Saddle type vehicle

Abstract

The invention relates to a saddle type vehicle. The power supply connector (59) is provided on the box shield (41L) such that the power supply cable is inserted into the power supply connector (59) in forward and downward directions and pulled out of the power supply connector (59) in backward and upward directions. Therefore, even when a driver straddles on the saddle-type vehicle, the driver can easily see the power supply connector (59). As a result, the driver easily attaches the power cable to the power connector (59).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a saddle-ride type vehicle that travels while a driver sits astride the vehicle. Background Art

[0002] Such currently used equipment types include equipment having a tank and a tank shield. For example, see JP 2015-83395A. The tank stores fuel. The tank shields are located on the left and right sides of the tank. The tank shields extend from the tank to the head pipe. The tank shield includes an inner shield and an outer shield. The inner shield is located near the tank in the lateral direction of the vehicle. The outer shield is separated from the inner shield in the lateral direction of the vehicle and is located outside the inner shield.

[0003] The box shield has a left portion, and the left portion is provided with an article storage portion between the inner shield and the outer shield. The article storage portion includes a storage space. The storage space is formed by a bottom wall, a front wall, a rear wall, an outer wall, and an inner wall. The article storage portion is provided with a power connector on the rear wall. The power connector is connected to the battery. A power cable for an electronic device such as a smartphone is connected to the power connector by the driver.

[0004] However, the examples of devices currently in use having such a structure have the following disadvantages. That is, the power connector is provided on the rear wall of the device currently in use, so the socket of the power connector opens forward. Therefore, the power connector is not visible to the driver. As a result, it is difficult for the driver to attach the power cable to the power connector. Summary of the invention

[0005] An object of the present invention is to provide a saddle-ride type vehicle in which a power cable can be easily connected to a power connector.

[0006] According to the invention, this object is solved by a saddle-ride type vehicle having the features of independent claim 1. Preferred embodiments are defined in the dependent claims.

[0007] Therefore, a saddle-riding type vehicle is provided, which includes: a frame provided with a head pipe at the front thereof; a fuel tank configured to store fuel and attached to a portion of the frame that is further rearward than the head pipe; a side cover extending from the fuel tank to the head pipe in a side view; and a power connector provided on the side cover and configured to supply power to an electronic device, wherein a power cable is inserted into the power connector in a forward and downward direction and unplugged from the power connector in a rearward and upward direction.

[0008] According to the present teaching, the power connector is provided on the side cover so that the power cable is inserted into the power connector in the forward and downward direction and is pulled out from the power connector in the rearward and upward direction. Therefore, even when the driver sits astride the saddle-riding type vehicle, the driver can easily see the power connector. As a result, the driver can easily connect the power cable to the power connector.

[0009] Furthermore, in aspects of the present teaching, preferably, the side cover has an opening at the front thereof, the power connector includes a body housing and a cable extending from the body housing, and the side cover further includes a cover configured to cover the body housing and the cable from the front.

[0010] The cover covers the body housing and the cables from the front. Therefore, the body housing and the cables cannot be seen from the opening of the side cover. This leads to an enhanced aesthetic appearance of the saddle-riding type vehicle.

[0011] Furthermore, in the aspect of the present teaching, it is preferable that the cover is an elastic member.

[0012] Since the cover is an elastic member, the body housing and the cables can be accessed without removing the cover during maintenance. Therefore, the maintainability of the saddle-ride type vehicle can be improved.

[0013] Furthermore, in the aspect of the present teaching, it is preferred that the cover opens in a downstream direction of the opening.

[0014] Even when the body case or the cable is heated by power supply, the heat can be released in the downstream direction of the opening in the cover. This results in that the heat generation of the power supply connector is suppressed.

[0015] Furthermore, it is preferred that the side cover includes an outer plate member disposed more outward than the fuel tank and a top plate member extending from the fuel tank to an upper inner wall of the outer plate member, and the power connector is attached to the top plate member.

[0016] Among the outer plate member and the top plate member constituting the side cover, the power connector is attached to the top plate member. Therefore, when the driver sits astride the saddle-riding type vehicle, the driver can easily see the power connector. In addition, the driver can easily reach the top plate member of the side cover. Therefore, the driver can easily connect the power cable to the power connector.

[0017] In addition, in the aspects of the present teaching, it is preferred that the main body shell is cylindrical and includes alignment ribs on a portion of its outer circumference, the top plate member has an insertion port for inserting the main body shell and a cutout portion for accommodating the alignment ribs and aligning the main body shell around the axis, and the cutout portion is longer than the alignment ribs in the diameter direction of the main body shell.

