Straddled vehicle

Abstract

This invention allows for the storage of large helmets within a storage compartment, avoiding interference with equipment positioned below the compartment. The straddle-type vehicle 1 of this invention includes a seat 5, a storage compartment 21, a rear wheel 8, and a rear fender 7. The storage compartment 21 is positioned below the seat 5. The rear fender 7 is positioned below the storage compartment 21. The rear fender 7 can move up and down together with the rear wheel 8. The bottom surface of the storage compartment 21 includes a downwardly bulging portion 26. The rear fender 7 includes a fender ridge 31 and a front fender portion 32. The fender ridge 31 is located at the uppermost position of the rear fender 7. The front fender portion 32 extends forward and downward from the fender ridge 31. The bulge 26 is positioned above the front fender portion 32.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] This invention relates to a straddle-type vehicle. [Previous Technology]

[0002] Some straddle-type vehicles are equipped with storage compartments. For example, in the straddle-type vehicle of Patent Document 1, a storage compartment is provided below the seat. A helmet can be stored in the storage compartment. [Prior Art Documents] [Patent Documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2011-213227 [Summary of the Invention]

[0004] [Problem to be Solved by the Invention] For example, ideally, the storage compartment should have a large storage space to accommodate large helmets such as full-face helmets. However, in this case, the storage compartment becomes large. If the storage compartment is large, there is a problem of interference with the equipment located below the storage compartment. The object of the present invention is to be able to accommodate large helmets in a storage compartment and avoid interference with the equipment located below the storage compartment. [Technical Means for Solving the Problem]

[0005] One embodiment of the present invention, a straddle-type vehicle, includes a seat, a storage compartment, a rear wheel, and a rear fender. The storage compartment is disposed below the seat. The rear fender is disposed below the storage compartment. The rear fender is movable up and down together with the rear wheel. The bottom surface of the storage compartment includes a downwardly bulging portion. The rear fender includes a fender ridge and a front fender portion. The fender ridge is located at the uppermost position of the rear fender. The front fender portion extends forward and downward from the fender ridge. The bulge is disposed above the front fender portion.

[0006] In this straddle-type vehicle, the bottom surface of the storage compartment includes a downward-bulging portion. Therefore, by aligning the top surface of a helmet downwards onto the bulge, even large helmets can be stored in the storage compartment. Furthermore, the bulge is positioned above the front fender. That is, the bulge is positioned using the space above the front fender, which curves forward and downwards. Therefore, interference with the range of motion of the rear fender can be avoided, and the storage space inside the storage compartment can be increased by enlarging the bulge.

[0007] The bottom surface of the storage compartment may also include an upwardly recessed portion. The recess may also be positioned in front of the bulge. In this case, the half-helmet can be placed inside the storage compartment using the recess, and space can be ensured below the recess.

[0008] The straddle-type vehicle may further include an engine and an engine auxiliary unit. The engine auxiliary unit may also be connected to the engine. The engine auxiliary unit may also be disposed within a recess. In this case, the engine auxiliary unit can be compactly disposed using the space below the recess.

[0009] The straddle-type vehicle may further include an air cleaner. The air cleaner may also be positioned below the storage compartment. The air cleaner may also be positioned below the bulge, having a shape that avoids the bulge. The bulge may also be positioned to avoid the movable range of the rear fender. In this case, the air cleaner has a shape that avoids the bulge, and the bulge is positioned to avoid the movable range of the rear fender. Therefore, interference with equipment positioned below the storage compartment can be avoided.

[0010] The upper surface of the air purifier may also have a shape that curves downwards to avoid the bulge. In this case, interference with the upper surface of the air purifier located below the storage compartment can be avoided.

[0011] The air cleaner may also include a cleaner body and an extension. The extension may also extend from the cleaner body in the left-right direction of the vehicle. The extension may also be positioned below the bulge. The upper surface of the extension may also have a shape that curves downwards to avoid the bulge. In this case, the bulge can be enlarged to increase the storage space inside the storage compartment, and interference between the bulge and the air cleaner can be avoided.

[0012] Alternatively, at the uppermost position within the movable range of the air cleaner, at least a portion of the cleaner body overlaps with the bulge when the vehicle is viewed from the side. In this case, the bulge can be enlarged to increase the storage space inside the glove compartment, and interference between the bulge and the air cleaner can be avoided.

[0013] The bottom surface of the storage box may also include an inclined surface facing rearward and sloping upward. The bulge may also protrude downward from the inclined surface. In this case, the bulge can be enlarged to increase the storage space inside the storage box, and interference with devices positioned below the inclined surface can be avoided. [Effects of the Invention]

[0014] According to the present invention, a large helmet can be stored in the storage box and interference with the equipment disposed below the storage box is avoided.

Implementation Method

[0016] Hereinafter, the straddle-type vehicle of the embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG1 is a side view of the straddle-type vehicle 1 of the embodiment. The straddle-type vehicle 1 of this embodiment is a scooter-type vehicle. As shown in FIG1, the straddle-type vehicle 1 includes a body 2, a front wheel 4, a seat 5, a power unit 6, a rear fender 7, and a rear wheel 8. Furthermore, in the following description, the front, rear, left, and right directions of the straddle-type vehicle 1 refer to the front, rear, left, and right directions as observed from the rider sitting on the seat 5.

