JP2022156394A - vehicle - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a vehicle which enables an external device connection mechanism to be installed without providing an additional cover and an additional storage space and can secure antitheft features and waterproofness.SOLUTION: A vehicle includes: a steering system 31 including at least a handle 21 to which a rider of a saddle-riding type vehicle 10 inputs steering operation, and a front fork 14 which supports a front wheel 13 of the saddle-riding type vehicle 10; and a vehicle body cover 32 which is attached to the steering system 31 and steered in conjunction with steering of the handle 21. An external device connection mechanism 40 having a connection terminal 41 for connection with an external device is provided between the inner side as seen in a vehicle width direction of the vehicle body cover 32 and the outer side as seen in the vehicle width direction of the front fork 14.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

The present invention relates to vehicles.

2. Description of the Related Art Vehicles equipped with connection terminals for connecting external devices are conventionally known.
As such a technique, for example, a technique is disclosed in which an external device connection terminal is provided on the rear portion of the handle cover (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
Further, for example, a technique is disclosed in which an external device connection terminal is provided on the upper surface of the side cowl (see Patent Document 2, for example).
Furthermore, for example, a technique is disclosed in which external device connection terminals are provided in a storage container inside a vehicle body cover (see, for example, Patent Document 3).

JP 2019-172162 A JP 2018-047868 A WO2014/192587

However, although the conventional technology discloses a technique of providing a connection terminal for connecting an external device, in order to mount the connection terminal of the external device on a vehicle, it is necessary to protect the vehicle from the viewpoint of anti-theft and waterproof performance. must be covered with an additional cover or placed in the storage space, which poses a problem of layout flexibility and cost.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned points, and enables the installation of an external device connection mechanism without providing an additional cover or storage space, thereby ensuring anti-theft and waterproof properties. The purpose is to provide a vehicle.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a steering system including at least a steering wheel for inputting steering by a vehicle occupant and a front fork for supporting the wheels of the vehicle; and a vehicle body cover that is steered with steering, a vehicle body cover for connecting to an external device is provided between the vehicle width direction inner side of the vehicle body cover and the vehicle width direction outer side of the center of the front fork. It is characterized by providing an external device connection mechanism having a connection terminal.

According to the present invention, the space between the inner side of the body cover in the vehicle width direction and the outer side of the front fork in the vehicle width direction is a narrow space that is normally a dead space, and the external device connection mechanism is provided in this space. As a result, it is possible to make effective use of space, make it easier for passengers to operate, and improve anti-theft performance without covering the periphery of the external device connection mechanism with a cover or the like.

1 is a side view showing the configuration of a vehicle according to an embodiment; FIG. FIG. 2 is a perspective view seen from the rear of the vehicle, showing the external device connection mechanism according to the present embodiment; 1 is a perspective view seen from above of a vehicle, showing an external device connection mechanism according to the present embodiment; FIG. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the external device connection mechanism according to the present embodiment, viewed obliquely from the rear of the vehicle; 1 is a perspective view seen from the inside of a vehicle, showing an external device connection mechanism according to the present embodiment; FIG. FIG. 2 is a perspective view seen from the rear of the vehicle, showing the external device connection mechanism according to the present embodiment; FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the stay in the embodiment as viewed from the inside of the vehicle; FIG. 2 is a perspective view seen from the rear of the vehicle, showing the stay in the present embodiment;

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the description, directions such as front, rear, left, right, and up and down are the same as the directions with respect to the vehicle body unless otherwise specified. In each figure, FR indicates the front of the vehicle body, UP indicates the upper side of the vehicle body, and LH indicates the left side of the vehicle body.

[Embodiment]
FIG. 1 is a side view of a straddle-type vehicle 10 according to an embodiment of the invention.
A straddle-type vehicle 10 includes a body frame 11, a power unit 12 supported by the body frame 11, a front fork 14 supporting a front wheel 13 in a steerable manner, a swing arm 16 supporting a rear wheel 15, and a passenger seat. The vehicle includes a seat 17 .
The saddle-ride type vehicle 10 is a vehicle in which an occupant sits astride a seat 17 . The seat 17 is provided above the rear portion of the body frame 11 .

The body frame 11 includes a head pipe 18 provided at the front end of the body frame 11 , a front frame 19 positioned behind the head pipe 18 , and a rear frame 20 positioned behind the front frame 19 . A front end portion of the front frame 19 is connected to the head pipe 18 .
Seat 17 is supported by rear frame 20 .

