WO2022075285A1 - Saddle-ride type vehicle - Google Patents

Abstract

Provided is a configuration for operation input units capable of suppressing changes in rider usability due to the riders having different finger lengths in a saddle-ride type vehicle in which a switch case installed on a handle bar includes the operation input units. A saddle-ride type vehicle 1 includes a left grip 51b and a switch case 7 which is fixed to a left handle bar 51a at a position closer to the vehicle center than the left grip 51b and includes a plurality of operation input units. The plurality of operation input units include a left indicator operation input unit 11, a right indicator operation input unit 12, and a cancel operation input unit 13. The left indicator operation input unit 11, the right indicator operation input unit 12, and the cancel operation input unit 13 are formed of switches of a push button type, are positioned within a movable range X of the thumb of the hand gripping the left grip 51b in a state in which the rider is gripping the left grip 51b, and are arranged side by side in a direction crossing an axis M of the left grip 51b when the switch case 7 is viewed from the rear.

Description

Saddle-type vehicle

The present invention relates to a saddle-mounted vehicle in which a switch case having a plurality of operation input units is provided on a handlebar.

A saddle-type vehicle is known in which a switch case having a plurality of operation input units is provided on the handlebar. In this saddle-mounted vehicle, the plurality of operation input units include a left indicator operation input unit, a right indicator operation input unit, and a cancel operation input unit.

For example, Patent Document 1 includes a handle provided with a switch case fixed in the vicinity of a grip for gripping a handlebar, and an operation switch formed in the switch case and capable of operating various electrical components mounted on a boarding means. The switch device is disclosed.

The operation switch comprises a touch sensor that detects that the operator touches the contacted portion and generates a predetermined electric signal. This touch sensor can detect the sliding of the operator's finger with respect to the contacted portion in a predetermined direction, and can operate the electrical component according to the sliding direction. The switch case has a recess formed around the contacted portion of the touch sensor, which follows the shape of the operator's finger.

In Patent Document 2, the movable contact and the fixed contact come into contact with each other by sliding the operation knob in the left-right direction, and the blinker on the desired side (either the left or right side) provided on the two-wheeled vehicle blinks. The turn signal switch to make is disclosed. In this turn signal switch, by pushing the operation knob, the movable contact and the fixed contact are separated from each other to cancel the blinking of the winker.

Japanese Patent No. 5872263 Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2012-9405

However, when a touch sensor as disclosed in Patent Document 1 is applied to an operation switch, for example, if the driver's finger is large, the driver's finger may come into contact with a plurality of switches at the same time. .. On the other hand, when the distance between the plurality of operation switches is widened, it is difficult to operate the operation switches if the driver's fingers are short. As described above, it is difficult to arrange a plurality of switches at easy-to-use positions in the operation switch composed of the touch sensor.

By the way, conventionally, the winker switch having the left turn operation input unit and the right turn operation input unit is, for example, a slide type switch having the configuration disclosed in the above-mentioned Patent Document 2.

Such a slide-type winker switch does not operate just by touching the driver's finger like the operation switch configured by the above-mentioned touch sensor. Therefore, the slide-type winker switch is easy for the driver to understand and use.

However, even in the case of the slide-type winker switch as described above, if the driver's finger is short, it is difficult for the finger to reach the operation knob when operating the operation knob in the direction of pulling it toward the palm. On the other hand, when the driver's fingers are long, the fingers are forced to perform cramped movements when the operation knob is operated in a direction away from the palm. As described above, in the case of a slide-type winker switch, it is difficult to configure a switch that can handle both short and long fingers.

On the other hand, there is a demand for a switch configuration that is easy for the driver to use, regardless of the length of the finger.

INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY In a saddle-mounted vehicle in which a switch case provided on a handlebar has an operation input unit, the present invention can suppress changes in the driver's usability even when the driver's finger lengths are different. The purpose is to provide the composition of the department.

The present inventor is an operation capable of suppressing a change in the usability of a driver even if the length of the driver's finger is different in a saddle-mounted vehicle in which the switch case provided on the handlebar has an operation input unit. The configuration of the input section was examined.

As a result of diligent studies, the present inventor came up with the following configuration.

The saddle-mounted vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention has a left indicator, a right indicator, a handlebar, a grip extending along an axis, and a grip on the handlebar. Also features a switch case, which is fixed at the center of the vehicle and has multiple operation input units. The plurality of operation input units include a left indicator operation input unit for lighting the left indicator, a right indicator operation input unit for lighting the right indicator, and lighting of the left indicator and the right indicator. Includes a cancel operation input unit to stop. The left indicator operation input unit, the right indicator operation input unit, and the cancel operation input unit are composed of push button type switches, and the hand holding the grip while the driver holds the grip. The switch case is located side by side within the movable range of the thumb in a direction intersecting the axis of the grip when viewed from behind.

As a result, the driver can operate the left indicator operation input unit, the right indicator operation input unit, and the cancel operation input unit with the thumb while the driver holds the grip. That is, the left indicator operation input unit, by the rotational operation within the movable range of the thumb of the hand holding the grip, without the driver re-grasping the grip and without lifting the hand with respect to the grip. The right indicator operation input unit and the cancel operation input unit can be operated.

Moreover, with the above configuration, even if the length of the driver's thumb is different, the driver can operate the left indicator by any part of the thumb (for example, the tip portion, the base end portion, etc.). The input unit, the right indicator operation input unit, and the cancel operation input unit can be operated. That is, as described above, by arranging each of the above-mentioned operation input units within the movable range of the thumb of the hand holding the grip while the driver holds the grip, the length of the driver's thumb can be increased. Even if they are different, each operation input unit can be operated by a part of the thumb.

Further, the left indicator operation input unit, the right indicator operation input unit, and the cancel operation input unit are configured by a push button type switch. Therefore, the driver can easily recognize the left indicator operation input unit, the right indicator operation input unit, and the cancel operation input unit, and also the left indicator operation input unit, the right indicator operation input unit, and the right indicator operation input unit. Even if the driver accidentally touches the cancel operation input unit, erroneous operation is unlikely to occur.

Further, the left indicator operation input unit, the right indicator operation input unit, and the cancel operation input unit are within the movable range of the thumb of the hand holding the grip while the driver is holding the grip. The switch case is located side by side in a direction intersecting the axis of the grip when viewed from behind. When the left indicator operation input unit, the right indicator operation input unit, and the cancel operation input unit are lined up along the axis of the grip, the driver may operate the grip with the thumb of the hand holding the grip. It is necessary to operate with the hand floating on the grip. On the other hand, when the left indicator operation input unit, the right indicator operation input unit, and the cancel operation input unit are located side by side in a direction intersecting the axis of the grip as described above, the driver By rotating the grip within the movable range of the thumb while holding the grip, the left indicator can be operated even while the saddle-mounted vehicle is being operated without re-grasping the grip and without lifting the hand with respect to the grip. The input unit, the right indicator operation input unit, and the cancel operation input unit can be easily operated.

Therefore, the ease of use of the left indicator operation input unit, the right indicator operation input unit, and the cancel operation input unit can be improved.

From another point of view, it is preferable that the saddle-type vehicle of the present invention includes the following configurations. The cancel operation input unit is located at the center of the left indicator operation input unit, the right indicator operation input unit, and the cancel operation input unit arranged side by side within the movable range of the thumb.

This makes it easier for the driver to intuitively recognize the arrangement of the left indicator operation input unit, the right indicator operation input unit, and the cancel operation input unit. Therefore, the ease of use of the left indicator operation input unit, the right indicator operation input unit, and the cancel operation input unit can be improved.

From another point of view, it is preferable that the saddle-type vehicle of the present invention includes the following configurations. At least a part of the cancel operation input unit is located at the center of the four regions in the rotation direction when the movable range of the thumb is divided into four regions in the rotation direction centered on the base of the thumb. It is located in two areas.

This makes it possible to easily operate the cancel operation input unit with the thumb of the driver. Therefore, the ease of use of the cancel operation input unit can be improved.

