Saddle-type vehicle

Abstract

In a saddle-riding type vehicle in which a switch box mounted on a handlebar includes an operation input unit, a structure of the operation input unit is provided, which can suppress changes in convenience when used for drivers with different finger lengths. The saddle-riding type vehicle (1) includes: a left grip (51b); and a switch box (7) fixed to the left handlebar (51a) at a position closer to the center of the vehicle than the left grip (51b) and including a plurality of operation input units. The plurality of operation input units include a left indicator operation input unit (11), a right indicator operation input unit (12), and a cancel operation input unit (13). The left indicator operation input unit (11), the right indicator operation input unit (12) and the cancel operation input unit (13) are composed of push button switches, and when the switch box (7) is viewed from the rear, the left indicator operation input unit (11), the right indicator operation input unit (12) and the cancel operation input unit (13) are arranged in a direction intersecting the axis of the left grip (51b) within a movable range (X) of the thumb of the hand holding the left grip (51b) when the driver holds the left grip (51b).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present teaching relates to a saddle-ride type vehicle in which a switch box including a plurality of operation input units is provided on a handlebar. Background Art

[0002] In a known saddle-ride type vehicle, a switch box including a plurality of operation input parts is provided on a handlebar. In the saddle-ride type vehicle, the plurality of operation input parts include a left indicator operation input part, a right indicator operation input part, and a cancel operation input part.

[0003] For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a handle switch device including a switch box fixed to a handlebar near a grip handle and an operating switch formed in the switch box and capable of operating various electrical components mounted on a riding unit.

[0004] The operating switch is composed of a touch sensor, which detects the operator's touch on the contact part and generates a specific electrical signal. The touch sensor can detect the sliding of the operator's finger relative to the contact part in a specific direction, and can operate the electrical component according to the sliding direction. The switch box is formed with a recessed portion around the contact part of the touch sensor, which imitates the shape of the operator's finger.

[0005] Patent Document 2 discloses a turn signal switch that uses a leftward and rightward sliding operation of an operating knob to bring a movable contact into contact with a fixed contact, thereby lighting an indicator light on a desired side (left or right) of a two-wheeled vehicle. In this turn signal switch, the movable contact is separated from the fixed contact by pressing the operating knob, thereby canceling the lighting of the indicator light.

[0006] Reference List

[0007] Patent Literature

[0008] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent No. 5872263

[0009] Patent Document 2: Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2012-9405 Summary of the invention

[0010] Technical issues

[0011] However, when the touch sensor disclosed in Patent Document 1 is applied to an operating switch, if the driver's finger is large, it is possible that the driver's finger will touch multiple switches at the same time. On the other hand, when the intervals between multiple operating switches are increased, if the driver's finger is short, it is difficult to operate the operating switches. In this way, in the operating switch composed of the touch sensor, it is difficult to arrange multiple switches at convenient positions.

[0012] For example, an example of a previous indicator switch including a left turning operation input portion and a right turning operation input portion is a slide type switch having a configuration disclosed in Patent Document 2 described above.

[0013] The slide indicator switch is not operated by the driver's finger contact as the above-mentioned operating switch composed of the touch sensor. Therefore, the slide indicator switch is friendly to the driver and easy to use.

[0014] However, even in the case of the above-mentioned slide indicator switch, if the driver's fingers are short, when the operation knob is operated in a direction drawn toward the palm, the fingers do not easily reach the operation knob. On the other hand, if the driver's fingers are long, when the operation knob is operated in a direction away from the palm, the fingers are forced to move in a narrow space. In this way, in the case of the slide indicator switch, it is difficult to make the switch structure adaptable to both the case of short fingers and the case of long fingers.

[0015] On the other hand, a switch structure is sought that is easy for the driver to use regardless of the length of his fingers.

[0016] Therefore, an object of the present teaching is to provide a saddle-ride type vehicle in which a switch box provided on a handlebar includes an operation input portion that can reduce a change in convenience even for drivers having different finger lengths.

[0017] Solution to the problem

[0018] The inventors of the present teaching have studied the structure of the operation input portion that can reduce the variation in convenience even for drivers with different finger lengths, in a saddle-riding type vehicle in which a switch box provided on a handlebar includes an operation input portion.

[0019] Through active studies, the inventors of the present teachings conceived the following configuration.

[0020] A saddle-riding vehicle of an embodiment of the present teaching includes: a left indicator; a right indicator; a handlebar; a grip, which is arranged on the handlebar and extends along the axis of the grip; and a switch box, which is fixed to the handlebar at a position closer to the center of the vehicle than the grip, and the switch box includes a plurality of operation input parts. The plurality of operation input parts include: a left indicator operation input part, which is configured to light up the left indicator; a right indicator operation input part, which is configured to light up the right indicator; and a cancel operation input part, which is configured to stop lighting the left indicator and the right indicator. The left indicator operation input part, the right indicator operation input part, and the cancel operation input part are composed of push-button switches, and when the switch box is viewed from the rear, the left indicator operation input part, the right indicator operation input part, and the cancel operation input part are arranged in a direction intersecting the axis of the grip when the driver holds the grip within the movable range of the thumb of the hand holding the grip.

[0021] This configuration enables the driver to hold the grip to operate the left indicator operation input unit, the right indicator operation input unit, and the cancel operation input unit with the thumb. That is, the driver can operate the left indicator operation input unit, the right indicator operation input unit, and the cancel operation input unit by rotating the thumb of the hand holding the grip within the movable range without re-holding the grip and without separating the hand from the grip.

[0022] In addition, even for drivers with different thumb lengths, the above configuration enables the driver to operate the left indicator operation input unit, the right indicator operation input unit, and the cancel operation input unit using any part of the thumb (e.g., the fingertip or the proximal part). That is, as described above, even for drivers with different thumb lengths, the operation input unit is arranged within the movable range of the thumb of each driver's hand holding the grip, so that the operation input unit can be operated using a part of the thumb.

[0023] The left indicator operation input unit, the right indicator operation input unit, and the cancel operation input unit are composed of push button switches. Therefore, the driver can easily distinguish the left indicator operation input unit, the right indicator operation input unit, and the cancel operation input unit, and even if the driver touches the left indicator operation input unit, the right indicator operation input unit, or the cancel operation input unit by mistake, it is difficult to make a wrong operation.

[0024] In addition, when the switch box is viewed from the rear, the left indicator operation input unit, the right indicator operation input unit, and the cancel operation input unit are arranged along the direction intersecting the axis of the grip within the movable range of the thumb of the hand holding the grip when the driver holds the grip. If the left indicator operation input unit, the right indicator operation input unit, and the cancel operation input unit are arranged along the axis of the grip, the driver needs to operate with the hand separated from the grip when operating with the thumb of the hand holding the grip. On the other hand, as described above, in the case where the left indicator operation input unit, the right indicator operation input unit, and the cancel operation input unit are arranged along the direction intersecting the axis of the grip, even during driving of a saddle-riding type vehicle, the driver can easily operate the left indicator operation input unit, the right indicator operation input unit, and the cancel operation input unit by rotating the thumb within the movable range while holding the grip, without having to re-hold the grip and without having to separate the hand from the grip.

[0025] Therefore, the convenience of the left pointer operation input unit, the right pointer operation input unit, and the cancel operation input unit can be improved.

[0026] On the other hand, the saddle-ride type vehicle according to the present teaching preferably includes the following configuration: The cancel operation input portion is located at the center of the left indicator operation input portion, the right indicator operation input portion, and the cancel operation input portion arranged within the movable range of the thumb.

[0027] Through this configuration, the driver can easily and intuitively distinguish the arrangement of the left indicator operation input unit, the right indicator operation input unit, and the cancel operation input unit. Therefore, the convenience of the left indicator operation input unit, the right indicator operation input unit, and the cancel operation input unit can be improved.

[0028] On the other hand, the saddle-ride type vehicle of the present teaching preferably includes the following configuration: Assuming that the movable range of the thumb is divided into four regions in the rotation direction around the base of the thumb, at least a portion of the cancel operation input unit is located in two regions located in the center of the four regions in the rotation direction.

[0029] With this configuration, the driver can easily operate the cancel operation input unit with his thumb, thereby improving the convenience of the cancel operation input unit.

[0030] On the other hand, the saddle-ride type vehicle of the present teaching preferably includes the following configuration: The shape of the cancel operation input portion is different from the shapes of the left indicator operation input portion and the right indicator operation input portion.

