JP2023048787A - Saddle-riding type vehicle - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a saddle-riding type vehicle that enables a placement of a connector to a position that is easy to view by a driver while reducing the layout restriction of a wiring member, etc., connected to the connector that is connected to an external device.SOLUTION: A motorcycle 1 includes a handle 41, an information display device 70, an information display device support member 80, and a power supply unit 90 capable of supplying power to an external device. The information display device 70 is placed at the forward side relative to the handle 41 in such a way that an information display screen 71 is directed toward the backward direction. The information display device supporting member 80 includes a back surface 82a which is not in conjunction with the handle 41, and which is directed toward the backward direction at the forward side relative to the handle 41. The power supply unit 90 includes a connector placing portion 92 where a connector 92a is placed, and is supported by the information display device support member 80. The connector placing portion 92 is placed in the back surface 82a, and is exposed from the back surface 82a toward the back side. The connector 92a is directed toward the horizontal direction.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

The present invention relates to a straddle-type vehicle such as a motorcycle.

BACKGROUND ART Conventionally, straddle-type vehicles are known that include a power supply unit provided with a connector for supplying power to an external device such as a smartphone. For example, Patent Literature 1 describes a straddle-type vehicle in which a terminal unit capable of supplying power to an external device is installed on a handle cover. Further, for example, Patent Literature 2 describes a straddle-type vehicle in which an assist light unit attached to a light stay fixed to the vehicle body is provided with a connection portion capable of supplying power to an external device.

JP 2019-172162 A JP-A-2003-154889

However, in the saddle-ride type vehicle of Patent Document 1, the terminal unit is installed on the handle cover that is linked with the steering wheel. Therefore, when the driver of the saddle-ride type vehicle operates the handle, the terminal unit is also linked with the handle. Therefore, there is a risk that the wiring members connected to the connection terminals of the terminal unit will be displaced in tandem with the steering wheel, and may come into contact with or interfere with the steering wheel or other straddle-type vehicle components, limiting the layout. was there.

On the other hand, in the straddle-type vehicle disclosed in Patent Document 2, since the assist light unit attached to the light stay fixed to the vehicle body is provided with a connecting portion, the driving of the straddle-type vehicle is difficult. Even if a person operates the handle, the connecting part does not move with the handle. However, in the straddle-type vehicle of Patent Document 2, the connection portion is provided on the side portion of the assist light unit. there were.

The present invention prevents a wiring member or the like connected to a connector that connects to an external device from coming into contact with or interfering with a steering wheel or other members of a saddle-ride type vehicle, thereby reducing restrictions on the layout of the saddle. To provide a saddle-riding type vehicle in which a connector can be arranged at a position easily visible to a driver riding in the riding-type vehicle.

The first aspect of the present invention is
front and rear wheels;
a rotatable handle that extends in the left-right direction and steers the front wheels;
an information display device having an information display surface;
an information display device supporting member that supports the information display device;
and an energy supply unit capable of supplying energy to an external device,
the information display screen of the information display device displays information about the state of the straddle-type vehicle;
The information display device is arranged in front of the handle so that the information display surface faces a first direction on one side in the front-rear direction, and
The information display device support member is not interlocked with the handle and has a first surface facing the first direction in the front-rear direction forward of the handle,
The energy supply unit is supported by the information display device support member and has a connector installation portion provided with a connector for connecting to the external device,
the connector installation portion is arranged on the first surface of the information display device support member and is exposed from the first surface of the information display device support member in the first direction;
The connector faces in the left-right direction.

The second aspect of the present invention is
a handle for steering the front wheels,
a connector capable of supplying energy to an external device;
A straddle-type vehicle comprising a connector support member that supports the connector,
The connector support member is
is not interlocked with the handle and is arranged in front of the handle,
having a first surface facing the rear of the vehicle,
The connector is arranged on the first surface so as to face the left-right direction of the vehicle or obliquely rearward in the left-right direction.

According to the present invention, the wiring member or the like connected to the connector that connects to the external device is prevented from abutting or interfering with the steering wheel or other members of the straddle-type vehicle, thereby reducing layout restrictions. , the connector can be arranged at a position that is easily visible to the driver in the state of getting on the straddle-type vehicle.

1 is a left side view of a motorcycle according to one embodiment of the present invention; FIG. FIG. 2 is a top view of the periphery of the handlebar of the motorcycle of FIG. 1; FIG. 2 is a view in the direction of arrow A in FIG. 1; It is a B arrow directional view of FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a power supply unit in the motorcycle of FIG. 1, where (a) is a perspective view of the power supply unit, and (b) is a perspective view of the power supply unit as seen with a cover member removed. There is, and (c) is a C arrow directional view of (b).

A motorcycle that is an embodiment of a straddle-type vehicle according to the present invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that the drawings are viewed in the direction of the reference numerals. In addition, in order to simplify and clarify the description in this specification and the like, front and rear, left and right, and up and down directions are described according to the direction seen from the driver of the motorcycle, and in each drawing, the front of the motorcycle is shown. Fr, rear is Rr, upper is U, lower is D, left is L, and right is R.

As shown in FIG. 1 , the motorcycle 1 includes a body frame 10 , front wheels FW and rear wheels RW, and a power unit 21 and a fuel tank 22 mounted on the body frame 10 . The power unit 21 has an engine, a clutch, and a transmission mechanism (not shown). The engine, clutch, and transmission mechanism of the power unit 21 are housed in the same case and integrated. When the clutch is in the engaged state, the power unit 21 outputs the power of the engine from the output shaft via the speed change mechanism. Note that when the clutch is in the released state, the power of the engine is not output from the output shaft of the power unit 21 . Fuel such as gasoline and light oil is stored in the fuel tank 22 . The engine of the power unit 21 generates power with fuel stored in the fuel tank 22 . The motorcycle 1 of the present embodiment is a motorcycle in which the rear wheel RW is rotationally driven by the power of the engine of the power unit 21 mounted on the body frame 10, that is, the motorcycle having the rear wheel RW as the driving wheel.

