WO2009096497A1 - Appareil de frein de verrouillage de motocyclette - Google Patents

Appareil de frein de verrouillage de motocyclette Download PDF

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WO2009096497A1
WO2009096497A1 PCT/JP2009/051519 JP2009051519W WO2009096497A1 WO 2009096497 A1 WO2009096497 A1 WO 2009096497A1 JP 2009051519 W JP2009051519 W JP 2009051519W WO 2009096497 A1 WO2009096497 A1 WO 2009096497A1
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brake
equalizer
cable
torque arm
stopper
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Satoshi Saito
Yasunori Okazaki
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Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
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Priority claimed from JP2008021740A external-priority patent/JP2009179259A/ja
Priority claimed from JP2008021738A external-priority patent/JP5057231B2/ja
Application filed by Honda Motor Co., Ltd. filed Critical Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
Priority to CN2009801025855A priority Critical patent/CN101918267B/zh
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60T—VEHICLE BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEMS OR PARTS THEREOF; BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEMS OR PARTS THEREOF, IN GENERAL; ARRANGEMENT OF BRAKING ELEMENTS ON VEHICLES IN GENERAL; PORTABLE DEVICES FOR PREVENTING UNWANTED MOVEMENT OF VEHICLES; VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS TO FACILITATE COOLING OF BRAKES
    • B60T8/00—Arrangements for adjusting wheel-braking force to meet varying vehicular or ground-surface conditions, e.g. limiting or varying distribution of braking force
    • B60T8/26—Arrangements for adjusting wheel-braking force to meet varying vehicular or ground-surface conditions, e.g. limiting or varying distribution of braking force characterised by producing differential braking between front and rear wheels
    • B60T8/261—Arrangements for adjusting wheel-braking force to meet varying vehicular or ground-surface conditions, e.g. limiting or varying distribution of braking force characterised by producing differential braking between front and rear wheels specially adapted for use in motorcycles
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60T—VEHICLE BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEMS OR PARTS THEREOF; BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEMS OR PARTS THEREOF, IN GENERAL; ARRANGEMENT OF BRAKING ELEMENTS ON VEHICLES IN GENERAL; PORTABLE DEVICES FOR PREVENTING UNWANTED MOVEMENT OF VEHICLES; VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS TO FACILITATE COOLING OF BRAKES
    • B60T11/00—Transmitting braking action from initiating means to ultimate brake actuator without power assistance or drive or where such assistance or drive is irrelevant
    • B60T11/04—Transmitting braking action from initiating means to ultimate brake actuator without power assistance or drive or where such assistance or drive is irrelevant transmitting mechanically
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62L—BRAKES SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR CYCLES
    • B62L3/00—Brake-actuating mechanisms; Arrangements thereof
    • B62L3/08—Mechanisms specially adapted for braking more than one wheel

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  • the present invention relates to an interlock brake apparatus of a motorcycle.
  • the interlock brake apparatus of the motorcycle shown in Fig. 12 of the patent reference 1 includes a first link member having one end connected to a brake panel, and a substantially L-shaped second link member to be connected to the other end of the first link member.
  • the second link member is rotatably mounted on a pivot plate.
  • On one end of the second link member there is mounted a delay spring for urging the second link member in a clockwise direction.
  • an outer cable of an interlinking brake cable connected to a front wheel brake.
  • An inner cable of the interlocking brake cable is connected to a brake pedal.
  • the brake pedal when the brake pedal is pressed down and a brake force is thereby applied to the rear wheel, if a reacting force of the brake force generated in the brake panel exceeds a spring force set in the delay spring, the brake force is applied to the front wheel through the interlocking brake cable, and also the inner cable pulls the brake pedal in a pull-back direction to prevent the brake force of the rear wheel from excessively increasing, thereby allowing the brake forces of the front and rear wheels to balance well with each other.
  • the interlock brake apparatus does not include a mechanism for adjusting the spring force of the delay spring, it is difficult to adjust the front and rear wheel brake forces of the interlock brake apparatus in such a manner that there can be provided the optimum characteristic.
  • the delay spring is disposed on the narrow pivot plate in such a manner to avoid the interlocking brake cable which is arranged while it is connected to the second link and brake pedal, the freedom of the position arrangement of the respective composing parts of the interlock brake apparatus is limited.
