Abstract: A vehicle chassis (100) is disclosed that include a left-side member (102) and a right-side member (104), each of which defines at least one first-strength portion and at least one second-strength portion. The at least one first-strength portion includes a first plurality of C-channel members stacked into each other. The at least one second-strength portion includes a second plurality of C-channel members stacked into each other. The vehicle chassis (100) further includes a plurality of cross members (106), each including a first end (106A) and a second end (106B). Each of the plurality of cross members (106) is configured to be coupled to the left-side member (102) and the right-side member (104) via the first end (106A) and the second end (106B), respectively.
[001] This disclosure relates generally to vehicles, more particularly to a chassis of a road vehicle.
BACKGROUND
[002] Many vehicles, especially, road vehicle like trailers use ladder chassis. Most ladder chassis structures include two side members running along the longitudinal direction of the chassis. The side members may also be referred to as longitudinal members or frame rails. The ladder chassis structure further include a plurality of cross members that accommodate the space between the side members and are placed at positions where stress concentrations are high. The conventional chassis are generally manufactured using C-section beams having consistent shape and size throughout the length of the C-section beams. The dimensions of the C-section beams are selected depending on positions of maximum load and bending moments. Further, the C-section beams are manufactured using materials like alloy of iron.
[003] However, the above construction and material used for the chassis makes the whole structure of the chassis heavy. The heavy weight of chassis impacts the overall mileage of the vehicle. Further, these chassis are manufactured using welding as a method of joining. Although welding is less time consuming, however, it leads to deformed grain structure around the joint. This makes the structure prone to failure. Moreover, welded joints are permanent, and as such, if any component fails, the complete assembly has to be replaced. This leads to longer service time and costs during maintenance, repairing, or replacing of the chassis.
SUMMARY
[004] In one embodiment, a vehicle chassis is disclosed. The vehicle chassis may include a left-side member. The left-side member may define at least one first-strength portion. The at least one first-strength portion may include a first plurality of C-channel members stacked into each other. The left-side member may further define at least one second-strength portion. The at least one second-strength portion may include the second plurality of C-channel members stacked into each other. The vehicle chassis may further include a right-side member. The right-side member may define at least one first-strength portion. The at least one first-strength portion may include the first plurality of C-channel members stacked into each other. The right-side member may further define at least one second-strength portion. The at least one second-strength portion may include a second plurality of C-channel members stacked into each other. The vehicle chassis may further include the plurality of cross members. Each of the plurality of cross members may include a first end and a second end. Each of the plurality of cross members may be configured to be coupled to the left-side member via the first end. Further, each of the plurality of cross members may be configured to be coupled to the right-side member via the second end.
[005] In another embodiment, a vehicle is disclosed. For example, the vehicle may be a trailer. The vehicle may implement the vehicle chassis, as explained above. In particular, the vehicle chassis may include a left-side member. The left-side member may define at least one first-strength portion. The at least one first-strength portion may include a first plurality of C-channel members stacked into each other. The left-side member may further define at least one second-strength portion. The at least one second-strength portion may include the second plurality of C-channel members stacked into each other. The vehicle chassis may further include a right-side member. The right-side member may define at least one first-strength portion. The at least one first-strength portion may include the first plurality of C-channel members stacked into each other. The right-side member may further define at least one second-strength portion. The at least one second-strength portion may include a second plurality of C-channel members stacked into each other. The vehicle chassis may further include the plurality of cross members. Each of the plurality of cross members may include a first end and a second end. Each of the plurality of cross members may be configured to be coupled to the left-side member via the first end. Further, each of the plurality of cross members may be configured to be coupled to the right-side member via the second end.
[006] It is to be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not restrictive of the invention, as claimed.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[007] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this disclosure, illustrate exemplary embodiments and, together with the description, explain the disclosed principles.
[008] FIGs. 1A-1B illustrate an isometric view and a top view, respectively of a vehicle chassis, in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure.
[009] FIG. 2 illustrates an isometric view of a C-channel member, in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure.
[010] FIG. 3 illustrates an isometric view of a C-channel member, in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure.
[011] FIG. 4 illustrates a part isometric view of a side member, in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure.
[012] FIGs. 5A-5C are photographic images of the vehicle chassis, in accordance with some embodiments.
