JP7498211B2 - Floor mat installation structure - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a structure for mounting floor mats on saddle-type vehicles.

A floor mat mounting structure for mounting a floor mat to a step floor in a saddle-type vehicle is known (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 6-219361

This type of conventional floor mat is made up of a single mat, and is not divided into multiple pads so that they can be replaced in a patchwork style. If the floor mat is divided into multiple pads, the structure for attaching it to the step floor becomes complicated, and the structure for preventing theft of the pads becomes an issue.
The present invention has been made in consideration of the above-mentioned circumstances, and aims to provide a floor mat mounting structure that allows the pads to be easily replaced when the floor mat is divided into multiple pads, and has high anti-theft properties.

In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the present invention provides a floor mat mounting structure for mounting a floor mat to a step floor of a saddle-ride type vehicle, wherein the floor mat is divided into a plurality of pads, the step floor has an outer peripheral member covering the outer peripheral edges of the plurality of pads, the step floor has an inner wall portion on the inside in the vehicle width direction that restrains each edge of the plurality of pads, and the outer peripheral member has an edge flat that covers the edge of the pad on the front side of the vehicle, a side edge covering portion that continuously covers the side edges of the plurality of pads on the outside in the vehicle width direction, and a plurality of covering portions that cover the joints of the plurality of pads .

According to the present invention, the floor mat is divided into multiple pads, which prevents theft, and the outer peripheral member covers and secures the multiple floor mats, so the floor mat can be sufficiently secured even if it is divided into multiple pieces.

1 is a side view of a saddle-ride type vehicle 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a saddle-type vehicle as viewed from above. An enlarged view of the left step floor. FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along line IV-IV of FIG. This is a cross-sectional view taken along line VV of Figure 3. FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line VI-VI of FIG. FIG. 13 is an enlarged view of the left step floor according to another embodiment.

Below, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the description, directions such as front, back, left, right, and up and down are the same as directions relative to the vehicle body unless otherwise specified. In addition, the symbol FR in each figure indicates the front of the vehicle body, the symbol UP indicates the upper part 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 is a vehicle that 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 so as to be freely steerable, a swing arm 16 that supports a rear wheel 15, and a seat 17 for a passenger.
The saddle-ride type vehicle 10 is a vehicle in which a passenger sits astride a seat 17. The seat 17 is provided above the rear portion of the body frame 11.

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

The front fork 14 is supported by the head pipe 18 so that it can be steered 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 that is held by the rider is attached to the upper end of the front fork 14.

The swing arm 16 is supported by a pivot shaft 22 that is supported by the body frame 11. The pivot shaft 22 is a shaft that extends horizontally in the vehicle width direction. The pivot shaft 22 is inserted into the front end of the swing arm 16. The swing arm 16 swings up and down about the pivot shaft 22.
The rear wheel 15 is supported by an axle 15 a provided at the rear end of a swing arm 16 .

The power unit 12 is disposed between the front wheels 13 and the rear wheels 15 and is supported by the body frame 11 .
The power unit 12 is an internal combustion engine. The power unit 12 includes a crankcase 23 and a cylinder portion 24 that houses a reciprocating piston. An exhaust device 25 is connected to an exhaust port of the cylinder portion 24.
The output of the power unit 12 is transmitted to the rear wheel 15 by a driving force transmission member that connects the power unit 12 and the rear wheel 15 .

The saddle-type vehicle 10 also includes a front fender 26 that covers the front wheel 13 from above, a rear fender 27 that covers the rear wheel 15 from above, a step 28 on which a rider places his or her feet, and a fuel tank 29 that stores fuel used by the power unit 12.
The front fender 26 is attached to the front fork 14. The rear fender 27 and the step 28 are provided below the seat 17. The fuel tank 29 is supported by the body frame 11.

FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of the saddle type vehicle 10 as viewed from above.
The steps (hereinafter referred to as step floors) 28 include a left step floor 28L and a right step floor 28R.

FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of the left step floor 28L of FIG.
Since the left step floor 28L and the right step floor 28R have a symmetrical structure, the following description will focus on the left step floor 28L and omits the description of the right step floor 28R.
A floor mat 43 is attached to the upper surface of the left step floor 28L. The floor mat 43 is divided into four (plural) pads 43A to 43D. The pads 43A to 43D are made of recycled urethane material.

Recycled urethane material is a collection of small fragments, and because joints and individual differences are not noticeable, it has excellent design properties.
This is only an example, and the material of the pads 43A to 43D can be selected as appropriate. The pads 43A to 43D may be made of recycled materials containing resins other than urethane resin. Also, materials selected from ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer resin, polyvinyl chloride, and other synthetic resins may be used. The pads 43A to 43D are subject to wear in a short period of time because passengers frequently place their feet on them, and it is possible to replace only some or all of the worn pads 43A to 43D.

