JP3886044B2 - Anti-theft device for motorcycles - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to an anti-theft device for a motorcycle, and in particular, in a device that permits the start of an engine using a remote control device, the remote control device can be prevented from being lost, and the engine can be started quickly. The present invention relates to an antitheft device in a motorcycle that can be performed.
[0002]
[Prior art]
2. Description of the Related Art There is known a vehicle anti-theft device that receives a control signal transmitted from the outside of a vehicle by a remote operation device on the vehicle side and discriminates the control signal to permit engine start.
[0003]
In addition, in utility model registration No. 2558117, a motorcycle or a tricycle is provided with an operation unit and a numeric keypad, and a card storing a vehicle body registration number, an engine ignition switch, and a PIN code of a lighting switch is inserted into the operation unit, Subsequently, a theft prevention device is disclosed in which a personal identification number is input using a numeric keypad and the engine is allowed to start only when the input personal identification number matches the personal identification number stored in the card.
[0004]
According to the anti-theft device adopting the remote control device, start of the engine is not permitted unless the remote control device is owned, and according to the anti-theft device adopting the card, the card is owned, Since the engine is allowed to start only after knowing the password, it is possible to prevent the vehicle from being stolen.
[0005]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in the anti-theft device that simply adopts the remote control device, the remote control device may be lost due to vibration during traveling. In addition, in a scooter-type motorcycle or the like, if the seat open / close lock is released by a remote operation device and objects can be taken in and out of the lower storage box, the remote operation device is confined in the storage box, and the engine It can happen that it is impossible to start.
[0006]
Further, in the antitheft device disclosed in the utility model registration No. 2558117, when the user gets on the motorcycle, the card is inserted into the operation unit, and further the step of inputting the personal identification number with the numeric keypad. Since this has to be done, a burden is placed on the user. In addition, since it takes time to input the password, there is a problem that the engine cannot be started quickly.
[0007]
The present invention solves the above-described problems and allows the engine to be started using a remote control device, so that the remote control device can be prevented from being lost or confined in a storage box. An object of the present invention is to provide an antitheft device for a motorcycle that can be performed quickly.
[0008]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to solve the above-described problem, the present invention provides a receiving unit that receives an unlocking signal from a remote control device, and whether or not an ID included in the unlocking signal matches a registered ID registered in advance. In the anti-theft device for a motorcycle provided with a control unit for determining the motorcycle on the motorcycle side, a holder unit for holding the remote control device on the motorcycle side, an inside of the holder unit, A control unit that detects that an operating device has been inserted into the holder unit and outputs an insertion detection signal; and an indicator for causing a user to remove the remote control device from the holder unit. determines that ID included in the unlocking signal is coincident with the registered ID, and permits starting of the engine when the insertion detection signal is input from the detection unit, Meinsui' But off, the insertion detection signal from the detection section has a first feature in that actuating said indicator if you are obtained.
[0009]
Further, the present invention is such that the indicator causes the user to pull out the remote control device from the holder portion by lighting or blinking, and the holder portion is disposed in the vicinity of the indicator. There is a second feature.
[0010]
Further, the present invention has a third feature in that the indicator is disposed on the speed panel.
[0011]
In addition , the present invention has a fourth feature in that the indicator causes the user to pull out the remote control device from the holder portion by at least one of sound and light.
Furthermore, the present invention provides a fifth feature in that the holder portion is disposed in the vicinity of the outside of the speed panel, and the indicator portion is disposed on the speed panel and is positioned in the vicinity of the holder portion. There is.
[0012]
According to the first feature, the remote control device can be prevented from being lost or confined in the storage box, the engine can be started quickly, and the remote control device can be removed. To prevent it from being forgotten.
[0013]
Further, according to the second feature, since the indicator is lit or blinks in the vicinity of the holder portion, it is possible to effectively cause the user to remove the remote control device.
[0014]
Further, according to the third feature, since the indicator is arranged on the speed panel arranged in a conspicuous place such as above the front part of the vehicle body, the indicator can be easily noticed, and the parts are integrated. The mounting property can be improved and the cost can be reduced.
[0015]
Moreover , according to the 4th characteristic, extraction of a remote control apparatus can be caused to a user more effectively.
