Electrical installation component supporting structure of straddle type vehicle

Abstract

The invention provides an electrical component supporting structure of a straddle-type vehicle. The electric component supporting structure of the straddle type vehicle is provided with a rear fender (60) arranged above a rear wheel; and a support member (70) which is attached to the rear fender (60) and which is capable of supporting the electrical component. The support member (70) is provided with: a lower support section (72) which is locked to the upper surface of the rear fender (60) and supports the electrical component; and an upper support part (71) disposed at the upper part of the lower support part (72). The lower support section (72) is shorter in the vehicle width direction than the upper support section (71).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to an electrical component support structure for a straddle-type vehicle. Background Art

[0002] In recent years, efforts to realize a low-carbon society or a decarbonized society have become more active, and vehicles are also being used to reduce CO 2 In order to reduce emissions and improve energy efficiency, research and development related to electrification technology has been carried out. In the electrification technology of straddle-type vehicles, there is a problem of where to place components due to the installation of comfort equipment and functional components such as brake control mechanisms (ABS: Antilock Braking System) and electric suspensions. In particular, the actuators of the above-mentioned equipment are relatively large and need to be equipped with control devices. Therefore, it is required to configure more components than before in a limited space. For example, in the gazette of Japanese Patent No. 5432639, a structure is disclosed in which a housing is provided on the rear fender and electrical installation components are overlapped and arranged in the housing in the upper and lower directions. An electronic control unit is inserted in the lower storage portion of the housing. A relay box is inserted in the upper storage portion of the housing. Summary of the invention

[0003] The housing disclosed in Japanese Patent No. 5432639 has a slit formed at the lower part of the housing side, and a wide electronic control unit is supported in the lower section of the slit, and the slit is for a locking piece set on the rear fender to pass through. Therefore, in Japanese Patent No. 5432639, the size of the housing itself, especially the size near the upper surface of the rear fender relative to the vehicle width direction, is increased. In Japanese Patent No. 5432639, the possibility of configuring other components on the side of the housing is low, but in the case of a vehicle that needs to carry comfort equipment and functional components, the possibility of the housing compressing the storage space is high. If the vehicle body components are configured in the free space on the upper part of the housing side, a new bracket needs to be set, so the components cannot be effectively configured. In addition, even for the same vehicle, the types of electrical installation components configured in a limited space are different depending on the specifications, and sometimes items such as manuals are configured in a limited space. Therefore, it is hoped that more items can be configured using the limited space of a straddle-type vehicle with limited carrying space, and different items can be configured according to the specifications.

[0004] The purpose of the scheme of the present invention is to configure more items in a limited space, optimize the configuration of peripheral and related components, and centralize them (reducing the length of the wiring harness), and configure different items according to specifications. In addition, the scheme of the present invention further helps to improve energy efficiency through configuration optimization.

[0005] The electrical installation component support structure of a straddle-type vehicle of the first embodiment of the present invention comprises: a rear fender, which is arranged above the rear wheel; and a support member, which is mounted on the rear fender and can support the electrical installation component, the support member comprising: a lower support portion, which is locked on the upper surface of the rear fender and supports the electrical installation component; and an upper support portion, which is arranged on the upper part of the lower support portion, and the lower support portion is shorter in the vehicle width direction than the upper support portion.

[0006] A second scheme may be, based on the electrical installation component support structure for a straddle-type vehicle described in the first scheme, that the electrical installation component support structure for the straddle-type vehicle further comprises a pair of left and right seat rails, the pair of left and right seat rails respectively comprising an upper rail and a lower rail, and in a sectional view passing through the support member and including the vehicle up-down direction and the vehicle width direction, in the vehicle up-down direction, the upper end of the upper rail is arranged at a position above the support member, the lower rail is arranged at a position below the upper rail and outward in the vehicle width direction, and the lower end of the lower rail is arranged at a position below the support member.

[0007] A third scheme may be that, based on the electrical installation component support structure for a straddle-type vehicle described in the second scheme, the electrical installation component support structure for the straddle-type vehicle further comprises: a suspension; an actuator that operates the characteristics of the suspension; and a control device that controls the actuator as the electrical installation component supported on the supporting member, wherein the control device and the actuator overlap at least partially in the front-rear direction of the vehicle.

[0008] According to a fourth aspect, in the electrical component support structure for a straddle-type vehicle according to the third aspect, the control device may be arranged below an upper end of the actuator and above a lower end of the actuator in a vertical direction of the vehicle.

[0009] A fifth scheme may be, based on the electrical installation component support structure for a straddle-type vehicle described in the fourth scheme, that the electrical installation component support structure for the straddle-type vehicle further includes a connecting member connecting the control device and the actuator, wherein, in the cross-sectional view, the upper support portion is longer than the lower support portion on the outside in the vehicle width direction, the actuator is arranged at a position on the outside in the vehicle width direction than the seat rail, and the connecting member is arranged on the side of the support member and below the upper rail.

[0010] The sixth scheme may be, based on the electrical installation component support structure of a straddle-type vehicle recorded in any one of the first to fifth schemes, that the rear fender comprises: a fender main body forming a storage space for articles; and a rising portion extending upward from the fender main body in a manner surrounding at least a portion of the storage space, the supporting member is supported on an upper portion of the rising portion, at least a portion of the lower supporting portion is longer than the rising portion on the outside in the vehicle width direction, the rising portion has a cutout formed at a portion overlapping with the lower supporting portion when viewed from the side of the vehicle, and the lower supporting portion is mounted on a portion of the rising portion where the cutout is formed.

[0011] A seventh embodiment is the electrical component support structure for a straddle-type vehicle according to the sixth embodiment, wherein the rising portion includes a placement portion on which the lower support portion is placed, and the placement portion is provided at the same height as a portion of a surface of the rising portion where the cutout is formed.

[0012] The eighth option may be, based on the electrical installation component support structure for a straddle-type vehicle described in the seventh option, that the electrical installation component support structure for a straddle-type vehicle further comprises: a suspension; an actuator that operates the characteristics of the suspension; and a control device that controls the actuator as the electrical installation component supported by the supporting member, and the supporting member is separated from the upper surface of the fender body.

[0013] According to a ninth aspect, in the electrical component support structure for a straddle-type vehicle according to the eighth aspect, the upper support portion may be longer than the lower support portion in a vehicle front-rear direction.

[0014] The tenth scheme may be, based on the electrical installation component support structure of the straddle-type vehicle described in the eighth or ninth scheme, that the control device is supported by the lower support portion, the lower support portion is separated from the upper surface of the fender body, and the lower support portion has an opening portion formed in at least a portion of the position where the control device is placed.

[0015] The eleventh scheme is based on the electrical installation component support structure of the straddle-type vehicle recorded in any one of the eighth to tenth schemes mentioned above, and it can also be that the lower support portion has a convex portion on one end side in the vehicle front-rear direction that can abut against the upright portion, and the upright portion has an extension portion, and the extension portion extends upward from the surface on which the control device is carried in a manner that can abut against a portion of the other end side in the vehicle front-rear direction of the lower support portion.

