Description:FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0001] The present application relates to a vehicle, more specifically the present application is related to a mounting bracket for a filling valve of the vehicle.

BACKGROUND
[0002] Considering the limited availability of natural resources and the pollution because of fossil fuels such as petrol and diesel, natural gas fuels have emerged as a relatively environmentally friendly alternative for automobile industry. Natural gas-based fuels such as Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), renewable natural gas (RNG), propane, hydrogen, dimethyl ether (DME), or the like.

[0003] Considering the popularity of the natural gas fuels, the requirement of the same has increased. Further, the existing infrastructure which is used to deliver liquid fuels such as petrol or diesel is not well suited to deliver gaseous fuels. Accordingly, there is a need to improve the infrastructure requirement at a filling station as well as in the vehicle.

[0004] One of the problems with the natural gas fuel station in comparison to the liquid fuels is that the liquid fuels may be pumped above the tank to be filled, and gravity allows the fuel to flow into the tank. However, in case of the natural gas fuels, the rate of filling a tank with the natural gas fuels depends on the pressure differential between the fuel source and the tank being filled. Further, as the tank fills, the pressure increases, and the fill rate decreases which makes the process slow and cumbersome. Furthermore, the natural gas fuels storage vessels are rated to be completely filled with gas under a given pressure at a given temperature.

[0005] A filler valve is used in the art to supply the natural gas fuel to one or more storage vessels of the vehicle. The purpose of CNG filling valves is to control and regulate the flow of high-pressure natural gas from the station to the tank. Further, the type of filler valve also depends on the type of mechanism used by the filing gas station such as NZS type filling valve or NGV type filling valve. However, for the vehicle manufacturing company it is very difficult to accommodate this kind of requirement. At present different kinds of vehicles are produced based on the requirement. Accordingly, there is a requirement to produce a vehicle which can accommodate both types of gas filling mechanism using a smaller number of changed parts and at minimum cost.

[0006] Location of filler valves is also very important in vehicles, more specifically, the filler valves are required to be placed in such a way that the same is easily accessible and safe for refueling the natural gas fuel and convenient for service and replacement, in case of any fault.

[0007] The above information as disclosed in this background section is only for enhancement of understanding of the background of the disclosure and therefore it may contain information that does not form the prior art that is already known in this country to a person of ordinary skill in the art.

SUMMARY
[0008] It is to be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not restrictive of the invention, as claimed.

[0009] In one of the embodiments of the present application, a mounting bracket for a filling valve in a vehicle is disclosed. The mounting bracket comprising a first portion which is configured to receive the filling valve and a second portion which is connected to the vehicle. The first portion further comprising a first surface, a second surface which is placed parallel to the first surface, a third surface of predefined height and a fourth surface. The fourth surface also comprises a first segment which is substantially parallel to the third surface and a second segment where one end of the second segment is connected with the first segment and another end is connected with the first surface. Further, the second segment is making a predefined angle with the first segment. The second portion further comprising a fifth surface, a sixth surface which is parallel to the fifth surface, a seventh surface and an eighth surface, the eighth surface is parallel to the seventh surface and the length of the seventh surface is greater than the eighth surface.

[00010] In one of the embodiments of the present application, the first portion is placed substantially perpendicular to the second portion.

[00011] In one of the embodiments of the present application, the first surface, the third surface and the fourth surface of the first portion comprises a horizontal protrusion. Further, the horizontal protrusion extending outwardly from periphery of the first surface, the third surface and the fourth surface. Furthermore, the horizontal protrusion is extending towards the second portion.

[00012] In one of the embodiments of the present application, the second surface of the first portion is connected with the sixth surface of the second portion. Further, the connection of the first surface and the second surface comprises at least one hollow depression.

[00013] In one of the embodiments of the present application, the second portion comprises plurality of slots to accommodate plurality of fasteners and to connect the second portion with the vehicle.

[00014] In one of the embodiments of the present application, the filling valve comprising a valve body and a valve cap. Further, the valve cap is configured to be removed while refuelling one or more storage vessel of the vehicle.

[00015] In one of the embodiments of the present application, the first portion comprises at least three openings. The at least three openings are a first opening which is configured to accommodate a switch which is further configured to control flow of fuel in the vehicle, a second opening which is configured to accommodate the filling valve and a third opening which is configured to accommodate a string. The one end of the string is connected with the valve cap and the another end of the string is connected with the third opening of the first portion.

[00016] In one of the embodiments of the present application, when the valve cap is placed over the valve body, the switch will allow the flow of the fuel in the vehicle. Further, if the valve cap is removed from the valve body the switch will stop the flow of the fuel in the vehicle.

