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Electric Vehicle

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an electric vehicle having a system for mounting an electronic device of an electric vehicle. The system (300) comprises a housing (1) adapted to receive plurality of energy storage units (200a, 200b) of the electric vehicle (100). The housing (1) comprises at least one provision (la), at least one clip (2) configured to be received in the at least one provision (la) provided on the housing (1). The at least one clip (2) comprises at least one locknut (2a) integrally formed with the at least one clip (2) to have a unitary structure. The electronic device (10) is positioned below a pivotal portion (P) of a seat (125) of the electric vehicle (100) and behind a center cover panel (5) of the electric vehicle.

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Patent Information

Application #
Filing Date
15 March 2022
Publication Number
38/2023
Publication Type
INA
Invention Field
ELECTRICAL
Status
Email
Parent Application

Applicants

HERO MOTOCORP LIMITED
The Grand Plaza, Plot No.2 Nelson Mandela Road, Vasant Kunj- Phase -II New Delhi Delhi India 110070

Inventors

1. MISHRA, Abhishek
7/224 MALVIYA NAGAR JAIPUR RAJASTHAN INDIA 302017
2. SHARMA, Anuj
405, BHAVYA GREEN JAGATPURA JAIPUR RAJASTHAN INDIA 302017

Specification

Present disclosure generally relates to a field of vehicles. Particularly, but not exclusively, the present disclosure relates to electric vehicle mounted with an electronic device. Further, embodiments of the present disclosure provide a system for mounting an electronic device, preferably Body Control Module (BCM) device mounted on a housing of the battery of the electric vehicle.
BACKGROUND
[002] The information in this section merely provides background information related to the present disclosure and may not constitute prior art(s) for the present disclosure.
[003] In electric vehicles, the electric power is supplied to an electric motor from on-board batteries to rotate a drive wheel. In such electric vehicles, the batteries are mounted on a frame of the vehicle. In a saddle-type vehicle, the batteries are mounted in a space below the seat of the vehicle. The batteries are usually covered in a casing to prevent damages to walls of the batteries during accidental conditions or during servicing of the electric vehicle.
[004] The working of multiple electronic components mounted on the electric vehicle is governed by Body Control Module (BCM). The BCM is generally connected to a battery source and the electronic components of the electric vehicle. The working of such electronic components depend on various parameter of the electric vehicle. Generally, the BCM is mounted at a peripheral locations of the vehicle, and away from the battery. Further, the peripheral mounting of the BCM requires more length of wire to connect the BCM with the battery of the vehicle, which in turn increases over all cost of the vehicle and increases complexity for connecting the BCM with the battery. In addition to the above, the mounting of BCM at such peripheral locations, may prohibit flow of air through the BCM and thereby cooling of the BCM could not be achieved.
[005] The present disclosure is directed to overcome one or more limitations stated above or any other limitations associated with the existing BCM mounting structures of the electric vehicles.

[006] The one or more shortcomings of the prior art are overcome by the system/assembly as claimed, and additional advantages are provided through the provision of the system/assembly as claimed in the present disclosure. Additional features and advantages are realized through the techniques of the present disclosure. Other embodiments and aspects of the disclosure are described in detail herein and are considered a part of the claimed disclosure.
[007] In one non-limiting embodiment of the present disclosure, the electric vehicle is disclosed. The electric vehicle comprises at least one front ground engaging member and at least one rear ground engaging member mounted at front end and at rear end of the electric vehicle respectively. The at least one front ground engaging member and the at least one rear ground engaging member are supported by a frame of the electric vehicle. The electrical vehicle further comprises a system for mounting an electronic device in the electric vehicle. The system comprises a housing adapted to receive plurality of energy storage units of the electric vehicle, and the housing is defined having at least one provision. At least one clip configured to be received in the at least one provision provided on the housing. The at least one clip comprises at least one locknut integrally formed with the at least one clip to have a unitary structure. The electronic device is positioned below a pivotal portion of a seat of the electric vehicle and behind a center cover panel of the electric vehicle.
[008] In an embodiment, the center cover panel comprises a first hole and said first hole is aligned with a second hole formed in the electronic device to provide a passage for air and to facilitate cooling of the electronic device thereof.
[009] In another embodiment of the present disclosure, a system for mounting an electronic device of an electric vehicle is disclosed. The system comprises a housing adapted to receive plurality of energy storage units of the electric vehicle and the housing comprises at least one provision. The system further comprises at least one clip configured to be received in the at least one provision provided on the housing. The at least one clip comprises at least one locknut integrally formed with the at least one clip to have a unitary structure. The electronic device is positioned below a pivotal portion

