The present disclosure generally relates to a structure of protection cover. More specifically, the present subject matter provides a cover structure for protection of an electrical component from ingress of water.
BACKGROUND [0002] In the vehicles, electrical components like Engine Control Unit or other controllers are used to operate the various components or to manage the functioning of the components of the vehicle. These electrical components can be fitted in the engine cabin, passenger cabin, and the cowl panel area. Mounting of these electrical components has space constraints and constraint for harness size due to the space constraint long size harness are required which increases the chances for failure of the harness. Therefore, it is feasible and economical to mount the electrical components in cowl panel area.
[0003] Further, there are also problems associated with the mounting of the electrical component in the cowl panel area like the possibility of water ingress falling from the windshield or when there is water clogging in the cowl panel which increases chances of water ingress in the electrical component from the heat dissipating holes.
[0004] Existing solutions provide a cover to protect the electrical component from water ingress. JP patent application publication JP2016159705A discloses a cowl garnish has an outside air inlet, and a dash panel has a ventilation hole. On the upper surface of an ECU case, a regulation member for regulating water dropped from the outside air inlet on the upper surface of the ECU case from flowing to the rear end part of the ECU case is provided. A projection shape in the vehicle longitudinal direction of the regulation member is continuous from one end to the other end in the car width direction of the ECU case. The regulation member includes ribs projected from the upper surface of the ECU case. [0005] In the method disclosed in the above prior art, protective cover designed is of bigger size compared to the controller as the cover accommodates the

complete electrical component. Further, the cover having the electrical component is mounted on the cowl panel. In this structure, two mounting points are required one in the cover to hold the electrical component and other to mount the cover with the cowl panel. Therefore, size of the cover is quite large. Another shortcoming associated with the existing solution is addition of separate mounting or heavy mounting bracket with heavy load bearing capacity which increases the material cost of the cover and mounting bracket. Yet another shortcoming associated with the prior art is increase of assembly time as first the electrical component is mounted with the cover and then the cover having the electrical component is mounted on the cowl panel. Therefore, the cover requires large space in the cowl panel for mounting. Another shortcoming associated with the prior art is that the cover opens toward the engine cabin which is having high temperature area which may create thermal issues in the electrical component. [0006] Japanese patent publication JP2014168981A discloses a mounting structure for arranging an ECU having a connector part in a cowl part arranged on a front side of a vehicle interior and on a lower end side of a windshield, the cowl part includes a dash panel extending along a width direction and a vertical direction so as to partition the vehicle interior and an outside of the vehicle interior, and a cowl panel extending in an eave shape. The dash panel includes a second inclined part inclined more downward in the vertical direction toward a front side. The ECU is mounted on the inclined part, and the connector part is arranged on a backside from a front-end part of the cowl panel. [0007] In above disclosed prior art, there is a requirement for an additional structure at the lower portion in the windshield to avoid the water ingress which from windshield side. Addition of the separate part or structure would increase cost of the structure. Further, in the present prior art, with possibility of water stagnation in the cowl region increases risk of the controller damage due to water ingress.
[0008] Therefore, there is requirement of such a protective cover which can cover and protect the electrical component which is of compact size, can be assembled in a compact space and further provides protection from the water

coming from the outside like from the windshield and also protects from the stagnant water in the cowl region.
OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION:
[0009] The primary objective of the present subject matter is to provide a
compact size protective cover so that it can be placed properly in the cowl panel
area.
[0010] Another objective of the present subject matter is to provide a protective
cover, which can divert the water falling over the protective cover.
[0011] Another objective of the present subject matter is to provide a protective
cover having common mounting holes with respect to the electrical component.
[0012] Another objective of the present subject matter is to provide a protective
cover having primary holding means to hold the electrical component while
mounting the protective cover and the electrical component together on the cowl
panel.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION:
[0013] The subject matter disclosed herein refers to a cover structure to cover and protect an electrical component from water ingress in all round manner and is also compact in size to eliminate requirement for large space in the cowl panel for mounting the electrical component with cover.
[0014] In the present subject matter, a cover structure has been disclosed which is compact enough to provide cover and protection from the water ingress to the electrical component in a limited available space. The cover structure comprises a front surface, two side surfaces, a bottom surface, and rear surface to define a confined space or pocket structure to receive the electrical component. The front surface defines side edges (left, right side), top edge, and bottom edge. Each of the side surface from the two side surfaces extend perpendicularly away from the respective side edges of the front surface. Further, the bottom surface extends perpendicularly away from the bottom edge of the front surface in direction of the two side surfaces. The rear surface is attached with the two side surfaces and the