[0018] The cutout portion is longer than the alignment rib in the diameter direction of the body shell. Therefore, even though the body shell is inserted into the insertion port and the alignment rib is aligned in the cutout portion, there is still a gap in the cutout portion. As a result, raindrops can be prevented from accumulating on the top plate member, thereby being able to suppress water immersion of the power connector.

[0019] Furthermore, in aspects of the present teaching, it is preferred that the body housing includes a detachable cap for covering the socket connected to the cable, the cap moves upward from the upper surface of the top plate member and opens, and the top plate member includes a recess behind the cap.

[0020] The body housing includes a cap for covering the socket. The cap moves upward and opens. When the cap is opened, the driver can easily move the cap because a recess is formed in the top plate member.

[0021] Furthermore, in an aspect of the present teaching, it is preferred that the saddle-ride type vehicle includes a coupler including a first coupler connected to a power cable extending from a battery and a second coupler detachably connected to the power cable.

[0022] The connection of the first coupler to the second coupler realizes the electrical connection between the power cable and the cable. The coupler can facilitate the connection between the power connector attached to the side cover and the battery.

[0023] Furthermore, in the aspect of the present teaching, it is preferable that the coupler including the first coupler and the second coupler whose one ends are connected to each other is covered from the front by a cover.

[0024] The cover makes the coupling invisible from the front. This achieves enhanced aesthetics.

[0025] Furthermore, in aspects of the present teachings, it is preferred that the right and left portions of the side cover are respectively arranged on the right and left sides of the fuel tank, and the power connector is provided on the left portion of the side cover selected from the left and right portions of the side cover.

[0026] The power connector is located at the left part of the side cover. When the saddle-ride type vehicle stops and is tilted to the left by the side stand, the driver is usually on the left side of the saddle-ride type vehicle. Therefore, the driver can easily see the power connector. In addition, when inserting the power cable into the power connector, the driver easily applies force. This causes the driver to easily connect the power cable to the power connector.

[0027] Furthermore, in aspects of the present teachings, it is preferred that the power connector is visible on an upper surface of the side cover in a side view.

[0028] Since the power connector protrudes upward from the side cover, the driver can easily see the operation object. Therefore, the driver can easily connect the power cable to the power connector.

[0029] Furthermore, in aspects of the present teachings, it is preferred that the power connector is visible on an upper surface of the side cover in a front view.

[0030] Since the power connector protrudes upward from the side cover, the driver can easily see the operation object. Therefore, the driver can easily connect the power cable to the power connector.

[0031] Advantageous Effects of the Invention

[0032] In the saddle-ride type vehicle according to the present teaching, the power connector is provided on the side cover so that the power cable is inserted into the power connector in the forward and downward direction and pulled out from the power connector in the rearward and upward direction. Therefore, even when the driver sits astride the saddle-ride type vehicle, the driver can easily see the power connector. As a result, the driver can easily connect the power cable to the power connector. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0033] Figure 1 It is a left side view of the saddle-ride type vehicle according to the embodiment.

[0034] Figure 2 is a front view of a saddle-ride type vehicle according to an embodiment.

[0035] Figure 3 It is an exploded perspective view of the box guard.

[0036] Figure 4a is a front view of the box shroud, and Figure 4b is a top view of the box shield. Figure 4c It is a left side view of the box shield.

[0037] Figure 5 The internal structure of the tank shroud (lid not shown) is shown.

[0038] Figure 6 The internal structure of the box shield is shown.

[0039] Figure 7 yes Figure 4b Cross-sectional view at arrow 100-100.

[0040] Figure 8 It is an exploded perspective view of the air guide and power connector.

[0041] Fig. 9 yes Figure 7 A partial enlarged view of the power connector.

[0042] Fig.10 yes Fig. 9 Cross-sectional view at the arrow 101-101.

[0043] Fig.11 is from Fig. 9 The appearance diagram seen from the 102 direction.

[0044] Fig.12 Shows Fig.11 A power connector in which the cap is not shown. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0045] A preferred embodiment is described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0046] <1. Appearance and structure of saddle-riding vehicles>

[0047] The saddle-ride type vehicle 1 is a street-type vehicle. A driver (also referred to as a rider) rides on the saddle-ride type vehicle 1 and operates the saddle-ride type vehicle.

[0048] Figure 1 It is a left side view of the saddle-ride type vehicle according to the embodiment. Figure 2 is a front view of a saddle-ride type vehicle according to an embodiment.

