The present disclosure generally relates to the field of vehicles. Particularly, but not exclusively, the present disclosure relates to a suspension mounting assembly for a vehicle, preferably a two-wheeler vehicle.
[003] BACKGROUND
[004] In recent times, the demand for vehicles has been increasing at a rapid pace. The vehicles are utilized for various purposes including transportation of raw materials, as means of convenience for travelling from one place to another and likewise. The vehicles, preferably two-wheelers, has shown an immense growth in last couple of years. The increase in vehicle numbers has led researchers to improve the different parameters of the vehicles for example - efficiency of the vehicle, strength of the vehicle, comfort to a rider as well as to passengers and likewise. One of the ways, to improve the comfort for the rider/passengers without compromising strength of the vehicle, is to employ suspension systems to the vehicle.
[005] According to the known background art, a vehicle suspension comprises two shock absorbers mounted on front wheel of the vehicle and one or two shock absorbers mounted on rear wheel of the vehicle. Conventionally, the frame structure or body frame of a vehicle, extends rearwardly from the vehicle's head pipe. The frame structure of the vehicle is configured to mount suspension systems of the vehicle, which are shock absorbers.
[006] Now-a-days, a single suspension system are manufactured and assembled to the two-wheelers. A mounting of an existing single suspension system is disclosed in FIG. 1. FIG. 1 depicts an existing frame of a vehicle, utilized for mounting the single shock absorbed at the center portion of the vehicle. The frame (1) comprises a first cross member (2) and a second cross member (3) to provide provision for mounting a bracket (4). The first cross member (2) and the second cross member (3) are positioned at two different locations in the frame (1) of the vehicle, such that the two cross members (2, 3) are connected to two side members (6, 7) of the frame (1). Further, the first cross member (2) and the second cross member (3) are spaced apart from each other. The bracket (4) is connected to two cross members (2, 3). The shock absorber is configured to mount on the bracket (4). Further, two more brackets (5) are fixed at ends of the second cross member (3) connecting the second cross

member (3) with the respective side members (6, 7). The first cross member (2) and the second cross member (3) mounted in a spaced apart configuration from each other requires more packaging space of the vehicle, which in turn hinders mounting of other components of the vehicle. The mounting of shock absorber on the bracket (4) may not possess effective load transfer capability.
[007] The existing frame requires more packaging space for mounting of the shock absorber. Also, plurality of brackets are required to provide provisions for mounting of the shock absorber, thereby providing strength to the frame of the vehicle and for mounting of the engine of the vehicle. The load transfer property of the existing suspension assemblies are not efficient enough to withstand high and sudden impacts, loads and jerks on the vehicle. .
[008] The present disclosure is directed to overcome one or more limitations stated above or any other limitations associated with the prior art.
[009] SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSURE
[010] One or more shortcomings of conventional assemblies are overcome, and additional advantages are provided through the suspension mounting assembly for a vehicle as claimed in 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 claimed disclosure.
[011] The present disclosure relates to a suspension mounting assembly for a vehicle. The suspension mounting assembly includes a shock absorber mounted at a center portion of a main frame of the vehicle.
[012] 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 as a part of the claimed disclosure.
[013] In one non-limiting embodiment of the present disclosure, a suspension mounting assembly for a vehicle is disclosed. The suspension mounting assembly comprises a first cross member and a second cross member. The first cross member and the second cross member are connected to two longitudinal members of a main frame of the vehicle. An intermediate portion of the second cross member is connected to the first cross member. The assembly further comprises a primary bracket

mounted on one of the first cross member and the second cross member or on a junction of the first cross member and the second cross member. The primary bracket facilitates connecting a first end of a shock absorber. The mounting of the primary bracket at junction of the first cross member and the second cross member occupies less packaging space of the main frame of the vehicle and absorbs load acting on the two cross-members during jerks/impact conditions.
[014] In an embodiment, the first cross member and the second cross member are defined having any structure, preferably a C-channel structure, cylindrical structure or a rectangular structure.
[015] In an embodiment, the first cross member comprises a base wall, a first wall and a second wall. The first wall and the second wall extend laterally from longitudinal edges of the base wall, thereby forming the C-channel structure.
[016] In an embodiment, the second cross member comprises a base wall, a first wall and a second wall. The first wall and the second wall extend laterally from longitudinal edges of the base wall, thereby forming the C-channel structure.
[017] In an embodiment, the intermediate portion is defined between a first end and a second end of the second cross member.
[018] In an embodiment, the first end of the second cross member is joined to a first longitudinal member and the second end of the second cross member is joined to a second longitudinal member of the main frame of the vehicle.
[019] In an embodiment, the first wall and the second wall of the second cross member at the intermediate portion is connected to the first wall and the second wall of the first cross member, thereby forming an inverted U-shaped structure.
[020] In an embodiment, the first cross member comprises a first end and a second end. The first end of the first cross member is joined to the first longitudinal member and the second end of the first cross member is joined to the second longitudinal member of the main frame of the vehicle.
[021] In an embodiment, the intermediate portion of the second cross member and the first cross member provide provision for mounting a secondary bracket to facilitate mounting of an engine to

