Description:TECHNICAL FIELD
[001] The embodiments herein relate to a system and a method for mounting a battery unit and a seat in a vehicle which facilitates opening of the seat for accessing the battery unit provided under the seat of the vehicle.
BACKGROUND
[002] Generally, electric three-wheeled vehicles either have a fixed battery system or a swappable battery system. In the existing three wheeled vehicles which incorporate a fixed, permanent battery system, the battery is positioned onto the chassis of the vehicle or bolted onto the body of the vehicle below the driver seat. The fixed battery system optimizes stability and handling of the battery, and is effective in providing a reliable power source. However, the fixed battery system falls short in addressing the evolving needs of users, particularly in the context of battery flexibility and the need for faster recharging of battery power. The three-wheeled vehicles which have a swappable battery system provide a set of battery packs, wherein a discharged battery pack can be swapped with a charged battery pack at a service station. Such swappable battery system is usually accompanied by an electronic control unit which monitors the state of battery packs and notifies a user when a battery pack needs to be swapped. Swappable battery system provides greater battery flexibility in terms of range of power and overall weight of the vehicle along with a quick chargeability solution. The swapping battery system in three wheeled vehicles is conventionally provided towards a rear of the vehicle, to allow ease of accessibility for swapping the battery packs, and for ease of accommodating the electronic circuit and control unit associated with the swappable battery pack.
[003] Due to the different assembly set up of the fixed battery system and the swappable battery system, electric three wheeled vehicle manufacturers separately manufacture vehicle bodies for fixed battery system and swappable battery system. This lack of flexibility makes the manufacturing of the vehicles expensive and labor intensive.
[004] Therefore, there is a need for a system and a method for mounting a battery unit in a vehicle which obviates the aforementioned drawbacks.
OBJECTS
[005] The principal object of embodiments herein is to provide a system for mounting a battery unit and a seat in a vehicle which facilitates ease in accessing the battery unit.
[006] Another object of embodiments herein is to provide the system for mounting the battery unit with a mounting arrangement for the seat which allows locking of the seat to facilitate secure storage of the battery unit.
[007] Another object of embodiments herein is to provide the system for mounting the battery unit which includes at least one swappable battery pack, and facilitates mounting of an electronic circuit and control unit associated with the at least one swappable battery pack.
[008] Another object of embodiments herein is to provide a method for mounting the battery unit and the seat in the vehicle.
[009] Another object of embodiments herein is to manufacture a common vehicle body for both fixed battery system and swappable battery system.
[0010] These and other objects of embodiments herein will be better appreciated and understood when considered in conjunction with following description and accompanying drawings. It should be understood, however, that the following descriptions, while indicating embodiments and numerous specific details thereof, are given by way of illustration and not of limitation. Many changes and modifications may be made within the scope of the embodiments herein without departing from the spirit thereof, and the embodiments herein include all such modifications.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0011] The embodiments are illustrated in the accompanying drawings, throughout which like reference letters indicate corresponding parts in various figures. The embodiments herein will be better understood from the following description with reference to the drawings, in which:
[0012] Fig. 1 depicts an isometric view of a system for mounting a battery unit and a seat in a vehicle, according to embodiments as disclosed herein;
[0013] Fig. 2 depicts an isometric view of the system for mounting the battery unit and the seat, according to embodiments as disclosed herein;
[0014] Fig. 3 depicts another isometric view of the system for mounting the battery unit and the seat, according to embodiments as disclosed herein;
[0015] Fig. 4 depicts an exploded view of the system for mounting the battery unit and the seat, according to embodiments disclosed herein;
[0016] Fig. 5 depicts a perspective view of the system with a plurality of battery packs of the battery unit, according to embodiments disclosed herein;
[0017] Fig. 6 depicts a perspective view of a frame of the system for mounting the battery unit and the seat in the vehicle, according to embodiments disclosed herein;
[0018] Fig. 7 depicts a front view of the system for mounting the battery unit and the seat, according to embodiments as disclosed herein;
[0019] Fig. 8 depicts a perspective view of the system with the seat in an open position, according to embodiments disclosed herein;
[0020] Fig. 9 depicts a bottom view of the seat of the system, according to embodiments disclosed herein;
[0021] Fig. 10 depicts a perspective view of an electronic circuit and control unit casing of the system, according to embodiments disclosed herein; and
[0022] Fig. 11 is a flowchart depicting a method for mounting the battery unit and the seat in the vehicle, according to embodiments as disclosed herein.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0023] The embodiments herein and the various features and advantageous details thereof are explained more fully with reference to the non-limiting embodiments that are illustrated in the accompanying drawings and detailed in the following description. Descriptions of well-known components and processing techniques are omitted so as to not unnecessarily obscure the embodiments herein. The examples used herein are intended merely to facilitate an understanding of ways in which the embodiments herein may be practiced and to further enable those of skill in the art to practice the embodiments herein. Accordingly, the examples should not be construed as limiting the scope of the embodiments herein.
