WO2018167647A1 - Structure de cadre pour motocyclette - Google Patents

Structure de cadre pour motocyclette Download PDF

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WO2018167647A1
WO2018167647A1 PCT/IB2018/051634 IB2018051634W WO2018167647A1 WO 2018167647 A1 WO2018167647 A1 WO 2018167647A1 IB 2018051634 W IB2018051634 W IB 2018051634W WO 2018167647 A1 WO2018167647 A1 WO 2018167647A1
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support member
motorcycle
primary support
frame structure
electronic unit
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Natarajan SANKARANARAYANAN
Krishna Bhata NAGARAJA
Karnam VENKATA MANGA RAJU
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Tvs Motor Company Limited
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Publication of WO2018167647A1 publication Critical patent/WO2018167647A1/fr

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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62K—CYCLES; CYCLE FRAMES; CYCLE STEERING DEVICES; RIDER-OPERATED TERMINAL CONTROLS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR CYCLES; CYCLE AXLE SUSPENSIONS; CYCLE SIDE-CARS, FORECARS, OR THE LIKE
    • B62K11/00—Motorcycles, engine-assisted cycles or motor scooters with one or two wheels
    • B62K11/02—Frames
    • B62K11/04—Frames characterised by the engine being between front and rear wheels
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62J—CYCLE SADDLES OR SEATS; AUXILIARY DEVICES OR ACCESSORIES SPECIALLY ADAPTED TO CYCLES AND NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, e.g. ARTICLE CARRIERS OR CYCLE PROTECTORS
    • B62J45/00—Electrical equipment arrangements specially adapted for use as accessories on cycles, not otherwise provided for
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62K—CYCLES; CYCLE FRAMES; CYCLE STEERING DEVICES; RIDER-OPERATED TERMINAL CONTROLS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR CYCLES; CYCLE AXLE SUSPENSIONS; CYCLE SIDE-CARS, FORECARS, OR THE LIKE
    • B62K19/00—Cycle frames
    • B62K19/30—Frame parts shaped to receive other cycle parts or accessories
    • B62K19/40—Frame parts shaped to receive other cycle parts or accessories for attaching accessories, e.g. article carriers, lamps

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  • the present subject matter described herein generally relates to a motorcycle or a saddle -type vehicle and particularly but not exclusively relates to a frame structure for said motorcycle or saddle-type vehicle.
  • Contemporary motorcycles are seeing the use of a plurality of electronic devices. Said electronic devices are used for a number of vehicle related control operations. Typically, in order to ensure reliable mounting of said electronic devices, they are secured to a portion of a frame structure of a motorcycle. It is particularly important to ensure reliable mounting of said electronic devices which are typically connected to wiring harnesses, as even a slight damage to either the electronic device or to the wiring harness could result in a serious accident including a fire accident. Moreover, there is also a need to ensure that there is no change in the orientation of the electronic device due to vehicle vibrations. Change in orientation typically leads to loosening of fasteners used to secure the electronic devices, further leading to detachment of the electronic device.
  • the frame structure as per the present invention includes a head tube, a down frame member extending downwards and rearwards from said head tube towards a first engine mounting bracket, a main frame member extending rearwards from said head tube and further extending downwards towards a second engine mounting bracket, and a bridge frame member supported between at least a portion of said down frame member and at least a portion of said main frame member.
  • said bridge frame member is disposed above a cylinder head of an internal combustion engine supported by said first engine mounting bracket and said second engine mounting bracket.
  • said frame structure serves to support an electronic unit.
  • said frame structure is adapted to support said electronic unit reliably, particularly by ensuring that there is no change in orientation of said electronic device.
  • said bridge frame member is provided with a primary support member for holding said electronic unit.
  • said primary support member is detachably attached to said bridge frame member through a secondary support member.
  • said primary support member is directly rigidly attached to a portion of said frame structure.
  • said primary support member is an elongated bracket including a mounting boss protruding from a surface thereof for receiving said electronic unit removably.
  • said electronic unit includes an electrical coil.
  • Said mounting boss is flanked from at least two sides by an L shaped flange formed integrally at one end of said primary support member which serves to restrict rotation of said electronic unit about said mounting boss.
  • the primary support member is provided with a support pip extending from one end thereof which clings to said secondary support member in its assembled condition, thereby preventing rotation of said primary support member about said secondary support member.
  • said support pip aids in preventing rotation of said primary support member about said portion of said frame structure.
  • the structure and construction of the primary support member as per the present invention not only serves to restrict rotation of said electronic unit about said mounting boss provided therein, but also serves to restrict rotation of the primary support member itself about a portion of the frame structure.
  • said electronic unit is an ignition control unit.
  • Said ignition control unit is operably connected to a spark plug of the internal combustion engine and serves to improve efficiency of combustion by providing long spark duration along with better spark energy.
  • FIG.l illustrates a side view of a motorcycle including a frame structure in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG.2 illustrates a detailed right side view of a portion of said frame structure depicting an electronic unit as mounted to said frame structure in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG.3 illustrates an exploded view depicting mounting of said electronic unit through a primary support member to a portion of said frame structure in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG.4 illustrates a perspective view of said primary support member in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
  • a motorcycle longitudinal axis refers to a front to rear axis relative to the motorcycle
  • a motorcycle lateral axis refers to a side to side, or left to right axis relative to the motorcycle.
  • FIG.l illustrates a side view of motorcycle 10 in accordance with the present invention.
  • the motorcycle 10 includes a frame structure 20 to support different parts of said motorcycle 10.
  • the frame structure 20 includes a head tube 21 at its front end.
  • the head tube 21 supports a steering shaft (not shown) rotatably in a certain range.
  • a handlebar 15 is In an upper portion of the head tube 21, a handlebar 15 is
  • the handlebar 15 is used to steer the motorcycle 10 and is connected to a front wheel 17 through the steering shaft and a front fork assembly 16.
  • An upper portion of the front wheel 17 is covered by a front fender 18 which prevents mud and water from getting deflected towards the steering shaft.
  • the front fork assembly 16 is supported on the front fender 18 by means of a brace fender (not shown).
  • a fuel tank 40 is arranged immediately behind the handlebar 15 and is disposed over an internal combustion engine 45, hereinafter DengineD.
  • a seat 50 is placed behind the fuel tank 40.
  • the seat 50 includes a front rider portion and rear pillion portion.
  • a headlamp unit 55 and a turn signal lamp unit 56 are provided in the front portion of the motorcycle 10.
  • the headlamp unit 55 and the turn signal lamp unit 56 are housed in a front cowl assembly 57, which includes a front housing cover and a rear housing cover coupled to each other through a housing stay.
  • the front fork assembly 16 which forms the front suspension system, serves as rigidity component just like the body frame.
  • the front fork assembly 16 clamped to the head tube 21 through an upper bracket 21a and a lower bracket 21b is capable of being moved to the left and right.
  • a rear suspension system which is a hydraulic damped arrangement, is connected to the body frame 20.
  • the rear suspension system comprises of at least one rear suspension 60 preferably on a left hand side of the motorcycle 10. However, in a motorcycle with two rear suspensions, the same may be disposed on the left side and the right side respectively of said motorcycle.
  • the engine 45 is mounted to a front lower portion of the frame structure 20 by means of two or more engine mounting brackets.
  • the engine 45 is equipped with an exhaust system that includes an exhaust pipe (not shown) connected to the engine 45 and a muffler (not shown) connected to the exhaust pipe.
  • the muffler (not shown) extends rearwards along the right side of the rear wheel 61.
  • a swing arm (not shown) extending rearwards is swingably connected to a lower rear portion of the frame structure 20.
  • the rear wheel 61 is rotatably supported at a rear end of the swing arm (not shown). Power from the engine 45 is transmitted to the rear wheel 61 through a power drive mechanism, such as a drive chain, so as to drive and rotate the rear wheel 61.
  • a rear fender 66 for covering an upper side of the rear wheel 61 is mounted to a rear portion of frame structure 20 to prevent mud and water splashed by the rotating rear wheel 61 from entering the muffler, the engine 45 and other parts disposed close by.
  • a plurality of rear covers 70 is attached to a rear portion of the frame structure 20.
  • FIG.2 illustrates a detailed view of a front portion of said frame structure 20 in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
  • said frame structure 20 comprises said head tube 21 at its foremost end, a down frame member 22 extending downwards and rearwards from said head tube 21 towards a first engine mounting bracket 21a secured to a lower end of said down frame member 22, a main frame member 23 extending rearwards and partially downwards towards a second engine mounting bracket 23a secured to a lower portion of said main frame member 23, a pair of seat rail members 24 extending rearwardly from an intermediate portion of said main frame member 23 for supporting the seat 50, and a pair of side frame members 25 extending inclinedly forwardly and downwardly towards said second engine mounting bracket 23a from a portion of said pair of seat rail members 24.
  • the frame structure 20 also includes a bridge frame member 26 supported between at least a portion of said main frame member 23 and at least a portion of said down frame member 22.
  • the member 26 is disposed substantially downstream to the head tube 21 as well as downstream to a downtube of the frame structure 20. Also the member 26 is disposed downstream of the main tube frame structure 23 and substantially above the engine 45 and the power drive mechanism.
  • the engine 45 is disposed in a space formed between said main frame member 23 and said down frame member 22 by being supported by the first engine mounting bracket 21a and the second engine mounting bracket 23a. Particularly, the engine 45 is disposed in a manner so that a cylinder head 45a of the engine lies below said bridge frame member 26.
  • said bridge frame member 26 serves to support an electronic unit 30 including an electrical coil 30a.
  • said electronic unit 30 is an ignition control unit including an electrical coil being operably connected to a spark plug 46 of the engine 45. Said ignition control unit serves to provide long spark duration along with better spark energy for causing better combustion of air fuel mixture in the engine 45.
  • said electronic unit 30 may constitute an electronic unit for performing other vehicle controls including battery control, lighting control, vehicle display control and the like.
  • the electronic unit 30 is disposed substantially on the downstream side of the said bridge frame member 26 and overlaps with a cylinder head unit of the engine 45 when seen in a side view of the motorcycle 10.
  • FIG.3 illustrates an exploded view depicting mounting of said electronic unit 30 in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
  • said electronic unit 30 is secured to said bridge frame member 26 through a primary support member 27.
  • said primary support member 27 is secured to said bridge frame member 26 through a secondary support member 28.
  • said primary support member 27 can be directly rigidly secured to said bridge frame member 26.
  • firstly said primary support member 27 is detachably attached to said secondary support member 28 followed by detachable attachment of said electronic unit 30 to said primary support member 27.
  • FIG.4 illustrates a perspective view of said primary support member 27 in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
  • the primary support member 27 as per the present invention is an elongated bracket having a mounting boss 27a protruding forwardly from a surface thereof.
  • Said mounting boss 27a serves to removably receive said electronic unit 30 (shown in FIG.3).
  • said mounting boss 27a is rigidly attached to one mounting hole of one or more mounting holes 27m.
  • said mounting boss 27a may be integrally formed with said primary support member 27.
  • a fastener is used to detachably attach said electronic unit 30 to said mounting boss 27a.
  • the mounting boss 27a includes a central threaded hole 27aa to receive said fastener. Further, said mounting boss 27a includes a front collar 27ab having a diameter greater than that of diameter of a rear end 27ac of said mounting boss 27a. Providing a larger diameter for the front collar 27ab aids in ensuring that a rear surface of the electronic unit 30 rests against said front collar 27ab when said electronic unit 30 is attached to said mounting boss 27a. Further, providing a smaller diameter for said rear end 27ac of the mounting boss 27a facilitates easy access of a tool used for rigidly securing said mounting boss 27a to the surface of the primary support member 27 or to said one mounting hole of said one or more mounting holes 27m.
  • said one or more mounting holes 27m includes a first mounting hole 27ma at an upper portion and a second mounting hole 27mb at a lower portion respectively of said primary support member 27. Whereas the first mounting hole 27ma is used to fasten said primary support member 27 to said secondary support member 28 (shown in FIG.3), said second mounting hole 27mb is provided for receiving said mounting boss 27a. In an embodiment where said primary support member 27 is secured directly to a portion of said frame structure 20 including said bridge frame member 26, the first mounting hole 27ma can be eliminated.
  • said primary support member 27 includes an L shaped flange 27b integrally formed at a lower end of said primary support member 27 and flanking said mounting boss 27a from at least two sides.
  • said L shaped flange 27b serves to restrict rotation motion of said electronic unit 30 about said mounting boss 27a. Therefore, change in orientation of said electronic unit 30 due to rotation is prevented, and thereby damage to said electronic unit 30 because of fouling with neighbouring parts such as the fuel tank, a canister etc. is prevented.
  • loosening of fasteners used for securing said electronic unit 30 to said mounting boss 27a is also prevented as the L shaped flange 27b ensures there is no movement of the electronic unit 30 due to vehicle vibrations.
  • At least a portion of the L shaped flange 27b also serves to support a base of said electronic unit 30 including said electrical coil 30a.
  • a support pip 27c is also provided to prevent rotation of said primary support member 27 about said secondary support member 28.
  • said support pip 27c extends from a side adjacent to said first mounting hole 27ma.
  • said primary support member 27 includes a dimple 27d formed above said mounting boss 27a and is preferably formed in said upper portion of the primary support member 27. In order to prevent flexion due to overhang said dimple 27d is provided. Further, an S-bend 27e is formed along a periphery 27p of said primary support member 27 in proximity to said dimple 27d. Provision of said dimple 27d and said S-bend 27e aids in improving local stiffness of said primary support member 27. Thus, durability of the primary support member 27 receiving said electronic unit 30 is ensured.
  • said primary support member 27 can be directly supported against any other portion of the frame structure 20 and serve to support the electronic unit 30 as described in the above paragraphs.
  • the primary support member 27 can be fitted to any frame structure without significant modifications to the frame structure.
  • retro-fitability of said electronic unit 30 to any existing motorcycle using said primary support member 27 can be ensured.

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Abstract

La présente invention concerne une motocyclette (10) dans laquelle une unité électronique (30) est fixée à au moins une partie de la structure de cadre (20), de préférence un élément de cadre de pont (26), par l'intermédiaire d'un élément de support primaire (27), qui peut être monté sur ladite au moins une partie de la structure de cadre (20) directement ou par l'intermédiaire d'un élément de support secondaire (28), avec un téton de support (27c) empêchant la rotation dudit élément de support primaire (27) autour de l'élément de support secondaire (28) ou autour de ladite au moins une partie de la structure de cadre (20).
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