the main frame of the vehicle. The secondary bracket mounted on the first cross member and the second cross member provides a compact assembly for mounting the engine to the mainframe of the vehicle.
[022] In an embodiment, the first cross member and the second cross member are defined having any structure, preferably a C-channel structure, cylindrical structure or a rectangular structure. The C-channel structure provides efficient load transfer to the two longitudinal members of the main frame of the vehicle.
[023] In an embodiment, the primary bracket extends rearwardly from the first cross member and the intermediate portion of the second cross member.
[024] In an embodiment, the second cross member is positioned below the first cross member of the suspension mounting assembly.
[025] In another non-limiting embodiment of the present disclosure, a vehicle is disclosed. The vehicle comprises a front wheel, a rear wheel, a main frame and a suspension mounting assembly. The rear wheel is positioned in line with the front wheel along a longitudinal plane of the vehicle. The main frame is supported by the front wheel and the rear wheel, and the main frame comprises two longitudinal members extending from a first head pipe of the vehicle. The suspension mounting assembly comprises a first cross member and a second cross member. The first cross member and the second cross member are connected to two longitudinal members of the main frame of the vehicle. An intermediate portion of the second cross member is connected to the first cross member. The suspension mounting assembly further comprises a primary bracket mounted on one of the first cross member and the second cross member or on a junction of the first cross member and the second cross member. The primary bracket facilitates connecting a first end of a shock absorber with the first cross member and the second cross member of the suspension mounting assembly of the vehicle.
[026] In an embodiment, the suspension mounting assembly is mounted at a center portion of the mainframe of the vehicle and the vehicle comprises a pivot element mounted to a swing arm at a rear portion of the main frame of the vehicle.
[027] In an embodiment, a second end of the shock absorber is connected to the pivot element of the main frame of the vehicle.

[028] The suspension mounting assembly in accordance with the present disclosure, requires a less packaging space for mounting of the shock absorber onto the main frame of the vehicle. The suspension mounting assembly also provides uniform distribution of load to the two longitudinal members of the main frame. The uniform distribution of load to the main frame facilitates in increase in stiffness of the frame, which in turn provides a better comfort to a rider during driving of the vehicle.
[029] It is to be understood that the aspects and embodiments of the disclosure described above may be used in any combination with each other. Several of the aspects and embodiments may be combined together to form a further embodiment of the disclosure.
[030] The foregoing summary is illustrative only and is not intended to be in any way limiting. In addition to the illustrative aspects and features described above, further aspects and features will become apparent by reference to the drawings and the following detailed description.
[031] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF ACCOMPANYING DRAWINGS
[032] The novel features and characteristics of the disclosure are set forth in the appended claims. The disclosure itself, however, as well as a mode of use, further objectives, and advantages thereof, will best be understood by reference to the following detailed description of an embodiment when read in conjunction with reference to the accompanying drawings wherein like reference numerals represent like elements and in which:
[033] FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of a conventional main frame of a vehicle, in accordance with the prior-art;
[034] FIG. 2 illustrates a side view of a vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[035] FIG. 3 illustrates a top view of the vehicle of FIG. 2;
[036] FIG. 4 illustrates a side view of a main frame with a rear wheel of the vehicle of FIG. 2, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[037] FIG. 5 illustrates a side view of a suspension mounting assembly of the vehicle of FIG. 2, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[038] FIG. 6 illustrates a perspective view of the mainframe with front and rear wheel of the vehicle of FIG. 2;
[039] FIG. 7 illustrates a perspective view of the main frame of the vehicle of FIG. 2, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[040] FIG. 8a & FIG. 8b illustrate a perspective view of a first cross-member and a second cross-member, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[041] FIGS. 9 illustrates an enlarged side view of the suspension mounting assembly of FIG. 5;
[042] FIG. 10 illustrates a perspective view of the suspension mounting assembly of FIG. 9;
[043] FIG. 11 illustrates another perspective view of the suspension mounting assembly of FIG. 9;
[044] FIG. 12 illustrates a rear of the suspension mounting assembly of FIG. 9, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[045] 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 structures and methods illustrated herein may be employed without departing from the objective of the disclosure described herein.
[046] DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[047] While the embodiments in the disclosure are susceptible to various modifications and alternative forms, specific embodiments thereof have been shown by way of example in the figures and will be described below. It should be understood, however, that it is not intended to limit the disclosure to the particular forms disclosed, but on the contrary, the disclosure is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternative falling within the scope of the disclosure.

