JP5511460B2 - Vehicle display device - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a display device for a vehicle, and more particularly to a display device for a vehicle disposed in the vicinity of a meter device.

  Conventionally, a display device in which various indicators are arranged in the vicinity of a meter device of a motorcycle is known.

  Patent Document 1 discloses a structure in which an indicator box separate from a meter device is attached to an upper portion of a top bridge for rotatably attaching a front fork to a vehicle body frame via an attachment plate.

Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 62-38867

  By the way, an FFM vehicle (flex fuel motorcycle) capable of running with a mixed fuel of alcohol and gasoline may be provided with an indicator (hereinafter referred to as an FFM indicator) for notifying the passenger of the mixed state of the alcohol. However, in a motorcycle with a small surplus space, securing a mounting space for new parts is a big problem, and if this FFM indicator is provided inside the meter device, it becomes necessary to create a new meter device, which is costly. . In the display device described in Patent Document 1, it has not been considered to attach a new FFM indicator at low cost while ensuring high visibility.

  An object of the present invention is to solve the above-described problems of the prior art and to provide a display device for a vehicle in which an FFM indicator can be disposed with good visibility without newly creating a meter device.

  In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a motorcycle (1) capable of running with a mixed fuel of alcohol and gasoline, which is arranged toward a driver and displays at least a vehicle speed ( 15), a main switch (46) disposed on the rear side of the vehicle body of the meter device (15) and turning on the vehicle by inserting and turning the key (50), and the main switch ( 46) and a top bridge (11) for supporting the handlebar (14), and the main switch (46) is arranged in front of the vehicle body from the handlebar (14) fixed to the top bridge (11). In the display device for a vehicle attached to the motorcycle (1), the key switch (50) is inserted on the main switch (46). A key cover (100, 200) provided with a port (104) is provided, and an FFM indicator (101) for displaying a mixed state of alcohol in the fuel mixture in the fuel tank (36) is displayed on the key cover (100, 200). ) Has the first feature.

  Further, interference between the keys (50) and the wiring (101a, 102a) of the FFM indicator (101) is established on the back surface of the key cover (100, 200) around the insertion port (104). The second feature is that a rib (112, 113, 114, 204) for preventing is provided.

  Further, wiring (101a, 102a) connected to the FFM indicator (101) and drawn out from the key cover (100, 200) to the vehicle front side end portion of the key cover (100, 200) is provided below the vehicle body. A third feature is that a guide (105) directed to the side is provided.

  Further, the FFM indicator (101) is lit when the alcohol concentration of the mixed fuel is 80% or more, and further flashes when the alcohol concentration is 80% or more and the outside air temperature is 15 degrees or less. There are four features.

  Further, the FFM indicator (101) is arranged at a position on the right side in the vehicle width direction of the insertion port (104) of the key cover (100, 200) so as to overlap the insertion port (104) in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle body. An FI indicator (102) that notifies the state of the fuel injection device at a position symmetrical to the FFM indicator (101) on the left side in the vehicle width direction of the insertion port (104) of the key cover (100, 200). ) Is provided in the fifth feature.

  The FFM indicator (101) and the FI indicator (102) are provided with two holders (symmetrical in the vehicle width direction) for fixing the handlebar (14) to the top bridge (11). 48, 48) has a sixth feature in that they are arranged on the front side of the vehicle body.

  A seventh feature is that a key hole collar (111) forming an inner peripheral surface of the insertion port (104) is insert-molded in the insertion port (104) of the key cover (100, 200). There is.

  A collar (108) that abuts the fastening member (103) in a through hole (109) at the left and right ends in the vehicle width direction formed to attach the key cover (100, 200) to the top bridge (11). ) Has an eighth feature in that it is insert-molded.

  The FFM indicator (101) includes a bulb (118) as a light source, a colored transparent lens (101b), and holding members (115L and 215L) that hold the bulb (118) and the lens (101b). The holding member (115L, 215L) has a shape in which a cylindrical body is bent at a right angle so that the valve (118) is inserted from the horizontal direction and the lens (101b) is inserted from the vertical direction. There is a ninth feature in this point.

  Further, the holding member (115L) has a drain hole (137) formed at the lower end surface of the bent portion thereof, and is formed integrally with the holding member below the drain hole (137). A tenth feature is that the eaves member (116) is provided.

  Further, the holding members (115L, 215L) are provided with vent holes (134, 234) that communicate the space formed between the bulb (118) and the lens (101b) with the outside. There is an eleventh feature.

  Further, the FFM indicator (101) and the FI indicator (102) are composed of parts having the same shape, and the FFM indicator (101) and the FI indicator (102) formed on the key cover (100, 200). The indicator mounting holes (120, 121, 220, 221) have a twelfth feature in that notches (120a, 121a, 220a, 221a) for positioning in the rotational direction are formed respectively.

