JP2008201412A - Brake caliper support structure for motorcycle - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To achieve low gravity center of a motorcycle in a brake caliper of a rear brake and to enhance rigidity of a swing arm of the motorcycle in which the swing arm arranged at one side of a rear wheel and supporting the rear wheel is formed in an approximately triangular shape in side view and the brake caliper of the rear brake is supported to the swing arm. <P>SOLUTION: An opening 81 is provided at an approximately central part of the swing arm 48 and the brake caliper 85 is arranged in the opening 81. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

The present invention provides a brake caliper for a motorcycle in which a swing arm disposed on one side of a rear wheel and supporting the rear wheel is formed in a substantially triangular shape in a side view, and a brake caliper of a rear brake is supported by the swing arm. It relates to the support structure.

Such a brake caliper support structure for a motorcycle is already known from Patent Document 1, for example.
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 11-115868

In the conventional system, the brake caliper of the rear brake is supported by a support member attached to the upper part of the swing arm. In order to lower the center of gravity of the motorcycle, the brake caliper is placed at a lower position. It is desirable to arrange them, and at the same time, it is desirable to increase the rigidity of the swing arm itself.

The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and the brake caliper of the rear brake can reduce the center of gravity of the motorcycle, while improving the rigidity of the swing arm and improving the appearance. An object of the present invention is to provide a brake caliper support structure for a motorcycle having improved brake caliper mounting rigidity.

In order to achieve the above object, according to the first aspect of the present invention, the swing arm disposed on one side of the rear wheel and supporting the rear wheel is formed in a substantially triangular shape in side view, and the brake caliper of the rear brake is provided. In the brake caliper support structure for a motorcycle supported by the swing arm, an opening is provided in a substantially central portion of the swing arm, and the brake caliper is disposed in the opening.

According to a second aspect of the invention, in addition to the configuration of the first aspect of the invention, an exhaust muffler is disposed on the outer side of the swing arm so as to cover the brake caliper from the outer side. To do.

According to a third aspect of the invention, in addition to the configuration of the first aspect of the invention, the opening is formed such that its vertical width becomes narrower toward the rear, and is arranged in the rear part of the opening. The brake caliper is supported by the swing arm behind the opening.

In addition to the configuration of the invention of claim 2, the invention of claim 4 is further provided with a lower portion of the exhaust muffler fastened to the swing arm at two locations sandwiching the rear axle from the front and rear sides. The axle and the fastening portion to the swing arm of the rear cushion provided between the swing arm and the vehicle body frame are arranged between the straight line connecting the parts and the exhaust muffler.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, the brake caliper can be arranged at a relatively low position to lower the center of gravity of the motorcycle, and the periphery of the brake caliper is surrounded by the swing arm. , Ensure a substantial width in the vertical direction of the swing arm in side view,
Longitudinal and torsional rigidity can be increased.

According to the second aspect of the invention, since the brake caliper is covered with the exhaust muffler from the outer side, the appearance can be improved.

According to the third aspect of the invention, the brake caliper mounting rigidity can be increased by supporting the brake caliper at the portion having high rigidity of the swing arm.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the exhaust muffler and the rear cushion can be easily assembled to the swing arm, and the axle and each fastening portion are made difficult to see from the upper side of the motorcycle to enhance the appearance. be able to.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Embodiments of the present invention will be described below based on one embodiment of the present invention shown in the accompanying drawings.

1 to 21 show an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 1 is a left side view of a scooter type vehicle, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a vehicle body frame with a fuel tank and a radiator attached, FIG. Fig. 4 is a left side view of the middle part of the scooter type vehicle with the riding seat and the body cover removed, Fig. 4 is a view taken in the direction of arrow 4 in Fig. 3 with the storage box removed, and Fig. 5 is a scooter type vehicle. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing the relative arrangement of the unit swing engine and the rear wheels, FIG. 7 is a rear right side view of the scooter type vehicle, and FIG. 8 is a longitudinal sectional view of the vicinity of the rear portion of the storage box. 9 is a view taken in the direction of arrow 9 in FIG. 8, FIG. 10 is an enlarged sectional view taken along line 10-10 in FIG. 1, FIG. 11 is an enlarged view of the main part of FIG. 12 is a view of FIG. 13, FIG.
FIG. 14 is a schematic cross-sectional view taken along line 14-14 of FIG. 13, and FIG.
15 is a sectional view taken along line 16-16 of FIG. 15, FIG. 17 is a sectional view taken along line 17-17 of FIG. 13, FIG. 18 is a sectional view taken along line 18-18 of FIG. 13, and FIG. FIG. 20 is an exploded perspective view of a receiving unit, and FIG. 21 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of an emergency unlocking system for a seat lock.

First, in FIG. 1, a body frame F of a scooter-type vehicle that is a motorcycle is a head pipe 27 that supports a front fork 25 that pivotally supports a front wheel WF and a steering handle 26 that is connected to the front fork 25 so as to be steerable. At the front end, and a unit swing engine UE that supports the rear wheel WR at the rear end is supported so as to be able to swing up and down at an intermediate portion in the front-rear direction of the vehicle body frame F, and the vehicle body frame F in front of the unit swing engine UE. A fuel tank 28 that is long in the vertical direction as viewed from the side and a radiator 29 that is disposed behind the fuel tank 28 are mounted. A storage box 30 is attached to the vehicle body frame F so as to cover the unit swing engine UE from above. A front seat 32 and a rear seat 33 are provided on the storage box 30 to form a tandem type. A configured riding seat 31 is disposed. Furthermore, the body frame F, the unit swing engine U
A synthetic resin vehicle body cover 34 covering the front portion E, the fuel tank 28, the radiator 29 and the storage box 30 is attached to the vehicle body frame F.

2 and 3 together, the vehicle body frame F includes the head pipe 27, a pair of left and right upper down frames 37 that are connected to the head pipe 27 and extend rearwardly downward.
A horizontal portion 38b is integrally connected to the rear end of an inclined portion 38a that is continuous with the head pipe 27 below the upper down frame 37 and extends downward and rearward. A pair of left and right lower down frames 38, 3 whose rear ends are welded to the rear ends
8, a pair of left and right seat rails 39, 39 extending rearwardly from the middle part of the upper down frames 37, and a pair of left and right rears connecting the rear part of the upper down frame 37 ... and the rear part of the seat rail 39 ... Frames 40, 40 and a pair of left and right support frames 41, 41 arranged on the outer side of the upper down frame 37, the lower down frame 25, and the rear frame 40 and extending in the front-rear direction.

Both the support frames 41... Are provided on the step floor 15 provided on the left and right sides of the body cover 34.
9 are supported from below, and the front ends of both support frames 41 are coupled to the lower portions of the inclined portions 38a of the lower down frame 38, and the rear ends of both support frames 41 are of the rear frame 40. Connected to the middle part.

4 to 6, the unit swing engine UE continuously changes the output of the water-cooled engine E with the cylinder axis substantially horizontal and the output of the engine E by a transmission belt and a pulley. It consists of a belt-type continuously variable transmission M that transmits to the rear wheels WR,
The continuously variable transmission M drives the movable pulley on the crankshaft side in accordance with the operation of the shifting electric motor 42 to change the gear ratio steplessly.

A transmission case 43 of the continuously variable transmission M is a crankcase 44 in the engine E.
Is extended from the engine E to the left side and extends to the left side of the rear wheel WR. The front end of the swing arm 48 is coupled to the right side of the crankcase 44, and the rear wheel WR is pivotally supported between the rear end of the transmission case 43 and the rear end of the swing arm 48.

