CN113264119A

CN113264119A - Vehicle mudguard

Info

Publication number: CN113264119A
Application number: CN202110178663.2A
Authority: CN
Inventors: A·P·辛格; U·雅达夫
Original assignee: Shangyinuo Motorcycle Co ltd
Current assignee: Shangyinuo Motorcycle Co ltd
Priority date: 2020-02-14
Filing date: 2021-02-09
Publication date: 2021-08-17
Anticipated expiration: 2041-02-09
Also published as: CO2021001478A1; CN113264119B

Abstract

A vehicle (100) is provided. A vehicle (100) includes a vehicle body frame (F) and an electronic unit (180). The electronic unit (180) comprises at least one mounting means (182) and at least one sliding means (184). A fender (118) is coupled to the body frame (F) and adapted to removably mount the electronic unit (180). The fender (118) includes at least one protruding structure (208) and at least one mounting lug (210). The at least one projection structure (208) is configured to receive the at least one slide (184), and the at least one mounting lug (210) is configured to receive the at least one mounting device (182) of the electronic unit (180).

Description

Vehicle mudguard

Technical Field

The present invention relates to a vehicle, and more particularly to a fender of a vehicle.

Background

Vehicles such as two-wheeled vehicles like scooters and motorcycles include frames, fenders, and the like. The frame of the vehicle supports the fender. The fender supports various components such as an electronic unit. The fender bears the load of the electronic unit. Traditionally, fenders have been attached with various brackets or braces to support the electronic unit, either welded to the fender or bolted to the fender. The welding and bolting of the brackets or stays to the fender creates additional stress on the fender that has been subjected to various loads. Further, the additional number of bolts and brackets increases the overall weight of the vehicle and assembly time, which is undesirable. Furthermore, the use of an additional number of bolts and brackets at the location on the fender where components such as electronic units are mounted increases the overall complexity of the wiring harness routing arrangement at the fender.

Disclosure of Invention

This summary is provided to introduce a selection of concepts in a simplified form that are further described below in the detailed description. This summary is not intended to identify key features or essential features of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended to be used as an aid in determining the scope of the claimed subject matter.

In one aspect of the present invention, a vehicle is provided. The vehicle includes a body frame. The vehicle further includes an electronic unit. The electronic unit comprises at least one mounting means and at least one sliding means. The vehicle also includes a fender coupled to the body frame and adapted to removably mount the electronic unit. The fender includes at least one projection structure and at least one mounting lug. The at least one projection structure is configured to receive the at least one slide, and the at least one mounting lug is configured to receive the at least one mounting device of the electronic unit.

In an embodiment, the fender comprises a component housing having a space for accommodating the electronic unit, wherein the component housing comprises the at least one protruding structure and the at least one mounting lug.

In an embodiment, the fender further comprises a guide member, wherein the guide member guides the wiring harness of the electronic unit.

In an embodiment, the at least one protruding structure, the at least one mounting lug and the guide member are arranged in the space along a perimeter of the component housing.

In an embodiment, the at least one protruding structure and the at least one mounting lug are arranged with respect to each other in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle.

In an embodiment, the guide member is arranged on a lateral side of the at least one protruding structure and the at least one mounting lug.

In one embodiment, the guide member is disposed in the space and assists in guiding a wire harness of a component mounted on the fender.

In an embodiment, the at least one mounting lug cooperates with the at least one mounting device via at least one fastener member, and the at least one protruding structure is configured to limit movement of the electronic unit.

In an embodiment, the electronic unit is disposed between the at least one protruding structure, the at least one mounting lug, and the guide member of the fender.

In one embodiment, the at least one mounting lug is provided on a stay which is arranged in the space of the component housing.

In one aspect of the invention, a method of mounting an electronic unit to a fender of a vehicle includes sliding at least one sliding member of the electronic unit into at least one protruding structure of the fender, mating at least one mounting device of the electronic unit with at least one mounting lug of the fender using at least one fastener, and guiding a wiring harness of the electronic unit into a guide member of the fender.

According to a feature of the invention, the electronic unit is easily mounted to the rear fender, thereby reducing assembly time and associated costs.

Further, there is no restriction on the wiring arrangement of the wire harness from the fender of the vehicle.

In addition, the mounting scheme of the present invention eliminates the need to weld and bolt brackets or braces to the fender.

