A PROTECTIVE/TAMPERPROOF MOUNTING PLATFORM FOR A GEAR LOCK ASSEMBLY
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a mounting platform. More particularly, the present invention relates to a protective/tamperproof mounting platform for a gear lock assembly which can be installed without performing any drilling operation on the chassis of the vehicle and also restricts removing of gear lock assembly.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION:
It is known that the main purpose of gear lock assembly is to restrict the movement of gear lever when the vehicle is not in motion.
Conventional gear lock assemblies are mounted by drilling the chassis of the vehicle, wherein holes drilled in the chassis for installing the gear lock assembly. Since, the holes are created in the chassis during rainy season water seeps in to the cabin through the drilled holes due to ineffective sealing and the, said holes remain permanently even after removal of the gear lock assembly. As the said holes remain permanently, said holes become active sites for corrosion.
Due to drilling of chassis, the body of the vehicle gets eroded at the sites of holes. In addition to this, it is noted that drilling of chassis is not desired due to various business reasons. More specifically, it is known that in the automotive manufacturing various industries are involved in manufacturing different parts of the automobile. Hence, it is required that specific part / component should not be tampered/modified by extra machining operation to such an extent that the parts altered are completely. Consequently, the manufacturers warranty is lost. Hence, it is always necessary for practical reasons, that automobile parts must not be altered by extra machining operations.

Further, it is also necessary that product should be developed in such a way that it can be mounted with ease and assembly of the component is securely enclosed in such manner that it can't be detached or tampered or stolen.
Further at various instances, it has been found that the gear lock assemblies are taken away by dismantling them. This is due to the reason that in the conventional gear lock assembly, the fixing means which is used to fix the assembly are easily accessibly and any non skilled person can easily remove fixing means and can remove the entire gear lock assembly.
Therefore, it is identified that the entire purpose of installing gear box assembly is defeated. Therefore, it is found that conventional gear lock mounting assembly is irrational to certain extent and due to one or more of the aforesaid reasons, there may arise a situation wherein the gear lock mechanism could fail to function.
Hence, there exists a grave need to provide a gear lock mounting assembly which can be mounted without drilling of the chassis and ensures safety of the vehicle.
OBJECTIVE OF THE INVENTION:
The objective of the present invention is to provide a protective/tamperproof mounting platform for a gear lock assembly.
Another objective of the present invention is to provide a drill free gear lock mounting assembly.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION:
Accordingly, the present invention relates to a protective/tamperproof mounting platform for a gear lock assembly mountable on a chassis of a vehicle, comprising: a base plate having at least one slot for mounting the said plate on the chassis by at least one fastening means; an extended plate being connected to the said base plate; and a protective means/bracket being connected to the said extended plate by at least one pin, such that

