JP2002274466A - Meter device for vehicle - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve the convenience of input setting and shorten input set time for display information. SOLUTION: This meter device for a vehicle displays a vehicle speed when the vehicle runs, switches to display information different from a vehicle speed such as clock display when the vehicle stops, divides a stop condition of the vehicle depending on case in accordance with a vehicle condition when detecting vehicle stop, changes display information in accordance with dividing depending on case, and sets input setting of the display information by a switch. The switch (left and right brake switches 53L, 53R) is operated by left and right brake levers 52L, 52R of the vehicle.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention displays a vehicle speed when a vehicle is running, and switches to display information different from the vehicle speed, such as a clock display, when the vehicle is stopped, to detect vehicle stoppage. The present invention relates to a vehicle meter device that classifies a stop state of a vehicle according to a vehicle state at the time of the change, changes display information according to the case classification, and sets input setting of the display information by a switch.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art As a vehicular meter device, for example, a "vehicle control device" disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 7-180602 is known. According to FIG. 13 and FIG. 16 of the publication, a controller 386 for controlling starting and stopping of an engine and the like (the reference numeral is the same as that of the publication) and information to be supplied to the controller 386 are written. And an IC card 436 as storage means for storing control data.
And the receiving power generation coil 43 as data rewriting means
8 and a communication coil 440 for transmission.

[0003]

The above-described vehicle control apparatus uses the receiving power generating coil 438 and the transmitting communication coil 440 provided on the card key 424 to rewrite the data of the controller 386. But,
Depending on the quality and quantity of the data, it may be possible to select and determine the data in an easier way. That is, means for selecting and determining data (hereinafter, referred to as "display information") by a simpler method is desired.

Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a vehicle meter device for displaying a vehicle speed when the vehicle is running and switching to display information different from the vehicle speed such as a clock display when the vehicle is stopped. Another object of the present invention is to provide a vehicle meter device that can easily perform input setting of display information.

[0005]

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention is characterized in that when the vehicle is running, the vehicle speed is displayed, and when the vehicle is stopped, the speed is different from the vehicle speed such as a clock display. A vehicle in which the stop state of the vehicle is divided into cases according to the vehicle state when the vehicle stop is detected, the display information is changed according to this case, and the input setting of the display information is set by the switch. Meter device, wherein the switch is operated by a brake lever of the vehicle.

When the vehicle is running, the vehicle speed is displayed,
When the vehicle is stopped, switching to display information different from the vehicle speed, such as a clock display, is preferable for effective use of the vehicle meter device. At this time, displaying the display information other than the clock display is more preferable for further alerting the driver while the vehicle is stopped.
It is also preferable that input setting of display information can be easily performed. Therefore, according to the vehicle state when the vehicle stop is detected, the stop state of the vehicle is divided into cases, the display information is changed according to this case, the input setting of the display information is set by the switch, and the switch is set to the vehicle state. Operate with left and right brake levers. That is, the stop state of the vehicle is divided into cases, and the display information is changed according to the cases, thereby effectively utilizing the vehicle meter device.
Conventionally, when setting the display information input by using switches, these switches are operated by a brake lever of the vehicle, so that a dedicated switch (in the vicinity of the meter) is conventionally provided for setting the time of a clock. By using the provided switch, the appearance can be kept unchanged, the cost can be reduced, and the convenience of input setting can be improved.

A second aspect of the present invention is characterized in that an input setting mode is entered by turning on the left and right brake levers and a main switch of the vehicle. By turning on the left and right brake levers and the main switch of the vehicle,
Since the mode is set to the input setting mode, for example, the switch can also be used as a switch for turning on a stop lamp.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, a switch is used to select one item from a display information input setting mode using the left brake lever, and the selected item is determined using the right brake lever. Features. Switch the switch with the left brake lever to select one item from among the display information input setting modes, and use the right brake lever to select this item, thereby improving input setting operability. Plan.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, the display of the display information changed according to the case can be selected from a plurality of display screens prepared in advance, and the display of the vehicle speed can be selected from the plurality of display screens prepared in advance. It is characterized by doing so. The convenience of the vehicle meter device can be improved by enabling the display of the display information and the display of the vehicle speed to be selected according to the user's preference. Further, since the display information and the display of the vehicle speed are operated by the brake lever, the display can be easily selected.

[0010]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Note that "before", "after",
“Left”, “right”, “up”, and “down” follow the direction viewed from the driver, and Fr indicates the front side, Rr indicates the rear side, L indicates the left side, and R indicates the right side. Also, the drawings should be viewed in the direction of reference numerals.

FIG. 1 is a side view of a motorcycle equipped with a vehicle meter device according to the present invention. A motorcycle 10 as a vehicle includes a body frame 11 and a front fork 12 attached to a head pipe 11 a of the body frame 11.
A front wheel 13 attached to the front fork 12, a handle 14 connected to the front fork 12, a unit swing engine 15 attached to the rear of the body frame 11 so as to be able to swing up and down, and a unit swing engine 1
5, the rear wheel 16 and the unit swing engine 1
5, a rear cushion unit 17 suspended at the rear end,
This is a scooter-type motorcycle mainly comprising a storage box (luggage box) 18 mounted on the upper rear portion of the body frame 11 and a seat 19 disposed on the storage box 18 and openably and closably mounted.

The body frame 11 includes a head pipe 11a.
Die-cast front frame 11F integrally molded with
And the die-cast rear frame 11R,
1X linked. The unit swing engine 15 includes an engine 21 and a belt converter continuously variable transmission 22 with a centrifugal clutch. The engine 21 includes a cylinder block 307, a cylinder head 308, and a head cover 311;
This is a water-cooled four-cycle engine that faces between the fuel tank 35 and is inclined substantially horizontally.

The motorcycle 10 further includes a body frame 1
1 is covered with a body cover 24. The body cover 24 includes a front cover 28 covering a front portion of the head pipe 11a, a leg shield 26 covering a rear portion of the front cover 28 across the head pipe 11a and covering a front portion of a driver's leg, and a step of placing a driver's foot. A floor (low-floor footrest) 27 and a pair of left and right floor side covers 28 extending downward from the outer edge of the step floor 27
An under cover 29 covering between lower edges of the floor side covers 28, a seat lower cover 31 covering a front portion around a lower portion of the seat 19, a rear cover 32 covering a lower rear portion of the seat 19 and an upper portion of the rear wheel 16, A pair of side covers 33
Consists of

Further, in the motorcycle 10, a main switch 34 is disposed at the leg shield 26, and a fuel tank 35 and a fuel pump 36 are provided below the step floor 27.
And a radiator reserve tank 37, a battery 38, and a control unit 39 are arranged at the rear upper end of the vehicle body frame 11. The motorcycle 10
Is a vehicle equipped with a vehicle meter device 60 that displays the vehicle speed when the vehicle is running and switches to display information different from the vehicle speed such as a clock display when the vehicle is stopped.

