MOUNTING FOR A VEHICLE

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a mounting (100) for a vehicle. The mounting (100) comprises a first mounting (102) which is detachably attached to a frame (200) of the vehicle, a second mounting (104) which is slidably received in the first mounting (102), and a platform (106) which is movably connected to the second mounting (104) by a rack and pinion mechanism. The mounting (100) comprises at least two side plates (108) which are arranged on the platform (106) and configured to secure an object (300) placed on the platform (106), and at least two locking clamps (110) which are mounted on the platform (106) to selectively lock and unlock the platform (106) from the second mounting (104) and thereby facilitate linear movement of the platform (106) relative to the second mounting (104) in an unlocked state.The holder facilitates the picking up or storage of items of different dimensions while allowing easy access to the items.

Description

In the following description, the invention and the manner in which it is practiced will be described in more detail.TECHNICAL FIELDThe present disclosure relates generally to the field of motor vehicles. More particularly, but not exclusively, the present disclosure relates to a bracket for a vehicle. Further, embodiments of the present disclosure disclose a telescopic mount to provide easy accessibility of an object stored in the mount.BACKGROUNDVehicles are a convenient choice when going to travel to a desired destination or location because they provide comfort, luxum and much stowage space that can be used for the user's own purpose. The life standard of people is constantly improving and at the same time the demand of people for the functionality and comfort offered by vehicles is also increasing. In addition, there is a great demand for high performance vehicles worldwide. Vehicles with internal combustion engines generate energy through the combustion of hydrocarbon fuels such as gasoline, diesel, and the like. The vehicles typically have a number of components that facilitate the driving of the vehicle and the operation of the various electronic units of the vehicle. The installation or accommodation of the components connected to the vehicle is always a challenge, since there is little space available in the vehicle.Nowadays, vehicle manufacturers focus on generalizing the design features of a holder in order to make containers faster and more economical. Generalization of the mounts and their construction can result in various advantages, e.g., one and the same container can be used at different portions or locations of the vehicle. These mounts are configured to provide provisions for mounting various components / subcomponents of the vehicle, for example, battery packs, controllers, speakers, and other electronic components.Vehicle manufacturers have sought, proposed, and implemented various solutions to address the above-mentioned problems. The existing solutions include brackets suitable for mounting one or more components in a particular space. The brackets may include multiple fasteners that facilitate the assembly of multiple components in a given / confined space. However, the present holders do not provide any structural features or elements which improve the accessibility of the components mounted or supported in such holders. The problem of accessibility of the component remains for the user or a mechanic during the maintenance of the vehicle, for example during the replacement of the component stored or mounted in the holder. In addition, there are several blind spots for a mechanic or operator to perform maintenance / service operations. In addition, the posture of the operator when performing the maintenance work is generally not ergonomic, which may lead to fatigue phenomena in the operator.Such a conventional bracket is disclosed in CN patent application CN111605431A [hereinafter referred to as '431' publication].The '431 publication discloses a telescopic mechanism for a vehicle battery. The telescopic mechanism comprises a sliding arrangement for transporting a vehicle battery. The slide assembly includes a plate, a fixed bracket, and a first drive portion. The panel is configured to receive a vehicle battery. The fixed support serves for fastening the sliding arrangement on a base surface. The first drive section is provided for driving the thrust plate. The slide plate is driven by the first driving portion / part so that the slide plate protrudes outward from the mounting bracket. However, the '431 publication does not disclose any type of bracket or arrangement that facilitates an operator to perform maintenance work on the component mounted on the bracket.The present disclosure is directed to overcoming one or more of the foregoing or other limitations associated with the prior art.SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSUREOne or more shortcomings of conventional mounts or mounting arrangements are overcome and additional advantages are provided by a mount for a vehicle as claimed in the present disclosure. Additional features and advantages are realized by the techniques of the present disclosure. Other embodiments and aspects of