JP2014189106A - Motor cycle - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a motor cycle in which freedom degree of attachment of a suction air temperature sensor with respect to a vehicle body cover is enhanced.SOLUTION: A motor cycle 1 comprises: a vehicle body frame 50; a left frame cover 100 attached to the vehicle body frame 50; and a suction air temperature sensor 120 having a bar-shaped sensor body 122 for measuring air temperature. The left frame cover 100 has a cover body 102 having a front surface. The suction air temperature sensor 120 is attached to the left frame cover 100 so that the sensor body 122 is disposed in substantially parallel to the front surface of the cover body 102.

Description

  The present invention relates to a motorcycle.

  Conventionally, as described in Patent Documents 1 and 2, for example, in a motorcycle, the temperature of air taken into an engine, that is, the intake air temperature, is detected by an intake air temperature sensor attached to the vehicle body. .

  The intake air temperature sensor includes at least a rod-shaped sensor body that measures the temperature of air. In Patent Documents 1 and 2, an intake air temperature sensor is attached in a vehicle body cover disposed in front of the vehicle so that the sensor body is perpendicular to the surface of the vehicle body cover, and a part of the sensor body is a part of the vehicle body cover. Exposed outside. The intake air temperature sensor is attached to the vehicle body cover by fixing the case protecting the sensor body and the vehicle body cover with a fastener such as a screw.

JP-A-11-165680 JP 2003-72633 A

  However, in the techniques described in Patent Documents 1 and 2, since the intake air temperature sensor is attached substantially perpendicular to the surface of the vehicle body cover, a space for accommodating the rear portion of the intake air temperature sensor is required in the vehicle body cover. When the length of the intake air temperature sensor in the axial direction is increased, there is a problem that the place where the intake air temperature sensor can be attached is limited and the layout is greatly restricted.

  The present invention has been made in view of this point, and an object of the present invention is to provide a motorcycle in which the degree of freedom of attachment of the intake air temperature sensor to the vehicle body cover is increased.

  A motorcycle according to the present invention includes a vehicle body frame, a frame cover attached to the vehicle body frame, and an intake air temperature sensor including a rod-shaped sensor body that measures the temperature of air. The intake air temperature sensor is attached to the frame cover so that the sensor body is substantially parallel to the surface of the cover body.

  In the motorcycle according to the present invention, the intake air temperature sensor is disposed substantially parallel to the surface of the cover body of the frame cover. For this reason, compared with the case where the intake air temperature sensor is arranged substantially perpendicular to the surface of the cover body of the frame cover, the intake air temperature sensor can be arranged more compactly, and the limited space can be used effectively. .

  According to an aspect of the present invention, the intake air temperature sensor includes a flange extending in a direction substantially perpendicular to the sensor main body, the flange includes a first engagement portion, and the frame cover Has a second engagement portion engageable with the first engagement portion, and the intake air temperature sensor engages the first engagement portion and the second engagement portion. Accordingly, the sensor body is attached to the frame cover so as to be substantially parallel to the surface of the cover body.

  In this manner, the intake air temperature sensor can be arranged substantially parallel to the surface of the cover body of the frame cover with a simple structure in which the first engagement portion and the second engagement portion are engaged.

  According to an aspect of the present invention, the first engagement portion is configured by a hole having an axis extending substantially parallel to the sensor body, and the second engagement portion is formed by the cover body. It is comprised from the rod-shaped body extended substantially parallel with respect to the said surface.

  As a result, the intake air temperature sensor is arranged substantially parallel to the surface of the cover body of the frame cover with a simple structure in which the hole that is the first engagement portion is inserted into the rod-like body that is the second engagement portion. can do.

  According to an aspect of the present invention, the frame cover includes a connecting portion that is interposed between the cover main body and the rod-shaped body, and connects the cover main body and the rod-shaped body, and one end of the rod-shaped body is The other end of the rod-like body is separated from the cover main body so that a gap is formed between the other end of the rod-shaped body and the cover main body.

  Thereby, the hole which is the first engaging portion is inserted into the rod-like body from the other end of the rod-like body which is the second engaging portion, and the first engaging portion and the second engaging portion are connected. By engaging, the intake air temperature sensor can be easily arranged substantially parallel to the surface of the cover body of the frame cover.

  According to an aspect of the present invention, the other end of the rod-shaped body is located above the one end of the rod-shaped body.

  Thus, the intake air temperature sensor can be easily attached to the surface of the cover body of the frame cover by inserting a hole formed in the flange from above the other end of the rod-like body into the rod-like body.