[010] In an embodiment, the system comprises a clamp connected to the housing through the at least one clip. The clamp is configured to mount the electronic device of the electric vehicle on the housing.
[Oil] In an embodiment, the at least one provision provided on the housing is defined as a protrusion formed on the front wall of the housing. The electronic device is defined as a Body Control Module (BCM) device, configured to control electronic components of the electric vehicle.
[012] In an embodiment, the at least one provision on the housing comprises a pocket to receive the at least one clip. The at least one clip has at least one hole to receive at least one fastener for connecting the clamp with the at least one clip. The at least one locknut integrally formed with the clip is configured to be received in the pocket of the at least one provision, such that a clearance is provided between the locknut and the front wall of housing.
[013] In an embodiment, the clamp comprises a base plate and at least two arms, such that each arm extend from longitudinal ends of the base plate.
[014] In an embodiment, the electronic device comprises a casing surrounding the electronic device. The casing comprises two slots defined in each side panel of the casing.
[015] In an embodiment, each arm of the at least two arms of the clamp are adapted to be received in the respective slots defined in the casing of the electronic device, to facilitate mounting of the electronic device on the housing of the plurality of energy storage units.
[016] In another non-limiting embodiment of the present disclosure a method for mounting an electronic device of an electric vehicle is disclosed. The method comprises inserting at least one clip within a pocket formed in at least one provision of a housing of a battery of the electric vehicle. The next method step is to connect a clamp with the at least one clip by means of at least one fastener. Placing the electronic device inside

the clamp, such that two arms of the clamp are received in two slots defined in each side panel of a casing of the electronic device.
[017] The system for mounting an electronic device of an electric vehicle closer or in proximity to the energy storage units, requires lesser length of wires for connecting the energy storage units with the electronic device, thereby reducing complexity and overall cost of the vehicle. The clips utilized for mounting the electronic device, comprises integrally formed lock nut, prevent damages caused to the housing and/or the energy storage units during tightening of the fasteners thereby. A center hole provided on the center cover panel and the casing of Body Control Module (BCM) device provides a passage for the air to enter into the BCM device, to facilitate cooling of the BCM device.
[018] It is to be understood that the aspects and embodiments of the disclosure described above may be used in any combination with each other. Several of the aspects and embodiments may be combined together to form a further embodiment of the disclosure.
[019] The foregoing summary is illustrative only and is not intended to be in any way limiting. In addition to the illustrative aspects, embodiments, and features described above, further aspects, embodiments, and features will become apparent by reference to the drawings and the following detailed description.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF FIGURES
[020] The novel features and characteristics of the disclosure are set forth in the description. The disclosure itself, however, as well as a preferred mode of use, further objectives, and advantages thereof, will best be understood by reference to the following description of an illustrative embodiment when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. One or more embodiments are now described, by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying drawings wherein like reference numerals represent like elements and in which:
[021] Figure 1 illustrates a view of a vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[022] Figure 2 illustrates another view of the vehicle of Figure 1;
[023] Figure 3 illustrates an enlarged view of an intermediate portion of the vehicle of Figure 1;
[024] Figure 4 illustrates a view of a frame of the vehicle of Figure 1;
[025] Figure 5 illustrates an exploded view of a system for mounting an electronic device on the vehicle of Figure 1;
[026] Figure 6 illustrates a view of a housing of a battery of the vehicle of Figure 1;
[027] Figure 7 illustrates a view of the housing mounted with the electronic device of the vehicle of Figure 1;
[028] Skilled artisans will appreciate that elements in the drawings are illustrated for simplicity and have not necessarily been drawn to scale. For example, the dimensions of some of the elements in the drawings may be exaggerated relative to other elements to help to improve understanding of embodiments of the present disclosure.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[029] While the disclosure is susceptible to various modifications and alternative forms, specific embodiments thereof have been shown by way of example in the Figures and will be described in detail below. It should be understood, however that it is not intended to limit the disclosure to the particular forms disclosed, but on the contrary, the disclosure is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the scope of the disclosure as defined by the appended claims.
[030] Before describing detailed embodiments, it may be observed that the novelty and inventive step that are in accordance with the present disclosure resides in a system for mounting an electronic device of the vehicle. It is to be noted that a person skilled in the art can be motivated from the present disclosure and modify the system or construction features of the respective components of said system to facilitate mounting