  According to the first feature, the key cover is provided with a key cover provided on the upper part of the main switch and provided with a key insertion opening, and the FFM indicator for displaying the mixed state of alcohol in the fuel mixture in the fuel tank. The FFM indicator that displays the alcohol mixing state is provided outside the meter device, so that the main switch cover can be installed without creating a new meter device and without providing a dedicated cover or indicator box. The FFM indicator can be disposed while minimizing the mounting space while also being used.

  In addition, since the key cover is located behind the meter device and in front of the handlebar, the FFM indicator can be provided at a highly visible position and can be differentiated from other indicators arranged in the meter device. It becomes possible to plan. Furthermore, for example, when a similar key cover is provided in a gasoline vehicle having substantially the same configuration, the FFM indicator can be attached without a feeling of retrofitting only by replacing the key cover.

  According to the second feature, ribs are provided on the back surface of the key cover so as to stand around the insertion slot to prevent interference between the FFM indicator wiring and the key. It can be protected without interfering with the key.

  According to the third feature, since the guide connected to the FFM indicator and led to the outside from the key cover is directed to the vehicle body lower side at the vehicle body front side end portion of the key cover, the key cover is pulled out from the indicator. In addition to reducing the length of the wiring to be reduced, the cost can be reduced and the wiring can be protected from moisture and dust. In addition, the wiring is not visually recognized from above by the guide, and the appearance and merchantability are improved.

  According to the fourth feature, the FFM indicator is lit when the alcohol concentration of the mixed fuel is 80% or more, and further, blinks when the alcohol concentration is 80% or more and the outside air temperature is 15 degrees or less. When the alcohol concentration is high and there is a possibility that the startability of the engine may be reduced, the driver can be prompted to supply gasoline by turning on the indicator. In addition, when the alcohol concentration is high and the outside air temperature is low, the startability may be further reduced, so that the driver can be informed of the vehicle state in advance by blinking.

  According to the fifth feature, the FFM indicator is disposed at a position on the right side of the key cover insertion opening in the vehicle width direction and at a position overlapping the insertion opening in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle body. Since the FI indicator for notifying the state of the fuel injection device is disposed at a position symmetrical to the FFM indicator on the left side in the vehicle width direction, the FI indicator, the insertion port, the FFM indicator from the left side in the vehicle width direction of the key cover. Therefore, it becomes easy to reduce the dimension of the key cover in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle body and to arrange it in a limited space between the meter device and the handle bar.

  According to the sixth feature, the FFM indicator and the FI indicator are respectively disposed on the vehicle body front side of the two holders disposed at symmetrical positions in the vehicle width direction in order to fix the handlebar to the top bridge. Therefore, when it is desired to check the indicator instantaneously during operation or the like, the handlebar holder and its fastening bolt serve as a mark of the indicator position, and the indicator can be checked instantly.

  According to the seventh feature, since the key hole collar forming the inner peripheral surface of the insertion port is insert-molded in the insertion port of the key cover, it is formed of resin or the like when the key is inserted into the main switch. It is possible to prevent the damaged key cover from being damaged. Also, the assembly man-hour can be reduced by insert molding the collar.

  According to the eighth feature, the collar for abutting the fastening member is insert-molded in the through-holes at the left and right ends in the vehicle width direction formed for attaching the key cover to the top bridge. It is possible to prevent the key cover from being deformed and the like.

  According to the ninth feature, the FFM indicator includes a bulb as a light emission source, a colored transparent lens, and a bulb and a holding member that holds the lens. The holding member inserts the bulb from the horizontal direction and is a lens. Since the cylindrical body is bent at a right angle so that can be inserted from the vertical direction, the vertical dimension of the indicator can be reduced and the vertical dimension of the key cover can be reduced. It becomes.

  According to the tenth feature, the holding member has a drain hole formed in the lower end surface of the bent portion thereof, and an eave member integrally formed with the holding member is provided below the drain hole. Therefore, the moisture that has entered the inside of the holding member can be effectively discharged, and even when water tries to enter from the lower side of the vehicle body due to water splashing or car washing during traveling, this can be prevented by the eaves member.

  According to the eleventh feature, since the holding member is provided with a vent hole that communicates the space formed between the bulb and the lens with the outside, it releases heat emitted from the bulb and is sealed when immersed. The function of draining water can be maintained without generating negative pressure in the space.

  According to the twelfth feature, the FFM indicator and the FI indicator are composed of parts of the same shape, and the FFM indicator and the indicator mounting hole of the FI indicator formed in the key cover have a notch for positioning in the rotational direction. Since each is formed, common parts can be increased and production cost can be reduced. Moreover, since the notch is formed in the key cover, the assembling work can be facilitated.