[0024] The embodiments herein achieve a system for mounting a battery unit and seat in a vehicle. Further, embodiments herein achieve a method for mounting the battery unit and the seat in the vehicle. Referring now to the drawings Figs. 1 through 11, where similar reference characters denote corresponding features consistently throughout the figures, there are shown embodiments.
[0025] Fig. 1 depicts an isometric view of a system (100) for mounting a battery unit (200) and a seat (300) in a vehicle (10), according to embodiments as disclosed herein. The system (100) includes a frame (102) for accommodating the battery unit (200), and a seat mounting arrangement (120) provided on the frame (102) to facilitate mounting of the seat (300) onto the frame (102). For the purpose of this description and ease of understanding, the system (100) is explained herein with below reference to mounting one of a fixed battery unit or a swappable battery unit (200) under the seat (300) such as but not limited to a driver seat of a three wheeled vehicle. However, it is also within the scope of the invention to use/practice the components of the system (100) for mounting the battery unit under any other seat such as a passenger seat of any other vehicle, without otherwise deterring the intended function of the system (100) as can be deduced from the description and corresponding drawings.
[0026] Fig. 2 and Fig. 3 depict isometric views of the system (100) for mounting the battery unit (200) and the seat (300) in the vehicle (10), according to embodiments disclosed herein. Fig. 4 depicts an exploded view of the system (100), according to embodiments disclosed herein. Fig. 5 is an isometric view of the frame (102) with the battery unit (200), according to embodiments disclosed herein. The frame (102) is adapted to receive the battery unit (200), and enclose the battery unit (200) from all sides and bottom, wherein the battery unit (200) includes at least one battery pack (202). Further, the frame (102) is adapted to be affixed on a floor (12) (as shown in fig. 1) of the vehicle (10) to provide secure mounting of the battery unit (200) in the vehicle (10). Fig. 6 depicts an isometric view of the frame (102), according to embodiments disclosed herein. The frame (102) includes at least two front vertical members (104F), at least two rear vertical members (104R), a plurality of base members (106, 108), and a plurality of top members (110, 112). The at least two front vertical members (104F) are spaced parallel to each other, and the at least two rear vertical members (104R) are spaced parallel to each other and disposed towards rear of the at least two front vertical members (104F). Each of the front and rear vertical members (104F, 104R) extends between a top end (104T) and a bottom end (104B). The plurality of base members (106, 108) are adapted to connect each of the front vertical members (104F) and the rear vertical members (104R) with each other near the corresponding bottom end (104B) of the vertical members (104F, 104R). The plurality of base members (106, 108) connected to the vertical members (104F, 104R) form a base portion (102A) (as shown in fig. 2 to fig. 4, and fig. 8) of the frame (102). In an embodiment, the plurality of base members (106, 108) include at least two base longitudinal members (106), and at least two base cross members (108). Each base longitudinal member (106) is adapted to connect a corresponding front vertical member (104F) with a corresponding rear vertical member (104R). Each base longitudinal members (106) extends along a lengthwise direction of the vehicle (10). A base cross member (108) is adapted to be connected between the at least two front vertical members (104F) thereby connecting the front vertical members (104F) with each other, and another base cross member (108) is adapted to be connected between the at least two rear vertical members (108R) thereby connecting the rear vertical members (108R) with each other. Each base cross member (108) extends along a widthwise direction of the vehicle (10).The plurality of top members (110, 112) are adapted to connect each of the front vertical members (104F) and the rear