  • One or more embodiments of the invention provide an interlock brake apparatus of a motorcycle which can easily adjust brake forces of front and rear wheels in such a manner that there can be obtained an optimum brake characteristic and also can enhance a freedom of a position arrangement of respective composing parts.
  • one or more embodiments of the invention provide an interlock brake apparatus of a motorcycle which can prevent the influence of a vertical-direction vibrations of the motorcycle on a spring force of a delay spring.
  • one or more embodiments of the invention provide an interlock brake apparatus of a motorcycle which can reduce a load to be applied to an interlocking brake cable to thereby be able to reduce the size of the interlocking brake cable and also to reduce the manufacturing cost of the apparatus .
  • an interlock brake apparatus 100, 200 of a motorcycle 10 is provided with: a floating type brake panel 40 rotatable about a rear axle; a torque arm 43 rotatably supported on a support shaft 42 provided to a swing arm 20; a torque link 44 having one end connected to the brake panel 40 and the other end connected to the torque arm 43; an equalizer 47 rotatably supported on a support shaft 46 on the torque arm 43; an interlocking connecting cable 48 for connecting one end of the equalizer 47 and a front wheel brake mechanism 51 for applying a brake force to a front wheel WF; and a return rod 53 for connecting the other end of the equalizer 47 and a brake pedal 34.
  • the equalizer 47 may be disposed at a position where the equalizer 47 overlaps with the swing arm 20 when the equalizer 47 is viewed from a side of the motorcycle 10.
  • the equalizer 47 may have a longitudinal side extending along a vertical direction, the interlocking connecting cable 48 may be connected to an upper end portion of the equalizer 47, and the return rod 53 may be connected to a lower end portion of the equalizer 47.
  • an interlock brake apparatus 100, 200 of a motorcycle 10 is provided with: a floating type brake panel 40 rotatable about a rear axle; a torque arm 43 rotatably supported on a support shaft 42 provided to a swing arm 20; a torque link 44 having one end connected to the brake panel 40 and the other end connected to the torque arm 43; a connecting cable pull member 47 (equalizer 47) rotatably supported on a support shaft 46 on the torque arm 43, wherein one end of an interlocking connecting cable 48 connected to a front wheel brake mechanism 51 is connected to the connecting cable pull member 47; and a delay spring 62 for urging the torque arm 43 in a predetermined direction and disposed on the swing arm 20 along a front and rear direction of the motorcycle 10.
  • the interlock brake apparatus of the fourth aspect may further be provided with: a spring force adjust bolt 60, wherein a position of the spring force adjust bolt 60 is adjusted along the front and rear direction; and a stopper pin 64 threadedly engaged with the spring force adjust bolt 60, wherein a position of the stopper pin 64 is adjusted along an axial direction of the spring force adjust bolt 64.
  • the delay spring 62 may be interposed between the torque arm 43 and the spring force adjust bolt 60.
  • the stopper pin 64 may be inserted into the delay spring 62.
  • a front end portion of the stopper pin 64 may be capable of being contacted with the torque arm 43 to limit a rotation range of the torque arm 43.
  • an interlock brake apparatus 100, 200 of a motorcycle 10 is provided with: a floating type brake panel 40 rotatable about a rear axle; a torque arm 43 rotatably supported on a support shaft 42 provided to a swing arm 20; a torque link 44 having one end connected to the brake panel 40 and the other end connected to the torque arm 43; a connecting cable pull member 47 (equalizer 47) rotatably supported on a support shaft 46 on the torque arm 43, wherein one end of an interlocking connecting cable 48 connected to a front wheel brake mechanism 51 is connected to the connecting cable pull member 47; and a stopper member 56, 81 for limiting a rotation range of the connecting cable pull member 47 and disposed on a portion being an extension of the interlocking connecting cable 48 in a pulling direction of the interlocking connecting cable 48.
  • a cable stay 52 for supporting an outer cable 50 of the interlocking connecting cable 48 may be provided on the swing arm 20, and wherein the stopper member 56 may be disposed on the swing arm 20 and opposed to the connecting cable pull member 47.
  • an inner cable 49 of the interlocking connecting cable 48 may be connected to the connecting cable pull member 47
  • the outer cable 50 of the interlocking connecting cable 48 may be connected to one end of the stopper member 81
  • the stopper member 81 may include a stopper 82 for limiting the rotation range of the connecting cable pull member 47 on the other end of the stopper member 81
  • the stopper member 81 may be rotatably supported together with the connecting cable pull member 47 on the support shaft 46 of the torque arm 43.
