JP2008168888A - Motorcycle - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a motorcycle having a tale lamp which can be compactly arranged while securing a degree of freedom of layout. <P>SOLUTION: A motorcycle 100 is equipped with a body cover 70 constituting the outline of a vehicle and a rear fender 80 for preventing mud splashing which extends backward and downward in the oblique direction from the rear part of the body cover 70. A flasher lamp 90 is provided above the rear fender 80. The outer edge 91 of a lens 92 constituting the flasher lamp 90 is covered by the body cover 70. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a motorcycle, and more particularly to a motorcycle having a flasher lamp.

  As this type of motorcycle, there is one disclosed in Patent Document 1. The motorcycle is provided with a vehicle body cover member that forms an outer shape, and a pair of left and right flasher lamps are disposed below the rear side of the vehicle body cover member.

  When the flasher lamp is attached below the rear side of the vehicle body cover in this way, the moment applied to the tail lamp due to engine vibration or vibration generated when the vehicle travels over a level difference increases. Therefore, from the viewpoint of securing sufficient mounting strength, this type of flasher lamp is usually fixed to the vehicle body frame via a bracket or a reinforcing material in many cases.

In particular, in a scooter type motorcycle that adopts a configuration in which the flasher lamp and tail lamp are unitized and attached to the vehicle body (so-called “rear combination lamp”), the moment acts even more strongly due to the large size and weight of the flasher lamp by unitization. Therefore, the necessity for fixing the flasher lamp to the vehicle body frame becomes more and more increased.
Japanese Patent Publication No. 6-33057

  However, when the flasher lamp is fixed to the vehicle body frame, the layout of the flasher lamp is restricted by the positional relationship with the vehicle body frame, so that the degree of freedom of the layout of the flasher lamp is significantly impaired. From the viewpoint of visibility, the flasher lamp is preferably mounted at a position where it can be easily confirmed according to the outer shape of the vehicle.

  Also, in order to attach a unitized large and heavy flasher lamp to the body frame, it is necessary to enlarge the bracket or to provide a separate reinforcing material, so the space for arranging the flasher lamp becomes large, There is less space around the rear. When the space around the rear is reduced, it becomes difficult to cope with the enlargement of the rear tire.

  In order to solve the above problem, it is not only necessary to attach the flasher lamp to a member other than the vehicle body frame, and even if a moment acts strongly on the flasher lamp during vehicle travel, sufficient mounting strength is ensured. It must be a configuration to get.

  The present invention has been made in view of such points, and a main object thereof is to provide a motorcycle including a flasher lamp that can be arranged in a compact manner while ensuring a degree of freedom in layout.

  A motorcycle according to the present invention includes a vehicle body cover that forms an outer shape of a vehicle, and a rear fender for preventing mud splash that extends obliquely downward and rearward from a rear portion of the vehicle body cover. A flasher lamp is disposed above the rear fender. The outer edge of the lens constituting the flasher lamp is covered with the vehicle body cover.

  In a preferred embodiment, the flasher lamp is fitted into an opening formed in the vehicle body cover.

  In a preferred embodiment, the flasher lamp has a convex shape.

  In a preferred embodiment, the lens of the flasher lamp has a convex spherical shape.

  In a preferred embodiment, a tail lamp is further provided behind the flasher lamp, and the flasher lamp and the tail lamp are separately arranged separately.

  The flasher lamp mounting structure of the present invention comprises a vehicle body cover that forms the outer shape of the vehicle body, and a mounting boss disposed on the inner surface side of the vehicle body cover, and the mounting arm portion provided on the flasher lamp is a fixing member. A flasher lamp mounting structure for fixing the flasher lamp to the vehicle body cover by fixing the flasher lamp to the mounting boss, wherein an axis indicating an assembly direction when the fixing member is assembled to the mounting boss is the vehicle body The mounting boss is formed so as to extend along the outer surface of the cover.

  In one embodiment, the mounting boss is disposed such that the distal end side of the axis is farther from the inner surface of the body cover than the base end side, and the axis is inclined with respect to the inner surface of the body cover. .

