Straddle type vehicle

By setting the power controller at the rear end of the footrest in a straddle vehicle and using the air inlet behind the central body cover for cold air circulation, the problem of poor heat dissipation effect of the controller in the prior art is solved, and better heat dissipation effect and stable operation are achieved.

CN119527468APending Publication Date: 2025-02-28KWANG YANG MOTOR LTD
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Application Number
CN202311101040.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2023-08-30
Publication Date
2025-02-28

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Technical Problem

In existing straddle vehicles, the controllers of electronic and motor components have poor heat dissipation effects, which leads to overheating of the controller and affects its normal operation.

Method used

A straddle-type vehicle is designed, with a power controller arranged at the rear end of the footrest and cold air circulation is obtained through the air inlet arranged behind the central body cover to achieve better heat dissipation effect.

Benefits of technology

Effectively utilize the space at the rear end of the footrest to significantly improve the heat dissipation effect of the power controller, ensure the normal operation of the controller, and reduce vehicle vibration.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a straddle type vehicle. The straddle type vehicle is at least provided with a vehicle frame unit and a vehicle body cover unit covering the periphery of the vehicle frame unit. The frame unit is provided with a head tube and a main tube extending from the head tube to the rear part of the bicycle body, the main tube is provided with a pedal tube part towards the rear part of the bicycle body, the pedal tube part is provided with a rear frame towards the rear part of the bicycle body, and the rear frame is provided with an upper transverse tube part; a power unit is arranged between the rear part of the pedal pipe part and the rear frame; a pedal plate of the bicycle body cover unit covers the pedal pipe part to form a foot placing part; a storage box is arranged on the rear frame of the frame unit, and a seat cushion is arranged on the rear frame and above the storage box; the vehicle body cover unit is further provided with a central vehicle body cover arranged below the front end of the seat cushion in a covering mode. The bestriding type vehicle is provided with a power controller capable of controlling the power unit. The power controller is arranged at the rear end of the foot rest part; therefore, the space at the rear end of the foot placing part can be effectively utilized, and meanwhile, the power controller can obtain a better heat dissipation effect.
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Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a straddle-type vehicle, in particular to a straddle-type vehicle which can effectively utilize the space at the rear end of a footrest and enable a power controller to obtain a better heat dissipation effect. Background Art

[0002] In order to allow the rider to conveniently control the vehicle, many electronic and motor components are installed on the straddle-type vehicle. The electronic and motor components require a controller to control the operation of the electronic and motor components, such as a keyless controller. As is well known, the operation of the controller generates high temperature, which in turn damages the controller. How to dissipate the heat of the controller to ensure normal use of the controller? In the field of controller heat dissipation technology, such as the patent application TW201006704A, the controller is set at the rear of the vehicle, so it is impossible to ensure that the controller obtains a better heat dissipation effect.

[0003] Therefore, how to provide a straddle-type vehicle to ensure that the controllers of electronic and motor components obtain good heat dissipation effects and ensure that the controllers of electronic and motor components can maintain normal operation has become an issue that needs to be solved urgently by vehicle manufacturers. Summary of the invention

[0004] [Problems to be solved by the invention]

[0005] The main purpose of the present invention is to provide a straddle-type vehicle, which can overcome the defect of poor heat dissipation of controllers of common electronic and motor components.

[0006] [Technical means to solve the problem]

[0007] To this end, some technical means of the present invention are to provide a straddle-type vehicle, which at least has a frame unit and a body cover unit covering the outer periphery of the frame unit; the frame unit has a head pipe, a main pipe extending from the head pipe toward the rear of the vehicle body, the main pipe is provided with a pedal pipe portion toward the rear of the vehicle body, the pedal pipe portion is provided with a rear frame toward the rear of the vehicle body, and the rear frame is provided with an upper cross pipe portion; a storage box is provided on the rear frame of the frame unit, and a seat is provided on the rear frame and above the storage box; the body cover unit also has a central body cover covering the lower front end of the seat cushion; a power unit is provided between the rear of the pedal pipe portion and the rear frame; the pedal pipe portion is covered with a foot pedal of the body cover unit to form a footrest; the straddle-type vehicle is provided with a power controller that can control the power unit; the power controller is arranged at the rear end of the footrest.

[0008] To this end, some technical means of the present invention are to provide a straddle-type vehicle, wherein the upper cross tube portion is provided with a fixing seat, and the power controller is locked on the fixing seat.

[0009] To this end, some technical means of the present invention are to provide a straddle-type vehicle, wherein the power controller is located behind the central vehicle body cover and in front of the storage box.

