JP4802827B2 - Emergency unlocking system for motorcycles - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention typically relates to an emergency unlocking system that can effectively cope with an electronic authentication system in a motorcycle such as a scooter type vehicle when the electronic authentication cannot be obtained.

  In a motorcycle equipped with an electronic authentication system, electronic authentication may not be performed when the battery voltage on the vehicle side is insufficient. In such a case, in order to restore the electronic authentication system, there is no method other than replacing or charging the battery and operating the control unit of the electronic authentication system mounted on the vehicle side normally.

  The battery is usually disposed in the front leg shield, but is located in front of the front compartment of the vehicle. Therefore, it is necessary to remove the inner wall of the front storage chamber, access the battery from the front storage chamber, and remove the battery from the vehicle. However, the electronic authentication system does not operate due to the insufficient voltage of the battery, and therefore it is impossible to open the front storage chamber lid member that should be allowed to be opened and closed by the electronic authentication system.

  Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. H10-228561 describes a system in which a lock solenoid is operated so as to allow a cylinder lock to be turned by a knob after authentication. Further, after the authentication, the seat lock actuator is actuated according to the operation of the seat unlocking switch, and the engine operation control by the controller is enabled according to the conduction of the main switch.

  This vehicle has a key cylinder lock for emergency unlocking, and when this is unlocked, the link rotates to pull the transmission engagement, and the seat catcher switches from the seat catch state to the seat catch unlock state. Change. With the emergency unlocking key cylinder lock, the seat catcher can be switched to the seat catch unlocking state by either the operation of the seat lock actuator or the unlocking operation of the emergency unlocking key cylinder lock. it can.

JP-A-2005-119421

  However, in the conventional device described in Patent Document 1, after unlocking the seat lock by operating the emergency unlock key, the handle lock cannot be released unless a predetermined part in the storage box under the seat is operated. . In addition, since the control mode is the same as when receiving a regular ID signal by operating a predetermined part, the vehicle can be easily operated by forcibly operating the key cylinder lock for emergency unlocking even if it is not a regular vehicle owner. There is a problem such as being able to be stolen.

  Furthermore, despite the adoption of an electronic authentication system, it is not possible to say that the so-called immobilizer function is sufficiently provided if the engine can be started by the key cylinder lock for emergency unlocking, and crime prevention performance is reduced. I have to. Also, this emergency unlocking key cylinder lock is provided in the second article storage section that does not have a lock mechanism, and there is a possibility that the presence of the emergency unlocking key cylinder lock may be noticed when another person looks inside the second article storage section. is there.

  In view of such circumstances, an object of the present invention is to provide an emergency unlocking system for a motorcycle that exhibits excellent usability and crime prevention performance.

The emergency unlocking system for a motorcycle according to the present invention performs electronic authentication for determining whether or not the ID information for identifying the owner of the vehicle matches the ID information on the vehicle side by operating the access switch on the vehicle side. started, a motorcycle provided with an electronic authentication to allow operation of the vehicle operator when the electronic authentication has been obtained by operating the emergency unlocking key to allow operation of the vehicle operator In the emergency unlocking system for a motorcycle, the emergency unlocking key is capable of operating the vehicle-side operation element while the key cylinder is being operated to rotate, and the vehicle-side operation element Is arranged on one side in the vehicle width direction with respect to the vehicle width direction center of the motorcycle, and the key cylinder of the emergency unlocking key is in the vehicle width direction opposite to the vehicle side operation element with respect to the vehicle width direction center. Placed on the other side The vehicle width dimension of the vehicle width direction center to the key cylinder, characterized by being larger than the vehicle width dimension of the vehicle width direction center to the vehicle operator.

  In the emergency unlocking system for a motorcycle according to the present invention, the handle lock can be released by operating the vehicle-side operation element.

  In the emergency unlocking system for a motorcycle according to the present invention, the handle lock can be released and the seat lock can be released by the operation of the vehicle-side operation element.

  In the emergency unlocking system for a motorcycle according to the present invention, the handle lock and the seat lock are released by the operation of the vehicle-side operation element, and the storage chamber lid member at the front portion of the vehicle is opened along with the release of the seat lock. It is characterized by allowing operation.