1 is a side view of a motorcycle to which a vehicle display device according to an embodiment of the present invention is applied. It is an enlarged side view around a top bridge. It is a perspective view which shows the periphery structure of a meter apparatus. It is an enlarged side view which shows the engagement state of a top bridge and a key cover. It is a perspective view of a meter support stay. It is a side view of the top bridge seen from the vehicle body front side. It is a front view of a top bridge. It is a front view of the key cover of the state which attached the FFM indicator and FI indicator. It is the side view which looked at the key cover from the vehicle body rear side. It is the perspective view which looked at the key cover from the back side. It is a rear view of the key cover in the state where the FFM indicator and the FI indicator are attached. It is a side view of the top bridge seen from the front of the vehicle body with the key cover attached. It is the BB sectional drawing of FIG. FIG. 14 is a partially enlarged view of FIG. 13. It is the sectional view on the AA line of FIG. It is CC sectional view taken on the line of FIG. It is a perspective view of a holding member. It is a perspective view of a holding member. It is a perspective view of the lens for FI indicators. It is a perspective view of the lens for FFM indicators. It is a front view of the key cover which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a rear view of the key cover in the state where the FFM indicator and the FI indicator are attached. It is the perspective view which looked at the key cover from the back side. It is the side view which looked at the key cover from the vehicle body rear side. It is sectional drawing of the attachment part of FI indicator. It is a side view of a holding member. It is a top view of a holding member. It is the DD sectional view taken on the line of FIG.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a side view of a motorcycle 1 to which a vehicle display device according to an embodiment of the present invention is applied. The motorcycle 1 has a single main frame (mono backbone frame) 2 extending in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle body. A steering stem (not shown) is pivotally supported on the head pipe 5 provided at the front end of the main frame 2 so as to be rotatable. A pair of left and right front forks 13 that rotatably support the front wheel WF are rotatably attached to the steering stem via a top bridge 11 and a bottom bridge 12. The front wheel WF is configured to be steerable by a handlebar 14 attached to the top of the top bridge 11.

  The main frame 2 having a hollow structure is formed by spot-welding an upper member and a lower member formed of a pressed steel plate in the vertical direction of the vehicle body. Further, a front engine hanger 7 extending downward at the center in the vehicle width direction is attached to the front of the main frame 2. The front engine hanger 7 formed of a pressed steel plate is joined to the main frame 2 by spot welding the upper edge portion thereof to the lower member of the main frame 2 in the vehicle width direction. An engine mount 10 that supports the engine 20 is provided at the lower end of the front engine hanger 7.

  A rear engine hanger 6 that extends downward at the center in the vehicle width direction is attached to the rear of the front engine hanger 7. A pair of left and right rear cushion unit support frames 8 are joined by spot welding around the pivot shaft 30 on the outer side in the vehicle width direction of the rear engine hanger 6. The rear cushion unit support frame 8 has a shape extending to the rear end of the seat frame 9 and is joined to the upper member of the main frame 2 to constitute the lower surface side of the seat frame 9. A pair of left and right pivot plates 31 that support the pivot shaft 30 at the outermost side in the vehicle width direction are attached to the outer side in the vehicle width direction of the rear cushion unit support frame 8 around the pivot shaft 30.

  A swing arm 32 that rotatably supports the rear wheel WR is rotatably supported by a pivot shaft 30 at the lower rear portion of the main frame 2. The rear part of the swing arm 32 is suspended from the seat frame 9 by a rear cushion unit 34. The rotational power of the engine 20 is transmitted to the rear wheel WR via the drive chain 33.

  An engine 20 is disposed in front of the pivot shaft 30 and below the main frame 2. The engine 20 includes a cylinder 21 and a cylinder head 22, and a throttle body 25 including a fuel injection device is attached to the rear of the cylinder head 22. An air cleaner box 24 is connected to the rear of the throttle body 25. A secondary fuel filter 26 for filtering fuel is disposed on the left side of the throttle body 25 in the vehicle width direction, and a battery 23 is disposed on the left side of the air cleaner box 24 in the vehicle width direction.

  An exhaust pipe 27 that guides the combustion gas of the engine 20 to a muffler 28 disposed at the rear end of the vehicle body is attached to the front side of the engine 20. The motorcycle 1 according to the present embodiment is an FFM (flex fuel motorcycle) vehicle capable of traveling with a mixed fuel of gasoline and alcohol, and the secondary fuel filter 26 described above mainly uses a mixed fuel with alcohol. It is used to remove impurities generated during the process.

  On the front side of the head pipe 5, a headlight 17 having a substantially circular shape when viewed from the front is disposed by a pair of right and left light stays 18. A meter device 15 is supported on a meter support stay 16 integrated with the light stay 18. A front fender 19 is disposed above the front wheel WF. A fuel tank 36 is disposed at the upper part of the main frame 2, and a seat 37 is attached behind the fuel tank 36. A seat cowl 39, a tail lamp device 40, and a rear fender 41 are supported at the rear end portion of the seat frame 9 formed integrally with the main frame 2. An ECU 38 as an engine control device is disposed on the upper surface of the seat frame 9. The vehicle display device according to the present invention is disposed on the top of the top bridge 11.