bottom surface to define pocket structure to receive the electrical component.
Further, the cover structure comprises a mounting flange that extend outward
from the respective side surfaces in parallel direction with the front surface, the
mounting flange has a plurality of mounting holes.
[0015] In an aspect, the rear surface extends upto the plurality of mounting
holes on the mounting flanges.
[0016] In an aspect, the cover structure further comprises a L shape cover
flange extend away from the respective mounting flanges in transverse direction
to protect the water ingress toward the plurality mounting holes.
[0017] In an aspect, the front surface defines a lower portion and an upper
portion where the lower portion and the upper portion are divided by the top edge.
The lower portion defines a slanted profile. The upper portion defines width "X"
and the lower portion defines width "D" where the width "X" of the upper portion
is greater than the width "D" of the lower portion.
[0018] In yet another aspect, the cover structure comprises two resting surfaces
where each of the resting surface extend in transverse direction from top end of
the respective side surfaces where the top end is adjacent to the top edge of the
front surface. The resting surface merges with side surfaces which extend from the
upper portion of the front surface in the direction of the side surfaces, where lower
portion of the side surfaces defines L shape which is similar to the L shape cover
flange and integrate with the L shape cover flange to define an extension.
[0019] In an aspect, the cover structure comprises two snap latch where each of
the snap latch is positioned on each of the resting surface, wherein one snap latch
faces the other snap; latch.
[0020] In an aspect, the upper portion defines a flat center surface (a) and two
slanted surfaces (b, c), where both the slanted side surfaces (b, c) and the flat
center surface (a) are divided by a line at both sides, the each of the slanted
surface (b, c) bent downward towards the corresponding side surfaces starting
from the line. The flat center surface (a) defines same width (D) as of the width
(D) of the lower portion.

[0021] In an aspect, one slanted side (b or c) of the upper portion defines a length (L) and other slanted side (b or c) defines a length (1), where the length (L) of side (b or c) is larger than the length (1) of the other side (b or c). [0022] In an aspect, each of the side surfaces defines a length (W) where the length (W) of each of the side surfaces is smaller than the respective length (1, L) of the slanted surfaces (b,c) to facilitate movement of harness at both sides. [0023] In an aspect, the plurality of mounting holes are in-line with the mounting holes of the electrical component and the mounting bracket. [0024] In an aspect, the cover structure comprises two rib structures where each of the rib structure extends away from the top edge of the front surface covering each of the respective resting surface and bent toward each other on the front surface defining a slant profile.
[0025] In order to further understand the characteristics and technical contents of the present subject matter, a description relating thereto will be made with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the drawings are illustrative only but not used to limit scope of the present subject matter.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS:
[0026] Some non-limiting exemplary embodiments or features of the disclosed
subject matter are illustrated in the following drawings.
[0027] Fig. 1 illustrates a perspective view of the cover structure, in accordance
with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[0028] Fig. 2 illustrates a rear perspective view of the cover structure of Fig. 1;
[0029] Fig. 3 a illustrates the rear view of the cover structure of Fig. 1;
[0030] Fig. 3b illustrates the rear view of the cover structure with the electrical
component.
[0031] Fig. 4 illustrates a perspective view of the assembly of the cover
structure and the electrical component.
[0032] Fig. 5 illustrates a perspective view of the assembly of the cover
structure and the electrical component with mounting bracket.