  According to an aspect of the present invention, the frame cover is positioned closer to the other end of the rod-shaped body than the flange, protrudes from the surface of the cover body, and the flange is the other end of the rod-shaped body. There is a regulation body that regulates movement toward the direction.

  In this way, the restricting body restricts the flange from moving toward the other end of the rod-like body, so that the intake air temperature sensor can be prevented from falling off. In addition, since the intake temperature sensor is prevented from falling off by the regulating body, other members such as bolts for attaching the intake temperature sensor to the surface of the cover body of the frame cover are unnecessary.

  According to an aspect of the present invention, the flange includes a contact portion that comes into contact with the restricting body, and the sensor body is disposed between the hole of the flange and the contact portion.

  In this way, the contact portion and the hole of the flange are arranged on both sides of the sensor body, so that compared to the case where they are concentrated on the same side, the attachment of the intake air temperature sensor It is more reliably prevented from falling off.

  According to an aspect of the present invention, the cover main body has an opening formed in a portion facing the rod-shaped body.

  Thereby, weight reduction of a frame cover can be achieved.

  According to an aspect of the present invention, the first engagement portion is configured by a rod-like body that extends substantially parallel to the sensor body, and the second engagement portion is formed by the above-described cover body. It consists of a hole having an axis extending substantially parallel to the surface.

  As a result, the intake air temperature sensor is arranged substantially parallel to the surface of the cover body of the frame cover with a simple structure in which the hole as the second engagement portion is inserted into the rod-like body as the first engagement portion. can do.

  According to an aspect of the present invention, the second engagement portion is formed integrally with the cover body.

  Thereby, the number of parts can be reduced.

  According to an aspect of the present invention, the intake air temperature sensor includes a case to which the sensor main body is attached, and the frame cover includes a fixing portion that is formed on the cover main body and fixes the case.

  Thereby, since the case of the intake air temperature sensor is fixed by the fixing portion, the intake air temperature sensor can be securely fixed to the surface of the cover body of the frame cover. In addition, since the intake air temperature sensor is securely fixed to the surface of the cover body of the frame cover by the fixing portion, other members such as bolts for attaching the intake air temperature sensor to the surface of the cover body of the frame cover are unnecessary.

  According to an aspect of the present invention, the intake air temperature sensor includes a case to which the sensor body is attached, the frame cover is formed on the cover body, and includes a fixing portion that fixes the case. The first engaging portion and the second engaging portion are engaged so that the intake air temperature sensor is rotatable with respect to the frame cover, and the fixed portion is rotated by the intake air temperature sensor. It is formed on the movement trajectory of the case.

  Accordingly, the intake air temperature sensor can be fixed to a fixing portion formed on the cover body by rotating the intake air temperature sensor with respect to the frame cover.

  According to an aspect of the present invention, the fixing portion includes a first claw member and a second claw member protruding from the surface of the cover body, and the case is locked by the first claw member. A first locking portion and a second locking portion locked by the second claw member are provided.

  As a result, the first claw member is locked to the first locking portion of the case and the second claw member is locked to the second locking portion of the case, so that the intake air temperature sensor is attached to the surface of the cover body of the frame cover. It can be fixed securely. In addition, since the intake air temperature sensor is securely fixed to the surface of the cover body of the frame cover by the first claw member and the second claw member, other than bolts for attaching the intake air temperature sensor to the surface of the cover body of the frame cover This member is unnecessary.

  According to an aspect of the present invention, the cover main body has an opening formed between the first claw member and the second claw member.

  Thereby, weight reduction of a frame cover can be achieved.

  According to an aspect of the present invention, an outer cover disposed outside the frame cover, an air intake port located in front of the intake air temperature sensor and formed in the outer cover, and an intake air temperature sensor An air cleaner that is located rearward and into which air that has passed through the air intake port flows.

  Thus, since the intake air temperature sensor is disposed between the air intake and the air cleaner, the temperature of the air flowing into the air cleaner can be measured more accurately. Further, since the intake air temperature sensor is not exposed to the outside, mud or the like is prevented from adhering to the intake air temperature sensor, and reliability can be improved. In addition, the aesthetic appearance of the motorcycle is not impaired.

  According to an aspect of the present invention, the vehicle includes a head pipe, the vehicle body frame includes a main frame that extends rearward and obliquely downward from the head pipe, the frame cover is attached to the main frame, and the intake air temperature sensor Is arranged behind the head pipe.

  Since the layout restriction is relatively small behind the head pipe, the degree of freedom in mounting the intake air temperature sensor is improved.