[00017] In one of the embodiments of the present application, the first opening, the second opening and the third opening are placed diagonally in the first portion. Further, the first opening is closed to the first surface, the third opening is close to the second surface and the second opening is between the first opening and the third opening.

[00018] In one of the embodiments of the present application, the vehicle is a three wheeled vehicle.

[00019] In one of the embodiments of the present application, a connection of the eighth surface and the sixth surface is forming a first curve. Further, the center of the first curve is towards the seventh surface.

[00020] In one of the embodiments of the present application, a connection of the seventh surface and the sixth surface is forming a J shape connection. Further, a curve of the J shape connection is towards the at least one hollow depression.

[00021] In one of the embodiments of the present application, a system for refuelling one or more storage vessel of a vehicle is disclosed. The system comprising of a filling valve, a reduction unit, one or more storage vessel and a mounting bracket. The reduction unit is connected to the filling valve through one or more connecting pipe. The one or more storage vessel is connected to the reduction unit. The mounting bracket is configured to securely position the filling valve. Further, the filling valve is disposed in a front portion of the vehicle in a driver compartment. Furthermore, the mounting bracket is disposed below an axis of a seat frame of a driver seat. The mounting bracket is mounted at a pre-defined distance to a fuel entry point of the one or more storage vessel.

[00022] In one of the embodiments of the present application, the mounting bracket is placed close to the driver seat in the driver compartment of the vehicle. Further, the mounting bracket is placed on a partition wall of the driver compartment of the vehicle. Furthermore, the mounting bracket is facing the front portion of the vehicle.

[00023] In one of the embodiments of the present application, the mounting bracket is disposed on a partition wall and in a range of 250mm to 300mm in a vehicle up-down direction from a floorboard of the driver compartment of the vehicle and 50mm to 200mm from one end of the partition wall of the vehicle in a vehicle length direction.

[00024] In one of the embodiments of the present application, the pre-defined distance is in a range of 50mm to 250mm from the fuel entry point of the one or more storage vessel.

[00025] In one of the embodiments of the present application, the mounting bracket is placed on a floorboard of the driver compartment of the vehicle.

[00026] In one of the embodiments of the present application, the mounting bracket is placed adjacent to a cover bracket; wherein the cover bracket is configured to hold a cover for covering the filling valve, the reduction unit and the fuel entry point of the one or more storage vessel.

[00027] In one of the embodiments of the present application, the mounting bracket is placed on a frame member and behind a partition wall of the driver compartment of the vehicle.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF FIGURES:
[00028] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated herein and constitute part of this specification, illustrate preferred embodiments of the invention, and together with the general description given above and the detailed description given below, serve to explain features of the invention.

[00029] Figure 1 illustrates a side view of a vehicle as per one of the embodiments of the present invention.

[00030] Figure 2 illustrates partial view of the vehicle as per one of the embodiments of the present invention.

[00031] Figure 3 illustrates an exploded view of the fuel refilling system of the vehicle as per one of the embodiments of the present invention.

[00032] Figure 4a and 4b illustrates different views of a mounting bracket as per one of the embodiments of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[00033] Exemplary embodiments detailing features of a motor in accordance with the present subject matter will be described hereunder with reference to the accompanying drawings. Various aspects of different embodiments of the present invention will become discernible from the following description set out hereunder. Rather, the following description provides a convenient illustration for implementing exemplary embodiments of the present subject matter. Further, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology used herein is for the purpose of description and should not be regarded as limiting. Additionally, all numerical terms, such as, but not limited to, “first”, “second”, “third”, “primary”, “secondary”, “main” or any other ordinary and/or numerical terms, should also be taken only as identifiers, to assist the reader's understanding of the various elements, embodiments, variations and/or modifications of the present disclosure, and may not create any limitations, particularly as to the order, or preference, of any element, embodiment, variation and/or modification relative to, or over, another element, embodiment, variation and/or modification.

[00034] The following detailed description refers to the accompanying drawings. Wherever possible, the same reference numbers are used in the drawings and the following description to refer to the same or similar elements. While embodiments may be described, modifications, adaptations, and other implementations are possible. For example, substitutions, additions, or modifications may be made to the elements illustrated in the drawings, and the methods described herein may be modified by substituting, reordering, or adding stages to the disclosed methods. Accordingly, the following detailed description does not limit the claimed subject matter. Instead, the proper scope of the claimed subject matter is defined by the appended claims. It should be noted that the description and figures merely illustrate principles of the present subject matter. Various arrangements may be devised that, although not explicitly described or shown herein, encompass the principles of the present subject matter. Moreover, all statements herein reciting principles, aspects, and examples of the present subject matter, as well as specific examples thereof, are intended to encompass equivalents thereof.