  • the interlocking connecting cable connected to the front wheel brake mechanism is connected to one end of the equalizer which is rotatably provided on the torque arm, and the return rod connected to the brake pedal is connected to the other end of the equalizer, whereby the interlocking connecting cable and return rod can be disposed independent of each other.
  • the brake forces of the front and rear wheels can be easily adjusted in such a manner that there can be provided the optimum brake characteristic.
  • the freedom of the position arrangement of the respective composing parts of the interlock brake apparatus can be enhanced.
  • the equalizer when it is viewed from the side surface of the motorcycle, is disposed at a position where it is overlaps with the swing arm, there is eliminated the need for provision of a guard for protecting the interlock brake apparatus from hitting against the ground, thereby being able to make compact the interlock brake apparatus. Also, since the upward projecting dimension of the apparatus can be reduced, a measure for preventing the apparatus from interfering with other parts of the motorcycle when the motorcycle (rear wheel) moves in the vertical direction, for example, when the motorcycle runs on a bad road, can be limited to a minimum, thereby being able to reduce the manufacturing cost of the apparatus.
  • the longitudinal direction of the equalizer is arranged along the vertical direction of the motorcycle, the interlocking connecting cable connected to the front wheel brake mechanism is connected to the upper end portion of the equalizer, and the return rod to be connected to the brake pedal is connected to the lower end portion of the equalizer.
  • the connection of the interlocking connecting cable and front wheel brake mechanism, and the connection of the return rod andbrake pedal canbe naturally attained respectively using the interlocking connecting cable and return rod that have the smallest lengths. This makes it possible to reduce the manufacturing cost of the interlock brake apparatus.
  • the delay spring forurging the torque arm in apredetermined direction is disposed in the swing arm along the front and rear direction of the motorcycle, it is possible to prevent the vibrations of the motorcycle in the vertical direction from influencing the spring force of the delay spring, thereby being able to prevent the change of the brake characteristic of the interlock brake apparatus. Also, the freedom of the positions of the respective composing parts of the apparatus can be enhanced.
  • a spring force adjust bolt structured such that the position thereof can be adjusted along the front and rear direction of the motorcycle
  • a stopperpin structured such that it can be threadedly engaged with the spring force adjust bolt and the position thereof can be adjusted along the axial direction of the spring force adjust bolt.
  • the delay spring is interposed between the torque arm and the spring force adjust bolt, and the stopper pin is inserted into the delay spring, while the front end portion of the stopper pin can be contactedwith the torque arm to thereby limit the rotation range of the torque arm.
  • the spring force of the delay spring and the rotation range of the torque arm can be adjusted independent of each other. This makes it possible to easily adjust the brake forces of the front and rear wheels in such a manner that there can be provided the optimum brake characteristic.
  • the stopper member for limiting the rotation range of the connecting cable pull member is provided on the pulling-direction extended portion of the interlocking connecting cable, it is possible to reduce the load which is applied to the interlocking connecting cable when the brake pedal is pressed down. This makes it possible to reduce the size of the interlocking connecting cable and thus the manufacturing cost thereof. Also, since it is possible to prevent the occurrence of a permanent deformation in the inner cable due to an excessive load, there can be eliminated the need to adjust the interlock brake apparatus.
  • a cable stay for supporting the outer cable of the interlocking connecting cable
  • the stopper member is disposed on the swing arm such that it is opposed to the connecting cable pull member.
  • the inner cable of the interlocking connecting cable is connected to the connecting cable pull member
  • the outer cable of the interlocking connecting cable is connected to one end of the stopper member
  • the stopper member includes on the other end thereof the stopper for limiting the rotation range of the connecting cable pull member
  • the stoppermember is rotatably supported together with the connecting cable pull member on the support shaft of the torque arm.
  • FIG. 1 is a side view of a right side of a motorcycle carrying thereon a first embodiment of an interlock brake apparatus of a motorcycle according to the invention.
  • Fig. 2 is an explanatory side view of a left side of the interlock brake apparatus according to the first embodiment.
  • Fig. 3 is an explanatory perspective view of the left side of the interlock brake apparatus according to the first embodiment .
  • Fig. 4 is an explanatory enlarged side view of the main portions of a front wheel brake mechanism according to the first embodiment.
