Straddle-type vehicle

Abstract

The straddle-type vehicle comprises a steering shaft (29), a bracket (30) that rotates together with the steering shaft (29), and a handlebar locking module (40) that locks the rotation of the steering shaft (29), wherein the bracket (30) comprises a protection portion (34) that surrounds at least a portion of the outer periphery of the handlebar locking module (40), and the protection portion (34) satisfies either of the following (A) and (B). (A) The protection portion (34) has a closed shape that covers the outer periphery of the handlebar locking module (40). (B) The protection portion (34) has a cutout shape that covers a portion of the outer periphery of the handlebar locking module (40), and comprises a pair of front ends (137), wherein the pair of front ends (137) are opposed to each other with a gap (Wn) that is smaller than the maximum width (Wmax) of the cutout (135) into which the handlebar locking module (40) can be inserted.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a straddle-type vehicle.

[0002] The present invention claims priority based on Japanese Patent Application No. 2020-165178 filed in Japan on September 30, 2020, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. Background Art

[0003] Conventionally, there is known a straddle-type vehicle that includes a handlebar lock module that locks the rotation of a steering shaft by rotation of an ignition switch (for example, see Patent Document 1).

[0004] Prior Art Literature

[0005] Patent Literature

[0006] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2018-103651 Summary of the invention

[0007] Problems to be solved by the invention

[0008] However, there is still room for improvement in enhancing the anti-interference ability of the handlebar locking module.

[0009] Therefore, an object of the present invention is to enhance the anti-interference capability of the handlebar locking module.

[0010] Solutions to Solve Problems

[0011] As a means for solving the above-mentioned problems, the present invention has the following configurations.

[0012] (1) A straddle-type vehicle according to a solution of the present invention is characterized in that it comprises a steering shaft (29), a bracket (30) that rotates together with the steering shaft (29), and a handlebar locking module (40) that locks the rotation of the steering shaft (29), wherein the bracket (30) comprises a protective portion (34) that surrounds at least a portion of the outer periphery of the handlebar locking module (40), and the protective portion (34) satisfies either of the following (A) and (B).

[0013] (A) The protection portion (34) has a closed shape that covers the outer periphery of the handlebar locking module (40).

[0014] (B) The protection portion (34) has a cutout shape covering a portion of the outer periphery of the handlebar locking module (40), and has a pair of front ends (137), wherein the pair of front ends (137) are opposed to each other with a gap (Wn) smaller than the maximum width (Wmax) of the cutout (135) into which the handlebar locking module (40) can be inserted.

[0015] (2) In the straddle-type vehicle described in (1) above, the protection portion (34) may have an opening (35) into which the handlebar locking module (40) can be inserted from the top and bottom directions, and the protection portion (34) may have a peripheral wall (36) along the outer periphery of the handlebar locking module (40) when the handlebar locking module (40) is inserted into the opening (35).

[0016] (3) In the straddle-type vehicle described in (1) or (2) above, the handlebar locking module (40) may be fastened to the bracket (30) from below.

[0017] (4) In the straddle-type vehicle described in any one of (1) to (3) above, the straddle-type vehicle may further include a cap (50, 250) that covers the protection portion (34).

[0018] (5) In the straddle-type vehicle described in (4) above, the handlebar locking module (40) may include an anti-theft unit (254), the anti-theft unit (254) having a substrate (256) for unlocking the handlebar locking module (40), the cap (250) having a light-emitting portion (255), wirings (261, 262) being connected to the light-emitting portion (255) and the substrate (256), respectively, and the cap (250) and the anti-theft unit (254) overlapping each other when viewed from above.

[0019] (6) In the straddle-type vehicle described in (4) or (5) above, the cap (50, 250) may be fastened to the bracket (30) from below.

[0020] (7) In the straddle-type vehicle described in any one of (1) to (6) above, the bracket (30) may be a roof bridge.

[0021] Effects of the Invention

[0022] According to the straddle-type vehicle described in (1) above of the present invention, it comprises a steering shaft, a bracket rotating together with the steering shaft, and a handlebar locking module for locking the rotation of the steering shaft, the bracket comprising a protective portion surrounding at least a portion of the outer periphery of the handlebar locking module, and the protective portion satisfies either of the following (A) and (B), thereby achieving the following effects.

[0023] (A) The protection portion has a closed shape that covers the outer periphery of the handlebar lock module.

