JP4928209B2 - Mounting structure for vehicle communication device - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a mounting structure for a vehicle communication device mounted on a vehicle side in a system that performs wireless communication between the vehicle and the outside.

  2. Description of the Related Art An automatic toll collection system (ETC system: Electronic Toll Collection System) for the purpose of automatically collecting tolls on toll roads and the like has been conventionally used mainly for automobiles. In order to cope with such an ETC system, it is necessary to mount an ETC vehicle-mounted device (vehicle communication device) including an antenna or the like on the vehicle side.

  By the way, in a motorcycle, unlike an automobile, a storage space is small. For this reason, a space for mounting an ETC vehicle-mounted device is very limited. In addition, in the motorcycle, the mounting position is further limited from the viewpoint of ensuring visibility and operability after installation, theft prevention, and the like.

  As a mounting structure of such an ETC on-board device for a motorcycle, Patent Document 1 discloses that an ETC on-board device is mounted in a lockable storage space provided below a seat on which a passenger sits, that is, a so-called helmet case. Are listed.

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  However, in the configuration described in Patent Document 1, when an occupant operates the ETC on-board device such as inserting an IC card in which various types of information are recorded on the ETC on-board device, the helmet case The operability is very low.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object thereof is to provide a mounting structure for a vehicle communication device that can improve the operability of the vehicle communication device installed in a motorcycle.

An attachment structure (10a to 10d) for a vehicle communication device (100, 101) according to the invention described in claim 1 of the present application includes a vehicle body provided with a seat (20) on which an occupant is seated, and at least a front surface of the vehicle body. a front cover (32) covering said vehicle communication apparatus of a motorcycle (11) comprising a housing part and (74) provided on the vehicle body between the front cover (32) and said sheet (20) (100, a 101) of the mounting structure (10 a to 10 d), the housing portion (74) includes a movable storage case (76a-76d) projecting from the design surface side of the vehicle body, said storage case (76A～ 76d) has an inclined surface (80) inclined toward the rear of the vehicle body , and the vehicle communication is performed in the storage cases (76a to 76d ) and along the inclined surface (80). apparatus (100, Body portion 01) in that a (100a), characterized.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the mounting structure (10a to 10d) of the vehicle communication device (100, 101) according to the first aspect, the rear surface of the front cover (32) further constitutes a seated occupant. Leg shields (36) provided in front of the leg portions of the legs, and the storage cases (76a to 76d) are provided in the leg shields (36 ) and arranged so as to be able to be drawn out into the recesses constituting the storage parts (74). It is provided.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the mounting structure (10a to 10d) of the vehicle communication device (100, 101) according to the first or second aspect , the main body is disposed inside the storage case (76a to 76d). A partition wall (79) is provided to partition a portion where the portion (100a) is arranged and a portion where other articles are stored.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the mounting structure (10a to 10d) for the vehicle communication device (100, 101) according to the third aspect, the vehicle communication device (100 , 101) includes the storage case (76a). ˜76d) are arranged on the side walls constituting the outer surface.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the mounting structure (10a to 10d) of the vehicle communication device (100, 101) according to the fourth aspect, the storage case (76a to 76d) includes the vehicle communication device ( 100, 101) is provided with a transmission part (110) capable of visually recognizing the display part (100c) .

The invention described in claim 6 is the mounting structure (10a to 10d) of the vehicle communication device (100, 101) according to any one of claims 2 to 5, wherein the storage case (76a to 76d) Is characterized in that a movable scissor member (83) is provided to cover the main body (100a) exposed in a state in which the storage cases (76a to 76d) are opened.

The invention described in claim 7 is the mounting structure of the vehicle communication device according to claim 6, wherein (100, 101) (10 a to 10 d), the eaves member (83) is storage case by an elastic member (85) ( 76a to 76d) is configured to be automatically opened by the biasing force of the elastic member (85) with the storage case (76a to 76d) being urged in a direction away from the frame body. A holding mechanism capable of holding the flange member (83) in a closed state against an urging force of the elastic member (85) is provided.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, since the main body of the vehicle communication device is disposed in the movable storage case protruding from the design surface side of the vehicle body, the vehicle communication device can be used together with the storage case during operation. Since it protrudes, the operativity in the state seated on the sheet | seat improves. Further, by storing the storage case during non-operation, waterproofness and dustproofness can be ensured.

  According to the invention described in claim 2, by providing the storage case on the leg shield that constitutes the rear surface of the front cover, it is possible to suppress direct blowing of wind and rain on the storage case, and the environmental resistance of the vehicle communication device is improved. Further improvement.

  According to the third aspect of the present invention, by providing the partition wall that partitions the vehicle communication device and other articles inside the storage case, the in-vehicle communication device can be protected from the other articles. Furthermore, the storage capacity can be sufficiently secured by making each storage area independent.

