DESC:[0001] This application claims priority to the Indian provisional patent application No. 202441071361 filed on September 20, 2024, the complete disclosures of which, in their entirety, are herein incorporated by reference.
BACKGROUND
Technical Field
[0002] The embodiments herein generally relate to a mounting apparatus, and more particularly, to an apparatus to mount a motor on a chassis.
Description of related art
[0003] Background description includes information that may be useful in understanding the present invention, not an admission that any of the information provided herein is prior art or relevant to the presently claimed invention, or that any publication specifically or implicitly referenced is prior art.
[0004] Mounting apparatus is an apparatus designed to secure one or more components (E.g., a motor) of a vehicle to the vehicle’s chassis. The mounting apparatus serves to ensure stability, proper functioning, and to distribute stress more effectively. Additionally, the mounting apparatus absorbs shocks, vibration, and noise generated during the operation. A conventional mounting apparatus includes a broader base, which increases air drag and redirects atmospheric air, affecting the motor's cooling efficiency.
[0005] Another conventional mounting apparatus includes a motor mounting portion without cutouts/openings. The absence of cutouts/openings can hinder the atmospheric air from reaching one or more fins of the motor. Furthermore, the conventional mounting apparatus may provide limited space around the motor, which restricts air circulation around the motor. Additionally, the mounting apparatus fastened on top of the chassis can complicate vehicle setup and impact serviceability. The conventional mounting apparatus is not efficient in solving above mentioned problems.
[0006] Hence, there remains a need for an improved apparatus to mount a motor on a chassis to address the aforementioned issues.