The body frame 10 includes a head pipe 11 , a pair of left and right down frames 12 , a pair of left and right main frames 13 , and a pair of left and right seat frames 14 .

The head pipe 11 is provided at the front end of the vehicle body frame 10 and is a pipe-shaped member extending forward and downward. A stem shaft 42 of a steering unit 40 , which will be described later, is inserted through the head pipe 11 .

The pair of left and right down frames 12 extend so as to surround the front and the lower side of the power unit 21 and the lower area behind the power unit 21 . The pair of left and right down frames 12 has front ends connected to the head pipe 11, extends downward from the head pipe 11, bends below the power unit 21, and extends rearward. It bends backwards and extends backwards upwards.

The pair of left and right main frames 13 extends so as to surround an upper region above the power unit 21 and a rear upper region of the power unit 21 . The pair of left and right main frames 13 are connected at their front ends to the head pipe 11, extend rearward from the head pipe 11, bend behind the power unit 21, and extend rearward and downward. The rear ends of the pair of left and right main frames 13 are respectively connected to portions of the left and right down frames 12 that bend behind the power unit 21 and extend rearward and upward. A connection point at which the rear end of the left main frame 13 is connected to the left down frame 12 and a connection point at which the rear end of the right main frame 13 is connected to the right down frame 12 are described later. A swing arm pivot 15 is formed to rotatably support front ends of a pair of left and right swing arms 25 . Therefore, the body frame 10 is provided with a pair of right and left swing arm pivots 15 .

A pair of left and right seat frames 14 are connected at their front ends to the main frame 13 and extend in the front-rear direction. The front ends of the pair of left and right seat frames 14 are connected to the vicinity of the upper end of the portion of the main frame 13 that bends behind the power unit 21 and extends rearward and downward. A pair of left and right seat frames 14 extend rearward from the main frame 13 , connect to the rear end of the down frame 12 , and extend rearward of the rear end of the down frame 12 in the front-rear direction.

The power unit 21 is arranged in a region between the left and right down frames 12 and the main frames 13 when viewed in the front-rear direction and surrounded by the down frames 12 and the main frames 13 when viewed in the left-right direction. A power unit mount 12 a is formed on the down frame 12 . A power unit mount 13 a is formed on the main frame 13 . The power unit 21 is fixed to the power unit mounts 12a and 13a directly by fastening members such as bolts and nuts, or via elastic members such as rubber.

The fuel tank 22 is arranged above the power unit 21 and fixed to the main frame 13 . In this embodiment, the fuel tank 22 is arranged above the main frame 13 .

The motorcycle 1 has a seat 23 on which the driver can sit. The seat 23 extends in the longitudinal direction rearward from the rear portion of the fuel tank 22 and is arranged above the seat frame 14 . The seat 23 is fixed to a pair of left and right seat frames 14 . In addition to the driver, the seat 23 may allow a fellow passenger to sit behind the driver.

The motorcycle 1 includes a power storage unit 24 . The power storage unit 24 has, for example, a secondary battery such as a lithium ion battery or a lead battery. The power storage unit 24 is arranged outside the left seat frame 14 in the vehicle width direction. The power storage unit 24 is fixed to the left seat frame 14 . The power stored in the power storage unit 24 is supplied to the electrical components of the motorcycle 1 via a harness.

The motorcycle 1 includes a pair of left and right swing arms 25 arranged on both left and right sides of the rear wheel RW and extending in the front-rear direction. The pair of left and right swing arms 25 support the rear wheel RW at their rear ends. Front ends of the left and right swing arms 25 are pivotally supported by left and right swing arm pivots 15 formed on the vehicle body frame 10 . The pair of left and right swing arms 25 are each rotatable up and down with the swing arm pivot 15 as a fulcrum shaft. The pair of left and right swing arms 25 functions as a framework for connecting the rear wheels RW to the vehicle body frame 10, and at the same time functions as part of a shock absorber that absorbs the impact applied to the rear wheels RW. .

The motorcycle 1 includes a rear suspension (not shown) that functions as part of a shock absorber that absorbs the impact applied to the rear wheel RW. The rear suspension has an upper end connected to the body frame 10 and a lower end connected to the swing arm 25 . The rear suspension includes, for example, a cylindrical damper unit and a coil spring wound around the damper unit. The impact input to the rear wheel RW is damped by the rear suspension via the swing arm 25 .

The motorcycle 1 includes a drive sprocket 26 connected to the output shaft of the power unit 21 and rotating integrally with the output shaft of the power unit 21, a driven sprocket 27 rotating integrally with the rear wheel RW, the drive sprocket 26 and the driven sprocket 27. and a chain 28 that is hung around. The rotational power of the power unit 21 is transmitted to the driven sprocket 27 via the drive sprocket 26 and the chain 28 , and the rear wheel RW is rotationally driven by the rotational power of the power unit 21 transmitted to the driven sprocket 27 .

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the motorcycle 1 has a pair of left and right front forks 30 which are arranged on both left and right sides of the front wheel FW, and which have a cylindrical shape extending in the vertical direction while being inclined forward as it goes downward. Prepare. A pair of left and right front forks 30 support the front wheel FW at their lower ends. The pair of left and right front forks 30 has a function as a framework for connecting the front wheel FW to the vehicle body frame 10, and at the same time has a function as a shock absorber for absorbing the impact applied to the front wheel FW.

The front fork 30 includes an outer tube 31 having a hollow cylindrical shape, and an inner tube 32 having a hollow cylindrical shape with a smaller diameter than the outer tube 31 and being insertable into the hollow interior of the outer tube 31 . In this embodiment, the outer tube 31 is supported by the front wheel FW, and the inner tube 32 has a lower end inserted into the hollow interior of the outer tube 31 and an upper end protruding upward from the outer tube 31 . The front fork 30 expands and contracts like a telescope by changing the length of the inner tube 32 inserted into the hollow interior of the outer tube 31 . Fork oil is sealed inside the front fork 30 . The impact load input from the front wheel FW is attenuated by the viscous resistance of the fork oil when the front fork 30 expands and contracts.

