DESC:TECHNICAL FIELD
[001] The present subject matter relates to an efficient packaging of vehicle components and more particularly to a mounting structure in the vehicle.
BACKGROUND
[002] The ever-increasing crisis of fossil fuels and subsequent increase in cost of fossil fuels has led to the demand of alternative vehicles. Subsequently, electric vehicles and hybrid electric vehicles have grown as viable options in recent times. Thus, the popularity of electric vehicles and hybrid electric vehicles leads to an efficient designing process to make these vehicles aesthetically pleasing as well as convenient to use by the user. However, electric and hybrid vehicles need large layout space to package batteries to be able to provide desirable travel distance in single charge. Such aggregates tend to increase the size of vehicle making it look bulky and thus designing them to be aesthetically pleasing is an additional challenge. Therefore, a less bulky design of the electric vehicle or the hybrid electric vehicle is one of the major areas of focus.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[003] The present invention is described with reference to an embodiment of a multi-track three wheeled vehicle along with the accompanying figures. This invention is implementable in three-wheeled vehicles or four-wheeled vehicles. The same numbers are used throughout the drawings to reference like features and components. Further, the inventive features of the invention are outlined in the appended claims.
[004] Figure 1 illustrate a perspective view of a vehicle layout of a three wheeled vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter with few parts omitted for clarity.
[005] Figure 2a illustrate a rear perspective view of the frame of a three wheeled vehicle with controller installed therein, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[006] Figure 2b illustrate a rear perspective view of a frame having a controller mounting bracket in the vehicle layout of a three wheeled vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[007] Figure 3a illustrate a perspective view showing a converter cum charger unit and a relay cum fuse unit in the vehicle layout of a three wheeled vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[008] Figure 3b illustrate a perspective view of the frame showing a converter cum charger mounting bracket and a relay cum fuse mounting bracket in the vehicle layout of a three wheeled vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[009] Figure 4a illustrate a rear perspective view showing a battery mounting unit in the vehicle layout of a three wheeled vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[010] Figure 4b illustrate a rear perspective view showing a pair of battery mounting bracket in the vehicle layout of a three wheeled vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[011] Figure 5a illustrate a perspective view showing a one or more spare wheel and vehicle utility components in the vehicle layout of a three wheeled vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[012] Figure 5b illustrate a top view showing a utility mounting bracket in the vehicle layout of a three wheeled vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[013] Figure 6 illustrate a perspective view of a one or more battery holding units with an integrated charging socket holder in the vehicle layout of a three wheeled vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter
[014] Figure 7 illustrate a rear perspective view of the vehicle layout with plurality of vehicle components of a three wheeled vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[015] In the present times, a conventional internal combustion engine-based vehicle is decreasing in demand due to the rapid degradation of fossil fuels and the increasing cost of utilizing fuel-based vehicles. Hence, there is an increase in popularity of electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicles.
[016] In order to meet the increasing demand of the production of electric vehicles and hybrid electric vehicles, generally the engine and air-cooling parts are removed from the conventional internal combustion engine-based vehicle and replaced with a battery and a motor. However, this arrangement distorts the functioning of both the chassis as well as the battery and motor of the vehicle. Hence, a better design to accommodate the electric vehicle components is essential.
[017] Furthermore, in a conventional three-wheeled IC engine vehicle, a stepney is an additional part which is mounted at the rear end of the vehicle in the passenger compartment or under the driver’s seat. However, during the process of conversion of the conventional IC engine based three wheeled vehicles to an electric vehicle, due to mounting of battery and motor, there exists no place to mount the stepney (spare wheel). Hence, a design and location for mounting of the stepney wheel in the electric three wheeled vehicles is required.
[018] In the conventional electric three wheeled vehicles, two or more batteries are mounted at the rear end of the vehicle in the luggage compartment and one battery is mounted under the driver’s seat. However, the plurality of batteries is heavy and also consumes a larger amount of space and thus leads to inefficient packing of other vehicle parts and further does not provide any space for mounting of the stepney.
[019] In the existing design of the electric three wheeled vehicle, a separate battery charging cable is provided which does not have a designated space to be kept. This often causes the charging cable to be accommodated inside the passenger seat and utilize the seating area. Furthermore, due to lack of a designated space to keep the charging cable, it is often lost and thereby causes discomfort to the user.