[0024] (B) The protection portion has a cutout shape covering a portion of the outer periphery of the handlebar lock module, and includes a pair of front ends facing each other at a distance smaller than the maximum width of the cutout into which the handlebar lock module can be inserted.

[0025] The protection portion covers the outer periphery of the handlebar locking module to meet either of the above-mentioned (A) and (B), thereby enhancing the resistance of the handlebar locking module to interference from the radial outside, compared with a case where a pair of front ends are opposed to each other with a gap greater than the maximum width of the cutout. Therefore, the anti-interference capability of the handlebar locking module can be enhanced.

[0026] According to the straddle-type vehicle described in (2) above, the protection portion has an opening into which the handlebar lock module can be inserted from the top and bottom, and the protection portion has a peripheral wall along the outer periphery of the handlebar lock module when the handlebar lock module is inserted into the opening, thereby achieving the following effects.

[0027] The peripheral wall can be used to enhance the resistance to interference from the radially outer side along the outer periphery of the handlebar locking module. Therefore, the anti-interference capability of the handlebar locking module can be enhanced more effectively.

[0028] According to the straddle-type vehicle described in the above (3) of the present invention, the handlebar lock module is fastened to the bracket from below, thereby achieving the following effects.

[0029] The fastening portion of the handlebar lock module can be shielded by a bracket, and the handlebar lock module can be firmly fixed to the bracket, thereby improving the appearance and theft prevention performance.

[0030] According to the straddle-type vehicle described in the above (4) of the present invention, the cap covering the protection portion is further provided, thereby achieving the following effects.

[0031] Since the protection portion can be hidden by the cap, the anti-theft property can be further improved.

[0032] According to the straddle-type vehicle described in (5) above of the present invention, the handlebar locking module is provided with an anti-theft unit having a substrate for unlocking the handlebar locking module, the cap is provided with a light-emitting portion, wiring is respectively connected to the light-emitting portion and the substrate, and the cap and the anti-theft unit overlap with each other when viewed from above, thereby achieving the following effect.

[0033] Compared with the case where the cap and the anti-theft unit are separated from each other in a top view, the light emitting portion and the substrate are close to each other, so it is easy to efficiently arrange the wiring. In addition, when the light emitting portion is not provided in the handlebar locking module but provided in the cap, the handlebar locking module can be miniaturized.

[0034] According to the straddle-type vehicle described in the above (6) of the present invention, the cap is fastened to the bracket from below, thereby achieving the following effects.

[0035] The fastening portion of the cap can be concealed by the bracket, and the cap can be firmly fixed to the bracket, thereby improving the appearance and theft prevention properties.

[0036] According to the straddle-type vehicle described in the above (7) of the present invention, the frame is a top bridge, thereby achieving the following effects.

[0037] The top bridge is within the occupant's reach, so the ignition switch is easy to operate. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0038] Figure 1 It is a left side view of the motorcycle according to the first embodiment.

[0039] Figure 2 It is a plan view including the periphery of the handlebar locking module according to the first embodiment.

[0040] Figure 3 This is an exploded perspective view including the periphery of the handlebar locking module according to the first embodiment.

[0041] Figure 4 yes Figure 2 Left side view including section IV-IV.

[0042] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 A bottom view including the view in the direction V.

[0043] Figure 6 It is a top view of the first embodiment in the full steering position to the left.

[0044] Figure 7 yes Figure 6 Left side view including section VII-VII.

[0045] Figure 8 It is a perspective view including the periphery of the handlebar locking module according to the second embodiment.

[0046] Fig. 9 It is an exploded perspective view including the periphery of the handlebar locking module according to the second embodiment.

[0047] Fig.10 It is a plan view including the periphery of the handlebar locking module according to the second embodiment.

[0048] Fig.11 It is a perspective view including the periphery of the handlebar lock module according to the first modified example of the second embodiment.

[0049] Fig.12 It is a perspective view including the periphery of the handlebar lock module according to the second modified example of the second embodiment.

[0050] Fig.13 It is a bottom view of a protection portion according to a modification of the embodiment, as seen from below along the axial direction. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0051] Hereinafter, the embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that the directions such as front, rear, left, and right in the following description are the same as the directions in the vehicle described below unless otherwise specified. In addition, arrows FR indicating the front of the vehicle, arrows LH indicating the left of the vehicle, and arrows UP indicating the top of the vehicle are shown at appropriate locations in the drawings used in the following description. The symbol CL in the drawings represents the left and right center lines of the vehicle body.