[0016] According to the electrical installation component support structure of a straddle-type vehicle described in the above-mentioned first scheme of the present invention, there is a rear fender arranged above the rear wheel and a support member installed on the rear fender and capable of supporting the electrical installation component. The support member includes a lower support portion that is clamped on the upper surface of the rear fender and supports the electrical installation component, and an upper support portion that is arranged above the lower support portion. The lower support portion is shorter in the vehicle width direction than the upper support portion, thereby achieving the following effect.

[0017] The width of the lower support portion in the vehicle width direction is narrower than that of the upper support portion, thereby forming a space between the upper surface of the rear fender and the upper support portion. As a result, a space is created for directly mounting components on the upper surface of the rear fender. Therefore, more items can be arranged using a limited space, and the configuration of the surrounding and related components can be optimized and concentrated (reducing the length of the wiring harness), and different items can be arranged according to specifications. In addition, the electrical installation component support structure of the first scheme further contributes to improving energy efficiency through configuration optimization.

[0018] According to the electrical installation component support structure of the straddle-type vehicle described in the above-mentioned second scheme of the present invention, there is also a pair of left and right seat rails, and the pair of left and right seat rails respectively include an upper rail and a lower rail. In a sectional observation through the supporting member and including the vehicle up-down direction and the vehicle width direction, in the vehicle up-down direction, the upper end of the upper rail is arranged at a position above the supporting member, the lower rail is arranged at a position below the upper rail and outward in the vehicle width direction, and the lower end of the lower rail is arranged at a position below the supporting member, thereby achieving the following effects.

[0019] A space can be formed in the vehicle width direction by the lower support portion and the lower rail.

[0020] According to the electrical installation component support structure of the straddle-type vehicle described in the above-mentioned third scheme of the present invention, there is also a suspension, an actuator that operates the characteristics of the suspension, and a control device that controls the actuator as an electrical installation component supported on the supporting member. The control device and the actuator overlap with each other at least partially in the front-rear direction of the vehicle, thereby achieving the following effect.

[0021] The positional relationship between the control device and the actuator is such that they overlap in the front-rear direction of the vehicle (in a side view of the vehicle, they coincide in the up-down direction), so that the control device and the actuator can be centrally arranged close to each other. Therefore, the length of the connecting member connecting the control device and the actuator (for example, the length of the wiring harness) can be shortened.

[0022] According to the electrical component support structure of the straddle-type vehicle described in the fourth aspect of the present invention, the control device is arranged below the upper end of the actuator and above the lower end of the actuator in the vehicle vertical direction, thereby achieving the following effects.

[0023] Compared with the case where the control device is arranged above the upper end of the actuator or below the lower end of the actuator in the vertical direction of the vehicle, the control device and the actuator can be closer. Therefore, the length of the connecting member connecting the control device and the actuator (for example, the length of the harness) can be shortened.

[0024] According to the electrical installation component support structure of the straddle-type vehicle described in the above-mentioned fifth scheme of the present invention, there is also a connecting member connecting the control device and the actuator. In a cross-sectional view, the upper support portion is longer than the lower support portion on the outside in the vehicle width direction, the actuator is arranged at a position on the outside in the vehicle width direction than the seat rail, and the connecting member is arranged on the side of the support member and below the upper rail, thereby achieving the following effects.

[0025] The connecting member is arranged in a space formed by the seat rail and the supporting member, the left-right interval of the upper rail of the seat rail is narrower than that of the lower rail, and the upper supporting portion of the supporting member is longer than the lower supporting portion in the vehicle width direction, so that the connecting member can be protected from external factors. For example, it is possible to prevent the operator's hand from contacting the connecting member (e.g., the coupler) from above the seat rail.

[0026] According to the electrical installation component support structure of a straddle-type vehicle described in the sixth scheme of the present invention, the rear fender comprises: a fender main body forming a storage space for articles; and a rising portion extending upward from the fender main body in a manner of surrounding at least a portion of the storage space, the supporting member is supported on the upper portion of the rising portion, at least a portion of the lower supporting portion is longer than the rising portion on the outside in the vehicle width direction, and the rising portion is formed with a cutout at a portion overlapping with the lower supporting portion when viewed from the side of the vehicle, and the lower supporting portion is mounted on a portion of the rising portion where the cutout is formed, thereby achieving the following effects.

[0027] Compared with the structure of Japanese Patent No. 5432639, the supporting point of the supporting member can be arranged inside, so the placement portion does not expand in the vehicle width direction, and the space on the side of the supporting member can be freely used. In addition, the supporting member can be firmly supported by the rising portion.

[0028] According to the electrical component support structure of a straddle-type vehicle described in the seventh aspect of the present invention, the upright portion includes a placement portion on which the lower support portion is placed, and the placement portion is provided at the same height as a portion of the surface having the cutout formed in the upright portion, thereby achieving the following effects.

[0029] Since the mounting surface for supporting the supporting member from the lower surface increases, the mounting becomes firmer.

[0030] According to the electrical installation component support structure of the straddle-type vehicle described in the above-mentioned eighth scheme of the present invention, there is also a suspension, an actuator for operating the characteristics of the suspension, and a control device for controlling the actuator as an electrical installation component supported on the supporting member, and the supporting member is separated from the upper surface of the fender body, thereby achieving the following effects.

[0031] It is possible to suppress the influence of the vibration of the suspension and / or the heat of the control device from affecting the peripheral parts.

[0032] According to the electrical component support structure for a straddle-type vehicle according to the ninth aspect of the present invention, the upper support portion is longer than the lower support portion in the vehicle front-rear direction, thereby achieving the following effects.

[0033] A space can be formed between the upper surface of the rear fender and the upper support portion. Thus, a space for directly mounting components on the upper surface of the rear fender is further generated. For example, a coupler or the like can be arranged in the space.

[0034] According to the electrical installation component support structure of a straddle-type vehicle described in the above-mentioned tenth scheme of the present invention, the control device is supported by the lower support portion, the lower support portion is separated from the upper surface of the fender body, and the lower support portion has an opening portion formed in at least a portion of the position where the control device is placed, thereby achieving the following effects.

[0035] The opening formed in the lower support portion and the gap formed between the upper surface of the fender body and the lower support portion can promote heat dissipation from the control device.

[0036] According to the electrical installation component support structure of a straddle-type vehicle described in the above-mentioned eleventh scheme of the present invention, the lower support portion has a convex portion on one end side in the vehicle front-rear direction that can abut against the upright portion, and the upright portion has an extension portion, which extends upward from the surface on which the control device is placed in a manner that can abut against a portion of the lower support portion on the other end side in the vehicle front-rear direction, thereby achieving the following effect.

[0037] The convex portion provided on the lower support portion and the extended portion provided on the upright portion can be positioned in the front-rear direction of the vehicle. For example, when the control device is fixed at a fixed position in the front-rear direction of the vehicle, the installation of bolts, belts, etc. is not required, which helps to improve the working efficiency. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

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

[0039] Figure 2 It is a plan view of a state where the seat and the like of the motorcycle according to the embodiment are removed.