From another point of view, it is preferable that the saddle-type vehicle of the present invention includes the following configurations. The shape of the cancel operation input unit is different from the shape of the left indicator operation input unit and the right indicator operation input unit.

This allows the driver to easily recognize the cancel operation input unit by the touch of the thumb. Therefore, the ease of use of the cancel operation input unit can be improved.

From another point of view, it is preferable that the saddle-type vehicle of the present invention includes the following configurations. The interval between the points of action in which each operation input unit operates in the plurality of operation input units is 1/3 inch to 1.5 inch.

A driver with a long thumb presses the switch at the part of the thumb closer to the base than the tip. On the other hand, a driver with a short thumb presses the switch at the part of the thumb closer to the tip than the base. Generally, the length of the thumb is 1 inch to 1.5 inches. Also, the switch located on the steering wheel of a saddle-mounted vehicle is generally 1/3 inch (approximately 8.5 mm).

Therefore, as in the above configuration, by setting the distance between the action points of each operation input unit from 1/3 inch to 1.5 inch, the switches can be positioned so that they do not overlap within the range that can be operated by the thumb. Each operation input unit can be arranged.

Therefore, the ease of use of multiple operation input units can be improved.

From another point of view, it is preferable that the saddle-type vehicle of the present invention includes the following configurations. The left indicator operation input unit and the right indicator operation input unit are composed of one switch.

This makes it possible to easily configure the left indicator operation input section and the right indicator operation input section, and reduce the number of parts in the switch case. Moreover, the left indicator operation input unit and the right indicator operation input unit can be operated by operating one switch.

From another point of view, it is preferable that the saddle-type vehicle of the present invention includes the following configurations. The left indicator operation input unit, the right indicator operation input unit, and the cancel operation input unit are composed of one switch.

As a result, the left indicator operation input unit, the right indicator operation input unit, and the cancel operation input unit can be easily configured, and the number of parts of the switch case can be reduced. Moreover, the left indicator operation input unit, the right indicator operation input unit, and the cancel operation input unit can be operated by operating one switch.

From another point of view, it is preferable that the saddle-type vehicle of the present invention includes the following configurations. The left indicator operation input unit, the right indicator operation input unit, and the cancel operation input unit are arranged diagonally with respect to a direction orthogonal to the axis of the grip when the switch case is viewed from behind.

As a result, the left indicator operation input unit, the right indicator operation input unit, and the cancel operation input unit can be arranged so as to follow the rotational movement within the movable range of the thumb while the driver holds the grip. .. Therefore, the driver can comfortably operate the left indicator operation input unit, the right indicator operation input unit, and the cancel operation input unit by rotating the thumb within the movable range while holding the grip. Can be done.

From another point of view, it is preferable that the saddle-type vehicle of the present invention includes the following configurations. The left indicator operation input unit is located to the left of the right indicator operation input unit when the switch case is viewed from behind.

As a result, the driver can comfortably operate the left indicator operation input unit, the right indicator operation input unit, and the cancel operation input unit by rotating the thumb within the movable range of the thumb while holding the grip. can do. Moreover, since the left indicator operation input unit is located to the left of the right indicator operation input unit when viewed from the driver, the driver can see the left indicator operation input unit and the right indicator operation input unit. The left indicator operation input unit and the right indicator operation input unit can be intuitively operated without confirming the positional relationship between the two.

The terminology used herein is used for the purpose of defining only specific embodiments, and is not intended to limit the invention by the terminology.

As used herein, "and / or" includes all combinations of one or more relatedly listed components.

As used herein, the use of "including, including," "comprising," or "having" and variations thereof are described as features, processes, operations, elements, components, and. / Or identify the existence of their equivalents, but may include steps, actions, elements, components, and / or one or more of their groups.

In the present specification, "attached", "connected", "combined", and / or their equivalents are used in a broad sense and are "direct and indirect" attachments. Includes both connections and bonds. Further, "connected" and "bonded" are not limited to physical or mechanical connections or bonds, but can include direct or indirect electrical connections or bonds.

Unless otherwise defined, all terms used herein (including technical and scientific terms) have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which the invention belongs.

Terms defined in commonly used dictionaries should be construed to have meaning consistent with the relevant technology and in the context of the present disclosure, unless expressly defined herein. , Is not interpreted in an ideal or overly formal sense.

It is understood that a number of techniques and processes are disclosed in the description of the present invention. Each of these has its own interests and can be used with one or more of the other disclosed techniques, or in some cases all.

Therefore, for the sake of clarity, the description of the invention refrains from unnecessarily repeating all possible combinations of individual steps. However, the specification and claims should be read with the understanding that all such combinations are within the scope of the invention.

This specification describes an embodiment of a saddle-type vehicle according to the present invention.

In the following description, a number of specific examples will be given to provide a complete understanding of the present invention. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention can be practiced without these specific examples.

Therefore, the following disclosure should be considered as an example of the invention and is not intended to limit the invention to the particular embodiments set forth in the drawings or description below.

[Saddle-mounted vehicle]
In the present specification, the saddle-mounted vehicle is a vehicle in which the driver sits on the seat while straddling the seat. Therefore, the saddle-mounted vehicle includes not only a two-wheeled vehicle but also other vehicles such as a three-wheeled vehicle and a four-wheeled vehicle as long as the driver sits on the seat while straddling the seat. .. The saddle-mounted vehicle also includes a scooter-type vehicle.

[Push button type switch]
In the present specification, the push button type switch means a switch structure that outputs a signal or stops a signal output by pressing the switch. Specifically, in a push button type switch, when the switch is pressed, the electric circuit in the electrically opened state is closed, or the electric circuit in the electrically closed state is opened.

[Moveable range of thumb]
As used herein, the range of movement of the thumb means the range in which the thumb can move on the switch case while the driver holds the grip. The range of motion of the thumb is the range in which the thumb can rotate around its base.

[Base of thumb]
As used herein, the base of the thumb means a position that is the center of rotation of the thumb when the thumb makes a rotational movement toward or far from the index finger.

[Point of action]
In the present specification, the point of action means a contact that operates so as to output a signal from the operation input unit to the device when the driver performs an input operation to the operation input unit. The point of action means, for example, an electrical contact.

According to one embodiment of the present invention, in a saddle-mounted vehicle in which the switch case provided on the handlebar has an operation input unit, the ease of use of the driver is changed even if the length of the driver's fingers is different. It is possible to provide a configuration of an operation input unit that can suppress the above.

FIG. 1 is a left side view showing an outline of the overall configuration of the saddle-mounted vehicle according to the first embodiment. 2A and 2B are rear views schematically showing the arrangement of a plurality of operation input units in a switch case. FIG. 2A is a rear view in which a plurality of operation input units are arranged in an inclined manner, and FIG. 2B is a plurality of operation inputs. When the portions are arranged linearly in the vertical direction, (c) shows the case where the plurality of operation input portions are arranged at an angle different from that of (a). FIG. 3 is a rear view schematically showing the arrangement of a plurality of operation input units provided in the switch case in the saddle-mounted vehicle according to the modified example of the first embodiment, and FIG. 3A is a rear view schematically showing the arrangement of the plurality of operation input units. In (b), when a plurality of operation input units are arranged linearly in the vertical direction, in (c), a plurality of operation input units are inclined in a direction different from (a). It shows the case where it is placed. FIG. 4 is a rear view schematically showing the arrangement of a plurality of operation input units provided in the switch case in the saddle-mounted vehicle according to the second embodiment. FIG. 5 is a left side view showing a schematic configuration of a seesaw switch having a plurality of operation input units in the saddle-mounted vehicle according to the third embodiment. FIG. 6 is an enlarged rear view of a seesaw switch having a plurality of operation input units in the saddle-mounted vehicle according to the fourth embodiment. FIG. 7 is a rear view schematically showing the arrangement of a plurality of operation input units in the switch case in the saddle-mounted vehicle according to another embodiment. FIG. 8 is a rear view schematically showing the arrangement of a plurality of operation input units in the switch case in the saddle-mounted vehicle according to the other embodiment.

