JPH0740470Y2 - Helmet storage structure for motorcycles - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Industrial application] The present invention relates to a helmet storage structure for a motorcycle, and more specifically, defines a space part under a seat for accommodating a helmet and the space part. The accessory compartment for putting small items such as gloves is detachably arranged so that it will be located in the internal space of the helmet when it is stored in the helmet, so that the internal space of the helmet can be effectively used and the accessory is stable. The present invention relates to a helmet storage structure for a motorcycle that can be held in a closed state.

[Background of the Invention] Generally, when a motorcycle driver stops the motorcycle, he or she suspends an unnecessary helmet, for example, to the side of the vehicle body via a metal member fixed to the vehicle body frame.

However, according to this method, the inside of the helmet becomes dirty or wet especially in rainy weather, which gives a driver discomfort when the helmet is used again. Further, it has been pointed out that the helmet is exposed to the outside, and thus the helmet may be damaged by coming into contact with a utility pole or the like when the motorcycle moves.

Therefore, the applicant has proposed a motorcycle that can store a helmet inside the vehicle body and has already applied for a patent (see Japanese Examined Patent Publication No. 62-9478). In this motorcycle, a space portion is formed below the seat, and a substantially hemispherical fuel tank is provided in the space portion along the inner contour of the helmet. Therefore, by covering the fuel tank with the helmet, the helmet can be stably stored in the space. Therefore, the inside of the helmet does not get dirty or wet, and the helmet is not exposed to the outside, so that the helmet is not damaged.

In this case, in order to make effective use of the space for storing the helmet, it is conceivable to store small items such as gloves in this space. However, if various balls used for baseball, golf, etc. are housed in the space, the balls may easily move in the space, and the helmet may not be housed in the space. Therefore, the present applicant has proposed a luggage box for a motorcycle that can effectively store small items such as balls and gloves for various games used in baseball, golf, etc. (Shokaisho 61-201987). No.).

[Object of the Invention] The present invention has been made in view of the above, and paying attention to the fact that there is a relatively large space for accommodating the driver's head inside the helmet, and this space is used for games. In addition to arranging a small accessory case for putting small things such as balls and gloves detachably, a helmet is stored so as to cover the small accessory case, thereby making unstable small objects such as balls for games It can be held in a stable state, moreover, it is possible to effectively utilize the internal space of the helmet and to save space in the space for storing the helmet, and to obtain a stable storage state of the helmet itself. An object is to provide a helmet storage structure for a motorcycle.

[Means for Achieving the Object] In order to achieve the above object, the present invention defines a space part under a seat for accommodating a helmet, and the helmet has an opening therein. It is characterized in that, when the helmet is accommodated in the space with the portion facing downward, the accessory case is disposed in the internal space of the helmet and is detachably mounted for positioning the helmet.

[Embodiment] Next, a preferred embodiment of the motorcycle helmet storage structure according to the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

In FIG. 1, reference numeral 10 indicates a scooter incorporating a motorcycle helmet storage structure according to the present invention. The scooter 10 basically has a body 12, a front wheel 14 and a rear wheel 16.
Including and In this case, the center trunk 20 is defined by the vehicle body frame 17 and the seat 18 that form the body 12. That is, the body frame 17 has a front surface portion 22,
It has a bottom portion 23 and a partition portion 24, and the seat seat 18 is swingably attached to the front surface portion 22 via a hinge member 26. In this case, the center portion of the bottom portion 23 is configured to have a bent shape so that it can be easily understood from the drawing.

Next, on the bottom portion 23, for example, an accessory case 28 made of synthetic resin is removably placed. Accessory case 28
Is integrally formed from a cylindrical portion 30 and a bottom plate member 32 having a substantially disc shape. The bottom plate member 32 is formed so as to correspond to the bent shape of the bottom portion 23. Specifically, the outer peripheral portion is inclined and the inside of the cylindrical portion 30 is formed in a stepped shape.

On the other hand, a rear trunk 36 is defined by the bottom portion 23, the partition portion 24, and the rear surface portion 34 that form the vehicle body frame 17, and a fuel tank 38 is attached inside the rear trunk 36.

An engine 40 is mounted below the bottom portion 23, and the rear wheels 16 are driven by the engine 40.

The helmet storage structure for a motorcycle according to the present invention is basically constructed as described above. Next, its function and effect will be described.

First, the seat 18 attached to the upper part of the scooter 10.
Is displaced in the direction of arrow A ₁ (see FIG. 1). Next, in this state, the accessory case 28 is placed on the bottom portion 23, and the gloves 42, the game ball 44, etc. are inserted through the upper opening of the accessory case 28. Further, the helmet 46 is stored in the center trunk 20 so that the opening portion thereof faces downward and the accessory case 28 is covered, and the seat 18 is displaced in the direction of the arrow A ₂ so that the accessory case 28 and the helmet 46 Storage is complete.