[0040] Figure 3 is included Figure 2 Figure 3 is a diagram of the III-III section.

[0041] Figure 4 is included Figure 1 FIG. 4 is a diagram of a section IV-IV.

[0042] Figure 5 This is a perspective view of a state where a supporting member is mounted on the rear fender according to the embodiment.

[0043] Figure 6 It is a plan view of a state where a supporting member is attached to the rear fender of the embodiment.

[0044] Figure 7 This is a left side view of a state where a supporting member is mounted on the rear fender of the embodiment.

[0045] Figure 8 It is a perspective view of the rear fender according to the embodiment.

[0046] Fig. 9 It is a top view of the rear fender according to the embodiment.

[0047] Fig.10 It is a right side view of the rear fender of the embodiment.

[0048] Fig.11 It is a perspective view of the support member of the embodiment.

[0049] Fig.12 It is a top view of the support member of the embodiment.

[0050] Fig.13 It is a front view of the support member of embodiment.

[0051] Fig.14 It is a bottom view of the support member of the embodiment.

[0052] Fig.15 It is a left side view of the support member of the embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0053] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the following description, a two-wheeled motor vehicle (an example of a straddle-type vehicle) is cited as an example of a vehicle for description. It should be noted that the directions such as front, back, left, and right in the following description are the same as those in the vehicle unless otherwise specified. In the figures used in the following description, arrows FR indicating the front of the vehicle, arrows LH indicating the left side of the vehicle, and arrows UP indicating the top of the vehicle are shown at appropriate locations. The symbol CL in the figure represents the left and right center lines of the vehicle body.

[0054] <Motorized two-wheeled vehicle>

[0055] Figure 1 It is a left side view of the motorcycle 1 according to the embodiment.

[0056] like Figure 1 As shown, the motorcycle 1 includes a front wheel 2 and a rear wheel 3, a front fork 4 supporting the front wheel 2, a swing arm 5 supporting the rear wheel 3, a frame 6 supporting the front fork 4 and the swing arm 5, and an engine 7 (internal combustion engine, prime mover) supported by the frame 6.

[0057] The upper portions of the pair of left and right front forks 4 are steerably supported on a head pipe 11 of the frame 6 via a steering stem 10. A handlebar-type handlebar 12 is attached to a top bridge of the steering stem 10.

[0058] The vehicle frame 6 includes a head pipe 11 , a main frame 15 , a pivot frame 16 , a down frame 17 , a lower frame 18 , and a seat rail 19 .

[0059] The head pipe 11 is inclined so that the upper end of the head pipe 11 is located further rearward of the vehicle than the lower end of the head pipe 11 in a side view of the vehicle.

[0060] The main frame 15 extends obliquely from the upper rear portion of the head pipe 11, with the front portion being higher and the rear portion being lower, in a side view of the vehicle. The rear end portion of the main frame 15 is connected to the upper end portion of the pivot frame 16 at the front-rear middle portion of the vehicle body.

[0061] The pivot frame 16 extends downward from the rear end portion of the main frame 15 in a side view of the vehicle.

[0062] The down frame 17 extends obliquely rearward and downward from a rear lower portion of the head pipe 11 at a steeper inclination than the main frame 15 .

[0063] The lower frame 18 branches to the left and right from the lower end of the down frame 17 and extends rearward. The rear portion of the lower frame 18 is connected to the lower end of the pivot frame 16.

[0064] The seat track 19 is connected to the rear of the main frame 15 and the pivot frame 16 .

[0065] The front end of the swing arm 5 is supported by the lower part of the pivot frame 16 so as to be able to swing up and down. The rear wheel 3 is supported at the rear end of the swing arm 5. The lower end of the suspension 41 is connected to the front lower part of the swing arm 5 through a link mechanism. The suspension 41 is a shock absorbing device that absorbs the shock acting on the motorcycle 1. The upper end of the suspension 41 is connected to a cross beam (not shown) between the rear ends of the left and right main frames 15.

[0066] The engine 7 is mounted on the inner side of the vehicle frame 6. For example, the engine 7 has a crankshaft parallel to the vehicle width direction (the vehicle left-right direction). The lower part of the engine 7 constitutes a crankcase 20. In the front upper part of the crankcase 20, a cylinder 21 is provided inclined forward and upward.

[0067] A throttle valve area (not shown) of an engine intake system is connected to the rear of the cylinder 21. An exhaust pipe (not shown) of an engine exhaust system is connected to the front of the cylinder 21.

[0068] The rear portion of the crankcase 20 also serves as a transmission case for accommodating a clutch and a transmission. The output shaft of the transmission protrudes from the left side of the rear portion of the crankcase 20. The output shaft and the rear wheel 3 are connected via a chain transmission mechanism 25.

[0069] A fuel tank 30 is provided above the cylinder 21 and between the left and right main frames 15. A seat 31 is provided on the seat rail 19 on which an occupant can sit.

[0070] The seat 31 extends in the vehicle front-rear direction. The front portion of the seat 31 is provided along the rear portion of the fuel tank 30 .

[0071] A part of the vehicle frame 6 is covered by a vehicle body cover 50 . The vehicle body cover 50 includes a front cowl 51 , an upper cowl 52 , and a lower cowl 53 .

[0072] The front cowl 51 is provided so as to cover the front portion of the vehicle frame 6 .

[0073] The upper cowl 52 is provided so as to cover the upper rear portion of the vehicle frame 6 (for example, the upper rail 19 a and the like) from the outside in the vehicle width direction.

[0074] The lower cowl 53 is provided so as to cover the rear lower portion of the vehicle frame 6 (for example, the lower rail 19 b , etc.) from the outside in the vehicle width direction.

[0075] <Electrical installation component support structure>

[0076] Figure 2 It is a plan view of the motorcycle 1 according to the embodiment in a state where the seat 31 and the like are removed. Figure 3 is included Figure 2 Figure 3 is a diagram of the III-III section. Figure 4 is included Figure 1FIG. 4 is a diagram of a section IV-IV.

[0077] Also refer to Figures 1 to 4 The electrical component support structure 59 includes a rear fender 60 disposed above the rear wheel 3 and a support member 70 mounted on the rear fender 60 and capable of supporting the electrical components. A tank 96 is provided at the front lower portion of the support member 70 .

[0078] The rear fender 60 is provided so as to cover the rear wheel 3 from above. The rear fender 60 is provided on the inner side of the upper fairing 52 and the lower fairing 53 in the vehicle width direction. The rear fender 60 includes: a fender body 61 in which a storage space S for articles is formed; and a rising portion 62 extending upward from the fender body 61 so as to surround at least a part of the storage space S.