Hereinafter, each embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. In each figure, the same parts are designated by the same reference numerals, and the description of the same parts will not be repeated. The dimensions of the constituent members in each drawing do not faithfully represent the actual dimensions of the constituent members and the dimensional ratio of each constituent member.

Hereinafter, the arrow F in the figure indicates the forward direction of the saddle-mounted vehicle 1. The arrow RR in the figure indicates the rear direction of the saddle-mounted vehicle 1. The arrow U in the figure indicates the upward direction of the saddle-mounted vehicle 1. The arrow D in the figure indicates the downward direction of the saddle-mounted vehicle 1. The arrow R in the figure indicates the right direction of the saddle-mounted vehicle 1. The arrow L in the figure indicates the left direction of the saddle-mounted vehicle 1. Further, the front-rear direction, the left-right direction, and the up-down direction of the saddle-type vehicle 1 are the front-rear direction and the left-right direction with respect to the saddle-type vehicle 1 when viewed from the driver who drives the saddle-type vehicle 1, respectively. And up and down.

(Embodiment 1)
<Overall configuration>
FIG. 1 includes a left side view showing an outline of the overall configuration of the saddle-mounted vehicle 1 according to the first embodiment, and a rear view schematically showing the arrangement of a plurality of operation input units in the switch case 7. The saddle-mounted vehicle 1 includes a vehicle body 2, a front wheel 3, a rear wheel 4, a steering wheel 5, a turn signal 6, and a switch case 7.

The vehicle body 2 has a frame (not shown). An engine unit 8 for supplying a rotational driving force to the rear wheels 4, which are driving wheels, is attached to the frame of the vehicle body 2. The engine unit 8 includes an engine as a drive source and a transmission for shifting a driving force output from the engine. Detailed description of the engine and the transmission will be omitted.

Handle 5 is a bar-shaped handle that extends in the left-right direction. That is, the handle 5 is a bar handle. The handle 5 has a left bar handle 51 located to the left of the center in the left-right direction with respect to the vehicle body 2, and a right bar handle (not shown) located to the right of the center in the left-right direction with respect to the vehicle body 2. That is, in the present embodiment, the handle 5 is a separate handle divided into left and right bar handles. The handle 5 may be a bar-shaped handle in which the left and right bar handles are integrated, instead of a separate handle.

The left bar handle 51 has a left handlebar 51a (handlebar) and a left grip 51b (grip) that the driver grips with the left hand 9. The left bar handle 51 is provided with a left lever 10. The left handlebar 51a extends in the left-right direction. The left grip 51b is arranged on the left handlebar 51a and extends along the axis M. A part of the left grip 51b is located at the left end of the left handlebar 51a.

Although not particularly shown, the right end of the left handlebar 51a is connected to the steering shaft that steers the front wheels 3 in the vehicle body 2. As a result, the left handlebar 51a extends to the left from the steering shaft. The right end of the left handlebar 51a is the base end of the left handlebar 51a.

The direction indicator 6 is located at the front portion and the rear portion of the saddle-mounted vehicle 1, respectively. The direction indicator 6 has a left indicator 6a located to the left of the center in the left-right direction with respect to the vehicle body 2, and a right indicator (not shown) located to the right of the center in the left-right direction with respect to the vehicle body 2. The left indicator 6a is located at the front portion and the rear portion of the saddle-mounted vehicle 1, respectively. The right indicator is located at a position symmetrical to the left indicator 6a in the left-right direction with respect to the vehicle body 2 in the front portion and the rear portion of the saddle-mounted vehicle 1. The configuration of the direction indicator 6 is the same as the configuration of a general direction indicator in which the left indicator 6a and the right indicator blink separately or simultaneously. Therefore, the detailed description of the turn signal 6 will be omitted.

<Switch case>
A switch case 7 is provided on the left bar handle 51. The switch case 7 is fixed to the left handlebar 51a at a position in the center of the vehicle with respect to the left grip 51b. The switch case 7 is located to the right of the left grip 51b on the left handlebar 51a. That is, the switch case 7 is located between the left grip 51b and the base end portion of the left handlebar 51a in the left handlebar 51a.

The switch case 7 has a plurality of operation input units. The plurality of operation input units include a left indicator operation input unit 11, a right indicator operation input unit 12, and a cancel operation input unit 13. The left indicator operation input unit 11 lights the left indicator 6a located in front of and behind the saddle-mounted vehicle 1. The right indicator operation input unit 12 lights the right indicator located in front of and behind the saddle-mounted vehicle 1. The cancel operation input unit 13 stops the lighting of the left indicator 6a and the right indicator located in front of and behind the saddle-mounted vehicle 1, respectively. The left indicator operation input unit 11, the right indicator operation input unit 12, and the cancel operation input unit 13 are composed of push button type switches.

The plurality of operation input units provided in the switch case 7 are arranged in the switch case 7 at positions where the driver can operate while holding the left bar handle 51.

As shown in FIG. 1, the left indicator operation input unit 11, the right indicator operation input unit 12, and the cancel operation input unit 13 are located at the rear of the switch case 7. The left indicator operation input unit 11, the right indicator operation input unit 12, and the cancel operation input unit 13 have a movable range X of the thumb of the left hand 9 in a state where the driver holds the left grip 51b of the left bar handle 51 with the left hand 9. Located side by side inside. In the first embodiment, at least a part of the left indicator operation input unit 11 and the right indicator operation input unit are within the movable range X of the thumb of the left hand 9 when the driver holds the left grip 51b with the left hand 9. The left indicator operation input unit 11, the right indicator operation input unit 12, and the cancel operation input unit 13 are located in the switch case 7 so that at least a part of 12 and at least a part of the cancel operation input unit 13 are lined up. There is.

By the way, the state in which the driver holds the left grip 51b with the left hand 9 means the state in which the left grip 51b is held by the left hand 9 during driving. The movable range X of the thumb of the left hand 9 means a range in which the extended thumb of the left hand 9 rotates in the vertical direction around the base of the left grip 51b when the driver holds the left grip 51b by the left hand 9. As shown in FIG. 1, the movable range X is a fan shape surrounded by two radii of a circle centered on the base of the thumb of the left hand 9 and an arc between them when viewed from behind, for example, the center. The angle is about 70 degrees. The fact that the left indicator operation input unit 11, the right indicator operation input unit 12, and the cancel operation input unit 13 are located side by side within the movable range X of the thumb of the left hand 9 means that the left indicator operation input unit is located within the movable range X. 11. It means that the right indicator operation input unit 12 and the cancel operation input unit 13 are lined up in the movable direction of the thumb of the left hand 9.

The range in which the operation input unit of the switch case 7 can be operated by the thumb of the left hand 9 is, for example, 45 mm to 65 mm to the right from the base of the thumb of the left hand 9 when the driver holds the left grip 51b by the left hand 9. The range.

In the first embodiment, the left indicator operation input unit 11, the right indicator operation input unit 12, and the cancel operation input unit 13 have a movable range of the thumb of the left hand 9 with the driver holding the left grip 51b by the left hand 9. The switch case 7 is located side by side in X in a direction intersecting the axis M of the left grip 51b when viewed from behind. Therefore, the driver can perform the left indicator operation input unit 11, the right indicator operation input unit 12, and the cancel operation input unit 13 by rotating the thumb within the movable range X while holding the left grip 51b by the left hand 9. Can be operated without difficulty.

The left indicator operation input unit 11, the right indicator operation input unit 12, and the cancel operation input unit 13 are within the movable range X of the thumb of the left hand 9 with the driver holding the left grip 51b by the left hand 9. The switch cases 7 may be arranged side by side in the vertical direction when viewed from the back. The left indicator operation input unit 11, the right indicator operation input unit 12, and the cancel operation input unit 13 are switch cases within the movable range X of the thumb of the left hand 9 with the driver holding the left grip 51b by the left hand 9. 7 may be arranged side by side in the circumferential direction on the outer peripheral surface.

