Saddle-type vehicle

Abstract

A saddle-type vehicle including a rear fender and a plurality of vehicle body members above the rear fender, the saddle-type vehicle including: a flat surface portion in which a part of an upper surface of the rear fender is formed as a flat surface; and a support tray which is installed on the rear fender at a position above the plane part. Furthermore, the support tray has a plate-shaped top plate part and a side wall part which extends vertically from the top plate part and is supported by the flat surface part, and a control device in the vehicle body component is accommodated between the top plate part and the flat surface part on the lower surface side of the top plate part and on the inner side of the side wall part. A battery in the vehicle body component is arranged on the upper surface side of the top plate part.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a riding vehicle, and more particularly to a riding vehicle in which multiple electrical components are arranged in the space under the seat. Background Technology

[0002] Previously, a known configuration was to house multiple electrical components in the space beneath the seat of a riding vehicle.

[0003] Patent document 1 discloses the following structure: a sporty riding vehicle with a fuel tank disposed between the steering handle and the seat, and an electrical component bracket disposed of multiple electrical components integrally formed on the rear fender, the rear fender being located below the seat and the seat cover supporting the seat and above the rear wheel.

[0004] Prior art patent document 1: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2019-99037 Utility Model Content

[0005] [The problem that the utility model aims to solve]

[0006] Here, various conditions need to be considered in order to install multiple electrical components. For example, the space under the seat of a riding vehicle is limited. On the other hand, the support for the heavy battery needs to be highly rigid. In addition, the regulating rectifier needs to be installed in a place where heat can be effectively dissipated. There is still room for improvement in terms of a more efficient installation structure.

[0007] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a riding vehicle to solve the problems of the prior art, wherein the riding vehicle can efficiently install multiple electrical components in the space under the seat.

[0008] [Technical means to solve the problem]

[0009] To achieve the aforementioned objective, the first feature of this utility model is that a riding vehicle (1) includes a rear fender (50) and a plurality of body parts (71, 72, 73, B) above the rear fender (50). The riding vehicle (1) includes: a flat portion (53), a portion of the upper surface of the aforementioned rear fender (50) being formed as a flat surface; and a support tray (80), mounted on the aforementioned rear fender (50) at a position above the aforementioned flat portion (53); and the aforementioned... The support tray (80) has a plate-shaped top plate portion (82) and a side wall portion (88) extending vertically from the top plate portion (82) and supported by the aforementioned flat portion (53). On the lower surface side of the top plate portion (82), on the inner side of the aforementioned side wall portion (88), between the aforementioned top plate portion (82) and the aforementioned flat portion (53), the aforementioned first body component (71) of the aforementioned body components is housed. On the upper surface side of the aforementioned top plate portion (82), the aforementioned battery (B) of the aforementioned body component is disposed.

[0010] Furthermore, the second feature is that the aforementioned flat portion (53) is formed by a portion of the aforementioned rear fender (50) protruding upwards, and the lower surface of the aforementioned flat portion (53) forms an upwardly recessed portion (75), in which the aforementioned second body component (72) of the aforementioned body components is disposed.

[0011] Furthermore, the third feature is that the aforementioned second body component (72) is an adjustment rectifier (72), which is supported by a support arm (74) provided on the aforementioned recess (75). An opening (52) is provided on the aforementioned rear fender (50) in front of the aforementioned adjustment rectifier (72), and the aforementioned adjustment rectifier (72) is configured to be tilted further forward than the aforementioned flat portion (53) relative to the horizontal plane.

[0012] Furthermore, the fourth feature is that the aforementioned rear fender (50) has an upwardly raised and curved portion (54) behind the aforementioned flat portion (53), and a rear extension portion (87) along the shape of the aforementioned curved portion (54) is provided at the rear of the aforementioned support tray (80).

[0013] Furthermore, the fifth feature is that an upwardly raised portion (51) is formed at the outer end of the aforementioned rear fender (50) in the vehicle width direction. The aforementioned raised portion (51) is separated from the aforementioned side wall portion (88) in the front-rear direction of the vehicle body. A wiring harness (H1, H2) is routed between the aforementioned raised portion (51) and the aforementioned side wall portion (89). The aforementioned first vehicle body component is a control device (71). A cutout (89) is provided in the aforementioned side wall portion (88). The cutout (89) forms a wiring opening (85) through which the aforementioned wiring harness (H2) connected to the aforementioned control device (71) passes.

[0014] Furthermore, the sixth feature is that a protective plate (83) is provided on the aforementioned support tray (80), the protective plate (83) extending above the upper edge of the aforementioned side wall portion (88) on the side where the aforementioned wire harnesses (H1, H2) are wired.

