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A Cylinder Cover Frame For Supporting A Covering Structure In A Vehicle

Abstract: The present invention discloses a cylinder cover frame (100) for supporting a covering structure (400) in a vehicle. The cover frame (100, 600) comprises a lower structure (102, 602). The lower structure (102, 602) is connected to a cylinder holding structure (200). The lower structure (102, 602) comprises a primary lower structure (106). The primary lower structure (106) comprises a horizontal rod (110) and a plurality of side rods (112). The horizontal rod (110) extends along the length of a cylinder (300). The side rods (112) extend downward from the two ends of the horizontal rod (110) to be connected to the cylinder holding structure (200).

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Patent Information

Application #
Filing Date
30 November 2021
Publication Number
22/2023
Publication Type
INA
Invention Field
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Status
Email
delhi@lsdavar.in
Parent Application

Applicants

MARUTI SUZUKI INDIA LIMITED
1 Nelson Mandela Road, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi-110070, India.

Inventors

1. SIDDHARTH MAHAJAN
Maruti Suzuki India Limited, Palam Gurugram Road, Gurugram, Haryana-122015, India.
2. ROBIN AGARWAL
Maruti Suzuki India Limited, Palam Gurugram Road, Gurugram, Haryana-122015, India.
3. RAVINDRA NAYAK
Maruti Suzuki India Limited, Palam Gurugram Road, Gurugram, Haryana-122015, India.
4. RAJDEEP KHURANA
Maruti Suzuki India Limited, Palam Gurugram Road, Gurugram, Haryana-122015, India.

Specification

The subject matter in general relates to a cylinder cover frame in a
vehicle. More particularly, but not exclusively, the subject matter relates to a cylinder cover frame for increasing boot space and allowing access to spare wheel.
BACKGROUND
[002] Background description includes information that may be useful in
understanding the present subject matter. It is not an admission that any of the information provided herein is prior art or relevant to the presently claimed subject matter, or that any publication specifically or implicitly referenced is prior art.
[003] With stricter emission norms kicking in, the need of alternate fuel
options is becoming more and more important. Even though electric vehicles have made inroads in many countries, there is still widespread dependency on compressed natural gas (CNG) and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) as alternate fuels as these provide excellent alternate fuel options compared to the standard gasoline. Also, governments in many countries incline towards increasing the CNG filling stations so that more and more people use CNG products to mitigate the harmful effects of the standard gasoline products.
[004] Using CNG as an alternate to conventional gasoline products, means
additional space to store CNG cylinder securely. In most cases, the CNG cylinder is stored in the boot space of the vehicle. Conventionally, a CNG cylinder holding structure is placed on the vehicle floor to hold the CNG cylinder in place. A cover frame, in contact with the CNG cylinder holding structure, is provided around the CNG cylinder so as to accommodate a cover structure. The cover structure is used to cover the CNG cylinder to improve the aesthetics of the vehicle.
[005] Use of the CNG cylinder in the boot space of the vehicle naturally
decreases the luggage carrying capacity of the vehicle. This can be improved by positioning the CNG cylinder as close to the rear seat as possible. However, the

conventional cover frame restricts the placement of the CNG cylinder near the rear seat as conventional cover frame covers the CNG cylinder on all sides.
[006] Additionally, in vehicles with wheel well inside the cabin, the CNG
cylinder holding structure cannot be placed flat on the floor space, as this restricts the access to the spare wheel in the wheel well. To overcome this, certain vehicles use elevated CNG cylinder holding structure. However, conventional cover frames cannot be used with the elevated CNG cylinder holding structure, as they lack strength and rigidity to provide the required support for accommodating the cover structure.
OBJECTS OF THE DISCLOSURE
[007] In view of the foregoing limitations inherent in the state of the art, some
of the objects of the present disclosure, which at least one embodiment herein satisfy, are listed herein below.
[008] It is an object of the present disclosure to propose a cylinder cover frame
for supporting a covering structure in a vehicle.
[009] It is an object of the present disclosure to propose a cylinder cover frame
that increases the boot space of the vehicle.
[0010] It is an object of the present disclosure to propose a cylinder cover frame that allows for easy access to spare wheel located in the wheel well within vehicle cabin.
[0011] It is an object of the present disclosure to propose a cylinder cover frame that integrates with the elevated cylinder holding structure.
SUMMARY
[0012] This summary is provided to introduce concepts related to a cylinder cover frame in a vehicle. The concepts are further described below in the detailed description. This summary is not intended to identify key features or essential