SUMMARY
[0007] In view of the foregoing, an aspect herein provides an apparatus to mount a motor on a chassis. The apparatus includes a base, a left frame mounting member, a right frame mounting member, a front projection, and a back projection. The base with a predetermined shape and a predetermined length includes a right end and a left end. The left frame mounting member extends laterally from the left end of the base and rests on a left-side chassis of a vehicle. The left frame mounting member includes one or more left-side mounting points configured to connect the left frame mounting member to the left-side chassis of the vehicle. The right frame mounting member extends laterally from the right end of the base and rests on a right-side chassis of the vehicle. The right frame mounting member includes one or more right-side mounting points configured to connect the right frame mounting member to the right-side chassis of the vehicle. The front projection extends upward and forward from the base towards a front direction of the vehicle. The front projection includes a first set of openings. The first set of openings is mechanically configured to direct atmospheric air toward one or more fins of the motor to assist in dissipating heat generated by the motor. The back projection extends upward and rearward from the base towards a rear direction of the vehicle. The back projection includes a second set of openings. The second set of openings is mechanically configured to release hot air from the one or more fins of the motor into an atmosphere.
[0008] In some embodiments, the left frame mounting member connects to a left swingarm mounting bracket via the one or more left-side mounting points. The right frame mounting member connects to a right swingarm mounting bracket via the one or more right-side mounting points.
[0009] In some embodiments, the front projection and the back projection include a first motor locking member and a second motor locking member, respectively, to mount the motor. The first motor locking member and the second motor locking member are positioned on top of the front projection and the back projection, respectively.
[0010] In some embodiments, the first motor locking member and the second motor locking member include a predetermined shape that provides less resistance to the atmospheric air.
[0011] In some embodiments, the predetermined shape of the base is mechanically configured to reduce air resistance and direct a first air circulation path towards the first set of openings to cool the motor.
[0012] In some embodiments, the first motor locking member divides the atmospheric air into a second air circulation path and a third air circulation path. The second air circulation path passes below the first motor locking member via the first set of openings and reaches the one or more fins positioned on a bottom portion of the motor to cool the motor. The third air circulation path passes above the first motor locking member and reaches one or more fins positioned on a top portion of the motor to cool the motor.
[0013] In some embodiments, the second set of openings releases the hot air from the one or more fins of the motor into the atmosphere as a hot air circulation path.
[0014] In some embodiments, the base with the predetermined length is configured to create a predetermined space between the left frame mounting member, the right frame mounting member, and the motor to increase circulation of the atmospheric air around the motor, improving cooling efficiency.
[0015] In some embodiments, the left frame mounting member includes a mounting arrangement to mount a stand spring.
[0016] In some embodiments, the back projection includes one or more stand mounting points to mount a stand of the vehicle.
[0017] In some embodiments, the apparatus is positioned below an axis (X) of a left swingarm mounting point and a right swingarm mounting point to improve load share and stiffness of the chassis.
[0018] These and other aspects of the embodiments herein will be better appreciated and understood when considered in conjunction with the following description and the accompanying drawings. It should be understood, however, that the following descriptions, while indicating preferred 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 THE DRAWINGS
[0019] The embodiments herein will be better understood from the following detailed description with reference to the drawings, in which:
[0020] FIG. 1A illustrates an apparatus mounted on a chassis according to an embodiment herein;
[0021] FIG. 1B illustrates the apparatus mounted on the chassis according to another embodiment herein;
[0022] FIG. 2 illustrates the apparatus, with the motor mounted thereon according to an embodiment herein; and
[0023] FIG. 3 illustrates one or more air circulation paths of the apparatus and illustrates mounting of the motor and the chassis to the apparatus, according to an embodiment herein.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
[0024] 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.
[0025] Various embodiments provide an apparatus to mount a motor on a chassis. More particularly, the apparatus disclosed herein reduces aerodynamic drag. Additionally, the apparatus utilizes a first set of openings to channel ambient air effectively towards one or more fins of the motor. The hot air is then expelled through a second set of openings, resulting in improved overall vehicle cooling efficiency.
[0026] As mentioned, there remains a need for an improved apparatus to mount a motor on a chassis. Referring now to the drawings, and more particularly to FIG. 1 to FIG. 3, where similar reference characters denote corresponding features consistently throughout the figures, there are shown preferred embodiments.
[0027] FIG. 1A illustrates an apparatus 100 mounted on a chassis 136 according to an embodiment herein. The apparatus 100 includes a base 102, a left frame mounting member 110, a right frame mounting member 108, a front projection 118, and a back projection 116. The base 102 includes a right end 104 and a left end 106. The left frame mounting member 110 extends laterally from the left end 106 of the base 102 and rests on a left-side chassis 136A of a vehicle. The left frame mounting member 110 includes one or more left-side mounting points 126. The one or more left-side mounting points 126 are configured to connect the left frame mounting member 110 to the left-side chassis 136A of the vehicle. The left frame mounting member 110 rests on the left-side chassis 136A to enable an easy assembly process.
[0028] In one embodiment, the left frame mounting member 110 extends laterally from the left end 106 of the base 102 and is mechanically connected to a left resting member (not shown in the figure). The left resting member is configured to rest on the left-side chassis 136A of the vehicle. The left resting member includes the one or more left-side mounting points 126 configured to connect the left resting member to the left side chassis 136A of the vehicle. The left resting member rests on the left-side chassis 136A to enable an easy assembly process.
[0029] The right frame mounting member 108 extends laterally from the right end 104 of the base 102 and rests on a right-side chassis 136B of the vehicle. The right frame mounting member 108 includes one or more right-side mounting points 124. The one or more right-side mounting points 124 are configured to connect the right frame mounting member 108 to the right-side chassis 136B of the vehicle. The right frame mounting member 108 rests on the right-side chassis 136B to enable an easy assembly process.
[0030] In one embodiment, the right frame mounting member 108 extends laterally from the right end 104 of the base 102 and is mechanically connected to a right resting member (not shown in the figure). The right resting member is configured to rest on the right-side chassis 136B of the vehicle. The right resting member includes the one or more right-side mounting points 124 configured to connect the right resting member to the right-side chassis 136B of the vehicle. The right resting member rests on the right-side chassis 136B to enable an easy assembly process.
[0031] In one embodiment, the vehicle includes, but not limited to, an electric vehicle or an Internal Combustion (IC) Engine vehicle. The left frame mounting member 110 includes a mounting arrangement 134 to mount a stand spring.
[0032] The front projection 118 extends upward and forward from the base 102 towards a front direction of the vehicle. The front projection 118 includes a first set of openings 130. The first set of openings 130 is mechanically configured to direct atmospheric air toward one or more fins of the motor to assist in dissipating heat generated by the motor. As used herein, the fins are surfaces that extend from an object to increase the heat transfer rate. The front projection 118 includes a first motor locking member 122 that is positioned on top of the back projection 116 to mount the motor.
[0033] The back projection 116 extends upward and rearward from the base 102 towards a rear direction of a vehicle. The back projection 116 includes a second set of openings 128 (not shown in the figure). The second set of openings 128 is mechanically configured to release hot air from the one or more fins of the motor into an atmosphere. The back projection 116 includes one or more stand mounting points 132 to mount a stand of the vehicle to the apparatus 100. The back projection 116 includes a second motor locking member 120 that is positioned on top of the back projection 116 to mount the motor.