[0015] Furthermore, the seventh feature is that the third body component (73) of the aforementioned body components is disposed on the upper part of the aforementioned rear fender (50) on the side of the aforementioned support tray (80), and a protrusion (81) extending outward in the vehicle width direction is formed on the side of the aforementioned support tray (80). When the aforementioned support tray (80) is installed in a specific position, the aforementioned protrusion (81) presses against the upper surface of the aforementioned third body component (73).

[0016] Furthermore, the eighth feature is that the riding vehicle includes: a pair of left and right rear frames (F4); and a crossbeam (27) connecting the aforementioned pair of left and right rear frames (F4) to each other; and, in a top view of the vehicle body, the aforementioned battery (B) is disposed at a position overlapping the lower part of the aforementioned crossbeam (27), and the terminals (B1, B2) of the aforementioned battery (B) are disposed on the side of the aforementioned battery (B) furthest from the aforementioned crossbeam (27).

[0017] Furthermore, the ninth feature is that a plurality of ribs (95a, 95b, 95c, 95d, 95e, 95f, 95g, 95h) are provided on the upper surface of the aforementioned rear fender (50). The plurality of ribs (95a, 95b, 95c, 95d, 95e, 95f, 95g, 95h) are erected upwards and support the aforementioned first body component (71) from below. The plurality of ribs (95a, 95b, 95c, 95d, 95e, 95f, 95g, 95h) include portions supporting the front surface, rear surface and left side surface in the vehicle width direction of the aforementioned first body component (71). On the side wall portion (88) of the aforementioned support tray (80) supporting the side of the aforementioned first body component (71), a shoulder portion (88a) is formed along the shape of the upper side corner portion (71a) of the aforementioned first body component (71).

[0018] Furthermore, the tenth feature is that when the aforementioned support tray (80) is installed in a specific position, the aforementioned top plate portion (82) presses against the upper surface of the aforementioned first body component (71).

[0019] Furthermore, the eleventh feature is that the aforementioned sidewall portion (88) extends vertically from the periphery of the aforementioned top plate portion (82) and surrounds the periphery of the aforementioned top plate portion (82).

[0020] (Effects of the utility model)

[0021] According to the first feature, a riding vehicle (1) includes a rear fender (50) and a plurality of body parts (71, 72, 73, B) above the rear fender (50). The riding vehicle (1) includes: a flat portion (53) on which a portion of the upper surface of the aforementioned rear fender (50) is formed as a flat surface; and a support tray (80) mounted on the aforementioned rear fender (50) above the aforementioned flat portion (53); and the aforementioned support tray (80) has a plate-shaped top plate portion (82) and a portion extending from the aforementioned top plate. The side wall portion (88) of the part (82) extends vertically and is supported by the aforementioned flat portion (53). On the lower surface side of the aforementioned top plate portion (82), on the inner side of the aforementioned side wall portion (88), the first body component (71) of the aforementioned body components is housed between the aforementioned top plate portion (82) and the aforementioned flat portion (53). On the upper surface side of the aforementioned top plate portion (82), the battery (B) of the aforementioned body component is disposed. Therefore, by placing the battery above the first body component, the accessibility of the battery, which is used frequently, can be improved. In addition, the battery, which is a heavy object, can be stably supported by the side wall portion which is higher than the top plate portion, and the side of the first body component can be covered by the side wall portion which is lower than the top plate portion, thereby limiting the first body component. As a result, there is no need for ribs or fastening members for limiting. Furthermore, by covering the side of the first body component with the side wall portion, the first body component can be protected from the heat of the drive source of the riding vehicle.

[0022] According to the second feature, the aforementioned flat portion (53) is formed by a portion of the aforementioned rear fender (50) protruding upwards, and the lower surface side of the aforementioned flat portion (53) forms an upwardly recessed portion (75). The aforementioned second body component (72) of the aforementioned body component is disposed in the aforementioned recessed portion (75). Therefore, even when the upwardly protruding flat portion is provided in order to stably support the support tray, the space of the recessed portion on the lower surface side can be used to efficiently dispose of the second body component.

[0023] According to the third feature, the aforementioned second body component (72) is an air rectifier (72), which is supported by a support arm (74) provided on the aforementioned recess (75). An opening (52) is provided on the aforementioned rear fender (50) in front of the aforementioned air rectifier (72). The air rectifier (72) is configured to be tilted further forward than the forward tilt angle of the aforementioned flat portion (53) relative to the horizontal plane. Therefore, the heated air rectifier can be efficiently cooled by the driving air introduced from the opening. In addition, the air rectifier is supported by the support arm, thereby protecting the first body component from the heat from the air rectifier.