[013] FIG. 6 is a photographic image of a portion of a side member of the vehicle chassis, in accordance with some embodiments.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[014] Exemplary embodiments are described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Wherever convenient, the same reference numbers are used throughout the drawings to refer to the same or like parts. While examples and features of disclosed principles are described herein, modifications, adaptations, and other implementations are possible without departing from the spirit and scope of the disclosed embodiments. It is intended that the following detailed description be considered as exemplary only, with the true scope and spirit being indicated by the following claims. Additional illustrative embodiments are listed below.
[015] The present disclosure provides for a ladder chassis, especially for trailers. Various components of the ladder chassis are manufactured using an Aluminum alloy Al-6082 T6 or Al-6061 and are joined using bolts. The preset ladder chassis provides for an optimal positioning of the components, in order to use optimum thickness of channels so that they satisfy both strength and light weight requirements. Instead of using off-the-shelf bought out C-channel sections which are available in definite sizes and cross sections, the C-channel sections of the preset ladder chassis are manufactured from an Aluminum sheet metal by bending the Aluminum sheets. For example, sheets having thickness of 2.5 millimeters (mm) are used. For side members of the ladder chassis, at least three C-channel sections of 2.5 mm thickness are stacked together, thereby making the overall thickness of the C-channel section 7.5 mm. Further, regions with higher strength requirements, like those around suspension hard points, are provided with six C-channel sections, thereby making the overall thickness 15 mm.
[016] The side and cross members of the ladder chassis are joined to each other using extended flange sections in the cross members which act as shear clips. The different components of the chassis are joined using fasteners like bolting. Furthermore, splices are provided at each section depending upon the load and stress requirements of the system.
[017] The above design of the chassis allows for optimum usage of the materials and reduced overall weight of the chassis. The chassis is substantially lighter in weight than most conventional ladder chassis. Further, the chassis uses simple and light weight individual components which makes their handling and logistics easier. Furthermore, manufacturing of the chassis and the constituent parts is easier as it minimizes the requirement of setting up of jigs and cranes for movement of material inside the shop floor. Moreover, in case of failure of any component, the modular design and bolted joints of the chassis allows for easy repair and serviceability.
[018] Referring to FIGs. 1A-1B, an isometric view and a top view, respectively of a vehicle chassis 100 are illustrated, in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure. The vehicle chassis 100 may include a left-side member 102 and a right-side member 104 disposed opposite to each other. The left-side member 102 and the right-side member 104 may defined a longitudinal length of the vehicle chassis 100.
[019] In some embodiments, the left-side member 102 may define at least one first-strength portion (also referred to as low strength portion in this disclosure). The at least one first-strength portion may be the portion of the left-side member 102 that is subjected to lesser amount of the load during the operation of the vehicle in which the vehicle chassis 100 is implemented. Similarly, the right-side member 104 may also define at least one first-strength portion. The at least one first-strength portion may be the portion of the right-side member 104 that is subjected to lesser amount of the load during the operation of the vehicle in which the vehicle chassis 100 is implemented.
[020] For example, the at least one first-strength portion (defined by the left-side member 102 or the right-side member 104) may include length of the left-side member 102 or the right-side member 104 except the portions which are subjected to the relatively higher amount of load. The at least one first-strength portion may include a first plurality of C-channel members stacked into each other. In some embodiments, the first plurality of C-channel members may be manufactured by bending a metal sheet, for example, using a die. Further, the sizes of each of the first plurality of C-channel members may vary relative to each other to allow the first plurality of C-channel members to be stacked into each other. By way of an example, the first plurality of C-channel members may include three C-channel members. Further, thickness of each of the C-channel members may be 2.5 millimeters (mm). As such, upon assembling, a width of the at least one first-strength portion of the left-side member 102 or the right-side member 104 may be 7.5 mm.
[021] Further, in some embodiments, the left-side member 102 may define at least one second-strength portion (also referred to as high strength portion in this disclosure). The at least one second-strength portion may be the portion of the left-side member 102 that is subjected to a relatively higher amount of the load during the operation of the vehicle in which the vehicle chassis 100 is implemented. Similarly, the right-side member 104 may also define at least one second-strength portion. The at least one second-strength portion may be the portion of the right-side member 104 that is subjected to higher amount of the load during the operation of the vehicle in which the vehicle chassis 100 is implemented.