  According to an aspect of the present invention, the surface of the cover body is a substantially vertical surface.

  Thus, the intake temperature sensor can be attached from the side of the cover body, and the intake temperature sensor can be easily attached to the surface of the cover body.

  As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a motorcycle in which the degree of freedom of attachment of the intake air temperature sensor to the vehicle body cover is increased.

1 is a left side view showing a motorcycle according to an embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a front view showing a part of a motorcycle according to an embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a left side view showing a part of a motorcycle according to an embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a right side view showing a part of a motorcycle according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a left side view showing an intake air temperature sensor and a cover body according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a perspective view which shows the intake temperature sensor and cover main body which concern on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a bottom view which shows the attachment state of the intake air temperature sensor which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention, and a cover main body. It is a bottom view which shows the attachment state of the intake air temperature sensor which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention, and a cover main body. 6 is a left side view showing an intake air temperature sensor and a cover body according to another embodiment of the present invention.

<First Embodiment>
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described. As shown in FIG. 1, a motorcycle 1 according to this embodiment is an on-road motorcycle 1. Note that the motorcycle according to the present invention is not limited to the on-road motorcycle 1. The motorcycle according to the present invention may be a so-called moped, off-road, or other type of motorcycle such as a scooter.

  In the following description, front, rear, left, and right mean front, rear, left, and right, respectively, as viewed from the occupant of the motorcycle 1. Reference numerals F, Re, L, and R attached to the drawings represent front, rear, left, and right, respectively. Further, “upper” and “lower” mean upper and lower when the motorcycle 1 is stopped on a horizontal plane, respectively. Reference numerals Up and Dn attached to the drawings represent the upper direction in the vertical direction and the lower direction in the vertical direction, respectively. Note that the left and right of the radiator 90 and the radiator fan 92 mean the left and the right as viewed from the front of the vehicle, respectively.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the motorcycle 1 includes a fuel tank 3, a seat 20, an engine 80 that is an internal combustion engine, and a vehicle body frame 50 that supports them. A head pipe 5 is provided in front of the body frame 50. A headlight 14 is disposed in front of the head pipe 5. A steering shaft (not shown) is supported on the head pipe 5, and a handle 7 is provided on the steering shaft. A pair of left front fork 9A and right front fork 9B (see FIG. 2) are provided at the lower portion of the steering shaft. A front wheel 10 is rotatably supported on the lower end of the front fork 9A and the lower end of the front fork 9B.

  The vehicle body frame 50 includes a left main frame 52, a right main frame 72 (see FIG. 4), a left rear arm 54, a right rear arm (not shown), and a cross member (not shown). As shown in FIG. 1, the left main frame 52 extends rearward and obliquely downward from the head pipe 5. As shown in FIG. 4, the right main frame 72 extends rearward and obliquely downward from the head pipe 5 and is positioned to the right of the left main frame 52. As shown in FIG. 1, the left main frame 52 and the left rear arm 54 are connected via a pivot shaft 51. The right main frame 72 and the right rear arm are connected via a pivot shaft 51. The cross member is spanned between the left main frame 52 and the right main frame. The left main frame 52 and the right main frame are formed from aluminum.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the rear wheel 12 is rotatably supported by the rear end portion 54A of the left rear arm 54 and the rear end portion of the right rear arm. A rear fender 16 is disposed above a part of the rear wheel 12. The rear fender 16 is supported by the left rear arm 54 and the right rear arm.

  The engine 80 is disposed below the left main frame 52 and the right main frame 72. The engine 80 is supported by the left main frame 52 and the right main frame 72 so as not to swing. The engine 80 includes a crankcase 82, a cylinder block 84 extending obliquely upward from the crankcase 82, a cylinder head 86 connected to the upper portion of the cylinder block 84, and a cylinder head cover connected to the upper portion of the cylinder head 86 (see FIG. Not shown).