[0052] <First Embodiment>

[0053] <Vehicle as a whole>

[0054] Figure 1 A motorcycle 1 is shown as an example of a straddle-type vehicle. Figure 1 The motorcycle 1 includes a front wheel 3 steered by a handlebar 2 and a rear wheel 4 driven by a power unit 5 including a power source. Hereinafter, the motorcycle may be simply referred to as a "vehicle".

[0055] The steering components including the handlebar 2 and the front wheel 3 are pivotally supported on the head pipe 21 at the front end of the frame 20 in a steerable manner. The outer periphery of the frame 20 is covered by the body cover 19. Figure 1 In the figure, reference numeral 6 denotes a front fork that pivotally supports the front wheel 3 .

[0056] The frame 20 includes: a head pipe 21 that supports the front fork 6 so that it can be steered; a pair of left and right main frames 22 extending from the head pipe 21 in a manner that is higher at the front and lower at the rear; a pair of left and right pivot plates 23 extending downward from the rear of the main frames 22; and a pair of left and right seat rails 24 whose front ends are connected to the rear of the main frames 22 and extend in a manner that is lower at the front and higher at the rear.

[0057] The handlebar 2 is fixed to the upper part of the front fork 6. A fuel tank 7 is arranged above the main frame 22. A front seat 8 for the driver to sit is arranged behind the fuel tank 7 and above the seat rail 24. A rear seat 9 for the passenger to sit is arranged behind the front seat 8.

[0058] An engine 10 having multiple cylinders in parallel is suspended on the main frame 22. Reference numeral 11 in the figure denotes an exhaust pipe connected to the engine 10. The exhaust pipe 11 bends downward from the front of the engine 10 and extends rearward.

[0059] The front end of the swing arm 25 is swingably supported at the middle part of the vertical direction of the pivot plate 23 via the support shaft 15. The axle 16 of the rear wheel 4 is rotatably supported at the rear end of the swing arm 25. A rear fender 17 is arranged above the rear wheel 4 with a space therebetween. The rear fender 17 extends rearward from below the seat rail 24.

[0060] <Top Bridge>

[0061] The handlebar 2 is fixed to the upper part of the front fork 6 via a top bridge 30. The top bridge 30 rotates together with the steering shaft 29. Figure 2 The top bridge 30 has a V-shape that is open to the front when viewed from above. The top bridge 30 includes: a bridge body 31 extending in the vehicle width direction; an axle support portion 32 disposed at the center of the bridge body 31 in the vehicle width direction and supporting the upper portion of the steering shaft 29; and a shaft support portion 32 disposed at the outer end of the bridge body 31 in the vehicle width direction and supporting the left and right front forks 6 (see FIG. Figure 1 provided in the vehicle width direction of the central front portion of the bridge body 31 and the upper portion of the handlebar locking module 40 surrounding the protective portion 34 (reference Figure 3 The bridge body 31, the shaft support portion 32, the fork support portion 33 and the protection portion 34 are integrally formed by the same member.

[0062] <Handlebar lock module>

[0063] The front upper portion of the vehicle is provided with a handlebar 2 (see Figure 1 ) The handlebar locking module 40 is locked. The handlebar locking module 40 is installed at the front of the center of the top bridge 30 in the vehicle width direction. Figure 4 In a side view, the handlebar locking module 40 is inclined relative to the up-down direction in a manner that the upper end is arranged at the rear and the lower end is arranged at the front.

[0064] The handlebar locking module 40 locks the steering shaft 29 (see Figure 2 ) rotation lock (locking the handlebar 2). The handlebar lock module 40 includes an ignition switch 41, a lock pin 42, a restriction device 43, and a housing 44. For example, the handlebar lock module 40 is an electric type that is actuated by a solenoid.

[0065] The handlebar lock module 40 is included in the smart key system (not shown). The smart key system includes: an ECU (Electronic Control Unit) mounted on the vehicle body; a transceiver (antenna) connected to the ECU; and a smart key (radio) carried by the driver. The smart key performs two-way communication with the ECU via the transceiver to perform ID authentication of the smart key. When the ID authentication of the smart key is performed, the engine can be started and various parts of the vehicle can be unlocked.