[022] For example, the at least one second-strength portion (defined by the left-side member 102 or the right-side member 104) may include portion(s) of the left-side member 102 or the right-side member 104 that are subjected to the relatively higher amount of load. The at least one second-strength portion may include a second plurality of C-channel members stacked into each other. For example, the at least one second-strength portion may include region around suspension hard points. In some embodiments, the second plurality of C-channel members may be manufactured by bending a metal sheet, for example, using a die. Further, the sizes of each of the second plurality of C-channel members may vary relative to each other to allow the second plurality of C-channel members to be stacked into each other. By way of an example, the second plurality of C-channel members may include six C-channel members. As the thickness of each of the C-channel members is 2.5 mm, therefore, upon assembling, thickness of the at least one second-strength portion of the left-side member 102 or the right-side member 104 may be 15 mm.
[023] In some embodiments, the vehicle chassis 10 may further include a plurality of cross members 106 (the cross members individually or collectively may have been referred using the reference numeral 106 in this disclosure). The plurality of cross members 106 may be provided so as to strengthen the overall structure of the vehicle chassis 100. Each of the plurality of cross members 106 may attached to the left-side member 102 on one side and to the right-side member 104 on its other side. To this end, as generally shown in FIGs. 1A-1B, each of the plurality of cross members 106 may include a first end 106A and a second end 106B. Each of the plurality of cross members 106 may be configured to be coupled to the left-side member 102 via the first end 106A. Further, each of the plurality of cross members 106 may be configured to be coupled to the right-side member 104 via the second end 106B.
[024] Each of the plurality of cross members 106, the left-side member 102, and the right-side member 104 may include one or more holes, through which the fasteners may be provided to enable the coupling of the plurality of cross members 106 with the left-side member 102 or the right-side member 104.
[025] In some embodiments, the left-side member 102 may include a left front side member 102A and a left rear side member 102B. Similarly, the right-side member 104 may include a right front side member 104A and a right rear side member 104B. Further, as shown in FIG. 1B, the left front side member 102A and the right front side member 104A may be separated by a first lateral width W1. The left rear side member 102B and the right rear side member 104B may be separated by a second lateral width W2. In some embodiments, the second lateral width W2 may be greater than the first lateral width W1. In other words, the width of the vehicle chassis 100 may vary along the length of the chassis 100. As such, the chassis 100 should include a bend (also called a kink) between a front part of the vehicle chassis 100 and a rear part of the vehicle chassis 100. Through this bend, the width of the vehicle chassis 100 may decrease from the rear part towards the front part. It may be further noted that this bend may be required to accommodate installation of the wheels (not shown in FIGs. 1A-1B) of the vehicle and to further accommodate the turning of the wheels during steering of the vehicle in left or right direction.
[026] The transition from the first lateral width Wl to the second lateral width W2, i.e. the bend may be provided by one or more intermediary components. To this end, the left-side member 102 may include a left intermediary member 102C defining a front end 102CF and a rear end 102CR. The left intermediary member 102C may be configured to be positioned between the left front side member 102A and the left rear side member 102B. The left intermediary member 102C may be configured to be coupled to the left front side member 102A via the front end 102CF, using a plurality of fasteners. Further, the left intermediary member 102C may be configured to be coupled to the left rear side member 102B via the rear end 102CR, using a plurality of fasteners. Similar to the left-side member 102, in some embodiments, the right-side member 104 may include a right intermediary member 104C. The right intermediary member 104C may include a front end 104CF and a rear end 104CR. The right intermediary member 104C may be positioned between the right front side member 104A and the right rear side member 104B. The right intermediary member 104C may be coupled to the right front side member 104A via the front end 104CF using a plurality of fasteners. Further, the right intermediary member 104C may be coupled to the right rear side member 104B via the rear end (104CR), using a plurality of fasteners. As mentioned above, the fasteners may include nut-bolt assemblies, screws, or rivets.
[027] Each of the left intermediary member 102C and the right intermediary member 104C is responsible for taking torsion and stress generated as reaction in the chassis. To this end, in some embodiments, each of the left intermediary member 102C and the right intermediary member 104C may be manufactured as a single individual component, for example, machined from an Aluminium stock.
[028] It should be noted that the at least one second-strength portion may be around a joint 108-1, 108-2 defined on the left-side member 102 and the right-side member 104, respectively. It should be noted that the reaction travelling through the left-side member 102 and the right-side member 104 needs to travel through the partition or the joints 108-1, 108-2. To this end, the thickness of the reinforcement should be similar to the thickness of left-side member 102 and the right-side member 104. As shown in FIGs. 1A-B, the left-side member 102 includes the joint 108-1 and the right-side member 104 includes the joint 108-2. Due to the presence of the joint, the left-side member 102 and the right-side member 104 may be prone to development of high stresses (thereby making them relatively structurally weak), at and near the location of the joint 108-1, 108-2. As such, to strengthen the left-side member 102 and the right-side member 104, the second-strength portion around the joints 108-1, 108-2 may include a second plurality of C-channel members stacked into each other. For example, the second-strength portion around the joints 108-1, 108-2 may include six C-channel members stacked into each other, thereby making it 15 mm thick.