the disclosure are described in detail herein and are part of the claimed disclosure.The present disclosure relates to a bracket for a vehicle. The bracket may also be referred to as a "mounting bracket", a "storage unit", a "storage bin", and the like. The bracket may be incorporated into any type of vehicle, including passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, and the like. The bracket may be used to facilitate the assembly of various components / subcomponents of the vehicle, e.g., battery and other modular components. The bracket is made up of structural elements / features that facilitate mounting the bracket to a flat as well as angled surface of a vehicle frame. The bracket is made of structural elements that provide multiple degrees of freedom to move the bracket to any predefined position. The fixture also includes a plurality of extensions to vary the space provided by the fixture for mounting or receiving components of different dimensions.Additional features and advantages are realized by the techniques of the present disclosure. Other embodiments and aspects of the disclosure are described in detail herein and are considered part of the claimed disclosure.In a non-limiting embodiment of the present disclosure, a bracket for a vehicle is disclosed. The bracket includes a first bracket removably attached to a frame of the vehicle. The bracket further includes a second bracket slidably received in the first bracket, a platform movably coupled to the second bracket by a rack and pinion mechanism, at least two side plates disposed on the platform and configured to secure an object placed on the platform, and at least two locking clips mounted on the platform to selectively lock and unlock the platform from the second bracket and thereby facilitate linear movement of the platform relative to the second bracket in an unlocked state.In an embodiment, the first bracket includes a first plate, a second plate, and a third plate. The first plate is provided with a plurality of holes suitable for receiving fasteners to facilitate the removable attachment of the first bracket to the frame. The second plate is rotatably connected to the first plate via a hinge rod. The second plate includes at least one channel. The third plate is located near the hinge rod and extends vertically upward from the second plate.In one embodiment, the second bracket comprises at least one longitudinal element adapted to be received in the corresponding channel of the second plate of the first bracket to facilitate the sliding movement of the second bracket with respect to the first bracket. The longitudinal element comprises a toothed rack with a plurality of teeth.In one embodiment, the rack and pinion mechanism includes a pinion rotatably mounted on a shaft extending from the platform. The pinion is configured to engage the plurality of teeth of the rack provided in the side rail to enable controlled linear movement of the platform relative to the second bracket.In one embodiment, the retainer includes a locking pin and a locking spring configured to lock the second retainer in a predefined position relative to the first retainer.In one embodiment, each side wall of the at least two side walls includes an elongated portion having a threaded bore.In one embodiment, the retainer includes an adjustment screw receivable within the threaded bore of the extended portion to adjust the lateral distance between the at least two side portions to enable the article to be received with different dimensions.In an embodiment, the first bracket comprises at least two contacts extending inward from the third plate of the first bracket.In one embodiment, the retainer includes a biasing member disposed between two jaws of the at least two locking clips to bias the at least two locking clips in a locked state.In one embodiment, the support comprises at least two straps suitable for supporting the object placed on the platform.It is understood that the above-described aspects and embodiments of the disclosure may be used in any combination with each other. Several of the aspects and embodiments may be combined to form another embodiment of the disclosure.The foregoing summary is illustrative only and is not intended to be limiting in any way. In addition to the illustrative aspects and features described above, other aspects and features will become apparent by reference to the drawings and the following detailed description.