the said bracket covers at least one fastening means, so as to protect tampering/dismantling of the said base plate.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF FIGURES:
Further aspects and advantages of the present invention will be readily understood from the following detailed description with reference to the accompanying drawings. Reference numerals have been used to refer to identical or similar functionally similar elements. The figures together with a detailed description below, are incorporated in and form part of the specification, and serve to further illustrate the embodiments and explain various principles and advantages, in accordance with the present invention wherein:
Figure 1 illustrates a gear lock mounting assembly in accordance with an aspect of the present invention.
Figure 2 illustrates a gear lock mounting assembly in accordance with another aspect of the present invention.
Figure 3 illustrates a gear lock mounting assembly in accordance with yet another aspect of the present invention.
Figure 4 illustrates a gear lock mounting assembly in accordance with further aspect of the present invention.
Figure 5a & 5b illustrates a gear lock mounting assembly in accordance with furthermore aspect of the present invention.
Skilled artisans will appreciate that elements in the drawings are illustrated for simplicity and have not necessarily been drawn to scale. For example, the dimensions of some of the elements in the drawings may be exaggerated relative to other elements to help to improve understanding of embodiments of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PRESENT INVENTION:
While the invention is susceptible to various modifications and alternative forms, specific embodiment thereof has been shown by way of example in the drawings and will be described in detail below. It should be understood, however that it is not intended to limit the invention to the particular forms disclosed, but on the contrary, the invention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternative falling within the spirit and the scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims.
Before describing in detail embodiments it may be observed that the novelty and inventive step that are in accordance with the present invention resides in mounting the locking assembly on the gear shift lever, without performing drilling operation on the chassis of the vehicle. Accordingly, the drawings are showing only those specific details that are pertinent to understanding the embodiments of the present invention so as not to obscure the disclosure with details that will be readily apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art having benefit of the description herein.
The terms "comprises", "comprising", or any other variations thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a setup, device that comprises a list of components does not include only those components but may include other components not expressly listed or inherent to such setup or device. In other words, one or more elements in a system or apparatus proceeded by "comprises... a" does not, without more constraints, preclude the existence of other elements or additional elements in the system or apparatus. The following paragraphs explain present invention with respect gear lock mounting assembly being installed without drilling operation on the chassis of vehicle. The invention in respect of the same may be deduced accordingly.
Accordingly, the present invention relates to a protective/tamperproof mounting platform for a gear lock assembly mountable on a chassis of a vehicle, comprising a base plate having at least one slot for mounting the said plate on the chassis by at least one fastening means; an extended plate forming part of or connected to the said base plate; and a protective means/bracket forming part of or being connected to the said extended plate by

at least one pin, such that the said bracket covers at least one fastening means, so as to protect tampering/dismantling of the said base plate.
In another aspect of the present invention, wherein the said extended plate is coupled to a
key operated lock assembly and wherein, a pin being inserted in such a manner that the
same is passed through a key operated lock assembly and the said extended plate,
whereby the said pin prohibit the vehicle gear shift operation.
In yet another aspect of the present invention, wherein the said protective bracket having
a base plate and a vertical plate forming part or being connected to the said extended
plate.
In still another aspect of the present invention, wherein at least one of the said slot of the base plate having a step.
In a further aspect of the present invention, wherein the said extended plate is formed part of or connected to the said base plate either perpendicularly or at some inclination.
In a furthermore aspect of the present invention, wherein the said extended plate is formed part at or connected to the edge of the base plate or at a predetermined distance from the edge of the base plate.
In one more aspect of the present invention, wherein the base plate and the base plate of the protective bracket overlap each other and create space in between such that the inbuilt studs and nut assembly get covered.
In another aspect of the present invention, wherein the size of the said fastening means matches with the size of the slot of the base plate.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES:
As shown in figure 1, one of the preferred aspect of the protective/tamperproof mounting platform for a gear lock assembly. As shown in figure 1, a base plate 1 having four sides, la & lb are longitudinal sides and lc & Id (not shown) are transverse sides. The said base plate 1 having two slots SI (hidden) & S2. Base plate (1) having a u-shape rectangular cut on the longitudinal