[0031] With this configuration, the driver can easily recognize the cancel operation input unit by using the touch of the thumb. Thus, the convenience of the cancel operation input unit can be improved.

[0032] On the other hand, the saddle-ride type vehicle of the present teaching preferably includes the following configuration: The interval between the points of action of the operation input parts for respectively operating the operation input parts is 1 / 3 inch to 1.5 inches.

[0033] A driver with a longer thumb presses the switch with the part of the thumb closer to the base than the tip. On the other hand, a driver with a shorter thumb presses the switch with the part of the thumb closer to the tip than the base. The length of the thumb is generally 1 inch to 1.5 inches. The switch on the handlebar of a saddle-type vehicle is generally 1 / 3 inch (about 8.5 mm).

[0034] Therefore, as described for the above configuration, the intervals between the action points of the operation input portion are set to 1 / 3 inch to 1.5 inches, so that the operation input portion can be arranged at a position within a range operable with the thumb without switches overlapping.

[0035] Therefore, the convenience of the multiple operation input units can be improved.

[0036] On the other hand, the saddle-ride type vehicle of the present teaching preferably includes the following configuration: The left indicator operation input section and the right indicator operation input section are constituted by one switch.

[0037] By this structure, the left pointer operation input unit and the right pointer operation input unit can be easily constructed, and the number of parts of the switch box can be reduced. In addition, the left pointer operation input unit and the right pointer operation input unit can be operated by operating one switch.

[0038] On the other hand, the saddle-ride type vehicle of the present teaching preferably includes the following configuration: The left indicator operation input section, the right indicator operation input section, and the cancel operation input section are constituted by one switch.

[0039] With this configuration, the left pointer operation input unit, the right pointer operation input unit, and the cancel operation input unit can be easily configured, and the number of parts of the switch box can be reduced. In addition, the left pointer operation input unit, the right pointer operation input unit, and the cancel operation input unit can be operated by operating one switch.

[0040] On the other hand, the saddle-ride type vehicle of the present teaching preferably includes the following configuration: When the switch box is viewed from the rear, the left indicator operation input portion, the right indicator operation input portion, and the cancel operation input portion are arranged obliquely with respect to a direction orthogonal to the axis of the grip.

[0041] By this configuration, the left indicator operation input unit, the right indicator operation input unit, and the cancel operation input unit can be arranged in a manner that follows the rotational motion of the thumb within the movable range when the driver holds the grip. Therefore, the driver can easily operate the left indicator operation input unit, the right indicator operation input unit, and the cancel operation input unit by rotating the thumb within the movable range when the driver holds the grip.

[0042] On the other hand, the saddle-ride type vehicle of the present teaching preferably includes the following configuration: When the switch box is viewed from the rear, the left indicator operation input portion is located further to the left than the right indicator operation input portion.

[0043] With this structure, the driver can easily operate the left indicator operation input unit, the right indicator operation input unit, and the cancel operation input unit by rotating the thumb within the movable range when the driver holds the grip. In addition, since the left indicator operation input unit is located further to the left than the right indicator operation input unit when viewed from the driver, the driver does not need to confirm the positional relationship between the left indicator operation input unit and the right indicator operation input unit, and can intuitively operate the left indicator operation input unit and the right indicator operation input unit.

[0044] The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention.

[0045] As used herein, the term "and / or" includes all combinations of one or more of the associated listed constituents.

[0046] It will be further understood that the terms "comprises," "including," or "having" and their variations when used in this specification list the existence of the described features, processes, operations, elements, parts, and / or their equivalents, but do not exclude the existence or addition of steps, operations, elements, parts, and / or combinations thereof.

[0047] It will be further understood that the terms "mounted," "connected," "coupled," and / or their equivalents are used in a broad sense and include direct and indirect mounting, connections, and couplings. Further, "connected" and "coupled" are not limited to physical or mechanical connections or couplings, and may include direct or indirect electrical connections or couplings.

[0048] Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs.

[0049] It will be further understood that terms, such as those defined in commonly used dictionaries, should be interpreted as having a meaning consistent with the context of the relevant art and the present disclosure, and should not be interpreted in an ideal or overly formal sense unless otherwise expressly defined herein.

[0050] In describing the present invention, it will be understood that several techniques and processes are disclosed. Each of these techniques and processes has its own benefits and each can be used in combination with one or more of the other techniques disclosed or sometimes all of them.

[0051] Therefore, for the sake of clarity, this specification will avoid redundantly repeating every possible combination of each step. However, this specification and claims should be understood and interpreted as follows, that is, all these combinations are within the scope of the present invention.

[0052] Herein, an embodiment of a saddle-ride type vehicle according to the present teaching will be described.

[0053] In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth to provide a complete understanding of the present invention. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention can be implemented even without these specific details.

[0054] This disclosure should be considered as illustrative of the invention and is not intended to limit the invention to the specific embodiments shown in the following figures or description.

[0055] [Saddle-type vehicle]

[0056] The saddle-riding type vehicle herein refers to a vehicle in which the driver sits on the seat portion in a state of straddling the seat portion. Therefore, the saddle-riding type vehicle includes not only two-wheeled vehicles, but also other vehicles such as three-wheeled vehicles and four-wheeled vehicles as long as the driver sits on the seat portion in a state of straddling the seat portion. The saddle-riding type vehicle also includes a scooter-type vehicle.

[0057] [Push button switch]

[0058] The button switch herein refers to a switch structure that outputs a signal and stops the signal output by pressing the switch. Specifically, the button switch closes a circuit in an electrically open state and opens a circuit in an electrically closed state by pressing the switch.

[0059] [Thumb movable range]

[0060] The movable range of the thumb in this article refers to the range in which the thumb can move on the switch box when the driver holds the handle. The movable range of the thumb is the range in which the thumb can rotate around the base of the thumb.

[0061] [Base of thumb]

[0062] The base of the thumb herein refers to a position that serves as the center of rotation of the thumb when the thumb performs a rotational motion toward or away from the index finger.

[0063] [Action point]

[0064] The action point herein refers to a contact point at which, when the driver performs an input operation on the operation input unit, the operation input unit outputs a signal to the device. The action point refers to, for example, an electrical contact point.

[0065] Beneficial Effects of the Invention

[0066] In one embodiment of the present teaching, a saddle-riding type vehicle in which a switch box provided on a handlebar includes an operation input portion can be provided with a configuration of an operation input portion that can reduce variations in convenience even for drivers having different finger lengths. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0067] [ Figure 1 ] Figure 1 It is a left side view schematically showing the entire structure of the saddle-ride type vehicle according to the first embodiment.

[0068] [ Figure 2 ] Figure 2 is a rear view schematically showing the arrangement of a plurality of operation input portions on the switch box;

[0069] Figure 2 (a) shows a case where a plurality of operation input units are arranged obliquely, Figure 2 (b) shows a case where a plurality of operation input units are arranged linearly in the vertical direction, and Figure 2 (c) is shown in Figure 2 (a) A case where a plurality of operation input units are arranged with inclinations in different directions.

[0070] [ Figure 3 ] Figure 3 is a rear view schematically showing the arrangement of a plurality of operation input portions on a switch box in a saddle-ride type vehicle according to a modification of the first embodiment; Figure 3 (a) shows a case where a plurality of operation input units are arranged obliquely, Figure 3 (b) shows a case where a plurality of operation input units are arranged linearly in the vertical direction, and Figure 3 (c) shows a case where a plurality of operation input units are arranged obliquely in a direction different from that in (a).

[0071] [ Figure 4 ] Figure 4 1 is a rear view schematically showing the arrangement of a plurality of operation input portions on a switch box in the saddle-ride type vehicle according to the second embodiment.

[0072] [ Figure 5 ] Figure 5 1 is a left side view showing a schematic configuration of a wave switch including a plurality of operation input portions in a saddle-ride type vehicle according to a third embodiment.

[0073] [ Figure 6 ] Figure 6 1 is an enlarged rear view of a wave switch including a plurality of operation input portions in a saddle-ride type vehicle according to a fourth embodiment.

[0074] [ Figure 7 ] Figure 7 1 is a rear view schematically showing the arrangement of a plurality of operation input portions in a switch box in a saddle-ride type vehicle according to other embodiments.

