Motorcycle

The motorcycle's innovative side shell and bumper arrangement with modular components and fasteners addresses maintenance challenges and enhances protection for feet and knees, improving durability and reducing deformation and maintenance costs.

CN222179723UActive Publication Date: 2024-12-17KWANG YANG MOTOR LTD
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Application Number
CN202420743200.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-04-11
Publication Date
2024-12-17
Estimated Expiration
2034-04-11

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Technical Problem

Existing motorcycle anti-collision devices face difficulties in maintenance due to complex disassembly and repair of damaged parts, with unprotected footrests prone to deformation and increased maintenance costs, and the structure does not adequately protect the rider's feet and knees during collisions.

Method used

A motorcycle design with side shells and bumpers arranged along the width direction, featuring multi-section bent main and secondary bumpers that protect the rider's feet and knees, and a modular design for easy maintenance, with fasteners connecting to the frame for improved stability.

Benefits of technology

The design enhances protection for the rider's feet and knees, reduces deformation of components, simplifies maintenance, and improves durability by distributing impact forces, while minimizing interference with the user's movement space and reducing maintenance costs.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a motorcycle. A length direction, a width direction and a height direction which are perpendicular to one another are defined. The motorcycle comprises a frame, a shell and two bumpers. The bicycle shell comprises a pedal plate, a knee shielding cover, a front panel and two side shell bodies. The bumpers are connected with the frame and arranged on the side shells respectively. Each bumper bar comprises a main bumper bar and an auxiliary bumper bar, wherein the main bumper bar is arranged above the bottom edge of the side shell and extends to the position below the pedal, and the auxiliary bumper bar is connected to the main bumper bar and located on the outer side of the side shell. When a user rides the motorcycle and is impacted, the bumper bars do not affect replacement operation of damaged parts in front of the frame when necessary maintenance is needed, and the pedal plate can be prevented from being deformed due to direct impact, so that the maintenance cost can be reduced.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to a transportation tool, in particular to a motorcycle. Background Art

[0002] See also Figure 1 , an existing anti-collision device 9 for motorcycles. The motorcycle 8 comprises a frame 81, a front end 82 mounted in front of the frame 81, a front wheel W connected to the frame 81 and located below the front end 82, a rear wheel (not shown) spaced apart from the front wheel W along a length direction F1 and connected to the frame 81, a body shell 83 covering the outside of the frame 81, a knee shield 84 mounted on the body shell 83 and located behind the front end 82, and a footrest 85 mounted on the body shell 83. The existing anti-collision device 9 for motorcycles comprises two main bumpers 91 connected to the frame 81 and spaced apart from each other along a width direction F2 perpendicular to the length direction F1 and respectively mounted on opposite sides of the body shell 83, and two secondary bumpers 92 ( Figure 1 Because the viewing angle only shows one of the secondary bumpers 92. Each of the primary bumpers 91 has a bent section 911 away from the frame 81 and located below the front 82, an extension section 912 extending obliquely downward from the bent section 911 along the bottom edge of the vehicle shell 83, and a fixed section 913 disposed at the end of the extension section 912 and screwed to the frame 81. Each of the secondary bumpers 92 is disposed at the extension section 912 of the primary bumper 91 and is installed obliquely in front of the knee shield 84 of the motorcycle 8, thereby providing a protective effect on the user's knees.

[0003] The conventional motorcycle anti-collision device 9 is installed on both sides of the body shell 83 of the motorcycle 8. If the rider accidentally collides with an object in front of the motorcycle 8, the main bumpers 91 can absorb most of the impact force, while the secondary bumpers 92 located diagonally in front of the front 82 are shielded in front of the rider's knees, thereby protecting the rider's knees from directly colliding with objects and achieving the effect of reducing injuries.

