JP6894416B2 - Saddle-type vehicle - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a saddle-mounted vehicle, and more particularly to a saddle-mounted vehicle in which an emblem affixed portion is provided on a body cover that covers the outside of the vehicle body in the vehicle width direction.

Conventionally, a saddle-type vehicle in which the outside of the vehicle body is covered with various exterior parts has been known.

Patent Document 1 describes a body cover that covers the left and right in the vehicle width direction at a position below the vehicle body of a scooter-type saddle-mounted vehicle in which a low-floor floor on which an occupant can rest his / her feet is provided between the steering handle and the seat. The configuration with the above is disclosed.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2011-46292

Here, when attaching an emblem for displaying the manufacturer name, vehicle name, etc. to the vehicle body, high visibility is an important point. In a saddle-mounted vehicle as in Patent Document 1, it is conceivable to provide it on the left and right body covers in the vehicle width direction, but in order to improve visibility, it is necessary to consider the adhesion of dust and the reflection of light such as sunlight. was there.

An object of the present invention is to provide a saddle-type vehicle capable of solving the above-mentioned problems of the prior art and enhancing the visibility of the emblem by devising the shape of the body cover.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention relates to a saddle-mounted vehicle (1) in which a body cover (25) is provided at a position below the vehicle body of the seat (28) to cover the left and right sides of the vehicle body in the vehicle width direction. (25) is provided with an emblem sticking portion (60) for sticking the emblem (80), and the emblem sticking portion (60) is inclined so as to be located inward in the vehicle width direction toward the lower side of the vehicle body. The first feature is that it does.

Further, the surface constituting the emblem pasting portion (60) is formed discontinuously with the surface constituting the periphery of the emblem pasting portion (60), and the area of the emblem pasting portion (60) is the said. The second feature is that it is larger than the area of the emblem (80).

Further, the third feature is that an eaves portion (70) protruding outward in the vehicle width direction is formed at the edge portion on the upper side of the vehicle body of the emblem sticking portion (60).

Further, side stands (23) are provided on either the left or right side in the vehicle width direction of the vehicle body, and even when the emblem sticking portion (60) supports the vehicle body by the side stand (23), the vehicle moves downward. The fourth feature is that it keeps an inclined state so as to be located inside in the width direction.

The fifth feature is that at least a part of the surface of the emblem (80) is mirror-finished.

The sixth feature is that the body cover (25) is painted in a metallic color, and the emblem affixing portion (60) is formed of a curved surface that is convex toward the outside in the vehicle width direction. ..

Further, the seventh feature is that the emblem attaching portion (60) is arranged above the pillion step (27).

According to the first feature, in a saddle-mounted vehicle (1) in which a body cover (25) covering the left and right sides of the vehicle body in the vehicle width direction is provided at a position below the vehicle body of the seat (28), the body cover (25) is covered. , An emblem sticking portion (60) for sticking the emblem (80) is provided, and the emblem sticking portion (60) is inclined so as to be located inside in the vehicle width direction toward the lower part of the vehicle body. , Dust does not easily adhere to the emblem attached to the emblem affixed portion, and even if dust or the like adheres, it easily falls off. This makes it possible to maintain good visibility of the emblem.

According to the second feature, the surface forming the emblem attaching portion (60) is formed discontinuously from the surface forming the periphery of the emblem attaching portion (60), and the emblem attaching portion (60) is formed. ) Is larger than the area of the emblem (80), so that a part of the emblem sticking portion and the outer shape of the emblem sticking portion can be visually recognized from the outside of the vehicle body in the state where the emblem is stuck. As a result, not only the emblem but also the emblem sticking part can function as a designed accent. Further, by forming the emblem sticking portion and its surroundings discontinuously, the degree of reflection of light such as sunlight changes, and a contrast can be generated between the emblem sticking portion and its surroundings. For example, even when the sunlight that hits the emblem is weakened, the visibility of the emblem can be ensured by the contrast between the emblem sticking portion and its surroundings.

According to the third feature, since the eaves portion (70) protruding outward in the vehicle width direction is formed at the edge portion on the upper side of the vehicle body of the emblem sticking portion (60), the emblem portion (60) falls from above the vehicle body. Dust and the like can be received by the eaves to further prevent the dust and the like from adhering to the emblem. Further, when sunlight or the like hits from above the vehicle body, a shadow is formed by the eaves portion, and the shape of the emblem sticking portion can be emphasized.

According to the fourth feature, side stands (23) are provided on either the left or right side in the vehicle width direction of the vehicle body, and even when the emblem sticking portion (60) supports the vehicle body by the side stands (23). Since the vehicle is kept inclined so as to be located inward in the vehicle width direction as it goes downward, it is possible to maintain high visibility of the emblem even when parked using the side stand.

