A vehicle

Abstract

Present invention provides a vehicle (100) comprising a front portion (102) and a rear portion (104) having one or more longitudinal members (106, 108) The one or more longitudinal members (106, 108) extend rearwardly from the front portion (102) in a front-rear direction of the vehicle (100). An electronic component (110) is disposed on an inner surface (106a, 108a) of one of the one or more longitudinal members (106, 108). Such a disposition reduces voltage drop in the electronic component (100), consequently improving performance of the electronic component (100). Also, reduction in voltage drop also results in reducing overall vehicle cost.

Description

[0001] TITLE OF INVENTION A VEHICLE

[0002] FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0003]

[0001] Present invention relates to a vehicle. More particularly, the present invention relates to disposition of an electronic component, such as a Direct Current - Direct Current (DC-DC) converter, in the vehicle.

[0004] BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0005]

[0002] Vehicles, such as hybrid vehicles or electric vehicles, are typically associated with one or more electrical components. The electrical components are disposed at various locations on the vehicle and are coupled to a battery pack. The one or more electrical components operate by drawing Direct Current (DC) from the battery pack. The one or more electrical components comprises a first set of electrical components, such as an electric motor, air-conditioner compressor and the like, that operate on a high DC load. The first set of electrical components are connected to the battery pack through a high voltage line. The high voltage line enables the first set of electrical components to draw high DC load or high DC voltage from the battery pack for effective and efficient operation. The one or more electrical components also comprises a second set of electrical components such as sensors, relays actuators and the like, that operate on a low DC load. The second set of electrical components are connected to the battery pack through a low voltage line. The low voltage line enables the second set of electrical components to draw low DC load or low DC voltage from the battery pack for effective and efficient operation.

[0006]

[0003] Typically, the battery pack and the one or more electrical components are spaced apart from one another, leading to extensive wiring harness lengths in the vehicle. Such extensive length of the wiring harness lead to power or load transmission losses, which is undesirable.

[0007]

[0004] Further, to cater to load requirements of the one or more electrical components, the vehicle is provided with a DC-DC converter (Direct current to Direct current convertor). The DC-DC converter is a device that is used to convert a Direct Current (DC) from one level to another level, based on operating requirements of the one or more electronic components. Accordingly, the DC-DC converter is connected to the one or more electrical components and is adapted to cater to their load requirements based on the power supply received from the battery pack.

[0008]

[0005] In vehicles, such as three-wheeled electric vehicles, the DC-DC converter is disposed in a utility space provided below a passenger seat and connected to a battery pack disposed below a driver seat. Such a disposition of the DC-DC converter interferes with the utility space of the vehicle, which is undesirable. Moreover, high voltage lines connecting the battery pack and the DC-DC converter run below a passenger compartment of the vehicle. In the event of wear and tear of the high-voltage wires, a charge can leak occur to a floorboard of the vehicle. Passengers in the passenger compartment are exposed directly to the charge, which may prove to be catastrophic to the passengers. Also, the DC-DC converter that is disposed below the passenger seat, is susceptible to splashes from a rear wheel of the vehicle. In addition, the DC-DC converter in conventional vehicles is disposed in the vicinity of electrical parts leading to electromagnetic losses, thereby resulting in degradation of performance of the one or more electrical components connected to the DC-DC converters. Consequently, performance of the vehicle is affected, which is undesirable.

[0009]

[0006] In view of the above, there is a need for a vehicle that addresses at least some of the limitations mentioned above.

[0010] SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0011]

[0007] In one aspect, a vehicle is disclosed. The vehicle comprises a front portion and a rear portion having one or more longitudinal members. The one or more longitudinal members extending rearwardly from the front portion in a front -rear direction of the vehicle. An electronic component is disposed on an inner surface of one of the one or more longitudinal members.

[0008] In an embodiment, the electronic component is coupled to a battery pack through a high voltage line and one or more auxiliary components through a low voltage line. The electronic component being adapted to step down voltage of a Direct Current (DC) received from the battery pack to a first desired voltage of the one or more auxiliary components. The electronic component is also adapted to step up the voltage of the DC load received from the battery pack to a second desired voltage of the electric motor.

