TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present subject matter relates generally to automobiles. More particularly, the present invention relates to a holding structure for electrical components present in automobiles.
BACKGROUND
[0002] Generally, an automobile comprises of a number of components attached to the frame by numerous means. These numerous components should be attached to the frame firmly so that the components do not suffer from rattling caused by vibrations produced due to working of other accompanying vehicular components. Some of the. sensitive components present in the vehicle, like, electrical components are held by a holding structure having a mounting provision and then attached to the frame. In general, a conventional holding structure, for example, a rubber boot is used to hold the electrical components and then is attached to the frame. The electrical components can be mounted vertically/horizontally/inclined on to the frame using the holding structure. The rubber boot used to mount the electrical component to the frame should have sufficient stiffness to hold the electrical component firmly and prevent from rattling.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0003] The detailed description is described with reference to the accompanying figures. The same numbers are used throughout the drawings to reference like features and components.

[0004] Fig. 1 illustrates a top perspective view of a vehicle body frame of a two-wheeled vehicle.
[0005] Fig. 2 shows a portion of a vehicle body frame employing a holding structure holding the component.
[0006] Fig. 3 shows a left perspective view of an holding structure in accordance with an embodiment.
[0007] Fig. 4 shows a sectional view of the holding structure in accordance with an embodiment.
[0008] Fig. 5 illustrates a top perspective view of a holding structure according to another embodiment of the present invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0009] Typically, the electronic or the electrical components as a TCI unit is mounted on to a vehicle frame body. The electronic or the electrical components are held by a holding structure and the holding structure is mounted on to the vehicle frame assembly. The holding structure is capable of being mounted on one or more locations on the vehicle frame body. Generally, the electrical components are mounted on a horizontal plane with respect to the vehicle longitudinal axis. The conventional holding structure is well suitable for mounting of the component on a horizontal plane. Whereas, the conventional holding structure is not suitable for mounting the component in a vertical plane with respect to the vehicle longitudinal axis.

[00010] The component mounted on a vertical plane by using the conventional holding structure is subject to lot of vibrations during vehicle running condition. Further, the component disposed on a vertical plane is hung freely with one or more mountings to the vehicle body frame. Further, due to constant vibrations, the . mounting portion and the surrounding portions of the holding structure tend to wear out and eventually the holding structure fails to hold the component. Further, during vehicle operation, the twisting force is acting near the mounting provision of the holding structure due to eccentric loading in the holding structure. The twisting force acting around the mounting provision results in poor functioning of the holding structure thereby affecting the functioning of electrical components.
[00011] Over a period of usage, the holding structure might tear off failing to provide required support to the component. The structural failure of the holding structure occurs due to poor mass distribution around the mounting portion of the holding structure.
[00012] Hence, there is a need to provide a more structurally stable holding structure to hold the component on to the vehicle body frame. Further, it is an objective to provide more stiff holding structure.
[00013] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the mass distribution around the mounting portion of the holding structure is increased in order to make the holding structure more stable. Hence, according to an embodiment of the present invention, one or more tapered support portions are provided around the mounting portion to provide stiffness to the mounting portion

of the holding structure. The support portions disposed around the mounting portion provides a more stable holding structure.
[00014] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the holding structure comprises of one or more end walls defining at least one cavity therebetween. The at least one cavity formed is capable of receiving the electronic or electrical component through it. Further, the holding structure comprises a bulged portion disposed on an outer surface of at least one end wall of the plurality of walls. The bulged portion is capable of housing at least one slot. The at least one slot is configured to receive the one or more brackets mounted on the vehicle body frame.
[00015] Further, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the plurality of end walls, the bulged portion, the at least one slot are integrally formed.
[00016] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the holding structure comprises of one or more edges disposed away from the bulged portion at two ends away from the bulged portion. The one or more edges are integral members of the holding structure.
[00017] According to an embodiment of the present invention, one or more supporting portions are disposed around the at least one slot. The supporting portions have receding thickness in the direction away from the bulged portion. The supporting portions are disposed in between the bulged portion and the one or more edges.

[00018] Hence, according to an embodiment of the present invention, mass distribution is high around the at least one slot. The at least one slot is more stable and more stiff. Hence, the holding structure is capable of being mounted in any direction on the vehicle body frame.
[00019] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the holding structure is made of a material with elasticity like rubber material.
[00020] Further, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the at least one slot can be any one of the circular, square or rectangular shaped depending upon the shape of the one or more brackets passing through the at least one slot.
[00021] Further, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the holding structure is having a circular, square or rectangle shape depending upon the shape and size of the component to be mounted to the vehicle body frame.
[00022] A holding component as proposed in the present invention is capable to holding the electrical components on the vehicle firmly. The rattling of the electrical components as present in the conventional automobiles is overcome in the present invention. The proposed invention can be understood in great detail by the following description and the accompanying drawings.
[00023] Fig. 1 illustrates a top perspective view of a vehicle body frame of a two-wheeled vehicle. The motorcycle 100 according to an embodiment includes a front wheel steered by a handlebar 101 and a rear wheel supported by a swing arm. Steering assembly parts including the handlebar 101 and the front wheel are supported for pivotal steering operation on a head pipe 102 at the front end of the