[0024] According to the fourth feature, the aforementioned rear fender (50) has an upwardly convex and curved portion (54) behind the aforementioned flat portion (53), and a rear extension portion (87) following the shape of the aforementioned curved portion (54) is provided at the rear of the aforementioned support tray (80). Therefore, by positioning the front side of the support tray above the flat portion and the rear side of the support tray at the curved portion, the area of ​​the flat portion can be minimized, and the weight of the battery and the first body component can be distributed between the flat portion and the curved portion. Furthermore, by fixing the support tray, the rigidity of the connection between the flat portion and the curved portion can be improved, thereby increasing the strength of the rear fender.

[0025] According to the fifth feature, an upwardly raised portion (51) is formed at the outer end of the rear fender (50) in the vehicle width direction. The raised portion (51) is separated from the side wall portion (88) in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle body. A wiring harness (H1, H2) is routed between the raised portion (51) and the side wall portion (89). The first body component is a control device (71). A cutout (89) is provided in the side wall portion (88). The cutout (89) forms a wiring opening (85) through which the wiring harness (H2) connected to the control device (71) passes. Therefore, the side of the control device housed between the flat portion of the rear fender and the top plate portion of the support tray can be protected by the side wall portion. By providing a wiring opening in the side wall portion, the wiring harness can be routed in the space between the side wall portion and the raised portion. As a result, the wiring harness can be protected, and the length of the wiring harness connected to the control device and incorporated into the main wiring harness can be shortened.

[0026] According to the sixth feature, a protective plate (83) is provided on the aforementioned support tray (80), and the protective plate (83) extends above the upper edge of the aforementioned side wall portion (88) on the side where the aforementioned wire harness (H1, H2) is wired, thereby preventing the wire harness from contacting the battery terminals.

[0027] According to the seventh feature, the third body component (73) of the aforementioned body components is disposed on the upper part of the aforementioned rear fender (50) on the side of the aforementioned support tray (80). On the side of the aforementioned support tray (80), a protrusion (81) extending outward in the vehicle width direction is formed. When the aforementioned support tray (80) is installed in a specific position, the aforementioned protrusion (81) presses against the upper surface of the aforementioned third body component (73). Therefore, the third body component can be supported without the need for a dedicated support strut or the like. As a result, the number of components can be reduced and assemblability can be improved.

[0028] According to the eighth feature, the riding vehicle includes: a pair of left and right rear frames (F4); and a crossbeam (27) connecting the pair of left and right rear frames (F4) to each other; and, in a top view of the vehicle body, the battery (B) is disposed at a position overlapping the lower part of the crossbeam (27), and the terminals (B1, B2) of the battery (B) are disposed on the side of the battery (B) furthest from the crossbeam (27). Therefore, it is possible to prevent the battery terminals from contacting the crossbeam and improve the battery's removability, thereby improving maintainability.

[0029] According to the ninth feature, a plurality of ribs (95a, 95b, 95c, 95d, 95e, 95f, 95g, 95h) are provided on the upper surface of the aforementioned rear fender (50). These ribs (95a, 95b, 95c, 95d, 95e, 95f, 95g, 95h) are erected upwards and support the aforementioned first body component (71) from below. 5f,95g,95h) includes the front surface, rear surface and left side in the vehicle width direction of the aforementioned first body component (71). On the side wall (88) of the aforementioned support tray (80) supporting the side of the aforementioned first body component (71), a shoulder (88a) is formed along the shape of the upper corner (71a) of the aforementioned first body component (71). Therefore, the first body component can be positioned using multiple ribs and the shoulder of the support tray.

[0030] According to the tenth feature, when the aforementioned support tray (80) is installed in a specific position, the aforementioned top plate portion (82) presses against the upper surface of the aforementioned first body component (71), thus stably supporting the first body component. Furthermore, there is no need to provide dedicated fastening components for fixing the first body component to the rear fender, thereby reducing the number of components and improving assemblability.

[0031] According to the eleventh feature, the aforementioned sidewall portion (88) extends from the periphery of the aforementioned top plate portion (82) in the vertical direction and surrounds the periphery of the aforementioned top plate portion (82). Therefore, the cylindrical support portion formed by the sidewall portion has high rigidity for compressive loads from above, thereby effectively supporting the heavy battery. Attached Figure Description

[0032] Figure 1 This is a left-side view of a motorcycle according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0033] Figure 2 This is a front view of a motorcycle.

[0034] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 Sectional view of line III-III.

[0035] Figure 4 This is a magnified top view of motorcycle 1.

[0036] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 VV-line cross-sectional diagram.

[0037] Figure 6 This is a left-side view of the rear fender.

[0038] Figure 7 This is a three-dimensional view of the rear fender as seen from above and in front.

[0039] Figure 8 This is a magnified top view of the rear fender.