[029] By way of an example, as shown in FIGs. 1A-B, the left rear side member 102B may include a first left rear side member 102B-1 and a second left rear side member 102B-2. The first left rear side member 102B-1 and the second left rear side member 102B-2 may be configured to be coupled to each other via the joint 108-1, using a plurality of fasteners. Similarly, the right rear side member 104B may include a first right rear side member 104B-1 and a second right rear side member 104B-2. The first right rear side member 104B-1 and the second right rear side member 104B-2 may be configured to be coupled to each other via the joint 108-2, using a plurality of fasteners.
[030] In some embodiments, each of the first left rear side member 102B-1, the second left rear side member 102B-2, the first right rear side member 104B-1, and the second right rear side member 104B-2 may include a first plurality of C-channel members (i.e. three C-channel members) stacked into each other. Further, as mentioned above, the joints 108-1, 108-2 may be second-strength portions and may therefore include six C-channel members stacked into each other. To this end, in some embodiments, in a region around the joints additional three C-channel members may be attached. In particular, in the region around the joint 108-1, three C-channel members may be attached to the first left rear side member 102B-1 and the second left rear side member 102B-2 (thereby making six C-channel members stacked into each other in the region around the joint 108-1). Similarly, in the region around the joint 108-2, three C-channel members may be attached to the first right rear side member 104B-1 and the second right rear side member 104B-2 (thereby making six C-channel members stacked into each other in the region around the joint 108-2).
[031] In some embodiments, in order to couple the cross members 106 to the left side member 102 and the right-side member 104, each of the left-side member 102 and the right-side member 104 may include at least one flange 110 (flanges 110A, 110B collectively may have been referred to as flange 110). The flange 110 may extend towards the middle of the vehicle chassis 100. For example, the flange 110 may be formed within the left side member 102 or the right-side member 104. In other words, the left side member 102 and the right-side member 104 may be shaped such as to include the flange 110A.
[032] In particular, the left-side member 102 may include the 110A extending toward the right-side member 104. A cross member of the plurality of cross members 106 may be configured to be coupled to the left-side member 102 via the first end 106A and via the at least one flange 110A, using one or more fasteners. Similarly, the right-side member 104 may include at least one flange 110B extending toward the left-side member 102 opposite to the flange 110A of the left-side member 102. A cross member (of the plurality of cross members 106) may be configured to be coupled to the right-side member 104 via the second end 106B and via the at least one flange 110B, using one or more fasteners. As will be appreciated by those skilled in the art, the flanges 110 allow for coupling of the cross members 106 with the left-side member 102 and the right-side member 104 without use of shear clips or any other additional accessories.
[033] In some embodiments, each of the first plurality of C-channel members and the second plurality of C-channel members may define a vertical wall having a top end and a bottom end, a top surface extending from the top end of the vertical wall, and a bottom surface extending from the bottom end of the vertical wall. This is further explained in detail in conjunction with FIG. 2.
[034] Referring now to FIG. 2, an isometric view of a C-channel member 200 (corresponding to the first and second plurality of C-channel members 106) is illustrated, in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG. 2, the C-channel member 200 defines a vertical wall 202 having a top end 202A and a bottom end 202B. The C-channel member 200 further defines a top surface 204 extending from the top end 202A of the vertical wall 202. Further, the C-channel member 200 defines a bottom surface 206 extending from the bottom end 202B of the vertical wall 202. It should be noted that the C-channel member 200 may be manufactured by bending a metal plate. For example, the C-channel member 200 may be manufactured from Aluminum alloy, and in particularly (Aluminum) Al-6082 T6 alloy. Further, for example, the thickness (t) of the metal plate and therefore the thickness (t) of the vertical wall 202, the top surface 204, and the bottom surface 206 of the C-channel member 200 is 2.5 mm.