Furthermore, according to the fifth feature, the notification by the indicator can be effectively combined with forgetting to pull out the remote control device, and the user can be caused to pull out the remote control device.
[0016]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is an external side view of a scooter type motorcycle to which the antitheft device of the present invention is applied. However, the handle lock module portion is shown without the cover. In the figure, a vehicle body front portion 1 and a vehicle body rear portion 2 are connected via a low floor portion 3, and the skeleton of these portions is formed by a vehicle body frame generally composed of a down tube and a main pipe. Yes.
[0017]
The vehicle body front part 1, the vehicle body rear part 2 and the floor part 3 are covered with a front cover 4, a body cover 5 and a center cover 6, respectively. A handle 7 is provided at the front of the vehicle body 1 and is pivotally supported by the steering head. A front fork 8 extends downward, and a front wheel 9F is pivotally supported at the lower end thereof. The upper part of the handle 7 is covered with a handle cover 10 that also serves as an instrument panel. The steering head, front fork 8 and handle 7 constitute steering means.
[0018]
A grip portion of the handle 7 protrudes from the handle cover 10 toward the left and right of the vehicle body, and a side mirror 11L (11R) protrudes upward. Further, a handle lock module 12 for locking the handle 7 is provided in relation to the steering means. The handle lock module 12 will be described in more detail later.
[0019]
In the body cover 5, a fuel tank and a storage box are supported by a main pipe. A single-cylinder four-cycle engine is mounted via a swing unit. A belt type continuously variable transmission 13 is constructed from the engine to the rear, and a rear wheel 9R is pivotally supported by a speed reduction mechanism 14 provided at a rear portion thereof via a centrifugal clutch. A rear cushion 15 is interposed between the upper end of the speed reduction mechanism 14 and the main pipe.
[0020]
A seat 16 is provided above the body cover 5 so as to cover the storage box. The seat 16 can be opened and closed, and a helmet or the like can be stored in a storage box below the seat 16. A number plate mounting portion 17, a loading platform, a tail lamp, and the like are provided at the rear portion of the body cover 5. An intake pipe, a carburetor, an air cleaner, and the like are also provided along with the engine, but are not shown.
[0021]
FIG. 2 is a front view showing a configuration in the vicinity of the handle cover 10 that also serves as the speed panel of FIG. The handle cover 10 is provided with switches 22 such as a speed panel 21, a light, and a blinker. A grip portion of the handle 10 projects toward the left and right of the vehicle body, and side mirrors 11L and 11R project upward. .
[0022]
A main switch 23 is provided on the handle cover 10. A remote control holder 24 is provided in the vicinity of the speed panel 21, and a remote control device (hereinafter referred to as a remote control key) A is inserted and held therein. The remote control holder 24 has, for example, a slit shape in which the remote control key A is inserted and removed. An indicator 25 for notifying that the remote controller key A is forgotten to be removed from the remote control holder 24 is disposed on the speed panel 21.
[0023]
The remote control key A includes an unlock button a and a lock button b, and also includes an electronic circuit and a battery for transmitting a lock signal or unlock signal including a specific ID when the buttons are operated. is doing.
[0024]
FIG. 3 is a block diagram of a remote control lock system including a specific example of the remote control holder 24. An insertion slot for the remote control holder 24 appears in the vicinity of the speed panel 21 of the handle cover 10, and a remote control set detection switch 31 for detecting that the remote control key A is inserted into the remote control holder 24 is provided inside the remote control holder 24. It has been. Inside the speed panel 21, a speedometer pointer 32 and a movement 33 are provided.
[0025]
Detection outputs of the main switch 23 and the remote control set detection switch 31 are input to a controller (control unit) built in the handle lock module 12. In addition to the controller, the handle lock module 12 incorporates a handle lock actuator and a handle lock mechanism.
[0026]
FIG. 4 shows details of a specific example of the speed panel 21. The speed panel 21 of this example includes a speedometer 41 that indicates the travel speed of the vehicle, a fuel meter 42 that indicates the remaining amount of fuel, a travel distance counter 43, and an indicator 25. The indicator 25 is lit or blinking, for example. Notify that the remote control key A is forgotten to be removed.