[0012]

[0009] In an embodiment, the electronic component is disposed in line with a low voltage line. The low voltage line is routed on one of a right longitudinal member and a left longitudinal member of the one or more longitudinal members.

[0013]

[0010] In an embodiment, the low voltage line is routed on an inner surface of the right longitudinal member. The electronic component is disposed in line with the low voltage line and on the inner surface of the right longitudinal member.

[0014] [Oi l] In an embodiment, the electronic component is disposed in vicinity and in front of the power distribution unit in a top view of the vehicle.

[0015]

[0012] In an embodiment, the one or more longitudinal members are adapted to support a loading deck, wherein the electronic component is disposed on the inner surface of one of the one or more longitudinal members and below the loading deck.

[0013] In an embodiment, the electronic component is disposed on a central portion of the vehicle.

[0016]

[0014] In an embodiment, the electronic component is disposed in vicinity and below a service door of a loading deck.

[0017]

[0015] In an embodiment, the battery pack is disposed below the loading deck, wherein the electronic component is positioned in the vicinity of the battery pack.

[0018]

[0016] In an embodiment, the electronic component is disposed in front of one or more rear wheels of the vehicle in a top view of the vehicle.

[0019]

[0017] In an embodiment, the electronic component is a Direct Current - Direct Current (DC-DC) converter coupled to the battery pack, the power distribution unit and one or more auxiliary components.

[0020] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF ACCOMAPNYING DRAWINGS

[0018] Reference will be made to embodiments of the invention, examples of which may be illustrated in accompanying figures. These figures are intended to be illustrative, not limiting. Although the invention is generally described in context of these embodiments, it should be understood that it is not intended to limit the scope of the invention to these particular embodiments.

[0021] Figure 1 is a left- side view of a vehicle, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 2 is a left rear perspective view of the vehicle, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 3 is a top view of the vehicle, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 4 is a left rear perspective of a portion of the vehicle, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 5 is an enlarged view of a portion A depicted in Figure 4, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0027]

[0019] Various features and embodiments of the present invention here will be discernible from the following further description thereof, set out hereunder.

[0028]

[0020] Present invention discloses a vehicle. Particularly, the present invention relates to disposition of an electronic component, such as a Direct Current - Direct Current (DC-DC) converter, in the vehicle. The electronic component is disposed on an inner surface of one of one or more longitudinal members of the vehicle. Such a disposition reduces voltage drop in the electronic component, due to minimal interaction with one or more auxiliary electrical components in the vehicle. Consequently, performance of the electronic component is improved. Also, reduction in voltage drop also results in reducing overall vehicle cost.

[0029]

[0021] In the present disclosure, arrow indications provided in Figures pertain to directional indications of the vehicle. As such, the terms “top side”, “bottom side”, “left side” and “right side” respectively correspond to top, bottom, left and right sides of the vehicle, until and unless specified otherwise. Also, the terms “inner” corresponds a surface that is facing towards a central axis (not shown) of the vehicle. The term “outer” corresponds to a surface that is facing away from a longitudinal central axis A-A’ of the vehicle.

[0030]

[0022] Figure 1 is a left- side view of a vehicle 100, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. The vehicle 100 may be a multiwheeled vehicle having an internal combustion (IC) engine (not shown) and / or an electric motor (not shown). The IC engine and / or the electric motor provide motive force required for movement of the vehicle 100. In the present embodiment, the vehicle 100 is a three-wheeled electric cargo vehicle. Accordingly, the electric motor provides the motive force required for movement of the vehicle 100.

[0031]

[0023] The vehicle 100 comprises a front portion 102. The front portion 102 may be a part of the vehicle 100 where a rider / driver and co-pilot (not shown) rests or is seated for controlling the vehicle 100. The front portion 102 comprises a steering unit 128 pivotally disposed on a headtube (not shown) of a frame assembly (not shown) of the vehicle 100 and connected to one or more front wheels 124 through a front suspension unit (not shown). The steering unit 128 is operable pivotally for altering direction of the one or more front wheels 124 to manoeuvre the vehicle 100.

