JPH0345483A - Motorcycle - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To satisfy both requests of competitive two kinds of designated colors, and at the same time to improve appearance by coloring left and right both side faces in different colors with the vertical center line as a boundary, in a cowling which covers the motorcycle from the front upper part to both sides of the first half part. CONSTITUTION:For a motorcycle, the cowling 9 is covered from the front of a head pipe 2 down to both sides of an engine unit 6. And at the front of the cowling 9, a wind shield 13, a head lamp 14, and a wind guide port 12 are arranged, respectively, in the vertical direction. In this case, for the cowling 9, separate colorings are applied to right and left both sides 9a and 9b, with the vertical center line X-X of the motorcycle body as a boundary. And a fuel tank 7, a rear cover 10, a seat cowl 11, and others are classified right and left by color, and they are colored, respectively, in the same colors as both side faces 9a and 9b of the cowling 9, respectively, on the same sides. Hereby, the requests as the publicity mediums by, for example, two kinds of sponsors, etc. can be met with one motor-bicycle.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention] [Purpose of the invention] (Industrial application field) The present invention relates to a two-wheeled automatic vehicle equipped with a cowling.

(Prior Art) Some motorcycles have a cowling that covers the front upper part of the vehicle body and both sides of the front half of the vehicle body.

In particular, two-wheeled motorcycles are mainly used for high-speed riding, so they are required to be equipped with a cowling to reduce the windshield and air resistance for the rider.

Since this cowling occupies a large area of the exterior, many cowlings are colored to make their eyes stand out for purposes other than the functionality mentioned above. Not only is this a matter of design, but the colors are designated exclusively for manufacturers, racing teams, or sponsors, and they serve as an advertising medium.

The various functions of the two-wheeled motorcycle are replicated in general commercially available cars as a replica version, but the body color is also adopted as is, making it even more effective in advertising.

However, in cases such as joint development between a manufacturer and a racing team, or co-development with a sponsor, it can be difficult to choose which color to choose.

(Problems to be Solved by the Invention) This invention was made to solve the above-mentioned current situation, and at the same time satisfies the demands of two competing designated colors, and at the same time creates a new design sense. The aim is to provide motorcycles that can accommodate the diversification of individual preferences.

[Structure of the invention]

(Means for Solving the Problems) In accordance with the above object, the motorcycle of the present invention has a motorcycle covered with a cowling from the front upper part of the vehicle body to both sides of the front half. However, they are painted in different colors along the center line of the car body.

In addition, half of the left and right cowlings, which are integrally molded, are painted in a different color, in which case a step is formed in advance along the color-coding boundary line and the step is filled in with a coating film, or the fuel tank, rear cover seat cowling, etc. Both sides of the cowling are color-coded to match the cowling.

(Function) With this structure, this two-wheeled motorcycle has a completely different coloring along the center line, giving it a new and unprecedented design sense that appeals to the eyes of the viewer. becomes larger.

In the case of two-wheeled motorcycles, the left and right halves are painted in two colors, which means that the two manufacturers, racing teams, and sponsors each have their own designated colors, and each of them requests that the two halves of the motorcycle be used as advertising media. Satisfied with a wheeled bicycle, it facilitates the joint development of a two-wheeled bicycle and the sharing of two-wheeled bicycles.

If a commercially available car that is a replica version of the two-wheeled bike has the same coloring, the above advertising effect can be doubled and the psychological needs of the users can be satisfied.

Furthermore, the coloring of commercially available cars is not only for the advertising effect mentioned above due to replica specifications, but also for the new appearance.
Moreover, it will fully meet the needs of diversified individualists.

In other words, if you can select N types of colors that can be painted, if the entire surface is one color, you can only make N types of individuality, but if you paint with 2 colors on the left and right sides,
By choosing a combination of colors, NX (N+1)/2 types of unique coloring are possible.

Since this commercial vehicle is basically mass produced, painting one side improves productivity. Compared to painting both sides, the number of bends is reduced by half, and the left and right cowlings themselves can be molded as one piece from synthetic resin.

If the coating method is simply masking, a step will be formed at the boundary edge of the coating, which will be equal to the thickness of the coating film, and although this step will be slight, it will generate wind noise and will likely cause the coating film to peel off. In this invention, the pre-formed step is filled with a coating film, thereby providing a smooth boundary surface and high durability.

(Example) DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The drawings showing embodiments of the present invention will be explained below.

1 and 2, the basic layout of a two-wheeled motor vehicle is that a front wheel 3 is supported in a steerable manner by a head pipe 2 at the front upper end of a main frame l built in the center, A rear wheel 5 is supported at the rear end of a swing arm 4 which is pivotally supported at the rear lower end. An engine unit 6 that drives the rear wheels 5 is mounted within the main frame 1.