[0075] [ Figure 8 ] Figure 8 1 is a rear view schematically showing the arrangement of a plurality of operation input portions in a switch box in a saddle-ride type vehicle according to other embodiments. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0076] Hereinafter, various embodiments will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the accompanying drawings, the same or corresponding parts are denoted by the same reference numerals, and their description will not be repeated. The sizes of the components in the accompanying drawings do not strictly represent the actual sizes of the components and the actual size ratios of the components.

[0077] In the following description, arrow F in the drawings indicates the front direction of the saddle-ride type vehicle 1. Arrow RR in the drawings indicates the rear direction of the saddle-ride type vehicle 1. Arrow U in the drawings indicates the upper direction of the saddle-ride type vehicle 1. Arrow D in the drawings indicates the lower direction of the saddle-ride type vehicle 1. Arrow R in the drawings indicates the right direction of the saddle-ride type vehicle 1. Arrow L in the drawings indicates the left direction of the saddle-ride type vehicle 1. When viewed from the driver of the saddle-ride type vehicle 1, the front-to-back direction, left-to-right direction, and up-down direction of the saddle-ride type vehicle 1 refer to the front-to-back direction, left-to-right direction, and up-down direction based on the saddle-ride type vehicle 1, respectively.

[0078] First embodiment

[0079] <Overall structure>

[0080] Figure 1 The present invention includes a left side view schematically showing the overall structure of a saddle-ride type vehicle 1 according to the first embodiment, and a rear view schematically showing the arrangement of a plurality of operation input portions in a switch box 7. The saddle-ride type vehicle 1 includes a vehicle body 2, front wheels 3, rear wheels 4, a handlebar 5, a direction indicator 6, and a switch box 7.

[0081] The vehicle body 2 includes a frame (not shown). The frame of the vehicle body 2 is provided with an engine unit 8 for supplying a rotational driving force to the rear wheel 4 as a driving wheel. The engine unit 8 includes an engine as a driving source and a transmission device for changing the speed of the driving force output from the engine. The engine and the transmission device will not be described in detail.

[0082] The handle 5 is a rod-shaped handle extending in the left-right direction. That is, the handle 5 is a rod-type handle. The handle 5 includes: a left rod-type handle 51, which is located to the left of the center of the vehicle body 2 in the left-right direction; and a right rod-type handle (not shown), which is located to the right of the center of the vehicle body 2 in the left-right direction. That is, in this embodiment, the handle 5 is a divided handle divided into left and right rod-type handles. The handle 5 does not need to be a divided handle, and may be a rod-shaped handle in which the left and right rod-type handles are integrated.

[0083] The left lever handle 51 includes a left handle bar 51a (handle bar) and a left grip 51b (grip) held by the driver's left hand 9. The left lever handle 51 includes a left handle 10. The left handle bar 51a extends in the left-right direction. The left grip 51b is provided on the left handle bar 51a and extends along the axis M. A portion of the left grip 51b is located at the left end of the left handle bar 51a.

[0084] Although not particularly shown, the right end of the left handlebar 51a is connected to a steering shaft in the vehicle body 2 for steering the front wheel 3. Thus, the left handlebar 51a extends leftward from the steering shaft. The right end of the left handlebar 51a is a proximal end of the left handlebar 51a.

[0085] The direction indicator 6 is located at the front and rear of the saddle-ride type vehicle 1. The direction indicator 6 includes: a left indicator 6a, which is located to the left of the center of the vehicle body 2 in the left-right direction; and a right indicator (not shown) which is located to the right of the center of the vehicle body 2 in the left-right direction. The left indicator 6a is located at the front and rear of the saddle-ride type vehicle 1. The right indicator and the left indicator 6a are symmetrical in the left-right direction with respect to the vehicle body 2 at the front and rear of the saddle-ride type vehicle 1. The direction indicator 6 has the same configuration as that of a typical direction indicator in which the left indicator 6a and the right indicator are lit individually or simultaneously. Therefore, the direction indicator 6 will not be described in detail.

[0086] <Switch box>

[0087] The switch box 7 is provided on the left lever handle 51. The switch box 7 is fixed to the left handle bar 51a in a manner closer to the center of the vehicle than the left grip 51b. The switch box 7 is located to the right of the left grip 51b in the left handle bar 51a. That is, the switch box 7 is located between the left grip 51b and the proximal end of the left handle bar 51a in the left handle bar 51a.

[0088] The switch box 7 includes a plurality of operation input units. The plurality of operation input units include a left indicator operation input unit 11, a right indicator operation input unit 12, and a cancel operation input unit 13. The left indicator operation input unit 11 turns on the left indicator 6a located at the front and rear of the saddle-ride type vehicle 1. The right indicator operation input unit 12 turns on the right indicator located at the front and rear of the saddle-ride type vehicle 1. The cancel operation input unit 13 stops the left indicator 6a and the right indicator located at the front and rear of the saddle-ride type vehicle 1 from turning on. The left indicator operation input unit 11, the right indicator operation input unit 12, and the cancel operation input unit 13 are constituted by push-button switches.

[0089] The plurality of operation input portions on the switch box 7 are arranged at positions in the switch box 7 where the driver holding the left lever handle 51 can operate the operation input portions.

[0090] like Figure 1 As shown, the left indicator operation input unit 11, the right indicator operation input unit 12, and the cancel operation input unit 13 are located at the rear of the switch box 7. The left indicator operation input unit 11, the right indicator operation input unit 12, and the cancel operation input unit 13 are arranged within the movable range X of the thumb of the left hand 9 when the driver holds the left grip 51b of the left stick-type handle 51 with the left hand 9. In the first embodiment, the left indicator operation input unit 11, the right indicator operation input unit 12, and the cancel operation input unit 13 are located in the switch box 7 so that at least a portion of the left indicator operation input unit 11, at least a portion of the right indicator operation input unit 12, and at least a portion of the cancel operation input unit 13 are arranged within the movable range X of the thumb of the left hand 9 when the driver holds the left grip 51b with the left hand 9.

[0091] The state in which the driver holds the left grip 51b with the left hand 9 means the state in which the driver holds the left grip 51b from above with the left hand 9 during driving. The movable range X of the thumb of the left hand 9 means the range in which the extended thumb of the left hand 9 rotates upward and downward around the base of the thumb when the driver holds the left grip 51b with the left hand 9. Figure 1 As shown, the movable range X is a sector shape defined by two radii of a circle surrounding the base of the thumb of the left hand 9 and an arc between these radii when viewed from the rear, and has a central angle of about 70 degrees, for example. The left pointer operation input unit 11, the right pointer operation input unit 12, and the cancel operation input unit 13 are arranged within the movable range X of the thumb of the left hand 9, which means a state in which the left pointer operation input unit 11, the right pointer operation input unit 12, and the cancel operation input unit 13 are arranged within the movable range X along the movable direction of the thumb of the left hand 9.

[0092] For example, the range in which the operation input unit of the switch box 7 can be operated by the thumb of the left hand 9 is, for example, 45 mm to 65 mm to the right from the base of the thumb of the left hand 9 when the driver holds the left grip 51 b with the left hand 9 .

[0093] In the first embodiment, when the switch box 7 is viewed from the rear, the left indicator operation input unit 11, the right indicator operation input unit 12, and the cancel operation input unit 13 are arranged in a direction intersecting the axis M of the left grip 51b within the movable range X of the thumb of the left hand 9 when the driver holds the left grip 51b with the left hand 9. Therefore, when the driver holds the left grip 51b with the left hand 9, the driver can operate the left indicator operation input unit 11, the right indicator operation input unit 12, and the cancel operation input unit 13 effortlessly by rotating the thumb within the movable range X.

[0094] When the switch box 7 is viewed from the rear, the left indicator operation input unit 11, the right indicator operation input unit 12, and the cancel operation input unit 13 may be arranged in the up-down direction within the movable range X of the thumb of the left hand 9 when the driver holds the left grip 51 b with the left hand 9. The left indicator operation input unit 11, the right indicator operation input unit 12, and the cancel operation input unit 13 may be arranged circumferentially on the outer peripheral surface of the switch box 7 within the movable range X of the thumb of the left hand 9 when the driver holds the left grip 51 b with the left hand 9.

