A mounting assembly for one or more energy storage units of a multi-wheeled vehicle

Abstract

The present invention relates to a mounting assembly (200) of a multi-wheeled vehicle (100) for mounting one or more energy storage units (300A, 300B). The 5 mounting assembly (200) comprises a plurality of mounting members (201, 202, 203, 204), configured to be connected to a plurality of first mountings (301) of the one or more energy storage units (300A, 300B), and one or more supporting members (205, 206) configured support the one or more energy storage units (300A, 300B) on a frame assembly (101) of the multi-wheeled vehicle (100). The plurality 10 of mounting members (201, 202, 203, 204) and the one or more supporting members (205, 206) are configured to detachably mount the one or more energy storage units (300A, 300B) within a predefined space (S) of the multi-wheeled vehicle (100).

Description

TITLE OF INVENTION:A MOUNTING ASSEMBLY FOR ONE OR MORE ENERGY STORAGE UNITS OF A MULTI- WHEELED VEHICLETECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present invention relates to a mounting assembly of a multi-wheeled vehicle and more particularly to a mounting assembly for mounting one or more energy storage units of the multi-wheeled vehicle.BACKGROUND

[0002] The automotive industry continues to evolve with increasing emphasis on alternative propulsion systems, including electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), driven by societal demands for reduced emissions and improved fuel efficiency. Some of the critical aspects in the development of these vehicles is the integration and packaging of battery systems, which provide the necessary energy storage for electric propulsion and auxiliary functions.

[0003] One prevalent approach in conventional cargo vehicles (hereinafter referred to as vehicles), particularly those incorporating electrified or hybrid powertrains, involves positioning battery packs completely below a cargo bed or a vehicle cabin floor.

[0004] However, this conventional approach presents several challenges and limitations that have been recognized by practitioners in the automotive engineering field. One primary concern is related to the impact on structural integrity and vehicle safety. Placing battery packs only within a vehicle compartment requires meticulous consideration of the vehicle's load-bearing capacity and crashworthiness standards. The concentrated mass of the battery packs within a single region can influence structural reinforcement requirements and impact zones in the event of collisions, necessitating robust engineering solutions to ensure compliance with stringent safety regulations.

[0005] Further, placing the battery packs below the vehicle compartment floor reduces a leg room available for a driver. Additionally, based on differentconfigurations and layouts of the vehicle, various mounting configurations have to be devised, which may not be effective or efficient from a manufacturing perspective. Furthermore, for vehicle such as cargo-based vehicle if the battery packs are placed under the cargo-bed or the load deck, then during routine maintenance, the whole of the cargo bed has to be removed to access the battery pack which increases the service time. Since, the space availability in different cargo vehicles is not uniform, the disposition of the battery packs below the cargo bed requires various battery pack configurations based on the layout and capacity of the battery pack. Also to reduce the manufacturing cost, it is always desired by manufacturers to use a single vehicle architecture for different categories of vehicle such a passenger vehicle or a hybrid of passenger and a cargo vehicle.

[0006] Therefore, a novel mounting assembly for mounting one or more battery packs, is required which will be able to overcome all the above-mentioned problems.SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0007] The present invention relates to a mounting assembly of a multi-wheeled vehicle for mounting one or more energy storage units. The mounting assembly comprises a plurality of mounting members and one or more supporting members. The plurality of mounting members is configured to be connected to a plurality of first mountings of the one or more energy storage units. The plurality of first mountings is disposed on a first side of the one or more energy storage units. The one or more supporting members are configured support the one or more energy storage units on a frame assembly of the multi-wheeled vehicle. The one or more supporting members are connected to a plurality of second mountings. The plurality of second mountings is disposed on a second side of the one or more energy storage units. The plurality of mounting members and the one or more supporting members are configured to detachably mount the one or more energy storage units within a predefined space of the multi-wheeled vehicle.

