DE102020202984B4 - Saddle ride vehicle - Google Patents

Abstract

A saddle riding vehicle (1) comprising: a holding member (52) capable of holding a trunk case (50) disposed on one side of a vehicle body, characterized in that the holding member (52) has an engaging hole (55 , 56) with which an engaging portion (51) of the case housing (50) can be engaged, and a fastening member (67) to which a support (81) can be attached, in a bottom surface portion (65) of the engaging hole (55, 56) is arranged.

Description

Technical area

The present invention relates to a saddle travel vehicle.

Technical background

Heretofore, a saddle travel vehicle has been known that includes a pair of holding members that hold respective trunk cases arranged on sides of the vehicle (see, for example, Figs JP 2008 - 500 215 A (Patent Document 1)).

From the DE 11 2017 007 375 T5 is known a vehicle body frame of a saddle traveling vehicle having a pair of left and right rear frames extending in a front-rear direction of the saddle traveling vehicle and a rear bracket fixed to the rear frame. The rear carrier includes a plastic carrier bracket and a metal carrier body. The carrier holder is fastened to the rear frame, the carrier body is fastened to the carrier holder, and the rear frames carry the carrier body via the plastic carrier holder.

US 2014/0 191 006 A1 discloses a mounting assembly for detachably attaching an accessory to a mudguard of a motorcycle. The bracket assembly includes left and right mounting brackets that are configured to connect to the fender. Each of the mounting brackets includes a receiving slot to allow access to the respective mounting locations of the left and right mounting brackets for attaching the accessories. The left and right inserts can be inserted into their respective slots when the accessory is removed. Each of the left and right inserts includes an insert portion and a shoulder portion. Each insert portion has a first thickness that is less than the width of the receiving slot and is configured to be received by the corresponding receiving slot and coupled to the corresponding bracket.

US 2017/0 369 115 A1 discloses a luggage bag mounting structure in which a luggage bag can be mounted in a vehicle width direction on a side part of a motorcycle through a luggage bag stay. The luggage bag comprises a first holding section and a second holding section below the first holding section. The luggage bag has a rear side which is provided with a first holding pocket which opens downwards and a second holding pocket which is positioned under the first holding pocket and which opens upwards. While the first holding section is inserted into the first holding pocket through an opening in a lower section, the second holding section is inserted into the second holding pocket through an opening in an upper section and is brought into engagement with the second holding pocket.

the EP 3 674 187 A1 discloses a storage unit structure for a motorcycle having a box-shaped storage member that is detachably attachable to the top of a luggage rack which is attached to a seat frame and has left and right hand grip portions.

Overview of the invention

Problem to be solved by the invention

Various types of case cases, such as resin case cases and metal case cases, may be available for use on saddle-riding vehicles. In a case where saddle travel vehicles are to be equipped with suitcase housings of different types, it has been common for the saddle travel vehicles to have holding members intended for different types of suitcase housings. When the user of a saddle traveling vehicle uses various types of case cases, the user is inconvenient to change the holding members on the saddle traveling vehicle and must acquire a variety of types of holding members for use on the saddle traveling vehicle.

The present invention has been made in view of the above problem. It is an object of the present invention to provide a saddle travel vehicle which enables various types of case housings to be mounted thereon without changing a holding member thereon.

Means of solving the problem

A saddle-ride vehicle comprises a holding element ( 52 ), which is able to hold a case housing ( 50 ) to hold, which is arranged on one side of a vehicle body, wherein the holding element ( 52 ) an engagement hole ( 55 , 56 ), in which an engagement section ( 51 ) of the case housing ( 50 ) can engage, and where a fastening element ( 67 ), on which a support ( 81 ) can be fixed in a floor area section ( 65 ) of the engagement hole ( 55 , 56 ) is arranged.

In the above arrangement, the support ( 81 ) on the fastening element ( 67 ) and a second case housing ( 80 ) keep.

In the above arrangement, the engagement hole ( 55 , 56 ) have a recessed shape that is open at the top, and a threaded insert or a threaded bushing or press-in nut can be used as the fastening element ( 67 ) in the floor area section ( 65 ) of the engagement hole ( 55 , 56 ) and the column ( 81 ) can be attached to the threaded insert through an insertion section ( 83 ), which is inserted from above into the engagement hole ( 55 , 56 ) entry.

In the above arrangement, the insertion section ( 83 ) comprise a tubular collar or sleeve element which is inserted between the support ( 81 ) and the threaded insert is arranged.

In the above arrangement, an inner surface ( 62a ) of the engagement hole ( 55 , 56 ), seen in a plan view, bulge outward in the width direction across the vehicle, which creates a protruding space ( 66a ) defined, which is located in the engagement hole ( 55 , 56 ) extends outward in the width direction across the vehicle, and at least a portion of the insertion portion ( 83 ) can be in the above space ( 66a ) be arranged.

In the above arrangement, when the support ( 81 ) not on the fastening element ( 67 ) is attached, a cap ( 70 ) on the fastening element ( 67 ) must be appropriate in a covering relation to it.

In the above arrangement, the engagement hole ( 55 , 56 ) a water drainage hole defined therein ( 61a ) which extends inwardly therethrough in the width direction transverse to the vehicle.

