A FRAME OF A VEHICLE WITH A REINFORCEMENT STRUCTURE

Abstract

A FRAME OF A VEHICLE WITH A REINFORCEMENT STRUCTURE ABSTRACT Embodiments herein disclose a frame (102) of a vehicle (100). The vehicle (100) includes a rear frame (108), and a reinforcement structure (114). The rear frame (108) includes a left rear frame (110A), a right rear frame (110B) and at least one cross member (110C). The at least one cross member (110C) includes a shock-absorber mounting bracket. The shock-absorber mounting bracket (111) includes one or more shock-absorber mounting points (116). The reinforcement structure (114) includes a first portion (202), a second portion (204), and a bridge portion (206). The first portion (202) is coupled to at least one of the left rear frame (110A) or the right rear frame (110B). The second portion (204) is coupled to at least one of the left rear frame (110A) or the right rear frame (110B). the bridge portion (206) is configured to couple the first portion (202) with the second portion (204). FIG. 3

Specification

Description:BACKGROUND
Technical Field
[0001] The embodiments herein generally relate to a frame of a vehicle, and more particularly, a frame of a vehicle with a reinforcement structure.
Description of related art
[0002] Background description includes information that may be useful in understanding the present inertinites, not an admission that any of the information provided herein is prior art or relevant to the presently claimed invention, or that any publication specifically or implicitly referenced is prior art.
[0003] In a conventional approach of directly mounting one or more components/accessories, and one or more style parts, to a vehicle frame often resulted in complex frame structures, adversely impacting serviceability.
[0004] In another conventional approach, instead of directly mounting the one or more components/accessories and the one or more style parts to the vehicle frame, brackets were used to mount the one or more components/accessories and the one or more style parts to the frame. At the same time, the another conventional approach requires numerous specific brackets to mount the one or more components/accessories (E.g., Footrest assembly) and the one or more style parts make the frame complex.
[0005] In addition, distributing stress that originates from a shock absorber, and the footrest assembly is a critical and troublesome task. The frame with a poor stress distribution may result in compromising structural integrity. The conventional approach relies on numerous gusset structures to distribute stress and safeguard the vehicle frame. Using numerous gusset structures, and numerous specific brackets may result in complex frame structure.
[0006] Furthermore, the need to remove one or more side panels to access the one or more components/accessories and the one or more style parts or the frame hinders serviceability. Therefore, the conventional approach does not have a single component/structure that can help for better stress distribution and provide provision to mount the one or more components/accessories, and the one or more style parts to the frame.
[0007] Hence, there remains a need for an improved reinforcement structure that allows for optimal stress distribution and provides mounting points for one or more components/accessories, as well as the one or more style parts to address the aforementioned issues.
SUMMARY
[0008] In view of the foregoing, an embodiment herein provides a frame of a vehicle with a reinforcement structure. The vehicle includes a rear frame and a reinforcement structure. The rear frame includes a left rear frame, a right rear frame, and at least one cross member. The at least one cross member includes at least one shock-absorber mounting bracket and is mechanically configured to connect the left rear frame to the right rear frame. The reinforcement structure includes a first portion, a second portion, and a bridge portion. The first portion includes a first set of surfaces. The first portion is coupled to (i) at least one of the left rear frame or the right rear frame and (ii) the at least one cross member for optimal stress distribution. The second portion includes a second set of surfaces. The second portion is coupled to at least one of the left rear frame or the right rear frame for optimal stress distribution. The bridge portion is configured to couple the first portion with the second portion for stress distribution.
[0009] In some embodiments, the at least one cross member is connected to the first portion of the reinforcement structure when the reinforcement structure is mounted posteriorly to the at least one cross member. The at least one cross member is connected to the second portion of the reinforcement structure when the reinforcement structure is mounted anteriorly to the at least one cross member.
[0010] In some embodiments, the at least one cross member is connected to the second portion of the reinforcement structure when the reinforcement structure is mounted posteriorly to the at least one cross member. The at least one cross member is connected to the first portion of the reinforcement structure when the reinforcement structure is mounted anteriorly to the at least one cross member.
[0011] In some embodiments, the reinforcement structure includes one or more mounting points to mount at least one of one or more components of the vehicle, one or more accessories of the vehicle, or one or more parts of the vehicle.
