Abstract: Embodiments herein disclose an apparatus and method for mounting a swingarm 202, a chassis 302 and a motor 208 includes a base 102. The base 102 includes a first end 104 and a second end 106. The first end 104 and the second end 106 include a first projection 108, and a second projection 110. The first projection 108 includes an “L” shaped cantilever projection 112. The second projection 110 includes a mirror “L” shaped cantilever projection 114. The “L” shaped cantilever projection 112 includes a first vertical projection 116 and a first horizontal projection 120. The mirror “L” shaped cantilever projection 114 includes a second vertical projection 118 and a second horizontal projection 122. The base 102 further includes a third projection 124 and a fourth projection 126 to mount the motor 208.
DESC:
FIELD OF INVENTION
[0001] The present disclosure relates to a mounting apparatus of a vehicle, and more particularly to an apparatus that significantly facilitates mounting a swingarm, a chassis, and a motor. The present application is based on, and claims priority from an Indian Provisional Application Number 202241057592 filed on 07-10-2022, the disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference herein.
BACKGROUND
[0002] In general, the purpose of mounting refers to the process of securing various components to a chassis or frame of the vehicle and protecting fragile or coated materials during preparation and obtaining perfect edge retention. Especially in automobile industry, without mounting assembly may lead to severe damage to an engine and a transmission by striking other parts of a vehicle or by the stress of the movement of the vehicle.
[0003] In earlier days, electric vehicle manufacturers choose to go with welding, in which all the components like a swingarm, a chassis, and a motor are attached as one component or to a same base, but without mounting severe damage may occur to the engine or the entire assembly by striking other parts of the vehicle. A welding process may not be the right choice when it comes to stress distribution. More stress may apply to welding points which may lead to stress distribution issues, and further, there is a need for skilled labor, special equipment, and safety measures in the welding process.
[0004] In conventional technologies, the electric vehicle manufacturers have an assembly with a plurality of gears mechanisms for transmission of energy, which makes the assembly complex while mounting the components like the swingarm, and the chassis with the motor. Energy dissipation may occur due to the usage of a plurality of gears mechanisms. Due to the stress, which is created while traveling, there will be a change in the position of components. The change in the position of components changes an axis of the components. The change in the axis of the components may lead to a contraction and expansion in the length of a conveyor belt/chain. Due to this contraction/expansion, the conveyor belt/chain may be damaged. So, the conventional technology fails to provide an efficient apparatus to mount the components with less installation time, and with a far easier and more efficient process.
[0005] Accordingly, there remains a need for an apparatus for mounting the swingarm, and the chassis with the motor in an efficient way.
SUMMARY
[0006] Accordingly, the embodiments herein disclose an apparatus for mounting a swingarm, a chassis, and a motor. The apparatus includes a base. The base includes a first end and a second end. The first end and the second end include a first projection and a second projection. The first projection includes an “L” shaped cantilever projection. The second projection includes a mirror “L” shaped cantilever projection. The “L” shaped cantilever projection includes a first vertical projection and a first horizontal projection. The mirror “L” shaped cantilever projection includes a second vertical projection and a second horizontal projection. The base further includes a third projection and a fourth projection to mount the motor. The apparatus further includes one or more pivot points.
[0007] In one embodiment, at least one of the first vertical projection of the “L” shaped cantilever projection and the first projection is configured to connect to an end of the swingarm to the apparatus. The second vertical projection of the mirror “L” shaped cantilever projection and the second projection are configured to connect to an end of the swingarm to the apparatus.
[0008] In another embodiment, the one or more pivot points include a first pivot point and a second pivot point. The first pivot point is positioned between the first projection, and at least one end of the swingarm. The second pivot point is positioned between the second projection, and at least one end of the swingarm.
[0009] In yet another embodiment, the first horizontal projection of the “L” shaped cantilever projection, and the second horizontal projection of the mirror “L” shaped cantilever projection configured to connect the chassis to the apparatus.
[0010] In yet another embodiment, the one or more pivot points are configured to construct a pivot axis. The pivot axis is coaxial with an axis of a driver pulley of the motor.
[0011] In yet another embodiment, the first projection and the second projection are connected to the base at least one of inclinedly or perpendicularly.
[0012] In yet another embodiment, the third projection and the fourth projection are inclined at a predetermined angle to the first projection and the second projection.
[0013] In yet another embodiment, the third projection, and the fourth projection are connected to the base at least one of inclinedly or perpendicularly.
