JPH0450089A - Article containing box for motorcycle - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To prevent water from entering the inside of an article containing box by forming the box by a double-construction consisting of an outer box and an inner box, and providing a clearance leading to an air passage connected to an air cleaner between the end part of a box cover and the opening end of the outer box. CONSTITUTION:A containing box consists of an outer box 16 and an inner box 17 installed inside the outer box with a gap in relation to the inner face of the outer box, the inner box 17 is installed through dampers 18 made up of elastic body on the bottom face of the outer box 16, and the gap between both the boxes 16, 17 serve as an air passage, which is connected to an air cleaner. A box cover 20 is in close-contact with the curl face of the opening end 17a of the inner box 17 through a sealing material 21, and the end part 20a of the box cover 20 is partially lapped over the opening edge 16a of the outer box 16 with a clearance 22 keeping between them. The clearance is formed so that the pressure of water entering through the clearance 22 does not reach the sealing part between the inner box 17 and the box cover 20.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention] [Purpose of the invention] (Industrial application field) The present invention relates to an article storage box for a motorcycle.

(Prior Art) Some motorcycles are equipped with an article storage box for storing relatively large articles such as a helmet. That is, as an example of this is shown in FIG. 5, a seat 3 is mounted on a seat rail 2 extending rearward from the rear upper part of a main frame 1 of a motorcycle, and a front part of this seat 3 and a head pipe 4 are connected. A storage box 5 is placed in the space between
It is attached to the main frame 1 and the seat rail 2. This storage box 5 is open at the top, and the rear end of this opening can be opened and closed by a box cover 7 attached to the upper end of the storage box 5 by a hinge 6. A fuel tank 8 is disposed below the seat 3, the rear end of the fuel tank 8 extends to below the pillion seat 9, and an injection port 10 is provided on the upper surface. In the figure, 11 is a cowling that covers the front of the head pipe 4, 12 is a housing cover that covers both lower sides of the seat 3 and pillion seat 9, 13 is an engine, and 14 is a battery.

When the opening of the storage hook 5 is closed with the hook cover 7, in order to prevent water from entering the interior during rain or car washing, the upper end of the opening of the storage box 5 is closed, as shown in a partially enlarged cross section in FIG. Seal rubber 15 is attached,
When the box cover 7 is closed, there is a seal rubber 1 on its inner surface.
5. It is designed to fit tightly to prevent water from entering. The opening end 7a of the box cover 7 and the opening end 5a of the storage hook 5 are bent so that there is no difference in level when the box cover 7 is closed. Silgom 15 is hidden.

(Problem to be Solved by the Invention) However, in the above-mentioned conventional technology, when the storage box is exposed to water when driving in the rain, if the seal rubber 15 is simply attached as in the past, water pressure acts on the sealing surface. Therefore, it is easy for water to enter the storage hook. Therefore, if the seal rubber 15 is strengthened to prevent water from seeping in, a large amount of force will be required when the hook cover 7 is closed because it will receive a reaction force from the elastic force of the seal rubber 15 and the compressive force of the air trapped inside the storage hook. At the same time, in a motorcycle type vehicle body, the box cover 7 is at a higher position than in a scooter type vehicle where the box cover 7 is at the height of the seat 3, and the weight of the box cover 7 is also increased, making it even more difficult to close the box cover.

An object of the present invention is to provide an article storage box for a motorcycle that can prevent water from entering with a simple seal structure by reducing the water pressure applied to the seal portion of the box cover.

[Structure of the invention]

(Means for Solving the Problems) In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides an article storage box with a double structure including an outer box and inner hooks disposed inside the outer box with a gap forming an air passage. A sealing material is attached to the abutting part between the open end of the inner hook and the box cover that covers it to form a close contact, and the air passage is formed between the end of the box cover and the open end of the outer box. The air passage is provided with a gap communicating with the air cleaner, a fresh air introduction path is provided in the air passage, and the air passage is communicated with the air cleaner.

(Function) When the box cover is closed, the open end of the inner hook and the box cover are brought into close contact with each other via the sealing material, so that they are sealed. When water enters through the gap between the outer box and the box cover, the water pressure escapes into the air passage, preventing water pressure from being applied to the seal portion and preventing water from entering the inner box. On the other hand, air is guided to the air cleaner through the air passage formed by the gap between the outer box and the inner box. Furthermore, the temperature inside the inner box is cooled by the outside air flowing through the air passage, thereby preventing the temperature inside the inner box from rising.

