straddle-type vehicles

Abstract

This invention provides a straddle-type vehicle that improves the mounting strength of the rear turn signal and prevents mud and water splashed from the rear wheels during driving from adhering to the rear turn signal. The straddle-type vehicle (1) includes a body frame (5), rear wheels (9), a seat (10), a rear cover (11), and a rear turn signal (4). The body frame (5) includes a seat frame (17) made of metal. The rear wheels (9) are mounted on the body frame (5). The rear wheels (9) are positioned below the seat frame (17). The seat (10) is positioned above the seat frame (17). The rear cover (11) is positioned below the seat frame (17). The rear cover (11) is mounted on the seat frame (17). The rear turn signal (4) is mounted on the seat frame (17) between the seat (10) and the rear cover (11).

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses a straddle-type vehicle. The straddle-type vehicle includes a body frame, a resin rear fender, rear wheels, and rear turn signals. The body frame includes a metal seat frame. The rear wheels are mounted to the body frame. The rear fender is mounted to the seat frame. The rear wheels are positioned below the seat frame. The rear turn signals are mounted to the rear fender.

[0003] Patent documents

[0004] Patent document 1: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2010-228553. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In conventional straddle-type vehicles, the rear fenders are made of resin, which may result in insufficient mounting strength of the rear turn signals relative to the fenders. Furthermore, since the rear turn signals are mounted on the rear fenders, mud and water splashed from the rear wheels during driving may adhere to them.

[0006] The object of this invention is to provide a straddle-type vehicle that can improve the installation strength of the rear turn signal. Another object of this invention is to provide a straddle-type vehicle that can prevent mud and water splashed from the rear wheels during driving from adhering to the rear turn signal.

[0007] One aspect of the present invention relates to a straddle-type vehicle comprising a body frame, rear wheels, a seat, a rear cover, and rear turn signals. The body frame includes a seat frame made of metal. The rear wheels are mounted to the body frame. The rear wheels are positioned below the seat frame. The seat is positioned above the seat frame. The rear cover is positioned below the seat frame. The rear cover is mounted to the seat frame. The rear turn signals are mounted between the seat and the rear cover within the seat frame.

[0008] In the straddle-type vehicle described in this method, the rear turn signal is mounted on a metal seat frame, thus increasing the mounting strength of the rear turn signal. Furthermore, in the straddle-type vehicle described in this method, since the seat frame is mounted between the seat and the rear grille, and this seat frame is positioned above the rear wheels, it is possible to prevent mud and water splashed from the rear wheels during driving from adhering to the rear turn signal.

[0009] When viewed from the side, the rear turn signal can also be positioned slightly above the lower end of the tailgate. This helps to effectively prevent mud and water splashed from the rear wheels during driving from adhering to the rear turn signal.

[0010] When viewed from the side, the rear turn signal can also be positioned further forward than the rear of the seat. This helps to effectively prevent mud and water splashed from the rear wheels during driving from adhering to the rear turn signal.

[0011] The straddle-type vehicle may also include taillights mounted on the rear grille. In this case, when viewed from the side, the rear turn signals are positioned further forward than the taillights. This helps to appropriately suppress mud and water splashed from the rear wheels during driving from adhering to the rear turn signals.

[0012] The rear turn signals may also include a pair of rear turn signals. In this case, when viewed from the rear, the taillights and the pair of rear turn signals are arranged in a left-right direction. Thus, the pair of rear turn signals are positioned higher than in the prior art, thereby improving the visibility of the rear turn signals.

[0013] The rear turn signal may also include a pair of rear turn signals. In this case, each pair of rear turn signals has a flashing part and a mounting part, which is connected to the flashing part and mounted on the seat frame. When viewed from behind, the flashing part is positioned further outward than the side of the seat. This appropriately improves the visibility of the rear turn signals.

[0014] The straddle-type vehicle may also include a metal strut that connects to the seat frame. In this case, when viewed from the side, the rear turn signal is mounted on the strut between the lower end of the seat and the lower end of the rear spoiler. This allows the rear turn signal to be easily mounted on the seat frame via the strut.

[0015] The rear turn signal may also have a flashing part and a mounting part connected to the flashing part. In this case, the support bar has a fixing part and a mounting part, the fixing part being fixed to the seat frame and the mounting part extending downward from the fixing part. The mounting part is installed on the mounting part. Thus, the rear turn signal can be easily mounted to the support bar from below the seat frame.

[0016] The vehicle frame may also have a center plane that passes through the head tube in the longitudinal direction. In this case, when viewed from the rear, the mounting part is positioned between the mounting part and the center plane. The mounting part is attached to the mounting part by fastening members positioned between the center plane and the mounting part. As a result, the fastening members are not exposed to the outside, thus improving the rust resistance of the fastening members and enhancing the design of the straddle-type vehicle.