[0012] In some embodiments, the reinforcement structure is configured to provide (i) a first set of optimal stress distribution paths, (ii) a second set of optimal stress distribution paths, and (iii) a third set of optimal stress distribution paths for better distribution. The first set of optimal stress distribution paths and (ii) the second set of optimal stress distribution paths originate from the at least one shock absorber. The third set of optimal stress distribution paths originates from at least one of the one or more components of the vehicle, the one or more accessories of the vehicle, or the one or more parts of the vehicle.
[0013] In some embodiments, the reinforcement structure is configured to provide better accessibility of at least one of the one or more components of the vehicle, the one or more accessories of the vehicle, or the one or more parts of the vehicle through removal of a storage box.
[0014] In one aspect, a frame of a vehicle with a reinforcement structure. The vehicle includes a rear frame. The vehicle includes a rear frame and a reinforcement structure. The rear frame includes a left rear frame, a right rear frame, and at least one cross member. The at least one cross member includes at least one shock-absorber mounting bracket and is mechanically configured to connect the left rear frame to the right rear frame. The reinforcement structure includes a first portion, a second portion, and a bridge portion. The first portion includes a first set of surfaces. The first portion is coupled to (i) at least one of the left rear frame or the right rear frame and (ii) the at least one cross member for optimal stress distribution. The second portion includes a second set of surfaces. The second portion is coupled to at least one of the left rear frame or the right rear frame the at least one cross member for optimal stress distribution. The bridge portion is configured to couple the first portion with the second portion for optimal stress distribution. The reinforcement structure includes one or more mounting points to mount at least one of one or more components of the vehicle, one or more accessories of the vehicle, or one or more parts of the vehicle.
[0015] In some embodiments, the at least one cross member is connected to the first portion of the reinforcement structure when the reinforcement structure is mounted posteriorly to the at least one cross member. The at least one cross member is connected to the second portion of the reinforcement structure when the reinforcement structure is mounted anteriorly to the at least one cross member.
[0016] In some embodiments, the at least one cross member is connected to the second portion of the reinforcement structure when the reinforcement structure is mounted posteriorly to the at least one cross member. The at least one cross member is connected to the first portion of the reinforcement structure when the reinforcement structure is mounted anteriorly to the at least one cross member.
[0017] In some embodiments, the reinforcement structure is configured to provide (i) a first set of optimal stress distribution paths, (ii) a second set of optimal stress distribution paths, and (ii) a third set of optimal stress distribution paths for better distribution, wherein the first set of optimal stress distribution paths and (ii) the second set of optimal stress distribution paths originate from the at least one shock absorber. The third set of optimal stress distribution paths originates from at least one of the one or more components of the vehicle, the one or more accessories of the vehicle, or the one or more parts of the vehicle.
[0018] These and other aspects of the embodiments herein will be better appreciated and understood when considered in conjunction with the following description and the accompanying drawings. It should be understood, however, that the following descriptions, while indicating preferred embodiments and numerous specific details thereof, are given by way of illustration and not of limitation. Many changes and modifications may be made within the scope of the embodiments herein without departing from the spirit thereof, and the embodiments herein include all such modifications.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0019] The embodiments herein will be better understood from the following detailed description with reference to the drawings, in which:
[0020] FIG. 1A and 1B illustrate a side view and a top view of a frame of a vehicle with a reinforcement structure according to an embodiment herein.;
[0021] FIG. 2 illustrates a perspective view of the reinforcement structure according to an embodiment herein;
[0022] FIG. 3 illustrates a first set of optimal stress distribution paths and a second set of optimal stress distribution paths of the frame of the vehicle with the reinforcement structure according to an embodiment herein; and
[0023] FIG. 4 illustrates a third set of optimal stress distribution paths of the frame of the vehicle with the reinforcement structure according to an embodiment herein.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
[0024] The embodiments herein and the various features and advantageous details thereof are explained more fully with reference to the non-limiting embodiments that are illustrated in the accompanying drawings and detailed in the following 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.
[0025] Given the need for optimized stress distribution and versatile mounting capabilities, an improved reinforcement structure is essential to support at least one of one or more components of the vehicle, one or more accessories of the vehicle, or one or more parts of the vehicle. Referring now to the drawings, and more particularly to FIG. 1 to FIG. 4, where similar reference characters denote corresponding features consistently throughout the figures, there are shown preferred embodiments.