In the above arrangement, an inner surface ( 62a ) of the engagement hole ( 55 , 56 ), seen in a plan view, bulge outward in the width direction across the vehicle, which creates a protruding space ( 66a ) defined, which is located in the engagement hole ( 55 , 56 ) extends outward in the width direction transversely to the vehicle, a damper element ( 59 ), which rests against the retaining element ( 52 ) is held, can be attached to a lower surface of the engaging portion ( 51 ) of the case housing ( 50 ) be arranged, and at least a portion of a fastening element ( 60 ), which the damper element ( 59 ) attached to the lower surface, can be placed in the protruding space ( 66a ) be arranged.

Effects of the invention

A saddle travel vehicle includes a holding member capable of holding a case that is disposed on one side of a vehicle body, the holding member having an engaging hole into which an engaging portion of the case case can be engaged, and a fastener to which a bracket capable of being attached is disposed in a bottom surface portion of the engaging hole.

With this arrangement, the case case can be installed in place by the engaging portion of the case case which engages the engaging hole in the holding member. Another case case can also be mounted on the holding member through the stay attached to the fixing member disposed in the bottom surface portion of the engaging hole. Therefore, a case case of another type can be assembled in position without replacing the support member.

In the above arrangement, the post can be attached to the fastener holding a second case case.

With this arrangement, the second case housing can be held on the holding member by the support. A different type of case housing can be assembled in position without replacing the retaining element.

In the above arrangement, the engaging hole may have a recessed shape that is open upward, and a threaded insert may be disposed as the fastening member in the bottom surface portion of the engaging hole, and the support may be fixed to the threaded insert through an inserting portion inserted from above the engagement hole enters.

With this arrangement, the engaging portion of the case case can be engaged with the engaging hole from above, so that the engaging case can be easily attached to the holding member. Although the engaging hole has a recessed shape, the bracket can be attached to the fixing member through the insertion portion. In addition, since the thread insert as the fastener is arranged in the bottom surface portion of the engaging hole, the fastener has a simple structure and is arranged in a compact arrangement in the width direction across the vehicle.

In the above arrangement, the insertion portion may be a tubular collar member interposed between the post and the threaded insert.

With this arrangement, the insertion portion and the stay have a simple structure.

In the above arrangement, the inner surface of the engaging hole can bulge outward in the width direction across the vehicle as shown in plan view, thereby eliminating the protruding space extending outward in the width direction across the vehicle in the engaging hole, and at least a portion of the insertion portion may be disposed in the protruding space.

With this arrangement, the space defined in the engaging hole for placing the insertion portion therein can be reduced, thereby making the holding member rigid. Therefore, the case case can be firmly held through the engaging hole. When the insertion portion is arranged in the protruding space, the insertion portion is positioned in a suitable position, which makes it easy to install the support on the holding member.

When the post is not attached to the fastener, the cap can be mounted on the fastener in masking relation thereto.

With this arrangement, rainwater, dust, etc. are prevented from entering the fastener when the bracket is not attached to the fastener, thereby improving the appearance.

In the above arrangement, the engaging hole may have a water drainage hole defined therein that extends inwardly in the width direction across the vehicle.

With this arrangement, water can be drained from the water drain hole inward in the width direction across the vehicle. Therefore, water in the engaging hole is prevented from flowing toward the case body.

With the above arrangement, an inner surface of the engaging hole may bulge outward in the widthwise direction of the vehicle as shown in plan view, thereby defining a protruding space that extends outward in the widthwise direction of the vehicle in the a damper member, which is held in abutment with the holding member, may be arranged on a lower surface of the engaging portion of the case case, and at least a portion of a fastening member that fixes the damper member to the lower surface of the engaging portion of the case case, may be arranged in the protruding space be.

With this arrangement, vibrations of the case housing are restricted by the damper element. In addition, the fixing member for the damper member is arranged in a compact arrangement using the above space.

Figure list

• 1 Fig. 13 is a left side view of a motorcycle according to an embodiment of the present invention.
• 2 Fig. 13 is a perspective view showing a case case mounted on the motorcycle.
• 3 Fig. 13 is a perspective view showing a second case case mounted on the motorcycle.
• 4th Fig. 13 is a perspective view of a mounting portion of a vehicle body on which the trunk case and the second trunk case are to be mounted, viewed from one side thereof.
• 5 Fig. 13 is a left side view of a rear portion of the motorcycle.
• 6th Figure 4 is a top plan view of a position-mounted retainer as viewed from above.
• 7th FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view taken along a line VII-VII of FIG 2 .
• 8th FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view taken along a line VIII-VIII of FIG 7th .
• 9 FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view taken along a line IX-IX of FIG 3 .
• 10 Fig. 13 is a perspective view of a second rear side cover mounted in place of a rear side cover, viewed from one side thereof.
• 11 Figure 13 is a perspective view of the second rear side cover, which is assembled in position, viewed from below.
• 12th Fig. 13 is a perspective view of the second rear side cover mounted in position on the vehicle body without a retainer, viewed from one side thereof.
• 13th Fig. 13 is a perspective view of the second rear side cover mounted in position on the vehicle body without a retainer, viewed from below.

Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

A saddle traveling vehicle according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Directions such as forward, backward, left, right, upward, downward direction and like directional expressions described below are the same as those used with respect to a vehicle body of the saddle traveling vehicle unless otherwise specified . The ones in the drawings illustrated reference numerals FR , UP and LH represent the forward, upward and leftward directions, respectively, with respect to the vehicle body.

1 shows a motorcycle according to an embodiment of the present invention in a left side view.

As in 1 illustrated includes the motorcycle 1 an engine 11 serving as a drive unit on a vehicle body frame 10 is stored. The motorcycle 1 has a front wheel 2 that is steerable by a steering system 12th is supported, which is steerable at a front end of the vehicle body frame 10 is mounted, and a rear wheel 3 , which is attached to a swivel arm 13th which is mounted on a rear portion of the vehicle body frame 10 is mounted.

