TECHNICAL FIELD [0001] The present disclosure, in general, relates to an assembly for mounting a head lamp in a vehicle. In particular, the present disclosure relates to a head lamp mounting assembly where individual mounting brackets are provided for supporting upper and lower portions of the headlamp.
BACKGROUND
[0002] Typically, a head lamp mounting frame is used for mounting of a head lamp on a front structure of a vehicle. In an example, but not limited to, the head lamp mounting frame can be either a body-in-white (BIW) frame or a plastic frame.
[0003] In case the head lamp mounting frame is a BIW frame, it is difficult task to adjust the head lamp to control a gap and LD between the head lamp and a bumper of the vehicle during the final assembly of the vehicle. Also, in combination with metallic mounting brackets, the BIW frame suffers from certain limitations due to the fact that it renders more weight, in combination with the metallic brackets, which may not be distributed uniformly with respect to the center of gravity of the head lamp.
[0004] Further, in case the head lamp mounting frame is a plastic frame, the cost of manufacturing increases. Also, the head lamp housing has unbalanced load distribution due to mounting points concentrated on inner side of the housing which are used to mount the head lamp on the front vertical cross-member of vehicle. Also, similar to BIW frame, the plastic fame is not suitable for adjustability of head lamp.
[0005] Therefore, in view of the limitations existing in the state of the art, there is a need for designing a head lamp mounting assembly which can increase movement flexibility, lower the manufacturing cost.

OBJECTS OF DISCLOSURE [0006] 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.
[0007] It is a significant object of the present disclosure to provide a head lamp mounting assembly for a vehicle.
[0008] It is a principal object of the present disclosure to provide the head lamp mounting assembly that enhances movement flexibility of a head lamp and incurs lower maintenance costs.
[0009] It is another object of the present disclosure to propose the head lamp mounting assembly which has sufficient strength at the lower mounting point of the head lamp.
[0010] It is still another object of the present disclosure to propose the head lamp mounting assembly that can undergo easy replacement.
[0011] These and other objects and advantages of the present subject matter will be apparent to a person skilled in the art after consideration of the following detailed description taking into consideration with accompanied drawings in which preferred embodiments of the present subject matter are illustrated.
SUMMARY OF INVENTION
[0012] This summary is provided to introduce concepts related to a head lamp mounting assembly of 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] The present disclosure relates to a head lamp mounting assembly. The headlamp mounting assembly includes a pair of upper brackets, and a pair of lower

brackets. The pair of upper brackets, including a first bracket and a second bracket, is affixed to a front vertical cross-member for supporting an upper inner mounting point of a head lamp. Further, the pair of lower brackets, having a third bracket and a fourth bracket, is affixed to the front vertical cross-member at a level below the pair of upper brackets, for supporting a lower inner mounting point of the head lamp.
[0014] In an aspect, the first bracket is directly affixed on the front vertical cross-member and the second bracket is affixed on the first bracket, through spot welding.
[0015] In another aspect, the third bracket is directly affixed to the front vertical cross-member and the fourth bracket is affixed on the third bracket, through spot welding.
[0016] In another aspect, the first bracket is formed with strengthening beads around bending lines of the first bracket.
[0017] In another aspect, each of the strengthening beads is having different size depending on the bending lines formation on the first bracket.
[0018] In another aspect, the fourth bracket is formed with strengthening beads throughout the fourth bracket.
[0019] In another aspect, an additional mounting bracket is connected to a fender support frame for supporting an outer upper mounting point of the head lamp. The shape of the additional mounting bracket resembles an L-shape and is provided for flexible positioning or movement of the head lamp.
[0020] In other aspect, the first bracket, the second bracket, the third bracket, the fourth bracket, and the additional mounting bracket are separate brackets.
[0021] In yet another aspect, an extension provided in the head lamp housing for better load distribution across the mountings of the housing.
[0022] 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 the scope of the present subject matter.
[0023] Various objects, features, aspects, and advantages of the inventive subject matter will become more apparent from the following detailed description of preferred embodiments, along with the accompanying drawing figures in which like numerals represent like components.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE ACCOMPANYING DRAWINGS [0024] It is to be noted, however, that the appended drawings illustrate only typical embodiments of the present subject matter and are therefore not to be considered for limiting of its scope, for the invention may admit to other equally effective embodiments. The detailed description is described with reference to the accompanying figures. In the figures, a reference number identifies the figure in which the reference number first appears. The same numbers are used throughout the figures to reference like features and components. Some embodiments of system or methods or structure in accordance with embodiments of the present subject matter are now described, by way of example, and with reference to the accompanying figures, in which:
[0025] FIGS. 1A-1B illustrates a rear view of head lamp mounting assembly, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0026] FIG. 2 illustrates a front view of the head lamp mounting assembly, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0027] FIG. 3 illustrates perspective views of brackets of the head lamp mounting assembly, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0028] FIGS. 4A-4B illustrate an additional mounting bracket along with other brackets of the head lamp mounting assembly, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0029] FIG. 5 illustrate the additional mounting bracket in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure; and
[0030] FIG. 6 illustrates an extension provided in the head lamp housing in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure; and
[0031] FIG. 7 illustrates a complete arrangement of the mounting brackets for a head lamp, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0032] 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 [0033] A few aspects of the present disclosure are explained in detail below with reference to the various figures. Example implementations are described to illustrate the disclosed subject matter, not to limit its scope, which is defined by the claims. Those of ordinary skill in the art will recognize a number of equivalent variations of the various features provided in the description that follows.
Overview
[0034] A conventional head lamp mounting assembly may include a combination of metallic or plastic mounting frames. These mounting frames include a first bracket connected to a front vertical cross-member of the vehicle for supporting an inner upper mounting point of a head lamp, and a second bracket connected to a fender support frame of the vehicle for supporting an outer upper mounting point of the head lamp. With the existing mounting frames, the head lamp is sufficiently supported from the upper side.