Further, a fuel tank 7 is placed on the main frame 1, and a seat 8 is placed behind it.

A cowling 9 covers the area from the front of the head pipe 2 to both sides of the engine unit 6. A rear cover 10 covers the bottom of the seat 8, and a seat cowl cover 1 is arranged behind the seat 8.

The cowling 9 is made of hard synthetic resin and is integrally molded on the left and right sides, and has a smooth surface and a flowing surface shape with low air resistance. An air guide port 12 is opened on the front surface of the radiator to introduce cooling air into the radiator section. Further, a transparent windshield 13 is connected to the front upper end of the cowling 9, and a headlamp 14 is attached to the front surface. Rear cover 10. The same applies to the seat cowl 11.

Next, the cowling 9 is attached to the center line of the vehicle body.
Separate colors are applied to the left and right side surfaces 9a and 9b with X as the boundary.

As a method, the cowling 9 is colored and molded as one piece.
It is color-coded by painting one side 9a of it in a different color.

In this case, as shown in FIG. 3, the cowling 9 is provided with a step 16 that lowers the painted side surface 9a along the color-coded boundary line, and the step 16 is set to be equivalent to the thickness of the paint film 15. After painting, the paint film 15 fills in these steps to create a smooth surface.

Also, fuel tank 7, rear cover 10. The seat cowl 11 is also color-coded on the left and right sides, and is colored in the same color as both side surfaces 9a and 9b of the cowling 9 on the same side. Rear cover 10. Since the seat cowl 11 is made of synthetic resin, it is color-coded by colored molding and painting like the cowling 9, and the fuel tank 7 is color-coded by painting both sides.

In this way, this motorcycle has a completely different coloring along the center line, giving it a new appearance.

In the case of two-wheeled shi-sa, each color is the designated color.
It is useful for advertising activities for manufacturers, racing teams, sponsors, etc., and facilitates the joint development of two-wheeled motorcycles and the sharing of motorcycles.

In the case of a commercially available vehicle, in addition to the advertising effect of the two-wheeled motorcycle replica specification, it will fully meet the demands for a new design sense, especially a unique design.

One spot color is created by a combination of two colors, so
By using N types of colors, NX (N+1)/2 types of color classification (of which N types have one color on the left and right) is possible, which fully satisfies the needs of diversifying individualists. Using 10 different colors can provide 55 different characteristics.

Note that the left and right sides may be colored and molded separately and joined to one cowling, and it goes without saying that both sides may be colored differently by painting. The color of one surface is not a single color, but vertical,
Horizontal or diagonal stripes, checkered patterns, or the like may be used to create a color-coding effect.

As explained above, this motorcycle has a unique appearance with the cowling, fuel tank if necessary, and rear cover seat cowl painted in different colors on the left and right sides of the center line. This will expand its utility value, provide a new look, and meet the needs of diversified individualists.

Color coding can be easily achieved by combining colored molding and painting, and the structure in which the coating fills in the steps formed during molding increases the durability of the painting without impairing the cowling function, making it possible to achieve low cost. , greatly expanding the usage value and added value of motorcycles.

〔Effect of the invention〕

As described above, the motorcycle according to the present invention is a motorcycle covered with a cowling from the front upper part of the vehicle body to both sides of the front half, in which the left and right sides of the cowling are separated from each other with the center line of the vehicle body as a border. With extremely simple structural changes, it has the effect of doubling its performance as an advertising medium, creating new design sensibilities, and responding to diversifying individual tastes.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a side view of a two-wheeled motor vehicle showing an embodiment of the present invention;
2 is a front view of the motorcycle shown in FIG. 1, and FIG. 3 is an enlarged sectional view taken along the line A--A in FIG. 1. 7... Fuel tank, 9... Cowling, 10...
Rear cover, 11... Seat cowl, 13... Windshield, 15... Paint film, 16... Step.

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] 1. In a motorcycle in which the front upper part of the vehicle body and both sides of the front half are covered with a cowling, the left and right side surfaces of the cowling are colored in different colors with the center line of the vehicle body as the border. A two-wheeled motor vehicle characterized by: 2. The motorcycle according to claim 1, wherein the left and right cowlings are integrally colored and molded, and one side is painted in a different color. 3. The cowling integrally molded on the left and right sides is provided with a step corresponding to the thickness of the coating film along the color-coding boundary line, and one side of the cowling is painted to fill the step. Motorcycle. 4. The two-wheeled motor vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the side surfaces of the fuel tank, rear cover, seat cowl, etc. are colored in the same color as the side surfaces of the cowling.