JP4797758B2 - Electronic authentication system for motorcycles - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention typically relates to an electronic authentication system in a motorcycle such as a scooter type vehicle.

  Conventionally, there is a motorcycle equipped with an electronic authentication system. The electronic authentication system, for example, releases the steering wheel lock when it is determined that the authentication ID transmitted from the portable electronic key of the user to the vehicle side by a predetermined operation is genuine. Is allowed.

  For example, Patent Literature 1, Patent Literature 2, and Patent Literature 3 are disclosed as conventional technologies related to this type of electronic authentication system.

  The technique disclosed in Patent Document 1 starts electronic authentication by operating a start switch provided on the vehicle side, and when a regular authentication ID is obtained, unlocks the handle and the seat, After these are released, the engine is started by operating the main switch.

  In addition, the technique disclosed in Patent Document 2 obtains a regular authentication ID in a motorcycle that can release the handle lock and control the operation of the engine by rotating the operation knob provided on the cylinder lock. In such a case, the lock of the cylinder lock locked by the lock solenoid is unlocked to allow the operation knob to rotate, and the seat lock is unlocked by operating the seat unlock switch after authentication. It is composed of.

In addition, the technique disclosed in Patent Document 3 obtains a regular authentication ID in a motorcycle that can release the handle lock and control the operation of the engine by rotating the operation knob provided on the cylinder lock. The cylinder lock locked by the lock solenoid is unlocked to allow the operation knob to rotate, and the seat lock can be unlocked by operating the lock / unlock switch separately after authentication. In addition, the lock of the storage portion provided in front of the vehicle is unlocked by separately operating another lock unlocking switch.
In addition, an operating member for unlocking the lid for refueling disposed below the vehicle is provided in the storage portion, and the operation member is only in a state where the lock of the storage portion is unlocked and the lid member is opened. It can be operated.

JP 2004-122816 A JP-A-2005-119421 Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2005-207038

  However, the conventional device described in Patent Document 1 has a problem that the seat lock cannot be released unless the start switch is operated. Therefore, when parking the vehicle after traveling, for example, it is necessary to operate the start switch to release the seat lock in order to store the helmet or the like in the article storage chamber under the seat, and it is difficult to say that the operability is good. Even if it is not necessary to release the seat lock, the seat lock will always be released, so there is a possibility that the user will not notice it and run the vehicle with the seat unlocked. It's hard to say that the usability is good.

  In addition, in the conventional device described in Patent Document 2, an operation for unlocking the lock of the cylinder lock and an operation for unlocking the seat lock can be performed independently. However, in order to unlock the seat lock The seat unlocking switch is separate from the cylinder lock, and it is difficult to say that operability is good because it is necessary to operate the seat unlocking switch separately when using the storage chamber under the seat.

  Moreover, in the conventional thing of patent document 3, it is necessary to operate a some lock release switch after electronic authentication, and operation becomes complicated. Further, in order to unlock the locked state of the fueling lid, the storage portion must first be unlocked, and it is difficult to say that the operability and usability when fueling is good.

  The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide an electronic authentication system for a motorcycle that exhibits excellent usability and operability.

The electronic authentication system for a motorcycle according to the present invention operates the access switch by pushing the ignition knob on the vehicle side to send a request signal from the vehicle side control unit, and responds to the request signal with a portable electronic key. The vehicle-side control unit receives the response signal, determines whether the ID information matches, and permits the operation of the vehicle when the ID information matches. handle in the system, when the ID information is judged to match, as well as permit the rotational operation of the ignition knob, after the ID information is judged to match, by then manipulating押回the ignition knob The lock can be released, and after the handle lock is released, the ignition knob is further moved in the same direction. To allow releasing the seat lock by押回to operate, characterized in that the same pushing operation of the ignition knob in the access switch operating handle unlocking operation and seat lock release operation.

  According to the present invention, when the electronic authentication is obtained, the turning operation of the ignition knob is allowed and the opening operation of the storage chamber lid member at the front portion of the vehicle is allowed. Therefore, the storage lid member can be opened whenever necessary after electronic authentication. In this case, there is no need for an operation part for releasing the prohibition state of the opening operation of the storage chamber lid member other than the ignition knob. That is, since it is not necessary to separately operate another operation unit for releasing the prohibited state, the operation is simple.