side of base plate lb. The said base plate (1) is forming part of/connected to an extended plate (2) from one of the sides (1d (not shown)). The extended plate having T-shape construction and having vertical sides (2a, 2ac, 2b (not shown), 2bc (not shown)). The said extended plate having two horizontal sides 2c and 2d (not shown) which is perpendicular to 2bc (not shown) and 2ac. The said extended plate having two slots (H) adjacent to the side 2c. Further, a protective mean/bracket (3 & 4) forming part of/being connected to the said extended plate. The said protective means comprising a vertical plate (4) having similar construction as vertical plate (2), and both plates (4 & 2) are placed side by side by at least one pin (P). The length (4a, 4b) of plate (4) is less than the length (2a, 2b (not shown)) of vertical plate 2 i.e. (4a, 4b) < (2a, 2b). Furthermore, the said vertical plate (4) having sides 4a, 4ac, 4b, 4bc, 4c and 4d. Additionally, the said vertical plate 4 is connected to another horizontal plate (3) through its one of its sides (4d). The said plate (3) is parallel to the base plate (1) and kept at a certain distance such that the said plate (3) covers at least one fastening means so as to protect tampering/dismantling. The said constructions of the mounting platform does not allow an outside user to dismantle a gear lock assembly without removing plate (3). The plate (3) also has four sides (3a, 3b, 3c, 3d) whereby a small cut is formed on the adjoining corner of (3b) & (3d). As shown in figure 1, the slot provided in base plate (1) may be provided with a depression.
As shown in figure 2, one of the preferred aspect of the protective/tamperproof mounting platform for a gear lock assembly. As shown in figure 2, a base plate (21) having an L-shape construction and having longitudinal sides (21a), (21b) & (21 be) and three transverse sides 21c, 21bbc and 21d. The said base plate (21) having two slots S1 & S2. The extended plate having a rectangular shape construction having four sides (22a, 22b, 22c, 22d) and having two slots adjacent to one of the sides (22b). The said extended plate being connected to the base plate 21 at a predetermined distance from the side 21a. The extended plate is being connected to a protective means/bracket comprising a plate 23 and vertical plate 24. The said vertical plate 24 having similar construction, shape and holes as extended plate 22 and both plates (24 & 22) are placed side by side by at least one pin (P). However, the length (24c,24d) of plate 24 must be essentially less than the length (22c,22d) of vertical plate 22 i.e. (24c, 24d) < (22c, 22d). The said vertical plate (24) being connected to plate (23) along side 24a such that plate 23 covers at least one fastening means located in the base plate 21. The said base plate 23 having 24 sides 23a, 23b, 23c & 23d and having a cut in the form of trapezoidal at the side 23b.

As shown in figure 3, one of the preferred aspect of the protective/tamperproof mounting platform for a gear lock assembly. As shown in figure 3, a base plate 31 having an L-shape construction and having longitudinal sides 31a, 31b, 3lac and transverse sides 31c, 3Id, 31 bb & 31aac, wherein, length of (31aac + 31d) < 31c. The said base plate 31 having two slots SI & S2 (hidden). An extended plate having rectangular shape construction, wherein four sides (32a, 32b, 32c, 32d) and having two slots adjacent to the side 32b. The said extended plate being connected to the base plate 31 at the edge of side 31b. The extended plate is being connected to a protective means/bracket comprising a plate 33 and vertical plate 34. The said vertical plate 34 having similar construction, shape and holes as extended plate 32 and both plates (34 & 32) are placed side by side by at least one pin (P). However, the length (34c, 34d) of plate 34 must be essentially less than the length (32c, 32d) of vertical plate 32 i.e. (34c, 34d) < (32c, 32d). The said vertical plate (34) being connected to plate (33) along side 34a such that plate 33 covers at least one fastening means located in the base plate 31. The said base plate 33 having 34 sides 33a, 33b, 33c & 33d. The side 33c of plate 33 is connected to another downwardly extending vertical plate 35.
As shown in figure 4, one of the preferred aspect of the protective/tamperproof mounting platform for a gear lock assembly. As shown in figure 4, a base plate 41 having four sides, 41a & 41b are longitudinal sides and 41c & 41d are transverse sides. The said base plate 41 having two slots S1 & S2. Base plate (41) having a cut on the adjoining sides of 41b and 41d. The said base plate (41) is connected to an extended plate (42) from one of the sides (41d). The said extended plate having rectangular-shape construction and having sides (42a, 42b, 42c, 42d). The said extended plate having two horizontal sides 42c and 42d which is perpendicular to 42a and 42b. The said extended plate (42) having a cut on the adjoining sides of 42a and 42c. The said extended plate having two slots hi and h2 adjacent to the side 42d. Further, a protective mean/bracket (43 & 44) being connected to the said extended plate. The said protective means comprising a vertical plate (44) having similar construction as vertical plate (42), and both plates (44 & 42) are placed side by side by at least one pin (P). The length (44a, 44b) of plate 44 is much much lesser than the length (42a, 42b) of vertical plate 42 i.e. (44a, 44b) <« (42a, 42b). Furthermore, the said vertical plate (44) having sides 44a, 44b, 44c, and 44d. Additionally, the said vertical plate 44 is connected to another horizontal plate 43 through its one of its sides 44c. The said plate 43 is parallel to the base plate 41 and kept at a certain distance such that the said plate 43 covers at least one fastening means so as to protect tampering/dismantling. The said