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE ACCOMPANYING DRAWINGSThe novel features and characteristics of the disclosure are set forth in the appended claims. The disclosure itself, as well as a mode of use, other objects and advantages thereof, will be best understood, however, by reference to the following detailed description of an embodiment when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which like reference numerals represent like elements and in which: FIG. 1 is a partial perspective view of a bracket mounted to a vehicle frame according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; FIG. 2 shows a perspective view of the bracket of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; FIG. 3 is an exploded view of the bracket of FIG. 2, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; and FIG. 4 shows a perspective view of the retainer in a retracted position according to another embodiment of the present disclosure.The figures show embodiments of the disclosure for illustrative purposes only. One skilled in the art will readily recognize from the following description that alternative embodiments of the structures and methods illustrated herein may be used without departing from the scope of the disclosure described herein.DETAILED DESCRIPTIONWhile the embodiments are subject to various modifications and alternative forms in the disclosure, specific embodiments thereof are shown by way of example in the figures and will be described below. It should be understood, however, that it is not intended to limit the disclosure to the particular forms disclosed, but on the contrary, the disclosure is intended to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the scope of the disclosure.It is noted that one skilled in the art is motivated by the present disclosure to modify the construction of a bracket for a vehicle, which may vary in different vehicle manufacturing units. Furthermore, the design of the holder can vary depending on the available installation space in the vehicle. Such modifications should be considered, however, within the scope of the present disclosure. Accordingly, the drawings show only the specific details that are relevant to understanding the embodiments of the present disclosure in order not to obscure the disclosure with details that will be readily apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art having benefit of the present description. For simplicity, neither the entire vehicle nor the body of the vehicle is shown in the drawings.The terms "comprises," "including," or other variations thereof used in the disclosure are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a device comprising a list of components not only includes those components, but may also include other components not expressly listed or associated with such a device, arrangement, method, or system. In other words, one or more elements in a system or device initiated with "comprises... a" do not exclude, without further limitations, the existence of other or additional elements in the system or device.Accordingly, the present disclosure relates to a bracket for a vehicle. The holder may be provided for receiving a battery, but is not limited thereto. Alternatively, the holder can also be used to accommodate various electrical or non-electrical components of the vehicle. The bracket may alternatively be referred to as, but is not limited to, a battery pack attachment unit or a mounting unit. The bracket may be used in all vehicle lines, for example, passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, two-wheelers, heavy duty vehicles, and the like. The vehicle includes an electric motor or an internal combustion engine to facilitate driving of the vehicle. The electric motor uses the power or the electric energy transmitted from an energy storage unit of the vehicle, e.g., a battery or high-voltage battery. The vehicle may include a frame or chassis configured to support the body of the vehicle, wherein the components of the vehicle include a power generation unit (electric motor or engine), HVAC units (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning), and the like. The vehicle may include a front portion, a middle portion, and a rear portion such that the power generation unit, the power transfer unit, and other associated components are mounted to the front portion of the vehicle. The power generation unit is preferably covered by a hood of the vehicle. Further, the front portion of the vehicle includes at least two headlights mounted on the frame of the vehicle to provide illumination when the vehicle is driving in a dark environment.The vehicle further comprises at least four wheels, wherein two wheels are rotatably mounted on the frame of the front portion of the vehicle and thus defined as front wheels of the vehicle. The other two wheels are rotatably mounted on the frame of the rear portion and thus defined as rear wheels of the vehicle. The vehicle may be referred to as a front wheel drive vehicle when the power generation unit transmits the power to the front wheels of the vehicle to drive the vehicle. Also, the vehicle may be defined as a rear wheel drive vehicle when the power generation unit transmits the power to the rear wheels of the vehicle to drive the vehicle. Further, the vehicle may be referred to as an all-wheel drive vehicle if the power generation unit is configured to transmit power to all wheels of the vehicle to drive the vehicle on rough terrain, preferably to perform off-road and anti-weed activities.The central portion of the vehicle includes the passenger compartment or cabin extending from the front portion to the rear portion of the vehicle. The passenger compartment may form a cabin having a plurality of seats to facilitate seating in the passenger compartment by the occupant or driver. The passenger compartment also includes a steering for maneuvering the vehicle in a desired direction, a dashboard or cockpit with ventilation