vertical members (104R) with each other near the corresponding top end (104T) of each of the front and rear vertical members (104F, 104R). The top members (110, 112) connected to the vertical members (104F, 104R) forms a top portion (102B) (as shown in fig. 2 to fig. 4) of the frame (102). The top portion (102B) of the frame (102) is disposed above and parallel to the base portion (102A). In an embodiment, the plurality of top members (110, 112) include at least two top longitudinal members (110), and at least two top cross members (112). Each top longitudinal member (110) is adapted to connect a corresponding front vertical member (104F) with a corresponding rear vertical member (104R). Each top longitudinal member (110) extends along the lengthwise direction of the vehicle (10). A top cross member (112) is adapted to be connected between said the at least two front vertical members (104F) thereby connecting the front vertical members (104F) with each other, and another top cross member (112) is adapted to be connected between at least two rear vertical members (104R) thereby connecting the rear vertical members (104R) with each other. Each top cross member (112) extends along the widthwise direction of the vehicle. In an embodiment, each of the base members (106, 108) and each of the top members (110, 112) are connected to the respective vertical members (104F, 104R) by welding. However, it is within the scope of the invention to connect the base members (106, 108) and the top members (110, 112) with the respective vertical members (104F, 104R) by any other means such as but not limited to fastening, adhesive, and casting.
[0027] In an embodiment, the frame (102) is adapted to accommodate a plurality of battery packs (202) of the battery unit (200). The frame (102) includes a plurality of partitioning members (114) (as shown in fig. 5 and fig. 6) adapted to divide the base portion (102A), the top portion (102B), and a portion between the base portion (102A) and the top portion (102B). The respective partitioning members (114) are connected with the corresponding base members (106, 108) and top members (110, 112) to form a plurality of compartments (102C) (as shown in fig. 6) within the frame (102). Each compartment (102C) of the frame (102) is adapted to hold a corresponding battery pack (202) of the battery unit (200). Further, the frame (102) includes at least one base support member (116) (as shown in fig. 4 and fig. 6) provided on the base portion (102A) of the frame (102). The base support member (116) is adapted to hold the battery unit (200) inserted into the frame (102). The base support member (116) provides a supporting platform to receive and hold a base of the battery pack (202) of the battery unit (200). In an embodiment, the base support member (116) is a support bracket which is connected at intervals between the plurality of base members (106, 108) of the frame (102). However, it is also within the scope of the invention to provide a base support member (116) such as but not limited to a plate, wherein the plate is adapted to receive and hold at least one battery pack (202) of the battery unit (200).
[0028] Further, in an embodiment, the frame (102) includes a plurality of mounting members (102M) (as shown in fig. 2 to fig. 8), wherein each mounting member (102M) is connected near the bottom end (104B) of respective vertical member (104F, 104R). The frame (102) includes a bottom member (102L) which is connected between respective bottom end (104B) of each of corresponding rear vertical member (104R) and front vertical member (104F). Each of the mounting members (102M) is connected to a corresponding bottom member (102L) of the frame (102). In an embodiment, each of the mounting member (102M) is a flange connected to the corresponding bottom member (102L), wherein the frame (102) is affixed with the floor (12) of the vehicle (10) by fastening the mounting member (102M) onto the floor (12) of the vehicle (10). However, it is within the scope of the invention to affix the frame (102) with the floor (12) by any other mounting member such as but not limited to a bracket, and bolting means provided on the bottom member (102L).
