CN105793150B - Side cover of motorcycle structure - Google Patents

Abstract

Problem to be solved：A kind of side cover structure for motorcycle is provided, the motorcycle has the engine for being mounted on its lower section and front, wherein, side cover structure extends upwardly and rearwardly below seat along the length of rear body cap, and with the acclivitous crestal line visually adjoined, the crestal line defines the most wide span of motorcycle, needs the comfort level of big manufacture mold and improvement occupant when its foot is positioned on occupant's step to avoid roomy area of space is covered.Scheme：With in the motorcycle of its posteroinferior engine, side cover structure has main pipeline side cover, the main pipeline side cover upwardly and rearwardly extends below seat along the length of rear body cap, and with the acclivitous crestal line visually adjoined, the crestal line defines the most wide span of motorcycle, so as to use smaller manufacture mold manufacturing, and transmit novel, unforgettable design.Adjacent with main pipeline side cover and below main pipeline side cover cap member rearwardly and upwardly tilts; the crestal line of body cap after reaching or substantially reaching; to reduce the degree that occupant needs separately its leg; comfort and feeling of support are improved when its leg is placed on side cover structure, support is improved when its foot is positioned on occupant's step and protects color coating.

Description

Motorcycle side cover structure

technical field

The present invention generally relates to side cover structures for saddle or straddle type vehicles such as underbone motorcycles. Main duct side covers extend rearwardly and forwardly across portions of the main duct towards the vehicle seat, and a pair of rear body covers are connected to the main duct side covers at the rear side of the vehicle, below the seat. The visually contiguous upwardly sloping ridge defines the widest span of the motorcycle side cover structure that extends from below the seat up and rearwardly along the length of the rear body cover. A cover member disposed adjacent to and below the main duct side cover slopes rearwardly and forwardly until reaching or approximately reaching the spine of the rear body cover.

Background technique

Japanese Patent JP 4076530 describes a motorcycle with a leg guard 33 attached to and below a pair of body covers 34L and 34R for covering the lower left and right sides of the motorcycle A pair of side covers 35L and 35R.

Contents of the invention

technical problem

JP 4076530 teaches that side covers 35L and 35R cover the upper area of the motorcycle engine and extend almost to the upper side of the rider's steps. In addition, each side cover 35L and 35R extends until reaching the upper edge of the rear wheel. As a result, each side cover 35L and 35R covers a wide spatial area. Manufacturing such side covers 35L and 35R requires a large manufacturing die. Furthermore, although the side covers 35L and 35R disclosed in JP 4076530 are important parts of the motorcycle design, the side covers 35L and 35R present an overall square and bland shape which fails to give the motorcycle a new sharp visual appearance.

Furthermore, each side cover 35L and 35R does not extend upward until reaching a characteristic boundary or visually distinctive ridge line of its corresponding body cover 34L and 34R. As a result, on the left and right sides, the spine of each body cover 34L and 34R needs to expand or widen away from the center of the motorcycle, requiring the rider's legs to rest as they place their feet on the rider steps. Wider apart.

It is desirable to provide a motorcycle side cover structure that can be fabricated using smaller manufacturing tooling, that visually conveys a novel, memorable design, and that reduces The degree to which the rider needs to separate their legs improves comfort and support when their legs rest on the side cover structure, improves support and protects the color coating when their feet are positioned on the rider steps.

Technical solutions

The present invention according to claim 1 is a side cover structure for a motorcycle, the side cover structure comprising: (a) a main duct side cover for connecting to a leg guard, wherein the main duct side cover covers the side cover of the motorcycle a left main duct or a right main duct and extending from the upper part of the engine to the lower part of the seat; (b) a rear body cover for extending under the seat, covering the rear of the motorcycle and connecting to said main duct side a cover in which ridges are formed to define the widest extent (range) of the side cover structure in the front-to-rear direction, characterized in that the side cover structure includes: (c) a cover member for inclining upward toward the rear direction of the motorcycle, The cover element extends from below the main duct side cover until it reaches or nearly reaches the ridge line on the rear body cover, the cover element is located in a front-to-back direction with the main duct side cover and the rear body cover structure and wherein the cover member is shaped to provide a concave surface that slopes inwardly towards the interior of the motorcycle from near the ridgeline, and the cover member extends to the seat The area near where the user's legs are expected to rest near the ridge line on the rear body cover.

The present invention according to claim 2 is a side cover structure for a motorcycle, the side cover structure comprising: (a) a main duct side cover for connecting to a leg guard, wherein the main duct side cover covers the side cover of the motorcycle a left main duct or a right main duct and extending from the upper part of the engine to the lower part of the seat; (b) a rear body cover for extending under the seat, covering the rear of the motorcycle and connecting to said main duct side a cover in which ridges are formed to define the widest extent (range) of the side cover structure in the front-to-rear direction, characterized in that the side cover structure includes: (c) a cover member for inclining upward toward the rear direction of the motorcycle, The cover element extends from below the main duct side cover until it reaches or nearly reaches the ridge line on the rear body cover, the cover element is located in a front-to-back direction with the main duct side cover and the rear body cover structure an overlying position wherein the rear body cover has a cutout proximate to the ridgeline, and wherein the cover element is provided with a recessed surface mounted to occupy the cutout so as to cover the motorcycle internal.

The present invention according to claim 3 is a side cover structure for a motorcycle, the side cover structure comprising: (a) a main duct side cover for connecting to a leg guard, wherein the main duct side cover covers the side cover of the motorcycle a left main duct or a right main duct and extending from the upper part of the engine to the lower part of the seat; (b) a rear body cover for extending under the seat, covering the rear of the motorcycle and connecting to said main duct side a cover in which ridges are formed to define the widest extent (range) of the side cover structure in the front-to-rear direction, characterized in that the side cover structure includes: (c) a cover member for inclining upward toward the rear direction of the motorcycle, The cover element extends from below the main duct side cover until it reaches or nearly reaches the ridge line on the rear body cover, the cover element is located in a front-to-back direction with the main duct side cover and the rear body cover structure an overlapping position, wherein the cover element is shaped to have a concave profile near a portion of the ridgeline on the rear body cover, and the upper boundary of the concave profile is along the rear A portion of said ridges of the body cover are aligned almost parallel.