The front fork 14 is supported by a head pipe 18 so as to be steerable left and right. The front wheel 13 is supported by an axle 13 a provided at the lower end of the front fork 14 . A steering handle 21 gripped by a passenger is attached to the upper end of the front fork 14 .

The swing arm 16 is supported by a pivot shaft 22 supported by the vehicle body frame 11 . The pivot shaft 22 is a shaft extending horizontally in the vehicle width direction. A pivot shaft 22 is inserted through the front end of the swing arm 16 . The swing arm 16 swings up and down around the pivot shaft 22 .
The rear wheel 15 is supported by an axle 15 a provided at the rear end of the swing arm 16 .

Power unit 12 is arranged between front wheel 13 and rear wheel 15 and supported by body frame 11 .
Power unit 12 is an internal combustion engine. The power unit 12 includes a crankcase 23 and a cylinder portion 24 that houses reciprocating pistons. An exhaust device 25 is connected to an exhaust port of the cylinder portion 24 .
The output of power unit 12 is transmitted to rear wheels 15 by a driving force transmission member that connects power unit 12 and rear wheels 15 .

The straddle-type vehicle 10 also includes a front fender 26 that covers the front wheels 13 from above, a rear fender 27 that covers the rear wheels 15 from above, a step 28 on which the passenger puts his or her feet, and a fuel for storing the fuel used by the power unit 12. and a tank 29 .
A front fender 26 is attached to the front fork 14 . The rear fender 27 and step 28 are provided below the seat 17 . The fuel tank 29 is supported by the vehicle body frame 11 .

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the external device connection mechanism according to the present embodiment as viewed from the rear of the vehicle. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the external device connection mechanism according to the present embodiment as viewed from above the vehicle. FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the external device connection mechanism according to the present embodiment, viewed obliquely from the rear of the vehicle. FIG. 5 is a perspective view seen from the inside of the vehicle showing the external device connection mechanism according to the present embodiment. FIG. 6 is a perspective view seen from the rear of the vehicle showing the external device connection mechanism according to the present embodiment. FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the stay in this embodiment as seen from the inside of the vehicle. FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the stay in the present embodiment as seen from the rear of the vehicle.

A straddle-type vehicle 10 includes a head pipe 18, a pair of front forks 14 for supporting front wheels 13, a top bridge 30 for fixing the head pipe 18 and the front forks 14, and the top bridge 30 mounted to be steered by an occupant. A steering system 31 comprising a handle 21 for
A body cover 32 is attached to the steering system 31 , and the body cover 32 is configured to be steered together with the steering of the steering wheel 21 .
The vehicle body cover 32 is composed of a first cover 33 and a second cover 34 . The first cover 33 is arranged on the inner side in the width direction of the vehicle body, and the second cover 34 is arranged on the outer side of the first cover 33 .

A center stand 35 for supporting the saddle-ride type vehicle 10 when the saddle-ride type vehicle 10 is stopped is provided on the lower portion of the body frame 11 of the saddle-ride type vehicle 10 . A side stand 36 is provided on the lower left side of the vehicle body frame 11 to tilt and support the saddle-ride type vehicle 10 when the vehicle is stopped.

Between the vehicle body cover 32 and the front fork 14, an external device connection mechanism 40 for connecting with an external device (not shown) is arranged.
In the present embodiment, the external device connection mechanism 40 is provided on the same side in the vehicle width direction as the side (left side) on which the side stand 36 is provided. That is, the external device connection mechanism 40 is arranged between the left front fork 14 and the left inner surface of the vehicle body cover.
The external device connection mechanism 40 is for connecting an external device connectable via a USB cable, for example. The external device connection mechanism 40 includes a connection terminal 41 such as a USB terminal for connecting an external device.
The external device connection mechanism 40 has a rectangular shape when viewed from the side, and has a thin box shape in which the dimension in the width direction of the saddle-ride type vehicle 10 is shorter than the length of each side of the rectangular shape when viewed from the side. formed.
The external device connection mechanism 40 is attached inside the vehicle body cover 32 via a stay 50 .