  As shown in FIG. 3, a rectangular radiator 90 is disposed in front of the engine 80. A radiator fan 92 is disposed between the engine 80 and the radiator 90. The radiator fan 92 forces air to pass through the radiator 90 from the front of the radiator 90. A fan cover 94 is disposed between the radiator fan 92 and the engine 80. The radiator fan 92 and the fan cover 94 are attached to the radiator 90.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the radiator 90 is positioned below the headlight 14. The radiator 90 is located behind the left front fork 9A and the right front fork 9B. As shown in FIG. 3, the radiator 90 is inclined forward and obliquely upward. The front end 90 </ b> C of the radiator 90 is positioned in front of the rear end 90 </ b> D of the radiator 90. The inclination angle θ from the horizontal direction of the radiator 90 is larger than 45 degrees.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the radiator fan 92 rotates clockwise (in the direction of the arrow X1 in FIG. 2) when the vehicle is viewed from the front. For this reason, the air heated by passing through the radiator 90 is located at the upper left side of the radiator fan 92 (in the direction of the arrow Y1 in FIGS. 2 and 4) when viewed from the front of the vehicle and the lower right side of the radiator fan 92 when viewed from the front of the vehicle. It tends to flow in the direction of the arrow Z1 in FIGS.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the fan cover 94 has an upper portion 94A located above the radiator fan 92 in the vehicle front view and a side portion 94B located on the left side of the radiator fan 92 in the vehicle front view. . At least a part of the upper portion 94 </ b> A of the fan cover 94 is located above and behind the radiator fan 92. At least a part of the side portion 94B of the fan cover 94 is located on the left side and the rear side of the radiator fan 92 in a front view of the vehicle. The fan cover 94 is opened downward. Note that at least a part of the fan cover 94 only needs to be positioned above and behind the left portion 92 </ b> B of the radiator fan 92. The left portion 92B of the radiator fan 92 refers to a portion of the radiator fan 92 that is on the left side of the center 92A of the radiator fan 92 when viewed from the front of the vehicle. Note that the left portion 92B of the radiator fan 92 is a portion on the right side of the center 92A of the radiator fan 92 when viewed from the occupant of the motorcycle 1.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the motorcycle 1 includes an intake air temperature sensor 120. The intake air temperature sensor 120 is attached to the left frame cover 100 described later. As shown in FIG. 5, the intake air temperature sensor 120 includes a rod-shaped sensor main body 122 that measures the temperature of air. The intake air temperature sensor 120 includes a flange 124 that extends in a direction substantially perpendicular to the sensor body 122. The intake air temperature sensor 120 includes a bottomed case 126 to which a sensor main body 122 is attached. As shown in FIG. 7, the bottom 126 </ b> A of the case 126 is formed in a substantially T shape when viewed from the bottom. The bottom portion 126A is formed with a first locking portion 127A that is locked by a first claw member 132A described later and a second locking portion 127B that is locked by a second claw member 132B. The flange 124 has a hole 128 having an axis A2 extending substantially parallel to the axis A1 of the sensor main body 122 as a first engaging portion. The flange 124 includes a contact portion 125 that comes into contact with a regulating body 108 described later. The sensor body 122 is disposed between the hole 128 of the flange 124 and the contact portion 125.

  Here, “substantially perpendicular” means not only the case where the flange 124 extends perpendicularly to the sensor body 122 but also the case where the inclination angle of the flange with respect to the sensor body is, for example, 85 degrees to 95 degrees. It is a term that includes. The term “substantially parallel” as used herein includes, for example, a state in which the inclination angle of the axis A1 with respect to the axis A2 is smaller than 5 degrees, in addition to the state in which the axis A1 is parallel to the axis A2. It is a term.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the left frame cover 100 is attached to the front end portion 52 </ b> B of the left main frame 52. In FIG. 3, illustration of the left outer cover 101 (see FIG. 1) disposed on the outside (left side) of the left frame cover 100 is omitted. As shown in FIG. 2, the left frame cover 100 is located above the right end 90 </ b> A of the radiator 90 in the vehicle front view. The left frame cover 100 has a cover body 102 having a surface. The surface of the cover body 102 is a substantially vertical surface. The right end 90A of the radiator 90 is the left end 90A of the radiator 90 when viewed from the occupant of the motorcycle 1.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the right frame cover 110 is attached to the front end portion 72 </ b> B of the right main frame 72. In FIG. 4, the illustration of the right outer cover disposed outside (rightward) the right frame cover 110 is omitted. As shown in FIG. 2, the right frame cover 110 is located above the left end 90B of the radiator 90 in a vehicle front view. The right frame cover 110 has a cover body 112 having a surface. The surface of the cover body 112 is a substantially vertical surface. Note that the left end 90B of the radiator 90 is the right end 90B of the radiator 90 when viewed from the occupant of the motorcycle 1.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the left frame cover 100 includes a rod-like body 104 that extends substantially parallel to the surface of the cover main body 102 as a second engaging portion. The rod-like body 104 is configured to be able to engage with the hole 128 of the flange 124. The rod-like body 104 is formed integrally with the cover main body 102. The rod-shaped body 104 and the hole 128 are engaged so that the intake air temperature sensor 120 can rotate with respect to the left frame cover 100.