In the drawing, 41 is an air cleaner provided on the left side of the vehicle body, an air cleaner, 42 is a carburetor, 43 is an engine cooling radiator provided on the right end of the crankshaft 21a of the engine 21, 44 is an engine exhaust pipe, and 45 is a right side of the vehicle body. Exhaust muffler provided on the front fork 12
A front fender that rotates together with it, 47 a rear fender, 48 a headlamp, 92 a mirror, 93L and 93
R is a left / right front turn signal, 94F is a front handle cover, 94R is a rear handle cover, 95 is a horn provided in the front cover 25, 96 is a pair of left and right engine hangers, 97 is a kick pedal for starting the engine, 98 Is a main stand, 99 is a carrier, 307 is a cylinder block, 308 is a cylinder head, 311 is a head cover, 312 is an intake pipe, 313 is an intake manifold, and He is a helmet. Reference numeral 35a denotes a refueling cap with a lock, which appears when the refueling lid 91 is opened upward and forward, and refuels the fuel tank 35 therefrom.

Further, 51L and 51R are left and right handle grips, 52L and 52R are left and right brake levers, and 53L and 53R are left and right brake levers 52L and 52R.
A brake switch as a switch operated by the 52R,
Reference numeral 54 denotes a water temperature sensor for detecting a water temperature of the engine 21;
Is a speed sensor provided on the rear wheel 16 side of the power transmission mechanism 22 for detecting the vehicle speed, 56 is a fuel unit mainly composed of a resistor for detecting the remaining amount of fuel, 57 is a stop lamp, 58 Is the stop lamp 57
Lighting circuit unit for turning on, 59L, 59R
The right rear blinker, He is a helmet. The speed sensor 55 is preferably a hall sensor using a hall element.

FIG. 2 is a plan view of a vehicle meter device according to the present invention.
3 is combined with an elliptical egg-shaped display unit 61 to provide a design that expresses cuteness and intimacy by a synergistic effect with character display and anthropomorphic message display described later. It is a meter that does not have a switch or the like, and aims to give a good impression to the user with a simple and compact structure. The vehicle meter device 60 is a vehicle meter that displays the vehicle speed when the vehicle is running, and switches to display information different from the vehicle speed such as a clock display when the vehicle is stopped. When the left and right brake levers 52L, 52R are operated, the stop lamps 57 (see FIG. 1) are turned on to operate the left and right brake levers 52L, 52R.
Left and right brake switches 53L, 5
This is a meter for a vehicle in which input setting of display information can be performed in 3R. Hereinafter, the details will be described.

FIG. 3 is a system diagram of the vehicular meter device according to the present invention. The vehicular meter device 60 comprises a display section 61 for displaying various information and a control section 62 for controlling the display section 61. . The display unit 61 includes a liquid crystal 63 for displaying various information, and a liquid crystal lighting LED for illuminating the liquid crystal 63.
(Lighting Emitting Diode) 64, 64, and a speed warning LED 65 that is turned on when a predetermined speed is exceeded. 66 is a liquid crystal driver for driving the liquid crystal 63,
67 is a liquid crystal lighting LED driver for driving the liquid crystal lighting LED 64, and 68 is a speed warning LED driver for driving the speed warning LED.

The control unit 62 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 71 that receives various information and controls a liquid crystal driver 66, and a clock I that sends a pulse to the CPU 71 to time the time.
It comprises a C (Integrated Circuit) 72 and a ROM (Read Only Memory) 73 for sending display information stored in the CPU 71 in advance. The CPU 71 controls the display unit 61 by receiving a supply of a display information signal and a setting input signal from the outside and a supply of a clock backup power supply for backing up a clock IC.

Here, the display information signal includes a speed pulse signal for recognizing a vehicle speed, one of a fuel resistance signal for recognizing a remaining fuel amount, and the other of a fuel resistance signal, during idling or during idle stop. An idle stop signal for recognizing the presence of an engine, and an engine abnormality signal for recognizing an engine abnormality. The input signal for setting includes the left and right brake levers 52.
L, 52R (see FIG. 2) are a left brake signal and a right brake signal generated by operating the same. The following figure illustrates the flow of these signals.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram of the vehicle meter device according to the present invention. The control unit 39 and the vehicle meter device 60 are indicated by arrows from a speed sensor 55 for detecting rotation of the rear wheel 16 (see FIG. 1). A speed pulse signal is sent, and one of the fuel resistance signals and the other of the fuel resistance signals are sent from the fuel unit 56 for detecting the remaining amount of fuel in the fuel tank 35 (see FIG. 1) to the vehicle meter device 60 as indicated by arrows in FIG. An idle stop signal is transmitted from the unit 39 to the vehicle meter device 60 as indicated by an arrow, an engine abnormality signal is transmitted from the control unit 39 to the vehicle meter device 60 as indicated by an arrow, and an arrow is transmitted from the left brake switch 53L to the vehicle meter device 60. And sends a left brake signal to the vehicle meter device 60 from the right brake switch 53R as indicated by an arrow. It sends Ku right brake signal, indicating that it has to supply the clock backup power as shown by the arrow from the battery 38 to the vehicle meter device 60.

FIGS. 5A to 5F are explanatory views of alternative display screens of the vehicle meter device according to the present invention. (A)
Is an opening screen displayed immediately after the main switch is turned ON and before the engine is started.
o "and date. (B) is an opening screen that is displayed immediately after the main switch is turned ON, after the engine is started, and before the vehicle travels, in which a travel distance display and a clock display are displayed.

(C) is a running screen which is normally displayed during running, and is a speed display and a time display. (D)
Is a running screen displayed when the vehicle is stopped during running, and is a display of the remaining amount of fuel, a display prompting the replenishment of fuel, and a clock display. (E) is a running screen displayed at the time of idling stop during running, which is an idle stop display and a clock display.

(F) is an ending screen displayed immediately after the main switch is turned off.
"e" and the date. That is, (a)-
(F) shows the display screen of the vehicle meter device which displays the vehicle speed when the vehicle is running and switches to display information different from the vehicle speed such as a clock display when the vehicle is stopped. The display screen indicates that an opening screen, a running screen, and an ending screen are displayed. Next, a driving state detection method for changing the display screen to an opening screen, a running screen, and an ending screen will be described with reference to the following drawings.

FIG. 6 is a chart showing an operation state detecting method for displaying a screen of the vehicle meter device according to the present invention. The horizontal axis represents time, and the vertical axis represents battery voltage (Hi-L).
o state) and an idle stop signal (Hi-Lo state)
These battery voltage and idle stop signal are signals detected by the control unit 39 (see FIG. 1) and transmitted from the control unit 39 to the vehicle meter device 60 (see FIG. 3). Based on the information that the battery voltage is Hi and the idle stop signal is Lo, the control unit 62 (see FIG. 3) uses the main switch
Immediately after turning on and before starting the engine, it changes to the opening screen.