In the motorcycle side cover structure according to any one of claims 1 to 3, the invention according to claim 4 is characterized in that said main duct side cover and said rear body cover have spray-painted or spray-painted surfaces, And wherein the cover element has a non-painted, non-painted resin colored (eg black resin colored) surface.

In the motorcycle side cover structure of claim 3, the invention according to claim 5 is characterized in that said upper boundary of the concave profile is almost alignment.

In the motorcycle side cover structure of claim 2, the invention according to claim 6 is characterized in that said cover member abuts, is attached to or covers three parts, areas or areas which comprise said main duct side cover The lower part, the clamped part sandwiched between the main duct side cover and the rear body cover in the vertical direction, and the cutout part of the rear body cover.

In the motorcycle side cover structure according to any one of claims 1 to 6, the invention according to claim 7 is characterized in that the cover member extends behind the helmet box provided under the seat until reaching the side of the fuel tank. .

Beneficial effect

According to the invention disclosed in claim 1, the installation of the cover member between the rear body cover and the main duct side cover results in a motorcycle side cover structural design in which each of the rear body cover and the main duct side cover Each can be smaller than the prior art. As a result, no large manufacturing tooling is required, thereby reducing costs. Furthermore, the cover element slopes upwards towards the rear of the motorcycle, thereby visually conveying a slim, sharp-edged image. In addition, since the cover element almost reaches the ridge line of the motorcycle side cover structure, the cover element can be made into a structure that is non-spray colored or spray painted to protect the surface of the painted surface of the ridge line, and the cover element's The shape results in a motorcycle side cover structure that can easily and comfortably support the rider's legs. Since there is no need to overextend the cover member, the cover member can be made as small as desired, yet the shape of the cover member prevents the occupant's legs from substantially contacting the ridgeline.

According to the invention disclosed in claim 2, the installation of the cover member between the rear body cover and the main duct side cover results in a motorcycle side cover structural design in which each of the rear body cover and the main duct side cover Each can be smaller than the prior art. As a result, no large manufacturing tooling is required, thereby reducing costs. Furthermore, the cover element slopes upwards towards the rear of the motorcycle, thereby visually conveying a slim, sharp-edged image. In addition, since the cover element almost reaches the ridge line of the motorcycle side cover structure, the cover element can be made into a structure that is non-spray colored or spray painted to protect the surface of the painted surface of the ridge line, and the cover element's The shape results in a motorcycle side cover structure that can easily and comfortably support the rider's legs. The concave surface can be easily shaped and manufactured, and the cutout can be easily inserted.

According to the invention disclosed in claim 3, the installation of the cover member between the rear body cover and the main duct side cover results in a motorcycle side cover structural design in which each of the rear body cover and the main duct side cover Each can be smaller than the prior art. As a result, no large manufacturing tooling is required, thereby reducing costs. Furthermore, the cover element slopes upwards towards the rear of the motorcycle, thereby visually conveying a slim, sharp-edged image. In addition, since the cover element almost reaches the ridge line of the motorcycle side cover structure, the cover element can be made into a structure that is non-spray colored or spray painted to protect the surface of the painted surface of the ridge line, and the cover element's The shape results in a motorcycle side cover structure that can easily and comfortably support the rider's legs. The recessed cover element is mounted such that it is in parallel alignment with the spine of the rear body cover, thereby making the height of the spine more visually prominent and enhancing the visual sharpness of the overall design of the motorcycle side cover structure.

According to the invention disclosed in claim 4, the cover element coupled to the two spray-painted colored surfaces is black in a manner that visually enhances the slenderness and sharpness of the design of the motorcycle side cover structure, causing The cover and main duct side cover clearly show the visual appearance of the cover element extending upwards towards the rear of the vehicle. Due to the black color of the cover element, imprints caused by friction of the occupant's legs against the cover element will not be visible.

According to the invention disclosed in claim 5, the alignment of the upper side of the cover member with respect to the ridge line extending along the main duct side cover and the rear body cover visually enhances the forward-to-rear orientation of the ridge line along the side of the motorcycle. path of.

According to the invention disclosed in claim 6, the cover member extends from the front of the frame at the underside of the main duct side cover, and reaches the cutout near the ridge line of the rear body cover, thereby reinforcing the motorcycle side The delicacy and the cleanliness of the design of the cap structure.

According to the invention disclosed in claim 7, the cover member is reliably (eg, tightly) attached to the rear body cover, thereby providing enhanced strength and structural integrity compared with a single plastic piece, and an enhanced protective helmet box and fuel tank capacity.

Description of drawings

FIG. 1 is a left side view of a motorcycle having a left motorcycle side cover structure according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a right side view of the motorcycle of FIG. 1 showing a right motorcycle side cover structure mated with a left motorcycle side cover structure according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3A is an external or external view of a left motorcycle side cover structure according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 3B is an external view of the side cover structure of the right motorcycle according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3C is an external view of the left motorcycle side cover structure in FIG. 3A, showing in broken lines the fixing or fastening points by which three separate parts of the left motorcycle side cover structure are formed. substructures can be assembled with each other.

Figure 4A is an inside view or inside view of the right motorcycle side cover structure in Figure 3B, showing cross-sections AA, BB and CC indicating specific fixing structures where parts of the right motorcycle side cover structure are secured Grounds are tied together and held in place.