Drawings

The invention itself, together with further features and noted advantages, will be best understood from the following description, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. One or more embodiments of the present invention will now be described, by way of example only, with like reference numerals referring to like elements, and in which:

FIG. 1 illustrates a side view of a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 1a shows a body frame of a vehicle according to an embodiment of the invention;

FIG. 2 shows a view of a fender of a vehicle according to an embodiment of the invention;

FIG. 3 shows an exploded view of a fender having an electronics unit according to an embodiment of the invention;

FIG. 4 shows a view of a fender having an electronics unit according to an embodiment of the invention; and

fig. 5 shows a cross-sectional view of a mudguard with an electronic unit according to an embodiment of the invention.

The drawings referred to in this description should not be understood as being drawn to scale unless specifically noted, and such drawings are merely exemplary in nature. If colored drawings are provided along with this specification, the colored drawings are meant only to clarify the details of the invention and have no effect on the scope of the invention.

Detailed Description

While the invention is susceptible to various modifications and alternative forms, embodiments thereof have been shown by way of example in the drawings and will herein be described in detail. It should be understood, however, that there is no intention to limit the invention to the specific forms disclosed, but on the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the invention.

The terms "comprises," "comprising," or any other variation thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that an arrangement, apparatus, or method that comprises a list of elements or steps does not include only those elements or steps, but may include other elements or steps not expressly listed or inherent to such arrangement, apparatus, or method. In other words, one or more elements of a system or apparatus beginning with "comprising … … a" does not preclude the presence of other elements or additional elements in the system or apparatus without further constraints.

For a better understanding of the present invention, reference will now be made to the embodiments illustrated in the drawings and described below, and in the following drawings, like numerals will be used to identify like parts in the various views.

The terms "front/forward", "rear", "upper/top", "lower/down", "left/left", "right/right" used herein denote directions as seen when a vehicle rider straddles, and these directions are represented by arrows Fr, Rr, U, Lr, L, R in the drawings.

However, while the present invention is described in the context of a vehicle, the fender and its various aspects and features can also be used with other types of vehicles. It should be noted that terms such as "two-wheeled vehicle", "straddle-type vehicle", and "vehicle" are used interchangeably throughout the specification. The term "straddle type vehicle" includes vehicles such as motorcycles, scooters, bicycles, scooters, All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs), and the like.

Fig. 1 shows a side view of a vehicle (100) according to an embodiment of the invention, and fig. 1a shows a body frame (F) of the vehicle (100). The vehicle (100) includes, among other things, a front suspension (102), a front fender (104), a front wheel (106), a body frame (F), a steering handle (108), a fuel tank (110), a power unit (not shown), a cover assembly (140), at least one rear suspension (114), a main stand (130), a rocker arm (122), a rear wheel (116), a rear fender (118), a tail light assembly (120), and a seat (112). Further, the vehicle (100) defines a longitudinal axis along a fore-aft direction of the vehicle (100). In this embodiment, the rear fender (118) may be interchangeably referred to as a fender (118). However, in another embodiment, the front fender (104) may be referred to as a fender.

In the illustrated embodiment, the vehicle body frame (F) is disposed forward-rearward from the vehicle longitudinal direction of the straddle type vehicle (100), without limiting the scope of the invention. Further, the vehicle body frame (F) includes a head pipe (H), a main pipe (M), a down pipe (D), and a pair of seat rails (S1, S2). The body frame (F) may also include additional components without limiting the scope of the invention. The down tube (D) extends rearward and downward from the head tube (H). The main pipe (M) extends rearward and downward from the head pipe (H). A pair of seat rails (S1, S2) extend rearward from the main tube (M). In the present embodiment, the rear fender (118) is coupled to a pair of seat rails (S1, S2). However, in another embodiment, the rear fender (118) may be coupled with any portion of the body frame (F). Further, a fuel tank (110) is mounted to the main pipe (M). A power unit (not shown) is mounted to the vehicle body frame (F). More specifically, the power unit is disposed below the fuel tank (110) and mounted to the main frame (M).

In the example shown, the vehicle (100) includes a headlamp (152), a display member (not shown), and a visor (154). A headlamp (152) is mounted on the front side of the vehicle (100) to illuminate the front side of the vehicle (100). The head lamp (152) facilitates operation of the vehicle (100) in a dark environment. It should be noted that the vehicle (100) is shown as having components that include those described above, however, those skilled in the art will appreciate that the vehicle (100) may include other components that may not be relevant to explaining the present invention and are therefore not shown and described.