In the first embodiment, the saddle-mounted vehicle 1 has a left indicator 6a, a right indicator, a left handlebar 51a, a left grip 51b arranged on the left handlebar 51a, and a left handlebar 51a. It is provided with a switch case 7 which is fixed at a position in the center of the vehicle with respect to the grip 51b and has a plurality of operation input units. The plurality of operation input units stop lighting the left indicator operation input unit 11 for lighting the left indicator 6a, the right indicator operation input unit 12 for lighting the right indicator, and the left indicator 6a and the right indicator. The cancel operation input unit 13 to be caused is included. The left indicator operation input unit 11, the right indicator operation input unit 12, and the cancel operation input unit 13 are composed of push button type switches, and the driver grips the left grip 51b while holding the left grip 51b. The switch case 7 is located side by side in the movable range X of the thumb of the hand in a direction intersecting the axis M of the left grip 51b when viewed from behind.

Thereby, while the driver holds the left grip 51b, the left indicator operation input unit 11, the right indicator operation input unit 12, and the cancel operation input unit 13 can be operated with the thumb. That is, the left indicator operation input unit 11, the right indicator operation input unit 12, and the right indicator operation input unit 12 and the driver can rotate the thumb of the hand holding the left grip 51b within the movable range X without re-grasping the left grip 51b. Cancel operation The input unit 13 can be operated.

Moreover, with the above configuration, even if the length of the driver's thumb is different, the driver can input the operation of the left indicator by any part of the thumb (for example, the tip portion, the base end portion, etc.). The unit 11, the right indicator operation input unit 12, and the cancel operation input unit 13 can be operated. That is, as described above, the operation is performed by arranging the above-mentioned operation input units within the movable range X of the thumb of the left hand 9 holding the left grip 51b while the driver holds the left grip 51b by the left hand 9. Even if the length of the thumb of the person is different, each operation input unit can be operated by a part of the thumb.

Further, the left indicator operation input unit 11, the right indicator operation input unit 12, and the cancel operation input unit 13 are composed of push button type switches. Therefore, the driver can easily recognize the left indicator operation input unit 11, the right indicator operation input unit 12, and the cancel operation input unit 13, and the left indicator operation input unit 11, the right indicator operation input unit 12, and the cancel operation input unit 13. Even if the driver mistakenly touches the operation input unit 13, erroneous operation is unlikely to occur.

Further, the left indicator operation input unit 11, the right indicator operation input unit 12, and the cancel operation input unit 13 are within the movable range X of the thumb of the left hand 9 with the driver holding the left grip 51b by the left hand 9. , The switch case 7 is located side by side in the direction intersecting the axis M of the left grip 51b when viewed from the rear. When the left indicator operation input unit, the right indicator operation input unit, and the cancel operation input unit are lined up along the axis M of the left grip 51b, the driver operates with the thumb of the left hand 9 holding the left grip 51b. At that time, it is necessary to perform the operation with the left hand 9 floating with respect to the left grip 51b. On the other hand, according to the above configuration, the driver holds the left grip 51b with the left hand 9 and rotates the thumb within the movable range X of the thumb without re-grasping the left grip 51b and grips the left hand 9 with the left hand. The left indicator operation input unit 11, the right indicator operation input unit 12, and the cancel operation input unit 13 can be easily operated even while the saddle-mounted vehicle 1 is in operation without floating with respect to 51b.

Therefore, the ease of use of the left indicator operation input unit 11, the right indicator operation input unit 12, and the cancel operation input unit 13 can be improved.

Further, in the first embodiment, the left indicator operation input unit 11, the right indicator operation input unit 12, and the cancel operation input unit 13 are oriented in a direction orthogonal to the axis M of the left grip 51b when the switch case 7 is viewed from behind. On the other hand, they are lined up diagonally. In each of the drawings after FIG. 1, a straight line orthogonal to the axis M when the switch case is viewed from behind is indicated by reference numeral N. The extending direction of this straight line N is the direction orthogonal to the axis M when the switch case is viewed from behind.

As a result, the left indicator operation input unit 11, the right indicator operation input unit 12, and the cancel operation input unit 13 are rotated within the movable range of the left thumb when the driver holds the left grip 51b with the left hand 9. Can be arranged along. Therefore, the driver does not re-grip the left grip 51b and does not lift the left hand 9 with respect to the left grip 51b by the rotational operation within the movable range of the left thumb while the left hand 9 holds the left grip 51b. The left indicator operation input unit 11, the right indicator operation input unit 12, and the cancel operation input unit 13 can be easily operated even while the saddle-mounted vehicle 1 is in operation.

The arrangement of the left indicator operation input unit 11, the right indicator operation input unit 12, and the cancel operation input unit 13 is as follows, for example.

<Arrangement example of operation input unit>
FIG. 2 is a rear view schematically showing an arrangement example of a plurality of operation input units in the switch case. In the arrangement example of the plurality of operation input units shown in FIG. 2A, the switch case 7 is provided with a push button type turn signal switch 14 elongated in one direction. One end of the turn signal switch 14 in the longitudinal direction constitutes the left indicator operation input unit 11a, and the central portion of the turn signal switch 14 in the longitudinal direction constitutes the cancel operation input unit 13a. The other end in the longitudinal direction constitutes the right indicator operation input unit 12a. The left indicator operation input unit 11a is located at the left end portion and the upper end portion of the direction indicator switch 14 when the saddle-mounted vehicle 1 is viewed forward. The right indicator operation input unit 12a is located at the right end and the lower end of the direction indicator switch 14 when the saddle-mounted vehicle 1 is viewed forward. The cancel operation input unit 13a is located at the center of the turn signal switch 14 when the saddle-mounted vehicle 1 is viewed forward.

As described above, the turn signal switch 14 is located to the right and below the left indicator operation input unit 11a located at the upper end portion and the left indicator operation input unit 11a when the saddle-mounted vehicle 1 is viewed forward. It extends in a direction intersecting the vertical direction on the switch case 7 so as to have a cancel operation input unit 13a and a right indicator operation input unit 12a located to the right and below the cancel operation input unit 13a. There is. The turn signal switch 14 extends in a direction intersecting the axis M of the left grip 51b when the switch case 7 is viewed from behind. The turn signal switch 14 extends obliquely with respect to the direction orthogonal to the axis M of the left grip 51b when the switch case 7 is viewed from behind.

The left indicator operation input unit 11a is located closer to the left grip 51b than the cancel operation input unit 13a and the right indicator operation input unit 12a. The right indicator operation input unit 12a is located at a position farther from the left grip 51b than the left indicator operation input unit 11a and the cancel operation input unit 13a. The cancel operation input unit 13a is located at a position farther from the left grip 51b than the left indicator operation input unit 11a, and is located closer to the left grip 51b than the right indicator operation input unit 12a.

That is, the left indicator operation input unit 11a is located to the left of the right indicator operation input unit 12a when the switch case 7 is viewed from behind.

As a result, the driver can rotate the left hand thumb within the movable range X while holding the left grip 51b by the left hand 9, and the left indicator operation input unit 11a, the right indicator operation input unit 12a, and the cancel operation input. The unit 13a can be operated without difficulty. Moreover, since the left indicator operation input unit 11a is located to the left of the right indicator operation input unit 12a when viewed from the driver, the driver can use the left indicator operation input unit 11a and the right indicator operation input unit 12a. The left indicator operation input unit 11a and the right indicator operation input unit 12a can be intuitively operated without confirming the positional relationship between the two.

In the arrangement example of the plurality of operation input units shown in FIG. 2B, the switch case 7 is provided with a push button type turn signal switch 240 elongated in one direction. One end of the turn signal switch 240 in the longitudinal direction constitutes the left indicator operation input unit 11b, and the central portion of the turn signal switch 240 in the longitudinal direction constitutes the cancel operation input unit 13b, and the direction indicator switch 240. The other end in the longitudinal direction constitutes the right indicator operation input unit 12b. The left indicator operation input unit 11b is located at the upper end of the direction indicator switch 240 when the saddle-mounted vehicle 1 is viewed forward. The right indicator operation input unit 12b is located at the lower end of the direction indicator switch 240 when the saddle-mounted vehicle 1 is viewed forward. The cancel operation input unit 13b is located at the center of the direction indicator switch 240 in the vertical direction when the saddle-mounted vehicle 1 is viewed forward.

