JP2010105630A - Motorcycle - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a technology capable of enhancing the degree of versatility of the arrangement of an anti-theft device in a motorcycle. <P>SOLUTION: A motorcycle 10 has a body frame 11, a head pipe 12 included in the body frame 11, a body cover 58 for covering the body frame 11, and an anti-theft device 66 which detects the position information of the motorcycle and performs the wireless transmission of the position information. The body cover 58 has a body front cover 61 to cover the periphery of the head pipe 12. The anti-theft 66 is arranged inside the body front cover 61 and around the head pipe 12. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a motorcycle provided with a theft countermeasure device.

2. Description of the Related Art A motorcycle equipped with a theft countermeasure device that detects vehicle position information and wirelessly transmits the position information is known (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
JP 2002-362448 A (FIGS. 4 and 13)

  In FIG. 13 of Patent Document 1, a seat 6 for seating (symbol is diverted from the same publication; the same applies hereinafter) is covered at the rear part of the vehicle body so as to be openable and closable, and an object such as a helmet is accommodated. A storage box 5 (hereinafter referred to as “storage box 5”) is provided, an antitheft device 20 is disposed inside the storage box 5, and an interior sheet 61 is provided on the upper surface of the antitheft device 20.

  In FIG. 4 of patent document 1, since the antitheft device 20 is arrange | positioned inside the storage box 5, a storage space reduces. In addition, since the antitheft device 20 is arranged between the helmets H1 and H2, the arrangement position of the antitheft device 20 is always defined between the helmets H1 and H2, and the degree of freedom of arrangement is small. . In other words, the anti-theft device 20 needs to be arranged in consideration of the storage of the objects such as the helmets H1 and H2 in the storage box 5, and the freedom to arrange the anti-theft device 20 in the storage box 5. There was a restriction on the degree.

  It is an object of the present invention to provide a technique capable of increasing the degree of freedom of arrangement of an antitheft device in a motorcycle.

  The invention according to claim 1 is a vehicle body frame, a head pipe included in the vehicle body frame, a front wheel that is steerably supported by the head pipe, and a rear wheel that is swingably supported by the vehicle body frame. And a vehicle body cover that covers the vehicle body frame and a theft countermeasure device that detects vehicle position information and wirelessly transmits the position information. The anti-theft device has a front cover, and is arranged inside the front cover of the vehicle body and around the head pipe.

  The invention according to claim 2 is characterized in that a battery case for storing the battery is provided around the head pipe and inside the front cover of the vehicle body, and the antitheft device is supported by the battery case. .

  The invention according to claim 3 is characterized in that the antitheft device is arranged on the side of the battery case.

  In the invention according to claim 4, the battery case is disposed on the front side of the head pipe, and the anti-theft device is provided with a connector part connected to the engine control unit for controlling the engine and the battery, and this connector part is provided at the front. The antitheft device is arranged in a state of facing the connector, and the connector portion is smaller than the width of the case body surrounding the antitheft device when viewed from the front.

  In the invention according to claim 5, the vehicle body front cover is disposed in front of the head pipe and covers the head pipe from the front, and an inner cover is disposed behind the head pipe and covers the head pipe from the rear. The antitheft device is characterized in that the connector part is arranged so as to be located on the front cover side.

  In the invention according to claim 6, the engine control unit for controlling the engine is disposed behind the head pipe, the anti-theft device is provided with a connector portion connected to the engine control unit and the battery, and the anti-theft device is The connector portion is arranged with the rearward direction.

  In the invention which concerns on Claim 7, the antitheft device is arrange | positioned so that the longitudinal direction may follow a vehicle front-back direction.

  The invention according to claim 8 is characterized in that the antitheft device is arranged below the battery case.

  The invention according to claim 9 is characterized in that the lower part of the front cover of the vehicle body is configured to be widened away from the head pipe as it goes downward of the vehicle.

  The invention according to claim 10 is characterized in that the antitheft device is arranged behind the head pipe.

  The invention according to claim 11 is characterized in that the antitheft device is arranged on the side of the head pipe.

  The invention according to claim 12 is characterized in that the antitheft device is arranged in front of the head pipe.

  The invention according to claim 13 is characterized in that the anti-theft device comprises a global positioning system that detects position information and a satellite mobile phone system that transmits the detected position information.