The motorcycle 1 represents a saddle ride vehicle with a seat 14th on which the driver sits astride. The seat 14th is at an upper portion of the rear portion of the vehicle body frame 10 assembled.

The vehicle body frame 10 includes a head tube 16 , a pair of left and right main frames 17th , a pair of left and right swing frames 18th , a subframe 19th , a pair of left and right lower frames 20th and a pair of left and right seat frames 21 .

In particular is the head pipe 16 at the front end of the vehicle body frame 10 arranged and is centrally positioned on this in the width direction transversely to the vehicle.

The left and right main frames 17th extend from the head tube 16 down and back.

The left and the right swing frame 18th extend from the respective rear ends of the main frames 17th downward.

The subframe 19th extends as a single frame from a position on the head tube 16 below the main frame 17th downwards and is positioned in the width direction transversely to the center of the vehicle.

The left and right lower frames 20th are from a lower end portion of the sub-frame 19th branched to the left and right, extend to the rear and, with respective lower end sections, are the swivel frame 18th coupled.

The left and right seat frames 21 extend from respective upper portions of the swing frames 18th backwards and upwards.

The steering system 12th includes a pair of left and right front forks 25th , which are steerable by a steering shaft, not shown, from the head tube 16 is carried angularly movable, and a handle 26th that is at the upper ends of the front forks 25th is appropriate. The front wheel 2 is rotatable at the lower ends of the front forks 25th stored.

The swivel arm 13th has a forward end that is angularly movable on a pivot shaft 27 is mounted, the left and right swing frame 18th interconnects in the width direction across the vehicle. The swivel arm 13th is vertical around the pivot shaft 27 pivotable. The rear wheel 3 is at a rear end of the swing arm 13th rotatably mounted.

The motor 11 is seen in a side view between the main frame 17th and the lower frame 20th and between the subframe 19th and the swing frame 18th arranged and is on the vehicle body frame 10 supported.

The motor 11 includes a crankcase 30th , on which an unillustrated crankshaft is rotatably supported, which extends horizontally in the width direction across the vehicle, that is, in the left-right direction, and a cylinder block 31 extending from a front portion of the crankcase 30th extends from upwards. The cylinder block 31 has a cylinder axis 31a inclined forward from the vertical direction.

The motor 11 includes an unillustrated intake device connected to an intake port formed in a rear surface of the cylinder block 31 is defined.

The motor 11 also includes an exhaust device with an exhaust pipe 32a connected to an exhaust port formed in a front surface of the cylinder block 31 is defined, and a muffler 32b connected to a downstream end of the exhaust pipe 32a connected is.

The crankcase 30th has a rear section that acts as a gear case 30b acts, in which a transmission, not shown, is housed. During the engine 11 is in operation, it generates an output power from an output shaft, not shown, of the transmission to the rear wheel 3 via a drive chain 33 which is the output shaft of the transmission operationally with the rear wheel 3 connects.

The seat 14th is from below to the seat frame 21 supported. The seat 14th has an integral structure that includes a front seat 14a on which the driver sits and a back seat 14b , on which a passenger sits.

A fuel tank 35 is between the head pipe 16 and the seat 14th arranged and attached to the main frame 17th above the engine 11 supported.

The one in the front seat 14a seated rider has feet on a pair of left and right kicks 36 arranged on the lower end portions of the swing frame 18th are appropriate.

The motorcycle 1 includes a vehicle body cover 37 covering a vehicle body which the vehicle body frame 10 , the engine 11 and other components. The vehicle body cover 37 includes a front cover 38 , the front and side sections of the head tube 16 and an upper portion of the steering system 12th covers, a pair of left and right rear side covers 39 who have favourited the seat frame 21 under the seat 14th cover a rear cover 40 that is a rear portion of the seat 14th covers from above, and a bottom cover 41 showing a front of a lower portion of the engine 11 covers.

The motorcycle 1 also includes a front fender 42 holding an upper portion of the front wheel 2 covers a rear fender 43 holding an upper portion of the rear wheel 3 covers, and a stand 44 .

The one in the back seat 14b seated passenger has their feet on tandem kicks 45 placed on tandem step supports 45a are supported on the seat frame 21 are mounted.

The one in the back seat 14b seated passenger grabs one behind the front seat 14a arranged handle 48 .

In particular, the handle 48 an integral structure on top that has a pair of left and right handles 48a includes the laterally outward of the rear seat 14b are arranged, and a luggage rack 48b , the rear end portions of the left and right handles 48a interconnects in the width direction across the vehicle. The handle 48a is in the form of rod members that extend longitudinally along the vehicle. The one in the back seat 14b seated passenger reaches for the handles 48a .

The handle 48 is on the seat frame 21 mounted by front mounting sections 48c extending from front end sections 48a the handles 48 extend downward, and rear attachment sections 48d extending from a rear portion of the grab handle 48 extend downwards.

2 shows in perspective a on the motorcycle 1 mounted case housing 50 .

As in the 1 and 2 shown is the case housing 50 , in which objects can be stored, on the motorcycle 1 assembled. In fact, there are a pair of left and right case cases 50 that are on respective left and right sides of a rear portion of the vehicle body of the motorcycle 1 are arranged and attached to the vehicle body. Each of the suitcase cases 50 has the shape of a box made of resin.