[0033] Fig. 6 illustrates the cross sectional view of the assembly of the cover
structure, the electrical component and the mounting bracket of Fig. 5.
[0034] Fig. 7 illustrates mounting of the cover structure with the electrical
component at cowl panel region, in accordance with an embodiment of the present
subject matter.
[0035] Fig. 8 illustrates side view of the assembly of the cover structure with
the electrical component on the mounting bracket, in accordance with an
embodiment of the present subject matter.
[0036] With specific reference now to the drawings in detail, it is stressed that
the particulars shown are by way of example and for purposes of illustrative
discussion of some embodiments of the invention. In this regard, the description
taken with the drawings makes apparent to those skilled in the art how
embodiments of the invention may be practiced.
[0037] Identical, duplicate, equivalent, or similar structures, elements, or parts
that appear in one or more drawings are generally labelled with the same reference
numeral, optionally with an additional letter or letters to distinguish between
similar entities or variants of entities, and may not be repeatedly labeled and/or
described. References to previously presented elements are implied without
necessarily further citing the drawing or description in which they appear.
[0038] Dimensions of components and features shown in the figures are chosen
for convenience or clarity of presentation and are not necessarily shown to scale
or true perspective. For convenience or clarity, some elements or structures are
not shown or shown only partially and/or with different perspective or from
different point of views.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PRESENT INVENTION:
[0039] It should be noted that the description and figures merely illustrate the principles of the present subject matter. It should be appreciated by those skilled in the art that conception and specific embodiment disclosed may be readily utilized as a basis for modifying or designing other structures for carrying out the same purposes of the present subject matter. It should also be appreciated by those

skilled in the art that by devising various arrangements that, although not explicitly described or shown herein, embody the principles of the present subject matter and are included within its spirit and scope. Furthermore, all examples recited herein are principally intended expressly to be for pedagogical purposes to aid the reader in understanding the principles of the present subject matter and the concepts contributed by the inventor(s) to furthering the art, and are to be construed as being without limitation to such specifically recited examples and conditions. The novel features that are believed to be characteristic of the present subject matter, both as to its organization and method of operation, together with further objects and advantages will be better understood from the following description when considered in connection with the accompanying figures. [0040] These and other advantages of the present subject matter would be described in more detail with reference to the following figures. It should be noted that the description merely illustrates the principles of the present subject matter. It will thus be appreciated that those skilled in the art will be able to devise various arrangements that, although not explicitly described herein, embody the principles of the present subject matter and are included within its scope. [0041] Fig. 1 illustrates the perspective view of the cover structure 100 illustrating a front surface 101 defining side edges 101a, 101b, top edge 101c, and bottom edge lOld. Further, the cover structure 100 comprises two side surfaces 102, 103, such as left hand side surface or right hand side surface where each of the side surface 102, 103 extend perpendicularly away from the respective side edges 101a, 101b of the front surface 101. A bottom surface 104 extends perpendicularly away from the bottom edge lOld of the front surface 101 in direction of the two side surfaces 102, 103 and a rear surface 105 attached with the two side surfaces 102, 103 and the bottom surface 104 to define pocket structure or confined space to receive a portion of the electrical component 200. Further, a mounting flange 102a, 103a extend outward from the respective side surface 102, 103 in parallel direction with the front surface 101 in transverse direction. The mounting flange 102a, 103a has a plurality of mounting holes 102ab, 103ab to mount the cover structure 100 with the mounting bracket