[0079] Figure 5 It is a perspective view of a state where the support member 70 is attached to the rear fender 60 of the embodiment. Figure 6 It is a plan view showing a state where the support member 70 is attached to the rear fender 60 of the embodiment. Figure 7 It is a left side view of a state where the supporting member 70 is attached to the rear fender 60 of the embodiment. Figure 8 It is a perspective view of the rear fender 60 according to the embodiment. Fig. 9 It is a top view of the rear fender 60 according to the embodiment. Fig.10 It is a right side view of the rear fender 60 according to the embodiment.

[0080] Also refer to Figures 5 to 10 , in a side view, the fender body 61 extends obliquely relative to the front-rear direction in a manner that the front end is located at the bottom and the rear end is located at the top. The fender body 61 includes a first storage portion S1 capable of storing a first article, a second storage portion S2 capable of storing a second article, a third storage portion S3 capable of storing a third article, a fourth storage portion S4 capable of storing a fourth article, and a fifth storage portion S5 capable of storing a fifth article. The first storage portion S1, the second storage portion S2, the third storage portion S3, the fourth storage portion S4, and the fifth storage portion S5 are sequentially arranged from the front end side to the rear end side of the fender body 61.

[0081] For example, in the first storage section S1, a control device 90 (an example of a first article) such as a suspension control unit (SCU) is stored on the lower side, and articles (an example of a first article) such as a manual 91 are stored on the upper side.

[0082] For example, electrical components (an example of the second article) such as the fuse box 92 are stored in the second storage section S2.

[0083] For example, electrical components (an example of a third article) such as a relay 93 are stored in the third storage section S3.

[0084] For example, the fourth storage section S4 stores electrical components (an example of the fourth article) such as a vehicle-mounted device 94 of an electronic toll collection system (ETC: Electronic Toll Collection System).

[0085] For example, the fifth storage section S5 stores articles (an example of a fifth article) such as the tail light 95. A part of the fifth storage section S5 is opened so that the light-emitting surface of the tail light 95 is exposed rearward.

[0086] It should be noted that the form of the articles stored in the storage sections S1 to S5 is not limited to the above-described configuration, and can be changed according to design specifications.

[0087] The rising portion 62 is provided so as to surround the first article stored in the first storage portion S1 when viewed from above. The rising portion 62 is formed by combining a plurality of ribs and protrusions. For example, the rising portion 62 is formed integrally with the same member as the fender body 61. It should be noted that the rising portion 62 may also be formed integrally with a member different from the fender body 61. For example, the formation of the rising portion 62 may be changed according to design specifications.

[0088] Fig.11 It is a perspective view of the support member 70 according to the embodiment. Fig.12 It is a top view of the support member 70 of embodiment. Fig.13 It is a front view of the support member 70 of embodiment. Fig.14 It is a bottom view of the support member 70 according to the embodiment. Fig.15 It is a left side view of the support member 70 of the embodiment.

[0089] Also refer to Figures 11 to 15 The support member 70 includes an upper support portion 71 disposed above the rising portion 62 and a lower support portion 72 disposed below the upper support portion 71. For example, the upper support portion 71 and the lower support portion 72 are integrally formed by the same member. It should be noted that the upper support portion 71 and the lower support portion 72 may also be integrally formed by different members. For example, the formation of the support member 70 may be changed according to the design specifications.

[0090] The upper support portion 71 is longer in the vehicle front-rear direction than the lower support portion 72. The upper support portion 71 includes an upper side wall portion 73 formed in a U-shape opened toward the rear in a plan view, and a plurality of upper side cross-frame portions 74, 75 extending in the left-right direction so as to straddle the left and right side portions of the upper side wall portion 73.

[0091] When viewed from the front-to-back direction, the front side portion of the upper side wall portion 73 extends in the left-right direction. When viewed from the side, the left and right side portions of the upper side wall portion 73 extend from the front side portion toward the rear and then toward the rear and downward direction. When viewed from above, the left and right side portions of the upper side wall portion 73 extend from the front side portion toward the rear and then toward the inner side in the left-right direction.

[0092] A locking portion 73a protruding forward is provided on the front side of the upper side wall portion 73. The locking portion 73a is provided at the center and the upper end of the front side of the upper side wall portion 73 in the left-right direction. For example, a locking member such as a rubber band 80 is locked on the locking portion 73a to lock an article such as a manual 91. It should be noted that when the battery is placed in the first storage portion S1, a locking member such as a rubber band 80 can be locked on the hook 62a (the claw provided on the rising portion 62) below the locking portion 73a.

[0093] The plurality of upper horizontal frame portions 74 , 75 include a front upper horizontal frame portion 74 connecting front portions of the left and right side portions of the upper side wall portion 73 and a rear upper horizontal frame portion 75 connecting rear portions of the left and right side portions of the upper side wall portion 73 .

[0094] A drainage hole 74a opening in the up-down direction is formed in the front upper side cross frame portion 74. The drainage hole 74a is formed at the left and right outer ends and the front end of the front upper side cross frame portion 74. The support member 70 is in a forward tilted posture when mounted on the vehicle. Therefore, even if water enters the support member 70, it can be drained through the drainage hole 74a.

[0095] When viewed from the front-to-back direction, the rear upper side cross frame 75 is formed in a shape along the upper surface of the SCU stored in the lower side. When viewed from the front-to-back direction, the rear upper side cross frame 75 extends from the lower part of the left side toward the center in the left-right direction, bends upward, and then extends to the right toward the lower part of the right side.

[0096] On the lower surface of the rear upper side cross frame portion 75, a plurality of protrusions 75a are provided protruding downward. For example, when viewed from above, the protrusions 75a are formed into a circular shape. For example, three protrusions 75a are provided on the right side and three on the left side relative to the curved portion, for a total of six protrusions. For example, the front end of the protrusion 75a is in contact with the upper surface of the SCU housed on the lower side. It should be noted that the arrangement form of the protrusion 75a (e.g., shape, number of arrangements, etc.) is not limited to the above-mentioned example, and can be changed according to the design specifications.

[0097] The lower support portion 72 is shorter in the vehicle width direction than the upper support portion 71. The lower support portion 72 includes left and right lower side wall portions 76 connected to the left and right sides of the upper side wall portion 73, and a plurality of lower side cross-frame portions 77, 78 extending in the left-right direction across the left and right lower side wall portions 76.

[0098] Part of the left and right lower side wall portions 76 has a shorter maximum length in the left and right direction than the left and right side portions of the upper side wall portion 73. A recessed portion recessed inward in the left and right direction is formed at the rear portion of the left and right lower side wall portions 76.

[0099] The plurality of lower cross frame portions 77 , 78 include a front lower cross frame portion 77 connecting front portions of the left and right lower side wall portions 76 to each other, and a rear lower cross frame portion 78 connecting rear portions of the left and right lower side wall portions 76 to each other.

[0100] The support member 70 is fixed to the rear fender 60 at four locations, namely, two locations fastened with bolts and two locations engaged with claws. The two locations fastened with bolts are opposite locations in the front-back left-right direction, namely, the left end of the front lower cross frame 77 and the right end of the rear lower cross frame 78. Through holes 77a and 78a through which the bolt 81 can pass are formed at the left end of the front lower cross frame 77 and the right end of the rear lower cross frame 78, respectively. The two locations engaged with claws are opposite locations in the front-back left-right direction, namely, the right end of the front lower cross frame 77 and the left end of the rear lower cross frame 78. Through holes 77b and 78b through which the claw 66 can pass are formed at the right end of the front lower cross frame 77 and the left end of the rear lower cross frame 78, respectively.