[0029] Fig. 7 depicts a front view of the system (100), according to embodiments as disclosed herein. Fig. 8 depicts an isometric view of the system (100) with the seat (300) in an open position, according to embodiments disclosed herein. Fig. 9 is a bottom view of the seat (300), according to embodiments disclosed herein. The seat mounting arrangement (120) is provided on the frame (102) to facilitate mounting of the seat (300) onto the frame (102) and allows movement of the seat (300) from a closed position to the open position. In the closed position (as shown in fig. 2, fig. 3 and fig. 7), the seat (300) is adapted to cover a top side (102T) (as shown in fig. 2) of the frame (102), thereby covering the battery unit (200) from top. In the open position (as shown in fig. 8), the seat (300) is displaced at least partially with respect to the frame (102) to allow access to the battery unit (200). Further, the seat mounting arrangement (120) is adapted to lock the seat (300) in the closed position, thereby providing secure storage of the battery unit (200) inside the frame (102). The seat mounting arrangement (120) includes at least one connecting member (122) (as shown in fig. 2 to fig. 8), at least one locking member (124) (as shown in fig. 5, fig. 6 & fig. 8) , and at least one locating member (126) (as shown in fig. 2 to fig. 6, and fig. 8). The at least one connecting member (122) is provided on the top portion (102B) of the frame (102), and is configured to connect the seat (300) with the frame (102) and facilitate movement of the seat (300) between the closed position and the open position. In an embodiment, the at least one connecting member (122) is connected at the top end (104T) of each of the front vertical members (104F) of the frame (102). In an embodiment, the connecting member (122) is a hinge bracket adapted to pivotably mount the seat (300) onto the frame (102). However, it is within the scope of the invention to have any other connecting member (122) such as but not limited to a sliding channel, and a connecting rod or chain. A corresponding connecting member (302) (as shown in fig. 8 & fig. 9) connected to the seat (300) is adapted to be coupled with the connecting member (122) to allow the seat (300) to pivot between the closed position and the open position. In an embodiment, the corresponding connecting member (302) is a hinge member.
[0030] The at least one locking member (124) is provided on the top portion (102B) of the frame (102) and is adapted to lock the seat (300) in the closed position . In an embodiment, the locking member (124) is connected towards a rear side of the frame (102) on the partition member (114) connected between the two top cross members (112). In an embodiment, the connecting member (124) is a receiving bracket with a groove (124G) (as shown in fig. 5). However, it is within the scope of the invention to have any other locking member (124) such as but not limited to a snap fitting, a press to lock and release member such as a spring actuated locking member. A corresponding locking member (304) (as shown in fig. 8 & fig. 9) is connected on an underside (300U) of the seat (300), wherein the corresponding locking member (304) is a latch (304) adapted to be received by the groove (124G) defined in the locking member (124) thereby locking the seat (300) in the closed position. Further, it is also within the scope of the invention to provide electronic locks or mechanical locks or user authentication type locks or any other types of locks for locking the seat (300) in the closed position.
[0031] Further, the at least one locating member (126) is connected on the top portion (102B) of the frame (102) and adapted to guide/align the seat (300) onto the frame (102) in the closed position. In an embodiment, the at least one locating member (126) is connected onto a longitudinal member (110L) (as shown in fig. 6) of the frame (102). The longitudinal member (110L) is connected between corresponding top end (104T) of respective rear vertical member (104R) and front vertical member (104F). The locating member (126) is adapted to receive a corresponding locating member (306) (as shown in fig. 4, fig. 8 & fig. 9) connected at the underside (300U) of the seat (300) thereby aligning/ locating the seat (300) onto the frame (102). In an embodiment, the at least one locating member (126) is a guiding bracket with a hole (126H) (as shown in fig. 8) defined in the locating member (126). The corresponding locating member (306) is a locator (306L) with a locking pin (306P) (as shown in fig. 9), wherein the locking pin (306P) is inserted into the locator (306L) to lock the locator (306L) onto the locating member (126) when the locator (306L) is guided into the hole (126H) of the locating member (126) when the seat (300) is in the closed position, thereby preventing movement of the seat (300) to the open position.
[0032] The seat (300) includes a first channel (308) (as shown in fig. 9) connected near a front end of the seat (300) on the underside (300U) of the seat (300), and a second channel (310) (as shown in fig. 9) connected near a rear end of the seat (300) on the underside (300U) of the seat (300). Each of the corresponding connecting members (302) is connected on the first channel (308) of the seat (300), and each of the locking member (304) and the locating members (306) is connected on the second channel (310) of the seat (300). In an embodiment, the seat (300) includes a reinforcement channel (312) (as shown in fig. 9) adapted to connect the first channel (304) with the second channel (306). In an embodiment, the seat (300) includes a plurality of damping elements (300D) (as shown in fig. 8 and fig. 9) connected to the underside (300U) of the seat (300), wherein each of the damping element (300D) is adapted to be pressed against a top surface of each of the battery pack (202) of the battery unit (200), thereby preventing movement of the battery packs (202) in a z-direction within the frame (102). The plurality of damping elements (300D) are adapted to provide pre-tensioning to the battery unit (200) along z-direction when the seat (300) is pressed against the frame when an occupant occupies the seat.