[0004] However, after actual testing, it was found that since the bent sections 911 of the existing motorcycle anti-collision device 9 extend toward each other at the center of the front 82 and are welded to the front of the frame 81, if a collision occurs in front of the motorcycle 8 and a replacement of parts is required, it is difficult for maintenance personnel to disassemble and repair and replace the damaged parts near the front wheel W. In addition, due to the structure of the frame 81, the main rods 91 of the existing motorcycle anti-collision device 9 cannot extend backward to below the footrest 85. Therefore, even if the motorcycle 8 only has a slight collision, the unprotected footrest 85 may still be deformed, which not only raises concerns about the overall structural strength and the protection of the rider, but also increases the maintenance cost. Utility Model Content

[0005] [Purpose to be achieved by the utility model]

[0006] Therefore, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a motorcycle which optimizes the protection effect and simplifies the maintenance.

[0007] [Technical means to solve the problem]

[0008] Therefore, the motorcycle of the utility model defines a length direction, a width direction and a height direction which are perpendicular to each other. The motorcycle of the utility model comprises a frame, a shell covering the frame, and two bumpers connected to the frame.

[0009] The vehicle shell includes a footrest arranged on the frame, a knee shield arranged in front of the footrest along the length direction, a front panel covering the front of the frame along the length direction, and side shells connecting the footrest, the knee shield and the front panel at intervals on both sides along the width direction, and the side shells are respectively located at the bottom edges of the knee shield and the footrest along the width direction.

[0010] The bumpers are connected to the frame and are respectively located at the side housings. Each bumper includes a main bumper disposed above the bottom edge of the side housing, and a secondary bumper connected to the main bumper and located outside the side housing. The main bumpers are shielded in front of the side housing and located below the pedal.

[0011] In some embodiments of the utility model, the side shell on each side includes a knee shield section connecting the knee shield and the front panel, and a footrest section arranged below the knee shield section and connected to the footrest.

[0012] In some embodiments of the present invention, the knee-shielding section and the footrest section of the side shell on each side are not manufactured in an integral manner.

[0013] In some embodiments of the utility model, each of the secondary bumpers includes a first bending section connected to the main bumper and located on a side away from the pedal, a second bending section connected to the main bumper and located on a side adjacent to the pedal, and a connecting section connecting the first bending section and the second bending section and extending obliquely downward, the connecting section having an end point away from one end of the vehicle shell. The distance between each of the end points and the side shell is smaller than the distance between each of the end points and the main bumper.

[0014] In some embodiments of the present invention, each of the main protection bars has a reference point farthest from the side housing, and the distance between each of the reference points and the housing along the width direction is smaller than the distance between each of the end points and the side housing.

[0015] In some embodiments of the utility model, the foot pedal includes a flat pedal portion, and the projection area of ​​the flat pedal portion along the height direction at least partially overlaps with the projection areas of the safety bars along the height direction.

[0016] In some embodiments of the utility model, the vehicle shell also includes a chassis shell arranged below the foot pedal and connected to the side shells, each of the bumpers includes a first sleeve arranged on the front side of the main bumper, a second sleeve arranged on the rear side of the main bumper, a first fastener extending through the first sleeve and screwed to the vehicle frame, and a second fastener extending through the second sleeve and screwed to the vehicle frame, the first fasteners are selectively respectively arranged through the knee shield sections or the front of the vehicle shell, and the second fasteners are selectively respectively arranged through the foot pedal sections or the chassis shell on opposite sides along the width direction.

[0017] In some embodiments of the utility model, the vehicle shell further comprises a front fender which is arranged in front of the knee shield and between the side shells, and the projection area of ​​the front fender along the length direction does not overlap with the projection area of ​​the bumpers along the length direction.

[0018] In some embodiments of the utility model, each of the main protection bars includes a lower footrest section located below the footrest and extending in the length direction, a front knee shield section located in front of the knee shield and further forward than the lower footrest section and at a higher height, and a guide section connecting the lower footrest section and the front knee shield section.

[0019] In some embodiments of the utility model, the guide section of each main bumper and the respective lower footrest section are bent and connected to each other at a first angle, and the front knee shield section of each main bumper and the respective guide section are bent and connected to each other at a second angle opposite to the first angle.

[0020] [Effects that can be achieved by the utility model]

[0021] The utility model has the following effects: since the main bumpers are arranged on the side shells, when the motorcycle is hit and needs necessary repair, the bumpers will not interfere with the related work of replacing the components in front of the frame, and the main bumpers can protect the pedals, which can not only reduce the deformation of the pedals due to direct impact, but also prevent the user's feet from being directly hit and injured.