The motorcycle 1 includes a steering unit 40 that is rotatably supported with respect to the body frame 10 and that supports a pair of left and right front forks 30 .

The steering unit 40 includes a rotatable bar-shaped handle 41 that extends in the left-right direction and steers the front wheels FW, a stem shaft 42 that is inserted through the head pipe 11 of the vehicle body frame 10, and the left and right front forks 30. and an under bracket 44 for connecting and fixing the left and right front forks 30 below the top bridge 43 . Therefore, the left and right front forks 30 are fixed to the top bridge 43 and the under bracket 44 .

The upper surface of the top bridge 43 is integrally formed with a handle bracket 43a protruding upward. The handle 41 is fixed to the handle bracket 43 a of the top bridge 43 .

The stem shaft 42 is formed integrally with the under bracket 44 . The stem shaft 42 extends upward and downward from the upper surface of the under bracket 44 at the midpoint in the left and right direction between the left and right front forks 30 while being inclined rearward. An insertion hole 43b is formed in the top bridge 43 at the middle point of the left and right front forks 30 in the left-right direction. The stem shaft 42 is inserted through the head pipe 11 of the vehicle body frame 10 and fixed at its upper end to the top bridge 43 by a fastening member 43c such as a bolt that is inserted through the insertion hole 43b from the upper surface of the top bridge 43 .

Therefore, when the driver of the motorcycle 1 rotates the steering wheel 41, the steering unit 40 rotates integrally around the stem shaft 42 (the head pipe 11 of the vehicle body frame 10). At this time, the left and right front forks 30 fixed to the top bridge 43 and the under bracket 44 of the steering unit 40 and the front wheels FW supported by the lower ends of the left and right front forks 30 are also connected to the stem shaft 42 (of the body frame 10). It rotates integrally with the steering unit 40 about the head pipe 11). Thus, the steering wheel 41 steers the front wheels FW. As a result, the driver of the motorcycle 1 can steer the front wheels FW by turning the steering wheel 41 to turn the motorcycle 1 left and right.

A left handle grip 41a is provided at the left end of the handle 41 extending in the left-right direction. A driver of the motorcycle 1 grips the left handle grip 41a with the left hand during running. An accelerator grip 41b is provided at the right end of the handle 41 extending in the left-right direction. A driver of the motorcycle 1 grips the accelerator grip 41b with the right hand during running. During running, the driver of the motorcycle 1 can accelerate the motorcycle 1 by operating the accelerator grip 41b held with the right hand.

A clutch lever 45 is provided on the left side of the handle 41 . The clutch lever 45 extends in the left-right direction in front of the left handle grip 41a so that the driver of the motorcycle 1 can operate the left hand without removing the left hand grip 41a while the motorcycle 1 is running. is provided in When the rider of the motorcycle 1 does not operate the clutch lever 45, the clutch of the power unit 21 is maintained in the engaged state. When the rider of the motorcycle 1 operates the clutch lever 45, the clutch of the power unit 21 is released.

A brake lever 46 is provided on the right side of the handle 41 . The brake lever 46 is provided so as to extend in the left-right direction in front of the accelerator grip 41b so that the driver of the motorcycle 1 can operate it without removing his/her right hand from the accelerator grip 41b when the motorcycle 1 is running. It is When the brake lever 46 is operated by the driver of the motorcycle 1, the brake unit provided for the front wheel FW or the rear wheel RW operates to brake the front wheel FW or the rear wheel RW. The operation and braking of the brake unit may be performed on both the front wheels FW and the rear wheels RW, or on either one.

The motorcycle 1 includes a front cowl 60 that covers the front of the steering unit 40 and the left and right side surfaces from the front of the steering unit 40 to the vicinity of the fuel tank 22 . The front cowl 60 includes a front portion 60a that extends in the left-right direction in front of the steering unit 40 and covers the front of the steering unit 40, and a left end portion of the front portion 60a that curves rearward. A left side portion 60b extending to the vicinity of the fuel tank 22 covering the left side of the steering unit 40, and a right end portion of the front portion 60a curved rearward to cover the right side of the steering unit 40 to the vicinity of the fuel tank 22. and an extending right side portion 60c. Therefore, the front cowl 60 has a substantially U shape when viewed from above. The front cowl 60 is fixed to the vehicle body frame 10 . In addition, in this embodiment, the front cowl 60 is fixed to the fuel tank 22 at the rear ends of the left side 60b and the right side 60c.

A headlight 61 is attached to the front portion 60 a of the front cowl 60 . The headlamp 61 is lit by the power stored in the power storage unit 24 described above. A windscreen 62 is attached to the front portion 60a of the front cowl 60 so as to extend upward from the front portion 60a. The windscreen 62 is attached to the front portion 60a of the front cowl 60 so as to be inclined rearwardly and extend vertically.

As shown in FIG. 3 , the motorcycle 1 includes an information display device 70 having an information display screen 71 for displaying information regarding the state of the motorcycle 1 . In this embodiment, the information display device 70 has a flat plate shape with a predetermined thickness, and one flat plate surface serves as an information display surface 71 . Information related to the state of the motorcycle 1 displayed on the information display screen 71 includes, for example, the vehicle speed of the motorcycle 1, the rotation speed of the engine of the power unit 21, the temperature of oil circulating inside the power unit 21, and the meshing in the transmission mechanism of the power unit 21. navigation information including the current position of the motorcycle 1, the remaining amount of fuel stored in the fuel tank 22, and the like, but are not limited to these. The information display screen 71 may display one or more of the exemplified information, may display information other than the exemplified information, and may display information such as the current time of the motorcycle 1. Information other than status information may be displayed. In this embodiment, the information display device 70 is a display device such as a liquid crystal display or an organic light-emitting diode (OLED) display. The information display device 70 may be a meter panel having gauges such as meters and warning lights and/or indicator lights.