By the way, the electric motor 42 for speed change is arranged in front of the continuously variable transmission M and on the left side of the cylinder 45 in the engine E, and the transmission case 43 has a rotation axis directed in the vehicle body width direction. Is attached to the front protrusion 43a. Moreover, the electric motor 42 is disposed below the left passenger step 162 of the pair of left and right passenger steps 162... Provided in the vehicle body cover 34, and both the support frames 41 constituting a part of the vehicle body frame F. Are arranged so as to be positioned lower than the left support frame 41 in a side view.

Brackets 49 are provided between the seat rails 39 and the rear frame 40 in the body frame F, and on the upper surface of the crankcase 44 in the engine E,
A pair of support protrusions 44a and 44a are provided to protrude. The link 50 includes a link tube portion 50a extending in the vehicle body width direction, and cylindrical support tube portions 50b and 50b provided coaxially and integrally at both ends of the link tube portion 50a. 44a and 44a and the said link cylinder part 50a are connected with the connection shaft 51 which is a volt | bolt. Also, the support cylinder portions 50b at both ends of the link 50 are used.
, 50b through the support shafts 52, 52 parallel to the connecting shaft 51, the bracket 49,
49 is rotatably supported. That is, the unit swing engine UE has both the spindles 5
It is supported on the vehicle body frame F so as to be swingable around the axis of 2,52.

Incidentally, a tension rod 53 is provided between the engine E and the vehicle body frame F, and ring-shaped connecting portions 53a and 53b are provided at both ends of the tension rod 53. Thus, the connecting portion 53 a at one end of the tension rod 53 is rotatably connected to a mounting portion 54 provided on the right seat rail 39 and the rear frame 40 of the body frame F, and the other end of the tension rod 53 is connected. The portion 53 b is rotatably connected to the right end of the connecting shaft 51 that connects the crankcase 44 to the link 50.

Thus, the mounting portion 54 includes a support tube 55 extending rearwardly from the front portion of the right seat rail 39 and a rear end of the support tube 55 having a substantially U shape opened rearward. And a connecting cylinder 57 connecting the right rear frame 40 and the bracket 56, and a connecting portion 53 a at one end of the tension rod 53 is inserted into the bracket 56 and the connecting cylinder 57. Thus, the bolt 58 fixed to the vehicle body frame F is rotatably supported by the mounting portion 54.

A support plate 6 hangs downward at the rear end of both seat rails 39 in the body frame F.
1 and 61 are fixed, and the upper ends of the rear cushions 64 and 64 are connected to a pair of brackets 63 and 63 provided on a support pipe 62 installed between the support plates 61 and 61, so that both rear cushions are connected. The lower end portions of 64 and 64 are connected to the rear end portion of the transmission case 43 and the rear end portion of the swing arm 48.

Brackets 65 are attached to the rear ends, that is, lower ends of the upper down frames 37, and the main stand 66 is rotatably supported by the brackets 65. Thus, when the main stand 66 is raised, as shown in FIG. 1, the rear wheel WR can be lifted to allow the scooter type vehicle to stand by itself, and when the scooter type vehicle travels, the main stand 66 is brought into contact with the rear wheel WR. 66 may be stored.

The upper end of the cylinder head 46 in the engine E is connected to the downstream end of the throttle body 68 via an intake pipe 67 bent toward the rear side from the cylinder head 46.
The upstream end of the throttle body 68 is connected to an air cleaner 69 disposed above the continuously variable transmission M in the unit swing engine UE via a connection pipe 70 passing above the link cylinder portion 50a of the link 50. .

A fuel injection valve 74 is attached to the intake pipe 67. A control box 76 that houses a controller 75 for controlling the ignition timing of the engine E and the fuel injection amount of the fuel injection valve 74 is attached to the throttle body 68.

An exhaust pipe 77 is connected to the lower surface of the cylinder head, and the exhaust pipe 77 is connected to an exhaust muffler 78 disposed on the right side of the swing arm 48 as shown in FIG.

By the way, the swing arm 48 is formed so that the side view has a substantially triangular shape with the rear end narrowed, and the two upper and lower portions in the front portion of the swing arm 48 are bolts 79 and 7.
9 is fastened to the crankcase 44 of the engine E, the axle 80 of the rear wheel WR is supported at the rear of the swing arm 48, and the lower end of the rear cushion 64 is connected to the rear end of the swing arm 48 behind the axle 80. The

An opening 81 is provided at a substantially central portion of the swing arm 48, and a brake caliper 85 of a rear brake 84 that is a disc brake including a brake disc 83 attached to the hub 82 of the rear wheel WR is provided in the opening 81. Placed in. Thus swing arm 4
A caliper bracket 86 is fixed to 8, and the brake caliper 85 is fixed to the caliper bracket 86.

Moreover, the opening 81 is formed so that the vertical width thereof becomes narrower toward the rear, and the brake caliper 85 disposed at the rear of the opening 81 is connected to the swing arm 48 behind the opening 81. It is fixed to the caliper bracket 86 to be fixed.

In addition, a drum brake 87 for parking brake is mounted on the hub 82 of the rear wheel WR.
A lever 88 for operating the drum brake 87 is a swing arm 48.
The pivot shaft 89 is fixed to the swing arm 4 and is fixed to the base end of the lever 88.
8 is pivotally inserted into the drum brake 87. On the other hand, swing arm 48
The end portion of the outer cable 91 provided in the brake cable 90 is supported at the lower portion of the inner cable 92, and the end portion of the inner cable 92 protruding from the end portion of the outer cable 91 is connected to the tip end portion of the lever 88.

The swing arm 48 is integrally provided with three support bosses 48a, 48b, and 48c so as to protrude outward, and the exhaust muffler 78 is fastened to the support bosses 48a to 48c by bolts 93. Is a brake caliper 85 disposed in the opening 81.
Is arranged outside the swing arm 48 so as to cover the outside from the outside. Moreover, the brake caliper 85 is disposed between the support bosses 48a and 48b among the support bosses 48a to 48c, and the brake caliper 85 can be protected by the support bosses 48a and 48b.

The lower part of the exhaust muffler 78 has an exhaust muffler 78 among the support bosses 48a to 48c.
It is arranged on both the front and rear sides of the axle 80 of the rear wheel WR below. That is, the lower part of the exhaust muffler 78 is fastened to the swing arm 48 at two locations on both the front and rear sides of the axle 89, and the axle 80 and the rear cushion 64 are between the straight line L connecting the fastening portions and the exhaust muffler 78. Fastening portions to the swing arm 48 are arranged.

Incidentally, in the vicinity of the connection portion of the exhaust pipe 77 to the exhaust muffler 78, a level gauge 94 disposed at the lower portion of the crankcase 44 so as to detect the oil level in the crankcase 44 provided in the engine E is disposed. In the vicinity of the connection portion to the exhaust muffler 78, the exhaust pipe 77 has a bent portion 77 that is bent upward and convex in order to avoid interference with the level gauge 94.
a is formed.

The fuel injection valve 74 that injects fuel toward the engine E is supplied with fuel from the fuel tank 28, and the fuel tank 28 includes a pair of left and right upper down frames 37. It is surrounded by a pair of lower down frames 38 and is disposed in a space immediately after the front wheel WF, and extends vertically from the lower rear of the head pipe 27 to the lower portions of the lower down frames 38.

Thus, mounting plates 95 for fastening the upper part of the fuel tank 28 are welded to the inclined portions 38a of the lower down frames 38, and the horizontal portions 38b of the lower down frames 38 are Mounting plates 96 for fastening the lower part of the fuel tank 28 are welded.

