JPH0367794A - Motorcycle - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To provide excellent maneuverability and nice appearance by making a constitution in which the position of each of passenger grips provided at a car body surface between operation handles and the seating portion of an operator seat can be changed freely into a housing position or a using position which are at the inside or outside of the car body surface. CONSTITUTION:A car body 1 is constituted with a car body frame 4, an engine, a fuel tank 6, a seat 7 and a faring 8 or the like. Also, a seat 7 is formed with respective seating portions 7a, 7b for an operator M1 and a passenger M2. And passenger M2 grips 13 are provided at positions which are at a space between the operator M1 and handles 10 and where the passengers M2 can lay hold on the grips in the state of the passenger M2 arms being slightly extended, for example, at the rear portions at both side surfaces of the fuel tank 6. In this case, grips 13 are housed at recessed portions 16 formed at the fuel tank 6. And a constitution is so made that the position of each grip 13 can be changed each into a housing position (a) or a using position (b) which is at the inside or the outside of a hypothetical car body surface H joining projecting portions at the surface of the fuel tank 6.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

[Industrial Field of Application] The present invention relates to motorcycles, and particularly relates to a technology aimed at enhancing the sense of unity between a passenger and the vehicle body in a two-seater motorcycle. [Prior art] Regarding the above technology, for example, Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 60-3197
As shown in Publication No. 7, a passenger seat is arranged between the driver's seat and the steering wheel, and a grip bar for the passenger is provided in front of the driver's steering wheel and in front of the passenger seat. or those equipped with
As shown in Publication No. 78, in a two-seater motorcycle in which a passenger is seated behind the driver, a handle for the passenger is arranged between the driver and the passenger. What you do is known.

[Problem to be solved by the invention]

However, the former case is limited to so-called scooter-type motorcycles that can secure a seating space for a passenger between the driver's seat and the steering wheel, and there is a space in front of the driver's steering wheel. Since the passenger handle is located at a certain distance, it is difficult for the passenger to grasp the passenger handle in motorcycles where the passenger is seated behind the driver, and therefore cannot be applied. On the other hand, the latter case applies to the above type of motorcycle,
A passenger who grabs a handle placed between the driver and a passenger is forced to have a posture with both arms greatly bent, and it is desired to improve the sense of unity with the vehicle body. In addition, the passenger handle must be positioned so that it does not get in the way of the driver when getting on and off the vehicle, and so that when the passenger grips it, the driver's movements are not hindered by the passenger's arms, etc. are desirable, but these contradict each other and are difficult to achieve. [Means for Solving the Problems] The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and includes a driver's steering wheel, a driver's seat, and a passenger seat that are arranged from the front of the vehicle body toward the rear. Along with being established,
In a motorcycle in which a passenger grip is disposed on a surface of the vehicle body between the driver's handle and the seating portion of the driver's seat, the passenger grip is housed in a recess provided on the vehicle body surface. The device is characterized in that it can be freely switched between a storage position located inward from the virtual car body surface connecting convex parts of the car body surface and a use position protruding outward from the virtual car body surface. .

[Effect]

A passenger holding a passenger grip has an upper body posture similar to that of the driver, with his arms slightly bent, and when viewed from the side, his hand holding the grip, debris, and the seat are visible. A substantially triangular posture connecting the three points is maintained. Therefore, the behavior of the passenger and the vehicle body while running are integrated, and the passenger can ride the vehicle with an increased sense of unity with the vehicle body. In addition, the grip can be switched between the storage position and the use position, and when the grip is switched to the storage position, the driver's knees do not hit the grip when getting on or off the vehicle, and it also improves the appearance. preferable. On the other hand, when switching to the use position, the grip can be made to protrude outward from the surface of the virtual vehicle body, and when the passenger grips the grip, it can be held in a state that is slightly spread to the left and right, so that the passenger's arms and An appropriate distance can be created between the driver and the driver, and the driver's movements are not hindered by the passenger's arms. [Example] Hereinafter, each example of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First Embodiment FIGS. 1 to 4 show a first embodiment of the present invention. In Fig. 1, the symbol l is the vehicle body, 2.3 are the front wheels, the rear wheels, respectively,
Ml and M2 indicate a driver and a passenger, respectively. The vehicle body 1 includes a vehicle body frame 4 having a main frame 4a and a down tube 4b, an engine 5 installed inside the vehicle body frame 4, a fuel tank 6 disposed above the engine 5, and a fuel tank 6 located behind the fuel tank 6. The vehicle is comprised of a seat 7 disposed in a seat 7, a fairing 8 extending vertically to enhance wind protection and rectification effects for the driver M and fellow passengers M2, and the like. The front wheel 2 is pivotally supported by a front fork 9 rotatably attached to the front end of the main frame 4a at a predetermined inclination angle, and a steering (driving) handle 10 is attached to the upper end of the front fork 9. has been done. Further, the seat 7 is used as a two-person seat for the driver M at the front. a seating section 7a (driver's seat) where M2 is seated, and a seating section 7b (passenger seat) where a fellow passenger M2 at the rear thereof is seated.