[0101] In the support member 70, the two bolt-fastened portions and the two claw-engaged portions are arranged differently from each other. Therefore, compared with the case where the two bolt-fastened portions and the two claw-engaged portions are arranged in the left-right direction, the assembly performance of the support member 70 with respect to the rear fender 60 can be improved, and the shaking can be reduced.

[0102] The SCU is arranged rearward relative to the support member 70. Two bolt fastening locations and two claw engagement locations are arranged at the four corners of the SCU. Therefore, it is possible to ensure a location for the connection member 45 (eg, a coupler, etc.) for connecting to the SCU.

[0103] In the support member 70, the two locations where the bolts are fastened are surrounded in three directions by a part of the lower side wall 76 (specifically, the wall arranged in the front-rear direction and the wall outside the left-right direction). When the SCU is stored, in the support member 70, the two locations where the bolts are fastened are surrounded in four directions by the side surface of the SCU in addition to a part of the lower side wall 76. Therefore, when the support member 70 is assembled with respect to the rear fender 60, the bolts 81 can be prevented from falling, thereby improving the working efficiency.

[0104] In a plan view, the front upper cross frame portion 74 is arranged at a distance in front of the front lower cross frame portion 77. In a plan view, the front lower cross frame portion 77 is arranged at a distance in front of the rear upper cross frame portion 75. In a plan view, the rear upper cross frame portion 75 is arranged at a distance in front of the rear lower cross frame portion 78.

[0105] The support member 70 is arranged so that the upper cross-frame portions 74 and 75 and the lower cross-frame portions 77 and 78 do not overlap each other when viewed from above. That is, the upper section and the lower section of the support member 70 are arranged so that they do not overlap each other when viewed from above. As a result, the mold of the support member 70 does not need to slide during molding, which helps improve productivity and reduce costs.

[0106] At least a portion of the lower support portion 72 is longer than the upright portion 62 in the vehicle width direction. That is, at least a portion of the lower support portion 72 is located in the vehicle width direction outwardly relative to the upright portion 62. When viewed from the side of the vehicle, the upright portion 62 has a notch 63 formed at a portion overlapping with the lower support portion 72. The lower support portion 72 is mounted on a portion of the upright portion 62 where the notch 63 is formed (see FIG. Figure 5 wait).

[0107] A portion of the left and right lower side wall portions 76 of the lower support portion 72 includes a protrusion 76a that protrudes outward in the vehicle width direction from the left and right side portions of the rising portion 62. The cutout 63 is formed so that the left and right side portions of the rising portion 62 are open in the vehicle width direction. At least a portion of the left and right lower side wall portions 76 is formed along the cutout 63 when viewed from the side of the vehicle.

[0108] The rising portion 62 includes a placement portion 64 on which the lower support portion 72 is placed. The placement portion 64 is provided at the same height as a portion of the surface of the rising portion 62 where the cutout 63 is formed (see Figure 5 wait).

[0109] The placement portion 64 (eg, protrusion) has an upper surface receiving the lower surface of the protrusion 76a of the left and right lower side wall portions 76 of the lower support portion 72. The upper surface of the placement portion 64 is formed along a portion of the surface where the cutout 63 is formed in a side view.

[0110] The placement portion 64 is provided at the center and rear portion of the left and right side portions of the upright portion 62 in the front-rear direction (see Fig. 9 In a plan view, the mounting portion 64 overlaps with two bolt-fastened connection locations and two claw-engaged locations in the support member 70. In a plan view, the portion of the mounting portion 64 that overlaps with the two bolt-fastened connection locations is provided with an internal thread 65. In a plan view, the portion of the mounting portion 64 that overlaps with the two claw-engaged locations is provided with a claw 66.

[0111] Also refer to Figures 1 to 4 The electrical component support structure 59 further includes a suspension 41, an actuator 42 for operating the characteristics of the suspension 41, and a control device 90 for controlling the actuator 42 as an electrical component supported by the support member 70. The support member 70 is separated from the upper surface of the fender body 61 (see Figure 3 wait).

[0112] The suspension 41, the actuator 42 and the control device 90 constitute the electric suspension module 40. The electric suspension module 40 can control the front suspension and the rear suspension (suspension 41) separately. The actuator 42 includes a pump 43 for supplying oil to the suspension 41 and a motor 44 for driving the pump 43. The actuator 42 operates at least one of the preload and the damping characteristic as the characteristics of the suspension 41. For example, the actuator 42 may operate only the preload. The control device 90 is an SCU.

[0113] The support member 70 is provided so that, when mounted on the vehicle, at least a part of the plurality of lower cross-frames 77 and 78 is located above the upper surface of the fender body 61. For example, when mounted on the vehicle, the plurality of lower cross-frames 77 and 78 can be separated from the upper surface of the fender body 61. Thus, the lower cross-frames 77 and 78 can be bent to accommodate the SCU, and thus the SCU can be firmly held by the elastic force of the convex portion 72b provided on the lower support portion 72 and the bending of the lower cross-frames 77 and 78.

[0114] The control device 90 and the actuator 42 overlap each other at least partially in the front-rear direction of the vehicle. The control device 90 is arranged so as to be accommodated within the range of the front-rear direction of the actuator 42 in a plan view when mounted on the vehicle (see Figure 2 wait).

[0115] The control device 90 is arranged below the upper end of the actuator 42 and above the lower end of the actuator 42 in the vehicle vertical direction. The control device 90 is arranged so as to be accommodated within the range of the actuator 42 in the vertical direction in the cross-sectional view passing through the support member 70 and including the vehicle vertical direction and the vehicle width direction (see FIG. Figure 4 wait).

[0116] The electrical component support structure 59 further includes a pair of left and right seat rails 19. The pair of left and right seat rails 19 include an upper rail 19a and a lower rail 19b, respectively. In a cross-sectional view passing through the support member 70 and including the vehicle vertical direction and the vehicle width direction, in the vehicle vertical direction, the upper end of the upper rail 19a is arranged above the support member 70, the lower rail 19b is arranged below the upper rail 19a and outward in the vehicle width direction, and the lower end of the lower rail 19b is arranged below the support member 70 (see FIG. 1 ). Figure 4 wait).

[0117] The pair of left and right seat rails 19 overlap the upper rail 19a and the lower rail 19b in the vertical direction at the rear end. Therefore, at least in the arrangement position of the support member 70, the lower rail 19b is arranged at a position farther outward in the vehicle width direction than the upper rail 19a. An inner cover 35 separate from the rear fender 60 is provided between the upper rail 19a and the lower rail 19b. The rear fender 60 is fixed to the lower rail 19b and the inner cover 35, respectively.