[0014] In yet another embodiment, the “L” shaped cantilever projection and the first projection includes a first mounting point. The mirror “L” shaped cantilever projection and the second projection includes a second mounting point. The first mounting point and the second mounting points are configured to connect the chassis to the apparatus.
[0015] In yet another embodiment, the apparatus positions the driver pulley and a driven pulley in an alignment. The alignment is a predetermined threshold.
[0016] Accordingly, the embodiments herein disclose an apparatus for mounting a swingarm, a chassis, and a motor. The apparatus includes a base. The base includes at least one of a first end and a second end. At least one of the first end and the second end comprise a first projection and a second projection. The first projection includes a first horizontal projection. The second projection includes a second horizontal projection. The base further includes at least one of a third projection and a fourth projection to mount the motor. The apparatus further includes one or more pivot points.
[0017] In one embodiment, the first horizontal projection is positioned to the first projection at least one of inclinedly or perpendicularly.
[0018] In another embodiment, the second horizontal projection to the second projection at least one of inclinedly or perpendicularly.
[0019] Accordingly, the embodiments herein disclose a method for mounting a swingarm, a chassis, and a motor. The method includes the following steps: (a) providing an apparatus for mounting the swingarm, the chassis, and the motor; (b) coupling a first end and a second end of the apparatus to the chassis of a two-wheeler vehicle; (c) coupling the swingarm on an “L” shaped cantilever projection and a mirror “L” shaped cantilever projection of the apparatus; and (d) mounting the motor on a third projection and a fourth projection of a base of the apparatus.
[0020] In one embodiment, the motor is mounted on the third projection and the fourth projection of the base of the apparatus such that a pivot axis is coaxial with an axis of a driver pulley of the motor. The one or more pivot points are configured to construct the pivot axis.
[0021] In another embodiment, the coupling of the swingarm includes (i) connecting a left swingarm end of the swingarm with at least one of a first vertical projection of the “L” shaped cantilever projection, the first projection of the apparatus, and a first bracket part of the chassis; and (ii) connecting a right swingarm end of the swingarm with at least one of a second vertical projection of the mirror “L” shaped cantilever projection, the second projection of the apparatus, and a second bracket part of the chassis.
[0022] In yet another embodiment, the coupling of the first end and the second end of the apparatus to the chassis includes (1) connecting a first horizontal projection of the “L” shaped cantilever projection to a left chassis end of the chassis; (2) connecting a second horizontal projection of the mirror “L” shaped cantilever projection to a right chassis end of the chassis; (3) connecting the first bracket part of the chassis at the first vertical projection of the apparatus; and (4) connecting the second bracket part of the chassis at the second vertical projection of the apparatus.
[0023] These and other aspects of the embodiments herein will be better appreciated and understood when considered in conjunction with the following description and the accompanying drawings. It should be understood, however, that the following descriptions, while indicating preferred embodiments and numerous specific details thereof, are given by way of illustration and not of limitation. Many changes and modifications may be made within the scope of the embodiments herein without departing from the invention thereof, and the embodiments herein include all such modifications.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF FIGURES
[0024] This invention is illustrated in the accompanying drawings, throughout which like reference letters indicate corresponding parts in the various figures. The embodiments herein will be better understood from the following description with reference to the drawings, in which:
[0025] FIG. 1A illustrates a perspective view of an apparatus for mounting a swingarm, a chassis, and a motor according to an embodiment as disclosed herein;
[0026] FIG. 1B illustrates another aspect of the apparatus for mounting the swingarm, the chassis, and the motor according to the embodiment as disclosed herein;
[0027] FIG. 2A illustrates the perspective view of the apparatus connected to the swingarm, according to the embodiment as disclosed herein;
[0028] FIG. 2B illustrates a left-side view of the apparatus connected to the swingarm and the motor, according to the embodiment as disclosed herein;
[0029] FIG. 3 illustrates the perspective view of the apparatus connected to the chassis, according to the embodiment as disclosed herein;
[0030] FIG. 4 illustrates the perspective view of the apparatus connected to the motor, according to the embodiment as disclosed herein;
[0031] FIG. 5 illustrates a driver pulley alignment with a driven pulley, according to the embodiment as disclosed herein; and
[0032] FIG. 6 illustrates a flow chart of a method for mounting the swingarm, the chassis, and the motor, according to the embodiments as disclosed herein.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF INVENTION
[0033] In the following description, for the purposes of explanation, various specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of embodiments of the present disclosure. It will be apparent, however, that embodiments of the present disclosure may be practiced without these specific details. Several features described hereafter can each be used independently of one another or with any combination of other features. An individual feature may not address all of the problems discussed above or might address only some of the problems discussed above. Some of the problems discussed above might not be fully addressed by any of the features described herein.