  In the invention according to claim 14, the antitheft device includes a global positioning system that detects position information, a satellite mobile phone system that transmits the detected position information, an acceleration sensor that detects theft, and the global A control unit that integrally controls the positioning system, the satellite mobile phone system, and the acceleration sensor, and an internal power source that supplies power to the global positioning system and the satellite mobile phone system are provided in an integrated unit.

  In the invention according to claim 15, the anti-theft device has an engine stop function for stopping the engine start and an alarm function for issuing an alarm by operating a lighting device when the theft is detected. The engine stop function and the alarm function can be operated by connecting to the electrical system provided in the vehicle body.

  The invention according to claim 16 is characterized in that the antitheft device is formed in a box shape, and the largest surface of the box is arranged horizontally or nearly horizontally.

In the invention according to claim 1, the antitheft device is arranged in a space formed around the head pipe.
Conventionally, when an antitheft device is arranged in a storage box, it is necessary to consider the capacity of the storage box, and there is a restriction on the degree of freedom of arrangement.

  In this respect, in the present invention, since the antitheft device is arranged inside the front cover of the vehicle body and around the head pipe, the antitheft device can be freely arranged without considering the capacity of the storage box. It is possible to increase the degree of freedom of arrangement.

  In addition, since the anti-theft device is disposed inside the front cover of the vehicle body, it is possible to ensure a good waterproof property. Furthermore, since the position is difficult for human eyes, confidentiality can be ensured.

In the invention according to claim 2, the antitheft device is supported by the battery case. Since this battery case is a member that is rigid enough to support a heavy battery, the antitheft device can be supported by a highly rigid battery case.
In addition, since the antitheft device is disposed close to the battery, the wiring connecting the antitheft device and the battery can be shortened.

  In the invention according to claim 3, since the anti-theft device is arranged on the side of the battery case, it is possible to prevent the anti-theft device from projecting greatly above or below the battery case. It is easy to secure the distance from the steering system members such as the front fender and the steering handle, and the apparatus can be freely arranged.

  In the invention according to claim 4, the antitheft device is arranged with the connector portion facing forward, and the connector portion is smaller than the case body surrounding the antitheft device in front view.

  Since the connector part is smaller than the case body of the anti-theft device in the width direction, the vehicle body front cover can be arranged close to the connector part, and the vehicle body front cover is prevented from becoming large in the vehicle width direction. can do.

  In the invention which concerns on Claim 5, the antitheft device is arrange | positioned so that a connector part may be located in the front cover side. Since the connector part is provided smaller than the case body and the connector part is arranged so as to be positioned on the front cover side, the front cover can be arranged close to the connector part, and the connector part is arranged in the vehicle width direction. It is possible to avoid the spread and enlargement of the front cover.

  In the invention according to claim 6, the engine control unit is arranged behind the head pipe, and the antitheft device is arranged with the connector portion directed rearward, so that the engine control unit and the antitheft device are The wiring that connects them can be shortened.

  In the invention according to claim 7, the anti-theft device is arranged on the side of the battery case, and the longitudinal direction thereof is arranged along the vehicle front-rear direction, so that the longitudinal direction follows the vehicle width direction. Compared with the case where it arrange | positions, it can suppress that a vehicle body front part cover enlarges in a vehicle width direction.

  In the invention which concerns on Claim 8, since the antitheft device is arrange | positioned under the battery case, the gravity center of a vehicle can be lowered | hung compared with the case where an antitheft device is arrange | positioned above a battery case. It is also possible to prevent interference with wiring connected to a terminal on the upper part of the battery.

  In the invention according to claim 9, the lower part of the front cover of the vehicle body is configured to be widened away from the head pipe as it goes downward of the vehicle, so that the antitheft device can be arranged in a wider space. , The degree of freedom in arrangement can be further increased.

  In the invention which concerns on Claim 10, since the antitheft device is arrange | positioned behind the head pipe, it can prevent that the front part of the head pipe of a vehicle body front part cover becomes large.

  In the invention according to claim 11, since the anti-theft device is arranged on the side of the head pipe, it is possible to prevent the anti-theft device from protruding greatly above or below the head pipe. It is easy to secure the distance from the steering system members such as the front fender and the steering handle, and the apparatus can be freely arranged.

  In the invention which concerns on Claim 12, since the antitheft device is arrange | positioned ahead of the head pipe, it can prevent that the rear part of the head pipe of a vehicle body front part cover becomes large.