[0017] The vehicle body 2 includes a front outer shell 11, a rear outer shell 12, and a foot pedal 13. The rear outer shell 12 is located below the seat 5. The foot pedal 13 is located between the front outer shell 11 and the rear outer shell 12.

[0018] The power unit 6 is located below the seat 5. The power unit 6 has a unit-swinging structure. The power unit 6 is supported on the vehicle body 2 in a manner that allows it to rotate about a pivot 16. The power unit 6 rotates up and down about the pivot 16. The power unit 6 supports the rear wheel 8 and enables it to rotate. The power unit 6, the rear wheel 8, and the rear fender 7 rotate integrally about the pivot 16. The power unit 6 includes an engine 17, a transmission 18, and an air cleaner 19. The transmission 18 is located to the side of the engine 17. The air cleaner 19 is located above the engine 17 and the transmission 18.

[0019] Figure 2 is a partial cross-sectional view showing the structure under the seat 5 of the straddle-type vehicle 1. Figure 3 is a left-side view showing the structure under the seat 5 of the straddle-type vehicle 1. Figure 4 is a right-side view showing the structure under the seat 5 of the straddle-type vehicle 1. Furthermore, for ease of understanding, a portion of the vehicle body 2 is shown in cross-section in Figure 2. As shown in Figures 2 to 4, the straddle-type vehicle 1 includes a storage compartment 21. The storage compartment 21 is disposed below the seat 5. The storage compartment 21 is covered by the aforementioned rear outer shell 12. The seat 5 can open and close the opening 22 on the upper surface of the storage compartment 21. The power unit 6 is disposed below the storage compartment 21.

[0020] As shown in Figures 3 and 4, the bottom surface 23 of the storage box 21 includes a lowermost surface 24 and an inclined surface 25. The lowermost surface 24 is located at the lowest point of the bottom surface 23 of the storage box 21. The inclined surface 25 is disposed behind the lowermost surface 24. The inclined surface 25 extends rearward and upward from the lowermost surface 24.

[0021] Figure 5 is a bottom view of the storage box 21. As shown in Figures 2 and 5, the bottom surface 23 of the storage box 21 includes a bulge 26 and a recess 27. The bulge 26 has a downward bulging shape. The bulge 26 protrudes downward from the inclined surface 25. The bulge 26 has a downward curved surface shape. The upper surface of the bulge 26 is recessed downward from the inner surface of the storage box 21. As shown in Figure 5, when viewed from below, the bulge 26 has a circular shape. The bulge 26 has a shape that matches the curved surface of the top surface of the helmet 100.

[0022] The recess 27 has an upwardly recessed shape. The recess 27 is positioned in front of the protrusion 26. The recess 27 is recessed upward from the lowest surface 24. The upper surface of the recess 27 protrudes upward from the inner surface of the storage compartment 21. As shown in FIG5, the protrusion 26 is larger than the recess 27 in the left-right direction of the vehicle.

[0023] As shown in Figure 2, the power unit 6 includes an engine auxiliary unit 28. The engine auxiliary unit 28 is, for example, a throttle valve. The engine auxiliary unit 28 is connected to the engine 17. The engine auxiliary unit 28 is connected to the air cleaner 19 via a pipe 29. The engine auxiliary unit 28 and the pipe 29 are positioned above the engine 17. The engine auxiliary unit 28 and the pipe 29 are positioned between the engine 17 and the storage compartment 21. A portion of the engine auxiliary unit 28 is disposed within a recess 27.

[0024] The rear fender 7 is positioned below the storage compartment 21. The rear fender 7 is positioned above the rear wheel 8. The rear fender 7 has an upwardly curved shape. By rotating the power unit 6 around the pivot 16, the rear fender 7 and the rear wheel 8 move up and down together. Furthermore, Figure 2 shows the rear wheel 8 and the rear fender 7 located at the uppermost point within the movable range of the rear wheel 8 and the rear fender 7. As shown in Figure 2, the bulge 26 is positioned to avoid the movable range of the rear fender 7.

[0025] Specifically, the rear fender 7 includes a fender ridge 31, a front fender portion 32, and a rear fender portion 33. The fender ridge 31 is located at the uppermost position of the rear fender 7. The fender ridge 31 covers the ridge of the rear wheel 8 from above. The front fender portion 32 extends forward and downward from the fender ridge 31. The rear fender portion 33 extends rearward and downward from the fender ridge 31. A bulge 26 is disposed above the front fender portion 32. That is, the bulge 26 is disposed directly above the front fender portion 32. As shown in FIG4, the lower end 36 of the bulge 26 is located in a position further forward than the front fender portion 32.

[0026] Figure 6 is a rear view showing the structure under the seat 5 of the straddle-type vehicle 1. Figure 7 is a perspective view showing the structure under the seat 5 of the straddle-type vehicle 1. Furthermore, the rear fender 7 is omitted in Figures 6 and 7. As shown in Figures 2 to 7, the air cleaner 19 is disposed below the storage compartment 21. The air cleaner 19 is disposed below the bulge 26. The air cleaner 19 has a shape that avoids the bulge 26.