[048] It is to be noted that a person skilled in the art would be motivated from the present disclosure and modify construction of the suspension mounting assembly for vehicle, which may vary in different two-wheeler or three-wheeler vehicles. However, such modifications should be construed within the scope of the disclosure. Accordingly, the drawings show only those specific details that are pertinent to understand the embodiments of the present disclosure, so as not to obscure the disclosure with details that will be readily apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art having benefit of the description herein.
[049] The terms "comprises", "comprising", or any other variations thereof used in the disclosure, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a system and method that comprises a list of components does not include only those components but may include other components not expressly listed or inherent to such system, method, or assembly, or device. In other words, one or more elements in a system or device proceeded by "comprises... a" does not, without more constraints, preclude the existence of other elements or additional elements in the system or device.
[050] The embodiments disclosed below are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention to the precise forms disclosed in the following detailed description. Rather, the embodiments are chosen and described so that others skilled in the art may utilize their teachings. While the present invention primarily involves a touring motorcycle, it should be understood, that the invention may have application to other types of vehicles such as all-terrain vehicles, motorcycles, watercraft, utility vehicles, scooters, golf carts, or mopeds, etc.
[051] Accordingly, the present disclosure relates to a suspension mounting assembly for a vehicle, preferably a two-wheeler vehicle. However, the suspension mounting assembly may also be mounted on a frame of a three-wheeler or four-wheeler vehicle. The vehicle referred to herein, embodies a two-wheeler vehicle. The vehicle referred herein, is defined as an off-road two-wheeler vehicle, comprising an Internal Combustion engine for generating power to drive the vehicle. Alternatively the vehicle may embody any other ridden vehicle such as electric motorcycle, a tri-cycle, etc, without limiting the scope of the invention.
[052] The vehicle comprises a front ground engaging member, illustratively a front wheel and a rear ground engaging member, illustratively a rear wheel. The rear wheel is positioned in line with the front wheel along a longitudinal plane of the vehicle. The vehicle further includes a main frame supported by the front wheel and the rear wheel. The main frame comprises two longitudinal members

extending from a first head pipe of the vehicle. The head pipe is pivotably connected to the front wheel of the vehicle. The head pipe is configured to mount a steering mechanism of the vehicle. The steering mechanism of the vehicle is configured to provide required turning to the vehicle during operating condition. The vehicle further includes a suspension mounting assembly to absorb shocks and/or jerks during operating condition of the vehicle. The suspension mounting assembly provides comfort to a rider during driving of the vehicle by absorbing shocks/jerks acting on the vehicle. The operating condition of the vehicle may defined as a riding condition of the vehicle, when an operator is riding the vehicle on any terrain.
[053] The vehicle comprises a plurality of front shock absorbers mounted on the front wheel of the vehicle. The plurality of front shock absorbers are configured to connect the front wheel to the head pipe of the vehicle. The front shock absorbers are adapted to absorb shocks and/or jerks exerted on the front wheel of the vehicle. The front shock absorbers may comprise of spring dampers, but not limited to the same. Alternatively, the front shock absorbers may comprise of hydraulic or oil dampers to efficiently absorb shocks and/or jerks exerted on the front wheel of the vehicle. An assembly comprising the plurality of front shock absorbers may be defined as a front suspension mounting assembly of the vehicle.
[054] The suspension mounting assembly of the vehicle comprises a first cross member and a second cross member. The first cross member and the second cross member are connected to the two longitudinal members of the main frame of the vehicle. An intermediate portion of the second cross member is connected to the first cross member. A primary bracket is mounted on a junction of the front cross member and the second cross member. The primary bracket facilitates connecting a first end of a shock absorber with the first cross member and the second cross member of the suspension mounting assembly of the vehicle. In an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the suspension mounting assembly is mounted at a center portion of the main frame of the vehicle. The main frame further comprises a pivot element mounted at a rear portion of the mainframe of the vehicle. A second end of the shock absorber is connected to the pivot element of the main frame of the vehicle. The pivot element is connect to a swing arm of the vehicle at the rear portion of the main frame of the vehicle. The suspension mounting assembly mounted at the center portion of the main frame of the vehicle may be defined as a central or rear suspension mounting assembly of the vehicle. The shock absorber mounted on the suspension mounting assembly may be defined as a mono-shock absorber suitable for forming a rear suspension of the vehicle.