  In the invention according to claim 13, the antitheft device including the global positioning system and the satellite mobile phone system is arranged on the vehicle body as in claims 1 to 12, thereby receiving the orbit information from the satellite and the position information. When transmitting, because there are not many metal structures above the global positioning system and satellite mobile phone system, radio waves are not blocked, so the transmission and reception sensitivity is good, and the placement of antitheft devices is limited. Even in a certain motorcycle, the antitheft device can be operated satisfactorily.

In the invention according to claim 14, the antitheft device includes a global positioning system, a satellite mobile phone system, an acceleration sensor, a control unit, and an internal power supply in an integrated unit.
Since the system of the anti-theft device is housed in an integrated unit, it is possible to improve the ease of assembly to the vehicle.

In the invention according to claim 15, the anti-theft device has an engine stop function and an alarm function, and is connected to an electrical system equipped on the vehicle body.
By connecting the anti-theft device to the electrical system provided in the vehicle body, the engine stop function and the alarm function can be activated, so that an increase in new functional parts and wiring can be suppressed.

  In the invention according to claim 16, when the anti-theft device is formed in a box shape, since the largest surface of the box is horizontal or close to the horizontal, the arrangement of the functional components in the anti-theft device is optimized. Thus, the area of the antenna can be ensured, and transmission and reception can be improved.

  The best mode for carrying out the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the drawings and examples, “up”, “down”, “front”, “rear”, “left”, and “right” respectively indicate directions viewed from the driver who rides the motorcycle. The drawings are viewed in the direction of the reference numerals.

  FIG. 1 is a left side view of a motorcycle according to the present invention. A motorcycle 10 includes a body frame 11, a head pipe 12 included in the body frame 11 and constituting a front end portion of the body frame 11, and the head pipe. Steering shaft 13 that is inserted into 12, front fork 14 that extends downward from steering shaft 13, steering handle 15 that extends to the upper end of steering shaft 13, and steering to the lower end of front fork 14 Front wheels 16 that are supported, an engine 17 as a drive source disposed at the center of the vehicle body frame 11, and swing arms 18L and 18R provided at the rear of the vehicle body frame 11 (reference numeral 18L on the front side in the figure) And the rear wheel 19 supported by these swing arms 18L and 18R in a swingable manner. To have.

  The vehicle body frame 11 extends horizontally from the head pipe 12, one main frame 21 extending obliquely downward and rearward from the head pipe 12, rearward from the intermediate portion of the main frame 21, and laterally outward. After that, the left and right subframes 22L and 22R extending obliquely upward at the rear (only the reference numeral 22L on the front side of the figure is shown; the same applies hereinafter), the rear portion of the main frame 21 and the left and right subframes 22L and 22R Left and right pivot plates 29L and 29R having a pivot shaft 28 of swing arms 18L and 18R (only the reference numeral 29L on the front side of the figure is shown. The same applies hereinafter) and the rear ends of the left and right subframes 22L and 22R rearward A rear frame 32 that extends and has a substantially U shape in plan view, and is provided between the sub frames 22L and 22R and the rear frame 32. Cushion brackets 34L and 34R (only the reference numeral 34L on the front side of the figure is shown) to which the upper ends of the rear cushion units 33L and 33R (only the reference numeral 33L on the front side of the figure are shown) are attached are mainly used. This is a component.

  The engine 17 is suspended from the vehicle body frame 11, and a transmission unit 36 in which a transmission is integrally provided at a rear portion and a cylinder 38 at a front portion of the transmission unit 36 are provided. A head 39 is provided, an intake device 41 is connected to the upper portion of the cylinder head 39, and an exhaust device 42 is connected to the lower portion of the cylinder head 39.

  The intake device 41 includes a throttle body 45 having one end connected to the cylinder head 39 via an intake pipe 44, and an air cleaner 46 connected to the other end of the throttle body 45. The exhaust device 42 has one end connected to the lower portion of the cylinder head 39 and extends downward and rearward from the engine 17, and a silencer 49 connected to the other end of the exhaust pipe 48 and extending rearward. It consists of.

  The rear structure of the vehicle body will be described. A storage box 51 as a container is attached between the left and right subframes, a fuel tank 52 is disposed behind the storage box 51, and extends from the storage box 51 to above the fuel tank 52. An occupant seat 54 for seating is provided so as to be openable and closable via the hinge portion 53. Reference numeral 56 denotes a helmet stored in the storage box 51.