  Further, when the electronic authentication is obtained, the fuel lid opening operation is permitted. Therefore, the fuel lid can be opened whenever necessary after electronic authentication. In this case, there is no need for an operation unit for releasing the prohibition state of the fuel lid opening operation other than the ignition knob. That is, since it is not necessary to separately operate another operation unit for releasing the prohibited state, the operation is simple.

  In addition, the handle lock can be released by operating the ignition knob after electronic authentication. Therefore, the handle lock can be released by a series of operations using only the ignition knob. That is, as described above, since the storage chamber lid member and the fuel lid are unlocked when the electronic authentication is obtained, it is not necessary to release the hand from the ignition knob to operate the dedicated operation unit. A series of operations can be performed from the operation for starting the operation to the operation for releasing the handle lock.

  Further, after the handle lock is released, the seat lock can be released by further operating the ignition knob. Therefore, the seat lock can be released by a series of operations using only the ignition knob. That is, as described above, since the storage chamber lid member and the fuel lid are unlocked when the electronic authentication is obtained, it is not necessary to release the hand from the ignition knob to operate the dedicated operation unit. The operation from the start to the operation of releasing the seat lock can be performed in a series of operations.

  Further, the seat lock can be released by pushing and operating the ignition knob. In this way, the operation is different from the normal rotation operation, thereby preventing the user from accidentally releasing the seat lock.

  The ignition knob includes an automatic return mechanism that constantly applies a biasing force from the seat lock release position to the handle lock release position. When the seat lock is released, it is not necessary to operate the ignition knob once. Therefore, the automatic return mechanism is used to return the ignition knob to the handle lock release position, thereby saving the operation time. . In other words, after the user releases the seat lock and takes out the helmet etc. from the article storage room under the seat, the operation procedure when operating the ignition knob to the start operation standby position for starting the engine described later is simplified. It can be.

  Further, by turning the ignition knob without pushing it in the same direction as the turning operation from the handle lock release position to the seat lock release position, the engine can be put into a standby state for starting operation. When the ignition knob can only be rotated in two directions, clockwise or counterclockwise, only one function can be provided for the rotation operation in one rotation direction, but the above-described pushing operation is adopted. By doing so, two functions can be given to the turning operation in one turning direction. That is, in a normal turning operation without pushing, in addition to the function of putting the engine in a start operation standby state, a function of releasing the seat lock by pushing operation can be provided.

  In addition, when the turning operation in the one turning direction described above is enabled, an operation that does not push and turns (an operation that turns without pushing in the axial direction of the turning shaft of the ignition knob) is possible. The rotational operation amount from the handle lock release position of the knob is made different between the rotational operation amount to the seat lock release position and the rotational operation amount to the start operation standby state position. By making the amount of rotation operation different in this way, the user can intuitively understand which operation is being performed, thereby preventing erroneous operation.

  In addition, the storage chamber lid member includes an operation element that enables the opening operation in a state where the opening operation is permitted. Similarly, the fuel lid also has an opening operation in a state where the opening operation is permitted. It is provided with a manipulator that makes it possible. By providing the operation element in this manner, even if the opening operation of the storage chamber lid member or the fuel lid is permitted, they will not open without permission unless the operation element is operated. For example, the storage chamber lid member and the fuel lid are prevented from being inadvertently opened during traveling.

  As described above, the electronic authentication system for a motorcycle according to the present invention has a plurality of beneficial effects as described above, and has an effect that is excellent in usability and operability.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of a motorcycle according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
The present invention can be effectively applied to each type of motorcycle. In this embodiment, for example, as shown in FIG. 1, a so-called scooter type vehicle is used. First, the overall configuration of the scooter type vehicle 100 according to the present embodiment will be described. In each figure, the front and rear of the vehicle are represented by arrows Fr and Rr, respectively. In FIG. 1, two front forks 101 supported by a steering head pipe so as to be turnable to the left and right are provided at the front of a body frame made of steel or aluminum alloy. A handle 102 is fixed to the upper end of the front fork 101, and grips 103 are provided on the left and right ends of the handle 102. A front wheel 104 is rotatably supported on the lower portion of the front fork 101, and a front fender 105 is fixed so as to cover the upper portion of the front wheel 104. The front wheel 104 has a brake disc 106 that rotates integrally with the front wheel 104.