Fig. 2 shows a view of a rear fender (118) of a vehicle (100) according to an embodiment of the invention. The rear fender (118) is formed substantially in an arc shape. The rear fender (118) includes an inner surface (202) (shown in FIG. 5) and an outer surface (204). The inner surface (202) of the fender (118) faces the rear wheel (116) and prevents water, mud and other dirt from splashing onto other parts of the vehicle (100). The outer surface (204) of the fender (122) is located below the seat (112). The rear fender (118) includes at least one protruding structure (208), at least one mounting lug (210). In one embodiment, the rear fender (118) further includes a guide member (212).

In one embodiment, the rear fender (118) includes a component housing (206). The component housing (206) extends in the longitudinal and lateral directions of the vehicle (100) below the seat (112). The component housing (206) includes a space (216). The space (216) is provided for mounting various components to the rear fender (118). The component housing (206) comprises at least one protruding structure (208), at least one mounting lug (210) and a guide member (212). In the illustrated embodiment, at least one protruding structure (208), at least one mounting lug (210), and a guide member (212) are disposed in a space (216) along a perimeter of the component housing (206). The at least one projection arrangement (208) and the at least one mounting lug (210) are arranged relative to each other in a longitudinal direction of the vehicle (100). The guide member (212) is arranged on a lateral side of the at least one protruding structure (208) and the at least one mounting lug (210). The guide member (212) is disposed in the space (216) and assists in guiding a harness of a component attached to the fender (118). In one embodiment, the at least one projection structure (208) includes two side vertical walls and a horizontal wall joining the two side vertical walls at a top end, thereby forming the cavity. In an embodiment, the at least one projection structure (208) includes a rear vertical wall joining rear vertical edges of the side vertical walls. It should be understood that the configuration of the at least one projection arrangement (208) may be varied as desired without limiting the scope of the invention.

In the embodiment shown, at least one mounting lug (210) is provided on a strut (207) which is arranged in a space (216) of the component housing (206). However, in another embodiment, the at least one mounting lug (210) is disposed directly in a space (216) of the component housing (206) on the fender. Further, in the example shown, the component housing (206) is integrally formed on the outer surface (204) of the fender (118). Alternatively, the component housing (206) may be coupled to the outer surface (204) of the fender (118) without limiting the scope of the invention.

Fig. 3 shows an exploded view of the rear fender (118) with the electronic unit (180) of the vehicle (100) according to the embodiment of the present invention, and fig. 4 shows a view of the rear fender (118) with the electronic unit (180). In one embodiment, the electronics unit (180) includes at least one mounting device (182) and at least one sliding device (184). The at least one projection arrangement (208) is configured to receive the at least one sliding device (184). In one embodiment, at least one slide (184) is received between two lateral vertical and horizontal walls of at least one projection structure (208).

The at least one mounting lug (210) is configured to receive at least one mounting device (182) of the electronic unit (180). The at least one mounting lug (210) is engaged with the at least one mounting device (182) by the at least one fastener member (160). Further, the at least one protruding structure (208) is configured to limit movement of the electronic unit (180). In the present embodiment, the guide member (212) is disposed in the space (216) and guides the wire harness of the electronic unit (180).

FIG. 5 illustrates a cross-sectional view of the fender (118) with the electronics unit (180) along line A-A' shown in FIG. 5 according to an embodiment of the present invention. In one embodiment, the electronics unit (180) is disposed on an outer surface (204) of the fender (118). The mounting of the electronic unit (180) essentially comprises two steps. First, at least one sliding device (184) of the electronic unit (180) is slid into at least one protruding structure (208) of the component housing (206). Next, at least one mounting device (182) of the electronic unit (180) is mated with at least one mounting lug (210) of the component housing (206) via at least one fastener (160) (shown in fig. 3). After the electronic unit (180) is mounted on the component case (206) of the fender (118), a guide member (212) of the component case (206) guides a wiring harness of the electronic unit (180).

Further, at least one mounting lug (210) extends upwardly from the outer surface (204) of the fender (118). In this embodiment, the mounting lugs (210) have a cylindrical profile. Alternatively, the mounting lug (210) may have a profile of any shape, such as, without limitation, conical, trapezoidal, rectangular, and the like.