are integrally formed. Therefore, this motorcycle has a handlebar 10. It has a fuel tank 6, a driver seating section 7a, and a passenger seating section 7b. The driver Ml and the passenger M2 are configured to place their feet on steps 11 and 12, respectively, which are attached to the lower part of the vehicle body 1. In the above-mentioned motorcycle, a grip 13 for a fellow passenger Ml according to the present invention is provided at a slightly rear position from the center of both sides of the fuel tank 6. As shown in FIG. 3, this grip 13 has a grip rubber 15 attached to the outer periphery of a long part 14a of an L-shaped pipe 14.
The end of the elongated portion 14a side is directed upward, and the elongated portion 14
It is arranged in a state where a is slightly inclined forward. Moreover, this grip 13 is housed in a recess 16 provided in the fuel tank 6, so that the grip 13 is placed in the storage position I which is located inward of the virtual vehicle body surface H connecting the convex portions on the surface of the fuel tank 6! (a) and the usage position located inward from the virtual vehicle body surface H (
b) and can be switched. Switching is carried out by fitting a ring 17, which has a circumferential cutout in the base of the grip 13, into a groove 13a at the base of the clip 13 while being urged outward by a compression spring 18, and this ring 17 is inserted into the groove 13a at the base of the clip 13. Groove 19 of outer cylinder 19 fixed to
It has a so-called telescopic structure in which the grip 13 is engaged with the ring 1.
7 is bent inward against the spring 18 so as to have a smaller diameter, thereby making it possible to adjust the amount of outward protrusion X of the grip 13 in stages. A stopper (not shown) is provided at the inner end of the grip 13 to prevent it from coming off even if the grip 13 is pulled outward with strong force. The grip 13 is attached to the driver's seating portion 7a of the seat 7.
J: A passenger seating portion 7 that is located between the driver Ml and the steering wheel lO when the driver Ml is seated.
It is arranged so that a fellow passenger Ml, who is seated in the seat b, can hold it with his hand with his arm slightly extended. At this time, as shown in FIG. 2, fellow passenger M! An appropriate distance C between the arm of the driver Ml and the torso of the driver Ml, and between the torso of the passenger Ml and the torso of the driver Ml, respectively. Care has been taken to ensure that it stays open. According to the motorcycle having such a configuration, the driver Ml and the passenger Ml are seated on the seat 7 in their respective seating portions 7a,
When driving with two people seated in 7b,
The passenger M□ extends his arm forward from the side of the driver Ml's torso and grasps the grip 13 that protrudes outward by an appropriate amount. As a result, as shown in FIG. 1, the passenger Ml's upper body becomes approximately the same as the driving position of the driver Ml, and his arms are slightly bent, and when viewed from the side, the grip 1
A triangular posture connecting the three points of the hand holding No. 3, the shoulder, and the waist on the seat 7b is maintained. Furthermore, since the grip 13 is integrally fixed to the fuel tank 6, the passenger M who holds this grip 13
2 is integrated with the behavior of the vehicle body 1 not only when driving straight, but also when the vehicle body 1 is banked during cornering. For these reasons, the fellow passenger M2 who grips the grip 13 can maintain his posture with respect to the vehicle body 1 while maintaining a sense of unity with the vehicle body 1 while riding the vehicle. In addition, even if an inertial force such as forward movement during deceleration or backward movement during acceleration acts on the passenger M2 while driving, the posture of the passenger Ml is maintained. M! The above-mentioned intervals C1 and C2 are always maintained between the driver Ml and the driver Ml. Therefore, the driver Ml assumes an independent posture from the fellow passenger Ml, and the degree of freedom of the upper body can be easily obtained. Furthermore, since the grip 13 is structured to be able to protrude an appropriate amount outward from the virtual vehicle body surface H, the grip 13