[0032]

[0024] A seat assembly 130 is disposed behind the steering unit 128 in a front-rear direction of the vehicle 100 and mounted onto the frame assembly. The seat assembly 130 is enables seating of the rider. One or more panel members 132 surround the steering unit 128 and the seat assembly 130 to form a cabin or a compartment, which may alternately be referred to a driver compartment. The one or more panel members 132 may include a top panel (not shown), a left-side panel (not shown) and a right side panel (not shown) to surround the steering unit 128 and the seat assembly 130.

[0033]

[0025] The vehicle 100 also comprises a rear portion 104 provided behind the front portion 102 (in the front-rear direction). In an embodiment, the rear portion 104 is a portion of the vehicle 100 that is behind the driver compartment. The rear portion 104 may be alternately referred to as a passenger compartment (not shown) or a loading deck 120 of the vehicle 100. In an embodiment, a partition frame member (not shown) may be transversely disposed along a length of the vehicle 100, to divide the front portion 102 from the rear portion 104 of the vehicle 100. The rear portion 104 comprises one or more longitudinal members 106, 108 that extend rearwardly from a main bracket member 136 (shown in Figure 2) connected to the headtube. The one or more longitudinal members 106, 108 extend upto a rear end (not shown) of the vehicle 100 and act as a load bearing member for the rear portion 104 of the vehicle 100. It is to be noted that, the one or more longitudinal members 106, 108 in the context of the present invention corresponds to the members that extend rearwardly from the front portion 102 or the driver compartment of the vehicle 100. In an embodiment, each of the one or more longitudinal members 106, 108 is a member with a rectangular cross-section, a circular cross section or any geometric cross-section as per feasibility and requirement in the vehicle 100. In the present embodiment, each of the one or more longitudinal members 106, 108 is a member with rectangular cross section.

[0034]

[0026] In an embodiment, the rear portion 104 of the vehicle 100 is spilt into the passenger compartment (not shown) including a seating assembly and a loading compartment for utility storage. In this embodiment, a first region (not shown) of the rear portion 104 between a front cross member 138 (shown in Figure 2) and a central cross member 140 (shown in Figure 2) is provided with the passenger compartment. Also, a second region (not shown) of the rear portion 104 between the central cross member 140 and a rear cross member 142 (shown in Figure 2) is provided with the loading deck 120. Alternately, the first region may be provided with the loading deck 120, and the second region may be provided with the passenger compartment.

[0035]

[0027] The one or more longitudinal members 106, 108 are adapted to support the loading deck 120 or the seating assembly (not shown) as per design feasibility and requirement in the vehicle 100. In the present embodiment, the loading deck 120 is provided on the one or more longitudinal members 106, 108. The loading deck 120 is provided with a service door 134 that is capable of being opened for accessing vehicle components during a service event or a maintenance event. In an embodiment, the service door 134 is openable manually or through an actuating mechanism known in the art, during the service or the maintenance event.

[0036]

[0028] Referring to Figure 2 in conjunction with Figure 1, a rear perspective view of a portion of the vehicle 100 is depicted. As depicted, the one or more longitudinal members 106, 108 comprises a right longitudinal member 106 extending rearwardly from a right side 102a of the front portion 102. The one or more longitudinal members 106, 108 also comprises a left longitudinal member 108 extending rearwardly from a left side 102b of the front portion 102. The left longitudinal member 108 is positioned parallel to the right longitudinal member 106. In an embodiment, the one or more longitudinal members 106, 108 may be positioned above the main bracket member 136 in a side-view of the vehicle 100. Such an offset of the one or more longitudinal members 106, 108 may be provided based on height or disposition requirements of the loading deck 120 on the rear portion 104 of the vehicle 100.

[0037]

[0029] In an alternate embodiment, the rear portion 104 may comprise one or more left longitudinal members 108, whereby each of the one or more left longitudinal members 108 extend parallel to each other and rearwardly along the length of the vehicle 100. The one or more left longitudinal members 108 may be referred to as an upper left longitudinal member (not shown) and a lower left longitudinal member (not shown), whereby electronic components of the vehicle 100, may be coupled to a portion of at least one of the upper left longitudinal member and a lower left longitudinal member.