FIG. 2 is an enlarged side view around the top bridge 11. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the peripheral structure of the meter device 15. FIG. 3 shows a state substantially the same as that seen from the driver of the motorcycle 1. The same reference numerals as above denote the same or equivalent parts. The top bridge 11 and the bottom bridge 12 are pivotable with respect to the vehicle body frame 2 by tightening a fixing nut 62 at the upper end of a steering stem (not shown) pivotally supported by the head pipe 5. It is supported. The pair of left and right front forks 13 are coupled to the top bridge 11 by screwing a fixing bolt 63 to the upper ends thereof.

  A pair of left and right handle fixing bosses 47 are formed on the top bridge 11. The pipe-shaped handle bar 14 is fixed by engaging the handle bar 14 with a recess formed in the handle fixing boss 47 and fixing the holder 48 with a fixing bolt 49 from above.

  A key cover 100 provided with an insertion hole 104 for inserting the main key 50 is disposed at the front end of the top bridge 11 on the front side of the handlebar 14 in the vehicle body. The main key 50 is engaged with a key cylinder of a main switch 46 for turning on / off the power supply of the motorcycle 1 to rotate it.

  A key cover 100 formed of resin or the like is fixed to the top bridge 11 by key cover fastening bolts 103 as two fastening members. The present embodiment is characterized in that the key cover 100 is provided with an FFM indicator 101 for notifying the driver of the alcohol mixed state of the mixed fuel in the fuel tank 36. The alcohol ratio of the mixed fuel can be detected based on the output of an oxygen sensor (not shown) attached to the exhaust pipe 27. On the left side of the insertion hole 104 in the figure, an FI indicator 102 for notifying the state of the fuel injection device is disposed at a position symmetrical to the FFM indicator 101.

  A meter device 15 is disposed on the vehicle body front side of the key cover 100. The meter device 15 is fixed to an upper portion of a holder plate 52 that is integral with the meter support stay 16.

  The FFM indicator 101 and the FI indicator 102 are respectively disposed on the front side of the vehicle body of the two holders 48 disposed at symmetrical positions in the vehicle width direction, and bolts and indicators are arranged in the vehicle front-rear direction as indicated by broken lines in the figure. Therefore, when it is desired to check the indicator instantaneously during operation or the like, the holder 48, the fixing bolt 49 and the like serve as indicators of the indicator position, and each indicator can be checked instantaneously.

  The meter device 15 includes a housing 53 formed of resin or the like and includes two large-diameter meter portions and an operation lamp 61 for a winker device. The large-diameter meter section 54 on the left side of the figure stores an analog speedometer 55 and an analog odometer (distance meter) 56 that display the speed at the turning angle of the pointer. On the other hand, the large-diameter meter portion 57 on the right side of the figure has an analog fuel gauge 58, a neutral lamp 59 that is turned on when the transmission of the engine 20 is in a neutral state, and the optical axis of the headlamp 17 upward (high beam). A headlamp upward display lamp 69 that is turned on when switching is stored.

  The meter support stay 16 is configured by combining a bar-shaped member and a flat plate member. On the lower side of the vehicle body, the engagement end portions 45 of a pair of left and right bar-shaped members are engaged with the bottom bridge 12. The upper side of one vehicle body is fixed to the vehicle body side by fastening the holder plate 52 together with the top bridge 11 by a key cover fastening bolt 103 for fixing the key cover 100. The headlamp 17 is fixed to the light stay 18 by two bolts 80.

  FIG. 4 is an enlarged side view showing an engaged state between the top bridge 11 and the key cover 100. FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the meter support stay 16. The same reference numerals as those described above denote the same or equivalent parts. As described above, the handle bar 14 is held in the handle holding hole 64 formed between the handle fixing boss 47 of the top bridge 11 and the holder 48.

  A guide 105 that directs the wiring 106 drawn from the key cover 100 toward the vehicle body lower side is provided at the vehicle body front side end portion of the key cover 100. By forming the guide 105, the length of the wiring connected to the FFM indicator 101 and the FI indicator 102 can be shortened to reduce the cost, and the wiring 106 can be protected from moisture, dust and the like. Further, since the wiring 106 is not visually recognized from above the vehicle body by the guide 105, it is possible to improve the appearance and the merchantability.

  The key cover 100 is fixed by screwing the key cover fastening bolts 103 penetrating the flange portions 107 formed at both ends in the vehicle width direction to the mounting flange 65 on the top bridge 11 side. An annular collar 108 made of metal or the like is insert-molded on the flange portion 107 of the key cover 100. A pipe collar 110a made of metal or the like is disposed below the flange portion 107, and a cylindrical grommet 110 made of rubber or the like is disposed on the outer periphery thereof. The holder plate 52 of the meter support stay 16 is rubber mounted on the top bridge 11 by engaging with a circumferential groove formed on the outer periphery of the grommet 110.