  Further, the flasher lamp mounting structure of the present invention comprises a resin vehicle body cover that forms the outer shape of the vehicle body and is molded by injection molding (molding), and a mounting boss disposed on the inner surface side of the vehicle body cover. And a flasher lamp mounting structure for fixing the flasher lamp to the vehicle body cover by fixing the mounting arm portion provided on the flasher lamp to the mounting boss via a fixing member, wherein the fixing member is attached to the mounting boss. The mounting boss is formed such that an axis indicating an assembling direction at the time of assembling extends along a direction intersecting with a die cutting direction of the body cover.

  In one embodiment, the rear end in the mounting direction of the mounting boss is separated from the inner surface of the vehicle body cover.

  In one embodiment, the mounting boss is formed along the axis, and a fixing hole having a bottom wall is formed at the end in the mounting direction.

  In one embodiment, the vehicle body cover is provided with ribs that project from the inner surface toward the mounting boss so as to intersect the axis of the mounting boss and support the mounting boss. To do.

  In one embodiment, the ribs are provided at least at the front end in the mounting direction and at the back end in the mounting direction of the mounting boss.

  In one embodiment, the vehicle body cover is provided with a rib that protrudes in parallel with an axis of the mounting boss from the inner surface toward the mounting boss, and supports the mounting boss. To do.

  In one embodiment, the vehicle body cover has a plurality of the mounting bosses, and the mounting bosses are arranged so that their respective axes are parallel to each other.

  According to the motorcycle of the present invention, the vehicle body cover that forms the outer shape of the vehicle and the rear fender for preventing mud splashing are provided. A flasher lamp is provided above the rear fender, and the lens that constitutes the flasher lamp. Since the outer edge is covered with the vehicle body cover, the main body of the flasher lamp excluding the lens can be accommodated in the vehicle body cover, and therefore the flasher lamp can be arranged in a compact manner. As a result, a large free space around the rear can be obtained, and the rear fender can be disposed further upward. Accordingly, it is possible to easily cope with an increase in the size of the rear tire. In addition, since the flasher lamp is disposed above the rear fender, it is possible to avoid a situation in which muddy water or the like adheres to the flasher lamp and visibility deteriorates.

  Embodiments according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In the following drawings, members / parts having the same action are described with the same reference numerals. In addition, this invention is not limited to the following embodiment.

  A motorcycle 100 (hereinafter also simply referred to as “vehicle”) in an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is an external side view schematically showing the structure of the motorcycle 100 of the present embodiment.

  A seat 60 on which a rider sits is disposed at the center of the motorcycle 100 in the longitudinal direction of the motorcycle 100 according to this embodiment, and a handle 62 is disposed in front of the seat 60. A front fork 63 extends from the handle 62 toward the front lower side, and the front fork 63 supports a front tire 64 attached to the foremost part of the vehicle body.

  The rider seated on the seat 60 operates the handle 62, and this operating force is transmitted to the front tire 64 through the front fork 63. By changing the direction of the front tire 64, the traveling direction of the motorcycle 100 is determined. On the other hand, an engine 65 is disposed below the seat 60, and a rear tire 68 is attached to the rear of the engine 65. The power generated by the engine 65 is transmitted to the rear tire 68 via the power transmission device 66 and drives the rear tire 68.

  The configuration of the motorcycle 100 of this embodiment will be further described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is an enlarged view of a main part in which the periphery of the rear of the motorcycle 100 is enlarged. For ease of understanding, some members are shown as being transparent or omitted. The motorcycle 100 further includes a vehicle body cover 70, a rear fender 80, and a flasher lamp 90.

  The vehicle body cover 70 is a member that constitutes a part of the vehicle body 10 and forms the outer shape of the vehicle body 10. The vehicle body cover 70 is formed by injection molding (molding) of resin, and is disposed below the seat 60 on which the rider sits, with the longitudinal direction thereof being along the vehicle front-rear direction, and the right side surface of the vehicle body 10. Left and right side covers 72 that form the shape of the left side surface, and an upper cover 74 that is located behind the seat 60 and that forms the rear part of the vehicle and connects the upper edges of the left and right side covers 72. Yes. As shown in FIG. 2, an opening 99 into which the flasher lamp 90 can be fitted is provided on the rear side of the side cover 72. In the illustrated example, a substantially circular opening 99 is formed.

