JP7018556B2 - Equipment support device and motorcycle - Google Patents

Description

The present invention mainly relates to a device support device for supporting a device on a structure.

Patent Document 1 discloses a support structure for a pair of left and right fog lamps provided in a motorcycle. The motorcycle of Patent Document 1 includes a frame and a cowl stay attached to the frame. A cowl is attached to the cowl stay, and a lamp stay is attached to the cowl stay. A pair of left and right fog lamps are attached to the lamp stays, respectively.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2016-16773

When the fog lamp is supported on the frame via a lamp stay or the like as in Patent Document 1, it is necessary to stabilize the position and posture of the lamp stay or the like in order to stabilize the position and posture of the fog lamp. In Patent Document 1, a lamp stay is attached to a frame by using a plurality of bolts at each support location. However, in this type of method, the work of fixing the lamp stay becomes complicated. However, if the number of bolts is reduced, the positions and postures of the lamp stays and fog lamps may become unstable. Alternatively, positioning at the time of mounting may be difficult. This type of task also applies to equipment other than ramp stays, structures other than frames, and objects other than motorcycles.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and its main purpose is to be excellent in positioning at the time of mounting or stability after mounting in a device supporting device for supporting a device by a structure. It is an object of the present invention to provide the structure which reduced the complexity of the mounting work.

The problem to be solved by the present invention is as described above, and next, the means for solving this problem and its effect will be described.

From the viewpoint of the present invention, a device support device having the following configuration is provided. That is, this device support device causes the structure to support the device. This device support device includes a first support portion, a second support portion, a mounting portion, and a connecting portion. The first support portion includes a first support portion supported by the structure and a regulated portion that regulates relative rotation of the structure about the first support portion by hitting an interference surface. Have. The second support portion is arranged on the opposite side of the first support portion with the structure interposed therebetween, and has a second support portion supported by the structure. The mounting portion is supported by the first support portion and the second support portion, and the device can be mounted. The connecting portion connects the first support portion and the second support portion. When the direction in which the first support portion and the second support portion face each other is referred to as a facing direction, the connecting portion has the said one with respect to one of the first support portion and the second support portion. It is fixed so as not to be relatively movable in the opposite direction, and is attached to the other so as to be relatively movable in the opposite direction.

As a result, since the regulation portion is provided in addition to the first support portion, the positioning of the first support portion becomes easy when the first support portion is attached to the structure, and the position and posture of the first support portion are stabilized after the attachment to the structure. Can be made to. In particular, since the first support portion has a regulated portion in addition to the support portion, the work of fixing the first regulated portion to the structure becomes unnecessary. Further, since the connecting portion is present, the same effect can be exerted on the second support portion. Further, as a result of stabilizing the positions and postures of the first support portion and the second support portion, the position and posture of the device can be stabilized.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a device support device for supporting a device on a structure, which is excellent in positioning at the time of mounting or stability after mounting, and which suppresses the complexity of mounting work.

A side view of a motorcycle according to an embodiment of the present invention. Front view of a motorcycle. A perspective view of an auxiliary lamp and an equipment support device. A front view showing how the equipment support device is supported by the engine. An exploded perspective view of the equipment support device.

Next, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description, the front-rear, left-right directions are defined with the direction in which the motorcycle 1 moves forward as the front (that is, the left-right direction is defined in the direction seen from the driver riding on the motorcycle 1). Therefore, the front-rear direction coincides with the vehicle length direction, and the left-right direction coincides with the vehicle width direction. Further, the vertical direction (vertical direction) coincides with the height direction.

First, an outline of the motorcycle 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. FIG. 1 is a side view of the motorcycle 1. FIG. 2 is a front view of the motorcycle 1. As shown in FIG. 1, the motorcycle 1 includes an engine (structure) 40, front wheels 22, and rear wheels 25. These members are supported by the vehicle body frame 10. The vehicle body frame 10 includes a head pipe frame 11, a main frame 12, an engine mounting frame 13, and a rear frame (not shown).

The head pipe frame 11 is formed with a shaft insertion hole for inserting the steering shaft (not shown). Upper brackets and lower brackets are attached to the upper and lower parts of the head pipe frame 11, respectively. The upper bracket and the lower bracket are each formed with fork insertion holes for inserting the front forks 21 arranged in pairs on the left and right. A front wheel 22 is rotatably attached to the lower part of the front fork 21.

A main frame 12 extending in the front-rear direction is connected to the head pipe frame 11. The main frames 12 are arranged in pairs on the left and right, and are configured to extend rearward and downward from the rear portion of the head pipe frame 11. Further, an engine mounting frame 13 for mounting the engine 40 is connected to the main frame 12. The configuration of the vehicle body frame 10 is an example, and a vehicle body frame having a shape different from that of the present embodiment may be arranged.

A swing arm 24 is attached to the rear of the main frame 12. The swing arm 24 is arranged so as to extend rearward from the rear part of the main frame 12 as shown in FIG. A rear wheel 25 is rotatably attached to the rear portion of the swing arm 24. The power generated by the engine 40 is transmitted to the rear wheels 25 via the drive chain (not shown).

