Motor vehicle, in particular robotic bicycle or tilting vehicle

Abstract

The invention relates to a robotic bike, in particular a reclining bike, having at least one lateral adjustable flap part which can be displaced in a translational manner from a first position into a second position, the second position being offset relative to the first position at least along a vertical axis of the robotic bike.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to a motor vehicle, in particular a motor cycle or a tilting vehicle, such as a motorcycle. Background Art

[0002] It is known from the prior art that motor cycles, such as motorcycles, have baffles which are designed to protect the driver from the driving wind. In addition, air guide elements are known which can be changed in their orientation and which can be adjusted in a situation-dependent or demand-oriented manner. Thus, for example, DE 10 2020 125 060 A1 discloses a motor cycle comprising an adjustable guide element which is supported on the vehicle body and / or the vehicle structure so as to be relatively movable between a display position and a use position. Although this approach appears to be very promising in terms of aerodynamic possibilities, it has not yet been fully exploited. Summary of the invention

[0003] The object of the present invention is therefore to specify a motor vehicle, in particular a moped or tilting vehicle, which has an adjustable air guiding element or flap part, wherein the known solutions are to be further optimized.

[0004] This object is achieved by a motor vehicle according to claim 1. Further advantages and features emerge from the dependent claims as well as the description and the drawings.

[0005] According to the invention, a motor vehicle, in particular a motor cycle or a tilting vehicle, has at least one lateral, adjustable flap part, which can be displaced in a translational manner from a first position into a second position, wherein the second position is offset relative to the first position at least along the vertical axis of the motor cycle. Preferably, the flap part can be displaced or offset as a whole from the first position into the second position. That is, the flap part does not change or does not change only its orientation, but rather, so to speak, "leaves" its "initial position". The flap part, which can also be referred to as an air guide element, is displaced into a second position, which is preferably offset at least along the vertical axis of the motor cycle, wherein the initial first position is completely or at least partially left.

[0006] According to one embodiment, the motor vehicle is a single-wheel or multi-wheel motor vehicle, particularly preferably a motor cycle, such as a motorcycle or moped, wherein quad bikes, three-wheeled vehicles, three-wheeled motorcycles, LNM vehicles (LNM-Leaning Multi Wheel), etc. also fall within the term "motor cycle" or "leaning vehicle". In the following, without limiting the generality, only the term "motor cycle" is used.

[0007] According to a preferred embodiment, the shield part is designed in the second position to protect the driver of the motor cycle, in particular the upper body, particularly preferably the upper body, from the driving wind. It should be mentioned here that the motor cycle preferably has two lateral, adjustable shield parts, that is, in particular, a corresponding shield part on each side, which shield parts can be displaced from the first position to the second position in a translational manner. According to an embodiment, a plurality of such adjustable shield parts are also arranged on one side. Preferably, the arrangement is always symmetrical, that is, the same number and the same structure of shield parts are arranged on each side.

[0008] The "upward" movement of the baffle part (along the vertical axis) advantageously allows the driver to be protected from the driving wind. That is, the second position is particularly arranged for higher speeds. In the first position in which the lateral baffle part is for example abutted against the baffle or the frame of the motor cycle, etc., a good cooling of the driver can be advantageously achieved. That is, the lateral baffle part is suitably used as an air guiding element, which is designed to guide the air flow, especially in the second position, so that the air flow is guided around the driver. Suitably, the geometric structure of the baffle part is selected here so as to provide, for example, a good aerodynamics of the driver or the drive device (which may include an electric motor or an internal combustion engine) of the motor cycle and / or a flow optimization function in its best possible cooling as well, also in the first position.

[0009] According to one embodiment, the aforementioned skirt is a full skirt or a partial skirt of a motorcycle or moped.

[0010] According to a preferred embodiment, the at least one lateral panel section has a length of at least 15 cm, preferably at least 20 cm, as viewed in the direction of travel. The height measured along the vertical axis is expediently at least 10 cm, in particular, for example, at least 20 cm. According to a preferred embodiment, the panel section has, for example, a length of approximately 20 cm to 30 cm and a height of approximately 25 cm to 35 cm. According to another preferred embodiment, the panel section has a length of approximately 30 cm to 40 cm and a height of approximately 25 cm to 30 cm.

[0011] This embodiment shows that the flap part is expediently designed to be relatively large, thereby making it possible to achieve, among other things, very effective protection of the driver from driving wind.