features of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended to be used to limit the scope of the claimed subject matter.
[0013] In an embodiment, the present disclosure relates to a cylinder cover frame for supporting a covering structure in a vehicle. The cylinder cover frame comprises a lower structure and an upper structure. The lower structure is connected to a cylinder holding structure. The lower structure comprises a primary lower structure. The primary lower structure comprises a horizontal rod and a plurality of side rods. The horizontal rod extends along the length of a cylinder. The side rods extend downward from the two ends of the horizontal rod to be connected to the cylinder holding structure. The upper structure comprises an upper rod and a wire mesh. The upper rod is connected to the horizontal rod of the primary lower structure. The wire mesh extends from the upper rod to the horizontal rod of the primary lower structure. The upper structure covers the cylinder.
[0014] In the above embodiment, the primary lower structure is thicker than the upper rod.
[0015] In the above embodiment, free end of the side rods extends inward towards each other to form a closed structure.
[0016] In the above embodiment, the free end of the side rods comprises a connecting bracket. The connecting bracket connects the primary lower structure to the cylinder holding structure.
[0017] In the above embodiment, the lower structure comprises a secondary lower structure. The secondary lower structure comprises a secondary horizontal rod and end rods. The secondary horizontal rod extends along the length of the cylinder. The end rod connects the secondary lower structure to the side rods of the primary lower structure.
[0018] In the above embodiment, the end rod is inclined downward with respect to the secondary horizontal rod.

[0019] In the above embodiment, the lower structure comprises a connecting bracket. The connecting bracket extends from the horizontal rod to the secondary horizontal rod. The connecting bracket connects the primary lower structure to the cylinder holding structure.
[0020] In the above embodiment, the upper rod comprises an upper horizontal rod extending along the length of the cylinder. The upper horizontal rod is a fraction of the length of the horizontal rod. The upper horizontal rod is away from the horizontal rod in the lengthwise direction of the vehicle.
[0021] In the above embodiment, the upper rod comprises an intermediate rod extending from the upper horizontal rod towards the horizontal rod in the lengthwise direction of the vehicle.
[0022] In the above embodiment, the upper rod comprises an upper end rod extending downward from the intermediate rod towards the horizontal rod in the heightwise direction of the vehicle.
[0023] In the above embodiment, the upper rod comprises a lateral rod extending from the upper end rod on the horizontal rod along the length of the cylinder.
[0024] In the above embodiment, the upper structure comprises a reinforcement structure extending at an angle from the intermediate rod of the upper rod to the horizontal rod of the primary lower structure.
[0025] In the above embodiment, the primary lower structure comprises a plurality of cover connectors to connect the cover frame to the covering structure of the vehicle.
[0026] In the above embodiment, the cylinder is elevated from vehicle floor using the cylinder holding structure.
[0027] In another embodiment, the present disclosure relates to a cylinder