[0027]
FIG. 5 is a block circuit diagram showing an example of a controller built in the handle lock module 12. The controller 50 includes a CPU 51 as a control unit, an RF remote control receiver 52 that receives a lock signal or an unlock signal transmitted from the remote control key A, a lock detection switch, an unlock detection switch, a remote control set detection switch 31, and a main switch 23. Switch input circuit 53 for inputting the detected output to the CPU 51, storage means 54 such as an EEPROM storing the registration ID, actuator drive circuit 55, main relay drive circuit 56, main relay 57, battery Includes a power supply circuit 48 for supplying power to the CPU 51 and the RF remote control receiver 52, and an indicator driving circuit 59.
[0028]
Actuator drive circuit 55 releases the handle lock handle lock actuator is driven when ID included in has been unlock signal transmitted from the remote control key A determines that the CPU41 match the registered ID.
[0029]
The main relay drive circuit 56, if the ID contained in the unlock signal transmitted from the remote control key A is the match the registered ID determined CPU41 is, and the detection output of Rimokonsetto detection switch 31 is input Operates on. The main relay 57 is driven when the main relay drive circuit 56 is activated and the main switch 23 is turned on, and supplies power to the electrical components including the ignition device, thereby enabling the engine to start.
[0030]
The indicator drive circuit 59 lights or blinks the indicator 25 according to the output from the CPU 51 when the main switch 23 is turned off while the remote control key A is inserted into the remote control holder 24.
[0031]
FIG. 6 is a timing chart showing the operation of the indicator 25. The CPU 41 receives the detection output (1) of the remote control set detection switch 31 and the output (2) of the main switch as inputs, and the detection output (1) from the remote control set detection switch 31 exists and the output (2) of the main switch 23. The indicator drive output (3) is output when no signal is present, thereby operating the indicator drive circuit 59 to turn on or blink the indicator 25.
[0032]
FIGS. 7A and 7B are schematic configuration diagrams showing an example of a handle lock actuator and a handle lock mechanism built in the handle lock module 12. FIG. 7A shows a handle lock unlocked state, and FIG. 7B shows a handle lock locked state. Show. This configuration is an example in which the handle lock is released (a) when the tip of the lock pin 71 does not protrude from the housing (frame mounting portion) 72, and the handle lock locked state (b) when it protrudes.
[0033]
When the motor 73 as the handle lock actuator rotates, the lock pin 71 is driven in the left-right direction in the drawing via the ring gear 74 and the inner gear 75 that constitute the speed reduction mechanism. When the lock pin 71 is in the released state, the unlock detection switch 76 is operated by the protruding piece, and when the lock pin 71 is in the locked state, the lock detection switch 77 is operated. The detection outputs of these detection switches 76 and 77 are input to the CPU 51 in FIG. 5 to indicate the handle lock state.
[0034]
FIG. 7 also shows the main switch 23 operated by the knob 78 and the remote control holder 24 in a state in which the remote control key A is inserted and the remote control set switch 31 is turned on. In addition to the handle lock module 12, the handle cover 10 is disposed.
[0035]
Next, the operation of the antitheft device including the main switch 23, the remote control holder 24, the handle lock module 12, and the indicator 25 will be described. Assume that the vehicle is stopped, the handle 7 is locked by the protrusion of the lock pin 71, the main relay 57 is off, and power is not supplied to the electrical components such as the ignition device. In this state, when the user presses the unlock button a of the remote control key A, an unlock signal including a specific ID is transmitted from the remote control key A.
[0036]
This unlocking signal is received by the RF remote control receiver 52 and input to the CPU 51. The CPU 51 collates the ID included in the input unlocking signal with the registered ID stored in the storage means 54 in advance, and when it is determined that they match, the actuator drive circuit 55 is operated to operate the motor. 73 is driven and the protrusion of the lock pin 71 is retracted. As a result, the handle lock is released, and the detection output of the unlock detection switch 76 is input to the CPU 51 via the switch input circuit 53.