  Here, “substantially parallel” means that, for example, the inclination angle of the rod-like body 104 from the surface of the cover body 102 is 5 degrees in addition to the state where the rod-like body 104 is parallel to the surface of the cover body 102. It is a term that includes even smaller states.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the left frame cover 100 includes a connecting portion 106 that connects the cover main body 102 and the rod-like body 104. The connecting portion 106 is interposed between the cover main body 102 and the rod-like body 104. One end 104 </ b> A of the rod-like body 104 is continuous with the connecting portion 106. The other end 104 </ b> B of the rod-like body 104 is separated from the cover main body 102. A gap is formed between the other end 104 </ b> B of the rod-like body 104 and the cover main body 102. As shown in FIG. 5, the other end 104 </ b> B of the rod-like body 104 is positioned above the one end 104 </ b> A of the rod-like body 104.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the left frame cover 100 includes a restriction body 108 that restricts the flange 124 from moving toward the other end 104 </ b> B of the rod-like body 104. The restricting body 108 protrudes from the surface of the cover main body 102. The regulating body 108 is located closer to the other end 104 </ b> B of the rod-like body 104 than the flange 124. An opening 109 is formed in a portion of the cover main body 102 that faces the rod-like body 104.

  The left frame cover 100 includes a fixing portion 130 that fixes the case 126 of the intake air temperature sensor 120. The fixing part 130 is formed on the cover main body 102. As shown in FIG. 7, the fixing portion 130 is formed on the movement locus L of the case 126 when the intake air temperature sensor 120 rotates. The fixing portion 130 includes a first claw member 132A and a second claw member 132B that protrude from the surface of the cover body 102. An opening 134 is formed in the cover body 102 between the first claw member 132A and the second claw member 132B.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the intake air temperature sensor 120 is disposed above the right end 90 </ b> A of the radiator 90 in a vehicle front view. The intake air temperature sensor 120 is disposed on the right side of the left front fork 9A when the vehicle is viewed from the front. As shown in FIG. 3, the intake air temperature sensor 120 is disposed behind the front end 90 </ b> C of the radiator 90 and ahead of the rear end 90 </ b> D of the radiator 90. The intake air temperature sensor 120 has a first straight line S1 extending obliquely upward in front connecting the upper end 90E of the radiator 90 and the lower end 90F of the radiator 90, and passing through the center of the radiator 90 and perpendicular to the first straight line S1 when viewed from the side of the vehicle. It arrange | positions in the area | region divided by the 2nd straight line S2 extended back diagonally upward. The intake air temperature sensor 120 is arranged such that the sensor body 122 extends obliquely upward rearward.

  The intake air temperature sensor 120 is attached to the left frame cover 100 so that the sensor main body 122 is substantially parallel to the surface of the cover main body 112. The intake air temperature sensor 120 is attached to the left frame cover 100 so that the sensor main body 122 is substantially parallel to the surface of the cover main body 112 by engaging the hole 128 and the rod-like body 104. As shown in FIG. 3, the intake air temperature sensor 120 is disposed behind the head pipe 5.

  Here, “substantially parallel” means that the sensor main body 122 is parallel to the surface of the cover main body 112 and, for example, the inclination angle of the sensor main body 122 from the surface of the cover main body 112 is 5 degrees. It is a term that includes even smaller states.

  Next, a method for attaching the intake air temperature sensor 120 to the left frame cover 100 will be described. As shown in FIG. 6, the hole 128 of the flange 124 is engaged with the rod-like body 104 provided in the cover main body 102. As shown in FIG. 7, when the intake air temperature sensor 120 is rotated in the direction of arrow B with respect to the left frame cover 100, the intake air temperature sensor 120 is rotated along the movement locus L of the case 126. As shown in FIG. 8, when the intake air temperature sensor 120 and the cover main body 102 of the left frame cover 100 come into contact with each other, the first claw member 132A is engaged with the first engagement portion 127A, and the second claw member 132B is engaged. Is locked to the second locking portion 127B.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a left outer cover 101 is disposed outside the left frame cover 100. A right outer cover (not shown) is disposed outside the right frame cover 110. An air intake 103 is formed in the left outer cover 101. The air intake 103 is positioned in front of the intake air temperature sensor 120. Behind the intake air temperature sensor 120, an air cleaner 140 into which air that has passed through the air intake 103 flows is disposed. The air cleaner 140 is disposed below the fuel tank 3.