[055] The following paragraphs describe the present disclosure with reference to FIGS. 2 to 12. In the figures, the same element or elements which have similar functions are indicated by the same reference signs.
[056] Referring to FIG. 2 and FIG. 3, an exemplary vehicle (100) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is depicted. The vehicle (100) referred to herein, embodies an off-road two-wheeler vehicle, comprising an Internal Combustion engine (hereinafter referred to as "engine") for generating power to drive the vehicle. Alternatively, the vehicle may embody any other ridden vehicle such as electric motorcycle, a tri-cycle, scooters and likewise, without limiting the scope of the invention.
[057] Referring to FIG. 2 and FIG. 3, the vehicle (100) comprises a front body structure (101) and a rear body structure (102). The front body structure (101) extending from a first end of the vehicle upto a seat (103) of the vehicle (100) along a longitudinal plane and the rear body structure (102) extending from the seat (103) to a rear end of the vehicle (100). The front body structure (101) comprises a front road engaging member, illustratively a front wheel (104), a plurality of front shock absorbers (105), a front wheel brake mechanism (106), a steering mechanism (107), a dash assembly (108), a head lamp unit (109) and a plurality of front winkers (110). The plurality of front shock absorbers (105) are coupled to the front wheel (104) to absorb shocks and/or jerks exerted on the front wheel (104) of the vehicle (100), during operating condition of the vehicle (100). The operating condition of the vehicle (100) may be defined as a condition when the vehicle (100) is in motion. A second head pipe (111b) pivotably coupled to one end of the plurality of front shock absorbers (105). The front shock absorbers (105) may comprise of spring dampers, but not limited to the same. Alternatively, the front shock absorbers (105) may comprise of hydraulic or oil dampers to efficiently absorb shocks and/or jerks exerted on the front wheel (104) of the vehicle (100). Referring to FIG. 2 and FIG. 6, an assembly comprising mounting of the plurality of front shock absorbers (105) to the front wheel (104), may be defined as a front suspension mounting assembly of the vehicle (100). The front wheel (104) is fitted with the front wheel brake mechanism (106) for application of brakes onto the front wheel (104) of the vehicle (100), to facilitate stopping of the vehicle (100). The front wheel brake mechanism (106) may comprise of disc brake mechanism, but not limited to the same. Alternatively, a drum brake mechanism may also be employed to the front wheel brake mechanism (106) of the vehicle (100), as shown in FIG. 6.

[058] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the front wheel brake mechanism (106) utilize a disc brake mechanism, comprising a brake fluid stored in a reservoir (106a) to facilitate application of brakes on the front wheel (104) of the vehicle, as shown in FIG. 3. The front wheel brake mechanism (106) comprises a plurality of cables (106b) adapted to transport brake fluid from the reservoir (106a) to the disc brake (106c) mounted on the front wheel (104) of the vehicle (100). According to another embodiment of the present disclosure, the steering mechanism (107) comprises a handle bar (107a) and the handle bar (107a) is configured to be mounted on the first head pipe (Ilia) and the second head pipe (lllb)of the vehicle (100). The handle bar (107a) is adapted to receive an accelerator (107b), a front brake lever (107c), a clutch lever and a pair of side view mirrors (107d). A pulling motion of the front brake lever (107c) by an operator facilitates actuation of the front wheel brake mechanism (106). The reservoir (106a) is mounted on the handle bar (107a) of the steering mechanism (107). The steering mechanism (107) is operatively coupled to the front wheel (104) via the plurality of front shock absorbers (105).
[059] In the illustrated example, the dash assembly (108) is provided on the handle bar (107a) of the steering mechanism (107), as shown in FIG. 3. The dash assembly (108) comprises a display unit (108a). The display unit (108a) displays information relating to the vehicle (100) to the operator. The display unit (108a) may comprise of a display screen, preferably an LCD screen but not limited to the same. Alternatively, the dash assembly (108) may comprise additional components such as GPS, Graphic User Interface (GUI), fuel gauge etc, without limiting scope of the invention. In the illustrated example, the head lamp unit (109) is provided on the steering mechanism (107). Further, a front fender (105a) is mounted on the front shock absorbers (105) and the front fender (105a) is positioned below the head lamp unit (109). The plurality of front winkers (110) are mounted on a clamp (110a). The clamp (110a) is configured to connect the head lamp unit (109) with the second head pipe (111b) of the vehicle (100).
[060] In an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, a fuel tank (112) is mounted on the front body structure (101) of the vehicle (100). The fuel tank (112) is positioned between the handle bar (107a) and the seat (103) of the vehicle (100), as shown in FIG. 3. The fuel tank (112) is connected to a main frame (113) of the vehicle (100) by means of fasteners. Alternatively, the fuel tank (112) may be attached to the main frame (113) by other attachment means for example - welding, etc. The fuel tank (112) is adapted to receive fuel of the vehicle (100). The front body structure (101) comprises an at least one stand (114) mount on the main frame (113) of the vehicle (100).