  According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, by arranging the vehicle communication device on the outer side of the storage case, the vehicle communication device can be operated without greatly pulling out the storage case. Interference can be avoided, and the operability is further improved.

  According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, since the transmission case is provided in the storage case, the display unit of the vehicle communication device is visually confirmed even when the storage case is closed, and the operation state is easily confirmed. can do.

  According to the invention described in claim 6, by providing the movable saddle member, the saddle member can be opened and operated when the vehicle communication device is operated, and the saddle member is closed when the vehicle is not operated. The vehicle communication device can be blindfolded and protected from wind and the like.

  According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, since the elastic member is provided, the eaves member is automatically opened when the storage case is pulled out, so that the operability is high, and the eaves member is held in the closed state by the holding mechanism. Therefore, it is possible to protect the vehicle communication device when it is not operated.

  DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, a vehicle communication device mounting structure according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings by giving preferred embodiments in relation to a motorcycle in which the vehicle communication device mounting structure is incorporated. .

  FIG. 1 is a schematic side view of a scooter type motorcycle 11 as a motorcycle incorporating a vehicle communication device mounting structure 10a (hereinafter also referred to as mounting structure 10a) according to a first embodiment of the present invention. ing. In the present embodiment, the present invention will be described by taking a scooter type motorcycle 11 as an example, but the present invention is not limited to this, and other types of motorcycles (on-road motorcycles, off-road motorcycles, etc.) are also described. Applicable. In the scooter type motorcycle 11, for the mechanisms or components provided symmetrically one by one on the left and right of the vehicle body, "L" is attached to the reference symbol on the left and "R" is attached to the reference symbol on the right. Shall be attached. Further, in order to facilitate understanding, in each drawing, “L” is attached to the arrow indicating the left side of the vehicle body, “R” is assigned to the arrow indicating the right side of the vehicle body, and An arrow indicating the front of the vehicle will be described with “Fr”, an arrow indicating the rear of the vehicle body with “Rr”, and so on.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the scooter type motorcycle 11 includes a vehicle body frame 12 that constitutes a vehicle body, a front wheel 14 that is a steering wheel, a rear wheel 16 that is a driving wheel, a handle 18 that steers the front wheel 14, and a seat. 20. The seat 20 is a tandem type, and includes a front seat 20a on which a driver is seated and a rear seat 20b that extends behind the front seat 20a and on which a passenger sits.

  A head pipe 22 that supports the steering wheel 18 so as to be steerable is pivotally supported on the body frame 12 below the steering wheel 18 at the front of the vehicle body, and front forks 24L and 24R are pivotally supported on the lower end side of the head pipe 22. ing. The front forks 24L and 24R rotatably support the front wheel 14.

  A unit swing engine 26 is supported by the vehicle body frame 12 so as to be vertically swingable at a substantially intermediate portion in the vehicle longitudinal direction below the seat 20. The unit swing engine 26 is a water-cooled engine (not shown) whose cylinder axis is substantially horizontal, and a belt type in which the output of the engine is steplessly shifted by a transmission belt and a pulley and transmitted to the rear wheel 16. The continuously variable transmission 26a. The rear wheel 16 is rotatably supported by a rear cushion 27 and a swing arm (not shown) behind the continuously variable transmission 26a. Further, a fuel tank (not shown), a radiator (not shown), and the like are fixed to the vehicle body frame 12 in the vicinity of the driver's feet ahead of the unit swing engine 26.

  A main stand 28 is rotatably supported on the vehicle body frame 12 below the unit swing engine 26. When the main stand 28 is raised (position indicated by a dotted line in FIG. 1), the rear wheel 16 can be lifted to allow the scooter type motorcycle 11 to stand on its own. When traveling, the main stand 28 is naturally stored (position indicated by a solid line in FIG. 1).

  In the scooter type motorcycle 11, a vehicle body cover 30 constituting the design surface (external appearance) of the vehicle body is attached to the vehicle body frame 12 in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle body. The vehicle body cover 30 is made of, for example, a polymer material such as acrylonitrile, butadiene, styrene (ABS), fiber reinforced plastic (FRP), or polypropylene (PP), and the front portion of the vehicle body frame 12 and the unit swing engine 26. And each part of the vehicle such as a fuel tank.

  The vehicle body cover 30 includes a front cover 32 that covers the front portion of the head pipe 22 and the upper portion of the front wheel 14, front side covers 34L and 34R that are joined to the left and right sides of the front cover 32, and the head pipe 22 from the rear side. A leg shield 36 that covers the front side of the driver seated on the front seat 20a, extends to the rear and continues to the leg shield 36, and extends rearward. Floor center covers 40L, 40R forming step floors 38L, 38R. Further, the vehicle body cover 30 includes floor side covers 42L and 42R hanging downward from the outer edges of the step floors 38L and 38R, and passenger steps 44L and 44R respectively provided at the rear portions of the step floors 38L and 38R. A body side cover 46L, 46R that is disposed below both sides of the seat 20 and that is connected to the floor side covers 42L, 42R and extends rearward, and a rear that is connected to the lower rear side of the body side covers 46L, 46R. A lower cover 48 and a rear upper cover 50 connected to the upper part on the rear side of the body side covers 46L and 46R are provided.