  The outside of the body frame 11 is covered with a body cover 58. The vehicle body cover 58 includes a vehicle body front cover 61 that covers the periphery of the head pipe 12, and a vehicle body rear cover 62 that covers the vehicle body rear portion including the occupant seat 54.

  The vehicle body front cover 61 includes a front cover 63 that constitutes the front surface of the vehicle body, and a leg shield 64 that is provided continuously behind the front cover 63 and covers the front of the occupant's knees. An antitheft device 66 that detects vehicle position information and wirelessly transmits the position information is disposed inside the vehicle body front cover 61 that covers the periphery of the head pipe 12 and around the head pipe 12. Details of the antitheft device 66 will be described later.

  In the figure, 68 is a drive gear provided on the output shaft 69 of the engine 17, 71 is a chain, 72 is a sprocket, 73 is a main stand, 74 is a front fender, 75 is a headlamp, and 76 is disposed at the rear of the vehicle body. An engine control unit 77 to be controlled is a tail lamp (tail lamp unit).

FIG. 2 is a block diagram of the anti-theft device provided in the motorcycle of the present invention and its peripheral portion, which will be described with reference to FIG.
The anti-theft device 66 includes an acceleration sensor 81 that detects vibration applied to the body of a vehicle (motorcycle) and a global positioning system that detects the current position of the vehicle by receiving orbit information from a plurality of artificial satellites ( Global Positioning System) 82, a control unit 83 that receives an acceleration signal SA from the acceleration sensor 81 and a position information JP from the global positioning system 82, and instructs a theft countermeasure, and a communication command SC from the control unit 83. Based on the satellite mobile phone system 85 that transmits the position information JP to the satellite mobile phone 84 and the engine control signal SEC from the control unit 83, the ignition stop signal SSS is sent to the engine ignition device 86 to stop the operation of the ignition device 86. That is, from the engine control unit 87 that stops the engine 17 and the control unit 83 Based on the alarm control signal SAC, an alarm signal SA is sent to an alarm device 88 (head lamp 75, turn signal (reference numeral 91 in FIG. 3), lighting device 93 such as tail lamp 77, and horn (reference numeral 94 in FIG. 4)). The alarm generator 96 for operating the horn 94 and an internal power supply 98 are provided.
As the internal power supply 98, for example, a lithium battery is used.

  Orbit information from the satellite is provided by arranging a theft countermeasure device 66 including the global positioning system 82 and the satellite mobile phone system 85 around the head pipe 12 constituting the vehicle body and inside the vehicle body front cover 61. Since there is no metal structure that completely covers the anti-theft device 66 when receiving and transmitting location information, radio waves are not blocked, and transmission / reception sensitivity is improved. Even if the anti-theft device 66 is a motorcycle with a low degree of freedom in arrangement, the anti-theft device can be operated satisfactorily.

  FIG. 3 is a side view for explaining the arrangement structure of the antitheft device provided in the motorcycle according to the present invention, and FIG. 4 is a front view for explaining the arrangement structure of the antitheft device provided in the motorcycle according to the present invention. FIG. 5 and FIG. 5 are perspective views for explaining the arrangement structure of the antitheft device provided in the motorcycle according to the present invention. Hereinafter, description will be given with reference to FIGS.

A battery case 112 that houses a battery 111 is provided around the head pipe 12 and inside the vehicle body front cover 61. Specifically, the battery case 112 is disposed on the front side of the head pipe 12.
Since the anti-theft device 66 is disposed on the side of the head pipe 12, it is possible to prevent the anti-theft device 66 from protruding greatly above or below the head pipe 12, and the anti-theft device 66 can be It is easy to secure a distance from the steering system members such as the front fender 74 and the steering handle 15 and can be freely arranged.

  The battery case 112 has an open front surface, an upper surface 113, left and right wall portions 114 and 115 extending downward from both ends of the upper surface 113, and a lower surface 116 provided between the left and right wall portions 114 and 115. A box-shaped member that is surrounded by the rear surface 117 and includes a storage portion 118 in which the battery 111 is stored, and is attached to the fixing portion 121 as a mounting bracket of the battery case 112 attached to the front portion of the head pipe 12. It is attached via three fastening members 122 (... indicates a plurality). The battery case 112 is made of resin.