[0037]
Next, when the user inserts the remote control key A into the remote control holder 24, this is detected by the remote control set detection switch 31, and an insertion detection signal is input to the CPU 51 via the switch input circuit 53. As a result, the main relay drive circuit 56 is activated. When the main switch 23 is turned on, the main relay 57 is driven to supply power to the electrical components including the ignition device, and the engine can be started.
[0038]
While the vehicle is running, the remote control key A must be inserted and held in the remote control holder 24, and there is no risk of losing the remote control key A. In addition, there is no fear of being trapped in the storage box. Furthermore, insertion into the remote control holder 24 of the remote control key A is capable of immediately starting the engine when it is detected by the Rimokonsetto detection switch 31, the transmission of the unlocking signal, the engine through a simple operation of insertion into the remote control holder 24 Since start is possible, startability is good.
[0039]
When the engine is stopped, first, the main switch 23 is turned off, the remote control key A is removed from the remote control holder 24, and the lock button b is pressed. When a lock signal is transmitted from the remote control key A and received by the controller 50 of the handle lock module 12, the motor 73 rotates reversely, the lock pin 71 protrudes, and the handle lock state is entered to complete the lock.
[0040]
Here, if the remote control key A remains inserted in the remote control holder 24, the indicator 25 continues to be lit or blinking according to the flowchart of FIG. As a result, the user can easily understand that the remote controller key A is forgotten.
[0041]
FIG. 8 is an external side view of a scooter type motorcycle in which the opening / closing lock of the seat 16 is released by operating the seat open button c of the remote control key A so that an object can be taken in and out of the storage box. The present invention is also applicable to such a scooter type motorcycle. In addition, the same number is attached | subjected to the same or equivalent part as FIG.
[0042]
The operation when the unlock button a and the lock button b of the remote control key A are pressed is the same as in FIG. When the sheet open button c is pressed, a sheet open signal is transmitted from the remote control key A.
[0043]
When this is received by the controller in the handle lock module 12 and the ID included in the received signal matches the registered ID, the seat actuator 81 is driven, the seat lock by the seat catcher 82 is released, The seat 16 can be opened and closed, and an object can be taken into and out of the storage box below the seat 16. When the vehicle is operated, the remote control key A is held by the remote control holder 24, so that it is less likely to be trapped in the storage box.
[0044]
As mentioned above, although embodiment of this invention was described, in this invention, a various deformation | transformation is possible. For example, FIGS. 2 to 4 show an embodiment in which the remote control holder 24 is arranged in the vicinity of the speed panel 21, but as shown in FIG. 9, if the remote control holder 24 is arranged in the vicinity of the indicator 25 in particular, The notification by the indicator 24 can be effectively combined with forgetting to remove the remote control key A, and the user can be caused to remove the remote control key A.
[0045]
FIG. 10 shows a modification in which the remote controller key A is provided with a notch 91 and the remote control holder 24 of the handle lock module 12 is provided with an engaging portion that engages with the notch 91. In this way, the configuration in which the remote controller key A is provided with the notch portion 91 and the remote control holder 24 is provided with the engaging portion that engages with the notch portion 91 can more securely hold the remote control key A. This is useful for holding the remote control key A in a motorcycle with particularly large vibrations. FIG. 10 shows an example in which the remote control key A includes a seat open button c in addition to the unlock button a and the lock button b.
[0046]
FIG. 11 is a modified example in which the audio output circuit 101 and the speaker 102 are connected to the CPU 51, and a sound is generated from the speaker 82 by the indicator drive output (3) of FIG. This sound notification may be used together with light notification such as the indicator 25. Further, when the remote control key A is extracted, it can be notified that the remote control key A is extracted with a voice different from the notification of forgetting to disconnect.
[0047]
In the above, a contact type switch is illustrated as the remote control set detection switch 31, but a reed switch, a magnetic switch made of a Hall element or an MR element, a capacitive proximity switch, a proximity switch made of an optical (infrared) sensor, etc. Can also be used.
[0048]
【The invention's effect】
As is clear from the above description, according to the present invention, it is necessary to insert and hold the remote control device in the holder in order to start the engine, thus preventing the remote control device from being lost or confined in the storage box. It is possible to prevent the remote control device from being erroneously operated while traveling.
[0049]
Moreover, since the engine can be started immediately after the unlocking signal is transmitted and the remote control device is inserted into the holder, the startability of the engine can be improved.