[0038]

[0030] In an alternate embodiment, the rear portion 104 may comprise one or more right longitudinal members 106, whereby each of the one or more right longitudinal members 106 extend parallel to each other and rearwardly along the length of the vehicle 100. The one or more right longitudinal members 106 may be referred to as an upper right longitudinal member (not shown) and a lower right longitudinal member (not shown), whereby the electronic components of the vehicle 100 may be coupled to a portion of at least one of the upper right longitudinal member and a lower right longitudinal member.

[0031] In this embodiment, a larger size of the electronic components may be easily accommodated owing to higher number of load bearing members without any major disruption in the overall vehicle layout. Further, the passenger compartment capacity and loading deck capacity may consequently increase. A larger capacity of the electronic component may support multiple power conversions amongst a larger number of energy storage units. For instance, in a vehicle 100 employing multiple traction battery packs, the electronic component being a dc-dc converter may alternately convert the de supply to the auxiliary and / or the motor unit.

[0039]

[0032] Further, any addition of safety accessories like fuses, relays, electronic switches may be well accommodated in this portion of the one or more longitudinal members having a higher load bearing capacity.

[0040]

[0033] Further, the front cross member 138 is also mounted to a front end (not shown) of the right longitudinal member 106 and the left longitudinal member 108. The central cross member 140 is mounted to a mid-portion (not shown) of the right longitudinal member 106 and the left longitudinal member 108. In addition, the rear cross member 142 is mounted to a rear portion (not shown) of the right longitudinal member 106 and the left longitudinal member 108. The front cross member 138, the central cross member 140 and the rear cross member 142 enhance structural rigidity of the overall frame assembly of the vehicle 100. In an embodiment, each of the front cross member 138, the central cross member 140 and the rear cross member 142 is mounted directly to the right longitudinal member 106 and the left longitudinal member 108 or through a bracket member (not shown), by conventional mounting techniques known in the art. In an embodiment, each of the front cross member 138, the central cross member 140 and the rear cross member 142 are tubular structural members mounted to the right longitudinal member 106 and the left longitudinal member 108.

[0041]

[0034] Referring to Figure 3 in conjunction with Figures 1 and 2, a battery pack 118 is disposed on the rear portion 104 and below the loading deck 120. The battery pack 118 has a fore end (not shown) disposed or supported on the front cross member 138 and an aft end (not shown) supported on the central cross member 140. The battery pack 118 is located on a longitudinal central axis A- A’ of the vehicle 100. Thus, the battery pack 118 is disposed at a central location about a left-right direction of the vehicle 100. Such a disposition distributes weight evenly on the vehicle 100, thereby enhancing stability of the vehicle 100 during manoeuvring. With reference to Figure 3, the vehicle 100 illustrated in the rear portion 104 only indicates the frame assembly, the passenger compartment and / or the loading deck 120 is hidden for better envisioning of the relative disposition of the electronic component 110 with reference to other vehicular components. In an embodiment, the electronic component 110 and the battery pack 118 are eclipsed by an overlaying loading deck and / or passenger compartment when the vehicle 100 be viewed from a top view.

[0042]

[0035] Further, the battery pack 118 is connected to a power distribution unit 114 supported on the central cross member 140. The power distribution unit 114 is also connected to the electric motor as well as one or more auxiliary electrical components (not shown) of the vehicle 100. The one or more auxiliary components may comprise a lighting system, sensors, relays and the like. The power distribution unit 114 is adapted to distribute Direct Current (DC) received from the battery pack 118 to the electric motor and the one or more auxiliary electrical components as per load requirement. In an embodiment, the power distribution unit 114 is disposed below the service door 134 (shown in Figure 1) in a top-down direction of the vehicle 100. Such a disposition facilitates easy access to the power distribution unit 114 through the service door 134 during a service or maintenance event.