[0034] The ensuing description provides exemplary embodiments only, and is not intended to limit the scope, applicability, or configuration of the disclosure. Rather, the ensuing description of the exemplary embodiments will provide those skilled in the art with an enabling description for implementing an exemplary embodiment. It should be understood that various changes may be made in the function and arrangement of elements without departing from the spirit and scope of the disclosure as set forth.
[0035] The word “exemplary” and/or “demonstrative” is used herein to mean serving as an example, instance, or illustration. For the avoidance of doubt, the subject matter disclosed herein is not limited by such examples. In addition, any aspect or design described herein as “exemplary” and/or “demonstrative” is not necessarily to be construed as preferred or advantageous over other aspects or designs, nor is it meant to preclude equivalent exemplary structures and techniques known to those of ordinary skill in the art. Furthermore, to the extent that the terms “includes,” “has,” “contains,” and other similar words are used in either the detailed description or the claims, such terms are intended to be inclusive—in a manner similar to the term “comprising” as an open transition word—without precluding any additional or other elements.
[0036] Reference throughout this specification to “one embodiment” or “an embodiment” or “an instance” or “one instance” means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. Thus, the appearances of the phrases “in one embodiment” or “in an embodiment” in various places throughout this specification are not necessarily all referring to the same embodiment. Furthermore, the particular features, structures, or characteristics may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments.
[0037] The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the disclosure. As used herein, the singular forms “a”, “an” and “the” are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will be further understood that the terms “comprises” and/or “comprising,” when used in this specification, specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements, and/or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, and/or groups thereof. As used herein, the term “and/or” includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.
[0038] The accompanying drawings are used to help easily understand various technical features and it should be understood that the embodiments presented herein are not limited by the accompanying drawings. As such, the present disclosure should be construed to extend to any alterations, equivalents and substitutes in addition to those which are particularly set out in the accompanying drawings. Although the terms first, second, etc. may be used herein to describe various elements, these elements should not be limited by these terms. These terms are generally only used to distinguish one element from another.
[0039] Accordingly, the embodiments herein disclose an apparatus for mounting a swingarm, a chassis, and a motor. The apparatus includes a base. The base includes a first end and a second end. The first end and the second end include a first projection and a second projection. The first projection includes an “L” shaped cantilever projection. The second projection includes a mirror “L” shaped cantilever projection. The “L” shaped cantilever projection includes a first vertical projection and a first horizontal projection. The mirror “L” shaped cantilever projection includes a second vertical projection and a second horizontal projection. The base further includes a third projection and a fourth projection to mount the motor. The apparatus further includes one or more pivot points.
[0040] Referring now to the drawings and more particularly to FIGS. 1A through 6, where similar reference characters denote corresponding features consistently throughout the figure, these are shown as preferred embodiments.
[0041] FIG. 1A illustrates a perspective view of an apparatus 100 for mounting a swingarm (as shown in figure 2A, & 2B), a chassis (as shown in figure 3), and a motor (as shown in figure 2), according to an embodiment as disclosed herein. Referring to FIG.1, the apparatus 100 is used for mounting the swingarm, the chassis, and the motor. In one embodiment, the motor may be replaced by any powertrain mechanism. As used herein, the powertrain mechanism refers to a system within a vehicle that generates and transmits power to propel the vehicle and encompasses the components and subsystems responsible for converting energy into mechanical force and transferring the mechanical force to the wheels of the vehicle. The powertrain mechanism includes, but not limited to an Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) powertrain, an Electric powertrain, a Hybrid powertrain, a Plug-in Hybrid powertrain, a Hydrogen fuel cell powertrain, and an All-Wheel drive powertrain.
[0042] The apparatus 100 includes a base 102. The base 102 includes at least one of a first end 104 and a second end 106. At least one of the first end 104 and the second end 106 includes a first projection 108 and a second projection 110. The first projection 108 and the second projection 110 are perpendicular to the base 102. In one embodiment, the first projection 108 and the second projection 110 are connected to the base (102) at least one of inclinedly or perpendicularly. The first projection 108 and the second projection 110 are parallel to each other.