  A left and right swing arm 107 is swingably provided at the rear portion of the vehicle body frame, and a rear shock absorber is mounted between the vehicle body frame and the swing arm 107. One (left side) swing arm 107 incorporates a belt-type continuously variable transmission or a power transmission mechanism including a plurality of gear trains. A rear wheel 108 is rotatably supported at the rear end of the swing arm 107, and the rear wheel 108 is rotationally driven via the power transmission mechanism described above. A rear fender 109 is fixed so as to cover the upper part of the rear wheel 108.

  Although not shown, an air-fuel mixture is supplied to an engine unit mounted on the body frame from an intake system including an air cleaner device and the exhaust gas after combustion is exhausted through an exhaust pipe. Further, the main components of the vehicle including the engine unit, the fuel tank, the radiator device, and the like are covered with a vehicle body cover to be described later, and the exterior configuration of the vehicle has a sense of unity and is clean as shown in FIG. ing. In addition, a driver's seat 110 and a tandem seat 111 are connected from the approximate center of the vehicle to the rear (hereinafter simply referred to as the seat 110).

  Here, referring to FIG. 2, the structure of the vehicle body cover at the front of the vehicle is such that the leg shield front 112 that covers the front of the vehicle body from the front in the vehicle traveling direction and the front of the vehicle body from the seat 110 side behind the vehicle traveling direction. A leg shield inner 113 that covers the head is connected, and a leg shield lower 114 is disposed below the leg shield front 112. A headlamp 115 is embedded in the leg shield front 112. A wind screen 117 is erected on the upper part of the leg shield front 112 via a front leg shield cover 116. In addition, a meter panel 118 is disposed above the leg shield inner 113. The leg shield front 112, the leg shield inner 113, and the wind screen 117 are arranged and configured to cover the periphery of the handle 102 including at least the legs and upper body of the driver from the front in the vehicle traveling direction.

  Below the leg shield inner 113, there are provided left and right footrests 120 with low floors from the left and right sides to the rear near the front end of the leg shield inner 113, and the driver puts his feet on the footrests 120. It can be seated on the seat 110. Between the left and right footrest portions 120, a leg tunnel inner 113 and a part of the front frame cover 121 form a floor tunnel portion that protrudes upward and extends forward and backward, and the lower side of the left and right footrest portions 120 An under cover 119 is connected to the engine and the engine unit is disposed in the floor tunnel.

  The front frame cover 121 is connected to the rear edge of the leg shield inner 113 and rises toward the lower edge of the seat 110. The left and right side frame covers 122 are connected to the rear side of the front frame cover 121. The various vehicle body covers described above are basically formed of synthetic resin, and are attached and fixed directly to the vehicle body frame or indirectly via a support member such as a bracket.

  Next, FIG. 3 shows a configuration example around the leg shield inner 113. As a schematic configuration, a projecting tunnel portion protruding upward from between the left and right footrest portions 120 is formed in the lower portion, and in the upper portion, the storage box 123 (front storage chamber) is on the side of the seat 110 behind the vehicle traveling direction. It is provided with an opening 123a that opens to the front and is integrally projected forward. A pair of left and right covers 124 for forming a ceiling wall are coupled to the upper portion of the storage box 123, and a front storage chamber lid member 125 (storage lid) is connected to the opening 123 a of the storage box 123 via the arm 126. It closes so that opening and closing is possible (refer also to Drawing 4 (a)). The ceiling wall of the storage box 123, that is, the upper surface of each cover 124, is formed flat and is disposed substantially horizontally. As described later, the vehicle-side control unit 10 and the storage lid 125 and the unlocking actuator 21 for the fuel lid 130 are mounted on the upper surface of the cover 124.

  The storage lid 125 can be opened by operating the storage lid opener 127 (operator). In this case, as will be described later, an opening operation restriction mechanism (lock mechanism) that disables the opening operation by the storage lid opener 127 and restricts the opening of the storage lid 125 is provided. By releasing this, the opening operation of the storage lid opener 127 is performed. Becomes effective, and the storage lid 125 can be opened. Since the storage lid opener 127 is provided, the storage lid 125 does not open without permission unless the storage lid opener 127 is operated. For example, the storage lid 125 may be inadvertently opened during traveling. To prevent. When the storage box 123 is opened, a battery (not shown) is installed in the back of the storage box 123. In this case, the storage box 123 is stored inside the battery box lid 128 (on the vehicle front side) and is not exposed in a normal state.