openings for regulating the temperature in the passenger compartment, a plurality of buttons, switches, display units and the like for operating functions of the vehicle and also for improving the aesthetic as well as for providing comfort to the driver or occupants seated in the passenger compartment. The occupant has a floor panel that is secured to the vehicle frame. The plurality of seats of the passenger compartment are fixed to the floor panel. Each seat of the plurality of seats may include a seat bottom and a backrest to provide support and comfort to the occupant seated on the seat. The seat may further include a headrest, preferably a movable headrest, for supporting the head of the occupant seated on the seat. The underside of the seat and the backrest may include a cushion member to enable comfortable seating on the seat. The cushion member can absorb smaller shocks and provide sufficient rigidity to the user seated on the seat.The rear portion of the vehicle may include a trunk suitable for storing luggage of the occupants or the driver seated in the vehicle. The rear portion of the vehicle may include a tail lamp configured to illuminate in various situations, for example, upon application of brakes and the like. In an exemplary embodiment, the rear portion further includes a bumper disposed below the trunk of the vehicle. The bumper is configured to provide provisions for facilitating assembly of rear lights of the vehicle, sensors, cameras, license plates, and the like. The bumper also provides better aerodynamics of the vehicle, particularly a vehicle associated with a sports segment or racing segment.The vehicle may include a battery module or a secondary battery or a battery pack disposed in the cockpit or dashboard of the vehicle. The battery module is configured to provide electrical power to auxiliary components of the vehicle, for example, infotainment display, headlights, indicators, etc. The mount as disclosed in the present disclosure is configured to facilitate, but not be limited to, the removable mounting or storage of an object, preferably the battery module. The bracket is configured to have a telescopic arrangement or movement that benefits the operator by eliminating blind spots. The bracket may be used in any type of vehicle, for example, passenger vehicles, heavy duty vehicles, commercial vehicles, and the like. The bracket is configured to be capable of extending in both length and width to accommodate various sizes of the object.In one embodiment, the bracket may include a first bracket and a second bracket such that the first bracket is removably attached to a frame of the vehicle and the second bracket is slidably received in the first bracket. The first bracket and the second bracket may alternatively be referred to as "main body" and "slider", respectively, but are not limited thereto. The bracket further includes a platform movably coupled to the second bracket via a rack and pinion mechanism. The rack and pinion mechanism is configured to allow controlled linear movement of the platform relative to the second bracket. The bracket further includes at least two side plates disposed on the platform and configured to secure an object placed on the platform, and at least two locking clips mounted on the platform to selectively lock and unlock the platform from the second bracket, thereby facilitating linear movement of the platform relative to the second bracket in an unlocked state.In an embodiment, the first bracket includes a first plate, a second plate, and a third plate. The first plate is provided with a plurality of holes suitable for receiving fasteners to facilitate the removable attachment of the first bracket to the frame. The second plate is rotatably connected to the first plate via a hinge rod. The second plate includes at least one channel. The third plate is located near the hinge rod and extends vertically upward from the second plate. The second bracket includes at least one longitudinal member configured to be received in the corresponding channel of the second plate of the first bracket to facilitate sliding movement of the second bracket relative to the first bracket. The longitudinal element comprises a toothed rack with a plurality of teeth.In one embodiment, the rack and pinion mechanism includes a pinion rotatably mounted on a shaft extending from the platform. The pinion is configured to engage the plurality of teeth of the rack provided in the side rail to enable controlled linear movement of the platform relative to the second bracket. The rack and pinion mechanism prevents rapid movement of the platform relative to the second bracket by simultaneously engaging and disengaging the plurality of teeth provided on the pinion with the plurality of teeth provided on the rack of the second bracket. Moreover, each side wall of the at least two side walls includes an extended portion provided with a threaded hole. The bracket includes an adjustment screw receivable within the threaded bore of the extended portion to adjust a lateral distance between the at least two side walls to enable the article to be received with different dimensions.In the following sections, the present disclosure will be described with