JP2015189427A - Junction member - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a junction member capable of jointing by combining laser weld and caulking, without being limited to an edge part.SOLUTION: An overlap part 103 of a main frame 41 and a down frame 44 is caulked by mechanical clinch joint, and parts which are at least the vicinity of a caulking part K formed by the caulking, and other than the caulking part K, are jointed by laser weld.

Description

  The present invention relates to a joining member joined by using both caulking and laser welding.

  As a method of joining plate members together, a method of using both caulking and laser welding has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1). Patent Document 1 describes that one of the two flanges of a pair of container members is bent and crimped on the back side of the other flange, and then laser-welded along the shape of the flange.

JP 2005-297713 A

However, in patent document 1, in order to bend and caulk one side of the flange to the back side of the other flange, the welded portion needs to be an edge portion, and there is a problem that it is difficult to employ for joining other than the edge portion.
This invention is made | formed in view of the situation mentioned above, It aims at providing the joining member which can be joined together using caulking and laser welding, without being limited to an edge part.

In order to solve the above-described problem, the present invention superimposes the first thin plate member (41) and the second thin plate member (42), and combines the overlapping portion (103) with caulking and laser welding. In the joined member joined together, the overlapping portion (103) is caulked by mechanical clinch joining, and at least near the caulking portion (K) formed by the caulking, and the caulking portion ( The portion other than K) is joined by laser welding.
According to this structure, it is not limited to an edge part, but it can join together using caulking and laser welding. Moreover, since parts other than the caulking part are laser-welded, welding can be performed at a place where there is little change in the plate thickness or irradiation distance, and the welding conditions can be easily set.

The said structure WHEREIN: You may make it have the bead (B1, B2) of the said laser welding between several said crimping parts (K). According to this configuration, it is easy to ensure the joining rigidity.
In the above configuration, the first thin plate member (41) includes a pipe-shaped member (51), the second thin plate member (42) is a plate-shaped member, and the crimping portion (K ) May be provided so as to have a convex shape radially inward of the pipe-shaped member (51). According to this configuration, when caulking, a die (receiving jig) having no protrusion is inserted into the pipe-shaped member, and the jig can be easily inserted.

In the above configuration, the joining member may be a frame (11) of a saddle-ride type vehicle, and the caulking portion (K) may be provided such that the axial direction thereof faces the vehicle width direction. . According to this configuration, it is only necessary to press with a punch (pressing side jig) from the outside in the vehicle width direction to the inside, and it is easy to perform caulking.
In the above configuration, the joining member is a frame (11) of a saddle riding type vehicle, and the frame (11) includes a head pipe (12) pivotally supporting a steering system and the head pipe (12). A main frame that extends rearward and constitutes the first thin plate member (41), and the second thin plate member (42) is a side surface of the main frame (41) in the vicinity of the head pipe (12). The laser welding bead (B2) is formed in a C shape and is provided so that the C-shaped opening is opened to the lower side of the vehicle body. Also good. According to this configuration, the vicinity of the head pipe is a portion that is easily exposed to the outside because it is difficult to attach a cover or the like, and there is a high possibility that rainwater or the like will adhere to it, but the C-shaped opening opens to the lower side of the vehicle body Therefore, it is possible to easily drain rainwater and the like out of the weld bead.

  In the above configuration, the joining member is a frame (11) of a saddle riding type vehicle, and the frame (11) includes a head pipe (12) pivotally supporting a steering system and the head pipe (12). A main frame that extends rearward and constitutes the first thin plate member (41), and the second thin plate member (42) is a side surface of the main frame (41) in the vicinity of the head pipe (12). Are joined by caulking and laser welding, and the caulking portion (K) is lower than the outermost side (α) in the left-right direction of the main frame (41) in a cross section including the caulking portion (K). You may make it arrange | position to a position. According to this configuration, since it is difficult to attach a cover or the like, it is possible to make it difficult to visually recognize the crimped portion from the occupant in the vicinity of the head pipe that is exposed to the outside and easily visible to the occupant, and the appearance can be improved.

Further, in the above configuration, the joining member is a frame (11) of a saddle riding type vehicle, and the caulking part (K) has an opening side of a concave portion formed by mechanical clinch joining of the saddle riding type vehicle. In an upright state, it may be formed so as to face downward from a horizontal plane. According to this configuration, even if rainwater or the like enters the caulking portion, the saddle riding type vehicle can be easily discharged out of the caulking portion by being in an upright state.
Further, in the above configuration, the frame (11) is a frame of a saddle riding type vehicle including a side stand (36), and the caulking portion (K) has an opening side of a recess formed by mechanical clinching joining, You may make it form in the side which inclines at the time of use of a side stand (36). According to this configuration, rainwater or the like is difficult to collect during parking using the side stand.

In the above configuration, the laser welding may be performed after the caulking. According to this structure, it becomes easy to manage dimensions such as a gap between the joining members.
Moreover, the said structure WHEREIN: The laser may be irradiated from the recessed part side of the said crimping part (K). According to this configuration, since it is not necessary to worry about the interference between the convex portion formed by caulking and the laser beam, the welding conditions can be easily set.

  In the present invention, the overlapping portion where the first thin plate member and the second thin plate member are overlapped is crimped by mechanical clinch joining, and at least near the crimped portion formed by the crimping, and Since parts other than the caulking part are joined by laser welding, the caulking and laser welding can be used in combination without being limited to the edge part. Further, if the laser welding bead is provided between the plurality of caulking portions, it becomes easy to ensure the joining rigidity.

  Further, if the caulking portion is formed in a convex shape radially inward of the pipe-shaped member of the first thin plate member, a die (receiving side jig) having no protrusion is inserted into the pipe-shaped member. This makes it easier to insert a jig. Further, when the caulking portion is provided on a frame of the saddle riding type vehicle, the caulking can be easily performed if the axial direction of the caulking portion is directed inward in the vehicle width direction.

  Further, the second thin plate member is joined to the side surface of the main frame constituting the first thin plate member in the vicinity of the head pipe by caulking and laser welding, and the laser welding bead has a C-shape. If it is formed and the C-shaped opening is provided so as to open to the lower side of the vehicle body, it is possible to improve the drainage of rainwater and the like from the weld bead in the vicinity of the head pipe to which rainwater and the like easily adhere. . Further, if the caulking portion is arranged at a position below the outermost portion in the left-right direction of the main frame in the cross section including the caulking portion, the caulking portion is caulked in the vicinity of the head pipe that is easily visible to the passenger. It is possible to make it difficult to visually recognize the fastening portion from the occupant and to improve the appearance.

  In addition, the caulking portion is formed in the caulking portion if the open side of the concave portion formed by mechanical clinch joining is formed so as to face downward from the horizontal plane in the upright state of the saddle riding type vehicle. Even if rainwater or the like enters, it can be easily discharged when the saddle riding type vehicle is in an upright state. Further, if the open side of the concave portion formed by mechanical clinching is formed on the side inclined when the side stand is used, rainwater or the like is not easily collected during parking using the side stand. Further, if the laser welding is performed after the caulking, it becomes easy to manage the dimensions of the gap between the joining members. Further, if the laser is irradiated from the concave side of the caulking part (K), it is not necessary to worry about interference between the convex part formed by caulking and the laser beam, and setting of welding conditions It becomes easy to do.