  An opening 129 for accessing the fuel tank filler opening is opened on the upper surface of the tunnel portion below the storage box 123, and a fuel lid member 130 (fuel lid) can be opened and closed via the arm 131 in the opening 129. (See also FIG. 4B). As shown in FIG. 4B, a cap 132 is provided on the inner side of the fuel lid 130 so as to plug the fuel inlet of the fuel tank. The cap 132 can be removed by opening the fuel lid 130.

  The fuel lid 130 can be opened by operating the fuel lid opener 133 (operator). In this case, as will be described later, an opening operation restricting mechanism (lock mechanism) for disabling the opening operation by the fuel lid opener 133 and restricting the opening of the fuel lid 130 is provided. The fuel lid 130 can be opened. By providing the fuel lid opener 133, the fuel lid 130 will not be opened without permission unless the fuel lid opener 133 is operated. For example, the fuel lid 130 is prevented from being inadvertently opened during traveling.

  Thus, the leg shield is provided with a storage function by the storage box 123, a lid opening / closing mechanism, and the like. Further, referring to FIG. 1B, the seat 110 is rotatably attached to a fulcrum provided near the front end portion, and is surrounded by left and right side frame covers 122 below the seat 110. A storage unit having a larger capacity than the storage box 123 is formed. The seat 110 is opened and closed by the rotation of the seat 110, but has a seat lock release mechanism 30 that allows the seat 110 to be opened.

  Next, an outline of the electronic authentication system equipped in the scooter type vehicle 100 of this embodiment will be described. In this electronic authentication system, an authentication request signal is transmitted from the vehicle-side control unit 10 by operating the access switch 16, and an authentication response signal including ID information is output from the portable electronic key 13 in response to the authentication request signal. To do. Then, the authentication response signal is received by the vehicle-side control unit 10, and it is determined whether or not the ID information matches. When it is determined that the ID information matches, the operation of the vehicle is permitted.

  In this electronic authentication system, as shown in FIG. 5, the vehicle-side control unit 10 is connected to a transmission antenna 11 that transmits an authentication request signal for electronic authentication and a reception antenna 12 that receives an authentication response signal. The key 13 (see FIG. 6) has a built-in transceiver including a receiving antenna 14 for receiving an authentication request signal and a transmitting antenna 15 for transmitting an authentication response signal. The electronic authentication system starts electronic authentication by turning on the access switch 16. An authentication request signal is transmitted from the transmission antenna 11, the authentication request signal is received by the reception antenna 14 of the electronic key 13, and an authentication response signal is transmitted from the transmission antenna 15 in response to the authentication request signal. This authentication response signal is received by the receiving antenna 12 on the vehicle side, and the vehicle side control unit 10 determines whether or not the ID information matches. When the ID information matches and a normal electronic authentication is obtained, a rotation operation of an ignition knob 19 of an ignition switch unit 18 and an opening operation of the storage lid 125 and the fuel lid 130 described later are permitted.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the electronic key 13 has an operation button (or switch) 13a, and the electronic authentication function can be started and stopped by pressing the operation button 13a. While the electronic authentication function is stopped, even if the access switch 16 is operated in a state where the electronic key 13 is placed in a range where communication with the vehicle-side control unit 10 is possible, the electronic key 13 is not moved from the vehicle-side control unit 10. Since the authentication request signal is not received, electronic authentication cannot be obtained.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 4A, an ignition knob 19 (see FIG. 7), which is an operator of the ignition switch unit 18, is positioned above the storage box 123 and on the right side of the vehicle, from the leg shield inner 113 to the seat 110. It is arranged so as to protrude moderately to the side. The ignition switch unit 18 is disposed in a space covered by the leg shield front 112, the leg shield inner 113, and the meter panel 120 along substantially the front-rear direction of the vehicle, and extends to the vicinity of the right side of the steering head pipe. Yes. The ignition knob 19 is configured to be capable of rotating and pushing, and the push-in can turn on the access switch 16 of the ignition switch unit 18.

  Further, the electronic authentication system unlocks the solenoid 20 that unlocks the lock mechanism 22 that restricts the rotation of an ignition knob 19 described later, and the lock mechanisms 26 and 27 that restrict the opening of the storage lid 125 and the fuel lid 130. And an actuator 21. The solenoid 20 and the actuator 21 are controlled by the vehicle-side control unit 10.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the ignition knob 19 is configured to be in a “LOCK”, “OFF”, and “ON” position by a turning operation. Further, an intermediate position between “OFF” and “ON” can also be taken by a pushing operation (in the direction orthogonal to the paper surface).