[020] Furthermore, in some existing designs, the battery box is mounted under the passenger seat to protect the battery from any damage. However, this arrangement leads to excessive heat generation and requires a separate ventilation system to prevent overheating of the battery. Furthermore, the battery box accessibility from such a location is difficult and therefore, maintenance and replaceability of the battery box is difficult. Therefore, a design to mount the battery box pillars overcoming stated problems above and other problems of known art is desired.
[021] It is an object of the present invention to provide an improved design of the electric three wheeled vehicle for mounting of the stepney.
[022] It is further an object of the present invention to provide a designated space for the battery charging cable.
[023] It is further an object of the present invention to provide an improved design with reduced number of mounting means e.g., brackets.
[024] It is further an object of the present invention to provide an improved mounting of one or more electrical components and one or more spare and vehicle utility components in the rear portion of the frame such that the two balance each other, resulting in improved centre of gravity of the vehicle.
[025] It is further an object of the present invention to reduce the length of wiring harness of the vehicle.
[026] It is further an object of the present invention to provide an efficient and accessible design for accessing the battery tray for maintenance and replacement.
[027] It is further an object of the present invention to eliminate the impact of water ingress, vibrations and impact of dirt on the controller, the battery and other vehicle components.
[028] It is further an object of the present invention to protect the stepney and dispose it in an electric vehicle in an antitheft or theft proof manner.
[029] As per an aspect of the present invention, a vehicle comprising a frame is disclosed, which includes a front portion supporting a head tube, a pair of front side tubes which are configured to be attached to a front cross member. The frame comprising a rear portion which includes a pair of rear side tubes extending inclinedly upwards and horizontally rearwards from a rear end of the pair of front side tubes and being connected by one or more rear cross members. The frame further comprises at least one support structure on the one or more rear cross members to support one or more vehicle components in the rear portion of the frame.
[030] As per the further embodiment, the at least one support structure comprising plurality of brackets cum structures is configured to support one or more battery in a battery mounting bracket, a controller in a controller mounting structure, a converter cum charger unit in a converter cum charger mounting bracket, a relay cum fuse unit in a relay cum fuse mounting structure, a one or more spare wheel and vehicle utility components including a stepney wheel on an utility mounting bracket and a charging socket holder.
[031] As per the further embodiment, the controller mounting structure is mounted using fasteners in a vehicle transverse direction between a first cross member and a second cross member of the one or more rear cross members. The controller mounting structure is attached in a middle portion between the first cross member and the second cross member. Further, the controller mounting structure is an open-ended support structure comprising two rectangular arms, front and rear ends of each of the two rectangular arms are connected to at least a portion of the first cross member and the second cross member.
[032] As per the further embodiment, the converter cum charger mounting bracket are mounted using one or more fasteners, in a downward perpendicular direction between the second cross member and a third cross member. Further, the converter cum charger mounting bracket have a tray type structure comprising a center base which is substantially a H shaped structure; both ends of the center base being attached to the pair of side arms. The converter cum charger mounting bracket also has a pair of side arms, one side of the pair of side arms is attached to the second cross member and the third cross member such that the center base is disposed in a space between the second cross member and the third cross member. Furthermore, the center base provides mounting support to the converter cum charger unit in a plane below the rear portion of the frame.
[033] As per the further embodiment, the relay cum fuse mounting structure is mounted on the third cross member and adjacent and parallel to the converter cum charger mounting bracket in the plane below the rear portion of the frame. Furthermore, the relay cum fuse mounting structure is a L-shaped structure.
[034] As per the further embodiment, the converter cum charger mounting bracket and the relay cum fuse mounting structure are disposed on same side at an offset to a vehicle longitudinal axis. Further, the controller mounting structure is disposed in a plane ahead of the converter cum charger mounting bracket,the relay cum fuse mounting bracket such that at least a portion of the controller, which is mounted on the controller mounting structure, overlaps with the vehicle longitudinal axis.
[035] As per the further embodiment, the utility mounting bracket is mounted in proximity of the relay cum fuse mounting structure; and is fixedly attached between third cross member and the second cross member through a connecting member. Further, the utility mounting bracket is substantially a U-shaped structure having a first arm provided in a horizontal plane of the vehicle and two second vertical arms extending upwards from the horizontal arm. Further, the two second vertical arms being attached to a bridge member connecting the third cross member and the second cross member and the first arm is provided with one or more mounting provisions such that the stepney wheel is fixed using fastening means from below the vehicle. Furthermore, the utility mounting bracket is disposed at an offset to vehicle longitudinal axis and on a side opposite to the converter cum charger mounting bracket and the relay cum fuse mounting structure.