A pump unit 97 is housed in the lower part of the fuel tank 28, and the pump unit 97 is connected to the fuel tank 2 through a mounting hole 98 provided in the lower rear surface of the fuel tank 28.
8 is attached to the fuel tank 28 from the back side of the fuel tank 28.

Moreover, the pump unit 97 is attached to the fuel tank 28 in a posture in which the rotation axis is inclined forward and downward, and a fuel filter attached to the pump unit 97 so as to suck the fuel in the fuel tank 28. 99 is disposed at the bottom of the fuel tank 28. From the pump unit 97, a float 101 that rises and falls according to the amount of fuel in the fuel tank 28 is extended, and the remaining amount of fuel detected by the float 101 is a control box attached to the throttle body 68. The data is transmitted to the controller 75 in 76.

A radiator 29 having a radiator fan 35 is disposed at a position spaced rearward from the fuel tank 28, and the radiator 29 is a rear portion of a horizontal portion 38 b of the lower down frames 38 of the vehicle body frame F, In addition, the vehicle body frame F is supported by a support frame 100 provided between the rear portions of both upper down frames 37.

The reservoir tank 104 connected to the radiator 29 is disposed below the right step floor 159 of the pair of left and right step floors 159 provided in the vehicle body cover 34, and the hose 105 connected to the reservoir tank 104 extends upward. The upper end of the hose 105 is connected to a water inlet forming member 108 that forms a water inlet 107 that can be opened and closed by a cap 106.

In addition, the water supply port forming member 108 is supported by a mounting portion 54 on the vehicle body frame F side of the tension rod 53 provided between the vehicle body frame F and the unit swing engine UE that is swingably supported by the vehicle body frame F. Is done. That is, the water supply port forming member 108 is supported by a support cylinder 55 that extends obliquely rearward from the front portion of the right seat rail 39 and extends obliquely rearward.

Referring to FIGS. 8 and 9 together, the storage box 30 is disposed between the rear portions of the upper down frames 37 in the body frame F, the seat rails 39, and the rear frames 40, The storage box 30 includes a box body 110 having an open upper end,
The top cover 111 is coupled to the box body 110 so as to cover the rear part of the box body 110 from above, and is provided below the riding seat 31 and below the front end of the riding seat 31 from above the rear cushion 64. It arrange | positions so that it may extend to the vicinity.

In order to support the storage box 30 on the vehicle body frame F, front support members 112 are welded to intermediate portions of the pair of seat rails 39 in the vehicle body frame F, respectively. The long rear support members 113 are welded to the front and rear. On the other hand, the front support member 1 is disposed on both upper sides of the box body 110 in the storage box 30.
12... Are mounted on the front mounting portions 110 a... On the upper side, and rear mounting portions 110 b... Are mounted on the intermediate portions in the longitudinal direction of the rear supporting members 113. Are respectively fastened by bolts 114... And a rear mounting portion 110b.
Are fastened to the rear support members 113 by bolts 115.

A front helmet storage portion 119 disposed below the front seat 32 so that the helmet H1 can be stored on the bottom wall of the storage box 30, that is, the bottom wall of the box body 110,
A rear helmet storage portion 120 disposed below the rear seat 33 so that the helmet H2 can be stored, and a substantially flat shallow bottom portion 110c disposed between the front helmet storage portion 119 and the rear helmet storage portion 120. The front and rear helmet storage parts 119, 120 are formed in a shape that bulges downward. In addition, the front edge of the upper surface cover 111 in the storage box 30 is formed to have an arc shape that swells rearward in a top view so that the helmet H2 can be stored in the rear helmet storage portion 120. A lighting tool 116 that illuminates the inside of the storage box 30 is attached to the inner side surface of the box body 110 at a portion corresponding to the front portion of the top cover 111.

Below the shallow bottom portion 110c in the storage box 30, a throttle body 68 and a fuel injection valve 74 are arranged with the same upper end position, and the reservoir tank 1
No. 04 water supply port 107 is disposed, and a first maintenance lid 117 is attached to the shallow bottom portion 110 c above the water supply port 107 so as to be openable and closable.

At the rear part of the storage box 30, a support pipe 62, which is an attachment part of the rear cushion 64 to the rear part of the body frame F, and a rear bulge part 121 bulged rearward from the rear end of the rear seat 33 are provided. The rear bulge portion 121 is bulged rearward to substantially the same position as the rear end of the grab rail 118 disposed around the rear seat 33. In addition, a narrow portion 121 a that enters between the left and right taillight units 123, 123 when viewed from above is provided at the rear center of the rear bulge portion 121.

The lower portion of the rear bulge portion 121 is disposed below the support pipe 62 that is an upper portion of the rear cushion 64 to the rear portion of the vehicle body frame F.
A raised portion 110d corresponding to an attachment portion of the upper portion of the rear cushion 64 to the vehicle body frame F.
Is formed so as to partially bulge the bottom wall of the storage box 30, that is, the box body 110, and a container portion 124 having the raised portion 110 d interposed between the rear helmet storage portion 120 and the rear bulge portion 121. Formed.

A rear seat 33 of the riding seat 31 is provided on the upper surface cover 11 of the storage box 30.
1 is formed so as to cover the front side of the rear sheet 33, and the front edge of the rear seat 33 corresponds to the front edge of the upper surface cover 111 and is formed in an arc shape that swells rearward in a top view. Is done.

10, the rear seat 33 is detachably attached to the upper surface cover 111 of the storage box 30. On both sides of the front portion of the upper surface cover 111, receiving plates 11a. The elastic rings 125 made of an elastic material are respectively attached to the receiving plate portions 111a. On the other hand, the bottom plate 33a of the rear seat 33 has an annular recess 126a for elastically engaging the elastic rings 125 on the outer periphery thereof.
Are formed in a projecting manner, and an annular recess 1 is formed in an elastic ring 125 fitted with a fitting projection 126.
The rear seat 33 is detachably attached to the upper surface cover 111 by being elastically engaged with 26a.

The upper surface of the upper surface cover 111 is provided with an endless quadrangular first rib 127 protruding from the upper surface of the upper surface cover 111 so as to be surrounded by the first rib 127.
A storage space 128 that can be used is formed in accordance with the attachment / detachment of. Further, a second rib 129 that extends in an endless manner surrounding the first rib 127 is suspended from the bottom plate 33a of the rear seat 33, and a labyrinth structure that surrounds the storage space 128 is constituted by the first and second ribs 127 and 129. Is done.

The grab rail 118 is disposed on both sides of the rear seat 33 and extends in the front-rear direction.
a, 118a and a connecting portion 118b for connecting the rear ends of the gripping portions 118a ... are integrally made of metal, and the front portions of the gripping portions 118a are seat rails 39 in the vehicle body frame F. ... the rear support member 113 that is welded to the rear part is connected to the rear support member 1
Are fastened by bolts 134 at two locations sandwiching the fastening portion of the storage box 30 from the front and rear.

The connecting portion 118b is disposed at a position spaced upward from the upper portion of the rear bulging portion 121 of the storage box 30 and is at the same height as the upper surface of the rear seat 33. A backrest 135 is detachably attached to the connecting portion 118b so as to detachably hold the waist portion of the passenger riding on the rear seat 33 from the rear.

That is, the bottom plate 136 of the backrest 135 is connected to the connecting portion 11 of the grab rail 118.
A plurality of leg portions 136a, which abut on 8b, are integrally projected. Further, bolts 137... That are inserted into the connecting portions 118 b of the grab rails 118 are implanted in the leg portions 136 a.
The nuts 138 that engage with the lower surface of the connecting portion 118b are screwed into the bolts 137 to tighten the backrest 135 so that the backrest 135 is connected to the rear upper surface of the grab rail 118, that is, the connecting portion 11.
Removably attached to the upper surface of 8b.

