Claims:We claim:
1. A mounting bracket structure (200) provided on a backdoor of a vehicle, the backdoor comprises an inner panel (400) and an outer panel (300), the mounting bracket structure (200) comprises:
a first section (202) configured to receive a mass dampener (214);
a second section (204) located below the first section (202), wherein the second section (204) is configured to receive a dynamic dampener (216); and
a third section (206) extending below the second section (204), wherein the third section (206) comprises two flanges on either side interconnected using a web (212) to define an H-shape.

2. The mounting bracket structure (220) as claimed in claim 1, wherein at least a portion (222) of the first section (202) defines a gap (302) between the first section (202) and an inner surface (314) of the outer panel (300).

3. The mounting bracket structure (220) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the second section (204) defines a first end (306) and a second end (308), wherein,
the first end (306) is in contact with the first section (202) such that the first end (306) of the second section (204) defines a gap (304) between the second section (204) and the inner surface (314) of the outer panel (300); and
the second end (308) is in contact with the inner surface (314) of the outer panel (300).

4. The mounting bracket structure (200) as claimed in claim 1, wherein upper portion (208) of the flange above the web (212) defines a plurality of holes (310) to affix a backdoor handle of the vehicle to the multipurpose mounting bracket (200).

5. The mounting bracket structure (200) as claimed in claim 1, wherein lower portion (210) of the flange below the web (212) defines a plurality of holes (210) to affix a license plate of the vehicle to the mounting bracket structure (200).

6. The mounting bracket structure (200) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first section (202) defines a plurality of through-holes (218) configured to mount the mass dampener (214) to the mounting bracket structure (200).

7. The mounting bracket structure (200) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the second section (204) defines a plurality of through-holes (220) configured to mount the dynamic dampener (216) to the mounting bracket structure (200).

8. The mounting bracket structure (200) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the second section (204) configured to affix the inner panel (400) of the backdoor to the mounting bracket structure (200).

9. The mounting bracket structure (200) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the mounting bracket structure (200) is symmetric about the centre of the backdoor.
10. The mounting bracket structure (200) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the mass dampener (214) and the dynamic dampener (216) are affixed along the centre of the mounting bracket structure (200).