[0033] Fig. 10 depicts an isometric view of an electronic circuit and control unit casing (400) of the system (100), according to embodiments disclosed herein. In an embodiment, the system (100) includes the electronic circuit and control unit casing (400) configured to house the electronic circuit and control unit associated with at least one swappable battery pack (202) of the battery unit (200). The casing (400) is adapted to be mounted onto the frame (102) of the system (100) and affixed with the floor (12) (as shown in Figs. 6 to 8). The casing (400) includes at least one first mounting member (402), and at least one second mounting member (404) connected to the casing (400). The first mounting member (402) is adapted to facilitate mounting of the casing (400) onto the floor (12) of the vehicle (10). In an embodiment, the first mounting member (402) is a first bracket adapted to be fastened onto the floor (12) of the vehicle (10) thereby affixing the casing (400) onto the floor (102. The second mounting member (404) is adapted to facilitate mounting of the casing (400) onto the frame (102). In an embodiment, the second mounting member (404) is a second bracket adapted to be fastened with a corresponding flange (102F) (as shown in fig. 4 to fig. 6, & fig. 8) connected to the bottom member (102L) of the frame (102) thereby affixing the casing (400) onto the frame (102).
[0034] Fig. 11 is a flow chart depicting a method (500) for mounting the battery unit (200) and the seat (300) in the vehicle (10), according to embodiments disclosed herein. At step (502), the method (500) includes affixing the electronic circuit and control unit casing (400) onto the floor (12) of the vehicle (10). At step (504), the method (500) includes affixing the frame (102) onto the floor (12) of the vehicle (10). The method (500), at step (506) includes, connecting the electronic circuit and control unit casing (400) onto the frame (102). Further, the method (500), at step (508) includes connecting the seat (300) of vehicle (10) to the frame (102) through the seat mounting arrangement (120) connected to the frame (102) and the seat (300). At step (509), the method (500) includes, allowing, by the seat mounting arrangement (120), a movement of the seat (300) to an open position in which the seat (300) is displaced at least partially with respect to the frame (102). The method (500) furthermore includes, at step (510), inserting the battery unit (200) into the frame (102) thereby accommodating the battery unit (200) in the frame (102) under the seat (300) in the open position. Additionally, the method (500), at step (512) includes, allowing, by the seat mounting arrangement (120), a movement of the seat (300) from the open position to a closed position in which the seat (300) covers a top side (102T) of the frame (10) and locking, by the seat mounting arrangement (120), the seat (300) in the closed position onto the frame (102) after the battery unit (200) is inserted into the frame (102).
[0035] The technical advantages of system (100) and method (500) for mounting the battery unit (200) and the seat (300) are as follows. Obviates the need to manufacture separate vehicle bodies for a vehicle having a fixed battery system and a swappable battery system, provides secure and easy storage of battery unit in the vehicle, ease of mounting the battery unit and seat, ease in accessing the battery packs, absorbs and prevents transferring shocks to the battery unit, thereby providing safe storage of the battery unit.
[0036] The foregoing description of the specific embodiments will so fully reveal the general nature of the embodiments herein that others can, by applying current knowledge, readily modify and/or adapt for various applications such specific embodiments without departing from the generic concept, and, therefore, such adaptations and modifications should and are intended to be comprehended within the meaning and range of equivalents of the disclosed embodiments. It is to be understood that the phraseology or terminology employed herein is for the purpose of description and not of limitation. Therefore, while the embodiments herein have been described in terms of embodiments, those skilled in the art will recognize that the embodiments herein can be practiced with modifications within the spirit and scope of the embodiments as described herein.