The information display device 70 is arranged in front of the handle 41 so that the information display screen 71 faces rearward in the front-rear direction. In this embodiment, the information display device 70 is arranged so that the information display surface 71 is inclined upward and faces backward. The information display device 70 is arranged so as to intersect a left-right center imaginary line VCL indicating the center of the motorcycle 1 in the left-right direction when viewed from the front-rear direction. In this embodiment, the information display device 70 is arranged at the center of the motorcycle 1 in the left-right direction, that is, the center of the information display device 70 in the left-right direction substantially coincides with the virtual center line VCL of the left-right direction of the motorcycle 1 . there is

The motorcycle 1 includes an information display device support member 80 that supports the information display device 70 .

The information display device support member 80 is fixed to the head pipe 11 of the vehicle body frame 10 . Therefore, even if the driver of the motorcycle 1 rotates the handle 41 , the information display device support member 80 does not move in conjunction with the handle 41 and does not displace with respect to the body frame 10 .

The information display device support member 80 includes a connecting portion 81 connected to the head pipe 11 of the vehicle body frame 10 and extending forward of the head pipe 11 , and extending upward and laterally from the connecting portion 81 so as to connect the head of the vehicle body frame 10 . An extension portion 82 extending in the vertical direction and the horizontal direction in front of the pipe 11, and an upper edge portion of the extension portion 82 extending in the vertical direction and the horizontal direction are bent backward to extend upward and upward. and a support portion 83 extending in the vertical direction and the horizontal direction while being inclined rearward toward the side.

The extending portion 82 has a rear surface 82a that extends in the vertical direction and the horizontal direction in front of the handle 41 and faces rearward. The support portion 83 has a rearward upward support surface 83a extending in the vertical and horizontal directions while being inclined rearward toward the upper side.

The information display device 70 is attached to the information display device support member 80 so that the information display surface 71 faces rearward in the front-rear direction. In the present embodiment, the information display device 70 is fixed to the support surface 83a of the support portion 83 of the information display device support member 80 so that the information display surface 71 faces rearward and upward.

A pair of left and right projecting portions 821 projecting leftward and rightward are formed on the extension portion 82 . The left and right protrusions 821 are connected to the left side 60b and the right side 60c of the front cowl 60, respectively. Therefore, the front cowl 60 is supported not only by the vehicle body frame 10 and the fuel tank 22 but also by the information display device support member 80 .

The motorcycle 1 includes a power supply unit 90 capable of supplying power stored in the power storage unit 24 to external devices. The power supply unit 90 converts the power stored in the power storage unit 24 into a predetermined voltage and current, and supplies the voltage and current to an external device. Examples of the external device include a mobile communication terminal such as a smart phone and an electronic device such as a heated cigarette, but may be any external device.

As shown in FIG. 5, the power supply unit 90 includes a main unit 91 having a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape, and a connector mounting portion 92 formed on a connector mounting portion forming surface 91a which is an arbitrary surface of the main unit 91 having a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape. and a power receiving portion 93 formed on an arbitrary surface different from the connector installation portion forming surface 91 a of the main unit 91 . In this embodiment, the power receiving portion 93 is formed on the surface of the main unit 91 facing the connector installation portion forming surface 91a.

A wiring member such as a harness electrically connected to the power storage unit 24 is connected to the power receiving unit 93 , and power stored in the power storage unit 24 is supplied to the power supply unit 90 . The main unit 91 includes a control IC (Integrated Circuit) (not shown) that controls power supply to external devices, and a power conversion device (not shown) that converts the power supplied from the storage unit 24 into a predetermined voltage and current. is built-in.

The connector installation portion 92 is provided with a connector 92a. The connector installation portion 92 has a pedestal portion 92b that extends like a flange from the main unit 91 on the connector installation portion forming surface 91a. The connector 92a is formed on the base portion 92b and faces the outside of the power supply unit 90 in a direction perpendicular to the base portion 92b.

In this embodiment, the connector 92a is a USB (Universal Serial Bus) Type-C receptacle. The shape of the connector 92a is not limited and may be any shape. It may be an outlet into which a plug provided on the power line can be inserted.

The connector installation portion 92 has a fitting portion 92c projecting from the base portion 92b to the outside of the power supply unit 90 so as to surround the connector 92a.

The power supply unit 90 includes a cover member 94 capable of covering the connector 92a and the fitting portion 92c. When no external device is connected to the connector 92a, the cover member 94 is engaged with the connector installation portion 92 to cover the connector 92a and the fitting portion 92c. When an external device is to be connected to the connector 92a, the connector 92a and the fitting portion 92c are exposed by releasing the locking of the cover member 94 with the connector installation portion 92 entirely or partially.

When power stored in the power storage unit 24 is supplied from the power supply unit 90 to an external device, for example, the external device is connected to a wiring member having a USB Type-C plug, and the plug of the wiring member is connected. is fitted into the fitting portion 92c and inserted into the connector 92a, the external device is electrically connected to the power supply unit 90 via the wiring member. As a result, the power stored in the power storage unit 24 can be supplied from the power supply unit 90 to the external device.

As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 , the power supply unit 90 is supported by the extending portion 82 of the information display device support member 80 . A rear surface 82a of the extension portion 82 of the information display device support member 80 is formed with a recess 82b recessed forward and a protrusion 82c protruding rearward adjacent to the right side of the recess 82b.

The recessed portion 82b is formed so that the right end thereof is positioned near the left-right center imaginary line VCL of the motorcycle 1, and the depth of the recessed portion toward the front becomes shallower toward the left side. The recessed portion 82b has a bottom wall portion 82b1, an upper wall portion 82b2, and a lower wall portion 82b3. The bottom wall portion 82b1 has a rear surface 82a that bends forward at the left end portion, inclines forward toward the right side, and extends in the up-down direction and the left-right direction. The upper wall portion 82b2 has a rear surface 82a bent forward to extend in the front-rear direction and the left-right direction, and is connected to the upper end portion of the bottom wall portion 82b1. The lower wall portion 82b3 faces the upper wall portion 82b2 below the upper wall portion 82b2. Connected.

