Description:A MOUNTING STRUCTURE ON AN AIR CLEANER HOUSING FOR MOUNTING A SUCTION PIPE IN AUTOMOBILE

TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present disclosure in general relates to an integration between an air cleaner housing and a suction pipe. In particular, the present disclosure relates to a configuration of a structure integrated with an air cleaner housing and used for mounting a suction pipe in an automobile.

BACKGROUND
[0002] Automotive industry in India is one of the main pillars of the economy. With strong backward and forward linkages, it is a key driver of growth. In addition, automotive industry has always been known to be very competitive as far as its design and material usage are concerned. Therefore, the automotive industry is always facing greater market pressure to develop high quality products more quickly with different variants of a particular vehicle model in order to cater different segments of end users.
[0003] In general, an air cleaner are employed for cleaning the intake air that is supplied to the combustion chamber of an internal combustion engine for proper combustion of the fuel. The air cleaner includes a filter element and a housing having the filter element situated therein, with the housing having an inlet and an outlet section wherein the inlet section permits entry of air into the housing through a suction pipe and the outlet section allows a filtered air to flow into the engine.
[0004] Due to this reason, the outlet of the suction pipe is connected to the inlet of the air cleaner housing. In addition, there is also a need of an assembly that holds the suction pipe in position. Therefore, as per the requirement, the existing prior art related to this field of technology proposes an assembly 100 comprises two intermediate metal bracket 102, 104 welded at the center for supporting the suction pipe 106 as shown in FIG.1 in which first metal bracket 102 is mounted on the air cleaner 108 and the second metal bracket 104 is mounted on the cylinder block 110.
[0005] Through the above disclosure, it is clear that the suction pipe 106 is fully mounted on the engine body. Hence, the problem arises, when this suction pipe is mounted over the vehicle body having configuration different from the existing one, as the configuration of the vehicle is modified as per the requirement of different variants of a particular vehicle model in order to cater different segments of end users. As a result, the above mentioned problem increases the complexity of manufacturer while assembling the components near the engine of the automobile.
[0006] In addition, the above mentioned problem also compel the manufacturer to employ an assembly that in turn requires more no. of parts which makes the assembly complex.
[0007] Accordingly, there is a need of a structure having configuration that helps in easy mounting of a suction pipe in different variants of a particular vehicle model in order to cater different segments of end users.

OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION
[0008] The primary objective of the present subject matter is to provide a mounting structure having configuration that helps in easy mounting of a suction pipe in different variants of a particular vehicle model in order to cater different segments of end users.
[0009] It is yet another objective of the present subject matter is to provide the mounting structure having enough strength and robustness.
[0010] It is further objective of the present subject matter is to provide the mounting structure having better load bearing capacity.
[0011] Furthermore, another objective of the present subject matter is to provide the mounting structure that leads to reduction of no. of parts and improves the overall space, leading to lesser complexity.
SUMMARY
[0001] This summary is provided to introduce concepts relates to a mounting structure integrated with an air cleaner housing and used for mounting a suction pipe in an automobile. 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.
[0002] The present disclosure relates to a mounting structure that is integrated with an air cleaner housing for mounting a suction pipe in an automobile. In accordance with an embodiment, the mounting structure comprising an integrated portion extend forward from the air cleaner housing; and an overhang portion extend forward from front end of the integrated portion , the overhang portion comprises a plurality of pockets on top surface of the overhang portion , a curved portion extend forward from the front end of the overhang portion ; and a bolt-nut mounting hole provided in between the front end of the overhang portion and the plurality of pockets .
[0003] In an aspect, a suction pipe is mounted on the mounting structure via the bolt-nut mounting hole.
[0004] In an aspect, the plurality of pockets is adjacent to the integrated portion.
[0005] In an aspect, the overhang portion tapers down from the integrated portion to front end.
[0006] In an aspect, the curved portion comprises a set of plurality of left side pockets and a set of plurality of right side pockets provided on the curved portion along height of the overhang portion.
[0007] In an aspect, the set of plurality of left side pockets and the set of plurality of right side pockets are joined by a longitudinal rib along height of the overhang portion.
[0008] In an aspect, the longitudinal rib extends from the top surface to the bottom surface.
[0009] In an aspect, a notch profile is provided in between the curved portion and the front end of the overhang portion at both sides.
