JP7357026B2 - saddle type vehicle - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a saddle type vehicle.

The saddle-ride type vehicle is equipped with a front side cover that covers the left and right sides of the front part of the vehicle body, and a passage is provided between a first cowl and a second cowl that constitute the front side cover, through which the traveling wind passes. has been disclosed (for example, Patent Document 1). A saddle-riding type vehicle having a leg shield has a structure in which an air guide port is formed in an inner part of the leg shield and a main air exhaust port is formed in an outer part of the leg shield (for example, Patent Document 2).

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2012-162094 Patent No. 5789125

Saddle-type vehicles are expected to contribute to improved fuel efficiency and _CO2 reduction through further improvements in aerodynamic performance, thereby contributing to energy issues and environmental improvements. It is also desired that the saddle-ride type vehicle has improved appearance.
The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to facilitate both improvement in aerodynamic performance and improvement in appearance.

In a saddle-ride type vehicle equipped with a front side cover that covers left and right sides of the front part of the vehicle body, the front side cover includes an inner cover, an outer cover disposed outside the inner cover in the vehicle width direction, and an inner cover and an outer cover. the inner cover has a first lip that projects outward in the vehicle width direction and extends in the vertical direction against the traveling wind that has passed through the duct; A second lip that projects outward in the vehicle width direction and extends in a predetermined direction is provided below the second lip, and a third lip that projects outward in the vehicle width direction and extends in a predetermined direction below the second lip. It is characterized by being provided.
Further, in a saddle type vehicle equipped with a front side cover that covers left and right sides of the front part of the vehicle body, the front side cover includes an inner cover, an outer cover disposed on the outer side in the vehicle width direction of the inner cover, and an outer cover between the inner cover and the outer cover. a duct provided between the inner cover and the inner cover, the inner cover has a first lip that protrudes outward in the vehicle width direction and extends in the vertical direction against the traveling wind passing through the duct; A second lip is provided below the lip, projecting outward in the vehicle width direction and extending in a predetermined direction, and the inner cover has a shape that extends toward the rear and upper side of the vehicle body and has a narrow vertical length. It is characterized by being formed.

The first lip can guide the wind passing through the duct outward in the vehicle width direction, and the second lip can guide the wind below the wind toward the outside in the vehicle width direction. . Therefore, while achieving an aerodynamic effect such as suppressing outside air from flowing inward in the vehicle width direction behind the front side cover, it is easy to obtain a sharp appearance with the first and second lips.

1 is a side view of a saddle-ride type vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a side view showing the right front side cover together with the surrounding structure. FIG. 3 is a side view showing the inner cover of the right front side cover together with the surrounding structure. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the first lip together with the surrounding structure from the front side of the vehicle body. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the right front side cover together with the surrounding structure from the front of the vehicle body. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the right front side cover together with the surrounding structure from the right rear of the vehicle body.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In addition, in the description, directions such as front, rear, left, right, and top and bottom are the same as directions with respect to the vehicle body unless otherwise specified. Further, the symbol FR shown in each figure indicates the front of the vehicle body, the symbol UP indicates the upper side of the vehicle body, and the symbol LH indicates the left side of the vehicle body.

[Embodiment]
FIG. 1 is a side view of a saddle-ride type vehicle 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
The saddle type vehicle 10 includes a body frame 11, a power unit 12 supported by the body frame 11, a front fork 14 that supports a front wheel 13 in a steerable manner, a swing arm 16 that supports a rear wheel 15, and a seat for a passenger. The vehicle is equipped with a seat 17.
The saddle type vehicle 10 is a vehicle in which a passenger is seated astride a seat 17. The seat 17 is provided above the rear part of the vehicle body frame 11.

The vehicle body frame 11 includes a head pipe 18 provided at the front end of the vehicle body frame 11, a front frame 19 located behind the head pipe 18, and a rear frame 20 located behind the front frame 19. A front end of the front frame 19 is connected to the head pipe 18.
The seat 17 is supported by the rear frame 20.