[0066] For example, the turning-on operation of the ignition switch 41 becomes possible or effective (unlocked state) through the ID authentication of the smart key. On the other hand, when the communication between the smart key and the ECU disappears due to the smart key being separated from the transceiver (ECU), it becomes impossible or invalid (locked state). For example, the equipment that is unlocked and locked through the ID authentication of the smart key includes the handlebar lock, the opening and closing of the seat, the opening and closing of the storage section and the fuel inlet, etc. For example, when the smart key system locks and unlocks various equipment, it performs at least one of the visual notifications such as flashing the hazard warning lights and the auditory notifications such as sounding the electronic sound (response).

[0067] exist Figure 7 In a side view, the ignition switch 41 has an inclined rotation axis RL along the handlebar lock module 40. Hereinafter, the direction along the rotation axis RL is referred to as the "axial direction", the direction orthogonal to the axial direction is referred to as the "radial direction", and the direction around the rotation axis RL is referred to as the "circumferential direction". The ignition switch 41 has a length in the axial direction. The ignition switch 41 has a knob 41a protruding upward in the axial direction. The knob 41a is exposed upward in the axial direction in a manner that can be pinched by a passenger.

[0068] The ignition switch 41 can be rotated between an off position for stopping the engine, an on position for driving the engine, and a locked position for locking the handlebars. For example, when the ignition switch 41 is rotated from the off position to the on position, the engine can be started. On the other hand, when the ignition switch 41 is rotated from the on position to the off position, the engine is stopped.

[0069] The locked position is the full steering position of the handlebar. The full steering position is essentially the position where the handlebar is fully rotated to either the left or right side. The locked position of the embodiment is the full steering position of the handlebar to the left side (side of the side support) (refer to Figure 6 ). It should be noted that the lock position is sometimes set to the full right steering position.

[0070] like Figure 7 As shown in FIG. 1 , the lock pin 42 protrudes when the ignition switch 41 is rotated to the locked position to lock the handlebar. The lock pin 42 is exposed / retracted relative to the head pipe 21 by the rotation of the ignition switch 41. For example, when the handlebar is rotated to the left by a predetermined angle and the ignition switch 41 is rotated from the off position to the locked position, the lock pin 42 protrudes and engages with the engagement recess 21a of the head pipe 21 ( Figure 7 The locking pin 42 shown in the double-dashed line is thereby restricted from rotating relative to the head pipe 21, including the handlebars and the top bridge 30.

[0071] The limiting device 43 limits the rotation operation of the ignition switch 41. The limiting device 43 releases the restriction on the rotation operation of the ignition switch 41 when the ID authentication of the smart key is performed. For example, the limiting device 43 includes a solenoid having an operating part that can be displaced by energizing. For example, the rotation operation of the ignition switch 41 is limited by locking the operating part of the solenoid to the ignition switch 41. In addition, when the ID authentication of the smart key is performed, the operating part of the solenoid is energized to release the above-mentioned locking, thereby enabling the rotation operation of the ignition switch 41.

[0072] <Protection Department>

[0073] The protection part 34 surrounds the outer periphery of the ignition switch 41 of the handlebar lock module 40. The protection part 34 has a closed shape that covers the entire outer periphery of the handlebar lock module 40. The protection part 34 has an opening 35 into which the ignition switch 41 can be inserted in the axial direction (up and down direction). The protection part 34 has a peripheral wall 36 along the outer periphery of the ignition switch 41 when the ignition switch 41 is inserted into the opening 35. The peripheral wall 36 is continuously provided over the entire outer periphery of the ignition switch 41.

[0074] <Cap>

[0075] The motorcycle further includes a cap 50 that covers the protection portion 34. The cap 50 is formed in an annular shape that overlaps the protection portion 34 when viewed from the axial direction. Figure 2 As shown, the cap 50 includes an annular portion 51 which is annular when viewed from the axial direction, and a pair of left and right bulging portions 52 which bulge outward from the outer periphery of the annular portion 51 in the vehicle width direction. Figure 4 As shown in FIG. 1 , the bulged portion 52 has an internal thread portion 52a that opens downward in the axial direction. The annular portion 51 and the pair of left and right bulged portions 52 are formed integrally by the same member.

[0076] <Fixing structure of handlebar locking module and cap relative to top bridge>

[0077] like Figure 4 As shown, the handlebar lock module 40 and the cap 50 are fastened to the top bridge 30 from below. The top bridge 30 includes a module fixing portion 38 for fixing the handlebar lock module 40 and a cap fixing portion 39 for fixing the cap 50.