[0049] Figure 1 The vehicle front-rear direction X, vehicle lateral direction Y, and vehicle up-down direction Z of the saddle-ride type vehicle 1 are shown. The vehicle front-rear direction X, vehicle lateral direction Y, and vehicle up-down direction Z are defined with reference to a driver riding on the saddle-ride type vehicle 1. The vehicle front-rear direction X, vehicle lateral direction Y, and vehicle up-down direction Z are perpendicular to each other. The vehicle front-rear direction X and vehicle lateral direction Y are horizontal. The vehicle up-down direction Z is vertical.

[0050] The terms "front", "rear", "above", "below", "right" and "left" respectively refer to the "front", "rear", "above", "below", "right" and "left" as seen by the driver riding on the saddle-riding type vehicle 1. Unless otherwise specified in this specification, "front" and "rear" include not only directions parallel to the front-rear direction X of the vehicle, but also directions close to the front-rear direction X of the vehicle. The direction close to the front-rear direction X of the vehicle is, for example, a direction that is not more than 45 degrees from the front-rear direction X of the vehicle. Similarly, unless otherwise specified, "right" and "left" include not only directions parallel to the lateral direction Y of the vehicle, but also directions close to the lateral direction Y of the vehicle. Unless otherwise specified, "above" and "below" include not only directions parallel to the up-down direction Z of the vehicle, but also directions close to the up-down direction Z of the vehicle. For reference, the drawings appropriately show the front, rear, up, down, right and left.

[0051] It should be understood that in this specification, various expressions describing the configuration have the following meanings respectively. The following description will be made taking the vehicle transverse direction Y as an example, and the same applies to the vehicle front-rear direction X and the vehicle up-down direction Z.

[0052] The expression "component Ma is further to the right / left than component Mb" defines the position of component Ma relative to component Mb in the vehicle transverse direction Y, but does not define the position of component Ma relative to component Mb in the vehicle front-rear direction X or the vehicle up-down direction Z. In the case of such an expression, in the side view of the saddle-ride type vehicle 1, component Ma may or may not overlap with component Mb.

[0053] Without reference to the viewing direction, the expression “the component Ma is located to the right / left of the component Mb” defines the position of the component Ma relative to the component Mb in the vehicle transverse direction Y, the position of the component Ma relative to the component Mb in the vehicle front-rear direction X, and the position of the component Ma relative to the component Mb in the vehicle up-down direction Z. This expression means that the component Ma is further to the right / left than the component Mb, and in the side view of the saddle-ride type vehicle 1, at least a portion of the component Ma overlaps with at least a portion of the component Mb.

[0054] The statement "In the top view of the saddle-riding type vehicle 1, the component Ma is located to the right / left of the component Mb" defines the position of the component Ma relative to the component Mb in the vehicle transverse direction Y and the position of the component Ma relative to the component Mb in the vehicle front-rear direction X, but does not define the position of the component Ma relative to the component Mb in the vehicle up-down direction Z. This statement means that the component Ma is further to the right / left than the component Mb, the front end of the component Ma is further forward than the rear end of the component Mb, and the rear end of the component Ma is further rearward than the front end of the component Mb.

[0055] The expression "in the front view of the saddle-ride type vehicle 1, the component Ma is located to the right / left of the component Mb" defines the position of the component Ma relative to the component Mb in the vehicle transverse direction Y and the position of the component Ma relative to the component Mb in the vehicle vertical direction Z, but does not define the position of the component Ma relative to the component Mb in the vehicle front-rear direction X. This expression means that the component Ma is further to the right / left than the component Mb, the upper end of the component Ma is higher than the lower end of the component Mb, and the lower end of the component Ma is lower than the upper end of the component Mb.

[0056] In this specification, the term "in the side view of the saddle-ride type vehicle 1" is appropriately referred to as "in the side view of the vehicle". Similarly, the term "in the top view of the saddle-ride type vehicle 1" is appropriately referred to as "in the top view of the vehicle". The term "in the front view of the saddle-ride type vehicle 1" is appropriately referred to as "in the front view of the vehicle".

[0057] The saddle-ride type vehicle 1 includes a vehicle body frame 3. The vehicle body frame 3 includes a head pipe 5 and a main frame 7. The vehicle body frame 3 includes the head pipe 5 at the front portion thereof. The head pipe 5 is located at the front portion of the saddle-ride type vehicle 1. In a side view of the vehicle, the main frame 7 extends rearward and downward from the head pipe 5.

[0058] The saddle-ride type vehicle 1 includes a steering device 11. The steering device 11 is supported by the vehicle body frame 3. Specifically, the steering device 11 is supported by the head pipe 5. The steering device 11 is rotatable relative to the vehicle body frame 3.