The front fork 14 is supported by a head pipe 18 so as to be steerable left and right. The front wheel 13 is supported by an axle 13a provided at the lower end of the front fork 14. A steering handle 21 held by a passenger is attached to the upper end of the front fork 14.

The swing arm 16 is supported by the vehicle body frame 11 so as to be able to swing up and down. The rear wheel 15 is supported by an axle 15a provided at the rear end of the swing arm 16. The power unit 12 is disposed between the front wheels 13 and the rear wheels 15 and is supported by the vehicle body frame 11.
The vehicle body frame 11 is covered with a vehicle body cover 22. The vehicle body cover 22 is made of resin and constitutes an exterior member of the saddle-ride type vehicle 10. Note that the vehicle body cover 22 is not limited to being made of resin. The saddle type vehicle 10 also includes a front fender 23F that covers the front wheels 13 from above, and a rear fender 23R that covers the rear wheels 15 from above.

The vehicle body cover 22 includes a front cowl (sometimes referred to as a front cover) 24 that covers the front part of the vehicle body, a leg shield 25 that extends downward from the rear lower part of the front cowl 24, and an under cover 26 that covers the lower part of the vehicle body. and a rear cover 27 that covers the left and right sides of the rear part of the vehicle body. The undercover 26 extends left and right at the lower rear of the leg shield 25 and covers the lower portions of a pair of left and right steps 28 on which an occupant (also referred to as a rider) seated on the seat 17 places his or her feet. The leg shield 25 mainly covers the front of the lower body of the occupant and suppresses the wind blowing to the lower body within an appropriate range.

The front cowl 24 is located in front of the occupant seated on the seat 17, and functions as a rectifying member that rectifies the traveling wind directed mainly toward the upper body of the occupant. A windshield 29 extending rearward and upward is attached to the front cowl 24. The windshield 29 is made of a transparent material, and directs the wind toward the occupant's face upwardly.

The front cowl 24 includes a pair of left and right front side covers (sometimes referred to as front side cowls) 31 that cover the left and right sides of the front portion of the vehicle body. A light unit (also referred to as a headlight unit) 32 that can illuminate the front of the vehicle body is arranged between the left and right pair of front side covers 31. Note that the lighting unit 32 is not limited to a configuration including a lighting device serving as a headlight, and may include any lighting device such as a position lamp, a turn signal, and a daylight.

The pair of left and right front side covers 31 includes left and right inner covers 35 and left and right outer covers 36. The inner cover 35 is a cover located relatively inside in the vehicle width direction of the front side cover 31, and at least a portion thereof can be externally viewed from the outside in the vehicle width direction. The outer cover 36 is a cover located on the outer side in the vehicle width direction of the front side cover 31, and can be viewed as a whole from the outside in the vehicle width direction.

The left and right inner covers 35 and outer covers 36 are symmetrical with respect to a front-rear center plane that extends in the front-rear direction from the center of the vehicle width of the saddle-ride type vehicle 10. However, the shape of a portion of each cover 35, 36 may be different on the left and right sides, as long as it does not particularly affect the flow of the traveling wind, which will be described later, obtained by each cover 35, 36.

FIG. 2 is a side view showing the right front side cover 31 together with the surrounding structure. Further, FIG. 3 is a side view showing the inner cover 35 of the front side cover 31 together with the surrounding structure. In FIG. 3, for convenience of explanation, only the outline of the outer cover 36 is shown by a two-dot chain line.
As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the inner cover 35 is formed into a plate-shaped cover that extends rearward from the front edge of the front side cover 31. As shown in FIGS. In the following description, the inner cover 35 will be appropriately expressed as an inner cover front part 35F (see FIG. 3) that constitutes the front part of this cover 35, and an inner cover rear part 35R that constitutes the rear part of this cover 35. do.