  Referring to FIG. 5, meter support stay 16 connects rod-like left side stay 84 and right side stay 85 by connecting bar 86 and plate-like holder plate 52 oriented in the vehicle width direction. A plate-shaped light stay 18 is attached to the outside of the right stay 85 in the vehicle width direction. At the lower ends of the left stay 84 and the right stay 85, an engagement end portion 45 is formed that engages with the bottom bridge 12 for positioning.

  The plate-like holder plate 52 has meter attachment holes 82 with which three attachment extension portions (see FIG. 6) formed on the lower surface of the meter device 15 are engaged. Also, the grommet engagement holes 83 formed at the left and right ends of the holder plate 52 on the vehicle body rear side are engaged with the above-described grommet 110 (see FIG. 4). A through hole 81 of a bolt 80 for fixing the headlamp 17 is formed on the front side of the light stay 18 on the vehicle body.

  FIG. 6 is a side view of the top bridge 11 as seen from the front side of the vehicle body. FIG. 7 is a front view of the top bridge 11. The main body 11a of the top bridge 11 is made of a metal such as aluminum. A fastening hole 69 for a fixing bolt 49 (see FIG. 4) is formed in the handle fixing boss 47. Further, a fork engaging hole 72 that engages with the upper end of the front fork 13 is formed on the back surface side of the top bridge 11, and a through hole 71 through which the fixing bolt 63 passes is formed on one surface side. Has been.

  On the vehicle body front side of the main body part 11a, a raised base part 11b raised from the main body part 11a is formed. A key cylinder facing hole 68 of the main switch 46 is provided at the center of the hill portion 11b in the vehicle width direction, and a drain hole 67 is formed on the left and right of the key cylinder facing hole 68. A mounting extension 72 that engages with the meter mounting hole 82 of the holder plate 52 is provided on the back side of the hill portion 11b. The mounting flange 65 is formed with a fastening hole 66 into which the key cover fastening bolt 103 (see FIG. 4) is screwed. In addition, three squares indicated by a two-dot chain line inside the key cylinder facing hole 68 are positioning members 201 and 202 erected on the back side of the key cover 200 (see FIG. 21) according to the second embodiment of the present invention. , 203 are shown.

  FIG. 8 is a front view of the key cover 100 with the FFM indicator 101 and the FI indicator 102 attached. FIG. 9 is a side view of the key cover 100 as viewed from the rear side of the vehicle body. The same reference numerals as those described above denote the same or equivalent parts. The main body 117 of the key cover 100 is made of, for example, a resin such as black, and is configured such that the lens portions of the FFM indicator 101 and the FI indicator 102 face through an opening formed on the surface thereof. The lens portion of each indicator can be orange, for example.

  The FFM indicator 101 according to the present embodiment is configured to light up when the alcohol concentration of the mixed fuel in the fuel tank 36 is 80% or more, and further blinks when the alcohol concentration is 80% or more and the outside air temperature is 15 degrees or less. ing. As a result, when the alcohol concentration is high and the engine startability may be reduced, the FFM indicator 101 is turned on to prompt the driver to supply gasoline, and in addition to the high alcohol concentration, the outside temperature If the startability may be further reduced, the vehicle state can be notified in advance by blinking.

  Further, the FFM indicator 101 is disposed at a position on the right side in the vehicle width direction of the insertion port 104 of the key cover 100 so as to overlap the insertion port 104 in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle body. Since the FI indicator 102 is disposed at a position symmetrical to the FFM indicator 101 on the left side in the vehicle width direction, the FI indicator 102, the insertion port 104, and the FFM indicator 101 are arranged from the left side in the vehicle width direction of the key cover 100. It becomes. Thereby, it becomes easy to reduce the dimension of the key cover 100 in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle body and to dispose the key cover 100 in a limited space between the meter device 15 and the handle bar 14.

  Reference is now made to FIGS. 13 is a cross-sectional view taken along line BB in FIG. FIG. 14 is a partially enlarged view of FIG. A key hole collar 111 made of metal, hard resin, or the like is insert-molded in the insertion port 104 of the main key 50. When the main key 50 is inserted, the key cover 100 made of resin or the like is damaged. It can prevent sticking. On the outer peripheral portion of the keyhole collar 111, a stand-up portion 122 for preventing the removal is formed. In addition, the assembly man-hour can be reduced by insert molding the key hole collar 111.

  The keyhole collar 111 has an upper side chamfer 111a at the upper end of the inner peripheral surface 111b, and a lower side chamfer 111c at one lower end. The upper side chamfer 111a prevents the main key 50 from being caught when the main key 50 is inserted into the insertion hole 104. Further, when the main key 50 is pulled out from the key cylinder 122 by the lower side chamfer 111c, It is possible to prevent the valley formed at the tip from being caught by the lower end of the keyhole collar 111.

