JPH111200A - Handle structure for handling outboard engine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve operability so that a choke lever and a stop switch may not be hindrances by providing a handle with a projected grip parts and providing the choke lever or the stop switch on the side parts of these grip parts, on the outer peripheral part of a cowling of the head part of an outboard engine. SOLUTION: Handles 5, 6 are provided on the head part of an outboard engine 100 and grip parts 50, 60 are formed in each of the handles 5, 6. The grip part 50 of the handle 5 is formed by being curved downward so as to be located on substantially the same horizontal surface as a centroid location at the vertical attitude of the outboard engine 100. Each of a stop switch 15 and a choke lever 16 is mounted on holes for mounting which are formed on both the side parts. The stop switch 15 is provided on the side of a steering handle 90 and the choke lever 16 is provided on the side of antisteering handle 90. Thus, the choke lever 16 or the stop switch 15 can be easily operated only if the hand is slid to the side from the grip parts 50, 60 of the handles 5, 6.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a handle structure for handling an outboard motor.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, an outboard motor has been removably attached to a stern of a small boat as a propulsion device. When mounted on the hull, this outboard motor immerses the propeller at the lower end in the water when in the cruising state, tilts up to raise the propeller above the water surface when anchored, and removes and stores it from the hull when not in use. Therefore, a handle for tilt-up operation and carrying is provided.

As such a handle, as shown in FIG. 11, there is a handle in which a handle 202 is projected forward from a front surface of a cowling 201 on a head of an outboard motor 200.

The handle 20 of the handle 202 is
Choke lever 2 on the front of cowling 201 behind
04 and a stop switch 205 are provided. Reference numeral 206 denotes a steering handle provided on one side of the cowling 201.

[0005]

However, in the above-mentioned conventional structure, the choke lever 204 and the stop switch 205 are located behind the grip portion 203 of the handle 202, so that the choke lever 204 and the stop switch When manually operating the switch 205, there is a problem that the grip portion 203 is in the way and it is difficult to perform the manual operation.

For this reason, it is conceivable to provide a choke lever 204 and a stop switch 205 on the front surface of the grip portion 203, but not only hinders the grip operation of the grip portion 203, but also causes a choke when tilted up. There is a possibility that the lever 204 and the stop switch 205 may interfere with parts on the inside of the boat such as a transom screw.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve such a conventional problem. The choke lever and the stop switch do not interfere with the gripping operation, and the transom screw and the like can be used even when the tilt is raised. The present invention provides a handle structure for handling an outboard motor that does not interfere with parts inside the boat.

[0008]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, a handle is provided on the outer periphery of the cowling at the head of the outboard motor, the handle having a grip portion projecting forward, and a choke is provided on a side of the grip portion. A lever or a stop switch is provided.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, since the choke lever or the stop switch is provided on the grip portion protruding forward of the handle provided on the cowling of the outboard motor, it is only necessary to slide the hand sideways from the grip portion of the handle. The choke lever or stop switch can be easily operated. In addition, since the choke lever or stop switch is provided on the side of the grip, the choke lever and the stop switch do not interfere with the grip operation, and even when tilted up, they interfere with parts inside the ship such as transom screws. There is no danger.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, a steering handle is provided on one side of the cowling, and the stop switch is provided on the steering handle side.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, the stop switch is provided on the steering handle provided on one side of the cowling, so that the wrist of the operator holding the steering handle is close to the stop switch. Therefore, when the stop switch is provided on the side opposite to the steering handle, the wrist of the operator holding the steering handle is far from the stop switch, and when the steering handle is steered, the string of the kill switch is pulled and the stop switch is pulled from the stop switch. It is possible to eliminate such a problem that the steering wheel suddenly comes off or the long cord portion hinders steering.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, the choke lever is provided on a side where intake-related components such as a silencer and a carburetor of an engine mounted in the cowling are arranged and on a side opposite to a steering handle. is there.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, the choke lever is provided on the side where the intake-related components such as the silencer and the carburetor of the cowling engine are arranged and on the side opposite to the steering handle, so that the connection between the choke lever and the carburetor is simplified. The choke operation becomes easier while operating the steering handle.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, a fuel tank is disposed in the cowling.
It is located between the choke lever and the stop switch.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, since the fuel tank in the cowling is located between the choke lever and the stop switch, the fuel tank avoids a wiring portion of the stop switch and a connecting portion between the choke lever and the carburetor. As a result, the capacity of the fuel tank can be increased.