As shown in FIG. 3, the inner cover front portion 35F is a portion that extends rearward and upward from the front edge of the front side cover 31 with a substantially constant vertical length, and is covered by the outer cover 36 from the outside in the vehicle width direction. The inner cover rear portion 35R is formed in a shape whose vertical length becomes narrower toward the rear of the vehicle body, and in this embodiment, it is formed into a triangular cover that extends rearward and upward when viewed from the side of the vehicle body.

Hereinafter, for convenience of explanation, a portion of the outer cover 36 that covers the inner cover front portion 35F will be referred to as an "outer cover 36A."
The inner cover front portion 35F and the outer cover 36A will be explained.
The inner cover front part 35F is formed in a cross-sectional shape that is concave inward in the vehicle width direction, and has a duct (also called an air guide path) 38 between it and the outer cover 36A that allows the traveling wind from the front of the vehicle to flow backward. It is formed.

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the front edge 41 of the inner cover front portion 35F is formed in an arch shape that is recessed inward in the vehicle width direction and recessed toward the rear of the vehicle body. An entrance 43 of the duct 38 is formed by this front edge 41 and the front edge 42 of the outer cover 36A. The outer cover 36A corresponds to the "duct component on the outer cover side" of the present invention, and the inner cover front section 35F corresponds to the "duct component on the inner cover side" of the present invention.

In FIG. 2, arrows indicate the flow of the traveling winds W1, W2, and W3 around the outer cover 36A. As shown in FIG. 2, the traveling wind W1 that has entered the duct 38 flows rearward and upward along the inner cover front section 35F and the inner cover rear section 35R. In this embodiment, a first lip 51 that projects outward in the vehicle width direction and extends in the vertical direction with respect to the traveling wind W1 is integrally provided at the rear lower portion of the inner cover rear portion 35R.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing the first lip 51 along with its surrounding components from the front side of the vehicle body.
As shown in FIG. 4, the first lip 51 is formed in a blade shape that extends rearward and upward and projects outward in the vehicle width direction at the rear lower portion of the inner cover rear portion 35R.
In FIG. 2, the portion of the ridge line located at the outermost side in the vehicle width direction of the first lip 51 is indicated by a thick line. The upper end of this ridgeline corresponds to the upper end P1 of the first lip 51, and the lower end of the ridgeline corresponds to the lower end P2 of the first lip 51.

The upper end P1 of the first lip 51 is located near the rear upper end of the inner cover rear part 35R, and the lower end P2 of the first lip 51 is located near the lower part of the outer cover 36A, as viewed from the side of the vehicle body. The upper end P1 is located near the upper end of the traveling wind W1 flowing rearward and upward through the duct 38. Further, the lower end P2 corresponds to a position near the lower end of the traveling wind W1 flowing rearward and upward through the duct 38. That is, the first lip 51 extends over the upper and lower ranges of the traveling wind W1.

In FIG. 2, a hatched region R1F on the front side of the vehicle body with respect to the line segment connecting the upper end P1 and the lower end P2 indicates the front region of the first lip 51. This front region R1F is formed as an inclined surface that is inclined toward the outer side in the vehicle width direction and toward the lower rear of the vehicle body. As a result, the traveling wind W1 flowing along the inner cover 35 is guided outward in the vehicle width direction vertically by the first lip 51.
Since the running wind W1 is guided outward in the vehicle width direction, outside air on the outside in the vehicle width direction becomes difficult to flow inward in the vehicle width direction behind the front side cover 31. In other words, it becomes easier to reduce the traveling wind flowing from the left and right outer sides to the left and right inner sides with respect to the occupant and the surrounding space, and to suppress the occurrence of turbulence. Therefore, the passenger space is suppressed to an appropriate amount of air, the comfort of the passenger is improved, and air resistance is easily reduced. Moreover, the effect of suppressing the amount of air around the steering wheel 21 to an appropriate level can be expected due to the running wind W1.