  A plug maintenance lid 51 for performing maintenance of a spark plug (not shown) provided in the engine is attached to the floor center cover 40L at a position in front of the passenger step 44L so as to be openable and closable. A rear fender 52 that covers the rear wheel 16 from the rear and on which a license plate (not shown) and the like are disposed is attached to the lower portion of the rear lower cover 48. Tail light units 54L and 54R are disposed below the rear upper cover 50.

  Further, at the position where the seated driver straddles, a floor tunnel portion 56 raised upward between the step floors 38L, 38R by the part of the leg shield 36 and the floor center covers 40L, 40R is located behind the head pipe 22. To the lower part of the front end of the seat 20. The floor tunnel portion 56 is provided with a refueling lid 58 that can be opened and closed so that a fuel tank (not shown) faces a refueling cap (not shown) provided at the upper end thereof.

  Headlights 60L and 60R are disposed between the front both sides of the front cover 32 and the front portions of the front side covers 34L and 34R, and blinkers 62L and 62R are disposed below the headlights 60L and 60R. Has been placed. Further, a meter panel 64 for arranging meters and the like is joined to the front cover 32, the front side covers 34L and 34R, and the upper part of the leg shield 36, and a meter visor 64a protruding upward is integrally formed at the front part thereof. Is provided. A windshield 66 is disposed in front of the meter visor 64a. Further, a front fender 68 that covers the front wheel 14 from above is attached to the front forks 24L, 24R.

  In the scooter type motorcycle 11 configured as described above, the seat 20 (rear seat 20b) can be opened and closed upward by an opening / closing mechanism (not shown) provided on the front end side or one side end side. The inside functions as a storage box for storing a helmet or the like (not shown).

  FIG. 2 is a view taken in the direction of arrow II in FIG. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the upper part of the leg shield 36 connected to the meter panel 64 includes a left front storage part 70 and a right front storage part 72 that are spaced apart in the vehicle body width direction. A portion 74 is provided. The left front storage portion 70 is a drawer-type storage portion having a movable storage case 76a that can be pulled out and removed from the design surface side of the vehicle body constituted by the leg shield 36.

  3 is a schematic cross-sectional view taken along line III-III in FIG. As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the storage case 76a has a case main body 78 formed in a rectangular box shape whose upper part is opened by, for example, a synthetic resin. A decorative cover 80 that is substantially flush with the leg shield 36 and forms a vehicle body design surface when the storage case 76a is fully closed is fixed to the outer side surface (side wall on the vehicle body rear side) of the case body 78. In addition, the leg shield 36 is formed with a rectangular opening (recessed portion) through which the storage case 76a is inserted and removed, and a storage wall 82 that is formed in a rectangular cylindrical shape and is continuous with the opening. Has been. The inner part of the storage wall 82 is closed by an end wall 82a.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the storage space of the storage case 76a is divided into two parts by a partition wall 79 standing in the depth (height) direction, that is, the side (decorative cover) in contact with the outer surface of the storage case 76a. A first storage space 77a on the 80th side) and a second storage space 77b on the side close to the end wall 82a are formed. The first storage space 77a is smaller than the second storage space 77b. That is, the partition wall 79 is offset to the rear side (the decorative cover 80 side) slightly from the center in the front-rear direction of the storage case 76a. Has been placed.

  The upper opening side of the first storage space 76 b is covered with a movable eaves member 83 attached to the upper surface of the partition wall 79. That is, the eaves member 83 is pivoted upward about the partition wall 79 side as a fulcrum by hinges 87 and 87 having a pair of coil springs (elastic members) 85 and 85 fixed to both sides of the partition wall 79. (See FIG. 5).

  Further, an engagement pin 83a is projected from the lower surface of the substantially central portion of the tip of the collar member 83, and the collar member is disposed on the inner surface of the side wall constituting the outer surface of the case main body 78 joined to the decorative cover 80. An engaging recess 83b that engages with the engaging pin 83a in a state in which 83 is closed is provided. The engagement pin 83a and the engagement recess 83b can be fixed in a state in which the flange member 83 is closed in the engaged state. When the flange member 83 is slightly pushed downward in the fixed state, the engagement state is set. It is configured to be able to be released to open the flange member 83, and functions as a so-called latch mechanism (holding mechanism).