  Further, in the emergency unlocking system for a motorcycle according to the present invention, one end of a seat lock release cable is connected to the vehicle-side operation element, and the other end is bifurcated, and the opening operation restricting mechanism for the storage chamber lid member. And the seat lock release mechanism, the seat lock release operation by the vehicle-side operation element cancels the opening operation restriction of the storage chamber lid member via the seat lock release cable, and the seat lock It is characterized by canceling.

  Further, in the emergency unlocking system for a motorcycle according to the present invention, the storage chamber lid member is connected to an actuator via an actuator cable having one end connected to the opening operation restricting mechanism, and normal electronic authentication is obtained. The restriction of the opening operation is released by the operation of the actuator at that time.

  Further, in the emergency unlocking system for a motorcycle according to the present invention, the emergency unlocking key cylinder operable by the emergency unlocking key is an automatic return mechanism that constantly biases the emergency unlocking key cylinder in the OFF operation direction. And a holding mechanism capable of holding the emergency unlocking key cylinder in the ON operation position.

  In the emergency unlocking system for a motorcycle according to the present invention, the emergency unlocking key cylinder operable with the emergency unlocking key is covered with a cover member that can be attached and detached without a tool.

  In the emergency unlocking system for a motorcycle according to the present invention, the ID information for identifying the owner of the vehicle is electronic password information stored in a portable electronic key.

According to the present invention, even when electronic authentication using a portable electronic key or biometric authentication based on physical information such as a fingerprint, an iris, and a voiceprint cannot be obtained, it is possible to operate the vehicle-side operator by operating the emergency unlocking key. Thus, various operations by the vehicle side operator can be performed in a form close to a normal operation.
In this case, only the operation by the emergency unlocking key is added, and the handle lock and the seat lock can be released by operating the vehicle side operation element in the same manner as the normal operation.

  In addition, the operation of the emergency unlock key allows the opening of the storage chamber lid member at the same time as the release of the seat lock, allowing the storage chamber lid member to be opened without relying on electronic authentication. To. In this case, the vehicle-side operation element is connected to the seat lock releasing mechanism and the opening operation restricting mechanism for the storage chamber lid member by the seat lock release cable, respectively, thereby not only releasing the seat lock but also locking the storage chamber lid member. Cancellation is also possible.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of a motorcycle according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
The present invention can be effectively applied to each type of motorcycle. In this embodiment, for example, as shown in FIG. 1, a so-called scooter type vehicle is used. First, the overall configuration of the scooter type vehicle 100 according to the present embodiment will be described. In each figure, the front and rear of the vehicle are represented by arrows Fr and Rr, respectively. In FIG. 1, two front forks 101 supported by a steering head pipe so as to be turnable to the left and right are provided at the front of a body frame made of steel or aluminum alloy. A handle 102 is fixed to the upper end of the front fork 101, and grips 103 are provided on the left and right ends of the handle 102. A front wheel 104 is rotatably supported on the lower portion of the front fork 101, and a front fender 105 is fixed so as to cover the upper portion of the front wheel 104. The front wheel 104 has a brake disc 106 that rotates integrally with the front wheel 104.

  A left and right swing arm 107 is swingably provided at the rear portion of the vehicle body frame, and a rear shock absorber is mounted between the vehicle body frame and the swing arm 107. One (left side) swing arm 107 incorporates a belt-type continuously variable transmission or a power transmission mechanism including a plurality of gear trains. A rear wheel 108 is rotatably supported at the rear end of the swing arm 107, and the rear wheel 108 is rotationally driven via the power transmission mechanism described above. A rear fender 109 is fixed so as to cover the upper part of the rear wheel 108.

  Although not shown, an air-fuel mixture is supplied to an engine unit mounted on the body frame from an intake system including an air cleaner device and the exhaust gas after combustion is exhausted through an exhaust pipe. Further, the main components of the vehicle including the engine unit, the fuel tank, the radiator device, and the like are covered with a vehicle body cover to be described later, and the exterior configuration of the vehicle has a sense of unity and is clean as shown in FIG. ing. In addition, a driver's seat 110 and a tandem seat 111 are connected from the approximate center of the vehicle to the rear (hereinafter simply referred to as the seat 110).