As shown in FIG. 2, the inner cover rear portion 35R further includes a second lip 52 that protrudes outward in the vehicle width direction below the first lip 51 and extends in a predetermined direction (vertical direction in this embodiment). provided. In FIG. 2, the outermost ridge line of the second lip 52 is shown as a thick line, the upper end of the ridge line corresponds to the upper end P2 of the second lip 52, and the lower end of the ridge line corresponds to the lower end P3 of the second lip 52. It is equivalent.
In FIG. 2, a hatched region R2F on the front side of the vehicle body with respect to the line segment connecting the upper end P2 and the lower end P3 corresponds to the front region of the second lip 52. This front region R2F is formed as an inclined surface that is inclined outward in the vehicle width direction and toward the rear of the vehicle body. As a result, the traveling wind W2 flowing below the traveling wind W1 is guided outward in the vehicle width direction by the second lip 52.

Here, the traveling wind W2 is a traveling wind that flows toward the rear and upper side below the traveling wind W1, and passes through the lower part of the outer cover 36A and the outer side in the vehicle width direction. As described above, the upper end P2 is located near the lower end of the running wind W1, and therefore is located near the upper end of the running wind W2 flowing below the running wind W1. Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the lower end P3 is located near the lower end of the traveling wind W2 flowing above the boundary between the outer cover 36A and the leg shield 25.
Thereby, the second lip 52 can vertically guide the traveling wind W2 flowing below the duct 38 and outside the outer cover 36A in the vehicle width direction smoothly toward the outside in the vehicle width direction.

In this way, the traveling wind W2 flowing below the traveling wind W1 is guided outward in the vehicle width direction, so that outside air from the outside in the vehicle width direction flows inward in the vehicle width direction behind the front side cover 31. The range in which it becomes difficult to do so can be expanded downward. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the flow of traveling wind into the lower body of the occupant and the generation of turbulence, which is advantageous in improving the comfort of the occupant and reducing air resistance.

The inner cover rear portion 35R is further provided with a third lip 53 that projects outward in the vehicle width direction below the second lip 52 and extends in a predetermined direction (in the present embodiment, rearward and downward). In FIG. 2, the outermost ridge line of the third lip 53 is shown as a thick line, the upper end of the ridge line corresponds to the upper end P4 of the third lip 53, and the lower end of the ridge line corresponds to the lower end P5 of the third lip 53. It is equivalent.
In FIG. 2, a hatched region R3F located below the front of the vehicle body relative to the line segment connecting the upper end P4 and the lower end P5 corresponds to the front region of the third lip 53. This front region R3F is formed as an inclined surface that is inclined toward the outer side in the vehicle width direction and toward the upper rear of the vehicle body. As a result, the traveling wind W3 flowing below the traveling wind W2 is guided outward in the vehicle width direction by the third lip 53.

Here, the traveling wind W3 is a traveling wind that flows rearward and upwardly below the traveling wind W2, and passes through the boundary between the outer cover 36A and the leg shield 25 and the outside in the vehicle width direction. That is, the traveling wind W3 passes through the lower part of the front side cover 31. In other words, the positions P4 and P5 of the third lip 53 are set so that the wind W3 passing through the lower part of the front side cover 31 can be guided outward in the vehicle width direction.

