JPH0525994Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] a. Industrial Application Field The present invention relates to a front fender for a saddle type vehicle.

b. Conventional technology The front fender of a conventional straddle-type four-wheel vehicle is
It is fixed to, for example, a vehicle body frame or a fuel tank cover with bolts via a mounting piece provided on the vehicle body side.

c. Problems to be solved by the invention By the way, while the vehicle is running, the rear lower end of the front fender is subject to vibrations or shocks due to mud or gravel, etc. There was a risk that it would break.

This invention was made in view of the above circumstances.
To provide a front fender for a saddle type vehicle that is resistant to vibration and shock.

d Means for Solving the Problems In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a front flap for a straddle-type vehicle that covers at least the rear upper part of the front wheel and is removably attached to the central side of the vehicle body with bolts, etc. In the ender, a slit is formed in the rear surface of the ender, the lower end of which opens downward, and the upper end of which is located below the lowest end of the vehicle body side attachment portion.

e. Example Hereinafter, an example of a front fender for a straddle-type vehicle according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 shows a straddle-type four-wheel vehicle 1 according to this embodiment, and FIG. 2 shows a right front fender 2 of the straddle-type four-wheel vehicle 1. As shown in FIG. Here, the right front fender 2 and the left front fender 3 are symmetrical, and constitute a front cover 5 together with a separate fuel tank cover 4 disposed at the center.

Characteristic parts of this embodiment will be explained using the right front fender 2 as an example.

In this embodiment, a slit 6 is formed in the rear surface portion 2a of the right front fender 2.

This right front fender 2 has a main body portion 2c.
, inclined portions 2d and 2e on both sides thereof, a rear surface portion 2a large enough to function as a mudguard, and a front fender attachment portion (vehicle body side attachment portion) 2b are integrally formed.

It is preferable that the rear surface portion 2a extends below the vehicle body underframe 7 in order to fully exhibit the function of the mudguard.

The front fender attachment portion 2b is formed by being bent downward from the inner end of the fender main body portion 2c.

The inclined parts 2d and 2e are provided between the front fender mounting part 2b and the main body part 2c.

The slit 6 has a lower end that opens downward, and an upper end that is located at the lowermost end of the front fender mounting part (vehicle body side mounting part) 2b, preferably lower than the bolt insertion hole 2f located at the lowermost end of the mounting part 2b. It is formed to be located below.

The deep portion 6a of the slit 6 is cut out slightly wider in order to prevent stress concentration.

In addition, in FIGS. 1 and 2, 2f is a bolt insertion hole in the mounting portion 2b of the right front fender 2, 3a is the rear lower end of the left front fender 3, 8 is the front wheel, 9 is the engine, and 10 is the rear. ring, 11
is a handle, and 12 is a seat.

In the right front fender 2 thus constructed, the rear surface 2a is partially separated by the slit 4, so that the mounting portion 2b
It is held flexible against.

Similarly, in the left front fender 3, the rear surface portion 3a is flexibly held by its mounting portion (not shown).

In this embodiment, the upper end of the slit 6 is formed to be located below the lowermost bolt insertion hole 2f of the vehicle body side mounting portion 2b. Compared to the case where the cover is formed above 2f, it is less likely to break and has improved strength against vibration and impact.

In the above embodiment, one slit opening downward is formed in each of the left and right front fenders, but the number of slits and their direction are not particularly limited, and can be determined in consideration of the usage mode. good.

Further, in the above embodiment, the left and right front fenders 2 and 3 are formed separately from the fuel tank cover 4, but the present invention is not limited to this, and can also be applied to the front fenders of the front cover that are integrally formed. Of course it can be applied.

f. Effect of the invention As explained above, according to the front fender of the saddle type vehicle according to the invention, the lower end of the rear surface of the fender opens downward, and the upper end extends from the lowermost end of the mounting part on the vehicle body side. Since the slit is formed at the lower part of the rear surface, the rear surface portion is supported flexibly by the mounting portion, and therefore even if the rear surface portion is subjected to vibration or shock while the vehicle is running, the rear surface portion will not be damaged. Vibrations or shocks can be efficiently absorbed in the surface portion, and the attachment portion can be prevented from breaking.

Moreover, in the present invention, in particular, since the upper end of the slit is formed to be located below the vehicle body side mounting portion, the upper end of the slit is formed to be located above the vehicle body side mounting portion. It is less likely to tear, and its strength against vibrations and shocks can be improved compared to when it is formed in the same way.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

1 and 2 show an embodiment of a front fender of a vehicle according to the present invention, FIG. 1 is a right side view of the vehicle, and FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the right front fender. . 1...Saddle type four-wheeled vehicle, 2, 3...Front fender, 2a, 3a...Rear part, 2b...Mounting part, 2c...Main body part, 4...Fuel tank cover, 5... Front cover, 6...slit,
7...Vehicle underframe.

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] In a front fender of a straddle-type vehicle that covers at least the rear upper part of the front wheel and is removably attached to the central side of the vehicle body with bolts, etc., the fender has a lower end that opens downward at the rear surface of the fender, and an upper end that is attached to the vehicle body. A front fender for a saddle type vehicle, characterized in that a slit is formed below the lowest end of a side attachment part.