constructions of the mounting platform do not allow an outside user to dismantle a gear lock assembly without removing plate 43. The plate 43 also has four sides (43a, 43b, 43c, 43d).
As shown in figures 5a & 5b, one of the preferred aspect of the protective/tamperproof mounting platform for a gear lock assembly. As shown in figures 5a & 5b, a base plate (51) having an L-shape construction and having longitudinal sides 51a, 51b, 51 bd and transverse sides 51c & 5Id. The said base plate 51 having two slots S1 & S2.
The base plate is connected to an extended plate which is having an intermediate horizontal plate (54) which is turn connected to one vertically extending plate and one downwardly extending plate, wherein the said downwardly extending plate is connected to one of the sides (51d) of the base plate. The said vertically extending plate having rectangular shape construction four sides (52a, 52b, 52c, 52d) and having two slots (S1 & S2). The said intermediate horizontal plate is being connected to a protective means/bracket comprising a plate 53 and downwardly extending plate 54. The said vertical plate (54) being connected to plate (53) along side 53a such that plate 54 covers at least one fastening means located in the base plate 51. The intermediate horizontal plate and plate 53 are being connected by three fastening means as shown in the figure. The plate (53) having two steps from the location of intermediate horizontal plate (54) towards the side 53c.
ADVANTAGE:
The advantages of the disclosed invention are thus attained in an economical, practical, and facile manner.
While preferred aspects and example configurations have been shown and described, it is to be understood that various further modifications and additional configurations will be apparent to those skilled in the art. It is intended that the specific embodiments and configurations herein disclosed are illustrative of the preferred nature of the invention, and should not be interpreted as limitations on the scope of the invention.

WE CLAIM:
1. A protective/tamperproof mounting platform for a gear lock assembly mountable
on a chassis of a vehicle, comprising
a base plate having at least one slot for mounting the said plate on the chassis by at least one fastening means;
an extended plate forming part of or connected to the said base plate; and
a protective means/bracket forming part of or being connected to the said extended plate by at least one pin, such that the said bracket covers at least one fastening means, so as to protect tampering/dismantling of the said base plate.
2. The mounting platform as claimed in claim 1, wherein the said extended plate is coupled to a key operated lock assembly and wherein, a pin being inserted in such a manner that the same is passed through a key operated lock assembly and the said extended plate, whereby the said pin prohibit the vehicle gear shift operation.
3. The mounting platform as claimed in claim 1, wherein the said protective bracket having a base plate and a vertical plate forming part or being connected to the said extended plate.
4. The mounting platform as claimed in claim 1, wherein at least one of the said slot of the base plate having a step.
5. The mounting platform as claimed in claim 1, wherein the said extended plate is formed part of or connected to the said base plate either perpendicularly or at some inclination.
6. The mounting platform as claimed in claim 5, wherein the said extended plate is formed part at or connected to the edge of the base plate or at a predetermined distance from the edge of the base plate.
7. The mounting platform as claimed in claim 1, wherein the base plate and the base
plate of the protective bracket overlap each other and create space in between
such that the inbuilt studs and nut assembly get covered.
8. The mounting platform as claimed in claim 1, wherein the size of the said
fastening means matches with the size of the slot of the base plate.