  Next, referring to FIGS. 8 and 9, the lock mechanism 22 of the ignition knob 19 is built in the casing of the ignition switch unit 18 and locks the ignition knob 19 in the “LOCK” or “OFF” position. The lock mechanism 22 is unlocked by actuating the solenoid 20 (FIG. 5) in response to an electrical signal generated when the electronic control is obtained from the vehicle-side control unit 10, and allows the ignition knob 19 to be rotated. To do.

  Further, the ignition switch unit 18 is integrally provided with a lock mechanism 25 that restricts the rotation of the handle 102 coupled to the front fork 101. The lock mechanism 25 has a lock pin that moves forward and backward with respect to the steering shaft of the front fork 101 supported by the steering head pipe by the turning operation of the ignition knob 19, for example, and after normal electronic authentication is obtained, The lock mechanism 25 can be unlocked by rotating the ignition knob 19 that is allowed to rotate from the “LOCK” position to the “OFF” position (handle unlocking position).

  The lock mechanism 26 of the storage lid 125 is disposed in the vicinity of the left side of the ignition switch unit 18. The lock mechanism 26 includes a lock claw 26 a that is disposed in the opening 123 a of the storage box 123 and engages with the back side (the vehicle front side) of the storage lid 125. Then, the lock claw 26 a is engaged with the storage lid 125 to invalidate the opening operation of the storage lid opener 127. Further, as shown in FIG. 10, the lock mechanism 26 is connected to the actuator 21 via a cable 28. The actuator 21 has a built-in motor as its drive source, and has a slide piece 21a that reciprocates (see FIG. 10, double-pointed arrow and two-dot chain line) so as to tension and relax the cable 28. By pulling the cable 28 through the slide piece 21a, the lock claw 26a of the lock mechanism 26 can be advanced and retracted to be locked and unlocked.

  The lock mechanism 27 of the fuel lid 130 has a lock claw 27 a, and the lock claw 27 a is disposed in the opening 129 and engages with the back side of the fuel lid 130. The lock claw 27 a engages the fuel lid 130 to invalidate the opening operation of the fuel lid opener 133. Further, the lock mechanism 27 is connected to the actuator 21 via a cable 29. The actuator 21 can be locked and unlocked by pulling the cable 29 through the slide piece 21a to advance and retract the lock claw 27a of the lock mechanism 27.

  The lock mechanisms 26 and 27 of the storage lid 125 and the fuel lid 130 described above allow the actuator 21 to be unlocked by operating the actuator 21 and permit the opening operation of the storage lid 125 and the fuel lid 130 when normal electronic authentication is obtained. To do.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the seat 110 can be unlocked by a turning operation of the ignition knob 19. As shown in FIGS. 8 and 10, the ignition switch unit 18 further includes a seat lock release mechanism 30 for releasing the lock. One end of a seat lock releasing cable 31 is connected to the seat lock releasing mechanism 30, and the other end of the cable 31 is mechanically connected to a lock mechanism 32 (see FIG. 1A) of the seat 110.

  After the handle lock is released, the seat lock release mechanism 30 pushes the ignition knob 19 from its “OFF” position (handle lock release position) to an intermediate position (▼: seat lock release position) from the “ON” position. It is operated by rotating (pushing) while rotating, whereby the lock mechanism 32 of the seat 110 can be unlocked.

  The ignition knob 19 is provided with an automatic return mechanism (not shown) that is constantly applied with an urging force from the intermediate position (▼: seat lock release position) to the “OFF” position (handle lock release position) inside the ignition switch unit 18. Yes. Since the operation of releasing the seat lock does not require the ignition knob 19 to be operated again once it is operated, it is returned to the “OFF” position by the automatic return mechanism, thereby saving the labor of the operation.

  Further, the ignition knob 19 is turned from the “OFF” position (handle unlocking position) without being turned and turned to the “ON” position, so that the engine can be started by operating the engine starter 33. It is supposed to be in a standby state.

  In the turning operation from the “OFF” position of the ignition knob 19, when the seat lock is released, the operation method and the turning operation amount until the pushing operation is performed to the intermediate position (▼), the start When the operation standby state is set, the operation method and the amount of the rotation operation from the normal rotation operation to the “ON” position without pushing are made different.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the ignition knob 19 can perform two operations, that is, a normal rotation operation and a pushing operation in one rotation direction. Therefore, it is possible to provide two functions in a rotation operation in one rotation direction by setting a start operation standby state in a normal rotation operation and enabling the seat lock to be released in a pushing operation.