[0040] Figure 9 This is a magnified 3D view of the rear fender with the support tray installed.

[0041] Figure 10 This is a magnified 3D view of the rear fender from the upper left.

[0042] Figure 11 This is a magnified 3D view of the rear fender with the battery installed.

[0043] Figure 12 This is the left-side view of the supporting tray.

[0044] Figure 13 yes Figure 2 Cross-sectional view of line XIII-XIII.

[0045] Figure Labels

[0046] 1. Motorcycle (riding vehicle)

[0047] 23 seats

[0048] 27 crossbeams

[0049] 50s mudguard

[0050] 51 Erecting section

[0051] 52 openings

[0052] 53 Planar section

[0053] 54 Bending section

[0054] 71 Control device (first body component)

[0055] Upper corner of the 71a control device

[0056] 72. Regulating rectifier (second body component)

[0057] 73 auxiliary control units (third body components)

[0058] 74 support arms

[0059] 75 concavity

[0060] 80 support tray

[0061] 81 protrusions

[0062] 82 Top Plate Section

[0063] 83 Protective Film

[0064] 85 wiring port

[0065] 87 rear extension

[0066] 88 side wall section

[0067] 88a shoulder

[0068] 89 incisions

[0069] 95a, 95b, 95c, 95d, 95e, 95f, 95g, 95h ribs

[0070] B Battery (Body Part)

[0071] Terminals of batteries B1 and B2

[0072] H1 main harness (wire harness)

[0073] H2 secondary wiring harness (wiring harness)

[0074] F4 upper rear frame (rear frame)

[0075] WR rear wheel. Detailed Implementation

[0076] The preferred embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Figure 1 This is a left-side view of a motorcycle 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention. Furthermore, Figure 2 This is a front view of motorcycle 1. Motorcycle 1 is a riding vehicle that is driven by a power unit P, which integrates an internal combustion engine and a transmission, and the driving force is transmitted to the rear wheel WR via a drive chain 19.

[0077] At the front end of the pair of main frames F2 that constitute the frame F, there is a head tube F1 with a freely rotatable ground axle supporting a steering rod (not shown). At the upper and lower ends of the steering rod, there are top beams 3 and bottom beams 7 that support the pair of front forks 11, respectively.

[0078] At the lower end of the front fork 11, a freely rotatable axle supports the front wheel WF. A front fender 10 is mounted on the front fork 11, covering the front wheel WF. A steering handle 2 is fixed to the upper part of the top beam 3. A front fairing 8, supporting the instrument panel 4 and the wind screen 5, is located in front of the head tube F1. A pair of left and right rearview mirrors 6 and a headlight 9 are supported on the front fairing 8. A pair of left and right side fairings 12 are connected to the rear of the front fairing 8. A lower fairing 13, covering the lower front part of the power unit P, which serves as the drive source for the motorcycle 1, is connected to the lower part of the side fairings 12.

[0079] A fuel tank 24 is mounted on the upper part of the main frame F2, which extends from the head tube F1 to the rear and lower part of the frame. At the rear end of the main frame F2, a pivot frame F3 is connected to a pivot 15 that supports a freely swingable pivot arm 18. Near the lower part of the pivot frame F3, a pair of footrests 17 for the driver are installed. The power unit P is suspended below the main frame F2 and in front of the pivot frame F3. On the left side of the power unit P, a freely swingable pivot supports a shift pedal 14, and at the lower end of the pivot frame F3, a freely rotatable pivot supports a side bracket 16. Combustion gases from the power unit P are discharged rearward from the muffler 30 on the right side in the vehicle width direction.

[0080] The swing arm 18, which is a freely rotatable axle supporting the rear wheel WR, utilizes a rear buffer 29 (not shown) near its front. Figure 3 The rear of the main frame F2 is suspended from the main frame F2. At the rear of the main frame F2, a pair of upper rear frames F4 and lower rear frames F5 are connected, supporting the driver's seat 23 and the rear fairing 22 incorporating the taillight assembly 21. The upper rear frame F4 extends rearward and diagonally upward from the rear end of the main frame F2. The lower rear frame F5 extends rearward and diagonally upward from a position near the pivot frame F3, and joins the upper rear frame F4 at the rear of the vehicle. A license plate holder 20 is installed below and in front of the taillight assembly 21. A pair of left and right rear seat tandem steps 31 are installed at the lower part of the lower rear frame F5.

[0081] A rear mudguard 50 is installed between the upper and lower rear frames F4 on the left and right sides. The rear mudguard 50 is connected to the lower part of the rear fairing 22 and blocks water or mud kicked up by the rear wheel WR. An adjusting rectifier 72 is installed at the lower part of the rear mudguard 50. The adjusting rectifier 72 is supported by the rear mudguard 50, and part of the heat sink is exposed below.