The electronic unit (180) is disposed between the at least one protruding structure (208), the at least one mounting lug (210), and a guide member (212) defined in a space (216) on the fender (118), and is disposed below the seat (112). Thus, the electronic unit (180) is not aesthetically visible from either the top view or the side view of the vehicle (100).

As disclosed, the electronic unit (180) is mounted directly to the mounting bracket (160), eliminating the need for additional mounting devices and fasteners for mounting the electronic unit (180) to the fender (118), thereby reducing assembly time and associated costs.

Further, the disclosed mounting scheme of the electronic unit (180) on the fender (118) does not cause any hindrance to the streamlined structure of the vehicle (100). Due to this arrangement of the electronic unit (180) on the fender (118), the wiring harness routing arrangement of the fender (118) of the vehicle (100) is not limited.

Current installations on the fender (118) of the electronic unit (180) protect the fender (118) from additional stresses by eliminating the need for welding and bolting of brackets or braces on the fender (118).

Although a few embodiments of the present invention have been described above, it should be understood that the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments and can be appropriately modified within the spirit and scope of the present invention.

While considerable emphasis has been placed herein on the particular features of the invention, it will be appreciated that various modifications, and many changes in the preferred embodiments, can be made without departing from the principles of the invention. These and other modifications in the nature of the invention or preferred embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art from the disclosure herein, whereby it is to be distinctly understood that the foregoing descriptive matter is to be interpreted merely as illustrative of the invention and not as a limitation.

Claims

1. A vehicle (100) comprising:

a vehicle body frame (F);

an electronic unit (180), wherein the electronic unit (180) comprises at least one mounting means (182) and at least one sliding means (184); and

a fender (118) coupled to the body frame (F) and adapted to removably mount the electronic unit (180), wherein the fender (118) includes at least one protruding structure (208) and at least one mounting lug (210), wherein

The at least one protruding structure (208) is configured to receive the at least one sliding device (184), and the at least one mounting lug (210) is configured to receive the at least one mounting device (182) of the electronic unit (180).

2. The vehicle (100) of claim 1, characterized in that the fender (118) includes a component housing (206) having a space (216) to receive the electronics unit (180), wherein the component housing (206) includes the at least one protruding structure (208) and the at least one mounting lug (184).

3. The vehicle (100) of claim 1, characterized in that the fender (122) further comprises a guide member (212), wherein the guide member (212) guides a wiring harness of the electronic unit (180).

4. The vehicle (100) of claims 1 and 2, 3, characterized in that the at least one protruding structure (208), the at least one mounting lug (210), and the guide member (212) are disposed in the space (216) along a perimeter of the component housing (206).

5. The vehicle (100) of claims 1 and 2, 3, characterized in that the at least one protruding structure (208) and the at least one mounting lug (210) are arranged with respect to each other along a longitudinal direction of the vehicle (100).

6. The vehicle (100) of claims 1 and 2, 3, characterized in that the guide member (212) is disposed on a lateral side of the at least one mounting lug (210) and the at least one protruding structure (208).

7. The vehicle (100) of claims 2 and 3, characterized in that the guide member (212) is disposed within the space (216) and assists in guiding the wiring harness of a component mounted on the fender (118).

8. The vehicle (100) of claim 1, characterized in that the at least one mounting lug (210) is engaged with the at least one mounting device (182) by at least one fastener member (160), the at least one protruding structure (208) being configured to limit movement of the electronic unit (180).

9. The vehicle (100) of claims 1, 2, and 3, characterized in that the electronic unit (180) is disposed between the at least one protruding structure (208) of the fender (118), the at least one mounting lug (210), and the guide member (212).

10. The vehicle (100) of claims 1, 2 and 3, characterized in that the at least one mounting lug (210) is provided on a stay (207) arranged in the space (216) of the component housing (206).

11. A method of mounting an electronic unit (180) to a fender (118) of a vehicle (100), comprising:

sliding at least one sliding device (184) of the electronic unit (180) into at least one protruding structure (208) of the mudguard (118),

engaging at least one mounting device (182) of the electronic unit (180) with at least one mounting lug (210) of the fender (118) using at least one fastener (160),

guiding a wiring harness of the electronic unit (180) in a guiding member (212) of the fender (118).