As described above, the turn signal switch 240 looks forward at the saddle-mounted vehicle 1 and cancels the left indicator operation input unit 11b located at the upper end portion and the cancel position indicator position below the left indicator operation input unit 11b. It extends in the vertical direction on the switch case 7 so as to have an operation input unit 13b and a right indicator operation input unit 12b located below the cancel operation input unit 13b. That is, the left indicator operation input unit 11b, the right indicator operation input unit 12b, and the cancel operation input unit 13b have substantially the same distance from the left grip 51b when the saddle-mounted vehicle 1 is viewed forward.

In the example shown in FIG. 2B, the turn signal switch 240 extends in a direction orthogonal to the axis M of the left grip 51b when the switch case 7 is viewed from behind. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 2B, the left indicator operation input unit 11b, the cancel operation input unit 13b, and the right indicator operation input unit 12b see the switch case 7 from behind and the axis M of the left grip 51b. They are lined up in the direction orthogonal to.

In the arrangement example of the plurality of operation input units shown in FIG. 2 (c), the switch case 7 is provided with a push button type turn signal switch 340 elongated in one direction. One end of the turn signal switch 340 in the longitudinal direction constitutes the left indicator operation input unit 11c, and the central portion of the turn signal switch 340 in the longitudinal direction constitutes the cancel operation input unit 13c. The other end in the longitudinal direction constitutes the right indicator operation input unit 12c. The left indicator operation input unit 11c is located at the right end and the upper end of the direction indicator switch 340 when the saddle-mounted vehicle 1 is viewed forward. The right indicator operation input unit 12c is located at the left end and the lower end of the direction indicator switch 340 when the saddle-mounted vehicle 1 is viewed forward. The cancel operation input unit 13c is located at the center of the turn signal switch 340 when the saddle-mounted vehicle 1 is viewed forward.

As described above, the turn signal switch 340 is located to the left and below the left indicator operation input unit 11c located at the right end and the left indicator operation input unit 11c when the saddle-mounted vehicle 1 is viewed forward. It extends in a direction intersecting the vertical direction on the switch case 7 so as to have a cancel operation input unit 13c and a right indicator operation input unit 12c located to the left and below the cancel operation input unit 13c. There is. The turn signal switch 340 extends in a direction intersecting the axis M of the left grip 51b when the switch case 7 is viewed from behind. The turn signal switch 340 extends obliquely with respect to the direction orthogonal to the axis M of the left grip 51b when the switch case 7 is viewed from behind.

The left indicator operation input unit 11c is located at a position farther from the left grip 51b than the cancel operation input unit 13c and the right indicator operation input unit 12c. The right indicator operation input unit 12c is located closer to the left grip 51b than the left indicator operation input unit 11c and the cancel operation input unit 13c. The cancel operation input unit 13c is located at a position farther from the left grip 51b than the right indicator operation input unit 12c, and is located closer to the left grip 51b than the left indicator operation input unit 11c.

In any of the above cases, the cancel operation input units 13a, 13b, 13c are the left indicator operation input units 11a, 11b, 11c, the right indicator operation input units 12a, 12b, 12c and the cancel within the movable range X of the thumb. The operation input units 13a, 13b, and 13c are arranged side by side and are located at the center of them in the vertical direction. Therefore, it becomes easy for the driver to intuitively recognize the arrangement of the left indicator operation input units 11a, 11b, 11c, the right indicator operation input units 12a, 12b, 12c and the cancel operation input units 13a, 13b, 13c. Therefore, the ease of use of the left indicator operation input units 11a, 11b, 11c, the right indicator operation input units 12a, 12b, 12c and the cancel operation input units 13a, 13b, 13c can be improved.

Further, in any of the above cases, the left indicator operation input units 11a, 11b, 11c, the right indicator operation input units 12a, 12b, 12c and the cancel operation input units 13a, 13b, 13c are configured by one switch. ing. Therefore, the left indicator operation input units 11a, 11b, 11c, the right indicator operation input units 12a, 12b, 12c and the cancel operation input units 13a, 13b, 13c can be easily configured, and the number of parts of the switch case 7 can be reduced. .. Moreover, by operating the one switch, the left indicator operation input units 11a, 11b, 11c, the right indicator operation input units 12a, 12b, 12c and the cancel operation input units 13a, 13b, 13c can be operated.

Further, in any of the above cases, the driver of the left indicator operation input units 11a, 11b, 11c, the right indicator operation input units 12a, 12b, 12c and the cancel operation input units 13a, 13b, 13c has the left grip 51b. The switch case 7 is lined up in the movable range X of the left thumb in a state of being held by the left hand 9 in a direction intersecting the axis M of the left grip 51b when the switch case 7 is viewed from behind. As a result, while the driver holds the left grip 51b with the left hand 9, the left indicator operation input units 11a, 11b, 11c and the right indicator operation input are obtained by the vertical rotation operation of the left thumb within the movable range X of the left thumb. Input operations can be easily performed on the units 12a, 12b, 12c and the cancel operation input units 13a, 13b, 13c. Therefore, the ease of use of the left indicator operation input units 11a, 11b, 11c, the right indicator operation input units 12a, 12b, 12c and the cancel operation input units 13a, 13b, 13c can be improved.

In the case of the present embodiment, the direction intersecting the axis M of the left grip 51b is, for example, the vertical direction. This vertical direction includes not only the vertical direction but also a direction oblique to the vertical direction. The direction that intersects the axis M of the left grip 51b may be the direction that intersects the left-right direction of the saddle-mounted vehicle 1 when the switch case 7 is viewed from behind. The direction that intersects the axis M of the left grip 51b may be the direction that intersects the axis M of the left handlebar 51a when the switch case 7 is viewed from behind.

Further, in the case of FIGS. 2A and 2C, the left indicator operation input units 11a and 11c, the right indicator operation input units 12a and 12c and the cancel operation input units 13a and 13c have the switch case 7 from behind. Seen, they are lined up diagonally with respect to the direction orthogonal to the axis M of the left grip 51b.

As a result, the movable range of the left thumb when the driver holds the left grip 51b with the left hand, the left indicator operation input units 11a, 11c, the right indicator operation input units 12a, 12c, and the cancel operation input units 13a, 13c. It can be arranged so as to follow the rotational movement within. Therefore, the driver does not re-grip the left grip 51b and does not lift the left hand 9 with respect to the left grip 51b by the rotational operation within the movable range of the left thumb while the left hand 9 holds the left grip 51b. The left indicator operation input units 11a and 11c, the right indicator operation input units 12a and 12c, and the cancel operation input units 13a and 13c can be easily operated even while the saddle-mounted vehicle 1 is in operation.

As described above, the turn signal switches 14, 240, 340 having a plurality of operation input units are, for example, seesaw switches.

The direction indicator switches 14, 240, 340 are push button type switches having an elongated shape in one direction, for example, when the saddle-mounted vehicle 1 is viewed forward. The direction indicator switches 14, 240, 340 are switches for connecting or disconnecting the electric circuit including the left indicator 6a and connecting or disconnecting the electric circuit including the right indicator.

When the direction indicator switch 14, 240, 340 is pressed at one end in the longitudinal direction constituting the left indicator operation input units 11a, 11b, 11c, the one end in the longitudinal direction is positioned in front and the right indicator is operated. The other end in the longitudinal direction constituting the input portions 12a, 12b, and 12c is positioned at the rear and is in an inclined state. As a result, the electric circuit including the left indicator 6a is connected, and the left indicator 6a can be turned on. At this time, the electric circuit including the right indicator is cut off.

When the other end in the longitudinal direction constituting the right indicator operation input units 12a, 12b, 12c is pushed, the direction indicator switches 14, 240, 340 are positioned in front of the other end in the longitudinal direction and are instructed to the left. One end in the longitudinal direction constituting the instrument operation input units 11a, 11b, 11c is positioned at the rear and is in an inclined state. As a result, the electric circuit including the right indicator is connected, and the right indicator can be turned on. At this time, the electric circuit having the left indicator 6a is cut off.