[00035] Further, various embodiments disclosed herein are to be taken in the illustrative and explanatory sense and should in no way be construed as limiting of the present disclosure. All joinder references (e.g., attached, affixed, coupled, disposed, etc.) are only used to aid the reader's understanding of the present disclosure, and may not create limitations, particularly as to the position, orientation, or use of the systems and/or methods disclosed herein. Therefore, joinder references, if any, are to be construed broadly. Moreover, such joinder references do not necessarily infer those two elements are directly connected to each other.

[00036] It will also be appreciated that one or more of the elements depicted in the drawings/figures can also be implemented in a more separated or integrated manner, or even removed or rendered as inoperable in certain cases, as is useful in accordance with a particular application. Additionally, any signal hatches in the drawings/figures should be considered only as exemplary, and not limiting, unless otherwise specifically specified.

[00037] The straddle-type vehicle 100 hereinafter referred to as “vehicle” may be a three-wheeler that may be a hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), an electric vehicle (EV), Internal Combustion (IC) engine-driven vehicle, or the like.

[00038] Figure 1 illustrates a side perspective view of the three-wheeled vehicle 100 hereinafter ‘vehicle’, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. The vehicle 100 generally includes a frame structure 101, a front cowl 102, a front wheel 103, a wheel cover 104, a front suspension unit 105, a windscreen 106, a headlamp assembly 107, a handle bar assembly 108, a floorboard 109, a driver seat 110, a driver backrest 111, at least one passenger seat 112, a rear body panel 113, a pair of rear wheels 114, a rear suspension 115, a soft-top 116, and a power-train assembly (not shown). The vehicle 100 is divided into two compartments along the line X-X’, a front cabin 118 defining the driver compartment 118 and a rear compartment 119 defining the passenger compartment in case of passenger vehicle or cargo compartment in case of a cargo vehicle.

[00039] The frame structure 101 extends from a front side F of the vehicle 100 towards a rear side R of the vehicle 100 to support the mentioned elements of the vehicle 100. The front cowl 102, at its lower end, is connected to the front wheel 103 such that the wheel cover 104 is disposed in between. The front suspension unit 105 supports the front wheel 103 and connects the front wheel 103 to the frame structure 101. An upper portion of the front cowl 102 supports the windscreen 106 that provides a front view from inside of the vehicle 100. The headlamp assembly 107 is disposed on at least a portion of the front cowl 102 of the vehicle 100. The handlebar assembly 108 is disposed behind the front cowl 102 in the driver compartment 118. The floorboard 109 extends from a bottom portion of the front cowl 102 towards the rear side R of the vehicle 100 and supported by the frame structure 101. The floorboard 109 extends from the driver compartment 118 to the rear compartment 119 to provide leg space to passenger as well as the driver. The driver seat 110 and the driver backrest 111 are disposed in the driver compartment 118, whereas the at least one passenger seat is disposed in the rear compartment 119. The rear compartment 119 is covered by the rear body panel 113 such that the soft-top 116 connects a top end of the front cowl 102 and a top end of the rear body panel 113. The soft-top 116 is adapted to provide a top cover for the driver compartment 118 and the rear compartment 119. The rear body panel 113 accommodates the pair of rear wheels 114 supported on the frame structure 101 through a rear axle not shown and the rear suspension 115.

[00040] The fuel storage system may include one or more storage vessel 210 as shown in figure 2. The one or more storage vessel 210 is used to store natural gas-based fuels such as Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), renewable natural gas (RNG), propane, hydrogen, dimethyl ether (DME), or the like. The term natural gas-based fuels or fuels are used interchangeably in the present application.

[00041] The vehicle 100 as explained in the present invention may also find its application in vehicles other than the passenger vehicle. Therefore, the exemplary vehicle of the passenger vehicle as shown in the present invention should not meant to be limiting the scope of the present invention. Further, the vehicle in an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is a three-wheeled passenger vehicle. It may be contemplated that the passenger vehicle in some embodiments be a four-wheeled vehicle or multi-axle and multi-wheeled vehicle as well.

[00042] Figure 2 is showing partial view 200 of the vehicle 100. In one of the embodiments of the present application, the one or more storage vessel 210 is stored in the driver compartment 118 under the seat frame 208 of the vehicle 100. In one of the embodiments of the present application, the one or more storage vessel 210 can be stored in the rear compartment 119 of the vehicle 100. Further, the one or more storage vessel 210 can be stored along with long member 202, 204 presents at the rear end of the vehicle 100.