within the scope of the present disclosure. Accordingly, the drawings are showing only those specific details that are pertinent to understanding the embodiments of the present disclosure so as not to obscure the disclosure with details that will be readily apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art having benefit of the description herein.
[031] In the present disclosure, the term "exemplary" is used herein to mean "serving as an example, instance, or illustration." Any embodiment or implementation of the present subject matter described herein as "exemplary" is not necessarily to be construed as preferred or advantageous over other embodiments.
[032] The terms "comprises", "comprising", or any other variations thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusions, such that a device that comprises a list of components does not include only those components but may include other components not expressly listed or inherent to such setup or device. In other words, one or more elements in a system or apparatus proceeded by "comprises... a" does not, without more constraints, preclude the existence of other elements or additional elements in the system or apparatus.
[033] The terms like "at least one" and "one or more" may be used interchangeably or in combination throughout the description.
[034] While the present disclosure is illustrated in the context of a vehicle, however, the system for mounting an electronic device and aspects and features thereof can be used with other type of vehicles as well. The terms "modular vehicle", "vehicle", "two-wheeled vehicle", "electric vehicle", "EV" and "motorcycle" have been interchangeably used throughout the description. The term "vehicle" comprises vehicles such as motorcycles, scooters, bicycles, mopeds, scooter type vehicle, and the like.
[035] The terms "front/forward", "rear/rearward/back/backward", "up/upper/top", "down/lower/lower ward/downward, bottom", "left/leftward", "right/rightward" used therein represents the directions as seen from a vehicle driver sitting astride.

[036] Reference will now be made to the exemplary embodiments of the disclosure, as illustrated in the accompanying drawings. Wherever possible, same numerals will be used to refer to the same or like parts. Embodiments of the disclosure are described in the following paragraphs with reference to Figures 1 to 7. In Figures 1 to 7, the same element or elements which have same functions are indicated by the same reference signs.
[037] Accordingly, the present disclosure relates to a system for mounting an electronic device of a vehicle, preferably a two-wheeler vehicle. The vehicle referred to herein, embodies a two-wheeler vehicle. The vehicle referred herein, is defined as two-wheeler vehicle, comprising an electric motor and plurality of energy storage units to drive the vehicles, without limiting the scope of the invention.
[038] The following paragraphs describe the present disclosure with reference to Figures 1 to 7. In the figures, the same element or elements which have similar functions are indicated by the same reference signs.
[039] Referring to Figure 1, a vehicle (100) according to an embodiment of the present invention is disclosed. In the illustrated example, the vehicle (100) embodies an electric scooter type vehicle. Alternatively, the vehicle (100) may embody a scooter type electric motorcycle, without limiting the scope of the invention.
[040] The vehicle (100) (herein after interchangeably referred to as the two wheeled vehicle (100)) comprises front end structure (102), a floor board (134), and a rear end structure (104). The front end structure (102) comprises a steering mechanism (113), a leg shield (108), a front ground engaging member (110), a dash assembly (116), a head lamp unit (118), and a plurality of winkers (not shown). The steering mechanism (113) comprises a handle bar (114). The handle bar (114) is configured to be rotated by the rider to steer the vehicle (100). The steering mechanism (113) comprises a plurality of front forks (136) disposed at the front portion of the vehicle (100). The steering mechanism (113) is operatively coupled to the front ground engaging member (110) via the plurality of front forks (136).