[0082] Figure 3 yes Figure 2The cross-sectional view along line III-III. The same symbols as above denote the same or equivalent parts. This embodiment is characterized by the ability to efficiently arrange multiple body parts using a double-layer structure, wherein a support tray 80 is stacked on top of the rear fender 50, which is a one-piece molded component made of synthetic resin or the like. Specifically, a flat portion 53 is provided on the rear fender 50, a portion of which protrudes upwards, and the support tray 80 is arranged above this flat portion 53. This allows the control unit (ECU) 71, which is a first body component, to be placed in a specific position, and improves the support rigidity of the battery B, which is a heavy object. The flat portion 53 is a flat plate without bending or unevenness. The control unit 71 is stably supported between a plate-shaped top plate portion 82 formed on the support tray 80 and the flat portion 53 of the rear fender 50. The top plate portion 82 is generally shaped by bending a flat plate member without bending or unevenness in two places. A cushioning material 97, such as sponge, can be sandwiched between the top plate portion 82 and the control device 71. This allows the upper surface of the control device 71 to be pressed against the top plate portion 82, thus providing stable support for the control device 71. Furthermore, there is no need for dedicated fastening components to secure the control device 71 to the rear fender 50, thereby reducing the number of parts and improving assemblability.

[0083] Furthermore, an upwardly recessed portion 75 is formed on the lower surface of the planar portion 53 formed by the raised rear fender 50. An adjusting rectifier 72, which is a second body component, is disposed in the recessed portion 75. This allows for effective utilization of the space created by the planar portion 53, and the cooling fins of the adjusting rectifier 72 are exposed from the lower surface of the rear fender 50 to the bottom, thereby efficiently cooling the adjusting rectifier 72.

[0084] The regulating rectifier 72 is positioned slightly to the left of the rear buffer 29 relative to the center in the vehicle width direction. A reservoir 28, connected to a star-shaped cylinder of a rear brake (not shown), is located on the right side of the regulating rectifier 72 in the vehicle width direction. The regulating rectifier 72 consists of a pair of left and right plate-like members extending downwards from the lower surface of the planar portion 53. The regulating rectifier 72 is fixed to the lower part of the support arm 74 and supported at an angle further forward than the forward tilt angle of the planar portion 53 relative to the horizontal plane. This increases the gap between the portion further forward than the rear of the regulating rectifier 72 and the lower surface side of the planar portion 53. An opening 52 is provided in front of the regulating rectifier 72, allowing for efficient cooling of the regulating rectifier 72 using the airflow introduced through the opening 52. Furthermore, by supporting the regulating rectifier 72 with the support arm 74 spaced apart from the lower surface side of the planar portion 53, the control device 71 can be protected from heat from the regulating rectifier 72.

[0085] The upper surface of battery B is secured by a rubber band 92 that engages with hooks 84 and 86 located at the front and rear of support tray 80 (see reference). Figure 11 , 12 ( ) Retain. At the rear upper part of battery B, a fuse 70 and a relay 74, which are components of the vehicle body, are provided.

[0086] Between the upper rear frame F4 on the left and right sides, a crossbeam 27 extending in the vehicle width direction is installed. A swing shaft 25 is supported on the crossbeam 27, allowing the fuel tank 24 to swing upwards during maintenance. At the rear of the fuel tank 24, a limiting plate 26 is installed to restrict the swinging motion at a specific angle. This limiting plate 26 functions to hold the front end of the seat 23 in place when it is installed.

[0087] Figure 4 This is a partially enlarged top view of motorcycle 1. The same symbols as described above denote the same or equivalent parts. This figure shows the motorcycle after the seat 23 has been removed. The battery B, accessible by removing the seat 23, is located on the front side at a position that coincides with the crossbeam 24 in the top view of the motorcycle. The terminals B1 and B2 of the battery B are located at the rear end, spaced apart from the crossbeam 24, thereby reducing the possibility of contact with the crossbeam 24. Furthermore, if terminals B1 and B2 are removed, the battery B can be easily removed from the motorcycle body by lifting the rear part upwards.

[0088] On the right side of the support tray 80 in the vehicle width direction, a protrusion 81 extending to the right side in the vehicle width direction is formed. The protrusion 81 is configured to press against the upper surface of the sub-control device 73, which is a third body component located on the lower right side of the battery B, when the support tray 80 is installed in a specific position. As a result, the sub-control device 73 can be supported without the need for dedicated support struts, thereby reducing the number of parts and improving assemblability.