The left step floor 28L is equipped with an outer peripheral member 42 that covers the outer peripheral edges of multiple pads 43A to 43D. The outer peripheral member 42 is inverted L-shaped in plan view and includes an edge flat 42A that covers the edge of the pad 43A on the front side of the vehicle, a side edge cover portion 42B that continuously covers the side edges of the multiple pads 43A to 43D on the outer side in the vehicle width direction, and three cover portions 42C that cover the joints of the pads 43A to 43D. The outer peripheral member 42 is fixed to the left step floor 28L with seven screws (fixing devices) 45.

FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along line IV-IV of FIG.
The left step floor 28L has an outer wall portion (wall portion) 50 on the outer side in the vehicle width direction that restrains the outer peripheral member 42. In addition, the left step floor 28L has an inner wall portion 51 on the inner side in the vehicle width direction that restrains each edge of the multiple pads 43A to 43D.
A convex rib portion 53 is formed over substantially the entire length on the outer edge of the side edge cover portion 42B of the outer peripheral member 42. The convex rib portion 53 fits into a groove 50A of the outer wall portion 50, and the outer peripheral member 42 is restrained by this outer wall portion 50. The groove 50A of the outer wall portion 50 and the convex rib portion 53 of the outer peripheral member 42 form a half-notched shape.
The outer wall portion 50 is formed to be lower in height than the outer peripheral member 42 .
A pressing surface 54 that slopes upward toward the inside in the vehicle width direction is formed on the inner edge of the side edge covering portion 42B, and pressed surfaces 55 that are pressed by the pressing surface 54 are formed on the outer edges of the multiple pads 43A to 43D.

A plurality of hook bodies (first shape) 57 inclined outward in the vehicle width direction are formed on an upper surface 60 of the left step floor 28L. The plurality of hook bodies 57 form a first uneven shape.
A plurality of hook grooves (second shape) 59 into which the hook bodies 57 fit are formed on the undersides of the plurality of pads 43A to 43D. The plurality of hook grooves 59 form a second concave and convex shape that fits into the first concave and convex shape. As shown by the dashed lines in FIG. 3, the hook bodies 57 are formed in two rows for the plurality of pads 43A to 43C, and in one row for the small pad 43D.

5 is a cross-sectional view taken along line VV in FIG. 3, and FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view taken along line VI-VI in FIG.
As shown in Fig. 5, the lower surface of the cover portion 42C of the outer peripheral member 42 abuts against the upper surface 60 of the left step floor 28L. As shown in Fig. 6, the cover portion 42C has notches 70 formed on both sides of the lower portion. The side edges of the pads 43B and 43C are formed with protruding edges 71 that can fit into the notches 70.
The joints of the pads 43A to 43D and the joint between the pad 43A and the edge cover portion 42A have substantially the same fitting form as the notch 70 and the protruding edge portion 71 shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, and therefore a description thereof will be omitted.

Next, a procedure for assembling the multiple pads 43A to 43D onto the upper surface 60 of the left step floor 28L will be described.
First, with the outer peripheral member 42 removed, the multiple pads 43A to 43D are placed on the upper surface 60 of the left step floor 28L along the direction of arrow A in Fig. 4. The multiple pads 43A to 43D are placed so that the hook grooves 59 on the lower surfaces fit into the hook bodies 57 and are butted against the inner wall portion 51.

Next, the outer peripheral member 42 is placed on the upper surface 60 of the left step floor 28L while being moved in the direction of the arrow B in FIG.
At this time, the pressing surface 54 of the outer peripheral member 42 is slid over the pressed surfaces 55 of the pads 43A to 43D and placed. The convex strip portion 53 of the outer peripheral member 42 fits into the groove 50A of the outer wall portion 50, and the outer peripheral member 42 is restrained.

Finally, the outer peripheral member 42 is fixed to the left step floor 28L by seven fasteners 45. When fastened, the heads of the four fasteners 45 are positioned at the same height as or lower than the surface 56 of the outer peripheral member 42.

In this embodiment, the outer peripheral member 42 does not cover all of the pads 43A to 43D, and the inner sides of the pads 43A to 43D in the vehicle width direction are abutted against the inner wall portion 51. The pads 43A to 43D are in contact with the inner wall portion 51.

