WO2014098137A1 - 車両 - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a vehicle provided with a leanable body frame and two front wheels.
- a vehicle including a vehicle body frame that tilts in the left-right direction when cornering the vehicle and two front wheels provided side by side in the left-right direction of the vehicle body frame is known (see, for example, Patent Documents 1 and 2).
- the front end of the vehicle body cover is arranged behind the front ends of the two front wheels with a narrower interval and above the upper ends in the upright state of the vehicle.
- the shape of the body cover was changed and tested.
- flying objects such as pebbles and muddy water bounced up from a vehicle traveling ahead pass between the link mechanism and the right front wheel and between the link mechanism and the left front wheel, and are behind the two front wheels. It turned out that it may invade until.
- an object of the present invention is to reduce the size of the front portion of the vehicle while ensuring a protection function against a flying object of the vehicle having a leanable body frame and two front wheels.
- one aspect of the present invention is a vehicle, Body frame, A handle provided to be rotatable relative to the vehicle body frame; A vehicle body cover that at least partially covers the vehicle body frame; A right front wheel and a left front wheel arranged side by side in the left-right direction of the body frame; A steering mechanism for transmitting rotation of the handle to the right front wheel and the left front wheel; A link mechanism that is disposed above the right front wheel and the left front wheel, and changes a relative position of the right front wheel and the left front wheel with respect to the vehicle body frame to incline the vehicle body frame with respect to a vertical direction; With The vehicle body cover is It covers at least a part of the link mechanism, is provided so as not to be displaceable with respect to the vehicle body frame, and is disposed in front of the vehicle body frame in the front-rear direction with respect to the rear ends of the right front wheel and the left front wheel.
- the lower right edge of the front part is located above the right front wheel.
- the vehicle body frame is disposed above the lower end of the steering mechanism in the vertical direction, and the lower left edge of the front portion is located above the left front wheel above the lower end of the link mechanism or the steering mechanism.
- a link cover portion disposed above in the vertical direction; The vehicle is disposed so as to be displaceable with respect to the vehicle body frame in accordance with the operation of the link mechanism, and the vehicle in which the vehicle body frame is upright is located above the right front wheel when viewed from the front in the front-rear direction of the vehicle body frame.
- the vehicle is provided so as to be displaceable with respect to the vehicle body frame in accordance with the operation of the link mechanism, and the vehicle in which the vehicle body frame is upright is located above the left front wheel when viewed from the front in the front-rear direction of the vehicle body frame. At least a part of the lower edge of the link mechanism or the steering mechanism and the upper end of the left front wheel are disposed above the center of the body frame in the vertical direction and below the lower left edge of the front portion of the link cover portion.
- a vehicle equipped with a tiltable body frame and a link mechanism has a wide movable range of the right front wheel and the left front wheel. This is because the right front wheel and the left front wheel are displaced in the vertical direction of the vehicle body frame by the operation of the link mechanism in addition to the vertical displacement of the vehicle body frame due to the rotation by the steering and the expansion and contraction of the right shock absorber and the left shock absorber. .
- the vehicle body cover provided so as not to be displaceable with respect to the vehicle body frame needs to ensure a large distance from the right front wheel and the left front wheel in order to avoid interference with the right front wheel and the left front wheel having a wide movable range. .
- the front end of the body cover is placed behind the front ends of the right front wheel and the left front wheel with a small interval in order to reduce the size of the body cover in the front-rear direction of the body frame, it will easily interfere with the right front wheel and the left front wheel. Become. In order to avoid interference, it is necessary to ensure a large distance between the lower end of the front portion of the vehicle body cover and the upper ends of the right front wheel and the left front wheel.
- the vehicle cover shape was changed in various ways, and the state in which the vehicle received flying objects from the front during traveling was analyzed.
- the vehicle with the body frame standing upright is viewed from the front in the front-rear direction of the body frame, between the lower edge of the link mechanism or steering mechanism and the upper edge of the right front wheel above the right front wheel, and above the left front wheel.
- a flying object enters the back through the space between the lower edge of the link mechanism or steering mechanism and the upper edge of the left front wheel.
- the flying object may reach the rear in the front-rear direction of the body frame from the right front wheel and the left front wheel.
- the vehicle body cover has both a function of covering at least a part of the link mechanism and a function of suppressing the intrusion of the flying object from the right front wheel and the left front wheel to the rear. Therefore, the body cover mainly covers the function of covering at least a part of the link mechanism (link cover part), and the function of suppressing the intrusion of flying objects from the right front wheel and the left front wheel to the rear (right protection) Part and left protection part), and considered the proper arrangement and shape for each functional part.
- a vehicle equipped with a tiltable body frame and a link mechanism has a wide movable range of the right front wheel and the left front wheel. Therefore, the position and size of the area between the link mechanism and the right front wheel and between the link mechanism and the left front wheel vary greatly depending on the operation of the link mechanism.
- a protective part is provided so as not to be displaceable with respect to the vehicle body frame so as to cover all of such a large change area, and the front is about to enter the area. It is necessary to block the flying object from. Therefore, the part which functions as a protection part will enlarge.
- the link cover portion provided in the vehicle according to the present invention is provided so as not to be displaced with respect to the vehicle body frame, and covers at least a part of the link mechanism.
- the link cover part can increase its design freedom by separating at least a part of the function of preventing the flying object from invading from the right front wheel and the left front wheel as the right protective part and the left protective part.
- the link cover portion can be formed small by separating a part of the function to be shared.
- the link cover portion has a front portion that is disposed in front of the front and rear directions of the body frame from the rear ends of the right front wheel and the left front wheel.
- the lower right edge of the front part is above the right front wheel and above the lower end of the link mechanism or steering mechanism in the up-down direction of the body frame.
- the lower left edge of the front portion is disposed above the left front wheel and above the lower end of the link mechanism or the steering mechanism in the vertical direction of the body frame. That is, by reducing the distance between the right front wheel and the left front wheel, the vehicle body cover is reduced in size in the left-right direction of the vehicle body frame, and the vehicle body cover is also reduced in size in the front-rear direction of the vehicle body frame.
- the link cover By reducing the size of the link cover in the front-rear direction of the body frame, the link cover is relatively small between the lower right edge and the right front wheel at the front of the link cover, and between the lower left edge and the left front wheel at the front of the link cover. Large spacing is formed.
- the right protective portion and the left protective portion provided in the vehicle according to the present invention are provided to be displaceable with respect to the vehicle body frame in accordance with the operation of the link mechanism. That is, even if the position and size of the area between the link mechanism and the right front wheel and between the link mechanism and the left front wheel change due to the operation of the link mechanism, the right protection part and the left protection part are changed according to the change. Can move.
- the right protector is a vertical direction of the body frame at the lower edge of the link mechanism or the steering mechanism above the right front wheel and the upper end of the right front wheel when the vehicle with the body frame standing upright is viewed from the front in the front-rear direction of the body frame.
- the link cover portion below the right lower edge of the front portion.
- the left protection part is a vertical center of the body frame at the lower edge of the link mechanism or the steering mechanism and the upper end of the left front wheel above the left front wheel when the vehicle with the body frame standing upright is viewed from the front in the front-rear direction of the body frame.
- at least a part of the link cover portion is disposed below the lower left edge of the front portion of the link cover portion.
- the right protection part and the left protection part can easily prevent the flying object from entering the rear from the right front wheel and the left front wheel. Therefore, even if the right protective portion and the left protective portion provided in the vehicle according to the present invention have a protective function equivalent to the protective portion that is provided so as not to be displaced with respect to the vehicle body frame regardless of the operation of the link mechanism, The size can be reduced. Thereby, even if a right protection part and a left protection part are reduced in size, it can suppress that a flying object penetrate
- the link cover portion can be formed small by separating at least a part of the function of suppressing the intrusion of the flying object from the right front wheel and the left front wheel to the rear.
- a right protective part and a left protective part that have a function of suppressing the intrusion of the flying object from the right front wheel and the left front wheel to the rear, so as to be displaceable with respect to the vehicle body frame according to the operation of the link mechanism.
- the right protector is configured such that when the vehicle with the body frame standing upright is viewed from the front in the front-rear direction of the body frame, the lower edge of the link mechanism or the steering mechanism above the right front wheel and the upper end of the right front wheel At least a part of the vehicle body frame below the center in the vertical direction and above the upper edge of the right front wheel
- the left protection unit is configured such that when the vehicle with the body frame standing upright is viewed from the front in the front-rear direction of the body frame, the lower edge of the link mechanism or the steering mechanism above the left front wheel and the upper end of the left front wheel It is good also as a structure by which at least one part is arrange
- the right protector is configured so that the lower edge of the link mechanism or the steering mechanism above the right front wheel and the upper end of the right front wheel are viewed from the front in the front-rear direction of the body frame when the vehicle with the body frame standing upright is viewed.
- the vehicle body frame is disposed at least partially below the center in the vertical direction and above the upper edge of the right front wheel. Since the right protective portion provided to be displaceable with respect to the vehicle body frame is disposed above and below the center, the protective function can be ensured even if the right protective portion is reduced. At this time, the portion below the center is farther from the link cover portion provided so as not to be displaceable with respect to the vehicle body frame than the portion above the center. Therefore, even if a part of the right protection part is disposed below the center, interference with the link cover can be avoided.
- the left protection part is a vertical direction of the body frame at the lower edge of the link mechanism or the steering mechanism above the left front wheel and the upper end of the left front wheel when the vehicle with the body frame standing upright is viewed from the front in the front-rear direction of the body frame. At least partly below the center of the wheel and above the upper edge of the left front wheel. Since the left protective portion provided so as to be displaceable with respect to the vehicle body frame is disposed above and below the center, the protective function can be ensured even if the left protective portion is reduced. At this time, the portion below the center is farther from the link cover portion provided so as not to be displaceable with respect to the vehicle body frame than the portion above the center. Therefore, even if a part of the left protection part is disposed below the center, interference with the link cover can be avoided.
- At least a part of the right protective portion is disposed behind the front end of the right front wheel in the front-rear direction of the body frame in the upright state of the body frame
- At least a part of the left protection part may be arranged behind the front end of the left front wheel in the front-rear direction of the body frame in the upright state of the body frame.
- the right protective part since the right protective part is arranged behind the front end of the right front wheel, the right protective part can be reduced in size while suppressing the intrusion of the flying object from the right front wheel to the rear. Further, it is possible to bring the right front wheel close to the right protective part while avoiding interference between the displaced right front wheel and the right protective part. Therefore, a vehicle provided with a right protection part can be made smaller.
- the left protective part is arranged behind the front end of the left front wheel, the left protective part can be reduced in size while suppressing the intrusion of the flying object from the left front wheel to the rear. Further, it is possible to bring the left front wheel and the left protective part closer while avoiding interference between the displaced left front wheel and the left protective part. Therefore, a vehicle provided with a left protection part can be formed smaller.
- At least a part of the right protective part is disposed forward of the rear end of the right front wheel in the front-rear direction of the body frame in the upright state of the body frame
- At least a part of the left protective portion may be arranged forward of the rear end of the left front wheel in the front-rear direction of the body frame when the body frame is upright.
- the right protective part since the right protective part is arranged in front of the rear end of the right front wheel, the right protective part can be reduced in size while suppressing the intrusion of the flying object from the right front wheel to the rear. Further, it is possible to bring the right front wheel close to the right protective part while avoiding interference between the displaced right front wheel and the right protective part. Therefore, a vehicle provided with a right protection part can be made smaller.
- the left protection part is arranged in front of the rear end of the left front wheel, the left protection part can be reduced in size while suppressing the intrusion of the flying object from the left front wheel to the rear. Further, it is possible to bring the left front wheel and the left protective part closer while avoiding interference between the displaced left front wheel and the left protective part. Therefore, a vehicle provided with a left protection part can be formed smaller.