As shown in FIG. 1, a headlamp (upper lamp) 31 is arranged at a position higher than the front wheel 22 in the height direction and at the front portion of the motorcycle 1. The headlamps 31 are arranged in pairs on the left and right so as to be symmetrical, for example, and illuminate the front of the motorcycle 1. The number of headlamps 31 is not limited to a pair of left and right headlamps 31, and only one headlamp 31 may be arranged so as to be symmetrical (for example, in the center in the left-right direction).

A meter device 32 capable of displaying vehicle speed, engine rotation speed, warning information, etc. is arranged behind and above the headlamp 31. A steering handle 33 is arranged further behind the meter device 32. When the driver rotates the steering handle 33, the front fork 21 rotates, so that the motorcycle 1 can be turned.

A fuel tank 34 for storing fuel for supplying the engine 40 is arranged behind the steering wheel 33 and above the engine 40. Behind the fuel tank 34, a front seat 35 for the driver to sit on is arranged. Below the front seat 35, a front step 36 for a driver seated on the front seat 35 to put his / her foot on is arranged. The driver sits on the front seat 35, sandwiches the fuel tank 34 and its lower part with his / her feet, and puts his / her feet on the front step 36 to stabilize the body and move the center of gravity to the left and right to perform a part of steering. ..

The motorcycle 1 includes a cowl 38 as shown in FIG. 1 and the like. The cowl 38 is a resin member constituting the outer surface of the motorcycle 1. In the motorcycle 1 of the present embodiment, the cowl 38 is arranged so as to cover the periphery of the headlamp 31, the steering handle 33, the lower part of the fuel tank 34 (the side surface of the vehicle body), and the like. The range in which the cowl 38 is arranged and the shape of the cowl 38 are examples, and the cowl may be formed in a range different from that of the present embodiment, or a cowl having a shape different from that of the cowl 38 is arranged. May be good.

A radiator 39 is arranged behind the front wheel 22. Cooling water (cooling medium) for cooling the engine 40 flows inside the radiator 39. The radiator 39 dissipates heat from the cooling water by exchanging heat with the outside air.

Auxiliary lamps 50L and 50R are arranged in front of the radiator 39. As shown in FIG. 2, the auxiliary lamps 50L and 50R are arranged in pairs on the left and right, and the auxiliary lamps arranged on the left side are designated by the reference numeral 50L, and the auxiliary lamps arranged on the right side are designated by the reference numeral 50R. Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the pair of left and right auxiliary lamps 50L and 50R are located lower in the height direction than the cowl 38 arranged in front of the vehicle, and are located outside the pair of left and right front forks 21, respectively. Have been placed.

The auxiliary lamps 50L and 50R are lamps for making it easier for the driver to see ahead or for making the motorcycle 1 easier to see from others. Specifically, the auxiliary lamps 50L and 50R are fog lamps or cornering lamps. A fog lamp is, for example, an auxiliary lamp used to illuminate the front when fog is generated. The cornering lamp illuminates the road surface at the turning destination when the motorcycle 1 turns (that is, when the motorcycle 1 is banked). The pair of left and right auxiliary lamps 50L and 50R are supported by the engine (structure) 40 via the device support device 100.

The headlamp 31 and the auxiliary lamps 50L and 50R are common in that they both irradiate light forward, but there are the following differences. That is, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the headlamp 31 is arranged at a position higher in the height direction than the auxiliary lamps 50L and 50R. Therefore, the headlamp 31 corresponds to the upper lamp, and the auxiliary lamps 50L and 50R correspond to the lower lamp. Further, while the headlamp 31 is always lit during the operation of the engine 40, the auxiliary lamps 50L and 50R can be switched on and off by the operation of the driver. Further, the headlamp 31 is arranged inside the cowl 38, while the auxiliary lamps 50L and 50R are exposed to the outside.

Next, the auxiliary lamps 50L and 50R will be described mainly with reference to FIGS. 2 and 3. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the auxiliary lamps 50L and 50R and the device support device 100. As shown in FIG. 3, the auxiliary lamps 50L and 50R include a light source unit 51 and a lamp cover 52.

The light source unit 51 is composed of a light emitter and a reflector, and generates light that illuminates the front. The light emitting body is an incandescent light bulb, a halogen light bulb, a HID (High-Intensity Discharge) lamp, an LED (Light Emitting Diode), or the like, and is a device that emits light by using electric power. The reflector is composed of a plurality of reflectors arranged at various angles, and reflects the light emitted by the light emitter to irradiate the light in a predetermined direction and in a predetermined range.

The lamp cover 52 is arranged so as to cover the periphery of the light source unit 51, particularly the side surface of the light source unit 51. The pair of left and right lamp covers 52 are symmetrical with respect to the plane passing through the center of the motorcycle 1 in the left-right direction. Hereinafter, symmetry with respect to this surface may be simply referred to as symmetry. The lamp cover 52 holds the light source unit 51 and protects the side surface of the light source unit 51. The lamp cover 52 of the auxiliary lamp 50L is formed so that the left side portion, which is the outer side in the left-right direction, extends rearward from the other portions. On the other hand, the lamp cover 52 of the auxiliary lamp 50R is formed so that the right side portion, which is the outer side in the left-right direction, extends rearward from the other portions. As a result, the light source unit 51 can be more reliably protected from the outside, and the harness, connector, and the like attached to the rear portion of the light source unit 51 can be made difficult to see.