  Further, by enabling an operation different from a normal turning operation such as a pushing operation, the user can be prevented from accidentally releasing the seat lock. Furthermore, by making the amount of rotation operation different between normal rotation operation and pushing operation, the user can intuitively understand which operation is being performed intuitively, Prevent misoperation.

  As described above, the electronic authentication system according to the present embodiment includes the vehicle-side control unit 10, the ignition switch unit 18, the storage lid 125, the lock mechanisms 26 and 27 of the fuel lid 130, and the actuator 21. These components are modularized and mounted on the leg shield (leg shield inner 113) as shown in FIG.

  When the electronic authentication system is assembled in the vehicle, the assembly work to the vehicle becomes much easier by assembling the leg shield inner 113 into a module in advance, and the assembling work can be made much more efficient.

  In this case, the vehicle-side control unit 10 in which the transmission antenna 11 and the reception antenna 12 are integrated is disposed on the left side of the vehicle where the side stand is disposed. In actual use, the vehicle user often rides from the left side of the vehicle where the vehicle is tilted when the side stand is used. The electronic key 13 carried by the user and the transmission / reception antenna of the vehicle-side control unit 10 are closer to each other. Miniaturization can be achieved.

  The internal processing of the electronic authentication device (vehicle side and portable electronic key 13 side) having the above configuration and the flow of user's operation will be described based on the flowchart shown in FIG.

  First, in step S1201, the user carrying the electronic key 13 pushes the ignition knob 19 to turn on the access switch 16, thereby starting electronic authentication. If the access switch is not turned on, it waits.

  In step S <b> 1202, an authentication request signal is transmitted from the transmission antenna 11 of the vehicle-side control unit 10 to the electronic key 13.

  In step S1203, the authentication request signal transmitted in step S1202 is received by the receiving antenna 14 of the electronic key 13. If not received, the process returns to step S1201.

  In step S1204, the electronic key 13 transmits an authentication response signal from the transmission antenna 15 in response to the authentication request signal.

  In step S1205, the vehicle-side control unit 10 determines whether or not the ID information matches the authentication response signal received by the receiving antenna 12, and determines that the ID information matches, thereby obtaining regular electronic authentication. If so, the process proceeds to steps S1206 and S1207 to operate the solenoid 20 and the actuator 21.

  In step S1206, when the solenoid 20 is operated, the process proceeds to step S1208, where the lock mechanism 22 of the ignition knob 19 built in the ignition switch unit 18 is unlocked, and the turning operation of the ignition knob 19 is allowed.

  In Step S1207, when the actuator 21 is operated, the process proceeds to Steps S1209 and S1210, respectively, and the opening operation of the storage lid 125 and the fuel lid 130 is permitted, and the process ends.

  The above is the flow of internal processing of the electronic authentication device. The flow of user operations will be described in step S1208 and subsequent steps.

  If the turning operation of the ignition knob 19 is permitted in step S1208, the user first pushes the ignition knob 19 from the “LOCK” position to the “OFF” position in step S1211, thereby locking the handle 102. 25 is released and the handle lock is released.

  When the handle lock is released in step S1211, the user then further turns the ignition knob 19 from the “OFF” position in step S1212. In this case, when it is pushed and turned to the intermediate position, the process proceeds to step S1213, the lock mechanism 32 of the sheet 110 is released, the sheet 110 can be opened and closed, and the automatic return mechanism returns to step S1212 again. . Further, when the rotation is performed to the “ON” position by a normal rotation operation without performing the pushing operation, the process proceeds to step S1214, and the process is ended as a start operation standby state.

  The above is the internal processing flow and user operation flow of the electronic authentication device of the present embodiment. In summary, by actuating the solenoid 20 by an electrical signal from the vehicle-side control unit 10, the lock by the lock mechanism 22 of the ignition knob 19 is released, thereby enabling the ignition knob 19 to be rotated. At the same time, the actuator 21 is actuated by an electrical signal from the vehicle-side control unit 10, whereby the lock mechanisms 26 and 27 of the storage lid 125 and the fuel lid 130 are unlocked and opened via the cables 28 and 29, respectively. Operation is allowed. Accordingly, the storage lid 125 and the fuel lid 130 can be opened by operating the storage lid opener 127 and the fuel lid opener 133, respectively.