[0010] To this end, some technical means of the present invention are to provide a straddle-type vehicle, wherein the central vehicle body cover is provided with at least one air inlet, which is arranged behind the air inlet.

[0011] To this end, some technical means of the present invention are to provide a straddle-type vehicle, wherein the air inlet has a left air inlet, a right air inlet and a middle air inlet; the power controller corresponds to the middle air inlet.

[0012] To this end, some technical means of the present invention are to provide a straddle-type vehicle, wherein the power controller corresponds to the air inlet in an inclined manner.

[0013] To this end, some technical means of the present invention are to provide a straddle-type vehicle, wherein a power unit is provided below the storage box.

[0014] To this end, some technical means of the present invention are to provide a straddle-type vehicle, wherein a connecting frame is further provided on the upper crossbar portion, and a temperature sensor is locked on the connecting frame.

[0015] To this end, some technical means of the present invention are to provide a straddle-type vehicle, wherein the upper crossbar portion is further provided with a locking seat, and the locking seat is locked with a keyless controller.

[0016] To this end, some technical means of the present invention are to provide a straddle-type vehicle, in which the power controller is arranged on the center line of the vehicle body in the front-rear direction of the vehicle body.

[0017] [Technical Effects of the Invention]

[0018] The present invention can achieve the following effects by means of some technical means: thereby effectively utilizing the space at the rear end of the footrest, while enabling the power controller to obtain a better heat dissipation effect and more effectively suppressing the vibration of the vehicle.

[0019] The present invention can achieve the effect of using some technical means: thereby effectively utilizing the space at the rear end of the footrest, and at the same time enabling the power controller to obtain a better heat dissipation effect and a better positioning effect.

[0020] The present invention can achieve the following effects by means of some technical means: the space at the rear end of the footrest can be effectively utilized, the power controller can obtain a better heat dissipation effect, and the vibration of the vehicle can be more effectively suppressed.

[0021] The present invention can achieve the effect of achieving better heat dissipation effect of the power controller by means of some technical means.

[0022] The present invention can achieve the effect of using some technical means: thereby enabling the power controller to obtain a better heat dissipation effect and ensuring the heat dissipation and operability of the power controller.

[0023] The present invention can achieve the effect of improving the heat dissipation effect of the power controller by using some technical means.

[0024] The present invention can achieve the following effects by means of some technical means: thereby effectively utilizing the space at the rear end of the footrest and effectively shortening the length of the control line between the power controller and the power unit, thereby facilitating the arrangement of the control line and reducing interference between the control line and other components.

[0025] The present invention can achieve the effect of using some technical means: thereby effectively utilizing the space at the rear end of the footrest and the upper transverse tube.

[0026] The present invention can achieve the effect of using some technical means: thereby effectively utilizing the space at the rear end of the footrest and the upper transverse tube.

[0027] The present invention can achieve the effect of preventing the center of gravity of the straddle-type vehicle from shifting due to the installation of the power controller by means of some technical means, and can ensure the heat dissipation of the power controller. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0028] Figure 1 It is a side view schematic diagram of the straddle-type vehicle of the present invention.

[0029] Figure 2 It is a front view of the rear half of the straddle-type vehicle of the present invention.

[0030] Figure 3 It is an exploded view of the power controller and the fixing seat of the present invention.

[0031] Figure 4 It is an assembled stereogram of the power controller and the fixing seat of the present invention.

[0032] Figure 5 It is a cross-sectional view of the power controller, the fixing seat and the central vehicle body cover of the present invention.

[0033] Figure 6 It is a top view of the straddle-type vehicle of the present invention with the storage box and the seat cushion removed.

[0034] Figure 7 It is another embodiment of the present invention to install a key-free controller.

[0035] Description of reference numerals:

[0036] 1: Straddle-type vehicle

[0037] 1a: The centerline of the vehicle in the front-to-back direction

[0038] 2: Frame unit

[0039] 21: Head pipe 22: Steering mechanism

[0040] 23: Front fork unit 24: Front wheel

[0041] 25: Supervisor

[0042] 26: Pedal tube

[0043] 261: Left pedal tube 262: Right pedal tube

[0044] 263: Lower cross tube

[0045] 27: Rear frame

[0046] 271: Rising frame 272: Side frame

[0047] 273: Upper transverse tube

[0048] 28: Rear wheel

[0049] 3: Seat cushion

[0050] 4: Storage box

[0051] 5: Body cover unit

[0052] 51: hood 52: front panel

[0053] 53: Knee cover 54: Footrest

[0054] 541: Bottom cover

[0055] 55: Side body cover

[0056] 56: Central body cover

[0057] 561: Air Inlet

[0058] 5611: Left air inlet 5612: Right air inlet

[0059] 5613: Middle air inlet

[0060] 6: Power unit

[0061] 61: Cylinder part 62: Transmission part

[0062] 63: Air filter unit

[0063] 7: Power controller

[0064] 71: Telecommunications port

[0065] 72: Heat dissipation column

[0066] 8: Fixed seat

[0067] 8a: Locking seat

[0068] 81: Connecting frame

[0069] 9: Keyless controller

[0070] A: Rear shock absorber

[0071] B: Footrest

[0072] T: Temperature sensor

[0073] O: Fuel tank. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0074] In order to make it easier for you, the examiner, to understand the structure and effects of the present invention, the following description is provided with the accompanying drawings.

[0075] First, see Figure 1 As shown, the straddle-type vehicle of the present invention is illustrated by taking a two-wheel internal combustion engine straddle-type vehicle as an example, but this does not limit the implementation type of the straddle-type vehicle of the present invention, and it is stated above. The straddle-type vehicle 1 comprises a frame unit 2, a head tube 21 is arranged in front of the frame unit 2, a steering mechanism 22 is arranged above the head tube 21, a front fork unit (front shock absorber) 23 is connected below the steering mechanism 22, a front wheel 24 is pivotally arranged below the front fork unit 23; a main tube 25 is extended from the head tube 21 toward the lower rear of the vehicle body, a pedal tube portion 26 is extended from the main tube 25 toward the rear of the vehicle body, the pedal tube portion 26 is a pair of left pedal tube 261 and right pedal tube 262 (the left hand of the driver after sitting on the vehicle is the left side and the right hand is the right side, the same below), the lower side of the pedal tube portion 26 is connected to the lower transverse tube portion 263 of the left pedal tube 261 and the right pedal tube 262 along the left-right direction of the vehicle body; The pedal tube portion 26 is provided with a pair of left and right rear frames 27 extending from the left pedal tube 261 and the right pedal tube 262 toward the rear of the vehicle body. The rear frame 27 has a rising frame portion 271 and a side frame portion 272, and an upper transverse tube portion 273 connected to the rising frame portion 271 along the left and right sides of the vehicle body. A rear wheel 28 is provided at the rear lower portion of the rear frame 27, and a rear shock absorber A is provided between the rear of the rear wheel 28 and the rear of the side frame portion 272 of the rear frame 27; a seat cushion 3 for the driver to sit on is provided on the rear frame 27 behind the steering mechanism 22 and above the rear wheel 28, and the seat cushion 3 is kept at a distance from the steering mechanism 22; a storage box 4 for the driver to store items is provided below the seat cushion 3 and between the side frame portions 272 of the rear frame 27.

[0076] like Figure 1 , 2As shown, the outer periphery of the straddle-type vehicle 1 is provided with a body cover unit 5, and the body cover unit 5 has a head cover 51 covering the steering mechanism 22, a front panel 52 arranged below the head cover 51 and covering the front end of the vehicle body, and a knee cover 53 arranged behind the front panel 52, a footrest 54 arranged below the steering mechanism 22 and the seat 3, and a bottom cover 541 is arranged below the footrest 54. The straddle-type vehicle 1 is provided with side body covers 55 on both sides of the rear frame 27 below the seat 3, and a central body cover 56 is arranged below the front end of the seat 3; the footrest 54 constitutes a footrest portion B for the driver to rest his feet, and the footrest portion B can be flat or flat tunnel-shaped with a middle protrusion on both sides. The present invention uses a flat footrest Part B is used as an example; the central body cover 56 can be formed by the side body cover 55 wrapping toward the center of the body or can be an independent cover component; an air inlet 561 is provided on the central body cover 56, and the air inlet 561 of the central body cover 56 of the present invention is implemented by providing three air inlets 561, namely a left air inlet 5611, a right air inlet 5612 located on two sides of the central body cover 56 and a middle air inlet 5613 located in the center, wherein, when viewed from the front of the body, the middle air inlet 5613 is arranged at a position slightly higher than the left air inlet 5611 and the right air inlet 5612, and further, when viewed from the side, the middle air inlet 5613 is slightly above (slightly higher) than the upper cross tube portion 273 in the up and down direction of the body.