vehicle body frame 103. A seat for a driver and a pillion is placed rearward to a fuel tank. An engine assembly is disposed below the fuel tank. A front fender is provided above the front wheel to avoid the said vehicle and its occupants from being splashed with mud. Likewise, a rear fender is placed above the rear wheel, and to the outer side in the radial direction of rear wheel. Rear fender inhibits rainwater or the like from being thrown up by rear wheel.
[00024] The swing arm along with a shock absorber is supported at a front portion thereof for pivotal motion and upward and downward rocking motion on the rear side of a lower portion of the vehicle body frame 103. A suspension assembly including a pair of front forks and the shock absorber is provided in the two-wheeled vehicle 100 for providing better ride comfort to the rider. In general terms, the shock' absorbers help cushion vehicles on uneven roads. In the two-wheeled vehicle, shock absorbers reduce the effect of traveling over rough ground, leading to improved ride quality and vehicle handling.
[00025] The vehicle body frame 103 includes the head pipe 102, a main pipe 107 a left rear frame 104 and right rear frame 105. The head pipe 102 is positioned at a front-end portion of the vehicle body frame 103. The left rear frame 104 and the right rear frame 105 extend in a leftwardly and rightwardly branching state obliquely rearwardly from a lower portion of the head pipe 102.
[00026] The motorcycle 100 comprises of a number of electrical components mounted to the vehicle body frame 103. The electrical components are mounted to the vehicle body frame 103 by suitable mounting methods. The electrical components are firmly mounted to the vehicle body frame 103 such that the

rattling of electrical components is prevented. According to an embodiment, a holding structure 106 as proposed in the present invention is used to mount the electrical components in the vehicle to the vehicle body frame 103. The holding structure. 106 is configured to have better structural stability and have better stiffness to hold the electrical components firmly without resulting in ratding of the electrical components. The problem involved in the conventional holding structure having twisting force acting near the mounting provision of the holding structure is overcome in the present invention. Further, the holding structure 106 is well suited for mounting of the electrical components to the vehicle body frame 103 of the vehicle in vertical direction and in inclined direction. Furthermore, the length of the holding structure 106 is maintained to be proportional to the twisting force acting near the mounting provision.
[00027] Fig. 2 shows a portion of a vehicle body frame employing a holding structure holding the component. The holding structure 106 includes at least one slot 202 provided within the holding structure 106 according to an embodiment. The holding structure 106 comprises of a plurality of end walls 201, 204, 205 and 206. The plurality of end walls 201, 204, 205 and 206 define a cavity 207 therebetween. The cavity 207 is capable of receiving a component 203. The holding structure 106 holds the electric component 203 firmly. The at least one slot 202 provided in the holding structure 106 enables easy mounting of the electrical component 203 to the vehicle body frame 103 according to an embodiment. In addition, the holding structure 106 protects the electrical component 203 from any vibration occurring due to working of the surrounding

vehicular parts. The holding structure 106 is capable of holding the electrical component 203 firmly in the vertical direction and in inclined direction. The at least one slot 202 is provided on the at least one end wall 205 of the holding structure 106.
[00028] Fig. 3 shows a left perspective view of an holding structure in accordance with an embodiment. The holding structure 106 according to an embodiment is configured to have a particular structure. The at least one end wall 205 includes the at least one slot 202. The electrical component 203 is held in between the space formed by the plurality of end walls 201, 204, 205, and 206. The at least one end wall 205 including the at least one slot 202 is having a bulged portion 301 above the at least one slot 202 and the surface is tapered towards the ends. It can be observed from the figure that the surface around the at least one slot 202 is thick as compared to the conventional holding structure. One or more edges xl and x2 are disposed away from the bulged portion 301. One or more support portions yl and y2 are disposed in between the one or more edges xl and x2 and the bulged portion 301.
[00029] The twisting force acting around the at least one slot 202 does not affect the area around the at least one slot 202 and dpes not lead to rattling of the electric component 203. The bulged portion 301 due to additional material around the at least one slot 202 provides more stiffness to the holding structure 106 and makes the holding structure 106 more reliable even when the electric component 203 is mounted vertically to the left main frame 104. The holding structure 106

according to the proposed particular structure prevents any. vibrations from reaching the electric component 203.
[00030] Fig. 4 shows a sectional view of the holding structure in accordance with an embodiment. It can be observed from the figure that the material distribution is high around the at least one slot 202 and is tapered towards the one or more edges xl and x2. The tapered structure is indicated by one or more support portions yl and y2. The bulged portion 301 due to the high material distribution provides better stiffness to the at least one slot 202 for holding the electric component 203 more firmly. The local stiffness around the at least one slot 202 is improved according to the present invention by providing more material distribution around the at least one slot 202. The rattling of the electric component 203 is reduced. Hence, a more stable operation of the electric component is possible through the present invention. It can also be observed from the figure that, the better stiffness to the holding structure 106 is provided by minimal addition of material in a tapered manner around the at least one slot 202. The load from plurality of end walls 201, 204, 205 and 206 of the holding structure 106 is shifted towards the at least one slot 202 region. The load transferred is formed, as a twisting moment does not affect the holding structure 106 according to the present invention providing more stiffness to the holding structure 106. Further, the length from the mounting provision to the one or more edges xl and x2 in the holding structure 106 is maintained to be proportional to the twisting force acting around the at least one slot 202. The tapering towards the one or more edges xl and x2 including the bulged portion 301 provides a tapered structure to the at least one end wall 205.