  After the electronic authentication is obtained, the handle lock by the lock mechanism 25 of the handle 102 is released by pushing and rotating the unlocked ignition knob 19 from the “LOCK” position to the “OFF” position. After the handle lock is released, the ignition knob 19 is further rotated from the “OFF” position to the “ON” position, so that the engine start operation by the operation of the engine starter 33 can be put on standby as a start operation standby state.

  Further, the lock mechanism 32 of the seat 110 can be unlocked as necessary. In this case, by pushing the ignition knob 19 from the “OFF” position to the intermediate position (▼), the lock mechanism 32 is unlocked via the cable 31 and the seat 110 can be opened.

  That is, according to the present invention, when the electronic authentication is completed, the opening operation of the storage lid 125 and the fuel lid 130 is allowed at the same time as the completion of the electronic authentication. The lock release and the seat lock release are sequentially performed.

  As mentioned above, although this invention was demonstrated with embodiment, this invention is not limited only to these embodiment, A change etc. are possible within the scope of the present invention.

1 is a plan view and a side view showing an example of a motorcycle according to an embodiment of the present invention. 1 is an exploded perspective view showing a configuration example of a vehicle body cover of a motorcycle according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the structural example around the leg shield in embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the storage box and fuel lid circumference in embodiment of this invention, respectively. It is a figure which shows the system configuration example of the electronic authentication apparatus in embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the electronic key which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the ignition knob which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the system configuration example to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the hardware structural example of the system in embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the structural example of the actuator which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the modular leg shield periphery which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the flow of a process of the electronic authentication apparatus in embodiment of this invention, and the flow of a user's operation.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Vehicle side control unit 11 Transmission antenna 12 Reception antenna 13 Electronic key 14 Reception antenna 15 Transmission antenna 16 Access switch 18 Ignition switch unit 19 Ignition knob 20 Solenoid 21 Actuator 22, 25, 26, 27, 32 Lock mechanism 28, 29, 31 Cable 30 Seat lock release mechanism 100 Scooter type vehicle 101 Front fork 102 Handle 104 Front wheel 107 Swing arm 108 Rear wheel 110 Seat 112 Leg shield front 113 Leg shield inner 114 Leg shield lower 116 Front leg shield cover 117 Wind screen 118 Meter panel 120 Feet Place 121 Front frame cover 123 Storage box 124 Cover 125 Storage lid 1 7 housing lid opener 129 opening 130 fuel lid 133 fuel lid opener

Claims (8)

By pressing the ignition knob on the vehicle side , the access switch is operated to send a request signal from the vehicle-side control unit, and in response to the request signal, a response signal is sent from the portable electronic key. In the electronic authentication system for a motorcycle that allows the operation of the vehicle to be performed when it is determined that the ID information is received by the vehicle side control unit and is determined to match,
When the ID information is judged to match, as well as permit the rotational operation of the ignition knob, after the ID information is judged to match, release the handle lock by then manipulating押回the ignition knob Made possible
After the handle lock is released, the seat lock can be released by further pushing and operating the ignition knob in the same direction,
An electronic authentication system for a motorcycle, wherein the amount of pushing operation of the ignition knob in the access switch operation, handle lock release operation, and seat lock release operation is the same . The electronic authentication system for a motorcycle according to claim 1, wherein when the ID information is determined to match, an opening operation of the storage chamber lid member at the front of the vehicle is permitted. The electronic authentication system for a motorcycle according to claim 2 , wherein when the ID information is determined to match, a fuel lid opening operation is further permitted. 2. The electronic authentication system for a motorcycle according to claim 1 , wherein the ignition knob includes an automatic return mechanism that constantly applies an urging force from a seat lock release position to a handle lock release position. By turning operation without to押回the rotational operation in the same direction as the direction of the seat lock release position the ignition knob from the handle lock release position, in Claim 1, characterized in that the starting operation standby state The motorcycle electronic authentication system described.   The turning operation amount of the ignition knob from the handle lock release position is made different between the turning operation amount to the seat lock releasing position and the turning operation amount to the start operation standby state position. The electronic authentication system for a motorcycle according to claim 5. 3. The electronic authentication system for a motorcycle according to claim 2 , wherein the storage chamber lid member includes an operation element that enables the opening operation in a state in which the opening operation is permitted. The electronic authentication system for a motorcycle according to claim 3 , wherein the fuel lid includes an operation element that enables the fuel lid to be opened in a state where the fuel lid is permitted to be opened.

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