1 is a left side view of a motorcycle according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a perspective view of a body frame. It is a left view of a vehicle body frame. It is the figure which showed the down frame with the periphery structure. (A) is AA sectional drawing of FIG. 4, (B) is a figure where it uses for description of manufacture of a down frame. It is BB sectional drawing of FIG. It is the figure which showed the main frame rear part with the periphery structure. It is the figure which looked at the right main-frame half body from the left side with the periphery structure. It is the perspective view which showed the right main frame half body with the periphery structure. It is the figure which expanded the C-shaped bead. It is CC sectional drawing of FIG. It is DD sectional drawing of FIG. It is E arrow line view of FIG. It is the figure which showed the left connection frame part with the periphery structure. (A) is the figure which expanded and showed the C-shaped bead with the periphery structure, (B) is FF sectional drawing of (A), (C) is the figure which showed the state at the time of use of a side stand. It is. It is the figure which showed the assembly process of the vehicle body frame.

  Hereinafter, a motorcycle according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the description, descriptions of directions such as front and rear, right and left and up and down are the same as directions with respect to the vehicle body unless otherwise specified. Further, in each figure, the symbol FR indicates the front of the vehicle body, the symbol UP indicates the upper side of the vehicle body, and the symbol LE indicates the left side of the vehicle body.

FIG. 1 is a left side view of a motorcycle 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
The motorcycle 1 includes a body frame 11, a front fork 13 constituting a steering system pivotally supported by a head pipe 12 provided at a front end portion of the body frame 11, and a front wheel pivotally supported by a lower end of the front fork 13. 14, a handle 15 supported on the upper portion of the front fork 13, a fuel tank 16 supported on the front upper portion of the vehicle body frame 11, and a power unit having an engine 17 and a transmission 18 disposed below the fuel tank 16. 21.

  In addition, the motorcycle 10 includes a seat 22 that is supported on the rear upper portion of the vehicle body frame 11 and on which an occupant (driver RD or the like) sits, and a swing arm 23 that is supported on the lower portion of the vehicle body frame 11 so as to be swingable up and down. The rear wheel 24 is pivotally supported at the rear end of the swing arm 23, and the rear cushion unit 25 is provided between the rear portion of the swing arm 23 and the rear portion of the vehicle body frame 11.

A headlamp 27 is supported in front of the head pipe 12, and a front fender 28 that covers an upper portion of the front wheel 14 is supported on the front fork 13. A throttle body 31 constituting an intake system is attached to the rear upper part of the engine 17. A tail lamp 32 is disposed behind the seat 22, and a rear fender 33 that covers the upper portion of the rear wheel 24 is disposed below the tail lamp 32. The throttle body 31 may be a carburetor.
The vehicle body frame 11 includes a center stand 35 for parking the vehicle body in an upright state, a side stand 36 for parking the vehicle body with the vehicle body tilted to the left, and a pair of left and right passengers (drivers RD) placing their feet. Step 37 and the like are attached. In FIG. 1, reference numeral 38 denotes a shift lever for the driver RD to perform a speed change operation.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the vehicle body frame 11, and FIG. 3 is a left side view of the vehicle body frame 11.
The body frame 11 of the motorcycle 1 includes a head pipe 12, a single main frame 41 extending rearwardly downward from the head pipe 12, and a pair of left and right pivot plates 43 provided at the rear lower portion of the main frame 41. A down frame 44 extending rearwardly downward from the head pipe 12 below the main frame 41. The main frame 41 includes a main frame front portion 51 that linearly extends rearward and downward from the head pipe 12 that is disposed to be inclined rearwardly, and a mainframe rear portion that is bent downward from the rear end of the mainframe front portion 51. 52.

  The main frame front portion 51 is formed of a single metal pipe, has a front end formed in a shape that opens along the outer peripheral surface of the head pipe 12, and a part of the peripheral edge of the front end is welded to the head pipe 12. The main frame rear portion 52 is formed by aligning the left main frame half 52L and the right main frame half 52R, which are two press-formed (molded) steel plates, into a hollow shape, and open edges of the half halves 52L and 52R. It is formed in the hollow frame which joined the part (henceforth the overlapping part 100) which overlapped flange parts 52A which are. Note that an overlapping portion 116 described later including the overlapping portion 100 is shown with an underline in the drawing.

A pair of left and right rear frames 55 that support the seat 22 and the rear cushion unit 25 are connected to the main frame 41. The pair of left and right rear frames 55 are connected to the rear upper part of the main frame 41 and extend substantially horizontally rearward, and the support frame part 57 connected to the rear lower part of the main frame 41 and extended rearward. The seat rail portion 56 and the support frame portion 57 are connected to each other and a connecting frame portion 58 that extends rearward is formed, and is formed in a Y shape in a side view of the vehicle body. The parts of the pair of left and right seat rail parts 56 are connected to each other via cross frames 59 and 60 made of steel plates extending in the vehicle width direction.
In the rear frame 55, the seat rail portion 56 and the support frame portion 57 are formed of metal pipes, and the connecting frame portion 58 is formed of a press frame obtained by press forming a steel plate.

4 is a view showing the down frame 44 together with the peripheral configuration, and FIG. 5A is a view showing a cross section taken along the line AA of FIG.
As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5A, the down frame 44 has a left flange portion 44A at one end and a steel plate having a right flange portion 44B at the other end bent into a tubular shape to form left and right flange portions 44A, 44B. By overlapping each other and joining these overlapped portions (hereinafter referred to as the overlapping portion 101), a rectangular hollow frame 44C is formed. The left and right flange portions 44A and 44B are arranged so as to face the rear of the vehicle. A pair of left and right flange portions 44 </ b> D extending upward from the left and right side surfaces of the down frame 44 are provided on the upper portion of the down frame 44. The front plate 44F of the hollow frame 44C is joined to a reinforcing plate 44G having a concave cross-sectional shape that opens rearward, and the down frame 44 is reinforced by the reinforcing plate 44G.

When the down frame 44 is manufactured, as shown in FIG. 5 (B), the left and right open side ends of the reinforcing plate 44G are placed on the vehicle width on a substantially flat steel plate formed in a shape in which the hollow frame 44C is developed. The overlapping portions (hereinafter referred to as overlapping portions 102) are joined from the outside in the direction. Thereafter, the hollow frame 44C is bent in the direction of the arrow shown in FIG. 5B, and then the overlapping portion 101 (FIG. 5A) composed of the left and right flange portions 44A, 44B is joined. Thereby, the down frame 44 is manufactured.
As shown in FIG. 4, a pair of left and right flange portions 44D provided on the upper portion of the down frame 44 are overlapped on the left and right side surfaces of the main frame front portion 51, respectively, and this overlapped portion (hereinafter referred to as the overlap portion 103). The main frame 41 (first thin plate member) and the down frame 44 (second thin plate member) are connected to each other. In FIG. 4, symbol LA indicates the central axis of the main frame front portion 51, and the overlapping portion 103 is provided in a region overlapping the central axis LA of the main frame front portion 51 in a side view.

In the present embodiment, caulking and laser welding are used in combination for joining the overlapping portions 101, 103 and the like. Laser welding has advantages such as high power density and ease of control compared to conventional welding methods, so that fine and precise welding is possible and deep penetration is possible at high speed.
In the present embodiment, a linear bead (hereinafter referred to as a straight bead) and a C-shaped bead (hereinafter referred to as a C-shaped bead) are formed as weld beads formed by laser welding. The Hereinafter, in order to make the explanation easy to understand, the linear bead is denoted by reference numeral B1, and the C-shaped bead is denoted by reference numeral B2 and the like. Further, the caulking portion is indicated by a reference K. For the caulking, mechanical clinch joining such as Tox (registered trademark) joining is applied.