[041] In the illustrated example, the dash assembly (116) is provided on the steering mechanism (113). The dash assembly (116) comprises a display unit (not shown). The display unit displays information relating to the vehicle (100) to the rider. The dash assembly (116) may comprise additional components such as, LCD, GPS, graphical user interface (GUI) etc. without limiting the scope of the invention. In the illustrated example, the head lamp unit (118) is provided on the steering mechanism (113). Alternatively, the head lamp unit (118) may be provided on the leg shield (108), without limiting the scope of the invention.
[042] The leg shield (108) is disposed on the front portion of the vehicle (100). The leg shield (108) encloses the steering mechanism (113). The leg shield (108) comprises an inner leg shield (109) and an outer leg shield (111) (also referred to as a front panel). The leg shield (108) provides protection for the feet of the rider of the vehicle (100). In the illustrated example, the plurality of the winkers (not shown) may be provided on the steering mechanism (113) of the vehicle (100). In another example, the plurality of the winkers (not shown) are disposed on the leg shield (108), without any limitations. The floor board (134) is disposed behind the front end structure (102) and ahead of the rear end structure (104). The floor board (134) provides foot rest for a rider riding the vehicle (100).
[043] The vehicle (100) comprises an electronic control unit (ECU) (not shown). The ECU controls various operations of the vehicle (100). The vehicle (100) comprises a front side cover (not shown), a left side cover (not shown) and a right side cover (not shown). The front side cover is disposed adjacent to the floor board (134). The left side cover and the right side cover are disposed on both sides of vehicle body.
[044] Referring to Figures 1, and 2, the vehicle (100) comprises the rear end structure (104). The rear end structure (104) is disposed at the rear portion of the vehicle (100). The rear end structure (104) comprises a swing arm (160), a tail lamp (182) and a rear side cover (not shown). The rear side cover is disposed on rear portion of the vehicle (100) and covers hind area below a passenger seat (170). In the illustrated example, the tail lamp (182) is disposed on the rear side cover. A plurality of turn signal indicators (not shown) are disposed on either side of the tail lamp (182).

[045] The rear end structure (104) comprises a rear ground engaging member (184), a power generating motor (179), and at least one suspension device (188) (shown in Figure 1). In the illustrate example, the rear ground engaging member (184) is disposed below a rider seat (112) and the passenger seat (170). The swing arm (160) pivotally coupled to a body frame (106) (hereinafter referred to as "frame") supports the rear ground engaging member (184). In the illustrated example, each of the front ground engaging member (110) and the rear ground engaging member (184) embodies a wheel. Alternatively, each of the front ground engaging member (110) and the rear ground engaging member (184) may embody a track etc., without limiting the scope of the invention. At least one of the front ground engaging member (110) and the rear ground engaging member (184) is configured to contact a ground surface (G). In an embodiment, the rear ground engaging member (184) is positioned in line with the front ground engaging member (110) along a longitudinal plane of the vehicle (100).
[046] Referring to Figures 1 and 2, the vehicle (100) comprises at least one storage structure (101). The at least one storage structure (101) includes an energy storage system (150) and an article storage unit (152). In the illustrated example, the article storage unit (152) is disposed at rear portion of the vehicle (100) and is configured to store articles such as helmet (153), or other articles such as tools (not shown) etc. The energy storage system (150) comprises a plurality of energy storage units (200a, 200b), and a housing (1). The housing (1) is configured to receive, and store each of the plurality of energy storage units (200). In the illustrated example, the plurality of energy storage units (200) include a first energy storage unit (200a), and a second energy storage unit (200b). In other examples, the plurality of energy storage units (200) may include fewer or more number of energy storage units, such as the first energy storage unit (200a) or the second energy storage unit (200b), without limiting the scope of the invention.
[047] The energy storage unit (200) may be embodied as battery cells. The first energy storage unit (200a) may be a first battery pack (200a) (herein after alternatively referred to as the first battery pack (200a)), and the second energy storage unit (200b) may be a second battery pack (200b) (herein after alternatively referred to as the second battery pack (200b)). In an example, the housing (1) may be composed of a durable, non-