[0118] The electrical component support structure 59 further includes a connection member 45 that connects the control device 90 and the actuator 42. In cross-sectional view, the upper support portion 71 is longer than the lower support portion 72 in the vehicle width direction. That is, the upper support portion 71 is located in the vehicle width direction outward than the lower support portion 72. In cross-sectional view, the actuator 42 is arranged in a position in the vehicle width direction outward relative to the seat rail 19. In cross-sectional view, the connection member 45 is arranged on the side of the support member 70 and below the upper rail 19a (see FIG. Figure 4 It should be noted that, from the viewpoint of protecting the connection member 45 from external factors from above, the dimension between the left and right upper rails 19a in the vehicle width direction is preferably close to the dimension of the support member 70 in the vehicle width direction (left and right width dimension).

[0119] For example, the connecting member 45 is a coupler for connecting the SCU and the motor 44. In cross-sectional view, the outer end of the upper side wall portion 73 of the upper support portion 71 in the vehicle width direction is arranged at a position further outward in the vehicle width direction than the outer end of the lower side wall portion 76 of the lower support portion 72 in the vehicle width direction. In cross-sectional view, the actuator 42 is arranged on the right side of the right seat rail 19. In cross-sectional view, the connecting member 45 (e.g., a coupler) is arranged on the left side of the support member 70 and directly below the upper rail 19a on the left side (see FIG. 1 ). Figure 4 For example, the connection member 45 (coupler) is connected to the actuator 42 located between the upper rail 19a and the lower rail 19b through the front of the support member 70.

[0120] The control device 90 is supported by the lower support portion 72. The lower support portion 72 is separated from the upper surface of the fender body 61. The lower support portion 72 is formed with an opening 72a (see Figure 4 wait).

[0121] The control device 90 is supported by at least a part of the plurality of lower cross-frame portions 77 and 78 of the lower support portion 72. The opening 72a is formed by a gap between the front lower cross-frame portion 77 and the rear lower cross-frame portion 78 (see Fig.14 wait).

[0122] The lower support portion 72 includes a convex portion 72b on one end side in the vehicle front-rear direction that can abut against the upright portion 62. The upright portion 62 includes an extension portion 67 that extends upward from the surface on which the control device 90 is placed so as to abut against a portion of the lower support portion 72 on the other end side in the vehicle front-rear direction (see FIG. Figure 3 wait).

[0123] The convex portion 72b is provided to protrude upward from the center in the left-right direction of the front lower side horizontal frame portion 77 of the lower support portion 72 and the front end. The convex portion 72b is provided to be able to abut against the front side portion of the upright portion 62. The extension portion 67 is provided to extend upward from the center in the left-right direction of the rear side portion of the upright portion 62. The extension portion 67 is provided to be able to abut against the rear end of the rear lower side horizontal frame portion 78 of the lower support portion 72.

[0124] <Effects>

[0125] As described above, the electrical component support structure 59 of the motorcycle 1 of the above embodiment includes: the rear fender 60 disposed above the rear wheel 3; and the support member 70 mounted on the rear fender 60 and capable of supporting the electrical component. The support member 70 includes: the lower support portion 72 that is locked to the upper surface of the rear fender 60 and supports the electrical component; and the upper support portion 71 that is disposed above the lower support portion 72. The lower support portion 72 is shorter than the upper support portion 71 in the vehicle width direction.

[0126] According to this structure, the width of the lower support portion 72 in the vehicle width direction is narrower than that of the upper support portion 71 , thereby forming a space between the upper surface of the rear fender 60 and the upper support portion 71 .

[0127] As a result, a space for directly mounting components on the upper surface of the rear fender 60 is created. Therefore, more items can be arranged using a limited space, and the arrangement of peripheral and related components can be optimized and concentrated (reduced wiring harness length), and different items can be arranged according to specifications. In addition, the electrical component support structure 59 of the embodiment further contributes to improving energy efficiency through arrangement optimization.

[0128] In the above-mentioned embodiment, the electrical component support structure 59 of the straddle-type vehicle further includes a pair of left and right seat rails 19. The pair of left and right seat rails 19 include an upper rail 19a and a lower rail 19b, respectively, and in a cross-sectional view passing through the support member 70 and including the vehicle vertical direction and the vehicle width direction, in the vehicle vertical direction, the upper end of the upper rail 19a is arranged above the support member 70, the lower rail 19b is arranged below the upper rail 19a and outward in the vehicle width direction, and the lower end of the lower rail 19b is arranged below the support member 70.

[0129] According to this structure, a space can be formed in the vehicle width direction by the lower support portion 72 and the lower rail 19b.

[0130] In the above-mentioned embodiment, the electrical component support structure 59 of the straddle-type vehicle further includes the suspension 41, the actuator 42 for operating the characteristics of the suspension 41, and the control device 90 for controlling the actuator 42 as the electrical component supported by the support member 70. The control device 90 and the actuator 42 at least partially overlap each other in the vehicle front-rear direction.

[0131] According to this structure, the positional relationship between the control device 90 and the actuator 42 is an overlapping position in the front-rear direction of the vehicle (a position that is consistent in the up-down direction when viewed from the side of the vehicle), so the control device 90 and the actuator 42 can be centrally arranged close to each other. Therefore, the length of the connecting member 45 connecting the control device 90 and the actuator 42 can be shortened (for example, the length of the wire harness).

[0132] In the above-described embodiment, the control device 90 is disposed below the upper end of the actuator 42 and above the lower end of the actuator 42 in the vehicle up-down direction.

[0133] According to this structure, the control device 90 and the actuator 42 can be brought closer together compared to a case where the control device 90 is arranged above the upper end of the actuator 42 or below the lower end of the actuator 42 in the vehicle vertical direction. Therefore, the length of the connection member 45 connecting the control device 90 and the actuator 42 (for example, the length of the harness) can be made shorter.

[0134] In the above-mentioned embodiment, the electrical component support structure 59 of the straddle-type vehicle further includes a connection member 45 connecting the control device 90 and the actuator 42. In cross-sectional view, the upper support portion 71 is longer than the lower support portion 72 in the vehicle width direction outside, that is, the upper support portion 71 is closer to the vehicle width direction outside than the lower support portion 72. In cross-sectional view, the actuator 42 is arranged at a position closer to the vehicle width direction outside than the seat rail 19. In cross-sectional view, the connection member 45 is arranged on the side of the support member 70 and below the upper rail 19a.

[0135] According to this structure, the connection member 45 is arranged in the space formed by the seat rail 19 and the support member 70, in which the left-right interval of the upper rail 19a of the seat rail 19 is narrower than that of the lower rail 19b, and in which the upper support portion 71 of the support member 70 is longer in the vehicle width direction than the lower support portion 72, so that the connection member 45 can be protected from external factors. For example, it is possible to prevent the operator's hand from coming into contact with the connection member 45 (for example, the coupler) from above the seat rail 19.