The vehicle meter device 60 (see FIG. 3) determines that the vehicle is running by the control unit 62 (see FIG. 3) based on the information that the battery voltage is Hi and the idle stop signal is Hi. Then, the screen is changed to a running screen, the battery voltage is Hi, and the idle stop signal is Hi, Lo.
Based on this information, the control unit 62 determines that the vehicle is running and the vehicle is idling, and changes the screen to a running screen with an idle stop display. The opening screen and the running screen are displayed as soon as the signal is input from the speed sensor 55 when the main switch is in the ON state, and the vehicle speed is displayed even during manual driving, not to mention switching to the running screen. You.

In the vehicle meter device 60 (see FIG. 3), the main switch is turned off by the control unit control unit 62 (see FIG. 3) based on the information that the battery voltage is Lo and the idle stop signal is Lo. Judge and change to ending screen.

The flow of the vehicle meter device described above will be described with reference to FIGS. 7 to FIG.
Txxx indicates a step number. FIG. 7 is a main flow diagram (first half) of the vehicle meter device according to the present invention. ST101: The main switch of the vehicle is turned on. That is,
The main switch is turned on as a stop state. ST102: Is there any input from the left and right brake switches? If NO, the process proceeds to ST103, and if YES, the process proceeds to ST104. ST103: Opening screen is displayed as display information. This display will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. ST104: Display a setting screen. The method of operating this setting screen will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

ST105: Start the engine. ST106: Is the main switch turned ON? Y
In the case of ES, the process proceeds to ST107, and in the case of NO, ST11.
Proceed to 2. ST107: Whether the vehicle speed is 0 or less (vehicle speed <0). In the case of YES, the process proceeds to ST108, and in the case of NO, the process proceeds to B shown in FIG. ST108: Whether there is an abnormality in the engine as the vehicle state (whether there is an engine abnormality signal). ST if YES
The process proceeds to 109, and in the case of NO, proceeds to C shown in FIG.

ST109: Is fuel (fuel) shortage in the vehicle state? If YES, proceed to ST110,
If NO, the process proceeds to ST111. ST110: As display information, the display screen is changed to a display of "engine abnormality" and "gasoline replenishment" repeatedly, and the process returns to A. ST111: The display screen is changed to the display of "there is an abnormality in the engine" as display information, and the process returns to A. ST112: Change to ending screen as display information. ST113: Has a predetermined time elapsed? If YES, the process proceeds to ST113, and if NO, the process returns to ST112.

That is, the vehicle meter device 60 (see FIG. 3) displays the vehicle speed when the vehicle is running, and displays display information different from the vehicle speed such as a clock display when the vehicle is stopped. It can be said that in the switched vehicle meter device, the stopped state of the vehicle is divided into cases according to the vehicle state when the vehicle stop is detected, and the display information is changed according to the divided cases.

When the vehicle is running, the vehicle speed is displayed.
Switching to display information different from the vehicle speed when the vehicle is stopped is preferable for effective use of the vehicle meter device 60 (see FIG. 3). In other words, during traveling, only information relating to traveling is displayed, so that confirmation is easy and the vehicle meter device is also compact. According to the vehicle state when the vehicle stop is detected, the stop state of the vehicle is divided into cases, and the display information is changed according to this case. In addition to the attachment to the vehicle, interest in the vehicle meter device 60 is extremely increased, and as a result, the service to the driver can be improved while the vehicle is stopped.

FIG. 8 is a main flow diagram (second half) of the vehicle meter device according to the present invention. ST114: Has the vehicle speed exceeded 30 km / h? If NO, the process proceeds to ST115, and if YES, the process proceeds to ST116. ST115: If the speed warning LED is blinking, turn off the light and proceed to ST117. ST116: Flash the speed warning LED. ST117: Whether there is an abnormality in the engine as the vehicle state (whether there is an engine abnormality signal). ST if YES
The process proceeds to 118, and if NO, the process proceeds to ST121.

ST118: Is fuel (fuel) insufficient as a vehicle state? If YES, the display screen is changed to the display screen of ST119, and if NO, the display screen is changed to the display screen of ST120. ST119: Since the vehicle is running, the speed display and the clock time are displayed as the running screen, the engine status is abnormal because the vehicle is abnormal, and the engine abnormality symbol is flashed. The mark flashes, and the process returns to A shown in FIG. ST120: Since the vehicle is running, the speed display and the clock time are displayed as the running screen, and the process returns to A shown in FIG.

ST121: Is fuel (fuel) insufficient as a vehicle state? In the case of YES, the display screen is changed to the display screen in ST122, and in the case of NO, the display screen is changed to the display screen of ST123, and the process returns to A shown in FIG. ST122: In addition to the running screen during normal running, the fuel supply symbol is blinked because the fuel is low as the vehicle state, and the process returns to A shown in FIG. ST123: Since there is no engine abnormality and the vehicle has a failure as the vehicle state, a speed display as a display during normal running and a running time screen of clock time are displayed.

ST124: Has the idle stop state been detected as the stop state? In the case of YES, the process proceeds to ST125, and in the case of NO, the process proceeds to ST128. ST125: Is fuel (fuel) insufficient as a vehicle state? If YES, change to the display screen of ST126,
In the case of NO, the display screen is changed to the display screen of ST127, and the process returns to A shown in FIG. ST126: The idle stop symbol is displayed because the vehicle is in the idle stop state as the stop state, and the fuel supply symbol mark is blinked because the fuel is low as the vehicle state, and the process returns to A shown in FIG. ST127: The idle stop symbol is displayed as the stop state.

The vehicle meter device is an idling stop vehicle that stops the engine when the vehicle stops. Based on the information that the stop state when the vehicle is divided is idle stop, the display information is displayed as an idle stop display. It can be said that it changes. By changing the display information to the idle stop display based on the information that the stop state at the time of the case is the idle stop, the convenience for the driver can be improved.

ST128: Is the fuel (fuel) insufficient as the vehicle state? In the case of YES, the display screen is changed to the display screen of ST129, and in the case of NO, the display screen is changed to the display screen of ST130. ST129: Since the vehicle is low on fuel, the fuel supply symbol is blinking and the "please fill gasoline" caution screen is displayed, and the "RES" symbol mark screen is displayed with the fuel supply symbol blinking and fueling is encouraged. Are displayed alternately, and the process returns to A shown in FIG. Note that "RES" is an abbreviation for RESERVE. ST130: Since there is fuel in the vehicle state, the display of the remaining fuel state is displayed by a symbol mark, and the process returns to A shown in FIG.

It can be said that the vehicle meter device 60 (see FIG. 3) changes the display information to the display of a message prompting refueling when the vehicle is in a state of insufficient fuel. When the vehicle state is a fuel insufficiency state, the driver can be made aware of the vehicle state by changing the display information to a display of a message prompting fuel supply.
As a result, the driver can quickly take the next best treatment.