metallic material. In alternative embodiment, the housing (1) may be composed of any suitable material such as metal etc., without any limitations.
[048] The first battery pack (200a) and the second battery pack (200b) of the energy storage system (150) stores the energy required to power the power generating motor (179). The first battery pack (200a) and the second battery pack (200b) are electrically coupled to the power generating motor (179) via a control unit (may be a power distribution unit (PDU)). In the illustrated example, the control unit and the ECU (may be a vehicle control unit (VCU)) are independent and are in electrical and electronic communication with one another. In another embodiment, the control unit and the ECU may be a single unit controlling various operations of the vehicle (100). Further, the power generating motor (179) comprises an output motor shaft (not shown). The output motor shaft is configured to transmit the output driving force generated by the power generating motor (179).
[049] The control unit controls the supply of the electric power from the energy storage system (150) to the power generating motor (179). In the illustrated example, the power generating motor (179) is provided with the swing arm (160). The power generating motor (179) provides the necessary driving force required to drive the rear ground engaging member (184). The power generating motor (179) is operatively coupled to the rear ground engaging member (184) via a transmission (not shown). More particularly, the output motor shaft of the power generating motor (179) is operatively coupled to a wheel axle (not shown) of the rear ground engaging member (184) via the transmission. Further, the vehicle (100) comprises electronic connections (not shown) and hydraulic connections (not shown). The electronic connections may embody a wire harness. The hydraulic connections may embody fluid hoses.
[050] Referring further to Figure 1, the rear end structure (104) comprises the at least one suspension device (188). In the illustrated example, the rear end structure (104) comprises one suspension device which are operatively coupled between the frame (106) and the swing arm (160). The suspension device (188) embodies a shock absorber. The rear end structure (104) may comprise additional components such as rear grip, rear fender, license plate etc. without limiting the scope of the invention.

[051] Referring to Figure 1, the vehicle (100) comprises the seat (125). The seat (125) provides seating arrangement for a rider and a passenger of the vehicle (100). The seat is pivotably connected to frame (106) of the vehicle (100) at a pivot portion (P), as shown in Figure 3. The seat (125) comprises the passenger seat (170) and the rider seat (112), as shown in Figure 1. The rider seat (112) and the passenger seat (170) provide seating arrangement for the rider and the passenger of the vehicle (100) respectively. In an embodiment, the passenger seat (170) is detachably coupled to the rider seat (112). Alternatively, the passenger seat (170) is integrally formed with the rider seat (112) of the vehicle (100). The seat (125) is movable between a locked condition and an unlocked condition. In the illustrated example, the rider seat (112) closes opening of the energy storage system (150) and the passenger seat (170) closes opening of the article storage unit (152), as shown in Figure 2. The frame (106) comprises a battery holding portion (129). In the illustrated example, the energy storage system (150) is disposed in the battery holding portion (129) below the rider seat (112). The battery holding portion (129) comprises a center cover panel (5) and a floor portion (142). The center cover panel (5) restricts the movement of the energy storage system (150) towards the front portion of the vehicle (100). The floor portion (142) supports the energy storage system (150). Further, the vehicle (100) may further comprise additional components such as mirrors, front fenders etc. without limiting the scope of the invention.
[052] Referring to Figures 3-7, a system (300) for mounting an electronic device (10) of the vehicle (100) is depicted. In an exemplary embodiment, the vehicle (100) is defined as an electric vehicle comprising the plurality of energy storage units (200a, 200b) to store the electric energy for driving the rear ground engaging member (184) of the vehicle (100). The system (300) comprises the housing (1) adapted to receive the plurality of energy storage units (200a, 200b) of the vehicle (100). The housing (1) comprises at least one provision (la). The at least one provision (la) is defined as a protrusion formed on a front wall (lb) of the housing (1). The front wall (lb) is defined as a wall of the housing (1) which is facing towards the center cover panel (5) and/or inner leg shield (109) of the vehicle (100). The system (300) further comprises at least one clip (2) configured to be received in the at least one provision (la) provided on the housing (1). The at least one clip (2) comprises at least one locknut (2a) integrally