[0059] The steering device 11 includes a top bridge 13, a bottom bridge 15, and a front suspension 17. The top bridge 13 is located higher than the head pipe 5. The bottom bridge 15 is located lower than the top bridge 13. The bottom bridge 15 is located lower than the head pipe 5. The front suspension 17 is supported by the top bridge 13 and the bottom bridge 15. In a side view of the vehicle, the front suspension 17 extends forward and downward from the top bridge 13. The front suspension 17 extends to a position lower than the bottom bridge 13.

[0060] The steering device 11 includes a handlebar 19. The handlebar 19 is supported by the top bridge 13. For example, the position of the handlebar 19 is completely higher than the top bridge 13. The driver holds the handlebar 19 and operates the steering device 11.

[0061] The steering device 11 includes a front axle 21. The position of the front axle 21 is lower than the bottom bridge 15. The front axle 21 is supported by the front suspension 17. The front axle 21 is arranged at the lower end of the front suspension 17.

[0062] The saddle-ride type vehicle 1 includes a front wheel 23. The front wheel 23 is supported by the steering device 11. Specifically, the front wheel 23 is supported by the front axle 21. The front wheel 23 is rotatable around the front axle 21.

[0063] The saddle-ride type vehicle 1 includes an engine 25. The engine 25 is supported by the vehicle body frame 3. Specifically, the engine 25 is supported by the main frame 7. The engine 25 is fixed to the vehicle body frame 3. The engine 25 does not swing relative to the vehicle body frame 3. The engine 25 generates a driving force for causing the saddle-ride type vehicle 1 to travel.

[0064] In the side view of the vehicle, at least a part of the engine 25 is located below the main frame 7. In the side view of the vehicle, the engine 25 is located behind the steering device 11.

[0065] The saddle-ride type vehicle 1 includes a fuel tank 27. The fuel tank 27 is supported by the vehicle body frame 3. Specifically, the fuel tank 27 is supported by the main frame 7. The fuel tank 27 stores fuel to be supplied to the engine 25.

[0066] In the side view of the vehicle, at least a portion of the fuel tank 27 is located above the main frame 7. In the side view of the vehicle, the fuel tank 27 is located behind the steering device 11. In the side view of the vehicle, the fuel tank 27 is located above the engine 25.

[0067] The saddle-ride type vehicle 1 includes a seat 29. The seat 29 is supported by the vehicle body frame 3. Specifically, the seat 29 is supported by a seat frame 31 of the vehicle body frame 3. The seat frame 31 extends rearward of the vehicle body frame 3. In a side view of the vehicle, the seat frame 31 is inclined rearward and upward. The seat frame 31 is attached to the main frame 7.

[0068] The seat 29 is positioned further back and higher than the engine 25. In the side view of the vehicle, the seat 29 is positioned behind the fuel tank 27. At least a portion of the seat 29 is positioned at the same level as the fuel tank 27.

[0069] The saddle-ride type vehicle 1 includes a pivot shaft 33 , a swing arm 35 , a rear axle 37 , and a rear wheel 39 .

[0070] The pivot 33 is supported by the vehicle body frame 3. Specifically, the pivot 33 is supported by the main frame 7. The swing arm 35 is supported by the pivot 33. The swing arm 35 can swing relative to the vehicle body frame 3 around the pivot 33. In the side view of the vehicle, the swing arm 35 extends rearward from the pivot 33. The rear axle 37 is supported by the rear portion of the swing arm 35. The rear wheel 39 is supported by the rear axle 37. The rear wheel 39 can rotate around the rear axle 37. In the side view of the vehicle, the swing arm 35 and the rear wheel 39 are located behind the engine 25. The swing arm 35 and the rear wheel 39 are located lower than the fuel tank 27 and the seat 29.

[0071] In a top view of the vehicle, the fuel tank 27 includes tank guards 41 on the left and right sides in the vehicle transverse direction Y. If the right and left tank guards 41 are distinguished for explanation, the left tank guard 41 is referred to as a tank guard 41L, and the right tank guard 41 is referred to as a tank guard 41R.

[0072] In the side view of the vehicle, the tank guard 41 partially overlaps the fuel tank 27. The tank guard 41 extends from the fuel tank 27 to the head pipe 5. In the side view of the vehicle, the tank guard 41 partially covers the head pipe 5. The tank guard 41 is long in the vehicle front-rear direction X. The tank guard 41 is a side plate or a partition provided on the fuel tank 27. The tank guard 41 is sometimes simply referred to as a guard. The tank guard 41 is sometimes called a tank cover. The tank guard 41 is sometimes called a side wall plate or a partition member.