[0017] The strut can also have a fixing part and a mounting part. The fixing part is fixed to the seat frame, and the mounting part extends downward from the fixing part and mounts the rear turn signal. In this case, at least a portion of the fixing part is covered by the seat. This improves the rust resistance of the strut.

[0018] The straddle-type vehicle may also include: a metal strut connected to the seat frame; and a resin side cover that covers the seat frame from the side. In this case, the strut is exposed when viewed from the side, not covered by the side cover. This allows the rear turn signal to be easily mounted on the seat frame via the strut.

[0019] According to the present invention, the mounting strength of the rear turn signal can be improved in a straddle-type vehicle. Furthermore, according to the present invention, mud and water splashed from the rear wheels during driving can be prevented from adhering to the rear turn signal. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a side view of a straddle-type vehicle;

[0021] Figure 2 It is a side view of the seat, body frame, taillights, and rear turn signals;

[0022] Figure 3 It is a 3D view with a magnified view of the vehicle body frame and rear turn signals;

[0023] Figure 4 It is a side view showing a partially enlarged view of the rear of a straddle-type vehicle;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a rear view of the vehicle body frame and rear turn signals.

[0025] Symbol Explanation

[0026] 1. Straddle-type vehicle

[0027] 3. Taillights

[0028] 4. Rear turn signals

[0029] 4a Flash section

[0030] 4b Installation Section

[0031] 5. Body frame

[0032] 9 Rear wheels

[0033] 10 seats

[0034] The rear end of the 10a seat

[0035] 10b Lower end of the seat

[0036] The side of the 10c seat

[0037] 11. Tail cover

[0038] 11a Lower end of the tail cover

[0039] 12 side shields

[0040] 13 support bars

[0041] 13a Fixing part

[0042] 13b Installed part

[0043] 15-head tube

[0044] 17. Seat frame

[0045] 21 Nuts

[0046] H Vehicle center plane Detailed Implementation

[0047] The following description, with reference to the accompanying drawings, illustrates the implementation of the straddle-type vehicle. Figure 1 As shown, the straddle-type vehicle 1 includes: body 2, taillight 3 and rear turn signal 4.

[0048] The vehicle body 2 includes: a body frame 5, a steering system 6, a power unit 7, front wheels 8, and rear wheels 9. The vehicle body 2 also includes seats 10, a rear grille 11, and side panels 12. The vehicle body 2 also includes metal support strips 13 (see reference). Figure 3 ).

[0049] In this embodiment, the rider is seated on the seat 10, in front of the rider ( Figure 1 (in front of) the rider's rear ( Figure 1 The rear, left, and right sides of the rider correspond to the front, rear, left, and right directions of the straddle-type vehicle 1.

[0050] Above the rider ( Figure 1 The area above (corresponds to the area above the straddle-type vehicle 1). The area below the straddle-type vehicle 1 ( Figure 1 The view below (below) is the opposite direction to the top of the straddle-type vehicle 1. Side view indicates the side view of the straddle-type vehicle 1 as viewed from the left or right. Rear view indicates the rear view of the straddle-type vehicle 1 as viewed from the rear.

[0051] The vehicle frame 5 is made of metal. For example... Figure 1 As shown, the vehicle body frame 5 has a head tube 15 and a main frame 16. The main frame 16 is connected to the head tube 15. The main frame 16 extends rearward from the head tube 15. The vehicle body frame 5 has a vehicle center plane H (refer to) passing through the head tube 15 in the longitudinal direction. Figure 5 ).

[0052] like Figure 2 As shown, the main frame 16 has a seat frame 17. The seat frame is made of metal. The seat frame 17 has a connecting frame 17a, a first seat frame 17b, and a second seat frame 17c. The connecting frame 17a is connected to the head tube 15. The connecting frame 17a is positioned in front of the seat 10.

[0053] The first seat frame 17b includes a pair of first seat frames 17b. The pair of first seat frames 17b are spaced apart in the left-right direction. The pair of first seat frames 17b support the seat 10. The pair of first seat frames 17b are disposed below the seat 10. The pair of first seat frames 17b are connected to the connecting frame 17a. The pair of first seat frames 17b extend rearward from the connecting frame 17a.

[0054] The second seat frame 17c includes a pair of second seat frames 17c. The pair of second seat frames 17c are spaced apart in the left-right direction. The pair of second seat frames 17c are disposed below a pair of first seat frames 17b. The pair of second seat frames 17c are connected to a connecting frame 17a. The pair of second seat frames 17c are each connected to a pair of first seat frames 17b. For example, the pair of second seat frames 17c extends rearward from the connecting frame 17a and connects to a pair of first seat frames 17b.

