The present subject matter described herein, relates to a mounting location of fire extinguisher in ambulance vehicles. Further the present subject matter relates to mounting structure of fire extinguisher on floor of the ambulance vehicle. More particularly, the present subject matter relates to smooth and unrestricted access of the fire extinguisher by driver, co-driver, and attendant in the ambulance vehicles.
BACKGROUND AND PRIOR ART:
[002] Generally, fire extinguisher is placed below seat of co-driver in one layout as shown in fig. 1 and below 2nd row bench in another layout as shown in fig. 2. In the layout (1), as shown in the figure 1, to use the fire extinguisher by driver and co-driver, it can only be taken out by sliding the co-driver seat to the rear most condition. And if to be used by rear sitting passenger, the co-driver seat needs to be slide in front most position, to take it out easily. There is major dependency on co-driver seat for taking out the fire extinguisher.
[003] Referring to figure 2, in the layout (2), though the 2nd row passenger can easily take it out, it is very difficult process for driver and co-driver to take it out without leaving their sitting position.
[004] Technical problem in the existing layout is that it is not convenient for all passengers seating the vehicle to take out the fire extinguisher. In order to provide a technical solution for the present technical problem, the inventor of the present invention faces the several major technical issues, such as space constraint, cost, and keeping the fire extinguisher intact with mounting structure during crash condition. Hence, keeping the various requirements under consideration, the inventors of the present subject matter propose a new position and mounting structure for the fire extinguisher. The inventors gone through various iterations to achieve the present position and structure.

[005] The present position and mounting structure for fire extinguisher provide smooth access to all three passengers of the vehicle. Further, detailed explanation is given in the drawings and detail description of the invention.
OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION:
[006] Some of the objects of the present disclosure, which at least one embodiment herein satisfy, are listed hereinbelow.
[007] The principal object of the present subject matter is to locate a position in an ambulance vehicle to mount fire extinguisher.
[008] Another object of the present subject matter is to provide a mounting structure for holding the fire extinguisher in the ambulance vehicle.
[009] Another object of the present subject matter is to prevent ejection of the fire extinguisher from the mounting structure during crash.
[0010] These and other objects and advantages will become more apparent when reference is made to the following description and accompanying drawings.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION:
[0011] This summary is provided to introduce concepts related to mounting location and mounting structure of fire extinguisher in an ambulance vehicle. The concepts are further described below in the detailed description. This summary is not intended to identify key features or essential features of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended to be used to limit the scope of the claimed subject matter.
[0012] The subject matter disclosed herein relates to mounting location of fire extinguisher in ambulance vehicles. Further the present subject matter relates to mounting structure of fire extinguisher on floor of the ambulance vehicle. More particularly, the present subject matter relates to easy and unrestricted access of the fire extinguisher by driver, co-driver, and attendant in the ambulance vehicles.
[0013] The present mounting structure is provided for holding a fire extinguisher in a vehicle. The mounting structure consists of a first clamp type bracket and a

second clamp type bracket having an opening to receive the fire extinguisher. Where the first clamp type bracket and the second clamp type bracket are mounted on floor panel at a transverse distance in vehicle width direction. Further, an L shape support bracket is mounted on the floor panel at a transverse distance from the second clamp type bracket to receive neck portion of the fire extinguisher. The first clamp type bracket has a Velcro strap with a loop strap and a hook strap at the opening.
[0014] In an aspect, the mounting structure is provided at a space created in between driver seat and attendant seat, where the attendant seat facing rear door of the vehicle.
[0015] In an aspect, the mounting structure is provided at a space created in between co-driver seat and attendant seat, where the attendant seat facing rear door of the vehicle.
[0016] In an aspect, the first clamp type bracket and the second clamp type bracket provided with rubber cushioning.
[0017] In an aspect, the loop strap and the hook strap are provided on opposite end of the first clamp type bracket.
[0018] In order to further understand the characteristics and technical contents of the present subject matter, a description relating thereto will be made with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the drawings are illustrative only but not used to limit scope of the present subject matter.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0019] It is to be noted, however, that the appended drawings illustrate only typical embodiments of the present subject matter and are therefore not to be considered for limiting of its scope, for the invention may admit to other equally effective embodiments. The detailed description is described with reference to the accompanying figures. In the figures, the left-most digit(s) of a reference number identifies the figure in which the reference number first appears. The same numbers are used throughout the figures to reference like features and