[0008] The present invention also relates to a multi -wheeled vehicle. The multiwheeled vehicle comprises a frame assembly, a vehicle compartment floor, a loaddeck, one or more energy storage units and a mounting assembly. The frame assembly is configured to mount one or more components of the multi-wheeled vehicle. The vehicle compartment floor is configured to accommodate one or more seats of the multi-wheeled vehicle. The load deck is configured to carry at least one of a cargo load and one or more passengers of the multi-wheeled vehicle. The one or more energy storage units are configured to supply electrical energy to one or more electrical components of the multi-wheeled vehicle. The mounting assembly is configured to mount the one or more energy storage units. The mounting assembly comprises a plurality of mounting members and one or more supporting members. The plurality of mounting members is configured to connect a plurality of first mountings of the one or more energy storage units to the frame assembly. The plurality of first mountings is disposed on a first side of the one or more energy storage units. The one or more supporting members are configured support the one or more energy storage units on the frame assembly. The one or more supporting members are connected to a plurality of second mountings is disposed on a second side of the one or more energy storage units. The plurality of mounting members and the one or more supporting members are configured to detachably mount the one or more energy storage units within a predefined space (S) of the multi-wheeled vehicle.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0009] The proposed invention is described with reference to an exemplary embodiment of a mounting assembly of a multi-wheeled vehicle. The same reference numerals are used throughout the drawings to reference similar features and components. Description of certain details and implementations follow, including a description below, as well as a discussion of other potential embodiments described below, as well as a discussion of other potential embodiments or implementations of the inventive concepts provided below, followed by a more detailed description with reference to the drawings.

[0010] Figure 1: illustrates a top-exploded view of a mounting assembly as per an embodiment of the present invention.

[0011] Figure 2: illustrates a left-side view of the mounting assembly as per another embodiment of the present invention.

[0012] Figure 3: illustrates a bottom view of the mounting assembly as per another embodiment of the present invention.

[0013] Figure 4: illustrates a bottom-perspective view of the mounting assembly as per another embodiment of the present invention.

[0014] Figure 5: illustrates a right-side view of a multi-wheeled vehicle as per another embodiment of the present invention.DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0015] While the present invention has been shown and described with reference to the foregoing preferred embodiments, 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 scope of the invention.

[0016] This written description uses examples to provide details on the disclosure, including the best mode, and also to enable any person skilled in the art to practice the disclosure, including making and using any devices or systems and performing any incorporated methods. The patentable scope of the disclosure is defined by the claims and may include other examples that occur to those skilled in the art. Such other examples are intended to be within the scope of the claims if they have structural elements that do not differ from the literal language of the claims, or if they include equivalent structural elements with insubstantial differences from the literal language of the claims.

[0017] It is to be understood that the aspects of the embodiments are not necessarily limited to the features described herein. Many modifications and variations of the present subject matter are possible in light of the above disclosure.

[0018] In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth to provide a thorough understanding of the embodiments. One skilled in the relevant art will recognize, however, that the techniques described herein can be practised without one or more of the specific details, or with other methods, components,materials, etc. In other instances, well-known structures, materials, or operations are not shown or described in detail to avoid obscuring certain aspects.

[0019] Various features and embodiments of the present invention here will be discernible from the following further description thereof, set out hereunder. Further “Up” and “Down”, “front” and “rear”, and “left” and “right” referred to in the ensuing description of the illustrated embodiment refer to up and down, front and rear, and left and right directions as seen from a side portion of the multiwheeled vehicle. However, it is contemplated that the disclosure in the present invention may be applied to any vehicle without defeating the spirit of the present subject matter. The detailed explanation of the constitution of parts other than the present invention which constitutes an essential part has been omitted at suitable places.

[0020] In order to address the one or more of the above-mentioned problems, the present invention as per one embodiment provides a mounting assembly of a multiwheeled vehicle for mounting one or more energy storage units. The mounting assembly comprises a plurality of mounting members and one or more supporting members. The plurality of mounting members is configured to be connected to a plurality of first mountings of the one or more energy storage units. The plurality of first mountings is disposed on a first side of the one or more energy storage units. The one or more supporting members are configured support the one or more energy storage units on a frame assembly of the multi-wheeled vehicle. The one or more supporting members are connected to a plurality of second mountings. The plurality of second mountings is disposed on a second side of the one or more energy storage units. The plurality of mounting members and the one or more supporting members are configured to detachably mount the one or more energy storage units within a predefined space (S) of the multi-wheeled vehicle.

