[0001] The present subject matter described herein, relates to a mounting structure to mount a device on a panel. More particularly, the present subject matter provides a mounting structure comprising a pair of fasteners positioned diagonally to each other on the device to mount the device on a panel.
BACKGROUND
[0002] Background description includes information that may be useful in understanding the present invention. It is not an admission that any of the information provided herein is prior art or relevant to the presently claimed invention, or that any publication specifically or implicitly referenced is prior art.
[0003] Generally, a device housing for an electronic device or electrical device is mounted on a panel of sheet metal by means of metal brackets, clips and/ or screws. With the existing mounting structure, at least four fasteners at four sides are required to restrict rotation of the device housing in all directions.
[0004] Another technical disadvantage associated with the existing mounting structures is that it needs a guiding portion or protrusion to guide mounting of the device housing in corresponding mounting holes of the panel.
[0005] Another technical disadvantage associated with the existing mounting structure having mounting clips which are made of metal therefore there are high chances of rusting in the mounting structure.
[0006] The existing mounting structure requires more assembly time due a plurality of fasteners.
[0007] Therefore, there is a need for a mounting structure that can reduce number of fasteners for mounting the device housing with a body panel and provides anti rotation to the device housing.

OBJECTS OF THE DISCLOSURE
[0008] Some of the objects of the present disclosure, which at least one embodiment herein satisfy, are listed herein below.
[0009] The principal object of the present invention is to provide a mounting structure for the device housing with a pair of fasteners.
[0010] Another object of the present invention is to provide a mounting structure for the device housing having snap clip type fasteners with perpendicular orientation with each other.
[0011] Another object of the present invention is to provide a mounting structure where the pair of fasteners are positioned diagonally to each other on the device housing.
[0012] These and other objects and advantages will become more apparent when reference is made to the following description and accompanying drawings.
SUMMARY
[0013] This summary is provided to introduce concepts related to a mounting structure for device or device housing to mount the device on a panel. 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.
[0014] In an embodiment, the present subject matter relates to a mounting structure for a device to mount the device on a panel. The mounting structure comprising a pair of fasteners that are positioned diagonally with each other on rear surface of the device.
[0015] In an aspect, one fastener is in perpendicular orientation with other fastener.
[0016] In an aspect, the pair of fasteners are snap clip fasteners.