  Here, referring to FIG. 2, the structure of the vehicle body cover at the front of the vehicle is such that the leg shield front 112 that covers the front of the vehicle body from the front in the vehicle traveling direction and the front of the vehicle body from the seat 110 side behind the vehicle traveling direction. A leg shield inner 113 that covers the head is connected, and a leg shield lower 114 is disposed below the leg shield front 112. A headlamp 115 is embedded in the leg shield front 112. A wind screen 117 is erected on the upper part of the leg shield front 112 via a front leg shield cover 116. In addition, a meter panel 118 is disposed above the leg shield inner 113. The leg shield front 112, the leg shield inner 113, and the wind screen 117 are arranged and configured to cover the periphery of the handle 102 including at least the legs and upper body of the driver from the front in the vehicle traveling direction.

  Below the leg shield inner 113, there are provided left and right footrests 120 with low floors from the left and right sides to the rear near the front end of the leg shield inner 113, and the driver puts his feet on the footrests 120. It can be seated on the seat 110. Between the left and right footrest portions 120, a leg tunnel inner 113 and a part of the front frame cover 121 form a floor tunnel portion that protrudes upward and extends forward and backward, and the lower side of the left and right footrest portions 120 An under cover 119 is connected to the engine and the engine unit is disposed in the floor tunnel.

  The front frame cover 121 is connected to the rear edge of the leg shield inner 113 and rises toward the lower edge of the seat 110. The left and right side frame covers 122 are connected to the rear side of the front frame cover 121. The various vehicle body covers described above are basically formed of synthetic resin, and are attached and fixed directly to the vehicle body frame or indirectly via a support member such as a bracket.

  Next, FIG. 3 shows a configuration example around the leg shield inner 113. As a schematic configuration, a projecting tunnel portion protruding upward from between the left and right footrest portions 120 is formed in the lower portion, and in the upper portion, the storage box 123 (front storage chamber) is on the side of the seat 110 behind the vehicle traveling direction. It is provided with an opening 123a that opens to the front and is integrally projected forward. A pair of left and right covers 124 for forming a ceiling wall are coupled to the upper portion of the storage box 123, and a front storage chamber lid member 125 (storage lid) is connected to the opening 123 a of the storage box 123 via the arm 126. It closes so that opening and closing is possible (refer also to Drawing 4 (a)). The ceiling wall of the storage box 123, that is, the upper surface of each cover 124, is formed flat and is disposed substantially horizontally. As described later, the vehicle-side control unit 10 and the storage lid 125 and the unlocking actuator 21 for the fuel lid 130 are mounted on the upper surface of the cover 124.

  The storage lid 125 can be opened by operating the storage lid opener 127. In this case, as will be described later, an opening operation restriction mechanism (lock mechanism) that disables the opening operation by the storage lid opener 127 and restricts the opening of the storage lid 125 is provided. By releasing this, the opening operation of the storage lid opener 127 is performed. Becomes effective, and the storage lid 125 can be opened. When the storage box 123 is opened, a battery (not shown) is installed in the back of the storage box 123. In this case, the storage box 123 is stored inside the battery box lid 128 (on the vehicle front side) and is not exposed in a normal state.

  An opening 129 for accessing the fuel tank filler opening is opened on the upper surface of the tunnel portion below the storage box 123, and a fuel lid member 130 (fuel lid) can be opened and closed via the arm 131 in the opening 129. (See also FIG. 4B). As shown in FIG. 4B, a cap 132 is provided on the inner side of the fuel lid 130 so as to plug the fuel inlet of the fuel tank. The cap 132 can be removed by opening the fuel lid 130.

  The fuel lid 130 can be opened by operating the fuel lid opener 133. In this case, as will be described later, an opening operation restricting mechanism (lock mechanism) for disabling the opening operation by the fuel lid opener 133 and restricting the opening of the fuel lid 130 is provided. The fuel lid 130 can be opened.