  Mechanical clinch joining is performed by locally pushing a metal plate material overlapped with a die (corresponding to a receiving jig without a protrusion) with a punch (corresponding to a pressing jig having a protrusion). An interlock is formed by plastic deformation so that the other plate member fits into one metal plate material, and the depressed shape is circular in plan view. By using this mechanical clinch joint and laser welding together, it becomes easy to ensure sufficient joint rigidity. Furthermore, by performing laser welding after performing mechanical clinching joining, it becomes easy to manage dimensions such as a gap between joining members, and since provisional assembly is possible, it is easy to set up laser welding.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, the overlapping portion 103, which is a joint portion between the down frame 44 and the main frame 41, is caulked and spaced apart in the longitudinal direction of the overlapping portion 103. Laser welding is performed so that a C-shaped bead B2 is formed in the vicinity of the caulking portion K formed by tightening.
That is, when the down frame 44 and the main frame front portion 51 are joined, the die (from the front end opening of the main frame front portion 51 to the die (shown with a symbol X in FIG. 4) is attached before the head pipe 12 is attached. Is inserted, and a punch is pushed into the overlapping portion 103 of the down frame 44 with the flange portion 44D from the outside in the vehicle width direction to form a crimped portion K. As a result, the caulking portion K is provided at three positions with a space in the front-rear direction along the longitudinal direction of the overlapping portion 102, and the position between the caulking portions K from both sides and the caulking portion K In the empty space, a plurality of C-shaped beads B2 are provided at intervals.

6 is a view showing a BB cross section (cross section of the caulking portion K) of FIG. FIG. 6 shows a central axis L1 of the main frame front portion 51, and a horizontal plane L2 and a vertical plane L3 passing through the central axis L1 when the motorcycle 1 is in an upright state.
As shown in FIG. 6, the caulking portion K is provided so as to protrude inward in the radial direction of the main frame front portion 51 that is a pipe-shaped member and to face inward in the vehicle width direction. In other words, with the die X having no protrusion inserted in the main frame front portion 51, the punch (indicated by symbol Y in FIG. 6) is moved radially inward from the outside in the vehicle width direction. Tighten.
In this case, since the die X (receiving jig) having no protrusion is inserted into the main frame front part 51, the jig can be easily inserted into the main frame front part 51. In addition, since the punch Y (pressing side jig) may be pressed radially inward from the outside, it is easy to perform the caulking operation.

Further, the caulking portion K of the overlapping portion 103 is the outermost portion in the left-right direction of the main frame front portion 51 (indicated by symbol α in FIG. It is provided at a lower position than α). For this reason, it is possible to make it difficult to visually recognize the crimped portion K from above the front portion 51 of the main frame. Therefore, it is possible to make it difficult to see the caulking portion K from an occupant or the like, and to improve the appearance.
In addition, since the open side of the concave portion in the crimping portion K faces the lower side than the horizontal plane L2 in the upright state of the motorcycle 1, even if rainwater, dust or the like enters the concave portion, It becomes easy to discharge.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the weld beads of the overlapping portion 103 are all formed in a C-shaped bead B2 in which a C-shaped opening is opened downward. Since the C-shaped bead B2 can efficiently secure the weld length as compared with the straight bead B1, the joining rigidity can be efficiently ensured. Moreover, since the C-shaped opening of the C-shaped bead B2 opens downward, rainwater and dust are difficult to enter the C-shaped bead B2, and even if it enters, it is discharged using gravity. It becomes easy.

  As with the caulking portion K, the C-shaped bead B2 of the overlapping portion 103 is also provided so that the open side of the C-shaped bead B2 faces downward from the horizontal plane L2, and the C-shaped bead B2 Is provided at a position below the outermost α in the left-right direction of the main frame front portion 51 in a transverse section including Therefore, it is possible to make it difficult for an occupant or the like to see the C-shaped bead B2, and rainwater or the like can be discharged efficiently. Note that the C-shaped bead B2 and the caulking portion K are provided on the same straight line (on the same line along the longitudinal direction of the overlapping portion 103), thereby ensuring the continuity of the joint portion.

As shown in FIG. 4, with respect to the overlapping portion 101 of the left and right flange portions 44 </ b> A and 44 </ b> B on the rear side of the down frame 44, a plurality (six) caulking portions are spaced apart in the longitudinal direction of the overlapping portion 101. K is provided, and a C-shaped bead B2 is provided in the vicinity of the crimping portion K at both ends so as to sandwich the crimping portion K from above and below. Further, a plurality of linear beads B1 are provided at intervals in the longitudinal direction of the overlapping portion 101 in a region away from the crimping portion K at both ends.
For this reason, joint rigidity can be efficiently increased by the C-shaped bead B2 and the caulking portion K at both ends of the overlapping portion 101, and the straight bead B1 and the caulking portion K are obtained in the region excluding both ends. To ensure sufficient joint rigidity.
In this case, since the region other than both ends is laser-welded so as to be a linear bead B1, the welding time can be shortened. Thereby, it is possible to shorten the welding time in other regions while effectively increasing the joint rigidity at both ends of the overlapping portion 101. In addition, the caulking portion K, the C-shaped bead B2, and the linear bead B1 of the overlapping portion 101 are provided on the same line along the longitudinal direction of the overlapping portion 101, and ensure the continuity of the joining portion.

Further, C-shaped beads B2 are provided at both ends of the overlapping portion 102 of the hollow frame 44C and the reinforcing plate 44G of the down frame 44, and the linear beads B1 are provided between the C-shaped beads B2 at both ends. The overlapping portions 102 are provided at intervals in the longitudinal direction. That is, the overlapping portion 102 is joined by laser welding only, with the caulking portion K omitted. Further, the C-shaped bead B2 and the linear bead B1 of the overlapping portion 102 are also provided on the same line along the longitudinal direction of the overlapping portion 102 to ensure the continuity of the joining portion. A caulking portion K may be provided in the overlapping portion 102.
A tank stay bar 61 for attaching the fuel tank 16 and a pair of collars 63 and 64 for attaching the engine hanger 62 (FIG. 1) are joined to the hollow frame 44C by welding (for example, MIG welding). Further, the reinforcing plate 44G, the hollow frame 44C, and the main frame front portion 51 are joined to the head pipe 12 by welding (for example, MIG welding).

7 is a view showing the main frame rear portion 52 together with the peripheral configuration. FIG. 8 is a view of the right main frame half 52R of the main frame rear portion 52 as viewed from the left side along with the peripheral configuration. FIG. It is the perspective view which showed the body 52R with the periphery structure. The right main frame half 52R and the left main frame half 52L are symmetrical.
In each half 52R, 52L of the main frame rear portion 52, a flange portion 52A is formed over substantially the entire edge portion excluding the front end portion into which the main frame front portion 51 is inserted. And the overlapping part 100 which overlap | superposed flange parts 52A is joined using caulking and laser welding together.

In this case, as shown in FIG. 7, the caulking portions K are provided at intervals in the longitudinal direction of the overlapping portion 100, and a pair of the caulking portions K is sandwiched between the caulking portions K near both ends. C-shaped bead B2 is provided. Further, a plurality of linear beads B1 are provided at intervals in the longitudinal direction of the overlapping portion 101 in a region away from the crimping portion K at both ends.
As a result, the joint rigidity is efficiently enhanced by the C-shaped bead B2 and the caulking portion K at both ends of the overlapping portion 100, and the straight bead B1 and the caulking portion K in the region excluding the both ends. Therefore, sufficient joining rigidity can be ensured. As described above, since the welding time can be shortened in the portion of the linear bead B1, the welding time in other regions can be shortened while increasing the joining rigidity at both ends of the overlapping portion 100. Further, the caulking portion K, the C-shaped bead B2 and the straight bead B1 of the overlapping portion 100 are also provided on the same line along the longitudinal direction of the overlapping portion 100, and ensure the continuity of the joining portion.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the rear end portion of the main frame front portion 51 is inserted into the front upper portion of the main frame rear portion 52. The overlapping portion 104 where the main frame rear portion 52 and the main frame front portion 51 overlap is joined by laser welding from the outside in the vehicle width direction. The weld bead in this case is formed on a large C-shaped bead B2A which is provided on the left and right outer side surfaces of the main frame rear portion 52 and is larger than the C-shaped bead B2 and opens obliquely downward. With this large C-shaped bead B2A, the welding length can be efficiently secured, and the necessary joining rigidity can be secured.