[0022] In some embodiments of the present invention, when the footrest section and the knee shield section cooperate with each other to cover the frame, it helps to prevent the components in the vehicle shell from protruding outward and injuring the user in the event of an impact.

[0023] In some embodiments of the utility model, since the knee shield section and the footrest section of the side shell on each side are not manufactured in one piece, it will be helpful for the user to manufacture the components of the vehicle shell in batches and then assemble them. In addition to miniaturizing the mold and reducing manufacturing costs, it is also beneficial to improve the smoothness of production line manufacturing.

[0024] In some embodiments of the utility model, the secondary bumpers are structurally designed to be closer to the side shells than the ends of the main bumpers that are farthest from the side shells, so that the secondary bumpers do not protrude too much outward along the width direction, thereby avoiding affecting the user's moving space and improving the convenience of the user getting on and off the vehicle.

[0025] In some embodiments of the present invention, the main bumpers are closer to the side shells than the secondary bumpers, so that the secondary bumpers can first absorb part of the impulse of other drivers hitting the present embodiment due to careless operation, reducing the main bumpers from directly bearing all the impulses, thereby improving the durability of the main bumpers.

[0026] In some embodiments of the utility model, the structural design in which the main bumpers and the safety bars at least partially overlap helps to protect the flat step portion by means of the footrest sections without excessively interfering with the user's movement space for moving the foot to the flat step portion, thereby preventing the main bumpers from being too protruding and causing injuries to the user's foot during getting on and off the vehicle.

[0027] In some embodiments of the utility model, by arranging the secondary bumpers at an outer side relative to the main bumpers, when the motorcycle is accidentally hit, the secondary bumpers can first absorb part of the impact to prevent the main bumpers from directly bearing all the impact, thereby increasing the durability of the main bumpers.

[0028] In some embodiments of the present invention, when the projection area of ​​the flat step portion along the height direction at least partially overlaps with the main safety bars, the safety bars can protect the flat step portion from damage and at the same time ensure that the safety bars do not affect the movement path of the user's feet, thereby avoiding the risk of the safety bars protruding too far outward, thereby causing the user's feet to be injured during movement.

[0029] In some embodiments of the utility model, the structural design of extending the first fasteners through the first sleeve, the front of the vehicle shell or the knee shield sections and screwing them to the frame, and extending the second fasteners through the second sleeve, the footrest section or the chassis shell and screwing them to the frame helps to improve the connection points where the first fasteners and the second fasteners are screwed to the frame, thereby improving the installation stability.

[0030] In some embodiments of the utility model, when the projection areas of the bumpers along the length direction and the projection areas of the front bumper shell along the length direction do not overlap with each other, it will not affect the movement of the front wheel installed in front of the front bumper shell, nor will it interfere with the user's replacement of components such as the front bumper shell installed in front of the frame, thereby improving the convenience of maintenance.

[0031] In some embodiments of the present invention, the main bumpers present a multi-section bent structure. When other drivers accidentally hit the user driving the present embodiment, the main bumpers can relieve part of the impact impulse and reduce the stress they bear at the same time, thereby increasing the service life of the main bumpers. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0032] Other features and effects of the present invention will be clearly presented in the embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0033] Figure 1 It is an incomplete stereogram illustrating a conventional motorcycle anti-collision device;

[0034] Figure 2 is a side view illustrating an embodiment of the motorcycle of the utility model;

[0035] Figure 3 is an incomplete three-dimensional exploded view illustrating a vehicle shell and a bumper of the present embodiment;

[0036] Figure 4 It is an incomplete three-dimensional picture, with Figure 3 Instructions for connecting two of the bumpers to a vehicle frame; and

[0037] Figure 5 It is a top view illustrating the relative positions of the two sub-bumpers of the bumpers and the vehicle shell.