[00043] In the vehicle 100 as shown in figure 2, a partition wall 206 is present between the driver compartment 118 and rear compartment 119 of the vehicle 100. The one or more storage vessel 210 is stored in the driver compartment 118 under the seat frame 208 of the vehicle 100 and is placed along the width of the vehicle 100. The one or more storage vessel 210 is placed over the floorboard 109 of the vehicle 100. Further, the one end of the one or more storage vessel 210 is having an opening which is used for refuelling the one or more storage vessel 210. Furthermore, a filling valve 322, a reduction unit 310 and a mounting bracket 216 is also placed close to the opening of the one or more storage vessel 210 of the vehicle 100. A cover 212 is used to cover the filling valve 322, the reduction unit 310 and the fuel entry point of the one or more storage vessel 210 from the external environmental environment such as dust, water, or the like and accordingly the cover 212 will improve the durability as well as aesthetics of the vehicle 100. The cover 212 will rest on a cover bracket (not shown) which is placed adjacent to the mounting bracket 216. The filling valve 322, the reduction unit 310 and the fuel entry point of the one or more storage vessel 210 is disposed below an axis C-C’ of a seat frame 208 of a driver seat 110 in the vehicle 100.

[00044] In one of the embodiments of the present application, a gas detection sensor (not shown) is placed under the cover 212 to sense any leakage of the fuel. The sensor is connected with the instrumentation cluster of the vehicle 100 or with the one or more electronic device of the user. Further, in case of the leakage, the instrument cluster of the vehicle 100 will provide appropriate audio-visual feedback to the user and an alert notification will sent to the one or more electronic device of the user.

[00045] The filling valve 322 is used to control and regulate the flow of high-pressure natural gas-based fuels from the filing station to the one or more storage vessel 210 of the vehicle 100. The filling valve 322 will open and shut accordingly in response to the natural gas-based fuels pressure under strict safety standards. The reduction unit 310 is used to reduce the pressure of the natural gas-based fuels, more specifically, the reduction unit 310 is a two-way valve which is used to fill natural gas-based fuels into the one or more storage vessel 210 of the vehicle 100 during refueling and supplies natural gas-based fuels to the engine during operation. Further, the opening of the one or more storage vessel 210 comprises one regulator which is used to control the flow of fuels from the one or more storage vessel 210. The regulator can be mechanically operated or can be electronically operated.

[00046] In figure 3, a system 300 is shown in an exploded view. The system is showing an arrangement between the filling valve 322, the mounting bracket 216 and the reduction unit 310. The filling valve 322 comprising a valve body 324 and a valve cap 214. The valve cap 214 is configured to be removed while refuelling the one or more storage vessel 210 of the vehicle 100. Further, the filling valve 322 also comprising a switch 302 which is configured to control flow of the fuel in the vehicle 100. The switch 302 can be a micro switch. The one end of the valve body 324 configured to accommodate the switch 302 and the another end of the valve body 324 is covered with the valve cap 214. Further, when the valve cap 214 is placed over the valve body 324, the valve cap 214 is keep pressing the switch 302 which in turn allowing the flow of the fuel in the vehicle 100. When the valve cap 214 is removed from the valve body 324 for refuelling the one or more storage vessel 210 of the vehicle 100, the connection between the valve cap 214 and the switch 302 will break which in turn will stop the flow of fuel in the vehicle 100 and will cut off the engine. Accordingly, the switch will provide the additional safety while refuelling the one or more storage vessel 210 by preventing the vehicle 100 from accidentally starting up at the time of the fuel refilling. The reduction unit 310 is also shown in the figure 3, the reduction unit 310 is connected to the filling valve 322 through one or more connecting pipe 306. The wire 308 coming out of the reduction unit 310 is also shown in the figure 3. The wires 308 are used to connect with one or more sensors such as fuel leakage sensor, temperature sensor, pressure sensor or the like. The wires 308 may also be connected to the switch 302 to regulate the flow of fuel in the vehicle 100.

[00047] A mounting bracket 216 is also shown in the figure 3, figure 4a and figure 4b. For sake of brevity, figure 3, figure 4a and figure 4b will be discussed together. The mounting bracket 216 for the filling valve 332 in the vehicle 100 comprising a first portion 402 which is configured to receive the filling valve 332 and a second portion 404 which is configured to connect with the vehicle 100. The first portion 402 further comprising a first surface 406, a second surface 410 which is placed parallel to the first surface 406, a third surface 408 which is of predefined height and a fourth surface 412. The fourth surface 412 also comprises a first segment 414 which is substantially parallel to the third surface 408 and a second segment 416 where one end of the second segment 416 is connected with the first segment 414 and another end of the second segment 416 is connected with the first surface 406. Further, the second segment 416 is making a predefined angle with the first segment 414. The second portion 404 further comprising a fifth surface 424, a sixth surface 422 which is parallel to the fifth surface 424, a seventh surface 418 and an eighth surface 420. The eighth surface 420 is parallel to the seventh surface 418 and the length of the seventh surface 418 is greater than the eighth surface 420. Furthermore, the first portion 402 is placed substantially perpendicular to the second portion 404.