[0016]

FIG. 9 is a side view showing a state in which an outboard motor is mounted on a hull. In FIG. 9, an outboard motor 100 includes an upper part such as an engine in a cowling 9 comprising an upper cowling 91 and a lower cowling 92. The upper casing 93 and the lower casing 94 are sequentially connected to the lower side of the lower cowling 92, and the drive shaft connected to the crankshaft of the engine extends to the lower end inside the upper casing 93 and the lower casing 94. It extends and is connected to a propeller 95 at the lower end.

A bracket 99 is provided on the bracket swivel 930, and a clamp bracket 96 is attached to the tip of the bracket 99 via a tilt shaft 97. The clamp bracket 96 is attached to the upper end of the transom 101 of the hull. And fixed by being clamped by a clamp handle 98.

By rotating the outboard motor 100 about the tilt axis 97 in this state, the propeller 95 can be raised above the water surface (tilted up) as indicated by a virtual line, and the cowling 9 The outboard motor 100 can be rotated (steered) around a vertical axis (not shown) by a steering handle 90 provided to protrude forward from the side.

FIG. 1 is a plan view of the outboard motor upper structure, and FIG.
1 is a side view in the direction of arrow P in FIG. 1, FIG. 3 is a side view in the direction of arrow S in FIG. 1, FIG. 4 is a cross section taken along line AA of FIG. It is a front view of the outboard motor upper structure shown.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, a cylinder head 11 is connected to the rear side (right side in FIGS. 1 and 2) of the cylinder body 1 of the engine, and a cylinder head cover 12 is further connected to the rear side. A fuel tank 4 is arranged on the front side of the cylinder body 1, and an oil pan 14 is formed below the fuel tank 4.

A manual starter 3 is arranged above the cylinder body 1, and a starter handle 30 for the starter 3 projects forward of the upper cowling 91. A carburetor 7 is arranged behind the manual starter 3 above the cylinder head 11, and the carburetor 7 is arranged to be inclined with respect to the cylinder direction of the engine in plan view. The base of the steering handle 90 is fixed by a mounting member (steering bracket) 8 fixed to the upper casing 13 and formed so as to protrude toward the front side of the upper cowling 91.

A silencer 72 is connected to one side of the carburetor 7 so that an intake pipe 71 extends downward, and an intake port is opened downward at a lower end thereof. On the other side of the carburetor 7, there is an intake manifold 7
3 and the intake manifold 73 is
It is bent in a letter shape and is guided to the cylinder head 11 below it.

The head of the outboard motor 100 is provided with handles 5 and 6 formed in a ring shape over substantially the entire periphery of the cowling 9 covering the head.
6 includes grip portions 50, 6 at the front and rear of the outboard motor 100.
0 is formed. That is, the handles 5, 6
The U-shaped carrying handle (front handle) 5 that forms the front half of the outer periphery of the cowling 9 of the outboard motor 100 and the U-shaped flat handle that forms the rear half of the outer periphery of the cowling 9 Tilt handle (rear handle)
6, and each handle 5, 6 is provided with an outboard motor 100.
Are fixed on both sides of the head.

The carrying handle 5 is formed as shown in FIG. That is, in the carrying handle 5, both sides 53, 54 and a curved grip portion 50 that connects them are integrally formed in a planar U-shape with plastic, and the grip portion 50 is formed in a cylindrical shape. Reference numeral 54 denotes a U-shaped cross-sectional shape that opens to the inside.

As shown in FIGS. 6 (c), (d) and 9, the grip portion 50 is curved downward so as to be located on substantially the same horizontal plane as the center of gravity 101 in the vertical posture of the outboard motor 100. It is formed. A pair of bolt holes 57, 58 for connecting to both sides of the head of the outboard motor 100 are formed in the both sides 53, 54, respectively, and as shown in FIG. 4, the port side (the arrow P side in FIG. 1). Then, the mounting member 8 described later
The bolt 51 is fixed by tightening the bolt 51 through the bolt hole 57 on the starboard side (arrow S in FIG. 1).
On the side), the bolt 52 is fixed to the cylinder body 1 by tightening the bolt 52 through the bolt hole 58.

Mounting holes 55 and 56 are formed on both sides of the grip portion 50 so as to penetrate in the front-rear direction. The stop switch 15 is mounted in the mounting hole 55, and the choke lever 16 is mounted in the mounting hole 56. Is installed.