  In FIG. 7, symbol LB indicates the central axis of the main frame front portion 51, and the C-shaped bead B2A is provided at a position straddling the central axis LB in a side view. FIG. 10 is an enlarged view of the C-shaped bead B2A. In FIG. 10, symbol KH indicates the open portion of the C-shaped bead B2A, and symbol LX indicates the maximum protruding position on the open side of the C-shaped bead B2A. The C-shaped bead B <b> 2 </ b> A is formed such that the terminal portions Q at both ends are on the inner side of the maximum projecting position LX, that is, on the inner side in the C-shaped radial direction. As a result, the weld length can be more efficiently ensured as compared with the case where the C-shaped bead B2 is formed along the circular arc. Further, the terminal portion Q of the C-shaped bead B2A is preferably arranged in the vicinity of the central axis LB as shown in FIG.

  In FIG. 7, the C-shaped bead B <b> 2 disposed below the C-shaped bead B <b> 2 </ b> A is configured to open downward and efficiently discharge rainwater or the like. The character-shaped bead B2 is opened upward. That is, the upper C-shaped bead B2 is opened upward and the lower C-shaped bead B2 is opened downward with respect to the upper and lower overlapping portions 104 where the main frame rear portion 52 and the main frame front portion 51 overlap. Thus, the welded portion is brought close to the overlapping portion 104. This facilitates increasing the joining rigidity of the overlapping portion 104. Further, with respect to the portion where the C-shaped opening portion faces upward, it is possible to prevent rainwater and dust from entering by covering the portion with the fuel tank 16, the seat 22, and other vehicle body covers. When the joining rigidity is ensured, the upper C-shaped bead B2 may be opened downward or in other directions.

As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the right main frame half 52R is formed in a concave cross-sectional shape that opens to the inner side in the vehicle width direction, and is formed in a shape that becomes wider outward in the vehicle width direction as it goes downward. ing. Since the left main frame half 52L has a left-right contrast shape with the right main frame half 52R, the main frame rear portion 52 is formed in a hollow frame that gradually increases in width from the top to the bottom.
In the main frame rear portion 52, first recesses 71 are formed on the left and right sides of the relatively narrow upper portion so as to be recessed inward in the vehicle width direction and accommodate a part of the front end portion 56F (welded portion) of the seat rail portion 56. The In addition, on the left and right of the relatively wide lower portion, second recesses 72 are formed which are recessed inward in the vehicle width direction and accommodate the front end portion 57F (welded portion) of the support frame portion 57. The seat rail portion 56 is joined to the main frame rear portion 52 by laser welding in a state where a part of the front end portion 56F is accommodated in the first concave portion 71, and the support frame portion 57 is joined to the second concave portion 72 by the front end portion 57F. In the accommodated state, it is joined to the main frame rear portion 52 by laser welding. In FIG. 7, symbol LC indicates the central axis of the seat rail portion 56, and symbol LD indicates the central axis of the support frame portion 57.

FIG. 11 is a view showing a joint cross section (CC cross section of FIG. 7) of the seat rail portion 56. As shown in FIG. 11, the front end portion 56F of the seat rail portion 56 is crushed at the upper and lower edges so as to form a pair of upper and lower flange portions 56G and 56H, and the flange portion 56G is formed between the upper and lower flange portions 56G and 56H. , 56H is formed in a cylindrical bulging portion 56J that bulges inward and outward in the vehicle width direction.
The left and right first recesses 71 of the main frame rear portion 52 are storage recesses that store a part of the bulging portion 56J, more specifically, a portion that protrudes inward in the vehicle width direction from the upper and lower flange portions 56G and 56H. Is formed.
By accommodating a part of the bulging portion 56J in the first recess 71, the upper and lower flange portions 56G and 56H overlap the side surfaces of the half bodies 52R and 52L, and the overlapping portions 105 and 106 are formed vertically. . The upper and lower overlapping portions 105 and 106 are laser-welded from the outside in the vehicle width direction, whereby the flange portions 56G and 56H are joined to the main frame rear portion 52.

  In this case, as compared with the case where the entire front end portion 56F of the seat rail portion 56 is crushed into a flange shape (flat plate shape), it is possible to easily secure the secondary moment of section, and the seat rail portion 56 to the outside in the vehicle width direction. Overhang can be suppressed. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the dimension in the vehicle width direction of the joint portion between the seat rail portion 56 and the main frame front portion 51 while securing the joint rigidity of the seat rail portion 56. Moreover, since a part of the seat rail portion 56 is accommodated in the first recess 71, the seat rail portion 56 can be easily positioned, which is advantageous for improving the workability of laser welding.

As shown in FIG. 7, the weld beads of the upper and lower overlapping portions 105 and 106 are formed into a wide C-shaped bead B2B extending along the extending direction of the flange portions 56G and 56H (the vehicle longitudinal direction). The C-shaped bead B2B is formed larger than the C-shaped bead B2, so that the joining rigidity can be efficiently ensured.
And since the terminal part Q is formed inside C-shaped bead B2B, C-shaped bead B2B can ensure the welding length more efficiently, reducing in size. Furthermore, since the upper C-shaped bead B2B is formed as a bead that opens downward, it can be easily discharged even if rainwater or the like enters. However, the region of the first recess 71 and the front end portion 56F of the seat rail portion 56 is a region that is covered from above by the fuel tank 16 and the seat 22, and thus is difficult for rainwater or the like to enter. In FIG. 7, the lower C-shaped bead B <b> 2 </ b> B is shown as a bead that opens upward, but may be a bead that opens downward or in another direction.

12 is a view showing a joint cross section (DD cross section of FIG. 7) of the support frame portion 57, and FIG. 13 is a view of the joint portion of the support frame portion 57 as viewed from the front (viewed from arrow E in FIG. 7). ).
As shown in FIG. 12, the front end portion 57F of the support frame portion 57 is inclined forward and downward, and the upper and lower edge portions are crushed so as to form a pair of upper and lower flange portions 57G and 57H. , 57H is formed in a bulging portion 57J that bulges inward in the vehicle width direction from the flange portions 57G, 57H.
More specifically, the bulging portion 57J is formed such that the outer surface in the vehicle width direction is flush with the outer surfaces in the vehicle width direction of the upper and lower flange portions 57G and 57H, and the inner surface in the vehicle width direction is It is formed in a triangular cylindrical cross section that protrudes inward in the vehicle width direction. The left and right second recesses 72 formed in the half halves 52R and 52L of the main frame rear portion 52 are all of the bulging portion 57J, that is, all of the portions projecting in the vehicle width direction from the upper and lower flange portions 57G and 57H. It is formed in the accommodating recess for accommodating.