FIG. 4B is an inside view of the left motorcycle side cover structure of FIG. 3A , indicating insertion points and securing points to facilitate assembly of the left motorcycle side cover structure.

Figure 5 is a left side view showing the rear of the motorcycle in Figure 1, showing the left side motorcycle side cover structure with a cover element extending upwardly towards the rear of the motorcycle, laterally over a helmet disposed under the seat box until reaching the side of the fuel tank behind the helmet box, which is also arranged under the seat.

6 is a left side view of the motorcycle of FIG. 1 showing the left motorcycle side cover structure relative to the position of a representative rider and a representative seat on the motorcycle saddle.

7 is a left side view of the motorcycle of FIG. 1 showing the left motorcycle side cover structure and engine unit relative to the positions of a representative rider and a representative occupant on the saddle.

8 is a right side view of the motorcycle of FIG. 1 showing the right motorcycle side cover structure and muffler relative to the positions of a representative rider and a representative occupant on the motorcycle saddle.

Detailed ways

1 is a left side view of a motorcycle or motorcycle 10 including a left motorcycle side cover structure 100L according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 2 is a right side view of the motorcycle 10 in FIG. 1 , and the motorcycle 10 includes a right motorcycle. Side Cover Structure 100R, Right Motorcycle Side Cover Structure 100R is paired with a Left Motorcycle Side Cover Structure 100L according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, in various embodiments, motorcycle 10 is a curved beam main frame motorcycle, or has structural elements corresponding to a curved beam main frame motorcycle in a manner understood by those skilled in the art. or features. Accordingly, motorcycle 10 includes an underlying structural frame formed from a set of frame members, tubes or pipes. As further described below, in a manner that (a) covers or conceals portions of the frame; (b) facilitates the protection of certain internal motorcycle structures that are covered (such as helmet boxes and portions of fuel tanks); and (c) Each of the left motorcycle side cover structure 100L and the right motorcycle side cover structure 100R is mounted or mountable to an underbody motorcycle 10 in a manner that provides a unique, memorable and novel visual appearance. specific part of the frame.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a motorcycle 10 includes a seat 12 on which a rider and an optional passenger seated behind the rider are located. The engine unit 20 is positioned under the front of the seat 12 and is suspended under the bent beam frame of the motorcycle, and a pair of swing arms 22L and 22R are swingably mounted in the rear of the bent beam frame. The engine unit 20 is configured to generate propulsion or drive, which can be transmitted to the rear axle, and thus to the rear of the motorcycle 10, through a transmission coupled to the drive mechanism in a manner readily understood by those skilled in the art. Casting wheel 30. The rear cast wheels 30 circumferentially carry the rear tires which transmit the drive force of the engine unit to the lower surface or ground level (such as a paved road or other generally flat surface) on which the motorcycle can ride. In the illustrated embodiment, the drive mechanism is a chain disposed below the chain case 26 .

The engine unit 20 also includes an exhaust port and exhaust duct coupled with a muffler 28 that reduces the sound output of the engine unit. Rear cushioning elements 29L and 29R absorb vibration of the rear tire and rear cast wheel 30 generated by bumps and vibrations to provide improved ride characteristics and motorcycle handling characteristics. The rear fender 40 is arranged above the rear tire and behind the seat 12, and is used to substantially prevent upward and backward earth, debris and water collected from the ground from running to the rear fender 40 due to the rotation of the rear tire. above and behind.

A pair of rider steps 14L and 14R support the rider's feet when the rider is positioned on the seat 12 . In a manner understood by those skilled in the art, through the gear pedal 24, the transmission gear can be selected by the cyclist, and when the middle part of the cyclist's left foot rests on the left cyclist step 14L, the The front or toe side portion or the rear or heel side portion can actuate the gear pedal 24 . Rear brake pedal 25 actuates the rear butterfly brake, operated by the front or toe side portion of the rider's right foot while the middle or heel side portion of the rider's right foot rests on the right rider step 14R The rear butterfly brake. A pair of rider steps 16L and 16R support the rider's feet when the rider is positioned on the seat 12. A grab rail 18 is provided behind the seat 12, at the rear of the motorcycle 10. The grab rail 18 is configured to be seized by the hand of the victim. A tail light assembly 50 including a tail light and a rear flasher unit is positioned below the grab rail 18 behind the seat 12 .

Motorcycle 10 includes a pair of handle grips 60L and 60R about which the rider places his left and right hands for pivoting the handlebar about the center of the steering axis. The steering motion provided to the handlebars in response to the rider's relative pivotal manipulation of the left and right handle grips 60L, 60R about the steering axis causes the front cast wheel 32 and thus the front cast wheel 32 to rotate circumferentially. Set the front tires to turn left or right. As will be readily understood by those skilled in the art, the front wheel 32 is positioned between a pair of front forks connected to a steering stem that couples the forks to the handlebars of the motorcycle. Front fenders 42 are positioned over the front wheels 32 and front tires and serve a corresponding purpose to the rear fenders 40 .

In a manner also understood by those skilled in the art, when the rider's hands are positioned on the handlebar grips 60L and 60R, the rider can selectively activate various types of controls, such as the throttle, front brake lever , headlight switch, left and right turn signal switch and horn switch. A pair of rear view mirrors or mirrors 62L and 62R extending above handle grips 60L and 60R provide the rider with a view of the environment behind motorcycle 10 .

The motorcycle 10 also includes: a main stand 70, which the rider can selectively pivot to a support position for supporting the motorcycle 10 in a left-right symmetrical vertical position; and a side stand 72, which the rider can select The side bracket 72 is pivoted to a support position for supporting the motorcycle 10 in a slightly leftwardly inclined position.