  A cover support portion 126 having a hole portion 125 for supporting a protrusion 124 projecting rearwardly from the inner surface of the front cover 63 extends from the upper surface 113 of the battery case 112, and the hole of the cover support portion 126 is extended. The protrusion 124 is inserted into the portion 125, and the front cover 63 is supported.

Hereinafter, the mounting structure of the antitheft device 66 will be described in detail.
A first support arm 131 that supports the anti-theft device 66 extends from the left wall 114 of the battery case 112 to the left and substantially horizontally. Also, from the head pipe 12 to the left side. A second support arm 132 that supports the antitheft device 66 extends substantially horizontally.

  The distal ends of the first and second support arms 131 and 132 are engaged with the first and second engagement arms 133 and 134 provided on the antitheft device 66 side, which will be described later, on the first and second support arms 131 and 132. In order to prevent the first and second engaging portions 133 and 134 from coming out of the first and second support arms 131 and 132 when they are combined, they are formed wider than the width of the support arms. The retaining portions 135 and 136 are provided.

On the other hand, the anti-theft device 66 includes a connector part 144 including first and second connector parts 142 and 143 on a front surface 141 facing forward, and a rear surface 145, an upper surface 146, left and right side surfaces 147, 148, and a lower surface 149. It includes a hexahedron case body 151 forming a provision unit, and the longitudinal direction of the case body 151 is arranged along the vehicle front-rear direction.
The connector 144 is connected to the engine control unit 76 that controls the engine (reference numeral 17 in FIG. 1) and the battery 111.

The antitheft device 66 is arranged with the connector portion 144 facing forward, and the width of the connector portion 144 is smaller than the width of the case body 151 surrounding the antitheft device 66 in front view.
Since wiring is connected to the connector portion 144, a certain amount of space is required around the connector portion 144 in consideration of the wiring arrangement. The connector portion 144 is a case body in front view. Since it is smaller than 151, the space located in front of the head pipe of the vehicle body front cover 61 can be easily secured in the vehicle width direction. If the space in front of the head pipe is easily secured in the vehicle width direction, the connector portion 144 can be arranged at a position where the vehicle body front cover 61 can be prevented from becoming large in the vehicle width direction.

  Further, since the anti-theft device 66 is arranged on the side of the battery case 112 and the longitudinal direction thereof is arranged along the vehicle front-rear direction, the vehicle body front cover 61 is enlarged in the vehicle width direction. Can be suppressed.

  Furthermore, since the anti-theft device 66 is disposed below the battery case 112, the center of gravity of the vehicle can be lowered as compared with the case where the anti-theft device 66 is disposed above the battery case 112. Further, it does not interfere with the wiring (cord) connected to the plus terminal 171 and the minus terminal 172 arranged on the upper part of the battery 111.

Hereinafter, details of the elastic member that is attached to the case body 151 as a box of the antitheft device and is interposed between the first and second support arms 131 and 132 and has an impact absorbing function and a bracket function. I will explain.
For example, an elastic member 152 that absorbs an impact is attached to the outside of the case body 151 so as to surround the case body 151. The elastic member 152 uses rubber, but may be a member such as resin.

The elastic member 152 has a first holding part 153 mounted so as to surround the upper surface 146 of the case body 151, the left and right side surfaces 147, 148, and the lower surface 149, and extends rearward from the first holding part 153. The first holding portion 154 is mounted so as to surround the upper surface 146, the rear surface 145, and the lower surface 149 of the case body 151, and the first protrusion is provided in a portion corresponding to the upper surface 146 of the case body 151. A portion 155 is formed, a first engagement hole 156 into which the first support arm 131 is inserted is provided in the first convex portion 155, and a portion corresponding to the lower surface 149 of the case body 151 provided in the second holding portion 154 The second convex portion 157 is formed in the second convex portion 157, and a second engagement hole 158 into which the second support arm 132 is inserted is provided in the second convex portion 157. The antitheft device 66 is held between the first and second support arms 131 and 132.
The antitheft device 66 is a member supported by the battery case 112 and the head pipe 12.

  Since the battery case 112 is rigid enough to support the heavy battery 111, the antitheft device 66 can be easily supported by the highly rigid battery case 112. Since the battery case 112 is also used as a support member for the anti-theft device 66, an increase in the number of parts can be suppressed.