  A pair of recesses 81 and 81 are formed in the lower portions on both sides of the case main body 78 so as to cut out the edges extending in the front-rear direction into a rectangular shape (see FIG. 5). A pair of left and right movable rails 84, 84 extending in the front-rear direction are fixed. On the other hand, fixed rails 86, 86 extending in the front-rear direction corresponding to the movable rails 84 are fixed to both inner side surfaces of the storage wall 82, and rollers 88, on which the movable rails 84 are placed, are fixed to the fixed rails 86. Each of the 88 is pivotally supported. Further, a slider (not shown) that is in sliding contact with the upper lower surfaces of the fixed rails 86 is fixed to the front portion of the movable rail 84 along the longitudinal direction of the vehicle body.

  As a result, the storage case 76a has a fully closed position in which the decorative cover 80 of the storage case 76a is stored in the storage wall 82 so as to be substantially flush with the surface of the leg shield 36. It is possible to slide between the fully open position where most of it is pulled out. In other words, the storage case 76 a can be inserted into the opening (recessed portion) of the leg shield 36 constituting the storage portion 74, and can be pulled out from the leg shield 36 substantially in its entirety.

  The hook member 83 includes the latch mechanism, so that the following two usage methods are possible. 1stly, the engagement pin 83a and the engagement recessed part 83b are always engaged, and the eaves member 83 is fixed, and the eaves member 83 is opened and closed by the occupant's intention regardless of the opening and closing of the storage case 76a. A method is mentioned. In this case, when the latch mechanism is released in a state where the storage case 76a is pulled out, it is opened upward by the urging force of the coil spring 85 (see FIG. 5). On the other hand, when the storage case 76a is closed, it is slidably contacted with the upper wall surface of the storage wall 82, and the engagement pin 83a and the engagement recess 83b in the latch mechanism are engaged and fixed (see FIG. 4). ). At this time, it is naturally possible to close the storage case 76a in a state where the collar member 83 is closed by the latch mechanism.

  Secondly, the engagement pin 83a and the engagement recess 83b are normally kept in a non-engagement state, and when the storage case 76a is opened, the flange member 83 is automatically opened by the biasing force of the coil spring 85. In addition, when the storage case 76a is closed, there is a usage method in which the eaves member 83 is closed by the upper wall portion of the storage wall 82. In this case, when the hook member 83 gets in the way, for example, when an article is put in and out of the second storage space 77b, the latch mechanism is operated to hold the hook member 83 in a closed state.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a case locking mechanism 90 that locks the storage case 76 a in the fully closed position is provided in a portion adjacent to the storage case 76 a inside the leg shield 36. The case lock mechanism 90 can be locked by engaging an engagement member (not shown) provided on the vehicle body side with a stopper (not shown) formed on the storage case 76a. The lock operation is performed by an electric actuator (not shown). Controlled by

  In the scooter type motorcycle 11, when the smart entry knob 92 disposed between the left front storage portion 70 and the right front storage portion 72 constituting the storage portion 74 is acted, The case lock mechanism 90 can be unlocked by operating the first unlocking operation button 93 disposed below the knob 92. That is, by operating the smart entry knob 92 to a predetermined position and pressing the first unlocking operation button 93 to operate the electric actuator, the locked state of the case locking mechanism 90 is released, and the storage case 76a is The case lock mechanism 90 is slightly pushed from the fully closed position to the open side by the elastic force of a coil spring (not shown). The smart entry knob 92 is arranged so that the occupant approaches a predetermined range of the scooter type motorcycle 11 while holding a communication key section (smart entry key) (not shown) configured in a key holder type, for example. The communication key unit is collated with a receiving unit (not shown) attached to the vehicle, so that the occupant can operate the engine entry and the like only by operating the smart entry knob 92 without inserting a key into the vehicle body. It is a system that can perform various operations.

  A position close to the storage case 76a inside the leg shield 36 is an intermediate position between the fully closed position and the fully opened position when the storage case 76a is opened from the fully closed position, for example, the fully closed position and the fully open position. A case holding mechanism (not shown) that is temporarily held at a substantially central portion between the positions is provided, and the position of the storage case 76a that is temporarily held in a half-open state by the case holding mechanism is 90% of the population of Japan. It is set so that the knee does not hit the storage case 76a in a state where a person with a height of 175 cm or less who covers the seat is seated on the front seat 20a (see a two-dot chain line in FIG. 1).

  On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the right front storage portion 72 has a holding portion 98a in which a storage recess 94 formed in the leg shield 36 is rotatably coupled to the leg shield 36 by a hinge 96. The cover 98 is configured to be opened and closed. The storage recess 94 (right front storage portion 72) is slightly smaller than the storage case 76a of the left front storage portion 70, and is formed to be narrower toward the front (back). The lid 98 has a hinge 96 connected to the lower end side thereof, and can be rotated downward to open the storage recess 94. In the fully closed position, the lid 98 is provided with a latch mechanism (not shown) formed on the upper end side. The leg shield 36 is substantially flush and fixed.