(10) is positioned below the pivotal portion (P) of the seat (125) of the electric vehicle (100) and behind a center cover panel (5) of the electric vehicle (100), as shown in Figure 3.
[053] The system (300) comprises a clamp (3) connected to the housing (1) through the at least one clip (2). The clamp (3) is configured to mount the electronic device (10) of the electric vehicle (100) on the housing (1). In an exemplary embodiment, the electronic device (10) is defined as a Body Control Module (BCM) device, configured to control working of electronic components of the vehicle (100). The electronic device (10) is configured to vary speed of the power generating motor (179) coupled to the rear ground engaging member (184) of the vehicle (100), based on different vehicle parameters. Alternatively, the electronic device (10) may control working of various other electronic components for example - the dash assembly (116), the head lamp unit (118) and likewise.
[054] The frame (106) of the vehicle (100) comprises a first cross member (41), a first longitudinal member (42), a pair of side members (43) and a second cross member (44). The first longitudinal member (42) connects a head pipe (not shown in Figures) of the vehicle (100) with the first cross member (41). The pair of side members (43) extend from ends of the first cross member (41) towards the rear end structure (102) of the vehicle (100). The second cross member (44) defined having an inverted U-shaped structure is configured to connect the pair of side member (43) with one another and to provide strength to the frame (106) of the vehicle (100), thereof. The electronic device (10) is disposed below the second cross member (44) of the frame (106) of the vehicle (100), as shown in Figure 4. Each of the members of the frame (106) are connected to other members by thermal joining processes, for example - welding and likewise. The second cross member (44) prevents frontward movement of the energy storage units (200a, 200b) during application of sudden brake on the vehicle (100).
[055] The at least one provision (la) on the housing (1) comprises a pocket (lc) to receive the at least one clip (2), as shown in Figures 5-7.The at least one provision (la) is defined having a U-shaped cut-out on a surface facing the at least one clip (2). The at least one provision (la) is defined having a base wall, two side walls and an open upper portion, such that the open upper portion forms the pocket (lc) in the at least one

provision (la). In an exemplary embodiment, two provisions (la) are formed on the front wall (lb) of the housing (1) of the plurality of energy storage units (200a, 200b). The two provisions (la) are provided to receive two clips (2). Alternatively, fewer or more number of provisions (la) or clips (2) may be utilized to facilitate mounting of the electronic device (10).
[056] The at least one clip (2) has at least one hole (2b) to receive at least one fastener (4) for connecting the clamp (3) with the at least one clip (2). The at least one locknut (2a) integrally formed with the clip (2) is configured to be received in the pocket (lc) of the at least one provision (la), such that a clearance is provided between the locknut (2a) and the front wall (lb) of housing (1). Referring to Figure 5, the clamp (3) comprises a base plate (3a) and at least two arms (3b), such that each arm (3b) extend from longitudinal ends of the base plate (3a). The base plate (3a) and the two arms (3b) of the clamp (2) provides a C-shaped structure to the clamp (3). The base plate (3a) of the clamp (3) is defined having at least one hole (3c) aligned with the at least one hole (2b) provided on the at least one clip (2). The at least one fastener (4) is allowed to pass through the hole (3c) in the clamp (3) to the locknut (2a) through the hole (2b) of the at least one clip (2). The tightening of the fastener (4) once received in respective holes (3c, 2b) on the base plate (3a) and the at least one clip (2) facilitates connecting of the clamp (3) with the front wall (lb) of the housing (1), via the at least one clip (2), as shown in Figure 6.
[057] The electronic device (10) comprises a casing (11) surrounding the electronic device, as shown in Figure 4 and Figure 5. The casing (11) comprises two slots (11a) defined in each side panel of the casing (11). The at least two arms (3b) of the clamp (3) is adapted to be received in respective slots (1 la) defined in the casing (11) of the electronic device (10), to facilitate mounting of the electronic device (10) on the housing (1) of the plurality of energy storage units (200a, 200b), as shown in Figure 7. The center cover panel (5) comprises a first hole (5a), such that the first hole (5a) is aligned with a second hole (10a) formed in the electronic device (10) to provide a passage for air and to facilitate cooling of the electronic device (10) thereof, as shown in Figure 3.