Further, the auxiliary lamps 50L and 50R adjust the optical axis in the vertical direction (elevation and depression direction) by rotating the auxiliary lamps 50L and 50R or the light source unit 51 with the left and right direction as the rotation axis (the left and right direction as the center of rotation). It can be performed. Specifically, fixing holes are formed on the outer surface of the lamp cover 52 in the left-right direction, and as shown in FIG. 3, the first fixing tool 53 is attached to these fixing holes. The position and posture of the light source unit 51 are maintained by being pressed by the first fixture 53. By loosening the first fixture 53, releasing the pressing of the light source portion 51 by the first fixture 53, and rotating the light source portion 51 with respect to the lamp cover 52 with the left-right direction as the rotation axis, the optical axis in the vertical direction Adjustments can be made. Instead of rotating the light source unit 51 with the left-right direction as the rotation axis with respect to the lamp cover 52, the light source unit 51 may be rotated with the left-right direction as the rotation axis with respect to the device support device 100. ..

The lamp cover 52 can further adjust the optical axis in the left-right direction (horizontal direction) by rotating the auxiliary lamps 50L, 50R or the light source unit 51 with the vertical direction as the rotation axis. Specifically, fixing holes are formed on the upper surface and the lower surface of the lamp cover 52, and as shown in FIG. 3, a second fixing tool 54 is attached to these fixing holes. By loosening the second fixture 54, the optical axis can be adjusted in the left-right direction in the same manner as described above. Instead of rotating the light source unit 51 with the vertical direction as the rotation axis with respect to the lamp cover 52, the light source unit 51 may be rotated with the vertical direction as the rotation axis.

Further, the auxiliary lamps 50L and 50R may be capable of adjusting the optical axis of only one of the two axes. Further, the auxiliary lamps 50L and 50R may have a configuration in which the optical axis cannot be adjusted. Further, the two rotation axes are not limited to the left-right direction or the up-down direction, and the auxiliary lamps 50L, 50R or the light source unit 51 may be rotatable with an angle inclined with respect to these directions as the rotation axis.

Next, the configuration and mounting method of the device support device 100 will be described mainly with reference to FIGS. 3 to 5. FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the auxiliary lamps 50L and 50R and the device support device 100. FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view of the device support device 100.

The device support device 100 is configured so that the auxiliary lamps 50L and 50R can be attached and can be attached to the engine 40. With this configuration, the auxiliary lamps 50L and 50R can be supported by the engine 40. In other words, the auxiliary lamps 50L and 50R are attached to the engine 40 via the device support device 100 and are supported by the engine 40 via the device support device 100.

As shown in FIG. 5, the device support device 100 includes a first support portion 61, a second support portion 62, a connecting portion 70, and a mounting portion 80. As shown in FIGS. 2 and 4, the first support portion 61 and the second support portion 62 are arranged so as to sandwich the engine 40 in the left-right direction. In other words, the first support portion 61 and the second support portion 62 are arranged so as to face each other in the left-right direction. Therefore, in the present embodiment, this left-right direction corresponds to the "opposing direction". The first support portion 61 and the second support portion 62 may be arranged so as to face each other in a direction other than the left-right direction.

The first support portion 61 is arranged on the right side of the engine 40. The first support portion 61 is a plate-shaped member arranged so that the plate thickness direction is the same as the left-right direction. The first support hole 61a, the first rod-shaped body 61b, and the restricting body 61c are formed in the first support portion 61.

The first support hole 61a is used to attach and fix the first support portion 61 to the engine 40. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, the engine 40 is formed with a first fixing hole 41 in which a thread groove is formed. The first support portion 61 is attached to the engine 40 by inserting the first engine fixing bolt 91 into the first support hole 61a and fastening the first engine fixing bolt 91 to the first fixing hole 41. In this state, the first support portion 61 is fixed to the engine 40 and cannot move relative to any of the left-right direction, the up-down direction, and the height direction. Further, the first support portion 61 is fixed by co-tightening with the first engine fixing bolt 91 in a state where the engine mounting frame 13 is positioned between the first support portion 61 and the engine 40.

As a result, the first support portion 61 is supported by the engine 40. Specifically, the first support hole 61a of the first support portion 61 is supported by the engine 40 via the first engine fixing bolt 91. Therefore, the first support hole 61a (including the inner wall of the hole, the same applies hereinafter) corresponds to the "first support location". The first support portion 61 (first support hole 61a) may be supported by the engine 40 via a relay member different from the first engine fixing bolt 91. In this case, the first support hole 61a (first support location) may have a shape other than the hole as long as the relay member can be attached.

The first rod-shaped body 61b and the restricting body 61c are round bar-shaped members formed so as to extend from the first support portion 61 to the engine 40 side (second support portion 62 side). The first rod-shaped body 61b is formed in front of the first support hole 61a, and the restricting body 61c is formed at the same position in the front-rear direction as the first support hole 61a. The first rod-shaped body 61b and the restricting body 61c are inserted into holes formed in the first support portion 61 and welded. In order to perform this welding from both sides and to prevent the first rod-shaped body 61b and the restricting body 61c from coming off, the first rod-shaped body 61b protrudes from the first support portion 61 to the opposite side of the engine 40. The directional protrusion may not be formed. The first rod-shaped body 61b is used to attach the first support portion 61 to the connecting portion 70. Further, the restricting body 61c is used to prevent the relative rotation of the first support portion 61 with respect to the engine 40.