In addition, the backrest 135 is formed in a substantially streamline shape having a front inclined surface 135a that is front-lowering and a rear inclined surface 135b that is rear-lowering in a side view, and the width is rearward in the top view. The grab rail 118 and the backrest 135 overlap with each other almost in the top view.

The front seat 32 of the riding seat 31 is integrally provided with a backrest portion 32a that protrudes upward so as to hold the waist portion of the driver riding on the front seat 32 from the rear. A front opening that is not covered by the top cover 111 is disposed on the storage box 30 so as to cover from above, and the front end of the front seat 32 is connected to the front end of the storage box 30 via a hinge pin 139. . That is, the front end portion of the front seat 32 is supported by the storage box 30 so that it can be opened and closed vertically.

A substantially U-shaped striker 141 is attached to the rear portion of the bottom plate 140 in the front seat 32, and the front portion and the rear portion of the top cover 111 in the storage box 30 at a position corresponding to the center portion in the width direction of the rear seat 33. Between the front parts of the sheets 32 and 33, the striker 1
A seat catch state striker 14 that holds 41 and holds the front seat 32 in a closed state
A seat catcher 142 that can switch a seat catch release state that enables the opening / closing operation of the front seat 32 by releasing the grip of the front seat 32 is disposed, and the seat catcher 142 is opened upward. Is lowered to close the front opening of the storage box 30 and engage with the striker 141 to enter the seat catch state, and the transmission cable 143 pulls to switch from the seat catch state to the seat catch unlocked state. Configured as follows.

The sheet catcher 142 is provided on a metal bridging plate 144 provided between the front ends of the gripping portions 118a in the grab rail 118, and the bridging plate 144 extends from the front ends of the gripping portions 118a to the upper surface cover. 111 and the rear sheet 33, and is formed along the front upper surface of the upper surface cover 111.

In addition, a cover 146 having a notch 145 (see FIG. 12) into which the striker 141 is removably inserted at the front center in the width direction of the rear seat 33 is the seat catcher 142 when the front seat 32 is open. Is attached so as to cover from above.

Referring to FIG. 11 and FIG. 12 together, the fuel tank 28 is disposed in front of the storage box 30, and bulges forward to the bottom of the front end of the storage box 30 to the vicinity of the bottom of the fuel tank 28. A front bulging portion 122 is provided so as to be disposed between the fuel tank 28 and the radiator 29, and a battery 147 that is an electrical component is accommodated in the front bulging portion 122. That is, the battery 147 is disposed between the fuel tank 28 and the radiator 29.

In addition to the battery 147, the front bulge 122 has electrical components 148, 149, 1
50 etc. are stored.

On the bottom wall of the box body 110 in the storage box 30, a second maintenance lid 151 that divides the front bulge portion 122 and the front helmet storage portion 119 is attached to be openable and closable, and the front seat 32 is opened. In this state, the maintenance of the battery 147 and the electrical components 148 to 150 in the front bulge portion 122 can be performed by opening the second maintenance lid 151.

Further, between the front part of the front sheet 32 and the front part of the storage box 30, the front sheet 32 can be opened with a light force, and when the front sheet 32 is closed, the closing speed is made gentle. A damper rod 152 for assisting the opening / closing operation of the part seat 32 is provided, and a lower part of the damper rod 152 is accommodated in the front bulge part 122, and the second maintenance lid 151 includes a front seat. The damper rod 152 accompanying the opening and closing of the 32
A slit 153 through which the damper rod 152 is inserted so as to allow the displacement is provided.

1 again, the vehicle body cover 34 includes a front cover 156 that covers the front portion of the head pipe 27 and the upper portion of the front wheel WF, a pair of left and right front side covers 157 that are joined to the left and right sides of the front cover 156, A leg shield 158 joined to the front side covers 157 to cover the front of the leg of the rider seated on the seat 32 and the head pipe 27 from the rear side; A pair of left and right floor center covers 160 that extend and form step floors 159 at the lower ends thereof, a pair of left and right floor side covers 161 that respectively hang downward from the outer edge of the step floor 159, and the step floor 159 ... A pair of left and right passages respectively provided at the rear part Jar steps 162, a pair of left and right body side covers 163 that are arranged below both sides of the riding seat 31 and that are connected to the floor side covers 161 and extend rearward, and the rear sides of the body side covers 163 Between a pair of left and right rear lower covers 164 connected to the lower part, a rear upper cover 165 disposed between the rear bulging part 121 of the storage box 30 and the rear part of the grab rail 118, and a pair of left and right taillight units 123. And the rear bulge 12 of the storage box 30
1 is provided with a rear center cover 166 continuous with the rear upper cover 165 so as to cover the narrow portion 121a in FIG.

A floor tunnel portion 167 that protrudes upward between the step floors 159 is formed by a part of the leg shield 158 and a pair of left and right floor center covers 160 so that the head pipe 2
7 and is formed so as to be positioned above the fuel tank 28 and the radiator 29, and from the rear end of the passenger seat 31 to the lower front end of the passenger seat 31.
In order to allow the fuel tank 28 to be refueled by opening the fuel cap 168 provided at the upper end of the fuel tank 28, a fueling lid 169 is attached so as to be openable and closable, and to the storage box 30 of the front seat 32. The hinge cover 170 covering the hinge portion of the floor tunnel portion 1
67 is joined to the rear end.

Headlights 171 are arranged between the front sides of the front cover 156 and the front portions of the pair of left and right front side covers 157. The front portions of the front side covers 157 are below the headlights 171. Are arranged with turn signals 172. Further, a panel 173 for arranging meters and the like is joined to the upper portion of the front cover 156, both front side covers 157... And the leg shield 158.
A meter visor 173a is integrally provided so as to protrude upward from the front portion of the visor. Further, a windshield 174 is disposed in front of the meter visor 173a.

A front fender 175 that covers the front wheel WF from above is supported by the front fork 25. The steering handle 26 operates a pair of left and right rearview mirrors 176, an audio operation switch case 177, each lamp, and the like. A switch case 178 or the like is attached.

In the left floor center cover 160 of the pair of left and right floor center covers 160..., A plug maintenance lid 180 for performing maintenance of the spark plug 179 provided in the engine E is attached to the front position of the passenger step 162 so that it can be opened and closed. It is done.

A license plate 182, a reflector 183, and a license light 184 are attached to the rear fender 181 that covers the rear wheel WR from the rear.
Are attached to the rear bulging portion 121 of the storage box 30 together with a pair of left and right taillight units 123..., A rear upper cover 165 and a rear center cover 166 which are cover members constituting a part of the vehicle body cover 34.

Further, on the lower surface of the box body 110 in the storage box 30 in front of the rear fender 181, as shown in FIG. 5, a pair of ridges 110 e that function as a rear fender,
The rear wheel WR is provided so as to be disposed on both the left and right sides of the rear wheel WR.

13 to 16, the leg shield 158 includes first and second article storage portions 19.
1 and 192 are divided into left and right parts, and the first article storage portion 191 is a leg shield 1.
It has a storage case 193 that can be pulled out from 58 and can be removed, and is configured as a drawer.