[0077] like Figure 1 As shown, the straddle-type vehicle 1 is provided with a power unit 6 for providing power to the straddle-type vehicle 1 between the footrest tube portion 26 of the frame unit 2 toward the rear of the vehicle body and the rear frame 27. The power unit 6 has a cylinder portion 61 and a transmission portion 62 that can be driven by the cylinder portion 61, and an air filter unit 63 that can provide fresh air required for combustion of the cylinder portion 61. The fuel required for combustion of the cylinder portion 61 of the power unit 6 is stored in a fuel tank O. The fuel tank O of the present invention is equipped with the footrest. Below part B, more specifically, the fuel tank O is arranged between the bottom of the foot pedal 54 and the top of the bottom cover 541, and is supported by the lower cross tube portion 263; when the straddle-type vehicle 1 is traveling, the air inlet 561 (the left air inlet 5611, the right air inlet 5612 and the middle air inlet 5613) of the central body cover 56 can allow fresh cold air from the outside to enter and blow against the cylinder portion 61 of the power unit 6, thereby enabling the cylinder portion 61 of the power unit 6 to obtain a heat dissipation effect.

[0078] like Figure 1 , 3, 4, 5, and 6, the straddle-type vehicle 1 is provided with a power controller 7 which can control the power unit 6 to start operation and generate electricity, and the power controller 7 has a plurality of raised heat dissipation columns 72. The power controller 7 is arranged at the rear end of the footrest B toward the rear of the vehicle body, below the seat cushion 3 and the storage box 4; and the rear end of the footrest B toward the rear of the vehicle body is approximately the center of gravity of the straddle-type vehicle 1 in the front-to-back direction, which can effectively suppress the shaking and vibration of the straddle-type vehicle 1 during driving, thereby improving the driving experience; in a specific embodiment of the present invention, a fixing seat 8 is provided on the upper cross tube portion 273, and the power controller 7 is The power controller 7 is locked on the fixing base 8, and the telecommunication connection port 71 of the power controller 7 faces the left side of the vehicle body. When the power controller 7 is locked on the fixing base 8, the power controller 7 is arranged in an inclined manner, that is, it is arranged in an inclined manner high toward the rear of the vehicle body and low toward the front of the vehicle body; after the power controller 7 is locked on the fixing base 8, it is located at the rear of the vehicle body of the central vehicle body cover 56, whereby the power controller 7 can be located behind the middle air inlet 5613 of the central vehicle body cover 56. More specifically, the power controller 7 is tilted towards the middle air inlet 5613, so when the straddle-type vehicle 1 is traveling, the power controller 7 is tilted. During operation, the outside cold air can enter the vehicle body through the middle air inlet 5613 to blow the heat dissipation column 72 of the power controller 7, so that the power controller 7 can obtain a good heat dissipation effect; at the same time, the hot air of the power unit 6 can be isolated by the fixing seat 8, thereby avoiding the overheating of the power controller 7, and thus ensuring the operability of the power controller 7; because the power controller 7 is locked on the fixing seat 8, the power controller 7 is located on the vehicle body centerline 1a in the front-to-back direction of the straddle-type vehicle 1, and because it is adjacent to the power unit 6, it is also located near the overall center of gravity of the straddle-type vehicle 1, so This can prevent the center of gravity of the straddle-type vehicle 1 from shifting due to the installation of the power controller 7. It should also be mentioned that the power controller 7 is locked on the fixing seat 8 and is adjacent to the power unit 6, so that the control line (not shown in the accompanying drawings) between the power controller 7 and the power unit 6 can be effectively shortened, thereby facilitating the arrangement of the control line and reducing the interference between the control line and other components. The upper transverse tube portion 273 is provided with a fixing seat 8, and the power controller 7 is locked on the fixing seat 8. The upper transverse tube portion 273 is further provided with a connecting frame 81 on the side where the fixing seat 8 is provided, and the connecting frame 81 can be provided with a temperature sensor T for locking.

[0079] like Figure 1 , 2As shown in Figures 3, 4, 5 and 6, the straddle-type vehicle 1 is further provided with other electronic and motor component controllers, and a keyless controller 9 capable of wireless unlocking and starting, etc. The keyless controller 9 can be arranged on the side of the power controller 7; in a specific embodiment of the present invention, a locking seat 8a is further provided on the side of the upper transverse tube portion 273 (on the right side in the accompanying drawings), and the keyless controller 9 is locked on the locking seat 8a. When the keyless controller 9 is locked on the locking seat 8a, the front of the vehicle body is the central body cover 56, and the outer side of the side is the right body cover of the side body cover 55. At the same time, the keyless controller 9 faces the right air inlet 5612 of the air inlet 561 of the central body cover 56 at a slight angle, so that when the straddle-type vehicle 1 is traveling, fresh cold air from the outside enters through the right air inlet 5612 to blow on the keyless controller 9, thereby enabling the keyless controller 9 to obtain a heat dissipation effect.