The first rod-shaped body 61b and the restricting body 61c may be attached by another means such as a fixing tool instead of welding. Specifically, an elongated member having the same shape as the first rod-shaped body 61b or the restricting body 61c is attached by a hole formed in the first support portion 61, a fixing tool, or the like. In this case, since the elongated member exerts the function of the first rod-shaped body 61b or the restricting body 61c, it corresponds to the "first rod-shaped body" or the "regulatory body". Alternatively, it can be considered that these functions are exerted through the elongated member, and the hole or the like for attaching the elongated member corresponds to the "first rod-shaped body" or the "regulatory body". ..

Hereinafter, the regulatory body 61c will be described in more detail. The restricting body 61c is inserted into the restricting hole 43a formed in the protruding portion 43 protruding from the engine 40. No thread groove is formed in the regulation hole 43a. Therefore, the restricting body 61c is not fixed to the restricting hole 43a, but is attached so as to be relatively movable in the axial direction (left-right direction, facing direction). Here, when the restricting body 61c does not exist, the first support portion 61 rotates with the axial direction of the first engine fixing bolt 91 as a rotation axis before the first engine fixing bolt 91 is fastened to the first fixing hole 41. It is possible. Further, even after the first engine fixing bolt 91 is fastened to the first fixing hole 41, the first support portion 61 may rotate due to slackening or vibration of the first engine fixing bolt 91. In this respect, by inserting the restricting body 61c into the restricting hole 43a, even when a force in the rotational direction is applied to the first support portion 61, the restricting body 61c hits the interference surface which is the inner wall of the restricting hole 43a and interferes. By doing so, the first support portion 61 does not rotate. In this way, the restricting body 61c regulates the first support portion 61 so as not to rotate relative to the engine 40.

The regulation hole 43a is a hole that covers the entire circumference of the regulation body 61c, but the regulation hole 43a is not limited to the hole as long as it interferes with the regulation body 61c during the relative rotation of the first support portion 61. That is, it suffices to have an interference surface that interferes with the restricting body 61c when the first support portion 61 rotates relative to each other. Since the first support portion 61 rotates relative to each other in one direction and the other direction, it is preferable that the interference surface is basically formed so as to sandwich the restrictor 61c. However, for example, when it is sufficient to regulate only the relative rotation due to its own weight, only the interference surface that can regulate only the relative rotation in one direction of the first support portion 61 may be formed.

The regulation hole 43a is also used in the assembly process of the motorcycle 1. Specifically, in the assembly process of the motorcycle 1, a jig is attached to the regulation hole 43a to move the engine 40. The holes for attaching such jigs are used only in the assembly process and are not used after the assembly is completed. In this respect, the regulation hole 43a of the present embodiment has both a function of attaching a jig in the assembly process of the motorcycle 1 and a function of restricting the relative rotation of the first support portion 61. Therefore, the structure of the engine 40 can be simplified and the processing cost can be reduced.

Further, each part of the motorcycle 1 vibrates according to the unevenness of the road surface and the like, and also vibrates by transmitting the vibration generated by the engine 40. Further, since the anti-vibration members are arranged in various places of the motorcycle 1, the magnitude and phase of the vibration differ depending on the position. If the restricting body 61c is inserted into a member different from the engine 40, for example, if only the engine 40 vibrates significantly, a large load may be applied to, for example, the first engine fixing bolt 91 and the restricting body 61c. be. In this respect, in the present embodiment, the first fixing hole 41 and the regulating hole 43a are formed in the engine 40 having the same structure. Therefore, the first fixing hole 41 and the regulating hole 43a vibrate integrally. As a result, the first support portion 61 also vibrates integrally with the engine 40. Therefore, when the engine 40 vibrates, it is difficult for the first engine fixing bolt 91, the restricting body 61c, and the like to be loaded. For example, when the engine 40 is attached to the vehicle body frame 10 without using the vibration isolator, substantially the same effect is exhibited even if the restricting body 61c is attached to the portion of the vehicle body frame 10 close to the engine 40. can.

In this way, the first support portion 61 is fixed to one of the two attachment points to the engine 40 by fastening the first engine fixing bolt 91 so as to be relatively immovable, and the other is relative by inserting the regulator 61c. It is attached so that it can be moved. Since the work of inserting the regulator 61c is simpler than the work of fastening the first engine fixing bolt 91, the mounting process of the device support device 100 can be simplified. Further, when the two mounting points of the engine 40 are both fixed with bolts, if the motorcycle 1 falls down, a strong force is applied to the mounting points, so that the first fixing hole 41 or the protruding portion 43 of the engine 40 is applied. May be damaged. If the engine 40 is damaged, the repair cost will be high. In this respect, in the present embodiment, since the restricting body 61c can move relative to each other, there is a possibility that the force applied to the mounting portion can be dispersed. Further, since the restricting body 61c is not required to have high strength, the strength is lowered to be lower than that of the first engine fixing bolt 91 so that the restricting body 61c is preferentially damaged when the engine falls, and the first fixing hole of the engine 40 is formed. It is possible to reduce the probability that the 41 or the protrusion 43 will be damaged.

