Description:A MOUNTING STRUCTURE FOR A HEADLAMP

TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present disclosure, in general, relates to a mounting structure, and more particularly to the mounting structure for mounting a headlamp on a fender bracket in a vehicle.
BACKGROUND

[0002] Traditionally, headlamps in a vehicle are mounted on a fender on outward sides, that creates an imbalance in a weight of the headlamp. Also, the headlamp mounting is tilted to an extent from behind to be attached to the fender. While being attached to the fender from both sides, the headlamp may end up damaged.
[0003] Another conventional solution discloses a vehicle body structure with a pair of left and right front side members. The vehicle body structure includes head lamp brackets connected to a front end portion of the front side member and a front end portion of an upper frame. The conventional solution fails to provide a balance and rigidity when the headlamp is mounted.
[0004] Another conventional solution discloses a device to control vibration for a head lamp. The device includes a fender mounting bracket connected to a fender panel, a head lamp bracket connected to the head lamp, and a vibration damping unit between the fender mounting bracket and the head lamp bracket for reducing vibration generated from the fender mounting bracket. However, the device lacks in providing strength to the headlamp while it is mounted.
[0005] Fig. 1 illustrates a diagram 100 depicting a lamp mounted directly on a fender, in accordance with an existing prior art. Mounting the lamp directly on the fender may result in a long and flimsy mounting relation.
[0006] Thus, there is a need for a solution to overcome above mentioned drawbacks.
OBJECTS OF THE DISCLOSURE
[0007] Some of the objects of the present disclosure, which at least one embodiment herein satisfy, are listed herein below.
[0008] It is a general or primary object of the present subject matter to provide a mounting structure for a secured mounting of a headlamp on a fender.
[0009] It is another object of the present subject matter to provide strength and rigidity to the mounting structure while the headlamp is mounted on the fender via the mounting structure.
[0010] It is another object of the present subject matter to balance a weight of the headlamp while the headlamp is mounted.
[0011] These and other objects and advantages will become more apparent when reference is made to the following description and accompanying drawings.