The vehicle meter device 60 (see FIG. 3)
It can be said that when the stop state is during rotation of the engine, the display information is changed to the display of the remaining fuel amount. When the stopped state is during rotation of the engine, the display information is changed to the display of the remaining fuel amount, whereby the convenience for the driver can be improved.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart (first half) of an opening screen display process of the vehicle meter device according to the present invention, and shows a detailed flow of ST103 in FIG. ST201: Current fuel (fuel) as the vehicle state
Read the remaining amount. ST202: The previous fuel information is read as the vehicle state. That is, the remaining fuel amount at the time of the previous main switch OFF is read. ST203: What was the remaining fuel (fuel) level last time? NO, that is, if there is no previous input of fuel information, the process returns to ST202. YES, that is, if the previous fuel information has been input, S
Proceed to T204.

ST204: What is the current remaining fuel (fuel) level? If YES, that is, if the fuel (fuel) remaining amount is greater than the previous fuel (fuel) remaining amount, it is determined that fuel has been supplied, and the process proceeds to ST205.
If there is no change in the remaining amount of fuel (fuel) in the previous time, it is determined that fuel has not been supplied, and the process proceeds to ST214. ST205: Display a message of "THANK YOU" and today's date. ST206: Is there an engine start signal? If NO, the process proceeds to ST207, and if YES, the process proceeds to ST213.

ST207: Was the main switch turned ON? In the case of YES, the process proceeds to ST208, and in the case of NO, S208
Proceed to T213. ST208: Did 3 SEC elapse after the above screen (screen displayed in ST205) was displayed? If YES, ST209
, And returns to ST205 in the case of NO. ST209: The display of the traveling distance is displayed by a character and a numerical value, and the current time is displayed.

That is, the vehicle meter device 60 (refer to FIG. 3) changes the display information to the mileage display immediately after the stop state is immediately after the main switch is turned ON and before the vehicle runs. It can be said. Since the display information is changed to the mileage display immediately after the main switch is turned ON and before the vehicle is running, the driver can easily remember the mileage.

ST210: Was there an engine start signal as a stop state? If YES, proceed to ST211
In the case of NO, the process proceeds to ST212. ST211: Has the main switch been turned on in the stopped state? If NO, proceed to ST213, if YES, proceed to S213.
It returns to T209. ST212: The engine is started. ST213: Change to ending screen as display information.

ST214: The current date is read from the built-in calendar. ST215: Read anniversary / specific date information. In other words, anniversaries such as birthdays and Christmas
Read as specific day information. ST216: Is the current date an anniversary or a specific date? YE
In the case of S, the process proceeds to ST217, and in the case of NO, the process proceeds to D shown in FIG. ST217: An anniversary or a specific date is displayed. In this case, the anniversary is displayed prior to the specific part.

ST218: Is there an engine start signal? If NO, proceed to ST219, if YES, proceed to S219.
Proceed to T212. ST219: Has the main switch been turned on? In the case of YES, the process proceeds to ST220, and in the case of NO, the process proceeds to ST213. ST220: 3SEC has passed since the above screen (screen displayed in ST205) was displayed. If YES, the process proceeds to E shown in FIG. 10, and if NO, the process returns to ST217.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart (second half) of the opening screen display processing of the vehicle meter device according to the present invention.
8 shows a detailed flow of ST103 in FIG. ST221: Read stop time information. That is, the integrated time (stop integrated time) from the previous main switch OFF and the date information at the time of the previous main switch OFF are read. ST222: Has the cumulative stop time exceeded 10 days? YES
In the case of, the process proceeds to ST223, and in the case of NO, the process proceeds to ST227. ST223: The message “Long time” and today's date are displayed, and the process proceeds to ST224.

The meter device 60 for the vehicle (see FIG. 3) is operated when the stop state is immediately after the main switch is turned on and before the vehicle is running or after the main switch is turned off.
It can be said that the display information is changed to a display corresponding to the vehicle stop accumulated time. When the stop state is immediately after the main switch is turned on and before the vehicle is running or after the main switch is turned off, the display information is displayed according to the vehicle stop integrated time, for example, when the vehicle is not used for a long time. By changing the display, it is expected that the driver can easily remember the mileage and increase the feeling of use. In addition, after long-distance running, it is expected that an effect of promoting further utilization can be expected by performing a labor-intensive display.

ST224: Is there an engine start signal? If NO, the process proceeds to ST225, and if YES, the process returns to G in FIG. ST225: Was the main switch turned ON? In the case of YES, the process proceeds to ST226, and in the case of NO, the process returns to F of FIG. ST226: Did 3 SEC elapse after the above screen (screen displayed in ST223) is displayed? If YES, the process returns to E in FIG. 9; if NO, the process returns to ST223.

ST227: The current time is AM 4:00 to A
Is M10: 00? If YES, the process proceeds to ST228, and if NO, the process proceeds to ST232. ST228: A message “Good morning” and today's date are displayed, and the process proceeds to ST229. ST229: Is there an engine start signal? If NO, the process proceeds to ST230, and if YES, the process returns to G in FIG. ST230: Was the main switch turned ON? In the case of YES, the process proceeds to ST231, and in the case of NO, the process returns to F of FIG. ST231: 3SEC has elapsed after the above screen (screen displayed in ST223) is displayed. If YES, the process returns to E in FIG. 9; if NO, the process returns to ST223.

ST232: The message "Hello" and today's date are displayed, and the process proceeds to ST233. ST233: Was there an engine start signal? If NO, the process proceeds to ST234, and if YES, the process returns to G in FIG. ST234: Was the main switch turned ON? In the case of YES, the process proceeds to ST235, and in the case of NO, the process returns to F of FIG. ST235: Has 3SEC passed since the above screen (screen displayed in ST232) is displayed? If YES, the process returns to E in FIG. 9; if NO, the process returns to ST232.

The vehicle meter device 60 (see FIG. 3) displays the display information in accordance with the vehicle state when the stop state is immediately after the main switch is turned ON and before the vehicle runs.
It can be said that the display is changed to a display of an anniversary date such as a specific date or a birthday, or a display according to the current time. When the stop state is immediately after the main switch is turned ON and before the vehicle is running, the display information is displayed according to the vehicle state, for example, immediately after refueling, for example, identification such as Christmas or Valentine's Day. The display is changed to a date, an anniversary date such as a driver's birthday, or a display according to the current time represented by good morning. In other words, the display information is changed to display according to the vehicle state, display of an anniversary date such as a specific date or a birthday, or display according to the current time. Communication with you. As a result, the driver can maintain the attachment to the vehicle for a long time.

FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram (part 1) showing an example of a procedure for selecting and determining a setting screen of the vehicle meter device according to the present invention, and shows a setting procedure of ST104 in FIG. After grasping the left brake lever 52L and locking the left brake lever 52L with a brake lever lock mechanism (not shown), the right brake lever 52R is grasped with one hand and the main switch 34 (see FIG. 1) is turned on with the other hand. By doing so, the input setting mode screen (a) is displayed. As described above, the user normally turns on the main switch 34.
Since the screen is switched to the input setting mode screen with an operation different from the operation, the input setting mode screen does not always or unexpectedly change, and the usability is good. Operate the left brake lever 52L and turn on the left brake switch 53L.
Each time, "Date and time setting" → "Your birthday setting" → "Oil maintenance reset" → "Setting end"
repeat. At these items, the right brake lever 52R is operated and the right brake switch 53R is turned on.
To determine the item.