In this case, according to the present embodiment, the accessory case 28 is placed on the bottom portion 23 of the center trunk 20, and an unstable accessory such as the ball 44 for playing is put into the accessory case 28, and then the accessory case 28 The helmet 46 is stored from above. Therefore, the internal space of the helmet 46 can be effectively used, and the space of the center trunk 20 can be saved. Further, since the bottom plate member 32 of the accessory case 28 is formed to correspond to the bent shape of the bottom portion 23, by storing the accessory case 28 in the center trunk 20, movement of the accessory case 28 itself is prevented. Become. That is, since the central portion of the bottom portion is bent and the flange portion around it is smooth, lateral displacement can be effectively avoided. As a result, the helmet 46 is held in a stable state in the scooter 10, so the shield formed on the front surface of the helmet 46.
The effect that 47 is not damaged is obtained.

In the present embodiment, the accessory case 28 is made of synthetic resin, but it is also possible to reduce the weight by forming the cylindrical portion 30 of the accessory case 28 with a mesh.

Next, a helmet storage structure according to another embodiment will be described. In this embodiment, the scooter 10 shown in FIG.
In addition to using the bottom portion 23a instead of the bottom portion 23, the same configuration as that of the scooter 10 is adopted, and the detailed description thereof will be omitted.

Therefore, as shown in FIG. 3, engaging members 50a, 50b and 50c on the bottom portion 23a are on the same circumference and have a substantially L shape.
Are erected, and the engaging members 50a, 50b and 50c respectively project toward the center. In this case, the engaging member 50
Recesses 52a, 52b, and 52c are provided on the inner surfaces of the ends of the a, 50b, and 50c, respectively, which project toward the center (see FIG. 4).

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 3, the accessory case 48 made of, for example, a synthetic resin has a substantially cylindrical shape, and the lower part thereof is closed and bent to correspond to the shape of the bottom part 23a. On the lower side peripheral surface of the accessory case 48, an engaging piece 54 protruding radially outward corresponding to the engaging members 50a to 50c of the bottom portion 23a.
a, 54b and 54c are provided. The engaging piece 5
4a, 54b and 54c have substantially hemispherical protrusions 56a, 56b and
56c is projected.

In such a structure, when the accessory case 48 is mounted on the bottom portion 23a, the seat 18 is displaced in the direction of arrow A ₁ as in the scooter 10 shown in FIG. Next, the accessory case
Engaging pieces 54a to 54c provided on 48 are engaged with the engaging members 50a to 50c, respectively. In this case, the accessory case 48 is substantially displaced in the arrow direction (see FIG. 3). That is, after the small container 48 is once placed on the bottom portion 23a, the protrusions formed on the engaging pieces 54a to 54c by sliding along the bottom portion 23a toward the engaging member 50a.
56a to 56c are recesses provided in the engaging members 50a to 50c
Fits on 52a to 52c.

Furthermore, the gloves 42, the balls 44 for games, etc. are put in the accessory case 48, the helmet 46 is stored from above, and the seat 18
Is displaced in the direction of arrow A ₂ .

In this case, according to the present embodiment, the accessory case 48 has the engagement piece 54.
Since the a to 54c and the engaging members 50a to 50c are fixed to the bottom portion 23a, the accessory case 48 does not move easily. As a result, the advantage that the helmet 46 can be held in a more stable state becomes apparent. Moreover, as in the first embodiment, the inside of the helmet 46 can be effectively used, and the space in the center trunk 20 can be saved.

Although the accessory case 48 is made of synthetic resin in the present embodiment, the weight of the accessory case 48 can be reduced by forming the cylindrical portion of the accessory case 48 with a mesh.

Furthermore, a helmet storage structure according to another embodiment is shown in FIG. In this case, in this embodiment, the accessory case 48
The shape of a is selected as a rectangular tube. As a result, the engaging piece 5
The advantages that the 4b and 54c can be arranged closer to the rear and the stability of the accessory case 48a is further improved.

[Effect of the Invention] As described above, according to the present invention, a space for accommodating a helmet is defined below the seat, and an accessory such as a ball for playing games, gloves, etc. is stored in the space. The helmet is detachably attached and the helmet is stored so as to cover this accessory case. As a result, unstable accessories,
In particular, it becomes possible to hold a game ball or the like in a stable state. Further, since the helmet is stored so as to cover the accessory case, the helmet can be held in a stable state. Moreover, it is possible to effectively utilize the internal space of the helmet, and further, it is possible to save the space of the space for accommodating the helmet. Further, by removing the accessory case and the helmet, it is possible to obtain an effect that the space can be used according to various uses.

Although the present invention has been described with reference to the preferred embodiment, the present invention is not limited to this embodiment.
It goes without saying that various improvements and design changes can be made without departing from the scope of the present invention.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a partial longitudinal explanatory view of a motorcycle incorporating a helmet storage structure for a motorcycle according to the present invention, FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view showing a helmet storage structure according to the present invention, and FIG. 3 is another embodiment. FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of the helmet storage structure according to the embodiment, FIG. 4 is a partial longitudinal explanatory view of the helmet storage structure shown in FIG. 3, and FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the helmet storage structure according to another embodiment. is there. 10 …… Scooter, 12 …… Body 20 …… Center trunk, 28 …… Accessory storage 46 …… Helmet, 48 …… Accessory storage

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A helmet is defined below the seat to define a space in which the helmet can be accommodated, and the helmet is accommodated in the space when the helmet is accommodated in the space with the opening of the helmet facing downward. A helmet storage structure for a motorcycle, wherein the accessory case for locating the helmet is detachably mounted in the internal space of the motorcycle.