[0012] According to one embodiment, the motor cycle has an adjustment mechanism, which is designed to move the baffle part at least along the vertical axis. The adjustment mechanism has, for example, a movement device or a lever, which is designed to move the baffle part. Preferably, the adjustment mechanism also includes one or more drive mechanisms, which are designed to cause the movement. The drive mechanism can be a mechanical drive mechanism, such as a spring element. However, the drive element can also be a motorized drive, such as an electric drive and / or a hydraulic and / or pneumatic drive.

[0013] According to one embodiment, the adjustment mechanism has at least one swivel arm or comprises such a swivel arm, wherein the swivel arm has a swivel axis which is oriented perpendicularly or substantially perpendicularly to the vertical axis. In particular, the aforementioned swivel axis is also oriented perpendicularly or substantially perpendicularly to the direction of travel. The swivel arm, which can also be referred to as a pivot arm, allows a twisting or pivoting of the flap part, in particular along a circular path, from a first position into a second position.

[0014] According to one embodiment, the adjustment mechanism has a rail system which is designed to displace or in particular slide the cover part at least along a vertical axis.

[0015] According to one embodiment, the flap part can be moved only along the vertical axis. According to a preferred embodiment, the movement takes place along the vertical axis and against or along the direction of travel. A movement against the direction of travel, that is to say towards the driver, may also allow better protection of the driver from the driving wind. Furthermore, a movement outwards (and back again) with respect to the center axis of the vehicle may also be advantageous.

[0016] According to one embodiment, the baffle part can also assume an intermediate position between the first position and the second position. According to one embodiment, the position of the baffle part can be set steplessly. Alternatively, the grid system can be provided to allow different positions, for example depending on environmental conditions, such as driving speed, that is, in particular also to allow intermediate positions between the first position and the second position.

[0017] According to one embodiment, the second position is offset away from the first position with respect to the center axis of the motor cycle. In other words, according to one embodiment, the skirt part can be arranged further outwards in the second position than in the first position. This can have aerodynamic or structural reasons, for example, because in the second position a collision with the frame or skirt would otherwise occur.

[0018] According to one embodiment, the motor cycle has a panel defining a housing, wherein the panel part is integrated or embedded in the housing in the first position. The panel part is expediently designed so that the adjustable panel part cannot be seen in the first position.

[0019] According to one embodiment, the motor cycle has a base part, against which the skirt part rests in the first position. The base part can also be referred to as a base plate. The base part has, for example, the adjustment mechanism mentioned above. According to one embodiment, the base part has an outer contour that is identical or substantially identical or similar to the skirt part, in particular the base part has, for example, approximately the same size as the skirt part.

[0020] According to one embodiment, the base part is a section or region of a skirt of the motor cycle or a separate element. According to one embodiment, the skirt has the above-mentioned adjustment mechanism. Alternatively, the skirt has, for example, a recess into which the base part is inserted together with the skirt part. Further alternatively, the motor cycle optionally has no skirt or a full skirt and the base part is fastened to a frame or the like.

[0021] According to one embodiment, the adjustment mechanism has a manual or electrical operating element. Depending on the drive device of the baffle part, different possibilities are advantageous here. According to one embodiment, the baffle part has a "push-to-open" function. By squeezing or tapping the baffle part, the movement of the baffle part from the first position to the second position can be introduced. For example, the sliding back from the second position to the first position is performed manually. According to another embodiment, the adjustment can be realized by the vehicle electronics / on-board computer. The driver can, for example, select a corresponding menu option to allow movement from the first position to the second position and also back again. As a further alternative, the adjustment of the baffle part can also be carried out fully automatically, for example in a speed-dependent manner. According to another embodiment, the adjustment can also be completely released when the driver wishes.

[0022] The flap is a so-called full flap or a half flap or a partial flap. Such flaps are used in so-called super sports vehicles, but also in particular in so-called touring vehicles or sports tourers. However, motorcycles without flaps can also expediently have such an adjustable flap element, since the flap element can be advantageously integrated into the contour of the motorcycle, for example relatively unobtrusively and close to the engine, in the first position. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] Further advantages and features emerge from the subsequent description of embodiments of the motor cycle or the skirt part with reference to the drawings. In the attached picture:

[0024] Figure 1 A schematic side view showing an embodiment of a motor cycle according to the invention;

[0025] Figure 2 Shown by Figure 1 A known schematic diagram in which the baffle portion is shown in its second position;

[0026] Figure 3 A schematic diagram is shown showing two baffle portions in a first position and a second position, respectively;

[0027] Figure 4 A schematic diagram shows an embodiment of a baffle section in a first position and a second position. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] Figure 1 The schematic diagram shows a motor cycle 2 on which a driver 1 sits. The motor cycle 2 is traveling in a driving direction F. An adjustable skirting part 10 is arranged laterally on the motor cycle 2. The skirting part can be adjusted expediently at least along a vertical axis H. This can advantageously achieve protection of the driver 1 and in particular the upper body of the driver 1, that is to say in particular his upper body, from driving wind.