  The rear fender 80 is a member for preventing mud splash extending from the rear part of the vehicle body cover 70 to the rear obliquely downward direction. The rear fender 80 is disposed on the rear upper side of the rear tire 68, and has a role of preventing scattering of dust and the like that the rear tire 68 jumps upward. The rear fender 80 of the present embodiment is formed to extend forward of the vehicle and covers the lower side of the side cover 72.

  A flasher lamp 90 is disposed above the rear fender 80. The flasher lamp 90 of this embodiment is a pair of left and right rear direction indicator lamps disposed in the motorcycle 100, and may be referred to as a blinker lamp. The flasher lamp 90 includes a light bulb (not shown here) as a light source, a base member (not shown here) having a reflective material that reflects light emitted from the light bulb in a predetermined direction, and a light source. And a lens 92 that is formed of a transparent material and forms a part of the outer shape of the vehicle. The lens 92 of the present embodiment is a convex spherical lens.

  The flasher lamp 90 is fitted into an opening 99 formed in the side cover 72. Specifically, the lens 92 constituting the flasher lamp 90 penetrates the opening 99 of the side cover 72 from the inside, so that the lens 92 protrudes outward from the outer surface of the side cover 72. Yes. As a result, the outer edge 91 of the lens 92 constituting the flasher lamp 90 is covered with the vehicle body cover 70 (here, the side cover 72).

  According to the motorcycle 100 of the present embodiment, since the outer edge 91 of the lens 92 constituting the flasher lamp 90 is covered by the vehicle body cover 70, the main body of the flasher lamp 90 excluding the lens 92 is accommodated in the vehicle body cover 70. The flasher lamp 90 can be arranged in a compact manner. As a result, a large free space around the rear can be obtained, and the rear fender 80 can be disposed further upward. Accordingly, it is possible to easily cope with an increase in the size of the rear tire. In other words, the configuration of the tail lamp 20 described above can be suitably used for a motorcycle having a particularly large rear tire (for example, 14 inches or more). By increasing the size of the rear tire, there is a merit that it becomes difficult to catch the tire when traveling on a rough road surface.

  In addition, since the flasher lamp 90 is disposed above the rear fender 80, it is possible to avoid a situation in which muddy water or the like adheres to the flasher lamp 90 and visibility deteriorates.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, by adopting the convex spherical lens 92, the volume (and hence the weight) of the lens portion protruding outward from the outer surface of the vehicle body cover 70 can be reduced. Therefore, the moment acting on the flasher lamp 90 due to vibration or the like when the vehicle travels can be suppressed. As a result, sufficient mounting strength of the flasher lamp 90 can be ensured. In addition, the visibility of the flasher lamp 90 is improved by using the convex spherical lens 92.

  Further, the configuration of the motorcycle 100 according to the present embodiment, particularly the configuration around the flasher lamp 90 will be described in detail.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a tail lamp 20 is further provided behind the flasher lamp 90. The tail lamp 20 is a rear lighting device arranged in the motorcycle 100. In this example, the tail lamp 20 functions as a stop lamp that is lit during braking. The tail lamp 20 of the present embodiment is provided at the rear end of the vehicle body cover 70 in the longitudinal direction.

  The tail lamp 20 is disposed separately from the flasher lamp 90. That is, the tail lamp 20 and the flasher lamp 90 are not unitized, but are formed as separate bodies, and each is embedded in the vehicle body cover 70.

  In the above configuration, a part 78 of the vehicle body cover can be interposed between the flasher lamp 90 and the tail lamp 20, whereby the entire region of the outer edge 91 of the lens 92 constituting the flasher lamp 90 is covered with the vehicle body cover 70. be able to. As a result, the flasher lamp 90 and the tail lamp 20 can be easily distinguished from each other, and visibility is improved. In addition, since each lens can be removed separately, even when the lens is repaired due to damage or the like, only one of them needs to be replaced, and the repair cost is reduced.