  15 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA in FIG. An annular collar 108 made of metal or the like is insert-molded in the through hole 109 formed in the flange portion 107 at the left and right end portions to prevent deformation of the flange portion 107 when the key cover fastening bolt 103 is tightened. can do.

  16 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line CC of FIG. The FFM indicator 101 has a configuration in which a valve 118 and a lens 101b are attached to a holding member 115R made of rubber or the like. The holding member 115R has a cylindrical body bent at a right angle so that the bulb 118 is inserted from the horizontal direction and the lens 101b is inserted from the vertical direction. Thereby, the vertical dimension of the FFM indicator 101 is reduced, and the vertical dimension of the key cover 100 can be reduced. Further, a drain hole 137 is formed in the bent portion of the holding member 115R, and an eave portion 116 that covers the drain hole 137 from below is formed. Note that the FFM indicator 101 and the FI indicator 102 are common parts except that the pattern of the lens portion is different.

Figure 10 is a perspective view of the key cover 10 0 from the back side. FIG. 11 is a rear view of the key cover 100 with the FFM indicator 101 and the FI indicator 102 attached. On the back surface side of the main body 117, three ribs 112, 113, 114 are provided upright around the insertion hole 104 of the main key 50. The wiring 101 a connected to the valve 118 of the FFM indicator 101 joins the wiring 106 as a harness along the guide 105 through the radial outside of the ribs 112 and 113. On the other hand, the wiring 102 a connected to the valve 118 of the FI indicator 102 joins the wiring 106 through the radially outer side of the ribs 112 and 114. Thereby, the wirings 101a and 102a of the respective indicators are positioned, and the wirings 101a and 102a can be stably fixed so as not to interfere with the insertion port 104 of the key cover 100.

  In addition, the key cover 100 is provided with an indicator mounting hole 120 for mounting the FFM indicator 101 and a mounting hole 121 for mounting the FI indicator 102. Notches 120a and 121a having the same shape are formed at predetermined positions, respectively. Yes. Thereby, even when the FFM indicator 101 and the FI indicator 102 are constituted by the same component, each can be easily attached to a predetermined rotational direction position.

  FIG. 12 is a side view of the top bridge 11 viewed from the front of the vehicle body with the key cover 100 attached. The same reference numerals as those described above denote the same or equivalent parts. The eaves portions 116 of the holding members 115L and R protruding from the lower surface of the key cover 100 are configured to be inserted into the drain holes 67 of the top bridge 11 when the key cover 100 is attached to the top bridge 11. . As a result, the moisture that has entered the holding members 115 </ b> L and R can be smoothly discharged from the drain hole 67. In addition, even when water is about to enter from below the drain hole 67 due to water splashing or a car wash during traveling, the eaves portion 116 covers the drain hole 137 on the holding member 115L, R side. It is possible to prevent moisture from entering the holding members 115L and R.

  17 and 18 are perspective views of the holding members 115L and 115R, respectively. 19 is a perspective view of the lens 102b for the FI indicator 102, and FIG. 20 is a perspective view of the lens 101b for the FFM indicator 101.

  The lens insertion opening 130 of the holding members 115L and R is provided with notches 131 and 132 at the peripheral edge thereof. Further, on the back side of the lens insertion opening 130, a notch 133 is formed at the same position in the circumferential direction as the notch 131. Similarly, a notch (not shown) is also formed at the same position in the circumferential direction as the notch 132. Yes. As a result, the assembly work can be facilitated even if the holding members 115L and R are the same part. Specifically, when the FFM indicator 101 is assembled, if the notch 132 is used as a mark, the engagement protrusions 140 and 141 of the lens 102b can be easily accommodated in the two notches. On the other hand, when the FI indicator is assembled, the notch 131 is formed. If it is a mark, the engagement protrusions 140 and 141 of the lens 102b can be easily stored in the two notches.

  In addition, a circumferential groove 135 is formed on the outer peripheral side of the lens insertion opening 130 leaving the engagement protrusion 136. Accordingly, the key cover 100 can be easily assembled to the key cover 100 using the notches 120a and 121a formed in the indicator mounting holes 120 and 121 of the key cover 100 as marks.

  In addition, the holding members 115L and R have a space formed between each lens and the valve 118 when the lenses 101b and 102b are assembled to the lens insertion port 130 and the valve 118 is assembled to the valve insertion port 138. A vent hole 134 communicating with the outside is provided. As a result, the light emitted from the bulb 118 can be released and the water draining function can be maintained so that no negative pressure is generated in the sealed space even during flooding.

  As described above, according to the vehicle display device of the present invention, the key cover 100 is provided on the main switch 46 and provided with the insertion port 104 for the main key 50. Since the FFM indicator 101 that displays the mixed state of the alcohol of the mixed fuel is attached to the key cover 100, the FFM indicator 101 is provided outside the meter device 15, and installation space can be saved without creating a new meter device 15. It is possible to arrange the FFM indicator 101 with a minimum amount.