components. Some embodiments of system or methods in accordance with embodiments of the present subject matter are now described, by way of example, and with reference to the accompanying figures, in which:
[0020] Fig. 1 and 2 illustrates exiting layout of the fire extinguisher in vehicles;
[0021] Fig. 3 illustrates mounting location of the fire extinguisher, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter;
[0022] Fig. 4 illustrates layout of ambulance vehicle in which fire extinguisher is to be placed, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter;
[0023] Fig. 5 illustrates mounting location of the fire extinguisher with respect to driver, co-driver, and attendant, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter;
[0024] Fig. 6 illustrates mounting structure of the fire extinguisher as shown in the figure 5, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter; and
[0025] Fig. 7 illustrates Velcro structure on clamp type bracket of the fire extinguisher as shown in fig. 6, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[0026] The figures depict embodiments of the present subject matter for the purposes of illustration only. A person skilled in the art will easily recognize from the following description that alternative embodiments of the structures and methods illustrated herein may be employed without departing from the principles of the disclosure described herein.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS:
[0027] The detailed description of various exemplary embodiments of the disclosure is described herein with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that the embodiments are described herein in such details as to clearly communicate the disclosure. However, the amount of details provided herein is not intended to limit the anticipated variations of embodiments; on the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives

falling within the scope of the present disclosure as defined by the appended claims.
[0028] It is also to be understood that various arrangements may be devised that, although not explicitly described or shown herein, embody the principles of the present disclosure. Moreover, all statements herein reciting principles, aspects, and embodiments of the present disclosure, as well as specific examples, are intended to encompass equivalents thereof.
[0029] The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of example embodiments. 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 tennis "comprises," "comprising," "includes" and/or "including," when used herein, 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.
[0030] It should also be noted that in some alternative implementations, the functions/acts noted may occur out of the order noted in the figures. For example, two figures shown in succession may, in fact, be executed concurrently or may sometimes be executed in the reverse order, depending upon the functionality/acts involved.
[0031] Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which example embodiments belong. It will be further understood that terms, e.g., those defined in commonly used dictionaries, should be interpreted as having a meaning that is consistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant art and will not be interpreted in an idealized or overly formal sense unless expressly so defined herein.

[0032] These and other advantages of the present subject matter would be described in greater detail with reference to the following figures. It should be noted that the description merely illustrates the principles of the present subject matter. It will thus be appreciated that those skilled in the art will be able to devise various arrangements that, although not explicitly described herein, embody the principles of the present subject matter and are included within its scope.
[0033] The present subject matter relates to ambulance vehicles. The ambulance vehicles are made from the normal vehicles, such as SUV or MUV vehicles. In ambulance vehicles, there is different structure of inner cabin of the vehicle. The ambulance vehicle has driver and co-driver seat along with an attendant seat at back side. The ambulance vehicle has a stretcher for movement of the patient from one location to another or from accident place to hospital. The attendant seat is provided behind the driver seat to attend and to provide medical care to the patient. The ambulance vehicles may have other medical instruments, such as oxygen cylinder, patient monitoring system to provide first aid to the patient during transportation.
[0034] As per safety norms where all ambulance vehicles are recommended to provide a fire extinguisher in the vehicle. Technical problem associated with the ambulance vehicles is to place the fire extinguisher inside the vehicle cabin so that it can be easily access by driver, co-driver and attendant without any obstruction and restriction.
[0035] It should be noted that the description and figures merely illustrate the principles of the present subject matter. It should be appreciated by those skilled in the art that conception and specific embodiment disclosed may be readily utilized as a basis for modifying or designing other structures for carrying out the same purposes of the present subject matter. It should also be appreciated by those skilled in the art that by devising various arrangements that, although not explicitly described or shown herein, embody the principles of the present subject matter and are included within its spirit and scope. Furthermore, all examples recited herein are principally intended expressly to be for pedagogical purposes to