[0073] <2. Detailed structure of the box guard>

[0074] Now, please refer to Figure 3 and Figures 4a to 4c . Figure 3 It is an exploded perspective view of the box guard. Figure 4a is the front view of the box shield, Figure 4b is a top view of the box shield, and Figure 4c It is a left side view of the box shield.

[0075] Hereinafter, only the left case guard 41L of the left case guard 41L and the right case guard 41R will be explained. The right case guard 41R is different from the left case guard 41L in the structure of the air guide 55.

[0076] The tank cap 43 is attached to the fuel tank 27. The tank cap 43 is attached in such a manner as to cover the outer peripheral surface of the fuel tank 27. The tank cap 43 has an attachment cutout portion 45. The attachment cutout portion 45 is formed by cutting out regions of the tank cap 43 corresponding to the right front side and the left front side of the fuel tank 27. The attachment cutout portion 45 is formed by cutting out a region of the tank cap 43 that is located in the front X of the fuel tank 27 and in the vehicle transverse direction Y. The tank guard 41L is attached to the attachment cutout portion 45 and then attached to the fuel tank 27 together with the tank cap 43.

[0077] The box shroud 41L includes an air deflector 47, an inner panel 49, an air grille 51, a duct 53, and an air guide 55. The air deflector 47 is also referred to as an outer shroud. The air guide 55 is also referred to as an inner shroud.

[0078] The air deflector 47 constitutes the outermost member in the vehicle transverse direction Y. The air deflector 47 constitutes an outer plate of the box guard 41L. The air deflector 47 is a thin plate member in the vehicle vertical direction Z and the vehicle front-rear direction X. A recess 47a is formed in the air deflector 47. The recess 47a protrudes leftward in the vehicle transverse direction Y. The air deflector 47 is formed of a plate member bent along a plane in the vehicle front-rear direction X and the vehicle vertical direction Z.

[0079] The inner panel 49 is attached to the right side of the air deflector 47 in the vehicle transverse direction Y. The inner panel 49 is attached to the recessed portion 47a of the air deflector 47. The inner panel 49 has a recessed portion 49a formed therein, the shape of which conforms to the shape of the recessed portion 47a of the air deflector 47. The recessed portion 49a protrudes leftward in the vehicle transverse direction Y. The inner panel 49 is formed of a plate member bent along a plane in the vehicle front-rear direction X and the vehicle up-down direction Z.

[0080] The air grill 51 is attached to the duct 53. The air grill 51 is attached in the interior of the duct 53. The air grill 51 has a slit outlet 51a formed therein rearward in the vehicle front-rear direction X. The air grill 51 guides air sucked from the front to the rear of the outlet 51a.

[0081] The air guide 55 constitutes the innermost portion of the tank shield 41L in the vehicle transverse direction Y. The air guide 55 is closest to the fuel tank 27 in the vehicle transverse direction Y. The air guide 55 is a thin plate member along a plane in the vehicle up-down direction Z and the vehicle front-rear direction X. The air guide 55 has a recess 55a formed therein. The recess 55a protrudes rightward in the vehicle transverse direction Y. The air guide 55 is formed of a thin plate member. The air guide 55 has a top plate portion 55b formed in an upper portion thereof in the vehicle up-down direction Z. The top plate portion 55b extends from the fuel tank 27 to the upper inner wall of the air deflector 47 and the inner plate 49.

[0082] The top plate portion 55b of the air guide 55 has an attachment protrusion 55c formed therein. The attachment protrusion 55c protrudes upward in the vehicle up-down direction Z from the top plate portion 55b.

[0083] The air guide 55 is attached to the duct 53, and then attached to the attachment cutout portion 45 of the tank cover 43 together with the air deflector 47, the inner panel 49, and the air grille 51. The tank cover 43 is attached to the fuel tank 27. Thus, the tank guard 41L is attached to the fuel tank 27. The tank guard 41L is assembled in the above-described manner, thereby forming an opening 57 in the front in the vehicle front-rear direction X by the recessed portion 49a and the recessed portion 55a.

[0084] A power connector 59 is attached to the attachment convex portion 55c. The power connector 59 supplies power to the electronic device. Examples of the electronic device include a portable phone, a smartphone, an imaging device for capturing still images and moving images, and a radar detector.

[0085] <3. Attachment structure of power connector>

[0086] Reference now Figures 5 to 12 . Figure 5 The internal structure of the tank shroud (lid not shown) is shown. Figure 6 The internal structure of the box shield is shown. Figure 7 yes Figure 4b Cross-sectional view at arrow 100-100.