The convex portion 82c is formed so that the left end thereof is positioned near the left-right central imaginary line VCL of the motorcycle 1, and the height of the rearward projection decreases toward the right side. The convex portion 82c has a convex wall portion 82c1, an upper wall portion 82c2, and a lower wall portion 82c3. The rear surface 82a of the convex wall portion 82c1 bends rearward at the right end portion, inclines rearward toward the left side, and extends in the vertical and horizontal directions. The upper wall portion 82b2 extends in the front-rear direction and the left-right direction with the rear surface 82a bent backward, and is connected to the upper end portion of the convex wall portion 82c1. The lower wall portion 82c3 faces the upper wall portion 82c2 below the upper wall portion 82c2. Connected.

On the rear surface 82a of the extension portion 82 of the information display device support member 80, the convex wall portion 82c1 bends forward from the left end portion to extend in the vertical direction and the front-rear direction, and is connected to the right end portion of the bottom wall portion 82b1. A stepped portion 82d is formed. The stepped portion 82d bends forward from the left end portion of the convex wall portion 82c1 to connect the left end portion of the upper wall portion 82c2 and the left end portion of the lower wall portion 82c3. It connects with the right end of the portion 82b3.

The rear surface 82a of the extension portion 82 of the information display device support member 80 has an insertion hole 82e through which the main unit 91 and the power receiving portion 93 of the power supply unit 90 can be inserted, but through which the connector installation portion 92 of the power supply unit 90 cannot be inserted. is provided. The insertion hole 82e is provided in a stepped portion 82d formed in the rear surface 82a.

The power supply unit 90 is attached to the extending portion 82 of the information display device support member 80 by inserting the main unit 91 and the power receiving portion 93 from the left rear through the insertion hole 82e. In the power supply unit 90, the main unit 91 and the power receiving portion 93 protrude forward rightward from the rear surface 82a of the extension portion 82 of the information display device support member 80, and the connector installation portion 92 protrudes forward from the information display device support member 80. protrudes leftward from the rear surface 82 a of the extension portion 82 of the support member 80 and is fixed to the extension portion 82 of the information display device support member 80 .

Therefore, the connector installation portion 92 is arranged on the rear surface 82a of the extension portion 82 of the information display device support member 80 and is exposed rearward from the rear surface 82a of the extension portion 82 of the information display device support member 80. As shown in FIG. Further, the connector installation portion 92 is exposed to the rear of the rear surface 82a toward the left side from the stepped portion 82d, and the connector 92a facing the outside of the power supply unit 90 in a direction perpendicular to the base portion 92b faces the left side. I'm on my way. In this specification and the like, the term "the connector 92a faces leftward" is not limited to the state in which the connector 92a faces leftward parallel to the left-right direction. A state in which the connector 92a faces left within a range of [degrees] to 45 [degrees].

In this manner, the power supply unit 90 is supported by the information display device support member 80 that is not interlocked with the handle 41 , and the connector installation portion 92 is arranged on the rear surface 82 a of the extension portion 82 of the information display device support member 80 . is located in front of the handle 41, and the connector 92a faces in the horizontal direction. As a result, even if the driver of the motorcycle 1 operates the steering wheel 41, the connector 92a does not move with the steering wheel 41, and the wiring members and the like connected to the connector 92a extend in the left-right direction from the connector 92a in front of the steering wheel 41. Therefore, when the driver of the motorcycle 1 operates the handle 41, the wiring member or the like connected to the connector 92a does not contact or interfere with the handle 41 or other members of the motorcycle 1. can be suppressed. Further, the connector installation portion 92 is arranged on the rear surface 82a of the extension portion 82 of the information display device support member 80 facing rearward in front of the handle 41, and is arranged from the rear surface 82a of the extension portion 82 of the information display device support member 80. Exposed behind. As a result, the connector installation portion 92 and the connector 92a are arranged at positions that are easily visible to the driver of the motorcycle 1, so that the driver of the motorcycle 1 can easily connect the connector 92a while riding. A wiring member or the like can be connected. Therefore, the wiring member or the like connected to the connector 92a is prevented from abutting or interfering with the handlebar 41 or other members of the motorcycle 1, thereby reducing layout restrictions while the motorcycle 1 is being ridden. The connector 92a can be arranged at a position that is easily visible to the driver.

Furthermore, since the connector 92a faces leftward, a wiring member or the like is connected to the connector 92a from the left. In this way, the brake lever 46 for braking the front wheel FW is provided on the right side of the handle 41, whereas the connector 92a faces left. While operating the brake lever 46 with the right hand, the wiring member or the like can be easily connected to the connector 92a from the left side with the left hand. As a result, the driver who is riding the motorcycle 1 operates the brake lever 46 with the right hand to keep the motorcycle 1 from moving forward, and in a safe state, connects the wiring member and the like to the connector 92a with the left hand. easier to do.

Further, the connector installation portion 92 exposed rearward from the rear surface 82a of the extension portion 82 of the information display device support member 80 is arranged at a position overlapping the information display device 70 in the left-right direction.

As a result, the connector 92a can be arranged at a position that is easily visible to the rider who is riding the motorcycle 1 and at which a wiring member or the like can be easily connected.

Further, in the present embodiment, the stepped portion 82d is formed near the left-right center imaginary line VCL of the motorcycle 1, and is exposed rearward from the rear surface 82a of the extension portion 82 of the information display device support member 80. The installation portion 92 is arranged at a position that intersects the left-right center imaginary line VCL of the motorcycle 1 in the left-right direction.

As a result, the connector 92a can be arranged at a position that is more easily visible to the driver of the motorcycle 1 and more easily connected to a wiring member or the like.

The power supply unit 90 is attached to the extension portion 82 positioned below the support portion 83 of the information display device support member 80 , and the connector installation portion 92 is arranged below the information display device 70 . ing.

As a result, the wiring member connected to the connector 92a can be routed below the information display device 70, so that the visibility of the information display device 70 from the rider riding the motorcycle 1 is prevented. A power supply unit 90 can be provided instead. Furthermore, since the upper portion of the connector installation portion 92 is protected by the information display device 70, it is possible to prevent rain, dust, etc. from entering the connector 92a from above.

In addition, the connector installation portion 92 is exposed to the rear of the rear surface 82a toward the left from the stepped portion 82d in the vertical direction. That is, the connector installation portion 92 is arranged between the upper wall portion 82b2 and the lower wall portion 82b3 of the recess 82b in the vertical direction, and is exposed from the stepped portion 82d toward the recess 82b. At least a portion of the connector installation portion 92 overlaps with the upper wall portion 82b2 and the lower wall portion 82b3 of the recessed portion 82b when viewed in the vertical direction.

Therefore, the rider riding the motorcycle 1 can recognize the general position of the connector 92a by visually recognizing the position of the recess 82b, thereby facilitating the grasp of the position of the connector 92a. Furthermore, the connector installation portion 92 is arranged between the upper wall portion 82b2 and the lower wall portion 82b3 of the recessed portion 82b in the vertical direction, and at least a part of the connector installation portion 92 is arranged between the upper wall portion 82b2 and the lower wall portion of the recessed portion 82b when viewed in the vertical direction. Since it is arranged at a position overlapping with 82b3, at least a part thereof is arranged in a region surrounded by the upper wall portion 82b2 and the lower wall portion 82b3. As a result, the upper and lower portions of the connector mounting portion 92 are protected by the upper wall portion 82b2 and the lower wall portion 82b3 of the recess 82b, so that the connector 92a can be protected from obstacles and the like above and below.

In this embodiment, the stepped portion 82d is inclined downward to the right. The connector 92a, which faces the outside of the power supply unit 90 in a direction perpendicular to the pedestal portion 92b, is inclined downward by a predetermined angle with respect to the horizontal direction and faces leftward when the motorcycle 1 is in an upright state. . That is, the connector 92a is directed downward to the left when the motorcycle 1 is in an upright state. The predetermined angle is, for example, an arbitrary angle from 3 [degrees] to 10 [degrees].

In this manner, the connector 92a is inclined downward by a predetermined angle with respect to the left-right direction when the motorcycle 1 is in an upright state, so it is possible to prevent the connector 92a from being exposed to water during rain.

Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the stepped portion 82d is inclined leftward toward the front. The connector 92a, which faces the outside of the power supply unit 90 in a direction perpendicular to the pedestal portion 92b, is inclined rearward by a predetermined angle in the vehicle front-rear direction and faces leftward when the motorcycle 1 is in an upright state. . That is, the connector 92a faces left rear when the motorcycle 1 is in an upright state. The predetermined angle is, for example, an arbitrary angle from 10[degrees] to 30[degrees].

In this way, the connector 92a is inclined rearward by a predetermined angle in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle when the motorcycle 1 is in an upright state. Since the connector 92a is inclined at a predetermined angle toward the rider, it becomes easy for the rider who is riding the motorcycle 1 to connect the wiring member and the like to the connector 92a.

Although one embodiment of the present invention has been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings, it goes without saying that the present invention is not limited to such an embodiment. It is obvious that a person skilled in the art can conceive of various modifications or modifications within the scope described in the claims, and these also belong to the technical scope of the present invention. Understood. Moreover, each component in the above embodiments may be combined arbitrarily without departing from the spirit of the invention.

For example, in the present embodiment, the connector 92a faces leftward, but the connector 92a may face rightward. At this time, the connector 92a facing rightward is not limited to the state in which the connector 92a faces rightward parallel to the left-right direction. to 45[degrees], the connector 92a faces to the right.

Further, for example, in the present embodiment, the motorcycle 1 includes the power supply unit 90 capable of supplying the power stored in the power storage unit 24 to an external device. Alternatively, an energy supply unit capable of supplying energy to an external device may be provided. The energy supply unit may be capable of supplying any energy other than electric power to the external device, and may be capable of supplying hydrogen to the external device, for example.

Further, for example, in the present embodiment, the motorcycle 1 includes a power unit 21 having an engine, and a fuel tank 22 in which fuel such as gasoline or light oil is stored. The generated power drives the rear wheel RW, but instead of the power unit 21 having the engine and the fuel tank 22, the motorcycle 1 has a power unit having a drive motor and electric power supplied to the drive motor. A drive battery that can store electricity may be provided, and the front wheels FW and/or the rear wheels RW may be driven by the power generated by the drive motor from the electric power stored in the drive battery. In this case, the power storage unit 24 may be omitted from the motorcycle 1, and the power supply unit 90 may be capable of supplying power stored in the driving battery to the external device.

Further, for example, in the present embodiment, a motorcycle has been described as a saddle-ride type vehicle of the present invention, but the saddle-ride type vehicle is not limited to a motorcycle, but is a saddle-type three-wheeled motor vehicle or four-wheeled motor vehicle such as a so-called buggy. may be

This specification describes at least the following matters. Components in parentheses are shown as an example corresponding to the above-described embodiment, but the present invention is not limited to this.

(1) a front wheel (front wheel FW) and a rear wheel (rear wheel RW);
a rotatable handle (handle 41) that extends in the left-right direction and steers the front wheels;
an information display device (information display device 70) having an information display surface (information display surface 71);
an information display device support member (information display device support member 80) that supports the information display device;
A straddle-type vehicle (motorcycle 1) comprising an energy supply unit (power supply unit 90) capable of supplying energy to an external device,
the information display screen of the information display device displays information about the state of the straddle-type vehicle;
The information display device is arranged in front of the handle so that the information display surface faces a first direction (rear direction) on one side in the front-rear direction in the front-rear direction,
The information display device support member has a first surface (rear surface 82a) that is not interlocked with the handle and faces the first direction in the front-rear direction forward of the handle,
The energy supply unit is supported by the information display device support member and has a connector installation portion (connector installation portion 92) provided with a connector (connector 92a) that connects to the external device,
the connector installation portion is arranged on the first surface of the information display device support member and is exposed from the first surface of the information display device support member in the first direction;
The straddle-type vehicle, wherein the connector faces in the left-right direction.

According to (1), even if the driver of the saddle-ride type vehicle operates the steering wheel, the connector does not move with the steering wheel, and furthermore, the wiring member or the like connected to the connector extends in the left-right direction from the connector in front of the steering wheel. Therefore, when the driver of the motorcycle operates the steering wheel, the wiring member or the like connected to the connector can be prevented from abutting or interfering with the steering wheel or other members of the straddle-type vehicle. Further, the connector mounting portion is disposed on the first surface of the information display device supporting member facing the first direction in the front-rear direction forward of the handle, and is exposed rearward from the first surface of the information display device supporting member. , the connector installation portion is arranged at a position that can be easily visually recognized by a driver who gets on the saddle type vehicle. In this way, it is possible to get on the straddle-type vehicle while suppressing the contact or interference of the wiring member or the like connected to the connector with the steering wheel or other members of the straddle-type vehicle, thereby reducing layout restrictions. The connector can be placed in a position where it is easy for the driver to visually recognize it.

(2) The straddle-type vehicle according to (1),
A brake lever (brake lever 46) for braking the front wheel is provided on the right side of the handle,
A straddle-type vehicle, wherein the connector faces left.

According to (2), the brake lever for braking the front wheel is provided on the right side of the steering wheel, while the connector faces left, so that the driver of the straddle-type vehicle can Wiring members and the like can be easily connected to the connector from the left side with the left hand while operating the brake lever with the right hand. As a result, the driver of the straddle-type vehicle can operate the brake lever with the right hand to keep the straddle-type vehicle from moving forward, and connect the wiring members and the like to the connector with the left hand in a safe state. easier to do.

(3) A straddle-type vehicle according to (1) or (2),
The information display device is arranged so as to intersect a left-right center virtual line (left-right center virtual line VCL) indicating the center of the straddle-type vehicle in the left-right direction when viewed from the front-rear direction,
The straddle-type vehicle, wherein the connector installation portion is arranged at a position overlapping the information display device in the left-right direction.

According to (3), the information display device is arranged so as to intersect with the imaginary center line in the left-right direction of the straddle-type vehicle when viewed from the front-rear direction, and the connector installation portion is located on the information display device in the left-right direction. Since they are arranged at the overlapping position, the connector can be arranged at a position where it is easy for the driver in the straddle-type vehicle to visually recognize and where wiring members and the like can be easily connected.

(4) The straddle-type vehicle according to (3),
The straddle-type vehicle, wherein the connector installation portion is arranged at a position that intersects the left-right center imaginary line in the left-right direction.

According to (4), the connector installation portion is arranged at a position that intersects the left-right center imaginary line in the left-right direction. The connector can be arranged at a position where wiring members and the like can be more easily connected.

(5) A straddle-type vehicle according to any one of (1) to (4),
The straddle-type vehicle, wherein the connector installation portion is arranged below the information display device.

According to (5), since the connector installation portion is arranged below the information display device, the wiring member connected to the connector can be routed below the information display device. Accordingly, the power supply unit can be provided without obstructing the visibility of the information display device from the driver who is riding in the straddle-type vehicle. Furthermore, since the upper portion of the connector installation portion is protected by the information display device, it is possible to prevent rain, dust, etc. from entering the connector from above.

(6) A straddle-type vehicle according to any one of (1) to (5),
The first surface of the information display device support member is formed with a recess (recess 82b) recessed in the second direction on the other side in the front-rear direction,
The recess includes an upper wall portion (upper wall portion 82b2) extending in the front-rear direction and the left-right direction with the first surface bent in the second direction, and the first surface below the upper wall portion. a lower wall portion (lower wall portion 82b3) that bends in the second direction and extends in the front-rear direction and the left-right direction;
The connector mounting portion is arranged between the upper wall portion and the lower wall portion in the vertical direction, at least a portion of which is exposed from the first surface toward the recess, and at least a portion of which is exposed in the vertical direction. straddle-type vehicle arranged at a position overlapping with the upper wall portion and the lower wall portion when viewed from above.

According to (6), the connector mounting portion is arranged between the upper wall portion and the lower wall portion of the recess in the vertical direction, and at least a portion thereof is exposed from the first surface toward the recess. As a result, a driver riding in the saddle type vehicle can recognize the general position of the connector by visually recognizing the position of the recess, so that the position of the connector can be easily grasped.
Further, the connector installation portion is arranged between the upper wall portion and the lower wall portion of the recess in the vertical direction, and is arranged at a position where at least a part overlaps with the upper wall portion and the lower wall portion of the recess when viewed in the vertical direction. ing. Therefore, at least part of it is arranged in a region surrounded by the upper wall and the lower wall. As a result, the upper and lower portions of the connector installation portion are protected by the upper and lower wall portions of the recess, so that the connector can be protected from obstacles and the like above and below.

(7) A straddle-type vehicle according to any one of (1) to (6),
The straddle-type vehicle, wherein the connector is tilted downward by a predetermined angle with respect to the left-right direction and faces in the left-right direction when the straddle-type vehicle is in an upright state.

According to (7), when the saddle-ride type vehicle is in an upright state, the connector is inclined downward by a predetermined angle with respect to the left-right direction.

(8) A straddle-type vehicle according to any one of (1) to (7),
The saddle-ride type vehicle, wherein the connector is slanted at a predetermined angle toward the first direction in the vehicle front-rear direction and directed in the left-right direction when the saddle-ride type vehicle is in an upright state.

According to (8), when the straddle-type vehicle is in an upright state, the connector is inclined at a predetermined angle toward the first direction in the front-rear direction of the vehicle. This facilitates the work of connecting wiring members and the like.

(9) a steering wheel (steering wheel 41) for steering the front wheels (front wheel FW);
a connector (connector 92a) capable of supplying energy to an external device;
A straddle-type vehicle (motorcycle 1) comprising a connector support member (information display device support member 80) that supports the connector,
The connector support member is
is not interlocked with the handle and is arranged in front of the handle,
Having a first surface (rear surface 82a) facing the rear of the vehicle,
The straddle-type vehicle, wherein the connector is arranged on the first surface so as to face the left-right direction of the vehicle or obliquely rearward in the left-right direction.

According to (9), even if the driver of the straddle-type vehicle operates the steering wheel, the connector does not move with the steering wheel, and furthermore, the wiring member or the like connected to the connector extends in the left-right direction from the connector in front of the steering wheel. Therefore, when the driver of the motorcycle operates the steering wheel, the wiring member or the like connected to the connector can be prevented from abutting or interfering with the steering wheel or other members of the straddle-type vehicle. Further, since the connector is arranged on the first surface facing the rear of the vehicle so as to face the left-right direction of the vehicle or obliquely rearward in the left-right direction, the connector is arranged at a position that is easily visible to the driver of the straddle-type vehicle. be. In this way, it is possible to get on the straddle-type vehicle while suppressing the contact or interference of the wiring member or the like connected to the connector with the steering wheel or other members of the straddle-type vehicle, thereby reducing layout restrictions. The connector can be placed in a position where it is easy for the driver to visually recognize it.

1 Motorcycles (straddle-type vehicles)
41 handle 46 brake lever 70 information display device 71 information display surface 80 information display device support member (connector support member)
82a Rear surface (first surface)
82b recessed portion 82b2 upper wall portion 82b3 lower wall portion 90 power supply unit (energy supply unit)
92 Connector installation part 92a Connector FW Front wheel RW Rear wheel VCL Left-right direction center imaginary line

Claims (9)

front wheels (FW) and rear wheels (RW);
a rotatable handle (41) extending in the left-right direction for steering the front wheel (FW);
an information display device (70) having an information display surface (71);
an information display device supporting member (80) for supporting the information display device (70);
A straddle-type vehicle (1) comprising an energy supply unit (90) capable of supplying energy to an external device,
The information display screen (71) of the information display device (70) displays information about the state of the straddle-type vehicle (1),
The information display device (70) is arranged in front of the handle (41) such that the information display surface (71) faces a first direction on one side in the front-rear direction, and
The information display device support member (80) is not interlocked with the handle (41) and has a first surface (82a) facing the first direction in the front-rear direction forward of the handle (41),
The energy supply unit (90) is supported by the information display device support member (80) and has a connector installation portion (92) provided with a connector (92a) for connection with the external device,
The connector installation portion (92) is arranged on the first surface (82a) of the information display device support member (80), and is connected from the first surface (82a) of the information display device support member (80) to the first surface (82a) of the information display device support member (80). It is exposed on one side,
A straddle-type vehicle (1), wherein the connector (92a) is oriented in the left-right direction. A straddle-type vehicle (1) according to claim 1,
A brake lever (46) for braking the front wheel (FW) is provided on the right side of the handle (41),
A straddle-type vehicle (1), wherein the connector (92a) faces left. A straddle-type vehicle (1) according to claim 1 or 2,
The information display device (70) is arranged to intersect a left-right center virtual line (VCL) indicating the center of the straddle-type vehicle (1) in the left-right direction when viewed from the front-rear direction,
The straddle-type vehicle (1), wherein the connector installation portion (92) is arranged at a position overlapping the information display device (70) in the left-right direction. A straddle-type vehicle (1) according to claim 3,
The straddle-type vehicle (1), wherein the connector installation portion (92) is arranged at a position that intersects the left-right center imaginary line (VCL) in the left-right direction. A straddle-type vehicle (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
A straddle-type vehicle (1), wherein the connector installation portion (92) is arranged below the information display device (70). A straddle-type vehicle (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
The first surface (82a) of the information display device support member (80) is formed with a recess (82b) recessed in the second direction on the other side in the front-rear direction,
The recess (82b) includes an upper wall portion (82b2) in which the first surface (82a) is bent in the second direction and extends in the front-rear direction and the left-right direction, a lower wall portion (82b3) in which the first surface (82a) is bent in the second direction and extends in the front-rear direction and the left-right direction;
The connector installation portion (92) is arranged between the upper wall portion (82b2) and the lower wall portion (82b3) in the vertical direction, and at least a portion extends from the first surface (82a) to the recess (82b). ), and at least a portion of the straddle-type vehicle (1) is arranged to overlap the upper wall portion (82b2) and the lower wall portion (82b3) when viewed from above and below. A straddle-type vehicle (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 6,
A saddle-ride type vehicle (1), wherein the connector (92a) is tilted downward by a predetermined angle with respect to the left-right direction and faces in the left-right direction when the saddle-ride type vehicle (1) is in an upright state. A straddle-type vehicle (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 7,
When the straddle-type vehicle (1) is in an upright state, the connector (92a) is inclined in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle toward the first direction by a predetermined angle and faces in the left-right direction. . a steering wheel (41) for steering the front wheels (FW);
a connector (92a) capable of supplying energy to an external device;
A straddle-type vehicle (1) comprising a connector support member (80) that supports the connector,
The connector support member (80)
It is not interlocked with the handle (41) and is arranged in front of the handle (41),
Having a first surface (82a) facing the rear of the vehicle,
The straddle-type vehicle (1), wherein the connector (92a) is arranged on the first surface (82a) so as to face the left-right direction of the vehicle or obliquely rearward in the left-right direction.

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