cover frame for supporting a covering structure in a vehicle. The cylinder cover frame comprises a primary structure and a secondary structure. The primary structure comprises a primary horizontal rod and a plurality of side rods. The primary horizontal rod extends along the length of a cylinder. The side rods extend downward from the two ends of the primary horizontal rod to be connected to a cylinder holding structure. The primary structure is configured to be connected to the cylinder holding structure. The secondary structure comprising a secondary horizontal rod and an end rod. The secondary horizontal rod extends along the length of the cylinder. The end rod connects the secondary structure to the side rods of the primary structure.
[0028] In the above embodiment, free end of the side rods extend inward towards each other to form a closed structure.
[0029] In the above embodiment, the free end of the side rods comprises a connecting bracket. The connecting bracket connects the primary structure to the cylinder holding structure.
[0030] In the above embodiment, the end rod is inclined downward with respect to the secondary horizontal rod.
[0031] In the above embodiment, a connecting bracket extends from the primary horizontal rod to the secondary horizontal rod. The connecting bracket connects the primary structure to the cylinder holding structure.
[0032] In the above embodiment, the primary structure comprises a plurality of cover connectors to connect the cylinder cover frame to the covering structure of the vehicle.
[0033] In the above embodiment, the cylinder is elevated from vehicle floor using the cylinder holding structure.
[0034] In the above embodiment, the cylinder is a compressed natural gas (CNG) cylinder or a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinder or a cylinder

configured to store fuel used to run the vehicle.
[0035] Other objects, features and advantages of the present disclosure will become apparent from the following detailed description. It should be understood, however, that the detailed description and the specific examples, while indicating specific embodiments of the invention, are given by way of illustration only, since various changes and modifications within the spirit and scope of the invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art from this detailed description.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0036] While the specification concludes with claims particularly pointing out and distinctly claiming the subject matter that is regarded as forming the present subject matter, it is believed that the present disclosure will be better understood from the following description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, where like reference numerals designate like structural and other elements, in which:
[0037] FIGs. 1A - 1C disclose different views of cylinder cover frame, in accordance with an embodiment;
[0038] FIG. 2 discloses an exploded isometric view of the cylinder cover frame along with cylinder holding structure, in accordance with an embodiment;
[0039] FIG. 3 discloses an isometric view of the cylinder cover frame covering a cylinder, in accordance with an embodiment;
[0040] FIG. 4 discloses an isometric view of a covering structure, in accordance with an embodiment;
[0041] FIG. 5 discloses an isometric view of the covering structure connected to the cylinder cover frame of the vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment;
[0042] FIG. 6 discloses an alternate embodiment of a cylinder cover frame;

[0043] FIG. 7 discloses an isometric view of the alternate embodiment of the cylinder cover frame covering the cylinder, in accordance with an embodiment; and
[0044] FIG. 8 discloses an isometric view of a covering structure connected to the alternate embodiment of the cylinder cover frame of the vehicle.
[0045] The figures depict embodiments of the present subject matter for the purposes of illustration only. A person skilled in the art will easily recognize from the following description that alternative embodiments of the structures and methods illustrated herein may be employed without departing from the principles of the disclosure described herein.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0046] The detailed description of various exemplary embodiments of the disclosure is described herein with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that the embodiments are described herein in such details as to clearly communicate the disclosure. However, the amount of details provided herein is not intended to limit the anticipated variations of embodiments; on the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the present disclosure as defined by the appended claims.
[0047] It is also to be understood that various arrangements may be devised that, although not explicitly described or shown herein, embody the principles of the present disclosure. Moreover, all statements herein reciting principles, aspects, and embodiments of the present disclosure, as well as specific examples, are intended to encompass equivalents thereof.
[0048] The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of example embodiments. 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 "comprises", "comprising", "includes", "consisting" and/or "including" when used herein, 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.
[0049] It should also be noted that in some alternative implementations, the functions/acts noted may occur out of the order noted in the figures. For example, two figures shown in succession may, in fact, be executed concurrently or may sometimes be executed in the reverse order, depending upon the functionality/acts involved.
[0050] In addition, the descriptions of "first", "second", "third", and the like in the present invention are used for the purpose of description only, and are not to be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Thus, features defining "first" and "second" may include at least one of the features, either explicitly or implicitly.
[0051] Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which example embodiments belong. It will be further understood that terms, e.g., those defined in commonly used dictionaries, should be interpreted as having a meaning that is consistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant art and will not be interpreted in an idealized or overly formal sense unless expressly so defined herein.
[0052] Referring to FIGs. 1A - 1C, disclosed is a cylinder cover frame 100 for supporting a covering structure 400 (shown in FIG. 4) in a vehicle. The cover frame 100 comprises a lower structure 102 and an upper structure 104.
[0053] The lower structure 102 is configured to be connected to a cylinder holding structure 200 (shown in FIG. 2). The lower structure 102 comprises a primary lower structure 106 and a secondary lower structure 108. The primary