The storage case 193 is configured such that a decorative cover 195 is fixed to the outer end of a case body 194 formed in a rectangular box shape whose upper portion is opened with, for example, a synthetic resin. Leg shield 15
8 includes a rectangular opening 196 into which the storage case 193 is inserted and removed, and a storage wall 197 that is formed in a rectangular cylindrical shape and is connected to the opening 196 so as to be integrated.
7 is closed by an end wall 197a.

Movable rails 198 and 198 extending in the front-rear direction are respectively fixed to lower portions on both sides of the case main body 194, and support portions 198a formed in a substantially U-shape opened downward at the upper ends of the movable rails 198. , 198a are integrally formed. On the other hand, on both inner side surfaces of the storage wall 197, fixed rails 200, 200 extending in the front-rear direction corresponding to the movable rails 198 are lowered, and the fixed rails 200 are spaced apart in the longitudinal direction. Multiple locations, for example 2
Rollers 199, 199... On which the support portions 198a of the movable rail 198.
Are pivotally supported. Accordingly, the storage case 193 includes a storage position in which the decorative cover 195 of the storage case 193 is connected to the back surface of the leg shield 158 substantially flush with each other, and a pull-out position in which most of the storage case 193 is pulled out from the storage wall 197. The storage case 193 is inserted into the storage wall 197 through the opening 196.
It is also possible to pull out the whole from the leg shield 158. Moreover, the storage case 193
Is formed so as to cover the head pipe 27 from the left side in the retracted position.

By the way, maintenance work such as replacing the bulb 171a of the headlight 171 located in front of the end wall 197a when the storage case 193 is pulled out from the leg shield 158 is performed on the end wall 197a of the storage wall 197. A maintenance window 201 is provided, and the window 201 is covered with a detachable lid 202.

A support frame 204 on which the audio amplifier 203 is placed is attached to the upper surface of the storage wall 197, and a connector 205 connected to the amplifier 203 is connected to the storage case 193 such as an MP3, CD, or MD player. It can be connected to a portable sound source. Moreover, when the storage case 193 is slid between the storage position and the drawer position, the support frame 204 is used.
In order to avoid interference with the storage case 193, a notch 206 corresponding to the support frame 204 is provided at the inner end of the case body 194 in the storage case 193.

Note that the amplifier 203 may be fixedly disposed in the storage case 193. In this case, the support frame 204 is not necessary, and therefore it is not necessary to provide the notch 206 at the inner end of the case body 194.

On the outer end side of the storage case 193 is provided an overhang portion 193a that protrudes inward in the vehicle width direction, and the overhang portion 19 is also provided on the storage wall 197 when the storage case 193 is stored in the storage position.
A recess 197b for accommodating 3a is formed so as to face the head pipe 27 from the rear side.

Between the storage case 193 and the leg shield 158, the connection and release of the storage case 193 to the leg shield 158 can be switched according to a key operation from the key hole 207 facing the front surface of the storage case 193. The locking mechanism 208 is provided with a cylinder lock 2 that is operated by a key operation from the key hole 207.
09 switches the engagement and disengagement of the storage wall 197 with the recess 197b,
The locking mechanism 208 is provided at the overhanging portion 193a of the storage case 193, and the locking mechanism 208 is disposed at a position facing the head pipe 27 from the rear.

A handle lock module 211 capable of disabling the steering operation of the steering handle 26 is disposed in the vicinity of the head pipe 27 on the side opposite to the first article storage unit 191, and the handle lock module 211 is stored in the first article storage. 2nd article storage part 1 so that it may be pinched | interposed between part 191
92 is arranged.

In FIG. 17, the handle lock module 211 includes first and second article storage units 19.
The steering handle 26 can be steered and the engine E can be started when the knob 212 facing the back of the leg shield 158 between 1 and 192 is operated under predetermined conditions. The leg shield 1 below the handle lock module 211
On the rear surface of 58, a front seat 32 of the riding seat 31 is obtained by an operation under predetermined conditions.
A sheet unlocking switch 213 is provided for enabling the opening operation.

In FIG. 18, the second article storage portion 192 is configured such that a storage recess 214 formed in the leg shield 158 is covered with a lid member 215 hinged to the leg shield 158 so that the storage recess 214 can be opened and closed. The first article storage unit 191 is smaller than the storage case 193 and is formed so as to narrow slightly toward the front end.

As shown by the chain line in FIG. 18, the lid member 215 rotates between the open position where the storage recess 214 is opened and the closed position where the storage recess 214 is closed as shown by the solid line in FIG. The leg shield 158 is hinged to the leg shield 158 via the pivot 216, and the lid member 215 is integrally formed with a handle portion 215a for enabling a turning operation.

A parking brake lever 217 for operating the brake cable 90 connected to the drum brake 87 of the rear wheel WR is pivotally supported on the leg shield 158 below the lid member 215 so as to be rotatable. The brake cable 90 is extended from the parking brake mechanism 218 that operates in response to the operation of.

In FIG. 19, a controller 75 housed in a control box 76 attached to the throttle body 68, the handle lock module 211, and the seat unlocking switch 213 constitute a part of the smart entry system. The lock module 211 can be rotated by the knob 212 and can disable the rotation of the cylinder lock 220 and the cylinder lock 22 for releasing the lock state of the steering handle 26 to the head pipe 27 during the rotation operation. The lock solenoid 221 includes a main switch 222 that performs switching operation according to the rotation of the cylinder lock 220, and a control unit 223 to which a signal from the main switch 222 is input. The lock solenoid 221 includes a control unit. Controlled by 223.

The control unit 223 controls the transmission antenna 225 so as to transmit a signal for prompting transmission of an ID signal from a regular portable transmitter 226 carried by the vehicle user, and receives the signal of the portable transmitter 226. The signal reception result of the receiving unit 227 is input to the control unit 223. Thus, the control unit 223 is connected to the portable transmitter 2.
When it is confirmed that the ID signal transmitted from 26 is a predetermined signal, the lock solenoid 221 is actuated so as to allow the knob 212 to rotate the cylinder lock 220.

When the control unit 223 confirms that the ID signal transmitted from the portable transmitter 226 is a predetermined signal, the control unit 223 activates the seat lock actuator 228 according to the operation of the seat unlocking switch 213 and the main switch 222. The operation of the engine E can be controlled by the controller 75 according to the continuity.

The receiving unit 227 is disposed in the storage box 30 or the riding seat 31. In this embodiment, the receiving unit storage portion 101f in which a part of the shallow bottom portion 110c of the storage box 30 is recessed downward is provided. It is provided in the storage box 30 and its receiving unit storage section 1
The receiving unit 227 is accommodated in 01f. In addition, a first maintenance lid 117 for performing maintenance related to the engine E disposed below the storage box 30 is openably and closably provided on the shallow bottom portion 110c, and the receiving unit 227 includes a first maintenance lid. It is accommodated in the receiving unit accommodating portion 101f so as to be covered with a part of the lid 117.

20, the receiving unit 227 has a substrate 229 on which one side is provided with antennas 230, 230... And a receiving circuit 231 is provided on the other side, and is accommodated in a case 232 that is integrally provided with a coupler portion 232a. It consists of.

On the other hand, the transmitting antenna 225 is disposed at a position separated from the handle lock module 211. In this embodiment, on the center line in the width direction of the vehicle, above the handle lock module 211, for example, a part of the vehicle body cover 34. Is disposed immediately below the panel 173 constituting the.

In FIG. 21, the transmission cable 143 connected to the seat catcher 142 is connected to one end of a link 233 provided in the link mechanism 234, and a seat lock actuator 228 is connected to the other end of the link 233 to operate the seat lock actuator 228. Thus, the link 233 is rotated so as to pull the transmission cable 143 and is connected via the cable 235.