Motorcycle 10 also includes various structural elements forming its outer body or exterior body, including a plurality of outer panels or cover members. The cover member includes: a front handle cover 80, which covers around the uppermost front portion of the headlight and motorcycle handlebar assembly; and a rear handle cover 82, which covers the rear portion of the handlebar assembly, and the two Both covers 80 and 82 cover the upper portion of the steering rod. The front top cover 84 provided below the front handle cover 80 and above the front fender 42 covers the front parts of the motorcycle 10 . The front top cover 84 is designed to match the flasher and spot light assemblies 52L and 52R, which include a pair of flasher and spot light bulbs disposed between and below portions of the front top cover 84 .

The motorcycle cover member also includes a main duct center cover 90 that covers the middle, main or primary bent beam frame member of the motorcycle 10 and that is disposed on the seat 12 when the rider is seated. between the cyclist's legs when riding. A pair of leg guards 86L and 86R are respectively provided on one side of the main duct center cover 90 in front of the rider's left and right legs for guarding the rider's legs. Finally, the motorcycle 10 includes a pair of motorcycle side cover structures 100L and 100R according to an embodiment of the present invention, the motorcycle side cover structures 100L and 100R covering the left and right portions of the motorcycle 10, respectively, and as described in further detail hereinafter. Described as part of the bodywork that forms the left and right sides of a motorcycle.

As shown in Figures 1 and 2, and further shown in Figures 3A-6, each of the motorcycle side cover structures 100L and 100R includes three structural elements or substructures, as follows: (1) a pair of main Duct side covers 110L and 110R; (2) a pair of main duct side lower covers or cover elements 150L and 150R; and (3) a pair of rear body covers 170L and 170R, all configured to cooperate securely with each other to form a complete motorcycle The side cover structure or assembly, and all three are securely attached to a portion of the motorcycle frame to thereby cover the outer side of the motorcycle 10 . When assembled and installed on a motorcycle, the motorcycle side cover structures 100L and 100R slope or slope, respectively, upward and rearward along the sides of the motorcycle in a manner that imparts a unique, sleek and memorable visual appearance.

3A is an external view of the left motorcycle side cover structure 100L for the motorcycle 10 shown in FIG. The manner in which the duct side cover 110L, cover element 150L and rear body cover 170L are shaped and positioned relative to each other. Accordingly, FIG. 3B is an external view of the right motorcycle side cover structure 100R for the motorcycle 10 shown in FIG. The manner in which the main duct side cover 110R, cover element 150R and rear body cover 170R are shaped and positioned relative to each other. The motorcycle side cover structures 100L and 100R are substantially or generally symmetrical; however, with respect to FIGS. 1 and 3A, as indicated in FIGS. Instead, the cover element 150R of the right motorcycle cover structure extends further forward than the cover element 150L of the left motorcycle cover structure. In addition, the right rear body cover 170R includes a brake fluid window 171 formed therein. The brake fluid window 171 is designed to be below the rear of the cover element, and since the cover element is inclined more in front of the window, it is easy to form the window because the inclined shape creates more space in the rear body cover. Comments descriptive made herein with respect to the left motorcycle side cover structure 100L are applicable to the right motorcycle side cover structure 100R, and vice versa, unless stated or indicated otherwise.

As shown in FIG. 3A , from an external perspective, the main duct side cover 110L of the left motorcycle side cover structure includes a leading edge or front boundary 112 , an upper boundary 116 , and a lower boundary 120 that define the general outline or shape of the left main duct side cover structure. and inner boundary 122. The front boundary 112 of the main duct side cover structure includes a plurality of fixation points 114a-d at which the front boundary 112 can be attached to the leg guard 86L. The upper boundary 116 of the main duct side cover is shaped such that when the motorcycle side cover structure 100L is installed on the left side of the motorcycle, the main duct side cover 110L is positioned adjacent to and below the main duct middle cover 90 to thereby The sides of the main duct of the motorcycle are thus covered in a manner that follows the curvature of the main duct. More specifically, the upper boundary 116 extends along an initial downward path until it reaches a first inflection of curvature or a first inflection of curvature point 118 located in front of the seat 12 . After the first inflection point of curvature 118, the upper border 116 extends along an upward track toward the portion of the seat 12 corresponding to the rider's seating position until reaching the terminal portion or upper rear corner 130 of the left main duct side cover 110L.

The lower boundary 120 of the main duct side cover forms the bottommost edge of the main duct side cover 110L and extends a predetermined distance between the lowermost portion of the front boundary 112 and the lowermost portion of the inner boundary 122 parallel or generally parallel to the ground plane . The inner boundary 122 extends upwardly away from the lower boundary 120 along an upward path which follows or generally follows the front or front contour of the engine unit 20, reaching an apex at or at a second inflection of curvature or point 124, and thereafter From there, it extends downward and rearward for a predetermined distance until reaching the first edge inflection point 126 . After the first edge inflection point 126, the inner boundary 122 extends upwardly to the second edge inflection point 128 along a predetermined distance, the predetermined distance is generally parallel to a portion of the upper boundary 116, after which the inner boundary 122 is sharper or increased. The angle is sloped upward so that the inner boundary 122 meets the upper boundary 116 at the rear corner 130 of the main duct side cover. The main duct side cover 110L also includes a first frame installation opening 135 disposed therein. The first frame installation opening 135 is arranged at a predetermined position above its lower boundary 120 and approximately in the middle along its lower boundary 120 . The first frame installation opening 135 corresponds to a first fixing point at which the motorcycle side cover structure 100L can be fastened directly to a part of the motorcycle frame.