  FIG. 21 is a top view of the key cover 200 according to the second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 22 is a rear view of the key cover 200 with the FFM indicator 101 and the FI indicator 102 attached. FIG. 23 is a perspective view of the key cover 200 as viewed from the back side. The same reference numerals as those described above denote the same or equivalent parts.

  The key cover 200 is obtained by slightly changing the shape of the key cover 100 shown in the above embodiment. Like the key cover 100, the key cover 200 holds the FFM indicator 101 and the FI indicator 102 on the top bridge 11. Fixed. Hereinafter, only the parts different from the key cover 100 will be mainly described. The shape of the key cover 200 in front view is substantially the same as that of the key cover 100, and an indicator mounting hole 220 for attaching the FFM indicator 101 is formed on the right side in the vehicle width direction of the insertion hole 104 for inserting the main key 50. The indicator mounting hole 221 for mounting the FI indicator 102 on the left side in the vehicle width direction is the same, but the notches 220a and 221a for positioning each indicator are oriented slightly upward in the figure in the vehicle width direction. Is formed.

  The key cover 200 according to the present embodiment and the key cover 100 according to the embodiment are greatly different in the shape of the ribs formed on the back side thereof. On the back surface side of the key cover 200, an annular rib 204 that is continuously provided so as to surround the insertion hole 104 of the main key 50 and three positioning members 201, 202, and 203 are formed. The positioning members 201, 202, 203 are extended to a position protruding from the bottom of the key cover 200. As shown in FIG. 7, the leading ends of the positioning members 201, 202, 203 are formed on the inner surface of the key cylinder facing hole 68 formed in the top bridge 11. The parts engage to facilitate positioning during assembly. The positioning members 201, 202, 203 are provided with reinforcing members 201a, 202a, 203a for preventing damage or the like during assembly. The annular rib 204 has a function of preventing the main key 50 from interfering with the wirings 101a and 102a when the main key 50 is inserted and removed.

The holding member 215R of the FFM indicator 101 and the holding member 215L of the FI indicator 102 are supported by the key cover 200 so that the valve 118 is directed substantially in the vehicle width direction. The wirings 101a and 102a of the respective indicators are drawn out of the key cover 200 through the wall portions on both sides of the guide 105 and the positioning member 201 and the reinforcing member 201a. Thereby, positioning of each wiring becomes easy. The wiring 106 as a harness is fixed to the guide 105 by an annular restraining member 205 made of resin or the like. The three rib-like protrusions 105a standing on the back surface of the guide 105 prevent the wiring 106 from escaping into the concave portion of the guide 105 when the restraining member 205 is tightened, and can stably fix the wiring 106. To do.

  FIG. 24 is a side view of the key cover 200 as viewed from the rear side of the vehicle body. FIG. 25 is a cross-sectional view of a portion where the FI indicator 102 is attached. 26 is a side view of the holding members 215L and R, FIG. 27 is a top view of the holding members 215L and 215R, and FIG. 28 is a sectional view taken along the line DD of FIG.

  The lens insertion opening 130 of the holding members 115L and R is provided with notches 131 and 132 at the peripheral edge thereof. Further, on the back side of the lens insertion opening 130, a notch 133 is formed at the same position in the circumferential direction as the notch 131. Similarly, a notch (not shown) is also formed at the same position in the circumferential direction as the notch 132. Yes. As a result, the assembly work can be facilitated even if the holding members 115L and R are the same part. The holding members 215 </ b> L and 215 </ b> R are formed so that the bottom portions thereof do not protrude from the bottom portion of the key cover 200 when attached to the key cover 200.

Further, a circumferential groove 235 is formed on the outer peripheral side of the lens insertion opening 130 leaving the engagement protrusion 236. Thus, the key cover 200 can be easily assembled to the key cover 200 using the notches 220a and 221a formed in the indicator mounting holes 220 and 221 of the key cover 200 as marks. Further, the holding member 215L, the position of the top of the bulb insertion opening 2 38 215R are rib-like reinforcing portion 237 which is continuous with the engagement projection 236 is formed. Thereby, when attaching each small assembled indicator to the key cover 200, the holding members 215L and 215R can be prevented from being bent so as to be easily assembled.

  Further, in the holding members 215L and 215R, when the lenses 101b and 102b are assembled to the lens insertion port 130, and the valve 118 is assembled to the valve insertion port 138, a space formed between each lens and the valve 118 is formed. A vent hole 134 communicating with the outside is provided. As a result, the heat of light emitted by the bulb 118 can be released.