The direction indicator switches 14, 240, 340 are longitudinal lengths constituting the cancel operation input units 13a, 13b, 13c when the electric circuit including the left indicator 6a is connected or the electric circuit including the right indicator is connected. When the central portion of the direction is pushed, the connection of the electric circuit in the connected state is cut off. As a result, the lighting of the left indicator 6a and the right indicator is stopped.

In this way, in the direction indicator switches 14, 240, 340, one of the left indicator operation input units 11a, 11b, 11c and the right indicator operation input units 12a, 12b, 12c can be selected. The cancel operation input unit 13a, 13b, 13c cancels the selection when one of the left indicator operation input unit 11a, 11b, 11c and the right indicator operation input unit 12a, 12b, 12c is selected.

In the present embodiment, in the direction indicator switches 14, 240, 340, the height of the switch at one end in the longitudinal direction constituting the left indicator operation input units 11a, 11b, 11c, and the right indicator operation input units 12a, 12b. , The height of the switch at the other end in the longitudinal direction constituting 12c and the height of the switch at the center in the longitudinal direction constituting the cancel operation input units 13a, 13b, 13c are the same.

FIG. 3 is a rear view schematically showing an arrangement example of a plurality of operation input units provided in the switch case 70 in the saddle-mounted vehicle according to the modified example of the first embodiment. In this modification, the configuration of the operation input unit is different from that of the first embodiment. Hereinafter, the same components as those in the first embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted, and only the configurations different from those in the first embodiment will be described.

As shown in FIG. 3, in this modification, the left indicator operation input units 110a, 110b, 110c, the right indicator operation input units 120a, 120b, 120c and the cancel operation input units 130a, 130b, 130c are separate. Consists of switches.

The functions of the left indicator operation input units 110a, 110b, 110c, the right indicator operation input units 120a, 120b, 120c, and the cancel operation input units 130a, 130b, 130c in this modification are the left instruction in the first embodiment. The functions are the same as those of the instrument operation input unit 11, the right indicator operation input unit 12, and the cancel operation input unit 13. The left indicator operation input units 110a, 110b, 110c, the right indicator operation input units 120a, 120b, 120c and the cancel operation input units 130a, 130b, 130c in this modification are each composed of push button type switches. There is. The left indicator operation input units 110a, 110b, 110c, the right indicator operation input units 120a, 120b, 120c and the cancel operation input units 130a, 130b, 130c in this modification are also the left indicator operation input units 11 in the first embodiment. , 11a, 11b, 11c, right indicator operation input unit 12, 12a, 12b, 12c and cancel operation input unit 13, 13a, 13b, 13c so that the driver can operate while holding the left bar handle 51. It is located at the rear of the switch case 70.

In the left indicator operation input units 110a, 110b, 110c, the right indicator operation input units 120a, 120b, 120c and the cancel operation input units 130a, 130b, 130c, which are configured by different switches, the driver is left hand 9 The left grip 51b of the left bar handle 51 is gripped and arranged side by side within the movable range X of the thumb of the left hand 9. That is, in this modification, at least a part of each of the left indicator operation input units 110a, 110b, 110c, the right indicator operation input units 120a, 120b, 120c and the cancel operation input units 130a, 130b, 130c is the movable range X. Inside, the left indicator operation input units 110a, 110b, 110c, the right indicator operation input units 120a, 120b, 120c and so as to line up the switch case 70 in the direction intersecting the axis M of the left grip 51b when viewed from behind. The cancel operation input units 130a, 130b, and 130c are located in the switch case 70.

In this modification, the arrangement of the left indicator operation input units 110a, 110b, 110c, the right indicator operation input units 120a, 120b, 120c and the cancel operation input units 130a, 130b, 130c, which are configured by different switches, is arranged. For example, it is as follows.

In the arrangement example of the plurality of operation input units shown in FIG. 3A, the switch case 70 is provided with three push button type switches. The three switches constitute a left indicator operation input unit 110a, a right indicator operation input unit 120a, and a cancel operation input unit 130a. In the example shown in FIG. 3A, the arrangement of the left indicator operation input unit 110a, the right indicator operation input unit 120a, and the cancel operation input unit 130a is such that the plurality of operation input units shown in FIG. 2A are arranged. It is the same as the arrangement example. That is, in the example shown in FIG. 3A, the plurality of operation input units shown in FIG. 2A are configured by three different switches.

In the arrangement example of the plurality of operation input units shown in FIG. 3B, the arrangement of the left indicator operation input unit 110b, the right indicator operation input unit 120b, and the cancel operation input unit 130b is a plurality of arrangements shown in FIG. 2B. It is the same as the arrangement example of the operation input part of. That is, in the example shown in FIG. 3 (b), the plurality of operation input units shown in FIG. 2 (b) are configured by three different switches.

In the arrangement example of the plurality of operation input units shown in FIG. 3 (c), the arrangement of the left indicator operation input unit 110c, the right indicator operation input unit 120c and the cancel operation input unit 130c is a plurality of arrangements shown in FIG. 2 (c). It is the same as the arrangement example of the operation input part of. That is, in the example shown in FIG. 3 (c), the plurality of operation input units shown in FIG. 2 (c) are configured by three different switches.

In this modification, the left indicator operation input units 110a, 110b, 110c, the right indicator operation input units 120a, 120b, 120c and the cancel operation input units 130a, 130b, 130c are configured by different switches. Therefore, the driver of the saddle-type vehicle more reliably distinguishes the left indicator operation input units 110a, 110b, 110c, the right indicator operation input units 120a, 120b, 120c and the cancel operation input units 130a, 130b, 130c. be able to. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the driver's switch operation error.

(Embodiment 2)
FIG. 4 is a rear view schematically showing an arrangement example of a plurality of operation input units provided in the switch case 700 in the saddle-mounted vehicle according to the second embodiment. In the second embodiment, the arrangement of the operation input unit with respect to the movable range X is different from that of the first embodiment. Hereinafter, the same components as those in the first embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted, and only the configurations different from those in the first embodiment will be described.

The functions of the left indicator operation input unit 210, the right indicator operation input unit 220, and the cancel operation input unit 330 in the second embodiment are the left indicator operation input unit 11 and the right indicator operation input in the first embodiment. This is the same as each function of the unit 12 and the cancel operation input unit 13. In the left indicator operation input unit 210, the right indicator operation input unit 220, and the cancel operation input unit 330 in the second embodiment, the driver grips the left bar handle 51 as in the plurality of operation input units of the first embodiment. It is located at the rear of the switch case 700 so that it can be operated in the state.

As shown in FIG. 4, the switch case 700 is provided with a push button type turn signal switch 140 elongated in one direction. The turn signal switch 140 is a seesaw switch. Specifically, the direction indicator switch 140 looks forward at the saddle-mounted vehicle 1 and is located to the right and below the left indicator operation input unit 210 and the left indicator operation input unit 210 located at the left end. It extends in a direction intersecting the vertical direction on the switch case 700 so as to have a cancel operation input unit 330 located and a right indicator operation input unit 220 located to the right and below the cancel operation input unit 330. ing.

The left indicator operation input unit 210, the right indicator operation input unit 220, and the cancel operation input unit 330 have a movable range X of the thumb of the left hand 9 with the driver holding the left grip 51b of the left bar handle 51 by the left hand 9. Inside, the switch case 700 is located side by side in a direction intersecting the axis M of the left grip 51b when viewed from behind. The left indicator operation input unit 210, the right indicator operation input unit 220, and the cancel operation input unit 330 are arranged diagonally with respect to the direction orthogonal to the axis M of the left grip 51b when the switch case 700 is viewed from behind. In the second embodiment, at least a part of each of the left indicator operation input unit 210, the right indicator operation input unit 220, and the cancel operation input unit 330 is within the movable range X, and the switch case 700 is viewed from behind and left gripped. The left indicator operation input unit 210, the right indicator operation input unit 220, and the cancel operation input unit 330 are located in the switch case 700 so as to line up diagonally with respect to the direction orthogonal to the axis M of 51b. The left indicator operation input unit 210, the right indicator operation input unit 220, and the cancel operation input unit 330 may be arranged in a direction orthogonal to the axis M of the left grip 51b when the switch case 700 is viewed from behind.