[0021] As per another embodiment, the first side for disposing the plurality of first mountings is a longitudinal side of the one or more energy storage units along a longitudinal axis of the multi-wheeled vehicle and the second side for disposing the plurality of second mountings is a bottom surface of the one or more energy storage units.

[0022] As per another embodiment, the plurality of mounting members comprises a plurality of battery mounting portions and a plurality of vehicle mounting portions. The plurality of battery mounting portions is configured to be detachably connected to the plurality of first mountings via a plurality of connecting members. The plurality of vehicle mounting portions configured to detachably connect the one or more energy storage units to one or more predefined parts of the frame assembly via at least one of a plurality of first connecting members along a vertical direction, the vertical direction is a direction perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the multi-wheeled vehicle.

[0023] As per another embodiment, the one or more predefined parts are a cross member and a lateral member. The cross member is connected between two or more long members of the frame assembly and the lateral member is fixedly connecting the two or more long members along a lateral axis.

[0024] As per another embodiment, the predefined space (S) is defined by the lateral member, the cross member, the two or more long members and a vehicle compartment floor of the multi-wheeled vehicle.

[0025] As per another embodiment, the multi-wheeled vehicle comprises a load deck and the predefined space (S) is configured vertically below a level of the load deck and below a level of the vehicle compartment floor.

[0026] As per another embodiment, the one or more energy storage units are partly covered by the load deck and partly covered by the vehicle compartment floor in a side view of the multi -wheeled vehicle.

[0027] As per another embodiment, the one or more supporting members comprises one or more battery mountings and one or more vehicle connecting portions. The one or more battery mountings are configured to be detachably connected to the plurality of second mountings via one or more second connecting members along a vertical direction. The vertical direction is the direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the multi-wheeled vehicle. The one or more vehicle connecting portions are configured to detachably connect the one or more supporting members to two or more long members of the frame assembly via the one or more second connecting members along the vertical direction.

[0028] As per another embodiment, at least one of the plurality of mounting members and the one or more supporting members are configured to pivotably support the one or more energy storage units on the frame assembly.

[0029] As per another embodiment, the one or more energy storage units comprises a plurality of powerlines. The plurality of powerlines is disposed below a load deck and the plurality of powerlines is configured to supply energy to one or more components of the multi-wheeled vehicle.

[0030] As per another embodiment, the present invention provides a multi-wheeled vehicle. The multi-wheeled vehicle comprises a frame assembly, a vehicle compartment floor, a load deck, one or more energy storage units and a mounting assembly. The frame assembly is configured to mount one or more components of the multi-wheeled vehicle. The vehicle compartment floor is configured to accommodate one or more seats of the multi-wheeled vehicle. The load deck is configured to carry at least one of a cargo load and one or more passengers of the multi-wheeled vehicle. The one or more energy storage units are configured to supply electrical energy to one or more electrical components of the multi-wheeled vehicle. The mounting assembly is configured to mount the one or more energy storage units. The mounting assembly comprises a plurality of mounting members and one or more supporting members. The plurality of mounting members is configured to connect a plurality of first mountings of the one or more energy storage units to the frame assembly. The plurality of first mountings is disposed on a first side of the one or more energy storage units. The one or more supporting members are configured support the one or more energy storage units on the frame assembly. The one or more supporting members are connected to a plurality of second mountings is disposed on a second side of the one or more energy storage units. The plurality of mounting members and the one or more supporting members are configured to detachably mount the one or more energy storage units within a predefined space (S) of the multi-wheeled vehicle.

[0031] The present subject matter is further described with reference to the accompanying figures. It should be noted that the description and figures merely illustrate the principles of the present subject matter. Various configurations may bedevised 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.

[0032] The foregoing disclosure is not intended to limit the present disclosure to the precise forms of 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.

[0033] In the foregoing specification, the disclosure has been described with reference to specific 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 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 the disclosure herein shown and described are to be taken as representative embodiments. Equivalent elements, materials processed 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”, and “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.

[0034] Further, various embodiments disclosed herein are to be taken in the illustrative and explanatory sense, and would in no way be construed as limiting the present disclosure. All joinder references (e.g., attached, affixed, coupled, connected, etc.) are only used to aid the reader’s understanding of the presentinvention, and may not create limitations, particularly as to the position orientation, or use of the system and / or methods disclosed herein. Therefore, joinder references, if any, are to be construed broadly. Moreover, such joinder references do not necessarily infer that two elements are directly connected to each other.

