CLIAMS:We claim:
1. A mechanism (100) for facilitating filling of fluid in a system, the mechanism (100) comprising:
a filler neck (6) configured with an inlet opening (6a) and an outlet opening (6b);
an elongated flexible hose (5) connectable to the filler neck (6) at first end (5a) and to the system (1) at second end (5b); and
a mounting bracket (3) configured with a guide way (3a), wherein the mounting bracket (3) is slidably mounted onto a cowl panel (2) and connectable to the filler neck (6),
wherein the mounting bracket (3) slides on the cowl panel (2) from an initial position (IP) to a filling position (FP), such that the mounting bracket (3) in the filling position (FP) elevates the filler neck (6) from the initial position (IP).

2. The mechanism (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the system is at least one of a cooling system (1), a lubrication system, a fuel system, a windshield washer fluid system, and a hydraulic oil system.

3. The mechanism (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the elongated flexible hose (5) is in fluid communication with a radiator (9), a heater (10) and a reservoir (11) of the cooling system.

4. The mechanism (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the guide way (3a) is an elongated slot along the mounting bracket (3).

5. The mechanism (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein a bracket (4) is provided in between the mounting bracket (3) and the cowl panel (2) to mount the mounting bracket (3).

6. The mechanism (100) as claimed in claim 5, wherein the bracket (4) is configured with a first through hole (4a) and a second through hole (4b).

7. The mechanism (100) as claimed in claim 1, comprises a first fastener (7) provisioned in a guide way (3a) and in the first through hole (4a), to mount the mounting bracket (3) on the bracket (4).

8. The mechanism (100) as claimed in claim 7, wherein the first fastener (7) restricts movement of the mounting bracket (3) in the initial position (IP) and the filling position (FP) and facilitates sliding of the mounting bracket (3) along the guide way (3a).

9. The mechanism (100) as claimed in claim 1, comprises a second fastener (8) provisioned in the second through hole (4b) to lock swivelling movement of mounting bracket (3) about the first fastener (7).

10. The mechanism (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the initial position (IP) is a position of the mounting bracket (3) in which the filler neck (6) is in non-working condition and the mounting bracket (3) is substantially horizontal with respect to the ground.

11. The mechanism (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the filling position (FP) is the position of the first bracket (3) in which the elongated flexible hose (5) is extended to the elevated level and the filler neck (6) is oriented in substantially vertical position with respect to the ground.

12. The mechanism (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the filler neck (6) in filling position (FP) is elevated higher than level of system.

13. The mechanism (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the fluid is lubrication oils, fuel, coolant, water, windshield washer fluid, and hydraulic oil.

14. A method for assembly of a mechanism (100), said method comprises acts of:
connecting a first end (5a) of an elongated flexible hose (5) to an outlet opening (6b) of a filler neck (6) and a second end (5b) of the elongated flexible hose (5) to a system;
connecting the filler neck (6) to a mounting bracket (3), wherein the mounting bracket (3) is configured with a guide way (3a); and
mounting the mounting bracket (3) slidably on a cowl panel (2);
wherein the mounting bracket (3) slides on the cowl panel (2) from an initial position (IP) to a filling position (FP), such that the mounting bracket (3) in the filling position (FP) elevates level of the filler neck (6) from the initial position (IP), to provide required gradient for filling fluid in the system.

15. The method as claimed in claim 14 comprises act of fastening a first fastener (7) provisioned in the guide way (3a) in a first through hole (4a) of the bracket (4) to mount the mounting bracket (3) on the cowl panel (2).

16. The method as claimed in claim 14 comprises act of fastening a second fastener (8) in a second through hole (4b) of the bracket (4) to lock swivelling movement of mounting bracket (3) about the first fastener (7).

17. A method for filling fluid in a system by the mechanism (100) as claimed in claim 1, said method comprises acts of:
loosening the first fastener (7) from the first through hole (4a), to facilitate sliding movement of mounting bracket (3) connected to the filler neck (6), on the cowl panel (2), wherein the elongated flexible hose (5) is connectable to the filler neck (6);
sliding the mounting bracket (3) on the cowl panel (2) from initial position (IP) to a filling position (FP), wherein in the filling position (FP) the mounting bracket (3) elevates level of the filler neck (6) from the initial position (IP); and
filling the fluid in the system through the inlet opening (6a) of the filler neck (6).