  Further, since the antitheft device 66 is disposed close to the battery 111, the wiring connecting the antitheft device 66 and the battery 111 can be shortened. If the wiring is shortened, the vehicle cost can be reduced and the weight of the vehicle can be reduced by shortening the wiring length.

  The antitheft device 66 is disposed on the side of the battery case 112. If it is on the side of the battery case 112, it is possible to prevent the antitheft device 66 from protruding greatly above or below the battery case 112, and the antitheft device 66 can be used as a front fender (symbol 74 in the figure) or an operation. They can be arranged freely without considering interference with steering system members such as direction handles (symbol 15 in the figure). In the present embodiment, the antitheft device 66 is arranged on the left side of the battery case 112.

  Since the case body 151 is directed to the antitheft device 66 and the upper surface 146 as the largest surface of the case body 151 is horizontal or nearly horizontal, the arrangement of the functional components in the antitheft device 66 is optimized. In the above, the area of the antenna can be ensured, and transmission and reception can be improved.

The operation of the above-described antitheft device arrangement structure will be described next.
The antitheft device 66 is disposed in a space formed around the head pipe 12.
Conventionally, when an antitheft device is arranged in a storage box, it is necessary to consider the capacity of the storage box, and there is a restriction on the degree of freedom of arrangement.

  In this regard, in the present invention, since the antitheft device 66 is disposed inside the front cover 61 of the vehicle body and around the head pipe 12, it can be freely stolen without considering the capacity of the storage box 51. The countermeasure device 66 can be arranged, and the degree of freedom of arrangement can be increased.

  In addition, since the anti-theft device 66 is disposed inside the vehicle body front cover 61, it is possible to ensure good waterproofness. Furthermore, since the position is difficult for human eyes, confidentiality can be ensured.

  Returning to FIG. 4, the lower part of the front cover 61 of the vehicle body is configured so as to be farther away from the head pipe 12 as it goes downward of the vehicle, so that the antitheft device 66 can be arranged in a wide space. , The degree of freedom in arrangement can be further increased.

  Referring also to FIG. 2, the antitheft device 66 includes a global positioning system 82, a satellite mobile phone system 85, an acceleration sensor 81, a control unit 83, and an internal power supply 98 in an integrated unit. That is, the global positioning system 82, the satellite mobile phone system 85, the acceleration sensor 81, the control unit 83, and the internal power source 98 are all housed inside the case body 151.

  Since the system of the antitheft device 66 is housed in the case body 151 which is an integral unit, the assembling property to the vehicle can be improved.

The anti-theft device 66 has an engine stop function and an alarm function, and the anti-theft device 66 is connected to a lighting device 93, a horn 94, and the like constituting an electrical system equipped on the vehicle body.
Since the anti-theft device 66 can be operated by connecting the anti-theft device 66 to the lighting device 93, the horn 94, etc. provided in the vehicle body, a new functional component is arranged or wiring is increased. There is no need.

FIG. 6 is a side view for explaining the arrangement structure of the antitheft device provided in the motorcycle according to the second embodiment, which will be described with reference to FIG.
The engine control unit 76 that controls the engine 17 is disposed behind the head pipe 12, and the anti-theft device 66B is provided with a connector part 144B that is connected to the engine control unit 76 and the battery 111. The connector portion 144B is disposed in the rearward direction.

  The engine control unit 76B is disposed behind the head pipe 12 and on the side of the fuel tank 52, and the antitheft device 66B is disposed with the connector portion 144B facing rearward. The wiring connecting the countermeasure device 66B can be shortened.

FIG. 7 is a side view for explaining the arrangement structure of the antitheft device provided in the motorcycle according to the third embodiment. The difference from FIG. 6 is that the battery case 112 is opened downward on the lower surface 116. A U-shaped stay 161 is attached, and an antitheft device 66C is disposed on the stay 161 with the connector portion 144 facing the left side. In this case, the longitudinal direction of the antitheft device 66C is a direction parallel to the width direction of the vehicle, and is disposed so as to protrude forward from the battery case 112.
Since the antitheft device 66C is disposed below the battery case 112, the front cover 63 can be made smaller in the width direction than when the antitheft device is disposed on the side of the battery case 122.
In addition, there is no significant difference from FIG.