[036] As per the further embodiment, one or more battery holding units houses one or more of the batteries and the charging socket holder and the one or more battery holding units comprises of a battery holder and a pair of battery mounting brackets which are configured to arrest a bottom portion of the battery holder through one or more flanges, the one or more flanges extending upwards from each of the pair of battery mounting brackets. Further, the front ends of each of the pair of battery mounting brackets are attached to the second cross member, and rear ends of each of the pair of battery mounting brackets is attached to the third cross member. Furthermore, the one or more battery holding units are disposed in a plane vertically above the utility mounting bracket, the converter cum charger mounting bracket and the relay cum fuse mounting structure.
[037] As per an additional embodiment, the integrated charging socket holder is provided with a charging means and is configured to hold a charging cable, such that the charging cable being plugged in the charging means e.g. a charger socket. Further, the charger socket is connected to a switch communicatively connected to an ignition control unit of the vehicle, such that in absence of the charging cable, the ignition control unit deactivates and a control unit indicates absence of the charging cable on a vehicle display unit.
[038] In accordance with this configuration, one of the advantages of the present invention is that the controller, converter cum charger unit, relay cum fuse unit and the stepney wheel are packaged in a configuration to achieve a compact layout in the rear portion of the vehicle thereby providing maximum space utilization in the vehicle.
[039] In accordance with this configuration, one of the advantages of the present invention is that the integrated charging socket holder is housed with the battery holding unit which reduces the number of spare parts and also makes a compact storage arrangement for the charger holder.
[040] In accordance with this configuration, one of the advantages of the present invention is that the plurality of vehicle components are provided in the rear section of the vehicle under the seat of the vehicle. This in turn provides ample and spacious seating arrangement for the passengers without any direct interaction with the plurality of vehicle components.
[041] The embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[042] Figure 1 illustrate a perspective view of a vehicle layout of a three wheeled vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter with few parts omitted for clarity. A vehicle comprising a frame (200) has a front portion and a rear portion. The vehicle includes at least one support structure (200’) configured integral with the frame and forms a portion of a rear portion of the frame (200). The said at least one support structure (200’) is configured to mount one or more electrical components in the rear portion of the frame (200). The front portion of the frame (200) of the vehicle includes a head tube (201), a pair of front side tubes (203a, 203b) extending horizontally in the mid region of the frame (200). The head tube (201) is fixedly attached to a front cross member (202) connecting the pair of front side tubes (203a, 203b). The pair of front side tubes (203a, 203b) are configured to support a front floor board (204a) of a front cabin of the vehicle (100).
[043] The rear portion of the frame (200) of the vehicle comprises of a pair of rear side tubes (105). The pair of rear side tubes (105) extends inclinedly upwards from a rear end of said pair of front side tubes (203a, 203b). Further, a rear end of the pair of rear side tubes (105) being configured to be connected through one or more rear cross members (208, 209, 107). Further, the at least one support structure (200’) is configured to be mounted to at least a portion of a rearward laterally inward extension of the pair of rear side tubes (105) and at least a portion of the one or more rear cross members (208, 209, 107).
[044] The at least one support structure (200’) of the frame (200) of the vehicle is configured to accommodate a controller (300) shown in Fig 2a, said controller (300) is configured to be fixedly attached on a controller mounting structure (204) where the controller mounting structure (204) is provided at the rear portion of the frame (200). The rear portion of the frame (200) is further configured to accommodate a converter cum charger unit (400) shown in Fig 3a, said converter cum charger unit (400) is configured to be fixedly attached to a converter cum charger mounting bracket (205). The rear portion of the frame (200) is further configured to accommodate a relay cum fuse unit (401) shown in Fig 3a, said relay cum fuse unit (401) is configured to be fixedly disposed in a relay cum fuse mounting structure (206). The rear portion of the frame (200) is further configured to support one or more spare wheel (600) and one or more vehicle utility components. The one or more spare wheel (600) and one or more vehicle utility components comprising a stepney wheel (600), said stepney wheel (600) is configured to be fixedly attached on a utility mounting bracket (207). The rear portion of the frame (200) is further configured to accommodate a battery tray (not shown) which holds a plurality of batteries, said battery tray being configured to be fixedly attached to a pair of battery mounting brackets (210).