[0038] Reference numerals list

[0039] 1. Frame

[0040] 2····Car shell

[0041] 21···Foot pedal

[0042] 211···Pingtada

[0043] 22···Knee cover

[0044] 23···Front Panel

[0045] 24···Chassis shell

[0046] 25···Front fender

[0047] 26···Side shell

[0048] 261···Knee-covering section

[0049] 262···Pedal section

[0050] 3. Bumper

[0051] 31···Main bumper

[0052] 311···Front knee cover

[0053] 312···Introduction

[0054] 313···lower pedal section

[0055] 314···Reference Point

[0056] 32···Auxiliary bumper

[0057] 321···First bending section

[0058] 322···Second bending section

[0059] 323···Connection section

[0060] 323a··Endpoint

[0061] 33···First sleeve

[0062] 34···Second sleeve

[0063] 35···First fastener

[0064] 36···Second fastener

[0065] A1···First angle

[0066] A2···The second angle

[0067] D1···Length direction

[0068] D2···Width direction

[0069] D3···Height direction. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0070] See also Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 An embodiment of the utility model motorcycle comprises a frame 1, a shell 2 covering the frame 1, and two bumpers 3 connected to the frame 1 and respectively located on both sides of the shell 2. The embodiment is suitable for users to ride and to achieve the purpose of carrying passengers and transportation.

[0071] See also Figure 4 and Figure 5 And with Figure 2 and Figure 3 , defining a length direction D1, a width direction D2 and a height direction D3 perpendicular to each other, the vehicle shell 2 comprises a footrest 21 arranged on the vehicle frame 1, a knee shield 22 arranged in front of the footrest 21 along the length direction D1, a front panel 23 covering the front of the vehicle frame 1 along the length direction D1, a chassis shell 24 arranged below the footrest 21, a front stop shell 25 arranged in front of the knee shield 22 and below the front panel 23, and two side shells 26 arranged at intervals from each other along the width direction D2 and located at the bottom edges of the footrest 21 and the knee shield 22. The footrest 21 has a flat step 211 arranged perpendicular to the height direction D3. Each of the side shells 26 comprises a knee shield section 261 connecting the knee shield 22 and the front panel 23, and a footrest section 262 arranged below the knee shield section 261 and connected to the footrest 21. Preferably, the front baffle 25 is as follows Figure 3 As shown, the front bumper 25 is disposed between the side housings 26 and is located behind the front wheel. The projection area of ​​the front bumper 25 along the length direction D1 does not overlap with the projection area of ​​the bumpers 3 along the length direction D1. Therefore, when the user operates the embodiment to turn, the bumpers 3 will not affect the movement of the front wheel, nor will it affect the maintenance personnel to load and unload the components related to the periphery of the front wheel, which can improve driving smoothness and maintenance convenience.

[0072] It is worth mentioning that the knee cover section 261 and the footrest section 262 of each side shell 26 are not manufactured in one piece. Therefore, in addition to miniaturizing the mold for manufacturing the side shells 26 and saving mold opening costs, if the user needs to repair or replace the knee cover section 261 and the footrest section 262, it is only necessary to replace the parts separately to complete the maintenance without replacing the entire side shell 26, which can further reduce the maintenance cost.

[0073] The bumpers 3 are connected to the frame 1 and are respectively arranged on the outside of the side shells 26 along the width direction D2. Each bumper 3 includes a main bumper 31 disposed above the bottom edge of the side shell 26, a secondary bumper 32 connected to the main bumper 31 and attached to the outside of the side shell 26, a first sleeve 33 disposed on the front side of the main bumper 31, a second sleeve 34 disposed on the rear side of the main bumper 31, a first fastener 35 extending through the first sleeve 33 and the knee shield section 261 and screwed to the frame 1, and a second fastener 36 extending through the second sleeve 34 and the body shell 2 and screwed to the frame 1. The main bumpers 31 are shielded in front of the knee shield 22 and extend to below the footrest 21. Since the first fasteners 35 and the second fasteners 36 connect the vehicle frame 1 and the vehicle shell 2 at the same time, the stability of the connection between the bumpers 3 and the vehicle frame 1 and the vehicle shell 2 can be further improved.