SUMMARY
[0012] This summary is provided to introduce concepts related to a mounting structure for a headlamp. 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.
[0013] The present disclosure provides a mounting structure for mounting a headlamp on a fender bracket. The mounting structure includes a first slanted portion having a first top portion and a first bottom portion permanently attached to a first side of a headlamp. The mounting structure includes a second vertical portion, opposite to the first slanted portion, having a second top portion and a second bottom portion attached to the fender mounting bracket in a vehicle. The mounting structure includes a top plane surface extending away from the first top portion of the first slanted portion towards the second top portion of the second vertical portion comprising a step-shaped structure on a backside of the top plane surface. The mounting structure includes a bottom tapered surface opposite to the top plane surface extending away from the first bottom portion of the first slanted portion towards the second bottom portion of the second vertical portion. The mounting structure includes a plurality of ribs, with a unique area size confined between the first slanted portion, the second vertical portion, the top plane surface, and the bottom tapered surface for strengthening the mounting structure while the headlamp is mounted on the fender mounting bracket.
[0014] In an aspect of the present subject matter, the first slanted portion is of a first length and the second vertical portion is of a second length and the second length is less than the first length.
[0015] In an aspect of the present subject matter, the second vertical portion is a square shaped portion comprising one or more orifices for attaching the second vertical portion with the fender mounting bracket via one or more fasteners.
[0016] In an aspect of the present subject matter, the step-shaped structure on a backside of the top plane surface provides strength and rigidity to the mounting structure when the headlamp is mounted.
[0017] In an aspect of the present subject matter, the bottom tapered surface balances a weight of the headlamp by balancing the centre of gravity of the headlamp while the headlamp is mounted.
[0018] In an aspect of the present subject matter, wherein the unique area size of each rib amongst the plurality of ribs decreases while extending away from the first slanted portion towards the second vertical portion for providing rigidity to the mounting structure to sustain a frontal slow speed impact.
[0019] In an aspect of the present subject matter, the fender mounting bracket (504) is attached to a first side of a body structure of the vehicle and the headlamp (502) is mounted from a second side (604) on a second side of the body structure.
[0020] 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
[0021] 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:
[0022] Fig. 1 illustrates a diagram depicting a lamp mounted directly on a fender, in accordance with an existing prior art;
[0023] Fig. 2 illustrates a diagram depicting a mounting structure, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter;
[0024] Fig. 3 illustrates a diagram depicting the second vertical portion of the mounting structure attached to a fender mounting bracket, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter;
[0025] Fig. 4 illustrates a top view diagram of the mounting structure, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter;
[0026] Fig. 5 illustrates a diagram depicting a headlamp mounted on a fender in a vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter;
[0027] Fig. 6 illustrates a top view diagram depicting a headlamp mounted on a fender bracket in a vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter; and
[0028] Fig. 7 illustrates a diagram depicting a fender mounting bracket attached to a body structure of a vehicle through an extension in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter; and
[0029] Fig. 8 illustrates a diagram depicting a headlamp mounted via the mounting structure on a fender mounting bracket, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0030] The following is a detailed description of embodiments of the disclosure depicted in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments are in such detail as to clearly communicate the disclosure. However, the amount of detail offered 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] As used in the description herein and throughout the claims that follow, the meaning of “a,” “an,” and “the” includes plural reference unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Also, as used in the description herein, the meaning of “in” includes “in” and “on” unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.
[0032] Fig. 2 illustrates a diagram depicting a mounting structure 202, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. In an embodiment, the mounting structure 202 may be integral with the headlamp such that the mounting structure 202 is permanently attached to a first side of the headlamp from one side. In another embodiment, the mounting structure 202 may be temporarily attached to the headlamp. Further, the mounting structure 202 may be mounting the headlamp on a fender bracket from another side of the mounting structure 202. The mounting structure 202 may be providing a balance, strength and rigidity to the headlamp and the fender while the headlamp is mounted on the fender.
[0033] Continuing with the above embodiment, the mounting structure 202 may include a first slanted portion 204, a second vertical portion 206, a top plane surface 208, a bottom tapered surface 210, and a number of ribs 212 within the first slanted portion 204, the second vertical portion 206, the top plane surface 208, and the bottom tapered surface 210. The first slanted portion 204 may be integral to the first side of the headlamp. The first slanted portion 204 may have a first top portion 204a and a first bottom portion 204b. The first slanted portion 204 may be of a first length and the second vertical portion 206 may be of a second length.
[0034] Moving forward, the second vertical portion 206 may be opposite to the first slanted portion 204 and may further be attached to the fender bracket. Furthermore, the second vertical portion 206 may be a square shaped portion having one or more orifices for attaching the second vertical portion 206 with the fender mounting bracket. The second vertical portion 206 may be attached to the fender mounting bracket via one or more fasteners. Examples of the fasteners may include, but are not limited to, bolts, screws, nuts, grommets, rivets, and studs.
[0035] In an embodiment, the second vertical portion 206 may be attached to the fender mounting bracket. The second vertical portion 206 may have a second top portion 206a and a second bottom portion 206b. The second length may be less than the first length such that first top portion 204a is located opposite to the second top portion 206a while the first bottom portion 204b is located opposite to a point between the first top portion 204a and the first bottom portion 204b.
[0036] To that understanding, the top plane surface 208 may be between the first slanted portion 204 and the second vertical portion 206. The top plane surface 208 may be extending away from the first top portion 204a of the first slanted portion 204 towards the second top portion 206a of the second vertical portion 206. The top plane surface 208 may include a step-shaped structure protruding from a backside of the top plane surface 208. The step-shaped structure may provide strength and rigidity to the mounting structure 202 when the headlamp is mounted such that headlamp stays intact and secure while being mounted.