When gripping the grip 13, the grip 13 can be held in a state where it is slightly spread to the left and right. Therefore, an appropriate distance C1 can be formed between the arm of the fellow passenger M2 and the driver MI, and a problem in which the movement of the driver M1 is hindered by the arm of the fellow passenger M1 can be prevented. In addition, when driver M gets on and off the vehicle,
By switching the knob 13 to the storage position (A) in advance,
It is possible to prevent the driver Ml's knees from hitting the grip 13, making it easier to get on and off the vehicle, and it is also preferable in terms of appearance. The grip 13 is equipped with a switch that conveys the passenger's intention, such as "I want you to stop" or "I want you to slow down", and a lamp indicating the switch is placed in front of the driver Ml. If this is done, the passenger M2 can smoothly communicate his or her intentions to the driver M1.Second Embodiment FIGS. 5 and 6 show a second embodiment of the present invention. In the example, the same components as those in the first embodiment shown in FIGS. is that a lid 21 is provided at the front end of the recess 16 of the fuel tank 6. That is, a lid 21 on a flat plate that closes the recess 16 is hinged to the front end of the recess 16 of the fuel tank.The lid 21 has a free end. The hook 21a formed in the rear part of the fuel tank 6 is engaged with the engagement hole 6a formed in the rear part of the fuel tank 6 to keep the concave part 16 closed. The shape is set for the passenger M.
1 can open the lid 21 and grasp the grip 13. Also, between the front part of the back surface of the lid 21 and the fuel tank 6, there is a space between the lid 21 and the fuel tank 6.
1 is provided with a locking mechanism 22 that can maintain the opened state. The locking mechanism 22 includes a cylindrical body 22a rotatably attached to the fuel tank 6 side, and a rod 22b inserted into the cylindrical body 22a and rotatably attached to the lid 21 side.
It consists of Then, as shown in FIG.
When the lid 21 is opened at an appropriate angle diagonally backward, the rod 22b is inserted into the protrusion (as shown) formed on the cylindrical body 22a.
A hook (as shown in the figure) formed at the top is engaged, and the lid 21 is thereby kept stopped at that angle. The structure of the grip 13 is the same as that of the first embodiment described above, and will not be described here. According to the second embodiment, the fellow passenger Ml can maintain a stable riding posture by opening the lid 21 and grasping the grip 13 pulled out. At this time, grip 13
Passenger M holding on! The hands of M2 are covered by the lid 21 and are exposed to the wind while driving, which provides a cold protection effect when driving in winter, making the passenger M2 comfortable. In addition, since the lid 21 is held open diagonally to the rear of the vehicle body 1 by the locking mechanism 22, the wind can be smoothly flowed rearward without causing any resistance to the vehicle. If only the driver Ml rides, grip 1
3 and store it in the recess 16, then close the lid 21 and drive. At this time, the lid 21 has a surface that follows the surface of the fuel tank 6 so that it looks as if it is integrated with the fuel tank 6. It has a good appearance and is desirable from a design point of view. Third Embodiment FIGS. 7 and 8 show a third embodiment of the present invention. The feature of this embodiment is that the upper long leg portion 1 of the single-shaped grip 13 is
4a is configured so that it can be folded. That is,
The grip 13 has a structure in which the base end 14b of the L-shaped vibrator 14 is slidable in the axial direction relative to the fuel tank 6, for example, as shown in FIG. The long portion 14a is attached to the bottle 3 with respect to the base end portion 14b.
They are rotatably connected via 1. Further, a stopper is interposed between the pipe base end portion 14b and the elongated portion 14a, so that the elongated portion 14a is maintained in an upright state. When using the grip 13 in this embodiment,
First, slide the grip 13 and pull it outward.
