configured to receive said air cleaner assembly (200), and wherein said third portion (304) being configured to mount said air cleaner assembly (200) through a mounting point (308) and fixedly attached through said one or more fasteners (204), and wherein said fourth portion (306) being slidably 15 inserted into said electrical relay (202) through said snap fit mechanism.
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The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 5, wherein said fourth portion (306) being inclined at a predetermined angle (a) with respect to a first axis (B-B’), wherein said predetermined angle (a) being in a range of 10-30 degrees.
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An integrated mounting bracket (120) of a vehicle (100), said integrated 20 mounting bracket (120) comprising:
a first portion (300);
a second portion (302);
a third portion (304); and
a fourth portion (306); 25
wherein said third portion (304) and said fourth portion (306) being configured to receive a plurality of electrical and non-electrical vehicle components (200, 202); and
wherein said first portion (300) being integrally attached to a portion of a frame assembly (102) of said vehicle (100). 30
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The integrated mounting bracket (120) as claimed in claim 8, wherein saidfirst portion (300) and said second portion (302) being integrally attached ata first bend portion (310a), and wherein said second portion (302) and saidthird portion (304) being integrally attached at a second bend portion(310b), and wherein said third portion (304) and said fourth portion (306)5 being integrally attached at a third bend portion (310c).
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The integrated mounting bracket (120) as claimed in claim 8, wherein saidsecond portion (302) being configured to receive an air cleaner assembly(200)of said plurality of electrical and non-electrical vehicle components(200, 202), and wherein said third portion (304) being configured to mount 10 said air cleaner assembly (200) through a mounting point (308) and fixedly attached through one or more fasteners (204), and wherein said fourth portion (306) being slidably inserted into said electrical relay (202) of said plurality of electrical and non-electrical vehicle components (200, 202) through a snap fit mechanism. 15
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The integrated mounting bracket (120) as claimed in claim 8, wherein saidfourth portion (306) being inclined at a predetermined angle (a) with respectto a first axis (B-B’), wherein said predetermined angle (a) being in a rangeof 10-30 degrees.