  • Fig. 5 is a side view of the right side of the interlock brake apparatus according to the first embodiment, showing a state where a brake pedal is not pressed down.
  • Fig. 6 is a side view of the right side of the interlock brake apparatus according to the first embodiment, showing a state where the pressing operation of the brake pedal is started.
  • Fig. 7 is a side view of the right side of the interlock brake apparatus according to the first embodiment, showing a state where, due to the reacting force of the brake force of a rear wheel brake, a torque arm starts to rotate in a counterclockwise direction against the spring force of a delay spring.
  • Fig. 8 is a side view of the right side of the interlock brake apparatus according to the first embodiment, showing a state where the torque arm is rotated further and is thereby contacted with a stopper pin.
  • Fig. 9 is a side view of the right side of the interlock brake apparatus according to the first embodiment, showing a state where the upper end portion of an equalizer is contacted with a stopper bolt.
  • Fig. 10 is a graphical representation of the brake characteristics of the front and rear wheel brakes of the interlock brake apparatus according to the first embodiment.
  • Fig. 11 is a side view of a right side of a motorcycle carrying thereon a second embodiment of an interlock brake apparatus of a motorcycle according to the invention.
  • Fig. 12 is an explanatory side view of a left side of the interlockbrake apparatus according to the second embodiment .
  • Fig. 13 is an explanatory perspective view of the left side of the interlock brake apparatus according to the second embodiment .
  • Fig. 14 is an explanatory enlarged side view of the main portions of a front wheel brake mechanism according to the second embodiment .
  • Fig. 15 is a side view of the right side of the interlock brake apparatus according to the second embodiment, showing a state where a brake pedal is not pressed down.
  • Fig. 16 is a side view of the right side of the interlock brake apparatus according to the second embodiment, showing a state where the pressing operation of the brake pedal is started.
  • Fig. 17 is a side view of the right side of the interlock brake apparatus according to the second embodiment, showing a state where, due to the reacting force of the brake force of a rear wheel brake, a torque arm starts to rotate in a counterclockwise direction against the spring force of a delay spring.
  • Fig. 18 is a side view of the right side of the interlock brake apparatus according to the second embodiment, showing a state where the torque arm is rotated further and is thereby contacted with a stopper pin.
  • Fig. 19 is a side view of the right side of the interlock brake apparatus according to the second embodiment, showing a state where the upper end portion of an equalizer is contacted with the stopper bolt of a stopper member.
  • Fig. 20 is a side view of the right side of the interlock brake apparatus according to the second embodiment, showing a state where, after the upper end portion of the equalizer and the stopper bolt of the stopper member are contacted with each other, the brake pedal is pressed down further.
  • Fig. 21 is a graphical representation of the brake characteristics of the front and rear wheel brakes of the interlock brake apparatus according to the second embodiment.
  • Stopper bolt stay 56 Stopper bolt (stopper member)
  • themotorcycle body frame Fof ar ⁇ otorcycle 10 includes a head pipe 12 for supporting a front fork 11 in such a manner that it can be operated, a main frame 13 extended obliquely downward from the head pipe 12, a pivot plate 14 provided continuously with the rear end portion of the main frame 13, and a pair of right and left rear frames 15 the front ends of which are welded to the rear end portion of the main frame 13 and also which are extended obliquely upward.
  • a front wheel WF On the lower end of the front fork 11, there is pivotally supported a front wheel WF and, to the upper portion of the front fork 11, there are connectedbar-shaped steeringhandlebars 17.
  • a pivot shaft 16 which is fixed to the pivot plate 14, there is swingably supported a swing arm 20 and, on the rear endportion of the swing arm 20, there is pivotally supported a rear wheel WR in such a manner that it can be rotated.
  • front wheel brake 30 On the front wheel WF, there is mounted a front wheel brake 30 and, on the rear wheel WR, there is mounted a rear wheel brake 31.
  • the front wheel brake 30 and rear wheel brake 31 are both drum brakes structured such that, when brake arms
  • brake shoes (not shown) incorporated therein apply brake forces, which are composed of friction forces caused between themselves and their associated brake drums, to the front wheel WF and rear wheel WR respectively.