[0095] In the first embodiment, the saddle-riding type vehicle 1 includes: a left indicator 6a; a right indicator; a left handlebar 51a; a left grip 51b fixed to the left handlebar 51a; and a switch box 7 fixed to the left handlebar 51a at a position closer to the center of the vehicle than the left grip 51b, and including a plurality of operation input units. The plurality of operation input units include: a left indicator operation input unit 11 that illuminates the left indicator 6a; a right indicator operation input unit 12 that illuminates the right indicator; and a cancel operation input unit 13 that stops the left indicator 6a and the right indicator from being illuminated. The left indicator operation input unit 11, the right indicator operation input unit 12, and the cancel operation input unit 13 are constituted by push-button switches, and are arranged in a direction intersecting the axis M of the left grip 51b when the driver holds the left grip 51b, within a movable range X of the thumb of the hand holding the left grip 51b when the driver holds the left grip 51b, when the switch box 7 is viewed from the rear.

[0096] This structure enables the driver who holds the left grip 51b to operate the left indicator operation input unit 11, the right indicator operation input unit 12, and the cancel operation input unit 13 with the thumb. That is, the driver can operate the left indicator operation input unit 11, the right indicator operation input unit 12, and the cancel operation input unit 13 by rotating the thumb of the hand holding the left grip 51b within the movable range X without having to re-hold the left grip 51b.

[0097] In addition, even for drivers with different thumb lengths, the above configuration enables the driver to operate the left indicator operation input unit 11, the right indicator operation input unit 12, and the cancel operation input unit 13 with any part of the thumb (e.g., the distal end or the proximal end). That is, as described above, the operation input unit is arranged within the movable range X of the thumb of the left hand 9 holding the left grip 51b when the driver holds the left hand 9 with the left hand 9, so that even for drivers with different thumb lengths, the operation input unit can be operated with a part of the thumb.

[0098] The left indicator operation input unit 11, the right indicator operation input unit 12, and the cancel operation input unit 13 are formed of push button switches. Therefore, the driver can easily distinguish the left indicator operation input unit 11, the right indicator operation input unit 12, and the cancel operation input unit 13, and even if the driver touches the left indicator operation input unit 11, the right indicator operation input unit 12, or the cancel operation input unit 13 by mistake, it is difficult to make a wrong operation.

[0099] In addition, when the switch box 7 is viewed from the rear, the left indicator operation input unit 11, the right indicator operation input unit 12, and the cancel operation input unit 13 are arranged along a direction intersecting the axis M of the left grip 51b within the movable range X of the thumb of the left hand 9 when the driver holds the left grip 51b with the left hand 9. If the left indicator operation input unit, the right indicator operation input unit, and the cancel operation input unit are arranged along the axis M of the left grip 51b, the driver needs to operate the input unit while the left hand 9 is separated from the left grip 51b when operating with the thumb of the left hand 9 holding the left grip 51b. On the other hand, the above-mentioned structure enables the driver to easily operate the left indicator operation input unit 11, the right indicator operation input unit 12 and the cancel operation input unit 13 by rotating the thumb within the movable range X while holding the left handle 51b with the left hand 9 even when driving the saddle-riding type vehicle 1, without having to re-hold the left handle 51b and without having to separate the left hand 9 from the left handle 51b.

[0100] Therefore, the convenience of the left pointer operation input portion 11 , the right pointer operation input portion 12 , and the cancel operation input portion 13 can be improved.

[0101] In the first embodiment, when the switch box 7 is viewed from the rear, the left indicator operation input portion 11, the right indicator operation input portion 12, and the cancel operation input portion 13 are arranged obliquely with respect to a direction orthogonal to the axis M of the left grip 51b. Figure 1In the following drawings, a straight line perpendicular to the axis M when the switch box is viewed from the rear is indicated by a reference symbol N. The extending direction of the straight line N is a direction perpendicular to the axis M when the switch box is viewed from the rear.

[0102] Thus, the left indicator operation input unit 11, the right indicator operation input unit 12, and the cancel operation input unit 13 can be arranged in a manner to follow the rotational motion of the left thumb within the movable range when the driver holds the left grip 51b with the left hand 9. Therefore, even during driving of the saddle-ride type vehicle 1, the driver can easily operate the left indicator operation input unit 11, the right indicator operation input unit 12, and the cancel operation input unit 13 by rotating the left thumb within the movable range while holding the left grip 51b with the left hand 9, without re-holding the left grip 51b and without separating the left hand 9 from the left grip 51b.

[0103] For example, the left pointer operation input section 11 , the right pointer operation input section 12 , and the cancel operation input section 13 are arranged in the following manner.

[0104] <Example of Arrangement of Operation Input Section>

[0105] Figure 2 is a rear view schematically showing an example of the arrangement of a plurality of operation input sections in a switch box. Figure 2 In the example of arrangement of the plurality of operation input portions shown in (a), a button-type direction indicator switch 14 that is elongated in one direction is provided in the switch box 7. One end portion of the direction indicator switch 14 in the longitudinal direction constitutes a left indicator operation input portion 11a, and a central portion of the direction indicator switch 14 in the longitudinal direction constitutes a cancel operation input portion 13a, and the other end portion of the direction indicator switch 14 in the longitudinal direction constitutes a right indicator operation input portion 12a. When the saddle-ride type vehicle 1 is viewed from the front, the left indicator operation input portion 11a is located at the left end portion and the upper end portion of the direction indicator switch 14. When the saddle-ride type vehicle 1 is viewed from the front, the right indicator operation input portion 12a is located at the right end portion and the lower end portion of the direction indicator switch 14. When the saddle-ride type vehicle 1 is viewed from the front, the cancel operation input portion 13a is located at the central portion of the direction indicator switch 14.

[0106] In this manner, when the saddle-ride type vehicle 1 is viewed from the front, the direction indicator switch 14 extends in a direction intersecting the up-down direction on the switch box 7, so that the direction indicator switch 14 includes the left indicator operation input portion 11a located at the upper end, the cancel operation input portion 13a located further to the right and further below the left indicator operation input portion 11a, and the right indicator operation input portion 12a located further to the right and further below the cancel operation input portion 13a. When the switch box 7 is viewed from the rear, the direction indicator switch 14 extends in a direction intersecting the axis M of the left grip 51b. When the switch box 7 is viewed from the rear, the direction indicator switch 14 extends obliquely with respect to a direction orthogonal to the axis M of the left grip 51b.

[0107] The left pointer operation input portion 11a is located closer to the left handle 51b than the cancel operation input portion 13a and the right pointer operation input portion 12a. The right pointer operation input portion 12a is located farther from the left handle 51b than the left pointer operation input portion 11a and the cancel operation input portion 13a. The cancel operation input portion 13a is located farther from the left handle 51b than the left pointer operation input portion 11a, and closer to the left handle 51b than the right pointer operation input portion 12a.

[0108] That is, when the switch box 7 is viewed from the rear, the left indicator operation input portion 11 a is located further to the left than the right indicator operation input portion 12 a .

[0109] In this manner, the driver can easily operate the left indicator operation input unit 11a, the right indicator operation input unit 12a, and the cancel operation input unit 13a by rotating the left thumb within the movable range X while holding the left grip 51b with the left hand 9. In addition, since the left indicator operation input unit 11a is located further to the left than the right indicator operation input unit 12a when viewed from the driver, the driver does not need to confirm the positional relationship between the left indicator operation input unit 11a and the right indicator operation input unit 12a, and can intuitively operate the left indicator operation input unit 11a and the right indicator operation input unit 12a.

[0110] exist Figure 2In the example of arrangement of the plurality of operation input portions shown in (b), a button-type direction indicator switch 240 that is elongated in one direction is provided in the switch box 7. One end portion of the direction indicator switch 240 in the longitudinal direction constitutes the left indicator operation input portion 11b, and the center portion of the direction indicator switch 240 in the longitudinal direction constitutes the cancel operation input portion 13b, and the other end portion of the direction indicator switch 240 in the longitudinal direction constitutes the right indicator operation input portion 12b. When the saddle-ride type vehicle 1 is viewed from the front, the left indicator operation input portion 11b is located at the upper end portion of the direction indicator switch 240. When the saddle-ride type vehicle 1 is viewed from the front, the right indicator operation input portion 12b is located at the lower end portion of the direction indicator switch 240. When the saddle-ride type vehicle 1 is viewed from the front, the cancel operation input portion 13b is located at the center portion of the direction indicator switch 240 in the up-down direction.