[0043] Further the apparatus 100 includes one or more pivot points 130 A-B. The one or more pivot points 130 (A-B) includes a first pivot point 130A and a second pivot point 130B. The first pivot point 130A is positioned between the first projection 108, and at least one end of the swingarm 202. The second pivot point 130B is positioned between the second projection, and at least one end of the swingarm 202.
[0044] The first projection 108 includes an “L” shaped cantilever projection 112. The second projection 110 includes a mirror “L” shaped cantilever projection 114. The “L” shaped cantilever projection 112 includes a first vertical projection 116 and a first horizontal projection 120. The mirror “L” shaped cantilever projection 114 includes a second vertical projection 118 and a second horizontal projection 122. A cantilever is defined as any rigid object that is fixed at one end and extends out over empty space.
[0045] Furthermore, at least one of the first vertical projections 116 of the “L” shaped cantilever projection 112 and the first projection 108 are configured to connect to at least one end of the swingarm 202 to the apparatus 100. At least one of the second vertical projections 118 of the mirror “L” shaped cantilever projection 114 and the second projection 110 are configured to connect to at least one end of the swingarm 202 to the apparatus 100. At least one of the first horizontal projection 120 of the “L” shaped cantilever projection 112, and the second horizontal projection 122 of the mirror “L” shaped cantilever projection 114 are configured to connect the apparatus 100 with the chassis 302 to the apparatus 100.
[0046] In an embodiment, the base 102 of the apparatus 100 further includes a third projection 124, and a fourth projection 126 to mount the motor. In one embodiment, the motor is mechanically coupled to the apparatus 100. In one embodiment, the motor includes a plurality of sleeves. The plurality of sleeves is connected to the base 102. As used herein, the motor is defined as an electrical machine that converts electrical energy into mechanical energy. The third projection 124, and the fourth projection 126 are inclined at a predetermined angle to the first projection 108, and the second projection 110. In one embodiment, the predetermined angle may vary based on circumference and size of the motor.
[0047] The third projection 124, and the fourth projection 126 are inclined to the base 102. In one embodiment, the third projection 124, and the fourth projection 126 may be perpendicular to the base 102. The “L” shaped cantilever projection 112 and the first projection 108 includes a first mounting point 128A. Similarly, the mirror “L” shaped cantilever projection 114, and the second projection 110 includes a second mounting point 128B. The first mounting point 128A and the second mounting points 128B are configured to connect the chassis 302 to the apparatus 100. In one embodiment, the third projection 124, and the fourth projection 126 includes a mounting point.
[0048] The apparatus 100 is made of a single casted component. In one embodiment, the apparatus 100 can be manufactured/fabricated as separate components and assembled as a single apparatus 100. The one or more pivot points 130 (A-B) are configured to construct a pivot axis 142. In one embodiment, the one or more pivot points 130 (A-B) are coaxial with an axis of a driver pulley (as shown in figure 5) of the motor. In another embodiment the one or more pivot points 130 (A-B) are configured to construct a pivot axis 142. In yet another embodiment, the apparatus 100 positions the driver pulley (as shown in figure 5) and a driven pulley (as shown in figure 5) in an alignment. The alignment is a predetermined threshold.
[0049] FIG. 1B illustrates another aspect of the apparatus 100 for mounting a swingarm, a chassis, and a motor, according to an embodiment as disclosed herein. Referring to FIG.1, the apparatus 100 is used for mounting the swingarm, the chassis, and the motor. In one embodiment, the motor may be replaced by any powertrain mechanism. As used herein, the powertrain mechanism refers to a system within a vehicle that generates and transmits power to propel the vehicle and encompasses the components and subsystems responsible for converting energy into mechanical force and transferring the mechanical force to the wheels of the vehicle. The powertrain mechanism includes, but not limited to an Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) powertrain, an Electric powertrain, a Hybrid powertrain, a Plug-in Hybrid powertrain, a Hydrogen fuel cell powertrain, and an All-Wheel drive powertrain. The apparatus 100 for mounting a swingarm, a chassis, and a motor includes a base 100. The base 102 includes at least one of a first end 104 and a second end 106. At least one of the first end 104, and the second end 106 includes a first projection 108, and a second projection 110. The first projection 108 includes a first horizontal projection 120. The second projection 110 includes a second horizontal projection 122. The base 102 further includes at least one of a third projection 124 and a fourth projection 126 to mount the motor. The apparatus 100 includes the first horizontal projection 120 is positioned at least one of inclinedly or perpendicularly to first projection 108. The second horizontal projection 122 is positioned at least one of inclinedly or perpendicularly to the second projection 108.