The rear body cover 170L covers the rear side of the motorcycle 10 and includes an upper boundary 172 between a predetermined position on the rear body cover 170L and the rear end point 180 of the motorcycle side cover structure 100L, at the motorcycle seat 12 The lower direction is inclined upward and backward, and the rear body cover 170L is in contact with the main duct side cover 110L at the predetermined position. When the rear body cover 170L is installed on the motorcycle 10 , its rear end point 180 is positioned above the tail light assembly 50 and below the rear grab rail 18 . The rear body cover 170L also includes a lower boundary 174 that slopes downward and forward from the rear end point 180 toward the engine unit 20 . Rear body cover 170L also includes an inner boundary 176 that defines a generally V-shaped cutout area into which a portion of cover element 150L fits and against which an upper rear portion of left main duct side cover 110L rests. Cutout area assembly.

The cover member 150L is adapted to be adjacent to and below portions of the main duct side cover 110L, the cover member 150L extends rearwardly and forwardly or slopes below the main duct side cover 110L, and further Fits into or fits in the cutout area of the rear body cover. More specifically, the cover element 150L includes an upper boundary 152 aligned with the portion of the inner boundary 122 of the main duct side cover between the first edge inflection point 128 and the rear corner 130 of the left main duct side cover. The upper boundary 152 of the cover member continues to slope straight up and back through the rear corner 130 of the main duct side cover to the rear end 160 of the cover member 150L which is visually or externally evident. The lower boundary 154 of the cover member 150L forms the lower visual contour of the cover member 150L between the first edge inflection point 128 of the main duct side lower cover and the visually distinct rear end 160 of the cover member. The lower boundary 154 of the cover member 150L meets the rear body cover 170L at the lower junction 156 and slopes upward in the rearward direction so that the upper rear portion of the cover member 150L (including the visually distinct rear end 160L) is positioned at the rear body cover 170L. within the cut area. The cover element 150L also includes a second frame mounting opening 155 at a predetermined location along its length corresponding to a second fixing point at which the motorcycle side cover structure 100L can be fastened directly to a portion of the motorcycle frame .

As further described below, each of the main duct side cover 110L, left cover element 150L, and rear body cover 170L is a separate or separately molded or moldable piece that is shaped and configured to positively fit or match and attach to each other. According to an embodiment of the present invention, the motorcycle side cover structure 100L is provided with three side cover parts of a smaller area than the prior art motorcycle cover structure with fewer and larger parts, so that the motorcycle side cover structure The 100L avoids large area parts that require large tooling to manufacture. Embodiments according to the invention are thus easier, less expensive to manufacture and easier to handle.

Each of the main duct side cover 110L and the rear body cover 170L is molded to include portions of the spine 200L such that when assembled, the spine 200L is visually contiguous or generally continuous from the main duct side cover 110L. The ridge line on the top extends from the starting part 202L, goes upward and backward along the main pipe side cover 110L, enters the rear body cover 170L and extends along the rear body cover 170L to the ridge line terminal position near the rear end point 180L of the rear body cover 170L 204L. The widest bridging portion between the pair of side cover structures 100L and 100R is along the spine 200 .

Below the ridge line 200 , the main side duct cover 110L includes a recessed section 132 that curves inwardly toward the interior of the motorcycle 10 . The portion of the main side duct cover 110L corresponding to this recessed section 132 thus has a concave profile. In addition, the portion of the rear body cover 170L below the ridge line 200L also exhibits a concave profile. Thus, below the ridge line 200L, the cover element 150L itself presents a concave profile. The concave profile of the motorcycle side cover structure below the ridgeline 200 enables the rider to comfortably position their legs relative to the ridgeline 200 without requiring the rider to spread their legs too widely or excessively.

The upper boundary 152 of the cover member 150L is aligned with the inner boundary 176 of the rear body cover 170L such that the section of the upper boundary 152 of the cover member extending linearly upward and rearward beyond the rear corner 130 of the main duct side cover is positioned at the ridge Slightly or very slightly below line 200L and parallel to ridge line 200L. Additionally, in various embodiments, the cover element 150L provides a visual color contrast that is different or very different from the appearance of the main duct side cover 110L and rear body cover 170L. For example, in various embodiments, cover element 150L is a non-painted colored or non-painted structure, such as a black plastic or elastomeric colored structure, while main duct side cover 110L and rear body cover 170L are a spray-painted structure . As a result, the visual contrast between the cover element 150L and each of the main duct side cover 110L and the rear body cover 170L combined with the parallel alignment of the rear section of the upper boundary 152 of the cover element directly below the spine line 200L visually The viewer's perception of the manner in which the spine 200L and the three substructures of the motorcycle side cover structure 100L fit together is enhanced to thereby convey a sleek, unique and memorable appearance.

Referring to FIG. 3B , the external visual appearance of the right motorcycle side cover structure 100R is similar or generally similar to the left motorcycle side cover structure 100L. However, due to the difference in the upper profile of the engine unit 20 on the right side of the motorcycle 10 from the upper profile of the engine unit on the left side of the motorcycle 10, the right side cover structure 100R and the left side cover structure 100L exist Some structural differences. More specifically, the right cover member 150R extends or protrudes forward along the right main duct side cover 110R more than the left cover member 150L extends forward or protrudes more along the left main duct side cover 110L; Absent the second inflection point 124 where the inner boundary 122 existed, the right main duct side cover 110R has a smoother front general profile. In addition, the right rear body cover 170R includes the brake fluid reservoir window as described above.

FIG. 3C is an external view or exterior view of the left motorcycle side cover structure 100L in FIG. 3A, showing in dashed lines a portion of the fixed or fastened elements, structures or points through which the main duct side cover 110L, cover elements 150L and rear body cover 170L can be assembled with each other. Accordingly, FIG. 4B is an inside or interior view of the motorcycle side cover structure 100L in FIG. 3A, indicating the insertion and fixing/fastening structures or points which facilitate the main duct side cover 110L, cover element 150L and rear body Mutual assembly of covers 170L.