[0111] In this manner, when the saddle-ride type vehicle 1 is viewed from the front, the direction indicator switch 240 extends in the up-down direction on the switch box 7, so that the direction indicator switch 240 includes the left indicator operation input portion 11b located at the upper end, the cancel operation input portion 13b located at a position lower than the left indicator operation input portion 11b, and the right indicator operation input portion 12b located at a position lower than the cancel operation input portion 13b. That is, when the saddle-ride type vehicle 1 is viewed from the front, the left indicator operation input portion 11b, the right indicator operation input portion 12b, and the cancel operation input portion 13b are located at approximately the same distance from the left grip 51b.

[0112] exist Figure 2 In the example shown in (b), when the switch box 7 is viewed from the rear, the direction indicator switch 240 extends in a direction orthogonal to the axis M of the left grip 51b. Figure 2 In the example shown in (b), when the switch box 7 is viewed from the rear, the left indicator operation input portion 11b, the cancel operation input portion 13b, and the right indicator operation input portion 12b are arranged in a direction orthogonal to the axis M of the left grip 51b.

[0113] exist Figure 2In the arrangement example of the plurality of operation input units shown in (c), a button-type direction indicator switch 340 that is elongated in one direction is provided in the switch box 7. One end portion of the direction indicator switch 340 in the longitudinal direction constitutes the left indicator operation input portion 11c, and the central portion of the direction indicator switch 340 in the longitudinal direction constitutes the cancel operation input portion 13c, and the other end portion of the direction indicator switch 340 in the longitudinal direction constitutes the right indicator operation input portion 12c. When the saddle-ride type vehicle 1 is viewed from the front, the left indicator operation input portion 11c is located at the right end portion and the upper end portion of the direction indicator switch 340. When the saddle-ride type vehicle 1 is viewed from the front, the right indicator operation input portion 12c is located at the left end portion and the lower end portion of the direction indicator switch 340. When the saddle-ride type vehicle 1 is viewed from the front, the cancel operation input portion 13c is located at the central portion of the direction indicator switch 340.

[0114] In this way, when the saddle-ride type vehicle 1 is viewed from the front, the direction indicator switch 340 extends in a direction intersecting the up-down direction on the switch box 7, so that the direction indicator switch 340 includes the left indicator operation input portion 11c located at the right end, the cancel operation input portion 13c located further to the left and further below the left indicator operation input portion 11c, and the right indicator operation input portion 12c located further to the left and further below the cancel operation input portion 13c. When the switch box 7 is viewed from the rear, the direction indicator switch 340 extends in a direction intersecting the axis M of the left grip 51b. When the switch box 7 is viewed from the rear, the direction indicator switch 340 extends obliquely with respect to the direction orthogonal to the axis M of the left grip 51b.

[0115] The left pointer operation input portion 11c is located at a position farther from the left handle 51b than the cancel operation input portion 13c and the right pointer operation input portion 12c. The right pointer operation input portion 12c is located at a position closer to the left handle 51b than the left pointer operation input portion 11c and the cancel operation input portion 13c. The cancel operation input portion 13c is located at a position farther from the left handle 51b than the right pointer operation input portion 12c, and is located closer to the left handle 51b than the left pointer operation input portion 11c.

[0116] In any of the above cases, in a state where the left indicator operation input unit 11a, 11b, 11c, the right indicator operation input unit 12a, 12b, 12c, and the cancel operation input unit 13a, 13b, 13c are arranged within the movable range X of the thumb, the cancel operation input unit 13a, 13b, 13c is located at the center of the left indicator operation input unit 11a, 11b, 11c, the right indicator operation input unit 12a, 12b, 12c, and the cancel operation input unit 13a, 13b, 13c in the up-down direction. Therefore, the driver can easily and intuitively recognize the arrangement of the left indicator operation input unit 11a, 11b, 11c, the right indicator operation input unit 12a, 12b, 12c, and the cancel operation input unit 13a, 13b, 13c. Therefore, the convenience of the left pointer operation input parts 11a, 11b, 11c, the right pointer operation input parts 12a, 12b, 12c, and the cancel operation input parts 13a, 13b, 13c can be improved.

[0117] In any of the above cases, the left pointer operation input portion 11a, 11b, 11c, the right pointer operation input portion 12a, 12b, 12c, and the cancel operation input portion 13a, 13b, 13c are composed of one switch. Therefore, the left pointer operation input portion 11a, 11b, 11c, the right pointer operation input portion 12a, 12b, 12c, and the cancel operation input portion 13a, 13b, 13c can be easily configured, and the number of parts of the switch box 7 can be reduced. In addition, the left pointer operation input portion 11a, 11b, 11c, the right pointer operation input portion 12a, 12b, 12c, and the cancel operation input portion 13a, 13b, 13c can be operated by operating the switch.

[0118] In any of the above cases, when the switch box 7 is viewed from the rear, the left indicator operation input parts 11a, 11b, 11c, the right indicator operation input parts 12a, 12b, 12c, and the cancel operation input parts 13a, 13b, 13c are arranged in a direction intersecting the axis M of the left grip 51b within the movable range X of the left thumb when the driver holds the left grip 51b with the left hand 9. Therefore, when the driver holds the left grip 51b with the left hand 9, the driver can easily perform input operations on the left indicator operation input parts 11a, 11b, 11c, the right indicator operation input parts 12a, 12b, 12c, and the cancel operation input parts 13a, 13b, 13c by rotating the left thumb in the up-down direction within the movable range X. As a result, the convenience of the left pointer operation input parts 11a, 11b, 11c, the right pointer operation input parts 12a, 12b, 12c, and the cancel operation input parts 13a, 13b, 13c can be improved.

[0119] In this embodiment, the direction intersecting the axis M of the left grip 51b is, for example, the up-down direction. The up-down direction includes not only the vertical direction but also the direction inclined relative to the vertical direction. The direction intersecting the axis M of the left grip 51b may be a direction intersecting the left-right direction of the saddle-riding type vehicle 1 when the switch box 7 is viewed from the rear. The direction intersecting the axis M of the left grip 51b may be a direction intersecting the axis of the left handlebar 51a when the switch box 7 is viewed from the rear.

[0120] exist Figure 2 (a) and Figure 2 In case (c), when the switch box 7 is viewed from the rear, the left indicator operation input parts 11a, 11c, the right indicator operation input parts 12a, 12c and the cancel operation input parts 13a, 13c are arranged obliquely with respect to a direction orthogonal to the axis M of the left grip 51b.

[0121] Thus, the left indicator operation input parts 11a, 11c, the right indicator operation input parts 12a, 12c, and the cancel operation input parts 13a, 13c can be arranged in a manner to follow the rotational motion of the left thumb within the movable range when the driver holds the left grip 51b with his left hand. Therefore, even during driving of the saddle-riding type vehicle 1, the driver can easily operate the left indicator operation input parts 11a, 11c, the right indicator operation input parts 12a, 12c, and the cancel operation input parts 13a, 13c by rotating the left thumb within the movable range when the driver holds the left grip 51b with his left hand 9, without re-holding the left grip 51b and without separating the left hand 9 from the left grip 51b.

[0122] As described above, the direction indicator switch 14 , 240 , 340 including a plurality of operation input portions is, for example, a wave switch.

[0123] The direction indicator switch 14, 240, 340 is, for example, a push-button switch having a shape elongated in one direction when the saddle-ride type vehicle 1 is viewed from the front. The direction indicator switch 14, 240, 340 is a switch for connecting or disconnecting a circuit including the left indicator 6a and a circuit including the right indicator.

[0124] When one end portion in the longitudinal direction constituting the left indicator operation input portion 11a, 11b, 11c is pressed, the direction indicator switch 14, 240, 340 is tilted so that one end portion in the longitudinal direction is located in the front, and the other end portion in the longitudinal direction constituting the right indicator operation input portion 12a, 12b, 12c is located in the rear. Thus, the circuit including the left indicator 6a can be connected so that the left indicator 6a is lit. At this time, the circuit including the right indicator is disconnected.

[0125] When the other end in the longitudinal direction constituting the right indicator operation input portion 12a, 12b, 12c is pressed, the direction indicator switch 14, 240, 340 is tilted so that the other end in the longitudinal direction is located in the front, and one end in the longitudinal direction constituting the left indicator operation input portion 11a, 11b, 11c is located in the rear. Thus, the circuit including the right indicator can be connected so that the right indicator is lit. At this time, the circuit including the left indicator 6a is disconnected.