18. The method as claimed in claim 1 comprises act of detaching the second fastener (8) from the second through hole (4b) to facilitate swivelling movement of the mounting bracket (3) about the first fastener (7), when the mounting bracket (3) is sliding on the cowl panel (2) from initial position (IP) to a filling position (FP).

19. A device (101) for positioning an elongated flexible hose from an initial position to a filling position, the device (10) comprising:
a bracket (4) configured on cowl panel (2); and
a mounting bracket (3) comprising a guide way (3a) and mounted on the bracket (4);wherein the mounting bracket (3) slides on the bracket (4) to position the mounting bracket (3) from an initial position (IP) to a filling position (FP) and the elongated flexible hose (5) connected to the mounting bracket (3).
20. A machine comprising a mechanism (100) as claimed in claim 1.

21. The machine as claimed in claim 20 is a vehicle, generator, stationary having fluid circuit, mobile machinery having fluid circuit, and power plant.
,TagSPECI:TECHNICAL FIELD
The present disclosure generally relates to filling aid for a system of a vehicle. Particularly but not exclusively, embodiments of the disclosure disclose a mechanism to facilitate filling of coolant in cooling system of a vehicle.

BACKGROUND OF THE DISCLOSURE
It is a known fact that vehicle including commercial vehicle, truck, small vehicle …etc. heavily rely on cooling systems, lubrication systems …etc for optimum operation and protection of the vehicle from overheating. These systems need to be filled frequently for effective operation of the fluids in the system.

As an example, the cooling system [shown in figure 2] in the vehicle generally comprises a radiator, a reservoir and a heater in fluid communication with each other by conduits and forms a closed circuit. At the interim of the cooling system, a pump [not shown] is provisioned to pump coolant through a heat zone such as engine head cover [not shown] to extract heat from heated zone. The extracted heat is dissipated in either heater or radiator to maintain optimum operating conditions. In case, when there is an expansion of coolant in radiator, the excess coolant is routed to the reservoir, thereby maintaining constant volume of coolant in components of cooling system. Vent ports are provided at selected locations in the cooling system to exit expanded gases from the cooling system for effective flow of coolant in the cooling system. Because of the complexity of layout of the vehicles, special techniques have been developed to fill such cooling systems with coolant for operation. One such technique include vacuum filling, wherein vacuum is applied to the closed cooling system and coolant is then flushed into the evacuated cooling system.

While vacuum filling of vehicle cooling systems can lead to increased efficiency and complete filling of coolant in the cooling system, the technique is still associated with drawbacks. Particularly, the relatively high vacuum and the ambient conditions required for the technique, which can only be facilitated in manufacturing plants or service stations. Hence, if a situation arises when a user notices a leak or insufficient coolant level in the vehicle cooling system, the user has to take vehicle to the service station for top-up / filling of coolant, which is a tedious process.

An alternate and cost effective solution for overcoming aforesaid problem is manual filling of coolant. Manual filling provides enables user to fill the vehicle cooling system on site as per his requirement. Thus, saving valuable time and effort of user to drive to service station, whenever there is need of filling of coolant or top-up. However, due to the packaging constraints in vehicle, the components of the cooling system are cumbersome and narrowly positioned. To accommodate the components of cooling system in the layout of the vehicle, they are placed at varying elevations [as shown in figures 1a and 1b, wherein heater is placed at a higher elevation than radiator and reservoir]. Due to such layout in vehicles, the position of the filler neck is barely accessible to the user and also there is no elevation to the filler neck or filling port [shown by an arrow in figures 1a and 1b] with respect to the components in the cooling system for filling coolant. Thus, upon addition of coolant through the filling port the coolant does not reach the component which has higher elevation than the filling port. Since air also flows into the cooling system along with coolant during manual filling, the cooling system is prone to formation of air pockets during filling or in other words the system becomes prone to aeration. The aeration in the cooling system prevents complete filling of the coolant in the cooling system and can also damage the conduits or circuit of the cooling system by cavitation during operation.

In light of foregoing discussion, there is a need to develop a mechanism to facilitate filling of coolant in vehicle cooling systems, to overcome the limitations stated above.

SUMMARY OF THE DISLCOSURE
The shortcomings of the prior art are overcome and additional advantages are provided through the provision of the present disclosure. Additional features and advantages are realized through the techniques of the present disclosure. Other embodiments and aspects of the disclosure are described in detail herein and are considered a part of the disclosure.