  • a brake pedal 34 On a support shaft 36 which is mounted on the lower portion of the pivot plate 14, there is supported a brake pedal 34 in such a manner that it can be swung. Also, on the right side of the steering handlebars 17, there is mounted a brake lever 37 in such a manner that it can be operated and, when the brake lever 37 is operated, a brake operating force is transmitted through a front wheel brake cable 38 to the brake arm 32 to thereby operate the front wheel brake 30.
  • the arm 34a of the brake pedal 34 is connected through a brake rod 39 to the brake arm 33 of the rear wheel brake 31 and, when the brake pedal 34 is pressed down, the brake arm
  • a swing arm plate 41 which projects downward.
  • a first support shaft 42 which is mounted on the lower portion of the swing arm plate 41, there is rotatably supported the lower portion of a substantially L-shaped torque arm 43.
  • the middle portion of the torque arm 43 is connected to the lower portion of the brake panel 40 of the rear wheel brake 31 by a torque link 44.
  • an equalizer 47 serving as a connecting cable pull member.
  • This equalizer 47 is an elongated plate-shaped member the longitudinal direction of which is arranged along the vertical direction of the motorcycle 10 and also, when it is viewed from the side surface of the motorcycle, the equalizer 47 is disposed at a position where it overlaps with the swing arm 20.
  • the interlocking connecting cable 48 also includes an outer cable 50, while the inner cable 49 is inserted into the outer cable 50 in such manner that it can be moved in the axial direction of the interlocking connecting cable 48.
  • One end of the outer cable 50 is supported on a cable stay 52 which is provided on the upper surface of the cross member 20a of the swing arm 20.
  • the other end portion of the interlocking connecting cable 48 is connected to a front wheel brake mechanism 51 (see Fig.1) .
  • the interlock brake force of the interlock brake apparatus 100 can be adjusted.
  • the lower end portion of the equalizer 47 is connected to the arm 34a of the brake pedal 34 by a return rod 53.
  • a stopper bolt stay 55 into which there can be threadedly engaged along the longitudinal direction of the swing arm 20 a stopper bolt 56 serving as a stopper member.
  • This stopper bolt 56 is structured such that, when it is rotated, the projection length thereof can be adjusted and the position thereof can be fixed by a nut 57. Also, the stopper bolt 56 is situated on the extended portion of the interlocking connecting cable 48 in the pulling direction thereof.
  • the equalizer 47 is structured such that, when the upper end portion thereof is contacted with the stopper bolt 56, the rotation range thereof (in the clockwise direction in Fig. 2) can be limited.
  • a stopper contact portion 43a which can be contacted with the front end portion of a stopper pin 64 (which will be discussed later) .
  • the upper front end portion of the torque arm 43 is formed to have a substantially L-like shape when it is viewed from the side surface thereof.
  • the L-shaped front end portion of the torque arm 43 can be contacted with an elastic cushion member 59 made of rubber or the like to be fixed to the cross member 20a of the swing arm 20, while the foot portion 43b of the torque arm 43 can be contacted with the rear end face of the cross member 20a. Owing to this, a hitting sound can be restricted when the torque arm 43 is contacted with the cross member 20a and, at the same time, without applying an excessive pressure to the cushion member
  • the foot portion 43b can be contacted with the cross member 20a.
  • the spring force adjust bolt 60 is structured such that, when it is rotated, the projection length thereof in a front-rear direction of the motorcycle 10 can be adjusted and the position thereof can be fixed by a nut 63.
  • a female screw (not shown) with which there can be threadedly engaged a stopper pin 64 along the longitudinal direction of the swing arm 20.
  • the stopper pin is structured such that, when it is rotated, the projection length thereof along an axial direction of the spring force adjust bolt 60 can be adjusted and the position thereof can be fixed by a nut 65.
  • a delay spring 62 is mounted between a flange portion 60a to be formed in the front end portion of the spring force adjust bolt 60 and the stopper contact portion 43a of the torque arm 43.
  • This delay spring 62 is disposed along the front and rear direction of the motorcycle 10 and also urges the torque arm 43 in a counterclockwise direction in Fig. 2 due to the spring force that is set by adjusting the proj ection lengthof the spring force adjustbolt 60.
  • a front end portion of the stopper pin 64 is inserted through an inside of the delay spring 62.
  • the front wheel brake mechanism 51 includes the front wheel brake cable 38 structured such that an inner cable 72 is inserted into a pair of vertically divided outer cables 70 and 71 movably in the axial direction. And, one end of the inner cable 72 is connected to the brake bar 37, while the other end of the inner cable 72 is connected to the brake arm 32 of the front wheel brake 30.