[0089] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 The VV-line cross-sectional view. The same symbols as above indicate the same or equivalent parts. The support tray 80 is provided with a plate-shaped top plate portion 82 and a plate-shaped side wall portion 88 extending vertically from the edge of the top plate portion 82. The control device 71 is housed between the flat portion 53 of the rear fender 50 and the top plate portion 82 of the support tray 80. At this time, the side of the control device 71 is covered by the side wall portion 88 which is lower than the top plate portion 82. The battery B is disposed on the upper part of the top plate portion 82, and the side near the lower end of the battery B is covered by the side wall portion 88 which is higher than the top plate portion 82. In addition, the flat portion 53 is set to be offset to the left of the center in the vehicle width direction to ensure space on the right side of the control device 71, while the battery B is disposed in the center in the vehicle width direction to maintain left and right weight balance.

[0090] In this embodiment, the battery B is positioned above the control device 71, thereby improving the accessibility of the battery B, which requires frequent maintenance. Furthermore, the battery B, which can be supported as a weight, is stably supported by the side wall portion 88, which is positioned higher than the top plate portion 82, and the side of the control device 71 is covered by the side wall portion 88, which is positioned lower than the top plate portion 82, thus enabling the control device 71 to be positioned. As a result, there is no need for ribs or fastening members for positioning. Moreover, by covering the side of the control device 71 with the side wall portion 88, the control device 71 can be protected from the heat from the power unit P.

[0091] An upwardly raised portion 51 is formed at the outer end of the rear fender 50 in the vehicle width direction. This raised portion 51 is spaced from the side wall portion 88 in the vehicle front-rear direction. Between the raised portion 51 and the side wall portion 89 on the left side in the vehicle width direction, a main wiring harness H1 in the vehicle front-rear direction and a secondary wiring harness H2 connected to the control device 71 are wired.

[0092] Furthermore, a shoulder 88a is formed on the side wall 88 of the support tray 80 on the right side of the support control device 71, with the shape of an upper corner 71a on the right side of the control device 71 in the vehicle width direction. This allows for positioning of the control device 71 using the shoulder 88a. In this embodiment, the battery B or fuse 70, which is frequently accessed, is positioned directly below the seat 23 to improve maintainability, while the control device 71 or sub-control device 73, which is less frequently accessed, is positioned near the rear fender 50 with a structure that incorporates vibration countermeasures or heat countermeasures. An interference member 23b is mounted on the floor 23a of the seat 23, abutting against the upper surface of the upper rear frame F4.

[0093] Figure 6 This is a left-side view of the rear fender 50. Furthermore, Figure 7 This is a three-dimensional view of the rear fender 50 viewed from above and in front. Figure 8 This is a partially enlarged top view of the rear fender 50. The same symbols as above denote the same or equivalent parts. At the rear of the raised portion 51 of the rear fender 50, an upwardly protruding curved portion 54 is connected to avoid interference with the rear wheel WR. At the rear of this curved portion 54, a rear fender rear portion 59 is connected, forming a storage space for electrical components, etc., between the rear fender rear portion 59 and the rear fairing 22. At the rear fender rear portion 59, a mounting opening 56 for the taillight device 21 and a pair of left and right exhaust vents 55 are formed.

[0094] As described above, a flat portion 53 is provided at a position in front of the rear fender 50, formed by a portion of the rear fender 50 protruding upwards. Support arm 74 supporting the regulating rectifier 72 (see reference). Figure 3The support arm 74 is installed in a recess 75 formed on the lower surface of the planar portion 53, and an opening 52 for introducing driving air is formed in front of the recess 75. Fixing portions 60L and 60R for fixing the support arm 74 are provided on the planar portion 53. Two fastening members 93 for fixing the support tray 80 to the rear fender 50 are installed in front of the fixing portions 60L and 60R. The fastening portions of the fastening members 93 are arranged adjacent to the ends of the planar portion 53, thereby placing the fastening portions on the upper part of the wall supporting the planar portion 53 from below, thus improving vertical rigidity.

[0095] like Figure 6 As shown, the rear fender 50 is mounted on the motorcycle 1 in a rearward and upward tilted position. The curved portion 54 is positioned higher than the flat portion 53, and the battery B or control device 71 is located at the lowest point of the rear fender 50. Between the raised portion 51 and the flat portion 53 on the right side in the vehicle width direction, five auxiliary control device ribs 58 are formed to support the side and lower surface of the auxiliary control device 73.

[0096] Between the auxiliary control device rib 58 and the flat surface portion 53, a plurality of ribs 95a, 95b, 95c, 95d, 95e, 95f, 95g, and 95h are provided to support the control device 71 from below. Among them, the rib 95a pointing towards the rear in the vehicle width direction, the rib 95g pointing towards the front-rear direction, and the rib 95h pointing towards the front in the vehicle width direction are connected to form a single unit, and each unit functions to support the front surface, rear surface, and left side of the control device 71 in the vehicle width direction. Furthermore, the ribs 95b, 95c, 95d, 95e, and 95f are inclined diagonally forward and to the right of the vehicle body. This facilitates the drainage of water entering from above the rear fender 50 downwards through the drain outlet 57. A vehicle body component can be installed at the drain outlet 57.