In this way, the traveling wind W3 flowing below the traveling wind W2 is guided outward in the vehicle width direction, so that outside air from the outside in the vehicle width direction flows inward in the vehicle width direction behind the front side cover 31. The range in which it is difficult to do so can be expanded downward. Therefore, it is more advantageous to provide occupant comfort and reduce air resistance.
Therefore, in this embodiment, the first lip 51, the second lip 52, and the third lip 53 make it possible to widely reduce the wind that enters the passenger side from the left and right outside of the passenger in the vertical direction, thereby reducing the air resistance. It is also advantageous in reducing Furthermore, the first lip 51, second lip 52, and third lip 53 provide an edged appearance, making it easier to obtain a sharp appearance.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, the first lip 51 is longer than the second lip 52, and the second lip 52 is longer than the third lip 53. That is, the length of the first lip 51>the length of the second lip 52>the length of the third lip 53. Therefore, among the traveling winds flowing on the outside of the front side cover 31 in the vehicle width direction, the traveling wind flowing relatively upward can be effectively guided to the outside in the vehicle width direction by the longest first lip 51. Since the long first lip 51 is disposed upward, it becomes easier to see the edge formed by the longest first lip 51, and it becomes easier to obtain a sharp appearance.

Further, since the second lip 52 extends from a part (lower end P2) of the first lip 51 at different angles, the first lip 51 and the second lip 52 direct the traveling wind in a wide range outward in the vehicle width direction. In addition to being able to provide guidance, it becomes easier to visually see the continuous edge consisting of the first lip 51 and the second lip 52, and it becomes easier to obtain a sharp appearance.

Furthermore, since the third lip 53 is separated from the first lip 51 and the second lip 52, a continuous edge consisting of the first lip 51 and the second lip 52 and an independent edge separated from this edge can be visually seen. It becomes easier to do so. This also makes it easier to obtain a sharp appearance. Note that the lengths, positions, shapes, etc. of the first lip 51 to third lip 53 may be changed as appropriate within the range that desired aerodynamic characteristics can be obtained.

Further, in this embodiment, since three lips are provided, which are the first lip 51, the second lip 52, and the third lip 53, the length, position, and inclination of each of these lips can be adjusted independently. This makes it easier to independently adjust the flow of each of the traveling winds W1, W2, and W3. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the inclined surface formed of the front side region R2F of the second lip 52 is a surface inclined inward in the vehicle width direction toward the lower side of the vehicle body with respect to the sloped surface formed of the front side region R1F of the first lip 51. Therefore, a design in which planes having different inclination directions are continuous can be realized while adjusting each of the traveling winds W1 and W2 independently, and this also makes it easier to obtain a sharp appearance.

In addition, with respect to the inclined surface formed by the front region R2F of the second lip 52, the inclined surface formed by the front region R3F of the third lip 53 is formed as a surface inclined more inward in the vehicle width direction toward the lower side of the vehicle body. By adjusting each of the traveling winds W2 and W3 independently, it is possible to realize a design in which planes having different inclination directions are continuous, and this also makes it easier to obtain a sharp appearance.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing the right front side cover 31 along with the surrounding structure from the front of the vehicle body.
As shown in FIG. 5, the inlet 43 of the duct 38 is located above and to the side of the front wheel 13 and the front fender 23F, and is part of the running wind (running wind W1) that flows from the front of the vehicle toward the surroundings of the front wheel 13. will flow in. Thereby, it is possible to suppress the situation where the running wind from the front of the vehicle body accumulates in the center of the vehicle width, and the running wind flows smoothly around the front wheels 13, making it easier to cool the front wheel brakes and the like.
In addition, since the running wind W1 that has flowed into the duct 38 is discharged rearward and upward on the outside of the leg shield 25 in the vehicle width direction, it becomes easier to obtain an aerodynamic effect that suppresses the front of the vehicle body forward and downward, which has the effect of suppressing so-called front lift. , you can expect a downforce effect. These effects make it easier to improve the ground pressure of the saddle-ride type vehicle 10.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing the right front side cover 31 along with the surrounding structure from the right rear of the vehicle body. As shown in FIG. 6, an outlet 46 of the duct 38 is formed by the rear edge 44 of the inner cover front part 35F and the rear edge 45 of the outer cover 36A. The outlet 46 of the duct 38 is formed in a half-moon shape that is convex inward in the vehicle width direction.
The outlet 46 of the duct 38 is narrower than the inlet 43 of the duct 38, and the opening area of the outlet 46 is narrower than the opening area of the inlet 43. By making the opening area of the outlet 46 narrower than the opening area of the inlet 43, the flow velocity at the outlet 46 of the duct 38 can be increased and the flow can be directed to the rear of the front side cover 31. This makes it easier to improve the aerodynamic effect obtained by the driving wind W1, and, for example, improves the effect of suppressing surrounding wind from flowing into the passenger space and suppressing the front part of the vehicle forward and downward.