  • One end of the upper outer cable 70 is supported on the steering handlebars 17 in the vicinity of the brake lever 37.
  • one end of the lower outer cable 71 is supported on a first cylindrical-shaped support portion 74 formed in the lower portion of a support stay 73 which is fixed to the motorcycle body frame F, while the other end thereof is supported on the brake panel 66 of the front wheel brake 30 (see Fig. 1) .
  • the other end of the outer cable 50 is supported on a second cylindrical-shaped support portion 75 which is formed in the upper portion of the support stay 73.
  • the other end of the inner cable 49 is connected to one end of a bell crank 76 rotatably supported on a support shaft 77 which is provided on the middle portion of the support stay 73.
  • a third cylindrical-shaped support portion 78 which is formed in the other end portion of the bell crank 76, there is supported the other end of the upper outer cable 70 of the front wheel brake cable 38. And, on the support stay 73, there is provided a stopper 79 which is used to limit the rotational movement of the bell crank 76.
  • the interlocking connecting cable 48 is connected through the bell crank 76 of the front wheel brake mechanism 51 to the middle portion of the front wheel brake cable 38 which is used to connect together the brake lever 37 and front wheel brake 30.
  • the reacting force of the brake force applied to the rear wheel WR is generated as a force which rotates the brake panel 40 in the clockwise direction.
  • This reacting force is transmitted through the torque link 44 to the torque arm 43, where the reacting force acts as a force to rotate the torque arm 43 in the counterclockwise direction.
  • the torque arm 43 since the torque arm 43 is being urged in the clockwise direction by the spring force of the delay spring 62, the torque arm 43 remains stationary at its original position until the reacting force of the brake force exceeds the spring force of the delay spring 62.
  • the equalizer 47 Due to the pressing operation of the brake pedal 34, the equalizer 47 is slightly rotated in the counterclockwise direction through the return rod 56. At the then time, since this slight amount of rotation is absorbed by the play of the interlocking connecting cable 48, front wheel brake mechanism 51, front wheel brake cable 38, front wheel brake 30 and the like, the front wheel brake 30 is not yet operated but only the rear wheel brake 31 is in operation. This corresponds to the state of the B point in the brake characteristic graph shown in Fig. 10, in which the brake force of the rear wheel brake 31 increases gradually according to the pressing operation of the brake pedal 34 but the brake force of the front wheel brake 30 remains zero.
  • the interlocking connecting cable 48 to be connected to the front wheel brake mechanism 51 is connected to one end of the equalizer 47 provided rotatably on the torque arm 43, and also since the return rod 53 to be connected to the brake pedal 34 is connected to the other end of the equalizer 47, the interlocking connecting cable 48 and return rod 53 can be disposed independent of each other. Owing to this structure, the brake forces of the front and rear wheels WF and WR can be adjusted easily in such a manner that there can be provided the optimumbrake characteristic. Also, the freedom of the position arrangement of the respective composing parts of the apparatus can be enhanced.
  • the interlock brake apparatus 100 of the motorcycle 10 since the equalizer 47, when it is viewed from, the side surface of the motorcycle 10, is disposed at a position where it is overlaps with the swing arm 20, there is eliminated a guard for protecting the interlock brake mechanism 100 from hitting against the ground, thereby being able to make compact the interlock brake apparatus 100. Also, since the upward projecting dimension of the interlock brake apparatus can be reduced, a measure for preventing the apparatus from interfering with other parts of the motorcycle when the motorcycle (rear wheel) moves in the vertical direction, for example, when the motorcycle runs on a bad road, can be limited to a minimum, thereby being able to reduce the manufacturing cost of the interlock brake apparatus .
  • the longitudinal direction of the equalizer 47 is arranged along the vertical direction of the motorcycle 10, the interlocking connecting cable 48 to be connected to the front wheel brake mechanism51 is connected to the upper endportionof the equalizer
  • connection of the interlocking connecting cable 48 and front wheel brake mechanism 51, and the connection of the return rod 53 and brake pedal 34 can be naturally attained respectively using the interlocking connecting cable 48 and return rod 53 that have the smallest lengths. This makes it possible to reduce the manufacturing cost of the interlock brake apparatus.