, Claims:We claim:
1. A system (100) for mounting a battery unit (200) and a seat (300) in a vehicle (10), said system (100) comprising:
a frame (102) adapted to accommodate said battery unit (200) comprising at least one battery pack (202), wherein said frame (102) is adapted to be affixed onto a floor (12) of the vehicle (10); and
a seat mounting arrangement (120) provided on said frame (102), wherein said seat mounting arrangement (120) is configured to facilitate mounting of said seat (300) onto said frame (102)and allows a movement of said seat (300) to an open position to provide access to said battery unit (200)
2. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said seat mounting arrangement (120) is configured to:
allow movement of said seat (300) to a closed position in which said seat (300) covers a top side (102T) of said frame (102), wherein in said open position said seat (300) is displaced at least partially with respect to said frame (102) to allow access to said battery unit (200); and
lock said seat (300) in said closed position.
3. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said frame (102) comprises:
at least two front vertical members (104F) spaced parallel to each other;
at least two rear vertical members (104R) spaced parallel to each other and disposed towards a rear of said at least two front vertical members (104F);
a plurality of base members (106, 108) adapted to connect each of said front vertical members (104F) and said rear vertical members (104R) with each other near a corresponding bottom end (104B) of each of said front and rear vertical members (104F, 104R) thereby forming a base portion (102A) of said frame (102) therein; and
a plurality of top members (110, 112) adapted to connect each of said front vertical members (104F) and said rear vertical members (104R) with each other near a corresponding top end (104T) of each of said front and rear vertical members (104F, 104R)thereby forming a top portion (102B) of said frame (102) therein, wherein said top portion (102B) is disposed above and parallel to said base portion (102A).
4. The system (100) as claimed in claim 3, wherein said plurality of said base members (106, 108) comprise:
at least two base longitudinal members (106), wherein each of said base longitudinal member (106) is adapted to connect a corresponding said front vertical member (104F) with a corresponding said rear vertical member (104R);
at least two base cross members (108), wherein corresponding said base cross member (108) is adapted to be connected between said at least two front vertical members (104F), and another said base cross member (108) is adapted to be connected between said at least two rear vertical members (104R),
wherein said plurality of top members (110, 112) comprises:
at least two top longitudinal members (110), wherein each of said top longitudinal member (110) is adapted to connect a corresponding said front vertical member (104F) with a corresponding said rear vertical member (104R); and
at least two top cross members (112), wherein corresponding said top cross member (112) is adapted to be connected between said at least two front vertical members (104F), and another said top cross member (112) is adapted to be connected between said at least two rear vertical members (104R).
5. The system (100) as claimed in claim 3, wherein said frame (102) is adapted to accommodate a plurality of battery packs (202) of said battery unit (200), wherein said frame (102) includes a plurality of partitioning members (114) adapted to divide each of said base portion (102A), said top portion (102B), and a portion between said base portion (102A) and said top portion (102B), thereby forming a plurality of compartments (102C) within said frame (102), wherein each compartment (102C) is adapted to hold a corresponding battery pack (202) of said battery unit (200).

6. The system (100) as claimed in claim 3, wherein said frame (102) includes at least one base support member (116) provided on said base portion (102A) of said frame (102), wherein said base support member (116) is adapted to hold said battery unit (200) inserted into said frame (102), wherein said base support member (116) is a support bracket adapted to be connected at intervals between said plurality of base members (106, 108) of said frame (102).
7. The system (100) as claimed in claim 2, wherein said seat mounting arrangement (120) comprises:
at least one connecting member (122), provided on the top portion (102B) of said frame (102), wherein said at least one connecting member (122) is configured to connect said seat (300) with said frame (102) and facilitate movement of said seat (300) between said closed position and said open position;
at least one locking member (124) provided on said top portion (102B) of said frame (102), said locking member (124) adapted to lock said seat (300) in said closed position;
at least one locating member (126) provided on said top portion (102B) of said frame (102), said locating member (126) adapted to guide said seat (300) onto said frame (102) in said closed position.