  Furthermore, since the tail lamp 20 and the flasher lamp 90 are formed as separate bodies, it is possible to achieve a smaller size and lighter weight than a unitized lamp (a so-called rear combination lamp). As a result, it is not necessary to use large brackets and reinforcing materials that are necessary when installing a typical rear combination lamp, and it is possible to further increase the space around the rear.

  In addition, the size and weight of the flasher lamp can reduce the mounting strength required for fixing the flasher lamp. Therefore, the flasher lamp can be directly mounted on the vehicle body cover 70 instead of the vehicle body frame 18. That is, the flasher lamp 90 can be indirectly fixed to the vehicle body frame 18 by being assembled to the vehicle body cover 70. Accordingly, the opening 99 can be provided in the vehicle body cover without being restricted by the positional relationship with the vehicle body frame 18, and the degree of freedom of the layout of the flasher lamp can be increased. As a result, the flasher lamp 90 can be attached to a position where it can be easily confirmed (a position where it can be easily seen) according to the vehicle body cover of the vehicle.

  Next, the configuration of the flasher lamp 90 according to the present embodiment, particularly the mounting structure of the flasher lamp 90, will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 3 to 8 show an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 3 is a rear view of the motorcycle having the flasher lamp mounting structure of the present embodiment, and FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA in FIG. 5 is a side view of the mounting structure as viewed from the arrow B in FIG. 4, FIG. 6 is a front view of the mounting structure as viewed from the arrow D in FIG. 5, and FIG. 7 is a mounting structure as viewed from the arrow C in FIG. FIG. 8 is a front view of the mounting structure as viewed from an arrow E in FIG.

  As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the flasher lamp mounting structure of the present embodiment includes a mounting boss 51 disposed on the inner surface side of the vehicle body cover 70 and a mounting arm portion provided on a flasher lamp 90 as an accessory. 36 and a tapping screw 41 as a fixing member, and the flashing lamp 90 is fixed to the vehicle body cover 70 by fixing the mounting arm portion 36 to the mounting boss 51 using the tapping screw 41.

  The mounting boss 51 is formed integrally with the side cover 72 on the inner surface side of the side cover 72 when the side cover 72 is injection-molded. The mounting boss 51 extends along the outer surface of the side cover 72, that is, the axis L indicating the mounting direction when the tapping screw 41 as a fixing member is mounted on the mounting boss 51 is the axis L The distal end side is arranged so that the axis L is inclined with respect to the inner surface of the side cover 72 while the distal end side is farther from the inner surface of the side cover 72 than the proximal end side. In other words, the mounting boss 51 is formed such that an axis L indicating an assembly direction when the tapping screw 41 is assembled to the mounting boss 51 extends along a direction intersecting the die cutting direction of the side cover 72. ing.

  Further, the mounting boss 51 has a fixing hole having a bottom wall 52 at the rear end portion in the mounting direction along the axis L indicating the mounting direction when the tapping screw 41 is mounted to the mounting boss 51 at the center thereof. 54 is formed. Further, the mounting boss 51 is formed so that the side wall 53 portion of the fixing hole 54 is separated from the inner surface of the side cover 72, that is, the bottom wall 52 located at the end in the mounting direction is separated from the inner surface of the side cover 72. Is formed.

  As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the mounting boss 51 is supported by a support wall 55 protruding from the inner surface of the side cover 72 along the axis of the mounting boss 51. And the mounting boss 51 is supported on the inner surface of the side cover 72 in a state where the side surface of the mounting boss 51 is separated from the inner surface of the side cover 72.

  In addition, the side cover 72 has a front end portion in the mounting direction of the mounting boss 51 so as to cross the axis line of the mounting boss 51 along the mold release direction of the side cover 72 from the inner surface toward the mounting boss 51. And a rib 56 that projects from the bottom wall 52 located at the end in the mounting direction and that supports the mounting boss 51.