[0017] In an aspect, each of the fastener from the pair of fasteners comprising a base portion that is attached to the rear surface of the device and a sealing flange extending radially outward from the base portion at an angle (a) from horizontal axis (X) of the base portion. The fastener further comprises a male projection portion extending outwardly from the base portion and a pair of flexible clip portion extending downwardly at an angle from distal end of the male projection portion to form a V shape.
[0018] In an aspect, the pair of flexible clip portion defines an entrance side and a retraction side.
[0019] In an aspect, the entrance side define tapered profile to guide engagement between the pair of fasteners with the mounting hole of the panel, and define a raised portion that abut up against inner peripheral surface of the mounting hole from the retraction side.
[0020] In an aspect, the pair of flexible clip portion is attached with the base portion at distal end.
[0021] In an aspect, the male projection portion of the one fastener is provided along axis (Y) and the pair of flexible clip portion forms V shape from the distal end of the male projection portion along axis (Z).
[0022] In an aspect, the male projection portion of the other fastener is provided along axis (Z) and the pair of flexible clip portion forms V shape from the distal end of the male projection portion along axis (Y).
[0023] In an aspect, the pair of fasteners are formed of polymer or plastic material.
[0024] Various objects, features, aspects, and advantages of the inventive subject matter will become more apparent from the following detailed description of preferred embodiments, along with the accompanying drawing figures in which like numerals represent like components.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0025] The illustrated embodiments of the subject matter will be best understood by reference to the drawings, wherein like parts are designated by like numerals throughout. The following description is intended only by way of example, and simply illustrates certain selected embodiments of devices, systems, and methods that are consistent with the subject matter as claimed herein, wherein:
[0026] Fig. 1 illustrates mounting structure for a device having a pair of fasteners, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter;
[0027] Fig. 2 illustrates top view of fig. 1; and
[0028] Fig. 3 illustrates side view of fig. 1.
[0029] 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
[0030] 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 scope of the present disclosure as defined by the appended claims.
[0031] 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.
[0032] The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular
5 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” and/or
“including,” when used herein, specify the presence of stated features, integers,
10 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.
[0033] 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,
15 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.
[0034] 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
20 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.
[0035] Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific
25 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
30 formal sense unless expressly so defined herein.
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[0036] These and other advantages of the present subject matter would be
described in greater detail with reference to the following figures. It should be
noted that the description merely illustrates the principles of the present subject
matter. It will thus be appreciated that those skilled in the art will be able to devise
5 various arrangements that, although not explicitly described herein, embody the
principles of the present subject matter and are included within its scope.
[0037] Referring to fig. 1, a mounting structure for a device is explained. The
mounting structure is provided to mount the device 100 on a panel. The panel can be of metal panel or any other material panel having mounting holes. The
10 mounting structure comprises a pair of fasteners 101, 102 positioned diagonally
along line 104 with each other on rear surface 103 of the device 100. The device 100 can be a device housing for Electronic Control Unit (ECU), Parking Assist System (PAS), Body Control Module (BCM), Telematics Control Unit (TCU), etc. of a vehicle. The device 100 is mounted on the panel of the vehicle. The panel
15 of the vehicle has mounting holes corresponding to the pair of fasteners to receive
the pair of fasteners to mount the device 100 on the panel. The mounting holes on the panel may be in oblong shape to receive the pair of fasteners 101, 102.
[0038] In the mounting structure, one fastener 101 is in perpendicular
orientation with other fastener 102. The pair of fasteners 101, 102 define an
20 oblong or oval or ellipse or stadium shape. Preferably, the pair of fasteners define
oblong or stadium shape where one side is longer than other side. Corresponding to the pair of fasteners 101, 102, the oblong mounting holes on the panel are also provided in perpendicular orientation with each other to receive the pair of fasteners 101, 102 provided in perpendicular orientation. The fastener 101 has
25 longer side 101x along Z axis and the fastener 102 has longer side 102x along Y
axis.
[0039] As shown in fig. 2 and 3, the pair of fasteners 101, 102 are snap clip
fasteners. The snap clip fastener 101 or fastener 101 includes a base portion 101a
that is attached to the rear surface of the device 100. The base portion 101a is in
30 rectangular structure. A sealing flange 101b is extending radially outward from
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the rectangular base portion 101a at an angle ‘α’ from plane YZ’ of the base portion 101a. The angle ‘α’ may depend on distance between the rear surface 103 of the device and the panel and thickness of panel. The fastener 101 further comprises a male projection portion 101c extending outwardly from the base 5 portion 101a and a pair of flexible clip portion 101d, 101e extending downwardly at an angle from distal end or top of the male projection portion 101c to form a V shape.
[0040] Similarly, the fastener 102 includes a base portion 102a that is attached to the rear surface of the device 100. The base portion 102a is in rectangular
10 structure. A sealing flange 102b is extending radially outward from the rectangular base portion 102a at an angle ‘α’ from plane YZ’ of the base portion 102a. The sealing flange 102b defines the oblong shape or oval or the stadium shape. The angle ‘α’ may depend on distance between the rear surface 103 of the device and the panel and thickness of panel. The fastener 102 further comprises a
15 male proj ection portion 102c extending outwardly from the base portion 102a and a pair of flexible clip portion 102d, 102e extending downwardly at an angle from distal end or top of the male projection portion 102c to form a V shape.
[0041] The pair of flexible clip portion 101d, 101e defines an entrance side and a retraction side. Similarly, the pair of flexible clip portion 102d, 102e defines 20 an entrance side and a retraction side. The entrance side define tapered profile to guide engagement between the pair of fasteners 101, 102 with the mounting hole of the panel, and define a raised portion 101f, 101g, 102f, 102g that abut up against inner peripheral surface of the mounting hole of the panel from the retraction side.
25 [0042] In an embodiment, the pair of flexible clip portion 101d, 101e of the fastener 101 and the pair of flexible clip portion 102d, 102e of the fastener 102 are attached with the base portion 101a and 102a, respectively at distal end.
[0043] Referring fig. 2 and 3 together, the male projection portion 101c of the one fastener 101 is provided along axis ‘Z’ and the pair of flexible clip portion
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101d, 101e forms the V shape from the distal end of the male projection portion 101c along axis ‘Y’.
[0044] The male projection portion 102c of the other fastener 102 is provided
along axis ‘Y’ and the pair of flexible clip portion 102d, 102e forms V shape from
5 the distal end of the male projection portion 102c along axis ‘Z’.
[0045] Referring to fig. 2 the length of the oblong mounting hole of the panel
is greater than length 101y, 102y of the male projection portion 101c, 102c of the
pair of fasteners 101, 102. Further, the width of the oblong mounting hole of the
panel is less than width 101z, 102z of the pair of flexible clip portion 102d, 102e
10 and the pair of flexible clip portion 101d, 101e of the pair of fasteners 101, 102.
[0046] The pair of fasteners 101, 102 are formed of polymer or plastic
material.
[0047] Mounting of device on the panel:
15 [0048] Upon insertion of the male projection portion 101c, 102c of the pair of
fasteners 101, 102 into the oblong mounting holes of the panel, the pair of flexible clip portion 101d, 101e and the pair of flexible clip portion 102d, 102e of the pair of fasteners 101, 102 will initially flex inwardly towards the male projection portion 101c, 102c as they pass through the mounting holes. Upon full insertion
20 the compressing forces are relieved and the pair of flexible clip portion 101d,
101e and the pair of flexible clip portion 102d, 102e of the pair of fasteners 101, 102 then spring outwardly thereby to facilitate abutting of the retraction side of the pair of fasteners 101, 102 with inner surface of the panel.
[0049] Upon full insertion of the fasteners in the mounting holes of the panel,
25 the panel is sandwiched in between the retraction side of the pair of flexible clip
portion 101d, 101e and the pair of flexible clip portion 102d, 102e and the sealing flange 101b, 102b of the pair of fasteners 101, 102. The sealing flange 101b, 102b applies forces on the panel.
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[0050] Technical advantages:
[0051] The present pair of fasteners act as guiding feature also to eliminate
requirement of any other guiding portion.
[0052] The present mounting structure requires only two fasteners to restrict
5 angular rotation of the device on the panel.
[0053] The present pair of fasteners in perpendicular orientation ensures that
the device can only be mounted on to the panel in one way only, and cannot be fitted in 180 degree.
[0054] The perpendicular orientation of fasteners provides resistance to
10 vibration in both Y and Z directions.
[0055] The diagonal placement of fasteners ensures sturdy fitment; therefore,
the housing doesn't need 4 separate fasteners for tight fitment.
[0056] The device or device housing doesn’t require screws/ bolts for fitment
to mounting panel/ surface, therefore reduces cost and assembly steps.
15 [0057] Metal brackets are prone to rusting, however, plastic mounting
structure is totally rust-proof.
[0058] 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
20 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
25 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
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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
5 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
10 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
15 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,
20 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
25 both terms. For example, the phrase “A or B” will be understood to include the
possibilities of “A” or “B” or “A and B.”
[0059] While the foregoing describes various embodiments of the invention,
other and further embodiments of the invention may be devised without departing
from the basic scope thereof. The scope of the invention is determined by the
30 claims that follow. The invention is not limited to the described embodiments,
versions or examples, which are included to enable a person having ordinary skill
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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.