- the steering mechanism is A right shock absorber that supports the right front wheel in a lower portion and cushions a displacement of the right front wheel in the vertical direction of the body frame relative to the upper portion;
- a left shock absorber that supports the left front wheel in a lower portion and cushions the displacement of the left front wheel in the vertical direction of the body frame relative to the upper portion;
- a right bracket to which an upper portion of the right shock absorber is fixed;
- a left bracket to which an upper portion of the left shock absorber is fixed;
- the right protection part is fixed to any one of the link mechanism, the right shock absorber, the right bracket, and the transmission mechanism,
- the left protection part may be configured to be fixed to any of the link mechanism, the left shock absorber, the left bracket, and the transmission mechanism.
- the right protection unit and the left protection unit are directly moved according to the operation of the link mechanism, the right protection unit and the left protection unit can be easily downsized. Therefore, it is possible to further reduce the size of the front portion of the vehicle while ensuring the protection function against the flying object of the vehicle including the body frame that can tilt and the two front wheels.
- the right protective part may be fixed to the upper part of the right shock absorber, and the left protective part may be fixed to the upper part of the left shock absorber.
- the right protective portion and the left protective portion are accordingly moved in the same direction. Does not displace. Therefore, the right protective part and the left protective part can be formed smaller. Therefore, it is possible to further reduce the size of the front portion of the vehicle while ensuring the protection function against the flying object of the vehicle including the body frame that can tilt and the two front wheels.
- the front edge of the right protective part is inclined so that at least one of the upper end and the lower end is located behind the front end
- the front edge of the left protective part is inclined so that at least one of the upper end and the lower end is located behind the front end when the vehicle is viewed from the side of the body frame in the upright state of the body frame. It is good.
- the flying object from the front is deflected in the vertical direction of the body frame along the inclined portions of the right protection part and the left protection part.
- the right protective part and the left protective part can be formed smaller. Therefore, it is possible to further reduce the size of the front portion of the vehicle while ensuring the protection function against the flying object of the vehicle including the body frame that can tilt and the two front wheels.
- the front edge of the right protective part is inclined so that at least one of the right end and the left end is located behind the front end
- the front edge of the left protection portion is inclined so that at least one of the right end and the left end is located behind the front end. Also good.
- flying objects from the front are deflected in the left-right direction of the vehicle body frame along the inclined portions of the right protection part and the left protection part.
- the right protective part and the left protective part can be formed smaller. Therefore, it is possible to further reduce the size of the front portion of the vehicle while ensuring the protection function against the flying object of the vehicle including the body frame that can tilt and the two front wheels.
- the right protective part covers at least a part of the upper surface of the right front wheel, and has at least a part of a fender function for suppressing scattering of muddy water and the like rolled up by the right front wheel
- the left protection part may cover at least a part of the upper surface of the left front wheel and may have at least a part of a fender function that suppresses scattering of muddy water and the like rolled up by the left front wheel.
- the right protection part and the left protection part having a function of suppressing the intrusion of the flying object from the right front wheel and the left front wheel to the rear can be formed smaller.
- a part of the fender function of the right front wheel is given to the right protective part, and a part of the fender function of the left front wheel is given to the left protective part, so that the right protective part, the right front fender, the left protective part and the left front part
- the design freedom of the fender can be improved.
- the degree of freedom in designing the right protective part, right front fender, left protective part, and left front fender can be improved.
- the structure can be reduced in size as a whole, ensuring the same function. Therefore, it is possible to further reduce the size of the front portion of the vehicle while ensuring the protection function against the flying object of the vehicle including the body frame that can tilt and the two front wheels.
- FIG. 2 is a plan view of a part of the vehicle in FIG. 1 viewed from above during right steering. It is the front view which looked at a part of vehicles of Drawing 1 at the time of left inclination from the front. It is a figure explaining the modification of the vehicle of FIG.
- a vehicle equipped with a tiltable body frame and a link mechanism has a wide movable range of the right front wheel and the left front wheel. This is because the right front wheel and the left front wheel are displaced in the vertical direction of the vehicle body frame by the operation of the link mechanism in addition to the vertical displacement of the vehicle body frame due to the rotation by the steering and the expansion and contraction of the right shock absorber and the left shock absorber. .
- the vehicle body cover provided so as not to be displaceable with respect to the vehicle body frame needs to ensure a large distance from the right front wheel and the left front wheel in order to avoid interference with the right front wheel and the left front wheel having a wide movable range. .
- the front end of the vehicle body cover is disposed behind the front ends of the right front wheel and the left front wheel and the upper ends of the right front wheel and the top of the left front wheel.
- it is necessary to provide a protective portion so as to avoid interference with the right front wheel and the left front wheel there are limitations on the dimensions of the body frame in the left-right direction and the up-down direction, and a sufficient protection effect cannot be obtained.
- the body cover mainly covers the function of covering at least a part of the link mechanism (link cover part), and the function of suppressing the intrusion of flying objects from the right front wheel and the left front wheel to the rear (right protection) Part and left protection part), and considered the proper arrangement and shape for each functional part.
- a vehicle equipped with a tiltable body frame and a link mechanism has a wide movable range of the right front wheel and the left front wheel. Therefore, the position and size of the region between the link mechanism and the right front wheel and between the link mechanism and the left front wheel vary greatly depending on the operation of the link mechanism. If the part that functions as a protective part is provided so that it cannot be displaced with respect to the body frame, a protective part is provided so as to cover all the areas that change so much, and the air that attempts to enter the area It is necessary to change the flow. Therefore, the part which functions as a protection part will enlarge.
- the link cover portion provided in the vehicle according to the present invention is provided so as not to be displaced with respect to the vehicle body frame, and covers at least a part of the link mechanism.
- the link cover part can increase its design freedom by separating at least a part of the function of preventing the flying object from invading from the right front wheel and the left front wheel as the right protective part and the left protective part.
- the link cover portion can be formed small by separating a part of the function to be shared.
- the link cover portion has a front portion that is disposed in front of the vehicle body frame in the front-rear direction from the rear ends of the right front wheel and the left front wheel.
- the lower right edge of the front part is located above the right front wheel and lower than the lower end of the link mechanism or the steering mechanism.
- the lower left edge of the front portion is disposed above the left front wheel and above the lower end of the link mechanism or the steering mechanism in the vertical direction of the vehicle body frame. That is, by reducing the distance between the right front wheel and the left front wheel, the vehicle body cover is reduced in size in the left-right direction of the vehicle body frame, and the vehicle body cover is also reduced in size in the front-rear direction of the vehicle body frame.
- the link cover By reducing the size of the link cover in the front-rear direction of the body frame, the link cover is relatively small between the lower right edge and the right front wheel at the front of the link cover, and between the lower left edge and the left front wheel at the front of the link cover. Large spacing is formed.
- the right protective portion and the left protective portion provided in the vehicle according to the present invention are provided to be displaceable with respect to the vehicle body frame by the operation of the steering mechanism. That is, even if the position and size of the region between the link mechanism and the right front wheel and between the link mechanism and the left front wheel are changed by the operation of the link mechanism, the right protection unit and the left protection unit are Can move according to changes.
- the right protective part and the left protective part included in the vehicle according to the present invention have a function of reducing the wind pressure equivalent to the protective part provided so as not to be displaced with respect to the vehicle body frame regardless of the operation of the link mechanism.
- the size can be reduced. Therefore, even if a right protection part and a left protection part are reduced in size, it can suppress that a flying object penetrate
- the link cover portion is formed to be small by separating at least a part of the function of suppressing the intrusion of the flying object from the right front wheel and the left front wheel to the rear. Can do.
- a right protective part and a left protective part that have a function of suppressing the intrusion of the flying object from the right front wheel and the left front wheel to the rear, so as to be displaceable with respect to the vehicle body frame according to the operation of the steering mechanism. It can be formed small. Accordingly, the front portion of the vehicle can be reduced in size while ensuring a protection function against a flying object of the vehicle including the body frame that can be tilted and the two front wheels.
- arrow F indicates the front direction of the vehicle.
- Arrow B indicates the backward direction of the vehicle.
- An arrow U indicates the upward direction of the vehicle.
- An arrow D indicates the downward direction of the vehicle.
- An arrow R indicates the right direction of the vehicle.
- An arrow L indicates the left direction of the vehicle.
- an arrow FF indicates the front direction of the body frame.
- An arrow FB indicates the rear direction of the vehicle body frame.
- An arrow FU indicates the upward direction of the vehicle body frame.
- An arrow FD indicates the downward direction of the vehicle body frame.
- An arrow FR indicates the right direction of the body frame.
- An arrow FL indicates the left direction of the body frame.
- the longitudinal direction of the vehicle body frame “the lateral direction of the vehicle body frame”, and “the vertical direction of the vehicle body frame” are the longitudinal direction with respect to the vehicle body frame as viewed from the occupant driving the vehicle, It means the horizontal direction and the vertical direction.
- the “side of the body frame” means the right direction or the left direction of the body frame.
- extending in the front-rear direction of the body frame includes extending obliquely with respect to the front-rear direction of the body frame, and the front-rear direction of the body frame compared to the left-right direction and the up-down direction of the body frame. It means to extend with an inclination close to.
- extending in the left-right direction of the body frame includes extending obliquely with respect to the left-right direction of the body frame, and compared with the front-rear direction and the up-down direction of the body frame. It means to extend with an inclination close to.
- extending in the vertical direction of the vehicle body frame includes extending in a vertical direction of the vehicle body frame, and the vertical direction of the vehicle body frame as compared with the front-rear direction and the horizontal direction of the vehicle body frame. It means to extend with an inclination close to.
- the “upright state of the body frame” means a state in which the vehicle body is not steered and the vertical direction of the body frame coincides with the vertical direction.
- the direction based on the vehicle coincides with the direction based on the vehicle frame.
- the vehicle left-right direction does not match the vehicle body frame left-right direction.
- the vertical direction of the vehicle does not match the vertical direction of the body frame.
- the longitudinal direction of the vehicle coincides with the longitudinal direction of the body frame.
- the vehicle 1 is a vehicle including a body frame that can tilt and two front wheels.
- FIG. 1 is a left side view of the entire vehicle 1 as viewed from the left.
- the vehicle 1 includes a vehicle body 2, a pair of left and right front wheels 3, a rear wheel 4, a link mechanism 5, and a steering mechanism 7.
- the vehicle body 2 includes a body frame 21, a body cover 22, a seat 24, and a power unit 25.
- the body frame 21 is in an upright state.
- the subsequent description with reference to FIG. 1 is based on the upright state of the body frame 21.
- the vehicle body frame 21 includes a head pipe 211, a down frame 212, and a rear frame 213. In FIG. 1, a portion of the body frame 21 hidden by the body cover 22 is indicated by a broken line.
- the vehicle body frame 21 supports the seat 24 and the power unit 25.
- the power unit 25 supports the rear wheel 4.
- the power unit 25 includes a drive source such as an engine, an electric motor, and a battery, and a device such as a transmission.
- the head pipe 211 is disposed in the front portion of the vehicle 1. When viewed from the side of the vehicle body frame 21, the upper part of the head pipe 211 is disposed behind the lower part of the head pipe 211.
- the down frame 212 is connected to the head pipe 211.
- the down frame 212 is disposed behind the head pipe 211.
- the down frame 212 extends in the vertical direction of the body frame 21.
- the rear frame 213 is disposed behind the down frame 212.
- the rear frame 213 extends in the front-rear direction of the body frame 21.
- the rear frame 213 supports the seat 24 and the power unit 25.
- the vehicle body cover 22 includes a front cover 221, a front spoiler 222, a pair of left and right front fenders 223, a rear fender 224, and a leg shield 225.
- the vehicle body cover 22 is a vehicle body part that covers at least a part of vehicle body parts mounted on the vehicle 1 such as a pair of left and right front wheels 3, a vehicle body frame 21, and a link mechanism 5.
- the front cover 221 is disposed in front of the seat 24.