  Thus, the leg shield is provided with a storage function by the storage box 123, a lid opening / closing mechanism, and the like. Further, referring to FIG. 1B, the seat 110 is rotatably attached to a fulcrum provided near the front end portion, and is surrounded by left and right side frame covers 122 below the seat 110. A storage unit having a larger capacity than the storage box 123 is formed. The seat 110 is opened and closed by the rotation of the seat 110, but has a seat lock release mechanism 30 that allows the seat 110 to be opened.

  Next, an outline of the electronic authentication system equipped in the scooter type vehicle 100 of this embodiment will be described. In this electronic authentication system, an authentication request signal is transmitted from the vehicle-side control unit 10 by operating the access switch 16, and an authentication response signal including ID information is output from the portable electronic key 13 in response to the authentication request signal. To do. Then, the authentication response signal is received by the vehicle-side control unit 10, and it is determined whether or not the ID information matches. If it is determined that the ID information matches, the operation of the vehicle is permitted.

  In this electronic authentication system, as shown in FIG. 5, the vehicle-side control unit 10 is connected to a transmission antenna 11 that transmits an authentication request signal for electronic authentication and a reception antenna 12 that receives an authentication response signal. The key 13 (see FIG. 6) has a built-in transceiver including a receiving antenna 14 for receiving an authentication request signal and a transmitting antenna 15 for transmitting an authentication response signal. The electronic authentication system starts electronic authentication by turning on the access switch 16. An authentication request signal is transmitted from the transmission antenna 11, the authentication request signal is received by the reception antenna 14 of the electronic key 13, and an authentication response signal is transmitted from the transmission antenna 15 in response to the authentication request signal. This authentication response signal is received by the receiving antenna 12 on the vehicle side, and the vehicle side control unit 10 determines whether or not the ID information matches. When electronic authentication is obtained, operation of an ignition knob 19 of an ignition switch unit 18 described later is permitted.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the electronic key 13 has an operation button (or switch) 13a, and the electronic authentication function can be started and stopped by pressing the operation button 13a. While the electronic authentication function is stopped, even if the access switch 16 is operated in a state where the electronic key 13 is placed in a range where communication with the vehicle-side control unit 10 is possible, the electronic key 13 is not moved from the vehicle-side control unit 10. Since the authentication request signal is not received, electronic authentication cannot be obtained. The electronic key 13 is provided with an emergency unlock key 17 which can be removed by operating the key lever 13b.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 4A, an ignition knob 19 (see FIG. 7), which is an operator of the ignition switch unit 18, is positioned above the storage box 123 and on the right side of the vehicle, from the leg shield inner 113 to the seat 110. It is arranged so as to protrude moderately to the side. The ignition switch unit 18 is disposed in a space covered by the leg shield front 112, the leg shield inner 113, and the meter panel 120 along substantially the front-rear direction of the vehicle, and extends to the vicinity of the right side of the steering head pipe. Yes. The ignition knob 19 is configured to be capable of rotating and pushing, and the push-in can turn on the access switch 16 of the ignition switch unit 18.

  Further, the electronic authentication system unlocks the solenoid 20 that unlocks the lock mechanism 22 that restricts the rotation of an ignition knob 19 described later, and the lock mechanisms 26 and 27 that restrict the opening of the storage lid 125 and the fuel lid 130. And an actuator 21. The solenoid 20 and the actuator 21 are controlled by the vehicle-side control unit 10.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the ignition knob 19 is configured to be in a “LOCK”, “OFF”, and “ON” position by a turning operation. Further, an intermediate position between “OFF” and “ON” can also be taken by a pushing operation (in the direction orthogonal to the paper surface).

  Next, referring to FIGS. 8 and 9, the lock mechanism 22 of the ignition knob 19 is built in the casing of the ignition switch unit 18 and locks the ignition knob 19 in the “LOCK” or “OFF” position. The lock mechanism 22 is locked and unlocked by actuating the solenoid 20 (FIG. 5) by an electric signal from the vehicle-side control unit 10.