[0074] Each of the main bumpers 31 includes a front knee shield section 311 that passes through the side shell 26 and is connected to the frame 1, a guide section 312 that is connected to the front knee shield section 311 and extends obliquely downward along the top of the bottom edge of the body shell 2, a lower footrest section 313 that is arranged at the end of the guide section 312 and passes through the body shell 2 and is connected to the frame 1 and is located below the footrest 21, and a reference point 314 that is located at the end of the front knee shield section 311 that is farthest from the side shell 26. Among them, the front knee shield section 311 is further forward and higher than the lower footrest section 313. The guide sections 312 and the lower footrest sections 313 are covered on the outside of the knee shield 22 and the chassis shell 24, and the structural design of respectively configuring the front knee shield sections 311 on the side shells 26 is compared to the following. Figure 1 In the conventional motorcycle anti-collision device shown, the bumpers 3 of this embodiment will not interfere with maintenance personnel in disassembling and assembling the front baffle 25 and other components located in front of the frame 1, thereby improving maintenance convenience.

[0075] The guide section 312 of each main bumper bar 31 and the respective lower footrest section 313 are bent and connected to each other at a first angle A1; and the front knee shield section 311 of each main bumper bar 31 and the respective guide section 312 are bent and connected to each other at a second angle A2 opposite to the first angle A1, so that the main bumper bar 31 of each bumper bar 3 presents a multi-section bent shape.

[0076] It is additionally noted that the projection area of ​​the main bumpers 31 of the bumpers 3 along the height direction D3 at least partially overlaps with the projection area of ​​the flat step portion 211 along the height direction D3, so that the bumpers 3 can be installed along the outer shape of the side shells 26. Therefore, the bumpers 3 will not protrude too much outward along the width direction D2, which can reduce the possibility of injuries to users caused by their feet hitting the bumpers 3 during the process of getting on and off the vehicle due to occupying the space for the users to get on and off the vehicle.

[0077] Each of the secondary bumpers 32 includes a first bending section 321 connected to the main bumper 31 and located at a side away from the footrest 21, a second bending section 322 connected to the main bumper 31 and located at a side adjacent to the footrest 21, and a connecting section 323 connecting the first bending section 321 and the second bending section 322 and arranged obliquely downward relative to the front knee shield section 311 and away from the guide section 312. The connecting section 323 has an end point 323a away from one end of the side shell 26. The distance between each of the reference points 314 and the side shell 26 along the width direction D2 is smaller than the distance between each of the end points 323a and the side shell 26, so that the secondary bumper 32 protrudes farther outward than the main bumper 31 along the width direction D2. When the distance between each end point 323a and the side housing 26 is smaller than the distance between each end point 323a and the guide section 312, the secondary bumpers 32 can be arranged closer along the side housings 26, thereby preventing the secondary bumpers 32 from protruding outward and occupying the moving space for the user to get on and off the vehicle.

[0078] When driving the present embodiment, if the vehicle is accidentally hit laterally, due to the structural characteristics of the secondary bumpers 32 protruding outwards more than the primary bumpers 31 along the width direction D2, the secondary bumpers 32 will first contact the laterally hit object and deform. Therefore, the secondary bumpers 32 can absorb most of the impact, thereby reducing the possibility of the primary bumpers 31 being deformed due to the impact, thereby improving the durability of the primary bumpers 31.

[0079] It is worth mentioning that, compared with the straight tube structure design, the main bumpers 31 of this embodiment present a multi-section bent structure, which can guide and disperse the force generated by the collision of other drivers' vehicles, reduce the stress on the main bumpers 31, and reduce the distortion and deformation of the main bumpers 31 caused by the collision, so that even when replacement is needed, the bumpers 3 can be conveniently removed from the frame 1. In addition, by designing the knee shielding section 261 and the footrest section 262 of each of the side shells 26, even if this embodiment is hit by other vehicles, the knee shielding section 261 and the footrest section 262 will cover the components in the vehicle shell 2 to prevent the aforementioned components from protruding outwards, so that when the rider is hit and falls, the aforementioned components can be prevented from protruding outwards and piercing the rider.