  Further, below the smart entry knob 92, a first unlocking operation button 93 for the left front storage unit 70 and a second unlocking operation for unlocking the storage box configured below the seat 20 are provided. A button 99 is provided.

  The vehicle communication device mounting structure 10a according to the first embodiment incorporated in the scooter-type motorcycle 11 basically configured as described above includes the storage case 76a and an ETC on-vehicle device (vehicle communication device). ) 100. That is, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, in the storage case 76 a of the left front storage unit 70, the vehicle communication device corresponds to, for example, an ETC system for the purpose of automatic toll collection on a toll road or the like. A card reader unit 100a constituting the ETC on-vehicle device 100 is mounted.

  Then, next, the attachment structure 10a of the communication apparatus for vehicles which concerns on the 1st embodiment is demonstrated mainly with reference to FIG.5 and FIG.6. FIG. 5 is a schematic perspective view showing a state in which the storage case 76a of the left front storage unit 70 is pulled out from the vehicle body, and the leg shield 36 and the storage wall 82 are omitted for simplicity. 6 is a schematic cross-sectional view taken along line VI-VI in FIG.

  The ETC in-vehicle device 100 includes a card reader unit (main body unit) 100a into which an IC card (ETC card) (not shown) on which various information is recorded is inserted and removed, and an antenna 100b that communicates with a road antenna such as a toll road, An indicator unit (display unit) 100c that displays the state of the ETC on-vehicle device 100 by lighting a lamp or the like is electrically connected by a communication line (not shown). In addition, one end of a power cable (not shown) is connected to the card reader unit 100a, and the other end is electrically connected to a battery (not shown) mounted on the scooter type motorcycle 11.

  The antenna 100b is fixed to, for example, the upper surface of the meter visor 64a so as to be directed in the direction of the road antenna to be communicated (for example, obliquely upward in the forward direction) (see FIG. 1). The indicator unit 100c is fixed to the upper surface of the meter panel 64 at the root portion of the handle 18, for example, in order to ensure visibility from the driver (see FIG. 2).

  As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the card reader unit 100 a is formed in a rectangular box shape, and on one side thereof, an insertion slot 102 into which the IC card is inserted and removed, and the insertion slot 102 are covered. And a lid 104 having a one-side hinge structure that opens and closes, and is disposed in the first storage space 77a of the storage case 76a so that the insertion port 102 is directed upward. In the first storage space 77a, the card reader unit 100a is fixed to, for example, a rubber band 106 on the side wall that forms the outer surface of the case body 78 joined to the decorative cover 80.

  When operating (using) such an ETC on-vehicle device 100, first, the driver sets the smart entry knob 92 to a predetermined position while sitting on the front seat 20a, and presses the first unlocking operation button 93. After pushing the storage case 76a to protrude from the design surface side of the vehicle body, the storage case 76a is pulled out to a predetermined position, for example, a position where the first storage space 77a is exposed to the outside. When the latch mechanism that fixes the flange member 83 is released, the urging force of the coil spring 85 is released, and the flange member 83 is automatically opened upward by a predetermined angle (see FIGS. 5 and 6). ).

  Thereby, the upper surface of the card reader part 100a which comprises the ETC onboard equipment 100, ie, the surface where the cover body 104 which covers the insertion port 102 is arrange | positioned, is exposed. In this case, the storage case 76a is pulled out from the leg shield 36 provided between the front cover 32 and the seat 20a, and the first storage space 77a in which the card reader unit 100a is stored opens upward. The driver can visually recognize the insertion slot 102 of the card reader unit 100a while sitting on the front seat 20a. For example, the driver can insert and remove the IC card or operate an operation unit (not shown) provided in the card reader unit 100a. Can be carried out easily and in a stable posture.

  As described above, according to the mounting structure 10a according to the first embodiment, the card reader unit 100a constituting the ETC on-board device 100 as the vehicle communication device is stored in the storage case 76a. As a result, the driver can easily perform operations such as insertion / removal of the IC card while seated on the front seat 20a, and the operability of the ETC vehicle-mounted device 100 is greatly improved. In this case, the collar member 83 is provided in the storage case 76a, and the collar member 83 is configured to be opened in a state of being rotated upward by a predetermined angle. Therefore, the eaves member 83 functions as an eaves for protecting the exposed surface of the card reader unit 100a of the ETC on-vehicle device 100 from wind and rain, and can protect the insertion slot 102 from rain, dust, etc. during operation of the ETC on-vehicle device 100. it can. Further, when the ETC on-vehicle device 100 is not operated when the storage case 76a is pulled out in this way, the blind member 83 is kept closed by the latch mechanism, and a blinding effect is obtained. The ETC onboard equipment 100 can be protected from other packages.