provided on the cowl panel. From the mounting flanges 102ab, 103ab, a L shape cover flange 102aa, 103aa extend away in transverse direction to protect the water ingress toward the plurality mounting holes 102ab, 103ab.
[0042] As shown in fig. 1 and Fig.3, the cover structure 100 further comprises a L shape cover flange 102aa, 103aa extending away from the respective mounting flanges 102a, 103a in transverse direction to protect the water ingress toward the plurality mounting holes 102ab, 103ab. The L shape cover flange 102aa extends from the mounting flange 102a and the L shape cover flange 103aa extends from the mounting flange 103 a. In an embodiment, the L shape cover flange 102aa, 103aa can be provide along the complete length of the mounting flanges 102a, 103a.
[0043] Referring to fig. 1, 2 and 3 together, the front surface 101 defines a lower portion 10If and an upper portion lOlg where the lower portion 10If and the upper portion lOlg are divided by the top edge 101c. The lower portion lOlf defines a slanted profile which starts from the top edge 101c till the bottom edge lOld. The lower portion defines width 'D' and the upper portion lOlg defines width "X" where the width "X" of the upper portion lOlg is greater than the width "D" of the lower portion lOlf. The width 'D' of the lower portion lOlf is greater than width of the electrical component so that the electrical component can be easily inserted in the pocket structure as formed.
[0044] As shown in fig. 1, the upper portion lOlg defines a flat center surface a and two slanted surfaces b, c provided at left and right side of the flat center surface, respectively and extend in transvers direction. Both the slanted side surfaces b, c and the flat center surface a are divided by a line 112 at both sides where the line 112 is an extended line of the side surface 102 and 103. Each of the slanted surface b, c is bent downward towards the corresponding side surfaces 108, 109 starting from the line 112. The flat center surface a defines same width D as of the width D of the lower portion 10 If. The slanted surfaces b, c are provided to direct the water away from harness opening points or joining points with the electrical component.

[0045] Referring to Fig. 1, 2, and 3a together, one slanted side b or c of the upper portion lOlg defines a length L and other slanted side b or c defines a length 1, where the length L of side b or c is larger than the length 1 of the other side b or c. In an embodiment, both the slanted side b, c can have same length. Further, the length profile of the slanted sides b,c is complementary with respect to the space available in the cowl panel area.
[0046] Referring to fig. 1, 2, and 3a together, the cover structure 100 comprises two resting surfaces 106, 107 where each of the resting surface 106, 107 extend in transverse direction from top end of the respective side surfaces 102, 103. The resting surface 106 extends away in transverse direction from top end of the side surface 102. Similarly, the resting surface 107 extends away in transverse direction from top end of the side surface 103. Both the resting surface 106, 107 extend in opposite direction from each other. The top end of both the side surfaces 102, 103 is adjacent to the top edge 101c of the front surface 101. Both the resting surface 106, 107 merge with their respective side surfaces 108, 109. The side surfaces 108, 109 extend from the upper portion lOlg of the front surface 101 in the direction of the side surfaces 102, 103. The lower portion of the side surfaces 108, 109 defines the L shape which is similar to the L shape cover flange 102aa, 103aa. The L shape of the lower portion of the side surfaces 108, 109 smoothly integrate with the L shape cover flange 102aa, 103aa of the mounting flanges 102a, 103a to define an extension. The side surfaces 108, 109 and the L shape of the lower portion divert flow of water away from the harness connection with the electrical component and to restrict possible water ingress inside the cover structure.
[0047] As shown in fig. 2 and fig.3a, the cover structure 100 comprises two snap latch 110, 111 where each of the snap latch 110, 111 is positioned on each of the resting surface 106, 107, wherein one snap latch 110 faces the other snap latch 111. The snap latch 110, 111 coupled with top surface of the electrical component 200 and act as a snap lock to hold the electrical component 200 inside the cover structure for smooth and in-line mounting of the cover structure 100 and the