On the inner surface of the storage recess 214 in the second article storage section 192 on the handle lock module 211 side, the portable transmitter 226 is not required, and at least the engine E can be started and the handle lock can be released. A key hole 238 of the emergency unlocking key cylinder lock 236 is arranged.

The emergency unlocking key cylinder lock 236 includes a rotation lever 236 a that is rotated by an operation of an emergency unlocking mechanical key inserted into the key hole 238. The rotation lever 236 a is connected via a cable 237. The other end of the link 233 is connected.

When the emergency unlocking key cylinder lock 236 is unlocked, the link 233 rotates the link 233 so as to pull the transmission cable 143, and the operation of the seat lock actuator 228 and the emergency In any of the unlocking operations of the unlocking key cylinder lock 236, the link 233 rotates so as to pull the transmission cable 143, whereby the seat catcher 142 is switched from the seat catch state to the seat catch release state.

Thus, when the seat catcher 142 is released from the seat catch state, the front seat 32 is opened, and predetermined parts arranged in the storage box 30 are operated, so that the control unit 223 can The control mode is the same as when the ID signal is received from the portable transmitter 226, and the scooter type vehicle can be steered.

Next, the operation of this embodiment will be described. Below the front helmet storage portion 119 disposed below the front seat 32 provided in the tandem type riding seat 31 and below the rear seat 33 provided in the riding seat 31. In the rear portion of the storage box 30 having the rear helmet storage portion 120 disposed, the rear end of the rear seat 33 and the rear portion of the vehicle body frame F bulge rearward from the support pipe 62 which is the upper portion of the rear cushion 64. Since the rear bulge portion 121 is provided, it is possible to store a long object such as a golf club extending rearward from the rear end of the riding seat 31 in the storage box 30 to increase the volume of the storage box 30. Can be increased. In addition, it is possible to store small items other than the helmet in the rear portion of the storage box 30, and it is possible to suitably store items that are less frequently used, such as tools, in the rear portion of the storage box 30.

Further, since the rear bulge portion 121 bulges rearward to substantially the same position as the rear end of the grab rail 118 disposed around the rear seat 33, the capacity of the storage box 30 can be further increased, and the storage box The rear part of 30 can be protected by a grab rail 118.

In addition, the rear bulge portion 121 has rear left and right taillight units 123 and 12 as viewed from above.
Since the narrow portion 121a that enters between the three is provided, the space between the pair of left and right taillight units 123 can be effectively used to increase the capacity of the storage box 30, and the taillight units 123. It becomes easy to form a space for replacing the valve.

By the way, the storage box 30 has an upper surface cover 111 disposed below the rear seat 33.
Since an available storage space 128 is formed on the upper surface of the upper cover 111 in accordance with the attachment / detachment of the rear seat 33, a space for storing small items other than the storage box 30 is increased. Further, it can be ensured while avoiding the complexity of the structure. In addition, the storage space 128 is formed in a first rib 127 standing on the upper surface cover 111 and connected endlessly, and cooperates with the first rib 127 to form a labyrinth structure. Since the second rib 129 connected to the bottom plate 33a hangs down from the rear seat 33,
It is possible to prevent rainwater, dust and the like from entering the storage space 128 from the surroundings with a simple structure.

In addition, a lighting tool 116 that illuminates the inside of the storage box 30 is attached to the inner surface of the storage box 30 at a portion corresponding to the front portion of the top cover 111. The interior of the rear portion of the storage box 30 can be effectively illuminated without being obstructed by what is stored in the rear portion of the storage box 30, and the inner surface of the storage box 30 is easily noticeable at the portion corresponding to the front portion of the top cover 111. In addition, it is possible to easily confirm that the lighting device 116 is out of bulb or the like.

Further, a rear upper cover 165 and a rear center cover 166 that cover the rear bulge part 121, a pair of left and right tail light units 123, and a rear fender 181 are attached to the rear bulge part 121. Therefore, the tail light unit 123 is attached. Just remove the wiring of…
A plurality of members arranged around the rear portion of the storage box 30 can be removed at a time, and the maintainability can be improved.

The storage box 30 includes a front helmet storage unit 119 and a rear helmet storage unit 120.
A shallow bottom portion 110c is provided between the controller 75 and the controller 75 below the shallow bottom portion 110c.
The throttle body 68 to which the control box 76 storing the fuel is attached and the fuel injection valve 74 are arranged with the upper end positions substantially the same. Therefore, front and rear helmet storage 1
By forming the shallow bottom portion 110c between 19 and 120 into a flat shape, it can be effectively used as a container, and a part of the intake system of the engine E can be effectively arranged in the space below the shallow bottom portion 110c. it can.

The lower part of the rear bulge part 121 has a container part 124 in which a raised part 110d formed by partially raising the bottom wall of the storage box 30 upward is interposed between the rear helmet storage part 120 and the rear bulge part. 121, the rear helmet storage portion 12 is disposed below the attachment portion of the upper portion of the rear cushion 64 to the rear portion of the body frame F.
0 and the rear case storage portion 120 are partitioned by a raised portion 110d so that the usability is improved and the small items stored in the rear storage portion 124 move forward and backward. It can be blocked by the part 110d.

A fuel tank 28 that is long in the vertical direction in a side view is disposed in front of the storage box 30, and a front bulging portion 122 that bulges forward to the bottom of the fuel tank 28 near the bottom of the front end of the storage box 30. Therefore, the front portion of the storage box 30 can be formed deep to facilitate the storage of long objects, and the capacity of the storage box 30 can be increased.

Moreover, since the battery 147 and other electrical components 148 to 150 are accommodated in the front bulging portion 122, the battery 147 and the electrical components 148 to 150 are accommodated so as not to interfere with the storage of the helmet H1 and the like. It can be stored in the box 30.

In addition, the second maintenance lid 151 that divides the front bulge portion 122 and the front helmet storage portion 119 is attached to the storage box 30 so as to be freely opened and closed, so that it is stored in the front bulge portion 122. The helmet H1 stored in the front helmet storage unit 119
Can be prevented from coming into contact with each other and being damaged.

Further, the damper rod 15 extending vertically so as to assist the opening / closing operation of the front seat 32.
2 is housed in the front bulging portion 122, so there is no need to secure a space for disposing the damper rod 152 outside the storage box 30, and when the front seat 32 is opened,
It is possible to prevent the damper rod 152 from being exposed to the outside as much as possible without hindering the storage of the storage box 30, and to improve the appearance and appearance.

The fuel tank 28 and the radiator 29 are disposed below a floor tunnel portion 167 formed by a part of the vehicle body cover 34 that covers the vehicle body frame F. The vehicle body frame F includes the head pipe 27 and the head pipe. A pair of left and right upper down frames 37 extending rearward and downward from 27, and inclined portions 38a extending downward and rearward from the head pipe 27 below the connecting portions of the upper down frames 37 to the head pipe 27. A fuel tank 28 extending vertically from the lower rear of the head pipe 27 to the lower part of the lower down frames 38, and the upper down frames 37 and both. Surrounded by the lower down frame 38 and arranged in a space immediately after the front wheel WF

Therefore, by arranging the fuel tank 28 that is long in the vertical direction immediately after the front wheel WF, the portion corresponding to the lower portion of the head pipe 27 is prevented from becoming a dead space, and the space below the floor tunnel portion 167 is effectively used. In addition, the fuel tank 28 having a relatively heavy weight can be brought close to the front wheel WF to increase the distributed load of the front wheel WF and improve the turning performance. In addition, since the fuel tank 28 that is long in the vertical direction can be made relatively high in a state where the remaining amount of fuel is small, when the pump unit 97 is attached to the fuel tank 28 as in this embodiment. This is advantageous for pump suction.