  Moreover, when the storage case 76a is fully closed, the storage case 76a is completely stored inside the vehicle body, that is, in the storage wall 82 formed on the leg shield 36, and the decorative cover 80 is constituted by the leg shield 36. It is almost flush with the car body design surface. Therefore, when the storage case 76a is fully closed when the ETC vehicle-mounted device 100 is not operated, the ETC vehicle mounted in the storage case 76a provided on the leg shield 36 that forms the rear surface of the front cover 32 that covers the front surface of the vehicle body. Wind and rain etc. are not blown directly into the card reader unit 100a of the device 100, so that waterproofness and dustproofness can be further enhanced, and since it is not visually recognized from the outside during parking or the like, effects such as theft prevention can be expected.

  Moreover, in the attachment structure 10a, the card reader part 100a of the ETC onboard equipment 100 is fixed in the 1st storage space 77a partitioned off by the partition wall 79 which partitions the storage space of the said storage case 76a. Therefore, other packages can be stored in the second storage space 77b partitioned by the partition wall 79, the card reader unit 100a can be protected from the other packages, and the respective storage can be performed. Since the areas are independent, the storage capacity of the storage case 76a can be sufficiently secured.

  Further, in the storage case 76 a, the card reader unit 100 a is disposed on the side wall side constituting the outer surface of the case main body 78 joined to the decorative cover 80. Therefore, the card reader unit 100a can be operated without greatly pulling out the storage case 76a, and it is not necessary to pull out the storage case 76a greatly. Can be operated. In this case, since the hinge 87 of the flange member 83 provided in the storage case 76a is attached to the upper part of the partition wall 79, the storage case 76a is pulled out at least to the extent that the partition wall 79 is exposed to the outside. The ETC vehicle-mounted device 100 can be operated by sufficiently opening the eaves member 83.

  In the scooter type motorcycle 11, the mounting structure of the vehicle communication device is obtained by replacing the storage case 76a constituting the mounting structure 10a with a storage case 76b in which the latch mechanism including the engaging pin 83a and the engaging recess 83b is omitted. 10b (see FIG. 7). In this case, the eaves member 83 is automatically opened upward by the biasing force of the coil spring 85 when the storage case 76b is pulled out, and on the upper wall portion of the storage wall 82 when the storage case 76b is closed. Closed by sliding contact (see FIG. 4). Further, in the storage case 76b, for example, the coil spring 85 can be omitted. In this case, the saddle member 83 may be opened and closed manually by the driver. The storage case 76b can be manufactured at a lower cost than the storage case 76a. Further, as shown in FIG. 8, when the vehicle communication device mounting structure 10c is configured as a storage case 76c in which the flange member 83 and the partition wall 79 are omitted, manufacturing at a lower cost becomes possible.

  Such storage cases 76b and 76c are somewhat inferior in terms of waterproofness, dustproofness and operability as compared with the storage case 76a. However, since the manufacturing cost can be kept low, the scooter type motorcycle 11 It is effective depending on usage conditions.

  Next, a vehicle communication device mounting structure 10d according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described mainly with reference to FIG. In FIG. 9, the same reference numerals as those shown in FIGS. 1 to 8 indicate the same or similar configurations, and therefore the detailed description is omitted as they exhibit the same or similar functions and effects. The same shall apply hereinafter.

  The mounting structure 10d according to the second embodiment houses the ETC on-board unit 101 as a vehicle communication device in a storage case 76d provided instead of the storage case 76a.

  The ETC vehicle-mounted device 101 has a main body unit in which a card reader unit 100a and an indicator unit 100c are integrally formed. In this case, as shown in FIG. 9, in the ETC in-vehicle device 101, the indicator unit 100c is disposed on the outer surface side that is the decorative cover 80 side of the card reader unit 100a when stored in the storage case 76d. Yes.

  The side wall on the decorative cover 80 side of the case main body 78 of the storage case 76d and the decorative cover 80 are, for example, transparent portions that are windows formed of a transparent resin so as to correspond to the position of the indicator 100c. 110 is provided. Thereby, even if the storage case 76d is stored in the leg shield 36, the indicator portion 100c is visible.

  As described above, in the mounting structure 10d according to the second embodiment, even if the card reader unit 100a and the indicator unit 100c are integrated with the ETC on-vehicle device 101, the visibility of the indicator unit 100c is improved. The secured case 76d can be stored in the storage case 76d.

  The mounting structure 10d according to the second embodiment is naturally applicable even if the indicator unit 100c is configured separately from the card reader unit 100a as in the ETC on-board unit 100. is there. That is, in such a case, the indicator unit 100c may be disposed in the storage case 76d together with the card reader unit 100a so as to face the transmission unit 110.