[00048] The first surface 406, the third surface 408 and the fourth surface 412 of the first portion 402 comprises a horizontal protrusion 416. The horizontal protrusion 416 is extending outwardly from periphery of the first surface 406, the third surface 408 and the fourth surface 412. Further, the horizontal protrusion 416 extending towards the second portion 404 of the mounting bracket 216. The second surface 410 of the first portion 402 is connected with the sixth surface 422 of the second portion 404. Furthermore, the connection of the of the second surface 410 and the sixth surface 422 comprises at least one hollow depression 426. The hollow depression 426 is placed to provide mechanical strength to the mounting bracket 216. Accordingly, the mounting bracket 216 of the vehicle 100 is able to withstand vibrations and other mechanical stress which are produced when the vehicle 100 is in a running condition.

[00049] The second portion 404 comprises plurality of slots 506 to accommodate plurality of fasteners 508 and to connect the second portion 404 with the vehicle 100. Further, the second portion 404 of the mounting bracket 216 is placed on a partition wall 206 of the driver compartment 118 of the vehicle 100. Further, the mounting bracket 216 is facing the front portion of the vehicle 100.

[00050] The first portion 402 of the mounting bracket 216 comprises at least three openings 512, 316, 510. The at least three openings 512, 316, 510 are a first opening 512 which is configured to accommodate the switch 302 using a bush or fasteners means 320. The switch 302 is further configured to control flow of the fuel in the vehicle 100. A second opening 316 which is configured to accommodate the filling valve 322 using one or more fasteners nuts 312. A third opening 510 which is configured to accommodate a string 304 using the fasteners 318 and fasteners nuts 314. The one end of the string 304 is connected with the valve cap 214 and the another end of the string 304 is connected with the third opening 510 of the first portion 402. Since the valve cap 214 is essentially required for the operation of the vehicle 100, accordingly, to avoid any chances of missing the valve cap 214 at the time of refuelling, the string 304 is provided. At the time of refuelling the valve cap 214 is removed from the valve body 324, however, the valve cap 214 will remain connected with the first portion 402 of the mounting bracket 216 using the string 304. The string 304 is made up of material such as strong plastics, steel fibre, nylon threads or the like which can withstand external environmental conditions and the stress.

[00051] In one of the embodiments of the present application, the first opening 512, the second opening 316 and the third opening 510 in the first portion 402 of the mounting bracket 216 are placed diagonally in the first portion 402. More specifically, the first opening 512 is placed closed to the first surface 406, the third opening 510 is placed close to the second surface 410 and the second opening 316 is placed in between the first opening 512 and the third opening 510.

[00052] The connection of the eighth surface 420 and the sixth surface 422 of the second portion 404 of the mounting bracket 216 is forming a first curve 502. The center of the first curve 502 is towards the seventh surface 418 of the second portion 404. Further, the connection of the seventh surface 418 and the sixth surface 422 of the second portion 404 is forming a J shape connection 504. Furthermore, a curve of the J shape connection 504 is towards the at least one hollow depression 426.

[00053] A system for refuelling one or more storage vessel 210 of a vehicle 100, the system comprising of a filling valve 322, a reduction unit 310, the one or more storage vessel 210 and a mounting bracket 216. The reduction unit 310 is connected to the filling valve 322 through one or more connecting pipe 306. The one or more connecting pipe 306 are made up of materials which can withstand high pressure and high temperature. The one or more storage vessel 210 is connected to the reduction unit 310. The mounting bracket 216 is configured to securely position the filling valve 322 in the vehicle 100. Further, the filling valve 322 is disposed in a front portion of the vehicle 100, more specifically, in a driver compartment 118 of the vehicle 100. Furthermore, the mounting bracket 216 is disposed below an axis C-C’ of a seat frame 208 of a driver seat 110. The mounting bracket 216 is mounted at a pre-defined distance to a fuel entry point of the one or more storage vessel 210. The pre-defined distance is in a range of 50mm to 250mm from the fuel entry point of the one or more storage vessel 210 of the vehicle 100. In the present configuration the filling valve 322 is placed close to the reduction unit 310, accordingly, the length of the one or more connecting pipe 306 which is connecting the filling valve 322 and the reduction unit 310 will also reduce. Accordingly, the present configuration will result in reduction of cost as well as less chances of leakage issue in the one or more connecting pipe 306.