(Example) Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

As shown in FIG. 1, the storage box according to the present invention includes an outer box 16 and an inner box 1 disposed inside the outer box 16 with a gap therebetween.
7, this inner box 17 is installed on the bottom surface 16a of the outer box 16 via dampers 18, 18, etc. made of an elastic body such as rubber, and the gap is used as an air passage 19 to provide an air cleaner. is connected to.

A box cover 20 that closes the upper opening of the inner box 17 is pivotally attached to one end of the outer box 16 by a hinge (not shown), and the other end of the box cover 20 is attached to the curled surface of the open end 17a of the inner box 17 with rubber. They are brought into close contact via a sealing material 21 such as a sheet. Although this sealing material 21 is attached to the inner surface of the box cover 20, it may also be attached to the open end 17a of the inner box 17.

As shown in an enlarged view in FIG. 2, the end 20a of the hook cover 20 extends downward beyond the opening end 17a of the inner box 17, and partially overlaps the opening edge 16b of the outer box 16 with a gap 22 in between. It looks like this,
The inner side of this gap 22 is the end surface 21 of the sealing material 21.
The inner box 17 and the hook cover 20 are positioned so that the pressure of the water that enters through the gap 22 does not reach the sealing area between the inner box 17 and the hook cover 20.

FIG. 3 shows another embodiment, in which the box cover 20
has a double structure, and the end of the inner cover 23 is bent into a double-shaped cross section to form a flat abutting surface 24, and the upper end surface of the open end 17a of the inner box 17 also has a flat abutting surface. The sealing material 21 is formed on the surface 25 and these abutment surfaces 24.25
We are trying to get closer to each other through this. This sealing material 2
1 may be attached to either the contact surface 24 or 25.

In this embodiment as well, a gap 22 is formed between the opening edge 16b of the outer box 16 and the end of the outer cover 26 of the box cover 20, and water that enters through this gap 22 is absorbed by the inner cover. 23 and enters the air passage 19 side, so that water pressure does not extend toward the sealing material 21.

In addition, a slit-shaped vent is opened on the side of the outer box 16 at a position where the inside of the rider's leg hits.
The vents can be closed with the insides of the legs while riding, and opened when getting off the vehicle to communicate the air passage 9 with the outside air and remove moisture.

Therefore, in this invention, while the vehicle is running, outside air flows through the air passage 19 formed between the outer box 16 and the inner box 17 and is guided to the air cleaner. The inner box 17 is cooled by this air flow.

On the other hand, when driving during rain, water leaks into the gap 2 between the box cover 20 and the opening edge 16b of the outer box 16.
Even if water enters the inner box 17, the inside of the gap 22 does not face the sealing part and opens into the air passage 19, so water does not reach the sealing part, so water does not enter the inner box 17.

Therefore, the seal structure including the sealing material 21 may be simple, and the box cover 20 can be closed with light force. In addition, the inner box 18 is the outer box 1.
6, the inside of the outer box 16 as well as the inner box 17 can be easily cleaned.

〔Effect of the invention〕

As described above, according to the present invention, water pressure is not applied to the seal portion of the mating surface between the inner box and the box cover when driving during rain, etc., so water intrusion into the inner box is prevented and , the structure of the seal part is simple, and the box cover can be closed with light force.

In addition, since the air passage formed between the outer box and the inner box is always in communication with the outside air, it serves as a passage for introducing outside air and prevents heat from building up even when the box is stopped. The stored articles can be prevented from being heated by external hot air, and have excellent water resistance and heat resistance.

Furthermore, since the inner box can be made detachable, the inner box and the outer box can be easily cleaned, and the inner box can be easily replaced.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

Fig. 1 is a sectional view of the main parts showing one embodiment of the present invention;
The figure is an enlarged cross-sectional view of the seal part in Figure 1, Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view of the main part showing a modification of the present invention, Figure 4 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of the seal part in Figure 3, and Figure 5 is a conventional FIG. 6 is a side view of a two-wheeled motor vehicle equipped with a storage box, and is a sectional view of main parts showing a conventional technique. 16... Outer box, 17... Inner box, 18... Damper, 19... Air passage, 20
...Box cover, 21...Sealing material, 22...
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Claims (1)

[Claims] In a motorcycle equipped with an article storage box on the body,
The article storage box has a double structure consisting of an outer box and an inner box installed inside the outer box with a gap forming an air passage, and a seal is installed at the abutting part between the open end of the inner box and the box cover that covers it. A gap portion communicating with the air passage is provided between the end of the box cover and the open end of the outer box, and a fresh air introduction system is provided in the air passage. ,
An article storage box for a motorcycle, characterized in that an air passage communicates with an air cleaner.