In this embodiment, the step floor 28 is provided on each side, left and right, with different types of pads 43A to 43D on each side. This is not limited to the above embodiment, and can also be applied to a step floor 28 that is integrated on both sides. In this case, since the area of the step floor 28 is large, multiple pads may be arranged in a checkerboard pattern.

In this embodiment, the contact surfaces of the pads 43A to 43D and the outer peripheral member 42 are angled in the vertical direction, so that the pressing surface 54 presses the pressed surface 55, and the pads 43A to 43D are fixed by the outer peripheral member 42. Therefore, the pads 43A to 43D can be fixed with a simple structure to form the step floor 28. The selection of the pads 43A to 43D can also be expanded. For example, multiple types of multiple pads can be used, but if the structure or material combination of the pads is too complicated, it is expected that it will be difficult to provide a wide variety of lineups from a production standpoint. In this embodiment, the pads have a simple structure, so a wide variety of developments can be expected. The pads 43A to 43D are easy to replace, and since the pads 43A to 43D do not have metal fittings, they can be easily replaced to suit the driver's preferences in order to improve the appearance.

In this embodiment, the outer peripheral member 42 is fixed by a number of fasteners 45. The fasteners 45 are located at least below the surface portion 56 of the outer peripheral member 42, improving the appearance and improving the comfort of the driver when placing their feet.

In addition, the outer peripheral member 42 is located at a position lower than the height of the inner wall portion 51 and higher than the outer wall portion 50. Therefore, dirt such as sand and water adhering to the pads 43A to 43D and the outer peripheral member 42 flows outward in the vehicle width direction, and is easily dropped off to the outside.
The left step floor 28L is where the driver's feet rest, and so dirt such as water, sand, and mud that adhere to the driver's shoes tends to accumulate there. If the pad on the left step floor 28L where the driver places his/her feet and the surrounding area are recessed, dirt tends to accumulate there. In this embodiment, it is possible to prevent dirt from accumulating.

The outer peripheral member 42 has a convex portion 53 that fits into the groove 50A of the outer wall portion 50 and is sufficiently fixed by the notched shape, and the pads 43A to 43D are pressed and fixed by the outer peripheral member 42. The pads 43A to 43D cannot be removed unless the multiple fixing devices 45 of the outer peripheral member 42 are removed.

In this embodiment, the floor mat 43 is divided into a plurality of pads 43A to 43D. Therefore, compared to the conventional form in which the floor mat 43 is composed of a single piece, it is not easy to attach and detach the pads 43A to 43D, and the concern about crime prevention is resolved.
The pads 43A to 43D are made of recycled urethane material, and recycled urethane material is an accumulation of fine fragments, and connections and individual differences are not noticeable, so that the differences between the pads 43A to 43D are not noticeable, and a left step floor 28L with excellent design can be provided.

[Another embodiment]
7 is an enlarged view of a left step floor 28L according to another embodiment. In FIG. 7, the same parts as those in FIG. 3 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted.
The left step floor 28L is provided with an outer peripheral member 142 that covers the outer peripheral edges of the multiple pads 43A to 43D. The outer peripheral member 142 is inverted L-shaped in a plan view and includes an edge cover portion 142A that covers the edge of the pad 43A on the vehicle front side, and a side edge cover portion 142B that continuously covers the side edges of the multiple pads 43A to 43D on the outer side in the vehicle width direction. This outer peripheral member 142 does not include a cover portion that covers the edges of the pads 43A to 43D.

The pads 43A to 43D have a notched portion 146 on the joint surfaces between the pads. The notched portion 146 is composed of a convex portion 147 formed on one pad and a concave portion 148 formed on the other pad.
The pads 43A to 43D can be connected together in a patchwork manner without gaps by fitting the notched portions 146 together.

In another embodiment, the floor mat 43 is divided into a plurality of pads 43A to 43D. Therefore, compared to the conventional form in which the floor mat 43 is composed of a single piece, it is not easy to attach and detach the pads 43A to 43D, and the concern about crime prevention is resolved.
The multiple pads 43A to 43D are made of recycled urethane material, and since the joints and individual differences are not noticeable, not only can the pads 43A to 43D be connected without gaps like patchwork, but differences in the joints of the pads 43A to 43D are not noticeable, and a left step floor 28L with excellent design can be provided.

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

(Configuration 1) A floor mat mounting structure for mounting a floor mat to a step floor in a saddle-ride type vehicle, characterized in that the floor mat is divided into a plurality of pads, and the step floor is provided with an outer peripheral member that covers the outer peripheral edges of the plurality of pads.
According to this configuration, since the floor mat is divided into multiple pads, it is not easy to attach and remove the pads compared to a floor mat consisting of a single piece, and the concern about crime prevention is resolved. In addition, the outer peripheral member covers and fixes the multiple pads, so that even if there are multiple pads, the pads can be sufficiently fixed. In addition, the pads can be easily replaced by loosening the fixation by the outer peripheral member according to the degree of wear of each pad or design preference.