[0078] The module fixing portion 38 and the protection portion 34 (see Figure 7 ) are provided at the front of the top bridge 30 in a pair of left and right positions connected to the outer side of the vehicle width direction. The module fixing portion 38 has an internal thread portion 38a that opens downward along the axial direction. The housing 44 of the handlebar locking module 40 has a pair of left and right extension portions 45 (see Figure 5 ) The extension portion 45 has an insertion hole 45a opened in the axial direction.

[0079] A pair of left and right cap fixing portions 39 are provided on the outer side of the protection portion 34 in the vehicle width direction. Figure 4 The cap fixing portion 39 is disposed above and in front of the module fixing portion 38 when viewed from the side. The cap fixing portion 39 has an insertion hole 39a opened in the axial direction. Figure 5 When viewed from above, the fastening portion of the cap 50 ( Figure 4 The bolt 59 is shown covered by the housing 44 of the handlebar locking module 40 .

[0080] Below, refer to Figure 4 An example of a method of fixing the handlebar lock module 40 and the cap 50 to the top bridge 30 will be described below.

[0081] First, the cap 50 is fixed to the top bridge 30. Specifically, first, the protection portion 34 (see Figure 7 ) and the cap 50 is placed on the top bridge 30, and the cap fixing portions 39 of the top bridge 30 and the bulging portions 52 of the cap 50 are overlapped when viewed from above along the axial direction. Next, the bolts 59 are passed through the insertion holes 39a of the cap fixing portions 39 from below along the axial direction and screwed into the internal thread portions 52a of the bulging portions 52. Thus, the cap 50 is fastened to the top bridge 30 from below.

[0082] Next, the handlebar lock module 40 is fixed to the top bridge 30. Specifically, first, the ignition switch 41 of the handlebar lock module 40 is inserted into the opening 35 of the protection portion 34 from the bottom along the axial direction (see Figure 7 ). At this time, the housing 44 of the handlebar locking module 40 is brought into contact with the top bridge 30 (protection portion 34 and module fixing portion 38), and the extensions 45 of the housing 44 are overlapped with the module fixing portions 38 of the top bridge 30 when viewed from above along the axial direction. Next, the bolts 49 are passed through the insertion holes 45a of the extensions 45 from below along the axial direction and screwed into the internal threaded portions 38a of the module fixing portions 38. Thus, the handlebar locking module 40 is fastened to the top bridge 30 from below.

[0083] Through the above, the handlebar locking module 40 and the cap 50 can be fixed to the top bridge 30 .

[0084] <Effects>

[0085] As described above, the motorcycle 1 of the above embodiment includes a steering shaft 29, a top bridge 30 that rotates together with the steering shaft 29, and a handlebar locking module 40 that locks the rotation of the steering shaft 29, and the top bridge 30 includes a protective portion 34 that surrounds the outer periphery of the handlebar locking module 40, and the protective portion 34 has a closed shape that covers the outer periphery of the handlebar locking module 40.

[0086] By surrounding the outer periphery of the handlebar locking module 40 with the protection portion 34 , the handlebar locking module 40 can be more resistant to interference from the radially outer side than when the outer periphery of the handlebar locking module 40 is exposed. Therefore, the anti-interference capability of the handlebar locking module 40 can be enhanced.

[0087] In the above embodiment, the protection part 34 has the opening 35 into which the handlebar lock module 40 can be inserted from the upper and lower directions. The protection part 34 includes the peripheral wall 36 along the outer periphery of the handlebar lock module 40 when the handlebar lock module 40 is inserted into the opening 35 , thereby achieving the following effects.

[0088] The peripheral wall 36 can be used to enhance the resistance to interference from the radially outer side along the outer periphery of the handlebar locking module 40. Therefore, the anti-interference capability of the handlebar locking module 40 can be enhanced more effectively.

[0089] In the above embodiment, the handlebar locking module 40 is fastened to the top bridge 30 from below, thereby achieving the following effects.

[0090] The fastening portion (bolt 49 ) of the handlebar lock module 40 can be shielded by the top bridge 30 , and the handlebar lock module 40 can be firmly fixed to the top bridge 30 , thereby improving the appearance and theft prevention properties.