As shown in FIG. 4, the movable range X is divided into four regions in the movable direction centered on the base of the thumb of the left hand 9. Of the four regions, the region located at the top is A, the region below the region A is B, the region below the region B is C, and the region below the region C is D. In the above case, the regions A to D have the same angle in the movable direction about the base of the thumb of the left hand 9.

When the movable range X of the thumb of the left hand 9 is divided into four areas A to D as described above, the cancel operation input unit 330 is located at the center of the four areas A to D in the movable direction of the thumb of the left hand 9. It is located in the areas B and C.

With the above configuration, the cancel operation input unit 330 can be easily operated by the thumb of the driver's left hand 9. Therefore, the ease of use of the cancel operation input unit 330 can be improved.

(Embodiment 3)
FIG. 5 is a left side view showing a schematic configuration of a seesaw switch 540 having a plurality of operation input units in the saddle-mounted vehicle according to the third embodiment. In the third embodiment, the configuration of the operation input unit is different from that of the first embodiment. Hereinafter, the same components as those in the first embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted, and only the configurations different from those in the first embodiment will be described.

The seesaw switch 540 is provided in the switch case 7000. The seesaw switch 540 has a left indicator operation input unit 540a, a right indicator operation input unit 540b, and a cancel operation input unit 540c. The left indicator operation input unit 540a, the right indicator operation input unit 540b, and the cancel operation input unit 540c look at the seesaw switch 540 in the left-right direction, and from top to bottom, the left indicator operation input unit 540a, cancel operation. The input unit 540c and the right indicator operation input unit 540b are arranged in this order.

The cancel operation input unit 540c protrudes behind the left indicator operation input unit 540a and the right indicator operation input unit 540b. Specifically, the protrusion length of the cancel operation input unit 540c protruding rearward from the switch case 7000 is the protrusion length of the left indicator operation input unit 540a protruding rearward from the switch case 7000 and the right indicator operation input unit. 540b is longer than the protruding length protruding rearward from the switch case 7000. That is, in the third embodiment, in the seesaw switch 540, the height of the switch in the central portion in the longitudinal direction constituting the cancel operation input unit 540c is the switch at one end in the longitudinal direction constituting the left indicator operation input unit 540a. And the height of the switch at the other end in the longitudinal direction constituting the right indicator operation input unit 540b.

Further, the vertical length of the cancel operation input unit 540c is shorter than the vertical length of the left indicator operation input unit 540a and shorter than the vertical length of the right indicator operation input unit 540b.

As described above, the shape of the cancel operation input unit 540c is different from the shape of the left indicator operation input unit 540a and the right indicator operation input unit 540b. Therefore, the driver can easily recognize the cancel operation input unit 540c by the touch of the thumb. Therefore, the ease of use of the cancel operation input unit 540c can be improved.

(Embodiment 4)
FIG. 6 is an enlarged rear view of a seesaw switch 640 having a plurality of operation input units in the saddle-mounted vehicle according to the fourth embodiment. In the fourth embodiment, the configuration of the operation input unit is different from that of the first embodiment. Hereinafter, the same components as those in the first embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted, and only the configurations different from those in the first embodiment will be described.

The seesaw switch 640 is a seesaw switch in which a plurality of operation input units are arranged as in the first embodiment. Specifically, the seesaw switch 640 is located to the right and below the left indicator operation input unit 640a located at the left end and the left indicator operation input unit 640a when the saddle-mounted vehicle 1 is viewed forward. It has a cancel operation input unit 640c and a right indicator operation input unit 640b located to the right and below the cancel operation input unit 640c.

As shown in FIG. 6, the seesaw switch 640 has an action point P in which the left indicator operation input unit 640a operates, an action point Q in which the right indicator operation input unit 640b operates, and an action in which the cancel operation input unit 640c operates. It has a point T. Here, the point of action P on which the left indicator operation input unit 640a operates is a contact that outputs a signal for blinking the left indicator 6a to the control device when the left indicator operation input unit 640a is pressed. The point of action Q on which the right indicator operation input unit 640b operates is a contact that outputs a signal for blinking the right indicator to the control device when the right indicator operation input unit 640b is pressed. The point of action T on which the cancel operation input unit 640c operates is a contact that outputs a signal for stopping blinking of the left and right indicators to the control device when the cancel operation input unit 640c is pressed. The control device is a device that controls the blinking of the left indicator 6a and the right indicator and the stop of the blinking.

The distance S1 between the action point P on which the left indicator operation input unit 640a operates and the action point T on which the cancel operation input unit 640c operates is 1/3 inch to 1.5 inch. The distance S2 between the action point T on which the cancel operation input unit 640c operates and the action point Q on which the right indicator operation input unit 640b operates is 1/3 inch to 1.5 inch. The distance between the points of action is the shortest distance connecting adjacent points of action. The distance S1 between the action point P on which the left indicator operation input unit 640a operates and the action point T on which the cancel operation input unit 640c operates, and the action point T on which the cancel operation input unit 640c operates and the right indicator operation input The distance S2 from the point of action Q on which the portion 640b operates may be the same or different.

A driver with a long thumb presses the switch at the part of the thumb closer to the base than the tip. On the other hand, a driver with a short thumb presses the switch at the part of the thumb closer to the tip than the base. Generally, the length of the thumb is 1 inch to 1.5 inches. Also, the switch located on the handle 5 of the vehicle is generally 1/3 inch (approximately 8.5 mm).

Therefore, as in the above configuration, by setting the distance between the action points of each operation input unit from 1/3 inch to 1.5 inch, the switch can be operated within the range that can be operated with the thumb and the switches do not overlap each other. Each operation input unit can be arranged.

Therefore, the ease of use of multiple operation input units can be improved.

(Other embodiments)
Although the embodiment of the present invention has been described above, the above-described embodiment is merely an example for carrying out the present invention. Therefore, the embodiment is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and the above-described embodiment can be appropriately modified and implemented within a range that does not deviate from the gist thereof.

In each of the above embodiments, the switch cases 7, 70, 700, and 7000 are fixed to the left handlebar 51a of the left bar handle 51 located to the left of the vehicle body 2. However, the switch case may be fixed to the right handlebar of a right bar handle (not shown) located to the right of the vehicle body 2. In this case, the operation input units of the switch case are arranged in the vertical direction, that is, in the direction intersecting the axis of the right grip when the switch case is viewed from the rear.

In each of the above embodiments, the left indicator operation input unit 11, 11a, 11b, 11c, 110a, 110b, 110c, 210, 540a, 640a, the cancel operation input unit 13, 13a, 13b, 13c, 130a, 130b, 130c, The 330, 540c, 640c and the right indicator operation input units 12, 12a, 12b, 12c, 120a, 120b, 120c, 220, 540b, 640b are the left hand 9 with the driver holding the left grip 51b by the left hand 9. Within the movable range X of the thumb, the switch cases 7, 70, 700, and 7000 are arranged in the vertical direction when viewed from behind.

However, as shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, in the left indicator operation input units 11d and 110d, the cancel operation input units 13d and 130d and the right indicator operation input units 12d and 120d, the driver uses the left hand 9 to hold the left grip 51b. If the switch cases 7 and 70 are viewed from behind within the movable range X of the thumb of the left hand 9 while holding the button, they are lined up in the direction intersecting the axis M of the left grip 51b, even if they are lined up in the left-right direction. good. Even in this case, the positions of the left indicator operation input unit, the cancel operation input unit, and the right indicator operation input unit are different in the vertical direction.

In FIGS. 7 and 8, the left indicator operation input units 11d and 110d are located above the right indicator operation input units 12d and 120d, but the right indicator operation input units 12d and 120d indicate the left. It may be located above the instrument operation input units 11d and 110d. The arrangement of the left indicator operation input units 11d, 110d, the cancel operation input units 13d, 130d, and the right indicator operation input units 12d, 120d as shown in FIGS. 7 and 8 is applied to the configurations of the third and fourth embodiments. You may.