  As described above, in the motorcycle 1 according to this embodiment, the intake air temperature sensor 120 is disposed substantially parallel to the surface of the cover main body 102 of the left frame cover 100. For this reason, compared with the case where the intake air temperature sensor 120 is arranged substantially perpendicular to the surface of the cover body 102 of the left frame cover 100, the intake air temperature sensor 120 can be arranged more compactly, and the limited space is effectively used. Can be used.

  According to the present embodiment, the intake air temperature sensor 120 includes the flange 124 that extends in a direction substantially perpendicular to the sensor body 122. The flange 124 has a hole 128, and the left frame cover 100 has a rod-like body 104 that can be engaged with the hole 128. The intake air temperature sensor 120 is attached to the left frame cover 100 so that the sensor main body 122 is substantially parallel to the surface of the cover main body 102 by engaging the hole 128 and the rod-like body 104. In this way, the intake air temperature sensor 120 can be disposed substantially parallel to the surface of the cover body 102 of the left frame cover 100 with a simple structure in which the hole 128 and the rod-like body 104 are engaged.

  According to the present embodiment, the hole 128 has an axis extending substantially parallel to the sensor body 122, and the rod-like body 104 extends substantially parallel to the surface of the cover body 102. Yes. Thus, the intake air temperature sensor 120 can be arranged substantially parallel to the surface of the cover main body 102 of the left frame cover 100 with a simple structure in which the hole 128 is inserted into the rod-like body 104.

  According to the present embodiment, the left frame cover 100 includes the connecting portion 106 that is interposed between the cover main body 102 and the rod-shaped body 104 and connects the cover main body 102 and the rod-shaped body 104. One end 104 </ b> A of the rod-shaped body 104 is continuous with the connecting portion 106, and the other end 104 </ b> B of the rod-shaped body 104 is separated from the cover body 102 so that a gap is formed between the cover body 102. Thereby, the hole 128 is inserted into the rod-like body 104 from the other end 104B of the rod-like body 104, and the hole 128 and the rod-like body 104 are engaged with each other, so that the intake air temperature sensor 120 can be easily attached to the cover body of the left frame cover 100. It can be arranged substantially parallel to the surface of 102.

  According to the present embodiment, the other end 104 </ b> B of the rod-like body 104 is located above the one end 104 </ b> A of the rod-like body 104. Accordingly, the intake air temperature sensor 120 can be easily attached to the surface of the cover body 102 of the left frame cover 100 by inserting the hole 128 formed in the flange 124 from above the other end 104B of the rod-like body 104 into the rod-like body 104. Can do.

  According to the present embodiment, the left frame cover 100 is positioned toward the other end 104B of the rod-like body 104 rather than the flange 124, protrudes from the surface of the cover main body 102, and the flange 124 faces the other end 104B of the rod-like body 104. There is provided a restricting body 108 that restricts movement to the position. In this way, the restricting body 108 restricts the flange 124 from moving toward the other end 104B of the rod-like body 104, so that the intake air temperature sensor 120 can be prevented from falling off. Further, since the restricting body 108 prevents the intake air temperature sensor 120 from falling off, other members such as bolts for attaching the intake air temperature sensor 120 to the surface of the cover body 102 of the left frame cover 100 are unnecessary.

  According to the present embodiment, the flange 124 includes the contact portion 125 that comes into contact with the regulating body 108, and the sensor main body 122 is disposed between the hole 128 of the flange 124 and the contact portion 125. As described above, the contact portion 125 and the hole 128 of the flange 124 are disposed on both sides of the sensor main body 122, so that the intake air temperature is higher than that in the case where they are concentrated on the same side. The sensor 120 is more reliably attached and prevented from falling off.

  According to the present embodiment, the left frame cover 100 has an opening 109 formed in a portion of the cover main body 102 that faces the rod-like body 104. Thereby, weight reduction of the left frame cover 100 can be achieved.

  According to this embodiment, the rod-like body 104 is formed integrally with the cover main body 102. Thereby, the number of parts can be reduced.

  According to the present embodiment, the intake air temperature sensor 120 includes the case 126 to which the sensor main body 122 is attached, and the left frame cover 100 includes the fixing portion 130 that is formed on the cover main body 102 and fixes the case 126. Thereby, since the case 126 of the intake air temperature sensor 120 is fixed by the fixing portion 130, the intake air temperature sensor 120 can be reliably fixed to the surface of the cover body 102 of the left frame cover 100. Further, since the intake air temperature sensor 120 is securely fixed to the surface of the cover main body 102 of the left frame cover 100 by the fixing portion 130, a bolt or the like for attaching the intake air temperature sensor 120 to the surface of the cover main body 102 of the left frame cover 100. Other members are unnecessary.