  Next, a vehicle communication device mounting structure 10e according to a third embodiment of the present invention will be described mainly with reference to FIGS.

  The mounting structure 10e according to the third embodiment houses the ETC vehicle-mounted device 100 in a storage case 76e provided instead of the storage case 76a.

  In the storage case 76e, the upper portion of the first storage space 77a is covered with a cover member 112 having substantially the same shape as the flange member 83. Unlike the collar member 83, the cover member 112 is fixed (non-movable).

  Such a storage case 76e is provided with a lid 114 that opens and closes the side wall portion of the case main body 78 connected to the first storage space 77a in which the ETC vehicle-mounted device 100 is stored. As shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, the lid body 114 is a laterally openable open / close lid configured substantially in the same manner as the flange member 83, that is, a pair of vertically attached partition walls 79. The hinges 116 and 116 and the coil springs 118 and 118 are urged to rotate sideways with the partition wall 79 side as a fulcrum.

  Further, like the collar member 83, the lid 114 has an engaging pin 114 a protruding from the inner surface of the center of the tip of the lid 114, and an outer side of the case main body 78 joined to the decorative cover 80. An engagement recess 114b that engages with the engagement pin 114a when the lid 114 is closed is provided on the inner surface of the wall. The lid 114 can be fixed in a closed state by the engaging action of the engagement pin 114a and the engagement recess 114b, and the engagement state is released by pushing the lid 114 inward during the fixing. Thus, the lid 114 functions as a latch mechanism that can be opened.

  And in the attachment structure 10e which concerns on this 3rd Embodiment, as shown in FIG.10 and FIG.11, the ETC onboard equipment 100 is fixed horizontally. That is, the insertion slot 102 of the card reader unit 100a is arranged so as to coincide with the opening portion formed by the lid 114.

  As a result, when the storage case 76e is pulled out and the lid 114 is opened when the ETC on-vehicle device 100 is operated, the insertion slot 102 does not face upward and is exposed to the outside. Even if the insertion port 102 is configured sideways and the IC card is inserted sideways, the intrusion of rainwater or the like into the insertion port 102 can be prevented more reliably, and the environmental resistance is further improved. improves.

  Next, a vehicle communication device mounting structure 10f according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference mainly to FIGS.

  The mounting structure 10f according to the fourth embodiment is not provided with the ETC on-board device 100 in the storage case 76a or the like, but is provided on the top surface of the meter panel 64 on the side of the root portion of the handle 18, and the ETC on-board device 100 is provided. It arrange | positions in the storage case 120 which functions as a storage part (refer FIG. 12). The storage case 120 is, for example, juxtaposed with the first unlocking operation button 93, and is operated in a state where the smart entry knob 92 is operated in the same manner as the first unlocking operation button 93. The button 122 can be opened upward by operating the button 122. That is, similarly to the first unlocking operation button 93, the smart entry knob 92 is operated to a predetermined position, and the third unlocking operation button 122 is pressed to actuate an electric actuator (not shown), thereby not a case locking mechanism (not shown). Then, the storage case 120 is slightly pushed out from the fully closed position to the open side (upward) by the elastic force of the coil spring provided in the case lock mechanism. Thereafter, when the driver grips and lifts the grip portion 124 provided on the upper surface of the storage case 120, the insertion slot 102 of the card reader unit 100a of the ETC on-board device 100 is directed toward the driver side as shown in FIG. In this state, it protrudes from the upper surface of the meter panel 64 constituting the vehicle body design surface. For this reason, the driver can easily operate the ETC vehicle-mounted device 100.

  Thus, also in the attachment structure 10f according to the fourth embodiment, the operability and environmental resistance of the ETC on-vehicle device 100 can be improved.

  Although the present invention has been described with the above embodiments, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is naturally possible to adopt various configurations without departing from the gist of the present invention.

  For example, in each of the above-described embodiments, the ETC in-vehicle devices 100 and 101 have been described on the assumption that the antenna 100b is configured separately from the card reader unit 100a. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the antenna 100b is integrated with the card reader unit 100a. The present invention can also be applied to the types configured as described above. In this case, it is necessary not to install metal parts or the like that interfere with communication on the vehicle body portion positioned in the direction of the on-road antenna to which the antenna 100b disposed in the storage cases 76a to 76e and 120 should be directed.

  Further, in each of the storage cases 76a to 76e and 120, in addition to the ETC in-vehicle device, for example, a main body of a navigation system or a portable audio player can be stored as a vehicle communication device.

  Further, as a method of opening the storage cases 76a to 76e and 120, in addition to the button operation type interlocked with the smart entry knob 92 as described above, a key insertion portion is provided in the vicinity of the storage cases 76a to 76e and 120. There may be provided a lock mechanism of the type in which a key is inserted and rotated.