In addition, a radiator 29 is disposed behind the fuel tank 28, and the battery 147 is disposed between the radiator 29 and the fuel tank 28. Therefore, the fuel tank 28 is made vertically long so that the space behind the fuel tank 28 is relatively wide. The battery 147, which is a heavy load, can be arranged at the center in the front-rear direction of the vehicle body to contribute to the improvement of maneuverability, and the battery 147 is arranged between the radiator 29 and the fuel tank 28 that dissipate heat. By doing so, it is possible to avoid the influence of heat from the radiator 29 on the fuel tank 28.

The pump unit 97 housed and disposed in the lower part of the fuel tank 28 is attached to the fuel tank 28 from the back side of the fuel tank 28, so that the pump unit 97 is not affected by a step on the road surface. Can be installed on.

In addition, since the pump unit 97 is attached to the fuel tank 28 in a posture in which its rotation axis is inclined forward and downward, the suction port of the pump unit 97 is placed as close as possible to the bottom of the fuel tank 28 so that the inside of the fuel tank 28 The dead fuel amount in can be reduced as much as possible.

The reservoir tank 104 of the radiator 29 is disposed below the step floor 159 that forms a part of the vehicle body cover 34, and is detachably attached to the bottom wall of the storage box 30 disposed below the riding seat 31. The water supply port of the reservoir tank 104 is disposed below the first maintenance lid 117 to be provided. Therefore, by arranging the radiator 29 behind the fuel tank 28, the water supply port 107 of the radiator tank 104 can easily face the bottom of the riding seat 31, and the water supply port is provided on the step floor 159 etc. directly above the reservoir tank 104. It is possible to improve the water supply workability by arranging the water supply port 107 higher than it is exposed.

Moreover, the water supply port forming member 108 that forms the water supply port 107 is provided between the vehicle body frame F and the unit swing engine UE that is swingably supported by the vehicle body frame F. Since it is supported by the attachment portion 54, it is not necessary to make a special device for supporting the water supply port forming member 108, and the water supply port forming member 108 can be supported by the vehicle body frame F.

Further, the fuel from the fuel tank 28 is supplied to the fuel injection valve 74, and the pump unit 9 is urged by the fuel tank 28 that makes the remaining amount height relatively high while the remaining amount of fuel is small.
7, the fuel in the fuel tank 28 can be effectively supplied to the fuel injection valve 74.

The swing arm 48 disposed on the right side of the rear wheel WR and supporting the rear wheel WR is formed in a substantially triangular shape in a side view, and the brake caliper 85 of the rear brake 84 is connected to the swing arm 4.
8, an opening 81 is provided at the substantially central portion of the swing arm 48, and the brake caliper 85 is disposed in the opening 81, so that the brake caliper 8
5 can be arranged at a relatively low position to lower the center of gravity of the scooter type vehicle, and the periphery of the brake caliper 85 is surrounded by the swing arm 48. A substantial width in the direction can be secured to increase the longitudinal direction and torsional rigidity.

Further, since the exhaust muffler 78 is disposed on the outer side of the swing arm 48 so as to cover the brake caliper 85 from the outer side, the appearance can be improved.

Moreover, the opening 81 is formed such that its vertical width becomes narrower toward the rear, and the brake caliper 85 disposed in the rear part of the opening 81 is supported by the swing arm 48 behind the opening 81. Therefore, the mounting rigidity of the brake caliper 85 can be increased by supporting the brake caliper 85 with the portion having high rigidity of the swing arm 48.

Further, the lower portion of the exhaust muffler 78 is fastened to the swing arm 48 at two positions sandwiching the axle 80 of the rear wheel WR from both the front and rear sides, and the axle between the straight line L connecting these fastening portions and the exhaust muffler 78. 80 and the fastening portion to the swing arm 48 of the rear cushion 64 provided between the swing arm 48 and the vehicle body frame F are disposed.
The exhaust muffler 78 and the rear cushion 64 can be easily assembled to the axle 8 and the axle 8
0 and each fastening portion can be made difficult to see from above the side surface of the scooter type vehicle, and the appearance can be enhanced.

The electric motor 42 that changes the transmission ratio of the continuously variable transmission M interposed between the engine E and the rear wheel WR is disposed below the passenger step 162 provided at the rear of the step floor 159 provided in the vehicle body cover 34. Thus, the electric motor 42 can be arranged at a relatively low position, which can contribute to lowering the center of gravity of the scooter type vehicle.

The continuously variable transmission M is a belt type that constitutes the unit swing engine UE together with the engine E in which the axis of the cylinder 45 is substantially horizontal, and the electric motor 42 is in front of the continuously variable transmission M. Since it is arranged on the side of the cylinder 45, the cylinder 4 of the engine E
5 and the continuously variable transmission M can protect the electric motor 42. And body frame F
Is provided with a support frame 41 that supports the step floor 159 from below, and the electric motor 42 is disposed below the support frame 41. Therefore, the high-rigidity support frame 41 makes the electric motor 42 more effective. Can be protected.

Further, since the electric motor 42 is disposed with its rotation axis directed in the vehicle body width direction, the electric motor 42 is prevented from projecting outward from the outer surface of the continuously variable transmission M to the side of the cylinder 45 provided in the engine E. Thus, the electric motor 42 can be arranged.

A grab rail 118 is attached to the rear part of the body frame F, and has a front inclined surface 135a and a rear inclined rear inclined surface 135b on the upper surface behind the rear seat 33 provided on the riding seat 31, as viewed from the side. The grab rail 118 is formed in a substantially streamline shape.
A backrest 135 attached to the rear upper surface is disposed.

Therefore, the passenger's waist on the rear seat 33 can be firmly held by the front inclined surface 135a of the front lower portion of the upper surface of the backrest 135, and is substantially streamlined in a side view, so that the appearance of the backrest 135 is As well as improving the aerodynamic performance, the rear inclined surface 135b of the upper surface of the backrest 135 can be utilized, so that the luggage protruding rearward from the rear seat 33 is placed on the backrest 135. be able to.

Further, since the backrest 135 is formed so that the width gradually decreases rearward in the top view, the backrest 135 is formed in a compact manner, and the design cooperation is ensured in combination with the shape of the vehicle body cover 34. As well as aerodynamic performance.

Further, the rear upper surface of the grab rail 118 is set to be substantially the same height as the upper surface of the rear seat 33, and a backrest 135 is detachably attached to the rear upper surface of the grab rail 118. When it is desired, the luggage can be loaded by effectively using the upper surface of the rear portion of the grab rail 118 after the backrest 135 is removed.

The leg shield 158 included in the vehicle body cover 34 has a storage case 193 that can be pulled out and removed from the leg shield 158 and is configured to be pulled out.
91 and a second article storage portion 192 in which a storage recess 214 formed in the leg shield 158 is covered with a lid member 215 hinged to the leg shield 158 so as to be openable and closable. Thus, the article can be stored in the leg shield 158 by effectively using the space of the relatively wide leg shield 158. Moreover, since the storage case 193 is formed larger than the storage recess 214, a relatively large amount of articles can be stored in the first article storage section 191.
It can be stored in the storage case, but because it is a drawer type, it can be stored in the storage case 1 when the lid is opened.
Articles inside 93 do not come out, and the articles can be stored in the storage case 193 as much as possible. When the storage case 193 is removed from the leg shield 158, a relatively large opening 196 can be opened in the leg shield 158, whereby the bulb 171a of the headlight 171 disposed in front of the first article storage unit 191, etc. Can be easily maintained.