[0034] The first motor locking member 122 and the second motor locking member 120 include a predetermined shape that provides less resistance to the atmospheric air. The predetermined shape of the base 102 is mechanically configured to reduce air resistance and direct a first air circulation path 302A towards the first set of openings 130.
[0035] The base 102 with the predetermined length is configured to create a predetermined space between the left frame mounting member 110, the right frame mounting member 108, and the motor to increase circulation of the atmospheric air around the motor, improving cooling efficiency.
[0036] Furthermore, the apparatus 100 is positioned below an axis (X) of a left swingarm mounting point 140A and a right swingarm mounting point 140B to improve load share and stiffness of the chassis 136. The left swingarm mounting point 140A is located on a left swingarm mounting bracket 138A. The right swingarm mounting point 140B is located on a right swingarm mounting bracket.
[0037] FIG. 1B illustrates the apparatus 100 mounted on the chassis 136 according to another embodiment herein. The apparatus 100 includes the base 102, the left frame mounting member 110, the right frame mounting member 108, the front projection 118, and the back projection 116. The base 102 includes the right end 104 and the left end 106. The left frame mounting member 110 extends laterally from the left end 106 of the base 102 and rests on the left-side chassis 136A of the vehicle. The left frame mounting member 110 includes the one or more left-side mounting points 126. The one or more left-side mounting points 126 are configured to connect the left frame mounting member 110 to the left swingarm mounting bracket 138A. The left frame mounting member 110 rests on the left-side chassis 136A to enable an easy assembly process.
[0038] In one embodiment, the left frame mounting member 110 extends laterally from the left end 106 of the base 102 and is mechanically connected to a left resting member (not shown in the figure). The left resting member is configured to rest on the left-side chassis 136A of the vehicle. The left resting member includes the one or more left-side mounting points 126 configured to connect the left resting member to the left swingarm mounting bracket 138A. The left resting member rests on the left-side chassis 136A to enable an easy assembly process.
[0039] The right frame mounting member 108 extends laterally from the right end 104 of the base 102 and rests on the right-side chassis 136B of the vehicle. The right frame mounting member 108 includes the one or more right-side mounting points 124. The one or more right-side mounting points 124 are configured to connect the right frame mounting member 108 to a right swingarm mounting bracket 138B. The right frame mounting member 108 rests on the right-side chassis 136B to enable an easy assembly process.
[0040] In one embodiment, the right frame mounting member 108 extends laterally from the right end 104 of the base 102 and is mechanically connected to a right resting member (not shown in the figure). The right resting member is configured to rest on the right-side chassis 136B of the vehicle. The right resting member includes the one or more right-side mounting points 124 configured to connect the right resting member to the right swingarm mounting bracket 138B. The right resting member rests on the right-side chassis 136B to enable an easy assembly process. In one embodiment, the vehicle includes, but not limited to, an electric vehicle or an Internal Combustion (IC) Engine vehicle.
[0041] The front projection 118 extends upward and forward from the base 102 towards a front direction of the vehicle. The front projection 118 includes a first set of openings 130. The first set of openings 130 is mechanically configured to direct atmospheric air toward one or more fins of the motor to assist in dissipating heat generated by the motor. As used herein, the fins are surfaces that extend from an object to increase the heat transfer rate. The front projection 118 includes the first motor locking member 122 that is positioned on top of the back projection 116 to mount the motor.
[0042] The back projection 116 extends upward and rearward from the base 102 towards a rear direction of a vehicle. The back projection 116 includes the second set of openings 128. The second set of openings 128 is mechanically configured to release hot air from the one or more fins of the motor into an atmosphere. The back projection 116 includes the one or more stand mounting points 132 to mount a stand of the vehicle to the apparatus 100. The back projection 116 includes the second motor locking member 120 that is positioned on top of the back projection 116 to mount the motor.
[0043] The first motor locking member 122 and the second motor locking member 120 include a predetermined shape that provides less resistance to the atmospheric air. The predetermined shape of the base 102 is mechanically configured to reduce air resistance and direct a first air circulation path 302A towards the first set of openings 130.
[0044] The base 102 with the predetermined length is configured to create a predetermined space between the left frame mounting member 110, the right frame mounting member 108, and the motor to increase circulation of the atmospheric air around the motor, improving cooling efficiency.
[0045] Furthermore, the apparatus 100 is positioned below an axis (X) of the left swingarm mounting point 140A and the right swingarm mounting point 140B to improve load share and stiffness of the chassis 136. The left swingarm mounting point 140A is located on the left swingarm mounting bracket 138A. The right swingarm mounting point 140B is located on the right swingarm mounting bracket 138B.
[0046] FIG. 2 illustrates the apparatus 100, with the motor 202 mounted thereon according to an embodiment herein. The front projection 118 includes the first motor locking member 122 that is positioned on top of the front projection 118 to mount the motor 202. The back projection 116 includes the second motor locking member 120 that is positioned on top of the back projection 116 to mount the motor 202.
[0047] In addition to that, the motor 202 includes one or more motor mounting points 206 to mount the motor 202 to the chassis. In one embodiment, the one or more motor mounting points 206 are positioned on top of the motor 202. In another embodiment, the one or more motor mounting points 206 are positioned at any location of the motor 202. In addition to that, the motor 202 includes one or more fins to dissipate heat.
[0048] FIG. 3 illustrates one or more air circulation paths of the apparatus 100 and illustrates mounting of the motor 202 and the chassis 136 to the apparatus 100, according to an embodiment herein. Figure 3 discloses the chassis 136, a first battery pack 304, a second battery pack 306, the motor 202, and a damper 308. The apparatus 100 includes a first air circulation path 302A, a second air circulation path 302B, and a third air circulation path 302C. The first air circulation path 302A is directed towards the first set of openings 130 by the predetermined shape of the base 102 to cool the motor 202. In one embodiment, the predetermined shape of the base 102 includes, but not limited to, a circular shape.
[0049] The atmospheric air is divided into the second air circulation path 302B and the third air circulation path 302C by the first motor locking member 122. The second air circulation path 302B passes below the first motor locking member 122 and reaches the one or more fins 204 positioned on a bottom portion of the motor 202 to cool the motor 202 via the first set of openings 130. The third air circulation path 302C passes above the first motor locking member 122 and reaches one or more fins 204 positioned on a top portion of the motor 202 to cool the motor 202. The apparatus 100 further includes a hot air circulation path 302D. The hot air circulation path 302D, which includes the hot air from the one or more fins 204 of the motor 202 released to the atmosphere using the second set of openings 128.
[0050] The proposed apparatus 100 incorporates a specially/newly designed the base 102 to reduce aerodynamic drag. Additionally, proposed apparatus 100 utilizes the first set of openings 130 to effectively channel ambient air towards the motor fins 204. The hot air is then expelled through the second set of openings 128, resulting in improved overall vehicle cooling efficiency.
[0051] Improvements and modifications may be incorporated herein without deviating from the scope of the invention. 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 preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art will recognize that the embodiments herein can be practiced with modification within the spirit and scope of the appended claims.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMERALS
Apparatus 100.
Base 102.
Right end of a base 104.
Left end of a base 106.
Left frame mounting member 110.
Right frame mounting member 108.
Front projection 118.
Back projection 116.
First locking member 122.
Second locking member 120.
One or more right-side mounting points 124.
One or more left-side mounting points 126.
First set of openings 130.
Second set of openings 128.
One or more stand mounting points 132.
Mounting arrangement 134.
Chassis 136.
Left-side chassis 136A.
Right-side chassis 136B.
Left swingarm mounting bracket 138A.
Right swingarm mounting bracket 138B.
Left swingarm mounting point 140A.
Right swingarm mounting point 140B.
,CLAIMS:CLAIMS