[0136] In the above-mentioned embodiment, the rear fender 60 includes: a fender body 61 in which a storage space S for articles is formed; and a rising portion 62 extending upward from the fender body 61 in a manner of surrounding at least a portion of the storage space S. The support member 70 is supported on the upper portion of the rising portion 62. At least a portion of the lower support portion 72 is longer than the rising portion 62 in the outer side of the vehicle width direction. The rising portion 62 is formed with a cutout 63 at a portion overlapping with the lower support portion 72 when viewed from the side of the vehicle. The lower support portion 72 is mounted on a portion of the rising portion 62 where the cutout 63 is formed.

[0137] According to this structure, the support point of the support member 70 can be arranged inside compared with the structure of Japanese Patent No. 5432639, so the placement portion does not expand in the vehicle width direction, and the space on the side of the support member 70 can be freely used. In addition, the support member 70 can be firmly supported by the rising portion 62.

[0138] In the above-described embodiment, the rising portion 62 includes the placement portion 64 on which the lower support portion 72 is placed. The placement portion 64 is provided at the same height as a portion of the surface of the rising portion 62 where the cutout 63 is formed.

[0139] According to this structure, the mounting surface that supports the support member 70 from the lower surface increases, so the attachment becomes firm.

[0140] In the above embodiment, the electrical component support structure 59 of the straddle-type vehicle further includes the suspension 41, the actuator 42 for operating the characteristics of the suspension 41, and the control device 90 for controlling the actuator 42 as an electrical component supported by the support member 70. The support member 70 is separated from the upper surface of the fender body 61.

[0141] According to this configuration, it is possible to suppress the influence of the vibration of the suspension 41 and / or the heat of the control device 90 from affecting the peripheral components.

[0142] In the above-described embodiment, the upper support portion 71 is longer than the lower support portion 72 in the vehicle front-rear direction.

[0143] According to this structure, a space can be formed between the upper surface of the rear fender 60 and the upper support portion 71. Thus, a space is further created for directly attaching components to the upper surface of the rear fender 60. For example, a coupler or the like can be arranged in the space.

[0144] In the above embodiment, the control device 90 is supported by the lower support portion 72. The lower support portion 72 is separated from the upper surface of the fender body 61. The lower support portion 72 has an opening 72a formed in at least a part of the portion where the control device 90 is placed.

[0145] According to this configuration, the heat dissipation from the control device 90 can be promoted by the opening 72 a formed in the lower support portion 72 and the gap formed between the upper surface of the fender body 61 and the lower support portion 72 .

[0146] In the above embodiment, the lower support portion 72 includes a convex portion 72b on one end side in the vehicle front-rear direction that can abut against the upright portion 62. The upright portion 62 includes an extension portion 67 that extends upward from the surface on which the control device 90 is placed so as to abut against a portion of the lower support portion 72 on the other end side in the vehicle front-rear direction.

[0147] According to this structure, positioning in the vehicle front-rear direction is possible by the convex portion 72b provided on the lower support portion 72 and the extension portion 67 provided on the upright portion 62. For example, when the control device 90 is fixed at a fixed position in the vehicle front-rear direction, installation with bolts, belts, etc. is not required, which helps improve work efficiency.

[0148] <Modification>

[0149] In the above-mentioned embodiment, the following example is given: the electrical installation component support structure of the straddle-type vehicle further includes a pair of left and right seat rails, and the pair of left and right seat rails respectively include an upper rail and a lower rail, and in a cross-sectional view through the support member and including the vehicle vertical direction and the vehicle width direction, in the vehicle vertical direction, the upper end of the upper rail is arranged above the support member, the lower rail is arranged below the upper rail and outward in the vehicle width direction, and the lower end of the lower rail is arranged below the support member, but the invention is not limited thereto. For example, the electrical installation component support structure of the straddle-type vehicle may not include a pair of left and right seat rails.

[0150] For example, in a cross-sectional view through the support member and including the vehicle vertical direction and the vehicle width direction, the lower rail may be arranged below the upper rail and inward in the vehicle width direction. For example, the configuration of the pair of left and right seat rails may be changed according to design specifications.

[0151] In the above-mentioned embodiment, the following example is cited and described: the electrical installation component support structure of the straddle-type vehicle also includes a suspension, an actuator that operates the characteristics of the suspension, and a control device that controls the actuator as an electrical installation component supported on a support member, and the control device and the actuator overlap at least a portion in the front-rear direction of the vehicle, but are not limited to this. For example, the control device and the actuator may not overlap each other in the front-rear direction of the vehicle. For example, the electrical installation component support structure of the straddle-type vehicle may not include at least one of the suspension, the actuator, and the control device. For example, the configuration of the control device and the actuator can be changed according to the design specifications.

[0152] In the above embodiment, the following example is given: the control device is arranged below the upper end of the actuator and above the lower end of the actuator in the vehicle vertical direction, but the invention is not limited thereto. For example, the control device may be arranged above the upper end of the actuator or below the lower end of the actuator in the vehicle vertical direction. For example, the arrangement form of the control device may be changed according to the design specifications.

[0153] In the above-mentioned embodiment, the following example is cited and described: the electrical installation component support structure of the straddle-type vehicle further includes a connecting member connecting the control device and the actuator, the upper support portion is longer than the lower support portion in the outer side of the vehicle width direction in cross-sectional view, the actuator is arranged at a position closer to the outer side of the vehicle width direction than the seat track, and the connecting member is arranged on the side of the support member and below the upper side track, but it is not limited to this. For example, the electrical installation component support structure of the straddle-type vehicle may not include a connecting member connecting the control device and the actuator. For example, the upper support portion may be shorter than the lower support portion in the inner side of the vehicle width direction in cross-sectional view. For example, the actuator may be arranged at a position closer to the inner side of the vehicle width direction than the seat track in cross-sectional view. For example, the connecting member may be arranged on the side of the support member and above the upper side track. For example, the configuration form of the connecting member can be changed according to the design specifications.

[0154] In the above-mentioned embodiment, the following examples are listed and described: the rear fender has a fender body having a storage space for articles, and a rising portion extending upward from the fender body in a manner of surrounding at least a portion of the storage space, the supporting member is supported on the upper portion of the rising portion, at least a portion of the lower supporting portion is longer than the rising portion on the outside in the vehicle width direction, the rising portion has a cutout formed at a portion overlapping with the lower supporting portion when viewed from the side of the vehicle, and the lower supporting portion is mounted on a portion of the rising portion where the cutout is formed, but is not limited thereto. For example, the entire lower supporting portion may be shorter than the rising portion on the inside in the vehicle width direction. For example, the rising portion may not have a cutout formed at a portion overlapping with the lower supporting portion when viewed from the side of the vehicle. For example, the rear fender may not have a rising portion. For example, the lower supporting portion may be held by a component different from the rising portion (e.g., a holding member). For example, the form of holding the lower supporting portion may be changed according to design specifications.

[0155] In the above embodiment, the following example is given: the rising portion includes a placement portion on which the lower support portion is placed, and the placement portion is provided at the same height as a portion of the surface on which the cutout is formed in the rising portion, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the rising portion may not include a placement portion. For example, the placement portion may also be provided at a height different from the entire surface on which the cutout is formed in the rising portion. For example, the arrangement form of the placement portion may be changed according to the design specifications.