[0087] Figure 8 It is an exploded perspective view of the air guide and power connector. Fig. 9 yes Figure 7 Magnified view of the power connector in . Fig.10 yes Fig. 9 Cross-sectional view at the arrow 101-101. Fig.11 is from Fig. 9 The appearance diagram is viewed from the direction of arrow 102. Fig.12 Shows Fig.11 The power connector in FIG. 1 , wherein the cap is not shown.

[0088] The power connector 59 includes a body housing 61 , a cap 63 , a cable 65 , a male coupler 67 , and a fastener 69 .

[0089] The body housing 61 is cylindrical in appearance. The body housing 61 has a threaded portion 71 formed on a portion of its outer peripheral surface. The body housing 61 has a threaded portion 71 formed only on a region near the cap 63. The body housing 61 includes a socket 73 inside.

[0090] The socket 73 is, for example, a socket according to the Universal Serial Bus (USB) specification. The socket 73 is, for example, a type A USB socket. The type A USB socket is widely used, highly versatile, and very suitable. The body shell 61 has an alignment rib 61a formed on a portion of its outer peripheral surface. The alignment rib 61a radially protrudes from the outer peripheral surface of the body shell 61. The alignment rib 61a is formed between the threaded portion 71 of the body shell 61 and the cap 63. The plug of the power cable (not shown) is inserted into the socket 73 and unplugged from the socket 73. The socket 73 is formed so that the plug of the power cable (not shown) can be freely inserted into and unplugged from it.

[0091] The specification of the socket 73 is not limited to USB. For example, the socket 73 may be a cigarette socket or a Hella socket. Both the cigarette socket and the Hella socket are widely used as a 12V current power source with high versatility.

[0092] The cap 63 covers the rear and top of the body shell 61. The cap 63 covers the socket 73. The cap 63 covers the socket 73 in a liquid-tight state. When the cap 63 covers the socket 73, the socket 73 is not visible from the outside. The cap 63 can be freely attached to and removed from the body shell 61. For example, the cap 63 is preferably made of an elastic member. For example, the cap 63 is made of rubber. Since the cap 63 is an elastic member, the cap 63 can be easily attached to and removed from the body shell 61. The cap 63 is partially fixed to the body shell 61. Therefore, even when the cap 63 is removed and the socket 73 is exposed, the cap 63 will not be completely separated from the body shell 61. Therefore, after the cap 63 is removed, the cap 63 is unlikely to be lost.

[0093] The cap 63 has a flange 63a formed to protrude outward from a portion of the cap 63 in the plane direction of the cap 63. The flange 63a protrudes rearward from the body housing 61. Fig. 9 As shown, the above-mentioned alignment rib 61a is covered by the flange 63a in the direction of the arrow 102. The driver can attach and detach the cap 63 by grasping the flange 63a with fingers. Through the flange 63a, the cap 63 can be easily attached to and detached from the body housing 61.

[0094] The socket 73 is connected to one end of the cable 65. The cable 65 extends from the body housing 61. The male connector 67 is connected to the other end of the cable 65. The socket 73 and the male connector 67 are conductive. Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the male connector 67 can be freely attached to or detached from the female connector 68. The female connector 68 is connected to one end of the power cable 68a. The other end of the power cable 68a is electrically connected to the battery (not shown) of the saddle-type vehicle. The female connector 68 is electrically connected to the power cable 68a extending from the battery not shown. Power that complies with the USB specification is supplied to the power cable 68a via a voltage converter not shown. Therefore, power that complies with the USB specification is supplied to the socket 73.

[0095] like Figure 8 and Fig. 9 As shown, the body housing 61 is fixed to the air guide 55 by a latch 69. By turning the latch 69 into the threaded portion 71, the body housing 61 is fixed to the top plate portion 55b.

[0096] like Figure 8 As shown, the top plate portion 55b has an insertion port 75 at its attachment protrusion 55c. The insertion port 75 is a through hole. The insertion port 75 is formed at the rear and upper part of the attachment protrusion 55c. The inner diameter of the insertion port 75 in the direction in which the cable 65 extends is larger than the outer diameter of the body housing 61. The inner diameter of the insertion port 75 is larger than the outer diameter of the threaded portion 71. Fig. 9 As shown, the top plate portion 55b has a recessed portion 55d at the rear of the cap 63. The recessed portion 55d is located below the flange 63a of the cap 63. The position of the recessed portion 55d is lower than that of the top plate portion 55b.