I/We claim:
1. An apparatus (100) to mount a motor (202) on a chassis (136), comprising:
a base (102) with a predetermined shape and a predetermined length comprises:
a right end (104); and
a left end (106);
a left frame mounting member (110) extends laterally from the left end (106) of the base (102) and rest on a left-side chassis (136A) of a vehicle, wherein the left frame mounting member (110) comprises one or more left-side mounting points (126) configured to connect the left frame mounting member (110) to the left-side chassis (136A) of the vehicle;
a right frame mounting member (108) extends laterally from the right end (104) of the base (102) and rest on a right-side chassis (136B) of the vehicle, wherein the right frame mounting member (108) comprises one or more right-side mounting points (124) configured to connect the right frame mounting member (108) to the right-side chassis (136B) of the vehicle;
a front projection (118) extending upward and forward from the base (102) towards a front direction of the vehicle, wherein the front projection (118) comprises a first set of openings (130), wherein the first set of openings (130) is mechanically configured to direct atmospheric air toward one or more fins (204) of the motor (202) to assist in dissipating heat generated by the motor (202); and
a back projection (116) extending upward and rearward from the base (102) towards a rear direction of the vehicle, wherein the back projection (116) comprises a second set of openings (128), wherein the second set of openings (128) is mechanically configured to release hot air from the one or more fins (204) of the motor (202) into an atmosphere.