[0035] Additionally, all numerical terms, such as, but not limited to, “first”, “second”, “primary”, “secondary”, “main” or any other ordinary and / or numerical terms, should also be taken 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.

[0036] 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. The embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the disclosed invention is not limited to the present embodiments.

[0037] Figures 1 - 4 of the present invention are taken together for discussion, wherein Figure 1 illustrates a top-exploded view of a mounting assembly as per an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 2 illustrates a left -side view of the mounting assembly as per another embodiment of the present invention, Figure 3 illustrates a bottom view of the mounting assembly as per another embodiment of the present invention and Figure 4 illustrates a bottom-perspective view of the mounting assembly as per another embodiment of the present invention.

[0038] As shown in Figures 1 - 3, a mounting assembly (200) for mounting one or more energy storage units (300A, 300B) is provided. The mounting assembly (200) comprises a plurality of mounting members (201, 202, 203, 204) and one or more supporting members (205, 206). The plurality of mounting members (201, 202, 203, 204) is configured to be connected to a plurality of first mountings (301) of the one or more energy storage units (300A, 300B). The plurality of first mountings (301) is disposed on a first side of the one or more energy storage units (300A, 300B).The one or more supporting members (205, 206) are configured support the one or more energy storage units (300A, 300B) on a frame assembly (101) of the multiwheeled vehicle (100) The one or more supporting members (205, 206) are connected to a plurality of second mountings (302). The plurality of second mountings (302) is disposed on a second side of the one or more energy storage units (300 A, 300B).

[0039] The first side for disposing the plurality of first mountings (301) is a longitudinal side of the one or more energy storage units (300A, 300B) along a longitudinal axis (X-X’, not shown) of the multi-wheeled vehicle (100) and the second side for disposing the plurality of second mountings (302) is a bottom surface of the one or more energy storage units (300 A, 300B). The plurality of mounting members (201, 202, 203, 204) secure the one or more energy storage units (300A, 300B) against the vibrations and forces acting along the longitudinal direction (X-X’) during an operation of the multi-wheeled vehicle (100).

[0040] The plurality of mounting members (201, 202, 203, 204) comprises a plurality of battery mounting portions (201A, 202A, 203A, 204A) and a plurality of vehicle mounting portions (201B, 202B, 203B, 204B). The plurality of battery mounting portions (201A, 202A, 203A, 204A) is configured to be detachably connected to the plurality of first mountings (301) via a plurality of connecting members (209). The plurality of vehicle mounting portions (201B, 202B, 203B, 204B) are configured to detachably connect the one or more energy storage units (300A, 300B) to one or more predefined parts (105, 106) of the frame assembly (101) via at least one of a plurality of first connecting members (207) along a vertical direction, the vertical direction is a direction perpendicular to a longitudinal axis (X-X’) of the multi-wheeled vehicle (100).

[0041] The one or more supporting members (205, 206) comprises one or more battery mountings (205A, 206A) and one or more vehicle connecting portions (205B, 206B). The one or more battery mountings (205A, 206A) are configured to be detachably connected to the plurality of second mountings (302) via one or more second connecting members (208) along a vertical direction. The vertical direction is the direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis (X-X’) of the multi-wheeledvehicle (100) The one or more vehicle connecting portions (205B, 206B) are configured to detachably connect the one or more supporting members (205, 206) to two or more long members (107) of the frame assembly (101) via the one or more second connecting members (208) along the vertical direction.

[0042] In an embodiment, the one or more second connecting members (208) may include a single detachable bolt. The one or more second connecting members (208) facilitate easy access to the one or more energy storage units (300A, 300B) for maintenance and service tasks. This includes inspections, repairs, or replacements of the one or more energy storage units (300A, 300B), ensuring minimal downtime and reduced service costs over the lifespan of the multi-wheeled vehicle (100).

[0043] At least one of the plurality of mounting members (201, 202, 203, 204) and the one or more supporting members (205, 206) are configured to pivotably support the one or more energy storage units (300A, 300B) on the frame assembly (101). The one or more supporting members (205, 206) secure the one or more energy storage units (300A, 300B) against the vibrations and forces acting along a lateral direction (Y-Y’, not shown) of the multi-wheeled vehicle (100) during the operation.