[061] In an illustrated example, the rear body structure (102) comprises the seat (103), a rear grounding engaging member, illustratively a rear wheel (115), a silencer (116), a rear wheel guard (116a) and a rear fender (117). The rear wheel (115) is positioned in line with the front wheel (104) along the longitudinal plane of the vehicle (100). The mainframe (113) is supported by the front wheel (104) and the rear wheel (115). The main frame (113) is defined having a front portion (113a), a center portion (113b) and a rear portion (113c). The front portion (113a) of the main frame (113) is configured to provide provisions for mounting a radiator (118) and an engine (119). Alternatively, the main frame (113) mays also provides provisions for mounting other peripheral components of the vehicle (100), for example-carburetor, fuel injector, battery, etc, without limiting scope of the invention. The center portion (113b) of the mainframe (113) provides provision for mounting the engine (119), a suspension mounting assembly (200) and the silencer (116) of the vehicle (100). The center portion (113b) of the main frame (113) also provides support to the fuel tank (112) of the vehicle (100). The rear portion (113c) of the main frame (113) provides support to the seat (103) of the vehicle (100).
[062] Referring to FIG. 4-6, the rear wheel (115) of the vehicle (100) is connected to the main frame (113) by a swing arm (113h). The swing arm (113h) is pivotably connected to the main frame (113) through a swing arm bracket (113i). The swing arm bracket (113i) is connected to the first longitudinal member (113d) of the mainframe of the (113) of the vehicle (100). The swing arm (113h) is connected to the swing arm bracket (113i) by means of fasteners, such that the swing arm (113h) is configured to pivot about the swing arm bracket (113i) during application of sudden impact and/or jerks on the vehicle (100). The vehicle(lOO) comprises a pivot element (113f) and a pivotal arm (113g), such that the pivot element (113f) connects the swing arm (113h) with the pivotal arm (113g).
[063] Referring to FIGS. 7-12, the suspension mounting assembly (200) for the vehicle (100) is depicted along with its respective components and sub-components. The suspension mounting assembly (200) is mounted on the main frame (113) of the vehicle (100), to absorb shocks and/or jerks exerted on the vehicle (100), preferably on the rear wheel (115) of the vehicle (100). The suspension mounting assembly (200) may also be defined as a rear suspension mounting assembly or a central suspension mounting assembly. The suspension mounting assembly (200) comprises a first cross member (201), a second cross member (202) and a primary bracket (203). The first cross member (201) and the second cross member (202) are connected to two longitudinal members (113d, 113e) of the main frame (113) of the vehicle (100). The second cross member (202) is positioned below the first cross member (201). The first cross member (201) and second cross member (202) are connected to the longitudinal members (113d, 113e) by conventional connecting means. In an exemplary

embodiment, the first cross member (201) and the second cross member (202) are connected to the longitudinal members (113d, 113e) through welding. The longitudinal members (113d, 113e) may be defined as longitudinal rods providing strength and rigidity to the main frame (113). The longitudinal members (113d, 113e) are attached or fixed to the first head pipe (Ilia) of the vehicle (100). In an exemplary embodiment, the longitudinal members (113d, 113e) are extending from the first head pipe (Ilia) of the vehicle (100).
[064] The first cross member (201) and the second cross member (202) are preferably positioned between the two longitudinal members (113d, 113e) of the main frame (113). The first cross member
(201) and the second cross member (202) are defined having any structure, for example - cylindrical structure, rectangular structure, oval structure, a C-channel structure and likewise. In an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the first cross member (201) and the second cross member
(202) are defined having C-channel structure, as shown in FIG. 8a and FIG. 8b. The C-channel structure of the first and the second cross member (201, 202) provides uniform transmission of load from the shock absorber (204) to the main frame (113) of the vehicle (100). The uniform transmission of load provides stiffness to the main frame (113) and enhances rider comfort during driving of the vehicle (100). However, the first cross member (201) and the second cross member (202) are defined having any other structure for example - cubical structure and likewise. The first cross member (201) is defined having a first end (201a) and a second end (201b), as shown in FIG. 8a. The first end (201a) of the first cross member (201) is connected to the first longitudinal member (113d) and the second end (201b) of the first cross member (201) is connected to the second longitudinal member (113e) of the main frame (113), as shown in FIG. 7. The second cross member (202) is defined having a first end (202a) and a second end (202b), as shown in FIG. 8b. The first end (202a) of the second cross member (202) is connected to first longitudinal member (113d) and the second end (202b) of the second cross member (202) is connected to second longitudinal member (113e) of the main frame (113) of the vehicle (100), as shown in FIG. 7. Further, the second cross member (202) comprises an intermediate portion (202c) defined between the first end (202a) and the second end (202b), as shown in FIG. 8b. Once again referring to FIG. 7, the intermediate portion (202c) of the second cross member (202) is connected to the first cross member (201) through conventional connecting means, preferably through welding, but not limited to the same. The intermediate portion (202c) of the second cross member (202) is bend towards the first cross member (201), such that the first and second ends (202a, 202b) of the second cross member (202) are positioned away from the first cross member (201). A distance (L) between the first cross member and ends (202a, 202b) of the second cross member (202) is predefined.