As is apparent from FIG. 1, referring to the center line CL in the width direction of the cowling 9, the stop switch 15 is provided on the steering handle 90 side, and the choke lever 16 is provided with the silencer 72 of the engine.
It is provided on the side where intake-related components such as the car and the carburetor 7 are arranged, and on the side opposite to the steering handle 90. The fuel tank 4 is provided with a choke lever 16.
And the stop switch 15.

The tilt handle 6 is formed as shown in FIG. That is, in the tilting handle 6, both side portions 63 and 64 and a curved grip portion 60 connecting them are integrally formed of plastic in a planar U-shape, and the grip portion 60 is formed in a cylindrical shape. Reference numerals 64 each have a U-shaped cross section that opens inward.

As shown in FIGS. 7 (c) and 9 (d) and FIG. 9, the grip portion 60 allows a person at the stern to easily put a hand on the grip portion 60 from above the upper cowling 91. , Are formed so as to be higher toward the rear. A pair of bolt holes 67 and 68 are formed in the both sides 63 and 64 for coupling to both sides of the head of the outboard motor 100. On the port side, the bolt holes 68 pass through the mounting members 8 described later. The bolt 61 is fixed by tightening, and the starboard side is fixed by tightening the bolt 62 through the bolt hole 67 with respect to the cylinder body 1.

The mounting member 8 is formed as shown in FIG. That is, the mounting member 8 is
81 and wings 83, 8 extending to both sides thereof
4 and a downwardly extending mounting portion 82 are integrally formed by aluminum die casting.
As shown in FIGS. 8B and 8D and FIG. 4, it is formed to be inclined inward.

A pair of bolt holes 85 are formed at the lower end of the mounting portion 82, and the bolt holes 8 are formed on the port side with respect to one upper portion of the upper case 13 as shown in FIG.
The mounting member 8 is fixed by tightening a bolt 850 through the hole 5. The wings 83, 8
4 are formed with a pair of bolt holes 86 and 87, respectively.
The bolt 61 is tightened in the bolt hole 86 to fix one end of the tilting handle 6.
, The bolt 51 is tightened so that one end of the carrying handle 5 is fixed.

The use of such a mounting member 8 makes it possible to hold the base of the tilting handle 6 and the base of the carrying handle 5 even on the port side where there is no mounting portion such as on the starboard side. As shown in FIG. 1, the base of the steering handle 90 is fitted into the center hole 80 by being fitted therein.

As shown in FIG. 5, both sides of the lower cowling 92 are recessed in the width direction at the mounting portions of the carrying handle 5 and the tilting handle 6, and the carrying handle 5 and the tilting handle 6 are fitted to the recessed portions. The width of the handles 5, 6 is minimized.

In the above configuration, the choke lever 16 and the stop switch 15 are provided on the grip 50 protruding forward of the carrying handle 5 provided on the cowling 9 of the outboard motor 100. Therefore, the grip 50 of the carrying handle 5 is provided. The choke lever 16 and the stop switch 15 can be easily operated simply by sliding the hand to the side. Also,
Since the choke lever 16 and the stop switch 15 are provided on the side of the grip portion 50, the choke lever 16 and the stop switch 15 do not hinder the gripping operation, and even when the tilt is raised, the inner side of the transom screw or the like can be used. There is no danger of interference with parts.
The stop switch 15 is provided on the steering handle 90 side provided on one side of the steering handle 9.
The wrist of the operator holding 0 and the stop switch 15 are close to each other. Therefore, when the stop switch 15 is provided on the side opposite to the steering handle, the wrist of the operator holding the steering handle 90 and the stop switch 15
When the steering handle 90 is steered, the string portion of the kill switch is pulled and suddenly comes off the stop switch 15, and the problem that the long string portion hinders steering can be solved. .

Further, since the choke lever 16 is provided on the side of the cowling 9 on which the intake-related components such as the engine silencer 72 and the carburetor 7 are arranged and on the side opposite to the steering handle 90, the connection between the choke lever 16 and the carburetor 7 is established. The operation can be simplified, and the choke operation can be easily performed while operating the steering handle 90.

Further, the fuel tank 4 in the cowling 9 is connected to the choke lever 16 and the stop switch 15.
Since the fuel tank 4 can be located between the stop switch 15 and the connecting portion between the choke lever 16 and the carburetor 7, the capacity of the fuel tank 4 can be increased.