[0044] As shown in Figure - 2, the one or more energy storage units (300 A, 300B) are partly covered by the load deck (103) and partly covered by the vehicle compartment floor (102) in a side view of the multi-wheeled vehicle (100). As the one or more energy storage units (300A, 300B) are partially exposed to the atmosphere, this configuration of the one or more energy storage units (300A, 300B) helps in effective thermal management thereby extending the life of one or more energy storage units (300A, 300B)

[0045] As shown in Figure - 3, the one or more predefined parts (105, 106) are a cross member (105) and a lateral member (106) The cross member (105) is connected between two or more long members (107) of the frame assembly (101) and the lateral member (106) is fixedly connecting the two or more long members (107) along a lateral axis (Y-Y’). The cross member (105) and the lateral member (106) may include provisions for integrating cooling systems or heat dissipationmethods to manage and regulate the temperature of the one or more energy storage units (300A, 300B) effectively.

[0046] As shown in Figure - 4, the plurality of mounting members (201, 202, 203, 204) and the one or more supporting members (205, 206) are configured to detachably mount the one or more energy storage units (300A, 300B) within a predefined space (S) of the multi-wheeled vehicle (100). The predefined space (S) is defined by the lateral member (106), the cross member (105), the two or more long members (107) and a vehicle compartment floor (102) of the multi-wheeled vehicle (100) The multi-wheeled vehicle (100) comprises a load deck (103) and the predefined space (S) is configured partially below the load deck (103) and partially below the vehicle compartment floor (102). In one of the embodiments of the present disclosure the multi-wheeled vehicle (100) may include but not limited to a passenger vehicle or a hybrid of the passenger vehicle and a cargo vehicle.

[0047] The one or more energy storage units (300 A, 300B) comprises a plurality of powerlines (303). The plurality of powerlines is disposed below a load deck (103) and the plurality of powerlines is configured to supply energy to one or more components of the multi-wheeled vehicle (100). The one or more components may include but are not limited to an electric motor configured to propel the multiwheeled vehicle (100), one or more light units, one or more auxiliary systems etc.

[0048] Figure - 5 is taken for discussion wherein Figure - 5: illustrates a left-side view of a multi-wheeled vehicle as per another embodiment of the present invention. As shown in Figure - 5 a multi-wheeled vehicle (100) is provided. The multi-wheeled vehicle (100) comprises a frame assembly (101), a vehicle compartment floor (102), a load deck (103), one or more energy storage units (300A, 300B) and a mounting assembly (200). The frame assembly (101) is configured to mount one or more components of the multi-wheeled vehicle (100). The vehicle compartment floor (102) is configured to accommodate one or more seats (104) of the multi-wheeled vehicle (100). The load deck (103) is configured to carry at least one of a cargo load and one or more passengers of the multi -wheeled vehicle (100). The one or more energy storage units (300A, 300B) are configured to supply electrical energy to one or more electrical components of the multi-wheeled vehicle (100). The mounting assembly (200) is configured to mount the one or more energy storage units (300A, 300B). The mounting assembly (200) comprises a plurality of mounting members (201, 202, 203, 204) and one or more supporting members (205, 206). The plurality of mounting members (201, 202, 203, 204) is configured to connect a plurality of first mountings (301) of the one or more energy storage units (300A, 300B) to the frame assembly (101). The plurality of first mountings (301) is disposed on a first side of the one or more energy storage units (300A, 300B). The one or more supporting members (205, 206) are configured support the one or more energy storage units (300A, 300B) on the frame assembly (101). The one or more supporting members (205, 206) are connected to a plurality of second mountings (302) is disposed on a second side of the one or more energy storage units (300A, 300B). The plurality of mounting members (201, 202, 203, 204) and the one or more supporting members (205, 206) are configured to detachably mount the one or more energy storage units (300A, 300B) within a predefined space (S) of the multi-wheeled vehicle (100).

[0049] According to the above disclosure, the present invention provides various advantages. In a preferred embodiment, the mounting assembly (200) has a modular configuration which enables it to allow the mounting of various configurations of the one or more energy storage units (300A, 300B) as per varying vehicular models or designs. For example, this configuration can be easily applied to double 9KW (nine kilo watts) battery as well as single or double 12KW (Kilo watts) battery, etc.