We claim:

A mounting structure for a device (100) to mount the device (100) on a panel, the mounting structure comprising:
a pair of fasteners (101, 102) positioned diagonally with each other on rear surface (103) of the device (100).
The mounting structure for the device (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein one fastener (101) is in perpendicular orientation with other fastener (102).
The mounting structure for the device (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein pair of fasteners (101, 102) are snap clip fasteners.
The mounting structure for the device (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the pair of fasteners (101, 102) define an oblong or an oval or an ellipse or a stadium shape, where one side is longer than other side.
The mounting structure for the device (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein each of the fastener from the pair of fasteners (101, 102) comprising:
a base portion (101a, 102a) that is attached to the rear surface of the device (100);
a sealing flange (101b, 102b) extending radially outward from the base portion (101a, 102a) at an angle (a) from horizontal axis (X) of the base portion (101a, 102a);
a male projection portion (101c, 102c) extending outwardly from the base portion (101a, 102a); and
a pair of flexible clip portion (10Id, lOle, 102d, 102e) extending downwardly at an angle from distal end of the male projection portion (101c, 102c) to form a V shape.

The mounting structure for the device (100) as claimed in claim 5, wherein the base portion (101a, 102a) is in rectangular shape.
The mounting structure for the device (100) as claimed in claim 5, wherein the pair of flexible clip portion (101 d, 101 e, 102d, 102e) defines an entrance side and a retraction side.
The mounting structure for the device (100) as claimed in claim 7, wherein the entrance side define tapered profile to guide engagement between the pair of fasteners (101, 102) with the mounting hole of the panel, and define a raised portion (lOlf, lOlg, 102f, 102g) that abut up against inner peripheral surface of the mounting hole from the retraction side.
The mounting structure for the device (100) as claimed in claim 7, wherein the pair of flexible clip portion (lOld, lOle, 102d, 102e) is attached with the base portion (101a, 102a) at distal end.
i. The mounting structure for the device (100) as claimed in claim 2 or 5, wherein the male projection portion (101c) of the fastener (101) is provided along axis (Z) and the pair of flexible clip portion (10Id, lOle) forms V shape from the distal end of the male projection portion (101c) along axis (Y).
The mounting structure for the device (100) as claimed in claim 2 or 5, wherein the male projection portion (102c) of the other fastener (102) is provided along axis (Y) and the pair of flexible clip portion (102d, 102e) forms V shape from the distal end of the male projection portion (102c) along axis (Z).
:. The mounting structure for the device (100) as claimed in claim 2 or 5, wherein the pair of fasteners (101, 102) are formed of polymer or plastic material.

The mounting structure for the device (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the device (100) is a device housing.