[0126] When the circuit including the left indicator 6a is in a connected state or the circuit including the right indicator is in a connected state, when the center portion in the longitudinal direction of the cancel operation input portion 13a, 13b, 13c is pressed, the direction indicator switch 14, 240, 340 disconnects the circuit in the above connected state, thereby stopping the lighting of the left indicator 6a and the right indicator.

[0127] In this way, one of the left indicator operation input parts 11a, 11b, 11c or the right indicator operation input parts 12a, 12b, 12c can be selected in the direction indicator switch 14, 240, 340. When one of the left indicator operation input parts 11a, 11b, 11c or the right indicator operation input parts 12a, 12b, 12c is selected, the cancel operation input parts 13a, 13b, 13c cancel the selection.

[0128] In this embodiment, in the direction indicator switches 14, 240, 340, the height of the switch at one end in the longitudinal direction of the left indicator operation input portion 11a, 11b, 11c, the height of the switch at the other end in the longitudinal direction of the right indicator operation input portion 12a, 12b, 12c, and the height of the switch at the central portion in the longitudinal direction of the cancel operation input portion 13a, 13b, 13c are the same.

[0129] Figure 3 1 is a rear view schematically showing an example of the arrangement of a plurality of operation input portions configured in a switch box 70 in a saddle-ride type vehicle according to a variation of the first embodiment. The variation is different from the first embodiment in the configuration of the operation input portion. In the following description, components similar to those of the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals and will not be described again, and components different from those of the first embodiment will be described.

[0130] like Figure 3 As shown, in this variation, the left pointer operation input parts 110a, 110b, 110c, the right pointer operation input parts 120a, 120b, 120c, and the cancel operation input parts 130a, 130b, 130c are respectively constituted by different switches.

[0131] The functions of the left pointer operation input section 110a, 110b, 110c, the right pointer operation input section 120a, 120b, 120c, and the cancel operation input section 130a, 130b, 130c in this variation are the same as those of the left pointer operation input section 11, the right pointer operation input section 12, and the cancel operation input section 13 in the first embodiment. Each of the left pointer operation input section 110a, 110b, 110c, the right pointer operation input section 120a, 120b, 120c, and the cancel operation input section 130a, 130b, 130c in this variation is constituted by a push button type switch. The left indicator operation input unit 110a, 110b, 110c, the right indicator operation input unit 120a, 120b, 120c and the cancel operation input unit 130a, 130b, 130c in this variation are located at the rear of the switch box 70 in a manner similar to the left indicator operation input unit 11, 11a, 11b, 11c, the right indicator operation input unit 12, 12a, 12b, 12c and the cancel operation input unit 13, 13a, 13b, 13c in the first embodiment, so that the driver can operate them while holding the left lever handle 51.

[0132] The left indicator operation input unit 110a, 110b, 110c, the right indicator operation input unit 120a, 120b, 120c and the cancel operation input unit 130a, 130b, 130c composed of different switches are arranged within the movable range X of the thumb of the left hand 9 when the driver holds the left grip 51b of the left lever handle 51 with the left hand 9. That is, in this variation, the left indicator operation input unit 110a, 110b, 110c, the right indicator operation input unit 120a, 120b, 120c and the cancel operation input unit 130a, 130b, 130c are located in the switch box 70, so that when the switch box 70 is observed from the rear, at least a portion of each of the left indicator operation input unit 110a, 110b, 110c, the right indicator operation input unit 120a, 120b, 120c and the cancel operation input unit 130a, 130b, 130c is arranged within the movable range X along a direction intersecting the axis M of the left grip 51b.

[0133] In this variation, the left pointer operation input parts 110a, 110b, 110c, the right pointer operation input parts 120a, 120b, 120c and the cancel operation input parts 130a, 130b, 130c constituted by different switches are arranged, for example, in the following manner.

[0134] exist Figure 3In the arrangement example of the plurality of operation input units shown in (a), three push-button type switches are provided in the switch box 70. The three switches constitute the left pointer operation input unit 110a, the right pointer operation input unit 120a, and the cancel operation input unit 130a. Figure 3 In the example shown in (a), the arrangement of the left pointer operation input unit 110a, the right pointer operation input unit 120a, and the cancel operation input unit 130a is similar to Figure 2 The arrangement example of the multiple operation input units shown in (a) is similar. Figure 3 In the example shown in (a), Figure 2 The multiple operation input units shown in (a) are composed of three different switches.

[0135] exist Figure 3 In the arrangement example of the plurality of operation input units shown in (b), the arrangement of the left pointer operation input unit 110b, the right pointer operation input unit 120b, and the cancel operation input unit 130b is similar to Figure 2 (b) is similar to the example of arrangement of the plurality of operation input units. Figure 3 In the example shown in (b), Figure 2 The multiple operation input units shown in (b) are composed of three different switches.

[0136] exist Figure 3 In the arrangement example of the plurality of operation input units shown in (c), the arrangement of the left pointer operation input unit 110c, the right pointer operation input unit 120c, and the cancel operation input unit 130c is similar to Figure 2 The example of arrangement of the multiple operation input units shown in (c) is similar. That is, Figure 3 In the example shown in (c), Figure 2 The multiple operation input units shown in (c) are composed of three different switches.

[0137] In this variation, the left indicator operation input unit 110a, 110b, 110c, the right indicator operation input unit 120a, 120b, 120c, and the cancel operation input unit 130a, 130b, 130c are composed of different switches. Therefore, the driver of the saddle-riding type vehicle can more reliably distinguish the left indicator operation input unit 110a, 110b, 110c, the right indicator operation input unit 120a, 120b, 120c, and the cancel operation input unit 130a, 130b, 130c. As a result, the driver's mistakes when operating the switch can be reduced.

[0138] Second embodiment

[0139] Figure 4: is a rear view schematically showing an example of the arrangement of a plurality of operation input portions provided in a switch box 700 in a saddle-ride type vehicle according to a second embodiment. The second embodiment is different from the first embodiment in the arrangement of the operation input portions relative to the movable range X. Hereinafter, components similar to those of the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals and will not be described again, and components different from those of the first embodiment will be described.

[0140] The functions of the left indicator operation input unit 210, the right indicator operation input unit 220, and the cancel operation input unit 330 in the second embodiment are similar to the functions of the left indicator operation input unit 11, the right indicator operation input unit 12, and the cancel operation input unit 13 in the first embodiment. The left indicator operation input unit 210, the right indicator operation input unit 220, and the cancel operation input unit 330 in the second embodiment are located at the rear of the switch box 700 in a manner similar to the plurality of operation input units in the first embodiment so that the driver can operate them while holding the left lever handle 51.

[0141] like Figure 4 As shown, a button-type direction indicator switch 140 that is elongated in one direction is provided in the switch box 700. The direction indicator switch 140 is a wave switch. Specifically, the direction indicator switch 140 extends in a direction intersecting with the up-down direction on the switch box 700, so that when the saddle-ride type vehicle 1 is viewed from the front, the direction indicator switch 140 includes a left indicator operation input unit 210 located at the left end, a cancel operation input unit 330 located at a position further to the right and further below the left indicator operation input unit 210, and a right indicator operation input unit 220 located further to the right and further below the cancel operation input unit 330.

[0142] When the switch box 700 is viewed from the rear, the left indicator operation input unit 210, the right indicator operation input unit 220, and the cancel operation input unit 330 are arranged along a direction intersecting the axis M of the left grip 51b within a movable range X of the thumb of the left hand 9 when the driver grips the left grip 51b of the left lever handle 51 with the left hand 9. When the switch box 700 is viewed from the rear, the left indicator operation input unit 210, the right indicator operation input unit 220, and the cancel operation input unit 330 are arranged obliquely with respect to the direction orthogonal to the axis M of the left grip 51b. In the second embodiment, when the switch box 700 is viewed from the rear, the left indicator operation input portion 210, the right indicator operation input portion 220, and the cancel operation input portion 330 are located in the switch box 700 such that at least a portion of the left indicator operation input portion 210, at least a portion of the right indicator operation input portion 220, and at least a portion of the cancel operation input portion 330 are arranged within the movable range X at an angle relative to a direction orthogonal to the axis M of the left grip 51 b. When the switch box 700 is viewed from the rear, the left indicator operation input portion 210, the right indicator operation input portion 220, and the cancel operation input portion 330 may be arranged in a direction orthogonal to the axis M of the left grip 51 b.