[0050] The mounting assembly (200) has a modular architecture which can also be used in various categories of vehicles such a passenger vehicle, a cargo vehicle or a hybrid of cargo and passenger vehicle.

[0051] The mounting of the one or more energy storage units (300A, 300B) partially below the vehicle compartment floor (102) and partially below the load deck (103) provides a better load distribution as the load is distributed both on a front region and a rear region of the multi -wheeled vehicle (100). This configuration allows a partial access of the one or more energy storage unit (300A, 300B) without removing the vehicle compartment floor (102) or the load deck (103).

[0052] The one or more energy storage units (300 A, 300B) have a modular configuration configured to be accommodated in any configuration of the frame assembly (101) which may include but not limited to a cargo or a passenger vehicle configuration.

[0053] In the present invention, the one or more energy storage units (300A, 300B) be accessed from a bottom side of the multi-wheeled vehicle (100) with the help of a ramp or a lift and there is no need to remove the load deck (103) while the load deck (103) is in a loaded configuration.

[0054] In an embodiment, the vehicle compartment floor (102) is located below the one or more seats (104) and the partial disposition of the one or more energy storage units (300A, 300B) below the vehicle compartment floor (102) does not compromise the driver leg room as the one or more energy storage unit (300A, 300B) does not protrude into the leg space region.

[0055] Overall, mounting the one or more energy storage units (300A, 300B) between the frame assembly (101) and the vehicle compartment floor (102) is done in lateral as well as longitudinal directions thereby handling both types of direction forces. Thus, the mounting region offers numerous advantages related to multiwheeled vehicle (100) dynamics, safety, space utilization, thermal management, structural integration, and layout flexibility.

[0056] While the present invention has been shown and described with reference to the foregoing preferred embodiments, 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.

[0057] This written description uses examples to provide details on the disclosure, including the best mode, and also to enable any person skilled in the art to practice the disclosure, including making and using any devices or systems and performing any incorporated methods. The patentable scope of the disclosure is defined by the claims and may include other examples that occur to those skilled in the art. Such other examples are intended to be within the scope of the claims if they have structural elements that do not differ from the literal language of the claims, or ifthey include equivalent structural elements with insubstantial differences from the literal language of the claims.

[0058] It is to be understood that the aspects of the embodiments are not necessarily limited to the features described herein. Many modifications and variations of the present subject matter are possible in light of the above disclosure.LIST OF REFERENCES

Claims

We Claim:

1. A mounting assembly (200) of a multi-wheeled vehicle (100) for mounting one or more energy storage units (300A, 300B), the mounting assembly (200) comprising: a plurality of mounting members (201, 202, 203, 204), the plurality of mounting members (201, 202, 203, 204) being configured to be connected to a plurality of first mountings (301) of the one or more energy storage units (300A, 300B), the plurality of first mountings (301) being disposed on a first side of the one or more energy storage units (300A, 300B); one or more supporting members (205, 206), the one or more supporting members (205, 206) being configured support the one or more energy storage units (300A, 300B) on a frame assembly (101) of the multiwheeled vehicle (100), the one or more supporting members (205, 206) being connected to a plurality of second mountings (302), the plurality of second mountings (302) being disposed on a second side of the one or more energy storage units (300A, 300B); and the plurality of mounting members (201, 202, 203, 204) and the one or more supporting members (205, 206) being configured to detachably mount the one or more energy storage units (300A, 300B) within a predefined space (S) of the multi-wheeled vehicle (100)2. The mounting assembly (200) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first side for disposing the plurality of first mountings (301) being a longitudinal side of the one or more energy storage units (300A, 300B) along a longitudinal axis (X-X’) of the multi-wheeled vehicle (100) and the second side for disposing the plurality of second mountings (302) being a bottom surface of the one or more energy storage units (300 A, 300B).