[045] Figure 2a illustrate a rear perspective view of the frame (200) of a three wheeled vehicle with controller (300) installed therein, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. Figure 2b illustrate a rear perspective view of frame (200) a controller mounting structure (204) in the vehicle layout of a three wheeled vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. For brevity, Figure 2a and Figure 2b will be discussed together. The frame (200) of the vehicle comprising a controller (300), said controller (300) is configured to be accommodated in the rear portion of the vehicle (100). As per a preferred embodiment, the controller (300) weighs approximately 500 grams and has a major dimension of around 500 mm. The controller (300) is configured to control all the vehicle loads including the sending and receiving of signals to start or stop a motor. The controller (300) is configured to be fixedly attached inside the controller mounting structure (204) which is a part of the at least one support structure (200’).
[046] The controller mounting structure (204) is an open-ended box structure comprising of two rectangular arms, front and rear ends of each of the two rectangular arms being connected to at least a portion of the first cross member (208) and the second cross member (209) of the one or more rear cross members (208, 209, 107). The controller mounting structure (204) is configured to be mounted using fasteners in a vehicle transverse direction between the first cross member (208) and the second cross member (209) of the one or more rear cross members (208, 209, 107). The controller mounting structure (204) is attached in a transverse direction and parallel to ground in order to maintain the centre of gravity of the vehicle. The controller mounting structure (204) is also configured to be attached in a substantially middle portion between the first cross member (208) and the second cross member (209) in order to balance the weight of the controller (300) with the weight of the vehicle (100).
[047] Figure 3a illustrate a perspective view showing the converter cum charger unit (400) and a relay cum fuse unit (401) in the vehicle layout of a three wheeled vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. Figure 3b illustrate a perspective view of a converter cum charger mounting bracket and a relay cum fuse mounting bracket in the vehicle layout of a three wheeled vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. For brevity, Figure 3a and Figure 3b will be discussed together. The at least one support structure (200’) of the frame (200) of the vehicle (100) comprising a converter cum charger unit (400) and a relay cum fuse unit (401), said converter cum charger unit (400) and said relay cum fuse unit (401) being configured to be attached in the rear portion of the vehicle (100). The converter cum charger unit (400) is configured to be accommodated adjacent to the rear wheel (106). As per an embodiment, the converter cum charger unit (400) is configured to support one or more of the DC-DC converter and the charger which are combined together and the charger and the converter are placed adjacently to provide space inside the vehicle (100) and also to provide efficient functioning of the battery.
[048] The converter cum charger unit (400) is configured to be fixedly attached inside the converter cum charger mounting bracket (205) in such a manner that the converter cum charger unit (400) faces towards the rear wheel (106). This layout prevents the entry of water ingress, dirt and mud inside the converter cum charger unit (400) and also protects the controller (300) from rocks and pebbles as locating it in the rear portion of the vehicle (100), and also enables additional protection from a rear cabin door which protects all the vehicle components from damage. The converter cum charger mounting bracket (205) is substantially a tray type structure comprising a center base and a pair of side arms. The converter cum charger mounting bracket (205) is a H-shaped structure with both ends of the center base being attached to the pair of side arms. The one side of the pair of side arms is configured to be attached to the second cross member (209) and the third cross member (107) such that the center base is disposed in a space between the second cross member (209) and the third cross member (107). The centre base is configured to provide mounting support to the converter and the charger in a plane below the rear portion of the frame (200). The converter cum charger mounting bracket (205) being configured to be mounted using one or more fasteners in a downward perpendicular direction between the second cross member (208) and the third cross member (107).
[049] The relay cum fuse unit (401) comprising a relay and fuse switches acts as a safety device to cut off the motor and the battery supply during a short circuit. The relay cum fuse unit (401) is bulky and as per a preferred embodiment has a major dimension of 250 mm which becomes difficult to fit inside the vehicle. The relay cum fuse unit (401) is configured to be fixedly attached on the relay cum fuse mounting bracket (206).
[050] The relay cum fuse mounting bracket (206) is substantially a L-shaped structure which is configured to accommodate the relay cum fuse unit (401). The cum and fuse mounting structure (206) is configured to be mounted on the third cross member (107). The relay cum fuse mounting structure (206) is configured to be mounted adjacent to the converter cum charger mounting bracket (205) on the third cross member (107). The relay cum fuse mounting structure (206) is configured to be mounted using fasteners in a parallel direction to the converter cum charger mounting bracket (205) in the plane below the rear portion of the frame (200). The positioning of said relay cum fuse mounting structure (206) provides ample space cum efficient packaging means to accommodate the stepney wheel (600) inside the vehicle (100).