3C and 4B, the inner side of the cover member 150L includes a first plurality of flanges 162a-c extending upwardly along its upper boundary 152, passing through the first plurality of flanges 162a - c, the cover element 150L is fastened or fastenable to the main duct side cover 110L. Such flanges 162a-c cover fastening structures on the main duct side cover 110L and may receive fasteners 300, such as screws, for fastening a portion of the upper boundary 152 of the cover member to the interior of the main duct side cover. Portions of boundary 122 . The main duct side cover element 150L also includes a downwardly protruding flange 140 covering a corresponding fixing structure by which the front portion of the main duct side cover 110L can be fastened to the front portion of the side cover element 150L.

The inside of the rear body cover 170L includes a plurality of insertion points 182a-b at which specific structural features of the cover member 150L are insertable or pluggable or matable to the rear body cover 170L. Including a first insertion point 182a forming a strap configured to support the rearmost physical end 161 of the cover element 150L for positioning and placing the cover element in a front-to-rear direction; and a second The insertion point 182b, the second insertion point 182b, forms a hook-shaped protrusion for cooperating with the stop plate 164 extending rearwardly from the cover element 150L along its lower border 154 so as to move in the up-down direction. (Section BB in Figure 4A) Position and place the cover element. As a result, when the cover element 150 is quilted to the rear body cover 170, the two insertion points 182a and 182b act as stops, resulting in an easier and easier attachment of the two together.

The inner side of the cover element 150L also includes a second plurality of flanges 166a-b by which the cover element 150L can be fastened to the rear body cover 170L, these flanges include: flanges 166a, flanges A rim 166a extends upwardly from a segment of the upper boundary 152 of the cover element that is positioned parallel to and below the ridge line 200L; and another flange 166b that extends downwardly from the lower boundary 154 of the cover element and extend backwards. Each such flange 166a-b covers a corresponding securing structure and can receive a fastener 300 therethrough.

Finally, the inner side of the rear body cover 170L includes a flange 184 projecting downwardly from the upper section of the inner boundary 176 to cover another securing structure by which the rear body cover 170L can be fastened to the main Upper section of duct side cover 110L. The downwardly protruding flange 184 provided by the rear body cover 170L for fastening the rear body cover 170L to the main duct side cover 110L is positioned close or relatively close to the first plurality of flanges 162a of the cover element— The uppermost flange 162c in c. As a result, in the area where the main duct side cover 110L and the rear body cover 170L are attached to the cover member 150L, near or substantially near the upper rear corner 130 of the main duct side cover, the motorcycle side cover mechanism 100L appears to be comparable to a single piece of plastic. The enhanced strength or structural integrity of the composite, and also presents a unique multi-piece visual appearance.

During the assembly of the motorcycle side cover structure 100L, the position is set such that the physical end 161 of the cover member is received by the first insertion point 182a of the rear body cover and the stop plate 164 of the cover member is inserted into the second insertion point of the rear body cover. After mating of points 182b, cover element 150L is first aligned with and secured to rear body cover 170L by fasteners or screws 300 received at second plurality of flanges 166a-b. Once assembled, the cover element 150L and the rear end are connected by fasteners or screws received at the first plurality of flanges 162a-c provided by the cover element 150L and at the flange 140 provided by the main duct side cover 110. The assembly of the body cover 170L (ie, a two-piece subassembly) is secured to the main duct side cover 110L. Finally, the rear body cover 170L and the main duct side cover 110L are secured to each other by fasteners received on their rearwardly projecting flanges 184 .

Since the flanges 184 and 162c are designed to be positioned close to the point where the three covers (ie side cover structure 110, side lower cover 150 and rear body cover 170) fit together, the fit between the three covers is excellent.

FIG. 4A is an inside or inside view of the right motorcycle side cover structure 100R in FIG. 3B, showing cross-sections AA, BB, and CC indicating specific fixing structures at which parts of the right motorcycle side cover structure 100R Reliably connect together and stay in place. More specifically, cross-section A shows the first or forward-most flange 162a within the first plurality of flanges 162a-c provided by the cover element 150R, the flanges 162a being aligned on corresponding securing structures 192, securing A structure 192 is formed on the inner surface of the main duct side cover 110R. The first fixation structure 192 includes a tubular protrusion 193 into which a fastener 300 such as a screw is insertable.

Cross-section BB shows the downwardly projecting flange 184 carried by the inside of the rear body cover 170R, which is aligned over a corresponding securing structure 144 formed on the inside surface of the main duct side cover 110R. The tubular protrusion 145 provided by the securing structure 144 receives a fastener 300 which secures the main duct side cover 110R to the rear body cover 170R. An upper lip or edge portion 167a of the cover element 150R is resiliently biased against a portion of the securing structure 144; and a lower lip 167b of the cover element 150R is resiliently biased against an upper portion of the rear body cover 170R. Below this lower lip 167b, a second insertion point 182b provided by the rear body cover 170R cooperates with the hook element 164 of the cover element 150R.

Cross-section CC shows an upwardly projecting flange 166a extending away from the upper boundary 152 of the cover element 200R positioned parallel to and positioned at the ridge line 200R of the motorcycle side cover structure The lower segment, flange 166a aligns with a corresponding securing structure 196 formed in rear body cover 170R. The fastener 300 secures the flange 166a to its corresponding securing structure 196 to thereby secure the uppermost region of the cover element 150R to the rear body cover 170R. Beneath this upwardly projecting flange 166a and its corresponding securing structure 196, the lower lip 167b of the cover element is resiliently biased against a portion of the rear body cover 170R.

The lower lip 167b and its resilient bias prevent water, debris or mud from intruding into the interior of the motorcycle 10, and are therefore structurally present within the left motorcycle side cover structure 100L.

In section BB or CC in Fig. 4A, it can be seen that the body cover line would be wider to dashed line B if no cover element is applied. Such a wider body line will be the cause of inconvenience and discomfort when the occupant rests against his legs, and will cause the paint of the body cover to peel off easily.