reference to FIGS. 1, 2, 3 to 4. In the figures, the same element or elements having similar functions are denoted by the same reference numerals.In FIG. 1, a bracket (100) is shown attached to a frame (200) of a vehicle (not shown in the figures). The bracket (100) may be attached to any portion of the frame (200), preferably the frame disposed near a dashboard of the vehicle, but is not limited thereto. The bracket (100) may be disposed or detachably mounted on each outer surface of the frame (200), which requires human intervention or an operator to perform maintenance work on the vehicle. The holder ( 100) can alternatively also be referred to as "fastening unit", "fastening arrangement", "fastening arrangement" and the like. Depending on the positioning and functionality of the holder ( 100), the holder ( 100) can be used for storing, mounting or connecting various components of the vehicle. In an exemplary embodiment, the bracket (100) is adapted to receive an object (300) of the vehicle, preferably, the bracket (100) is adapted to receive a battery, but not limited thereto. The holder ( 100) can alternatively be used for receiving adapters, charging cables, control devices and the like.The holder (100) facilitates the accessibility of the object (300) mounted or mounted on the holder. The bracket (100) is made up of components and subcomponents that have multiple degrees of freedom so that the bracket (100) can be moved along multiple axes and rotated about a particular axis. The holder (100) comprises a first holder (102), a second holder (104) and a platform (106), which are movably connected to one another. The first bracket (102) may alternatively be referred to as a "main body", "mounting portion", or the like. The first bracket (102) is removably attached to the frame (200) of the vehicle. The second bracket (104) is slidably received in the first bracket (102) as shown in FIG. 2. The platform (106) is movably connected to the second bracket (104) by a rack and pinion mechanism. The second mount (104) and the platform (106) are configured to perform linear movement along a longitudinal axis that passes through the center of the mount (100). The linear movement of the second bracket (104) and the platform (106) makes the bracket (100) a telescoping bracket because the bracket (100) is a two-stage telescoping structure. The first bracket (102), the second bracket (104), and the platform (106) are movably coupled to each other to form a compact structure of the bracket (100).In one embodiment, the first bracket (102) includes a first plate (102a), a second plate (102b), and a third plate (102c). The first plate (102a) may alternatively be referred to as a "mounting plate" or a "fixed plate", but is not limited thereto. The first plate (102a) may include connecting means for releasably connecting the first plate (102a) to the frame (200), e.g., snap fasteners, screws, rivets, and the like. In an exemplary embodiment, the first panel (102a) is provided with a plurality of holes suitable for receiving fasteners (102e), as shown in FIG. 2, to facilitate the removable attachment of the first bracket (102) to the frame (200) of the vehicle. The first plate (102a) is provided with a bend at a predefined angle to facilitate easy positioning of the first plate (102a) on a portion of the frame (200). The second plate (102b) is pivotally connected to the first plate (102a) via a hinge connection. The hinge connection includes a hinge rod (102d) for providing a pivotable connection or rotatable connection between the second plate (102b) and the first plate (102a). The second plate (102b) is provided with devices suitable for slidably receiving the second support (104) of the support (100). The second plate (102b) includes at least one channel (102f) adapted to slidably receive a portion of the second bracket (104).The third plate (102c) is located near the hinge, preferably the hinge rod (102d), as shown in Figure 3. The third plate (102c) extends vertically upward from the second plate (102b). The third plate ( 102 c) and the second plate ( 102 b) may be integrally formed to obtain a unitary L-shaped structure. The third plate (102c) prevents movement of the object (300) towards the frame (200) of the vehicle and thereby holds the object (300) in a predefined position, preferably in a storage space defined by the holder (100). Referring to FIG. 3, the bracket (100) includes a locking pin (106c) and a locking spring (106d) configured to lock the second bracket (104) in a predefined position relative to the first bracket (102) to vary the length of the bracket (100) to accommodate objects (300) having different dimensions. Referring to FIGS. 2 and 4, the channel (102f) is defined with a plurality of apertures (102h) adapted to receive the locking pin (106c) to lock the second bracket (104) in a predefined position relative to the first bracket (102) depending on the dimensions of the object (300).The second bracket (104) comprises at least one longitudinal element (104a) adapted to be received in the corresponding channel (102f) of the second plate (102b) of the first bracket (102). The at least one longitudinal member (104a) is configured to be slidably receivable