Each of the suitcase cases 50 has a plurality of, for example, a pair of front and rear engaging portions 51 on, extending from an upper portion of the case body 50 extend inwardly in the width direction across the vehicle and are attached to the vehicle body. The engagement sections 51 are lined up lengthways along the vehicle.

3 shows in perspective a on the motorcycle 1 attached second case housing 80 .

The second case 80 , in which objects can be stored, can be used instead of the case 50 on the motorcycle 1 be attached. In fact, there are a pair of left and right second case cases 80 that are on the respective left and right sides of the rear portion of the vehicle body of the motorcycle 1 are arranged and attached to the vehicle body.

Each of the second case housings 80 is in the form of a box made of metal such as aluminum alloy or the like, for example of a type different from the trunk case 50 differs. The second case 80 is mounted to the vehicle body by a mounting structure extending from the trunk case 50 differs.

The second case 80 includes a pair of struts or supports 81 extending inward in the width direction across the vehicle and mounted on the vehicle body.

The case housing 50 and the second case housing 80 are backwards from the front seat 14a , down from the back seat 14b and up from the swing arm 13th arranged.

The left and right case cases 50 and the left and right second trunk cases 80 are essentially symmetrical in right and left directions.

4th Fig. 13 shows, in perspective, a mounting portion of the vehicle body, viewed from a side thereof, on which the trunk case 50 and the second case housing 80 are to be mounted.

As in 4th illustrated includes the motorcycle 1 a retaining element 52 to hold the case 50 and the second case housing 80 . In fact, there are a pair of retaining elements 52 on the left and right sides of the vehicle body. As the holding elements 52 and the peripheral structures around the holding elements 52 are substantially symmetrical in right and left directions, only the left structural details will be described below in detail, while the right structural details will not be described.

The holding element 52 is inside the back side cover 39 arranged and therefore by the rear side cover 39 not visible.

5 Fig. 10 shows a rear portion of the motorcycle 1 in a left side view. 6th shows in plan view the retaining element mounted in position 52 seen from above. In the 5 and 6th were the back side cover 39 , the seat 14th etc. removed.

Referring to the 5 and 6th extends the handle 48a of the handle 48 along the seat frame 21 above the seat frame 21 backwards and upwards.

The front attachment section 48c of the handle 48 is on the seat frame 21 by a fastening bolt 48e attached from the outside in the width direction of the vehicle in the front attachment portion 48c is introduced. The rear attachment section 48d ( 1 ) of the handle 48 is by an unillustrated fastening bolt, which is inserted from the outside in the width direction of the vehicle into the rear fastening section 48d is inserted on the seat frame 21 attached.

The holding element 52 is below the handle 48a and outside a rear portion of the seat frame 21 arranged and on the seat frame 21 attached. The holding element 52 overlaps the rear portion of the seat frame 21 from the outside in the width direction of the vehicle. The holding element 52 extends along the seat frame 21 and is longer in the longitudinal direction along the vehicle than in the upward and downward directions, that is, in the vertical direction.

The holding element 52 has a front portion that forms a lower portion of the front attachment portion 48c of the handle 48 overlapped from the outside in the width direction of the vehicle. The front section of the retaining element 52 is through a fastening bolt 48e on the seat frame 21 attached. In particular, the front section of the holding element 52 and the handle 48 through the fastening bolt 48e on the seat frame 21 attached.

The holding element 52 has a rear section that attaches directly to the seat frame 21 is fastened by a fastening bolt 53 which is inserted from the outside in the width direction of the vehicle into the holding member 52 is introduced.

The holding element 52 has front and rear engagement holes 55 and 56 defined in an upper surface thereof to the engaging portions 51 ( 2 ) of the case housing 50 when they intervene. Each of the engagement holes 55 and 56 has a recessed shape that is open at the top.

The front engagement hole 55 is a hole for receiving a front one of the engaging portion 51 if he intervenes in this. The rear engagement hole 56 is a hole for receiving a rear one of the engaging portion 51 when engaged therewith, and is in a rear portion of the front engaging hole 55 Are defined.

The front engagement hole 55 is in a front portion of the holding element 52 defined and forward from the handle 48a and the front attachment portion 48c of the handle 48 positioned.

The rear engagement hole 56 is in a rear portion of the holding member 52 defined and rearward of the front mounting portion 48c of the handle 48 and forward from the rear attachment portion 48d ( 1 ) positioned of it. In addition, there is the rear engaging hole 56 inward of the handle 48a of the handle 48 in the width direction of the vehicle and down from the handle 48a positioned.

Referring to the 1 , 4th and 5 has the retaining element 52 a lower engagement hole 57 which is defined in a lower surface thereof and is open downward. The lower engagement hole 57 has a recessed shape defined by an upwardly recessed portion of the lower surface of the retaining member 52 is formed.

The lower engagement hole 57 is down from the engagement holes 55 and 56 arranged. The lower engagement hole 57 is rearward in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle from the front engagement hole 55 and forward from the rear engaging hole 56 positioned.

Referring to the 2 and 4th includes the rear side cover 39 a side section 39a the cover, one side of the vehicle body including the seat frame 21 etc., and an upper surface portion 39b of the cover extending from a top edge of the cover side portion 39a in the width direction of the vehicle inward toward the rear seat 14b extends.

The back side cover 39 has a pair of front and rear upper openings 39c on that in the upper surface section 39b the cover are defined and extend through this. The upper openings 39c overlap the engagement holes 55 and 56 from above, and the engagement holes 55 and 56 of the holding element 52 are through the top openings 39c exposed upwards.