  Further, the lock mechanism 22 can be unlocked by operating the emergency unlock key 17. In this embodiment, there is an emergency unlocking key cylinder 23 that can be operated by the emergency unlocking key 17, and this key cylinder 23 is mechanically connected to the lock mechanism 22 via an emergency unlocking cable 24. Yes.

  Further, the ignition switch unit 18 is integrally provided with a lock mechanism 25 that restricts the rotation of the handle 102 coupled to the front fork 101. The lock mechanism 25 has a lock pin that moves forward and backward with respect to the steering shaft of the front fork 101 supported by the steering head pipe by turning the ignition knob 19, for example, and turns the ignition knob 19 from the “LOCK” position to “OFF”. The lock mechanism 25 can be unlocked by pivoting to the "" position.

  The lock mechanism 26 of the storage lid 125 is disposed in the vicinity of the left side of the ignition switch unit 18. The lock mechanism 26 includes a lock claw 26 a that is disposed in the opening 123 a of the storage box 123 and engages with the back side (the vehicle front side) of the storage lid 125. Then, the lock claw 26 a is engaged with the storage lid 125 to invalidate the opening operation of the storage lid opener 127. Further, as shown in FIG. 10, the lock mechanism 26 is connected to the actuator 21 via a cable 28. The actuator 21 has a built-in motor as its drive source, and has a slide piece 21a that reciprocates (see FIG. 10, double-pointed arrow and two-dot chain line) so as to tension and relax the cable 28. By pulling the cable 28 through the slide piece 21a, the lock claw 26a of the lock mechanism 26 can be advanced and retracted to be locked and unlocked.

  The lock mechanism 27 of the fuel lid 130 has a lock claw 27 a, and the lock claw 27 a is disposed in the opening 129 and engages with the back side of the fuel lid 130. The lock claw 27 a engages the fuel lid 130 to invalidate the opening operation of the fuel lid opener 133. Further, the lock mechanism 27 is connected to the actuator 21 via a cable 29. The actuator 21 can be locked and unlocked by pulling the cable 29 through the slide piece 21a to advance and retract the lock claw 27a of the lock mechanism 27.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the storage lid 125 and the seat 110 can be unlocked by the turning operation of the ignition knob 19. As shown in FIGS. 8 and 10, the ignition switch unit 18 further includes a seat lock release mechanism 30 for releasing the lock. One end of a cable 31 for releasing the seat lock is connected to the seat lock releasing mechanism 30, and the other end of the cable 31 is bifurcated, and the lock mechanism 32 (see FIG. 1A) of the seat 110 and the storage lid. Each of the 125 lock mechanisms 26 is mechanically connected.

  The seat lock release mechanism 30 is operated by pushing and rotating the ignition knob 19 from its “OFF” position to an intermediate position (▼) between the “ON” position, and thereby the storage lid 125 and the lock mechanism 26 of the seat 110, Both locks 32 can be released. When the electronic authentication is obtained, the ignition knob 19 can be turned from the “OFF” position to the “ON” position, and the engine can be started by operating the engine starter 33.

  As described above, the electronic authentication system according to the present embodiment includes the vehicle-side control unit 10, the ignition switch unit 18, the storage lid 125, the lock mechanisms 26 and 27 of the fuel lid 130, and the actuator 21. These components are modularized and mounted on the leg shield (leg shield inner 113) as shown in FIG.

  When the electronic authentication system is assembled in the vehicle, the assembly work to the vehicle becomes much easier by assembling the leg shield inner 113 into a module in advance, and the assembling work can be made much more efficient.

  In this case, the vehicle-side control unit 10 in which the transmission antenna 11 and the reception antenna 12 are integrated is disposed on the left side of the vehicle where the side stand is disposed. In actual use, the vehicle user often rides from the left side of the vehicle where the vehicle is tilted when the side stand is used. The electronic key 13 carried by the user and the transmission / reception antenna of the vehicle-side control unit 10 are closer to each other. Miniaturization can be achieved.

  Furthermore, in the electronic authentication system of this embodiment, the emergency unlocking key cylinder 23 that can be operated with the emergency unlocking key 17 is covered with a cover member (cover 136) that can be attached and detached without a tool. That is, as shown in FIG. 12, a speedometer 134 and a tachometer 135 are attached to the meter panel 118 disposed on the upper part of the leg shield inner 113, and a cover 136 is attached to the front side (the seat 110 side). To do. The key cylinder 23 is arranged on the speedometer 134 side as shown in the example and is not exposed because it is covered with a cover 136 that is a lid member.