  The configuration and shape of the meter device, top bridge, and key cover, as well as the FFM indicator and FI indicator bulbs, lenses, holding member shapes, various color shapes, etc. are not limited to the above embodiment, and various changes are possible. is there. The vehicle display device according to the present invention can be applied to various vehicles such as a three-wheeled vehicle and a four-wheeled vehicle in addition to a motorcycle.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Motorcycle, 11 ... Top bridge, 14 ... Handlebar, 15 ... Meter apparatus, 36 ... Fuel tank, 46 ... Main switch, 50 ... Main key, 100, 200 ... Key cover, 101 ... FFM indicator, 102 ... FI Indicators 101a, 102a ... wiring, 101b, 102b ... lens, 103 ... key cover fastening bolt (fastening member), 105 ... guide, 108 ... annular collar, 109 ... through hole, 111 ... key hole collar, 112,113,114 ... ribs, 115L, R, 215L, 215R ... holding members, 116 ... eaves members, 118 ... valves, 120, 121, 220, 221 ... indicator mounting holes, 120a, 121a, 220a, 221a ... notches, 134 ... vents, 137: drain hole, 201, 212, 203 ... positioning member, 04 ... annular rib, 237 ... reinforcing portion

Claims (11)

A motorcycle (1) capable of running with a mixed fuel of alcohol and gasoline, a meter device (15) arranged toward a driver and displaying at least a vehicle speed, and a vehicle body of the meter device (15) A main switch (46) which is disposed on the rear side and turns on and off the vehicle by inserting and rotating the key (50), and a top which supports the main switch (46) and the handlebar (14) The motorcycle (1) includes a bridge (11), and the main switch (46) is disposed in front of a vehicle body from a handle bar (14) fixed to the top bridge (11). In the display device of the vehicle to be attached,
A key cover (100, 200) disposed on the main switch (46) and provided with an insertion port (104) for the key (50);
FFM Indicator (101) for displaying the mixed state of the alcohol blended fuel in the fuel tank (36) inside, Replacing the key cover (100, 200),
Ribs are provided on the back surface of the key cover (100, 200) so as to stand around the insertion port (104) and prevent interference between the wiring (101a, 102a) of the FFM indicator (101) and the key (50). (112,113,114,204) The display apparatus of the vehicle characterized by the above-mentioned .   Wirings (101a, 102a) connected to the FFM indicator (101) and drawn out from the key cover (100, 200) to the vehicle body front side end of the key cover (100, 200) are arranged on the vehicle body lower side. The vehicle display device according to claim 1, wherein a guide (105) for directing is provided. The FFM indicator (101) is lit when the alcohol concentration of the mixed fuel is 80% or more, and further, the FFM indicator (101) blinks when the alcohol concentration is 80% or more and the outside air temperature is 15 degrees or less. The vehicle display device according to claim 1 . The FFM indicator (101) is disposed at a position on the right side in the vehicle width direction of the insertion port (104) of the key cover (100, 200) so as to overlap the insertion port (104) in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle body. And
An FI indicator (102) for notifying the state of the fuel injection device is disposed at a position symmetrical to the FFM indicator (101) on the left side in the vehicle width direction of the insertion port (104) of the key cover (100, 200). claims 1, characterized in that that to the vehicle display apparatus according to any one of 3. The FFM indicator (101) and the FI indicator (102) include two holders (48, 48) disposed at symmetrical positions in the vehicle width direction in order to fix the handlebar (14) to the top bridge (11). 48) The vehicle display device according to claim 4 , wherein the vehicle display device is disposed on the front side of the vehicle body. The keyhole collar (111) forming the inner peripheral surface of the insertion port (104) is insert-molded in the insertion port (104) of the key cover (100, 200). The vehicle display device according to any one of claims 5 to 5 . A collar (108) that abuts the fastening member (103) in the through hole (109) at the left and right ends in the vehicle width direction formed to attach the key cover (100, 200) to the top bridge (11) The vehicle display device according to claim 6 , wherein the vehicle display device is insert-molded. The FFM indicator (101) includes a bulb (118) as a light source, a colored transparent lens (101b), and holding members (115L, 215L) that hold the bulb (118) and the lens (101b). ,
The holding member (115L, 215L) has a cylindrical body bent at a right angle so that the valve (118) is inserted from the horizontal direction and the lens (101b) is inserted from the vertical direction. vehicle display device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that. In the holding member (115L), a drain hole (137) is formed in the lower end surface of the bent portion,
The vehicle display device according to claim 8 , wherein an eaves member (116) integrally formed with the holding member is provided below the drain hole (137). The holding members (115L, 215L) are provided with vent holes (134, 234) that communicate the space formed between the valve (118) and the lens (101b) with the outside. The vehicle display device according to claim 9 . The FFM indicator (101) and the FI indicator (102) are composed of parts of the same shape,
In the FFM indicator (101) and the FI indicator (102) formed in the key cover (100, 200), the indicator mounting holes (120, 121, 220, 221) are notched (120a, 121a) for positioning in the rotational direction. , 220a, 221a) are formed, respectively. The vehicle display device according to claim 4 or 5 , wherein:

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