[035] Referring now to FIG. 3, an isometric view of a C-channel member 300 (corresponding to the first and second plurality of C-channel members 106 including the flange 110) is illustrated, in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG. 3, the C-channel member 300 defines a vertical wall 302 having a top end 302A and a bottom end 302B. The C-channel member 200 further defines a top surface 304 extending from the top end 302A of the vertical wall 302. Further, the C-channel member 300 defines a bottom surface 306 extending from the bottom end 302B of the vertical wall 302. The top surface 304 may define at least one flange 308A (corresponding to the flange 110A, 110B) extending toward the middle of the chassis 100 on which the C-channel member 300 is implemented. Similarly, the bottom surface 306 may define at least one flange 308B (corresponding to the flange 110A, 110B) extending toward the middle of the chassis 100 on which the C-channel member 300 is implemented.
[036] Referring now to FIG. 4, a part isometric view of a side member 400 (corresponding to the left-side member 102 or the right-side member 104) is illustrated, in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG. 4, the side member 400 includes an assembly of three C-channel members 402-1, 402-2, 402-3, stacked into each other. Further, as shown, the C-channel member 402-1 is stacked into the C-channel member 402-2, and the C-channel member 402-2 is stacked into the C-channel member 402-3. As will be understood, a width between the top wall and the bottom wall of the C-channel member 402-3 may be sufficiently large to accommodate the C-channel member 402-2. Similarly, a width between the top wall and the bottom wall of the C-channel member 402-2 may be sufficiently large to accommodate the C-channel member 402-1. As will be further understood, for the high-strength portions, the side member 400 may include six C-channel members in a similar fashion as the assembly of the three C-channel members 402-1, 402-2, 402-3 shown in FIG. 4.
[037] Referring now to FIGs. 5A-5C, photographic images 500A, 500B, 500C of the vehicle chassis 100 are illustrated, in accordance with some embodiments. In particularly, FIG. 5A shows a photographic image of the entire vehicle chassis 100. FIG. 5B shows a photographic image of a front part of the vehicle chassis 100. FIG. 5C shows a photographic image of a rear part of the vehicle chassis 100.
[038] Referring now to FIG. 6, a photographic image of a portion of a side member 600 (corresponding to the left-side member 102 or the right-side member 104) of the vehicle chassis 100 are illustrated, in accordance with some embodiments. The portion of the side member 600 shown in FIG. 6 is a second-strength (high strength) portion that includes the second plurality of C-channel members, i.e. six C-channel members stacked into each other. Further, it should be noted that the portion of the side member 600 shown in FIG. 6 includes a joint 602 (corresponding to the joint 108-1). As such, the first left rear side member 102B-1 and the second left rear side member 102B-2 are coupled to each other via the joint 602. At the joint 602, the first left rear side member 102B-1 includes an assembly of three C-channel members. Further, the second left rear side member 102B-2 includes an assembly of three C-channel members that overlaps with the assembly of three C-channel members of the first left rear side member 102B-1, thereby creating a half joint region 602B. The half joint region 602B therefore includes an assembly of six C-channel members. Further, on the other joint half region, i.e. a half joint region 602A, three additional C-channel members are disposed over the assembly of three C-channel members of the first left rear side member 102B-1. The half joint region 602A also therefore includes an assembly of six C-channel members.
[039] Each of the C-channel members associated with the joint 602 includes one or more holes as shown in FIG. 6. The holes 604 may be provided so as to fasten the C-channel members with each other, using fasteners. Further, each of the C-channel members may include one or more holes on each of the side wall, the top surface, and the bottom surface.
[040] In an embodiment, a vehicle is disclosed. For example, the vehicle may be a trailer. The vehicle may implement the vehicle chassis 100, as explained above. In particular, the vehicle chassis 100 may include the left-side member 102. The left-side member may define at least one first-strength portion. The at least one first-strength portion may include the first plurality of C-channel members stacked into each other. The left-side member may further define at least one second-strength portion. The at least one second-strength portion may include the second plurality of C-channel members stacked into each other. The vehicle chassis 100 may further include the right-side member 104. The right-side member 104 may define at least one first-strength portion. The at least one first-strength portion may include the first plurality of C-channel members stacked into each other. The right-side member 104 may further define at least one second-strength portion. The at least one second-strength portion may include the second plurality of C-channel members stacked into each other. The vehicle chassis 100 may further include the plurality of cross members 106. Each of the plurality of cross members 106 may include the first end 106A and the second end 106B. Each of the plurality of cross members 106 may be configured to be coupled to the left-side member 102 via the first end (106A. Further, each of the plurality of cross members 106 may be configured to be coupled to the right-side member 104 via the second end 106B.
[041] It is intended that the disclosure and examples be considered as exemplary only, with a true scope and spirit of disclosed embodiments being indicated by the following claims.