[058] In an exemplary embodiment, a method for mounting an electronic device (10) of an electric vehicle (100). The method comprises steps of inserting at least one clip (2) within a pocket (lc) formed in at least one provision (la) of a housing (1) of plurality of energy storage units (200a, 200b) of the electric vehicle. A clamp (3) is connected with the at least one clip (2) by means of at least one fastener (4). The electronic device (10) is now placed inside the clamp (3), such that two arms (3b) of the clamp (3) are received in two slots (11a) defined in each side panel of a casing (11) of the electronic device (10).
[059] In an exemplary embodiment, the mounting of electronic device on a front wall of the housing of the energy storage units provides more packaging space for other peripheral components of the vehicle.
[060] In an exemplary embodiment, the mounting of the electronic device proximity to the energy storage units reduces length of the wire connecting the energy storage units with the electronic device and thereby reducing overall cost of the vehicle.
[061] In an exemplary embodiment, the clip configured for connecting a clamp with the housing of the energy storage units, comprises a locknut integrally formed with the clip. The locknut prevents damages to the housing of the energy storage units and/or the energy storage units, during tightening of the fastener.
[062] The various embodiments of the present disclosure have been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings. The present disclosure is not limited to the illustrated embodiments; rather, these embodiments are intended to fully and completely disclose the subject matter of the disclosure to those skilled in this art. In the drawings, like numbers refer to like elements throughout. Thicknesses and dimensions of some components may be exaggerated for clarity.
[063] Herein, the terms "attached", "connected", "interconnected", "contacting", "mounted", "coupled" and the like can mean either direct or indirect attachment or contact between elements, unless stated otherwise.

[064] Well-known functions or constructions may not be described in detail for brevity and/or clarity. As used herein the expression "and/or" includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.
[065] 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", "comprising", "includes" and/or "including" when used in this specification, specify the presence of stated features, operations, elements, and/or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, operations, elements, components, and/or groups thereof.
[066] While considerable emphasis has been placed herein on the particular features of this disclosure, it will be appreciated that various modifications can be made, and that many changes can be made in the preferred embodiments without departing from the principles of the disclosure. These and other modifications in the nature of the disclosure or the preferred embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art from the disclosure herein, whereby it is to be distinctly understood that the foregoing descriptive matter is to be interpreted merely as illustrative of the disclosure and not as a limitation.

EQUIVALENTS:
[067] The embodiments herein and the various features and advantageous details thereof are explained with reference to the non-limiting embodiments in the description. Descriptions of well-known components and processing techniques are omitted so as to not unnecessarily obscure the embodiments herein. The examples used herein are intended merely to facilitate an understanding of ways in which the embodiments herein may be practiced and to further enable those of skill in the art to practice the embodiments herein. Accordingly, the examples should not be construed as limiting the scope of the embodiments herein.
[068] 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 spirit and scope of the embodiments as described herein.
[069] Any discussion of documents, acts, materials, devices, articles and the like that has been included in this specification is solely for the purpose of providing a context for the disclosure. It is not to be taken as an admission that any or all of these matters form a part of the prior art base or were common general knowledge in the field relevant to the disclosure as it existed anywhere before the priority date of this application. [070] The numerical values mentioned for the various physical parameters, dimensions or quantities are only approximations and it is envisaged that the values higher/lower than the numerical values assigned to the parameters, dimensions or quantities fall within the scope of the disclosure, unless there is a statement in the specification specific to the contrary.

CLAIMS
We Claim:

1. An electric vehicle (100) comprising:
at least one front ground engaging member (110) and at least one rear ground engaging member (184) mounted at front end and at rear end respectively, of the electric vehicle (100); wherein the at least one front ground engaging member (110) and the at least one rear ground engaging member (184) are supported by a frame (106) of the electric vehicle (100);
a system (300) for mounting an electronic device (10) in the electric vehicle (100), the system (300) comprising:
a housing (1) adapted to receive plurality of energy storage units (200a, 200b) of the electric vehicle (100), wherein the housing (1) comprises at least one provision
(la);
at least one clip (2) configured to be received in the at least one provision (la) provided on the housing (1), wherein
the at least one clip (2) comprises at least one locknut (2a) integrally formed with the at least one clip (2) to have a unitary structure;
wherein the electronic device (10) is positioned below a pivotal portion (P) of a seat of the electric vehicle (100) and behind a center cover panel (5) of the electric vehicle (100).
2. The electric vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the center cover panel (5) comprises a first hole (5a); the first hole (5a) is aligned with a second hole (10a) formed in the electronic device (10) to provide a passage for air and to facilitate cooling of the electronic device (10) thereof.
3. A system (300) for mounting an electronic device (10) of an electric vehicle (100), the system (300) comprising:
a housing (1) adapted to receive plurality of energy storage units (200a, 200b) of the electric vehicle (100), wherein the housing (1) comprises at least one provision
(la);
at least one clip (2) configured to be received in the at least one provision (la) provided on the housing (1), wherein

the at least one clip (2) comprises at least one locknut (2a) integrally formed with the at least one clip (2) to have a unitary structure; and
wherein the electronic device (10) is positioned below a pivotal portion (P) of a seat (125) of the electric vehicle (100) and behind a center cover panel (5) of the electric vehicle (100).
4. The system (300) as claimed in claim 3, comprises a clamp (3) connected to the housing (1) through the at least one clip (2), wherein the clamp (3) is configured to mount the electronic device (10) of the electric vehicle (100) on the housing (1).
5. The system (300) as claimed in claim 3, wherein the at least one provision (la) provided on the housing (1) is defined as a protrusion formed on a front wall (lb) of the housing (1); and
the electronic device (10) is defined as a Body Control Module (BCM) device, configured to control working of electronic components of the electric vehicle (100).
6. The system (300) as claimed in claim 3, wherein the at least one provision (la) on
the housing (1) comprises a pocket (lc) to receive the at least one clip (2);
the at least one clip (2) has at least one hole (2b) to receive at least one fastener (4) for connecting the clamp (3) with the at least one clip (2); wherein
the at least one locknut (2a) integrally formed with the clip (2) is configured to be received in the pocket (lc) of the at least one provision (la), such that a clearance is provided between the locknut (2a) and the front wall (lb) of housing (1).
7. The system (300) as claimed in claim 3, wherein the clamp (3) comprises a base plate (3a) and at least two arms (3b), wherein each arm (3b) extend from longitudinal ends of the base plate (3a).
8. The system (300) as claimed in claim 3, wherein the electronic device (10) comprises a casing (11) surrounding the electronic device (10), wherein:
the casing (11) comprises two slots (11a) defined in each side panel of the casing (11).

9. The system (300) as claimed in claim 8, wherein each arm of the at least two arms
(3b) of the clamp (3) is adapted to be received in the respective slots (11a) defined in
the casing (11) of the electronic device (10), to facilitate mounting of the electronic
device (10) on the housing (1) of the plurality of energy storage units (200a, 200b).
10. A method for mounting an electronic device (10) of an electric vehicle (100), the
method comprises:
inserting at least one clip (2) within a pocket (lc) formed in at least one provision (la) of a housing (1) of plurality of energy storage units (200a, 200b) of the electric vehicle (100);
connecting a clamp (3) with the at least one clip (2) by means of at least one fastener (4);
placing the electronic device (10) inside the clamp (3), such that two arms (3b) of the clamp (3) are received in two slots (11a) defined in each side panel of a casing (11) of the electronic device (10).

Documents

Application Documents

# Name Date
1 202211014102-STATEMENT OF UNDERTAKING (FORM 3) [15-03-2022(online)].pdf 2022-03-15
2 202211014102-POWER OF AUTHORITY [15-03-2022(online)].pdf 2022-03-15
3 202211014102-FORM 1 [15-03-2022(online)].pdf 2022-03-15
4 202211014102-DRAWINGS [15-03-2022(online)].pdf 2022-03-15
5 202211014102-DECLARATION OF INVENTORSHIP (FORM 5) [15-03-2022(online)].pdf 2022-03-15
6 202211014102-COMPLETE SPECIFICATION [15-03-2022(online)].pdf 2022-03-15
7 202211014102-Proof of Right [12-08-2022(online)].pdf 2022-08-12
8 202211014102-FORM 18 [02-05-2024(online)].pdf 2024-05-02