[0097] Figure 9 This is a partially enlarged 3D view of the rear fender 50 with the support tray 80 installed. Figure 10This is a partially enlarged perspective view of the rear fender 50, viewed from the upper left. The same symbols as described above denote the same or equivalent parts. As mentioned above, a curved portion 54 is provided behind the flat portion 53. This curved portion 54 bulges upward and bends, and has a shape to avoid interference with the rear wheel WR. On the other hand, a rear extension portion 87, shaped along the rear of the curved portion 54, is provided at the lower rear of the support tray 80. That is, the lower surface of the rear extension portion 87 is bent to abut against the upper surface of the curved portion 54. Thus, by positioning the front of the support tray 80 above the flat portion 53 and the rear of the support tray 80 at the curved portion 54, the area forming the flat portion 53 can be minimized, and the flat portion 53 of the support tray 80 provides stable support, while the curved portion 54 distributes and supports the weight of the battery B. Furthermore, if the support tray 80 is installed on the rear fender 50 and the fastening members 91 and 93, such as screws, are tightened, the rear extension 87 is pressed onto the curved portion 54. This increases the rigidity of the connection between the flat portion 53 and the curved portion 54, thereby improving the strength of the rear fender 50. A support piece 90 for supporting the fuse 70 is provided on the upper surface of the curved portion 54.

[0098] The top plate portion 82 of the support tray 80 is recessed downwards to match the shape of the upper surface of the control device 71. An upward-facing cutout 89 is provided at the lower edge of the side wall portion 88 of the support tray 80. The cutout 89 and the flat portion 53 form a wiring opening 85 through which the secondary wiring harness H2, connected to the control device 71, passes. This allows the secondary wiring harness H2 to be routed within the space between the side wall portion 88 and the upright portion 51, thereby protecting the secondary wiring harness H2 and shortening the length of the secondary wiring harness H2 that is routed upwards and merged into the main wiring harness H1. A protective plate 83 is provided at the left end of the support tray 80 in the vehicle width direction. The protective plate 83 is connected to the side wall portion 88 and extends above the upper edge of the side wall portion 88.

[0099] Figure 11 This is a partially enlarged 3D view of the rear fender 50 with battery B installed. Furthermore, Figure 12 This is the left side view of the supporting tray 80. Figure 13 yes Figure 2 The XIII-XIII line cross-sectional view. The same symbols as above indicate the same or equivalent parts. The upper surface of battery B is held by a rubber band 92 that engages with hooks 84 and 86 provided at the front and rear of the support tray 80. An upward cutout 89 formed on the left side wall portion 88 in the vehicle width direction of the support tray 80 forms a wiring opening 85 for the sub-wiring harness H2 between the support tray 80 and the flat portion 53. The protective plate 83 connected to the side wall portion 88 extends above the terminals B1 and B2 of battery B, thereby preventing the main wiring harness H1 and the sub-wiring harness H2 from contacting the terminals B1 and B2 of battery B.

[0100] As described above, in the motorcycle 1 according to the present invention, a flat portion 53 is provided on the rear fender 50, which is disposed below the seat 23 and above the rear wheel WR, forming an upwardly raised portion of the rear fender 50. Above the flat portion 53, a support tray 80 is mounted on the aforementioned rear fender 50. On the support tray 80, a plate-shaped top plate portion 82 and a plate-shaped side wall portion 88 extending vertically from the edge of the top plate portion 82 are provided. The flat portion (53) and the top plate... The control device 71, which serves as a first body component, is housed between the flat section 53 and the top plate section 82. When the control device 71 is housed between the flat section 53 and the top plate section 82, its side is covered by a side wall section 88 located lower than the top plate section 82. A battery B is disposed on the upper part of the top plate section 82, and its side is also covered by a side wall section 88 located higher than the top plate section 82. Therefore, by placing the battery B above the control device 71, accessibility to the battery B, which requires frequent maintenance, is improved. Furthermore, the battery B, which is a heavy object, is stably supported by the side wall section 88 located higher than the top plate section 82, and the side of the control device 71 is covered by the side wall section 88 located lower than the top plate section 82, thereby enabling the control device 71 to be positioned. This eliminates the need for ribs or fastening members for positioning. Moreover, by covering the side of the control device 71 with the side wall section 88, the control device 71 is protected from heat from the power unit P.