  • the interlock brake apparatus 100 of the motorcycle 10 by adjusting the spring force of the delay spring 62 using the spring force adjust bolt 60, the operation start timing of the front wheel 30 and the characteristic change point of the rear wheel brake 31 can be set arbitrarily; by adjusting the projection length of the stopper 64, the rotation range of the torque arm 43 can be set arbitrarily; and, by adjusting the projection length of the stopper bolt 56, the rotation range of the equalizer 47 can be set arbitrarily. Thanks to this, simply by adjusting the spring force adjust bolt 60, stopper pin 64 and stopper bolt 56, the optimum interlock brake forces of the front wheel brake 30 and rear wheel brake 31 can be adjusted easily.
  • the interlock brake apparatus 100 of the motorcycle 10 since the rotation ranges of the torque arm 43 and equalizer 47 can be limitedby the stopper pin 64 and stopper bolt 56 respectively, even when the brake pedal 34 is pressed down greatly, there is no possibility that an excessive force can be applied to the interlocking connecting cable 48. This eliminates the need to increase the size of the interlocking connecting cable 48 uselessly in order to prevent the interlocking connecting cable 48 against expansion or the like, which makes it possible to reduce the weight of the interlock brake apparatus 100.
  • the interlock brake apparatus 100 of the motorcycle 10 since the spring force adjust bolt 60 and stopper pin 64 have a dual structure in which the stopper pin 64 can be threadedly engaged with the female screw formed in the center of the spring force adjust bolt 60 along the longitudinal direction thereof, the structure of the interlock brake apparatus 100 can be made compact . Also, according to the interlock brake apparatus 100 of the motorcycle 10 of the present embodiment, since the delay spring 62 for urging the torque arm43 in apredetermineddirection is disposed on the swing arm 20 along the front and rear direction of the motorcycle 10, it is possible to prevent the vertical direction vibrations of the motorcycle 10 from influencing the spring force of the delay spring 62, thereby being able to prevent the brake characteristic of the interlock brake apparatus 100 from changing.
  • the freedom of the position arrangement of the respective composing components of the apparatus can be enhanced.
  • a spring force adjust bolt 60 structured such that the position thereof can be adjusted along the front and rear direction of the motorcycle 10
  • a stopper pin 64 structured such that it can be threadedly engaged with the spring force adjust bolt 60 and the position thereof can be adjusted along the axial direction of the spring force adjust bolt 60.
  • the delay spring 62 is interposed between the torque arm 43 and the spring force adjust bolt 60, and the stopper pin 64 is inserted into the delay spring 62, while the front end portion of the stopper pin 64 can be contacted with the torque arm
  • the stopper bolt 56 for limiting the rotation range of the equalizer 47 is provided on the pulling-direction extended portion of the interlocking connecting cable 48, the pressing operation of the brake pedal 34 can reduce the load that is applied to the interlocking connecting cable 48. This can reduce the size of the interlocking connecting cable 48 and thus can reduce the manufacturing cost thereof. Also, the generation of a permanent deformation in the inner cable 49 due to an excessive load can be prevented, thereby being able to eliminate the need to adjust the interlock brake apparatus 100.
  • the cable stay 52 for supporting the outer cable 50 of the interlocking connecting cable 48
  • the stopper bolt 50 is provided on the swing arm 20 such that it is opposed to the equalizer 47.
  • the structures of the cable stay 52 and stopper bolt 56 can be simplified, thereby being able to reduce the manufacturing costs thereof.
  • the interlocking connecting cable 48 can be wired easily.
  • interlock brake apparatus of the motorcycle according to the second embodiment is similar in structure to the interlock brake apparatus of the motorcycle according to the first embodiment, except for the stopper member and its related mechanism. Therefore, the same portions thereof are given the same or equivalent designations and thus the description thereof is simplified or omitted.
  • a first support shaft 42 which is provided on the lower portion of a swing arm plate 41, there is rotatably supported the lower portion of a substantially L-shaped torque arm 43.
  • a second support shaft 46 which is provided on the upper portion of a torque arm 43, there is rotatably supported the middle portion of an equalizer 47 serving as a connecting cable pull member.
  • This equalizer 47 is an elongated plate-shaped member, the longitudinal direction of the equalizer 47 is disposed along the vertical direction of a motorcycle 10, and the equalizer 47 is disposed at a position which overlaps with a swing arm 20 when it is viewed from the side surface of the motorcycle .