[0080] In summary, in this embodiment of the motorcycle of the utility model, by respectively arranging the main protection bars 31 on the side shells 26, when a collision occurs, the protection bars 3 will not affect the operation of replacing the components located in front of the frame 1, and the structural design that the main protection bars 31 extend below the footrest 21 can better protect the rider's feet and prevent the footrest 21 from being deformed due to direct collision, and the multiple bends of the main protection bars 31 help to disperse the impulse generated by the collision, thereby preventing the main protection bars 31 from being deformed and affecting the replacement. Therefore, the purpose of the utility model can be truly achieved.

[0081] The above description is only an embodiment of the present utility model and cannot be used to limit the scope of implementation of the present utility model. All simple equivalent changes and modifications made according to the claims and description of the present utility model are still within the scope of the present utility model patent.

Claims

1. A motorcycle, defining a length direction, a width direction and a height direction perpendicular to each other, characterized in that: The motorcycle comprises: A frame; a vehicle shell covering the frame, the vehicle shell comprising a footrest disposed on the frame, a knee shield disposed in front of the footrest along the length direction, a front panel covering the front of the frame along the length direction, and side shells connected to the footrest, the knee shield and the front panel at intervals along both sides of the width direction, and the side shells are respectively located at the bottom edges of the knee shield and the footrest along the width direction; and Two bumpers are connected to the frame and are respectively located on the side shells, each of the bumpers includes a main bumper arranged above the bottom edge of the side shell, and a secondary bumper connected to the main bumper and located on the outside of the side shell, wherein the main bumper is blocked in front of the knee shield and is located below the foot pedal.

2. The motorcycle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The side shell on each side includes a knee shield section connecting the knee shield and the front panel, and a footrest section arranged below the knee shield section and connected to the footrest.

3. The motorcycle according to claim 2, characterized in that: The knee shielding section and the footrest section of the side shell on each side are not manufactured by integral molding.

4. The motorcycle according to claim 2, characterized in that: Each of the secondary bumpers includes a first bent section connected to the main bumper and located on a side away from the foot pedal, a second bent section connected to the main bumper and located on a side adjacent to the foot pedal, and a connecting section connecting the first bent section and the second bent section and extending obliquely downward, the connecting section having an end point away from one end of the vehicle shell, and a distance between each of the end points and the side shell body is smaller than a distance between each of the end points and the main bumper.

5. The motorcycle according to claim 4, characterized in that: Each of the main bumpers has a reference point farthest from the side housing, and the distance between each of the reference points and the side housing along the width direction is smaller than the distance between each of the end points and the side housing.

6. The motorcycle according to claim 4, characterized in that: The foot pedal includes a flat step portion, and a projection area of ​​the flat step portion along the height direction at least partially overlaps with a projection area of ​​the main bumper along the height direction.

7. The motorcycle according to claim 4, characterized in that: The vehicle shell also includes a chassis shell arranged below the foot pedal and connected to the side shell body, each of the bumpers includes a first sleeve arranged on the front side of the main bumper, a second sleeve arranged on the rear side of the main bumper, a first fastener extending through the first sleeve and screwed to the vehicle frame, and a second fastener extending through the second sleeve and screwed to the vehicle frame, the first fastener is selectively arranged through the knee shield section or the front of the vehicle shell, and the second fastener is selectively arranged through the foot pedal section or the chassis shell on opposite sides along the width direction.

8. The motorcycle according to claim 4, characterized in that: The vehicle shell further comprises a front fender which is arranged in front of the knee shield and between the side shells, and the projection area of ​​the front fender along the length direction does not overlap with the projection area of ​​the bumper along the length direction.

9. The motorcycle according to claim 2, characterized in that: Each of the main protection bars includes a lower footrest section located below the footrest and extending in the length direction, a front knee shield section located in front of the knee shield and further forward than the lower footrest section and at a higher height, and a guide section connecting the lower footrest section and the front knee shield section.

10. The motorcycle according to claim 9, characterized in that: The guide section of each main bumper and the respective lower footrest section are bent and connected to each other at a first angle, and the front knee shield section of each main bumper and the respective guide section are bent and connected to each other at a second angle opposite to the first angle.