2. The apparatus (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the left frame mounting member (110) connects to a left swingarm mounting bracket (138A) via the one or more left-side mounting points (126), wherein the right frame mounting member (108) connects to a right swingarm mounting bracket (138B) via the one or more right-side mounting points (124).

3. The apparatus (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the front projection (118) and the back projection (116) comprise a first motor locking member (122), and a second motor locking member (120) respectively to mount the motor (202), wherein the first motor locking member (122), and the second motor locking member (120) are positioned on top of the front projection (118) and the back projection (116) respectively.

4. The apparatus (100) as claimed in claim 3, wherein the first motor locking member (122) and the second motor locking member (120) comprise a predetermined shape that provides less resistance to the atmospheric air.
5. The apparatus (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the predetermined shape of the base (102) is mechanically configured to reduce air resistance and direct a first air circulation path (302A) towards the first set of openings (130) to cool the motor (202).

6. The apparatus (100) as claimed in claims 3 and 4, wherein the first motor locking member (122) divides the atmospheric air into a second air circulation path (302B), and a third air circulation path (302C), wherein the second air circulation path (302B) passes below the first motor locking member (122) via the first set of openings (130) and reaches the one or more fins (204) positioned on a bottom portion of the motor (202) to cool the motor (202), wherein the third air circulation path (302C) passes above the first motor locking member (122) and reaches one or more fins (204) positioned on a top portion of the motor (202) to cool the motor (202).


7. The apparatus (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the second set of openings (128) releases the hot air from the one or more fins (204) of the motor (202) into the atmosphere as a hot air circulation path (302D).

8. The apparatus (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the base (102) with the predetermined length configured to create a predetermined space between the left frame mounting member (110), the right frame mounting member (108), and the motor (202) to increase circulation of the atmospheric air around the motor (202), improving cooling efficiency.

9. The apparatus (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the left frame mounting member (110) comprises a mounting arrangement (134) to mount a stand spring.
10. The apparatus (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the back projection (116) comprises one or more stand mounting points (132) to mount a stand of the vehicle.
11. The apparatus (100) as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein the apparatus (100) is positioned below an axis (X) of a left swingarm mounting point (140A) and a right swingarm mounting point (140B) to improve load share and stiffness of the chassis (136).