That is, it can be said that the vehicle meter device 60 (see FIG. 3) can set an anniversary such as a specific date or a birthday of display information and a current time or date. Since the birthday and the current time can be set, the convenience for various drivers can be improved.

In the mode screen (a), "Date and time setting" is selected, the right brake lever 52R is operated, and the right brake switch 53R is turned on to determine the date and time setting mode. The setting mode screen (b) is displayed. In this mode screen (b), "Year"
→ Select “Month” → “Day” → “Hour” → “Minute” and decide. Return to the mode screen (a) and select “Finish” to complete the setting.

On the mode screen (a), by selecting "your birthday setting", operating the right brake lever 52R and turning on the right brake switch 53R,
The birthday setting mode is determined, and a birthday setting mode screen (c) is displayed. In this mode screen (c), "Month"
→ Select “Day” → “Minute” and decide, return to the mode screen (a), select “Finish” and decide to end the setting.

In the mode screen (a), "oil maintenance reset" is selected, and the right brake lever 52
By operating R and turning on the right brake switch 53R, the oil display reset mode is determined, and the oil display reset mode screen (c) is displayed. In this mode screen (c), one of “YES” → “NO” is selected and determined, and the mode screen (a) is returned and “setting completed”.
The setting is completed by selecting and determining.

The vehicle meter device 60 (see FIG. 3) displays the vehicle speed when the vehicle is running, and switches to display information different from the vehicle speed such as a clock display when the vehicle is stopped. A vehicle meter device that classifies a stop state of a vehicle according to a vehicle state when a vehicle stop is detected, changes display information according to the case classification, and sets an input setting of the display information by a switch. , Switches (left and right brake switches 53L and 53R) are operated by left and right brake levers 52L and 52R of the vehicle.

When the vehicle is running, the vehicle speed is displayed.
When the vehicle is stopped, switching to display information different from the vehicle speed such as a clock display can be performed by using the vehicle meter device 60.
(See FIG. 3) is preferable for effective use.
At this time, displaying the display information other than the clock display is more preferable for further alerting the driver while the vehicle is stopped. It is also preferable that input setting of display information can be easily performed. Therefore, according to the vehicle state when the vehicle stop is detected, the stop state of the vehicle is divided into cases, and the display information is changed according to this case,
The input setting of the display information is set by switches (left and right brake switches 53L and 53R), and the switches are set by the left and right brake switches.
The right brake lever 52L, 52R is operated. That is, the stop state of the vehicle is divided into cases, and the display information is changed according to this case, so that the vehicle meter device 60 (see FIG. 3) can be effectively used. When the input setting of the display information is set by the switches, these switches are operated by the left and right brake levers 52L and 52R of the vehicle, so that the cost can be reduced and the input setting is convenient. Improvement can be achieved. For example, in the past, a dedicated switch (in the vicinity of the meter) was provided for adjusting the time of the clock, but the provided switch (the left and right brake switches 53) was used.
L, 53R) does not change the appearance. As a result, the service to the driver can be improved while the vehicle is stopped. In addition, it is possible to reduce the time required to set display information.

The vehicle meter device 60 (see FIG. 3)
Can be said to be a mode in which an input setting mode is entered by turning on the left and right brake levers 52L and 52R and the main switch 34 (see FIG. 1) of the vehicle.
By turning on the left and right brake levers 52L, 52R and the main switch 34 (see FIG. 1) of the vehicle, the mode is set to the input setting mode.
The stop lamp 57 (see FIG. 1) can also be used as a switch for lighting. As a result, the structure of the vehicle can be simplified and the cost of the vehicle can be reduced.

Further, the vehicle meter device 60 (see FIG. 3) includes switches (left and right brake switches 53L,
53R), the left brake lever 52L selects one item from the display information input setting mode, and the selected item is determined by the right brake lever 53R. The switch is used to select one item from the display information input setting mode using the left brake lever 52L, and the selected item is determined using the right brake lever 52R. Improvement can be achieved. As a result, the input setting time can be reduced.

On the mode screen (a), the user selects <to the next screen> with the left brake lever 52L, operates the right brake lever 52R to turn on the right brake switch 53R, and the next screen is displayed. Go to screen> and proceed to <next screen> shown in FIG.

FIG. 12 is an explanatory view (part 2) showing an example of a procedure for selecting and determining a setting screen of the vehicle meter device according to the present invention. On the mode screen (a), "speed character switching" is selected and determined, and the mode screen (b) is displayed. On the mode screen (b), "speed character switching" can be selected and determined to be "normal", "retro" or "digital". For example, when "Digital" is selected, the image is displayed on a display screen having a digital atmosphere shown in (c), and when "Retro" is selected, the image is displayed on a display screen having a retro atmosphere shown in (d). To return to the mode screen (a). That is, the display of the vehicle speed can be selected as desired. On the mode screen (a),
Go to previous screen> and select the mode screen (a) shown in FIG.
Return The setting is completed by selecting and deciding “End setting”.

On the mode screen (a), "greeting sentence switching" is selected and determined, and the mode screen (e) is displayed. On the mode screen (e), "greeting sentence switching" can be selected and determined to be "Kanto", "Kansai" or "Kyushu". For example, when "Kansai" is selected, the display is as shown in (f). For example, the place where "Good morning" is displayed is "Good morning" and the place where "Please fill gasoline" is displayed and The place where "Ya" and "Good-bye" are displayed becomes a display screen in the Kansai dialect such as "Hona, Sayara". When "Kyushu" is selected, the display screen is in a dialect of Kyushu. in this way,
Since the display of the display information can be selected from a plurality of display screens, the vehicle meter device can be felt close to the user. In the mode screen (a), the user selects <previous screen>, returns to the mode screen (a) shown in FIG. 11, and selects and determines "end setting" to complete the setting.

The vehicle meter device 60 (see FIG. 2) can select the display of the display information to be changed according to the case from a plurality of display screens prepared in advance, and can display the display of the vehicle speed in a plurality of display screens prepared in advance. It can also be said that the display screen can be selected from multiple display screens. That is, a plurality of display screens can be prepared to select the display of display information that is changed according to the case. In addition, a plurality of display screens are prepared for the display of the vehicle speed so that the display can be selected. Therefore, the display of the display information and the display of the vehicle speed can be selected according to the user's preference, so that the vehicle meter device 60 can be selected.
Convenience can be improved. Selection of display information display and vehicle speed display is made by selecting the brake levers 52L, 52L.
2 (see FIG. 12), the selection of display can be facilitated.

The display screen of the above-described vehicle meter device will be described. FIGS. 13A to 13C are explanatory diagrams (first half) of an opening screen of the vehicle meter device according to the present invention. (A) is an opening screen displayed immediately after refueling, and is a screen displayed in ST205 of FIG. "THANK YOU" message. (B)
FIG. 9 shows a birthday opening screen as an anniversary.
Is a screen displayed in ST217 of FIG. As mentioned above, the date is configurable.