[0156] In the above-mentioned embodiment, the following example is cited and described: the electrical installation component support structure of the straddle-type vehicle also includes a suspension, an actuator that operates the characteristics of the suspension, and a control device that controls the actuator as an electrical installation component supported on a support member, and the support member is separated from the upper surface of the fender body, but is not limited to this. For example, the upright portion may not include a loading portion. For example, the electrical installation component support structure of the straddle-type vehicle may not include at least one of the suspension, the actuator, and the control device. For example, the support member may also be in contact with the upper surface of the fender body. For example, the configuration of the support member can be changed according to the design specifications.

[0157] In the above embodiment, the following example is given: the upper support portion is longer than the lower support portion in the vehicle front-rear direction, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the upper support portion may be shorter than the lower support portion in the vehicle front-rear direction. For example, the lengths of the upper support portion and the lower support portion in the vehicle front-rear direction may be changed according to design specifications.

[0158] In the above-mentioned embodiment, the following example is given: the control device is supported by the lower support portion, the lower support portion is separated from the upper surface of the fender body, and the lower support portion has an opening portion formed in at least a part of the portion where the control device is placed, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the control device may not be supported by the lower support portion. For example, the lower support portion may be in contact with the upper surface of the fender body. For example, the lower support portion may not have an opening portion formed in at least a part of the portion where the control device is placed. For example, the formation of the opening portion may be changed according to the design specifications.

[0159] In the above-mentioned embodiment, the following example is cited and described: the lower support portion has a convex portion on one end side in the front-rear direction of the vehicle that can abut against the upright portion, and the upright portion has an extension portion, and the extension portion extends upward from the surface on which the control device is placed in a manner that can abut against a portion of the lower support portion on the other end side in the front-rear direction of the vehicle, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the lower support portion may not have a convex portion. For example, the upright portion may not have an extension portion. For example, when the control device is fixed at a fixed position in the front-rear direction of the vehicle, the control device can be installed by bolts, belts, etc. For example, the installation form of the control device can be changed according to the design specifications.

[0160] In the above embodiment, an example of a vehicle equipped with an electric suspension (electric suspension equipped model) is given, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the vehicle may not be equipped with an electric suspension (electric suspension non-equipped model). For example, in the case of the electric suspension non-equipped model, a battery may be fixed to the upright portion. For example, the electric suspension equipped model and the electric suspension non-equipped model (derivative model) may have the same rear fender. For example, the shape of the suspension and the rear fender may be changed according to the design specifications.

[0161] In the above-mentioned embodiment, a motorized two-wheeled vehicle is listed as an example of a straddle-type vehicle, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the present invention can also be applied to straddle-type vehicles other than motorized two-wheeled vehicles. For example, the straddle-type vehicles include all vehicles in which the driver straddles the vehicle body and rides, including not only motorized two-wheeled 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). In addition, the present invention can be applied not only to motorized two-wheeled vehicles, but also to four-wheeled vehicles such as motor vehicles (four-wheeled buggies, etc.).

[0162] Furthermore, the present invention can also be applied to a straddle-type vehicle including an electric motor as a prime mover.

[0163] 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, such as replacing the components of the embodiment with known components.

Claims

1. An electrical component support structure for a straddle-type vehicle, wherein: The electrical component support structure of the straddle-type vehicle comprises: a rear fender disposed above the rear wheel; and a supporting member mounted on the rear fender and capable of supporting electrical components, The supporting member comprises: a lower support portion that is locked to the upper surface of the rear fender and supports the electrical installation component; and an upper support portion, which is arranged on the upper part of the lower support portion, The lower support portion is shorter than the upper support portion in the vehicle width direction.

2. The electrical component support structure for a straddle-type vehicle according to claim 1, wherein: The electrical component support structure of the straddle-type vehicle further comprises a pair of left and right seat rails. The pair of left and right seat rails respectively include an upper rail and a lower rail. In a sectional view passing through the support member and including the vehicle up-down direction and the vehicle width direction, in the vehicle up-down direction, the upper end of the upper rail is arranged above the support member, the lower rail is arranged below the upper rail and outward in the vehicle width direction, and the lower end of the lower rail is arranged below the support member.

3. The electrical component support structure for a straddle-type vehicle according to claim 2, wherein: The electrical component support structure of the straddle-type vehicle further comprises: Suspension; an actuator that operates a characteristic of the suspension; and a control device that controls the actuator as the electrical component supported by the support member, The control device and the actuator at least partially overlap each other in the front-rear direction of the vehicle.

4. The electrical component support structure for a straddle-type vehicle according to claim 3, wherein: The control device is arranged below the upper end of the actuator and above the lower end of the actuator in the vehicle up-down direction.

5. The electrical component support structure for a straddle-type vehicle according to claim 4, wherein: The electrical component support structure of the straddle-type vehicle further includes a connection member connecting the control device and the actuator. In the cross-sectional view, the upper support portion is longer than the lower support portion in the vehicle width direction. The actuator is arranged at a position outward in the vehicle width direction relative to the seat rail. The connection member is arranged on the side of the support member and below the upper rail.

6. The electrical component support structure for a straddle-type vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein: The rear fender comprises: A fender body having a storage space for items formed therein; and a rising portion extending upward from the fender body so as to surround at least a portion of the storage space, The supporting member is supported on the upper portion of the rising portion, At least a portion of the lower support portion is longer outward in the vehicle width direction than the upright portion. The rising portion has a cutout formed at a portion overlapping with the lower support portion when viewed from the side of the vehicle. The lower support portion is mounted on a portion of the rising portion where the cutout is formed.

7. The electrical component support structure for a straddle-type vehicle according to claim 6, wherein: The rising portion includes a placement portion on which the lower support portion is placed. The placement portion is provided at the same height as a portion of a surface of the rising portion where the cutout is formed.

8. The electrical component support structure for a straddle-type vehicle according to claim 7, wherein: The electrical component support structure of the straddle-type vehicle further comprises: Suspension; an actuator that operates a characteristic of the suspension; and a control device that controls the actuator as the electrical component supported by the support member, The support member is separated from the upper surface of the fender body.

9. The electrical component support structure for a straddle-type vehicle according to claim 8, wherein: The upper support portion is longer than the lower support portion in the vehicle front-rear direction.

10. The electrical component support structure for a straddle-type vehicle according to claim 8, wherein: The control device is supported by the lower support portion, The lower support portion is separated from the upper surface of the fender body. The lower support portion has an opening formed in at least a portion of a location where the control device is placed.

11. The electrical component support structure for a straddle-type vehicle according to claim 8, wherein: The lower support portion includes a convex portion on one end side in the vehicle front-rear direction that can abut against the rising portion. The rising portion includes an extending portion extending upward from a surface on which the control device is placed so as to be contactable with a portion of the lower supporting portion on the other end side in the vehicle front-rear direction.

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