[065] Referring to FIGS. 8a-10, the first cross member (201) and the second cross member (202) is defined having the C-channel structure. The first cross member (201) comprises a base wall (201c), a first wall (201d) and a second wall (201e). The first wall (201d) and the second wall (201e) extends laterally from longitudinal edges of the base wall (201c), thereby forming the C-channel structure, as shown in FIG. 8a. Similarly, the second cross member (202) comprises a base wall (202f), a first wall (202d) and a second wall (202e). The first wall (202d) and the second wall (202e) extends laterally from longitudinal edges of the base wall (202f), thereby forming the C-channel structure, as shown in FIG. 8b. The first wall (201d) and the second wall (201e) of the first cross member (201) are joined to the base wall (201c) by thermal joining process for example - welding, etc. In an exemplary embodiment, the first wall (201d) and the second wall (201e) are formed through a sheet mental bending process, such that the first wall (201d) and the second wall (201e) are formed by lateral bending of the base wall (201c) of the first cross member (201). The first wall (202d) and the second wall (202e) of the second cross member (202) may be formed in a similar manner as the first wall (201d) and the second wall (201e) of the first cross member (201) are formed. Referring to FIG. 11, the first wall (202d) of the second cross member (202) at the intermediate portion (202c) is connected to the first wall (201d) of the first cross member (201) through a thermal joining process, for example -welding, etc. Similarly, the second wall (202e) of the second cross member (202) is connected to the second wall (201e) of the first cross member (201) through a thermal joining process, for example -welding, etc. However, other joining and/or connecting means can be utilized for connecting the respective walls of the first cross member (201) and the second cross member (202). The second cross member (202) is connected to the first cross member (201), the first longitudinal member (113d) and the second longitudinal member (113e) of the mainframe (113) of the vehicle (100) in such a way that the second cross member (202) forms an inverted U shape structure, as shown in FIG. 10.
[066] Once again referring to FIGS. 10-12, the intermediate portion (202c) connected to the first cross member (201) forming a junction. The primary bracket (203) is mounted on one of the first cross member (201) and the second cross member (202) or on said junction of the first cross member (201) and the second cross member (202). In an exemplary embodiment, the primary bracket (203) is mounted on the junction of the first cross member (201) and the second cross member (202). The primary bracket (203) extends rearwardly from the first cross member (201) and the intermediate portion (202c) of the second cross member (202). The primary bracket (203) facilitates connecting a first end (204a) of a shock absorber (204) of the suspension mounting assembly (200), with the first cross member (201) and the second cross member (202) of the suspension mounting assembly (200)