The second support portion 62 is arranged on the left side of the engine 40. The second support portion 62 is a plate-shaped member arranged so that the plate thickness direction is the same as the left-right direction. The second support portion 62 is formed with a second support hole 62a, a second rod-shaped body 62b, and a connecting portion fixing nut 62c. The second support portion 62 is not formed with a member corresponding to the restricting body 61c.

The second support hole 62a is coaxial with the first support hole 61a and is used for attaching and fixing the second support portion 62 to the engine 40. Further, the bolt for fixing the second support portion 62 to the engine 40 is referred to as a second engine fixing bolt 92. The above description of the first support hole 61a and the first engine fixing bolt 91 can also be applied to the second support hole 62a and the second engine fixing bolt 92, except that the positional relationship is symmetrical. Further, a second fixing hole 42 is formed on the left side of the engine 40 as a portion corresponding to the first fixing hole 41.

The second rod-shaped body 62b projects from the second support portion 62 to the side opposite to the engine 40 (that is, the same side as the first rod-shaped body 61b). Considering that the first support portion 61 and the second support portion 62 are symmetrical, it can be considered that the protruding directions of the first rod-shaped body 61b and the second rod-shaped body 62b are opposite to each other. The second rod-shaped body 62b is used to attach the second support portion 62 to the connecting portion 70. Further, the above description regarding the structure of the first rod-shaped body 61b and another form can be applied to the second rod-shaped body 62b. The number of the first rod-shaped body 61b is plural, while the number of the second rod-shaped body 62b is one.

One connecting portion fixing nut 62c is formed on the engine 40 side of the second support portion 62. The connecting portion fixing nut 62c is used to fix the connecting portion 70 to the second support portion 62. Unlike the first support portion 61, the second support portion 62 has a connecting portion fixing nut 62c, so that even if there is only one second rod-shaped body 62b, it can be attached at a plurality of locations. In this embodiment, a plurality of second rod-shaped bodies 62b may be formed.

The connecting portion 70 connects the first support portion 61 and the second support portion 62. As shown in FIG. 5, the connecting portion 70 includes a first connecting plate 71, a second connecting plate 72, and a connecting rod 73.

The first connecting plate 71 is attached to the first support portion 61. A first connecting hole 71a is formed in the first connecting plate 71, and a first anti-vibration member 71b is attached to the first connecting hole 71a. A plurality of first connecting holes 71a and first vibration-proofing member 71b (the same number as the first rod-shaped body 61b) are provided. The first support portion 61 and the first connecting plate 71 are attached so that the first connecting plate 71 is on the engine 40 side. Specifically, the first connecting plate 71 is attached to the first support portion 61 by inserting the first rod-shaped body 61b into the first connecting hole 71a. Since the structure for fixing the first rod-shaped body 61b in the axial direction is not provided, the first support portion 61 is attached so as to be relatively movable in the direction facing the first connecting plate 71.

The second connecting plate 72 is attached to the second support portion 62. Similar to the first connecting plate 71, a plurality of second connecting holes 72a are formed in the second connecting plate 72, and a second anti-vibration member 72b is attached to each of the second connecting holes 72a. .. The second support portion 62 and the second connecting plate 72 are attached so that the second support portion 62 is on the engine 40 side. Specifically, the second rod-shaped body 62b is inserted into one of the second connecting holes 72a. The connecting portion fixing bolt 93 and the bush 94 are inserted into the other second connecting hole 72a in a state of being aligned with the connecting portion fixing nut 62c. The connecting portion fixing bolt 93 is fastened to the connecting portion fixing nut 62c. In this way, unlike the first connecting plate 71, the second connecting plate 72 is fixed to the second support portion 62 so as to be relatively immovable.

The second connecting plate 72 is fixed to the second support portion 62 fixed to the engine 40 (attached so as not to be relatively movable in the left-right direction). Therefore, the connecting portion 70 is restricted from moving in the left-right direction. Further, the first support portion 61 and the first connecting plate 71 are attached so as to be relatively movable in the left-right direction. However, since the movement of the connecting portion 70 in the left-right direction is restricted, the first connecting plate 71 does not move and the first rod-shaped body 61b does not come off. Further, since the first support portion 61 is fixed to the engine 40, the first support portion 61 does not move and the first rod-shaped body 61b does not come off. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the parts from coming off without fixing the first support portion 61 and the first connecting plate 71 with bolts or the like. As a result, the mounting process of the device support device 100 can be further simplified.