[0091] In the above-described embodiment, the cap 50 covering the protection portion 34 is further provided, thereby achieving the following effects.

[0092] Since the protection portion 34 can be shielded by the cap 50 , the anti-theft property can be further improved.

[0093] In the above-described embodiment, the cap 50 is fastened to the top bridge 30 from below, thereby achieving the following effects.

[0094] The fastening portion (bolt 59 ) of the cap 50 can be shielded by the top bridge 30 , and the cap 50 can be firmly fixed to the top bridge 30 , thereby improving the appearance and theft prevention properties.

[0095] In the above-described embodiment, the support is the top bridge 30 , thereby producing the following effects.

[0096] The top bridge 30 is located within the reach of the passenger, so the ignition switch 41 is easy to operate.

[0097] <Second Embodiment>

[0098] In the first embodiment, the cap 50 is described as an example without a light emitting portion, but the present invention is not limited to this. Figure 8As shown, the form of the cap 250 of the second embodiment is different from that of the first embodiment described above. In the following description, the same reference numerals are used for the same structures as those of the first embodiment described above, and the description thereof is omitted.

[0099] The cap 250 of the second embodiment includes a light emitting portion 255. The handlebar lock module 40 includes an anti-theft unit 254 having a substrate 256 for unlocking the handlebar lock module 40. The light emitting portion 255 is connected to one of the wirings 261 and 262 branched from the wiring harness 260 (hereinafter also referred to as the "first wiring 261"). The wiring harness 260 extends from the battery (power source) on the vehicle body side. The substrate 256 is connected to the other of the wirings 261 and 262 branched from the wiring harness 260 (hereinafter also referred to as the "second wiring 262"). The light emitting portion 255 and the substrate 256 are electrically connected to the battery via the wirings 261 and 262, respectively.

[0100] like Fig.10 As shown, the cap 250 and the anti-theft unit 254 overlap each other in a top view along the axial direction. The light emitting portion 255 and the substrate 256 overlap each other in a top view along the axial direction. The light emitting portion 255 and the substrate 256 overlap with the housing 44 of the handlebar locking module 40 in a top view along the axial direction. It should be noted that the light emitting portion and the like are not provided on the handlebar locking module 40.

[0101] For example, the substrate 256 includes a circuit substrate such as a PCB (Printed Circuit Board). For example, the substrate 256 performs two-way communication with the smart key to perform ID authentication of the smart key. When the ID authentication of the smart key is performed, the engine can be started and the unlocking of various parts of the vehicle can be possible.

[0102] For example, the light emitting unit 255 includes a light emitting element such as an LED (Light Emitting Diode). For example, when locking and unlocking of various devices are performed by the smart key system, the light emitting unit 255 performs visual notification (response) such as blinking or lighting.

[0103] like Fig. 9 As shown in FIG. 2 , the cap 250 includes an extension portion 253 extending from the front portion of the annular portion 51 to the axially downward direction. The annular portion 51, the extension portion 253, and the pair of left and right bulges 52 are formed integrally by the same member. Fig.10 As shown, the extension portion 253 overlaps with the housing 44 of the handlebar locking module 40 when viewed from above along the axial direction. The extension portion 253 has a built-in light emitting portion 255 (see Figure 8 ).

[0104] like Figure 8As shown, the light emitting portion 255 is built into the cap 250. The first wiring 261 passes through the inner side of the cap 250 (between the extension portion 253 and the housing 44) and is connected to the light emitting portion 255 from below. The anti-theft unit 254 is built into the handlebar lock module 40. The second wiring 262 passes through a through hole (not shown) provided in the housing 44 and is connected to the substrate 256 of the anti-theft unit 254 from below.

[0105] It should be noted that, in the present embodiment, the anti-theft unit 254 is described as being built into the handlebar locking module 40, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the anti-theft unit 254 may not be built into the handlebar locking module 40. For example, the anti-theft unit 254 may be installed outside the handlebar locking module 40. For example, the configuration of the anti-theft unit 254 may be changed according to the required specifications.

[0106] It should be noted that the configuration of the wirings 261 and 262 is not limited to Figure 8 For example, you can Fig.11 As shown, the first wiring 261 is built into the cap 250 together with the light emitting portion 255. The second wiring 262 may be built into the handlebar lock module 40 together with the anti-theft unit 254. That is, the second wiring 262 and the substrate 256 may be provided in the housing 44. For example, in a state where the handlebar lock module 40 and the cap 250 are fixed to the top bridge 30, the end of the first wiring 261 (the end on the opposite side to the light emitting portion 255) and the end of the second wiring 262 (the portion on the opposite side to the substrate 256) may be electrically connected to the wiring extending from the battery via terminals, etc., which are not shown.