lower structure 106 comprises a horizontal rod 110 and a plurality of side rods 112. The horizontal rod 110 extends along the length of a cylinder 300 (shown in FIG. 3). In an embodiment, the length of the cylinder 300 may be along a widthwise direction 308 (shown in FIG. 3) of the vehicle.
[0054] The side rods 112 extend downward from the two ends of the horizontal rod 110 to be connected to the cylinder holding structure 200. Free end 114 of the side rods 112 extend inward towards each other, whereby the lower structure 102 when connected to the cylinder holding structure 200 form a closed structure.
[0055] The free end 114 of the side rods 112 comprises a connecting bracket 134. The connecting bracket 134 connects the primary lower structure 106 to the cylinder holding structure 200. In an embodiment, the connecting bracket 134 may comprise an emboss to uniformly distribute the stresses generated. The free end 114 of the side rods 112 may be attached to the connecting bracket 134 using conventional attachment means such as welding, nut and bolt, screws, among others. Similarly, the connecting bracket 134 may be attached to the cylinder holding structure 200 using conventional attachment means such as welding, nut and bolt, screws, among others.
[0056] The secondary lower structure 108 comprises a secondary horizontal rod 116 and an end rod 118. The secondary horizontal rod 116 extends along the length of the cylinder 300. The end rod 118 connects the secondary lower structure 108 to the side rods 112 of the primary lower structure 106. The end rod 118 is inclined downward with respect to the secondary horizontal rod 116. This arrangement helps in better stress distribution.
[0057] The lower structure 102 comprises a connecting bracket 136. The connecting bracket 136 extends vertically along the heightwise direction 306 (shown in FIG. 3) of the vehicle from the horizontal rod 110 to the secondary horizontal rod 116. The connecting bracket 136 connects the primary lower structure 106 to the cylinder holding structure 200.

[0058] The primary lower structure 106 comprises a plurality of cover connectors 138 to connect the cylinder cover frame 100 to the covering structure 400 of the vehicle. Further, the connecting bracket 136 of the lower structure 102 is also used to connect the covering structure 400 to secondary lower structure 108.
[0059] The upper structure 104 comprises an upper rod 120 and a wire mesh 122. The upper rod 120 is connected to the horizontal rod 110 of the primary lower structure 106. The wire mesh 122 extends from the upper rod 120 to the horizontal rod 110 of the primary lower structure 106. The upper structure 104 covers the cylinder 300. In an embodiment, the cross section of the wire mesh is L-shaped.
[0060] In an embodiment, the primary lower structure 106 is thicker than the upper rod 120.
[0061] The upper rod 120 comprises an upper horizontal rod 126 extending along the length of the cylinder 300. In an embodiment, the upper horizontal rod 126 is away from the horizontal rod 110 in the lengthwise direction 310 (shown in FIG. 3) of the vehicle, such that the upper horizontal rod 126 is located towards the front of the cylinder 300 and the horizontal rod 110 is located towards the rear of the cylinder 300 when seen from the top of the vehicle.
[0062] In an embodiment, the upper structure 104 is located above the lower structure 102 such that there is distance between the upper horizontal rod 126 and the horizontal rod 110 along the heightwise direction 306 (shown in FIG. 3) of the vehicle.
[0063] The upper rod 120 further comprises an intermediate rod 128 extending from the upper horizontal rod 126 towards the horizontal rod 110 in the lengthwise direction 310 of the vehicle. In an embodiment, the intermediate rod 128 and the upper horizontal rod 126 are along the same plane when seen from the front or rear of the vehicle.
[0064] The upper rod 120 further comprises an upper end rod 130 extending