The connecting rod 73 is a rod-shaped member that connects the first connecting plate 71 in front of the first connecting hole 71a and the second connecting plate 72 in front of the second connecting hole 72a. The connecting rod 73 is welded to the first connecting plate 71 and the second connecting plate 72. The position of the connecting rod 73 in the front-rear direction is in front of the engine 40. This prevents interference with the engine 40. The first support hole 61a is formed in the rear portion of the first support portion 61 which is long in the front-rear direction, and the connecting rod 73 is attached to the front portion of the first connecting plate 71 which is long in the front-rear direction. Since the length from 61a to the connecting rod 73 becomes long, interference with the engine 40 is prevented (the same applies to the second support portion 62 and the like). Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the position of the connecting rod 73 in the height direction is lower than that of the radiator 39. As a result, it is possible to prevent the connecting rod 73 from obstructing the flow of the air guide to the radiator 39. Further, the connecting rod 73 has a portion located slightly lower in the center in the left-right direction. Thereby, for example, even when the connecting rod 73 interferes with the mounting member such as the radiator 39, the interference can be avoided.

Although the connecting rod 73 of the present embodiment has a seamless shape, a plurality of members may be connected by welding or a fixture or the like. Further, in the present embodiment, the integrally configured connecting portion 70 is attached to the first support portion 61 and the second support portion 62, respectively. Instead of this, another relay member may be attached between the connecting rod 73 and the first support portion 61 or the second support portion 62. Further, the connecting rod 73 may be attached to the first connecting plate 71 and the second connecting plate 72 by a fixing tool.

In this way, the first support portion 61 and the second support portion 62 are connected via the connecting portion 70. Therefore, the first support portion 61, the second support portion 62, and the connecting portion 70 rotate integrally. Therefore, when a force is applied to rotate the second support portion 62 with the axial direction of the second engine fixing bolt 92 as the rotation axis, the first support portion 61 also tries to rotate integrally, so that the restrictor 61c has a restricting hole. Since it interferes with the inner wall (interference surface) of 43a, the rotation of the second support portion 62 is restricted. As described above, the function of the rotation regulation by the regulating body 61c and the regulating hole 43a extends not only to the first support portion 61 but also to the second support portion 62. Therefore, it is not necessary to provide the second support portion 62 with a configuration for rotation regulation. As a result, the mounting process of the device support device 100 can be simplified.

The mounting portion 80 includes a first mounting portion 81 and a second mounting portion 82. An auxiliary lamp 50R is attached to the first attachment portion 81. An auxiliary lamp 50L is attached to the second attachment portion 82. Since the second mounting portion 82 has the same configuration as the first mounting portion 81 except that the shape is symmetrical, the first mounting portion 81 will be mainly described below.

The first mounting portion 81 is integrally configured with the first connecting plate 71. That is, the first connecting plate 71 and the first mounting portion 81 are manufactured by bending one plate material having a predetermined shape at a substantially right angle to form a hole. As a result, the mounting process of the device support device 100 can be simplified as compared with the case where the first connecting plate 71 and the first mounting portion 81 are mounted as separate members. The first connecting plate 71 and the first mounting portion 81 may be separate members. In this case, the first mounting portion 81 may be mounted on the first connecting plate 71 or may be mounted on the connecting rod 73.

A mounting hole 81a is formed in the first mounting portion 81. A second fixture 54 provided on the lower surface of the auxiliary lamp 50R can be inserted into the mounting hole 81a. That is, the auxiliary lamp 50R is attached to the first attachment portion 81 by aligning the attachment hole on the lower surface of the lamp cover 52 with the attachment hole 81a and inserting and fastening the second fixture 54. Similarly, the auxiliary lamp 50L is attached to the second attachment portion 82 by using the attachment hole 82a and the second fixture 54.

Next, a method of attaching the device support device 100 will be briefly described. The mounting method described below is an example, and the device support device 100 can be mounted by a different method.

First, the regulating body 61c is inserted into the regulating hole 43a, and the first engine fixing bolt 91 is inserted into the first support hole 61a and the first fixing hole 41 and fastened to connect the first support portion 61 to the engine 40. Attach to.

Next, the second rod-shaped body 62b is inserted into the second connecting hole 72a, and the connecting portion fixing bolt 93 is inserted into the second connecting hole 72a and fastened to the connecting portion fixing nut 62c to fasten the second supporting portion 62. The connecting portion 70 is attached to.

After that, the integrated second support portion 62 and the connecting portion 70 are attached to the first support portion 61 and the engine 40. Since the engine 40 is attached only by the second support hole 62a, it is not positioned, but since it is positioned by attaching the connecting portion 70 to the first support portion 61, the second support portion 62 is placed at an appropriate position. Can be attached.

As described above, the device support device 100 of the above embodiment causes the engine 40 to support the auxiliary lamps 50L and 50R. The device support device 100 includes a first support portion 61, a second support portion 62, a mounting portion 80, and a connecting portion 70. The first support portion 61 hits the interference surface (inner wall of the regulation hole 43a) so as to rotate relative to the first support hole 61a supported by the engine 40 and the first support hole 61a with respect to the engine 40. It has a regulator 61c regulated by. The second support portion 62 is arranged on the opposite side of the first support portion 61 with the engine 40 interposed therebetween, and has a second support hole 62a supported by the engine 40. The mounting portion 80 is supported by the first support portion 61 and the second support portion 62, and the auxiliary lamps 50L and 50R can be mounted. The connecting portion 70 connects the first support portion 61 and the second support portion 62.