  As shown in FIG. 12B, the key cylinder 23 is exposed by removing the cover 136, and in this state, the emergency unlocking key 17 can be operated. The cover 136 can be easily attached to and detached from the meter panel 118 in a clip manner, for example. In this case, a plurality of (for example, four) bosses are provided at substantially equal intervals along the longitudinal direction of the cover 136 (the vehicle left-right direction), and a clip is integrally formed at the tip of each boss.

  A regular electronic authentication operation and its operation will be described with reference to FIG. When the user carrying the electronic key 13 presses the ignition knob 19, the access switch 16 is turned on, thereby starting electronic authentication. An authentication request signal is transmitted from the transmission antenna 11 of the vehicle-side control unit 10, the authentication request signal is received by the reception antenna 14 of the electronic key 13, and an authentication response signal is transmitted from the transmission antenna 15 in response to the authentication request signal. The The vehicle control unit 10 determines whether or not the ID information matches the authentication response signal received by the receiving antenna 12, and if the electronic authentication is obtained, the lock mechanism 22 of the ignition knob 19 from the vehicle control unit 10 is obtained. An electrical signal is output to the lock mechanism 22, the lock mechanism 22 is unlocked, and the ignition knob 19 is allowed to rotate.

  Similarly, when electronic authentication is obtained, an electric signal is output from the vehicle-side control unit 10 to the actuator 21 in parallel, and the lock mechanisms 26 and 27 of the storage lid 125 and the fuel lid 130 are locked via the cables 28 and 29, respectively. Canceled. Accordingly, the storage lid 125 and the fuel lid 130 can be opened by operating the storage lid opener 127 and the fuel lid opener 133, respectively.

  By pushing the unlocked ignition knob 19 from the “LOCK” position to the “OFF” position, the handle lock by the lock mechanism 25 of the handle 102 is released. After the handle lock is released, the engine can be started by operating the engine starter 33 by rotating the ignition knob 19 from the “OFF” position to the “ON” position.

  Further, the lock mechanism 32 of the seat 110 (and the lock mechanism 26 of the storage lid 125) can be unlocked as necessary. In this case, the lock mechanism 32 is unlocked via the cable 31 by pushing the ignition knob 19 from the “OFF” position to the intermediate position (▼). Note that the lock mechanism 26 of the storage lid 125 has already been unlocked, and the operation with the cable 31 is swung.

  Next, the operation and its action at the time of emergency unlocking will be described. In this case, normally, the key cylinder 23 is exposed as shown in FIG. 12B by removing the cover 136 covering the front side of the speedometer 134 as shown in FIG. The cover 136 can be easily removed. In this state, the emergency unlocking key 17 can be operated, that is, first, the emergency unlocking key 17 is operated to operate the lock mechanism 22 of the ignition knob 19 via the cable 24 via a different path from the vehicle-side control unit 10. It is unlocked.

  Since the lock mechanism 22 of the ignition knob 19 is unlocked, the ignition knob 19 can be rotated. By rotating the ignition knob 19 from the “LOCK” position to the “OFF” position, the handle 102 can be locked. The handle lock by the mechanism 25 is released. Further, the lock mechanism 32 and 26 of the seat 110 and the storage lid 125 are unlocked via the cable 31 by pushing the ignition knob 19 from the “OFF” position to the intermediate position (▼). As a result, the seat 110 and the storage lid 125 can be opened.

  Thus, in the emergency unlocking system, the key cylinder 23 for emergency unlocking is provided on the vehicle side, the operation of the key cylinder 23 for emergency unlocking is transmitted by the cable 24, and the lock mechanism 22 of the ignition knob 19 is locked. To release. As a result, the turning operation of the ignition knob 19 is allowed, and the handle lock and the seat lock can be released.