In addition, the storage case 193 is connected to the leg shield 158 between the storage case 193 and the leg shield 158 of the first article storage unit 191 in accordance with a key operation from the key hole 207 facing the front surface of the storage case 193. In addition, a locking mechanism 208 that can switch connection / disconnection is provided, and by operating by inserting a key into the key hole 207 of the locking mechanism 208, the storage case 193 can be pulled out. Since it is possible to prevent the goods stored in the portion 191 from being stolen and to pull out the storage case 193 using the key as a handle, it is not necessary to provide a handle in the storage case 193, and more items can be stored in the first article storage portion 191. Can be stored.

In addition, the storage case 193 is formed so as to cover the head pipe 27 from the left and right sides in the storage state, and the locking mechanism 208 is located at a position facing the head pipe 27 from the rear.
Therefore, the storage capacity of the storage case 193 can be set larger by effectively disposing the locking mechanism 208 in the space behind the head pipe 27.

Furthermore, a handle lock module 211 that can disable the steering operation of the steering handle 26 is disposed in the vicinity of the head pipe 27 on the side opposite to the first article storage unit 191, and the handle lock module 211 is connected to the first article. Since the second article storage section 192 is disposed so as to be sandwiched between the storage section 191, the first article storage section 191, the handle lock module 211, and the second article storage section 192 are arranged side by side on the leg shield 158. Thus, the space of the relatively wide leg shield 158 can be utilized more effectively.

Further, since the transmission antenna 225 is arranged at a position separated from the handle lock module 211, the degree of freedom in arrangement of the transmission antenna 225 can be increased.

Further, the receiving unit 227 is disposed in the storage box 30 or the riding seat 31. In this embodiment, the receiving unit 227 is disposed in the storage box 30, so that the receiving unit 227 is made of a synthetic resin. It is possible to ensure the environment resistance of the receiving unit 227 corresponding to mud, dust, water, external force, and the like, and thus, it is possible to ensure waterproofness while eliminating the need for readjustment of the receiving unit 227. Can be secured.

Moreover, the receiving unit 227 is configured such that the antenna 230, 230... Is disposed on one surface and a substrate 229 on which the receiving circuit 231 is disposed on the other surface is housed in a case 232, and the receiving unit 227 is configured compactly. In the storage box 30, the receiving unit 2
The space required for arranging 27 can be set as small as possible.

Further, a first maintenance lid 117 for performing maintenance related to the engine E disposed below the storage box 30 is provided on the bottom wall of the storage box 30 so as to be openable and closable. Since it is arranged in the storage box 30 so as to be covered with a part of the maintenance lid 117, the receiving unit is placed at a position suitable for maintenance while preventing interference with articles stored in the storage box 30. 227 can be arranged.

In addition, an emergency unlocking key cylinder lock 236 that enables at least the start of the engine E and the unlocking of the handlebar handle 226 is disposed in the leg shield 158 without the need for the portable transmitter 226, so that the vehicle user can connect the portable transmitter 226. Even if it is lost or the battery life of the portable transmitter 226 has expired, the scooter type vehicle can be run by operating the emergency unlocking key cylinder lock 236 with the emergency unlocking mechanical key.

Moreover, the leg shield 158 on the right side of the handle lock module 211 is provided with a second article storage portion 192, and the key hole 238 of the emergency unlocking key cylinder lock 236 is provided in the storage recess 214 in the second article storage portion 192. Since the storage recess 214 is normally closed by the lid member 215, the key hole 238 is placed in an inconspicuous place and the key hole 238 of the emergency unlocking key cylinder lock 236 is mischievous. Can be avoided as much as possible.

Further, a link mechanism 234 connected to a seat catcher 142 that switches between a seat catch state that holds the front seat 32 that can open the storage box 30 in a closed state and a seat catch release state that allows the front seat 32 to be opened and closed. Regular mobile transmitter 22
6 is connected to a seat lock actuator 228 that operates in response to an operation at the time of receiving a signal from 6 and is connected to an emergency unlocking key cylinder lock 236, so that a link mechanism 234 that operates the seat catcher 142 is transmitted by portable transmission The number of parts can be reduced by sharing the case where the machine 226 is effective and the case where the emergency release key cylinder lock 236 is used.

As mentioned above, although the Example of this invention was described, this invention is not limited to the said Example,
Various design changes can be made without departing from the invention as set forth in the appended claims.

  For example, the present invention is applicable to motorcycles other than scooter type vehicles.

It is a left view of a scooter type vehicle. It is a perspective view of a body frame in the state where a fuel tank and a radiator are attached. FIG. 2 is a left side view of the middle part in the front-rear direction of the scooter type vehicle with the riding seat and the vehicle body cover removed. FIG. 4 is a view taken along arrow 4 of FIG. 3 with the storage box removed. It is an expansion vertical side view of the rear part of a scooter type vehicle. It is a figure which shows the relative arrangement | positioning of a unit swing engine and a rear wheel. It is a rear right side view of a scooter type vehicle. It is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the rear part vicinity of a storage box. FIG. 9 is a view taken in the direction of arrow 9 in FIG. 8. FIG. 10 is an enlarged sectional view taken along line 10-10 in FIG. It is a principal part enlarged view of FIG. 5 in the state which open | released the front part sheet | seat. FIG. 12 is a view taken in the direction of arrow 12 in FIG. 11. FIG. 13 is an enlarged view taken along arrow 13 in FIG. 1. It is a schematic sectional drawing in alignment with line 14-14 of FIG. FIG. 15 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 15-15 in FIG. 13. FIG. 16 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 16-16 in FIG. 15. FIG. 17 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 17-17 in FIG. 13. FIG. 18 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 18-18 in FIG. 13. It is a figure which shows the structure of a smart entry system. It is a disassembled perspective view of a receiving unit. It is a figure which shows schematic structure of the emergency unlocking system of a seat lock.

Explanation of symbols

48 ... Swing arm 64 ... Rear cushion 78 ... Exhaust muffler 80 ... Axle 81 ... Opening 84 ... Rear brake 85 ... Brake caliper F ... Body frame L ...・ Linear WR ... Rear wheel

Claims (4)

A swing arm (48) disposed on one side of the rear wheel (WR) and supporting the rear wheel (WR) is formed in a substantially triangular shape in side view, and the brake caliper (85) of the rear brake (84) is In the brake caliper support structure for a motorcycle supported by the swing arm (48), an opening (81) is provided in a substantially central portion of the swing arm (48), and the brake caliper (85) is connected to the opening (81 A brake caliper support structure for a motorcycle, wherein The brake caliper support for a motorcycle according to claim 1, wherein an exhaust muffler (78) is disposed outside the swing arm (84) so as to cover the brake caliper (85) from the outside. Construction. The opening (81) is formed such that its vertical width becomes narrower toward the rear,
The brake caliper (85) disposed in the rear part of the opening (81) is connected to the opening (81
The brake caliper support structure for a motorcycle according to claim 1, wherein the brake caliper support structure is supported by the swing arm (48) at a rear side of the motorcycle. The lower part of the exhaust muffler (78) is fastened to the swing arm (48) at two locations sandwiching the axle (80) of the rear wheel (WR) from both the front and rear sides, and a straight line (L) connecting the fastening portions. The swing arm (80) of the rear cushion (64) provided between the axle (80), the swing arm (48), and the vehicle body frame (F) between the exhaust muffler (78).
48. The brake caliper support structure for a motorcycle according to claim 2, wherein a fastening portion to 48) is disposed.

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