[0055] like Figure 1 As shown, the steering unit 6 has a front fork 18, a steering shaft 19, and a handlebar assembly 20. The front fork 18 provides rotatable support for the front wheel 8. The front fork 18 is supported so that it can rotate relative to the head tube 15. The steering shaft 19 is connected to the front fork 18. The handlebar assembly 20 is connected to the steering shaft 19. The power unit 7 is supported by the main frame 16. The power unit 7 includes, for example, an internal combustion engine. The power unit 7 may also include an electric motor.

[0056] The rear wheel 9 is mounted on the body frame 5. The rear wheel 9 is positioned behind the power unit 7. The rear wheel 9 rotates due to the driving force from the power unit 7. Figure 2 As shown, the rear wheel 9 is positioned below a pair of seat frames 17. For example, the rear wheel 9 is positioned below a pair of second seat frames 17c.

[0057] like Figure 1 As shown, the seat 10 is positioned on the upper part of the vehicle body frame 5. The seat 10 is mounted on the vehicle body frame 5. For example, as... Figure 2 As shown, the seat 10 is mounted on the upper part of the seat frame 17, for example, on the upper part of a pair of first seat frames 17b. In a side view, the lower end 10b of the seat 10 is positioned below the upper end 17d of the first seat frame 17b.

[0058] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the rear cover 11 is disposed at the rear of the vehicle body frame 5. The rear cover 11 is mounted on the vehicle body frame 5. For example, the rear cover 11 is mounted on the seat frame 17, such as the second seat frame 17c.

[0059] The rear cover 11 is spaced apart from the seat 10 in the vertical direction. The rear cover 11 is positioned below the seat 10. The rear cover 11 is positioned between the seat 10 and the rear wheel 9. For example, as... Figure 2 As shown, the rear cover 11 is positioned below the seat frame 17, for example, below a pair of first seat frames 17b and a pair of second seat frames 17c. The rear cover 11 is positioned between the pair of second seat frames 17c and the rear wheel 9.

[0060] like Figure 2 As shown, the side covers 12 include a pair of side covers 12. The pair of side covers 12 are made of resin. The pair of side covers 12 are disposed below the seat 10. The pair of side covers 12 are disposed on both sides of the seat frame 17. The pair of side covers 12 cover the seat frame 17 on both sides of the seat frame 17. Specifically, the pair of side covers 12 are disposed on both sides of a pair of first seat frames 17b. The pair of side covers 12 cover the pair of first seat frames 17b on both sides of the pair of first seat frames 17b.

[0061] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the taillight 3 is mounted at the rear of the vehicle body 2. For example, the taillight 3 is positioned behind the seat 10. The taillight 3 is mounted on the upper part of the rear cover 11.

[0062] like Figure 3 As shown, the support rod 13 includes a pair of support rods 13. The pair of support rods 13 are connected to the vehicle body frame 5. For example, the pair of support rods 13 are connected to the seat frame 17. Specifically, the pair of support rods 13 are respectively fixed to a pair of first seat frames 17b. The pair of support rods 13 are made of metal. Figure 4 As shown, a pair of support bars 13 are exposed when viewed from the side, not covered by the side cover 12.

[0063] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, a pair of support bars 13 each have a fixing part 13a and a mounting part 13b. Figure 3 As shown, the fixing part 13a is fixed to the seat frame 17. For example, the fixing part 13a is fixed to the first seat frame 17b. Specifically, the fixing part 13a is fixed to the first seat frame 17b by means of welding or the like. Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, at least a portion of the fixing part 13a is covered by the seat 10. In this embodiment, as... Figure 5 As shown, the fixing part 13a is covered by the seat 10. The fixing part 13a may also be partially covered by the seat 10.

[0064] like Figure 3 and Figure 5As shown, a rear turn signal 4 is mounted on the mounting portion 13b. The mounting portion 13b extends downward from the fixing portion 13a. For example, with the fixing portion 13a fixed to the seat frame 17, the mounting portion 13b extends downward from the fixing portion 13a. The mounting portion 13b and the fixing portion 13a are integrally formed. Figure 4 As shown, a bolt hole 13c is formed in the mounting portion 13b. An externally threaded portion 4b1 (described later) is inserted into the bolt hole 13c. Figure 3 ).like Figure 5 As shown, in rear view, the mounting part 13b is positioned between the mounting part 4b of the rear turn signal 4 (described later) and the vehicle center plane H.

[0065] like Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, the rear turn signal 4 includes a pair of rear turn lights 4. The pair of rear turn lights 4 are respectively mounted on the seat frame 17. For example, as... Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the rear turn signal 4 is mounted on the seat frame 17, such as the first seat frame 17b, between the seat 10 and the rear cover 11 via a support strip 13.