electrical component 200 as a single component with a mounting bracket 300 provided in the cowl area as shown in fig. 4, Fig. 5 and Fig. 8. [0048] As shown in the fig. 1, each of the side surfaces 108, 109 defines a length W where the length W of each of the side surfaces 108, 109 is smaller than the respective length 1, L of the slanted surfaces b, c to facilitate movement of harness at both sides. Combination of the side surfaces 108, 109 with the slanted surfaces b, c act as opening to facilitate easy access to the connectors for the harness mounting which results in less length of the harness. [0049] Referring to fig. 3b, 4 and 5, the plurality of mounting holes 102ab, 103ab are in-line with the mounting holes of the electrical component 200 and the mounting bracket. With the common and in-line mounting holes, a compact side of the cover structure can be achieved. Further, the electrical component 200 is effectively mounted on the mounting bracket 300 and there is no chance of breakage of the cover structure due to load or weight of the electrical component 200 as electrical component is directly mounted on the mounting bracket 300. With the present structure, it is possible to use small thickness plastic material for the cover structure 100 to cover the electrical component.
[0050] Further, the cover structure comprises two rib structures 113, 114 where each of the rib structure 113, 114 extends away from the top edge lOlg of the front surface 101 covering each of the respective resting surface 106, 107 on left and right side. Both the rib structures 113, 114 extend toward the bottom edge of the front surface and bent toward each other on the front surface 101 defining a slant profile. These two rib structures 113, 114 direct the water falling over the front surface 101 away from plurality mounting holes 102ab, 103ab, towards the downward side to prevent the electrical component 200 from the water ingress. [0051] Referring to Fig. 7 illustrating position and mounting of the cover structure 100 with the electrical component 200 on the mounting bracket 300 at the cowl panel region 500. As shown, the cover structure 100 is positioned in such a way that open portion 150 of the cover structure 100 to receive the harness is covered under the windshield 400. With the present position, the windshield 400 protects the electrical component 200 from direct fall of water. The open portion

150 of the assembled cover structure 100 and the electrical component 200 is
hidden behind lower portion of the windshield 400 where the windshield 400
joined with the cowl panel region 500.
[0052] Fig. 8 illustrates mounting of the cover structure 100 and the electrical
component 200 on the mounting bracket 300. The mounting bracket 300 is
mounted on the cowl panel region 500. With the present subject matter where
mounting holes of the cover structure 100 are inline with the mounting holes of
the electrical component 200, it becomes possible to mount the cover structure
100 and the electrical component 200 directly on the mounting bracket 300. The
present configuration increases the stability of the cover structure 100 as there are
no chances of breakage of cover structure 100 due to weight or direct mounting of
the electrical component 200 on the cover structure 100.
[0053] In an embodiment, the electrical component can also be electronic
component for example Engine Control Unit (ECU), any Microcontroller, such as
Vehicle Control Unit (VCU), Hybrid Control Unit (HCU).
[0054] Technical advancement:
[0055] Compact size due to common mounting points for the cover structure
and the electrical component
[0056] Light weight of the cover structure due to direct mounting of the
electrical component on the mounting bracket provided at the cowl panel. There is
no load transfer on the cover structure by the electrical component so thickness
and strength of the cover structure can be optimized to maintain the cost and
weight of the cover.
[0057] Cover structure is open from the sides which are near to the connector
portions of the electrical component to facilitate movement of the harness.
[0058] Present cover structure covers complete electrical component from the
bottom to avoid ingress of water during water stagnant condition in the cowl panel
region/area.
[0059] Present cover structure covers the complete upper portion of the
electrical component to protect the electrical component from direct fall of the
water from the windshield.

[0060] The corresponding structures, materials, acts, and equivalents of all means or step plus function elements in the claims below are intended to include any structure, material, or act for performing the function in combination with other claimed elements as specifically claimed. As used herein, the singular forms "a", "an" and "the" are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will be further understood that the terms "comprising", "including" and/or "having" and other conjugations of these terms, when used in this specification, specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements, and/or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, and/or groups thereof.
[0061] The terminology used herein should not be understood as limiting, unless otherwise specified, and is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the disclosed subject matter. While certain embodiments of the disclosed subject matter have been illustrated and described, it will be clear that the disclosure is not limited to the embodiments described herein. Numerous modifications, changes, variations, substitutions and equivalents are not precluded.
[0062] The above description does not provide specific details of the manufacture or design of the various components. Those of skill in the art are familiar with such details, and unless departures from those techniques are set out, techniques, known, related art or later developed designs and materials should be employed. Those in the art are capable of choosing suitable manufacturing and design details.
[0063] Further, the terminology used herein is for describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the disclosure. It will be appreciated that several of the above-disclosed and other features and functions, or alternatives thereof, may be combined into other systems or applications. Various presently unforeseen or unanticipated alternatives, modifications, variations, or improvements therein may subsequently be made by those skilled in