FIG. 8 is a side view for explaining an arrangement structure of the antitheft device provided in the motorcycle according to the fourth embodiment, and FIG. 9 is an illustration of the antitheft device provided in the motorcycle according to the fourth embodiment. It is a top view explaining an arrangement structure. Hereinafter, description will be given with reference to FIGS.
A significant difference from FIG. 7 is that a metal stay member 162 formed in a pentagonal shape is extended from the head pipe 12 in the front, substantially in the horizontal direction, and in plan view. The antitheft device 66D is mounted via an elastic member 152D. In the figure, 163... Are claw portions that are provided on the stay member 162 and extend upward in the vertical direction and engage with the elastic member 152D. In addition, there is no significant difference from FIG.
Since the antitheft device 66D is disposed in front of the head pipe 12, it is possible to prevent the rear portion of the head pipe 12 of the vehicle body front cover 61 from becoming large.
The antitheft device 66 is arranged substantially horizontally, and the upper portion of the case body 151 as a box is not shielded by metal, so that the area of the antenna can be secured and transmission / reception can be improved.

Hereinafter, in FIG. 10 to FIG. 13, a case where the antitheft device is attached to the vehicle body front cover 61 side will be described.
FIG. 10 is a side view for explaining the arrangement structure of the antitheft device provided in the motorcycle according to the fifth embodiment. The horizontal stay 164 is rearward in the horizontal direction from the front inner surface 61f of the front cover 61 of the vehicle body. 165 are extended, and a case body 151E of the antitheft device 66E is attached to these horizontal stays 164 and 165. The mounting structure is not significantly different from the first embodiment described above.

  FIG. 11 is a side view for explaining the arrangement structure of the antitheft device provided in the motorcycle according to the sixth embodiment. The antitheft device 66F is attached to the front inner surface 61f of the vehicle body front cover 61. ing. The mounting structure is not significantly different from the first embodiment described above. Specifically, a plurality of claw members 166... Are erected on the inner surface of the vehicle body front cover 61, and engaging portions 133 </ b> F and 134 </ b> F provided on the claw members 166. Engage.

FIG. 12 is a side view for explaining the arrangement structure of the anti-theft device provided in the motorcycle according to the seventh embodiment. The anti-theft device 66G is provided on the front cover 61 of the vehicle body in front of the head pipe 12. It is attached to the upper inner surface 61t. Since the uppermost surface 146G, which is the widest surface, is arranged in a substantially horizontal direction, the area of the antenna can be ensured, and transmission and reception can be improved.
The mounting structure is not greatly different from that of the first embodiment described above, and a description thereof is omitted.

  FIG. 13 is a side view for explaining the arrangement structure of the anti-theft device provided in the motorcycle according to the eighth embodiment. The anti-theft device 66H is a vehicle body front cover 61 provided behind the head pipe 12. It is attached to the rear inner surface 61r. Since the antitheft device 66H is arranged behind the head pipe 12, it is possible to prevent the front portion of the head pipe 12 of the vehicle body front cover 61 from becoming large.

  Although the present invention is applied to a motorcycle in the embodiment, it can also be applied to a tricycle and can be applied to a general vehicle.

  The present invention is suitable for a motorcycle equipped with a theft countermeasure device.

1 is a left side view of a motorcycle according to the present invention. 1 is a block diagram of an antitheft device provided in a motorcycle of the present invention and its peripheral part. It is a side view explaining the arrangement structure of the antitheft device with which the motorcycle concerning the present invention is equipped. 1 is a front view illustrating an arrangement structure of a theft countermeasure device provided in a motorcycle according to the present invention. 1 is a perspective view illustrating an arrangement structure of an antitheft device provided in a motorcycle according to the present invention. It is a side view explaining the arrangement structure of the antitheft device with which the motorcycle concerning a 2nd embodiment is equipped. FIG. 6 is a side view for explaining an arrangement structure of a theft countermeasure device provided in a motorcycle according to a third embodiment. FIG. 10 is a side view for explaining an arrangement structure of an antitheft device provided in a motorcycle according to a fourth embodiment. FIG. 10 is a plan view for explaining an arrangement structure of an antitheft device provided in a motorcycle according to a fourth embodiment. FIG. 10 is a side view for explaining an arrangement structure of an antitheft device provided in a motorcycle according to a fifth embodiment. FIG. 10 is a side view for explaining an arrangement structure of an antitheft device provided in a motorcycle according to a sixth embodiment. FIG. 10 is a side view for explaining an arrangement structure of a theft countermeasure device provided in a motorcycle according to a seventh embodiment. FIG. 16 is a side view for explaining an arrangement structure of an antitheft device provided in a motorcycle according to an eighth embodiment.