We claim:
1. A vehicle chassis (100) comprising:
a left-side member (102), wherein the left-side member (102) defines:
at least one first-strength portion, wherein the at least one first-strength portion comprises:
a first plurality of C-channel members stacked into each other;
at least one second-strength portion, wherein the at least one second-strength portion comprises:
a second plurality of C-channel members stacked into each other;
a right-side member (104), wherein the right-side member (104) defines:
at least one first-strength portion, wherein the at least one first-strength portion comprises:
a first plurality of C-channel members stacked into each other;
at least one second-strength portion, wherein the at least one second-strength portion comprises:
a second plurality of C-channel members stacked into each other; and
a plurality of cross members (106), each of the plurality of cross members (106) comprising a first end (106A) and a second end (106B),
wherein each of the plurality of cross members (106) is configured to be coupled to the left-side member (102) via the first end (106A), and
wherein each of the plurality of cross members (106) is configured to be coupled to the right-side member (104) via the second end (106B).
2. The vehicle chassis (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein,
the left-side member (102) comprises:
a left front side member (102A),
a left rear side member (102B),
the right-side member (104) comprises:
a right front side member (104A),
a right rear side member (104B),
wherein the left front side member (102A) and the right front side member (104A) are separated by a first lateral width, and
wherein the left rear side member (102B) and the right rear side member (104B) are separated by a second lateral width.
3. The vehicle chassis (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein,
the left-side member (102) comprises:
a left intermediary member (102C) comprising a front end (102CF) and a rear end (102CR),
wherein the left intermediary member (102C) is configured to be positioned between the left front side member (102A) and the left rear side member (102B),
wherein the left intermediary member (102C) is configured to be coupled to the left front side member (102A) via the front end (102CF), using a plurality of fasteners,
wherein the left intermediary member (102C) is configured to be coupled to the left rear side member (102B) via the rear end (102CR), using a plurality of fasteners, and
the right-side member (104) comprises:
a right intermediary member (104C) comprising a front end (104CF) and a rear end (104CR),
wherein the right intermediary member (104C) is configured to be positioned between the right front side member (104A) and the right rear side member (104B),
wherein the right intermediary member (104C) is configured to be coupled to the right front side member (104A) via the front end (104CF), using a plurality of fasteners,
wherein the right intermediary member (104C) is configured to be coupled to the right rear side member (104B) via the rear end (104CR), using a plurality of fasteners.
4. The vehicle chassis (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the at least one second-strength portion is around a joint (108-1, 108-2) defined on each of the left-side member (102) and the right-side member (104).
5. The vehicle chassis (100) as claimed in claim 4, wherein,
the left rear side member (102B) comprises:
a first left rear side member (102B-1); and
a second left rear side member (102B-2),
wherein the first left rear side member (102B-1) and the second left rear side member (102B-2) are configured to be coupled to each other via the joint (108-1), using a plurality of fasteners, and
wherein the right rear side member (104B) comprises:
a first right rear side member (104B-1); and
a second right rear side member (104B-2),
wherein the first right rear side member (104B-1) and the second right rear side member (104B-2) are configured to be coupled to each other via the joint (108-2), using a plurality of fasteners.
6. The vehicle chassis (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein,
the left-side member (102) comprises at least one flange (110A) extending toward the right-side member (104);
wherein a cross member of the plurality of cross members (106) is configured to be coupled to the left-side member (102) via the first end (106A) and via the at least one flange (110A), using one or more fasteners; and
the right-side member (104) comprises at least one flange (110B) extending toward the left-side member (102), opposite to the flange (110A) of the left-side member (102),
wherein a cross member of the plurality of cross members (106) is configured to be coupled to the right-side member (104) via the second end (106B) and via the at least one flange (110B), using one or more fasteners.
7. The vehicle chassis (100) as claimed in claim 1, each of the first plurality of C-channel members and the second plurality of C-channel members defines:
a vertical wall having a top end and a bottom end;
a top surface extending from the top end of the vertical wall; and
a bottom surface extending from the bottom end of the vertical wall.
8. The vehicle chassis (100) as claimed in claim 7,
wherein each of the at least one flange is defined along:
the top surface extending from the top end of the vertical wall, and
the bottom surface extending from the bottom end of the vertical wall;
wherein each cross member of the plurality of cross members comprises:
a top side; and
a bottom side;
wherein the top side of each cross member of the plurality of cross members is configured to be coupled to the left-side member or the right-side member via the top surface and the top side, using one or more fasteners; and
wherein the bottom side of each cross member of the plurality of cross members is configured to be coupled to the left-side member or the right-side member via the bottom surface and the bottom side, using one or more fasteners.