3. The mounting assembly (200) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the plurality of mounting members (201, 202, 203, 204) comprising: a plurality of battery mounting portions (201A, 202A, 203 A, 204A),the plurality of battery mounting portions (201A, 202A, 203 A, 204A) being configured to be detachably connected to the plurality of first mountings (301) via a plurality of connecting members (209); and a plurality of vehicle mounting portions (201B, 202B, 203B, 204B), the plurality of vehicle mounting portions (201B, 202B, 203B, 204B) being configured to detachably connect the one or more energy storage units (300A, 300B) to one or more predefined parts (105, 106) of the frame assembly (101) via at least one of a plurality of first connecting members (207) along a vertical direction, the vertical direction being a direction ndicular to a longitudinal axis (X-X’) of the multi-wheeled vehicle4. The mounting assembly (200) as claimed in claim 3, wherein the one or more predefined parts (105, 106) being a cross member (105) and a lateral member (106), the cross member (105) being connected between two or more long members (107) of the frame assembly (101) and the lateral member (106) being fixedly connecting the two or more long members (107) along a lateral axis (Y-Y’).

5. The mounting assembly (200) as claimed in claim 4, wherein the predefined space (S) being defined by the lateral member (106), the cross member (105), the two or more long members (107) and a vehicle compartment floor(102) of the multi-wheeled vehicle (100).

6. The mounting assembly (200) as claimed in claim 5 wherein the multiwheeled vehicle (100) comprising a load deck (103) and the predefined space (S) being disposed below a level of the load deck (103) and below a level of and the vehicle compartment floor (102).

7. The mounting assembly (200) as claimed in claim 6 wherein the one or more energy storage units (300A, 300B) being partly covered by the load deck(103) and partly covered by the vehicle compartment floor (102) in a side view of the multi-wheeled vehicle (100).

8. The mounting assembly (200) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more supporting members (205, 206) comprising:one or more battery mountings (205A, 206A), the one or more battery mountings (205A, 206A) being configured to be detachably connected to the plurality of second mountings (302) via one or more second connecting members (208) along a vertical direction, the vertical direction being a direction perpendicular to a longitudinal axis (X-X’) of the multiwheeled vehicle (100); and one or more vehicle connecting portions (205B, 206B), the one or more vehicle connecting portions (205B, 206B) being configured to detachably connect the one or more supporting members (205, 206) to two or more long members (107) of the frame assembly (101) via the one or more second connecting members (208) along the vertical direction.

9. The mounting assembly (200) as claimed in claim 1, wherein at least one of the plurality of mounting members (201, 202, 203, 204) and the one or more supporting members (205, 206) being configured to pivotably support the r more energy storage units (300A, 300B) on the frame assembly10. The mounting assembly (200) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more energy storage units (300A, 300B) comprising a plurality of powerlines (303), the plurality of powerlines (303) being disposed below a load deck (103) and the plurality of powerlines being configured to supply energy to one or more components of the multi-wheeled vehicle (100).

11. A multi -wheeled vehicle (100): a frame assembly (101), the frame assembly (101) being configured to mount one or more components of the multi-wheeled vehicle (100); a vehicle compartment floor (102), the vehicle compartment floor(102) being configured to accommodate one or more seats (104) of the multi-wheeled vehicle (100); a load deck (103), the load deck (103) being configured to carry at least one of a cargo load and one or more passengers of the multi-wheeled vehicle (100); one or more energy storage units (300A, 300B), the one or moreenergy storage units (300A, 300B) being configured to supply electrical energy to one or more electrical components of the multi-wheeled vehicle (100); and a mounting assembly (200), the mounting assembly (200) being configured to mount the one or more energy storage units (300A, 300B), the mounting assembly (200) comprising: a plurality of mounting members (201, 202, 203, 204), the plurality of mounting members (201, 202, 203, 204) being configured to connect a plurality of first mountings (301) of the one or more energy storage units (300A, 300B) to the frame assembly (101), the plurality of first mountings (301) being disposed on a first side of the one or more energy storage units (300A, 300B); one or more supporting members (205, 206), the one or more supporting members (205, 206) being configured support the one or more energy storage units (300A, 300B) on the frame assembly (101), the one or more supporting members (205, 206) being connected to a plurality of second mountings (302) being disposed on a second side of the one or more energy storage units (300A, 300B); and the plurality of mounting members (201, 202, 203, 204) and the one or more supporting members (205, 206) being configured to detachably mount the one or more energy storage units (300A, 300B) within a predefined space (S) of the multi-wheeled vehicle (100).

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