within a slot defined in the channel (102f) of the second plate (102b) to facilitate sliding movement of the second bracket (104) relative to the first bracket (102). The longitudinal element (104a) comprises a rack having a plurality of teeth (104b). The second holder (104) serves to vary the length of the holder (100) to accommodate the object (300) having different dimensions.The first bracket (102) includes at least two contacts (102g) extending inward from the third plate (102c) of the first bracket (102) as shown in FIG. 3. The at least two contacts (102g) are made of a metallic material to establish an electrical connection between the object (300), i.e. the battery and the corresponding circuit of the vehicle. The at least two contacts (102g) extend integrally from the third plate (102c) to form a single unitary structure of the third plate (102c) thereby preventing wires or cables from being required to connect the battery to the remainder of the circuit.The platform (106) is movably connected to the second bracket (104) via the rack and pinion mechanism. The rack and pinion mechanism includes a pinion (106a) rotatably mounted on a shaft (106b) extending from the platform (106), as shown in FIG. 3. The pinion (106a) is configured to engage the plurality of teeth (104b) of the rack provided in the side rail (104a) to enable controlled linear movement of the platform (106) relative to the second bracket (104). Alternatively, any other mechanism may be used to allow for controlled linear movement, preferably extension or retraction movement of the platform (106) relative to the second support (104), e.g., a spindle mechanism and the like.In an embodiment, the holder (100) comprises at least two side walls (108) arranged on the platform (106) and configured to secure the item (300) placed on the platform (106). The at least two side parts (108) are provided to secure the object (300) along a width direction of the object (300). The at least two side walls (108) may have an "L" shaped structure configured to cover a front and a lateral portion of the platform (106). Each side wall of the at least two side walls has an extended portion (108a) provided with a threaded bore. The bracket (100) includes an adjustment screw (112) receivable in the threaded bore of the extended portion (108a) to adjust a lateral distance between the at least two side walls to accommodate the object (300) with different dimensions, as shown in FIG. 4. The adjustment screw (112) includes a plurality of external threads configured to be engageable with a plurality of internal threads defined in the threaded bore of the extended portion (108a). The lateral adjustment achieved by the implementation of the adjustment screw (112) with the at least two side walls (108) facilitates the provision of the required stowage space for receiving the object (300) having different dimensions, preferably the object (300) having different widths.In one embodiment, the bracket (100) includes at least two locking clips (110) attached to the platform (106) to selectively lock and unlock the platform (106) from the second bracket (104), thereby facilitating linear movement of the platform (106) relative to the second bracket (104) in an unlocked state. Each clamp of the at least two locking clamps (110) includes a jaw (118) to facilitate locking and unlocking the platform (106) from the second bracket (104). The jaws (118) are integrally formed with the respective one of the at least two locking terminals (110). In an exemplary embodiment, the bracket (100) includes two locking clips (110) and two jaws (118) for the two locking clips (110). The bracket (100) further comprises a biasing member (114) disposed between two jaws (118) of the at least two locking clips (110) to bias the at least two locking clips (110) in a locked state. The locked state may be defined as a state in which the platform (106) is attached to the second bracket (104) and thereby the platform (106) does not have any unintended movement, preferably a linear movement. The unlocked state may be defined as a state in which the platform (106) is capable of moving linearly relative to the second bracket (104) using the rack and pinion mechanism. The platform (106) is provided with two slots (120) suitable for receiving the two jaws (118) of the at least two locking clamps (110) in the locked state of the platform (106), as shown in Figure 4. The holder (100) includes a biasing member (114) disposed between the two jaws (118) of the at least two locking clips (110) to bias the at least two locking clips (110) in the locked state. The biasing member (114) may be configured as a coil spring configured to apply a biasing force to the jaws (118) in the outward direction. The support (100) comprises at least two straps (116) suitable for supporting the object (300) placed on the platform (106). The at least two straps (116) may be configured as metal or leather straps configured to interlock with the at least two side walls (108) of the bracket (100). The bracket (100) further includes a bracket cover (122) configured to cover or enclose a front portion of the at least two locking brackets (110), as shown in FIGS. 2-4. The bracket (100) includes