In the above embodiment, the tilt handle 6
And the carrying handle 5 prevent the head of the outboard motor 100 from directly hitting the ground when the outboard motor 100 is stored, since the annular handle protrudes in all directions around the cowling 9. To protect the head.

In order to attach the outboard motor 100 to the hull or to remove the outboard motor 100 from the hull for storage, it is often necessary to carry the outboard motor 100. In this case, as shown in FIG. 5 grips 50
, The center of gravity 101 of the outboard motor 100 is located immediately below the outboard motor 100, and the outboard motor 100 is kept in a horizontal state, which facilitates carrying.

[0039]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, since the choke lever or the stop switch is provided on the grip portion protruding forward of the handle provided on the cowling of the outboard motor, the hand is slid laterally from the grip portion of the handle. Just operate the choke lever or stop switch easily. In addition, since the choke lever or stop switch is provided on the side of the grip, the choke lever and the stop switch do not interfere with the grip operation, and even when tilted up, they interfere with parts inside the ship such as transom screws. There is no danger.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, since the stop switch is provided on the steering handle provided on one side of the cowling, the wrist of the operator holding the steering handle is close to the stop switch. Therefore, when the stop switch is provided on the side opposite to the steering handle, the wrist of the operator holding the steering handle is far from the stop switch, and when the steering handle is steered, the string of the kill switch is pulled and the stop switch is pulled from the stop switch. It is possible to eliminate such a problem that the steering wheel suddenly comes off or the long cord portion hinders steering.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, since the choke lever is provided on the side of the cowling engine on which the intake-related components such as the silencer and the carburetor are disposed and on the side opposite to the steering handle, the connection between the choke lever and the carburetor is simplified. The choke operation becomes easier while operating the steering handle.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, since the fuel tank in the cowling is located between the choke lever and the stop switch, the fuel tank avoids a wiring portion of the stop switch and a connecting portion between the choke lever and the carburetor. As a result, the capacity of the fuel tank can be increased.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a plan layout view of an outboard motor upper structure showing an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a side view in the direction of arrow P in FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a side view in the direction of arrow S in FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a front view of the upper structure of the outboard motor, showing a cross section taken along line AA of FIG. 1 on the left side and a cross section taken along line BB of FIG. 2 on the right side.

FIG. 5C shows the mounting portion of the carrying handle in FIG.
FIG. 4 is a sectional view taken along line C of FIG.

FIGS. 6A and 6B are explanatory views of the tilt handle, in which FIG. 6A is a front view, FIG. 6B is a plan view thereof, FIG. 6C is a left side view, and FIG.

7A and 7B are explanatory views of the carrying handle, wherein FIG. 7A is a front view, FIG. 7B is a plan view thereof, FIG.
(D) is a right side view.

8 (a) is a front view of the mounting member, FIG. 8 (b) is a left side view of the mounting member, FIG. 8 (c) is a central vertical sectional view of FIG. 8 (a), and FIG. a) plan view,
(E) is a rear view of (a).

FIG. 9 is a side view showing a state where the outboard motor is attached to the hull;
The state in which the camera is tilted up is indicated by a virtual line.

FIG. 10 is an explanatory side view showing a state in which the outboard motor is carried.

FIG. 11 is a side view of a main part of a conventional outboard motor.

[Explanation of symbols]

 4 Fuel Tank 5 Carrying Handle 7 Carburetor 9 Cowling 15 Stop Switch 16 Choke Lever 50 Handle 70 Silencer 90 Steering Handle

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. An outer peripheral portion of a cowling on a head of an outboard motor,
A handle structure for handling an outboard motor, comprising: a handle having a grip portion protruding forward; and a choke lever or a stop switch provided on a side portion of the grip portion. 2. The handle structure for handling an outboard motor according to claim 1, wherein a steering handle is provided on one side of the cowling, and the stop switch is provided on the steering handle side. 3. The ship according to claim 2, wherein the choke lever is provided on a side on which intake-related components such as a silencer and a carburetor of an engine mounted in the cowling are arranged and on a side opposite to a steering handle. Handle structure for handling external machines. 4. A fuel tank is disposed in the cowling, and the fuel tank is located between the choke lever and a stop switch.
The handle structure for handling an outboard motor according to any one of claims 1 to 3.