[0010] In an aspect, the mounting structure along with the air cleaner housing forms an integrated unit.
[0011] In an aspect, the mounting structure along with the air cleaner housing is manufactured by means of injection moulding process.
[0012] To further understand the characteristics and technical contents of the present subject matter, a description relating thereto will be made with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the drawings are illustrative only but not used to limit the scope of the present subject matter.
[0013] 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 FIGURES
[0014] The illustrated embodiments of the present disclosure 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 processes that are consistent with the subject matter as claimed herein, wherein:
[0015] FIG.1 illustrates an assembly that holds the suction pipe in position as per the existing art;
[0016] FIG.2A illustrates a front view of the assembly including a mounting structure attached to an air cleaner housing for mounting a suction pipe, in accordance with the present disclosure;
[0017] FIG.2B illustrates a top view of the assembly including the mounting structure attached to an air cleaner housing for mounting a suction pipe, in accordance with the present disclosure;
[0018] FIG.3 illustrates a side view of an assembly including the mounting structure attached to an air cleaner housing for mounting a suction pipe and enlarged view of the structure of the bracket, in accordance with the present disclosure;
[0019] 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
[0020] A few aspects of the present disclosure are explained in detail below with reference to the various figures. Example implementations are described to illustrate the disclosed subject matter, not to limit its scope, which is defined by the claims. Those of ordinary skill in the art will recognize a number of equivalent variations of the various features provided in the description that follows.
EXEMPLARY IMPLEMENTATIONS
[0021] While the present disclosure may be embodied in various forms, there are shown in the drawings, and will hereinafter be described, some exemplary and non-limiting embodiments, with the understanding that the present disclosure is to be considered an exemplification of the invention and is not intended to limit the invention to the specific embodiments illustrated. Not all of the depicted components described in this disclosure may be required, however, and some implementations may include additional, different, or fewer components from those expressly described in this disclosure. Variations in the arrangement and type of the components may be made without departing from the scope of the claims as set forth herein.
[0022] To solve the problem, the present disclosure proposes an assembly 200 between a suction pipe 106, and an air cleaner housing 108 incorporating a mounting structure 300. The front view and top view of the assembly 200 are illustrated in FIG.2A, and FIG.2B.
[0023] In addition, this mounting structure 300 helps in achieving the goal of easy mounting of a suction pipe 106 in different variants of a particular vehicle model to cater different segments of end users. This mounting structure 300 mounts the suction pipe 106 via the bolt-nut mounting hole 304-H. Moreover, the mounting structure 300 along with the air cleaner housing 108 forms an integrated unit. Furthermore, the mounting structure 300 along with the air cleaner housing 108 is manufactured by means of blow moulding process.
[0024] The structural features of the mounting structure 300 are described in more detail below.
[0025] FIG. 3 illustrates an enlarged view of the mounting structure 300 that can be utilized to implement one or more embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0026] The mounting structure 300 comprises an integrated portion 302 and an overhang portion 304. The integrated portion 304 extend forward from the air cleaner housing 108 and an overhang portion 304 extend forward from front end 302-F of the integrated portion 302.
[0027] The overhang portion 304 comprises a plurality of pockets 304-P1, 304-P2 on top surface 304-T of the overhang portion 304, a curved portion 304-C extend forward from the front end 304-F of the overhang portion 304 and a bolt-nut mounting hole 304-H provided in between the front end of the overhang portion 304 and the plurality of pockets 304-P1, 304-P2. The plurality of pockets 304-P1,304-P2 are adjacent to the integrated portion 302.
[0028] In addition, the overhang portion 304 tapers down from the front end 302-F of the integrated portion 302 to the front end 304-F of the overhang portion 304. It further comprises the curved portion 304-C that includes a set of plurality of left side pockets 304-P3,304-P4 and a set of plurality of right side pockets 304-P5,304-P6 provided on the curved portion 304-C along height of the overhang portion 304.
[0029] Moreover, the set of plurality of left side pockets 304-P3,304-P4 and the set of plurality of right side pockets 304-P5,304-P6 are joined by a longitudinal rib 304-R along height of the overhang portion 304. The longitudinal rib 304-R extend from the top surface 304-T to the bottom surface 304-B.