(C) is the opening screen of the specific day, which is displayed in ST217 of FIG. That is, "A Happy New Year", "Balanta Day",
"Hina Festival", "April Fools", "Strawberry Day", "Cat Day", "White Day", "Earth Day", "Children's Day", "Anniversary of Time", "Tanabata", "Honey Day" ”,“ Ice Cream Day ”,
"UFO Memorial Day", "Watermelon Day", "Motorcycle Day",
"Emergency Day", "Railway Day", "Dog Day", "Magic Day", "Cosmos Day", "Halloween", "Pizza Day", "Christmas Eve", "Christmas", " New Year's Eve ”and“ Today is My Birthday ”. In addition,
The birthday of (b) is displayed preferentially on the specific day of (c).
That is, the effect of increasing the driving frequency of the user can be expected by such display setting.

FIGS. 14D and 14E are explanatory diagrams (second half) of the opening screen of the vehicle meter device according to the present invention. (D) is an opening screen when not used for a while, and is a screen displayed in ST223 of FIG. 10. This is the message of "After a long time".

(E) is an opening screen according to the current time. “Good morning” and “Good morning today” are screens displayed when the current time is from 4:00 to 10:00 AM, and are screens displayed in ST228 of FIG. “Good morning” and “Good morning today” are screens for establishing and setting with random numbers. “Good morning” is displayed when 80% is established, and “Good morning today” is displayed when 20% is established. .

"Hello" and "Yahoo" are screens displayed when the current time is other than 4:00 to 10:00, and are screens displayed in ST232 of FIG. “Hello” and “Yahoo” are screens for establishing and setting with random numbers. “Hello” is displayed when 90% is established, and “Yahoo” is displayed when 10% is established.

That is, FIGS. 13 (a) to 13 (c) and FIG.
In (d) and (e), these opening screens (a) to (e) are (a)>(b)>(c)>(d)>
(E) are displayed in the priority order.

FIGS. 15A to 15C are explanatory diagrams (part 1) of an odd display screen as an opening screen of the vehicle meter device according to the present invention, which is a screen displayed in ST209 of FIG. is there. (A) to (c) show an odometer display screen as a travel distance display in which a character is changed and a travel distance as a numerical value is combined.
(A) is a character in which the car name appears as the distance traveled, and the main switch 34 (see FIG. 1) is turned off when the last digit of the second of the current time is 1.
It is an odd display screen displayed when N is performed. (B)
Indicates that the frog evolves as the character travels as a character.
Turn ON the main switch 34 (see FIG. 1) when the digit is 2.
It is an odd display screen displayed when the user presses the button. (C)
The character represents a change from an egg to a chick as the character travels, and is displayed when the main switch 34 (see FIG. 1) is turned on when the last digit of the second of the current time is three. It is an odd display screen. By using the animal as an animal and growing according to the traveling distance, an effect of giving a feeling of using the vehicle as a pet feeling and increasing the user's consciousness of protection is produced.

FIGS. 16D and 16E are explanatory diagrams (part 2) of an odd display screen as an opening screen of the vehicular meter device according to the present invention, which is a screen displayed in ST209 of FIG. is there. (D) shows a state in which the motorcycle advances as the character travels as the character travels, and the main switch 34 (see FIG. 1) is turned on when the last digit of the second of the current time is four. Is an odd display screen displayed on the screen. (E) is a shadow picture showing that the motorcycle advances as the character travels as the character travels. The main switch 34 (see FIG. 1) is turned on when the last digit of the second of the current time is five. It is an odd display screen displayed when the user presses the button.

FIGS. 17F and 17G are explanatory diagrams (part 3) of an odd display screen as an opening screen of the vehicle meter device according to the present invention, which is a screen displayed in ST209 of FIG. is there. (F) shows the dog moving as the character travels as the character travels. When the last digit of the second of the current time is 6, the main switch 34 is displayed.
It is an odd display screen displayed when (see FIG. 1) is turned on. (G) shows that the cat moves as the character travels as the character travels, and when the last digit of the second of the current time is 7, the main switch 34 (see FIG. 1).
Is an odd display screen displayed when is turned on.

FIGS. 18 (h) to 18 (j) are explanatory diagrams (part 4) of an odd display screen as an opening screen of the vehicular meter device according to the present invention, which is a screen displayed in ST209 of FIG. is there. (H) shows that the star moves as the character travels as the character travels. When the last digit of the second of the current time is 8, the main switch 3 is displayed.
4 is an odd display screen that is displayed when the user turns on a display No. 4 (see FIG. 1). (I) shows that the penguin moves as the character travels with the traveling distance, and when the main switch 34 (see FIG. 1) is turned on when the last digit of the second of the current time is 9; It is an odd display screen displayed. (J) shows how the dolphin moves as the character travels as the character travels. When the last digit of the second of the current time is 0, the main switch 34 (see FIG. 1)
Is an odd display screen displayed when is turned on.

That is, FIGS. 15A to 15C and FIG.
(D), (e), FIG. 17 (f), (g), FIG. 18 (h)
In (j), for example, the current time is 10:03 am
If the main switch 34 (see FIG. 1) is turned on at 5 minutes and 36 seconds, a display indicating that the dog moves on the odd display screen (f) is displayed.

It can be said that the vehicle meter device 60 (see FIG. 3) uses a device whose travel distance display is a character and a numerical value arbitrarily selected from a plurality of display patterns. The display of the traveling distance is indicated by characters and numerical values, a plurality of display patterns in which the display of these characters and numerical values are combined are prepared, and these display patterns can be selected. That is, since a character and a numerical value can be arbitrarily selected from a plurality of display patterns, the driver's attention can be paid to the mileage display. There is a pleasure that various characters appear or change according to the pleasure, and the pleasure of driving can be improved. That is,
By making it possible to arbitrarily select a character and a numerical value from a plurality of display patterns, the driver enjoys watching the vehicle meter device, thereby making the driver more conscious of the mileage display.

FIGS. 19A to 19E are explanatory diagrams (part 5) of an odd display screen as an opening screen of the vehicle meter device according to the present invention, which is a screen displayed in ST209 of FIG. is there. (A) is an odd display screen at the time of reaching 1000 km, in which "does it" and "achieves 1000 km" are repeated every three seconds. (B) is an odd display screen at the time of reaching 3000 km, in which "congratulations" and "achievement of 3000 km" are repeated every three seconds. (C) is an odd display screen at the time of reaching 5000 km. "Thank you" and "achieved 5000 km"
Is repeated every 3 seconds.

(D) is an odd display screen at the time of arrival at 7000 km, in which "done" and "achieve 7000 km" are repeated every three seconds. (E) is an odd display screen at the time of reaching 10,000 km, in which "awesome" and "achieve 10,000 km" are repeated every three seconds. After that, 40000 every 10,000 km
The same odd display screen is displayed until the distance reaches km. In addition,
The odd display screens (a) to (e) are displayed by giving priority to the odd display screens shown in FIGS. 15 to 18. It is displayed only once. In this way, the display can enhance the user's sense of achievement,
Product appeal can be enhanced.