The elongated portion 14a is rotated around the bottle 31 to be in an upright state. In this way, the elongated portion 14a of the grip 13 is in a state of protruding outward from the virtual vehicle body surface H, and the passenger Ml may grasp this portion. When the grip 13 is not used, the elongated portion 14a is folded and the entire grip 13 is slid and pushed into the fuel tank recess 16. Thereby, the grip 13 can be positioned inward from the virtual vehicle body surface H, and it is possible to prevent the knee of the driver Ml from hitting the grip 13 when getting on or off the vehicle. With this structure, in addition to the effects achieved by the first embodiment described above, the recess 16 formed on the side of the fuel tank can be made small, and the tank capacity can be reduced to form the part. There is also the advantage of being able to suppress the decrease. Fourth Embodiment FIGS. 9 to 11 show a fourth embodiment of the present invention. The feature of this embodiment is that the base end of the grip 13 is pin-coupled to the vehicle body side so that it can swing freely, and when not in use, the grip 13 is housed in a recess 16 formed in the fuel tank 6. The only difference is that the grip 13 is rotated from the base end so as to protrude outward from the fuel tank 6. That is, a grip 13 having a cross-shaped shape similar to those shown in the first and second embodiments is used, and the base end of this grip 13 is connected to the fuel tank 6 via the bottle 41 so that it can swing freely toward the rear of the vehicle body. It is arranged in As shown in FIGS. 9 and 11, the pin 41 is supported by a vertical support portion 42as42b integrally formed with the fuel tank 6. On the other hand, the grip 13 is attached to the fuel tank 6.
A single-shaped recess 16 is formed across the top and side surfaces of the tank so that the grip 13 can be accommodated when the tank is folded down. Note that the front end j of this recess 16; the pin 41
is supported. Further, as shown in FIG. 11, a stopper ball 43 is provided at the base end of the grip 13 so as to be biased toward the pin support portion 42a side by a spring (not shown) so as to be freely retractable. By fitting into hemispherical grooves 44 provided at predetermined intervals in the circumferential direction around the pin 41 on the grip-facing surface of the pin support portion 42a, the grip 13 can be held at a predetermined rotational position. There is. In this embodiment, in addition to the effects shown in the first embodiment described above, the fuel tank l! ! Since it is configured to be stored in one part 16, there is an advantage that the configuration on the fuel tank side can be simplified compared to a type in which the fuel tank is stored in the slide I. In the illustrated example, the grip 13 is rotated backward and stored in the recess 16, but it may be rotated forward and stored. Fifth Embodiment FIGS. 12 to 15 show a fifth embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, as shown in the figure, a recess having a substantially rectangular shape in side view is provided between the driver M and the handle 10 and at the rear of both sides of the fuel tank 6 (only one side is shown in the figure). 16 are spaced apart in the front and back direction (13th
814), a rectangular passenger grip 13 is provided at the front end 16 of the front recess via a pin 51 so as to be rotatable in a substantially horizontal direction. As shown in FIG. 15, the passenger grip 13 has a locking mechanism [13a] in which a pin 51 is inserted at its front end, and a locking mechanism having the same structure as that explained in FIG. 5 behind it. A locked portion 13b that is locked to the tank 22 is provided, and a grip portion 13c that bulges toward the tank is further provided at the rear end. The grip portion 13c fits into the recess 16 on the rear side of the fuel tank 6 when the grip 13 is closed so as to approach the tank side. A hook 52 is provided in the recess at the bottom of the grip 6 part 13c, and when the grip 13 is closed, the hook 52 connects to the retention hole 53 on the fuel tank side.
By engaging with the grip 13, the stored state of the grip 13 is maintained, and at this time, the surface of the grip 130 is connected to the fuel tank 6.
It is designed to follow the surface of the Also, a rectangular hole 54 is provided approximately at the center of the grip 13. This hole 54 is for the passenger M, to hold the grip M13.
This is the place where you pass your fingers when holding c. At least the grip portion 13c of the grip 13, which is gripped by the passenger, is made of a material such as rubber that has appropriate elasticity. When using the grip 13 in this embodiment I, the grip 13 is opened and the grip portion 13c is pulled out. This state is maintained by the locking mechanism 22. In this way, the grip portion 13c of the grip 13 is made to protrude outward from the virtual vehicle body surface H, and the passenger M2 only needs to grip this portion. When the grip 13 is not to be used, the locking mechanism 22 is released, the grip portion 13c is rotated inward (towards the fuel tank), and the seven hooks 52 are engaged with the engagement holes 53 of the fuel tank 6. At this time, since the grip portion 13c fits into the recess 16 on the rear side of the tank, it is positioned inward from the virtual vehicle body surface H. Therefore, the knee of the driver M does not hit the grip portion 13c when getting on or off the vehicle. Furthermore, at this time,
The locked parts 13a and 13b of the grip 13 fit into the tank recess 16 on the front side. This embodiment also provides the same effects as the first embodiment. Sixth Embodiment FIGS. 16 and 17 show a sixth embodiment of the present invention. This embodiment differs from the fifth embodiment in that the rear end of the grip 13 is hinged. That is, the grip 13, which has a rectangular shape in side view, is rotatably attached to the rear end via a pin 60.