In one non-limiting embodiment of the present disclosure, a mechanism for facilitating filling of fluid in a system is provided. The mechanism comprises a filler neck configured with an inlet opening and an outlet opening, to receive to be filled in the system. An elongated flexible hose is connected to the filler neck at first end and to the system at second end, so that the fluid received by the filler neck is routed to the system. A mounting bracket connected to the filler neck, is configured with a guide way to be slidably mounted onto a cowl panel. The mounting bracket slides on the cowl panel from an initial position to a filling position, such that the mounting bracket in the filling position elevates the filler neck from the initial position.

In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the system is selected from group such as cooling system, lubrication system …etc. and the elongated flexible hose is in fluid communication with a radiator, a heater and a reservoir of the cooling system.

In an embodiment of the present disclosure, a bracket is provided in between the mounting bracket and the cowl panel to mount the mounting bracket, wherein the bracket is configured with a first through hole and a second through hole.

In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the guide way is an elongated slot along the mounting bracket. A first fastener is provisioned in the guide way and in the first through hole, to mount the mounting bracket on the bracket. The first fastener restricts movement of the mounting bracket in the initial position and the filling position and facilitates sliding of the mounting bracket along the guide way.

In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the initial position of the mounting bracket is a position in which the filler neck is in non-working condition and the mounting bracket is substantially horizontal with respect to the ground.

In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the filling position of the mounting bracket is the position in which the elongated flexible hose is extended to the elevated level and the filler neck is oriented in substantially vertical position with respect to the ground.

In an embodiment of the present disclosure, a second fastener is provisioned in the second through hole to lock swivelling movement of mounting bracket about the first fastener.

In an embodiment of the present disclosure, a method for assembly of a mechanism to facilitate filling of fluid in a system is provided. The method comprises acts of firstly connecting a first end of an elongated flexible hose to an outlet opening of a filler neck and a second end of the elongated flexible hose to a cooling system, to route the fluid received from the filler neck to the system. Secondly, connecting the filler neck to a mounting bracket, wherein the mounting bracket is configured with a guide way. Lastly, the mounting bracket is slidably mounted on a cowl panel. The mounting bracket slides on the cowl panel from an initial position to a filling position, such that the mounting bracket in the filling position elevates level of the filler neck from the initial position, to provide required gradient for filling fluid in the system.

In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the method comprises act of fastening a first fastener provisioned in the guide way in a first through hole of the bracket to mount the mounting bracket on the cowl panel.

In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the method comprises act of fastening a second fastener in a second through hole of the bracket to lock swivelling movement of mounting bracket about the first fastener.

In an embodiment of the present disclosure, a method for filling fluid in a system by the mechanism is provided. The method comprises acts of, firstly loosening the first fastener from the first through hole, to facilitate sliding movement of mounting bracket on cowl panel. Secondly, sliding the mounting bracket on the cowl panel from initial position to a filling position, wherein in the filling position the mounting bracket elevates level of the filler neck from the initial position. Lastly, fluid is filled in system through the inlet opening of the filler neck.

In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the method comprises act of detaching the second fastener from the second through hole to facilitate swivelling movement of the mounting bracket about the first fastener, when the mounting bracket is sliding on the cowl panel from initial position to a filling position.

In an embodiment of the present disclosure, a device for positioning an elongated flexible hose from an initial position to a filling position is provided. The device comprises a bracket configured on cowl panel and a mounting bracket comprising a guide way. The mounting bracket is connected to elongated flexible hose and is mounted on the bracket, wherein the mounting bracket slides on the bracket to position from an initial position to a filling position.

The foregoing summary is illustrative only and is not intended to be in any way limiting. In addition to the illustrative aspects, embodiments, and features described above, further aspects, embodiments, and features will become apparent by reference to the drawings and the following detailed description.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE ACCOMPANYING DRAWINGS
The novel features and characteristic of the disclosure are set forth in the appended description. The embodiments of 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 the illustrative embodiment when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. One or more embodiments are now described, by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Figures 1a and 1b illustrates front and side views of cooling system of a vehicle according to prior arts.