8. The system (100) as claimed in claim 7, wherein said at least one connecting member (122) is connected at a top end (104T) of each of said front vertical members (104F) of said frame (102), wherein said at least one connecting member (122) is a hinge bracket adapted to pivotably mount said seat (300) onto said frame (102), wherein a corresponding connecting member (302) connected to said seat (300) is adapted to be coupled with said connecting member (122) to allow said seat (300) to pivot between said closed position and said open position, wherein said corresponding connecting member (302) is a hinge member;
said at least one locking member (124) is connected on said top portion (102B) of said frame (102) towards a rear side of said frame (102), wherein said locking member (124) is a receiving bracket with a groove (124G) adapted to receive a corresponding locking member (304) connected on an underside (300U) of said seat (300), wherein said corresponding locking member (304) is a latch;
said at least one locating member (126) is connected on a longitudinal member (110L) which is connected between a corresponding top end (104T) of respective said rear vertical member (104R) and said front vertical member (104F), wherein said at least one locating member (126) is a guiding bracket with a hole (126H) defined thereon, wherein said locating member (126) is adapted to receive a corresponding locating member (306) connected at said underside (300U) of said seat (300), wherein said corresponding locating member (306) is a locator (306L) with a locking pin (306P), wherein said locking pin (306P) is inserted into said locator (306L) to lock said locator (306L) onto said locating member (126), when said locator (306L) is guided into said hole (126H) of the locating member (126) when the seat (300) is in said closed position.
9. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said frame (102) includes a plurality of mounting members (102M), wherein each of said mounting members (102M) is connected near a bottom end (104B) of respective said vertical member (104F, 104R), wherein each of said mounting member (102M) is a flange connected to a corresponding bottom member (102L), wherein said bottom member (102L) is connected between respective bottom end (104B) of each of corresponding said rear vertical (104R) and said front vertical member (104F), wherein said frame (102) is affixed onto said floor (12) of the vehicle (10) by fastening said plurality of mounting members (102M) onto the floor (12) of the vehicle (10).
10. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said system (100) includes an electronic circuit and control unit casing (400) configured to house the electronic circuit and control unit associated with at least one swappable battery pack (202) of said battery unit (200), wherein said casing (400) comprises:
at least one first mounting member (402) connected to said casing (400), said first mounting member (402) adapted to facilitate mounting of said casing (400) onto the floor (12) of the vehicle (10), wherein said first mounting member (402) is a first bracket adapted to be fastened onto the floor (12) of the vehicle (10);
at least one second mounting member (404) connected to said casing (400), wherein said second mounting member (404) adapted to facilitate mounting of said casing (400) onto said frame (102), wherein said second mounting member (404) is a second bracket adapted to be fastened with a corresponding flange (102F) connected to a bottom member (102L) of said frame (102).
11. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said system (100) includes a plurality of damping elements (300D) connected to an underside (300U) of said seat (300), wherein each of said damping elements (300D) is adapted to be pressed against a top surface of each of said battery packs (202) of said battery unit (200), thereby preventing movement of said battery unit (200) in a z-direction within said frame (102).
12. A method (500) for mounting a battery unit (200) and a seat (300) in a vehicle (10), said method (500) comprising:
affixing an electronic circuit and control unit casing (400) onto a floor (12) of the vehicle (10), wherein said casing (400) is adapted to house an electronic circuit and control unit associated with at least one swappable battery pack (202) of said battery unit (200).
affixing a frame (102) onto the floor (12) of the vehicle (10), ;
connecting said seat (300) to said frame (102) through a seat mounting arrangement (120) connected to said frame (102) and said seat (300), wherein said seat mounting arrangement (120) is configured to facilitate mounting of said seat (300) onto said frame (102);
allowing, by said seat mounting arrangement (120), a movement of said seat (300) to an open position in which said seat (300) is displaced at least partially with respect to said frame (102);
inserting said battery unit (200) into said frame (102) thereby accommodating said battery unit (200) in said frame (102) under said seat (300) in said open position.
13. The method (500) as claimed in claim 12, wherein said method (500) includes,
allowing, by said seat mounting arrangement (120), a movement of said seat (300) from said open position to a closed position in which said seat (300) covers a top side (102T) of said frame (10) and locking, by said seat mounting arrangement (120, said seat (300) in said closed position with said frame (102), after said battery unit is inserted into said frame (102),
wherein
said method (500) includes connecting said electronic circuit and control unit casing (400) with said frame (102) after said affixing said frame (102) onto the floor (12) of the vehicle (10).