As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the stay 50 includes a vehicle fixing member 51 extending in the longitudinal direction of the saddle-ride type vehicle 10. As shown in FIGS.
Plate-shaped support pieces 52, 52 protruding toward the inside of the vehicle are provided on the front side of the vehicle fixing member 51 and at approximately the central portion in the front-rear direction. Each support piece 52 is provided in a direction in which the surfaces thereof are substantially perpendicular to each other. In addition, the surfaces of the support pieces 52 are not limited to the directions substantially perpendicular to each other, and may be any direction in which the surfaces of the support pieces 52 intersect each other.
A fixing piece 53 is provided on the front end side of the vehicle fixing member 51 so as to face the front-rear direction of the saddle-ride type vehicle 10 . A fixing hole 54 is formed in the rear end portion of the vehicle fixing member 51 . That is, the fixing piece 53 has a surface facing the saddle-ride type vehicle 10 in the longitudinal direction, and the vehicle fixing member 51 having the fixing hole 54 has a surface facing the saddle-ride type vehicle 10 in the width direction. there is

The stay 50 is fixed by fixing pieces 53 to the first cover 33 of the vehicle body cover 32 with screws 55, and is also screwed to the first cover 33 and the second cover 34 through fixing holes 54 by screws 56. , is fixed.
As a result, the stay 50 is fixed on the longitudinal surface and the widthwise surface of the vehicle body, so that vibrations occurring in the saddle-ride type vehicle 10 in different directions can be dealt with. Further, by fixing the first cover 33 and the second cover 34 together, it is possible to reduce the number of assembly man-hours and the cost.

A connection terminal 41 is arranged on the rear surface of the external device connection mechanism 40 facing rearward. A connector 42 connected to an electric device of the vehicle (not shown) is connected to the front surface of the external device connection mechanism 40 opposite to the surface on which the connection terminals 41 are provided.
A support slit 43 into which the support piece 52 of the stay 50 is inserted is formed in the upper surface and the front surface of the external device connection mechanism 40 .
The external device connection mechanism 40 is fixed to the stay 50 by inserting the support slits 43 into the support pieces 52 of the stay 50 .
In this state, the connection terminals 41 of the external device connection mechanism 40 are arranged downward with respect to the horizontal direction.

Further, as shown in FIG. 4, a cover member 44 made of, for example, resin is provided on the upper surface of the external device connection mechanism 40 . The cover member 44 is provided with a cover portion 45 that engages with the connection terminal 41 to cover the connection terminal 41 .
By covering the connection terminal 41 with the cover portion 45 of the cover member 44 , it is possible to prevent rainwater from entering the connection terminal 41 . Further, even if the connection terminals 41 are not covered with the cover portion 45, the connection terminals 41 are arranged so as to face downward in the horizontal direction. can be made

The external device connection mechanism 40 is arranged at a position where at least a portion of the external device connection mechanism 40 overlaps the front fork 14 in a side view of the saddle-ride type vehicle 10 .
Further, the external device connection mechanism 40 is arranged such that at least a part thereof is located below the upper end of the top bridge 30 and forward of the front forks 14 when the steering system 31 is not operated.

Next, the operation of this embodiment will be described.
In the present embodiment, by connecting an external device to the connection terminal 41 of the external device connection mechanism 40, the saddle-ride type vehicle 10 can charge the external device via the external device connection mechanism 40, or charge the saddle-ride type vehicle. 10 can communicate with an external device.
In this embodiment, the external device connection mechanism 40 is arranged between the vehicle body cover 32 and the front fork 14, and the gap between the vehicle body cover 32 and the front fork 14 is normally narrow. It is dead space.
Therefore, by arranging the external device connection mechanism 40 in the gap between the vehicle body cover 32 and the front fork 14, the space can be effectively used, and the occupant can easily operate the external device connection mechanism 40. The anti-theft property can be improved without covering with, for example.

In the present embodiment, the external device connection mechanism 40 is arranged at a position where at least a portion thereof overlaps with the front fork 14 in a side view of the saddle-ride type vehicle 10, so that the occupant can easily connect the external device connection mechanism 40 to the connection terminal. 41 can be arranged at a location where an external device can be easily connected.
In addition, when the steering system 31 is not operated, at least a portion of the external device connection mechanism 40 is positioned below the upper end of the top bridge 30 and forward of the front forks 14. Since the external device connection mechanism 40 is surrounded by a sturdy member, anti-theft performance can be improved without covering the surroundings with a cover or the like.

As described above, in the present embodiment, at least the steering wheel 21 through which the occupant of the saddle-ride type vehicle 10 inputs steering and the front fork 14 that supports the front wheels 13 (wheels) of the saddle-ride type vehicle 10 are provided. and a vehicle body cover 32 attached to the steering system 31 and steered as the steering wheel 21 is turned. An external device connection mechanism 40 having a connection terminal 41 for connecting to an external device is provided between the outside in the width direction.
As a result, the space between the inner side of the vehicle body cover 32 in the vehicle width direction and the outer side of the front fork 14 in the vehicle width direction is narrow and usually a dead space, but the external device connection mechanism 40 is provided in this space. As a result, it is possible to effectively use the space, make it easy for the passenger to operate, and improve anti-theft performance without covering the periphery of the external device connection mechanism 40 with a cover or the like.