[0101] The motorcycle's form, the shape or structure of the rear fender, the shape or structure of the support tray, and the types of the first, second, and third body components are not limited to the above embodiments and can be modified in various ways. For example, the upright portion of the rear fender can be located on either the left or right side in the vehicle width direction. Furthermore, the flat portion of the rear fender can also be offset to the right in the vehicle width direction. The rear fender structure of this invention is not limited to motorcycles and can be applied to various vehicles such as riding tricycles or four-wheeled vehicles.

Claims

1. A straddle-type vehicle (1) characterized by comprising: The riding type vehicle (1) characterized by comprising: a planar portion (53) formed by a portion of an upper surface of the rear fender (50) being formed as a planar surface; and a support tray (80) installed at a position above the planar portion (53) of the rear fender (50); and the support tray (80) has a plate-shaped top plate portion (82) and a side wall portion (88) extending upward and downward from the top plate portion (82) and supported by the planar portion (53), a control device (71) among the body components is housed between the top plate portion (82) and the planar portion (53) on the inner side of the side wall portion (88) on the lower surface side of the top plate portion (82), a battery (B) among the body components is disposed on the upper surface side of the top plate portion (82).

2. The straddle-type vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the planar portion (53) is formed by a portion of the rear fender (50) being raised upward, the lower surface side of the planar portion (53) constitutes a recessed portion (75) that is recessed upward, a regulating damper (72) among the body components is disposed in the recessed portion (75).

3. The riding type vehicle according to claim 2, wherein the regulating damper (72) is supported by a support arm (74) disposed on the recessed portion (75), an opening (52) is provided in the rear fender (50) at a position in front of the regulating damper (72), the regulating damper (72) is disposed to be further inclined forward than the planar portion (53) with respect to a horizontal plane.

4. The straddle-type vehicle according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the rear fender (50) has a curved portion (54) that is curved and raised upward at a rear portion of the planar portion (53), a rear portion extension (87) that extends along the shape of the curved portion (54) is provided at a rear portion of the support tray (80).

5. The straddle-type vehicle according to claim 1, wherein a standing portion (51) that stands upward is formed at an outer end portion in a vehicle width direction of the rear fender (50), the standing portion (51) is separated from the side wall portion (88) in a vehicle front-rear direction, a wire harness (H1, H2) is routed between the standing portion (51) and the side wall portion (88), a cutout (89) that constitutes a wiring port (85) through which the wire harness (H2) connected to the control device (71) passes is provided in the side wall portion (88).

6. The straddle-type vehicle according to claim 5, wherein a protection sheet (83) that extends upward further than an upper edge of the side wall portion (88) on which the wire harness (H1, H2) is routed is provided in the support tray (80).

7. The straddle-type vehicle according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a third body component (73) among the body components is disposed in an upper portion of the rear fender (50) laterally of the support tray (80), a protrusion portion (81) that extends outward in the vehicle width direction is formed in a lateral portion of the support tray (80), the protrusion portion (81) presses an upper surface of the third body component (73) when the support tray (80) is installed at a specific position.

8. The straddle-type vehicle according to claim 1 or 2, wherein The riding type vehicle comprises: a pair of left and right rear frames (F4); and A cross member (27) connects the aforementioned pair of left and right rear frames (F4) to each other, and In a plan view of the vehicle body, the aforementioned battery (B) is disposed at a position coinciding with the lower side of the aforementioned cross member (27), The terminals (B1, B2) of the aforementioned battery (B) are disposed on the side of the aforementioned battery (B) farthest from the aforementioned cross member (27).

9. The straddle-type vehicle according to claim 1 or 2, wherein On the upper surface of the aforementioned rear fender (50), a plurality of ribs (95a, 95b, 95c, 95d, 95e, 95f, 95g, 95h) are provided upright toward the upper side and support the aforementioned control device (71) from below, The aforementioned plurality of ribs (95a, 95b, 95c, 95d, 95e, 95f, 95g, 95h) include portions of the front surface, the rear surface, and the left side in the vehicle width direction that support the aforementioned control device (71), On the side wall portion (88) of the aforementioned support tray (80) on the side that supports the aforementioned control device (71), a shoulder portion (88a) is formed along the shape of the upper side corner portion (71a) of the aforementioned control device (71).

10. The straddle-type vehicle according to claim 1 or 2, wherein When the aforementioned support tray (80) is installed at a specific position, the aforementioned top plate portion (82) presses the upper surface of the aforementioned control device (71).

11. The straddle-type vehicle according to claim 1 or 2, wherein The aforementioned side wall portion (88) extends in the up-and-down direction from the periphery of the aforementioned top plate portion (82) and surrounds the periphery of the aforementioned top plate portion (82).

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