According to the fifth feature, since at least a part of the surface of the emblem (80) is mirror-finished, the emblem sticking portion is inclined toward the lower part of the vehicle body while giving the emblem a high-class appearance. Since it is formed, the light radiated to the emblem is reflected toward the lower part of the vehicle body, the possibility that the emblem looks dazzling is reduced, and good visibility can be obtained.

According to the sixth feature, the body cover (25) is painted in a metallic color, and the emblem attaching portion (60) is formed of a curved surface that is convex toward the outside in the vehicle width direction. By diffusing the light applied to the emblem sticking portion, the contrast with the surroundings of the metallic color is emphasized, and the visibility of the emblem can be further improved.

According to the seventh feature, the emblem sticking portion (60) is arranged above the pillion step (27). Therefore, when the emblem is arranged above the pillion step, when the tandem rider straddles, the emblem is placed above the pillion step. The tandem rider's feet are in a position where they can easily hit the emblem, but since the emblem is attached to the emblem sticking part that is inclined so that it is located inward in the vehicle width direction toward the lower part of the vehicle body, it is possible to make it difficult for the feet to hit.

It is a left side view of the motorcycle which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a partially enlarged left side view of a motorcycle. It is a partially enlarged perspective view of a motorcycle seen from the rear upper side on the left side of the vehicle body. FIG. 2 is a sectional view taken along line IV-IV of FIG. It is a partially enlarged view of FIG. 4 which shows the emblem sticking part on the left side of a vehicle body. FIG. 2 is a sectional view taken along line VI-VI of FIG. It is a partially enlarged view of FIG. 6 which shows the emblem sticking part on the left side of a vehicle body. It is a partially enlarged view of FIG. 7 which shows the emblem sticking part on the left side of a vehicle body.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a left side view of a motorcycle 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The motorcycle 1 is a scooter-type saddle-type vehicle having a low-floor floor 38 on which the driver rests his / her feet between the seat 28 and the steering handle 2. The motorcycle 1 is supported by a vehicle body frame 35, a front wheel WF supported by the vehicle body frame 35 via a front fork 10, a unit swing type power unit P supported by the vehicle body frame 35, and a rear end portion of the power unit P. It is equipped with a rear wheel WR to be used.

The vehicle body frame 35 includes a head pipe 33, a single down frame 36 extending rearward from the head pipe 33, and a pair of left and right lower frames 13 extending linearly rearward after extending left and right from the lower part of the down frame 36. A pair of left and right rear frames 24 extending from the rear ends of the left and right lower frames 13 to the rear are provided.

The head pipe 33 rotatably supports the steering stem 31. A bottom bridge 8 that supports a pair of left and right front forks 10 is fixed to the lower end of the steering stem 31. A steering handle 2 is attached to the upper part of the steering stem 31, and a front wheel WF is supported at the lower end of the front fork 10 via an axle. As a result, the front wheel WF can be steered to the left and right by steering the steering handle 2 to the left and right.

The pair of left and right lower frames 13 extend substantially horizontally rearward from the lower end of the down frame 36 when viewed from the side of the vehicle body. The lower frame 13 supports the low floor 38 and swingably supports the power unit P via the link mechanism 14. A curved cross frame 41 projecting forward of the vehicle body is attached to the rising portion 40 of the pair of left and right rear frames 24. A side stand 23 is swingably attached to the lower frame 13 on the left side in the vehicle width direction above the vehicle body of the link mechanism 14. A center stand 26 is arranged below the power unit P.

The power unit P is a unit swing type in which a continuously variable transmission 16 is integrally configured at the rear of the engine. The continuously variable transmission 16 is arranged on the left side of the rear wheel WR in the vehicle width direction, and an air cleaner 17 connected to the intake passage of the engine is arranged above the continuously variable transmission 16. A muffler that discharges engine combustion gas is arranged on the right side of the rear wheel WR in the vehicle width direction. The rear end portion of the power unit P is suspended from the rear frame 24 by the rear cushion 19. The radiator 95 that dissipates heat from the cooling water of the engine is arranged above the link mechanism 14 at a position closer to the right side in the vehicle width direction.

The vehicle body cover 6 as an exterior component of the motorcycle 1 includes a front cover 7 that covers the front of the head pipe 33, a pair of left and right leg shields 34 connected to both side ends of the front cover 7, and a vehicle body rear side of the head pipe 33. It includes an upper floor panel 32 sandwiched between the left and right leg shields 34, an underfloor panel 47 connected to the lower end of the upper floor panel 32, and a handle cover 3 covering the central portion of the steering handle 2. A wind screen 4 extending rearward and upward when viewed from the side of the vehicle body is arranged above the handle cover 3 that supports the position light 5. A pair of left and right rearview mirrors 42 are arranged at positions outside the steering wheel cover 3 in the vehicle width direction. A headlight 37 is arranged below the front cover 7.