[0037] Subsequently, the bottom tapered surface 210 of the mounting structure 202 may be opposite to the top plane surface 208 between the first slanted portion 204 and the second vertical portion 206. The bottom tapered surface 210 may be extending away from the first bottom portion 204b of the first slanted portion 204 towards the second bottom portion 206b of the second vertical portion 206 defining a difference between the first length and the second length. To that understanding, the bottom tapered surface 210 may be designed so as to balance the weight of the headlamp while the headlamp is mounted. The bottom tapered surface 210 may balance the overall weight by balancing the centre of gravity of the headlamp while the headlamp is mounted.
[0038] Continuing with the above embodiment, the number of ribs 212 confined within the first slanted portion 204, the second vertical portion 206, the top plane surface 208, and the bottom tapered surface 210 may provide strength and rigidity to the mounting structure 202 while the headlamp is mounted on the the fender mounting bracket and the mounting structure 202. Further, the number of ribs 212 may be employed as a robust structure in a front slow speed impact faced by the vehicle. Each rib from the number of ribs 212 may be of a unique area size. In a preferred embodiment, the unique area size of each rib may decrease while extending away from the first slanted portion 204 towards the second vertical portion 206 for providing rigidity to the mounting structure. The unique area size of the number of ribs 212 extending away from the first slanted portion 204 may result in a gathering of multiple smaller ribs near the second vertical portion 206 and multiple larger ribs near the first slanted portion 204. The unique area size of each rib may be prominent in providing the strength and the rigidity to the mounting structure 202 while the headlamp is mounted on the fender bracket. In an embodiment, the number of ribs 212 may have one or more shapes. Examples of the one or more shapes may include, but are not limited to, a square shape, a rectangular shape, and triangular shape.
[0039] In a preferred embodiment, one or more ribs attached to the first slanted portion 204 may be triangular shaped ribs while one or more other ribs in a middle of the mounting structure 202 and attached to the top plane surface 208 may be one of square shaped ribs and rectangular ribs. Also, remaining ribs from the number of ribs 212 attached to the bottom tapered surface 210 may have a tapered portion that is attached to the bottom tapered surface 210.
[0040] Fig. 3 illustrates a diagram 300 depicting the second vertical portion 206 of the mounting structure 202 attached to a fender mounting bracket, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. The second vertical portion 206 may be attached to the fender mounting bracket for mounting the headlamp The second vertical portion 206 may be attached to the fender mounting bracket via one or more fasteners. Examples of the one or more fasteners may include, but are not limited to, bolts, screws, nuts, grommets, rivets, and studs.
[0041] Continuing with the above embodiment, the second vertical portion 206 may be a square shaped structure with one or more orifices. Further, the fender mounting bracket may also have one or more openings. To that understanding, the second vertical portion 206 may be aligned with the fender mounting bracket prior to attaching the second vertical portion 206 with the fender mounting bracket in such a way that the one or more orifices and the one or more openings are facing one another. The one or more fasteners may pass through a passage provided by the one or more orifices and the one or more openings so as to attach the mounting structure 202 with the fender mounting bracket via the second vertical portion 206.
[0042] Fig. 4 illustrates a top view diagram 400 of the mounting structure 202, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. The top view diagram 400 may depict the top plane surface 208 as referred in the fig. 1 extending away from the first slanted portion 204 to the second vertical portion 206 of the mounting portion. The top view diagram 400 may further depict a step-shaped structure 402 as referred in the fig. 2 on a backside of the top plane surface 208. The step-shaped structure 402 may be configured to provide strength rigidity to the mounting structure 202 when the headlamp is mounted on a fender bracket.
[0043] Fig. 5 illustrates a diagram 500 depicting a headlamp 502 mounted on a fender mounting bracket 504 in a vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. The headlamp 502 may be mounted from a first side to a fender bracket via the mounting structure 202. The mounting structure 202 may be an integral part of the headlamp 502 such that the mounting structure 202 may be permanently attached to the headlamp 502 from first slanted portion 204 and attached to the fender mounting bracket 504 from a second vertical portion. The second vertical portion may be the second vertical portion 206 as referred in the fig. 2. Further, the fender mounting bracket 504 may be attached to a first side of a body structure of a vehicle and the headlamp 502 may be mounted from the second side 604 on a second side of the body structure.
[0044] Fig. 6 illustrates a top view diagram 600 depicting the headlamp 502 mounted on a fender mounting bracket in a vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. The headlamp 502 may include a first side 602 and a second side 604 The first side 602 of the headlamp 502 may be permanently attached to the first slanted portion 204 of the mounting structure 202 so as to be attached to the fender mounting bracket. The headlamp 502 may be attached to the one face of the fender mounting bracket 504 through the second vertical portion 206 of the mounting structure 202, where the other face of the fender mounting bracket 504 is attached to the body structure through an extension panel 702. To that understanding, the second side 604 of the headlamp 502 may be attached to the fender bracket for a secured mounting of the headlamp 502.
[0045] Fig. 7 illustrates a diagram 700 depicting the fender mounting bracket 504 attached to a body structure of a vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. The mounting bracket 504 may be attached to the body structure through an extension panel 702. The fender mounting bracket 504 may include a flange and a strengthening bead in middle of the fender mounting bracket 504 for providing strength to the fender mounting bracket 504 while being attached to the extension through spot welding. Further, the fender mounting bracket 504 may be attached to a mounting structure for a headlamp via one or more openings 704.
[0046] Fig. 8 illustrates a diagram 800 depicting the headlamp 502 mounted via the mounting structure 202 on the fender mounting bracket 504, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. The headlamp 502 may be mounted on the fender mounting bracket 504 from the first side 602 of the headlamp 502. The fender mounting bracket 504 may further be attached to a body structure through an extension panel so as to securely mount the headlamp 502 on the fender.
[0047] While the detailed description 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 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 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.
, Claims:We claim:
1. A mounting structure (202) for mounting a headlamp (502) on a fender mounting bracket 504 (), the mounting structure (202) comprising:

a first slanted portion (204) having a first top portion (204a) and a first bottom portion (204b) permanently attached to a first side (602) of a headlamp (502);

a second vertical portion (206), opposite to the first slanted portion (204), having a second top portion (206a) and a second bottom portion (206b) attached to the fender mounting bracket (504) in a vehicle;

a top plane surface (208) extending away from the first top portion (204a) of the first slanted portion (204) towards the second top portion of the second vertical portion (206) comprising a step-shaped structure (402) on a backside of the top plane surface (208);

a bottom tapered surface (210) opposite to the top plane surface (208) extending away from the first bottom portion (204b) of the first slanted portion (204) towards the second bottom portion (206b) of the second vertical portion (206); and

a plurality of ribs (212) with a unique area size confined between the first slanted portion (204), the second vertical portion (206), the top plane surface (208), and the bottom tapered surface (210) for strengthening the mounting structure (202) while the headlamp (502) is mounted on the fender mounting bracket (504)().

2. The mounting structure (202) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first slanted portion (204) is of a first length and the second vertical portion (206) is of a second length and the second length is less than the first length.
3. The mounting structure (202) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the second vertical portion (206) is a square shaped portion comprising one or more orifices for attaching the second vertical portion (206) with the fender mounting bracket (504) via one or more fasteners.
4. The mounting structure (202) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the step-shaped structure (402) on a backside of the top plane surface (208) provides strength and rigidity to the mounting structure (202) when the headlamp (502) is mounted.
5. The mounting structure (202) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the bottom tapered surface (210) balances a weight of the headlamp (502) by balancing the centre of gravity of the headlamp (502) while the headlamp (502) is mounted.
6. The mounting structure (202) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the unique area size of each rib amongst the plurality of ribs (212) decreases while extending away from the first slanted portion (204) towards the second vertical portion (206) for providing rigidity to the mounting structure (202) to sustain a frontal slow speed impact.
7. The mounting structure (202) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the fender mounting bracket (504) is attached to a first side of a body structure of the vehicle and the headlamp (502) is mounted from a second side (604) on a second side of the body structure.