[0029] Especially in Figure 2 This state is depicted in FIG. 1 , in which the baffle part 10 is shown in its second position. It can be seen that the baffle part 10 is relatively Figure 1 The movement is not only along the vertical axis H but also against the direction of travel F. In other words, the panel part is moved towards the driver 1. Although only a simplified diagram is shown here, it should be clear that the panel part 10 is expediently designed to be relatively large. Figure 1 and Figure 2 The dimension ratios shown in FIG. 1 , ie the dimension ratios of the skirt part 10 relative to the entire motor cycle 2 , can be regarded as being quite close to reality.

[0030] Figure 3 The schematic diagram shows two lateral panel parts 10 , viewed against the direction of travel F. For further orientation, the vertical axis H or the center axis M is also shown. The panel parts 10 are shown in their first position by dashed lines. Figure 3 It should be noted that in the second position the panel part 10 can be oriented, for example, offset away from the center axis M. This can have aerodynamic advantages or be advantageous for structural reasons, for example in order to avoid collisions of the panel part 10 with other components during adjustment.

[0031] Figure 4A schematic diagram of a skirt part 10 is shown, which is fastened to a base part 12 via a swivel arm 20. For orientation purposes, a vertical axis H and a travel direction F are further indicated. The base part 12 has essentially the same or a similar shape as the skirt part 10. The base part 12 can be part of a skirt of a motor cycle, not shown in further detail here. Alternatively, the base part 12 can also be a separate part fastened to the motor cycle. The adjustment mechanism as shown here has a swivel arm 20. Preferably, a plurality of such swivel arms are provided. These swivel arms can be designed such that, as in Figure 4 As can be seen in the diagram, the baffle part 10 changes its orientation or orientation when it moves into the second position, that is, for example, slightly twists. Alternatively, an adjusting mechanism can also be utilized to work, which ensures that the baffle part 10 has the same orientation or position in the second position as in the first position. Reference numerals list

[0032] 1 Driver

[0033] 2Motorcycle

[0034] 10 Baffle section

[0035] 12 Basic parts

[0036] 20 Rotating arm

[0037] D Rotation axis

[0038] H vertical axis

[0039] F Driving direction

[0040] M Central Axis

Claims

1. Motor vehicles (2), in particular mopeds or tilting vehicles, The motor vehicle has at least one lateral, adjustable flap part (10), which can be displaced translationally from a first position into a second position. in, The second position is offset relative to the first position at least along a vertical axis (H) of the motor cycle (2).

2. The motor vehicle (2) according to claim 1, in, In the second position, the panel part (10) is designed to protect a driver (1) of the motor vehicle (2), in particular the upper body of the driver, from driving wind.

3. A motor vehicle (2) according to claim 1 or 2, The motor vehicle has an adjustment mechanism which is designed to move the panel part at least along the vertical axis (H).

4. The motor vehicle (2) according to claim 3, in, The adjustment mechanism has at least one swivel arm (20), and the swivel arm (20) has a swivel axis (D) which is oriented perpendicularly or substantially perpendicularly to the vertical axis (H).

5. The motor vehicle (2) according to claim 3, in, The adjustment mechanism has a rail system which is designed to move the baffle section at least along the vertical axis (H).

6. The motor vehicle (2) according to claim 1, in, The second position is offset relative to the first position opposite to or along the direction of travel (F).

7. The motor vehicle (2) according to claim 1, The motor vehicle has a fender defining an outer shell, and in, The baffle portion is integrated into the housing in the first position.

8. The motor vehicle (2) according to claim 1, The motor vehicle has a base part (12) against which the panel part (10) abuts in the first position.

9. The motor vehicle (2) according to claim 8, in, The base part (12) is a section of a skirt of the motorcycle (2) or a separate element.

10. The motor vehicle (2) according to claim 1, in, The adjusting mechanism has a manual or electrical actuating element.

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