[0050] FIG. 2A illustrates the perspective view of the apparatus 100 connected to the swingarm 202 according to an embodiment as disclosed herein. As used herein, the swingarm 202 connects a rear wheel to a frame and allows the wheel to move up and down with the help of a shock absorber. The swingarm also keeps a chain or belt in proper alignment as the wheel moves through its travel. The swingarm includes a single-sided swingarm and a double-sided swingarm. The swingarm 202 is mechanically coupled to the apparatus 100. In one embodiment, the swingarm 202 includes a left swingarm end 206 (i.e., a first swingarm end) and a right swingarm end 204 (i.e., a second swingarm end). At least one of the first vertical projection 116 of the “L” shaped cantilever projection 112 and the first projection 108 are configured to connect to the left swingarm end 206. At least one of the second vertical projection 118 of the mirror “L” shaped cantilever projection 114 and the second projection 110 are configured to connect to the right swingarm end 204.
[0051] FIG. 2B illustrates a left-side view of the apparatus 100 connected to the swingarm 202 and the motor 208 according to the embodiment as disclosed herein. The swingarm 202, and the motor 208 are coupled to the apparatus 100. As used herein, the motor in the two-wheeler is to generate power and propel the vehicle forward. An engine converts potential energy of fuel into kinetic energy, driving the wheels and allowing the rider to move. The motor 208 is mounted on the third projection 124 and the fourth projection 126 of the base 102 of the apparatus 100.
[0052] FIG. 3 illustrates the perspective view of the apparatus 100 connected to the chassis 302 of FIG. 1 according to the embodiment as disclosed herein. The chassis 302 is mechanically coupled to the apparatus 100. As used herein, the chassis of the two-wheeler refers to a framework or structure that supports and holds together all the major components of the vehicle. The chassis provides stability, strength, and rigidity to the two-wheeler, ensuring safe and controlled handling. In one embodiment, the chassis 302 includes a left chassis end 304 (i.e., a first chassis end) and a right chassis end 306 (i.e., a second chassis end). The chassis 302 further includes a first bracket part 308 and a second bracket part 310. In an implementation, the first bracket part 308 is connected at the first vertical projection 116 of the apparatus 100 and the second bracket part 310 is connected at the second vertical projection 118 of the apparatus 100. In another implementation, the first bracket part 308 is connected with the left swingarm end 206 and the second bracket part 310 is connected at the right swingarm end 204 of the swingarm 202. In addition, the first horizontal projection 120 of the “L” shaped cantilever projection 112 is configured to connect the left chassis end 304 of the chassis 302 with the apparatus 100. Moreover, the second horizontal projection 122 of the mirror “L” shaped cantilever projection 114 is configured to connect the right chassis end 306 of the chassis 302 with the apparatus 100.
[0053] FIG. 4 illustrates the perspective view of the apparatus 100 connected to the motor 208 according to the embodiment as disclosed herein. The motor 208 is mechanically coupled to the apparatus 100. In one embodiment, the motor 208 is coupled to the base 102. The base 102 includes the third projection 124, and the fourth projection 126 to mount the motor 208. The third projection 124, and the fourth projection 126 are inclined at a predetermined angle to the first projection 108 and the second projection 110. In one embodiment, the predetermined angle may vary based on the circumference, and the size of the motor 208. In another embodiment, the third projection 124, and the fourth projection 126 are inclined at the predetermined angle to the base 102. The motor 208 is coupled to the base 102 via a plurality of motor sleeves and fasteners. The one or more pivot axis 142 coaxial with the axis of the driver pulley of the motor.
[0054] FIG. 5 illustrates the driver pulley 502 alignment with a driven pulley 504 according to the embodiment as disclosed herein. The motor 208 is coupled to the base 102 via the plurality of motor sleeves and fasteners. The one or more pivot axis is coaxial with the axis of the driver pulley 502 of the motor 208. The apparatus 100 positions the driver pulley 502 and the driven pulley 504 in an alignment. The alignment is a predetermined threshold.
[0055] FIG. 6 illustrates a flow chart of a method 600 for mounting the swingarm 202, the chassis 302, and the motor 208, according to the embodiments as disclosed herein. The method 600 includes steps 602 to 608.