1 is a schematic side view of a scooter type motorcycle incorporating a mounting structure for a vehicle communication device according to a first embodiment of the present invention. It is II arrow directional view of FIG. It is a schematic sectional drawing in line III-III of FIG. It is a schematic sectional drawing in line IV-IV of FIG. FIG. 3 is a schematic perspective view showing a state in which the storage case of the left front storage unit shown in FIG. 2 is pulled out from the vehicle body. It is a schematic sectional drawing in line VI-VI of FIG. It is a schematic perspective view which shows the modification of the storage case shown in FIG. It is a schematic perspective view which shows the other modification of the storage case shown in FIG. It is a schematic perspective view which shows the attachment structure of the communication apparatus for vehicles which concerns on the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a schematic plan view which shows the attachment structure of the communication apparatus for vehicles which concerns on the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a schematic side view of the storage case shown in FIG. It is the II arrow directional view of FIG. 1 which shows the attachment structure of the vehicle communication apparatus which concerns on the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state which pulled out the storage case shown in FIG. 12 from the vehicle body.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10a-10f ... Vehicle communication apparatus mounting structure 11 ... Scooter type motorcycle 12 ... Body frame 20 ... Seat 22 ... Head pipe 30 ... Body cover 32 ... Front cover 34L, 34R ... Front side cover 36 ... Leg shield 64 ... Meter Panel 74 ... Storage portions 76a to 76e, 120 ... Storage case 77a, 77b ... Storage space 79 ... Partition wall 82 ... Storage wall 83 ... Saddle member 85, 118 ... Coil spring 87, 116 ... Hinge 98, 104, 114 ... Cover DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100, 101 ... ETC onboard equipment 100a ... Card reader part 100b ... Antenna 100c ... Indicator part 102 ... Insertion slot 110 ... Transmission part

Claims (7)

A vehicle body provided with a seat (20) on which an occupant is seated;
A front cover (32) covering at least the front surface of the vehicle body;
A storage portion (74) provided on the vehicle body between the front cover (32) and the seat (20) ;
A mounting structure (10a to 10d) for a vehicle communication device (100, 101) of a motorcycle (11) comprising :
The storage part (74) includes movable storage cases (76a to 76d) projecting from the design surface side of the vehicle body, and the outer side surface of the storage case (76a to 76d) on the vehicle body rear side is the vehicle body rear side. has an inclined surface inclined (80) to within the storage case (76a-76d), and, arranged body portion (100a) of the inclined surface (80) communication device for a vehicle along a (100, 101) The mounting structure (10a-10d) of the communication apparatus for vehicles (100, 101) characterized by the above-mentioned. In the mounting structure (10a to 10d) of the vehicle communication device (100, 101) according to claim 1,
Furthermore, it comprises a leg shield (36) that constitutes the rear surface of the front cover (32) and is provided in front of the legs of a seated occupant,
The storage case (76a-76d), said leg shield (36) vehicle communication apparatus characterized by being withdrawable disposed in the recess for constituting the and the receiving portion is provided (74) to (100 101) mounting structure (10a to 10d) . In the mounting structure (10a to 10d) of the vehicle communication device (100, 101) according to claim 1 or 2,
The storage case (76a to 76d ) is provided with a partition wall (79) for partitioning a portion where the main body portion (100a) is arranged and a portion where other articles are stored. Mounting structure (10a to 10d) for vehicle communication device (100, 101 ) . In the mounting structure (10a to 10d) of the vehicle communication device (100, 101) according to claim 3,
The vehicle communication device (100 , 101) mounting structure, wherein the vehicle communication device (100, 101) is disposed on a side wall side constituting an outer surface of the storage case (76a to 76d) . (10a-10d) . In the mounting structure (10a to 10d) of the vehicle communication device (100, 101) according to claim 4,
The storage case (76a to 76d) is provided with a transmission part (110) through which the display part (100c) of the vehicle communication apparatus (100, 101) can be visually recognized. (100, 101) mounting structure (10a to 10d) . In the mounting structure (10a to 10d) of the vehicle communication device (100, 101) according to any one of claims 2 to 5,
The storage case (76a to 76d ) is provided with a movable eaves member (83) that covers the main body (100a) exposed when the storage case (76a to 76d) is opened. The vehicle communication device (100, 101) mounting structure (10a to 10d) . In the mounting structure (10a to 10d) of the vehicle communication device (100, 101) according to claim 6,
The flange member (83) is urged by the elastic member (85) in a direction away from the frame of the storage case (76a to 76d) , and the elastic member (76a to 76d) is pulled out in the state where the storage case (76a to 76d) is pulled out. (85) is configured to be automatically opened by the urging force, and
Mounting structure for vehicle communication device (100, 101) , characterized in that a holding mechanism capable of holding the flange member (83) in a closed state against the urging force of the elastic member (85) is provided. (10a-10d) .

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