In each of the above embodiments, the left indicator operation input units 11, 11a, 11b, 11c, 110a, 110b are above the cancel operation input units 13, 13a, 13b, 13c, 130a, 130b, 130c, 330, 540c, 640c. , 110c, 210, 540a, 640a are located. Further, right indicator operation input units 12, 12a, 12b, 12c, 120a, 120b, 120c, 220 below the cancel operation input units 13, 13a, 13b, 13c, 130a, 130b, 130c, 330, 540c, 640c. , 540b, 640b are located. However, in the switch case, the right indicator operation input unit may be located above the cancel operation input unit, or the left indicator operation input unit may be located below the cancel operation input unit. That is, in the switch case of each of the above-described embodiments, the position of the left indicator operation input unit and the position of the right indicator operation input unit may be opposite to each other.

In each of the above embodiments, the cancel operation input units 13, 13a, 13b, 13c, 130a, 130b, 130c, 330, 540c, 640c are the left indicator operation input units 11, 11a, 11b, 11c, 110a, 110b, 110c. , 210, 540a, 640a, right indicator operation input unit 12, 12a, 12b, 12c, 120a, 120b, 120c, 220, 540b, 640b and cancel operation input unit 13, 13a, 13b, 13c, 130a, 130b, 130c. , 330, 540c, 640c are located side by side in the center of them. Specifically, the left indicator operation input units 11, 11a, 11b, 11c, 110a, 110b, above the cancel operation input units 13, 13a, 13b, 13c, 130a, 130b, 130c, 330, 540c, 640c, 110c, 210, 540a, 640a are located, and the right indicator operation input unit 12, 12a, 12b, below the cancel operation input unit 13, 13a, 13b, 13c, 130a, 130b, 130c, 330, 540c, 640c, 12c, 120a, 120b, 120c, 220, 540b, 640b are located.

However, the cancel operation input unit may be located above the left indicator operation input unit and the right indicator operation input unit may be located below the left indicator operation input unit, or the right indicator operation input unit may be located. The cancel operation input unit may be located above the right indicator operation input unit, and the left indicator operation input unit may be located below the right indicator operation input unit. Further, the right indicator operation input unit may be located above the left indicator operation input unit and the cancel operation input unit may be located below the left indicator operation input unit, or the right indicator operation input unit may be located. The left indicator operation input unit may be located above the right indicator operation input unit, and the cancel operation input unit may be located below the right indicator operation input unit.

In the third embodiment, the height of the switch in the central portion in the longitudinal direction constituting the cancel operation input unit 540c is the height of the switch in the one end portion in the longitudinal direction constituting the left indicator operation input unit 540a, and the right instruction. It is higher than the height of the switch at the other end in the longitudinal direction constituting the instrument operation input unit 540b. Further, the vertical length of the cancel operation input unit 540c is shorter than the vertical length of the left indicator operation input unit 540a and shorter than the vertical length of the right indicator operation input unit 540b. As described above, the shape of the cancel operation input unit 540c is different from the shape of the left indicator operation input unit 540a and the right indicator operation input unit 540b.

However, the height of the cancel operation input unit may be the same as the height of at least one of the left indicator operation input unit and the right indicator operation input unit, or the height of the left indicator operation input unit and the right indicator operation input unit. It may be lower than the height of at least one of the portions. Further, the vertical length of the cancel operation input unit may be the same as the vertical length of at least one of the left indicator operation input unit and the right indicator operation input unit, or the left indicator operation. It may be shorter than the length in the vertical direction in at least one of the input unit and the right indicator operation input unit. Looking forward at the saddle-type vehicle, the shape of the cancel operation input unit may be different from the shape of at least one of the left indicator operation input unit and the right indicator operation input unit.

In each of the above embodiments, at least two of the shape of the left indicator operation input unit, the shape of the right indicator operation input unit, and the shape of the cancel operation input unit may have the same shape.

In the first to fourth embodiments, the plurality of operation input units are configured by one switch. However, the left indicator operation input unit and the right indicator operation input unit may be configured by one switch, and the cancel operation input unit may be configured by another switch.

Further, the left indicator operation input unit and the cancel operation input unit may be configured by one switch, and the right indicator operation input unit may be configured by another switch. The right indicator operation input unit and the cancel operation input unit may be configured by one switch, and the left indicator operation input unit may be configured by another switch.

In the second embodiment, the cancel operation input unit 330 is located in the areas B and C. However, at least a part of the cancel operation input unit may be located in the areas B and C. Further, the cancel operation input unit may be located in another area.

In the fourth embodiment, the distance between the action points of each operation input unit in the seesaw switch 640 is 1/3 inch to 1.5 inch. However, the distance between the points of action of each operation input unit in the seesaw switch may be smaller than 1/3 inch or larger than 1.5 inch.

1 Saddle-mounted vehicle 7,70,700,7000 Switch case 51a Left handlebar (handlebar)
51b Left grip (grip)
6a Left indicator 11, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 110a, 110b, 110c, 110d, 210, 540a, 640a Left indicator operation input unit 12, 12a, 12b, 12c, 12d, 120a, 120b, 120c, 120d , 220, 540b, 640b Right indicator operation input unit 13, 13a, 13b, 13c, 13d, 130a, 130b, 130c, 130d, 330, 540c, 640c Cancel operation input unit X Movable range P Left indicator operation input unit Acting point Q Acting point where the right indicator operation input section operates R Acting point where the cancel operation input section operates M Axis line

Claims (9)

1. Left indicator and
   Right indicator and
   With the handlebar,
   A grip that is placed on the handlebar and extends along the axis,
   A switch case fixed to the handlebar at a position closer to the center of the vehicle than the grip and having a plurality of operation input units.
   Equipped with
   The plurality of operation input units are
   The left indicator operation input unit that lights the left indicator and
   The right indicator operation input unit that lights the right indicator and
   A cancel operation input unit for stopping the lighting of the left indicator and the right indicator, and
   Including
   The left indicator operation input unit, the right indicator operation input unit, and the cancel operation input unit are composed of a push button type switch, and a hand holding the grip while the driver holds the grip. Within the movable range of the thumb, the switch case is located side by side in a direction intersecting the axis of the grip when viewed from behind.
   Saddle-type vehicle.
2. In the saddle-mounted vehicle according to claim 1,
   The cancel operation input unit is such that the left indicator operation input unit, the right indicator operation input unit, and the cancel operation input unit are arranged in a direction intersecting the axis within the movable range of the thumb. A saddle-mounted vehicle located in the center.
3. In the saddle-mounted vehicle according to claim 1 or 2.
   At least a part of the cancel operation input unit is located at the center of the four regions in the rotation direction when the movable range of the thumb is divided into four regions in the rotation direction centered on the base of the thumb. A saddle-type vehicle located within two areas.
4. In the saddle-mounted vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 3.
   The shape of the cancel operation input unit is different from the shape of the left indicator operation input unit and the right indicator operation input unit, and is a saddle-mounted vehicle.
5. In the saddle-mounted vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 4.
   A saddle-mounted vehicle in which the distance between the operating points of the left indicator operation input unit, the right indicator operation input unit, and the cancel operation input unit is 1/3 inch to 1.5 inch.
6. In the saddle-mounted vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 5.
   The left indicator operation input unit and the right indicator operation input unit are saddle-mounted vehicles configured by one switch.
7. In the saddle-mounted vehicle according to claim 6.
   The left indicator operation input unit, the right indicator operation input unit, and the cancel operation input unit are saddle-mounted vehicles configured by one switch.
8. In the saddle-mounted vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 7.
   The left indicator operation input unit, the right indicator operation input unit, and the cancel operation input unit are saddle-mounted, which are arranged diagonally with respect to a direction orthogonal to the axis of the grip when the switch case is viewed from behind. Type vehicle.
9. In the saddle-mounted vehicle according to claim 8,
   The left indicator operation input unit is a saddle-mounted vehicle located to the left of the right indicator operation input unit when the switch case is viewed from behind.

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