(Configuration 2) The floor mat mounting structure according to configuration 1, characterized in that the step floor has a wall portion that restrains the outer peripheral member.
According to this configuration, since the wall portion restrains the outer peripheral member, it is not easy to attach or detach the outer peripheral member, and the concern about crime prevention is resolved.

(Configuration 3) The floor mat mounting structure according to configuration 2, wherein the wall portion and the outer peripheral member are joined by a notched shape.
According to this configuration, the outer peripheral member and the wall portion have a notched shape, and no additional parts are required to fix the outer peripheral member.

(Configuration 4) The floor mat mounting structure according to configuration 2 or 3, characterized in that the wall portion is lower in height than the outer peripheral member.
According to this configuration, since the wall portion is located below the outer peripheral member, dirt such as sand and water on the floor mat can easily fall off.

(Structure 5) A floor mat mounting structure described in any one of structures 1 to 4, characterized in that the outer peripheral member is fixed by a fastener, and the fastener is positioned at the same level as or lower than the surface portion of the outer peripheral member when fastened.
With this configuration, the fixing device does not protrude from the floor mat, which is distracting, and the comfort of the footrest is improved.

(Structure 6) A floor mat mounting structure described in any one of structures 1 to 5, characterized in that the upper surface of the step floor has a first uneven shape, and the lower surface of the pad has a second uneven shape that fits into the first shape.
According to this configuration, the underside of the pad has an uneven shape and is fixed in the left-right direction by the upper surface of the step floor or the outer peripheral member, so that multiple pads are firmly fixed in place, which is also effective in preventing theft of the pads.

(Configuration 7) A floor mat mounting structure according to any one of configurations 1 to 6, characterized in that the step floor has an inner wall portion that restrains the pad.
According to this configuration, there is an inner wall portion around the pad, and the inner wall portion has a shape that fixes the pad, which is also effective in preventing theft.

The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, but can be embodied in various forms.
For example, the pads 43A to 43D are configured by four pads in the example of FIG. 3, but there is no particular limitation on this number, and the pads may be configured by two or more pads.
In the above embodiment, a motorcycle has been used as an example of a saddle-type vehicle, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention is applicable to three-wheel saddle-type vehicles having two front wheels or two rear wheels, and saddle-type vehicles having four or more wheels.

10 Saddle-type vehicle 15 Rear wheel 17 Seat 27 Rear fender 28 Step 28 Step floor 42 Peripheral member 43 Pad 45 Fixture 50 Outer wall portion (wall portion)
50a Groove 51 Inner wall portion 54 Pressing surface 55 Pressed surface 57 Hook body (first shape)
59 Hook groove (second shape)

Claims (6)

A floor mat mounting structure for mounting a floor mat to a step floor in a saddle-ride type vehicle, comprising:
The floor mat (43) is divided into a plurality of pads (43A to 43D),
The step floor (28) includes an outer peripheral member (42) that covers the outer peripheral edges of the plurality of pads (43A to 43D),
The step floor (28) is provided with an inner wall portion (51) that restrains each edge of the plurality of pads (43A to 43D) on the inner side in the vehicle width direction,
The floor mat mounting structure is characterized in that the outer peripheral member (42) comprises an edge flat (42A) that covers the edge of the pad (43A) on the front side of the vehicle, a side edge covering portion (42B) that continuously covers the side edges of the multiple pads (43A to 43D) on the outer side in the vehicle width direction, and a plurality of covering portions (42C) that cover the joints of the multiple pads (43A to 43D) . The floor mat mounting structure according to claim 1, characterized in that the step floor (28) has a wall portion (50) that restrains the outer peripheral member (42). The floor mat mounting structure according to claim 2, characterized in that the wall portion (50) and the outer peripheral member (42) are joined by a notched shape. The floor mat mounting structure according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that the wall portion (50) is lower in height than the outer peripheral member (42). The floor mat mounting structure according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the outer peripheral member (42) is fixed by a fastener (45), and the fastener (45) is positioned at the same level as or lower than the surface portion (56) of the outer peripheral member (42) when fastened. The floor mat mounting structure according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the upper surface (60) of the step floor (28) has a first uneven shape (57), and the lower surface of the pad (43A to 43D) has a second uneven shape (59) that fits into the first shape.

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