Further, the vehicle body cover 6 includes a pair of left and right undercovers 12 that cover the left and right lower frames 13 from the lower side, a pair of left and right rear side covers 25 that cover the outside of the left and right rear frames 24 in the vehicle width direction, and an upper part of the front wheel WF. A front fender 9 covering the rear wheel WR, a rear fender 20 covering the rear upper part of the rear wheel WR, and an inner rear fender 18 covering the front upper part of the rear wheel WR are included. A tail lamp 21 is attached to the upper rear end of the rear fender 20, and a grab rail 29 is arranged between the seat 28 and the tail lamp 21.

Below the retractable seat 28, a luggage box 30 that can store luggage such as a helmet and tools is arranged. The luggage box 30 is arranged between the left and right rear frames 24, and the lower part of the front end thereof is fixed to the upper part of the cross frame 41. The seat 28 is swingably attached to the front end portion of the luggage box 30 and functions as an opening / closing lid of the luggage box 30. A battery B is arranged at a substantially central portion of the luggage box 30. Further, the opening / closing type pillion step 27 used by the passenger is fixed to the left and right rear frames 24. A gasoline tank 22 is arranged below the low floor 38.

FIG. 2 is a partially enlarged left side view of the motorcycle 1. Further, FIG. 3 is a partially enlarged perspective view of the motorcycle 1 as viewed from the rear upper side on the left side of the vehicle body. Below the front end portion of the seat 28, a connecting cover 50 for connecting the front end portions of the left and right side covers 25 is arranged. A refueling lid 45 is attached to the underfloor panel 47, which rises above the vehicle body from the front end of the low floor 38, so as to be openable and closable.

In the present embodiment, an emblem attaching portion 60 for attaching the emblem 80 is formed on the side cover 25 as a body cover that covers the rear frame 24 and the luggage box 30 from the left and right in the vehicle width direction below the vehicle body of the seat 28. ..

The emblem affixing portion 60 is composed of recesses that are slightly recessed inward in the vehicle width direction from the periphery thereof, and has a shape in which the vertical width gradually increases from the acute angle portion on the front side of the vehicle body toward the rear upper side of the vehicle body when viewed from the side of the vehicle body. It is said that. That is, the surface forming the emblem attaching portion 60 is formed discontinuously with the surface forming the periphery of the emblem attaching portion 60. Further, the area of the emblem sticking portion 60 is set to be larger than the area of the emblem 80. The above-mentioned "discontinuous" means that the surface is formed via a ridge line having a clearly small curvature with respect to the surface constituting the surrounding surface. It does not mean that the parts are not continuous (that is, they are separate), but of course they may be separate.

As a result, with the emblem 80 attached, a part of the emblem attaching portion 60 and the outer shape of the emblem attaching portion 60 can be visually recognized from the outside of the vehicle body, and not only the emblem 80 but also the emblem attaching portion 60 is designed as an accent. Can function as. Further, by forming the emblem sticking portion 60 and its surroundings discontinuously, the degree of reflection of light such as sunlight changes, and a contrast is generated between the emblem sticking portion 60 and its surroundings. For example, even when the sunlight that hits the emblem is weakened, the visibility of the emblem 80 can be ensured by the contrast between the emblem sticking portion 60 and its surroundings. An eaves portion 70 is formed on the upper edge of the emblem affixing portion 60 on the upper side of the vehicle body so as to project outward in the vehicle width direction.

FIG. 4 is a sectional view taken along line IV-IV of FIG. Further, FIG. 5 is a partially enlarged view of FIG. 4 showing the emblem attaching portion 60 on the left side of the vehicle body. FIG. 4 shows a state in which the vehicle body is inclined to the left side with respect to the road surface G by supporting the vehicle body by the side stand 23 provided on the left side of the vehicle body.

A combination switch 46 having a dial-type main switch and a seesaw-type seat opener is arranged at a position on the right side of the upper floor panel 32 located below the steering wheel cover 3 in the vehicle width direction. The side cover 25 made of a thin plate-shaped synthetic resin or the like is arranged so as to cover the outside of the luggage box 30 and the rear frame 24 in the vehicle width direction.

The present embodiment is characterized in that the emblem sticking portion 60 is inclined so as to be located inward in the vehicle width direction toward the lower side of the vehicle body. As a result, dust and the like are less likely to adhere to the emblem 80 attached to the emblem attaching portion 60, and even if dust and the like adhere to the emblem 80, the emblem 80 is likely to fall off, and good visibility of the emblem 80 can be maintained.

Further, when the vehicle body is supported by the side stand 23 on the left side of the vehicle body, the inclination angle of the emblem sticking portion 60 on the right side of the vehicle body becomes smaller, but the vehicle body is positioned inward in the vehicle width direction toward the lower side (downward in the vertical direction with respect to the road surface). The tilted state is maintained. This makes it possible to maintain high visibility of the emblem 80 even when the side stand 23 is used for parking.