[0066] like Figure 5 As shown, in rear view, a pair of rear turn signals 4 and taillights 3 are arranged in a left-right configuration. Figure 4 As shown, in a side view, the pair of rear turn signals 4 are positioned forward of the taillights 3. In a side view, the pair of rear turn signals 4 are positioned forward of the rear end 10a of the seat 10.

[0067] like Figure 4 As shown, in a side view, the pair of rear turn signals 4 are respectively positioned below the lower end 10b of the seat 10. In a side view, the pair of rear turn signals 4 are respectively positioned above the lower end 11a of the tailgate 11. That is, in a side view, the pair of rear turn signals 4 are respectively mounted on the support strip 13 between the lower end 10b of the seat 10 and the lower end 11a of the tailgate 11.

[0068] like Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, each pair of rear turn signals 4 has a flashing part 4a and a mounting part 4b. Figure 5 As shown, when viewed from the rear, the flash unit 4a is positioned further outward than the side 10c of the seat 10. The flash unit 4a emits light via an LED light source.

[0069] like Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, the mounting part 4b is connected to the flashing part 4a. The mounting part 4b is mounted on the seat frame 17. The mounting part 4b is mounted on the first seat frame 17b via the support bar 13. For example, the mounting part 4b is mounted on the mounting part 13b of the support bar 13. Specifically, as... Figure 3 As shown, the mounting part 4b is mounted to the mounting part 13b of the support bar 13 by means of nut 21 (an example of a fastening component).

[0070] like Figure 3 As shown, an external threaded portion 4b1 is provided in the mounting portion 4b. The external threaded portion 4b1 is inserted into the bolt hole 13c of the mounting portion 13b (see reference). Figure 4 The tip of the external thread 4b1 protrudes from the inner surface of the mounted portion 13b. In this state, the nut 21 is screwed into the external thread 4b1. Thus, as... Figure 5 As shown, nut 21 is positioned between the vehicle center plane H and the mounted part 13b.

[0071] In the straddle-type vehicle 1 with the above-described structure, since the rear turn signal 4 is mounted on the metal seat frame 17, the mounting strength of the rear turn signal 4 can be improved. Furthermore, in the straddle-type vehicle 1, since the seat frame 17 is mounted between the seat 10 and the rear cover 11, and this seat frame 17 is positioned above the rear wheel 9, it is possible to prevent mud and water flying from the rear wheel 9 during driving from adhering to the rear turn signal 4.

[0072] [Industry availability]

[0073] According to the present invention, in a straddle-type vehicle, the installation strength of the rear turn signal can be improved, and the adhesion of mud and water splashed from the rear wheels during driving to the rear turn signal can be suppressed.

Claims

1. A straddle-type vehicle comprising: a vehicle body frame including a seat frame made of metal; a rear wheel mounted on the vehicle body frame and disposed below the seat frame; a seat disposed on an upper portion of the seat frame; a tail cover disposed below the seat frame and mounted on the seat frame; a rear turn signal mounted on the seat frame between the seat and the tail cover; and a stay made of metal connected to the seat frame, the rear turn signal is mounted on the stay between a lower end of the seat and a lower end of the tail cover in a side view, the stay has: a fixed portion fixed to the seat frame; and a mounted portion extending downward from the fixed portion and mounting the rear turn signal, at least a portion of the fixed portion is covered by the seat.

2. The straddle-type vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the rear turn signal is disposed above the lower end of the tail cover in a side view.

3. The straddle-type vehicle according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the rear turn signal is disposed forward of a rear end of the seat in a side view. a tail light mounted on the tail cover, 4. The straddle-type vehicle according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising: the rear turn signal is disposed forward of the tail light in a side view.

5. The straddle-type vehicle according to claim 4, wherein the rear turn signal includes a pair of the rear turn signals, the tail light and the pair of the rear turn signals are arranged in left and right directions in a rear view.

6. The straddle-type vehicle according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the rear turn signal includes a pair of the rear turn signals, the pair of the rear turn signals respectively have a flashing portion and a mounted portion connected to the flashing portion and mounted on the seat frame, the flashing portions are disposed outward of side surfaces of the seat in a rear view.

7. The straddle-type vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the rear turn signal has a flashing portion and a mounted portion connected to the flashing portion, the mounted portion is mounted on the mounted portion.

8. The straddle-type vehicle according to claim 7, wherein the vehicle body frame has a vehicle center plane passing through a head tube in a front and rear direction, the mounted portion is disposed between the mounted portion and the vehicle center plane in a rear view, the mounted portion is mounted on the mounted portion by a fastening member disposed between the vehicle center plane and the mounted portion.

9. The straddle-type vehicle according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising: a side cover made of resin covering the seat frame from a side, the stay is exposed without being covered by the side cover in a side view. ​

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