The lower engagement hole 57 in the holding element 52 is through a gap between a lower edge of the side portion 39a the cover and the rear fender 43 exposed downwards.

The case housing 50 has a lower engaging portion 58 ( 4th ) into the lower engagement hole 57 intervenes. The lower engagement portion 58 is downward from the engaging portion 51 arranged. The lower engagement portion 58 is a hook-shaped member that moves in response to an operation of an unillustrated operating portion of the case body 50 moved vertically.

7th FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view taken along a line VII-VII of FIG 2 . 8th FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view taken along a line VIII-VIII of FIG 7th .

On the 2 and 6th until 8th Referring to it, the engaging portion comprises 51 of the case 50 an inner extension 51a extending from a top surface of the case body 50 extending inwardly in the width direction across the vehicle, and an engaging projection 51b extending from one end of the inner extension 51a extends downwards.

A damper element 59 is on a lower surface of the engaging portion 51 appropriate. The damper element 59 has an integral structure that includes an upper damper wall 59a comprising a lower surface of the inner extension 51a from below, and a damper side wall 59b that have the engagement protrusion 51b in the width direction across the vehicle from the outside. The damper element 59 consists, for example, of an elastomer and is therefore very resistant to vibrations.

The inner extension 51a has a downwardly protruding approach on its lower surface 51c on. The damper element 59 is at the engaging portion 51 attached by a neck 51c that of the inner extension 51a protrudes down and into a hole 59c that is fitted in the top wall 59a of the damper is defined, and a damper fastening element, ie a fastening element 60 that from below in the approach 51c is screwed in.

Furthermore, the damper element 59 Ledges 59d on the damper side wall 59b into corresponding holes 51 d engage in the engaging projection 51b are defined.

Each of the engagement holes 55 and 56 in the holding element 52 is defined by an inner side wall 61 and an outer side wall 62 spaced from each other in the width direction across the vehicle, a front wall 63 , which front sections of the inner side wall 61 and the outer side wall 62 interconnects in the width direction across the vehicle, a rear wall 64 , the front ends of the inner side wall 61 and the outer side wall 62 interconnects in the width direction across the vehicle, and a floor surface portion 65 as the bottom of each of the engaging holes 55 and 56 .

With respect to each of the engaging holes 55 and 56 is the outer side wall 62 thicker than the inner side wall 61 and the outer side wall 62 is lower than the inner side wall 61 .

Each of the engagement holes 55 and 56 defines a substantially rectangular space therein 66 , seen in a plan view, which is elongated in the longitudinal direction along the vehicle.

The space 66 in each of the engagement holes 55 and 56 includes a protruding space 66a extending outward in the width direction across the vehicle, the outer side wall 62 an inner surface 62a comprising a portion that bulges outward in the width direction across the vehicle. The protruding room 66a extends from the bottom surface portion 65 to an upper end of the outer side wall 62 .

The protruding room 66a is intermediate longitudinally along the vehicle in each of the engaging holes 55 and 56 arranged. The outer side wall 62 is around the above space 66a thinner.

A fastener 67 is in the bottom surface portion 65 each of the engaging holes 55 and 56 arranged. The fastener 67 has the form of a tubular threaded bushing or a tubular threaded insert which is inserted into the bottom surface section 65 is embedded. The fastener 67 has an internally threaded section 67a passing through the bottom surface section 65 is exposed at the top. The fastener 67 has a top end surface that is substantially flush with a top surface of the bottom surface portion 65 lies.

The fastener 67 is in the room 66 arranged as seen in plan view. The fastener 67 however, has an end portion facing outward in the width direction across the vehicle and in the protruding space 66a is arranged.

According to the present embodiment, there is the above space 66a only in a section of the outer side wall 62 in alignment with the position of the fastener 67 is arranged, becomes the thickness of the outer side wall 62 kept large, thereby increasing the rigidity of the retaining element 52 with each of the engagement holes defined therein 55 and 56 is increased.

A cap 70 is on the fastener 67 attached to the fastener 67 to be covered from above. The cap 70 includes a shaft 70a that goes into the internally threaded section 67a is inserted, and a lid 70b that is at an upper end of the shaft 70a is arranged and the fastening element 67 covered. The cap 70 has an outer end in the width direction across the vehicle that is in the above space 66a is arranged.

The cap 70 closes the internal thread section 67a to prevent rainwater, dust, etc. from entering the internal threaded section 67a penetration. If the case housing 50 not on the holding element 52 is attached, hides the cap 70 the fastener 67 that is otherwise from each of the engagement holes 55 and 56 is exposed to the top in order to improve the appearance.

The protruding room 66a has an arcuate shape along the outer profiles of the cap 70 and the fastener 67 as shown in plan view.

Referring to the 5 and 6th , is a water drainage hole 61a in a lower portion of a front end of the inner side wall 61 in each of the engagement holes 55 and 56 Are defined. The water drainage hole 61a extends through the inner side wall 61 inward in the width direction across the vehicle. The floor area section 65 is inclined forward and downward in side view. Water such as rainwater or the like that enters each of the engaging holes 55 and 56 enters, flows along the bottom surface portion 65 forward and is by the water drainage hole 61a that is at the front end of each of the engaging holes 55 and 56 is disposed, discharged in the width direction across the vehicle inward.

On the 2 , 4th , 7th and 8th Referring to the case housing 50 on the holding element 52 by a pair of the front and rear engaging portions 51 attached, each in the engagement holes 55 and 56 in the holding element 52 engage, and through the lower engaging portion 58 that goes into the lower engagement hole 57 in the holding element 52 intervenes.