[0026] FIG. 1A and 1B illustrate a side view and a top view of a frame 102 of a vehicle 100 with a reinforcement structure 114 according to an embodiment herein. As used herein, the frame is defined as a main supporting structure of any vehicle to which all other components are attached. The vehicle 100 includes, but not limited to, a two-wheeler vehicle. In one embodiment, the two-wheeler vehicle includes, but not limited to, an electric vehicle, or an internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle.
[0027] In another embodiment, the electric vehicle includes, but not limited to, Battery electric vehicle (BEV), hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), or Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV). The vehicle 100 includes, but not limited to, a frame 102. The frame 102 includes, but not limited to, a front frame 104, a floorboard frame 106, a rear frame 108, and a reinforcement structure 114. The rear frame 108 includes, but not limited to, a left rear frame 110A, a right rear frame 110B, and at least one cross member 110C. The at least one cross member 110C includes at least one shock absorber mounting bracket 112 and is mechanically configured to connect the left rear frame 110A and the right rear frame 110B to provide better stress distribution to the frame 102.
[0028] In one embodiment, the at least one cross member 110C includes a shock-absorber mounting bracket 112. The shock-absorber mounting bracket 112 includes one or more shock-absorber mounting points 116 to mount a shock-absorber (not shown in the figure).
[0029] In another embodiment, the at least one cross member 110C may include one or more shock-absorber mounting brackets 112. The one or more shock-absorber mounting brackets 112 include the one or more shock-absorber mounting points 116 to mount a dual shock-absorber (not shown in the figure). In yet another embodiment, the one or more shock-absorber mounting bracket 112 and the one or more shock-absorber mounting points 116 are positioned on the left rear frame 110A and the right rear frame 110B. In yet another embodiment, the one or more shock-absorber mounting bracket 112 and the one or more shock-absorber mounting points 116 are positioned on the at least one cross member 110C. As used herein, the shock absorber is defined as a mechanical or hydraulic device designed to absorb and damp shock impulses by converting the kinetic energy of the shock into another form of energy (typically heat) which is then dissipated.
[0030] The reinforcement structure 114 is connected to the rear frame 108 using one or more connecting techniques. In one embodiment, the one or more connection techniques include, but not limited to, welding, fastening and the like.
[0031] FIG. 2 illustrates a perspective view of the reinforcement structure 114 according to an embodiment herein. The reinforcement structure 114 includes a first portion 202, a second portion 204, and a bridge portion 206. The reinforcement structure 114 further comprises one or more mounting points 208. The one or more mounting points 208 configured to mount at least one of one or more components of the vehicle 100, one or more accessories of the vehicle 100, or one or more parts of the vehicle 100. In one embodiment, at least one of the one or more components of the vehicle 100, the one or more accessories of the vehicle 100, or one or more parts of the vehicle 100 include, but not limited to, a footrest, crash guard, sidecar, side wheel structures, storage box, saree guard, one or more rear fenders, one or more tail panels. In one embodiment, the one or more tail panels include, but not limited to, a center tail panel, and a side tail panel.
[0032] The first portion 202 includes a first set of surfaces. The first portion 202 is coupled to (i) at least one of the left rear frame 110A or the right rear frame 110B, and (ii) the at least one cross member 110C for optimal stress distribution. The second portion 204 includes a second set of surfaces. The second portion 204 is coupled to at least one of the left rear frame 110A or the right rear frame 110B for optimal stress distribution. The bridge portion 206 is configured to couple the first portion 202 with the second portion 204.
[0033] In one embodiment, the at least one cross member 110C is connected to the first portion 202 of the reinforcement structure 114 when the reinforcement structure 114 is mounted posteriorly to the at least one cross member 110C. The at least one cross member 110C is connected to the second portion 204 of the reinforcement structure 114 when the reinforcement structure 114 is mounted anteriorly to the at least one cross member 110C.
[0034] In another embodiment, the at least one cross member 110C is connected to the second portion 204 of the reinforcement structure 114 when the reinforcement structure 114 is mounted posteriorly to the at least one cross member 110C. The at least one cross member 110C is connected to the first portion 202 of the reinforcement structure 114 when the reinforcement structure 114 is mounted anteriorly to the at least one cross member 110C.