[00054] In one of the embodiments of the present application, the mounting bracket 216 is placed close to the driver seat 110 in the driver compartment 118 of the vehicle 100. Further, the mounting bracket 216 is placed on a partition wall 206 of the driver compartment 118 of the vehicle 100. Furthermore, the mounting bracket 216 is facing the front portion of the vehicle 100. More specifically, the second portion 404 of the mounting bracket 216 is connected with the partition wall 206 of the driver compartment 118 of the vehicle 100 and the first portion 402 of the mounting bracket 216 is facing the soft-top 116 of the vehicle 100.

[00055] The mounting bracket 216 is placed using one or more fasteners 508 in one or more slots 506 available in the second portion 404 of the mounting bracket 216. The opening is already available in the partition wall 206 of the driver compartment 118 of the vehicle 100 which is configured to accommodate the one or more fasteners 508. In case if some variant of the vehicle is not having such opening, the same can be produced very easily. Accordingly, the mounting bracket 216 of the present invention can be easily accommodated to any variant of the vehicle 100. This will also reduce the assembly time as well as the serviceability time of the vehicle 100.

[00056] In one of the embodiments of the present application, the mounting bracket 216 is disposed on a partition wall 206 and in a range of 250mm to 300mm in a vehicle up-down direction from a floorboard 109 of the driver compartment 118 of the vehicle 100 and 50mm to 200mm from one end of the partition wall 206 of the vehicle 100 in a vehicle length direction. The vehicle length direction is from one tyre of the rear wheels to the second tyre of the rear wheels. Further, the mounting bracket 216 is disposed close to the fuel entry point of the one or more storage vessels 210 placed in the in the driver compartment 118 of the vehicle 100.

[00057] In one of the embodiments of the present application, the mounting bracket 216 is placed adjacent to a cover bracket. The cover bracket is also disposed on a partition wall 206 of the vehicle 100. The cover bracket is configured to hold a cover 212 for covering the filling valve 322, the reduction unit 310 and the fuel entry point of the one or more storage vessel 210 from the external environmental factors such as dust, water, or the like. The cover 212 comprises two ends, one end which is fixed to the floorboard 109 of the driver compartment 118 and another end which is free to move will rest and locked on the cover bracket. Accordingly, the mounting bracket 216, the cover bracket, the filling valve 322, the reduction unit 310 and the fuel entry point of the one or more storage vessel 210 are placed close to each other in the driver compartment 118 of the vehicle 100.

[00058] In one of the embodiments of the present application, the mounting bracket 216 is placed on a floorboard 109 of the driver compartment 118 of the vehicle 100. More specifically, the second portion 404 of the mounting bracket 216 is connected with the floorboard 109 of the driver compartment 118 of the vehicle 100 and the first portion 402 of the mounting bracket 216 is facing the soft-top 116 of the vehicle 100.

[00059] In one of the embodiments of the present application, the mounting bracket 216 is placed on a floorboard 109 of the driver compartment 118 of the vehicle 100. More specifically, the second portion 404 of the mounting bracket 216 is connected with the floorboard 109 of the driver compartment 118 of the vehicle 100 and the first portion 402 of the mounting bracket 216 is facing in the direction of regulator of the one or more storage vessel 210 of the vehicle 100.

[00060] In one of the embodiments of the present application, the mounting bracket 216 is placed behind a partition wall 206 of the driver compartment 118 of the vehicle 100 on a long member 202 or 204. More specifically, the second portion 404 of the mounting bracket 216 is connected with the long member 202 or 204 and the first portion 402 of the mounting bracket 216 is facing opposite to the ground.

[00061] In one of the embodiments of the present application, the mounting bracket 216 is placed behind a partition wall 206 of the driver compartment 118 of the vehicle 100 on a long member 202 or 204. More specifically, the second portion 404 of the mounting bracket 216 is connected with the long member 202 or 204 and the first portion 402 of the mounting bracket 216 is facing in the direction of regulator of the one or more storage vessel 210 of the vehicle 100.