FIGS. 20A to 20G are explanatory diagrams of an ending screen of the vehicle meter device according to the present invention.
Is a screen displayed in ST213 of FIG. In (a), the remaining amount of fuel is displayed, and after 3 seconds, the display shifts to the display of (b). In (b), when the mileage is 15 km or more, the display of “Oregano” is displayed and the main switch O
When N is from 4:00 to 10:00, "See-yo
u ", and other than the above," bye-bye "
After 1.5 sec, the display shifts to the display of (c). This has the effect of healing tired feelings while driving, and the power is turned off.
The running feeling at the time becomes a good feeling of achievement.

In (c), "It is time for OIL exchange"
And a message telling you when to change the oil,
After 1.5 sec, the display shifts to the display of (d). Note that the above message can be reset as described above,
It is displayed for the first time when it exceeds 1000 km,
It is displayed every 00 km.

In (d), "Let's go for periodic inspection"
And a message notifying the time of the periodic inspection,
After 1.5 sec, the display shifts to the display of (d). The message is displayed for the first time 30 days after the travel distance exceeds 5 km, and is automatically reset when the message is displayed 10 times. Then, the display is repeated every six months (180 days) thereafter. In (e), a logo mark (registered trademark) is displayed as a display of a brand name and a mark, and is displayed for 2 seconds.
It will end later. In this way, by displaying the maintenance information so that it can be spoken to by a person, the impression received by the user is mild and the maintenance can be performed satisfactorily.

It can be said that the vehicle meter device 60 (see FIG. 3) changes the vehicle maintenance information or the vehicle brand name or mark when the main switch is in the OFF state. Thereby, the maintenance timing of the vehicle can be strongly impressed, and a favorable vehicle state can be maintained. In addition, the display of brand names and marks also enhances brand identity.

FIG. 21 is a plan view showing a mounted state of a fuel pump of a motorcycle equipped with a vehicle meter device according to the present invention. An electromagnetic fuel pump 36 is mounted on an upper surface of an under cover 29 with nuts 301,301. The fuel filter 302 is connected to the fuel tank 35 (see FIG. 1) by a hose 321, and the hose 303 is connected to the fuel filter 302.
Indicates that the fuel pump 36 is connected. The left side of the figure (the direction of the white arrow) is the front of the vehicle (the same applies hereinafter).

FIG. 22 is a perspective view showing a mounted state of a fuel pump of a motorcycle equipped with the vehicle meter device according to the present invention, and shows a state where the fuel pump 36 is viewed obliquely from the upper front of the engine 21. 304 is the fuel pump 3
This is a check valve that flows in only one direction from the side 6 to the carburetor 42 (see FIG. 1), and is connected to the fuel pump 36 by a hose 305. The fuel pump 36 is located at a lower right portion of a cylinder head described later, and a fuel system including the fuel pump 36 is covered and protected by a shade 29 a provided between the fuel pump 36 and the engine 21. That is, the shade 29
Reference numeral a denotes a member that is provided between the head cover 311 and the fuel pump 36 and the fuel filter 302 to protect the fuel system. 315 is an ignition coil.

FIG. 23 is a perspective view of a motorcycle engine equipped with the vehicle meter device according to the present invention. The engine 21 includes a crankcase 306 and a cylinder block 307 attached to the front of the crankcase 306. ,
A cylinder head 308 attached to the front of the cylinder block 307, a head cover 311 covering an end of the cylinder head 308, a carburetor 42 disposed above a crankcase 306, and a carburetor 42
Pipe 312 extending from the cylinder head 308 to the cylinder head 308 side
And an intake manifold 313 connected to the intake pipe 312 and attached to the cylinder head 308.
A connecting tube 314 connected from the carburetor 42 to the air cleaner 41 (see FIG. 1), a plug cap 317 connected to the ignition coil 315 with a high tension cord 316, and the plug cap 31
7 and the crankcase 306
And a radiator 43 attached to a side surface of the radiator. The engine hanger 96 includes a pair of left and right hanger plates 96a, 96.
b is connected by a pipe 96c. 319 is a breather tube.

FIG. 24 is a plan view of a motorcycle equipped with the vehicle meter device according to the present invention (a view as seen from above the engine below the storage box). The carburetor 42 is arranged above the engine 21. The end of a throttle cable 325 extending from the handle 14 (see FIG. 1) is connected to the carburetor 42, and a seat catch (not shown) for holding the seat 19 (see FIG. 1) is provided at the rear of the rear frame 11R. Seat catch frame 3 to attach
26, and a radiator reserve tank 37 and a battery 38 are provided below the seat catch frame 326.
Is arranged. The reserve tank 37 and the battery 38 are detached from a maintenance lid (not shown) detachably provided on the rear wall of the storage box 18 (see FIG. 1).
The maintenance can be performed, thereby improving the maintenance of the reserve tank 37 and the battery 38. 328 is a battery 3
8, a band 341 is a plus terminal integrally mounted with a fuse box 347 of the battery 38, a line 342 is a minus terminal, a line 343 is connected to a minus terminal,
345 is the air cleaner 41 (see FIG. 1) to the engine 2
1 to supply air to the exhaust passage of the head cover 31.
2 (see FIG. 23).
3) is a tube for introducing secondary air.

FIG. 25 is a perspective view of a motorcycle engine equipped with the vehicle meter device according to the present invention, and shows that a radiator 43 is attached to the side of the engine 21.
In addition, 348 is a radiator cover which covers the side of the radiator main body and serves as an air introduction port, and 351 is a radiator cap.

FIG. 26 is a rear perspective view of the motorcycle equipped with the vehicle meter device according to the present invention (a view as viewed from obliquely rearward and upward of the vehicle). A control unit is provided at the rear of the motorcycle 10 (see FIG. 1). (Engine control unit) 3
9 shows a state in which 9 is attached. 354 are three bolts for attaching the control unit 39 to the rear frame portion 11Y constituting the rear part of the rear frame 11R (see FIG. 1), 356 is a wire harness, and 357 is a regulator connected to the control unit 39. The coupler 358 is a CPU coupler for connecting the CPU harness 361 branched from the wire harness 356 to the control unit 39.
Regulator coupler 357 and CPU coupler 358
Are arranged separately on the left and right sides of the vehicle body, thereby increasing the degree of freedom of layout, and allowing each coupler 357,
358 is suppressed.