  According to the present embodiment, the rod-like body 104 and the hole 128 are engaged so that the intake air temperature sensor 120 can rotate with respect to the left frame cover 100, and the fixed portion 130 rotates the intake air temperature sensor 120. It is formed on the movement trajectory of the case 126. Accordingly, the intake air temperature sensor 120 can be fixed to the fixing portion 130 formed on the cover body 102 by rotating the intake air temperature sensor 120 with respect to the left frame cover 100.

  According to the present embodiment, the fixing portion 130 includes the first claw member 132A and the second claw member 132B that protrude from the surface of the cover body 102, and the case 126 includes the first claw member 132A that is locked by the first claw member 132A. The first locking portion 127A and the second locking portion 127B locked by the second claw member 132B are provided. Accordingly, the first claw member is locked to the first locking portion 127A of the case 126 and the second claw member 132B is locked to the second locking portion 127B of the case 126. The cover 100 can be securely fixed to the surface of the cover main body 102. Further, since the intake air temperature sensor 120 is securely fixed to the surface of the cover main body 102 of the left frame cover 100 by the first claw member 132A and the second claw member 132B, the intake air temperature sensor 120 is fixed to the cover main body 102 of the left frame cover 100. Other members such as bolts to be attached to the surface of this are unnecessary.

  According to the present embodiment, the left frame cover 100 has the opening 134 formed between the first claw member 132A and the second claw member 132B in the cover body 102. Thereby, weight reduction of the left frame cover 100 can be achieved.

  According to the present embodiment, the motorcycle 1 includes an outer cover 101 disposed outside the left frame cover 100, an air intake port 103 formed in the outer cover 101 and positioned in front of the intake air temperature sensor 120. And an air cleaner 140 that is located behind the intake air temperature sensor 120 and into which air that has passed through the air intake 103 flows. Thus, since the intake air temperature sensor 120 is disposed between the air intake port 103 and the air cleaner 140, the temperature of the air flowing into the air cleaner 140 can be measured more accurately. Further, since the intake air temperature sensor 120 is not exposed to the outside, mud or the like is prevented from adhering to the intake air temperature sensor 120, and reliability can be improved. Further, the appearance of the motorcycle 1 is not impaired.

  According to the present embodiment, the motorcycle 1 includes the head pipe 5, the vehicle body frame 50 includes the left main frame 52 that extends rearward and obliquely downward from the head pipe 5, and the left frame cover 100 includes the left main frame 52. The intake air temperature sensor 120 is disposed behind the head pipe 5. Since the layout restriction is relatively small behind the head pipe 5, the degree of freedom in mounting the intake air temperature sensor 120 is improved.

  According to the present embodiment, the surface of the cover body 102 is a substantially vertical surface. Thereby, the attachment work of the intake air temperature sensor 120 can be performed from the side of the cover main body 102, and the intake air temperature sensor 120 can be easily attached to the surface of the cover main body 102.

Second Embodiment
FIG. 9 is a left side view showing the intake air temperature sensor and the cover body according to the second embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the intake air temperature sensor 220 includes a flange 224 that extends in a direction substantially perpendicular to the sensor body 222. The flange 224 has a rod-like body 228 that extends substantially parallel to the sensor main body 222 as a first engaging portion.

  The left frame cover 200 has a flange 206. The flange 206 protrudes from the surface of the cover body 202. The flange 206 is formed integrally with the cover main body 202. In the flange 206, a hole 204 having an axis A3 extending substantially parallel to the surface of the cover main body 202 is formed as a second engaging portion. . The hole 204 is configured to be able to engage with the rod-shaped body 228 of the flange 224.

  According to the present embodiment, the intake air temperature sensor 220 includes the flange 224 that extends in a direction substantially perpendicular to the sensor body 222. The flange 224 has a rod-shaped body 228. The rod-shaped body 228 extends substantially parallel to the sensor body 222. The left frame cover 200 has a hole 204 that can be engaged with the rod-like body 228. The hole 204 has an axis A <b> 3 that extends substantially parallel to the surface of the cover body 202. Accordingly, the intake air temperature sensor 220 can be arranged substantially parallel to the surface of the cover main body 202 of the left frame cover 200 with a simple structure in which the hole 204 is inserted into the rod-shaped body 228.