On the 7th and 8th Referring to the engagement sections 51 of the case 50 through the engagement protrusions 51b from above into the engagement holes 55 and 56 engage on the holding element 52 attached.

In particular, the engagement sections 51 positioned vertically through the upper damper walls 59a which are at upper ends of the outer side walls 62 abut, and by engaging projections 51b which have lower ends attached to the bottom surface portion 65 issue.

The engaging portion 51 is longitudinally along the vehicle and widthwise across the vehicle through an inner peripheral portion of each of the engaging holes 55 and 56 positioned when the engaging projection 51b in each of the engagement holes 55 and 56 intervenes. The damper sidewall 59b is between an outer side surface of the engagement projection 51b and portions of the inner surface 62a the outer side wall 62 arranged forward and backward of the protruding space 66a are positioned.

The damper sidewall 59b has a lower end that extends from the cap 70 and the bottom surface portion 65 is spaced upwards.

From the vehicle body to the case housing 50 Vibrations are transmitted through the damper element 59 reduced that between the engaging portion 51 and each of the engaging holes 55 and 56 is arranged.

The damper fastener 60 has the shape of a bolt that goes directly above the fastener 67 is arranged. The damper fastener 60 has a head 60a with an outer end in the width direction transverse to the vehicle, which is in the above space 66a is arranged. Hence the damper fastener 60 in a compact arrangement using the above space 66a arranged.

9 FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view taken along a line IX-IX of FIG 3 .

Referring to the 3 and 9 has the second case housing 80 a support 81 on which a pair of front and rear mounting arms 81a includes, extending from a box-shaped or box-shaped body 80a of the second case 80 extend in width across the vehicle inward.

If it is instead of the case 50 is used, the second case is used 80 through the engagement holes 55 and 56 on the retaining element 52 appropriate.

For installing the second case housing 80 on the holding element 52 becomes the cap 70 ( 7th ) from the fastener 67 removed.

The second case 80 is on the holding element 52 attached by a strut or column fastener 82 that is in each of the mounting arms 81a inserted and on the fastener 67 is attached, and a collar member, ie, an insertion portion, 83, which is between each of the mounting arms 81a and the fastener 67 is arranged. The column fastener 82 has the shape of a bolt.

Each of the mounting arms 81a has a mounting hole 81b defined in a distal end portion thereof, the post attachment member 82 from above into the mounting hole 81b is introduced.

The fret element 83 has a tubular shape with an insertion hole defined therein 83a through which the column fastener 82 extends vertically.

The fret element 83 is inserted into each of the engagement holes from above 55 and 56 introduced and is in the room 66 arranged.

The fret element 83 has an outer end, that is, a portion in the width direction transverse to the vehicle, which is in the above space 66a is arranged.

The fret element 83 is on the bottom surface section 65 above the fastener 67 arranged. The fret element 83 has an upper surface 83b over an upper end face of the outer side wall 62 is arranged.

The mounting arm 81a lies from above on the upper surface 83b of the fret element 83 on.

The column fastener 82 is from above into the mounting hole 81b in each of the mounting arms 81a and the insertion hole 83a in the fret element 83 inserted and on the internally threaded portion 67a of the fastener 67 attached.

According to the present embodiment, as the support 81 of the second case 80 on the fasteners 67 can be attached that in the bottom surface portion 65 each of the engaging holes 55 and 56 are arranged in which the engagement portions 51 of the case 50 can intervene, the retaining element 52 from the case housing 50 and the second case housing 80 divided. Consequently, either the case housing 50 or the second case housing 80 on the motorcycle 1 can be attached without the retaining element 52 to replace.

On the 3 , 5 and 6th Referring to the handle 48a of the handle 48 above the rear engagement hole 56 is arranged, the mounting arm extends 81a between the handle 48a and a top surface of the holding member 52 and is on the holding element 52 through the engagement hole 56 attached. According to the present embodiment, the collar element 83 and the mounting arm 81a separated from each other, and the collar element 83 can in front of the mounting arm 81a into the engagement hole 56 can be used. Therefore, the mounting arm 81a easily between the handle 48a and the holding element 52 to be introduced. So it is easy to use the second case 80 on the holding element 52 to attach.

In each of the engagement holes 55 and 56 is the covenant element 83 in the above room 66a arranged. Hence, the above space enables 66a that the fret element 83 is positioned in a suitable position.

The support 81 of the second case 80 can be attached to other sections of the vehicle body, such as the tandem step supports 45a ( 1 ) etc.

10 Figure 10 shows a second rear side cover seen in perspective from one side thereof 139 that instead of the back side cover 39 is mounted. 11 shows the second rear side cover seen in perspective from below 139 that is mounted in position.

Referring to the 10 and 11 includes the second rear side cover 139 a side cover body 139a covering one side of the vehicle body and an upper cover portion 139b attached to an upper portion of the side cover body 139a is appropriate.

The side cover body 139a covers the retaining element 52 from the outside. The holding element 52 , which is the engagement hole 56 has a rear portion that extends rearward from the side cover body 139a is positioned and exposed to the outside.

The top cover section 139b covers peripheral areas around the engaging holes 55 and 56 from above. The top cover section 139b has an opening defined therein 139c on through which the engagement hole 55 is exposed at the top.

The lower engagement hole 57 in the holding element 52 is through a gap between a lower edge of a rear portion of the side cover body 139a and the rear fender 43 exposed downwards.

Because the second rear side cover 139 smaller in size than the back side cover 39 is, has the motorcycle 1 with the second rear side cover mounted on it 139 a simpler look.