the art without departing from the scope of the present disclosure as encompassed by the following claims.
[0064] The claims, as originally presented and as they may be amended, encompass variations, alternatives, modifications, improvements, equivalents, and substantial equivalents of the embodiments and teachings disclosed herein, including those that are presently unforeseen or unappreciated, and that, for example, may arise from applicants/patentees and others.
[0065] It will be appreciated that variants of the above-disclosed and other features and functions, or alternatives thereof, may be combined into many other different systems or applications. Various presently unforeseen or unanticipated alternatives, modifications, variations, or improvements therein may be subsequently made by those skilled in the art, which are also intended to be encompassed by the following claims.

Claim A cover structure (100) to cover and protect an electrical component (200), the cover structure (100) comprising:
a front surface (101) defining side edges (101a, 101b), top edge (101c), and bottom edge (lOld);
two side surfaces (102, 103) where each of the side surface (102, 103) extend perpendicularly away from the respective side edges (101a, 101b) of the front surface (101);
a bottom surface (104) extends perpendicularly away from the bottom edge (lOld) of the front surface (101) in direction of the two side surfaces (102, 103); and
a rear surface (105) attached with the two side surfaces (102, 103) and the bottom surface (104) to define pocket structure to receive the electrical component (200); and
a mounting flange (102a, 103 a) extend outward from the respective side surface (102, 103) in parallel direction with the front surface (101), the mounting flange (102a, 103a) has a plurality of mounting holes (102ab, 103ab). The cover structure (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein
the rear surface (105) extend upto the plurality of mounting holes (102ab, 103ab) on the mounting flanges (102a, 103 a); and
the plurality of mounting holes (102ab, 103ab) are in-line with the mounting holes of the electrical component (200) and the mounting bracket. The cover structure (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the cover structure
(100) further comprises a L shape cover flange (102aa, 103aa) extend away from the respective mounting flanges (102a, 103 a) in transverse direction to protect water ingress toward the plurality mounting holes (102ab, 103ab). The cover structure (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the front surface
(101) defines a lower portion (lOlf) and an upper portion (101 g) where the lower portion (lOlf) and the upper portion (lOlg) are divided by the top edge (101c),

the lower portion (lOlf) defines a slanted profile,
the upper portion (lOlg) defines width "X" and the lower portion (lOlf) defines width "D" where the width "X" of the upper portion (lOlg) is greater than the width "D" of the lower portion (10 If). The cover structure (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the cover structure (100) comprises:
two resting surfaces (106, 107) where each of the resting surface (106, 107) extend in transverse direction from top end of the respective side surfaces (102, 103) where the top end is adjacent to the top edge (101c) of the front surface (101),
the resting surface (106, 107) merges with side surfaces (108, 109) which extend from the upper portion (lOlg) of the front surface (101) in the direction of the side surfaces (102, 103), where lower portion of the side surfaces (108, 109) defines L shape which is similar to the L shape cover flange (102aa, 103aa) and integrate with the L shape cover flange (102aa, 103aa) to define an extension.
The cover structure (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the cover structure (100) comprises:
two snap latch (110, 111) where each of the snap latch (110, 111) is positioned on each of the resting surface (106, 107), wherein one snap latch (110) faces the other snap latch (111).
The cover structure (100) as claimed in claim 4, wherein the upper portion (lOlg) defines:
a flat center surface (a) and two slanted surfaces (b, c), where both the slanted side surfaces (b, c) and the flat center surface (a) are divided by a line (112) at both sides, the each of the slanted surface (b, c) bent downward towards the corresponding side surfaces (108, 109) starting from the line
(112),
the flat center surface (a) defines same width (D) as of the width (D) of the lower portion (10 If);