9. The vehicle chassis (100) as claimed in claim 1,
wherein a material of each of the first plurality of C-channel members and the second plurality of C-channel members is Al-6082 T6 Aluminium alloy,
wherein a thickness of each of the first plurality of C-channel members and the second plurality of C-channel members is 2.5 mm,
wherein the first plurality of C-channel members comprises three C-channel members,
wherein the second plurality of C-channel members comprises six C-channel members, and
wherein the set of fasteners is selected from nut-bolt assemblies, screws, and rivets.
10. A vehicle comprising:
chassis (100) comprising:
a left-side member (102), wherein the left-side member (102) defines:
at least one first-strength portion, wherein the at least one first-strength portion comprises:
a first plurality of C-channel members stacked into each other;
at least one second-strength portion, wherein the at least one second-strength portion comprises:
a second plurality of C-channel members stacked into each other;
a right-side member (104), wherein the right-side member (104) defines:
at least one first-strength portion, wherein the at least one first-strength portion comprises:
a first plurality of C-channel members stacked into each other;
at least one second-strength portion, wherein the at least one second-strength portion comprises:
a second plurality of C-channel members stacked into each other; and
a plurality of cross members (106), each of the plurality of cross members (106) comprising a first end (106A) and a second end (106B),
wherein each of the plurality of cross members (106) is configured to be coupled to the left-side member (102) via the first end (106A), and
wherein each of the plurality of cross members (106) is configured to be coupled to the right-side member (104) via the second end (106B).
| Section | Controller | Decision Date |
|---|---|---|
| # | Name | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 202211031480-IntimationOfGrant12-10-2023.pdf | 2023-10-12 |
| 1 | 202211031480-STATEMENT OF UNDERTAKING (FORM 3) [01-06-2022(online)].pdf | 2022-06-01 |
| 2 | 202211031480-PatentCertificate12-10-2023.pdf | 2023-10-12 |
| 2 | 202211031480-POWER OF AUTHORITY [01-06-2022(online)].pdf | 2022-06-01 |
| 3 | 202211031480-Written submissions and relevant documents [16-08-2023(online)].pdf | 2023-08-16 |
| 3 | 202211031480-FORM FOR STARTUP [01-06-2022(online)].pdf | 2022-06-01 |
| 4 | 202211031480-US(14)-ExtendedHearingNotice-(HearingDate-09-08-2023).pdf | 2023-07-13 |
| 4 | 202211031480-FORM FOR SMALL ENTITY(FORM-28) [01-06-2022(online)].pdf | 2022-06-01 |
| 5 | 202211031480-FORM 1 [01-06-2022(online)].pdf | 2022-06-01 |
| 5 | 202211031480-Correspondence to notify the Controller [06-06-2023(online)].pdf | 2023-06-06 |
| 6 | 202211031480-US(14)-ExtendedHearingNotice-(HearingDate-20-06-2023).pdf | 2023-05-22 |
| 6 | 202211031480-FIGURE OF ABSTRACT [01-06-2022(online)].jpg | 2022-06-01 |
| 7 | 202211031480-EVIDENCE FOR REGISTRATION UNDER SSI(FORM-28) [01-06-2022(online)].pdf | 2022-06-01 |
| 7 | 202211031480-Correspondence to notify the Controller [03-05-2023(online)].pdf | 2023-05-03 |
| 8 | 202211031480-US(14)-HearingNotice-(HearingDate-15-05-2023).pdf | 2023-03-13 |
| 8 | 202211031480-EVIDENCE FOR REGISTRATION UNDER SSI [01-06-2022(online)].pdf | 2022-06-01 |
| 9 | 202211031480-CLAIMS [13-02-2023(online)].pdf | 2023-02-13 |