[0097] like Fig. 9 , Fig.10 and Fig.12 As shown, the insertion port 75 has a cutout portion 75a. The cutout portion 75a extends rearward from the rear portion of the insertion port 75. The cutout portion 75a is formed at a portion of the inner peripheral surface of the insertion port 75 in the direction of the recess 55d. The cutout portion 75a protrudes in the radial direction of the insertion port 75. The cutout portion 75a has a size that is inserted into the alignment rib 61a of the body shell 61. In other words, the cutout portion 75a is formed to be slightly larger than the alignment rib 61a. The rib 61a of the body shell 61 is inserted into the cutout portion 75a, thereby preventing the body shell 61 from rotating around the longitudinal axis.

[0098] The cutout portion 75a is longer than the alignment rib 61a in the radial direction of the insertion port 75. In other words, the alignment rib 61a is shorter than the cutout portion 75a in the radial length of the insertion port 75. Therefore, when the body shell 61 is inserted into the insertion port 75 and the alignment rib 61a is inserted into the cutout portion 75a, the cutout portion 75a is not closed. In other words, the cutout portion 75a has a gap. The gap exists between the cutout portion 75a and the alignment rib 61a. As a result, raindrops fall from the gap of the cutout portion 75a. Therefore, raindrops are never stored in the recess 55d. As a result, the power connector 59 with the cap 63 removed can be suppressed from being flooded.

[0099] The power connector 59 is attached to the attachment protrusion 55c in the above-mentioned configuration. The power connector 59 includes a body housing 61, and the longitudinal axis (long axis) of the body housing 61 has a predetermined angle θ relative to the vehicle front-rear direction X. For example, the predetermined angle is about 45 degrees. Thus, the plug of the power cable not shown is inserted into the power connector 59 in the forward and downward directions. The plug of the power cable not shown is pulled out from the power connector 59 in the rearward and upward directions. That is, the power cable not shown is inserted into the power connector 59 in the forward and downward directions, and is pulled out from the power connector 59 in the rearward and upward directions.

[0100] like Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the box guard 41L includes a cover 81. The cover 81 is located in front of the power connector 59. The cover 81 covers the power connector 59 in the front in the front-rear direction X of the vehicle.

[0101] Specifically, the cover 81 covers the body shell 61 and the cable 65 from the front. The cover 81 is preferably an elastic member. For example, the cover 81 is made of rubber. The cover 81 has an opening 81a at the rear in the vehicle front-rear direction X. The cover 81 opens in the downstream direction of the opening 57. The cover 81 is, for example, in the shape of a bowl that protrudes forward. Therefore, even when the body shell 61, the cable 65, the male connector 67 or the female connector 68 are heated by power supply, the heat can be released in the downstream direction of the opening 81a in the cover 81. This results in the suppression of the heat generation of the power connector 59, etc.

[0102] Furthermore, the cover 81 covers only the upstream of the opening 57. Figure 4a As shown, the cover 81 only partially closes the opening 57 as seen from the front in the vehicle front-rear direction X. The cover 81 does not close the entire opening 57. The cover 81 allows the air flowing from the opening 57 to be discharged through the air grill 51. Therefore, even when the body case 61, the cable 65, the male connector 67, or the female connector 68 is heated by power supply, the heat can be released by the air flowing from the opening 57 to the air grill 51. This results in that the heat generation of the power connector 59 and the like is more suppressed.

[0103] The cover 81 covers the body case 61 and the cables 65 from the front. Therefore, the body case 61 and the cables 65 are not visible from the opening 57 of the tank shield 41L. This results in an enhancement in the aesthetics of the saddle-ride type vehicle 1.

[0104] The coupler formed by connecting the male coupler 67 and the female coupler 68 is covered from the front by the cover 81. Therefore, the cover 81 makes the male coupler 67 and the female coupler 68 invisible from the front through the opening 57 of the tank shield 41L. This results in an enhanced appearance of the saddle-ride type vehicle 1.

[0105] In addition, the cover 81 is an elastic member. For example, the cover 81 is made of rubber. As a result, during maintenance, the body housing 61 and the cable 65 can be accessed by simply turning the cover 81 without removing the cover 81. Therefore, maintainability can be improved.

[0106] like Figure 1 and Figure 4c As shown, in the side view of the vehicle, the power connector 59 provided in the above manner is visible on the upper surface of the box guard 41L. Therefore, the power connector 59 partially protrudes above the box guard 41L. Therefore, the driver can easily connect the power cable to the power connector 59.

[0107] like Figure 2 and Figure 4a As shown, in the vehicle front view, the power connector 59 is located on the upper surface of the box guard 41L. Therefore, the power connector 59 partially protrudes upward from the box guard 41L. Therefore, the driver can easily connect the power cable to the power connector 59.