12th shows in perspective the second rear side cover 139 that are in position without the retaining element 52 is mounted on the vehicle body as viewed from a side thereof. 13th shows in perspective the second rear side cover 139 that are in position without the retaining element 52 is mounted on the vehicle body as viewed from below. In the 12th and 13th became the handle 48 removed.

On the 12th and 13th Referring to this, the second rear side cover comprises 139 without the holding member mounted on the vehicle body 52 a second top cover portion 139d instead of the top cover section 139b .

The second top cover section 139d is at an upper portion of the side cover body 139a appropriate.

Provided that the retaining element 52 is mounted on the vehicle body, the second upper cover portion extends 139d in a position in which he has the engagement holes 55 and 56 from above, and is free from the opening 139c ( 10 ).

Therefore, in a case where the holding member 52 is not mounted on the vehicle body, the second upper cover portion 139d that the inside of the second back side cover 139 through the opening 139c etc. is exposed to the outside.

As in 13th illustrated is in a case where the holding member 52 is not mounted on the vehicle body, the space through which the lower engaging hole 57 ( 11 ) in the holding element 52 is exposed downwards by a lower surface cover 140 closed, which is between the lower edge of the rear portion of the side cover body 139a and the rear fender 43 is arranged.

According to the present embodiment of the present invention, as described above, includes the motorcycle 1 the retaining element 52 , which is capable of holding the trunk case arranged on one side of the vehicle body 50 to keep. The holding element 52 has the engagement holes 55 and 56 on into which the engagement sections 51 of the case 50 can intervene. The fastener 67 on which the support 81 is in the bottom surface portion 65 each of the engaging holes 55 and 56 arranged.

With this arrangement, the case housing 50 in position by the engagement portions 51 of the case 50 be installed, which in the engagement holes 55 and 56 in the holding element 52 intervention. The second case 80 , which is a different case housing, can also be attached to the holding element 52 through the prop 81 be mounted on the fastener 67 is attached, which is in the bottom surface portion 65 each of the engaging holes 55 and 56 is arranged. Therefore, the second case housing 80 from one of the case housing 50 different types can be mounted in position without the retaining element 52 to replace.

Further is the support 81 on the fastener 67 attached what the second case housing 80 holds.

With this arrangement, the second case housing 80 of the holding element 52 through the prop 81 being held. Therefore, the second case housing 80 that is in the type of the suitcase case 50 differs, be mounted in position without the retaining element 52 to replace.

Each of the engagement holes 55 and 56 has a recessed shape that is open at the top. The threaded insert is used as the fastener 67 in the bottom surface section 65 each of the engaging holes 55 and 56 arranged, and the support 81 is on the threaded insert through the collar element 83 fixed in each of the engaging holes 55 and 56 enters from above as an insertion portion.

With this arrangement, the engaging portions 51 of the case 50 from above into the engagement holes 55 and 56 intervene so that the case housing 50 easily on the holding element 52 can be installed. Although the engagement holes 55 and 56 can have a recessed shape, the support 81 through the collar element 83 on the fastener 67 be attached. In addition, since the threaded insert acts as the fastener 67 in the bottom surface section 65 each of the engaging holes 55 and 56 is arranged, the Fastener 67 has a simple structure and is arranged in a compact arrangement in the width direction across the vehicle.

The insertion section has the shape of the tubular collar element 83 that between the support 81 and the fastener 67 is sandwiched.

With this arrangement, the lead-in portion and the stay 81 a simple structure. Even if there are spaces around the engagement holes 55 and 56 are small, the support can 81 can be easily installed in place as the collar element 83 and the prop 81 separately in and above each of the engagement holes 55 and 56 are mounted.

As the inner surface 62a each of the engaging holes 55 and 56 bulges outward in the width direction across the vehicle, as seen in a plan view, is the protruding space 66a extending outward in the width direction across the vehicle in each of the engaging holes 55 and 56 defined and at least a portion of the collar element 83 is in the above room 66a arranged.

With this arrangement, the room 66 that is in each of the engagement holes 55 and 56 is defined to the fret element 83 to be arranged in it, what the retaining element 52 makes stiff. Therefore, the case housing 50 firmly through the engagement holes 55 and 56 being held. If the fret element 83 in the above room 66a is arranged, is the collar element 83 positioned in a suitable position, which makes it easy to use the prop 81 on the holding element 52 to install.

If the prop 81 not on the fastener 67 attached, then the cap 70 on the fastener 67 mounted in a covering relation to this.

With this arrangement, rainwater, dust, etc. are prevented from entering the fastener 67 penetrate when the prop 81 not on the fastener 67 is attached, thereby improving the appearance.

In addition, each of the engaging holes has 55 and 56 the water drainage hole defined in it 61a which extends in the width direction transversely of the vehicle inwardly therethrough.

With this arrangement, water can flow out of the water drainage hole 61a be delivered in the width direction transversely to the vehicle inward. Therefore, water is prevented from entering the engaging holes 55 and 56 in the direction of the case housing 50 flows.

The inner surface also bulges 62a each of the engaging holes 55 and 56 in the width direction across the vehicle to the outside, as shown in plan view, and the protruding space 66a extending outward in the widthwise direction across the vehicle is in each of the engaging holes 55 and 56 Are defined. That in contact with the holding element 52 held damper element 59 is on the lower surface of each of the engaging portions 51 of the case 50 arranged. At least a portion of the damper fastener 60 that is the damper element 59 on the lower surface of each of the engaging portions 51 of the case 50 attached is in the above space 66a arranged.