[0056] At step 602, the method 600 includes providing the apparatus 100 for mounting the swingarm 202 and the motor 208. In one embodiment, providing the apparatus 100 for mounting the swingarm 202 and the motor 208. In another embodiment, the method further includes providing the apparatus 100 for mounting the swingarm 202 and the motor 208 in the base 102.
[0057] At step 604, the method 600 includes coupling a first end 104 and a second end 106 of the apparatus 100 to the chassis 302 of the two-wheeler vehicle. In one embodiment, coupling the first end 104 and the second end 106 of the apparatus 100 to the chassis 302 further includes connecting the first horizontal projection 120 of the “L” shaped cantilever projection 112, and the mirror “L” shaped cantilever projection 114 to the left chassis end 304 of the chassis 302. In addition, connecting the second horizontal projection 122 of the mirror “L” shaped cantilever projection 114 to the right chassis end 306 of the chassis 302. Moreover, connecting the first bracket part 308 of the chassis 302 at the first vertical projection 116 of the apparatus 100 and connecting the second bracket part 310 of the chassis 302 at the second vertical projection 118 of the apparatus 100.
[0058] In one embodiment, coupling the first end 104 and the second end 106 of the apparatus 100 to the chassis 302 further includes connecting the L” shaped cantilever projection 112 to the left chassis end 304 of the chassis 302. In addition, connecting the mirror “L” shaped cantilever projection 114 to the right chassis end 306 of the chassis 302. Moreover, connecting the first bracket part 308 of the chassis 302 to the left swingarm end 206 and connecting the second bracket part 310 of the chassis 302 at the right swingarm end 204.
[0059] At step 606, the method 600 includes coupling the swingarm 202 on the “L” shaped cantilever projection 112 and the mirror “L” shaped cantilever projection 114 of the apparatus 100. In one embodiment, coupling the swingarm 202 further includes connecting the left swingarm end 206 of the swingarm 202 with at least one of the first vertical projection 116 of the “L” shaped cantilever projection 112, the first projection 108 of the apparatus 100, and the first bracket part 308 of the chassis 302. Furthermore, connecting the right swingarm end 204 of the swingarm 202 with at least one of the second vertical projection 118 of the mirror “L” shaped cantilever projection 114, the second projection 110 of the apparatus 100, the second bracket part 310 of the chassis 302.
[0060] In one embodiment, connecting the left swingarm end 206 of the swingarm 202 with the first projection 108 of the apparatus 100 and the first bracket part 308 of the chassis 302. Furthermore, connecting the right swingarm end 204 of the swingarm 202 with the second projection 110 of the apparatus 100, and the second bracket part 310 of the chassis 302.
[0061] At step 608, the method 600 includes mounting the motor 208 on the third projection 124 and the fourth projection 126 of the base 102 of the apparatus 100. In one embodiment, the motor 208 is mounted on the third projection 124 and the fourth projection 126 of the base 102 of the apparatus 100 such that the pivot axis 142 is coaxial with the axis of the driver pulley 502 of the motor 208. Beneficially, the disclosed method for mounting the swingarm 202 and the motor 208 reduces the number of touch points between the motor 208 and the chassis 302 of the two-wheeler vehicle, thereby reducing vibration on the motor 208 as well as overall vibrations during a ride of the two-wheeler vehicle.
[0062] The apparatus 100 is made of a single casted component. In one embodiment, the apparatus 100)can be manufactured/fabricated as separate components and assembled as a single component. The apparatus 100 mounts the swingarm 202, the chassis 302, and the motor 208. With help of the proposed assembly, the one or more pivot axis 142 is coaxially positioned with the axis of the driver pulley 502. The one or more pivot points (130 A-B are configured to construct a pivot axis 142. Due to the coaxial mounting of the swingarm 202 and the driver pulley 502, tension in a belt distributes equally, which increases the lifetime of the belt significantly. When compared to the conventional system, the proposed assembly reduces noise, stress, and friction to a great extent.
[0063] Furthermore, the proposed assembly positions the axis 142 of the driver pulley 502 and the driven pulley 504 in an alignment. Due to the alignment, the apparatus 100 reduces fleeting angle between the driver pulley 502 and the driven pulley 504 to a predetermined threshold.
[0064] In some specific cases, the two-wheeler manufacturers use the chain instead of the belt. In those cases, the proposed assembly helps the two-wheeler manufacturers to coaxially position the pivot axis 142 with the axis of a drive sprocket. As used herein, sprockets transmit rotary motion between two shafts. Sprockets and chains are also used for power transmission from one shaft to another where slippage is not admissible, sprocket chains used instead of belts or ropes. Due to the coaxial mounting of the swingarm 202 and the drive sprocket, tension in the chain distributes equally, which increases the lifetime of the chain significantly. When compared to the conventional system, the proposed assembly reduces noise, stress, and friction to a great extent. Furthermore, the proposed assembly positions the axis of the drive sprocket and a driven sprocket in an alignment.