As indicated in Figure 4A, the first plurality of flanges 162a-d provided by the right cover element 150R includes a fourth flange 162d by which the forwardmost portion of the right cover element 150R can be fastened to the right main The front part of the pipe side cover 110R. Due to the difference in shape between the right cover member 150R and the left cover member 150L and between the right main duct side cover 110R and the left main duct side cover 110L caused by the difference in the left and right profiles of the engine unit 20, to The fourth flange 162d is present on the right cover element 150R, but not on the left cover element 150L, and is present on the left main duct side cover 110L in a way that those skilled in the art will understand. Flange 140 is absent on right main duct side cover 110R.

3C, 4A, and 4B, the left rear body cover 170L includes a lower protrusion or "thumb" feature 186 that overlaps the lower interior region of the left cover element 150L, and the lower protrusion or "thumb" feature 186 A third frame mounting opening 187 is included in alignment with the second frame mounting opening 155 through which the left cover element 150L can be fastened to the motorcycle frame. Once the left motorcycle side cover structure 100L is assembled, the left motorcycle side cover structure 100L can be securely mounted to the motorcycle frame by inserting fasteners, such as bolts, through the frame mounting openings 135 and 155/187.

Since the cover elements 150R and 150L and the rear body covers 170R and 170L are fastened to the same point 155, a large number of parts and time required for assembly can be reduced.

5 is a left side view showing the rear of motorcycle 10 in FIG. The helmet box 90 arranged below the seat 12 extends beyond the helmet box 90 until reaching the side of the fuel tank 92 behind the helmet box 90 , which is also arranged below the seat 12 . Because the cover element 150L extends along a portion of the helmet box 90, the cover element 90 facilitates enhanced protection of the helmet box 90 and its contents. Additionally, cover element 150L facilitates enhanced protection of the front portion of fuel tank 92 .

6 is a left side view of the motorcycle 10 of FIG. 1 showing the main duct side cover of the left motorcycle side cover structure relative to the positions of a representative rider 400 and a representative passenger 402 on the motorcycle seat 12 110L, cover element 150L and rear body cover 170L. As indicated in FIG. 6, the ridge line 200 of the motorcycle side cover structure slopes upwardly and rearwardly from a location on the main duct side cover 110L that is expected to generally correspond to the position of the rider's legs, across the length of the rear body cover 170L. . The portion of the motorcycle side cover structure 100L below the ridge line 200 is concave, and thus the maximum degree of separation required for the rider's legs when the rider's feet are on the rider steps 16L and 16R is controlled by the motorcycle 10. Defined by the lateral separation distance between ridge lines 200L and 200R on the left and right sides of . The left cover member 150L is below the left main duct side cover 110L and above the engine unit 20, and is inclined upward toward the rear of the motorcycle 10 until reaching or almost reaching the ridge line 200L, and the left cover member 150L includes a The distance between the rear and the front of the fuel tank 92 is a segment or section parallel to the ridgeline 200L.

7 is a left side view of the motorcycle 10 of FIG. 1 showing the left motorcycle side cover structure 100L and the engine unit 20 relative to the positions of a representative rider 400 and a representative passenger 402 on the motorcycle seat 12 . As indicated in FIG. 7 , the engine unit 20 is positioned at the front and lower side of the seat 12 . The engine unit 20 also includes a crankcase 502, a cylinder 504, the crankshaft being supported in the crankcase 502, and a cylinder head 506 for defining an internal bore for reciprocating movement of a piston coupled to the crankshaft by a piston rod , the cylinder head 506 is used to cover the top of the cylinder 504 to define the combustion chamber together with the piston. The engine unit 20 is laterally suspended with the bent beam main frame positioned below the motorcycle saddle 12 towards the swing arm pivot 508, a pair of swing arms 22L and 22R swingably mounted to the rear of the bent beam frame. The cylinder 504 extends toward the front of the motorcycle 10 at a nearly horizontal inclination. A starter motor 510 for initiating rotation of the crankshaft of the engine unit 20 is positioned above the crankcase 502 and close to where the crankcase 502 and cylinder 504 mate.

The engine unit 20 is intake air by air received through the intake passage 512 , and injects fuel through an injector provided to the intake passage 512 . The intake passage 512 extends between the cylinder head 506 and an air cleaner 514 which filters abrasive debris and contaminants preventing them from entering the intake passage 512 and thus the engine unit. Air cleaner 514 is positioned between leg guards 86L and 86R and forward of fender 42 in the direction of forward travel of motorcycle 10 . A throttle is interposed between intake passage 512 and cylinder head 506 and is actuated by a throttle pulley 516 wired to the throttle at handle grip 60 . This enables the rider to operate the throttle, thereby controlling the throttle and thus metering air drawn into the cylinder head 506 to regulate the rate of rotation of the crankshaft.

The downward extension of main duct side covers 110L and 110R toward lower boundary 120 may occlude cylinder 504 and cylinder head 506 in direct or plan view. The cover element 150L is divided into 3 parts indicated by A-C by two dashed lines. These three parts of the cover member 150 have respective inclinations. The slopes of A and C are similar, and the slope of B is larger than that of the A part or the C part. The cover element 150L initially extends from the lower portion A side by side with the main duct side cover 110 , then is sandwiched between the main duct side cover 110 and the rear body cover 170 at part B, and ends in a cutout area of the rear body cover 170 Part C of Parts A and C are almost hidden by the rider's and rider's legs, and part B is clearly seen.

8 is a right side view of the motorcycle 10 of FIG. 1 showing the right motorcycle side cover structure 100R and muffler 28 relative to the positions of a representative rider 400 and a representative passenger 402 on the saddle 12 . As indicated in FIG. 8 , the length and inclination J of the right rear body cover 170R are similar to the length and inclination K of the muffler 28 .