[0107] It should be noted that the configuration of the light emitting unit 255 is not limited to Figure 8 For example, you can Fig.12 As shown, a pair of left and right light emitting parts 255A and 255B are built into the cap 250. For example, the pair of left and right light emitting parts 255A and 255B may not overlap with the substrate 256 when viewed from above in the axial direction. The wiring 261A and 261B connected to the pair of left and right light emitting parts 255A and 255B may be separated to the left and right of the housing 44 of the handlebar lock module 40 after being led out from the cap 250. The pair of left and right light emitting parts 255A and 255B may be arranged at a position sandwiching the substrate 256 when viewed from above in the axial direction. In this case, the lead-out portion of the wiring 261A and 261B connected to each light emitting part 255A and 255B can easily avoid the housing 44 of the handlebar lock module 40, so it is easy to arrange the wiring 261A and 261B well.

[0108] <Effects>

[0109] In the second embodiment, the handlebar locking module 40 has an anti-theft unit 254, which has a substrate 256 for unlocking the handlebar locking module 40, and the cap 250 has a light-emitting portion 255. Wiring 261 and 262 are respectively connected to the light-emitting portion 255 and the substrate 256. The cap 250 and the anti-theft unit 254 overlap with each other when viewed from above, thereby achieving the following effect.

[0110] Compared with the case where the cap 250 and the anti-theft unit 254 are separated from each other in a plan view, the light emitting unit 255 and the substrate 256 are close to each other, so it is easy to efficiently arrange the wirings 261 and 262. In addition, when the light emitting unit 255 is not provided in the handlebar locking module 40 but provided in the cap 250, the handlebar locking module 40 can be miniaturized.

[0111] <Modification>

[0112] It should be noted that in the above embodiment, an example is given in which the protection portion surrounds the entire periphery of the handlebar locking module, but the invention is not limited thereto. For example, the protection portion may partially surround the periphery of the handlebar locking module. Fig.13 As shown, the protection part 134 may have a handlebar locking module 40 (see Figure 5 ) is a cutout shape covering a portion of the outer periphery. The protection portion 134 may have a cutout 135 into which the handlebar locking module 40 can be inserted. The protection portion 134 may include a pair of front ends 137 that are opposed to each other at a distance Wn that is smaller than the maximum width Wmax of the cutout 135.

[0113] That is, the protection portion only needs to satisfy either of the following (A) and (B).

[0114] (A) The protection portion 34 has a closed shape that covers the outer periphery of the handlebar lock module 40 (see Figure 3 ).

[0115] (B) The protection portion 134 has a cutout shape that covers a portion of the outer periphery of the handlebar locking module 40, and includes a pair of front ends 137 that are opposed to each other at a distance Wn that is smaller than the maximum width Wmax of the cutout 135 into which the handlebar locking module 40 can be inserted (see Fig.13 ).

[0116] According to this structure, the protection portion covers the outer periphery of the handlebar locking module to meet either of the above-mentioned (A) and (B), thereby enhancing the resistance of the handlebar locking module to interference from the radial outside, compared with a case where a pair of front ends are opposed to each other with a gap greater than the maximum width of the cutout. Therefore, the anti-interference capability of the handlebar locking module can be enhanced.

[0117] Furthermore, in order to further enhance the anti-interference capability of the handlebar lock module, it is more preferable to set the outer diameter of the handlebar lock module covered by the protection portion to be larger than the interval Wn.

[0118] like Fig.13 As shown, the cutout 135 may have a polygonal outer shape when viewed from the axial direction. For example, the form of the protection portion (peripheral wall) may be changed according to the required specifications.

[0119] In the above embodiment, an example of fastening the handlebar locking module to the top bridge from below is cited for explanation, but the invention is not limited thereto. For example, the handlebar locking module may be fastened to the top bridge from above. For example, the fastening direction (fixing method) of the handlebar locking module relative to the top bridge may be changed according to the required specifications.

[0120] In the above embodiment, the motorcycle is described as having a cap covering the protective portion, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the motorcycle may not have a cap covering the protective portion. For example, the shape of the covering protective portion may be changed according to the required specifications.