Figure 2 illustrates a schematic of a cooling system in a vehicle, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

Figure 3 illustrates perspective of a mechanism for facilitating filling of coolant in cooling system of vehicle, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

Figures 4a and 4b illustrates front and side assembled views of the mechanism of figure 3 on cooling system, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

Figures 5a-5c illustrates front view of the mechanism shown in figure 3 in working condition, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

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 assembly illustrated herein may be employed without departing from the principles of the disclosure described herein.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DISCLOSURE
In the following detailed description, reference is made to the accompanying drawings, which form a part hereof. In the drawings, similar symbols typically identify similar components, unless context dictates otherwise. The illustrative embodiments described in the detailed description, drawings, and claims are not meant to be limiting. Other embodiments may be utilized, and other changes may be made, without departing from the scope of the subject matter presented herein. It will be readily understood that the aspects of the present disclosure, as generally described herein, and illustrated in the figures, can be arranged, substituted, combined, and designed in a wide variety of different configurations, all of which are explicitly contemplated and make part of this disclosure.

Referral numerals
Referral Numerals Description
100 Mechanism to facilitate filling of coolant in cooling system of a vehicle
1 Cooling system
2 Cowl panel of vehicle
3 Mounting bracket
3a Guide ways in mounting bracket
3b Member
IP Initial position of mounting bracket
FP Final position of mounting bracket
4 Bracket
5 Flexible hose
5a First end of flexible hose
5b Second end of flexible hose
6 Filler neck
6a Inlet opening
6b Outlet opening
6c Closure for inlet opening of filler neck
7 First fastener
8 Second stopper
9 Radiator
10 Heater
11 Reservoir

To overcome the limitations stated in the background, a mechanism for facilitating filling of fluid in a system is provided. The mechanism assists user to locate, position and elevate filling point of fluid in the system onsite upon requirement. In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the system is selected from group such as but not limiting to cooling system, lubrication system, a fuel system, a windshield washer fluid system, and a hydraulic oil system of a vehicle. In another embodiment of the present disclosure, the fluid is selected from group such as but not limiting to coolant, lubricating oil, water, windshield washer fluid, and hydraulic oil. In an alternate embodiment of the present disclosure, mechanism is used in vehicles, diesel generator, stationary or mobile machinery having fluid circuit and power plant. The mechanism comprises a filler neck configured with an inlet opening and an outlet opening, to receive fluid to be filled in the system. An elongated flexible hose is placed in the mechanism such that, one end is connected to outlet opening of filler neck and the other end is connected to the system, to route fluid received by filler neck to the system. In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the elongated flexible hose is in fluid communication with all the components of the cooling system including radiator, reservoir and heater so that the coolant received in the elongated flexible hose is routed in the cooling system. In another embodiment of the present disclosure, the elongated flexible hose is connected to the cooling system by a joint such as but not limiting to T-joint. The length of the elongated flexible hose is selected to be sufficient to elevate level of filler neck in filling position which is greater than other components of the cooling system. In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the elongated flexible hose is also selected such that it is flexible enough to be bent and placed in the layout of the engine when the filler neck is not in working position.

The mechanism further comprises a mounting bracket connected to filler neck such that any orientation or movement to the mounting bracket correspondingly moves or orients the filler neck. In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the filler neck is fastened to the mounting bracket by a member. The mounting bracket is provisioned with a guide way and is mounted to a cowl panel, so that the mounting bracket is slidable on the cowl panel from an initial position to a filling position along the guide way. In an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the guide way is an elongated slot on the mounting bracket. In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the initial position of the mounting bracket is a position in which the filler neck is in non-working condition and the mounting bracket is substantially horizontal with respect to the ground. In the initial position, the filler neck accommodates in the layout of the vehicle and thus eliminates projections in layout of vehicle which will obstruct closure of bonnet of vehicle. In another embodiment of the present disclosure, the filling position of the mounting bracket is the position in which elongated flexible hose is extended to an elevated level and the filler neck is oriented substantially vertical with respect to ground. In between the cowl panel and the mounting bracket, a bracket is provisioned to facilitate mounting of mounting bracket. The bracket provides structural rigidity and support to the mounting bracket during working. The bracket also orients the mounting bracket forwardly towards the user to assist filling of coolant through filler neck. The bracket is further provided with a first through hole and a second through hole to receive fasteners.

The mechanism further comprises a first fastener provisioned in the guide way of the mounting bracket and the first through hole, so that the mounting bracket is mounted on the bracket. The first fastener restricts movement of the mounting bracket in the initial position and filling position. The first fastener also facilitates sliding movement of the mounting bracket along the guide way from initial position to final position. Simultaneously, the first fastener also acts as a pivot point to the mounting bracket. The mechanism also comprises a second fastener provisioned in the second through hole, to prevent swivelling movement of the mounting bracket with respect to the first fastener.

In an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, an event where coolant top-up or refilling is needed, firstly the first fastener is loosened so that the mounting bracket can slide along the guide way from initial position. Meanwhile, the second fastener is unfastened to facilitate swivelling movement of the mounting bracket while sliding from initial position. The provision for swivelling movement enables the user to position the mounting bracket as per user’s requirement. The combination of swivelling and sliding movements enable mounting bracket to be positioned in filling position. At the filling position, the filler neck is elevated or is at a higher level than other components of the cooling system. The elevated position of the filler neck provides necessary gradient or slope or head to the flow of coolant into all components of the cooling system. Thus, the coolant flows through the elongated flexible slot and is then routed to the other components of cooling system, when coolant is added to the inlet portion of filler neck. At the same time, due to gradient or slope or head to the flow of coolant, de-aeration occurs during filling of cooling system. Thereby, ensure complete filling of coolant in the cooling system without air-pockets or aeration in conduits of the cooling system.

Reference will now be made to figures which are exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure, as illustrated in the accompanying drawings. Wherever possible, referral numerals are used to refer to the same or like parts.

Figure 3 is an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure which illustrates a perspective view of a mechanism (100) for facilitating filling of fluid including but not limiting to coolant in a system including but not limiting to a cooling system (1). In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the system is selected from group such as but not limiting to cooling system, lubrication system..etc. In another embodiment of the present disclosure, the fluid is selected from group such as but not limiting to coolant, lubrication oil, water, windshield washer fluid, and hydraulic oil. In an alternate embodiment of the present disclosure, the mechanism (100) is used in vehicles, diesel generators, stationary or mobile machinery having fluid circuit and power plant. The mechanism (100) assists a user to locate, position and elevate filling point at ease to fill coolant in the cooling system (1) onsite as per requirement. The mechanism (100) comprises a filler neck (6) configured with an inlet opening (6a) and an outlet opening (6b) to receive coolant to be filled in the cooling system (1). A closure (6c) is provided to seal the inlet opening (6a) and also prevent entry of foreign matter when filler neck (6) is not is use or in non-working condition. In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the closure (6c) is selected from group comprising such as but not limiting to snap fit type, screw type …etc.

An elongated flexible hose (5) is provided in the mechanism (100) such that first end (5a) is connected to the outlet opening (6b) of the filler neck (6) and second end (5b) is connected to the cooling system (1) [as shown in figures 4a and 5b], so that coolant received from the filler neck (6) is routed to the cooling system (1). In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first end (5a) is connected to outlet opening (6b) by means such as but not limiting to adhesion, clamping …etc. The second end (5b) of the elongated flexible hose (5) is in fluid communication with all the components with the cooling system (1) such as radiator (9), heater (10) and reservoir (11). Thus coolant routed from elongated flexible hose (5) is added to all other components of the cooling system (1), based on the level of coolant in each of the components. In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the elongated flexible hose (5) is connected to cooling system (1) by means such as but not limiting to T-joint. The elongated flexible hose (5) is selected such that it is can endure bending, twisting …etc. to accommodate in the layout or engine layout of the vehicle, when the filler neck (6) is in non-working condition. The elongated flexible hose (5) is also selected such that its length suffices the required elevation for the filler neck (6), when coolant is to be added in the cooling system (1). In another embodiment of the present disclosure, the material of the elongated flexible hose (5) is selected from group such as but not limiting to rubber, polymer or, PVC…etc which is non-reactant material to the coolant.

The mechanism (100) further comprises a mounting bracket (3) connected to filler neck (6), such that any orientation or movement to the mounting bracket (3) correspondingly moves or orients the filler neck (6). In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the mounting bracket (3) is fastened to filler neck (6) by a member (3b). The mounting bracket (3) is provisioned with a guide way (3a) and is mounted on a cowl panel (2) [shown in figure 4a] of the vehicle such that the mounting bracket (3) is slidable on the cowl panel (2) along the guide way (3a) from an initial position (IP) to filling position (FP) and vice versa. In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the guide way (3a) is an elongated slot along the mounting bracket (3). In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the initial position (IP) of the mounting bracket (3) is the position in which the filler neck (6) is in non-working condition [shown in figure 5a]. Non-working condition of the filler neck (6) refers to a condition wherein the coolant filling is not carried out. In the initial position (IP) the mounting bracket (3) is substantially horizontal with respect to ground. In another embodiment of the present disclosure, the filling position (FP) of the mounting bracket (3) is the position in which the elongated flexible hose (5) is extended to elevated level [shown in figure 5c]. The elevation of the elongated flexible hose (5) is greater than other components in the cooling system (1), which provides required gradient for coolant flow. In filling position (FP), the filler neck (6) is oriented in substantially vertical position with respect to ground. In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the mounting bracket (3) is selected from group such as but not limiting to plate. In another embodiment of the present disclosure, the shape of the mounting bracket (3) is selected from group such as but not limiting to square, rectangle… etc. The mounting bracket (3) is shaped such that the filler neck (6) accommodates in the layout of the vehicle in initial position (IP) and elevates the filler neck (6) above all other components of the cooling system (1) in filling position (FP).

In-between the cowl panel (2) and the mounting bracket (3), a bracket (4) is provisioned to mount mounting bracket (3) on the cowl panel (2). The bracket (4) is welded to the cowl panel (2) and provides structural rigidity and support to the mounting bracket (3) during working. The bracket (4) orients the mounting bracket (3) appropriately for facilitating easy use of the mechanism (100) upon requirement [shown in figure 4b]. The bracket (4) further comprises a first through hole (4a) and a second through hole (4b) at predetermined locations along the bracket (4) to receive fasteners. The first through hole (4a) and the second through hole (4b) are provisioned such that, the mounting member (3) is slidable along the guide way (3) and swivelling movement is locked upon introducing fastening member in the holes. In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first through hole (4a) is provisioned along the guide way (3a) of the mounting bracket (3) and the second through hole (4b) is provisioned below the mounting bracket (3).

The mechanism (100) also comprises a first fastener (7) and a second fastener (8), which restricts movement of the mounting bracket (3) with respect to cowl panel (2). The first fastener (7) is provisioned in guide way (3a) and in first through hole (4a) to mount the mounting bracket (3) on the bracket (4). The first fastener (7) restricts movement of the mounting bracket (3) in an initial position (IP) and in a filling position (FP). The first fastener (7) also permits sliding movement of the mounting bracket (3) along the guide way (3a). Simultaneously, the first fastener (7) acts as a pivot point, to permit swivelling movement of the mounting bracket (3). The second fastener (8) is provisioned in the second through hole (4b) to lock swivelling movement of the mounting bracket (3). In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the first fastener (7) and second fastener (8) are selected from group such as but not limiting to screws and bolts.

Figures 4a and 4b in an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, illustrates front and side views of cooling system (1) assembled with mechanism (100) for facilitating filling of coolant, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. Firstly, the first end (5a) of the elongated flexible neck (5) is connected to the filler neck (6) by means such as but not limiting to adhesion, clamping…etc. and the second end (5b) is connected to the cooling system (1) by means such as but not limiting to T-joints. The connection between the elongated flexible hose (5) and the cooling system (1) enables fluid communication between all the components of the cooling system (1). Thus, coolant added to the elongated flexible hose (5) is routed to all the components of the cooling system (1). Secondly, the filler neck (6) is connected to the mounting bracket (3). In one embodiment of the present disclosure, filler neck (6) is connected to the mounting bracket (3) by a member (6c). Lastly, the mounting bracket (3) is slidably mounted on cowl panel (2) of the vehicle, by fastening first fastener (7) provisioned in the guide way (3a) and in the first through hole (4a). A second fastener (8) is provisioned in second through hole (4b) to lock swivelling movement of the mounting bracket (3) about the first fastener (7).

Figures 5a-5c illustrates working of mechanism (100) from initial position (IP) to filling position (FP), for facilitating filling of coolant in cooling system (1). As shown in figure 5a, the mounting bracket (3) of the mechanism (100) is in initial position (IP). In initial position (IP), the mounting bracket (3) is substantially horizontal with respect to ground and the filler neck (6) is accommodated in the layout of the vehicle. The filler neck (6) in initial position (IP) is in non-working condition and the bonnet [not shown] of the vehicle can be closed.

In figures 5b and 5c, the steps of positioning the mounting bracket (3) from initial position (IP) to filling position (FP) are illustrated. When a requirement arises for filling coolant in the cooling system (1), firstly, the user loosens the first fastener (7) after opening the bonnet of the vehicle. The mounting bracket (3) is swivelled to vertical position [as shown in figure 5b] about the first fastener (7), then the mounting bracket (3) is slid vertically on the cowl panel (2) until the filler neck (6) reaches the filling position (FP) [as shown in figure 5c]. The filler neck (6) in filling position (FP) is elevated to level greater than other components of the cooling system (1). Simultaneously, due to the orientation of the bracket (4), the filler neck (6) in filling position (6) is oriented forwardly and towards the user. Thus facilitate user to fill coolant in the cooling system (1), through the filler neck (6) in filling position (FP). The gradient due to the elevation of the filler neck (6) facilitates complete filling of the components in the cooling system (1). Simultaneously, the aeration is eliminated due to the flow of coolant in the cooling system (1).

Advantages

In one embodiment, the mechanism disclosed in the present disclosure is a unique and robust design for facilitating filling of coolant in cooling system is disclosed.

In one embodiment, the mechanism overcomes aeration problems associated with manual filling of coolant.

In one embodiment, the mechanism facilitates complete filling of coolant by manual filling technique.

In one embodiment, the mechanism is cost effective and highly effective solution for coolant filling in vehicles.

In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the mechanism is simple in design and retrofittable.

In one embodiment, the coolant filling is carried out by an user only since the method of filling do not require special tools.
Equivalents
With respect to the use of substantially any plural and/or singular terms herein, those having skill in the art can translate from the plural to the singular and/or from the singular to the plural as is appropriate to the context and/or application. The various singular/plural permutations may be expressly set forth herein for sake of clarity.

It will be understood by those within the art that, in general, terms used herein, and especially in the appended claims (e.g., bodies of the appended claims) are generally intended as “open” terms (e.g., the term “including” should be interpreted as “including but not limited to,” the term “having” should be interpreted as “having at least,” the term “includes” should be interpreted as “includes but is not limited to,” etc.). It will be further understood by those within the art that if a specific number of an introduced claim recitation is intended, such an intent will be explicitly recited in the claim, and in the absence of such recitation no such intent is present. For example, as an aid to understanding, the following appended claims may contain usage of the introductory phrases “at least one” and “one or more” to introduce claim recitations. However, the use of such phrases should not be construed to imply that the introduction of a claim recitation by the indefinite articles “a” or “an” limits any particular claim containing such introduced claim recitation to inventions containing only one such recitation, even when the same claim includes the introductory phrases “one or more” or “at least one” and indefinite articles such as “a” or “an” (e.g., “a” and/or “an” should typically be interpreted to mean “at least one” or “one or more”); the same holds true for the use of definite articles used to introduce claim recitations. In addition, even if a specific number of an introduced claim recitation is explicitly recited, those skilled in the art will recognize that such recitation should typically be interpreted to mean at least the recited number (e.g., the bare recitation of “two recitations,” without other modifiers, typically means at least two recitations, or two or more recitations). Furthermore, in those instances where a convention analogous to “at least one of A, B, and C, etc.” is used, in general such a construction is intended in the sense one having skill in the art would understand the convention (e.g., “a system having at least one of A, B, and C” would include but not be limited to systems that have A alone, B alone, C alone, A and B together, A and C together, B and C together, and/or A, B, and C together, etc.). In those instances where a convention analogous to “at least one of A, B, or C, etc.” is used, in general such a construction is intended in the sense one having skill in the art would understand the convention (e.g., “a system having at least one of A, B, or C” would include but not be limited to systems that have A alone, B alone, C alone, A and B together, A and C together, B and C together, and/or A, B, and C together, etc.). It will be further understood by those within the art that virtually any disjunctive word and/or phrase presenting two or more alternative terms, whether in the description, claims, or drawings, should be understood to contemplate the possibilities of including one of the terms, either of the terms, or both terms. For example, the phrase “A or B” will be understood to include the possibilities of “A” or “B” or “A and B.”

In addition, where features or aspects of the disclosure are described in terms of Markush groups, those skilled in the art will recognize that the disclosure is also thereby described in terms of any individual member or subgroup of members of the Markush group.

While various aspects and embodiments have been disclosed herein, other aspects and embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art. The various aspects and embodiments disclosed herein are for purposes of illustration and are not intended to be limiting, with the true scope and spirit being indicated by the following claims.