[0043]

[0036] In an embodiment, the power distribution unit 114 is disposed behind the battery pack 118 in a front-rear direction of the vehicle 100. In another embodiment, the power distribution unit 114 is disposed behind the battery pack 118, and on one of a right side (not shown) or a left side (not shown) of the battery pack 118. In the present embodiment, the power distribution unit 114 is disposed behind the battery pack 118 and to the right side of the battery pack 118.

[0044]

[0037] Referring to Figures 4 and 5 in conjunction with Figures 1-3, the vehicle 100 further comprises an electronic component 110 coupled to the battery pack 118. The electronic component 110 in the is a Direct Current - Direct Current (DC-DC) converter. The electronic component 110 is provided in order to cater to load requirements of the electric motor and the one or more auxiliary electrical components in the vehicle 100. The electronic component 110 is coupled to the battery pack 118 and to the power distribution unit 114 through a high voltage line 122 (as shown in Figure 2) such as a wire. The electronic component 110 is also coupled to the one or more auxiliary electrical components through low voltage line 112 (as shown in Figure 2) or wires. In addition, the electronic component 110 is coupled to the electric motor of the vehicle 100 through the high voltage line 122. The electronic component 110 being the DC-DC converter is adapted to the lower DC load or increase the DC load received from the battery pack 118, based on the requirement of the electric motor and the one or more auxiliary electrical components. In an embodiment, the electronic component 110 is adapted to supply DC current upto 12 V to the one or more auxiliary electrical components through the low voltage line 112.

[0045]

[0038] In an embodiment, the electronic component 110 is adapted to step down voltage of the DC load received from the battery pack 118 to a first desired voltage of the one or more auxiliary components. The electronic component is also adapted to step up the voltage of the DC load received from the battery pack 118 to a second desired voltage of the electric motor.

[0046]

[0039] In an embodiment, the electronic component 110 is coupled to the battery pack 118 through the power distribution unit 114 and by the high voltage line 122. The electronic component 110 is also coupled to the one or more auxiliary electrical components through the power distribution unit 114 and by the low voltage line 122. As such, the power distribution unit 114 acts as a hub for electrical connections in the vehicle 100.

[0047]

[0040] In an embodiment, the low voltage line 112 and the high voltage line 122 are routed along an inner surface 106a, 108a of the one or more longitudinal members 106, 108. That is, the low voltage line 112 and the high voltage line 122 are routed along the inner surface 106a of the right longitudinal member 106 and the inner surface 108a of the left longitudinal member 108. Such routing of the low voltage line 112 and the high voltage line 122 along the inner surface 106a, 108a of the one or more longitudinal members 106, 108 ensures that lines are not routed in the passenger compartment or the driver compartment of the vehicle 100, thereby ensuring safety of the occupants. In the present embodiment, the low voltage line 112 is routed on the inner surface 106a of the right longitudinal member 106. The term “routed” corresponds to mounting and / or supporting of wires. In the present embodiment, low voltage line 112 and the high voltage line 122 are mounted to the one or more longitudinal members 106, 108 through wire clips (not shown) known in the art.

[0048]

[0041] Further, the electronic component 110 is disposed on the inner surface 106a, 108a of one of the right longitudinal member 106 and the left longitudinal member 108. In other words, the electronic component 110 is disposed on an inner surface 106a of the right longitudinal member 106 or on an inner surface 108a of the left longitudinal member 108. In the present embodiment, the electronic component is disposed on the inner surface 106a of the right longitudinal member 106. In an embodiment, the inner surface 106a, 108b are flat surfaces in view of rectangular cross-section of the one or more longitudinal members 106, 108.

[0049]

[0042] The electronic component 110 is mounted on the inner surface 106a, 108a through a mounting bracket 144 (shown in Figure 5). The mounting bracket 144 is a rectangular plate member that can include a mounting unit 144a (shown in Figure 5) that is adapted to receive and support the electronic component 110. In an embodiment, the mounting unit 144a is a slot provided for receiving a mounting protrusion (not shown) of the electronic component 110. The mounting bracket 144 (shown in Figure 5) is also provided with one or more mounting slots 144b (shown in Figure 5) which is capable of being fastened onto the inner surface 106a. Accordingly, during assembly, the electronic component 110 is firstly fixed onto the mounting bracket 144. Thereafter, the mounting bracket 144 along with the electronic component 110 is fastened onto the inner surface 106a of the right longitudinal member 106.