  The side cover 72 has a plurality of such mounting bosses 51, and these mounting bosses 51 have parallel axes in the same direction indicating the assembling directions when the respective tapping screws 41 are assembled to the mounting bosses 51. It is arranged to be assembled from.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, in the mounting boss 51a of another aspect, like the mounting boss 51 described above, it is supported by the support wall 55a in a state of being separated from the inner surface of the side cover 72, but the rib 56a. Is projected in parallel with the axis of the mounting boss 51a from the inner surface of the side cover 72 toward the bottom wall 52a at the end in the mounting direction of the mounting boss 51a, and supports the mounting boss 51a. Further, the mounting boss 51 a of this aspect is provided with a mounting shaft 57 a for mounting other equipment to the side cover 72.

  The flasher lamp 90 is fixed to the vehicle body frame by being assembled to the side cover 72 constituting the vehicle body cover 70. The flasher lamp 90 includes a light bulb 96 as a light source, and is formed of a base member 94 having a reflective material 98 that reflects light emitted from the light bulb 96 in a predetermined direction, and a light transmissive material. And a lens 92 forming a part of the outer shape. The attachment arm portion 36 is provided integrally with the base member 94, and a fixed hole 37 that is used when the attachment arm portion 36 is assembled to the side cover 72 is provided at the distal end portion of the attachment arm portion 36.

  In order to assemble the flasher lamp 90 to the side cover 72, a tool such as a screwdriver is engaged with the head 42 of the tapping screw 41, and the tapping screw 41 is screwed into the fixing hole 54 by transmitting the rotational force from the tool. At this time, the tapping screw 41 is screwed into the side wall 53 of the fixing hole 54 toward the bottom wall 52 while cutting a screw thread (female screw), and holds and fixes the mounting arm portion 36.

  With the configuration as described above, in the flasher lamp mounting structure of the present embodiment, the equipment can be installed even if a sufficient space cannot be provided inside the vehicle body cover.

  The mounting boss 51 is disposed so that the inlet side of the fixing hole 54 is inclined with respect to the inner surface of the side cover 72 while being farther from the inner surface of the vehicle body cover 70 than the bottom wall 52 side, so that the assembling workability is not impaired. A mounting boss 51 can be arranged.

  Since the mounting boss 51 is disposed so that the side wall portion of the fixing hole 54 is separated from the inner surface of the side cover 72, it is possible to prevent the outer surface of the side cover 72 from being drawn when injection molding is performed. , Can improve the merchantability.

  By providing the bottom wall 52 in the fixing hole 54, it is possible to simplify the mold when performing injection molding, reduce the manufacturing cost of the mold, and extend the life of the mold.

  Since the mounting bosses 51 are arranged so that the respective axes are parallel to each other, the direction in which the assembling work is performed is aligned, and assembling workability can be improved.

  In addition, as another aspect of the mounting boss, as shown in FIG. 9, not the fixing hole but the fixing shaft 54b is formed, and the fixing shaft 37b is pushed with the fixing hole 37 inserted into the mounting arm portion 36. Similar effects can be obtained even when the nut 41b is inserted and the like is simply fixed.

  In addition, although the example of the scooter was shown exclusively in this embodiment, the "motorcycle" in this specification is not limited to this. The “motorcycle” in the present specification means a motorcycle, and includes a motor-equipped bicycle (motorbike), and specifically refers to a vehicle having a tail lamp. Therefore, even if at least one of the front wheels and the rear wheels is two or more and the number of tires is counted as a tricycle / four-wheel vehicle (or more), it can be included in the “motorcycle”.

  As mentioned above, although this invention was demonstrated by suitable embodiment, such description is not a limitation matter and of course various modifications are possible.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the motorcycle provided with the flasher lamp which can be arrange | positioned compactly, ensuring the freedom degree of layout can be provided.