aid the reader in understanding the principles of the present subject matter and the concepts contributed by the inventor(s) to furthering the art, and are to be construed as being without limitation to such specifically recited examples and conditions. The novel features which are believed to be characteristic of the present subject matter, both as to its organization and method of operation, together with further objects and advantages will be better understood from the following description when considered in connection with the accompanying figures.
[0036] These and other advantages of the present subject matter would be described in greater detail with reference to the following figures. It should be noted that the description merely illustrates the principles of the present subject matter. It will thus be appreciated that those skilled in the art will be able to devise various arrangements that, although not explicitly described herein, embody the principles of the present subject matter and are included within its scope.
[0037] Referring to figures 3, 4, and 5, the ambulance vehicle has driver, co-driver, and attendant seats along with a stretcher in the vehicle to take patient from one location to another location. Another location may be a hospital or trauma center. Primary objective of the present subject matter is to place the fire extinguisher at such a location from where it can be easily accessed by the driver from the driver seat, the co-driver from the co-driver seat, and the attendant from the attendant seat in case of any emergency, such as fire in the vehicle. The present subject matter provides technical solution to the problem by placing the fire extinguisher in un-hindered zone between the driver seat and the attendant seat (as shown in the figure 5). From the present location, i.e., between the driver seat and the attendant seat, the fire extinguisher is handily accessible by the driver, the co-driver, and the attendant.
[0038] The present location of the fire extinguisher is provided in between the driver seat and the attendant seat. A triangular zone is defined by the back rest of the driver seat and the attendant seat. The triangular zone has wider base area

which narrows down at the top of the back rests of the driver seat and the attendant seat.
[0039] In another embodiment of the present subject matter, the fire extinguisher can be pulled out easily at the time of fire accident. Further, the present location of the fire extinguisher is not open, therefore it won't fly off outside from the traingular zone even during severe crash which otherwise may result into severe injury to the passenger.
[0040] Referring to figure 5, the ambulance vehicle 500 (hereinafter can be referred as vehicle) has driver seat 501 and co-driver seat 502 facing the windshield. Further, an attendant seat 503 is positioned in opposite direction of the driver seat 501 facing the rear door of the vehicle. The attendant seat 503 is provided at rear side of the driver seating 501 facing the rear door. A stretcher 505 is positioned behind the co-driver seat 502 to carry a patient. The ambulance vehicle e 500 may have a medical box 506 having treatment equipment to provide first aid and initial treatment to the patient during transportation.
[0041] In another embodiment of the present subject matter, the attendant seat 503 may be provided behind the co-driver seat 502 and the stretcher 505 is provided behind the driver seat 501. A fire extinguisher 504 is placed in between the driver seat 501 and the attendant seat 503. From this location, the fire extinguisher 504 is handily accessible by the driver, the co-driver, and the attendant without any restriction. A triangular zone 'X' (as shown in the figure 3) is defined by back rest 501a of the driver seat 501 and back rest 503a of the attendant seat 503. Further, base of the triangular zone X is defined by floor of the vehicle. The triangular zone 'X' has wider base area which narrows down towards the top of the back rests 501a, 503a.
[0042] Figure 6 illustrates mounting structure 600 of the fire extinguisher, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. The mounting structure 600 is for holding the fire extinguisher over the vehicle floor. This fire extinguisher 504 is placed above floor of the vehicle. The mounting structure 600 comprises of two clamp type brackets, i.e., first clamp type bracket 602 and

second clamp type bracket 603 mounted at a transverse distance on floor 601 of the vehicle in vehicle width direction to define a receptacle structure to receive cylindrical portion of the fire extinguisher 504.
[0043] Further in another embodiment of the present subject matter, another floor bracket may be provided to provide support and strength to the floor and two clamp type brackets. The floor 601 is vehicle floor that is made of metal with high strength. Each of the clamp type bracket is mounted on the floor 601 by at least two screws 602a and 603a, respectively.
[0044] In another embodiment of the present subject matter, the clamp type brackets 602 and 603 may have rubber cushioning 602b, 603b to enhance griping strength and to avoid skidding noise between the two metal components, such as fire extinguisher and brackets. Further, the rubber cushioning avoids scratch marks on the fire extinguisher during use. The rubber cushioning 602b, 603b is provided at inner side of the brackets 602, 603 that are in contact with outer cylindrical surface of the fire extinguisher.
[0045] The first clamp type bracket 602 has a Velcro strap 606 that closes the opening of the first clamp type bracket 602 after receiving the fire extinguisher. Referring to figure 7, the Velcro strap 606 locks the fire extinguisher in the mounting structure 600 and avoids longitudinal and vertical movement of the fire extinguisher. In the Velcro strap 606, a hook strap 606a is provided at one end of the first clamp type bracket 602 and a loop strap 606b is provided on other opposite end of the first clamp type bracket 602. The hook strap 606a and the loop strap 606b are joined with the ends of the first clamp type bracket 602 by known means, such as screw, rivet. Upon receiving the fire extinguisher in the brackets 602 and 603, the hook strap 606a and the loop strap 606b of the Velcro strap 606 locks with each other and hold the fire extinguisher. Further, end portion 606ab of the hook strap 606a is inclined toward vertical direction. The inclined end portion 606ab of the hook strap 606a allows user to pull the hook strap 606a to un-lock the hook and loop bonding of the Velcro strap 606 to pull out the fire extinguisher from the mounting structure 600.

[0046] Further, an L shape support bracket 604 is also provided on floor 601 at a transverse distance from the clamp type bracket 603 to receive front neck of the fire extinguisher. The support bracket 604 is an L shape bracket where base or horizontal portion of the L shape bracket is mounted on the floor 601 of the vehicle via screws 604a. The vertical portion of the L shape support bracket 604 has a 'U' shape cut profile to receive the front neck portion of the fire extinguisher. The clamp type brackets 602, 603 and the L shape support bracket 604 is designed to hold the fire extinguisher and is assembled to the floor 601 of the vehicle by welding or through bolts/clips/clamps or any other fixing mechanism either directly or through some attachment.
[0047] The support bracket 604 may have a supporter 605 attached to the vertical portion of the L shape support bracket 604 to support actuator of the fire extinguisher and restrict movement of the fire extinguisher towards rear clamp bracket 602 during movement of the vehicle. The supporter 605 is in L shape where horizontal portion is attached to the vertical portion of the L shaped support bracket 604. The supporter 605 is made of wire rod and has longitudinal distance between the two portions 605a, 605b of the vertical portion to support actuator of the fire extinguisher.
[0048] In another embodiment of the present invention, the floor 601 may be elevated to support and to provide necessary strength to the floor. Further, a base support bracket may be provided for the same.
[0049] It can be appreciated that when the fire extinguisher is seated in the mounting structure 600, the cylindrical portion of the fire extinguisher is supported or fitted into the clamp brackets 602 and 603 and neck portion is placed on U shape cut out of the L shape support bracket 604 so as to limit the fore and aft movement of the fire extinguisher in the mounting structure 600.
[0050] The intended objectives served by the present mounting structure for the fire extinguisher is to ensure easy insertion and withdrawal of the fire extinguisher from driver, co-driver, and attendant seat the vehicle.

[0051] Another advantage that the present subject matter prevents free play between the clamp type brackets and the fire extinguisher in vehicle dynamic condition. For this purpose, a rubber cushioning is provided on the inner side of the brackets so that there is no metal to metal contact between this bracket and the fire extinguisher while the rubber cushioning on the inner side of the clamp type brackets also acts as a protective agent to prevent any possibility of scratch/damage to the fire extinguisher.
[0052] The term "vehicle" or "Automobile" as used throughout this detailed description and in the claims refers to any moving vehicle that is capable of carrying one or more human occupants or Goods and is powered by any form of energy. The term "vehicle" is a motor vehicle which includes, but is not limited to: cars, trucks, vans, minivans, hatchback, sedan, MUVs, and SUVs.
[0053] It will be understood by those within the art that, in general, terms used herein, and especially in the appended claims (e.g., bodies of the appended claims) are generally intended as "open" terms (e.g., the term "including" should be interpreted as "including but not limited to," the term "having" should be interpreted as "having at least," the term "includes" should be interpreted as "includes but is not limited to," etc.). It will be further understood by those within the art that if a specific number of an introduced claim recitation is intended, such an intent will be explicitly recited in the claim, and in the absence of such recitation no such intent is present. For example, as an aid to understanding, the following appended claims may contain usage of the introductory phrases "at least one" and "one or more" to introduce claim recitations. However, the use of such phrases should not be construed to imply that the introduction of a claim recitation by the indefinite articles "a" or "an" limits any particular claim containing such introduced claim recitation to inventions containing only one such recitation, even when the same claim includes the introductory phrases "one or more" or "at least one" and indefinite articles such as "a" or "an" (e.g., "a" and/or "an" should typically be interpreted to mean "at least one" or "one or more"); the same holds true for the use of definite articles used to introduce claim recitations. In addition,

even if a specific number of an introduced claim recitation is explicitly recited, those skilled in the art will recognize that such recitation should typically be interpreted to mean at least the recited number (e.g., the bare recitation of "two recitations," without other modifiers, typically means at least two recitations, or two or more recitations). Furthermore, in those instances where a convention analogous to "at least one of A, B, and C, etc." is used, in general such a construction is intended in the sense one having skill in the art would understand the convention (e.g., "a system having at least one of A, B, and C" would include but not be limited to systems that have A alone, B alone, C alone, A and B together, A and C together, B and C together, and/or A, B, and C together, etc.). In those instances where a convention analogous to "at least one of A, B, or C, etc." is used, in general such a construction is intended in the sense one having skill in the art would understand the convention (e.g., "a system having at least one of A, B, or C" would include but not be limited to systems that have A alone, B alone, C alone, A and B together, A and C together, B and C together, and/or A, B, and C together, etc.). It will be further understood by those within the art that virtually any disjunctive word and/or phrase presenting two or more alternative terms, whether in the description, claims, or drawings, should be understood to contemplate the possibilities of including one of the terms, either of the terms, or both terms. For example, the phrase "A or B" will be understood to include the possibilities of "A" or "B" or "A and B."
[0054] Although embodiments for the present subject matter have been described in language specific to structural features, it is to be understood that the present subject matter is not necessarily limited to the specific features described. Rather, the specific features and methods are disclosed as embodiments for the present subject matter. Numerous modifications and adaptations of the system/component of the present invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art, and thus it is intended by the appended claims to cover all such modifications and adaptations which fall within the scope of the present subject matter.

We claim:

1.A mounting structure (600) for holding a fire extinguisher (504) in a
vehicle, the mounting structure (600) comprises:
a first clamp type bracket (602) and a second clamp type bracket (603) having an opening to receive the fire extinguisher (504), the first clamp type bracket (602) and the second clamp type bracket (603) are mounted on floor panel (601) at a transverse distance in vehicle width direction;
a L shape support bracket (604) mounted on the floor panel (601) at a transverse distance from the second clamp type bracket (603) to receive neck portion of the fire extinguisher (504);
characterized in that
a Velcro strap (606) having a loop strap (606b) and a hook strap (606a) provided at the first clamp type bracket (602) to close the opening.
2. The mounting structure (600) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the mounting structure (600) is provided at a space created in between driver seat (501) and attendant seat (503), where the attendant seat (503) facing rear door of the vehicle.
3. The mounting structure (600) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the mounting structure (600) is provided at a space created in between co-driver seat (502) and attendant seat (503), where the attendant seat (503) facing rear door of the vehicle.
4. The mounting structure (600) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the vehicle is an ambulance vehicle.
5. The mounting structure (600) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first clamp type bracket (602) and the second clamp type bracket (603) provided with rubber cushioning (602b, 603b).
6. The mounting structure (600) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the loop strap (606b) and the hook strap (606a) are provided on opposite end of the first clamp type bracket (602).

7. The mounting structure (600) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the hook strap (606a) defines an end portion (606ab) that is inclined toward vertical direction.
8. The mounting structure (600) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first clamp type bracket (602) and the second clamp type bracket (603) are mounted by at least two screws (602a, 603a) on the floor panel (601);
9. The mounting structure (600) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the horizontal portion of the L shape support bracket (604) is mounted on the floor panel (601) and vertical portion of the L shape support bracket (604) define a 'U' shape cut profile to receive the neck portion of the fire extinguisher (504).
10. The mounting structure (600) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the L shape support bracket (604) is provided with a supporter (605) attached to the vertical portion of the L shape support bracket (604) to support actuator of the fire extinguisher and restrict movement of the fire extinguisher (504).