[0050]

[0043] In an embodiment, the electronic component 110 is positioned along or in line with the low voltage line 112. That is, irrespective of mounting on the inner surface 106a or inner surface 106b, the electronic component 110 is positioned along or inline with the low voltage line 112. In the present embodiment, the electronic component 110 is positioned inline with the low voltage line 112 disposed on the inner surface 106a on the right longitudinal member 106. Such a disposition mitigates rerouting or tangling of the low voltage line 112 in the vehicle 100.

[0051]

[0044] In an embodiment, when the battery pack 118 be disposed in the driver compartment, the wiring harness extending from the battery pack may be routed via the partition frame and then through the one or more longitudinal members towards the electronic components 110. The disclosed relative disposition of the battery pack 118 and the electronic component 110 provides a pre-requisite electrical isolation whereby any sparking or malfunction in the battery pack is not transmitted to the electronic component 110, and at the same time the transmission losses in communication between the battery pack 118 and the electronic components 110 is optimized.

[0052]

[0045] Further, the electronic component 110 is disposed in the vicinity of the power distribution unit 114 and the battery pack 118. That is, the electronic component 110 is disposed close to or adjacent to the power distribution unit 114. Thus, the length of the lines or wires required for connecting the power distribution unit 114 and the electronic component 110 reduces substantially, thereby reducing overall vehicle cost and maintenance costs. Moreover, as the electronic component 110 is disposed close to or adjacent to the power distribution unit 114, the electronic component 110 is also positioned or disposed in vicinity and below the service door 134. Such a disposition ensures easy accessibility of the electronic component 110 through the service door 134 during a maintenance event. The electronic component 110 is also disposed in front of the power distribution unit 114 in the front-rear direction of the vehicle 100. In the present embodiment, the electronic component 110 is disposed on the inner surface 106a and infront of the power distribution unit 114, as the power distribution unit 114 is positioned on the right side of the battery pack 118 in a top view of the vehicle 100. In an embodiment, distance between the electronic component 110 and the power distribution unit 114 is 500mm.

[0053]

[0046] In addition, the electronic component 110 is disposed at a central portion 116 (shown in Figures 2 and 3) of the vehicle 100. The term “central portion” corresponds to the central part of the vehicle 100 in a top view. In the present embodiment, the central portion 116 corresponds to the part of the vehicle 100 from a rear end (not shown) of the front portion 102 up to the central cross member 140. Thus, the electronic component 110 can be disposed between the rear end (not shown) of the front portion 102 up to the central cross member 140. In an embodiment, the electronic component 110 is disposed at a distance of 1690mm from a centre (not shown) of the one or more front wheels 124 in a side view of the vehicle 100.

[0054]

[0047] Further, the electronic component 110 is disposed in front of the one or more rear wheels 126. In an embodiment, the electronic component 110 is disposed at a distance of 1690mm from a centre (not shown) of the one or more rear wheels 126 in the side view of the vehicle 100. Such a disposition ensures that water splashes from the one or more rear wheels 126 is mitigated. In a preferred embodiment, the disposition of the electronic component 110 shall be at the central portion 116 of the vehicle 100, such that a distance between the axis of the one or more front wheels 124 to the electronic component 110 shall be equal to the distance between the axis of the one or more rear wheels 126 to the electronic component 110.

[0055]

[0048] The claimed invention as disclosed above is not routine, conventional, or well understood in the art, as the claimed aspects enable the following solutions to the existing problems in conventional technologies. Specifically, the claimed aspect of disposing the electronic component on one of the one or more longitudinal members mitigates utilization of utility space in the vehicle, thereby enhancing usable utility space to the rider of the vehicle, while also improving vehicle packaging.

[0056]

[0049] Further, the disposing the electronic component inline with the low voltage line, and in the vicinity of the power distribution unit and the battery pack reduces length of the wires required. Thus, reducing overall cost of the vehicle. Additionally, maintenance cost of the vehicle is also reduced.