  In the seat lock release operation, the rotation operation of the ignition knob 19 is transmitted by the seat lock release cable 31 to unlock the lock mechanism 32 of the seat 110. One end of the cable 31 for releasing the seat lock is connected to the seat lock releasing mechanism 30 of the ignition switch unit 18, while the other end is bifurcated to the lock mechanisms 32 and 26 of the seat 110 and the storage lid 125. Mechanically connected.

  On the other hand, when the seat unlocking operation is performed by operating the key cylinder 23 for emergency unlocking, since the electronic authentication has not been obtained before that, the actuator 21 is not driven, so that the lock mechanism 26 of the storage lid 125 is not operated. The lock is released only when the cable 31 for releasing the seat lock is pulled, and the opening operation of the storage lid opener 127 is allowed.

  In other words, in the present embodiment, when the electronic authentication is completed, the storage lid 125 and the fuel lid 130 are allowed to be opened simultaneously with the completion of the electronic authentication. It is done sequentially. On the other hand, when the emergency unlock key 17 is used, the handle lock is released after the turning operation of the ignition knob 19 is allowed, and then the seat lock is released by performing the seat lock release operation. The opening of the storage lid 125 by the opening operation of the storage lid opener 127 is allowed.

  Further, the emergency unlocking key cylinder 23 is provided with an automatic return mechanism that always urges the key cylinder 23 in the OFF direction. Without the automatic return mechanism, there is a possibility that the lock mechanism 22 of the ignition knob 19 may be kept in the unlocked position due to vibrations during traveling, etc. Even after the owner leaves the vehicle and the system stops, the ignition is stopped. This is because the turning operation of the knob 19 may be allowed. In the operation of releasing the seat lock by the emergency unlocking key 17, it is necessary to operate the ignition knob 19 and the storage lid opener 127 with both hands at the same time. Therefore, a holding mechanism for holding the emergency unlocking key cylinder 23 in the ON operation position is provided. By providing, the key cylinder 23 for emergency unlocking can be operated with the hand released.

  Furthermore, the key cylinder 23 for emergency unlocking is covered with the cover 136 so as not to be exposed to the outside, thereby making it difficult for a third party to find the position of the key cylinder 23. The cover 136 is positioned on the front side of the meter and has a vehicle width direction as a longitudinal direction. In addition to the emergency unlocking key cylinder 23, a fuse box is also disposed in a space behind the cover 136. The cover 136 is a clip type and can be easily attached to and detached from the vehicle body cover.

  Further, the emergency unlocking key 17 allows the turning operation of the ignition knob 19, so that the lock mechanism 25 of the handle 102 can also be released. In this case, since electronic authentication is not performed, even if the ignition knob 19 is moved to the ignition “ON” position and the engine start switch is turned on, the engine cannot be started. Accordingly, theft by a person who does not have a regular electronic key can be prevented, and the emergency unlocking key 17 is not allowed to open the fuel lid 130, so that theft of fuel can also be prevented.

  On the other hand, the storage box 123 closed by the storage lid 125 and the access to the article storage room under the seat 110 can be accessed by operating the emergency unlocking key 17, so that the electronic authentication system can be changed by replacing the battery. Not only can it be restored, but valuables and the like can be secured prior to battery removal. In particular, the storage box 123 closed by the storage lid 125 often stores small items such as a wallet or a mobile phone, and even a driver who cannot replace the battery calls a repairer with the mobile phone, You can take your valuables with you.

As mentioned above, although this invention was demonstrated with embodiment, this invention is not limited only to these embodiment, A change etc. are possible within the scope of the present invention.
For example, an example in which the key cylinder 23 for emergency unlocking is arranged near the meter panel 118 and the like and covered with the cover 136 has been described. You can also
Furthermore, instead of electronic authentication using the electronic key 13, a system using biometric authentication based on physical information that can identify an individual such as a fingerprint, an iris, or a voiceprint is also possible.