[0121] In the above embodiment, the cap is fastened to the top bridge from below, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the cap may be fastened to the top bridge from above. For example, the fastening direction (fixing method) of the cap relative to the top bridge may be changed according to the required specifications.

[0122] In the above embodiment, the bracket is described as an example of a top bridge, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the bracket can be a supporting member other than a top bridge. For example, the shape of the bracket can be changed according to the required specifications.

[0123] In the above embodiment, the example of the engine being a multi-cylinder engine is cited for explanation, but the invention is not limited thereto. For example, the engine may be a single-cylinder engine. For example, the form of the engine may be changed according to the required specifications.

[0124] It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiments. For example, the straddle-type vehicle includes all vehicles in which the driver straddles the vehicle body, including not only two-wheeled motor vehicles (including bicycles and scooters with a prime mover), but also three-wheeled vehicles (including vehicles with two front wheels and one rear wheel in addition to one front wheel and two rear wheels). Furthermore, the present invention is applicable not only to two-wheeled motor vehicles, but also to four-wheeled vehicles such as motor vehicles.

[0125] Furthermore, the configuration in the above-described embodiment is an example of the present invention, and various changes can be made without departing from the gist of the present invention, for example, by replacing the components of the embodiment with well-known components.

[0126] Explanation of symbols

[0127] 1 Motorized two-wheeled vehicle (straddle-type vehicle)

[0128] 29 Steering shaft

[0129] 30 top bridge (bracket)

[0130] 34, 134 Protection Department

[0131] 35 Opening

[0132] 36, 136 wall

[0133] 40 handlebar lock module

[0134] 50, 250 caps

[0135] 135 incision

[0136] 137 Front End

[0137] 254 anti-theft unit

[0138] 255 light emitting unit

[0139] 256 substrate

[0140] 261 First Wiring (Wiring)

[0141] 262 Second wiring (wiring)

[0142] Wmax Maximum width of the cutout

[0143] Wn A pair of front end intervals

Claims

1. A straddle-type vehicle, characterized in that: have: Steering shaft (29); a bracket (30) that rotates together with the steering shaft (29); and a handlebar locking module (40) for locking the rotation of the steering shaft (29), The bracket (30) includes a protection portion (34) surrounding at least a portion of the outer periphery of the handlebar locking module (40). The protection unit (34) satisfies any one of the following (A) and (B), (A) the protection portion (34) has a closed shape covering the outer periphery of the handlebar locking module (40), (B) the protection portion (34) has a cutout shape covering a portion of the outer periphery of the handlebar locking module (40), and has a pair of front ends (137), wherein the pair of front ends (137) are opposed to each other with a gap (Wn) smaller than a maximum width (Wmax) of the cutout (135) into which the handlebar locking module (40) can be inserted, The straddle-type vehicle further comprises a cap (50, 250) covering the protection portion (34). The handlebar locking module (40) is provided with an anti-theft unit (254), and the anti-theft unit (254) has a substrate (256) for releasing the lock of the handlebar locking module (40). The cap (250) includes a light emitting portion (255). Wiring (261, 262) is connected to the light emitting portion (255) and the substrate (256), respectively. The cap (250) and the anti-theft unit (254) overlap each other when viewed from above. The cap (250) includes a pair of left and right light emitting parts (255A, 255B) as the light emitting parts (255). Wiring (261A, 261B) connected to the pair of left and right light emitting parts (255A, 255B) is led out from the cap (250) and then separated to the left and right sides of the handlebar locking module (40). The pair of left and right light emitting parts (255A, 255B) are arranged at positions sandwiching the substrate (256) in the plan view.

2. The straddle-type vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The protection portion (34) has an opening (35) into which the handlebar locking module (40) can be inserted from the upper and lower directions. The protection portion (34) includes a peripheral wall (36) along the outer periphery of the handlebar locking module (40) when the handlebar locking module (40) is inserted into the opening (35).

3. The straddle-type vehicle according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The handlebar locking module (40) is fastened to the bracket (30) from below.

4. The straddle-type vehicle according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The cap (50, 250) is fastened to the bracket (30) from below.

5. The straddle-type vehicle according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The support (30) is a top bridge.

6. The straddle-type vehicle according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The light emitting portion (255) and the anti-theft unit (254) overlap each other when viewed from above.

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