[0027] Specifically, the air cleaner 19 includes a cleaner body 34 and an extension 35. As shown in FIG6, the cleaner body 34 has a shape that is longer vertically than horizontally when viewed from the rear of the vehicle. The cleaner body 34 is positioned on the outer side of the lower end 36 of the protruding portion 26 when viewed from the rear of the vehicle. At least a portion of the cleaner body 34 is positioned on the outer side of the protruding portion 26. When viewed from the rear of the vehicle, the upper surface of the cleaner body 34 is positioned above the upper surface 37 of the extension 35. As shown in FIG2, at the uppermost position of the movable range of the air cleaner 19, at least a portion of the cleaner body 34 overlaps with the protruding portion 26 when viewed from the side of the vehicle.

[0028] The extension 35 extends from the cleaner body 34 in a left-right direction. The aforementioned pipe 29 extends forward from the extension 35. When viewing the vehicle from the rear, the extension 35 is positioned below the lower end 36 of the bulge 26. As shown in FIG4, the upper surface 37 of the extension 35 has a shape that avoids the bulge 26. That is, the upper surface 37 of the extension 35 has a shape that curves downward. The extension 35 is positioned in front of the rear fender 7. As shown in FIG7, the air cleaner 19 includes a first fixing part 38 and a second fixing part 39. The rear fender 7 is fixed to the air cleaner 19 at the first fixing part 38 and the second fixing part 39.

[0029] In the straddle-type vehicle 1 of the present embodiment described above, the bottom surface 23 of the storage compartment 21 includes a downwardly bulging portion 26. Therefore, by placing the top surface of the helmet 100 downwardly on the bulging portion 26, even a large helmet 100 can be stored in the storage compartment 21. Furthermore, the bulging portion 26 is positioned above the front fender portion 32. That is, the bulging portion 26 is positioned using the space above the front fender portion 32, which is forward-facing and downwardly curved. Therefore, interference with the movable range of the rear fender 7 can be avoided, and the storage space inside the storage compartment 21 can be increased by enlarging the bulging portion 26.

[0030] The above describes one embodiment of the present invention, but the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment and various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the invention.

[0031] The straddle-type vehicle 1 is not limited to a scooter-type vehicle, but may also be other types of vehicles such as a moped. The shape of the storage box 21 is not limited to the above embodiment and may be changed. The shape of the rear fender 7 is not limited to the above embodiment and may be changed. The shape of the air purifier 19 is not limited to the above embodiment and may be changed. [Industrial Applicability]

[0032] According to the present invention, a large helmet can be stored in the storage box and interference with the equipment disposed below the storage box can be avoided. [Simplified Explanation of the Diagram]

[0015] Figure 1 is a side view of the straddle-type vehicle according to the embodiment. Figure 2 is a partial sectional view showing the structure under the seat of the straddle-type vehicle. Figure 3 is a left side view showing the structure under the seat of the straddle-type vehicle. Figure 4 is a right side view showing the structure under the seat of the straddle-type vehicle. Figure 5 is a bottom view of the storage compartment. Figure 6 is a rear view showing the structure under the seat of the straddle-type vehicle. Figure 7 is a perspective view showing the structure under the seat of the straddle-type vehicle.

Claims

1. A straddle-type vehicle, comprising: Seat; Storage compartment located below the seat; Rear wheels; The rear fender is positioned below the storage compartment and can move up and down with the rear wheel. The bottom surface of the storage compartment includes a downwardly bulging portion and an upwardly recessed portion. The rear fender includes a fender ridge located at the uppermost position of the rear fender and a front fender portion extending forward and downward from the fender ridge. The bulging portion is positioned above the front fender portion, and the recessed portion is positioned in front of the bulging portion.

2. As in claim 1, the straddle-type vehicle further includes: engine; and an engine auxiliary machine, which is connected to the engine; the engine auxiliary machine is disposed within the recess.

3. The straddle-type vehicle as claimed in claim 1, further comprising an air cleaner disposed below the storage compartment, the air cleaner being disposed below the bulge and having a shape that avoids the bulge, the bulge being disposed that avoids the movable range of the rear fender.

4. As in claim 3, the straddle-type vehicle, wherein the upper surface of the air cleaner has a shape that curves downwards to avoid the bulge.

5. As claimed in claim 3, the straddle-type vehicle, wherein the air cleaner includes a cleaner body and an extension extending from the cleaner body in the left-right direction of the vehicle, the extension being disposed below the bulge, and the upper surface of the extension having a shape that curves downwards to avoid the bulge.

6. As in claim 5, in a straddle-type vehicle, at the uppermost position of the movable range of the air cleaner, at least a portion of the cleaner body overlaps with the bulge when the vehicle is viewed from the side.

7. The straddle-type vehicle as claimed in claim 1, wherein the bottom surface of the storage compartment includes an inclined surface that faces rearward and slopes upward, and the bulge protrudes downward from the inclined surface.

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