[0035] The reinforcement structure 114 is situated on the left rear frame 110A in vehicles equipped with a single shock absorber. Alternatively, in one embodiment, the reinforcement structure 114 may be positioned on the left rear frame 110A, and the right rear frame 110B in vehicles equipped with dual shock-absorber. In another embodiment, the reinforcement structure 114 may be positioned on the at least one cross member 110C in vehicles equipped with dual shock-absorber. The reinforcement structure 114 can be made of any stress-resistant material.
[0036] FIG. 3 illustrates a first set of optimal stress distribution paths 301 (A-B), and a second set of optimal stress distribution paths 302 (A-D) of the frame 102 of the vehicle 100 with the reinforcement structure 114 according to an embodiment herein. Referring to FIG. 3, the reinforcement structure 114 is configured to provide (i) the first set of optimal stress distribution paths 301 (A-B) (ii) the second set of stress distribution paths 302 (A-D) for better distribution. The first set of optimal stress distribution paths 301 (A-B) and the second set of stress distribution paths 302 (A-D) originates from the at least one shock absorber. With the reinforcement structure 114, the first set of optimal stress distribution paths 301 (A-B), the second set of optimal stress distribution paths 302 (A-D) in place, the frame 102 can effectively distribute stress and safeguard against structural failure.
[0037] In addition to that, the reinforcement structure 114 includes one or more openings 304 (A-B) to provide safe routing, and better packaging of power and data cables, fuel hoses, and storage box latch cables. Furthermore, by placing the reinforcement structure 114 on the frame 102 in a predetermined location enables the possibility top top-side access eliminating the need to dismantle one or more side panels. The reinforcement structure 114 is configured to provide better accessibility of at least one of the one or more components of the vehicle 100, the one or more accessories of the vehicle 100, or the one or more parts of the vehicle 100 through removal of a storage box.
[0038] FIG. 4 illustrates a third set of optimal stress distribution paths 402 (A-F) of the frame 102 of the vehicle 100 with the reinforcement structure 114 according to an embodiment herein. Referring to FIG. 4, the reinforcement structure 114 is configured to provide the third set of optimal stress distribution paths 402 (A-F) for better distribution. The third set of optimal stress distribution paths 402 (A-F) originates from at least one of the one or more components of the vehicle (100), the one or more accessories of the vehicle 100, or the one or more parts of the vehicle 100. With the reinforcement structure 114 and the third set of optimal stress distribution paths 402 (A-F) in place, the frame 102 can effectively distribute stress and safeguard against structural failure.
[0039] Improvements and modifications may be incorporated herein without deviating from the scope of the invention. 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 appended claims.

 
LIST OF REFERENCE NUMERALS
Vehicle - 100
Frame - 102.
Front frame - 104.
Floorboard frame - 106.
Rear frame - 108.
Left rear frame - 110A
Right rear frame - 110B
At least one cross member - 110C.
Shock absorber bracket - 112.
Reinforcement structure - 114.
One or more Shock absorber mounting points - 116.
First portion - 202.
Second portion - 204.
Bridge portion - 206.
One or more mounting points - 208.
First set of optimal stress distribution paths - 301 (A-B).
Second set of optimal stress distribution paths - 302 (A-D).
Third set of optimal stress distribution paths - 402 (A-F).
, Claims:CLAIMS
I/We claim:
1. A vehicle (100) comprising:
a rear frame (108) comprises:
a left rear frame (110A);
a right rear frame (110B); and
at least one cross member (110C) comprises at least one shock absorber mounting bracket (112), and is mechanically configured to connect the left rear frame (110A) to the right rear frame (110B); and
a reinforcement structure (114) comprises:
a first portion (202) comprises a first set of surfaces, wherein the first portion (202) is coupled to (i) at least one of the left rear frame (110A) or the right rear frame (110B), and (ii) the at least one cross member (110C) for optimal stress distribution;
a second portion (204) comprises a second set of surfaces, wherein the second portion (204) is coupled to at least one of the left rear frame (110A) or the right rear frame (110B) for optimal stress distribution; and
a bridge portion (206) is configured to couple the first portion (202) with the second portion (204) for optimal stress distribution.
2. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the at least one cross member (110C) is connected to the first portion (202) of the reinforcement structure (114) when the reinforcement structure (114) is mounted posteriorly to the at least one cross member (110C), wherein the at least one cross member (110C) is connected to the second portion (204) of the reinforcement structure (114) when the reinforcement structure (114) is mounted anteriorly to the at least one cross member (110C).
3. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the at least one cross member (110C) is connected to the second portion (204) of the reinforcement structure (114) when the reinforcement structure (114) is mounted posteriorly to the at least one cross member (110C), wherein the at least one cross member (110C) is connected to the first portion (202) of the reinforcement structure (114) when the reinforcement structure (114) is mounted anteriorly to the at least one cross member (110C).
4. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the reinforcement structure (114) comprises one or more mounting points (208) to mount at least one of one or more components of the vehicle (100), one or more accessories of the vehicle (100), or one or more parts of the vehicle (100).
5. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the reinforcement structure (114) is configured to provide (i) a first set of optimal stress distribution paths (301 (A-B)), (ii) a second set of optimal stress distribution paths (302 (A-D)), and (iii) a third set of optimal stress distribution paths (402 (A-F)) for better distribution, wherein the first set of optimal stress distribution paths (301 (A-B) and (ii) the second set of optimal stress distribution paths (302 (A-D)) originate from the at least one shock absorber, wherein the third set of optimal stress distribution paths (402 (A-F)) originates from at least one of the one or more components of the vehicle (100), the one or more accessories of the vehicle (100), or the one or more parts of the vehicle (100).
6. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the reinforcement structure (114) is configured to provide better accessibility of at least one of the one or more components of the vehicle (100), the one or more accessories of the vehicle (100), or the one or more parts of the vehicle (100) through removal of a storage box.
7. A vehicle (100) comprising:
a rear frame (108) comprises:
a left rear frame (110A);
a right rear frame (110B); and
at least one cross member (110C) comprises at least one shock-absorber mounting bracket (112), and is mechanically configured to connect the left rear frame (110A) to the right rear frame (110B); and
a reinforcement structure (114) comprises:
a first portion (202) comprises a first set of surfaces, wherein the first portion (202) is coupled to (i) at least one of the left rear frame (110A) or the right rear frame (110B), and (ii) the at least one cross member (110C) for optimal stress distribution;
a second portion (204) comprises a second set of surfaces, wherein the second portion (204) is coupled to (i) at least one of the left rear frame (110A) or the right rear frame (110B); and
a bridge portion (206) is configured to couple the first portion (202) with the second portion (204) for optimal stress distribution, wherein the reinforcement structure (114) comprises one or more mounting points (208) to mount at least one of one or more components of the vehicle (100), one or more accessories of the vehicle (100), or one or more parts of the vehicle (100).
8. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 7, wherein the at least one cross member (110C) is connected to the first portion (202) of the reinforcement structure (114) when the reinforcement structure (114) is mounted posteriorly to the at least one cross member (110C), wherein the at least one cross member (110C) is connected to the second portion (204) of the reinforcement structure (114) when the reinforcement structure (114) is mounted anteriorly to the at least one cross member (110C).
9. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 7, wherein the at least one cross member (110C) is connected to the second portion (204) of the reinforcement structure (114) when the reinforcement structure (114) is mounted posteriorly to the at least one cross member (110C), wherein the at least one cross member (110C) is connected to the first portion (202) of the reinforcement structure (114) when the reinforcement structure (114) is mounted anteriorly to the at least one cross member (110C).

10. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 7, wherein the reinforcement structure (114) is configured to provide (i) a first set of optimal stress distribution paths (301 (A-B)), (ii) a second set of optimal stress distribution paths (302 (A-D)), and (ii) a third set of optimal stress distribution paths (402 (A-F)) for better distribution, wherein the first set of optimal stress distribution paths (301 (A-B)) and (ii) the second set of optimal stress distribution paths (302 (A-D)) originate from the at least one shock absorber, wherein the third set of optimal stress distribution paths (402 (A-F)) originates from at least one of the one or more components of the vehicle (100), the one or more accessories of the vehicle (100), or the one or more parts of the vehicle (100).

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