[0030] Furthermore, a notch profile 304-N1,304-N2 is also provided in between the curved portion 304-C and the front end 304-F of the overhang portion 304 at both sides.
ADVANTAGES
[0031] Due to the proposed mounting structure, a suction pipe is easy mounted in different variants of a particular vehicle model in order to cater different segments of end users. This in turn reduces development efforts like calibration, etc.
[0032] In addition, this mounting structure provides one fixed mounting point on air cleaner housing and a flexible mounting point at suction pipe side that in turn helps in reducing the assembling time. It also improves serviceability.
[0033] Moreover, due to increment in overhang portion in the mounting structure, the bending stress as well as the torsional stress on the mounting area reduces. This single mounting point with extension from the mounting point helps in shifting the parting line at the end that in turn reduces the stress arises in order to meet destructive torque of mounting.
[0034] Furthermore, due to the proposed mounting structure, the suction pipe opening directs towards the bumper opening which helps in achieving the optimum intake air temperature. This in turn helps in achieving the better water hammer performance as the distance between the bumper, and the suction pipe is increased.
[0035] In addition, the multiple grooves on the mounting structure increases the strength and robustness of the mounting structure. It further increases the load bearing capacity of the mounting structure. In addition, multiple grooves also lead to less blow holes in the material, which eventually increases the part rigidity. Moreover, the proposed mounting structure also leads to reduction of no. of parts and improves the overall space, leading to lesser complexity.
[0036] The above description does not provide specific details of the manufacture or design of the various components. Those of skill in the art are familiar with such details, and unless departures from those techniques are set out, techniques, known, related art or later developed designs and materials should be employed. Those in the art are capable of choosing suitable manufacturing and design details.
[0037] Further, the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the 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.
[0038] 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.
[0039] It will be appreciated that variants of the above-disclosed and other features and functions, or alternatives thereof, may be combined into many other different systems or applications. Various presently unforeseen or unanticipated alternatives, modifications, variations, or improvements therein may be subsequently made by those skilled in the art which are also intended to be encompassed by the following claims.
, Claims:We Claim:
1. A mounting structure (300) on an air cleaner housing (108) for mounting a suction pipe (106) in automobile, the mounting structure (300) comprising
an integrated portion (302) extend forward from the air cleaner housing (108); and
an overhang portion (304) extend forward from front end (302-F) of the integrated portion (302), the overhang portion (304) comprises:
a plurality of pockets (304-P1, 304-P2) on top surface (304-T) of the overhang portion (304),
a curved portion (304-C) extend forward from the front end (304-F) of the overhang portion (304); and
a bolt-nut mounting hole (304-H) provided in between the front end of the overhang portion (304) and the plurality of pockets (304-P1, 304-P2).
2. The mounting structure (300) as claimed in claim 1, wherein a suction pipe (106) is mounted on the mounting structure (300) via the bolt-nut mounting hole (304-H).
3. The mounting structure (300) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the plurality of pockets (304-P1,304-P2) are adjacent to the integrated portion (302).
4. The mounting structure (300) as claimed in claim 4, wherein the overhang portion (304) tapers down from the front end (302-F) of the integrated portion (302) to the front end (304-F) of the overhang portion (304).
5. The mounting structure (300) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the curved portion (304-C) comprises a set of plurality of left side pockets (304-P3,304-P4) and a set of plurality of right side pockets (304-P5,304-P6) provided on the curved portion (304-C) along height of the overhang portion (304).
6. The mounting structure (300) as claimed in claim 5, wherein the set of plurality of left side pockets (304-P3,304-P4) and the set of plurality of right side pockets (304-P5,304-P6) are joined by a longitudinal rib (304-R) along height of the overhang portion (304).
7. The mounting structure (300) as claimed in claim 6, where the longitudinal rib (304-R) extend from the top surface (304-T) to the bottom surface (304-B).
8. The mounting structure (300) as claimed in claim 1, wherein a notch profile (304-N1,304-N2) is provided in between the curved portion (304-C) and the front end (304-F) of the overhang portion (304) at both sides.
9. The mounting structure (300) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the mounting structure (300) along with the air cleaner housing (108) forms an integrated unit.
10. The mounting structure (300) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the mounting structure (300) along with the air cleaner housing (108) is manufactured by means of blow moulding process.