[0065] The various actions, acts, blocks, steps, or the like in the method may be performed in the order presented, in a different order, or simultaneously. Further, in some embodiments, some of the actions, acts, blocks, steps, or the like may be omitted, added, modified, skipped, or the like without departing from the scope of the invention.
[0066] The foregoing description of the specific embodiments will so fully reveal the general nature of the embodiments herein that others can, by applying current knowledge, readily modify and or adapt for various applications such specific embodiments without departing from the generic concept, and, therefore, such adaptations and modifications should and are intended to be comprehended within the meaning and range of equivalents of the disclosed embodiments. It is to be understood that the phraseology or terminology employed herein is for the purpose of description and not of limitation. Therefore, while the embodiments herein have been described in terms of preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art will recognize that the embodiments herein can be practiced with modification within the scope of the embodiments as described herein.
,CLAIMS:
1. An apparatus (100) for mounting a swingarm (202), a chassis (302), and a motor (208), comprising:
a base (102) comprises at least one of a first end (104) and a second end (106), wherein at least one of the first end (104), and the second end (106) comprise a first projection (108), and a second projection (110),
wherein the first projection (108) comprises an “L” shaped cantilever projection (112), wherein the “L” shaped cantilever projection (112) comprises a first vertical projection (116) and a first horizontal projection (120),
wherein the second projection (110) comprises a mirror “L” shaped cantilever projection (114), and the mirror “L” shaped cantilever projection (114) comprises a second vertical projection (118) and a second horizontal projection (122),
wherein the base (102) further comprises at least one of a third projection (124) and a fourth projection (126) to mount the motor (208), and one or more pivot points (130 (A-B)).
2. The apparatus (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein at least one of the first vertical projection (116) of the “L” shaped cantilever projection (112) and the first projection (108) are configured to connect to at least one end of the swingarm (202) to the apparatus (100), wherein at least one of the second vertical projection (118) of the mirror “L” shaped cantilever projection (114) and the second projection (110) are configured to connect to at least one end of the swingarm (202) to the apparatus (100).
3. The apparatus (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more pivot points (130 (A-B)) comprise a first pivot point (130A) and a second pivot point (130B), wherein the first pivot point (130A) is positioned between the first projection (108), and at least one end of the swingarm (202), wherein the second pivot point (130B) is positioned between the second projection (110), and at least one end of the swingarm (202).
4. The apparatus (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein at least one of the first horizontal projection (120) of the “L” shaped cantilever projection (112), and the second horizontal projection (122) of the mirror “L” shaped cantilever projection (114) configured to connect the chassis (302) to the apparatus (100).
5. The apparatus (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more pivot points (130 (A-B)) are configured to construct a pivot axis (142), wherein the pivot axis (142) is coaxial with an axis of a driver pulley (502) of the motor (208).
6. The apparatus (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first projection (108), and the second projection (110) are connected to the base (102) at least one of inclinedly or perpendicularly.
7. The apparatus (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the third projection (124), and the fourth projection (126) are inclined at a predetermined angle to the first projection (108) and the second projection (110).
8. The apparatus (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the third projection (124), and the fourth projection (126) are connected to the base (102) at least one of inclinedly or perpendicularly.
9. The apparatus (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the “L” shaped cantilever projection (112) and the first projection (108) comprises a first mounting point (128A), and wherein, the mirror “L” shaped cantilever projection (114) and the second projection (110) comprises a second mounting point (128B), wherein the first mounting point (128A) and the second mounting points (128B) are configured to connect the chassis (302) to the apparatus (100).
10. The apparatus (100) as claimed in claim 5, wherein the apparatus (100) positions the driver pulley (502) and a driven pulley (504) in an alignment, wherein the alignment is a predetermined threshold.
11. An apparatus (100) for mounting a swingarm (202), a chassis (302), and a motor (208), comprising:
a base (102) comprises at least one of a first end (104) and a second end (106), wherein at least one of the first end (104), and the second end (106) comprise a first projection (108), and a second projection (110),
wherein the first projection (108) comprises a first horizontal projection (120),
wherein the second projection (110) comprises a second horizontal projection (122),
wherein the base (102) further comprises at least one of a third projection (124) and a fourth projection (126) to mount the motor (208), and
one or more pivot points (130 A-B).