The front end 13d of the front end is set to have a slightly thicker diameter so that the passenger Ml can easily grip it. Further, a locking mechanism (not shown) is attached to this grip 13, so that it can be held in a used state and a stored state as shown on the left and right sides of the fuel tank 6 in FIG. 17. When the grip 13 is stored, the grip part 1 at the tip of the grip
3d is a rectangular recess 16 formed on the side of the fuel tank 6.
It's starting to fit in. In the case of this embodiment, in addition to obtaining the effects shown in the first embodiment and the fifth embodiment, since the rear end of the grip 13 is centered on the hinge, when the grip 13 is opened, the position of the grip 13 is This coincides with the direction in which driver Ml's knees extend, so there is an advantage that even if the seating position of driver Ml is slightly shifted forward, it will not get in the way. In addition, in each of the above embodiments, the grip 13 is provided on the fuel tank 6 of the vehicle body where the grip 13 is provided, but the location where the grip 13 is provided is not limited to the fuel tank, and when this is a dummy tank. may be provided on a dummy tank, or if the fuel tank 6 is not in this position, a bracket may be extended from the main frame 4a and attached there. [Effects of the Invention] As explained above, the motorcycle of the present invention is characterized in that a grip for a passenger is disposed between the driving handle and the seating portion of the driver's seat. The passenger holding the passenger grip has an upper body posture similar to that of the driver, with his arms slightly bent, and when viewed from the side, his hand holding the grip, shoulders, A substantially triangular posture formed by connecting three points of the seating portion is maintained. Therefore, the behavior of the passenger and the vehicle body while running are integrated, and the passenger can ride the vehicle with an increased sense of unity with the vehicle body. In addition, the grip can be switched between the storage position and the use position, and when the grip is switched to the storage position, the driver's knees do not hit the grip when getting on or off the vehicle.
It is also preferable in terms of appearance. On the other hand, when the grip is switched to the use position, the grip can protrude outward from the surface of the virtual vehicle body, and when the passenger holds the grip, it can be held in a state that is slightly spread to the left and right, which reduces the passenger's arm and driving ability. This provides excellent effects such as creating an appropriate distance between the driver and the passenger, and preventing the driver's movements from being hindered by the arms of the passenger.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

1 to 4 are diagrams showing a first embodiment of the present invention, in which FIG. 1 is an overall side view, FIG. 2 is a plan view of the same, and FIG.
The figure is a sectional view taken along the line ■-■ in FIG. 1, FIG. 4 is a sectional view showing the installation of the grip, FIG. Main part sectional view, Figure 6 is Vl- in Figure 5.
VT line cross-sectional view, Figures 7 and 8 are diagrams showing a third embodiment of the present invention, in which Figure 7 is a perspective view of the main part, and Figure 8 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line ■-■ in Figure 7. , FIGS. 9 to 11 are diagrams showing a fourth embodiment of the present invention, in which FIG. 9 is an overall perspective view, FIG. 10 is a detailed view of main parts,
FIG. 11 is a perspective view of the main part, FIGS. 12 to 15 are diagrams showing a fifth embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 12 is a side view of the whole, FIG. 13 is a sectional view of the main part, and FIG. FIG. 14 is an explanatory view of the grip in use, FIG. 15 is a perspective view of the grip, FIGS. 16 and 17 are views showing the sixth embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 16 is a side view of the main parts. , FIG. 17 is a plan view of the same. l...Vehicle body, 7...Seat, 7a...Old driver's seating area (seat), 7b...Passenger's seating area (seat), 13... ...Grip for passenger, 16...Concave portion, MI ......Driver, M! ...Passenger, H...Virtual vehicle surface.

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] A driver's handle, a driver's seat, and a passenger's seat are arranged from the front to the rear of the vehicle body, and a connection between the driver's handle and the seating portion of the driver's seat is provided. In a motorcycle in which a passenger grip is arranged on the surface of the vehicle body between the two, the passenger grip is housed in a recess provided on the vehicle body surface and is placed inward from the virtual vehicle body surface connecting the convex portions of the vehicle body surface. 1. A two-wheeled motor vehicle, characterized in that the motorcycle is switchably provided between a storage position in which the vehicle is located and a use position in which it protrudes outward beyond the surface of the virtual vehicle body.