As a result, since the regulator 61c is provided in addition to the first support hole 61a, the positioning of the first support portion 61 becomes easy when the first support portion 61 is attached to the engine 40, or the position of the first support portion 61 after the attachment to the engine 40 is performed. And the posture can be stabilized. In particular, since the first support portion 61 has the regulator body 61c in addition to the support portion, the work of fixing the regulator body 61c to the engine 40 becomes unnecessary. Further, since the connecting portion 70 is present, the same effect can be exerted on the second support portion 62. Further, as a result of stabilizing the positions and postures of the first support portion 61 and the second support portion 62, the positions and postures of the auxiliary lamps 50L and 50R can be stabilized.

Further, in the device support device 100 of the above embodiment, when the direction in which the first support portion 61 and the second support portion 62 face each other is referred to as a facing direction, the first support hole 61a of the first support portion 61 is an engine. It is supported by the engine 40 by being fixed so as not to be relatively movable in the direction facing the 40. The restricting body 61c of the first support portion 61 is attached so as to be relatively movable in the direction facing the engine 40.

As a result, it is not necessary to fix the restricting body 61c so as to be relatively immovable in the facing direction, so that the step of attaching the first support hole 61a to the engine 40 can be simplified.

Further, in the device support device 100 of the above embodiment, the second support hole 62a of the second support portion 62 is fixed to the engine 40 so as to be relatively immovable in the direction facing the engine 40, so that the second support hole 62a is supported by the engine 40. The connecting portion 70 is fixed to one of the first support portion 61 and the second support portion 62 (second support portion 62) so as to be relatively immovable in the opposite direction, and to the other (first support portion 61). On the other hand, it is attached so that it can move relative to each other in the opposite direction.

With the above structure, the number of places that need to be fixed can be further reduced, so that the process of attaching the device support device 100 to the engine 40 can be further simplified.

Further, in the device support device 100 of the above embodiment, the first support portion 61 is restricted from rotating relative to the engine 40 about the first support hole 61a due to the interference of the restricting body 61c with the engine 40. Has been done.

The first support hole 61a is supported by the engine 40, and the regulation body 61c is also regulated by interference with the engine 40. Therefore, even if the engine 40 vibrates, the first support hole 61a and the regulation body 61c move in the same manner. Since it vibrates at, it is possible to prevent an unreasonable load from being applied to the first support portion 61.

Further, the device support device 100 of the above embodiment extends from one side in the facing direction in the facing direction and has a first rod-shaped body 61b for attaching the connecting portion 70. The second support portion 62 extends in the opposite direction from the same side as the first support portion 61 in the facing direction, and has a second rod-shaped body 62b for attaching the connecting portion 70.

As a result, the first support portion 61 and the second support portion 62 can be attached in the same direction, so that the step of attaching the device support device 100 to the engine 40 can be simplified.

Further, in the device support device 100 of the above embodiment, the mounting portion 80 can mount two auxiliary lamps 50L and 50R, and can mount the first mounting portion 81 to which the auxiliary lamp 50R can be mounted and the auxiliary lamp 50L. It has a second mounting portion 82 and the like.

Thereby, at least two auxiliary lamps 50L and 50R can be attached by one device support device 100. Further, with a simple structure, the positioning accuracy of the two auxiliary lamps 50L and 50R can be improved, and the positions and postures of the two auxiliary lamps 50L and 50R can be stabilized.

Further, auxiliary lamps 50L and 50R for the motorcycle 1 are attached to the device support device 100 of the above embodiment.

As a result, in the motorcycle 1, vibration is likely to occur and the vehicle body is tilted, so that a configuration in which positional deviation or the like is unlikely to occur is required. Therefore, the effect of high stability of position and posture can be effectively utilized.

Further, in the device support device 100 of the above embodiment, the first support portion 61 and the second support portion 62 are arranged so as to face each other on the left and right sides of the engine 40. The connecting portion 70 passes in front of the engine 40.

As a result, while the engine 40 supports the first support portion 61 and the second support portion 62, both can be connected by using the front of the engine 40 where a relatively easy space can be secured.

Further, in the device support device 100 of the above embodiment, the restrictor 61c is inserted into the restrictor hole 43a (hole portion) formed in the engine 40, so that the first support portion 61 is first supported by the engine 40. The relative rotation around the hole 61a is restricted.

Thereby, the regulation by the regulator 61c can be realized by using the regulation hole 43a formed in the engine 40.

Further, in the device support device 100 of the above embodiment, of the headlamp 31 that illuminates the front and the auxiliary lamps 50L and 50R that illuminate the front and are located lower than the headlamp 31 in the height direction, the auxiliary lamps 50L and 50R Is supported by the engine 40.

As a result, the lamps such as the auxiliary lamps 50L and 50R change the irradiation direction of light even if a slight positional deviation occurs, so that the effect of high position and posture stability can be effectively utilized.

Although the preferred embodiment of the present invention has been described above, the above configuration can be changed as follows, for example.