[0050]
Furthermore, if the remote control key remains inserted after the main switch is turned off, this is notified, so that it is possible to prevent forgetting to remove the remote control key.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is an external side view of a scooter type motorcycle to which an antitheft device of the present invention is applied.
FIG. 2 is a front view showing a configuration example in the vicinity of the handle cover in FIG. 1;
FIG. 3 is a block diagram of a remote control lock system.
FIG. 4 is a detailed view of a specific example of a speed panel.
FIG. 5 is a block circuit diagram showing an example of a controller (control unit).
FIG. 6 is a timing chart showing the operation of the indicator.
FIG. 7 is a schematic configuration diagram showing an example of a handle lock mechanism and a handle lock actuator.
FIG. 8 is an external side view of another scooter type motorcycle to which the present invention can be applied.
FIG. 9 is a front view showing another configuration example in the vicinity of the handle cover.
FIG. 10 is a configuration diagram showing a modified example of a remote control key.
FIG. 11 is a block diagram of voice notification.
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Car body front part, 2 ... Car body rear part, 3 ... Floor part, 4 ... Front cover, 5 ... Body cover, 6 ... Center cover, 7 ... Handle, 8 ..Front fork, 9F ... front wheel, 9R ... rear wheel, 10 ... handle cover, 11L, 11R ... side mirror, 12 ... handle lock module, 13 ... belt type continuously variable Transmission, 14 ... Deceleration mechanism, 15 ... Rear cushion, 16 ... Seat, 17 ... Number plate mounting part, 21 ... Speed panel, 22 ... Switches, 23 ... Main switch, 24 ... Remote control holder, 25 ... Indicator, 31 ... Remote control set detection switch, 32 ... Pointer, 33 ... Movement, 41 ... Speedometer, 42 ... Fue Meter, 43 ... Travel distance counter, 50 ... Controller (control unit), 51 ... CPU, 52 ... RF remote control receiver, 53 ... Switch input circuit, 54 ... Storage means, 55 ... Actuator drive circuit, 56 ... Main relay drive circuit, 57 ... Main relay, 58 ... Power supply circuit, 59 ... Indicator drive circuit, 71 ... Lock pin, 72 ... Housing Body 73 ... Motor 74 ... Ring gear 75 ... Inner gear 76 ... Unlock detection switch 77 ... Lock detection switch 78 ... Knob 81 ... Seat actuator , 82 ... Sheet catcher, 91 ... Notch, 101 ... Audio output circuit, 102 ... Speaker, A ... Remote control key (remote control device), a ... Unlock button Down, b ··· locking button, c ··· seat open button

Claims (5)

A receiver for receiving a unlocking signal transmitted from the remote operation device according to the remote operation of the remote controller, whether ID included in said unlocking signal is coincident with the registered ID that is registered in advance In the anti-theft device for motorcycles equipped with a control unit for judging on the motorcycle side,
On the motorcycle side, further, a holder portion for holding the remote control device;
A detection unit that is provided inside the holder unit, detects that the remote control device is inserted into the holder unit, and outputs an insertion detection signal;
An indicator for causing a user to pull out the remote control device from the holder part,
The control unit releases the handle lock when it is determined that the ID included in the unlocking signal matches the registered ID, and the remote control device is inserted into the holder unit and In a motorcycle, the engine is allowed to start when an insertion detection signal is input, and the indicator is operated when the main switch is off and the insertion detection signal is obtained from the detection unit. Anti-theft device.   2. The indicator is configured to cause a user to pull out the remote control device from the holder portion by lighting or blinking, and the holder portion is disposed in the vicinity of the indicator. The anti-theft device for motorcycles as described in 1.   The antitheft device for a motorcycle according to claim 2, wherein the indicator is disposed on a speed panel.   2. The antitheft device for a motorcycle according to claim 1, wherein the indicator causes the user to pull out the remote control device from the holder portion by at least one of sound and light. 3. The automatic holder according to claim 1, wherein the holder portion is disposed near the outside of the speed panel, and the indicator portion is disposed on the speed panel and is located near the holder portion. Anti-theft device for motorcycles.

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