The rear brake pedal 25 is coupled to a rear master cylinder 520 which communicates brake fluid to the rear calipers and activates the rear disc brakes. Rear master cylinder 520 is filled with brake fluid and is connected to brake fluid reservoir tank 522 by brake hose 524 . Brake fluid reservoir tank 522 is positioned below motorcycle saddle 12 and is lifted from rear master cylinder 520 such that brake fluid within brake hose 524 forms a positive head of pressure against rear master cylinder 520 . The brake fluid reservoir tank 522 is optically translucent and is marked by an upper fluid level line 526 and a lower fluid level line 528 , enabling checking that there is sufficient brake fluid to keep the rear master cylinder 520 ready for operation. If it is observed that the brake fluid level in the brake fluid reservoir tank 522 is close to or below the lower level line 528, more brake fluid is added to the brake fluid reservoir tank 522 until the brake fluid The liquid level reaches the upper liquid level line 526.

Because part B has a greater inclination and creates more space under part C, brake fluid reservoir tank 522 is positioned under part C of cover member 150R. It is easy to design the location of the brake fluid reservoir tank. And the storage tank 522 is also positioned behind the right rear body cover 170R with a brake fluid window, the brake fluid window is located on the brake fluid storage tank 522, for showing a part of the brake fluid storage tank 522, and also for A portion of upper liquid level line 526 and lower liquid level line 528 are shown. This enables the rider to visually check the brake fluid level without removing the right rear body cover 170R.

Aspects of specific embodiments of the present invention address at least one aspect, problem, limitation and/or disadvantage associated with existing motorcycle side cover structures. Although features, aspects and/or advantages associated with certain embodiments have been described in the specification, other embodiments may also exhibit these features, aspects and/or advantages, and not all embodiments are required to exhibit these features, aspects and/or advantages. and/or advantages to fall within the scope of the present invention. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that several desirable combinations of the above-described structures, components, or alternatives thereof, may be combined into alternative structures, components and/or applications. In addition, various modifications, changes and/or improvements to the disclosed embodiments may be made by those skilled in the art within the scope of the invention, which is limited only by the following claims.

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1. A motorcycle side cover structure, comprising: A main duct side cover for connecting to a leg guard, wherein the main duct side cover covers the left main duct or the right main duct of the motorcycle and extends from the upper part of the engine of the motorcycle to the the lower part of the seat; A rear body cover for extending under the seat, covering the rear of the motorcycle, and connected to the main duct side cover, having a ridge line formed therein to define the most extreme front-to-rear direction of the side cover structure. width; It is characterized in that the side cover structure includes: a cover element for sloping up towards the rear of the motorcycle, the cover element extending from below the main duct side cover until reaching or nearly reaching the ridge line on the rear body cover, the cover element being located a position that structurally overlaps the main duct side cover and the rear body cover up and down in the front-rear direction, wherein the cover member is shaped to provide a concave surface which slopes inwardly towards the interior of the motorcycle from proximate to the ridge line, and which extends to the point where the legs of the occupant pass close to the The area around where the said ridge line on the rear body cover is expected to stay. 2. A motorcycle side cover structure, comprising: A main duct side cover for connecting to a leg guard, wherein the main duct side cover covers the left main duct or the right main duct of the motorcycle and extends from the upper part of the engine of the motorcycle to the the lower part of the seat; A rear body cover for extending under the seat, covering the rear of the motorcycle, and connected to the main duct side cover, having a ridge line formed therein to define the most extreme front-to-rear direction of the side cover structure. width; It is characterized in that the side cover structure includes: a cover element for sloping up towards the rear of the motorcycle, the cover element extending from below the main duct side cover until reaching or nearly reaching the ridge line on the rear body cover, the cover element being located a position that structurally overlaps the main duct side cover and the rear body cover up and down in the front-rear direction, wherein the rear body cover has a cutout proximate to the ridgeline and the cover element is provided with a recessed surface mounted to occupy the cutout so as to cover the motorcycle internal. 3. A motorcycle side cover structure, comprising: A main duct side cover for connecting to a leg guard, wherein the main duct side cover covers the left main duct or the right main duct of the motorcycle and extends from the upper part of the engine of the motorcycle to the the lower part of the seat; A rear body cover for extending under the seat, covering the rear of the motorcycle, and connected to the main duct side cover, having a ridge line formed therein to define the most extreme front-to-rear direction of the side cover structure. width; It is characterized in that the side cover structure includes: a cover element for sloping up towards the rear of the motorcycle, the cover element extending from below the main duct side cover until reaching or nearly reaching the ridge line on the rear body cover, the cover element being located a position that structurally overlaps the main duct side cover and the rear body cover up and down in the front-rear direction, wherein the cover element is shaped to have a concave profile near a portion of the ridge line of the rear body cover, and an upper boundary of the concave profile is along a portion of the ridge line of the rear body cover almost aligned in parallel. 4. The motorcycle side cover structure according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the main duct side cover and the rear body cover have surfaces painted by spray painting or by spray painting, and Wherein the cover element has a non-spray-pigmented, non-spray-painted black resin colored surface. 5. The motorcycle side cover structure as claimed in claim 3, wherein said upper boundary of said concave profile is opposite to said ridge formed by said main duct side cover and said rear body cover The lines are almost aligned. 6. The motorcycle side cover structure as claimed in claim 2, wherein the cover element comprises three parts, which are respectively the lower part of the side cover of the main duct, which is clamped on the main duct along the up and down direction. The clamped portion between the side cover and the rear body cover and the cutout portion of the rear body cover. 7. The motorcycle side cover structure according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the cover member extends behind the helmet box provided under the seat until reaching the side of the fuel tank department.