a lock pin cover (124) configured to cover or enclose the lock pin (106c) and the lock spring (106d), as shown in FIG. 3. The lock spring (106d) is configured to bias the lock pin (106c) in such a direction that the lock pin (106c) passes through the opening (102h) to lock the second bracket (104) relative to the first bracket (102) by a predefined length.In one embodiment, an operation of the holder (100) is disclosed when an operator or user has to remove the object (300) stored in the holder (100). The method of operation may include pressing the jaws (118) against each other to facilitate releasing or removing the jaws (118) from the corresponding slots (120) defined in the platform (106). Once the jaws (118) are removed from the respective slots (120), the platform (106) is unlocked from the second bracket (104) of the bracket. When the bracket (100) is mounted on the frame (200) with a slope down to a ground surface, the platform (106) is automatically extended or has a linear extension movement relative to the second bracket (104) in a controlled manner by gravity. Alternatively, the user may manually pull the platform (106) to extend the platform (106) from a packaging or mounting position of the frame (200). In this way, the object ( 300), which is mounted on the platform ( 106) of the holder ( 100), is easily accessible. In order to store the object (300) inside the holder (100), the user has to place the object (300) on the platform (106) and push the platform (106) towards the frame (200). Once the platform (106) has reached a desired position, the jaws (118) of the respective locking clips (110) are received in the corresponding slots (120) in the platform (106). This locks the platform (106) in the desired position, thereby preventing unwanted movement of the platform (106) during travel of the vehicle.In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the bracket is used to facilitate the assembly of various components / subcomponents of the vehicle, e.g., the battery and other components having different dimensions.In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the bracket is comprised of structural elements that provide a plurality of degrees of freedom to move the bracket to any predefined position.In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the bracket also includes a plurality of extensions to vary the space provided by the bracket for mounting or receiving components of different dimensions.In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the holder provides easy accessibility for a user to access the item stored in the holder, thereby reducing the effort for accessing the item.In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the bracket may be defined as a universal bracket and may be used in all vehicle lines.It should be appreciated that a person skilled in the art may develop a bracket for a vehicle having a similar configuration without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. Such modifications and variations may be made without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. It is therefore intended that the present disclosure cover such modifications and variations as fall within the scope of the appended claims and their equivalents.Equivalents:With regard to the use of terms in the plural and / or singular, the person skilled in the art can translate from the plural into the singular and / or from the singular into the plural depending on the context and / or application. The various singular / plural permutations may be expressly listed herein for clarity.Those skilled in the art will understand that the terms used herein, and particularly in the appended claims (e.g., the portions of the appended claims), are generally to be understood 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 "comprising" should be interpreted as "comprising, but not limited to", etc.). Those skilled in the art will further understand that when a particular number of introduced claims are intended, such an intention is expressly recited in the claim and that when such a suggestion is absent, such an intention is not present. For convenience in explanation, the following claims may use the introductory terms "at least one" and "one or more" to initiate claim statements. However, the use of such terms should not be construed as the introduction of claim enumeration by the indefinite subject matter "a" or "an" limiting a particular claim containing such introduced claim enumeration to inventions containing only such enumeration, even if the same claim contains the introductory terms "one or more" or "at least one" and indefinite subject matter such as "a" or "an" (e.g., "a" and / or "an" should typically be construed to mean "at least one" or "one or more"); the same applies to the use of particular subject matter to initiate claim formulations. Although a particular number of claims introduced are expressly recited, those skilled in the art will recognize that such enumeration should generally be construed to mean at least the recited number (e.g., the mere enumeration of "two enumerations" without other modifiers will generally mean at least two enumerations or two or more enumerations). Moreover, in