Further, since the eaves 70 is formed on the upper edge of the emblem sticking portion 60 on the upper side of the vehicle body, the eaves 70 catches the dust and the like falling from the upper part of the vehicle body, and the dust and the like adhere to the emblem 80. This can be prevented even more. Further, when sunlight or the like hits from above the vehicle body, a shadow is formed by the eaves portion 70, and the shape of the emblem affixing portion 60 can be made to stand out.

FIG. 6 is a sectional view taken along line VI-VI of FIG. Further, FIG. 7 is a partially enlarged view of FIG. 6 showing the emblem attaching portion 60 on the left side of the vehicle body. The side surface portion of the side cover 25 has a shape that narrows inward in the vehicle width direction toward the front of the vehicle body. On the other hand, the emblem sticking portion 60 has a surface discontinuous with the periphery thereof, and has a shape along the front-rear direction of the vehicle body. This makes it possible to make the emblem sticking portion 60 stand out when the emblem sticking portion 60 is exposed.

FIG. 8 is a partially enlarged view of FIG. 7 showing the emblem attaching portion 60 on the left side of the vehicle body. The emblem 80 is attached to the bottom surface 62 of the recess 61 provided in the side cover 25 along the outer shape of the emblem 80 with an adhesive. In the present embodiment, since the emblem sticking portion 60 is inclined, moisture and dust are less likely to accumulate at the upper end portion of the emblem 80, and the possibility of affecting the adhesive is reduced.

In the present embodiment, the side cover 25 is painted in a metallic color, and the emblem sticking portion 60 is formed of a curved surface that is convex toward the outside in the vehicle width direction. As a result, when light such as sunlight is applied to the emblem sticking portion 60, the light is diffused to emphasize the contrast with the surroundings of the metallic color, and the visibility of the emblem is enhanced.

Further, in the present embodiment, the surface of the emblem 80 is mirror-finished. As a result, while giving the emblem 80 a high-class appearance, the emblem sticking portion 60 is formed so as to be inclined toward the lower part of the vehicle body, so that the light irradiated to the emblem 80 is reflected toward the lower part of the vehicle body. Therefore, the possibility that the emblem 80 looks dazzling is reduced, and good visibility can be obtained. Further, the exposed surface of the emblem 80 may also be formed with a curved surface that is convex toward the outside in the vehicle width direction, so that the emblem 80 itself may be provided with a function of diffusing light.

The form of the motorcycle, the shape and structure of the side cover, the shape of the emblem sticking part and the emblem, the shape of the eaves, the material and surface treatment of the emblem, etc. are not limited to the above embodiments and can be changed in various ways. .. For example, in the above embodiment, a substantially rectangular emblem is shown, but the emblem can be in the shape of characters indicating a vehicle name, a logo mark, or the like. The emblem sticking portion and the configuration of the emblem according to the present invention can be applied to a saddle-mounted tricycle, a four-wheeled vehicle, or the like.

1 ... Motorcycle (saddle type vehicle), 23 ... Side stand, 25 ... Side cover (body cover), 28 ... Seat, 60 ... Emblem sticking part, 70 ... Eaves part, 80 ... Emblem

Claims (7)

In a saddle-mounted vehicle (1) in which a body cover (25) covering the left and right sides of the vehicle body in the vehicle width direction is provided at a position below the vehicle body of the seat (28).
The body cover (25) is provided with an emblem sticking portion (60) for sticking the emblem (80).
A saddle-mounted vehicle characterized in that the emblem-attached portion (60) is inclined so as to be located inward in the vehicle width direction toward the lower side of the vehicle body. The surface forming the emblem attaching portion (60) is formed discontinuously from the surface forming the periphery of the emblem attaching portion (60).
The saddle-mounted vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the area of the emblem sticking portion (60) is larger than the area of the emblem (80). The saddle-type vehicle according to claim 1 or 2, wherein an eaves portion (70) protruding outward in the vehicle width direction is formed at an edge portion on the upper side of the vehicle body of the emblem attaching portion (60). .. Side stands (23) are provided on either the left or right side of the vehicle body in the vehicle width direction.
Claims 1 to 3 include that even when the emblem attaching portion (60) supports the vehicle body by the side stand (23), the emblem attaching portion (60) is kept inclined so as to be located inward in the vehicle width direction as it goes downward. A saddle-mounted vehicle described in any of the above. The saddle-type vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein at least a part of the surface of the emblem (80) is mirror-finished. The body cover (25) is painted in a metallic color.
The saddle-mounted vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the emblem attaching portion (60) is formed of a curved surface that is convex toward the outside in the vehicle width direction. The saddle-mounted vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the emblem attaching portion (60) is arranged above the pillion step (27).

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