of the vehicle (100), as shown in FIGS. 4-12. The first end (204a) of the shock absorber (204) is connected to the primary bracket (203) by means of fasteners (205). The primary bracket (203) is configured to uniformly transmit force or load generated due to shocks and/or jerks from the shock absorber (204) to the first cross member (201) and the second cross member (202). The uniform transmission of load to the first cross member (201) and the second cross member (202) provides comfort to the rider while driving the vehicle (100).
[067] Referring to FIGS. 4-6, the vehicle (100) comprises the pivot element (113f) and the pivotal arm (113g), to facilitate mounting of a second end (204b) of the shock absorber (204). The pivot element (113f) is defined having a trigonal structure, such that each end of the trigonal structure is having a hole to facilitate mounting of the pivot element (113f) on to the main frame (113) of the vehicle (100). A one end of the pivot element (113f) is pivotably mounted to the swing arm (113h) at the rear portion (113c) of the main frame (113) of the vehicle (100), by means of fasteners. Another end of the pivot element (113f) is configured to pivotably mount the second end (204b) of the shock absorber (204) and remaining end of the pivot element (113f) is configured to pivotably mount the pivotal arm (113g). The pivotal arm (113g) is pivotably mounted at the center portion (113b) of the mainframe (113) of the vehicle (100). One end of the swing arm (113h) is connected to the rear wheel (115) of the vehicle (100) and another end is connected to the main frame (113) of the vehicle (100) through the swing arm bracket (113i). The swing arm (113h) is pivotably connected to the swing arm bracket (113i) by means of fasteners. The swing arm (113h) possesses swinging and/or pivotal movement about the swing arm bracket (113i) during shocks and/or jerks on the vehicle (100), which in turn governs pivotal movement of the pivot element (113f) about the respective ends of the pivot element (113f). The pivotal movement of the pivot element (113f) facilitate pivotal movement of the shock absorber (204), to absorb shock and/or jerks on the vehicle (100). The shock absorber (204) may be defined as a spring, hydraulic or pneumatic shock absorber, but not limited to the same. In an exemplary embodiment, the shock absorber (204) is defined to be a spring type shock absorber, as shown in FIG. 4. Alternatively, the second end (204b) of the shock absorber (204) may be directly connected to the rear portion (113c) of the main frame (113) of the vehicle (100).
[068] In another exemplary embodiment, the intermediate portion (202c) of the second cross member (202) and the first cross member (201) provide provision for mounting a secondary bracket (206) to facilitate mounting of the engine (119) to the main frame (113) of the vehicle (100), as shown in FIG. 4, FIG. 6 and FIG. 7. The secondary bracket (206) extends from the first cross member (201) and the intermediate portion (202c) of the second cross member (202), in a diagonally opposite direction

to the primary bracket (203). The secondary bracket (206) may be defined to extend towards the front body structure (101) of the vehicle (100), as shown in FIG. 9 and FIG. 10. The primary bracket (203) and the secondary bracket (206) are connected to the first cross member (201) and the intermediate portion (202c) of the second cross member (202) by conventional connecting means, preferably through welding. The secondary bracket (206) extending from the first cross member (201) and the intermediate portion (202c) of the second cross member (202), utilizes less packaging space for mounting the engine (119) on the main frame (113) of the vehicle (100).
[069] The engine (119) is mounted on the main frame (113) of the vehicle (100) through the secondary bracket (206), by means of fasteners. The positioning and arrangement of the first cross member (201) and the second cross member (202) on the main frame (113), facilitates integral mounting of the engine (119) and the shock absorber (204). The first cross member (201) and the second cross member (202) may be configured to provide provision for mounting more than one shock absorber (204). The first cross member (201) and the second cross member (202) positioned between the two longitudinal members (113d, 113e) of the main frame (113) provides strength and rigidity to the main frame (113) of the vehicle (100).
[070] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the suspension mounting assembly provides efficient load transfer property to the main frame of the vehicle, thereby providing comfort to the rider while driving the vehicle.
[071] In an embodiment, the suspension mounting assembly absorbs all the bending loads exerted on the main frame of the vehicle during sudden impact/jerks acting on the vehicle and thereby provides improved bending strength of the suspension mounting assembly.
[072] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the suspension mounting assembly utilizes less packaging space of the frame of the vehicle, thereby providing space for mounting of other components and sub-components of the vehicle.
[073] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the suspension mounting assembly provides provisions for integrally mounting an engine and a shock absorber of the vehicle, thereby eliminating the requirement of dedicated brackets and cross members for mounting of the engine on the frame of the vehicle.

[074] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the suspension mounting assembly provides strong structural support and reduces the load or vibration that occurs at the rear portion of the vehicle.
[075] In another preferred embodiment, the suspension mounting assembly comprising two cross members reduces the assembling time, which in turn reduces the manufacturing time of the vehicle.
[076] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the suspension mounting assembly reduces overall cost of the vehicle, including the manufacturing cost, assembling cost, maintenance cost and likewise.
[077] It is to be understood that a person of ordinary skill in the art may develop a system or assembly of similar configuration without deviating from the scope of the present disclosure. Such modifications and variations may be made without departing from the scope of the present invention. Therefore, it is intended that the present disclosure covers such modifications and variations provided they come within the ambit of the appended claims and their equivalents.
[078] Equivalents:
[079] 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.
[080] 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." 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.