As shown in FIG. 12, since all of the bulged portion 57J is accommodated in the second recess 72, the support frame portion 57 is prevented from projecting outward in the vehicle width direction, and the upper and lower flange portions 57G and 57H are It can be superimposed on the side surface of each half 52R, 52L.
Here, on the left and right side surfaces of the main frame rear portion 52 (side surfaces of the half bodies 52R and 52L), third recesses 73 that are recessed inward in the vehicle width direction are formed in regions corresponding to the upper and lower flange portions 57G and 57H. ing. These third recesses 73 are formed in receiving recesses that are recessed by the thickness of the flange portions 57G and 57H and that individually receive the flange portions 57G and 57H.

  For this reason, when the flange portions 57G and 57H are accommodated in the third recess 73, the outer surfaces in the vehicle width direction of the flange portions 57G and 57H face the side surface and the surface of the main frame rear portion 52 around the third recess 73. Become one. As shown in FIG. 12, a pivot plate 43 is superimposed on the surface that is flush with the outer side in the vehicle width direction and laser welded from the outer side in the vehicle width direction of the pivot plate 43. The support frame portion 57 and the main frame rear portion 52 are joined together.

In this case, the overlapping portions 107 and 108 in which the pivot plate 43, the flange portions 57G and 57H of the support frame portion 57, and the main frame rear portion 52 overlap in the vehicle width direction are laser-welded as shown in FIG. A pair of wide upper and lower C-shaped beads B2C extending along the extending direction of the flange portions 57G and 57H are formed. The C-shaped bead B2C is formed larger than the C-shaped bead B2B and can secure the joining rigidity.
Similarly to the C-shaped bead B2B, the C-shaped bead B2C is also formed with the terminal portion Q inside the C-shaped bead B2C, and the welding length can be efficiently secured while downsizing. Further, the upper C-shaped bead B2C that is relatively easy to rain is formed into a bead that opens downward, and rainwater can be efficiently discharged downward. FIG. 7 shows the case where the lower C-shaped bead B2C is formed in a bead that opens upward, but it may be formed in a bead that opens downward. In addition, although said C-shaped beads B2B and B2C are formed in the ellipse-shaped C character, the terminal part is good to be provided in the position of the side along a long major axis. Furthermore, it is good to arrange | position in the position which becomes a C-shaped radial direction inner side from the said edge | side.

  Compared to the case where the entire front end portion of the support frame portion 57 is crushed in a flange shape, the above structure can secure the moment of inertia of the cross section of the support frame portion 57, and the support frame portion 57 is extended outward in the vehicle width direction. Overhang can be suppressed. Accordingly, it is possible to suppress the dimension in the vehicle width direction of the joint portion between the support frame portion 57 and the main frame front portion 51 while ensuring the rigidity of the welded portion of the support frame portion 57. Further, since the bulging portion 57J of the support frame portion 57 is accommodated in the second recess 72, the support frame portion 57 can be easily positioned, which is advantageous for improving the workability of laser welding.

  Further, the region between the pair of upper and lower overlapping portions 107 and 108 and the region above and below the pair of upper and lower overlapping portions 107 and 108 (the overlapping portions 109 and 110 shown in FIGS. 7 and 12) are also lasers. Welded. Thus, the pivot plate 43 is directly joined to the front end portion of the support frame portion 57 and the side surface of the main frame rear portion 52 by laser welding in the vicinity of the third recess 73. According to this configuration, the laser welding of the pivot plate 43 and the flange portions 57G and 57H and the laser welding of the pivot plate 43 and the main frame rear portion 52 can be performed in the same process, and the pivot plate 43 and the main frame can be performed. It becomes easy to ensure the joining rigidity with the rear part 52.

  The welding of the pivot plate 43 and the support frame portion 57 or the support frame portion 57 and the main frame rear portion 52 is also performed by a plurality of small-diameter C-shaped beads B2 provided at intervals. Thus, since it welds with C-shaped bead B2 and B2C, it becomes easy to ensure joint rigidity fully. In the present embodiment, a part of the C-shaped bead B2 is formed in the bead portion that is open except for the lower part. However, all the C-shaped beads B2 are formed in the bead that opens downward. However, it may be easy to discharge rainwater.

As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the second concave portion 72 is formed in a concave shape that extends linearly toward the front lower side and penetrates the main frame rear portion 52 forward and backward. Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 13, the front end opening 72K of the second recess 72 can be opened forward and downward, and the front end opening 57K of the support frame portion 57 accommodated in the second recess 72 can be opened forward and downward. .
For this reason, even if rainwater or the like enters the second recess 72 or the support frame portion 57, it can be efficiently discharged out of the second recess 72 and the support frame portion 57 using gravity.

  In the main frame rear portion 52, a steel plate reinforcing member 75 (FIGS. 8 and 9) is interposed at an intermediate position between the first recess 71 and the second recess 72. The reinforcing member 75 is joined to the left and right main frame halves 52R and 52L by laser welding from the outside of the main frame rear portion 52 in the vehicle width direction. In this case, a region where the main frame halves 52R and 52L overlap with the reinforcing member 75 (the overlapping portion 111 in FIG. 7) is laser-welded by a plurality of C-shaped beads B2.

As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the pivot plate 43 is disposed so as to cover the outer side in the vehicle width direction of the front end opening 72 </ b> K (opening) penetrating toward the front lower side of the second recess 72. As a result, the second recess 72 and the front end opening 57K of the support frame portion 57 can be hardly seen from the outside, and the appearance can be improved.
Further, the pivot plate 43 is integrally provided with a rear protrusion 43T (FIG. 7) that protrudes rearward, and the rear protrusion 43T extends along the support frame 57 on the outer side in the vehicle width direction of the support frame 57. By extending backward, it overlaps with the support frame portion 57 in a side view of the vehicle body. A long hole 43H extending along the support frame portion 57 is formed in the rear projecting portion 43T, and an inner peripheral edge of the long hole 43H is welded to the support frame portion 57 (for example, MIG welding). Also by this, the welding length of the pivot plate 43 and the support frame part 57 can be ensured long, and joining rigidity can be improved.

Further, a cross plate 65 made of a metal plate material that bridges the pivot plates 43 is joined to the pair of left and right pivot plates 43. The cross plate 65 is joined by laser welding from the outside in the vehicle width direction of the pivot plate 43. As shown in FIG. 7, the weld bead in this case is a straight bead B <b> 1 </ b> A extending along the cross plate 65. Thereby, it forms in the concave cross-sectional shape which the front open | releases, a cross-sectional secondary moment can be improved, and sufficient rigidity can be ensured.
Further, the upper cross pipe 66 through which the pivot shaft is inserted and the lower cross pipe 67 for supporting the power unit 21 and the like are also joined by welding between the pivot plates 43, thereby improving the rigidity of the pivot plate 43. it can.

  As shown in FIG. 1, in the vicinity of the pivot plate 43, a step 37 (see FIG. 1) in which the occupant (driver RD) puts his / her foot is arranged. To position. In this configuration, since the dimension in the vehicle width direction of the joint between the seat rail part 56 and the main frame front part 51 can be suppressed, an increase in the vehicle width dimension of the left and right pivot plates 43 can be suppressed. Therefore, the occupant's foot landing performance is improved and the degree of freedom of the foot is improved. In addition, by adopting the flat plate-shaped pivot plate 43, it is possible to improve the footwear and the degree of freedom of the foot.