[0035] However, with the introduction of a daytime running light (DRL) in newly launched vehicles, the DRL is mounted near to a hood of the vehicle while the head lamp finds mounting position at a relatively lower area on a front structure of the vehicle.
[0036] Further, with the conventional mounting arrangement used for mounting the head lamp in the lower area of the vehicle, the mounting frames cannot support the overall centre of gravity of the headlamp and thereby rendering more weight across the mounting frames.
[0037] Further, with this conventional mounting arrangement, the adjustability of headlamp is not possible to control the gap and LD of headlamp with surrounding parts.
[0038] Moreover, in case of plastic mounting frames, replacement of the plastic mounting frames brings in higher maintenance cost of the vehicle.
[0039] To resolve the issues prevailing in the existing mounting frames, the present disclosure proposes a head lamp mounting assembly. The head lamp mounting assembly includes a pair of upper brackets for supporting an upper end of the head lamp and a pair of lower brackets for supporting a lower end of the head lamp. These brackets are made up of metal sheet and are affixed, to each other and to a front cross-member, as separate entities. As a result of which, the replacement of the complete head lamp mounting assembly is not required in case of any damage, thereby making the arrangement cost effective.
Exemplary Implementations /Embodiments
[0040] The following is a detailed description of embodiments of the disclosure depicted in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments are in such detail as to clearly communicate the disclosure. However, the amount of detail offered 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.
[0041] As used in the description herein and throughout the claims that follow, the meaning of "a", "an", and "the" includes plural reference unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Also, as used in the description herein, the meaning of "in" includes "in" and "on" unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.
[0042] 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.
[0043] 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.
[0044] Various embodiments are further described herein with reference to the accompanying figures. It should be noted that the description and figures relate to exemplary embodiments and should not be construed as a limitation to the subject matter of the present disclosure. 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 subject matter of the present disclosure. Moreover, all statements herein reciting principles, aspects, and embodiments of the subject matter of the present disclosure, as well as specific examples, are

intended to encompass equivalents thereof. Yet further, for the sake of brevity, operation or working principles pertaining to the technical material that is known in the technical field of the present disclosure have not been described in detail so as not to unnecessarily obscure the present disclosure.
[0045] FIGS. 1A-1B illustrate a head lamp mounting assembly 100 capable of supporting a head lamp of a vehicle, in an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. As can be seen from FIG. 1A, the mounting assembly 100 may include a pairof upper brackets 102-U and a pairof lower brackets 102-L. The pairof upper brackets 102-U and the pair of lower brackets 102-L are affixed on a front vertical cross-member 104 of the vehicle. In an aspect, the pair of upper brackets 102-U is affixed above the pair of lower brackets 102-L.
[0046] The pairof upper brackets 102-U includes a first bracket 102-U1 and a second bracket 102-U2. The first bracket 102-U1 is directly attached to the front vertical cross-member 104 through spot welding 202-1, 202-2,..., 202-N, collectively referred with 202, (FIG. 2) and the second bracket 102-U2 is attached to a free end of the first bracket 102-U1. The first bracket 102-U1 and the second bracket 102-U2, jointly, act as a supporting structure for an upper inner mounting point of the head lamp of the vehicle.
[0047] Similarly, the pairof lower brackets 102-L includes a third bracket 102-L1 and a fourth bracket 102-L2. The third bracket 102-L1 is directly attached to the front vertical cross-member 104 through spot welding 204-1, 204-2,..., 204-N, collectively referred with 204, (FIG. 2) and the fourth bracket 102-L2 is attached to a free end of the third bracket 102-L1. The third bracket 102-L1 and the fourth bracket 102-L2, jointly, act as a supporting structure for a lower inner mounting point of the head lamp of the vehicle.
[0048] In an aspect, as can be seen from FIG. 1A, the third bracket 102-L1 is mounted or connected at an intersection of the front vertical cross-member 104 and a longitudinal member 106.