[00062] The unique placement of the mounting bracket 216 in the vehicle 100 will results in that less amount of money is required to change the type of filling valve 322 required as per the requirement of the market/country. Further, same can be done efficiently in very less interval of time which will result in overall cost reduction of the vehicle 100. From the vehicle manufacturer side, same layout of the vehicle 100 can be used with minimum changes to meet different requirements of the vehicle 100 operated with different natural gas fuels or with different type of filling valve 322 or different types of reduction unit 310 required using the mounting bracket 216. Thus, avoiding any major revamping of core manufacturing processes with reference to the vehicle layout. Further, the mounting bracket 216 is designed in such a way that the placement of the mounting bracket 216 in the vehicle 100 is easy which will result in reduction of assembly time and the service time of the filling valve 322 or reduction unit 310. Furthermore, the mounting bracket 216 is easily accessible and replaceable. The location of the mounting bracket 216 will also results in reduction of the length of the one or more connecting pipe 306. Also because of the mounting bracket 216 and the location of the mounting bracket 216, the filling valve 322 is close to the fuel entry point of the one or more storage vessel 210 which will reduce the path for the natural gas fuels to travel within the vehicle 100 which will further reduces the chances of any miss happening in the vehicle 100 because of the leakage of the natural gas fuels.

[00063] In view of the above, the embodiments as discussed above are not routine, conventional, or well understood in the art, as the claimed embodiments enable the following solutions to the existing problems in conventional technologies.

[00064] The above-described embodiments, and particularly any “preferred” embodiments, are possible examples of implementations and merely set forth for a clear understanding of the principles of the invention. 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.

[00065] Non-limiting and non-exhaustive embodiments of the invention are described with reference to the following figures, wherein like reference numerals refer to like parts throughout the various views unless otherwise specified. It should be appreciated that the following figures may not be drawn to scale.

[00066] Descriptions of certain details and implementations follow, including a description of the figures, which may depict some or all of the embodiments described below, as well as a discussion of other potential embodiments or implementations of the inventive concepts presented herein. An overview of embodiments of the invention is provided below, followed by a more detailed description with reference to the drawings.

[00067] The foregoing disclosure is not intended to limit the present disclosure to the precise forms or particular fields of use disclosed. As such, it is contemplated that various alternate embodiments and/or modifications to the present disclosure, whether explicitly described or implied herein, are possible in light of the disclosure. Having thus described embodiments of the present disclosure, a person of ordinary skill in the art will recognize that changes may be made in form and detail without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. Thus, the present disclosure is limited only by the claims.

[00068] In the foregoing specification, the disclosure has been described with reference to specific embodiments. However, as one skilled in the art will appreciate, various embodiments disclosed herein can be modified or otherwise implemented in various other ways without departing from the spirit and scope of the disclosure. Accordingly, this description is to be considered as illustrative and is for the purpose of teaching those skilled in the art the manner of making and using various embodiments of the disclosure. It is to be understood that the forms of disclosure herein shown and described are to be taken as representative embodiments. Equivalent elements, materials, processes or steps may be substituted for those representatively illustrated and described herein. Moreover, certain features of the disclosure may be utilized independently of the use of other features, all as would be apparent to one skilled in the art after having the benefit of this description of the disclosure. Expressions such as “including”, “comprising”, “incorporating”, “consisting of”, “have”, “is” used to describe and claim the present disclosure are intended to be construed in a non-exclusive manner, namely allowing for items, components or elements not explicitly described also to be present. Reference to the singular is also to be construed to relate to the plural.

, Claims:We Claim:

1. A mounting bracket (216) for a filling valve (322) in a vehicle (100), the mounting bracket (216) comprising:
a first portion (402), the first portion (402) is configured to receive the filling valve (322), and the first portion (402) comprising:
a first surface (406);
a second surface (410), the second surface (410) is placed parallel to the first surface (406);
a third surface (408), the third surface (408) is of predefined height; and
a fourth surface (412), the fourth surface (412) comprises:
a first segment (414), the first segment (414) is substantially parallel to the third surface (408); and
a second segment (416), one end of the second segment (416) is connected with the first segment (414) and another end is connected with the first surface (406);
wherein the second segment (416) is making a predefined angle with the first segment (414); and
a second portion (404), the second portion (404) is connected to the vehicle (100), and the second portion (404) comprising:
a fifth surface (424);
a sixth surface (422), the sixth surface (422) is parallel to the fifth surface (424);
a seventh surface (418); and
an eighth surface (420), the eighth surface (420) is parallel to the seventh surface (418) and length of the seventh surface (418) is greater than the eighth surface (420).

2. The mounting bracket (216) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first portion (402) is placed substantially perpendicular to the second portion (404).

3. The mounting bracket (216) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first surface (406), the third surface (408) and the fourth surface (412) of the first portion (402) comprises a horizontal protrusion (416), the horizontal protrusion (416) extending outwardly from periphery of the first surface (406), the third surface (408) and the fourth surface (412); wherein the horizontal protrusion (416) extending towards the second portion (404).