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  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Motorcycle, 11 ... Body frame, 12 ... Head pipe, 16 ... Front wheel, 17 ... Engine, 18L, 18R ... Swing arm, 19 ... Rear wheel, 58 ... Body cover, 61 ... Body front cover, 63 ... Front Cover, 64 ... Inner cover, 66, 66B, 66C, 66DE, 66E, 66F, 66G, 66H ... Anti-theft device, 76 ... Engine control unit, 81 ... Acceleration sensor, 82 ... Global positioning system, 83 ... Control unit, 85 ... Satellite mobile phone system, 93 ... Lighter, 98 ... Internal power supply, 111 ... Engine control unit, 112 ... Battery case, 144 ... Connector part, 151 ... Case body (box).

Claims (16)

A vehicle body frame, a head pipe included in the vehicle body frame, a front wheel supported by the head pipe so as to be steerable, a rear wheel supported swingably by the vehicle body frame, and the vehicle body frame are covered. In a motorcycle equipped with a vehicle body cover and a theft countermeasure device that detects the position information of the vehicle and wirelessly transmits the position information,
The vehicle body cover has a vehicle body front cover that covers the periphery of the head pipe,
The motorcycle according to claim 1, wherein the antitheft device is disposed inside the front cover of the vehicle body and around the head pipe.   The battery case for storing a battery is provided inside the vehicle body front cover around the head pipe, and the antitheft device is supported on the battery case. Motorcycle.   The motorcycle according to claim 2, wherein the antitheft device is disposed on a side of the battery case. The battery case is disposed on the front side of the head pipe, and the anti-theft device is provided with an engine control unit for controlling an engine and a connector portion connected to the battery,
The antitheft device is arranged with the connector portion facing forward, and the connector portion is smaller than a width of a case body surrounding the antitheft device when viewed from the front. The motorcycle according to claim 3. The vehicle body front cover is disposed in front of the head pipe, and includes a front cover that covers the head pipe from the front, and an inner cover that is disposed behind the head pipe and covers the head pipe from the rear.
The motorcycle according to claim 4, wherein the antitheft device is arranged such that the connector portion is located on the front cover side. An engine control unit for controlling the engine is disposed behind the head pipe,
The antitheft device is provided with a connector portion connected to the engine control unit and the battery,
4. The motorcycle according to claim 2, wherein the antitheft device is disposed with the connector portion facing rearward. 5.   The motorcycle according to any one of claims 3 to 6, wherein the antitheft device is arranged such that a longitudinal direction thereof is along a longitudinal direction of the vehicle.   The motorcycle according to claim 2, wherein the antitheft device is disposed below the battery case.   The motorcycle according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein a lower part of the front cover of the vehicle body is configured to be widened toward the lower side of the vehicle so as to move away from the head pipe.   The motorcycle according to claim 1, wherein the antitheft device is disposed behind the head pipe.   The motorcycle according to claim 1, wherein the antitheft device is disposed on a side of the head pipe.   The motorcycle according to claim 1, wherein the antitheft device is disposed in front of the head pipe.   The said antitheft device is equipped with the global positioning system which detects position information, and the satellite mobile telephone system which transmits the detected said position information, The any one of Claims 1-12 characterized by the above-mentioned. The described motorcycle.   The anti-theft device includes a global positioning system that detects position information, a satellite mobile phone system that transmits the detected position information, an acceleration sensor that detects theft, the global positioning system, and a satellite mobile phone. 13. A control unit that performs integrated control of the system and the acceleration sensor, and an internal power source that supplies power to the global positioning system and the satellite mobile phone system are provided in an integrated unit. The motorcycle according to any one of the above.   The anti-theft device has an engine stop function for stopping the start of the engine and an alarm function for issuing an alarm by operating a lighting device when the theft is detected, and an electric system comprising the anti-theft device on a vehicle body The motorcycle according to any one of claims 1 to 14, wherein the engine stop function and the alarm function are operable by being connected to the vehicle.   The motorcycle according to any one of claims 13 to 16, wherein the antitheft device is formed in a box shape, and the largest surface of the box is arranged horizontally or nearly horizontally.

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