[0057]

[0050] In addition, the electronic component is disposed on the rear portion of the vehicle. Thus, mitigating requirement of running the high voltage line in the driver compartment or the passenger compartment, thereby ensuring occupant safety.

[0051] Moreover, the electronic component is disposed below and close to the service door provided on the loading deck. Thus, enable ease access to the electronic component during a service or maintenance event. Further, the electronic component is disposed in front of the one or more rear wheels. Thus, splashing of water during vehicle movement on the electronic component is mitigated.

[0058]

[0052] While the present invention has been described with respect to certain embodiments, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various changes and modification may be made without departing from the scope of the invention as defined in the following claims.

[0059] Reference Numerals and Characters

[0060] 100 - Vehicle

[0061] 102 - Front portion

[0062] 104 - Rear portion

[0063] 106, 108 - One or more longitudinal members

[0064] 106 - Right longitudinal member

[0065] 106a - Inner surface of the right longitudinal member

[0066] 108 - Left longitudinal member

[0067] 106a, 108a - Inner surface of the one or more longitudinal members

[0068] 110 - Electronic component

[0069] 112 - Low voltage line

[0070] 114 - Power distribution unit

[0071] 116 - Central portion of the vehicle

[0072] 118 - Battery pack

[0073] 120 - Loading deck

[0074] 122 - High voltage line

[0075] 124 - One or more front wheels of the vehicle

[0076] 126 - One or more rear wheels of the vehicle

[0077] 128 - Steering unit

[0078] 130 - Seat assembly

[0079] 132 - One or more panel members

[0080] 134 - Service door

[0081] 136 - Main bracket member

[0082] 138 - Front cross member

[0083] 140 - Central cross member

[0084] 142 - rear cross member

[0085] 144 - Mounting bracket

[0086] 144a - Mounting unit of the mounting bracket

[0087] 144b - Mounting slot of the mounting bracket

Claims

WE CLAIM1. A vehicle (100), comprising: a front portion (102); a rear portion (104) comprising one or more longitudinal members (106, 108), the one or more longitudinal members (106, 108) extending rearwardly from the front portion (102) in a front-rear direction of the vehicle (100); and an electronic component (110) disposed on an inner surface (106a, 108a) of one of the one or more longitudinal members (106, 108).

2. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the electronic component (110) being coupled to a battery pack (118) and an electric motor through a high voltage line (122), and coupled to one or more auxiliary components through a low voltage line (112), the electronic component (110) being configured to at least one of: step up voltage of a Direct Current received from the battery pack (118) to a first desired voltage of the electric motor, and step down voltage of a Direct Current received from the battery pack (118) to a desired voltage of the one or more auxiliary components.

3. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the electronic component (110) being disposed in line with a low voltage line (112), the low voltage line (112) being routed on one of a right longitudinal member (106) and a left longitudinal member (108) of the one or more longitudinal members (106, 108).

4. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 3, wherein the low voltage line (112) being routed on an inner surface (106a) of the right longitudinal member (106), the electronic component (110) being disposed in line with the low voltage line (112) and on the inner surface (106a) of the right longitudinal member (106).

5. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the electronic component (110) being disposed in vicinity and in front of a power distribution unit (114) in a top view of the vehicle (100).

6. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more longitudinal members (106, 108) being adapted to support one of a loading deck (120) and a passenger compartment, the electronic component (110) being disposed on the inner surface (106a, 106b) of one of the one or more longitudinal members (106, 108) and below one of the loading deck (120) and the passenger compartment.

7. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the electronic component (110) being disposed on a central portion (116) of the vehicle (100).

8. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the electronic component (110) being disposed in vicinity and below a service door of a loading deck (120).

9. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1 comprises a battery pack (118) disposed below a loading deck (120), wherein the electronic component (110) being positioned in the vicinity of the battery pack (118).

10. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the electronic component (110) being disposed in front of one or more rear wheels of the vehicle (100), in a top view of the vehicle (100).

11. The vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the electronic component (110) is a Direct Current - Direct Current (DC-DC) converter coupled to a battery pack (118), a power distribution unit (114) and one or more auxiliary components.

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