downward from the intermediate rod 128 towards the horizontal rod 110 in the heightwise direction 306 of the vehicle.
[0065] The upper rod 120 further comprises a lateral rod 132 extending from the upper end rod 130 on the horizontal rod 110 along the length of the cylinder 300.
[0066] In an embodiment, the length of the upper horizontal rod 126 is a fraction of the length of the horizontal rod 110 such that a gap "L" is maintained in between one of the side rods 112 of the primary lower structure 106 and the one of the upper end rods 130 of the upper rod 120. The remaining side rod 112 and the upper end rod 130 are along the same line. This gap "L" provides for an easy access to nozzle 312 of the cylinder 300.
[0067] In an embodiment, the upper structure 104 comprises a reinforcement structure 124 extending at an angle from the intermediate rod 128 of the upper rod 120 to the horizontal rod 110 of the primary lower structure 106. The reinforcement structure 124 provides support to the upper structure 104.
[0068] FIG. 2 discloses an exploded isometric view of the cylinder cover frame 100 along with the cylinder holding structure 200. In an embodiment, the cylinder holding structure 200 is configured to contain the cylinder 300. The cylinder holding structure 200 may include holding rods 202 such that the cylinder 300 is placed between the holding rods 202. The holding rods 202 may include holding brackets 204, 206 corresponding to the connecting brackets 134, 136 of the lower structure 102. The holding brackets 204, 206 are configured to connect to the connecting bracket 134, 136 so that the cylinder cover frame 100 is attached to the cylinder holding structure 200.
[0069] Referring to FIG. 3 the cylinder holding structure 200 is placed on a vehicle floor 302 such that the cylinder 300 is elevated from the vehicle floor 302. This elevation of the cylinder 300 provides access to spare wheel (not shown) placed within vehicle cabin in wheel well 304 of the vehicle.

[0070] Referring to FIG. 4, disclosed is the covering structure 400 used in the vehicle. The covering structure 400 is used to cover the cylinder 300 to improve the aesthetics of the boot of the vehicle.
[0071] Referring to FIG. 5, disclosed is an isometric view of the covering structure 400 connected to the cylinder cover frame 100 of the vehicle. The plurality of cover connectors 138 provided in the cylinder cover frame 100 may be connected to a plurality of corresponding connectors (not shown) provided in the covering structure 400 to attach the covering structure 400 to the cylinder cover frame 100. Additionally, embosses may be provided in the connecting brackets 134, 136 to connect the cylinder cover frame 100 to the covering structure 400.
[0072] Additionally, with the structural configuration of the cylinder cover frame 100 as described above, the cylinder 300 can be placed as close the rear seat to provide more boot space, without compromising on the structural integrity of the cylinder cover frame 100 to attach the covering structure 400.
[0073] In an embodiment, the primary lower structure 106, the secondary lower structure 108, the upper rod 120 and the reinforcement structure 124 may be made of circular shaped rods or cubic shaped rods or any other shape a person skilled in the art can construe. In an embodiment, the rods may be hollow or solid based on strength requirement.
[0074] Referring to FIG. 6, disclosed is an alternate embodiment of a cylinder cover frame 600. The cylinder cover frame 600 comprises a primary structure 602 and a secondary structure 604. The primary structure 602 is configured to be connected to a cylinder holding structure 200 (shown in FIGs. 2 and 7).
[0075] The primary structure 602 comprises a primary horizontal rod 606 and a plurality of side rods 608. The primary horizontal rod 606 extends along the length of a cylinder 300 (shown in FIGs. 3 and 7). The side rods 608 extend downward from the two ends of the primary horizontal rod 606 to be connected to the cylinder holding structure 200. The primary structure 602 is configured to be connected to