  • the interlocking connecting cable 48 is structured in the following manner. That is, the inner cable 49 is inserted into the outer cable 50 of the interlocking connecting cable 48 in such a manner that it can be moved in the axial direction thereof; one end of the outer cable 50 is supported on the front end portion of a stopper member 81 which is rotatably supported together with the equalizer 47 on the second support shaft 46 of the torque arm 43; and, the other end side of the interlocking connecting cable 48 is connected to a front wheel brake mechanism 51 which is used to operate a front wheel brake 30 (see Fig. 11) .
  • the stopper member 81 is a substantially triangle-shaped plate-like member and includes a female screw (not shown) formed in the plate portion of the rear end portion thereof, while a stopper bolt 82 can be threadedly engaged with the female screw along the longitudinal direction of the swing arm 20.
  • the stopper bolt 82 is rotated, the projection length thereof can be adjusted and the position of the stopper bolt 82 can be fixed.
  • the head portion of the stopper bolt 82 is disposed on the side of the equalizer 47 and thus, when the equalizer 47 is rotated, the upper endportionof the equalizer 47 can be contacted with the head portion of the stopper bolt 82.
  • the stopper member 81 includes a leg portion 81a which is provided on and projected downwardly from the front end portion of the stopper member 81 and is contacted with the upper surface of the cross member 20a of the swing arm 20; and, the leg portion 81a is used to stabilize the attitude of the stopper member 81 while the torque arm 43 is not in rotation.
  • a spring stay 84 On the upper surface of the swing arm 20, specifically, at a position thereof existing backwardly of the stopper member 81, there is provided a spring stay 84; and, between a spring receive pin 85 provided on the front surface of the spring stay 84 and the stopper bolt 82 and nut 83 respectively provided on the rear end portion of the stopper member 81, there is mounted a stopper spring 86.
  • the stopper member 81 is urged due to the spring force of the stopper spring 86 and thus the relative position of the stopper member 81 to the torque arm 43 remains unchanged.
  • the bell crank 76 of the front wheel brake mechanism 51 is rotated in the counterclockwise direction (see Fig. 14), the front wheel brake 30 starts to operate. This corresponds to the state of the C point in the brake characteristic graph shown in Fig.
  • the operation start timing of the front wheel brake 30 and the characteristic change point (the Cl point in Fig. 10) of the rear wheel brake 31 can be set arbitrarily by adjusting the spring force of the delay spring 62 using a spring force adjust bolt 60.
  • the equalizer 47 there is connected the inner cable 49 of the interlocking connecting cable 48; to one end of the stopper member 81, there is connected the outer cable 50 of the interlocking connecting cable 48; the stopper member 81 includes on the other end thereof the stopper bolt 82 for limiting the rotation range of the equalizer 47; and, the- stopper member 81 is rotatably supported together with the equalizer 47 on the second support shaft 46 of the torque arm 43.
  • the equalizer 47 and stopper member 81 move integrally and thus, even after the equalizer 47 is contacted with the stopper bolt 82, it is possible to press down the brake pedal 34. This can provide a natural brake operating feeling.
  • the front wheel brake there is used a mechanical-type front wheel brake.
  • an oil pressure front wheel brake on the steering handlebars, there is provided an oil pressure cylinder for generating an oil pressure by operating a brake lever and, to the brake lever, there is connected the other end of the interlocking connecting cable one end of which is connected to the equalizer.
  • the present application is applicable on an interlock brake apparatus of a motorcycle.

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Abstract

L'invention porte sur un appareil de frein de verrouillage (100, 200) d'une motocyclette (10). L'appareil comprend : un disque de frein de type flottant (40) apte à tourner autour d'un essieu arrière ; un bras de torsion (43) supporté en rotation sur un arbre de support (42) monté sur un bras oscillant (20) ; une liaison de torsion (44) ayant une extrémité reliée au disque de frein (40) et l'autre extrémité reliée au bras de torsion (43) ; un égalisateur (47) supporté en rotation sur un arbre de support (46) sur le bras de torsion (43) ; un câble de liaison de verrouillage (48) pour relier une extrémité de l'égalisateur (47) et un mécanisme de frein de roue avant (51) pour appliquer une force de freinage sur une roue avant WF ; et une tige de rappel (53) pour relier l'autre extrémité de l'égalisateur (47) et d'une pédale de frein (34).
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