Claims:
We claim:

1. A suspension mounting assembly (200) for a vehicle (100), the assembly comprising:
a first cross member (201);
a second cross member (202), wherein the first cross member (201) and the second cross
member (202) are connected to two longitudinal members (113d, 113e) of a main frame (113)
of the vehicle (100), wherein
an intermediate portion (202c) of the second cross member (202) is connected to the first
cross member (201);
a primary bracket (203) is mounted on one of the first cross member (201) and the second cross member (202) or on a junction of the first cross member (201) and the second cross member (202), wherein the primary bracket (203) facilitates connecting a first end (204a) of a shock absorber (204).
2. The suspension mounting assembly (200) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first cross member (201) and the second cross member (202) are defined having any structure, preferably a C-channel structure, cylindrical structure or a rectangular structure.
3. The suspension mounting assembly (200) as claimed in claim 2, wherein the first cross member
(201) comprises a base wall (201c), a first wall (201d) and a second wall (201e); wherein:
the first wall (201d) and the second wall (201e) extend laterally from longitudinal edges of the base wall (201c), thereby forming the C-channel structure.
4. The suspension mounting assembly (200) as claimed in claim 2, wherein the second cross member
(202) comprises a base wall (202f), a first wall (202d) and a second wall (202e); wherein:
the first wall (202d) and the second wall (202e) extends laterally from longitudinal edges of the base wall (202f), thereby forming the C-channel structure.
5. The suspension mounting assembly (200) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the intermediate portion
(202c) is defined between a first end (202a) and a second end (202b) of the second cross member
(202).

6. The suspension mounting assembly (200) as claimed in claim 5, wherein the first end (202a) of the second cross member (202) is joined to the first longitudinal member (113d) and the second end (202b) of the second cross member (202) is joined to the second longitudinal member (113e) of the main frame (113) of the vehicle (100).
7. The suspension mounting assembly (200) as claimed in claim 4, wherein the first wall (202d) and the second wall (202e) of the second cross member (202) at the intermediate portion (202c) is connected to the first wall (201d) and the second wall (201e) of the first cross member (201), thereby forming an inverted U-shaped structure.
8. The suspension mounting assembly (200) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first cross member
(201) comprises a first end (201a) and a second end (201b), wherein:
the first end (201a) of the first cross member (201) is joined to the first longitudinal member (113d) and the second end (201b) of the first cross member (201) is joined to the second longitudinal member (113e) of the main frame (113) of the vehicle (100).
9. The suspension mounting assembly (200) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the intermediate portion
(202c) of the second cross member (202) and the first cross member (201) provide provision for
mounting a secondary bracket (206) to facilitate mounting of an engine (119) to the main frame (113)
of the vehicle (100).
10. The suspension mounting assembly (200) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the primary bracket (203) extends rearwardly from the first cross member (201) and the intermediate portion (202c) of the second cross member (202).
11. The suspension mounting assembly (200) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the second cross member
(202) is positioned below the first cross member (201) of the suspension mounting assembly (200).
12. A vehicle (100), comprising:
a front wheel (104);
a rear wheel (115) positioned in line with the front wheel (104) along a longitudinal plane of the vehicle (100);

a main frame (113) supported by the front wheel (104) and the rear wheel (115), wherein the main frame (113) comprises two longitudinal members (113d, 113e) extending from a first head pipe (Ilia) of the vehicle (100);
a suspension mounting assembly (200) for the vehicle (100), the suspension mounting assembly (200) comprising:
a first cross member (201);
a second cross member (202), wherein the first cross member (201) and the second cross member (202) are connected to the two longitudinal members (113d, 113e) of the main frame (113) of the vehicle (100); wherein
an intermediate portion (202c) of the second cross member (202) is connected to the first cross member (201); and
a primary bracket (203) is mounted on one of the first cross member (201) and the second cross member (202) or on a junction of the first cross member (201) and the second cross member (202), wherein the primary bracket (203) facilitates connecting a first end (204a) of a shock absorber (204) with the first cross member (201) and the second cross member (202) of the suspension mounting assembly (200) of the vehicle (100).
13. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 12, wherein the suspension mounting assembly (200) is mounted at a center portion (113b) of the main frame (113) of the vehicle (100) and the vehicle (100) comprises a pivot element (113f) mounted to a swing arm (113h) at a rear portion (113c) of the main frame (113) of the vehicle (100).
14. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 12, wherein a second end (204b) of the shock absorber (204) is connected to the swing arm (113h) of the vehicle (100).
15. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 12, wherein a second end (204b) of the shock absorber (204) is connected to the swing arm (113h) through the pivot element (113f) of the vehicle (100).