[051] The converter cum charger mounting bracket (205) and the relay cum fuse mounting structure (206) are configured to be disposed on same side and at an offset to a vehicle longitudinal axis Y-Y’. The controller mounting structure (204) is configured to be disposed in a plane ahead of the converter cum charger mounting bracket (205) and the relay cum fuse mounting structure (206) such that at least a portion of the controller (300) is mounted on the controller mounting structure (204) and overlaps with the vehicle longitudinal axis Y-Y’.
[052] Figure 4a illustrate a rear perspective view showing a battery mounting unit (500) in the vehicle layout of a three wheeled vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. Figure 4b illustrate a rear perspective view of a pair showing battery mounting bracket (210) in the vehicle layout of a three wheeled vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. For brevity, Figure 4a and Figure 4b will be discussed together. The at least one support structure (200’) of the frame (200) comprising a one or more battery holding unit (500) is configured to comprise the pair of battery mounting brackets (210). The one or more battery holding units (500) is configured to house one or more of the batteries and a charging socket holder.
[053] The one or more battery holding units (500) comprising the pair of battery mounting brackets (210) is configured to arrest a bottom portion of the one or more battery holding units (500) through one or more flanges (502). The one or more flanges (502) extends upwards from each of the pair of the battery mounting brackets (210). The one or more battery holding units (500) as per a preferred embodiment is rectangular with cut out portions which provides ventilation and cooling for the plurality of batteries which are placed inside the battery tray (500).
[054] The one or more battery holding units (500) is fixedly secured on the rear portion of the vehicle just behind the passenger seat. This position allows easy maintenance of the plurality of batteries and said plurality of batteries can be easily replaced by opening a rear cabin door of the vehicle. A front end of each of the pair of the battery mounting brackets (210) is configured to be attached to the second cross member (209) and the rear ends of each of the pair of the battery mounting brackets (210) is configured to be attached to the third cross member (107). The one or more battery holding units (500) is configured to be disposed above a utility mounting bracket (207), the converter cum charger mounting bracket (205) and the relay cum fuse mounting bracket (206).
[055] Figure 5a illustrate a perspective view showing a one or more spare wheel and vehicle utility components in the vehicle layout, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter of a three wheeled vehicle. Figure 5b illustrate a top view showing a utility mounting bracket in the vehicle layout of a three wheeled vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. For brevity, Figure 5a and Figure 5b will be discussed together. The at least one support structure (200’) of the frame (200) comprising a one or more spare and vehicle utility components such as a stepney wheel (600), said stepney wheel (600) is configured to be attached in the rear portion of the vehicle (100).
[056] The stepney wheel (600) is a spare wheel which does not require a lever or a spanner to be fixed. The stepney wheel (600) is firmly secured by two simple butterfly thumb screws. The stepney wheel (600) is required if one of the front or rear wheel is punctured during the running condition of the vehicle. As many parts of developing countries may have still lack basic mechanic facilities, the stepney wheel (600) is easily fixed to the vehicle during a puncture of the wheel during running condition of the vehicle or in an uneven terrain. Therefore, provision of the stepney wheel (600) achieves additional safety and ease of convenience to the user. The arrangement of the stepney wheel (600) in such a manner further provides easy access for removal of stepney wheel (600) and also render it theft proof due to rear cabin door being locked.
[057] The stepney wheel (600) is configured to be fixedly attached on the utility mounting bracket (207). The utility mounting bracket (207) is configured to be mounted in the proximity of the relay cum fuse mounting bracket (206). The utility mounting bracket (207) is configured to be fixedly attached between the third cross member (107) and the second cross member (209) through a connecting member (207a).
[058] The utility mounting bracket (207) is substantially a U-shaped structure having a first arm being configured in a horizontal plane of the vehicle and two second vertical arms extending upwards from the horizontal arm. The two second vertical arms being attached to a bridge member connecting the third cross member (107) and the second cross member (208). The first arm is configured to be provided with one or more mounting provisions such that the stepney wheel (600) is fixedly attached using fastening means from below the vehicle. The utility mounting bracket (207) is disposed at an offset to vehicle longitudinal axis Y-Y’ and a side opposite to the converter cum charging mounting bracket (205) and the relay cum fuse mounting bracket (206).