[0049] Further, as can be seen from FIG. 3, strengthening beads 302-1, 302-2,..,302-N, collectively referred with 302, are formed around bending lines of the first bracket 102-U1. In an example, each of the beads 302 can have different shape and size depending on the bending lines formation on the first bracket 102-U1.
[0050] Yet further, as can be seen from FIG. 3, the fourth bracket 102-L2 is formed with strengthening beads 304-1, 304-2,..,304-N, collectively referred with 304, throughout the fourth bracket 102-L2. In an example, the strengthening beads 304 may of any shape and size.
[0051] FIG. 4A further depicts an additional bracket 402 along with the pairs of upper and lower brackets. The additional bracket 402 is an additional mounting bracket empaneled in order to provide additional support to the head lamp 404 (FIG. 4B). In an aspect, upon collision, the additional mounting bracket 402 prevents the head lamp 404 from getting damaged and the head lamp 402 just suffer a minor setback. This additional mounting bracket 402 is an L-shaped bracket, as shown in FIG. 5, and is positioned at a fender support frame 108 to support an outer upper mounting point 406 of the head lamp 404.
[0052] Thus, with the subject matter disclosed herein, the head lamp mounting assembly 100 is provided for supporting the head lamp 404 located in a front portion of the vehicle. The mounting assembly 100 includes four separate mounting brackets which share the center of gravity of the head lamp 404 efficiently. The plurality of brackets used for mounting the head lamp 404 at the front vertical cross-member 104 as disclosed in the present subject matter is capable of adjusting the gap and LD with respect to bumper and neighboring parts. The additional additional mounting bracket 402 provides support to the head lamp 404, thereby preventing major damage subject to any collision or accidents.
[0053]
[0054] In an aspect, as can be seen from FIG. 6, the head lamp 404 mounted on the front vertical cross-member 104 of the vehicle. A plurality of mounting points

501a and 501b are used to mount the head lamp housing on the upper, lower and additional mounting brackets. The construction possess an imbalanced Centre of Gravity caused due to location of three mounting points 501a on inner side of the vertical line 502. The vertical line 502 represents the approximate limit in the outward direction up to which the lamp is supported by the three primary mountings 501a. To counter the CG overhang, an extension 503 is provided in the head lamp housing for better load distribution across the three mountings 501a. FIG. 7 illustrates a complete arrangement of the head lamp mounting assembly 100 mounted on the front portion of the vehicle in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
Advantages of the invention
[0055] All in all, the mounting assembly 100 described in the present disclosure is having the following advantages:
a. The principal advantage of the mounting assembly 100 is that the
mounting assembly 100 includes brackets that are separate from one
another, and thereby complete assembly is not required to replace in
case of any damage.
b. The mounting assembly 100 provides flexibility in headlamp
adjustment to control gap and LD with surrounding parts during final
assembly of the vehicle.
c. The mounting structure 100 provides flexible support to the head lamp
to prevent damage to the head lamp 404.
d. The smaller size of the mounting brackets ensures easy replacement.
e. The mounting assembly 100 proposed herein provides balanced load
distribution on the head lamp.

f. The mounting assembly 100 disclosed in the present subject matter renders low maintenance costs of the vehicle.
Equivalents
[0056] 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 systems 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 which 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.
[0057] Although embodiments for the present subject matter have been described in language specific to package features, it is to be understood that the present subject matter is not necessarily limited to the specific features described. Rather, the specific features and methods are disclosed as embodiments for the present subject matter. Numerous modifications and adaptations of the system/device of the present invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art, and thus it is intended by the appended claims to cover all such modifications and adaptations which fall within the scope of the present subject matter

WE CLAIM:

1. Ahead lamp mounting assembly (100) comprising:
a pair of upper brackets (102-U), having a first bracket (102-U1) and a second bracket (102-U2), affixed to a front vertical cross-member (104), for supporting an upper inner mounting point of a head lamp (404); and
a pair of lower brackets (102-L), having a third bracket (102-L1) and a fourth bracket (102-L1), affixed to the front vertical cross-member (104) at a level below the pair of upper brackets (102-U), for supporting a lower inner mounting point of the head lamp (404).
2. The head lamp mounting assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first bracket (102-U1) is directly affixed on the front vertical cross-member (104) and the second bracket (102-U2) is affixed on the first bracket (102-U1), through spot welding.
3. The head lamp mounting assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the third bracket (102-L1) is directly affixed to the front vertical cross-member (104) and the fourth bracket (102-L2) is affixed on the third bracket (102-L1), through spot welding.
4. The head lamp mounting assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first bracket (102-U1) is formed with strengthening beads (302) around bending lines of the first bracket (102-U1).
5. The mounting structure (100) as claimed in claim 4, wherein each of the beads (302) is having different size depending on the bending lines formation on the first bracket (102-U1).
6. The head lamp mounting assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the fourth bracket (102-L2) is formed with strengthening beads (304) throughout the fourth bracket (102-L2).

7. The mounting structure (100) as claimed in claim 1, comprising an additional mounting bracket (402) that is connected to a fender support frame (108) for supporting an outer upper mounting point of the head lamp (404).
8. The mounting structure (100) as claimed in claim 7, wherein the additional mounting bracket (402) is an L-shaped bracket.
9. The mounting structure (100) as claimed in claim 1, comprising an extension (503) provided on a head lamp housing at an outer side of a vertical line (502).
10. The head lamp mounting assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first bracket (102-U1), the second bracket (102-U2), the third bracket (102-L1), the fourth bracket (102-L2), and the additional mounting bracket (402) are separate brackets.