The pair of left and right rear frames 55 have a symmetrical shape, and the pair of left and right connecting frame portions 58 also have a symmetrical shape. Hereinafter, the left connecting frame portion 58 will be described in detail.
FIG. 14 is a view showing the left connecting frame portion 58 together with the peripheral configuration.
The connecting frame portion 58 has a left connecting frame half 58L and a right connecting frame half 58R, which are two press-formed steel plates, combined in a hollow shape, and a flange portion that is an open edge of each half 58L, 58R. It is formed in the hollow frame which joined the part (overlapping part 112) which 58A overlapped by laser welding.
The connecting frame portion 58 includes a first tube portion 58B through which the rear end portion of the seat rail portion 56 is inserted, a second tube portion 58C through which the rear end portion of the support frame portion 57 is inserted, and first and second tubes. A rear frame rear portion 58D extending rearward from the portions 58B and 58C is integrally provided. The first cylinder portion 58B is formed in a cylindrical shape that linearly extends forward from the front portion of the rear frame rear portion 58D, and the second cylinder portion 58C is a cylinder that extends linearly downward from the front portion of the rear frame rear portion 58D. The connecting frame portion 58 is formed in a Y shape when viewed from the side of the vehicle body.

Here, the inner surface of the first tube portion 58B and the outer surface of the rear end portion of the seat rail portion 56 are aligned so as to be in close contact with each other in the vehicle width direction. That is, an allowance is provided between the first tube portion 58B and the rear end portion of the seat rail portion 56 in the alignment direction (here, the vehicle width direction). For this reason, if the rear end portion of the seat rail portion 56 is inserted into the first tube portion 58B, the seat rail portion 56 can be positioned in the radial direction of the first tube portion 58B, and gap management becomes unnecessary. it can.
Further, the inner surface of the second cylindrical portion 58C and the outer surface of the rear end portion of the support frame portion 57 are also aligned so as to be in close contact with each other in the vehicle width direction, that is, tightened in the alignment direction (here, the vehicle width direction). A fee is provided. Accordingly, if the rear end portion of the support frame portion 57 is inserted into the second cylindrical portion 58C, the support frame portion 57 can be positioned in the radial direction of the second cylindrical portion 58C, and the gap management can be made unnecessary. These alignment directions are not limited to the vehicle width direction, and may be set to other than the vehicle width direction.

After the seat rail portion 56 and the support frame portion 57 are inserted into the connecting frame portion 58, the overlapping portion 113 where the rear end portion of the seat rail portion 56 and the first tube portion 58B overlap is laser-welded from the outside in the vehicle width direction. Are joined together. The weld bead in this case is larger than the C-shaped bead B2, and is formed into a large C-shaped bead B2D that opens rearward. By this large C-shaped bead B2D, the joining rigidity between the connecting frame portion 58 and the seat rail portion 56 can be sufficiently ensured.
In FIG. 14, symbol LE indicates the central axis of the seat rail portion 56. As shown in FIG. 14, the C-shaped bead B <b> 2 </ b> D is provided at a position straddling the central axis LE in a side view, and the terminal portions Q at both ends are located on the inner side of the maximum projecting position LX, that is, in the C-shaped radial direction. Arranged in the vicinity of the central axis LE. Thereby, it is possible to efficiently secure the welding length while reducing the size, and to efficiently increase the joining rigidity.

The overlapping portion 114 where the rear end portion of the support frame portion 57 and the second cylinder portion 58C overlap is also joined by laser welding from the outside in the vehicle width direction. The weld bead in this case is the same size as the C-shaped bead B2D and is formed in a large C-shaped bead B2E that opens obliquely upward. With this large C-shaped bead B2E, the joining rigidity between the connecting frame portion 58 and the support frame portion 57 can be sufficiently ensured.
In FIG. 14, symbol LF indicates the central axis of the support frame portion 57. As shown in FIG. 14, the C-shaped bead B <b> 2 </ b> E is provided at a position straddling the central axis LF in a side view, and the terminal portions Q at both ends are inside the maximum projecting position LX, that is, in the C-shaped radial direction. It is located inside and in the vicinity of the central axis LF. Thereby, it is possible to efficiently secure the welding length while reducing the size, and to efficiently increase the joining rigidity.

The flange portion 58A of the connecting frame portion 58 is formed over substantially the entire edge portion excluding the front end openings of the first and second cylinder portions 58B and 58C, and a plurality of additional portions are added to the overlapping portion 112 between the flange portions 58A. The fastening portion K is provided with an interval, a C-shaped bead B2 is provided in the vicinity of the crimping portion K, and a linear bead B1 is provided in another region. That is, the halves 58L and 58R of the connecting frame portion 58 are joined by using both caulking and laser welding.
Here, the C-shaped bead B2 that joins the half bodies 58L and 58R is provided at the front end opening of the first and second cylindrical portions 58B and 58C and the overlapping portion 115 with the cross frame 60. The joint rigidity of the part is effectively increased. Here, some of the C-shaped beads B2 (hereinafter described with reference to B2X) are formed in a substantially C shape so as to surround the crimped portion K.

FIG. 15A is an enlarged view of the C-shaped bead B2X together with the peripheral configuration, and FIG. 15B is a cross-sectional view taken along line FF in FIG. 15A when the motorcycle 1 is in an upright state. FIG. FIG. 15C is a view showing the C-shaped bead B2X when the motorcycle 1 is parked with the side stand 36 tilted to the left. In FIG. 15C, the symbol Z indicates the vertical direction.
As shown in FIGS. 15A, 15B, and 15C, the caulking portion K is formed on the side where the open side of the recess formed by mechanical clinch joining is inclined when the side stand 36 is used. Then, a C-shaped bead B2X is formed along the outer periphery of the caulking portion K. For this reason, it is easy to discharge rainwater, dust, and the like from the caulking portion K and the C-shaped bead B2X, and in particular, rainwater and the like can hardly be accumulated during parking using the side stand 36. Further, since the inner region of the C-shaped bead B2X is used for the caulking portion K, it is possible to effectively use the space and reduce the concave portions where rainwater or the like is easily accumulated.

The C-shaped beads B2 and B2A to B2D on the left side of the vehicle other than the C-shaped bead B2X are also formed on the side inclined when the side stand 36 is used, so that the side stand 36 is used. It is possible to make it difficult for rainwater to collect during parking.
Further, as shown in FIG. 14, steel plate patch members 80 are overlapped on the left and right side surfaces of the connecting frame portion 58, and the overlapping portion 116 is joined by laser welding from the outside in the vehicle width direction. A rear cushion bolt 81 that supports the rear cushion unit 25 (FIG. 1) is welded to the area of the patch member 80.
In the region of the patch member 80 (overlapping portion 116), C-shaped beads B2 are provided radially with an interval around the axis of the rear cushion bolt 81. These C-shaped beads B2 are provided so that the C-shaped opening portion faces radially outward. As a result, it is possible to efficiently counteract the force to peel off the patch member 80 acting from the rear cushion bolt 81 side, and it becomes easy to ensure the joining rigidity.

  The cross frame 60 that bridges the left and right connection frame portions 58 is also joined by laser welding the connection frame portion 58 from the outside in the vehicle width direction. For the overlapping portion 115 of the cross frame 60 and the connecting frame portion 58, a large number of C-shaped beads B2 are provided by offsetting the C-shaped beads B2 in the vertical and front-rear directions and arranging them in a staggered manner. Ensure sufficient rigidity.

FIG. 16 is a diagram showing an outline of the assembly process of the vehicle body frame 11. In addition, before this assembly process, the main frame front part 51, the main frame rear part 52, the down frame 44, the seat rail part 56, the support frame part 57, and the connection frame part 58 shall be manufactured independently, respectively. .
As shown in FIG. 16, the assembly process of the vehicle body frame 11 is roughly divided into sub-frames corresponding to a front side frame (corresponding to a frame excluding the rear frame 55) including a main frame front portion 51, a main frame rear portion 52, and a down frame 44. A step of assembling and a step of sub-assembling the rear frame 55 including the seat rail portion 56, the support frame portion 57, and the connecting frame portion 58 are performed.