[059] Figure 6 illustrate a perspective view of an integrated one or more battery holding units (500) with an integrated charging socket holder (503) in the vehicle layout of a three wheeled vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. The at least one support structure (200’) of the frame (200) comprising the one or more battery holding units (500) is configured with an integrated charging socket holder (503). The integrated charging socket holder (503) is configured to be provided with a charger socket and is configured to hold a charging cable. The said charging cable is configured to be plugged into a charger socket. The charger socket is connected to a switch which is further communicatively connected to an ignition control unit of the vehicle. Thus, in absence of the charging cable, said ignition control unit is configured to be deactivated and a control unit is configured to indicate absence of the charging cable on a vehicle display unit.
[060] Figure 7 illustrate a rear perspective view of the vehicle layout with plurality of vehicle components of a three wheeled vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. The at least one support structure (200’) of the frame (200) comprising the vehicle components are fixedly attached in the vehicle. The one or more battery holding units (500) is configured to be attached behind the passenger seat and above the controller (300), the converter cum charging unit (400), the relay cum fuse unit (401) and the stepney wheel (600). The layout of the vehicle components in the given manner provides ease of access and convenience to the user.
[061] While the present invention has been shown and described with reference to the foregoing preferred embodiments, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that changes in form, connection, and detail may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.

Reference Numerals
100
105
106
107
200
200’
201
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203a, 203b
204
204a
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300
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vehicle
Pair of rear side pillars
Rear wheel
Third cross member
frame
one support structure
Headtube
Front cross member
A pair of front side pillars
Controller mounting bracket
Front floor board
Converter and charger mounting bracket
Relay and fuse mounting bracket
Utility mounting bracket
Connecting member
First cross member
Second cross member
Battery mounting bracket
Controller
Converter and charger unit
Relay and Fuse unit
One or more battery holding unit
One or more flanges
Integrated Charging socket holder
Stepney Wheel
,CLAIMS:I/We claim:
1. A vehicle (100) comprising;
a frame (200) having a front portion and a rear portion; and
at least one support structure (200’), said at least one support structure (200’) being mounted to said rear portion of said frame (200);
wherein said at least one support structure (200’) being configured to mount a one or more vehicle components in said rear portion of said frame (200).
2. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein
said front portion of said frame assembly of said vehicle (100_) comprising a head tube (201), a pair of front side tubes (203a, 203b) extending horizontally rearwards, said head tube (201) being attached to a front cross member connecting said pair of front side tubes (203a, 203b), said pair of front side tubes (203a, 203b) being configured to support a front floor board (204a) of a front cabin of said vehicle (100);
said rear portion of said frame assembly (200) comprising a pair of rear side tubes (105) extending inclinedly upwards and horizontally rearwards from a rear end of said pair of front side tubes (203a, 203b), a rear end of said pair of rear side tubes (105) being connected through a one or more rear cross members (208, 209, 107); and
said at least one support structure (200’) being mounted to at least a portion of a rearward laterally inward extension of said pair of rear side tubes (105) and at least a portion of said one or more rear cross members (208, 209, 107).
3. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein
said at least one support structure (200’) comprising a plurality of structures cum brackets (204, 205, 206, 207) configured to support a one or more of a battery holding unit (500), a controller (300), a converter cum a charger unit (400), a relay cum fuse unit (401), and a charging socket holder; wherein
said plurality of structure cum brackets (204, 205, 206, 207) of said at least one support structure (200’) being configured to support a one or more spare wheel (600) and vehicle utility components, said one or more spare wheel and said vehicle utility components including a stepney wheel (600).
4. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 3, wherein
said plurality of structure cum brackets (204, 205, 206, 207) comprising a controller mounting structure (204) configured to support said controller (300); wherein
said controller mounting structure (204) being configured to be mounted using fasteners in a vehicle transverse direction between a first cross member (208) and a second cross member (209) of said one or more rear cross members (208, 209, 107);
said controller mounting structure (204) being configured to be attached in a substantially middle portion between said first cross member (208) and said second cross member (209); and
said controller mounting structure (204) being an open-ended support structure comprising two rectangular arms, wherein front and rear ends of each of said two rectangular arms being connected to at least a portion of said first cross member (208) and said second cross member (209).
5. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 3, wherein
said plurality of structure cum brackets (204, 205, 206, 207) comprising a converter cum charger mounting bracket (205) configured for supporting one or more of said converter cum charger unit (400); wherein
said converter cum charger mounting bracket (205) being configured to be mounted, using one or more fasteners, in a downward perpendicular direction between said second cross member (209) and a third cross member (107);
said converter cum charger mounting bracket (205) being a tray type structure comprising a center base, and a pair of side arms;
wherein said center base being a H shaped structure; both ends of said center base being attached to said pair of side arms;
a one side of said pair of side arms being attached to said second cross member (209) and said third cross member (107) such that said center base being disposed in a space between said second cross member (209) and said third cross member (107);
said center base being configured to provide mounting support to said converter cum charger unit (205) in a plane below said rear portion of said frame assembly (200).
6. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 3, wherein
said plurality of brackets (204, 205, 206, 207) comprising a relay cum fuse mounting structure (206) configured to support said relay cum fuse unit (401); wherein
said relay cum fuse mounting structure (206) being configured to be mounted on said third cross member (107);
said relay cum fuse mounting structure (206) being configured to be mounted adjacent to said converter cum charger mounting bracket (205) on said third cross member (107);
said relay cum fuse mounting structure (206) being configured to be mounted parallel to said converter cum charger mounting bracket (205) in a plane below said rear portion of said frame (200);
said relay cum fuse mounting structure (206) being a L-shaped structure.
7. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 4, claim 5, and claim 6, wherein
said converter cum charger mounting bracket (205) and said relay cum fuse mounting structure (206) being disposed on same side and at an offset to a vehicle longitudinal axis; and
said controller mounting structure (204) being disposed in a plane ahead of said converter cum charger mounting bracket (205) and said relay cum fuse mounting structure (206); wherein at least a portion of said controller (300) mounted on said controller mounting structure(204) overlapping with said vehicle longitudinal axis.
8. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 3, wherein
said plurality of structure cum brackets (204, 205, 206, 207) comprising a utility mounting bracket (207) configured to support said one or more spare wheel and vehicle utility components; wherein
said utility mounting bracket (207) being configured to support a stepney wheel (600);
said utility mounting bracket (207) being configured to be mounted in proximity of said relay cum fuse mounting structure (206);
said utility mounting bracket (207) being configured to be fixedly attached between said third cross member (107), and said second cross member (209) through a connecting member (207a);
said utility mounting bracket (207) being a U-shaped structure having a first arm being configured in a horizontal plane of said vehicle (100) and two second vertical arms extending upwards from said horizontal arm;
said two second vertical arms being attached to a bridge member connecting said third cross member (107) and said second cross member (209);
said first arm being provided with one or more mounting provisions for said stepney wheel (600) being fixed using fastening means from below said vehicle (100).
9. The vehicle as claimed in claim 7 and claim 8, wherein said utility mounting bracket (207) being disposed offset to said vehicle longitudinal axis and a side opposite to said converter cum charger mounting bracket (205) and said relay cum fuse mounting structure (206).
10. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 3, wherein
said plurality of structure cum brackets (204, 205, 206, 207) comprising one or more battery holding units (500) configured to house one or more of said batteries and said charging socket holder; wherein
said one or more battery holding units (500) comprising a battery holder, a pair of battery mounting brackets (210) configured to arrest a bottom portion of said battery holder through one or more flanges (502), said one or more flanges (502) extending upwards from each of said pair of battery mounting brackets (210);
front ends of each of said pair of battery mounting brackets (210) being attached to said second cross member (209), and rear ends of each of said pair of battery mounting brackets (210) being attached to said third cross member (107);
said one or more battery holding units (500) being disposed in a plane vertically above said utility mounting bracket (207), said converter and charger mounting bracket (205) and said relay and fuse mounting structure (206).
11. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 10, wherein
said one or more battery holding units (500) being configured with an integrated charging socket holder (503);
said integrated charging socket holder (503) being provided with a charger socket and being configured to hold a charging cable, wherein said charging cable being plugged in said charger socket,
said charger socket being connected to a switch, said switch being communicatively connected to an ignition control unit of said vehicle (100), wherein in an absence of said charging cable, an ignition control unit being configured to be deactivated and a control unit being configured to indicate absence of said charging cable on a vehicle display unit.