| 9 | 202211031480-DRAWINGS [01-06-2022(online)].pdf | 2022-06-01 |
| 10 | 202211031480-COMPLETE SPECIFICATION [13-02-2023(online)].pdf | 2023-02-13 |
| 10 | 202211031480-DECLARATION OF INVENTORSHIP (FORM 5) [01-06-2022(online)].pdf | 2022-06-01 |
| 11 | 202211031480-COMPLETE SPECIFICATION [01-06-2022(online)].pdf | 2022-06-01 |
| 11 | 202211031480-CORRESPONDENCE [13-02-2023(online)].pdf | 2023-02-13 |
| 12 | 202211031480-DRAWING [13-02-2023(online)].pdf | 2023-02-13 |
| 12 | 202211031480-STARTUP [23-06-2022(online)].pdf | 2022-06-23 |
| 13 | 202211031480-FER_SER_REPLY [13-02-2023(online)].pdf | 2023-02-13 |
| 13 | 202211031480-FORM28 [23-06-2022(online)].pdf | 2022-06-23 |
| 14 | 202211031480-FORM-9 [23-06-2022(online)].pdf | 2022-06-23 |
| 14 | 202211031480-OTHERS [13-02-2023(online)].pdf | 2023-02-13 |
| 15 | 202211031480-FER.pdf | 2022-08-18 |
| 15 | 202211031480-FORM 18A [23-06-2022(online)].pdf | 2022-06-23 |
| 16 | 202211031480-FER.pdf | 2022-08-18 |
| 16 | 202211031480-FORM 18A [23-06-2022(online)].pdf | 2022-06-23 |
| 17 | 202211031480-OTHERS [13-02-2023(online)].pdf | 2023-02-13 |
| 17 | 202211031480-FORM-9 [23-06-2022(online)].pdf | 2022-06-23 |
| 18 | 202211031480-FER_SER_REPLY [13-02-2023(online)].pdf | 2023-02-13 |
| 18 | 202211031480-FORM28 [23-06-2022(online)].pdf | 2022-06-23 |
| 19 | 202211031480-DRAWING [13-02-2023(online)].pdf | 2023-02-13 |
| 19 | 202211031480-STARTUP [23-06-2022(online)].pdf | 2022-06-23 |
| 20 | 202211031480-COMPLETE SPECIFICATION [01-06-2022(online)].pdf | 2022-06-01 |
| 20 | 202211031480-CORRESPONDENCE [13-02-2023(online)].pdf | 2023-02-13 |
| 21 | 202211031480-COMPLETE SPECIFICATION [13-02-2023(online)].pdf | 2023-02-13 |
| 21 | 202211031480-DECLARATION OF INVENTORSHIP (FORM 5) [01-06-2022(online)].pdf | 2022-06-01 |
| 22 | 202211031480-CLAIMS [13-02-2023(online)].pdf | 2023-02-13 |
| 22 | 202211031480-DRAWINGS [01-06-2022(online)].pdf | 2022-06-01 |
| 23 | 202211031480-EVIDENCE FOR REGISTRATION UNDER SSI [01-06-2022(online)].pdf | 2022-06-01 |
| 23 | 202211031480-US(14)-HearingNotice-(HearingDate-15-05-2023).pdf | 2023-03-13 |
| 24 | 202211031480-EVIDENCE FOR REGISTRATION UNDER SSI(FORM-28) [01-06-2022(online)].pdf | 2022-06-01 |
| 24 | 202211031480-Correspondence to notify the Controller [03-05-2023(online)].pdf | 2023-05-03 |
| 25 | 202211031480-US(14)-ExtendedHearingNotice-(HearingDate-20-06-2023).pdf | 2023-05-22 |
| 25 | 202211031480-FIGURE OF ABSTRACT [01-06-2022(online)].jpg | 2022-06-01 |
| 26 | 202211031480-FORM 1 [01-06-2022(online)].pdf | 2022-06-01 |
| 26 | 202211031480-Correspondence to notify the Controller [06-06-2023(online)].pdf | 2023-06-06 |
| 27 | 202211031480-US(14)-ExtendedHearingNotice-(HearingDate-09-08-2023).pdf | 2023-07-13 |
| 27 | 202211031480-FORM FOR SMALL ENTITY(FORM-28) [01-06-2022(online)].pdf | 2022-06-01 |
| 28 | 202211031480-Written submissions and relevant documents [16-08-2023(online)].pdf | 2023-08-16 |
| 28 | 202211031480-FORM FOR STARTUP [01-06-2022(online)].pdf | 2022-06-01 |
| 29 | 202211031480-POWER OF AUTHORITY [01-06-2022(online)].pdf | 2022-06-01 |
| 29 | 202211031480-PatentCertificate12-10-2023.pdf | 2023-10-12 |
| 30 | 202211031480-STATEMENT OF UNDERTAKING (FORM 3) [01-06-2022(online)].pdf | 2022-06-01 |
| 30 | 202211031480-IntimationOfGrant12-10-2023.pdf | 2023-10-12 |
| 1 | 202211031480SearchE_18-08-2022.pdf |