[0143] like Figure 4 As shown, the movable range X is divided into four areas along the movable direction around the base of the thumb of the left hand 9. Among the four areas, the uppermost area is set as A, the area below the area A is set as B, the area below the area B is set as C, and the area below the area C is set as D, and the areas A to D have the same angle along the movable direction of the base of the thumb of the left hand 9.

[0144] When the movable range X of the thumb of the left hand 9 is divided into four areas A to D as described above, the cancel operation input unit 330 is located in areas B and C, which are located in the center area along the movable direction of the thumb of the left hand 9 among the four areas A to D.

[0145] The above configuration enables the driver to easily operate the cancel operation input portion 330 with the thumb of the left hand 9. Thus, the convenience of the cancel operation input portion 330 can be improved.

[0146] Third embodiment

[0147] Figure 5 1 is a left side view showing a schematic configuration of a wave switch 540 including a plurality of operation input portions in a saddle-ride type vehicle according to a third embodiment. The third embodiment differs from the first embodiment in the configuration of the operation input portion. In the following description, components identical to those of the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals and will not be described again, and components different from those of the first embodiment will be described.

[0148] The wave switch 540 is provided in the switch box 7000. The wave switch 540 includes a left indicator operation input portion 540a, a right indicator operation input portion 540b, and a cancel operation input portion 540c. When the wave switch 540 is viewed in the left-right direction, the left indicator operation input portion 540a, the right indicator operation input portion 540b, and the cancel operation input portion 540c are arranged from top to bottom in the order of the left indicator operation input portion 540a, the cancel operation input portion 540c, and the right indicator operation input portion 540b.

[0149] The cancel operation input portion 540c protrudes further rearward than the left indicator operation input portion 540a and the right indicator operation input portion 540b. Specifically, the protruding length of the cancel operation input portion 540c protruding rearward from the switch box 7000 is greater than the protruding length of the left indicator operation input portion 540a protruding rearward from the switch box 7000 and the protruding length of the right indicator operation input portion 540b protruding rearward from the switch box 7000. That is, in the third embodiment, in the wave switch 540, the height of the switch constituting the central portion in the longitudinal direction of the cancel operation input portion 540c is higher than the height of the switch constituting one end portion in the longitudinal direction of the left indicator operation input portion 540a and the height of the switch constituting the other end portion in the longitudinal direction of the right indicator operation input portion 540b.

[0150] The length of the cancel operation input portion 540 c in the up-down direction is smaller than the length of the left pointer operation input portion 540 a in the up-down direction and shorter than the length of the right pointer operation input portion 540 b in the up-down direction.

[0151] In this way, the shape of the cancel operation input unit 540c is different from the shapes of the left indicator operation input unit 540a and the right indicator operation input unit 540b. Therefore, the driver can easily distinguish the cancel operation input unit 540c by the touch of the thumb. As a result, the convenience of the cancel operation input unit 540c can be improved.

[0152] Fourth embodiment

[0153] Figure 6 1 is an enlarged rear view of a wave switch 640 including a plurality of operation input portions in a saddle-ride type vehicle according to a fourth embodiment. The fourth embodiment differs from the first embodiment in the configuration of the operation input portion. In the following description, components identical to those of the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals and will not be described again, and components different from those of the first embodiment will be described.

[0154] The wave switch 640 is a wave switch in which a plurality of operation input portions are arranged in a manner similar to the first embodiment. Specifically, when the saddle-ride type vehicle 1 is viewed from the front, the wave switch 640 includes a left indicator operation input portion 640a located at the left end portion, a cancel operation input portion 640c located further to the right and further below the left indicator operation input portion 640a, and a right indicator operation input portion 640b located further to the right and further below the cancel operation input portion 640c.

[0155] like Figure 6 As shown, the wave switch 640 has an action point P for actuating the left indicator operation input part 640a, an action point Q for actuating the right indicator operation input part 640b, and an action point T for actuating the cancel operation input part 640c. The action point P for actuating the left indicator operation input part 640a is a contact point at which, when the left indicator operation input part 640a is pressed, a signal for lighting the left indicator 6a is output to the controller. The action point Q for actuating the right indicator operation input part 640b is a contact point at which, when the right indicator operation input part 640b is pressed, a signal for lighting the right indicator is output to the controller. The action point T for actuating the cancel operation input part 640c is a contact point at which, when the cancel operation input part 640c is pressed, a signal for stopping lighting the left and right indicators is output to the controller. The controller is a device that controls lighting of the left indicator 6a and the right indicator and stopping of the lighting.

[0156] The interval S1 between the point of action P at which the left indicator operation input portion 640a is actuated and the point of action T at which the cancel operation input portion 640c is actuated is 1 / 3 inch to 1.5 inches. The interval S2 between the point of action T at which the cancel operation input portion 640c is actuated and the point of action Q at which the right indicator operation input portion 640b is actuated is 1 / 3 inch to 1.5 inches. The interval between the points of action refers to the shortest distance between adjacent points of action. The interval S1 between the point of action P at which the left indicator operation input portion 640a is actuated and the point of action T at which the cancel operation input portion 640c is actuated, and the interval S2 between the point of action T at which the cancel operation input portion 640c is actuated and the point of action Q at which the right indicator operation input portion 640b is actuated may be the same or different.

[0157] A driver with a longer thumb presses the switch with a portion of the thumb closer to the base of the finger than the tip of the finger. On the other hand, a driver with a shorter thumb presses the switch with a portion of the thumb closer to the tip of the finger than the base of the finger. The length of the thumb is generally 1 inch to 1.5 inches. The switch on the handlebar 5 of the vehicle is generally 1 / 3 inch (about 8.5 mm).

[0158] Therefore, as described for the above configuration, the intervals between the action points of the operation input portion are set to 1 / 3 inch to 1.5 inches, so that the operation input portion can be arranged within a range operable with the thumb without the switches overlapping.

[0159] Therefore, the convenience of the multiple operation input units can be improved.

[0160] Other embodiments

[0161] The embodiments of the present teaching have been described above, but the above embodiments are merely examples for implementing the present teaching. Therefore, the present teaching is not limited to these embodiments, and the embodiments can be modified as needed within the scope of the gist of the present teaching.

[0162] In the embodiment, the switch box 7, 70, 700, 7000 is fixed to the left handlebar 51a of the left lever-type handlebar 51 located on the left side of the vehicle body 2. Alternatively, the switch box may be fixed to the right handlebar of the right lever-type handlebar (not shown) located on the right side of the vehicle body 2. In this case, when the switch box is viewed from the rear, the operation input portion of the switch box is arranged in the up-down direction, that is, in the direction intersecting the axis of the right grip.

[0163] In the embodiments, when the switch box 7, 70, 700, 7000 is viewed from the rear, the left indicator operation input unit 11, 11a, 11b, 11c, 110a, 110b, 110c, 210, 540a, 640a, the cancel operation input unit 13, 13a, 13b, 13c, 130a, 130b, 130c, 330, 540c, 640c and the right indicator operation input unit 12, 12a, 12b, 12c, 120a, 120b, 120c, 220, 540b, 640b are arranged in the up-and-down direction within the movable range X of the thumb of the left hand 9 when the driver holds the left grip 51b with his left hand 9.

[0164] Alternatively, if Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown in the figure, as long as the left indicator operation input portion 11d, 110d, the cancel operation input portion 13d, 130d, and the right indicator operation input portion 12d, 120d are arranged in the direction intersecting the axis M of the left grip 51b when the driver holds the left grip 51b with the left hand 9 within the movable range X of the thumb of the left hand 9 when the driver holds the left grip 51b with the left hand 9 when viewing the switch box 7, 70 from the rear, these operation input portions may be arranged in the left-right direction. In this case, the positions of the left indicator operation input portion, the cancel operation input portion, and the right indicator operation input portion in the up-down direction are also different from each other.