We Claim

1. A cover structure (100) to cover and protect an electrical component (200),
the cover structure (100) comprising:
a front surface (101) defining side edges (101a, 101b), top edge
(101c), and bottom edge (101d);
two side surfaces (102, 103) where each of the side surface (102,
103) extend perpendicularly away from the respective side edges (101a,
101b) of the front surface (101);
a bottom surface (104) extends perpendicularly away from the
bottom edge (101d) of the front surface (101) in direction of the two side
surfaces (102, 103); and
a rear surface (105) attached with the two side surfaces (102, 103)
and the bottom surface (104) to define pocket structure to receive the
electrical component (200); and
a mounting flange (102a, 103a) extend outward from the respective
side surface (102, 103) in parallel direction with the front surface (101),
the mounting flange (102a, 103a) has a plurality of mounting holes
(102ab, 103ab).
2. The cover structure (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein
the rear surface (105) extend upto the plurality of mounting holes (102ab,
103ab) on the mounting flanges (102a, 103a); and
the plurality of mounting holes (102ab, 103ab) are in-line with the
mounting holes of the electrical component (200) and the mounting bracket.
3. The cover structure (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the cover structure
(100) further comprises a L shape cover flange (102aa, 103aa) extend away
from the respective mounting flanges (102a, 103a) in transverse direction to
protect water ingress toward the plurality mounting holes (102ab, 103ab).
4. The cover structure (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the front surface
(101) defines a lower portion (101f) and an upper portion (101g) where the
lower portion (101f) and the upper portion (101g) are divided by the top
edge (101c),
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the lower portion (101f) defines a slanted profile,
the upper portion (101g) defines width “X” and the lower portion
(101f) defines width “D” where the width “X” of the upper portion (101g) is
greater than the width “D” of the lower portion (101f).
5. The cover structure (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the cover structure
(100) comprises:
two resting surfaces (106, 107) where each of the resting surface (106,
107) extend in transverse direction from top end of the respective side
surfaces (102, 103) where the top end is adjacent to the top edge (101c) of
the front surface (101),
the resting surface (106, 107) merges with side surfaces (108, 109)
which extend from the upper portion (101g) of the front surface (101) in the
direction of the side surfaces (102, 103), where lower portion of the side
surfaces (108, 109) defines L shape which is similar to the L shape cover
flange (102aa, 103aa) and integrate with the L shape cover flange (102aa,
103aa) to define an extension.
6. The cover structure (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the cover structure
(100) comprises:
two snap latch (110, 111) where each of the snap latch (110, 111) is
positioned on each of the resting surface (106, 107), wherein one snap latch
(110) faces the other snap latch (111).
7. The cover structure (100) as claimed in claim 4, wherein the upper portion
(101g) defines:
a flat center surface (a) and two slanted surfaces (b, c), where both the
slanted side surfaces (b, c) and the flat center surface (a) are divided by a
line (112) at both sides, the each of the slanted surface (b, c) bent downward
towards the corresponding side surfaces (108, 109) starting from the line
(112),
the flat center surface (a) defines same width (D) as of the width (D)
of the lower portion (101f);
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8. The cover structure (100) as claimed in claim 7, wherein one slanted side (b
or c) of the upper portion (101g) defines a length (L) and other slanted side
(b or c) defines a length (l), where the length (L) of side (b or c) is larger
than the length (l) of the other side (b or c).
9. The cover structure (100) as claimed in claim 7, wherein each of the side
surfaces (108, 109) defines a length (W) where the length (W) of each of the
side surfaces (108, 109) is smaller than the respective length (l, L) of the
slanted surfaces (b,c) to facilitate movement of harness at both sides.
10. The cover structure (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the cover structure
(100) comprises: two rib structures (113, 114) where each of the rib
structure (113, 114) extends away from the top edge (101g) of the front
surface (101) covering each of the respective resting surface (106, 107) and
bent toward each other on the front surface (101) defining a slant profile.
11. The cover structure (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the electrical
component is Engine Control unit (ECU),Vehicle Control Unit (VCU) or
any automotive controller.
12. The cover structure (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the cover structure
(100) is provided at cowl panel area/region (500).