As described above, the saddle type vehicle 10 of the present embodiment includes the front side cover 31, and the front side cover 31 is arranged between the inner cover 35, the outer cover 36A, and the space between the inner cover 35 and the outer cover 36A. A duct 38 provided in the duct 38 is provided. The inner cover 35 has a first lip 51 that protrudes outward in the vehicle width direction and extends in the vertical direction against the traveling wind W1 (FIG. 2) flowing through the duct 38. , and a second lip 52 that protrudes outward in the vehicle width direction and extends in a predetermined direction.

According to this configuration, the first lip 51 guides the traveling wind W1 outward in the vehicle width direction, and the second lip 52 guides the traveling wind W2 (FIG. 2) that is lower than the traveling wind W1 in the vehicle width direction. It can be guided outward. As a result, it becomes easier to obtain aerodynamic effects such as suppressing outside air flowing inward in the vehicle width direction behind the front side cover 31 and suppressing the accumulation of running wind in the center of the vehicle width. It can improve fuel efficiency and reduce _CO2 emissions, contributing to energy issues and environmental improvement. Furthermore, each lip 51, 52 makes it easier to obtain a sharp appearance.

Further, the inner cover 35 is provided with a third lip 53 below the second lip 52 that projects outward in the vehicle width direction and extends in a predetermined direction. According to this configuration, the third lip 53 can guide the traveling wind W3 (FIG. 3) that is lower than the traveling wind W2 toward the outside in the vehicle width direction. Therefore, at the rear of the front side cover 31, the range in which outside air is prevented from flowing inward in the vehicle width direction is expanded downward, and each lip 51 to 53 makes it easier to obtain a sharp appearance.

Further, the first lip 51 is longer than the second lip 52, and the second lip 52 is longer than the third lip 53, so that the traveling wind W1 that has passed through the duct 38 is directed outward in the vehicle width direction over a wide vertical range. It becomes easier to control the vehicle, and it becomes easier to effectively suppress the flow of running wind from the outside in the vehicle width direction toward the passenger side. In addition, since the lips located at a relatively higher position are longer, the lips at a higher position, which are easily visible from the outside, are longer, making it easier to obtain a sharp appearance.

In addition, since the inner cover 35 is formed in a shape that extends toward the rear and upper side of the vehicle body and has a narrow vertical length, the traveling wind W1 that has passed through the duct 38 can flow toward the rear and upper side of the vehicle body. This makes it difficult for outside air to flow into the occupant's upper body from the outside in the vehicle width direction, and also provides an aerodynamic effect that presses the front of the vehicle body forward and downward, making it easier to ensure sufficient ground pressure.

The duct 38 is composed of an inner cover front part 35F that functions as a duct component on the inner cover 35 side, and an outer cover 36A that functions as a duct component on the outer cover 36 side. It covers the front edge 41 of the front portion 35F from the outside in the vehicle width direction. According to this configuration, the entrance 43 of the duct 38 can be made difficult to see from the outside, which is advantageous in improving the appearance.

In addition, since the opening area of the outlet 46 (FIG. 6) of the duct 38 is narrower than the opening area of the inlet 43 (FIGS. 2 and 5) of the duct 38, the flow velocity at the outlet 46 of the duct 38 is increased and the flow passes through the duct 38. This makes it easier to improve the aerodynamic effect obtained by the traveling wind W1.
Furthermore, since the second lip 52 extends from a part of the first lip 51, it becomes easier to guide the running wind W1, W2 in a wide range that is continuous up and down to the outside in the vehicle width direction. A continuous edge portion consisting of lips 51 and 52 can be formed, making it easier to obtain a sharp appearance.