the cylinder holding structure 200.
[0076] In an embodiment, free end 610 of the side rods 608 extend inward towards each other to form a closed structure.
[0077] The secondary structure 604 comprises a secondary horizontal rod 612 and an end rod 614. The secondary horizontal rod 612 extends along the length of the cylinder 300. The end rod 614 connects the secondary structure 604 to the side rods 608 of the primary structure 602. The end rod 614 is inclined downward with respect to the secondary horizontal rod 612.
[0078] In an embodiment, the top portion of the cylinder 300 and the primary horizontal rod 606 of the primary structure 602 are along a same plane when seen from the rear of the vehicle in the lengthwise direction 310.
[0079] In an embodiment, the free end 610 of the side rods 608 comprises a connecting bracket 618. The connecting bracket 618 connects the primary structure 602 to the cylinder holding structure 200.
[0080] In an embodiment, the cylinder cover frame 600 comprises a connecting bracket 616. The connecting bracket 616 extends from the primary horizontal rod 606 to the secondary horizontal rod 612. The connecting bracket 616 connects the primary structure 602 to the cylinder holding structure 200.
[0081] In an embodiment, the primary structure 602 comprises a plurality of cover connectors 620 to connect the cylinder cover frame 600 to a covering structure 800 (shown in FIG. 8) of the vehicle.
[0082] Referring to FIG. 7, the cylinder holding structure 200 is placed on the vehicle floor 302 such that the cylinder 300 is elevated from the vehicle floor 302. This elevation of the cylinder 300 provides access to spare wheel (not shown) placed within vehicle cabin in wheel well 304 of the vehicle.
[0083] Referring to FIG. 8, disclosed is an isometric view of the covering

structure 800 connected to the cylinder cover frame 600 of the vehicle. The plurality of cover connectors 620 provided in the cylinder cover frame 600 may be connected to a plurality of corresponding connectors (not shown) provided in the covering structure 800 to attach the covering structure 800 to the cylinder cover frame 600. Additionally, embosses may be provided in the connecting brackets 616, 618 to connect the cylinder cover frame 600 to the covering structure 800.
[0084] In an embodiment, the covering structure 800 is a flat plate configured to cover the cylinder cover frame 600 along the vertical direction or along the heightwise direction 306 of the vehicle. The top portion of the cylinder 300 is covered using the parcel tray (not shown) of the vehicle which is a movable part as opposed to the fixed covering structure 800. Thus, the covering structure 800 along with the parcel tray of the vehicle covers the cylinder 300, thereby improving the aesthetics of the boot of the vehicle.
[0085] The cylinder cover frame 600 can be placed close to the rear seat to provide more boot space, without compromising on the structural integrity of the cylinder cover frame 600 to attach the covering structure 800.
[0086] In an embodiment, the cylinder 300 may be a compressed natural gas (CNG) cylinder or a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinder or a cylinder configured to store any other form of fuel that may be used to run the vehicle.
TECHNICAL ADVANTAGE
[0087] The present disclosure proposes a cylinder cover frame for supporting a covering structure in a vehicle.
[0088] The present disclosure proposes a cylinder cover frame that increases the boot space of the vehicle.
[0089] The present disclosure proposes a cylinder cover frame that allows for easy access to spare wheel located in the wheel well within vehicle cabin.

[0090] The present disclosure proposes a cylinder cover frame that integrates with the elevated cylinder holding structure.
[0091] Furthermore, each of the appended claims defines a separate invention, which for infringement purposes is recognized as including equivalents to the various elements or limitations specified in the claims. Depending on the context, all references below to the "invention" may in some cases refer to certain specific embodiments only. In other cases, it will be recognized that references to the "invention" will refer to subject matter recited in one or more, but not necessarily all, of the claims.
[0092] Groupings of alternative elements or embodiments of the invention disclosed herein are not to be construed as limitations. Each group member can be referred to and claimed individually or in any combination with other members of the group or other elements found herein. One or more members of a group can be included in, or deleted from, a group for reasons of convenience and/or patentability. When any such inclusion or deletion occurs, the specification is herein deemed to contain the group as modified thus fulfilling the written description of all groups used in the appended claims.
[0093] Furthermore, those skilled in the art can appreciate that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the present 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.
[0094] 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.
[0095] While the foregoing describes various embodiments of the present disclosure, other and further embodiments of the present disclosure may be devised without departing from the basic scope thereof. The scope of the present disclosure is determined by the claims that follow. The present disclosure is not limited to the described embodiments, versions or examples, which are included to enable a person having ordinary skill in the art to make and use the invention when combined with information and knowledge available to the person having ordinary skill in the art.
[0096] The term "vehicle" as used throughout this detailed description and in the claims refers to any moving automobile or vehicle that is capable of carrying one or more human occupants and is powered by any form of energy. The term "vehicle" is a motor vehicle which includes, but is not limited to: cars, trucks, vans, minivans, hatchback, sedan, MUVs, and SUVs.