As a process on the front frame side, first, a caulking process for caulking the main frame front part 51, the main frame rear part 52, and the down frame 44 is performed. Thereby, the front side frame is temporarily assembled. Next, a component coupling step is performed in which peripheral components such as the head pipe 12, the tank stay bar 61, and the collars 63 and 64 are coupled by welding (for example, MIG welding).
On the other hand, as a process on the rear frame side, first, a caulking process for caulking the seat rail part 56, the support frame part 57, and the connecting frame part 58 is performed. Thereby, the rear frame 55 is temporarily assembled. Next, a component joining step for joining the rear cushion bolt 81 by welding is performed.

  Subsequently, a laser welding process of laser welding the front side frame and the rear frame 55 is performed. In this laser welding process, the pivot plate 43, the cross frames 59, 60, and the like are also laser welded. Thereby, the vehicle body frame 11 is assembled. After the body frame 11 is laser welded, a finishing process and an inspection process are sequentially performed, and the body frame 11 is completed. Since laser welding is performed after temporary assembly by caulking in this way, it becomes easy to manage dimensions such as gaps, and it is easy to ensure assembly accuracy. Moreover, it becomes easy to set up welding.

As described above, in the present embodiment, among the overlapping portions 100 to 116 of the body frame 11, the overlapping portions 100, 101, and 103 to 114 of the frame members are crimped by mechanical clinching, Since at least the vicinity of the caulking portion K formed by the caulking and the portions other than the caulking portion K are joined by laser welding, the welded portion is not limited to the edge portion and is caulked. And laser welding can be used in combination. Moreover, since parts other than the caulking part are laser-welded, welding can be performed at a place where there is little change in the plate thickness or irradiation distance, and the welding conditions can be easily set.
In addition, the vicinity range is preferably set within 15 mm in the present embodiment. By setting it within the range of 15 mm, the joining rigidity can be effectively increased as compared with the case where joining is performed only by either caulking or laser welding. In addition, as long as the required joining rigidity can be ensured, it may exceed 15 mm.

Further, since the laser welding bead is provided between the plurality of crimping portions K, it is easy to ensure the joining rigidity.
Further, the caulking portion K provided in the overlapping portion 103 (FIG. 4) of the main frame front portion 51 that is a pipe-like member and the down frame 44 that is a plate-like member is the radially inner side of the main frame front portion 51. When the caulking is performed, the die X (receiving jig) having no protrusion is inserted into the pipe-shaped member (main frame front portion 51). It becomes easy to insert a jig.

Further, the crimping portion K is provided so that its axial direction faces inward in the vehicle width direction (see FIG. 6), so if it is pressed with a punch Y (pressing side jig) from the outer side in the vehicle width direction toward the inner side. Well, easy to caulk.
If the punch side is inserted into a pipe (for example, the head pipe 12) and the die is arranged outside, the punch needs to take care of both the insertion operation and the pressing operation, and the facility becomes complicated. Moreover, since it is difficult to secure the stroke for pressing in the pipe, the equipment tends to be large in that respect.
In addition, there is no doubt that the pressing operation is applied to the die outside the pipe. However, since the frame (for example, the main frame 41) also moves with the pressing operation of the die, positioning and the like are difficult, and the size of the equipment is large. It is easy to invite.

  Further, in the overlapping portion 103 of the main frame 41 and the down frame 44 joined in the vicinity of the head pipe 12, a laser welding bead is formed in a C-shape and a C-shaped open portion is on the lower side of the vehicle body. Therefore, it is possible to efficiently secure the welding length and efficiently secure the joint rigidity. Further, the vicinity of the head pipe 12 is a portion that is easily exposed to the outside because it is difficult to attach a cover or the like, and there is a high possibility that rainwater or the like will adhere to it. However, since the C-shaped opening opens to the lower side of the vehicle body, Etc. can be easily discharged out of the weld bead.

Further, in the overlapping portion 103, the caulking portion K is disposed at a position below the left and right outermost α (FIG. 6) of the main frame 41 in the cross section including the caulking portion K (FIG. 6). 6), because it is difficult to attach a cover or the like, the caulking portion K can be made difficult to be visually recognized by the occupant regardless of the vicinity of the head pipe 12 exposed to the outside and easily visible to the occupant, and the appearance is improved. Can do.
Further, the laser welding bead (C-shaped bead B2) is also disposed at a position below the outermost α in the horizontal direction of the main frame front portion 51 in the cross section including the C-shaped bead B2. Can be made difficult to visually recognize from the occupant, and appearance can be improved.

Further, since the caulking portion K of the overlapping portion 103 is formed to face downward from the horizontal plane L2 in the upright state of the motorcycle 1, even if rainwater or the like enters the caulking portion K, Since the motorcycle 1 is in an upright state, the motorcycle 1 can be easily discharged out of the caulking portion K.
Further, the caulking portion K on the left side of the vehicle body is formed such that the opening side of the recess formed by mechanical clinching is inclined when the side stand 36 is used, so that it is difficult for rainwater or the like to collect during parking using the side stand 36. . In addition, since laser welding is performed after caulking, it becomes easy to manage dimensions such as gaps. Further, since the laser is irradiated from the concave portion side of the caulking portion K, it is not necessary to worry about interference between the convex portion formed by caulking and the laser beam, and it becomes easy to set the welding conditions.

Further, in the present embodiment, at least the front end portion 57F of the support frame portion 57 which is a welded portion welded to the main frame 41 of the rear frame 55 is a flange portion 57G, 57H (see FIG. 12) and a bulging portion 57J (FIG. 12) bulging inward in the vehicle width direction from the flange portions 57G and 57H, and the side surface of the main frame 41 is at a position corresponding to the bulging portion 57J of the rear frame 55. Since the second concave portion 72 that accommodates the bulging portion 57J is provided, it is possible to secure the secondary moment of section of the welded portion of the rear frame 55 and to suppress the outward protrusion in the vehicle width direction.
Moreover, since the outer surface in the vehicle width direction of the front end portion 57F of the support frame portion 57 is formed substantially flush with the flange portions 57G and 57H, the front end portion 57F (welded portion) of the support frame portion 57 in the vehicle width direction. Further overhanging can be suppressed.

  Further, a pivot plate 43 (FIG. 12) for supporting the swing arm 23 is joined to the side surface of the main frame 41, and the pivot plate 43 is superimposed on the flange portions 57G and 57H from the outside in the vehicle width direction. 43, the flange portions 57G and 57H, and the side surface of the main frame 41 are joined together by laser welding, so that the welding process can be simplified as compared with the case of welding separately. In addition, since it is not necessary to arrange the pivot plate 43 so as to avoid the joint between the main frame 41 and the rear frame 55, the degree of freedom in shape is improved.

  Further, the side surface of the main frame 41 is provided with a third recess 73 (FIG. 12) functioning as a flange recess for accommodating the flange portions 57G and 57H, and the pivot plate 43 is a laser in the vicinity of the third recess 73. Since it is joined directly to the side surface of the main frame 41 by welding, laser welding can be performed in the same process, and the joining rigidity between the main frame 41 and the pivot plate 43 can be easily secured.