With this arrangement, vibrations of the case body 50 through the damper element 59 suppressed. In addition, the damper fastener 60 in a compact arrangement using the above space 66a arranged.

The embodiment described above illustrates one aspect of the present invention, and the present invention should not be limited to the above embodiment.

In the above embodiment, it was described that the collar member 83 as an insertion portion from the support 81 is separated. However, the present invention is not limited to the detail, but an insertion portion of the mounting arm 81a protruding downward can be integral with the support 81 be trained.

In the above embodiment, for example, the motorcycle 1 shown as the saddle ride vehicle. However, the present invention is not limited to the detail, but is also applicable to a three-wheeled saddle traveling vehicle having two front or rear wheels or a saddle traveling vehicle having four or more wheels.

List of reference symbols

1

Motorcycle

2

Front wheel 2

3

Rear wheel 3

10

Vehicle body frame

11

engine 11

12th

Steering system 12th

13th

Swivel arm 13th

14th

Seat 14th

14a

Front seat

14b

Back seat

16

Head pipe

17th

Main frame

18th

Swivel frame

19th

Subframe

20th

Lower frame

21

Seat frame

25th

Front fork

26th

handle

27

Swivel shaft

30th

Crankcase

30b

Gear housing

31

Cylinder block

31a

Cylinder axis

32a

Exhaust pipe

32b

Muffler

33

Drive chain

35

Fuel tank

36

Kick

37

Vehicle body cover

38

Front cover

39

Rear side cover

39a

Side section

39b

Upper surface section

39c

Upper opening

41

Lower cover

42

Front fender

43

Rear fender

44

Stand

45

Tandem step

45a

Tandem step support

48

Grab handle

48a

handle

48b

Porter

48c

Front attachment section

48d

Rear fastening section

48e

Fastening bolts

50

Case housing

51

Engaging portion

51a

Inner extension

51b

Engagement lead

51c

approach

51d

hole

52

Retaining element

55

Engagement hole, front engagement hole

56

Engagement hole, rear engagement hole

57

Engagement hole, lower engagement hole

58

Lower engagement section

59

Damper element

59a

Upper damper wall

59b

Damper sidewall

59c

hole

59d

head Start

60

Damper fastener (fastener)

60a

head

61

Inner side wall

61a

Water drainage hole

62

Outer side wall

62a

Inner surface

63

Front wall

64

Back wall

65

Floor area section

65

Floor area section

66

space

66a

Projecting space

67

Fastener / threaded insert

67a

Internal thread section

70

cap

70a

shaft

70b

lid

80

Second case housing

80a

Box-shaped or box-shaped body

81

Support / strut

81a

Mounting arm

81b

Mounting hole

82

Strut or column fastener

83

Collar element (lead-in section / insert section)

83a

Insertion hole

83b

Upper surface

139

Second rear side cover

139a

Side cover body

139b

Upper cover section

139c

opening

139d

Second top cover section

140

Lower area coverage

FR

Forward direction (in relation to the vehicle body)

UP

Upward direction (in relation to the vehicle body)

LH

Left direction (in relation to the vehicle body)

Claims (8)

A saddle travel vehicle (1) comprising: a holding member (52) capable of holding a case case (50) disposed on one side of a vehicle body, characterized in that the holding member (52) has an engaging hole ( 55, 56) into which an engaging portion (51) of the case housing (50) can be engaged, and a fastening element (67) to which a support (81) can be attached, in a bottom surface portion (65) of the engaging hole (55, 56) is arranged. Saddle ride vehicle (1) according to Claim 1 wherein the support (81) is attached to the fastening element (67) and holds a second case housing (80). Saddle ride vehicle (1) according to Claim 1 or 2 wherein the engaging hole (55, 56) has a recessed shape that is open upward, and a threaded insert (67) as the fastening member (67) is arranged in the bottom surface portion (65) of the engaging hole (55, 56), and the Support (81) is attached to the threaded insert (67) by an insertion portion (83) which enters the engaging hole (55, 56) from above. Saddle ride vehicle (1) according to Claim 3 wherein the insertion section (83) comprises a tubular collar element (83) which is arranged between the support (81) and the threaded insert (67). Saddle ride vehicle (1) according to Claim 3 or 4th wherein an inner surface (62a) of the engaging hole (55, 56) bulges outward in the width direction across the vehicle (1) as seen in a plan view, defining a protruding space (66a) extending in the engaging hole ( 55, 56) extends outward in the width direction across the vehicle (1), and at least a portion of the insertion portion (83) is disposed in the protruding space (66a). Saddle ride vehicle (1) according to one of the Claims 1 until 5 wherein when the post (81) is not attached to the fastener (67), a cap (70) is attached to the fastener (67) in covering relation thereto. Saddle ride vehicle (1) according to one of the Claims 1 until 6th wherein the engaging hole (55, 56) has a water drainage hole (61a) defined therein that extends inwardly in the width direction across the vehicle (1). Saddle ride vehicle (1) according to Claim 1 wherein an inner surface (62a) of the engaging hole (55, 56) bulges outward in the width direction across the vehicle (1) as seen in a plan view, defining a protruding space (66a) extending in the engaging hole ( 55, 56) extends outward in the width direction across the vehicle (1), a damper member (59) held in abutment against the holding member (52) on a lower surface of the engaging portion (51) of the case body (50) and at least a portion of a fastener (60) that fastens the damper member (59) to the lower surface is disposed in the protruding space (66a).

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