DESC:FORM 2

THE PATENTS ACT, 1970
(39 of 1970)
&
THE PATENT RULES, 2003

COMPLETE SPECIFICATION
(See Section 10 and Rule 13)

Title of invention:
A JACKING POINT GUIDING SYSTEM

Applicant:
Tata Motors Limited
A company Incorporated in India under the Companies Act, 1956
Having address:
Bombay House, 24 Homi Mody Street,
Hutatma Chowk, Mumbai 400001,
Maharashtra, India

The following specification describes the invention and the manner in which it is to be performed.
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS AND PRIORITY
[0001] The present application claims priority from Indian patent application no. 201821012227, filed on 31st March, 2018 the complete disclosure of which, in its entirety is herein incorporated by reference.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0002] The present invention relates to a jacking point guiding system, and more particularly, the present invention relates to the jacking point guiding system in a vehicle for easy positioning of the jack at the intended jacking points beneath the vehicle.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0003] Vehicles quite often face the problems of low tyre pressure and tyre puncture. In such a situation, the common metal tools known as jacks are used for pulling or lifting the vehicle up and holding the vehicle mass till the process of tyre repair gets completed. It is important that these jacks are positioned at an appropriate jacking points beneath the vehicle. If the jack is not properly positioned at their respective jacking points, it may damage the chassis or frame of the vehicle. Furthermore, due to improper positioning of the jack, the weight of the vehicle may cause jack to slip due to unsuitable frame structure, thereby resulting in the vehicle to fall of the jack, which may result in an accident. Further, since the jacking points are at the bottom of the vehicle, it becomes very difficult to identify jacking points in vehicle at dark time and thereby avoiding the damage or accident is still a challenge.

[0004] Accordingly, there is a need of a jacking point identification system for providing a clear indication of the jacking points beneath the vehicle and to overcome the above mentioned problem.

OBJECTS OF THE DISCLOSURE

[0005] One object of the present disclosure is to provide a jacking point guiding system for a vehicle for easy positioning of the jack at the bottom of the vehicle.

[0006] Another object of the present disclosure is to provide a jacking point guiding system for a vehicle connected with the TMPS.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0007] An embodiment of the present invention discloses a jacking point guiding system for a vehicle comprising: a jacking point structured on a bottom surface of said vehicle to receive a jack to lift the vehicle; a guiding light positioned near the jacking point to illuminate position of said jacking point; and a control unit electrically coupled with said guiding light, wherein said control unit to controls operation of said guiding light to illuminate position of said jacking point to receive said jack.

[0008] In an embodiment of the present invention the guiding light is positioned near jacking point by a cap and a holder.

[0009] In an embodiment of the present invention there are four jacking points illuminated by said four guiding lights to position jack to lift the vehicle.

[0010] In an embodiment of the present invention the control unit includes a Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) to operate the guiding lights.

[0011] In an embodiment of the present invention the control unit includes a switch to operate the guiding lights.

[0012] In an embodiment of the present invention the control unit includes a power source.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0013] The disclosure itself, however, as well as a preferred mode of use, further objectives and advantages thereof, will best be understood by reference to the following detailed description of an illustrative embodiment when read in conjunction with the accompanying figures. One or more embodiments are now described, by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying figures wherein like reference numerals represent like elements and in which:

[0014] FIG. 1 discloses an embodiment of the present invention depicting bottom view of the vehicle with four jacking points.

[0015] FIG. 2 discloses an embodiment of the present invention depicting perspective view of the vehicle with four jacking points with guiding light arrangement and control unit.

[0016] FIG. 3 discloses an embodiment of the present invention depicting guiding light arrangement with TPMS.

[0017] FIG. 4 discloses an embodiment of the present invention depicting mounting arrangement of the guiding light at the bottom of the vehicle.

[0018] The figures depict embodiments of the disclosure for purposes of illustration only. One skilled in the art will readily recognize from the following description that alternative embodiments of the system illustrated herein may be employed without departing from the principles of the disclosure described herein.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0019] The foregoing has broadly outlined the features and technical advantages of the present disclosure in order that the detailed description of the disclosure that follows may be better understood. Additional features and advantages of the disclosure will be described hereinafter which form the subject of the claims of the disclosure. It should be appreciated by those skilled in the art that the 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 disclosure. It should also be realized by those skilled in the art that such equivalent constructions do not depart from the spirit and scope of the disclosure as set forth in the appended claims. The novel features which are believed to be characteristic of the disclosure, 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. It is to be expressly understood, however, that each of the figures is provided for the purpose of illustration and description only and is not intended as a definition of the limits of the present disclosure.

[0020] An embodiment of the present invention discloses a jacking point guiding system (100) for a vehicle. The jacking point guiding system (100) comprises a jacking point (132) structured on a bottom surface, a guiding light (110) positioned near the jacking point (108) and a control unit electrically coupled with guiding light (110).

[0021] As shown in Figs. 1 and 2, the jacking point guiding system (100) comprises of guiding lights (110) positioned at the bottom of the vehicle (130) to provide clear indication of the location of the jacking points (132). There are four jacking points (132) at the bottom of the vehicle (130) to enable user to position jacks to lift the vehicle (130) with respect to each tyre. Each jacking point is provided with a guiding light (110) to eliminate beam (106) to provide easy or clear indication of the jacking points (132).

[0022] As shown in Fig 2 and 3, the control unit is electrically coupled with the guiding lights (110). The control unit includes a Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) to operate the guiding lights (110) and switch to operate the guiding lights (110). The battery (120) provides the power source to the control unit.

[0023] As shown in Fig. 3, the guiding lights (110) can be connected and operated with the TPMS. The TPMS has an input from a battery (120), which further provides power to guiding lights (110) mounted underneath the vehicle base (132) or chassis. The guiding lights (110) can be controlled by either a switch or by TPMS.

[0024] As shown in Fig. 4, the vehicle base (132) or chassis comprises of the mounting arrangement of the jacking point guiding system (100), wherein the jacking point guiding system (100) includes a guiding light (110) near the jacking point (108), which illuminates to locate the jacking points (108). The guiding light (110) is connected with the guiding light holder (112), which is structured on a cap (114) on the floor hole of the vehicle base.

,CLAIMS:

1. A jacking point guiding system (100) for a vehicle comprising:
a jacking point (132) structured on a bottom surface of said vehicle to receive a jack to lift the vehicle (130);
a guiding light (110) positioned near the jacking point (108) to illuminate position of said jacking point (132); and
a control unit electrically coupled with said guiding light,
wherein said control unit controls operation of said guiding light to illuminate position of said jacking point to receive said jack.

2. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein said guiding light is positioned near said jacking point by a cap and a holder.

3. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein there are four jacking points (132) illuminated by said four guiding lights (110) to position jack to lift the vehicle.

4. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein said control unit includes a Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) to operate the guiding lights (110).

5. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein said control unit includes a switch to operate the guiding lights (110).

6. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein said control unit includes a power source.