Further, the front end portion 57F of the support frame portion 57 is inclined forward and downward, and the second concave portion 72 of the main frame 41 penetrates toward the front and lower side (see FIG. 13), so the second concave portion 72 and the support frame portion Even if rainwater or the like enters 57, it can be discharged using gravity.
Further, since the pivot plate 43 covers the outer side in the vehicle width direction of the front end opening 72K (opening) penetrating toward the front lower side of the second recess 72, the front end opening 72K can be hardly seen from the outside. Can be improved.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the main frame rear portion 52 constituting a part of the main frame 41 is formed by molding, and as shown in FIG. 12, a welded portion welded to at least the main frame rear portion 52 of the rear frame 55. That is, the front end portion 57F of the support frame portion 57 has flange portions 57G and 57H welded to the side surface of the main frame rear portion 52, and a bulging portion 57J that bulges inward in the vehicle width direction from the flange portions 57G and 57H. The side of the main frame rear portion 52 includes a second recess 72 that accommodates the bulging portion 57J at a position corresponding to the bulging portion 57J. According to this configuration, it is easy to ensure the secondary moment of section of the welded portion of the rear frame 55 (the front end portion 57F of the support frame portion 57), and it is easy to suppress over-extension beyond the outside in the vehicle width direction.

Further, since the outer surface in the vehicle width direction of the front end portion 57F of the support frame portion 57 is formed substantially flush with the flange portions 57G and 57H (see FIG. 12), the support frame portion 57 faces outward in the vehicle width direction. It becomes easier to suppress overhang.
Further, the pivot plate 43 joined to the side surface of the main frame rear portion 52 is overlapped with the flange portions 57G and 57H from the outside in the vehicle width direction, and the pivot plate 43, the flange portions 57G and 57H, and the side surface of the main frame rear portion 52 are Since they are joined together by laser welding (see FIG. 12), the welding process can be omitted, and it is not necessary to arrange the pivot plate 43 so as to avoid the joint between the main frame 41 and the rear frame 55. The degree of freedom is improved.

  Further, a third recess 73 (flange recess) for accommodating the flange portions 57G and 57H is provided on the side surface of the main frame rear portion 52, and the pivot plate 43 is laser welded in the vicinity of the third recess 73 to the main frame. Since it is directly joined to the side surface of the rear portion 52, the laser welding of the pivot plate 43 and the flange portions 57G and 57H and the laser welding of the pivot plate 43 and the main frame rear portion 52 can be performed in the same process. It becomes easy to ensure the joining rigidity between the plate 43 and the main frame rear portion 52.

Further, the front end portion 57F of the support frame portion 57 is inclined forward and downward, and the second concave portion 72 of the main frame rear portion 52 penetrates toward the front and lower side, so that rainwater is contained in the second concave portion 72 and the support frame portion 57. Even if it enters, it can be discharged efficiently using gravity.
Further, since the outer side in the vehicle width direction of the front end opening 72K (opening) penetrating toward the front lower side of the second recess 72 is covered, the front end opening 72K can be hardly seen from the outside, and the appearance can be improved.

The above-described embodiment is merely an aspect of the present invention, and can be arbitrarily modified and applied without departing from the gist of the present invention.
For example, the main frame 41 to which the present invention is applied is suitable for a molded product having a die cutting direction in the vehicle width direction of the vehicle. However, as long as a concave portion is provided at a position corresponding to the bulging portion 57J of the rear frame 55, the pulling direction is not limited to the vehicle width direction. Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the weld bead is arrange | positioned so that the crimping part K may be avoided, welding may be carried out to the crimping part K. FIG. In the above embodiment, the main frame 41 using a press-formed steel plate is described. However, the main frame 41 is not particularly specified as a press-formed steel plate, and may be, for example, an aluminum alloy molded product or a cast product. There may be. The material may be changed between the main frame 41 and the rear frame 55.

  In the above embodiment, the case where the present invention is applied to the body frame 11 of the motorcycle 1 shown in FIG. 1 has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention is widely applied to the body frame 11 of a known saddle riding type vehicle. Applicable. Further, the present invention is not limited to the body frame 11 of the saddle riding type vehicle, and the present invention can be widely applied to a joining member that superposes a plurality of thin plate members and joins the overlapped portion by using both caulking and laser welding. The straddle-type vehicle includes all vehicles that ride on the vehicle body, and includes not only motorcycles (including bicycles with motors) but also three-wheeled vehicles and four-wheeled vehicles classified as ATVs (rough terrain vehicles). It is a vehicle including.

1 Motorcycle (saddle-ride type vehicle)
11 Body frame 12 Head pipe 41 Main frame (first thin plate member)
43 Pivot plate 44 Down frame (second thin plate member)
44A, 44B, 44D, 52A, 56G, 56H, 57G, 57H, 58A Flange part 51 Main frame front part (pipe-like member)
55 Rear frame 56J, 57J Expansion part 57 Support frame part 57F Front end part (welded part) of support frame part
71 1st recessed part 72 2nd recessed part 73 3rd recessed part (concave for flanges)
100-116 Superimposition part K Caulking part B1 Straight bead (weld bead)
B2, B2A to B2E B2X C-shaped beads (welding beads)

Claims (10)

In the joining member in which the first thin plate member (41) and the second thin plate member (42) are overlapped, and the overlapping portion (103) is joined by using both caulking and laser welding.
The overlapping portion (103) is swaged by mechanical clinching, and at least near the swaged portion (K) formed by the swaging and a portion other than the swaged portion (K) is a laser. A joining member characterized by being joined by welding.   The joining member according to claim 1, wherein the laser welding beads (B1, B2) are provided between the plurality of crimping portions (K). The first thin plate member (41) has a pipe-like member (51),
The second thin plate member (42) is a plate member,
The joining member according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the caulking portion (K) is provided so as to have a convex shape on the radially inner side of the pipe-like member (51). The joining member is a frame (11) of a saddle-ride type vehicle,
The joining member according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the caulking portion (K) is provided such that an axial direction thereof faces a vehicle width direction. The joining member is a frame (11) of a saddle-ride type vehicle,
The frame (11) includes a head pipe (12) that pivotally supports a steering system, and a main frame that extends rearward from the head pipe (12) and constitutes the first thin plate member (41).
The second thin plate member (42) is joined to the side surface of the main frame (41) in the vicinity of the head pipe (12) by caulking and laser welding,
4. The laser welding bead (B <b> 2) is formed in a C shape and is provided so that the C-shaped opening portion is open to the lower side of the vehicle body. 5. The joining member according to item. The joining member is a frame (11) of a saddle-ride type vehicle,
The frame (11) includes a head pipe (12) that pivotally supports a steering system, and a main frame that extends rearward from the head pipe (12) and constitutes the first thin plate member (41).
The second thin plate member (42) is joined to the side surface of the main frame (41) in the vicinity of the head pipe (12) by caulking and laser welding,
The said crimp part (K) is arrange | positioned in the position below the left-right direction outermost part ((alpha)) of the said main frame (41) in the cross section containing the said crimp part (K). Item 4. The joining member according to any one of Items 1 to 3. The joining member is a frame (11) of a saddle-ride type vehicle,
2. The caulking portion (K) is formed such that an open side of a concave portion formed by mechanical clinch joining faces downward from a horizontal plane in an upright state of the saddle riding type vehicle. The joining member as described in any one of thru | or 6. The frame (11) is a straddle-type vehicle frame including a side stand (36),
The said crimp part (K) is formed in the side which the open side of the recessed part formed by mechanical clinch joining inclines at the time of use of the said side stand (36), It is any one of Claim 1 thru | or 7 characterized by the above-mentioned. The joining member according to item.   The joining member according to claim 1, wherein the laser welding is performed after the caulking.   The joining member according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the laser is irradiated from a concave portion side of the caulking portion (K).

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