Further, in the present embodiment, the external device connection mechanism 40 is arranged so that at least a portion of the external device connection mechanism 40 overlaps the front fork 14 in a side view of the saddle-ride type vehicle 10 .
As a result, the external device connection mechanism 40 can be arranged at a location where the passenger can easily connect the external device to the connection terminal 41 .

In the present embodiment, the saddle-ride type vehicle 10 further includes a top bridge 30 fixed to the upper ends of the front forks 14, and the external device connection mechanism 40 is configured to operate when the steering system 31 is not operated. At least part of it is located below the upper end of the top bridge 30 and forward of the front fork 14 .
As a result, the external device connection mechanism 40 is surrounded by a sturdy member, and anti-theft performance can be improved without covering the surroundings with a cover or the like.

Further, in the present embodiment, the external device connection mechanism 40 is arranged so that the connection terminals 41 of the external device connection mechanism 40 face downward in the horizontal direction.
Accordingly, since the connection terminals 41 are arranged so as to face downward with respect to the horizontal direction, it is possible to reduce the amount of intrusion of rainwater or the like from the connection terminals 41 into the interior.

Further, in the present embodiment, the external device connection mechanism 40 is attached to the inner side of the vehicle body cover 32 in the vehicle width direction.
As a result, the external device connection mechanism 40 can be arranged between the inner side of the vehicle body cover 32 in the vehicle width direction and the outer side of the front fork 14 in the vehicle width direction, thereby effectively utilizing space and improving anti-theft performance. can.

Further, in the present embodiment, a stay 50 for fixing the external device connection mechanism 40 is provided inside the vehicle body cover 32 in the vehicle width direction, and at least one of the plurality of fixing locations of the stay 50 to the vehicle body cover 32 is fixed. are fastened together with the first cover 33 and the second cover 34 that constitute the vehicle body cover 32 .
Accordingly, by fixing the first cover 33 and the second cover 34 together, it is possible to reduce the number of assembly man-hours and the cost.

Further, in the present embodiment, the external device connection mechanism 40 includes a cover member 44 that covers the connection terminals 41 .
Accordingly, by covering the connection terminals 41 with the cover member 44 , it is possible to prevent rainwater from entering the connection terminals 41 .

In the present embodiment, the saddle-ride type vehicle 10 has a side stand 36 on its side surface, and the external device connection mechanism 40 and the side stand 36 are provided on the same side in the vehicle width direction.
According to this configuration, the external device connection mechanism 40 is provided on the same side as the side stand 36 where the vehicle tilts. etc. can be prevented from entering.

It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the configurations of the above-described embodiments, and can be implemented in various forms without departing from the gist of the present invention.
For example, the vehicle according to the present invention is not limited to the case where an engine is used as the power unit 12, but can also be applied to a vehicle using an electric motor.
Further, the present invention can be implemented in a non-saddle-ride type vehicle other than a saddle-ride type vehicle, but is preferably implemented in a saddle-ride type vehicle. That is, compared to non-saddle-riding vehicles such as four-wheeled vehicles, saddle-riding vehicles have less space for mounting an external device connection mechanism, and vehicle weight increases as the number of covers increases. The negative impact of the case will increase. In this respect, according to the present invention, even in a saddle-ride type vehicle, which has a small mounting space, it is possible to effectively utilize the limited mounting space and reduce the size of the cover that covers the external device connection mechanism. An external device connection mechanism can be mounted while suppressing an increase in vehicle weight without pressing the mounting space.

[Configuration supported by the above embodiment]
The above embodiment supports the following configurations.

(Configuration 1) A steering system including at least a steering wheel for inputting steering by a vehicle occupant and a front fork for supporting wheels of the vehicle; A vehicle body cover, and an external device connection mechanism having a connection terminal for connecting to an external device between the vehicle width direction inner side of the vehicle body cover and the vehicle width direction outer side of the center of the front fork. A vehicle characterized in that a
According to this configuration, the space between the inner side of the vehicle body cover in the vehicle width direction and the outer side of the front fork in the vehicle width direction is a narrow space that is normally a dead space, and the external device connection mechanism is provided in this space. As a result, it is possible to make effective use of space, make it easier for passengers to operate, and improve anti-theft performance without covering the periphery of the external device connection mechanism with a cover or the like.