1 is a plan view and a side view showing an example of a motorcycle according to an embodiment of the present invention. 1 is an exploded perspective view showing a configuration example of a vehicle body cover of a motorcycle according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the structural example around the leg shield in embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the storage box and fuel lid circumference in embodiment of this invention, respectively. It is a figure which shows the system configuration example of the electronic authentication apparatus in embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the electronic key which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the ignition knob which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the system configuration example to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the hardware structural example of the system in embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the structural example of the actuator which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the modular leg shield periphery which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is each a top view which shows the example of attachment of the key cylinder for emergency unlocking in embodiment of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Vehicle side control unit 11 Transmission antenna 12 Reception antenna 13 Electronic key 14 Reception antenna 15 Transmission antenna 16 Access switch 17 Emergency unlocking key 18 Ignition switch unit 19 Ignition knob 20 Solenoid 21 Actuator 22, 25, 26, 27, 32 Lock mechanism 23 Key cylinder 24, 28, 29, 31 Cable 30 Seat lock release mechanism 100 Scooter type vehicle 101 Front fork 102 Handle 104 Front wheel 107 Swing arm 108 Rear wheel 110 Seat 112 Leg shield front 113 Leg shield inner 114 Leg shield lower 116 Front leg Shield cover 117 Wind screen 118 Meter panel 120 Foot rest 121 Front frame cover 123 Storing Box 124 cover 125 housing lid 127 housing lid opener 129 opening 130 fuel lid 133 fuel lid opener

Claims (9)

When the electronic information for determining whether or not the ID information for identifying the owner of the vehicle matches the ID information on the vehicle side by operating the access switch on the vehicle side and the electronic authentication is obtained a motorcycle provided with an electronic authentication to permit operation of the vehicle operator,
In an emergency unlocking system for a motorcycle that enables operation of the vehicle-side controller by operating an emergency unlocking key ,
The emergency unlocking key is operable to operate the vehicle-side operation element in a state where the key cylinder is operated to rotate, and
The vehicle-side operation element is arranged on one side in the vehicle width direction with respect to the vehicle width direction center of the motorcycle, and the key cylinder of the emergency unlocking key is opposite to the vehicle-side operation element with respect to the vehicle width direction center. Is arranged on the other side in the vehicle width direction,
An emergency unlocking system for a motorcycle, wherein a dimension in the vehicle width direction from the center in the vehicle width direction to the key cylinder is set larger than a dimension in the vehicle width direction from the center in the vehicle width direction to the vehicle-side operation element .   The emergency unlocking system for a motorcycle according to claim 1, wherein the handle lock can be released by operating the vehicle-side operation element.   2. The emergency unlocking system for a motorcycle according to claim 1, wherein a handle lock is released and a seat lock is released by an operation of the vehicle-side operation element.   The handle lock and the seat lock are released by the operation of the vehicle-side operation element, and the opening operation of the storage chamber lid member at the front portion of the vehicle is permitted with the release of the seat lock. The emergency unlocking system for a motorcycle according to any one of the above. One end of a seat lock release cable is connected to the vehicle-side operator, and the other end is bifurcated to be connected to an opening operation restriction mechanism and a seat lock release mechanism of the storage chamber lid member,
5. The seat lock release operation by the vehicle-side operation element cancels the opening operation restriction of the storage chamber lid member via the seat lock release cable, and releases the seat lock. Motorcycle emergency unlocking system described in 1.   The storage chamber lid member is connected to the actuator via an actuator cable having one end connected to the opening operation restriction mechanism, and the restriction of the opening operation is released by the operation of the actuator when normal electronic authentication is obtained. 6. The emergency unlocking system for a motorcycle according to claim 5, wherein the emergency unlocking system is used.   The emergency unlocking key cylinder that can be operated with the emergency unlocking key is provided with an automatic return mechanism that constantly biases the emergency unlocking key cylinder in the OFF operation direction, and the emergency unlocking key cylinder is turned on. The emergency unlocking system for a motorcycle according to claim 1, further comprising a holding mechanism that can be held in position.   The emergency unlocking system for a motorcycle according to claim 1, wherein the emergency unlocking key cylinder operable by the emergency unlocking key is covered with a lid member that can be attached and detached without a tool.   2. The emergency unlocking system for a motorcycle according to claim 1, wherein the ID information for identifying the owner of the vehicle is electronic PIN code information stored in a portable electronic key.

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