The bulging at the at least one slot 202 and tapering towards the one or more edges xl and x2 provides a particular structure to the at least one end wall 205. Hence, even under twisting condition, the at least one slot 202 area is not affected much because of the stiffness attained and the holding structure 106 retains the electric component 203 firmly without providing any vibration and rattling to the electric component 203.
[00031] Fig. 5 illustrates a top perspective view of a holding structure according to another embodiment of the present invention. It can be observed from the figure that the at least one slot 202 is provided within the holding structure 106 on at least one end wall 205. The bulged portion 301 is having a reduced width and does not extend to the entire at least one end wall 205. The bulged portion 301 around the at least one slot 202 is configured to have thick material to provide . more stiffness to the holding structure 106 to retain the electric component 203 more firmly without providing rattling to the electric component 203. Hence, the present embodiment is able to overcome the drawbacks present in the conventional holding structure. The holding structure 106 is able to achieve more stiffness because of the particular-structure provided according to the embodiment and the ratding of the electric component 203 is reduced.
[00032] The present invention can be. used in any automobile including electrical components. The electrical components can be mounted to the mounting bracket by means of holding structure. The proposed holding structure exhibits more stiffness because of the improvement in local stiffness provided by the material

addition in tapered manner. The holding structure according to an embodiment is made up of a rubber material or the like.
[00033] Although the subject matter has been described in considerable detail with reference to certain embodiments thereof, other embodiments are possible. It is to be understood that the aspects of the embodiments are not necessarily limited to the features described herein. Rather, the features are disclosed as embodiments of the holding structure 106 and the two-wheeled vehicle 100.

I/We claim:
1. A holding structure (106) for retaining a component (203) in a two-wheeled
vehicle (100), said holding structure (106) comprising:
a plurality of end walls (201,204,205 and 206) defining at least one cavity (207) therebetween;
a bulged portion (301) disposed on an outer surface of at least one end wall (205) of plurality of end walls (201,204,205 and 206), said bulged portion (301) is capable of housing at least one slot (202); and
one or more edges (xl and x2) disposed away from said bulged portion (301), wherein,
said bulged portion (301) is connected to said edges (xl and x2) through one or more support portions (yl and y2), and wherein said support portions (yl and y2) have thickness receding in a direction away from said bulged portion (301).
2. A two-wheeled vehicle (100) comprising:
a vehicle body frame (103) including a head pipe (102), main pipe (107) extending rearwardly from said head pipe (102), a pair of right and left rear frames (105 and 104) extending rearwardly from a rear end of said main pipe (103); and
a holding structure (106) disposed on said vehicle body frame (103) for retaining a component (203) in a two-wheeled vehicle (100),

said holding structure (106) includes a plurality of end walls (201, 204,205 and 206) defining at least one cavity (207) therebetween, a bulged portion (301) disposed on an outer surface of at least one end wall (205) of plurality of end walls (201, 204, 205 and 206), said bulged portion (301) is capable of housing at least one slot (202), and one or more edges (xl and x2) disposed away from said bulged portion (301), wherein,
said bulged portion (301) is connected to said edges (xl and x2) through one or more support portions (yl and y2), and wherein said support portions (yl and y2) have thickness receding in a direction away from said bulged portion (301).
3. The holding structure (106) as claimed in claim 1 or claim 2, wherein said
. plurality of end walls (201, 204, 205 and 206), said bulged portion (301),
said edges (xl and x2), and said support portions (yl and y2) are integrally formed.
4. The holding structure (106) as claimed in claim 1 or claim 2, wherein said slot (202) is any one of circular, square, or rectangular shaped.
5. The holding structure (106) as claimed in claim 1 or claim 2, wherein said component (203) is an electronic component or an electrical component like a TCI unit.
6. The holding structure (106) as claimed in claim 1 or claim 2, wherein said holding structure (106) is made of a material with elasticity like rubber.

7. The holding structure (106) as claimed in claim 1 or claim 2, wherein said bulged portion (301) has a length equal to length of at least one first edge (xl) of said edges (xl and x2) and length of at least one first support portion (yl) of said support portions (yl and y2) added together.
8. The holding structure (106) as claimed in claim 1 or claim 2, wherein said slot
(202) is capable of receiving one or more brackets (130a) disposed on said vehicle body frame (103). .
9. The holding structure (106) as claimed in claim 1 or claim 2, wherein said holding structure (106) has better structural stability.and stiffness.
10. The holding structure (106) as claimed in claim 1 or claim 2, wherein said holding structure (106) is any one of circular, square, or rectangular shaped based on the shape of the component (203).