(Arrangement 2) The vehicle according to Arrangement 1, wherein the external device connection mechanism is arranged so that at least a portion thereof overlaps the front fork when viewed from the side of the vehicle.
According to this configuration, the external device connection mechanism can be arranged at a location where the passenger can easily connect the external device to the connection terminal.

(Arrangement 3) The vehicle further includes a top bridge fixed to the upper end of the front fork, and the external device connection mechanism has at least a portion of the upper end of the top bridge when the steering system is not operated. The vehicle according to configuration 1 or configuration 2, which is located below the front fork and forward of the front fork.
According to this configuration, the external device connection mechanism is surrounded by a sturdy member, and anti-theft performance can be improved without covering the surroundings with a cover or the like.

(Configuration 4) Any one of Configurations 1 to 3, wherein the external device connection mechanism is arranged so that the connection terminals of the external device connection mechanism face downward in a horizontal direction. Vehicle as described.
According to this configuration, since the connection terminals are arranged downward in the horizontal direction, it is possible to reduce the amount of intrusion of rainwater or the like from the connection terminals into the interior.

(Configuration 5) The vehicle according to any one of Configurations 1 to 4, wherein the external device connection mechanism is attached to the inner side of the vehicle body cover in the vehicle width direction.
According to this configuration, the external device connection mechanism can be arranged between the inner side of the body cover in the vehicle width direction and the outer side of the front fork in the vehicle width direction, thereby effectively utilizing space and improving anti-theft performance. can.

(Configuration 6) A stay for fixing the external device connection mechanism is provided inside the vehicle body cover in the vehicle width direction, and at least one of a plurality of fixing locations of the stay to the vehicle body cover is connected to the vehicle body cover. The vehicle according to any one of configurations 1 to 5, wherein the first cover and the second cover are fastened together.
According to this configuration, by fastening and fixing the first cover and the second cover together, it is possible to reduce the number of assembly man-hours and the cost.

(Structure 7) The vehicle according to any one of structures 1 to 6, wherein the external device connection mechanism includes a cover member that covers the connection terminal.
According to this configuration, by covering the connection terminal with the cover member, it is possible to prevent rainwater from entering the connection terminal.

(Structure 8) The vehicle according to any one of structures 1 to 7, wherein a side stand is provided on a side surface of the vehicle, and the external device connection mechanism and the side stand are provided on the same side in the vehicle width direction. vehicle.
According to this configuration, since the external device connection mechanism is provided on the same side as the side stand where the vehicle is tilted, the terminal faces downward even when the vehicle is tilted, thus preventing rainwater from entering the connection terminal. can be done.

10 saddle type vehicle 11 body frame 12 power unit 14 front fork 17 seat 18 head pipe 19 front frame 20 rear frame 21 steering wheel 26 front fender 27 rear fender 30 top bridge 31 steering system 32 body cover 33 first cover 34 second cover 36 Side Stand 40 External Device Connection Mechanism 41 Connection Terminal 42 Connector 43 Support Slit 44 Cover Member 45 Cover Part 50 Stay 51 Vehicle Fixing Member 52 Support Piece 53 Fixing Piece 54 Fixing Hole

Claims (8)

a steering system including at least a steering wheel for inputting steering by an occupant of the vehicle and a front fork for supporting the wheels of the vehicle;
a vehicle body cover attached to the steering system and steered as the steering wheel is steered,
An external device connection mechanism having connection terminals for connection with an external device is provided between the vehicle width direction inner side of the vehicle body cover and the vehicle width direction outer side of the center of the front fork. . 2. The vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the external device connection mechanism is arranged so that at least a portion of the external device connection mechanism overlaps the front fork when viewed from the side of the vehicle. The vehicle further includes a top bridge fixed to the upper end of the front fork,
2. The external device connection mechanism is positioned at least in part below an upper end of the top bridge and in front of the front fork when the steering system is not operated. A vehicle according to claim 2 . 4. The external device connection mechanism according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the connection terminals of the external device connection mechanism are arranged downward in a horizontal direction. vehicle. 5. The vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the external device connection mechanism is attached to the inner side of the vehicle body cover in the vehicle width direction. A stay for fixing the external device connection mechanism is provided inside the vehicle body cover in the vehicle width direction,
6. The stay according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein at least one of a plurality of fixing points of said stay to said body cover is fastened together with a first cover and a second cover that constitute said body cover. or the vehicle described in paragraph 1. 7. The vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the external device connection mechanism includes a cover member covering the connection terminals on an upper portion thereof. The vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the vehicle includes a side stand on a side surface, and the external device connection mechanism and the side stand are provided on the same side in the vehicle width direction. .

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