12. The apparatus (100) as claimed in claim 11, wherein the first horizontal projection (120) is positioned to the first projection (108) at least one of inclinedly or perpendicularly.
13. The apparatus (100) as claimed in claim 11, wherein the second horizontal projection (122) is positioned to the second projection (108) at least one of inclinedly or perpendicularly.
14. A method (600) for mounting a swingarm (202), a chassis (302), and a motor (208), comprising:
providing an apparatus (100) for mounting the swingarm (202), the chassis (302), and the motor (208);
coupling a first end (104) and a second end (106) of the apparatus (100) to the chassis (302) of a two-wheeler vehicle;
coupling the swingarm (202) on an “L” shaped cantilever projection (112) and a mirror “L” shaped cantilever projection (114) of the apparatus (100); and
mounting the motor (208) on a third projection (124) and a fourth projection (126) of a base (102) of the apparatus (100).
15. The method (600) as claimed in claim 14, wherein the motor (208) is mounted on the third projection (124) and the fourth projection (126) of the base (102) of the apparatus (100) such that a pivot axis (142) is coaxial with an axis of a driver pulley (502) of the motor (208), wherein the one or more pivot points (130 (A-B)) are configured to construct the pivot axis (142).
16. The method (600) as claimed in claim 14, wherein the coupling of the swingarm (202) comprises:
connecting a left swingarm end (206) of the swingarm (202) with at least one of a first vertical projection (116) of the “L” shaped cantilever projection (112), the first projection (108) of the apparatus (100), and a first bracket part (308) of the chassis (302); and
connecting a right swingarm end (204) of the swingarm (202) with at least one of a second vertical projection (118) of the mirror “L” shaped cantilever projection (114), the second projection (110) of the apparatus (100), and a second bracket part (310) of the chassis (302).
17. The method (600) as claimed in claim 14, wherein the coupling of the first end (104) and the second end (106) of the apparatus (100) to the chassis (302) comprises:
connecting a first horizontal projection (120) of the “L” shaped cantilever projection (112) to a left chassis end (304) of the chassis (302);
connecting a second horizontal projection (122) of the mirror “L” shaped cantilever projection (114) to a right chassis end (306) of the chassis (302);
connecting the first bracket part (308) of the chassis (302) at the first vertical projection (116) of the apparatus (100); and
connecting the second bracket part (310) of the chassis (302) at the second vertical projection (118) of the apparatus (100).
| # | Name | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 202241057592-PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION [07-10-2022(online)].pdf | 2022-10-07 |
| 2 | 202241057592-PROOF OF RIGHT [07-10-2022(online)].pdf | 2022-10-07 |
| 3 | 202241057592-FORM FOR STARTUP [07-10-2022(online)].pdf | 2022-10-07 |
| 4 | 202241057592-FORM FOR SMALL ENTITY(FORM-28) [07-10-2022(online)].pdf | 2022-10-07 |
| 5 | 202241057592-FORM 1 [07-10-2022(online)].pdf | 2022-10-07 |
| 6 | 202241057592-EVIDENCE FOR REGISTRATION UNDER SSI(FORM-28) [07-10-2022(online)].pdf | 2022-10-07 |
| 7 | 202241057592-DRAWINGS [07-10-2022(online)].pdf | 2022-10-07 |
| 8 | 202241057592-FORM-26 [22-11-2022(online)].pdf | 2022-11-22 |
| 9 | 202241057592-Power Of Attorney_Proof Of Right_06-12-2022.pdf | 2022-12-06 |
| 10 | 202241057592-DRAWING [06-10-2023(online)].pdf | 2023-10-06 |
| 11 | 202241057592-COMPLETE SPECIFICATION [06-10-2023(online)].pdf | 2023-10-06 |
| 12 | 202241057592-FORM 3 [06-01-2025(online)].pdf | 2025-01-06 |
| 13 | 202241057592-RELEVANT DOCUMENTS [20-08-2025(online)].pdf | 2025-08-20 |
| 14 | 202241057592-POA [20-08-2025(online)].pdf | 2025-08-20 |
| 15 | 202241057592-FORM 13 [20-08-2025(online)].pdf | 2025-08-20 |
| 16 | 202241057592-FORM 18 [21-08-2025(online)].pdf | 2025-08-21 |