4. The mounting bracket (216) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the second surface (410) of the first portion (402) is connected with the sixth surface (422) of the second portion (404); wherein connection of the second surface (410) and the sixth surface (422) comprises at least one hollow depression (426).

5. The mounting bracket (216) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the second portion (404) comprises plurality of slots (506) to accommodate plurality of fasteners (508) and to connect the second portion (404) with the vehicle (100).

6. The mounting bracket (216) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the filling valve (322) comprising a valve body (324) and a valve cap (214), wherein the valve cap (214) is configured to be removed while refuelling one or more storage vessel (210) of the vehicle (100).

7. The mounting bracket (216) as claimed in claim 6, wherein the first portion (402) comprises at least three openings, the at least three openings are:
a first opening (512), the first opening (512) is to accommodate a switch (302), wherein the switch (302) is configured to control flow of fuel in the vehicle (100);
a second opening (316), the second opening (316) is to accommodate the filling valve (322); and
a third opening (510), the third opening (510) is to accommodate a string (304), wherein one end of the string (304) is connected with the valve cap (214) and the another end of the string (304) is connected with the third opening (510) of the first portion (402).

8. The mounting bracket (216) as claimed in claim 7, wherein when the valve cap (214) is placed over the valve body (324), the switch (302) will allow the flow of the fuel in the vehicle (100); wherein if the valve cap (214) is removed from the valve body (324), the switch (302) will stop the flow of the fuel in the vehicle (100).

9. The mounting bracket (216) as claimed in claim 7, wherein the first opening (512), the second opening (316) and the third opening (510) are placed diagonally in the first portion (402); wherein the first opening (512) is closed to the first surface (406), the third opening (510) is close to the second surface (410) and the second opening (316) is between the first opening (512) and the third opening (510).

10. The mounting bracket (216) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the vehicle (100) is a three wheeled vehicle.

11. The mounting bracket (216) as claimed in claim 1, wherein a connection of the eighth surface (420) and the sixth surface (422) is forming a first curve (502); wherein center of the first curve (502) is towards the seventh surface (418).

12. The mounting bracket (216) as claimed in claim 1, wherein a connection of the seventh surface (418) and the sixth surface (422) is forming a J shape connection (504); wherein a curve of the J shape connection (504) is towards the at least one hollow depression (426).

13. A system for refuelling one or more storage vessels (210) of a vehicle (100), the system comprising of:
a filling valve (322);
a reduction unit (310), the reduction unit (310) is connected to the filling valve (322) through one or more connecting pipe (306);
the one or more storage vessel (210), the one or more storage vessel (210) is connected to the reduction unit (310) at one end; and
a mounting bracket (216), the mounting bracket (216) is configured to securely position the filling valve (322);
wherein the filling valve (322) is disposed in a front portion of the vehicle (100) in a driver compartment (118);
wherein the mounting bracket (216) is disposed below an axis (C-C’) of a seat frame (208) of a driver seat (110), and
wherein the mounting bracket (216) is mounted at a pre-defined distance to a fuel entry point of the one or more storage vessel (210).

14. The system as claimed in claim 13, wherein the mounting bracket (216) is placed close to the driver seat (110) in the driver compartment (118) of the vehicle (100); wherein the mounting bracket (216) is placed on a partition wall (206) of the driver compartment (118) of the vehicle (100); and wherein the mounting bracket (216) is facing the front portion of the vehicle (100).

15. The system as claimed in claim 13, wherein the mounting bracket (216) is disposed on a partition wall (206) and in a range of 250mm to 300mm in a vehicle up-down direction from a floorboard (109) of the driver compartment (118) of the vehicle (100) and 50mm to 200mm from one end of the partition wall (206) of the vehicle (100) in a vehicle length direction.

16. The system as claimed in claim 13, wherein the pre-defined distance is in a range of 50mm to 250mm from the fuel entry point of the one or more storage vessel (210).

17. The system as claimed in claim 13, wherein the mounting bracket (216) is placed on a floorboard (109) of the driver compartment (118) of the vehicle (100).

18. The system as claimed in claim 13, wherein the mounting bracket (216) is placed adjacent to a cover bracket; wherein the cover bracket is configured to hold a cover (212) for covering the filling valve (322), the reduction unit (310) and the fuel entry point of the one or more storage vessel (210).

19. The system as claimed in claim 13, wherein the mounting bracket (216) is placed on a long member (202, 204) and behind a partition wall (206) of the driver compartment (118) of the vehicle (100).