cases where a convention analogous to "at least one of A, B and / or C, etc." is used, generally such a construction is meant in the sense that one skilled in the art would understand the convention (e.g., "a system having at least one of A, B and / or C" would include, but is not limited to, systems having 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.). Those skilled in the art will appreciate that virtually any disjunction word and / or set of two or more alternative terms in the specification, claims or drawings should be understood to include one of the terms, one of the terms or both terms. Thus, for example, the formulation "A or B" includes the possibilities "A" or "B" or "A and B". Although various aspects and embodiments have been disclosed herein, other aspects and embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art. The various aspects and embodiments disclosed herein are illustrative and not restrictive, the true scope being indicated by the following claims.List of reference numbers:100 Bracket 102 First bracket 102 aFirst plate 102 bSecond plate 102 cThird plate 102 d Scharnier rod 102 e Befestigungs members 102 fChannel 102 gContacts 102 h Blenden 104 Second bracket 104 a Längsträger member 104 b Plurality of teeth 106 Platform 106 a Ritzel 106 bShaft 106 cLock pin 106 dLock spring 108 Side walls 108 a Erweitert portion 110Lock clips 112 Adjustment screw 114 Biasing member 116 Strap 118 Jaws 120 Slots 122 Clip cover 124Lock pin cover 200 Frame 300 ObjectReferences included in the specificationThis list of documents cited by the applicant has been produced in an automated manner and is only included for the better information of the reader. The list is not part of the German patent application or utility model application. The DPMA does not take any adhesion for any faults or omissions.Patent Literature citedCN111605431A

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Claims

A bracket (100) for a vehicle, the bracket (100) comprising: a first bracket (102) removably mounted to a frame (200) of the vehicle; a second bracket (104) slidably received in the first bracket (102); a platform (106) movably connected to the second bracket (104) via a rack and pinion mechanism; at least two side plates (108) disposed on the platform (106) and configured to secure an object (300) placed on the platform (106); and at least two locking clips (110) mounted on the platform (106) to selectively lock and unlock the platform (106) from the second bracket (104), thereby facilitating linear movement of the platform (106) relative to the second bracket (104) in an unlocked state.The bracket (100) of claim 1, wherein the first bracket (102) comprises: a first plate (102a) provided with a plurality of holes for receiving fasteners (102e) to facilitate the detachable attachment of the first bracket (102) to the frame (200); a second plate (102b) rotatably connected to the first plate (102a) via a hinge rod (102d), the second plate (102b) having at least one channel (102f); and a third plate (102c) located near the hinge rod (102d) and extending vertically upward from the second plate (102b).The bracket (100) of claim 2, wherein the second bracket (104) comprises at least one longitudinal member (104a) adapted to be received in the corresponding channel (102f) of the second plate (102b) of the first bracket (102) to facilitate sliding movement of the second bracket (104) relative to the first bracket (102); and the longitudinal member (104a) comprises a rack defined with a plurality of teeth (104b).The bracket (100) of claim 3, wherein the rack and pinion mechanism comprises: a pinion (106a) rotatably mounted on a shaft (106b) extending from the platform (106); wherein the pinion (106a) is configured to engage the plurality of teeth (104b) of the rack provided in the side rail (104a) to facilitate controlled linear movement of the platform (106) relative to the second bracket (104).The bracket (100) of claim 1, wherein the bracket (100) comprises a locking pin (106c) and a locking spring (106d) configured to lock the second bracket (104) in a predefined position relative to the first bracket (102).The holder (100) according to claim 1, wherein each side wall of the at least two side walls (108) includes an extended portion (108a) provided with a threaded hole.The holder (100) of claim 6, wherein the holder (100) comprises an adjustment screw (112) receivable in the threaded bore of the extended portion (108a) to adjust a lateral distance between the at least two side plates (108) to accommodate the object (300) having different dimensions.The holder (100) of claim 2, wherein the first holder (102) includes at least two contacts (102g) extending inward from the third plate (102c) of the first holder (102).The holder (100) of claim 1, wherein the holder (100) comprises a biasing member (114) disposed between two jaws (118) of the at least two locking clips (110) to bias the at least two locking clips (110) in a locked state.The support (100) according to claim 1, wherein the support (100) comprises at least two straps (116) suitable for supporting the object (300) placed on the platform (106).

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