[0165] exist Figure 7 and Figure 8, the left pointer operation input portion 11d, 110d is located at a higher position than the right pointer operation input portion 12d, 120d, but the right pointer operation input portion 12d, 120d may be located at a higher position than the left pointer operation input portion 11d, 110d. Figure 7 and Figure 8 The illustrated arrangement of the left pointer operation input portion 11 d , 110 d , the cancel operation input portion 13 d , 130 d , and the right pointer operation input portion 12 d , 120 d is applied to the configuration of the third and fourth embodiments.

[0166] In the embodiment, the left pointer operation input portion 11, 11a, 11b, 11c, 110a, 110b, 110c, 210, 540a, 640a is located above the cancel operation input portion 13, 13a, 13b, 13c, 130a, 130b, 130c, 330, 540c, 640c. The right pointer operation input portion 12, 12a, 12b, 12c, 120a, 120b, 120c, 220, 540b, 640b is located below the cancel operation input portion 13, 13a, 13b, 13c, 130a, 130b, 130c, 330, 540c, 640c. Alternatively, in the switch box, the right indicator operation input portion may be located above the cancel operation input portion, and the left indicator operation input portion may be located below the cancel operation input portion. That is, in the switch box of the embodiment, the position of the left indicator operation input portion may replace the position of the right indicator operation input portion.

[0167] In an embodiment, the cancel operation input unit 13, 13a, 13b, 13c, 130a, 130b, 130c, 330, 540c, 640c is located at the center of the arrangement of the left indicator operation input unit 11, 11a, 11b, 11c, 110a, 110b, 110c, 210, 540a, 640a, the right indicator operation input unit 12, 12a, 12b, 12c, 120a, 120b, 120c, 220, 540b, 640b and the cancel operation input unit 13, 13a, 13b, 13c, 130a, 130b, 130c, 330, 540c, 640c. Specifically, the left indicator operation input unit 11, 11a, 11b, 11c, 110a, 110b, 110c, 210, 540a, 640a is located above the cancel operation input unit 13, 13a, 13b, 13c, 130a, 130b, 130c, 330, 540c, 640c, and the right indicator operation input unit 12, 12a, 12b, 12c, 120a, 120b, 120c, 220, 540b, 640b is located below the cancel operation input unit 13, 13a, 13b, 13c, 130a, 130b, 130c, 330, 540c, 640c.

[0168] Alternatively, the cancel operation input may be located at a higher position than the left indicator operation input, and the right indicator operation input may be located at a lower position than the left indicator operation input, or the cancel operation input may be located at a higher position than the right indicator operation input, and the left indicator operation input may be located at a lower position than the right indicator operation input. The right indicator operation input may be located at a higher position than the left indicator operation input, and the cancel operation input may be located at a lower position than the left indicator operation input, or the left indicator operation input may be located at a higher position than the right indicator operation input, and the cancel operation input may be located at a lower position than the right indicator operation input.

[0169] In the third embodiment, the height of the switch constituting the central portion in the longitudinal direction of the cancel operation input portion 540c is greater than the height of the switch constituting one end portion in the longitudinal direction of the left indicator operation input portion 540a and the height of the switch constituting the other end portion in the longitudinal direction of the right indicator operation input portion 540b. The length in the up-down direction of the cancel operation input portion 540c is smaller than the length in the up-down direction of the left indicator operation input portion 540a, and smaller than the length in the up-down direction of the right indicator operation input portion 540b. In this way, the shape of the cancel operation input portion 540c is different from the shapes of the left indicator operation input portion 540a and the right indicator operation input portion 540b.

[0170] Alternatively, the height of the cancel operation input portion may be equal to the height of at least one of the left indicator operation input portion and the right indicator operation input portion, or may be lower than the height of at least one of the left indicator operation input portion and the right indicator operation input portion. The length of the cancel operation input portion in the up-down direction may be equal to the length of at least one of the left indicator operation input portion and the right indicator operation input portion, or may be shorter than the length of at least one of the left indicator operation input portion and the right indicator operation input portion in the up-down direction. When the saddle-ride type vehicle is viewed from the front, the shape of the cancel operation input portion may be different from the shape of at least one of the left indicator operation input portion or the right indicator operation input portion.

[0171] In an embodiment, at least two of the shape of the left pointer operation input portion, the shape of the right pointer operation input portion, or the shape of the cancel operation input portion may be the same.

[0172] In the first to fourth embodiments, a plurality of operation input portions are constituted by one switch. Alternatively, the left pointer operation input portion and the right pointer operation input portion may be constituted by one switch, and the cancel operation input portion may be constituted by another switch.

[0173] The left pointer operation input section and the cancel operation input section may be constituted by one switch, and the right pointer operation input section may be constituted by another switch. The right pointer operation input section and the cancel operation input section may be constituted by one switch, and the left pointer operation input section may be constituted by another switch.

[0174] In the second embodiment, the cancel operation input portion 330 is located in the regions B and C. Alternatively, at least a portion of the cancel operation input portion may be located in the regions B and C. The cancel operation input portion may be located in other regions.

[0175] In the fourth embodiment, the interval between the action points of the operation input portion in the rocker switch 640 is 1 / 3 inch to 1.5 inches. Alternatively, the interval between the action points of the operation input portion in the rocker switch may be less than 1 / 3 inch, or may be greater than 1.5 inches.

[0176] Reference numerals list

[0177] 1 Saddle-type vehicle

[0178] 7, 70, 700, 7000 switch box

[0179] 51a Left handlebar (handlebar)

[0180] 51b Left grip (handle)

[0181] 6a Left indicator

[0182] 11, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 110a, 110b, 110c, 110d, 210, 540a, 640a left pointer operation input unit

[0183] 12, 12a, 12b, 12c, 12d, 120a, 120b, 120c, 120d, 220, 540b, 640b right pointer operation input unit

[0184] 13, 13a, 13b, 13c, 13d, 130a, 130b, 130c, 130d, 330, 540c, 640c Cancel operation input unit

[0185] X movable range

[0186] P The point of action that causes the left pointer operation input to be actuated

[0187] Q The point of action that causes the right pointer operation input to be actuated

[0188] R The point at which the cancel operation input is actuated

[0189] M axis

Claims

1. A saddle-riding vehicle, comprising: left indicator; right indicator; Handlebars; A grip, which is disposed on the handlebar and extends along the axis of the grip; and A switch box is fixed to the handlebar at a position closer to the center of the vehicle than the grip, and the switch box includes a plurality of operation input parts, wherein The plurality of operation input parts include a left indicator operation input portion configured to light up the left indicator; a right indicator operation input portion configured to light up the right indicator; and a cancel operation input section configured to stop lighting the left indicator and the right indicator; and The left indicator operation input unit, the right indicator operation input unit and the cancel operation input unit are composed of button-type switches, and when the switch box is observed from the rear, the left indicator operation input unit, the right indicator operation input unit and the cancel operation input unit are arranged within the movable range of the thumb along a direction intersecting the axis of the handle, and the movable range of the thumb refers to the range in which the hand holding the handle can rotate around the base of the thumb when the driver holds the handle.

2. The saddle-riding type vehicle according to claim 1, wherein The cancel operation input portion is located in the center of the left pointer operation input portion, the right pointer operation input portion, and the cancel operation input portion arranged in a direction intersecting the axis within the movable range of the thumb.

3. The saddle-riding type vehicle according to claim 1 or 2, wherein Assuming that the movable range of the thumb is divided into four areas along a rotation direction around the base of the thumb, at least a portion of the cancel operation input unit is located in two areas located in the center of the four areas in the rotation direction.

4. The saddle-riding type vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein A shape of the cancel operation input portion is different from a shape of the left pointer operation input portion and a shape of the right pointer operation input portion.

5. The saddle-riding type vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein The intervals between the points of action at which the left pointer operation input portion, the right pointer operation input portion, and the cancel operation input portion are respectively actuated are 1 / 3 inch to 1.5 inches.

6. The saddle-riding type vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein The left pointer operation input section and the right pointer operation input section are composed of one switch.

7. The saddle-riding type vehicle according to claim 6, wherein The left pointer operation input section, the right pointer operation input section, and the cancel operation input section are composed of one switch.

8. The saddle-riding type vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein When the switch box is viewed from behind, the left indicator operation input portion, the right indicator operation input portion, and the cancel operation input portion are arranged obliquely with respect to a direction orthogonal to an axis of the grip.

9. The saddle-riding type vehicle according to claim 8, wherein When the switch box is viewed from the rear, the left indicator operation input portion is located further to the left than the right indicator operation input portion.

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