1 is an external side view schematically showing the structure of a motorcycle 100 of the present embodiment. It is the principal part enlarged view which expanded the rear periphery of this embodiment. 1 is a rear view of a motorcycle having a flasher lamp mounting structure of the present embodiment. It is sectional drawing along the AA line of FIG. It is a side view of the flasher lamp attachment structure seen from the arrow B of FIG. It is a front view of the flasher lamp mounting structure seen from the arrow D of FIG. It is a side view of the flasher lamp attachment structure seen from the arrow C of FIG. It is a front view of the flasher lamp attachment structure seen from the arrow E of FIG. It is a side view which shows another aspect of an attachment boss | hub.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Car body 18 Car body frame 20 Tail lamp 36 Mounting arm part 37 Fixed hole 41 Tapping screw 41b Push nut 42 Head 51 Mounting boss 52 Bottom wall 53 Side wall 54 Fixing hole 54b Fixing shaft 55 Support wall 55a Support wall 56 Rib 56a Rib 57a Installation Shaft 60 Seat 62 Handle 63 Front fork 64 Front tire 65 Engine 66 Power transmission device 68 Rear tire 70 Car body cover 72 Side cover 74 Upper cover 80 Rear fender 90 Flasher lamp 91 Outer edge 92 Lens 94 Base member 96 Light bulb 98 Reflector 99 Opening 100 Automatic Motorcycle

Claims (14)

A vehicle body cover constituting the outer shape of the vehicle;
A rear fender for preventing mud splash extending obliquely downward from the rear of the vehicle body cover,
A flasher lamp is provided above the rear fender,
A motorcycle, wherein an outer edge of a lens constituting the flasher lamp is covered with the vehicle body cover.   The motorcycle according to claim 1, wherein the flasher lamp is fitted into an opening formed in the vehicle body cover.   The motorcycle according to claim 1, wherein the flasher lamp has a convex shape.   The motorcycle according to claim 3, wherein the lens of the flasher lamp has a convex spherical shape. A tail lamp is further provided behind the flasher lamp,
The motorcycle according to claim 1, wherein the flasher lamp and the tail lamp are separately provided separately. A vehicle body cover that forms the outer shape of the vehicle body;
It consists of mounting bosses arranged on the inner surface side of this body cover,
A flasher lamp mounting structure for fixing the flasher lamp to the vehicle body cover by fixing the mounting arm portion provided on the flasher lamp to the mounting boss via a fixing member,
A flasher lamp mounting structure, wherein the mounting boss is formed such that an axis indicating an assembly direction when the fixing member is assembled to the mounting boss extends along an outer surface of the vehicle body cover.   The mounting boss is disposed such that the distal end side of the axis is farther from the inner surface of the vehicle body cover than the base end side, and the axis is inclined with respect to the inner surface of the vehicle body cover. The flasher lamp mounting structure described. A resin body cover that forms the outer shape of the vehicle body and is molded by injection molding (molding);
It consists of mounting bosses arranged on the inner surface side of this body cover,
A flasher lamp mounting structure for fixing the flasher lamp to the vehicle body cover by fixing the mounting arm portion provided on the flasher lamp to the mounting boss via a fixing member,
The mounting boss is formed such that an axis indicating an assembly direction when the fixing member is assembled to the mounting boss extends along a direction intersecting with a die-cutting direction of the vehicle body cover. A flasher lamp mounting structure.   9. The flasher lamp mounting structure according to claim 6, wherein a rear end portion in the mounting direction of the mounting boss is separated from an inner surface of the vehicle body cover. 10.   The flasher lamp mounting structure according to claim 9, wherein the mounting boss is formed with a fixing hole along the axis and having a bottom wall at a rear end portion in the mounting direction.   The ribs for supporting the mounting boss are provided on the vehicle body cover so as to project from the inner surface toward the mounting boss so as to intersect the axis of the mounting boss. The flasher lamp mounting structure according to any one of?   The flasher lamp mounting structure according to claim 11, wherein the rib is provided at least at a front end portion in the mounting direction of the mounting boss and a rear end portion in the mounting direction.   The ribs for supporting the mounting boss are provided on the vehicle body cover so as to protrude from the inner surface thereof toward the mounting boss in parallel with the axis of the mounting boss. The flasher lamp mounting structure according to any one of claims 9 to 11.   9. The flasher lamp mounting structure according to claim 6, wherein the vehicle body cover has a plurality of the mounting bosses, and the mounting bosses are arranged so that their respective axes are parallel to each other. .

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