Description:A MOUNTING BRACKET STRUCTURE PROVIDED ON A BACKDOOR OF A VEHICLE
TECHNICAL FIELD
[001] The subject matter in general relates to a dampener mounting bracket provided at the backdoor of a vehicle. More particularly, but not exclusively, the subject matter relates to using the dampener mounting bracket as a common mounting bracket mount both the dynamic and mass dampener.
BACKGROUND
[002] Background description includes information that may be useful in understanding the present subject matter.
[003] In vehicles various vibrations are generated by vehicle speed, engine speed, mounting of parts, window opening conditions. When vehicle is in moving condition, the vehicle creates vibrations inside the vehicle cabin. Further, forward and backward movement or compression and decompression of the backdoor create vibrations in the vehicle cabin. When natural frequency of the backdoor matches with the natural frequency of the vehicle, resonance occurs and booming noise in cabin gets created due to increased amplitude of vibration.
[004] To prevent generation of booming noise in the vehicle cabin, various dampeners are used. These dampeners damp the vibrations by altering the natural frequency of the backdoor to avoid resonance with vehicle body. Based on requirement, either mass dampener or dynamic dampener or both could be used.
[005] These dampeners are generally used after the design stage. The issue with respect to the vibrations is observed at later stages, i.e., once the vehicle is being to put to use. Hence, a location is to be determined where a bracket can be fixed on the inner panel of backdoor and the dampener can be mounted on the bracket.
[006] Referring to FIG. 1, disclosed is a conventional mounting bracket 100 attached to a backdoor 102 of a vehicle (not shown). During the time the vehicle is being put to use, due to the effects discussed previously, the vehicle generates vibrations over a period of time. To mitigate the vibrations, the conventional mounting bracket 100 has provisions to receive a mass dampener 104. However, due to further issues, mounting of dynamic dampener 106 may be required at a later stage. Since the conventional mounting bracket 100 does not has provision for the mounting of the dynamic dampener 106, a new location is to be determined to mount it. As seen in FIG. 1, the dynamic dampener 106 is mounted either on the left hand side 108 or right hand side of the vehicle as per the analysis. The mounting of the dynamic dampener 106 on one side of the backdoor 102 may cause stability issues in the vehicle, thereby instigating an adverse effect by way of solution provided to counter vibrations.
[007] Therefore, a mounting bracket is required which can mitigate the vibration issues and in parallel maintain the stability issue.
OBJECTS OF THE DISCLOSURE
[008] 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.
[009] It is an object of the present disclosure to propose a mounting bracket that can be used to mitigate the vibrations in a vehicle.
[0010] It is an object of the present disclosure to propose a mounting bracket that can be used to mount the mass dampener.
[0011] It is an object of the present disclosure to propose a mounting bracket that can be used to mount the dynamic dampener.
[0012] It is an object of the present disclosure to propose a mounting bracket that can be used to facilitate the mounting of door handle of the backdoor as well.
[0013] It is an object of the present disclosure to propose a mounting bracket that can be used to facilitate the mounting of the license plate as well.
[0014] These and other objects and advantages of the present invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art after a consideration of the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in which a preferred form of the present invention is illustrated.
SUMMARY
[0015] This summary is provided to introduce concepts related to a dampener mounting bracket provided on the backdoor 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.
[0016] The present disclosure relates to a mounting bracket structure provided on a backdoor of a vehicle. The backdoor comprises an inner panel and an outer panel. The mounting bracket structure comprises a first section, a second section, and a third section. The first section is configured to receive a mass dampener. At least a portion of the first section defines a gap between the first section and an inner surface of the outer panel. The second section is located below the first section. The second section is configured to receive a dynamic dampener. The second section defines a first end and a second end. The first end is in contact with the first section such that the first end of the second section defines a gap between the second section and the inner surface of the outer panel. The second end is in contact with the inner surface of the outer panel. The third section extends below the second section. The third section comprises two flanges on either side interconnected using a web to define an H-shape.
[0017] Other objects, features and advantages of the present disclosure will become apparent from the following detailed description. It should be understood, however, that the detailed description and the specific examples, while indicating specific embodiments of the invention, are given by way of illustration only, since various changes and modifications within the spirit and scope of the invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art from this detailed description.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0018] While the specification concludes with claims particularly pointing out and distinctly claiming the subject matter that is regarded as forming the present subject matter, it is believed that the present disclosure will be better understood from the following description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, where like reference numerals designate like structural and other elements, in which:
[0019] FIG. 1 discloses a conventional mounting bracket mounted to a backdoor of a vehicle;
[0020] FIG. 2 discloses an exploded isometric view of a mounting bracket structure used to mount a mass dampener and a dynamic dampener, in accordance with an embodiment;
[0021] FIG. 3 discloses an enlarged view of the mounting bracket structure mounted to an outer panel of a backdoor, in accordance with an embodiment; and
[0022] FIG. 4 discloses an isometric view of the mounting bracket structure attached to the outer panel and an inner panel of the backdoor, in accordance with an embodiment.
[0023] 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
[0024] The detailed description of various exemplary embodiments of the disclosure is described herein with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that the embodiments are described herein in such details as to clearly communicate the disclosure. However, the amount of details provided herein 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.
[0025] 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 present disclosure. Moreover, all statements herein reciting principles, aspects, and embodiments of the present disclosure, as well as specific examples, are intended to encompass equivalents thereof.
[0026] The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of example embodiments. As used herein, the singular forms “a”, “an”, and “the” are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will be further understood that the terms “comprises”, “comprising”, “includes”, “consisting” and/or “including” when used herein, specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements and/or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components and/or groups thereof.
[0027] It should also be noted that in some alternative implementations, the functions/acts noted may occur out of the order noted in the figures. For example, two figures shown in succession may, in fact, be executed concurrently or may sometimes be executed in the reverse order, depending upon the functionality/acts involved.
[0028] In addition, the descriptions of "first", "second", “third”, and the like in the present invention are used for the purpose of description only, and are not to be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Thus, features defining "first" and "second" may include at least one of the features, either explicitly or implicitly.
[0029] Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which example embodiments belong. It will be further understood that terms, e.g., those defined in commonly used dictionaries, should be interpreted as having a meaning that is consistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant art and will not be interpreted in an idealized or overly formal sense unless expressly so defined herein.
[0030] Referring to FIG. 1, disclosed is an isometric view of a mounting bracket structure, in accordance with an embodiment. The mounting bracket structure may be configured to be attached to a backdoor of a vehicle (not shown). The backdoor of the vehicle comprises an inner panel 400 (shown in FIG. 4) and an outer panel 300 (shown in FIG. 3).
[0031] The mounting bracket structure 200 may comprise a first section 202, a second section 204 and a third section 206.
[0032] The first section 202 may be configured to receive a mass dampener 214 and the second section 204 may be configured to receive a dynamic dampener 216.
[0033] The first section 202 may define a plurality of through-holes 218 that may be configured to mount the mass dampener 214 to the mounting bracket structure 200. The mounting of the mass dampener 214 to the first section 202 of the mounting bracket structure 200 may be done using the standard mounting means available, such as screws, nut and bolt, rivets, among others.
[0034] The second section 204 may define a plurality of through-holes 220 that may be configured to mount the dynamic dampener 216 to the mounting bracket structure 200. The mounting of the dynamic dampener 216 to the second section 204 of the mounting bracket structure 200 may be done using the standard mounting means available, such as screws, nut and bolt, rivets, among others.
[0035] In an embodiment, the mass dampener 214 and the dynamic dampener 216 may be located about the centre of the mounting bracket structure 200.
[0036] Thus, a single mounting structure in the form of mounting bracket structure 200 may be used to mount the mass dampener 214 and the dynamic dampener 216. With the provision of mounting the mass dampener 214 and the dynamic dampener 216, the present mounting bracket structure 200 can be referred as common mounting bracket structure or multipurpose mounting bracket structure. This eliminates the mounting of the dynamic dampener 216 to another location, as shown in FIG. 1, thereby causing instability to the vehicle body.
[0037] The third section 206 may extend below the second section 204 of the multipurpose mounting bracket 200. The third section 206 may comprise two flanges on either side interconnected using a web 212, wherein the third section 206 may define an H-shape. The flanges may define comprise an upper portion 208 that may be located above the web 212 and a lower portion 210 that may be located below the web 212.
[0038] FIG. 3 discloses the attachment of the mounting bracket structure 200 to the outer panel 300 of the backdoor. At least a portion 222 (shown in FIG. 2) of the first section 202 may define a gap 302 between the first section 202 and an inner surface 314 of the outer panel 300. Outer portions 318 of the first section 202 may be configured to lie flat against the inner surface 314 of the outer panel 300.
[0039] The portion 222 of the first section 202 may protrude away from the inner surface 314 of the outer panel 300 so that the gap 302 may be formed between the first section 202 and an inner surface 314 of the outer panel 300. This gap 302 may be used to accommodate the jigs and fixtures that may be used to affix the mass dampener 214 to the first section 202.
[0040] Ends 320 of the outer portions 318 may extend away from inner surface 314 of the outer panel 300 so that the outer portions 318 along with the portion 222 may define a first end 306 so that the first section 202 may transition into the second section 204. The first end 306 is common to both, the first section 202 and the second section 204.
[0041] The first end 306 defines a gap 304 between the second section 204 and the inner surface 314 of the outer panel 300. The second portion may define a second end 308. The second end 308 may be in contact with the inner surface 314 of the outer panel 300.
[0042] In an embodiment, the gaps 302, 304 provided may be used for paint flow to avoid rusting. Furthermore, sufficient steps, that may form gaps, may be provided in the mounting bracket structure 200 for paint flow to avoid rusting.
[0043] The upper portion 208 of the flange above the web 212 may define a plurality of holes 310 to affix a backdoor handle (not shown) of the vehicle to the mounting bracket structure 200. The backdoor handle may be located on outer surface 322 of the outer panel 300.
[0044] The lower portion 210 of the flange below the web 212 may define a plurality of holes 312 to affix a license plate (not shown) of the vehicle to the mounting bracket structure 200. The license plate may be located on the outer surface 322 of the outer panel 300. To act as common mounting bracket structure or multipurpose mounting bracket structure, the present mounting bracket structure 200 also supports the license plate.
[0045] Thus, the present mounting bracket structure 200 may be used as a single source of mounting structure for mass dampener 214, dynamic dampener 216, backdoor handle and license plate, thereby eliminating the use of multiple parts for affixing them.
[0046] FIG. 4 discloses the backdoor of the vehicle along with the outer panel 300 and the inner panel 400. The mounting bracket structure 200 may define a plurality of datum-holes 316 (shown in FIG. 3) that may be configured to be held by jigs and fixtures for mounting to the backdoor. The inner panel 400 of the backdoor may comprises a plurality of legs 402, 404 that may extend so as to reach the second section 204 of the mounting bracket structure 200. The legs 402, 404 may be affixed to the second section 204 using the conventional weld spots. The attachment of the inner panel 400 to the mounting bracket structure 200 may improve the rigidity of the mounting bracket structure 200.
[0047] In an embodiment, the present mounting bracket structure 200 may be symmetric about the centre of the backdoor.
TECHNICAL ADVANTAGE
[0048] The present disclosure proposes a mounting bracket structure that can be used to mitigate the vibrations in a vehicle.
[0049] The present disclosure proposes a mounting bracket structure that can be used to mount the mass dampener.
[0050] The present disclosure proposes a mounting bracket structure that can be used to mount the dynamic dampener.
[0051] The present disclosure proposes a mounting bracket structure that can be used to facilitate the mounting of door handle of the backdoor.
[0052] The present disclosure proposes a mounting bracket structure that can be used to facilitate the mounting of the license plate.
[0053] Furthermore, 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.
[0054] 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.
[0055] Furthermore, those skilled in the art can appreciate that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the present disclosure. It will be appreciated that several of the above-disclosed and other features and functions, or alternatives thereof, may be combined into other systems or applications. Various presently unforeseen or unanticipated alternatives, modifications, variations, or improvements therein may subsequently be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the scope of the present disclosure as encompassed by the following claims.
[0056] The claims, as originally presented and as they may be amended, encompass variations, alternatives, modifications, improvements, equivalents, and substantial equivalents of the embodiments and teachings disclosed herein, including those that are presently unforeseen or unappreciated, and that, for example, may arise from applicants/patentees and others.
[0057] While the foregoing describes various embodiments of the present disclosure, other and further embodiments of the present disclosure may be devised without departing from the basic scope thereof. The scope of the present disclosure is determined by the claims that follow. The present disclosure is not limited to the described embodiments, versions or examples, which are included to enable a person having ordinary skill in the art to make and use the invention when combined with information and knowledge available to the person having ordinary skill in the art.
[0058] The term “vehicle” as used throughout this detailed description and in the claims refers to any moving vehicle that is capable of carrying one or more human occupants and is powered by any form of energy like petrol, diesel, gas, and electricity. The term “vehicle” is a motor vehicle which includes, but is not limited to: cars, trucks, vans, minivans, hatchback, sedan, MUVs, and SUVs.