FIG. 27 is a plan view of the rear part of a motorcycle equipped with the vehicle meter device according to the present invention, and shows the motorcycle 1
0 shows the state in which the control unit 39 (see FIG. 25) is removed from the rear part, the reserve tank 37 is connected to the radiator 43 (see FIG. 25) by a hose 363, and the battery disconnection relay is provided behind the battery 38. 364 is shown. Reference numeral 366 denotes a stand unlock cable for releasing the locked state of the main stand 71 (a state in which the main stand 71 cannot be pulled up while being lowered), and reference numeral 367 denotes a lock with the seat 19 (see FIG. 1) closed. 368 is a relay cord connected to the battery disconnecting relay 364, and 371 is a battery cord connected to the battery 38.

In the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, a stop lamp 57 is used to set display information.
Left and right brake switches 5 for turning on (see Fig. 1)
3L and 53R, but not limited to this.
A switch operated by a brake lever may be provided exclusively. In the embodiment, FIG.
As shown in the figure, the left and right brake levers 52L, 52R
Although the left and right brake switches 53L and 53R are operated by the user, the present invention is not limited to this, and the left and right brake levers may be clutch levers, as long as they are levers attached to the steering wheel. Further, in the embodiment, FIG.
As described above, the vehicle has been described as the motorcycle 10, but is not limited to this, and the vehicle may be a tricycle or a four-wheeled vehicle. As described above, character display and anthropomorphic messages etc. have a remarkable effect of satisfying the user's possession, elevating feelings of protection, raising feelings of intimacy, appealing to sensibility I can say.

In the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, the display of the display information has been described so as to be able to be selected / determined as "Kanto", "Kansai" or "Kyushu" by taking "greeting sentence" as an example. Is not limited to the "greeting sentence", and a plurality of display screens may be prepared in advance for display of all display information so that the display screen can be selected and determined.

[0094]

According to the present invention, the following effects are exhibited by the above configuration. Claim 1 displays the vehicle speed when the vehicle is running, switches to display information different from the vehicle speed such as a clock display when the vehicle is stopped, and sets the vehicle state when the vehicle stop is detected. Accordingly, the stop state of the vehicle is divided into cases, and the display information is changed according to the cases, so that the vehicle meter device can be effectively used. As a result, the service to the driver can be improved while the vehicle is stopped. This is a vehicle meter device in which the input setting of display information is set by a switch, and the switch is operated by a brake lever of the vehicle, so that the convenience of the input setting can be improved. As a result, the input information setting time can be reduced.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, the input / output mode is entered by turning on the left and right brake levers and the main switch of the vehicle. For example, the switch also serves as a switch for turning on a stop lamp. Can be done. As a result, the structure of the vehicle can be simplified and the cost of the vehicle can be reduced.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, the switch is used to select one item from the display information input setting mode using the left brake lever, and the selected item is determined using the right brake lever. Operability of input setting can be improved. As a result, the input setting time can be reduced.

According to the present invention, the display of the display information changed according to the case can be selected from a plurality of display screens prepared in advance, and the display of the vehicle speed can be selected from the plurality of display screens prepared in advance. As a result, the convenience of the vehicle meter device can be improved. Further, since the display information and the display of the vehicle speed are operated by the brake lever, the display can be easily selected.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a side view of a motorcycle equipped with a vehicle meter device according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a plan view of the vehicle meter device according to the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a system diagram of a vehicle meter device according to the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram of a vehicle meter device according to the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a substitute display screen of the vehicle meter device according to the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a chart showing an operation state detection method for displaying a screen of the vehicle meter device according to the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a main flow diagram (first half) of the vehicle meter device according to the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a main flow diagram (second half) of the vehicle meter device according to the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart (first half) of an opening screen display process of the vehicle meter device according to the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart (second half) of an opening screen display process of the vehicle meter device according to the present invention.

FIG. 11 is an explanatory view showing an example of a procedure for selecting and determining a setting screen of the vehicle meter device according to the present invention (part 1).

FIG. 12 is an explanatory view showing an example of a procedure for selecting and determining a setting screen of the vehicle meter device according to the present invention (part 2).

FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram (first half) of an opening screen of the vehicle meter device according to the present invention.

FIG. 14 is an explanatory view (second half) of an opening screen of the vehicle meter device according to the present invention.

FIG. 15 is an explanatory view of an odd display screen as an opening screen of the vehicle meter device according to the present invention (part 1).

FIG. 16 is an explanatory view of an odd display screen as an opening screen of the vehicle meter device according to the present invention (part 2).

FIG. 17 is an explanatory view of an odd display screen as an opening screen of the vehicle meter device according to the present invention (part 3).

FIG. 18 is an explanatory view of an odd display screen as an opening screen of the vehicle meter device according to the present invention (part 4).

FIG. 19 is an explanatory view of an odd display screen as an opening screen of the vehicle meter device according to the present invention (part 5).

FIG. 20 is an explanatory diagram of an ending screen of the vehicle meter device according to the present invention.

FIG. 21 is a plan view showing a mounted state of a fuel pump of a motorcycle equipped with the vehicle meter device according to the present invention.

FIG. 22 is a perspective view showing a mounted state of a fuel pump of a motorcycle equipped with the vehicle meter device according to the present invention.

FIG. 23 is a perspective view of a motorcycle engine equipped with the vehicle meter device according to the present invention.

FIG. 24 is a plan view of a motorcycle equipped with the vehicle meter device according to the present invention (view from above the engine below the storage box).

FIG. 25 is a perspective view of a motorcycle engine equipped with the vehicle meter device according to the present invention.

FIG. 26 is a rear perspective view of a motorcycle equipped with the vehicle meter device according to the present invention (a view as viewed obliquely from above and behind the vehicle).

FIG. 27 is a plan view of the rear part of a motorcycle equipped with the vehicle meter device according to the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

Reference numeral 10: vehicle (motorcycle), 21: engine, 34: main switch, 60: vehicle meter device.

 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────続 き Continuing on the front page (72) Inventor Atsushi Hatayama 1-4-1, Chuo, Wako, Saitama Prefecture Inside Honda R & D Co., Ltd. (72) Hiroyuki Shinmura 1-4-1, Chuo, Wako, Saitama F-term in Honda R & D Co., Ltd. (reference) 3D044 BA16 BA26 BB00 BD02 BD07 BD13 3J070 AA03 BA90 CC71 DA04 EA31

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. When the vehicle is running, the vehicle speed is displayed. When the vehicle is stopped, display information different from the vehicle speed, such as a clock display, is switched to display the vehicle state when the vehicle stop is detected. A vehicle meter device that classifies a stop state of a vehicle according to a case, changes display information according to the case, and sets an input setting of the display information with a switch, wherein the switch is a brake lever of the vehicle. A meter device for a vehicle, wherein the meter device is operated by a user. 2. The vehicle meter according to claim 1, wherein the switch is configured to enter the input setting mode by turning on a left / right brake lever and a main switch of the vehicle. apparatus. 3. The switch selects one item from the display information input setting mode with the left brake lever, and determines the selected item with the right brake lever. The vehicle meter device according to claim 1, wherein: 4. The display of display information changed according to the case can be selected from a plurality of display screens prepared in advance, and the display of the vehicle speed can be selected from a plurality of display screens prepared in advance. The vehicle meter device according to claim 1, wherein: