JP3521988B2 - Guard device mounting structure for cooler - Google Patents

Guard device mounting structure for cooler

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JP3521988B2
JP3521988B2 JP03723495A JP3723495A JP3521988B2 JP 3521988 B2 JP3521988 B2 JP 3521988B2 JP 03723495 A JP03723495 A JP 03723495A JP 3723495 A JP3723495 A JP 3723495A JP 3521988 B2 JP3521988 B2 JP 3521988B2
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cooler
guard device
drone
cups
engine
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徹男 野嶋
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Suzuki Motor Co Ltd
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Description

【発明の詳細な説明】 【0001】 【産業上の利用分野】本発明はラジエターやオイルクー
ラ等の冷却器のガード装置取付構造に関する。 【0002】 【従来の技術】水冷エンジンを搭載した自動二輪車は冷
却水を冷却する目的で冷却器であるラジエターを備えて
いる。また、レーサー等の高性能エンジンを搭載した自
動二輪車には潤滑油を冷却する目的で冷却器であるオイ
ルクーラを備えたものもある。いずれの冷却器も、走行
風のよく当たる場所、通常はエンジンの前方に配置され
ているのが一般的である。 【0003】ところで、エンジンの前方は走行風がよく
当たる反面、昆虫や前輪が跳ね上げる小石等の異物が冷
却器に当たりやすい。これらの異物が冷却器に当たると
コアのフィンを破損しやすく、冷却性能の低下を招く虞
がある。 【0004】そこで、冷却器の前面にガード装置を取り
付けたものが考えられた。 【0005】 【発明が解決しようとする課題】しかしながら、従来は
ガード装置を冷却器の前面に取り付けるために、冷却器
側に取付ブラケットを形成し、この取付ブラケットにガ
ード装置をビス止めしていたため、部品点数や組付工程
数が多かった。 【0006】また、ガード装置取付部が露出するため、
外観上好ましくなかった。 【0007】本発明は上述した事情を考慮してなされた
もので、冷却器側に取付ブラケットを必要とせず、容易
に取付け可能な冷却器のガード装置取付構造を提供する
ことを目的とする。 【0008】 【課題を解決するための手段】本発明に係る冷却器のガ
ード装置取付構造は、上述した課題を解決するために、
請求項1に記載したように、軸方向に交互に凹凸部が形
成された左右一対のドロンカップと、これらのドロンカ
ップ間に配置され、放熱用のフィンを有するコアとから
構成されたオイルクーラ等の冷却器において、ガード装
置が上記冷却器の前面に配置され、上記ガード装置は
上記冷却器のコアとほぼ同寸の枠部と、この枠部内に配
置されたネットと、上記枠部の上記ドロンカップ側の左
に配置された複数のフックとから構成されるととも
、上記各フックを上記ドロンカップの凹部に嵌合可能
な形状に湾曲し、さらに左右のドロンカップの外方に前
記フックの取付部を覆い隠す形状に構成されたサイドカ
バーを配置したものである。 【0009】 【作用】上記の構成を有する本発明においては、軸方向
に交互に凹凸部が形成された左右一対のドロンカップ
と、これらのドロンカップ間に配置され、放熱用のフィ
ンを有するコアとから構成されたオイルクーラ等の冷却
器の前面にはガード装置が配置され、このガード装置
上記冷却器のコアとほぼ同寸の枠部と、この枠部内
に配置されたネットと、上記枠部の上記ドロンカップ側
の左右に配置された複数のフックとから構成されるとと
もに、上記各フックを上記ドロンカップの凹部に嵌合可
能な形状に湾曲し、さらに左右のドロンカップの外方に
前記フックの取付部を覆い隠す形状に構成されたサイド
カバーを配置したため、上記冷却器側に取付ブラケット
を必要とせず、上記ガード装置は、フックを上記ドロン
カップの凹部に嵌合させるだけで容易に取り付けられ
る。 【0010】 【実施例】以下、本発明の実施例を図面に基づいて説明
する。 【0011】図1は、この発明を適用した自動二輪車の
一例を示す左側面図である。 【0012】図1において、この自動二輪車1は車体フ
レーム2を有し、この車体フレーム2の前方下部にエン
ジン3が搭載される。また、このエンジン3の上方には
燃料タンク4が、燃料タンク4の後方には運転シート5
がそれぞれ設置される。 【0013】車体フレーム2の前方にはヘッドパイプ6
が設けられ、このヘッドパイプ6にステアリング機構7
が設けられる。このステアリング機構7には、前輪8を
回動自在に支持するフロントフォーク9やハンドルバー
10等が設けられ、ハンドルバー10により前輪8が左
右に回動自在に操舵される。 【0014】一方、車体フレーム2の中央下部に架設さ
れたピボット軸11にはスイングアーム12がピボット
軸11廻りにスイング自在に枢着され、このスイングア
ーム12の後端に後輪13が回動自在に支持される。 【0015】エンジン3の前側にはエンジン排気系14
を構成するエキゾーストパイプ14aが接続され、この
エキゾーストパイプ14aの下流側にマフラ14bが接
続される。また、エンジン3の後側、燃料タンク4の下
方にはエンジン吸気系15を構成するキャブレタ15a
が接続され、キャブレタ15aの上流側にはエアクリー
ナ15bが配置される。そして、エンジン3前方にはエ
ンジン潤滑系16を構成する潤滑オイルの冷却器として
のオイルクーラ17が配置され、オイルパイプ18を介
してエンジン3に接続される。 【0016】図2は、オイルクーラ17の正面図であ
り、図3は、図2のII−II線に沿う断面図である。 【0017】図2および図3に示すように、このオイル
クーラ17は、その軸方向に交互に凹凸部19a,19
bが形成された左右一対のドロンカップ19と、これら
のドロンカップ19間に配置され、放熱用のフィン20
aを有するコア20とから構成される。 【0018】左右のドロンカップ19の上下面はそれぞ
れステー21a,21bが架設され、これらのステー2
1a,21bには車体フレーム2への取付用ブラケット
22が設けられる。また、上側ステー21aの両端部は
下方に、下側ステー21bの両端部は上方へそれぞれ折
曲され、サイドカバー取付部23を形成する。さらに、
両ドロンカップ19の下部にはオイルパイプ取付部24
がそれぞれ形成される。そして、オイルクーラ17の前
面にはガード装置25が配置される。 【0019】このガード装置25は、オイルクーラ17
のコア20とほぼ同寸の枠部26と、この枠部26内に
配置されたネット27と、枠部26のドロンカップ19
側に配置された例えば左右二本づつのフック28とから
構成される。各フック28はドロンカップ19の凹部1
9aに嵌合可能な形状に湾曲される一方、樹脂チューブ
等のプロテクタ29が装着される。なお、左右のフック
28の湾曲部間の距離は左右のドロンカップ19の凹部
19a間の距離より若干短めとする。 【0020】左右のドロンカップ19の外方にはサイド
カバー30が配置され、サイドカバー取付部23に例え
ばビス止めされる。このサイドカバー30はフック28
の取付部を覆い隠す形状に構成される。 【0021】次に、本実施例の作用について説明する。 【0022】オイルクーラ17の前面にガード装置25
を取り付ける場合、ガード装置25のフック28を左右
のドロンカップ19の凹部19aに嵌合させる。左右の
フック28の湾曲部間の距離は左右のドロンカップ19
の凹部19a間の距離より若干短めとなっているため、
フック28は取付け時に外方にしなり、嵌合が確実にな
ると共に、オイルクーラ17の左右方向の寸法誤差が吸
収される。また、取付けも容易である。 【0023】さらに、従来のようにオイルクーラ17側
に取付ブラケットを形成し、この取付ブラケットにガー
ド装置25をビス止めする必要がないため、部品点数や
組付工程数が削減できる。 【0024】さらにまた、左右のドロンカップ19の外
方にサイドカバー30を取り付ければフック28の取付
部が露出しないため、外観が向上する。 【0025】なお、上記実施例ではガード装置25を自
動二輪車1に搭載されたエンジン3のオイルクーラ17
に取付けた例を示したが、自動二輪車1に限らずあらゆ
る車両や装置のエンジン、また、オイルクーラ17に限
らずラジエターにも本発明を適用できる。 【0026】 【発明の効果】以上説明したように、本発明に係る冷却
器のガード装置取付構造によれば、軸方向に交互に凹凸
部が形成された左右一対のドロンカップと、これらのド
ロンカップ間に配置され、放熱用のフィンを有するコア
とから構成されたオイルクーラ等の冷却器において、ガ
ード装置が上記冷却器の前面に配置され、上記ガード装
置は上記冷却器のコアとほぼ同寸の枠部と、この枠部
内に配置されたネットと、上記枠部の上記ドロンカップ
の左右に配置された複数のフックとから構成されると
ともに、上記各フックを上記ドロンカップの凹部に嵌合
可能な形状に湾曲し、さらに左右のドロンカップの外方
に前記フックの取付部を覆い隠す形状に構成されたサイ
ドカバーを配置したため、上記冷却器側に取付ブラケッ
トを必要とせず、上記ガード装置は、フックを上記ドロ
ンカップの凹部に嵌合させるだけで容易に取り付けられ
る。
Description: BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a guard device mounting structure for a cooler such as a radiator or an oil cooler. 2. Description of the Related Art A motorcycle equipped with a water-cooled engine is provided with a radiator which is a cooler for cooling cooling water. Some motorcycles equipped with a high-performance engine such as a racer are provided with an oil cooler which is a cooler for cooling lubricating oil. In general, both coolers are arranged in a place where the traveling wind is well applied, usually in front of the engine. [0003] By the way, while the traveling wind is well hit in front of the engine, foreign substances such as insects and pebbles that the front wheels jump up easily hit the cooler. When these foreign substances hit the cooler, the fins of the core are easily damaged, and there is a possibility that the cooling performance is reduced. [0004] In view of the above, there has been proposed a cooling device provided with a guard device in front of the cooling device. However, conventionally, in order to mount the guard device on the front surface of the cooler, a mounting bracket is formed on the cooler side, and the guard device is screwed to the mounting bracket. , The number of parts and the number of assembling processes were large. Also, since the guard device mounting portion is exposed,
Unfavorable in appearance. The present invention has been made in consideration of the above circumstances, and has as its object to provide a guard device mounting structure for a cooler that can be easily mounted without requiring a mounting bracket on the cooler side. [0008] A guard device mounting structure for a cooler according to the present invention is designed to solve the above-mentioned problems.
2. An oil cooler comprising: a pair of left and right drone cups each having an uneven portion formed alternately in the axial direction; and a core disposed between these drone cups and having fins for heat radiation. In such a cooler, a guard device is disposed in front of the cooler, the guard device ,
A frame portion having substantially the same size as the core of the cooler, a net arranged in the frame portion, and a left side of the frame portion on the side of the drone cup ;
Together when composed of a plurality of hooks arranged on the right
To, the respective hook curved shape to be fitted in the recess of the drone cup, still before outward of the left and right drone cup
Side cover that is shaped to cover the hook mounting part
The bar is arranged . According to the present invention having the above-described structure, a pair of left and right drone cups having irregularities formed alternately in the axial direction, and a core disposed between these drone cups and having fins for heat radiation. guard device is disposed in front of the cooler oil cooler or the like which is composed of a, the guard device includes a core substantially the same dimensions of the frame portion of the cooler, and net disposed in the frame portion, The above-mentioned drone cup side of the above-mentioned frame part
When composed of a plurality of hooks arranged on the left and right of bets
In addition, each of the hooks is curved into a shape that can be fitted into the concave portion of the drone cup, and
A side configured to cover and hide the mounting portion of the hook
Since the cover is arranged , no mounting bracket is required on the cooler side, and the guard device can be easily mounted simply by fitting a hook into the recess of the drone cup. Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a left side view showing an example of a motorcycle to which the present invention is applied. In FIG. 1, the motorcycle 1 has a body frame 2, and an engine 3 is mounted on a lower front part of the body frame 2. A fuel tank 4 is provided above the engine 3, and an operation seat 5 is provided behind the fuel tank 4.
Are installed respectively. A head pipe 6 is provided in front of the body frame 2.
The head pipe 6 is provided with a steering mechanism 7.
Is provided. The steering mechanism 7 is provided with a front fork 9 and a handlebar 10 for rotatably supporting the front wheel 8, and the front bar 8 is rotatably steered by the handlebar 10 right and left. On the other hand, a swing arm 12 is pivotally mounted on a pivot shaft 11 erected at the center lower portion of the body frame 2 so as to be swingable around the pivot shaft 11, and a rear wheel 13 is pivoted at the rear end of the swing arm 12. Freely supported. An engine exhaust system 14 is provided in front of the engine 3.
Is connected, and a muffler 14b is connected downstream of the exhaust pipe 14a. Further, a carburetor 15 a constituting the engine intake system 15 is provided on the rear side of the engine 3 and below the fuel tank 4.
Is connected, and an air cleaner 15b is disposed upstream of the carburetor 15a. An oil cooler 17 serving as a cooler for lubricating oil constituting an engine lubrication system 16 is disposed in front of the engine 3 and connected to the engine 3 via an oil pipe 18. FIG. 2 is a front view of the oil cooler 17, and FIG. 3 is a sectional view taken along line II-II of FIG. As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the oil cooler 17 has uneven portions 19a, 19a alternately in its axial direction.
b is formed between the pair of left and right drone cups 19, and the fins 20 for radiation
a having a. Stays 21a and 21b are provided on the upper and lower surfaces of the left and right draw cups 19, respectively.
Brackets 22 for attachment to the vehicle body frame 2 are provided on 1a and 21b. Both ends of the upper stay 21a are bent downward, and both ends of the lower stay 21b are bent upward to form the side cover mounting portion 23. further,
At the lower part of both drone cups 19, an oil pipe mounting part 24 is provided.
Are respectively formed. Further, a guard device 25 is arranged on the front surface of the oil cooler 17. The guard device 25 includes an oil cooler 17
, A frame 27 having substantially the same size as the core 20, a net 27 disposed in the frame 26, and a drone cup 19 of the frame 26.
For example, two hooks 28 on the left and right are arranged on the side. Each hook 28 is provided in the recess 1 of the drone cup 19.
9A, while a protector 29 such as a resin tube is mounted. The distance between the curved portions of the left and right hooks 28 is slightly shorter than the distance between the concave portions 19a of the left and right drone cups 19. A side cover 30 is disposed outside the left and right drone cups 19 and is screwed to the side cover mounting portion 23, for example. This side cover 30 has a hook 28
Is configured to cover the mounting portion. Next, the operation of this embodiment will be described. A guard device 25 is provided in front of the oil cooler 17.
Is attached, the hooks 28 of the guard device 25 are fitted into the concave portions 19 a of the left and right drone cups 19. The distance between the curved portions of the left and right hooks 28 is the left and right drone cup 19.
Is slightly shorter than the distance between the concave portions 19a.
The hook 28 is turned outward at the time of mounting, so that the fitting is assured and the dimensional error of the oil cooler 17 in the left-right direction is absorbed. Also, the mounting is easy. Further, since there is no need to form a mounting bracket on the oil cooler 17 side and screw the guard device 25 to this mounting bracket as in the prior art, the number of parts and the number of assembly steps can be reduced. Furthermore, if the side covers 30 are attached to the outside of the left and right drone cups 19, the attachment portions of the hooks 28 are not exposed, so that the appearance is improved. In the above embodiment, the guard device 25 is provided with the oil cooler 17 of the engine 3 mounted on the motorcycle 1.
However, the present invention can be applied not only to the motorcycle 1 but also to an engine of any vehicle or device, and not only to the oil cooler 17 but also to a radiator. As described above, according to the guard device mounting structure for a cooler according to the present invention, a pair of left and right drain cups having uneven portions formed alternately in the axial direction are provided. disposed between the cup, in the cooler oil cooler or the like which is composed of a core having a fin for heat radiation, guard device is disposed in front of the cooler, the guard device is approximately the core of the condenser a frame portion of the same size, and the net arranged on the frame portion, when it is composed of a plurality of hooks arranged on the left and right of the drone cup side of the frame portion
In each case, the hooks are curved so that they can be fitted into the recesses of the drone cup, and the outer sides of the left and right drone cups are further bent.
A cover configured to cover the mounting portion of the hook.
Since the guard cover is disposed , no mounting bracket is required on the side of the cooler, and the guard device can be easily attached simply by fitting a hook into the recess of the drone cup.

【図面の簡単な説明】 【図1】本発明に係る冷却器のガード装置取付構造の一
実施例を示す自動二輪車の左側面図。 【図2】オイルクーラの正面図。 【図3】図2のIII −III 線に沿う断面図。 【符号の説明】 1 自動二輪車 2 車体フレーム 3 エンジン 17 オイルクーラ(冷却器) 18 オイルパイプ 19 ドロンカップ 19a ドロンカップの凹部 19b ドロンカップの凸部 20 コア 25 ガード装置 26 枠部 27 ネット 28 フック
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a left side view of a motorcycle showing one embodiment of a guard device mounting structure for a cooler according to the present invention. FIG. 2 is a front view of an oil cooler. FIG. 3 is a sectional view taken along the line III-III in FIG. 2; [Description of Signs] 1 Motorcycle 2 Body frame 3 Engine 17 Oil cooler (cooler) 18 Oil pipe 19 Drone cup 19a Depression 19b of Drone cup Projection 20 of Drone cup 20 Core 25 Guard device 26 Frame 27 Net 28 Hook

Claims (1)

(57)【特許請求の範囲】 【請求項1】 軸方向に交互に凹凸部が形成された左右
一対のドロンカップと、これらのドロンカップ間に配置
され、放熱用のフィンを有するコアとから構成されたオ
イルクーラ等の冷却器において、ガード装置が上記冷却
器の前面に配置され、上記ガード装置は上記冷却器の
コアとほぼ同寸の枠部と、この枠部内に配置されたネッ
トと、上記枠部の上記ドロンカップ側の左右に配置され
た複数のフックとから構成されるとともに、上記各フッ
クを上記ドロンカップの凹部に嵌合可能な形状に湾曲
、さらに左右のドロンカップの外方に前記フックの取
付部を覆い隠す形状に構成されたサイドカバーを配置
たことを特徴とする冷却器のガード装置取付構造。
(57) [Claims 1] A pair of left and right drone cups having an uneven portion formed alternately in the axial direction, and a fin for heat radiation arranged between these drone cups. in cooler oil cooler or the like which is composed of a core having a guard device is disposed in front of the cooler, the guard device has a substantially same size of the frame and the core of the condenser, the frame portion and placed nets, while being composed of a plurality of hooks arranged on the left and right of the drone cup side of the frame portion, the each hook is curved in shape to be fitted in the recess of the drone cup, further Take the hooks out of the left and right drone cups.
A guard device mounting structure for a cooler, wherein a side cover configured to cover the attachment portion is arranged .
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