- the front cover 221 covers at least a part of the link mechanism 5 and the steering mechanism 7.
- the shape and arrangement of the front cover 221 will be described in detail later.
- At least a part of the front spoiler 222 is disposed below the front cover 221.
- the shape and arrangement of the front spoiler 222 will be described in detail later.
- At least a part of the pair of left and right front fenders 223 is respectively disposed below the front cover 221. At least a part of the pair of left and right front fenders 223 is respectively disposed above the pair of left and right front wheels 3.
- the shape and arrangement of the pair of left and right front fenders 223 will be described in detail later.
- At least a part of the rear fender 224 is disposed above the rear wheel 4.
- the leg shield 225 is disposed at a position covering at least a part of the passenger's foot.
- the leg shield 225 is disposed behind the pair of left and right front wheels 3 and ahead of the seat 24.
- At least a part of the pair of left and right front wheels 3 is disposed below the head pipe 211. At least a part of the pair of left and right front wheels 3 is disposed below the front cover 221.
- At least a part of the rear wheel 4 is disposed below the seat 24. At least a part of the rear wheel 4 is disposed below the rear fender 224.
- FIG. 2 is a front view of the front portion of the vehicle 1 as viewed from the front of the vehicle body frame 21.
- the body frame 21 is in an upright state.
- the subsequent description referring to FIG. 2 is based on the upright state of the body frame 21.
- FIG. 2 shows a state in which the front cover 221, the front spoiler 222, and the pair of left and right front fenders 223 are removed.
- the pair of left and right front wheels 3 includes a right front wheel 31 and a left front wheel 32.
- the right front wheel 31 is disposed on the right side of the head pipe 211 that is a part of the vehicle body frame 21.
- the left front wheel 32 is disposed on the left side of the head pipe 211.
- the right front wheel 31 and the left front wheel 32 are arranged so as to be aligned in the left-right direction of the body frame 21.
- the steering mechanism 7 includes a right shock absorber 33, a left shock absorber 35, a right bracket 317, and a left bracket 327.
- the right shock absorber 33 includes a right outer cylinder 312 (an example of a lower portion of the right shock absorber).
- the right outer cylinder 312 supports the right front wheel 31.
- the right outer cylinder 312 extends in the vertical direction of the body frame 21.
- the right outer cylinder 312 includes a right support shaft 314 at its lower end.
- the right front wheel 31 is supported by the right support shaft 314.
- the right shock absorber 33 includes a right inner cylinder 316 (an example of an upper portion of the right shock absorber).
- the right inner cylinder 316 extends in the vertical direction of the body frame 21.
- the right inner cylinder 316 is disposed above the right outer cylinder 312 with a part thereof being inserted into the right outer cylinder 312.
- the upper part of the right inner cylinder 316 is fixed to the right bracket 317.
- the right shock absorber 33 is a so-called telescopic shock absorber.
- the right shock absorber 33 can expand and contract in that direction. Thereby, the right shock absorber 33 buffers the displacement of the right front wheel 31 in the vertical direction of the body frame 21 with respect to the right inner cylinder 316.
- the left shock absorber 35 includes a left outer cylinder 322 (an example of a lower portion of the left shock absorber).
- the left outer cylinder 322 supports the left front wheel 32.
- the left outer cylinder 322 extends in the vertical direction of the body frame 21.
- the left outer cylinder 322 includes a left support shaft 324 at its lower end.
- the left front wheel 32 is supported by the left support shaft 324.
- the left shock absorber 35 includes a left inner cylinder 326 (an example of an upper portion of the left shock absorber).
- the left inner cylinder 326 extends in the vertical direction of the body frame 21.
- the left inner cylinder 326 is disposed above the left outer cylinder 322 with a part thereof being inserted into the left outer cylinder 322.
- the upper part of the left inner cylinder 326 is fixed to the left bracket 327.
- the left shock absorber 35 is a so-called telescopic shock absorber.
- the left shock absorber 35 can expand and contract in that direction. Accordingly, the left shock absorber 35 buffers the displacement of the left front wheel 32 relative to the left inner cylinder 326 in the vertical direction of the vehicle body frame 21.
- FIG. 3 is a left side view of the front portion of the vehicle 1 as viewed from the left side of the vehicle body frame 21.
- the vehicle body frame 21 is in an upright state.
- the subsequent description referring to FIG. 3 is based on the upright state of the body frame 21.
- FIG. 3 shows a state where the front cover 221 and the pair of left and right front fenders 223 are removed.
- the left shock absorber 35 includes a left rotation prevention mechanism 36.
- the left rotation prevention mechanism 36 includes a left rotation prevention rod 361 (an example of an upper part of the left shock absorber), a left guide 323, and a left bracket 327.
- the left guide 323 is fixed to the upper part of the left outer cylinder 322.
- the left guide 323 has a left guide cylinder 323b at the front thereof.
- the left rotation prevention rod 361 extends in parallel with the left inner cylinder 326.
- the upper part of the left rotation prevention rod 361 is fixed to the front part of the left bracket 327.
- the left rotation prevention rod 361 is disposed in front of the left inner cylinder 326 in a state where a part thereof is inserted into the left guide cylinder 323b. Thereby, the left rotation prevention rod 361 does not move relative to the left inner cylinder 326.
- the left rotation prevention rod 361 also moves relative to the left guide cylinder 323b.
- the left outer cylinder 322 is prevented from rotating with respect to the left inner cylinder 326 around an axis extending in the expansion / contraction direction of the left shock absorber 35.
- the right shock absorber 33 includes a right rotation prevention mechanism 34.
- the right rotation prevention mechanism 34 includes a right rotation prevention rod 341 (an example of an upper part of the right shock absorber), a right guide 313, and a right bracket 317.
- the right guide 313 is fixed to the upper portion of the right outer cylinder 312.
- the right guide 313 has a right guide cylinder 313b at the front thereof.
- the right rotation prevention rod 341 extends in parallel with the right inner cylinder 316.
- the upper portion of the right rotation prevention rod 341 is fixed to the front portion of the right bracket 317.
- the right rotation prevention rod 341 is disposed in front of the right inner cylinder 316 in a state where a part thereof is inserted into the right guide cylinder 313b. Thereby, the right rotation prevention rod 341 does not move relative to the right inner cylinder 316.
- the right rotation prevention rod 341 also moves relative to the right guide cylinder 313b.
- the right outer cylinder 312 is prevented from rotating with respect to the right inner cylinder 316 about an axis extending in the expansion / contraction direction of the right shock absorber 33.
- the steering mechanism 7 includes a steering force transmission mechanism 6.
- the steering force transmission mechanism 6 includes a handle 23 and a steering shaft 60.
- the handle 23 is attached to the upper part of the steering shaft 60.
- a part of the steering shaft 60 is rotatably supported by the head pipe 211.
- a rotation axis Z of the steering shaft 60 extends in the vertical direction of the body frame 21.
- the upper portion of the steering shaft 60 is disposed behind the lower portion. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 3, the rotation axis Z of the steering shaft 60 is inclined in the front-rear direction of the body frame 21.
- the steering shaft 60 rotates about the rotation axis Z according to the operation of the handle 23 by the occupant.
- the steering force transmission mechanism 6 transmits the steering force for the occupant to operate the handle 23 to the right bracket 317 and the left bracket 327. A specific configuration will be described in detail later.
- the vehicle 1 employs a parallel four-bar link (also called parallelogram link) type link mechanism 5.
- the link mechanism 5 is disposed below the handle 23.
- the link mechanism 5 is disposed above the right front wheel 31 and the left front wheel 32.
- the link mechanism 5 includes an upper cross member 51, a lower cross member 52, a right side member 53, and a left side member 54.
- the link mechanism 5 does not rotate with respect to the vehicle body frame 21 around the rotation axis Z regardless of the rotation about the rotation axis Z of the steering shaft 60 accompanying the operation of the handle 23.
- the upper cross member 51 includes a pair of plate-like members 512.
- the pair of plate-like members 512 are disposed in front of and behind the head pipe 211.
- Each plate-like member 512 extends in the left-right direction of the body frame 21.
- the intermediate part of the upper cross member 51 is supported by the head pipe 211 by the support part A.
- the upper cross member 51 is rotatable with respect to the head pipe 211 about an intermediate upper axis that passes through the support portion A and extends in the front-rear direction of the vehicle body frame 21.
- the right end portion of the upper cross member 51 is supported by the right side member 53 by the support portion B.
- the upper cross member 51 is rotatable with respect to the right side member 53 about a right upper axis extending through the support portion B and extending in the front-rear direction of the vehicle body frame 21.
- the left end portion of the upper cross member 51 is supported by the left side member 54 by the support portion C.
- the upper cross member 51 is rotatable with respect to the left side member 54 about the upper left axis that passes through the support portion C and extends in the front-rear direction of the vehicle body frame 21.
- the lower cross member 52 includes a pair of plate-like members 522.
- the pair of plate-like members 522 are disposed in front of and behind the head pipe 211. Each plate-like member 522 extends in the left-right direction of the body frame 21.
- the lower cross member 52 is disposed below the upper cross member 51.
- the length dimension of the lower cross member 52 in the left-right direction of the body frame 21 is the same as or equivalent to the length dimension of the upper cross member 51 in the left-right direction of the body frame 21.
- the lower cross member 52 extends in parallel with the upper cross member 51.
- the intermediate part of the lower cross member 52 is supported by the head pipe 211 by the support part D.
- the lower cross member 52 is rotatable about an intermediate lower axis that passes through the support portion D and extends in the front-rear direction of the vehicle body frame 21.
- the right end portion of the lower cross member 52 is supported by the right side member 53 by the support portion E.
- the lower cross member 52 is rotatable about a lower right axis that passes through the support portion E and extends in the front-rear direction of the vehicle body frame 21.
- the left end portion of the lower cross member 52 is supported by the left side member 54 by the support portion F.
- the lower cross member 52 is rotatable about a lower left axis that passes through the support portion F and extends in the front-rear direction of the vehicle body frame 21.
- the middle upper axis, middle right axis, middle left axis, middle lower axis, lower right axis, and lower left axis extend in parallel to each other.
- the middle upper axis, the middle right axis, the middle left axis, the middle lower axis, the lower right axis, and the lower left axis are arranged above the right front wheel 31 and the left front wheel 32.
- FIG. 4 is a plan view of the front portion of the vehicle 1 as viewed from above the vehicle body frame 21.
- the body frame 21 is in an upright state.
- the subsequent description referring to FIG. 4 is based on the upright state of the body frame 21.
- FIG. 4 shows a state seen through the front cover 221 indicated by a broken line.
- the right side member 53 is disposed on the right side of the head pipe 211.
- the right side member 53 is disposed above the right front wheel 31.
- the right side member 53 extends in the direction in which the head pipe 211 extends.
- the right side member 53 extends in the direction in which the rotation axis Z of the steering shaft 60 extends.
- the upper part of the right side member 53 is arranged behind the lower part.
- the lower part of the right side member 53 is connected to the right bracket 317.
- the right bracket 317 is rotatable about the right center axis X with respect to the right side member 53.
- the right center axis X extends in the direction in which the right side member 53 extends. As shown in FIG. 2, the right center axis X extends in parallel with the rotation axis Z of the steering shaft 60 in the vertical direction of the vehicle body frame 21. As shown in FIG. 4, the right center axis X extends in parallel with the rotation axis Z of the steering shaft 60 in the front-rear direction of the body frame 21.
- the left side member 54 is disposed on the right side of the head pipe 211.
- the left side member 54 is disposed above the left front wheel 32.
- the left side member 54 extends in the direction in which the head pipe 211 extends.
- the left side member 54 extends in the direction in which the rotation axis Z of the steering shaft 60 extends.
- the upper part of the left side member 54 is arranged behind the lower part.
- the lower part of the left side member 54 is connected to the left bracket 327.
- the left bracket 327 is rotatable about the left central axis Y with respect to the left side member 54.
- the left central axis Y extends in the direction in which the right side member 53 extends.
- the left central axis Y extends in parallel with the rotational axis Z of the steering shaft 60 in the vertical direction of the body frame 21.
- the left central axis Y extends in parallel with the rotation axis Z of the steering shaft 60 in the front-rear direction of the body frame 21.
- the upper cross member 51, the lower cross member 52, the right side member 53, and the left side member 54 maintain the posture in which the upper cross member 51 and the lower cross member 52 are parallel to each other, and the right side member 53. And the left side member 54 are supported by the vehicle body frame 21 so as to maintain a mutually parallel posture.
- the steering force transmission mechanism 6 includes an intermediate transmission plate 61, a right transmission plate 62, a left transmission plate 63, an intermediate joint 64, a right joint 65, and a left joint in addition to the handle 23 and the steering shaft 60 described above. 66, and a tie rod 67.
- the intermediate transmission plate 61 is connected to the lower part of the steering shaft 60.
- the intermediate transmission plate 61 is not rotatable relative to the steering shaft 60.
- the intermediate transmission plate 61 is rotatable about the rotation axis Z of the steering shaft 60 with respect to the head pipe 211.
- the width of the front portion of the intermediate transmission plate 61 in the left-right direction of the body frame 21 is narrower than the rear portion thereof.
- the right transmission plate 62 is disposed on the right side of the intermediate transmission plate 61.
- the right transmission plate 62 is connected to the lower part of the right bracket 317.
- the right transmission plate 62 cannot rotate relative to the right bracket 317.
- the right transmission plate 62 is rotatable about the right central axis X with respect to the right side member 53.
- the front portion of the right transmission plate 62 is narrower in the left-right direction of the body frame 21 than the rear portion thereof.
- the left transmission plate 63 is disposed on the left side of the intermediate transmission plate 61.
- the left transmission plate 63 is connected to the lower part of the left bracket 327.
- the left transmission plate 63 cannot rotate relative to the left bracket 327.
- the left transmission plate 63 is rotatable about the left central axis Y with respect to the left side member 54.
- the front part of the left transmission plate 63 is narrower in the left-right direction of the body frame 21 than the rear part.
- an intermediate joint 64 is disposed at the front of the intermediate transmission plate 61.
- a right joint 65 is disposed at the front portion of the right transmission plate 62.
- the right joint 65 is disposed on the right side of the intermediate joint 64.
- a left joint 66 is disposed at the front portion of the left transmission plate 63.
- the left joint 66 is disposed on the left side of the intermediate joint 64.
- the tie rod 67 extends in the left-right direction of the body frame 21.
- the tie rod 67 includes an intermediate front rod 641, a right front rod 651, and a left front rod 661.
- the intermediate front rod 641 extends in the front-rear direction of the vehicle body frame 21.
- the intermediate front rod 641 is supported by the intermediate transmission plate 61 via the intermediate joint 64.
- the intermediate front rod 641 is relatively rotatable with respect to the intermediate transmission plate 61.
- the rotation axis of the intermediate front rod 641 with respect to the intermediate transmission plate 61 extends in parallel with the rotation axis Z of the steering shaft 60.
- the right front rod 651 is disposed on the right side of the intermediate front rod 641.
- the right front rod 651 extends in the front-rear direction of the body frame 21.
- the right front rod 651 extends in parallel with the intermediate front rod 641.
- the right front rod 651 is supported by the right transmission plate 62 via the right joint 65.
- the right front rod 651 can rotate relative to the right transmission plate 62.
- a rotation axis of the right front rod 651 with respect to the right transmission plate 62 extends in parallel with the right central axis X.
- the left front rod 661 is disposed on the left side of the intermediate front rod 641.
- the left front rod 661 extends in the front-rear direction of the vehicle body frame 21.
- the left front rod 661 extends in parallel with the intermediate front rod 641.
- the left front rod 661 is supported by the left transmission plate 63 via the left joint 66.
- the left front rod 661 can rotate relative to the left transmission plate 63.
- a rotation axis of the left front rod 661 with respect to the left transmission plate 63 extends in parallel with the left central axis Y.
- the tie rod 67 further includes an intermediate ring 671, a right ring 672, and a left ring 673.
- the intermediate ring 671 is connected to the intermediate front rod 641.
- the intermediate ring 671 is rotatable relative to an intermediate front rod 641 extending in the front-rear direction of the vehicle body frame 21.
- the right ring 672 is arranged on the right side of the intermediate ring 671.
- the right ring 672 is connected to the right front rod 651.
- the right ring 672 is relatively rotatable about a right front rod 651 extending in the front-rear direction of the body frame 21.
- the left ring 673 is disposed on the left side of the intermediate ring 671.
- the left ring 673 is connected to the left front rod 661.
- the left ring 673 is rotatable relative to a left front rod 661 extending in the front-rear direction of the body frame 21.
- the right transmission plate 62 and the left transmission plate 63 are connected to the intermediate transmission plate 61 via tie rods 67, respectively.
- FIG. 7 is a plan view of the front portion of the vehicle 1 viewed from above the body frame 21 in a state where the right front wheel 31 and the left front wheel 32 are steered to the right.
- FIG. 7 the state which saw through the front cover 221 shown with a broken line is shown.
- the steering shaft 60 rotates relative to the head pipe 211 about the rotation axis Z.
- the steering shaft 60 rotates in the direction of arrow G.
- the intermediate transmission plate 61 rotates about the rotation axis Z in the direction of the arrow G with respect to the head pipe 211.
- the intermediate transmission plate 61 rotates in the direction of arrow G
- the intermediate front rod 641 of the tie rod 67 rotates with respect to the intermediate transmission plate 61 in the direction opposite to the arrow G around the intermediate joint 64.
- the tie rod 67 moves to the right rear while maintaining its posture.
- the right front rod 651 and the left front rod 661 of the tie rod 67 rotate in the direction opposite to the arrow G around the right joint 65 and the left joint 66, respectively.
- the right transmission plate 62 and the left transmission plate 63 rotate in the direction of arrow G while maintaining the posture of the tie rod 67.
- the left shock absorber 35 connected to the left bracket 327 via the left inner cylinder 326 moves the arrow about the left central axis Y with respect to the left side member 54. Rotate in the G direction.
- the left shock absorber 35 rotates in the direction of arrow G
- the left front wheel 32 supported by the left shock absorber 35 via the left support shaft 324 is centered on the left central axis Y with respect to the left side member 54. Rotate in the direction of arrow G.
- the steering force transmission mechanism 6 transmits the steering force to the right front wheel 31 and the left front wheel 32 in accordance with the operation of the handle 23 by the occupant.
- the right front wheel 31 and the left front wheel 32 rotate about the right center axis X and the left center axis Y in directions corresponding to the direction of operation of the handle 23 by the occupant.
- FIG. 5 is a front view of the front portion of the vehicle 1 as viewed from the front of the body frame 21.
- the vehicle body frame 21 is in an upright state.
- the following description with reference to FIG. 5 is based on the upright state of the body frame 21.
- FIG. 5 shows a state seen through the front cover 221 indicated by a broken line.
- FIG. 8 is a front view of the front portion of the vehicle 1 viewed from the front of the vehicle body frame 21 in a state where the vehicle body frame 21 is tilted to the left.
- FIG. 8 shows a state seen through the front cover 221 indicated by a broken line.
- the link mechanism 5 in the upright state of the body frame 21, when the vehicle 1 is viewed from the front of the body frame 21, the link mechanism 5 has a rectangular shape. As shown in FIG. 8, when the vehicle body 21 is inclined, the link mechanism 5 has a parallelogram shape when the vehicle 1 is viewed from the front of the vehicle body frame 21.
- the deformation of the link mechanism 5 and the inclination of the body frame 21 in the left-right direction are linked.
- the operation of the link mechanism 5 means that the upper cross member 51, the lower cross member 52, the right side member 53, and the left side member 54 constituting the link mechanism 5 are centered on rotation axes passing through the respective support portions A to F.
- the relative rotation means that the shape of the link mechanism 5 changes.
- the head pipe 211 tilts to the left with respect to the vertical direction.
- the upper cross member 51 rotates to the right with respect to the head pipe 211 about the middle upper axis passing through the support portion A.
- the lower cross member 52 rotates to the right with respect to the head pipe 211 around an intermediate lower axis passing through the support portion D.
- the upper cross member 51 moves to the left with respect to the lower cross member 52.
- the upper cross member 51 moves to the left, the upper cross member 51 is centered on the upper right axis passing through the support part B and the upper left axis passing through the support part C with respect to the right side member 53 and the left side member 54, respectively. Rotate right.
- the lower cross member 52 rotates to the right with respect to the right side member 53 and the left side member 54, respectively, around a lower right axis passing through the support portion E and a lower left axis passing through the support portion F.
- the right side member 53 and the left side member 54 are inclined leftward with respect to the vertical direction while maintaining a posture parallel to the head pipe 211.
- the lower cross member 52 moves to the left with respect to the tie rod 67.
- the intermediate ring 671, right ring 672, and left ring 673 of the tie rod 67 move to the right with the intermediate front rod 641, right front rod 651, and left front rod 661 as the center. Rotate towards.
- the tie rod 67 maintains a posture parallel to the upper cross member 51 and the lower cross member 52.
- the right bracket 317 connected to the right side member 53 tilts to the left.
- the right shock absorber 33 connected to the right bracket 317 tilts to the left.
- the right front wheel 31 supported by the right shock absorber 33 tilts to the left while maintaining a posture parallel to the head pipe 211.
- the left bracket 327 connected to the left side member 54 tilts to the left.
- the left shock absorber 35 connected to the left bracket 327 tilts leftward.
- the left front wheel 32 supported by the left shock absorber 35 tilts left while maintaining a posture parallel to the head pipe 211.
- the vertical direction of the body frame 21 does not coincide with the vertical vertical direction.
- the relative positions of the right front wheel 31 and the left front wheel 32 with respect to the body frame 21 are changed when the link mechanism 5 is operated.
- the link mechanism 5 tilts the vehicle body frame 21 with respect to the vertical direction by changing the relative positions of the right front wheel 31 and the left front wheel 32 to the vehicle body frame 21 in the vertical direction of the vehicle body frame 21.
- the front ends WF of the right front wheel 31 and the left front wheel 32 coincide with each other.
- the rear ends WB of the front wheel 31 and the left front wheel 32 also coincide.
- the upper ends WU of the right front wheel 31 and the left front wheel 32 coincide with each other when the vehicle 1 is not steered and the body frame 21 is upright.
- the vehicle body cover 22 includes a front cover 221, a front spoiler 222, and a front fender 223. These arrangements and shapes will be described with reference to FIG.
- FIG. 6 is a side view of the front portion of the vehicle 1 as viewed from the left side of the vehicle body frame 21. In FIG. 6, the body frame 21 is in an upright state. The subsequent description with reference to FIG. 6 is based on the upright state of the body frame 21. FIG. 6 shows a state where the front cover 221 indicated by a broken line is seen through.
- the front cover 221 (an example of a link cover part) covers at least a part of the link mechanism 5.
- the front cover 221 is provided so as not to be displaced with respect to the vehicle body frame 21.
- the front cover 221 has a front part 221a.
- the front portion 221a is arranged in front of the rear end WB of the right front wheel 31 and the left front wheel 32 in the front-rear direction of the body frame 21.
- the front end CF of the front portion 221a is disposed behind the front ends WF of the right front wheel 31 and the left front wheel 32 in the front-rear direction of the vehicle body frame 21 in the upright state of the vehicle body frame 21.
- the front spoiler 222 is formed of synthetic resin or the like.
- the front spoiler 222 is connected to the steering shaft 60 via a stay 602. As shown in FIG. 5, the lower end portion of the steering shaft 60 protrudes downward from the lower end portion of the head pipe 211 to constitute a spoiler attachment portion 601.
- the front spoiler 222 is provided to be displaceable with respect to the vehicle body frame 21 in accordance with the operation of the steering mechanism 7. As shown in FIG. 7, when the occupant operates the handle 23, the steering shaft 60 rotates about the rotation axis Z with respect to the head pipe 211. As a result, the front spoiler 222 connected to the steering shaft 60 via the spoiler mounting portion 601 and the stay 602 rotates with respect to the head pipe 211 about the rotation axis Z. That is, the front spoiler 222 is displaced in the left-right direction of the vehicle body frame 21 in accordance with the operation of the steering mechanism 7.
- the head pipe 211 tilts to the left with respect to the vertical direction.
- the steering shaft 60 is also tilted to the left.
- the front spoiler 222 connected to the steering shaft 60 via the spoiler mounting portion 601 and the stay 602 is tilted to the left with respect to the vertical direction.
- the front fender 223 includes a right front fender 223R and a left front fender 223L.
- the right front fender 223R and the left front fender 223L are formed of synthetic resin or the like.
- the left front fender 223L has an inclined rear surface 223b and front surface 223c.
- the right front fender 223R has the same structure.
- the left front fender 223L is supported by the left bracket 327.
- the left bracket 327 is provided with a plurality of stud bolts 223a.
- the left front fender 223L has a plurality of holes through which a plurality of stud bolts 223a can be inserted.
- the left front fender 223L is fixed to the left bracket 327 by inserting the plurality of stud bolts 223a through the plurality of holes.
- the left front fender 223L cannot be displaced relative to the left bracket 327.
- the right front fender 223R is supported by the right bracket 317. Although not shown, the right front fender 223R is fixed to the right bracket 317 with the same configuration as the left front fender 223L. The right front fender 223R cannot be displaced relative to the right bracket 317.
- the right front fender 223R and the left front fender 223L are provided to be displaceable with respect to the vehicle body frame 21 in accordance with the operation of the steering mechanism 7.
- the right bracket 317 and the left bracket 327 are connected to the right side member 53 about the right center axis X and the left center axis Y via the steering force transmission mechanism 6. It rotates with respect to the left side member 54.
- the right front fender 223R and the left front fender 223L connected to the right bracket 317 and the left bracket 327 via the stud bolt 223a have the right side member 53 and the left centered on the right center axis X and the left center axis Y. It rotates with respect to the side member 54. That is, the right front fender 223R and the left front fender 223L are displaced in the left-right direction of the vehicle body frame 21 in accordance with the operation of the steering mechanism 7.
- the link mechanism 5 when the occupant tilts the vehicle 1 to the left, the link mechanism 5 operates. According to the operation of the link mechanism 5, the relative positions of the right bracket 317 and the left bracket 327 with respect to the vehicle body frame 21 change in the vertical direction of the vehicle body frame 21. Therefore, the relative positions of the right front fender 223R and the left front fender 223L fixed to the right bracket 317 and the left bracket 327 change in the vertical direction of the vehicle body frame 21. That is, the right front fender 223 ⁇ / b> R and the left front fender 223 ⁇ / b> L are provided to be displaceable with respect to the vehicle body frame 21 in accordance with the operation of the link mechanism 5.
- the vehicle 1 includes the body frame 21.
- the handle 23 is provided to be rotatable relative to the vehicle body frame 21.
- At least a part of the vehicle body cover 22 covers the vehicle body frame 21.
- the right front wheel 31 and the left front wheel 32 are arranged side by side in the left-right direction of the body frame 21.
- the steering mechanism 7 transmits the rotation of the handle 23 to the right front wheel 31 and the left front wheel 32.
- the link mechanism 5 is disposed above the right front wheel 31 and the left front wheel 32, and changes the relative position of the right front wheel 31 and the left front wheel 32 with respect to the vehicle body frame 21 to tilt the vehicle body frame 21 with respect to the vertical direction.
- the power unit 25 is supported by the vehicle body frame 21.
- the vehicle body cover 22 includes a front cover 221 (an example of a link cover part), a right front fender 223R (an example of a right protection part), and a left front fender 223L (an example of a left protection part).
- the right front fender 223R includes the link mechanism 5 above the right front wheel 31 when the vehicle 1 with the body frame 21 standing upright is viewed from the front in the front-rear direction of the body frame 21.
- at least a part of the lower right edge MDER of the steering mechanism 7 and the upper end WUR of the right front wheel 31 is above the center CR in the vertical direction of the body frame 21 and below the right lower edge CDER of the front portion 221a of the front cover 221. Is arranged.
- the front lower portion edge 221a of the front portion 221a of the front cover 221 means that the right front wheel 31 passes through the lower end CD from the portion of the outline of the front portion 221a shown in FIG. Up to the portion intersecting with the imaginary line indicating the rear end WBR.
- the “upper edge WUER of the right front wheel 31” refers to a left end 31L of the right front wheel 31 from a portion intersecting with an imaginary line indicating the right end 31R of the right front wheel 31 that appears above the body frame 21 in FIG.
- intersects the virtual line which shows is pointed out.
- the lower edge MDER of the link mechanism 5 or the steering mechanism 7 above the right front wheel 31 is between a virtual line indicating the right end 31R of the right front wheel 31 and a virtual line indicating the left end 31L of the left front wheel 32 in FIG. And the contour portion of the link mechanism 5 or the steering mechanism 7 facing the upper edge WEER of the right front wheel 31.
- a part of the right transmission plate 62 forms the lower edge MDER. If the component is included in the link mechanism 5 or the steering mechanism 7 and is disposed at the position, the lower edge MDER can be formed.
- the left front fender 223L is configured so that the left lower end MDEL and the left front wheel of the link mechanism 5 or the steering mechanism 7 above the left front wheel 32 when the vehicle 1 with the body frame 21 standing upright is viewed from the front in the front-rear direction of the body frame 21. At least a part of the upper end WUL 32 is disposed above the center CL in the vertical direction of the body frame 21 and below the lower left edge CDEL of the front portion 221 a of the front cover 221.
- the front lower part edge CDEL of the front part 221a of the front cover 221 refers to the outline of the front part 221a shown in FIG. It refers to the portion that intersects the imaginary line indicating the rear end WBL.
- the “upper edge WEEL of the left front wheel 32” refers to a left end 32L of the left front wheel 32 from a portion intersecting with an imaginary line indicating the right end 32R of the left front wheel 32 that appears above the body frame 21 in FIG.
- intersects the virtual line which shows is pointed out.
- the lower edge MDEL of the link mechanism 5 or the steering mechanism 7 above the left front wheel 32 is between a virtual line indicating the right end 32R of the left front wheel 32 and a virtual line indicating the left end 32L of the left front wheel 32 in FIG. And the contour portion of the link mechanism 5 or the steering mechanism 7 facing the upper edge WEEL of the left front wheel 32.
- a part of the left transmission plate 63 forms a lower edge MDEL. If the component is included in the link mechanism 5 or the steering mechanism 7 and is disposed at the position, the lower edge MDEL can be formed.
- the front of the right front wheel 31 and the left front wheel 32 and the rear of the right front wheel 31 and the left front wheel 32 are referred to as a front wheel rear portion S.
- the upper right part and the upper left part of the leg shield 225 when viewed from the front in the front-rear direction of the body frame 21 correspond to the front wheel rear part S.
- the leg shield 225 When the leg shield 225 is not provided, among the vehicle parts attached to the down frame 212 and its periphery, the right front wheel 31 and the left front wheel 32 above the right front wheel 31 and the right front wheel 31 as viewed from the front in the front-rear direction of the body frame 21 The portion located behind the left front wheel 32 corresponds to the front wheel rear portion S.
- the right front fender 223R and the left front fender 223L can prevent the flying object from the front from entering the front wheel rear portion S.
- FIG. 14A is a side view of the front portion of the vehicle 1 according to the present embodiment as viewed from the side of the vehicle body frame 21.
- FIG. 14B is a side view of the front portion of the vehicle 1001 according to the comparative example viewed from the same direction.
- FIG. 15A is a front view of the front portion of the vehicle 1 according to the present embodiment as viewed from the front of the vehicle body frame 21.
- FIG. 15B is a front view of the front portion of the vehicle 1001 according to the comparative example viewed from the same direction.
- FIG. 14A is a side view of the front portion of the vehicle 1 according to the present embodiment as viewed from the side of the vehicle body frame 21.
- FIG. 14B is a side view of the front portion of the vehicle 1001 according to the comparative example viewed from the same direction.
- FIG. 16A is a plan view of the front portion of the vehicle 1 according to this embodiment as viewed from above the body frame 21.
- FIG. 16B is a front view of the front portion of the vehicle 1001 according to the comparative example viewed from the same direction. In both figures, the body frame is in an upright state.
- a vehicle equipped with a tiltable body frame and a link mechanism has a wide movable range of the right front wheel and the left front wheel. This is because the right front wheel and the left front wheel are displaced in the vertical direction of the vehicle body frame by the operation of the link mechanism in addition to the vertical displacement of the vehicle body frame due to the rotation by the steering and the expansion and contraction of the right shock absorber and the left shock absorber. .
- the vehicle body cover provided so as not to be displaceable with respect to the vehicle body frame needs to ensure a large distance from the right front wheel and the left front wheel in order to avoid interference with the right front wheel and the left front wheel having a wide movable range. .
- the front end of the body cover is placed behind the front ends of the right front wheel and the left front wheel with a small interval in order to reduce the size of the body cover in the front-rear direction of the body frame, it will easily interfere with the right front wheel and the left front wheel. Become. In order to avoid interference, it is necessary to ensure a large distance between the lower end of the front portion of the vehicle body cover and the upper ends of the right front wheel and the left front wheel.
- the vehicle cover shape was changed in various ways, and the state in which the vehicle received flying objects from the front during traveling was analyzed.
- the vehicle with the body frame standing upright is viewed from the front in the front-rear direction of the body frame, between the lower edge of the link mechanism or steering mechanism and the upper edge of the right front wheel above the right front wheel, and above the left front wheel.
- a flying object enters the back through the space between the lower edge of the link mechanism or steering mechanism and the upper edge of the left front wheel.
- the flying object may reach the rear in the front-rear direction of the body frame from the right front wheel and the left front wheel.
- the vehicle body cover has both a function of covering at least a part of the link mechanism and a function of suppressing the intrusion of the flying object from the right front wheel and the left front wheel to the rear. Therefore, the body cover mainly covers the function of covering at least a part of the link mechanism (link cover part), and the function of suppressing the intrusion of flying objects from the right front wheel and the left front wheel to the rear (right protection) Part and left protection part), and considered the proper arrangement and shape for each functional part.
- a vehicle equipped with a tiltable body frame and a link mechanism has a wide movable range of the right front wheel and the left front wheel. Therefore, the position and size of the area between the link mechanism and the right front wheel and between the link mechanism and the left front wheel vary greatly depending on the operation of the link mechanism.
- the portion that functions as the protection portion is provided so as not to be displaceable with respect to the vehicle body frame, the entire region 1223 that greatly changes is covered as in the vehicle 1001 according to the comparative example shown in FIG. Therefore, it is necessary to provide a protective part so as to block the flying object from the front trying to enter the area. Therefore, the body cover is increased in size.
- the front cover 221 as an example of the link cover portion included in the vehicle 1 according to the present invention is provided so as not to be displaced with respect to the vehicle body frame 21 and covers at least a part of the link mechanism 5.
- the front cover 221 can increase the degree of design freedom by separating at least part of the function contributing to the reduction of the wind pressure as the right front fender 223R and the left front fender 223L. Further, the front cover 221 can be formed small by separating a part of the shared function.
- the front cover 221 includes a front portion 221a that is disposed in front of the vehicle body frame 21 in the front-rear direction with respect to the rear ends WBR and WRL of the right front wheel 31 and the left front wheel 32.
- the lower right edge CDER of the front portion 221a is higher than the lower end of the link mechanism 5 or the steering mechanism 7 above the right front wheel 31.
- the lower left edge CDEL of the front portion 221a is disposed above the left front wheel 32 and above the lower end of the link mechanism 5 or the steering mechanism 7 in the vertical direction of the body frame 21.
- the lower left edge of the front portion 221 a of the front cover 21 is between the right lower edge CDER of the front portion 221 a of the front cover 221 and the upper edge WEER of the right front wheel 31.
- a relatively large distance is formed between the CDEL and the upper edge WEEL of the left front wheel 32.
- the right front fender 223R and the left front fender 223L as examples of the right protective portion and the left protective portion provided in the vehicle 1 according to the present invention are provided to be displaceable with respect to the vehicle body frame 21 by the operation of the link mechanism 5. Yes. That is, as shown in FIG.
- the position and size of the region between the link mechanism 5 and the right front wheel 31 and between the link mechanism 5 and the left front wheel 32 change depending on the operation of the link mechanism 5.
- the right front fender 223R and the left front fender 223L can be moved according to the change.
- the right front fender 223R is configured such that the lower edge MDER and the right front wheel of the link mechanism 5 or the steering mechanism 7 above the right front wheel 31 when the vehicle 1 with the body frame 21 standing upright is viewed from the front in the front-rear direction of the body frame 21. At least a part of the upper end WUR 31 is disposed above the center CR in the vertical direction of the body frame 21 and below the right lower edge CDER of the front portion 221a of the front cover 221.
- the left front fender 223L is configured such that the lower edge MDEL of the link mechanism 5 or the steering mechanism 7 and the left front wheel 32 above the left front wheel 32 when the vehicle 1 with the body frame 21 standing upright is viewed from the front in the front-rear direction of the body frame 21.
- At least a part of the upper end WUL is disposed above the center CL in the vertical direction of the body frame 21 and below the lower left edge CDEL of the front portion 221a of the front cover 221. Therefore, the right front fender 223R and the left front fender 223L can easily prevent the flying object from entering the rear from the right front wheel 31 and the left front wheel 32. Therefore, the right front fender 223R and the left front fender 223L included in the vehicle 1 according to the present invention have a protective function equivalent to that of the protective portion that is provided so as not to be displaced with respect to the vehicle body frame 21 regardless of the operation of the link mechanism 5. Even if it is provided, the size can be reduced.
- the front cover 221 is made smaller by separating at least a part of the function of suppressing the intrusion of flying objects from the right front wheel 31 and the left front wheel 32 to the rear. Can be formed. Further, the right front fender 223R and the left front fender 223L having a function of suppressing the intrusion of the flying object from the right front wheel 31 and the left front wheel 32 to the rear are attached to the vehicle body frame 21 according to the operation of the link mechanism 5. It can be formed small by being displaceable. Therefore, the front portion of the vehicle 1 can be reduced in size while ensuring the protection function against the flying object of the vehicle 1 including the body frame 21 that can tilt and the two front wheels 3.
- the expressions “divide”, “separate”, and “share” used in the above description refer to a function that covers at least a part of the link mechanism 5 and a flying object intrudes from the right front wheel 31 and the left front wheel 32 to the rear. It is not intended to be limited to the case where the function of suppressing this is completely separated.
- the front cover 221 does not exclude the presence of a function of preventing the flying object from entering the rear from the right front wheel 31 and the left front wheel 32.
- the right front fender 223R and the left front fender 223L do not exclude the presence of a function that covers at least a part of the link mechanism 5.
- the right front fender 223R includes the link mechanism 5 above the right front wheel 31 when the vehicle 1 with the body frame 21 standing upright is viewed from the front in the front-rear direction of the body frame 21.
- at least a part of the lower edge MDER of the steering mechanism 7 and the upper end WUR of the right front wheel 31 is disposed below the center CR in the vertical direction of the body frame 21 and above the upper edge WUER of the right front wheel 31.
- the left front fender 223L is configured so that the lower edge MDEL and the left front wheel of the link mechanism 5 or the steering mechanism 7 above the left front wheel 32 when the vehicle 1 with the body frame 21 standing upright is viewed from the front in the front-rear direction of the body frame 21. At least a part of the upper end WUL 32 is disposed below the center CL in the vertical direction of the body frame 21 and above the upper edge WEEL of the left front wheel 32.
- the right front fender 223R allows the link mechanism 5 or the steering mechanism 7 above the right front wheel 31 when the vehicle 1 with the body frame 21 standing upright is viewed from the front in the front-rear direction of the body frame 21.
- the lower edge MDER and the upper end WUR of the right front wheel 31 are at least partially disposed below the center CR in the vertical direction of the body frame 21 and above the upper edge WUE of the right front wheel 31. Since the right front fender 223R provided to be displaceable with respect to the vehicle body frame is disposed above and below the center CR, a protective function can be ensured even if the right front fender 223R is made smaller. Moreover, the function which protects the front-wheel rear part S can be ensured.
- the part below the center CR is farther from the front cover 221 provided so as not to be displaceable with respect to the vehicle body frame 21 than the part above the center CR. Therefore, even if a part of the right front fender 223R is disposed below the center CR, interference with the front cover 221 can be avoided.
- the left front fender 223L is configured so that the lower edge MDEL and the left front wheel of the link mechanism 5 or the steering mechanism 7 above the left front wheel 32 when the vehicle 1 with the body frame 21 standing upright is viewed from the front in the front-rear direction of the body frame 21. At least a part of the upper end WUL 32 is disposed below the center CL in the vertical direction of the body frame 21 and above the upper edge WEEL of the left front wheel 32. Since the left front fender 223L provided to be displaceable with respect to the vehicle body frame 21 is disposed both above and below the center CL, a protective function can be ensured even if the left front fender 223L is made smaller. Moreover, the function which protects the front-wheel rear part S can be ensured.
- the part below the center CL is separated from the front cover 221 provided so as not to be displaceable with respect to the vehicle body frame 21. Therefore, even if a part of the left front fender 223L is disposed below the center CL, interference with the front cover 221 can be avoided.
- the front portion of the vehicle 1 can be reduced in size while ensuring the protection function against the flying object of the vehicle 1 having the body frame 21 and the two front wheels 3 that can be tilted.
- At least a part of the right front fender 223 ⁇ / b> R is disposed behind the front end WFR of the right front wheel 31 in the front-rear direction of the body frame 21 in the upright state of the body frame 21.
- at least a part of the left front fender 223L is disposed behind the front end WFL of the left front wheel 32 in the front-rear direction of the body frame 21 in the upright state of the body frame 21.
- the right front fender 223R since the right front fender 223R is arranged behind the front end of the right front wheel 31, the right front fender 223R can be reduced in size while suppressing the intrusion of objects from the right front wheel 31 to the rear. . Further, the right front fender 223R can be reduced in size while suppressing the intrusion of the flying object into the front wheel rear portion S. Furthermore, it is possible to bring the right front wheel 31 and the right front fender 223R closer together while avoiding interference between the displaced right front wheel 31 and the right front fender 223R. Therefore, the vehicle 1 including the right front fender 223R can be formed smaller.
- the left front fender 223L is arranged behind the front end of the left front wheel 32, the left front fender 223L can be reduced in size while suppressing the intrusion of the flying object from the left front wheel 32 to the rear. Further, the left front fender 223L can be reduced in size while suppressing the intrusion of the flying object into the front wheel rear portion S. Furthermore, the left front wheel 32 and the left front fender 223L can be brought closer to each other while avoiding interference between the displaced left front wheel 32 and the left front fender 223L. Therefore, the vehicle 1 provided with the left front fender 223L can be made smaller.
- the front portion of the vehicle 1 can be reduced in size while ensuring the protection function against the flying object of the vehicle 1 having the body frame 21 and the two front wheels 3 that can be tilted.
- At least a part of the right front fender 223 ⁇ / b> R is disposed behind the rear end WBR of the right front wheel 31 in the front-rear direction of the body frame 21 in the upright state of the body frame 21.
- at least a part of the left front fender 223L is disposed behind the rear end WBL of the left front wheel 32 in the front-rear direction of the body frame 21 in the upright state of the body frame 21.
- the right front fender 223R is arranged in front of the rear end of the right front wheel 31, so that the right front fender 223R is reduced in size while suppressing the intrusion of objects from the right front wheel 31 to the rear. it can. Further, the right front fender 223R can be reduced in size while suppressing the intrusion of the flying object into the front wheel rear portion S. Furthermore, it is possible to bring the right front wheel 31 and the right front fender 223R closer together while avoiding interference between the displaced right front wheel 31 and the right front fender 223R. Therefore, the vehicle 1 including the right front fender 223R can be formed smaller.
- the left front fender 223L is arranged in front of the rear end of the left front wheel 32, the left front fender 223L can be reduced in size while suppressing the intrusion of the flying object from the left front wheel 32 to the rear. Further, the left front fender 223L can be reduced in size while suppressing the intrusion of the flying object into the front wheel rear portion S. Furthermore, the left front wheel 32 and the left front fender 223L can be brought closer to each other while avoiding interference between the displaced left front wheel 32 and the left front fender 223L. Therefore, the vehicle 1 provided with the left front fender 223L can be made smaller.
- the front portion of the vehicle 1 can be reduced in size while ensuring the protection function against the flying object of the vehicle 1 having the body frame 21 and the two front wheels 3 that can be tilted.
- the front edge 223eL of the left front fender 223L is at least one of the upper end 223fL and the lower end 223gL when the vehicle is viewed from the side of the body frame 21 in the upright state of the body frame 21. Is inclined so as to be located behind the front end 223hL.
- the front edge 223eR of the right front fender 223R is positioned such that at least one of the upper end 223fR and the lower end 223gR is located behind the front end 223hL. It is inclined to.
- the front edge 223eL of the left front fender 223L refers to a contour portion from the upper end 223fL to the lower end 223gL that appears in front of the vehicle body frame 21 in the front-rear direction in FIG.
- the front edge 223eR of the right front fender 223R refers to a contour portion from the upper end 223fR to the lower end 223gR that appears in front of the vehicle body frame 21 in the front-rear direction in FIG.
- flying objects from the front are deflected in the vertical direction of the vehicle body frame along the inclined portions of the right front fender 223R and the left front fender 223L.
- the right front fender 223R and the left front fender 223L can be formed smaller. Therefore, it is possible to further reduce the size of the front portion of the vehicle 1 while ensuring the protection function against the flying object of the vehicle 1 including the body frame that can tilt and the two front wheels.
- the front edge 223eR of the right front fender 223R is at least one of the right end 223iR and the left end 223jR. Is inclined so as to be located behind the front end 223hR. Further, when the vehicle 1 is viewed from above the vehicle body frame 21 in the upright state, the front edge 223eL of the left front fender 223L is positioned such that at least one of the right end 223iL and the left end 223jL is located behind the front end 223hL. It is inclined.
- the front edge 223eL of the left front fender 223L refers to a contour portion from the right end 223iL to the left end 223jL, which appears in front of the vehicle body frame 21 in the front-rear direction in FIG.
- the “front edge 223eR of the right front fender 223R” refers to a contour portion from the right end 223iR to the left end 223jR that appears in front of the vehicle body frame 21 in the front-rear direction in FIG.
- flying objects from the front are deflected in the left-right direction of the vehicle body frame along the inclined portions of the right front fender 223R and the left front fender 223L.
- the right front fender 223R and the left front fender 223L can be formed smaller. Therefore, it is possible to further reduce the size of the front portion of the vehicle 1 while ensuring the protection function against the flying object of the vehicle 1 including the body frame that can tilt and the two front wheels.
- the right front fender 223R covers at least a part of the upper surface of the right front wheel 31 and has at least a part of a fender function that suppresses scattering of muddy water and the like rolled up by the right front wheel 31.
- the left front fender 223L covers at least a part of the upper surface of the left front wheel 32 and has at least a part of a fender function that suppresses scattering of muddy water and the like wound up by the left front wheel 32.
- the right front fender 223R and the left front fender 223L having a function of suppressing the intrusion of the flying object from the right front wheel 31 and the left front wheel 32 to the rear can be formed smaller.
- the degree of freedom in designing the front fender 223L and the left protection part can be improved. Also, according to such a configuration, a part of the function of the right protection part is given to the right front fender of the right front wheel 31, and a part of the function of the left protection part is given to the left front fender of the left front wheel 32.
- the degree of freedom in designing the right front fender 223R, the right protection part, the left front fender 223L, and the left protection part can be improved.
- the structure can be reduced in size as a whole, ensuring the same function. Therefore, it is possible to further reduce the size of the front portion of the vehicle 1 while ensuring the protection function against the flying object of the vehicle 1 including the body frame that can tilt and the two front wheels.
- the right front fender 223R and the left front fender 223L are fixed to the right bracket 317 and the left bracket 327.
- the right front fender 223R and the left front fender 223L are directly moved according to the operation of the link mechanism 5, the right front fender 223R and the left front fender 223L can be easily downsized. Therefore, the front portion of the vehicle 1 can be further reduced in size while ensuring the protection function against the flying object of the vehicle 1 including the body frame 21 that can tilt and the two front wheels 3.
- the part functioning as the right protection part is not the right bracket 317. It may be fixed. For example, it may be fixed to any one of the link mechanism 5, the right shock absorber 33, and the steering force transmission mechanism 6.
- the link mechanism 5 includes a head pipe 211, a lower cross member 52, and a right side member 53.
- the steering force transmission mechanism 6 includes an intermediate transmission plate 61, a right transmission plate 62, an intermediate joint 64, a right joint 65, and a tie rod 67.
- the vehicle body frame 21 When the vehicle 1 with the vehicle body frame 21 standing upright is viewed from the front in the front-rear direction of the vehicle body frame 21, the vehicle body frame 21 on the lower edge MDEL of the link mechanism 5 or the steering mechanism 7 above the left front wheel 32 and the upper end WUL of the left front wheel 32. If at least a part is arranged above the center CL in the vertical direction and below the left lower edge CDEL of the front part 221a of the front cover 221, the part functioning as the left protective part is fixed to other than the left bracket 327. May be. For example, it may be fixed to any one of the link mechanism 5, the left shock absorber 35, and the steering force transmission mechanism 6.
- the link mechanism 5 includes a head pipe 211, a lower cross member 52, and a left side member 54.
- the steering force transmission mechanism 6 includes an intermediate transmission plate 61, a left transmission plate 63, an intermediate joint 64, a left joint 66, and a tie rod 67.
- the right front fender 223R and the left front fender 223L are fixed to the upper portions of the left and right shock absorbers, respectively.
- the left shock absorber 35A includes a left outer cylinder 322A (an example of the upper part of the left shock absorber) and a left inner cylinder 326A (an example of the lower part of the left shock absorber).
- the upper part of the left outer cylinder 322A is fixed to the left bracket 327.
- the left inner cylinder 326A is disposed below the left outer cylinder 322A in a state where a part thereof is inserted into the left outer cylinder 322A.
- the left inner cylinder 326A supports the left front wheel 32.
- the left front fender 223L has a portion extending to the right in the left-right direction of the body frame 21 from the left front wheel 32 when the vehicle 1 with the body frame 21 standing upright is viewed from the front.
- the left front fender 223L is fixed to the left outer cylinder 322A.
- the right shock absorber 33A according to the present modification has a left-right symmetric configuration with the left shock absorber 35A. That is, the right shock absorber 33A according to the present modification includes a right outer cylinder 312A (an example of the upper part of the right shock absorber) and a right inner cylinder 316A (an example of the lower part of the right shock absorber).
- the upper part of the right outer cylinder 312A is fixed to the right bracket 317.
- the right inner cylinder 316A is disposed below the right outer cylinder 312A with a part thereof being inserted into the right outer cylinder 312A.
- the right inner cylinder 316A supports the right front wheel 31.
- the right front fender 223R has a symmetrical configuration with the left front fender 223L. That is, the right front fender 223R has a portion extending leftward in the left-right direction of the body frame 21 from the right front wheel 31 when the vehicle 1 with the body frame 21 standing upright is viewed from the front.
- the right front fender 223R is fixed to the right outer cylinder 312A.
- the right front fender 223R and the left front fender 223L are along with this, there is no displacement in the same direction. Therefore, the right front fender 223R and the left front fender 223L can be formed smaller. Therefore, the front portion of the vehicle 1 can be further reduced in size while ensuring the protection function against the flying object of the vehicle 1 including the body frame 21 that can tilt and the two front wheels 3.
- the vehicle body cover 22 includes a right protective cover 226R (an example of a right protective part) and a left protective cover 226L (an example of a left protective part).
- the right protective cover 226R and the left protective cover 226L are fixed to the link mechanism 5, respectively.
- FIG. 13A is a front view of the configuration seen from the front in the front-rear direction of the body frame 21.
- FIG. 13B is a left side view of the configuration seen from the left side of the body frame 21 in the left-right direction.
- the right protective cover 226R and the left protective cover 226L are formed of synthetic resin or the like.
- the right protective cover 226R includes a right fixing portion 226aR at the top.
- the right protective cover 226R is fixed to the lower cross member 52 of the link mechanism 5 via the right fixing portion 226aR.
- the left protective cover 226L includes a left fixing portion 226aL at the top.
- the left protective cover 226L is fixed to the lower cross member 52 of the link mechanism 5 via the left fixing portion 226aL.
- the body frame 21 of the lower edge MDER of the link mechanism 5 or the steering mechanism 7 above the right front wheel 31 and the upper end WUR of the right front wheel 31 When the vehicle 1 with the body frame 21 standing upright is viewed from the front in the front-rear direction of the body frame 21, the body frame 21 of the lower edge MDER of the link mechanism 5 or the steering mechanism 7 above the right front wheel 31 and the upper end WUR of the right front wheel 31.
- the shape of the right front fender 223R can be selected as appropriate as long as at least a portion is disposed above the center CR in the vertical direction and below the right lower edge CDER of the front portion 221a of the front cover 221.
- the vehicle body frame 21 When the vehicle 1 with the vehicle body frame 21 standing upright is viewed from the front in the front-rear direction of the vehicle body frame 21, the vehicle body frame 21 on the lower edge MDEL of the link mechanism 5 or the steering mechanism 7 above the left front wheel 32 and the upper end WUL of the left front wheel 32.
- the shape of the left front fender 223L can be selected as appropriate as long as at least a part is disposed above the center CL in the vertical direction and below the left lower edge CDEL of the front portion 221a of the front cover 221.
- FIG. 9A is a front view of the configuration seen from the front in the front-rear direction of the body frame 21.
- FIG. 9B is a left side view of the configuration seen from the left side of the body frame 21 in the left-right direction.
- FIG. 9C is a plan view of the right front fender 223R and the left front fender 223L according to this modification as viewed from above in the vertical direction of the vehicle body frame 21.
- the right front fender 223R includes a first right protrusion 223dR that extends to the left in the left-right direction of the body frame 21 relative to the right front wheel 31 when the vehicle 1 with the body frame 21 standing upright is viewed from the front.
- a second right projecting portion 223 kR that extends above the right front wheel 31 in the vertical direction of the body frame 21 is provided.
- the left front fender 223L includes a first left protrusion 223dL that extends to the right in the left-right direction of the body frame 21 from the left front wheel 32 when the vehicle 1 with the body frame 21 standing upright is viewed from the front.
- a second left protruding portion 223 kL that extends above the left front wheel 32 in the vertical direction of the vehicle body frame 21 is provided.
- the first right protrusion 223dR, the second right protrusion 223kR, the first left protrusion 223dL, and the second left protrusion 223kL are provided to be displaceable with respect to the vehicle body frame 21 in accordance with the operation of the steering mechanism 7. ing. As shown in FIG. 7, when the occupant operates the handle 23, the right bracket 317 and the left bracket 327 are connected to the right side member 53 about the right center axis X and the left center axis Y via the steering force transmission mechanism 6. It rotates with respect to the left side member 54.
- the right front fender 223R and the left front fender 223L connected to the right bracket 317 and the left bracket 327 via the stud bolt 223a have the right side member 53 and the left centered on the right center axis X and the left center axis Y. It rotates with respect to the side member 54. Accordingly, the first right protrusion 223dR, the second right protrusion 223kR, the first left protrusion 223dL, and the second left protrusion 223kL are displaced in the left-right direction of the vehicle body frame 21 in accordance with the operation of the steering mechanism 7. .
- the link mechanism 5 when the occupant tilts the vehicle 1 to the left, the link mechanism 5 operates. According to the operation of the link mechanism 5, the relative positions of the right bracket 317 and the left bracket 327 with respect to the vehicle body frame 21 change in the vertical direction of the vehicle body frame 21. As a result, the relative positions of the right front fender 223R and the left front fender 223L fixed to the right bracket 317 and the left bracket 327 with respect to the vehicle body frame 21 change in the vertical direction of the vehicle body frame 21.
- the first right protrusion 223dR, the second right protrusion 223kR, the first left protrusion 223dL, and the second left protrusion 223kL can be displaced with respect to the vehicle body frame 21 according to the operation of the link mechanism 5. Is provided.
- the first right protrusion 223dR and the second left protrusion 223dL are displaced from the body frame 21 by the first right protrusion 223dR and the first left protrusion 223dL according to the steering operation and the inclination operation. Are arranged and shaped so as not to interfere with each other.
- the right front fender 223R may be fixed to the right outer cylinder 312 of the right shock absorber 33 (an example of a lower portion of the right shock absorber).
- the left front fender 223L may be fixed to the left outer cylinder 322 of the left shock absorber 35 (an example of a lower portion of the left shock absorber).
- the right front fender 223R can also be displaced with respect to the vehicle body frame 21 by displacing in the same direction according to the expansion / contraction operation of the right shock absorber 33.
- the left front fender 223L can also be displaced with respect to the vehicle body frame 21 by displacing in the same direction according to the expansion and contraction operation of the left shock absorber 35.
- the left front fender 223L may be formed integrally with the left bracket 327.
- the right front fender 223R according to the present modification is formed integrally with the right bracket 317.
- the expressions “separate”, “separate”, and “share” used in the description so far indicate the function of covering at least a part of the link mechanism and the intrusion of the flying object from the right front wheel and the left front wheel to the rear. It is not intended to be limited to the case where the function to be suppressed is completely separated.
- the link cover portion does not exclude the presence of a function that suppresses the intrusion of the flying object from the right front wheel and the left front wheel to the rear.
- the right protective part and the left protective part do not exclude the presence of a function that covers at least a part of the link mechanism.
- parallel includes two straight lines that are inclined within a range of ⁇ 40 ° but do not intersect as members.
- “along” with respect to “direction”, “member” and the like includes a case where the angle is within a range of ⁇ 40 °.
- “extending” with respect to “direction” includes a case where the surface is inclined within a range of ⁇ 40 °.
- the vehicle according to the present invention is a vehicle provided with a leanable body frame and two front wheels.
- the number of rear wheels is not limited to one and may be two.
- the center in the left-right direction of the body frame 21 of the rear wheel 4 coincides with the center of the distance between the right front wheel 31 and the left front wheel 32 in the left-right direction of the body frame 21.
- the center in the left-right direction of the body frame 21 of the rear wheel 4 may not coincide with the center of the interval between the right front wheel 31 and the left front wheel 32 in the left-right direction of the body frame 21.
- the link mechanism 5 may further include a cross member in addition to the upper cross member 51 and the lower cross member 52.
- the “upper cross member” and the “lower cross member” are merely named based on the relative vertical relationship.
- the upper cross member does not mean the uppermost cross member in the link mechanism 5.
- the upper cross member means a cross member located above another cross member below the upper cross member.
- the lower cross member does not mean the lowest cross member in the link mechanism 5.
- the lower cross member means a cross member located below another cross member above it.
- At least one of the upper cross member 51 and the lower cross member 52 may be composed of two parts, a right cross member and a left cross member.
- the upper cross member 51 and the lower cross member 52 may be configured by a plurality of cross members as long as they have a link function.
- the portion that functions as the right protection portion may not be the right front fender 223R or the right protection cover 226R included in the vehicle body cover 22.
- the vehicle 1 with the body frame 21 standing upright is viewed from the front in the front-rear direction of the body frame 21, the body frame 21 of the lower edge MDER of the link mechanism 5 or the steering mechanism 7 above the right front wheel 31 and the upper end WUR of the right front wheel 31.
- a right protection portion is configured by an assembly of a plurality of bars and fins. May be.
- the material for forming the right protective part is not limited to resin, but may be metal or the like.
- the portion that functions as the left protection portion may not be the left front fender 223L or the left protection cover 226L included in the vehicle body cover 22.
- the vehicle body frame 21 When the vehicle 1 with the vehicle body frame 21 standing upright is viewed from the front in the front-rear direction of the vehicle body frame 21, the vehicle body frame 21 on the lower edge MDEL of the link mechanism 5 or the steering mechanism 7 above the left front wheel 32 and the upper end WUL of the left front wheel 32.
- a left protection part is constituted by an assembly of a plurality of bars and fins. May be.
- the material for forming the left protection part is not limited to resin, but may be metal or the like.
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車体フレームと、
前記車体フレームに対して相対回転可能に設けられたハンドルと、
少なくとも一部が前記車体フレームを覆う車体カバーと、
前記車体フレームの左右方向に並べて配置された右前輪および左前輪と、
前記ハンドルの回転を前記右前輪および前記左前輪に伝達する操舵機構と、
前記右前輪および前記左前輪よりも上方に配置され、前記車体フレームに対する前記右前輪および前記左前輪の相対位置を変更して前記車体フレームを鉛直方向に対して傾斜させるリンク機構と、
を備えており、
前記車体カバーは、
前記リンク機構の少なくとも一部を覆い、かつ、前記車体フレームに対して変位不能に設けられ、かつ、前記右前輪および前記左前輪の各後端よりも前記車体フレームの前後方向の前方に配置される前部を有し、かつ、前記車体フレームが直立状態の前記車両を前記車体フレームの前後方向の前方から見て、当該前部の右下縁が、前記右前輪の上方において前記リンク機構または前記操舵機構の下端よりも前記車体フレームの上下方向の上方に配置され、かつ、当該前部の左下縁が、前記左前輪の上方において前記リンク機構または前記操舵機構の下端よりも前記車体フレームの上下方向の上方に配置されるリンクカバー部と、
前記リンク機構の動作に応じて前記車体フレームに対して変位可能に設けられ、かつ、前記車体フレームが直立状態の前記車両を前記車体フレームの前後方向の前方から見て、前記右前輪の上方における前記リンク機構または前記操舵機構の下縁と前記右前輪の上端の前記車体フレームの上下方向の中央より上方、かつ、前記リンクカバー部の前記前部の前記右下縁より下方に少なくとも一部が配置された右保護部と、
前記リンク機構の動作に応じて前記車体フレームに対して変位可能に設けられ、かつ、前記車体フレームが直立状態の前記車両を前記車体フレームの前後方向の前方から見て、前記左前輪の上方における前記リンク機構または前記操舵機構の下縁と前記左前輪の上端の前記車体フレームの上下方向の中央より上方、かつ、前記リンクカバー部の前記前部の前記左下縁より下方に少なくとも一部が配置された左保護部と、
を含んでいる。
前記左保護部は、前記車体フレームが直立状態の前記車両を前記車体フレームの前後方向の前方から見て、前記左前輪の上方における前記リンク機構または前記操舵機構の下縁と前記左前輪の上端の前記車体フレームの上下方向の中央より下方、かつ、前記左前輪の上縁より上方に少なくとも一部が配置されている構成としてもよい。
前記左保護部の少なくとも一部は、前記車体フレームの直立状態において、前記車体フレームの前後方向における前記左前輪の前端よりも後方に配置されている構成としてもよい。
前記左保護部の少なくとも一部は、前記車体フレームの直立状態において、前記車体フレームの前後方向における前記左前輪の後端よりも前方に配置されている構成としてもよい。
下部に前記右前輪を支持し、上部に対する前記右前輪の前記車体フレームの上下方向における変位を緩衝する右緩衝装置と、
下部に前記左前輪を支持し、上部に対する前記左前輪の前記車体フレームの上下方向における変位を緩衝する左緩衝装置と、
前記右緩衝装置の上部が固定されている右ブラケットと、
前記左緩衝装置の上部が固定されている左ブラケットと、
前記ハンドルが取り付けられたステアリングシャフトと、
前記ステアリングシャフトの回転を前記右ブラケットと前記左ブラケットに伝達する伝達機構と、
を含んでおり、
前記右保護部は、前記リンク機構、前記右緩衝装置、前記右ブラケット、および前記伝達機構のいずれかに固定されており、
前記左保護部は、前記リンク機構、前記左緩衝装置、前記左ブラケット、および前記伝達機構のいずれかに固定されている構成としてもよい。
前記車体フレームの直立状態において前記車両を前記車体フレームの側方から見て、前記左保護部の前縁は、上端と下端の少なくとも一方が前端よりも後方に位置するように傾斜している構成としてもよい。
前記車体フレームの直立状態において前記車両を前記車体フレームの上方から見て、前記左保護部の前縁は、右端と左端の少なくとも一方が前端よりも後方に位置するように傾斜している構成としてもよい。
前記左保護部は、前記左前輪の上面の少なくとも一部を覆い、前記左前輪が巻き上げる泥水などの飛散を抑制するフェンダー機能の少なくとも一部を有する構成としてもよい。
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- 車両であって、
車体フレームと、
前記車体フレームに対して相対回転可能に設けられたハンドルと、
少なくとも一部が前記車体フレームを覆う車体カバーと、
前記車体フレームの左右方向に並べて配置された右前輪および左前輪と、
前記ハンドルの回転を前記右前輪および前記左前輪に伝達する操舵機構と、
前記右前輪および前記左前輪よりも上方に配置され、前記車体フレームに対する前記右前輪および前記左前輪の相対位置を変更して前記車体フレームを鉛直方向に対して傾斜させるリンク機構と、
を備えており、
前記車体カバーは、
前記リンク機構の少なくとも一部を覆い、かつ、前記車体フレームに対して変位不能に設けられ、かつ、前記右前輪および前記左前輪の各後端よりも前記車体フレームの前後方向の前方に配置される前部を有し、かつ、前記車体フレームが直立状態の前記車両を前記車体フレームの前後方向の前方から見て、当該前部の右下縁が、前記右前輪の上方において前記リンク機構または前記操舵機構の下端よりも前記車体フレームの上下方向の上方に配置され、かつ、当該前部の左下縁が、前記左前輪の上方において前記リンク機構または前記操舵機構の下端よりも前記車体フレームの上下方向の上方に配置されるリンクカバー部と、
前記リンク機構の動作に応じて前記車体フレームに対して変位可能に設けられ、かつ、前記車体フレームが直立状態の前記車両を前記車体フレームの前後方向の前方から見て、前記右前輪の上方における前記リンク機構または前記操舵機構の下縁と前記右前輪の上端の前記車体フレームの上下方向の中央より上方、かつ、前記リンクカバー部の前記前部の前記右下縁より下方に少なくとも一部が配置された右保護部と、
前記リンク機構の動作に応じて前記車体フレームに対して変位可能に設けられ、かつ、前記車体フレームが直立状態の前記車両を前記車体フレームの前後方向の前方から見て、前記左前輪の上方における前記リンク機構または前記操舵機構の下縁と前記左前輪の上端の前記車体フレームの上下方向の中央より上方、かつ、前記リンクカバー部の前記前部の前記左下縁より下方に少なくとも一部が配置された左保護部と、
を含んでいる、車両。 - 前記右保護部は、前記車体フレームが直立状態の前記車両を前記車体フレームの前後方向の前方から見て、前記右前輪の上方における前記リンク機構または前記操舵機構の下縁と前記右前輪の上端の前記車体フレームの上下方向の中央より下方、かつ、前記右前輪の上縁より上方に少なくとも一部が配置され、
前記左保護部は、前記車体フレームが直立状態の前記車両を前記車体フレームの前後方向の前方から見て、前記左前輪の上方における前記リンク機構または前記操舵機構の下縁と前記左前輪の上端の前記車体フレームの上下方向の中央より下方、かつ、前記左前輪の上縁より上方に少なくとも一部が配置されている、請求項1に記載の車両。 - 前記右保護部の少なくとも一部は、前記車体フレームの直立状態において、前記車体フレームの前後方向における前記右前輪の前端よりも後方に配置されており、
前記左保護部の少なくとも一部は、前記車体フレームの直立状態において、前記車体フレームの前後方向における前記左前輪の前端よりも後方に配置されている、請求項1または2に記載の車両。 - 前記右保護部の少なくとも一部は、前記車体フレームの直立状態において、前記車体フレームの前後方向における前記右前輪の後端よりも前方に配置されており、
前記左保護部の少なくとも一部は、前記車体フレームの直立状態において、前記車体フレームの前後方向における前記左前輪の後端よりも前方に配置されている、請求項1から3のいずれか一項に記載の車両。 - 前記操舵機構は、
下部に前記右前輪を支持し、上部に対する前記右前輪の前記車体フレームの上下方向における変位を緩衝する右緩衝装置と、
下部に前記左前輪を支持し、上部に対する前記左前輪の前記車体フレームの上下方向における変位を緩衝する左緩衝装置と、
前記右緩衝装置の上部が固定されている右ブラケットと、
前記左緩衝装置の上部が固定されている左ブラケットと、
前記ハンドルが取り付けられたステアリングシャフトと、
前記ステアリングシャフトの回転を前記右ブラケットと前記左ブラケットに伝達する伝達機構と、
を含んでおり、
前記右保護部は、前記リンク機構、前記右緩衝装置、前記右ブラケット、および前記伝達機構のいずれかに固定されており、
前記左保護部は、前記リンク機構、前記左緩衝装置、前記左ブラケット、および前記伝達機構のいずれかに固定されている、請求項1から4のいずれか一項に記載の車両。 - 前記右保護部は、前記右緩衝装置の上部に固定されており、前記左保護部は、前記左緩衝装置の上部に固定されている、請求項5に記載の車両。
- 前記車体フレームの直立状態において前記車両を前記車体フレームの側方から見て、前記右保護部の前縁は、上端と下端の少なくとも一方が前端よりも後方に位置するように傾斜しており、
前記車体フレームの直立状態において前記車両を前記車体フレームの側方から見て、前記左保護部の前縁は、上端と下端の少なくとも一方が前端よりも後方に位置するように傾斜している、請求項1から6のいずれか一項に記載の車両。 - 前記車体フレームの直立状態において前記車両を前記車体フレームの上方から見て、前記右保護部の前縁は、右端と左端の少なくとも一方が前端よりも後方に位置するように傾斜しており、
前記車体フレームの直立状態において前記車両を前記車体フレームの上方から見て、前記左保護部の前縁は、右端と左端の少なくとも一方が前端よりも後方に位置するように傾斜している、請求項1から7のいずれか一項に記載の車両。 - 前記右保護部は、前記右前輪の上面の少なくとも一部を覆い、前記右前輪が巻き上げる泥水などの飛散を抑制するフェンダー機能の少なくとも一部を有し、
前記左保護部は、前記左前輪の上面の少なくとも一部を覆い、前記左前輪が巻き上げる泥水などの飛散を抑制するフェンダー機能の少なくとも一部を有する、請求項1から8のいずれか一項に記載の車両。
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