Moreover, since the third lip 53 is separated from the first lip 51 and the second lip 52, it becomes easy to arrange the position of the third lip 53 according to the range of the traveling wind W3. Further, since the edge formed by the third lip 53 is provided at a position away from the edge formed by the first lip 51 and the second lip 52, it becomes easier to obtain a sharp appearance.

Note that the above-described embodiment shows one aspect of the present invention, and the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment. For example, the shape and structure of the vehicle body cover 22 including the front side cover 31 may be changed as appropriate. Furthermore, although the present invention has been described as being applied to a scooter-type motorcycle shown in FIG. It may also be applied to ride-on vehicles. Furthermore, the saddle type vehicle is not limited to a vehicle that uses an internal combustion engine as a driving source, but may also be an electric vehicle that uses a motor as a driving source.

[Configuration supported by the above embodiment]
The above embodiment supports the following configurations.

(Configuration 1) In a saddle-ride type vehicle equipped with a front side cover that covers the left and right sides of the front part of the vehicle body, the front side cover has a duct between the inner cover and the inner cover that allows running wind to flow backward. and an outer cover disposed outside the inner cover in the vehicle width direction, and the inner cover has a groove extending outward in the vehicle width direction and extending in the vertical direction against the wind passing through the duct. A saddle-riding type vehicle, characterized in that a second lip is provided below the first lip, protruding outward in the vehicle width direction and extending in a predetermined direction.

According to this configuration, the first lip guides the wind passing through the duct toward the outside in the vehicle width direction, and the second lip directs the wind below the travel wind toward the outside in the vehicle width direction. We can guide you. Therefore, while achieving aerodynamic effects such as suppressing outside air flowing inward in the width direction of the vehicle behind the front side cover and suppressing the accumulation of running wind in the center of the vehicle width, the first And the second lip makes it easier to obtain a sharp appearance.

(Structure 2) The saddle according to Structure 2, wherein the inner cover is provided with a third lip below the second lip 52 that projects outward in the vehicle width direction and extends in a predetermined direction. Riding vehicle.
According to this configuration, the third lip makes it possible to expand downwardly the range in which outside air is prevented from flowing inward in the vehicle width direction behind the front side cover, and it becomes easier to obtain a sharp appearance.

(Structure 3) The saddle-ride type vehicle according to Structure 2, wherein the first lip is longer than the second lip, and the second lip is longer than the third lip.
According to this configuration, it becomes easy to control the wind passing through the duct toward the outside in the vehicle width direction over a wide vertical range. In addition, since the lip at a relatively high position becomes longer, the lip that is easily visible in appearance becomes longer, making it easier to obtain a sharp appearance.

(Structure 4) The saddle riding type according to any one of Structures 1 to 3, wherein the inner cover is formed in a shape that extends rearward and upward of the vehicle body and has a narrow vertical length. vehicle.
According to this configuration, the wind passing through the duct can easily flow upward to the rear of the vehicle body, making it easy to sufficiently prevent outside air from flowing into the passenger side. It becomes easier to get the effect.

(Configuration 5) The duct includes a duct component on the inner cover side and a duct component on the outer cover side, and the duct component on the outer cover side is the duct component on the inner cover side. 5. The saddle-ride type vehicle according to any one of configurations 1 to 4, wherein the front edge is covered from the outside in the vehicle width direction.
According to this configuration, the entrance of the duct can be made difficult to see from the outside, which is advantageous for improving the appearance.

(Structure 6) The saddle-ride type vehicle according to any one of Structures 1 to 5, wherein the opening area of the outlet of the duct is narrower than the opening area of the inlet of the duct.
According to this configuration, the flow velocity at the outlet of the duct is increased, and the aerodynamic effect obtained by the traveling wind passing through the duct can be easily improved.