[0080] like Figure 2 , 5 As shown in Figures 7 and 8, when the present invention is implemented, the locking seat 8a can be arranged on the left side of the upper transverse tube portion 273. When the keyless controller 9 is locked on the locking seat 8a, the front of the vehicle body is the central body cover 56, and the outer side of the side is the left body cover of the side body cover 55. At the same time, the keyless controller 9 faces the left air inlet 5611 of the air inlet 561 of the central body cover 56 at a slight angle. When the straddle-type vehicle 1 is traveling, fresh cold air from the outside enters through the left air inlet 5611 to blow against the keyless controller 9, thereby achieving a heat dissipation effect for the keyless controller 9.

[0081] The effect of the present invention is that the vehicle (straddle-type vehicle 1) at least has a frame unit 2 and a body cover unit 5 covering the outer periphery of the frame unit 2; the frame unit 2 has a head pipe 21, a main pipe 25 extending from the head pipe 21 toward the rear of the vehicle body, the main pipe 25 is provided with a pedal pipe portion 26 toward the rear of the vehicle body, the pedal pipe portion 26 is provided with a rear frame 27 toward the rear of the vehicle body, and the rear frame 27 is provided with an upper cross pipe portion 273; a power unit 6 is provided between the rear of the pedal pipe portion 26 and the rear frame 27; the pedal pipe portion 26 is covered with the body cover unit 5 and a footrest B are formed by a foot pedal 54; a storage box 4 is provided on the rear frame 27 of the frame unit 2, and a seat cushion 3 is provided on the rear frame 27 and above the storage box 4; the body cover unit 5 also has a central body cover 56 covered below the front end of the seat cushion 3; the vehicle (straddle-type vehicle 1) is provided with a power controller 7 capable of controlling the power unit 6; the power controller 7 is arranged at the rear end of the footrest B; thereby, the space at the rear end of the footrest B can be effectively utilized, and at the same time, the power controller 7 can obtain a better heat dissipation effect.

[0082] In summary, the present invention can improve the known defects and achieve the claimed purpose through the above-mentioned structure. It has indeed improved the efficacy compared with the commonly used ones, and it has the requirements of novelty, practicality and progress. Therefore, an application for invention is filed in accordance with the law. I pray that your examiner will carefully review it and grant the patent. I will be grateful.

Claims

1. A straddle-type vehicle, characterized in that: The straddle-type vehicle comprises at least a frame unit and a body cover unit covering the outer periphery of the frame unit; the frame unit comprises a head pipe, a main pipe extending from the head pipe toward the rear of the vehicle body, the main pipe is provided with a pedal pipe portion toward the rear of the vehicle body, the pedal pipe portion is provided with a rear frame toward the rear of the vehicle body, and the rear frame is provided with an upper cross pipe portion; a power unit is provided between the rear of the pedal pipe portion and the rear frame; a foot pedal provided with the body cover unit is covered on the pedal pipe portion to form a footrest; a storage box is provided on the rear frame of the frame unit, and a seat cushion is provided on the rear frame and above the storage box; the body cover unit also comprises a central body cover covering the lower front end of the seat cushion; the straddle-type vehicle is provided with a power controller capable of controlling the power unit; the power controller is arranged at the rear end of the footrest.

2. The straddle-type vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper transverse tube portion is provided with a fixing seat, and the power controller is locked on the fixing seat.

3. The straddle-type vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The power controller is located behind the central vehicle body cover and in front of the storage box.

4. The straddle-type vehicle according to claim 3, characterized in that: The central vehicle body cover is provided with at least one air inlet, and the power controller is arranged behind the air inlet.

5. The straddle-type vehicle according to claim 4, characterized in that: The air inlet comprises a left air inlet, a right air inlet and a middle air inlet; the power controller corresponds to the middle air inlet.

6. The straddle-type vehicle according to claim 4, characterized in that: The power controller corresponds to the air inlet in an inclined manner.

7. The straddle-type vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that: A power unit is arranged below the storage box.

8. The straddle-type vehicle according to claim 2, characterized in that: A connecting frame is also provided on the upper cross bar portion, and a temperature sensor is locked on the connecting frame.

9. The straddle-type vehicle according to claim 2 or 8, characterized in that: A locking seat is also provided on the upper cross bar portion, and a key-free controller is locked on the locking seat.

10. The straddle-type vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The power controller is arranged on the center line of the vehicle body in the front-rear direction of the vehicle body.

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