we claim:

A cylinder cover frame (100) for supporting a covering structure (400) in a
vehicle, the cylinder cover frame (100) comprising:
a lower structure (102) connected to a cylinder holding structure (200),
wherein the lower structure (102) comprises a primary lower structure (106),
wherein,
the primary lower structure (106) comprises a horizontal rod (110) and
a plurality of side rods (112);
the horizontal rod (110) extends along the length of a cylinder (300);
and
the side rods (112) extend downward from the two ends of the
horizontal rod (110) to be connected to the cylinder holding structure
(200); and an upper structure (104) comprising an upper rod (120) and a wire mesh (122), wherein,
the upper rod (120) is connected to the horizontal rod (110) of the
primary lower structure (106); and
the wire mesh (122) extends from the upper rod (120) to the horizontal
rod (110) of the primary lower structure (106), wherein the upper
structure (104) covers the cylinder (300).
The cylinder cover frame (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the primary lower structure (106) is thicker than the upper rod (120).
The cylinder cover frame (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein free end (114) of the side rods (112) extend inward towards each other to form a closed structure, wherein the free end (114) of the side rods (112) comprises a connecting bracket (134), wherein the connecting bracket (134) connects the primary lower structure (106) to the cylinder holding structure (200).

4. The cylinder cover frame (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the lower
structure (102) comprises a secondary lower structure (108), wherein the
secondary lower structure (108) comprises a secondary horizontal rod (116)
and an end rod (118), wherein,
the secondary horizontal rod (116) extends along the length of the
cylinder (300);
the end rod (118) connects the secondary lower structure (108) to the
side rods (112) of the primary lower structure (106); and
the end rod (118) is inclined downward with respect to the secondary
horizontal rod (116).
5. The cylinder cover frame (100) as claimed in claim 4, wherein the lower structure (102) comprises a connecting bracket (136), wherein the connecting bracket (136) extends from the horizontal rod (110) to the secondary horizontal rod (116), wherein the connecting bracket (136) connects the primary lower structure (106) to the cylinder holding structure (200).
6. The cylinder cover frame (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the upper rod (120) comprises an upper horizontal rod (126) extending along the length of the cylinder (300), wherein,
the upper horizontal rod (126) is a fraction of the length of the horizontal rod (110); and
the upper horizontal rod (126) is away from the horizontal rod (110) in the lengthwise direction (310) of a vehicle.
7. The cylinder cover frame (100) as claimed in claim 6, wherein the upper rod
(120) comprises an intermediate rod (128) extending from the upper
horizontal rod (126) towards the horizontal rod (110) in the lengthwise
direction (310) of the vehicle.

8. The cylinder cover frame (100) as claimed in claim 7, wherein the upper rod (120) comprises an upper end rod (130) extending downward from the intermediate rod (128) towards the horizontal rod (110) in the heightwise direction (306) of the vehicle.
9. The cylinder cover frame (100) as claimed in claim 8, wherein the upper rod (120) comprises a lateral rod (132) extending from the upper end rod (130) on the horizontal rod (110) along the length of the cylinder (300).
10. The cylinder cover frame (100) as claimed in claim 11, wherein the upper structure (104) comprises a reinforcement structure (124) extending at an angle from the intermediate rod (128) of the upper rod (120) to the horizontal rod (110) of the primary lower structure (106).
11. The cylinder cover frame (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the primary lower structure (106) comprises a plurality of cover connectors (138) to connect the cylinder cover frame (100) to the covering structure (400) of the vehicle.
12. The cylinder cover frame (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the cylinder (300) is elevated from vehicle floor (302) using the cylinder holding structure (200).
13. The cylinder cover frame (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the cylinder (300) is a compressed natural gas (CNG) cylinder or a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinder or a cylinder configured to store fuel used to run the vehicle.
14. A cylinder cover frame (600) for supporting a covering structure (800) in a vehicle, the cylinder cover frame (600) comprising:

a primary structure (602) comprising a primary horizontal rod (606) and a plurality of side rods (608), wherein,
the primary horizontal rod (606) extends along the length of a cylinder
(300); and
the side rods (608) extend downward from the two ends of the primary
horizontal rod (606) to be connected to a cylinder holding structure
(200), wherein the primary structure (602) is configured to be connected
to the cylinder holding structure (200); and a secondary structure (604) comprising a secondary horizontal rod (612) and an end rod (614), wherein,
the secondary horizontal rod (612) extends along the length of the
cylinder (300); and
the end rod (614) connects the secondary structure (604) to the side rods
(608) of the primary structure (602).
The cylinder cover frame (600) as claimed in claim 14, wherein free end (610) of the side rods (608) extend inward towards each other to form a closed structure, wherein the free end (610) of the side rods (608) comprises a connecting bracket (618), wherein the connecting bracket (618) connects the primary structure (602) to the cylinder holding structure (200).
The cylinder cover frame (600) as claimed in claim 14, wherein the end rod (614) is inclined downward with respect to the secondary horizontal rod (612).
The cylinder cover frame (600) as claimed in claim 14, comprising a connecting bracket (616), wherein the connecting bracket (616) extends from the primary horizontal rod (606) to the secondary horizontal rod (612), wherein the connecting bracket (616) connects the primary structure (602) to the cylinder holding structure (200).

18. The cylinder cover frame (600) as claimed in claim 14, wherein the primary structure (602) comprises a plurality of cover connectors (620) to connect the cylinder cover frame (600) to the covering structure (800) of the vehicle.
19. The cylinder cover frame (600) as claimed in claim 14, wherein the cylinder (300) is elevated from vehicle floor (302) using the cylinder holding structure (200).
20. The cylinder cover frame (600) as claimed in claim 14, wherein the cylinder (300) is a compressed natural gas (CNG) cylinder or a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinder or a cylinder configured to store fuel used to run the vehicle.

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2 202111055505-FORM 1 [30-11-2021(online)].pdf 2021-11-30
3 202111055505-FIGURE OF ABSTRACT [30-11-2021(online)].jpg 2021-11-30
4 202111055505-DRAWINGS [30-11-2021(online)].pdf 2021-11-30
5 202111055505-DECLARATION OF INVENTORSHIP (FORM 5) [30-11-2021(online)].pdf 2021-11-30
6 202111055505-COMPLETE SPECIFICATION [30-11-2021(online)].pdf 2021-11-30
7 202111055505-FORM-26 [21-03-2022(online)].pdf 2022-03-21
8 202111055505-Proof of Right [05-04-2022(online)].pdf 2022-04-05
9 202111055505-FORM 18 [11-04-2022(online)].pdf 2022-04-11
10 202111055505-Others-120422.pdf 2022-04-16
11 202111055505-GPA-120422.pdf 2022-04-16
12 202111055505-Correspondence-120422.pdf 2022-04-16
13 202111055505-Correspondence-120422-1.pdf 2022-04-16
14 202111055505-POA [22-06-2024(online)].pdf 2024-06-22
15 202111055505-FORM 13 [22-06-2024(online)].pdf 2024-06-22
16 202111055505-AMENDED DOCUMENTS [22-06-2024(online)].pdf 2024-06-22
17 202111055505-Response to office action [24-07-2025(online)].pdf 2025-07-24
18 202111055505-FER.pdf 2025-07-31
19 202111055505-FORM 3 [04-09-2025(online)].pdf 2025-09-04
20 202111055505-FORM-8 [28-10-2025(online)].pdf 2025-10-28

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1 202111055505_SearchStrategyNew_E_SearchHistory(10)E_15-07-2025.pdf