  The intake air temperature sensor 120 is arranged so that the sensor body 122 extends obliquely upward in the rear, but is not limited thereto. As long as the sensor main body 122 is substantially parallel to the surface of the cover main body 102, the sensor main body 122 may be arranged to extend in any direction.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Motorcycle 5 Head pipe 50 Body frame 52 Left main frame 72 Right main frame 80 Engine 100 Left frame cover 101 Left outer cover 102 Cover main body 103 Air intake port 104 Rod-like body 104A Rod-like body one end 104B Rod-like body other end 106 Connection Part 108 Regulating body 109 Opening 120 Intake air temperature sensor 122 Sensor body 124 Flange 125 Contact part 126 Case 127A First locking part 127B Second locking part 128 Hole 130 Fixing part 132A First claw member 132B Second claw member 134 Opening 140 Air cleaner

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Body frame,
A frame cover attached to the vehicle body frame;
An intake air temperature sensor having a rod-shaped sensor body for measuring the temperature of the air,
The frame cover has a cover body having a surface;
The intake air temperature sensor is a motorcycle mounted on the frame cover such that the sensor body is substantially parallel to the surface of the cover body. The intake air temperature sensor includes a flange extending in a direction substantially perpendicular to the sensor body,
The flange has a first engagement portion;
The frame cover has a second engagement portion that can be engaged with the first engagement portion,
The intake air temperature sensor is configured so that the sensor main body is substantially parallel to the surface of the cover main body by engaging the first engagement portion and the second engagement portion. The motorcycle according to claim 1, wherein the motorcycle is attached to a frame cover. The first engaging portion is constituted by a hole having an axis extending substantially parallel to the sensor body,
The motorcycle according to claim 2, wherein the second engagement portion is configured by a rod-like body that extends substantially parallel to the surface of the cover body. The frame cover is interposed between the cover main body and the rod-shaped body, and includes a connecting portion that connects the cover main body and the rod-shaped body,
4. The automatic body according to claim 3, wherein one end of the rod-shaped body is continuous with the connecting portion, and the other end of the rod-shaped body is separated from the cover body so that a gap is formed between the rod body and the cover body. Motorcycle.   The motorcycle according to claim 4, wherein the other end of the rod-shaped body is located above the one end of the rod-shaped body.   The frame cover is positioned closer to the other end of the rod-shaped body than the flange, protrudes from the surface of the cover body, and restricts the flange from moving toward the other end of the rod-shaped body. The motorcycle according to claim 4 or 5, comprising a regulating body. The flange includes a contact portion that contacts the regulating body,
The motorcycle according to claim 6, wherein the sensor main body is disposed between the hole of the flange and the contact portion.   The motorcycle according to any one of claims 3 to 7, further comprising an opening formed in a portion of the cover body that faces the rod-like body. The first engaging portion is composed of a rod-like body extending substantially parallel to the sensor body,
3. The motorcycle according to claim 2, wherein the second engagement portion includes a hole having an axis extending substantially parallel to the surface of the cover body.   The motorcycle according to any one of claims 2 to 9, wherein the second engagement portion is formed integrally with the cover main body. The intake air temperature sensor includes a case to which the sensor body is attached,
The motorcycle according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the frame cover includes a fixing portion that is formed on the cover body and fixes the case. The intake air temperature sensor includes a case to which the sensor body is attached,
The frame cover is formed on the cover body, and includes a fixing portion that fixes the case.
The first engagement portion and the second engagement portion are engaged so that the intake air temperature sensor is rotatable with respect to the frame cover,
The motorcycle according to any one of claims 2 to 10, wherein the fixed portion is formed on a movement locus of the case when the intake air temperature sensor rotates. The fixing portion is composed of a first claw member and a second claw member protruding from the surface of the cover body,
The motorcycle according to claim 11 or 12, wherein the case includes a first locking portion locked by the first claw member and a second locking portion locked by the second claw member.   The motorcycle according to claim 13, further comprising an opening formed between the first claw member and the second claw member in the cover body. An outer cover disposed outside the frame cover;
An air intake port located in front of the intake air temperature sensor and formed in the outer cover;
The motorcycle according to any one of claims 1 to 14, further comprising an air cleaner that is located behind the intake air temperature sensor and into which air that has passed through the air intake port flows. With a head pipe,
The vehicle body frame has a main frame extending obliquely downward rearward from the head pipe,
The frame cover is attached to the main frame,
The motorcycle according to any one of claims 1 to 15, wherein the intake air temperature sensor is disposed behind the head pipe.   The motorcycle according to any one of claims 1 to 16, wherein the surface of the cover body is a substantially vertical surface.

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