Regarding the first support portion 61, the second support portion 62, and the connecting portion 70, the numbers and positions of holes, regulators, rod-shaped bodies, anti-vibration members, and bolts are examples, and even if they are different from the above embodiments. good. For example, the device support device 100 may have a configuration in which the first support portion 61 and the second support portion 62 are inverted in the left-right direction (the plane passing through the center in the left-right direction is inverted as a plane of symmetry). In this case, the rotation of the device support device 100 is restricted on the left side instead of the right side. The rotation of the device support device 100 may be restricted not on one side but on both sides.

In the above embodiment, the directions in which the first rod-shaped body 61b and the second rod-shaped body 62b protrude are the same, but they may be different. In this case, both the first connecting plate 71 and the second connecting plate 72 are located inside (or outside) the first support portion 61 and the second support portion 62 in the left-right direction.

The equipment of the above embodiment is auxiliary lamps 50L, 50R such as fog lamps and cornering lamps, but may be cameras or radars. Since the installation orientation of the camera or radar is important, it is possible to effectively exert the effect of preventing positional deviation. Further, it may be an in-vehicle device other than a camera or a radar.

In the device support device 100 of the above embodiment, a total of two devices can be attached to both the left and right sides. Alternatively, the device support device 100 may be capable of mounting only one device. In this case, the mounting portion may be arranged at the center in the left-right direction or at the end portion in the left-right direction.

The structure of the above embodiment is the engine 40, but other members having high strength such as the vehicle body frame 10 may be used.

In the above embodiment, an example of applying the present invention to a tourer type motorcycle has been described, but the present invention is also applied to other motorcycles (naked type, motocross type, supersport type, cruise type, scooter type, etc.). Applicable. Further, the present invention can be applied to other saddle-type vehicles (vehicles on which the driver straddles) other than motorcycles and vehicles other than saddle-type vehicles. Examples of other saddle-mounted vehicles include three-wheeled or four-wheeled all-terrain vehicles (ATV, All Terrain Vehicle) mainly for traveling on unpaved terrain. Further, the present invention can be applied to other than vehicles.

1 Motorcycle 31 Headlamp (upper lamp)
40 Engine 41 1st fixing hole 42 2nd fixing hole 43a Regulation hole 50L Auxiliary lamp (equipment, 1st equipment, lower lamp)
50R auxiliary lamp (equipment, second equipment, lower lamp)
51 Light source part 52 Lamp cover 61 1st support part 62 2nd support part 70 Connecting part 71 1st connecting plate 72 2nd connecting plate 73 Connecting rod 80 Mounting part 81 1st mounting part 82 2nd mounting part 100 Equipment support device

Claims (11)

In the equipment support device that makes the structure support the equipment,
A first support portion supported by the structure, and a first support portion having a restricted portion that regulates relative rotation of the structure about the first support portion by hitting an interference surface.
A second support portion which is arranged on the opposite side of the first support portion with the structure in between and has a second support portion supported by the structure, and a second support portion.
A mounting portion that is supported by the first support portion and the second support portion and to which the device can be mounted,
A connecting portion that connects the first support portion and the second support portion,
Equipped with
When the direction in which the first support portion and the second support portion face each other is referred to as a facing direction, the connecting portion has the said one with respect to one of the first support portion and the second support portion. A device support device characterized in that it is fixed so as to be relatively immovable in the opposite direction and is attached to the other so as to be relatively movable in the opposite direction . The device support device according to claim 1 .
The first support portion of the first support portion is supported by the structure by being fixed so as to be relatively immovable in the direction facing the structure.
A device support device characterized in that the restricted portion of the first support portion is attached so as to be relatively movable in the direction facing the structure. The device support device according to claim 2.
A device support device characterized in that the second support portion of the second support portion is fixed to the structure in a direction opposite to the structure so as to be relatively immovable so as to be supported by the structure. The device support device according to any one of claims 1 to 3.
The first support portion is characterized in that the restricted portion interferes with the structure so that the first support portion is restricted from rotating relative to the structure about the first support portion. Device. The device support device according to any one of claims 1 to 4.
When the direction in which the first support portion and the second support portion face each other is referred to as a facing direction,
The first support portion extends from one side in the facing direction in the facing direction and has a first rod-shaped body for attaching the connecting portion.
The second support portion extends from the same side as the first support portion in the facing direction in the facing direction, and has a second rod-shaped body for attaching the connecting portion. Support device. The device support device according to any one of claims 1 to 5.
The mounting portion includes a first mounting portion to which the first device and the second device can be mounted as the device, a first mounting portion to which the first device can be mounted, and a second mounting portion to which the second device can be mounted. A device support device characterized by having. The device support device according to any one of claims 1 to 6.
A device support device, characterized in that the device for a motorcycle is attached. The device support device according to claim 7.
The structure is an engine
The first support portion and the second support portion are arranged so as to face each other on the left and right sides of the engine.
The connecting portion is a device support device characterized by passing in front of the engine. The device support device according to claim 8.
The first support portion is such that the restricted portion is inserted into a hole formed in the engine so that the first support portion rotates relative to the structure about the first support portion. A device support device characterized by regulating. The device support device according to any one of claims 7 to 9.
Among the upper lamp that illuminates the front and the lower lamp that illuminates the front and is lower in the height direction than the upper lamp, the device support device is characterized in that the lower lamp is supported by the structure as the device. .. A motorcycle comprising the device support device according to any one of claims 7 to 10.

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