(Structure 7) The saddle-ride type vehicle according to any one of Structures 1 to 6, wherein the second lip extends from a part of the first lip.
According to this configuration, it becomes easier to guide the running wind in a wide range that continues vertically to the outside in the vehicle width direction, and it is also possible to form a continuous edge portion consisting of the first and second lips, making it easier to obtain a sharp appearance. Become.

(Structure 8) The saddle-ride type vehicle according to Structure 2, wherein the third lip is separated from the first lip and the second lip.
According to this configuration, the edge consisting of the third lip can be provided at a position away from the edge consisting of the first and second lips, which is more advantageous in obtaining a sharp appearance.

10 Saddle type vehicle 22 Body cover 24 Front cowl 31 Front side cover 35 Inner cover 35F Inner cover front part (duct component on the inner cover side)
36 Outer cover 36A Part of the outer cover that covers the inner cover (duct component on the outer cover side)
38 Duct 41 Front edge of the front part of the inner cover 43 Inlet of the duct 46 Outlet of the duct 51 First lip 52 Second lip 53 Third lip

Claims (9)

In a saddle type vehicle equipped with a front side cover (31) that covers the left and right sides of the front part of the vehicle body,
The front side cover (31) includes an inner cover (35), an outer cover (36) disposed on the outer side of the inner cover (35) in the vehicle width direction, and an inner cover (35) and an outer cover (36). A duct (38) provided between the
The inner cover (35) includes a first lip (51) that protrudes outward in the vehicle width direction and extends in the vertical direction against the traveling wind that has passed through the duct (38); ) below the second lip (52), which extends outward in the vehicle width direction and extends in a predetermined direction ; and below the second lip (52), extends outward in the vehicle width direction and extends in a predetermined direction A saddle-ride type vehicle characterized by being provided with an extending third lip (53) . In a saddle type vehicle equipped with a front side cover (31) that covers the left and right sides of the front part of the vehicle body,
The front side cover (31) includes an inner cover (35), an outer cover (36) disposed on the outer side of the inner cover (35) in the vehicle width direction, and an inner cover (35) and an outer cover (36). A duct (38) provided between the
The inner cover (35) includes a first lip (51) that protrudes outward in the vehicle width direction and extends in the vertical direction against the traveling wind that has passed through the duct (38); ) is provided with a second lip (52) that protrudes outward in the vehicle width direction and extends in a predetermined direction ;
The saddle-ride type vehicle is characterized in that the inner cover (35) is formed in a shape that extends rearward and upward of the vehicle body and has a narrow vertical length. The inner cover (35) is provided with a third lip (53) below the second lip (52) that projects outward in the vehicle width direction and extends in a predetermined direction. 2. The saddle-ride type vehicle described in 2. The saddle-ride type vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein the inner cover (35) is formed in a shape that extends rearward and upward of the vehicle body and has a narrow vertical length. The first lip (51) is longer than the second lip (52), and the second lip (52) is longer than the third lip (53). 4. The saddle-ride type vehicle described in 4 . The saddle-ride type vehicle according to claim 1 , 3, 4, or 5, wherein the third lip (53) is separated from the first lip (51) and the second lip (52). The duct includes a duct component (35F) on the inner cover (35) side and a duct component (36A) on the outer cover (36) side,
The duct component (36A) on the outer cover (36) side covers the front edge (41) of the duct component (35F) on the inner cover (35) side from the outside in the vehicle width direction. 7. The saddle-ride type vehicle according to any one of 1 to 6 . The saddle according to any one of claims 1 to 7 , characterized in that the opening area of the outlet (46) of the duct (38) is narrower than the opening area of the inlet (43) of the duct (38). Riding vehicle. The saddle-ride type vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 8 , wherein the second lip (52) extends from a part of the first lip (51).

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