[0108] According to the present embodiment, the power connector 59 is provided on the box shield 41L so that the power cable is inserted into the power connector 59 in the forward and downward direction and is pulled out from the power connector 59 in the rearward and upward direction. Therefore, even when the driver sits astride the saddle-ride type vehicle 1, the driver can easily see the power connector 59. As a result, the driver can easily attach the power cable to the power connector 59.

[0109] Furthermore, among the components constituting the box guard 41L, the power connector 59 is attached to the top plate portion 55b of the air guide 55. Therefore, when the driver sits astride the saddle-ride type vehicle 1, the driver can easily see the power connector 59. Furthermore, the driver can easily reach the top plate portion 55b of the box guard 41L. Therefore, the driver can easily connect the power cable to the power connector 59.

[0110] The body housing 61 includes a cap 63 for covering the socket 73. The cap 63 moves upward and opens. The top plate portion 55b includes a recess 55d. The recess 55d is located behind the cap 63. Therefore, the driver can easily grasp the cap 63 with his fingers. Therefore, the driver can easily move the cap 63.

[0111] In addition, the cap 63 includes a flange 63a. The flange 63a protrudes backward from the body housing 61. The flange 63a is located above the recess 55d. Therefore, it is easier for the driver to grasp the flange 63a with his fingers. Therefore, the driver can easily move the cap 63.

[0112] The connection of the male coupler 67 and the female coupler 68 enables electrical connection between a power cable (not shown) extending from the battery and the cable 65. The male coupler 67 and the female coupler 68 facilitate connection between the power connector 59 attached to the tank shield 41L and the battery.

[0113] The power connector 59 is provided on the left box shield 41L. When the saddle-ride type vehicle 1 stops, the left box shield 41L is located at a low position and tilted to the left by the side stand. The driver is usually on the left side of the saddle-ride type vehicle 1, so the driver can easily see the power connector 59. In addition, when inserting the power cable into the power connector 59, the driver easily applies force. As a result, the driver can easily connect the power cable to the power connector 59.

[0114] Here, the structural correspondence between the above-mentioned embodiment and the present invention is as follows.

[0115] The box guard 41 (41L) corresponds to the "side cover" in the present invention. The air deflector 47 and the inner plate 49 correspond to the "outer plate member" in the present invention. The air guide 55 and the top plate portion 55b correspond to the "top plate member" in the present invention. The female connector 68 corresponds to the "first connector" in the present invention. The male connector 67 corresponds to the "second connector" in the present invention. The male connector 67 and the female connector 68 correspond to the "connector" in the present invention.

[0116] (1) In the above-described embodiment, the power connector 59 is provided on the left case guard 41L. Alternatively, the power connector 59 may be provided on the right case guard 41R. Furthermore, the power connector 59 may be provided on each of the case guards 41L and 41R.

[0117] (2) In the above-described embodiment, the cover 81 having the opening 81a is provided. Alternatively, a configuration may be adopted in which the cover 81 also closes the downstream side.

[0118] (3) In the above-described embodiment, the power connector 59 is provided on the top plate portion 55b of the air guide 55. Alternatively, the power connector 59 may be provided on another portion of the air guide 55 or another member such as the duct 53. Furthermore, the power connector 59 is attached to the attachment protrusion 55c of the air guide 55. Alternatively, the power connector 59 may be directly attached to the top plate portion 55b of the air guide 55.

[0119] (4) In the above-described embodiment, the power connector 59 is attached such that the power connector 59 includes the body housing 61, the longitudinal axis of which has an upward angle θ of approximately 45 degrees with respect to the vehicle front-rear direction X. However, the power connector 59 only needs to be provided on the box guard 41 in such a manner that a plug for a power cable not shown is inserted into the power connector 59 in the forward and downward directions and is pulled out from the power connector 59 in the rearward and upward directions.

[0120] (5) In the above-described embodiment, the body case 61 includes the alignment rib 61a. However, the body case 61 does not always need to include the alignment rib 61a.

[0121] (6) In the above embodiment, the cutout portion 75a is longer than the alignment rib 61a.

[0122] (7) In the above embodiment, the air guide 55 includes the recessed portion 55d in the top plate portion 55b.

[0123] (8) In the above-described embodiment, the cable 65 can be freely attached to and detached from the battery through the male coupler 67 and the female coupler 68. Alternatively, the cable 65 may be directly connected to the battery.

[0124] (9) In the above embodiment, the power connector 59 is visible in the front view and the side view of the vehicle. Alternatively, the power connector 59 may not be visible in the front view of the vehicle. The power connector 59 may not be visible in the side view of the vehicle. The power connector 59 may not be visible in both the front view and the side view of the vehicle. Alternatively, the power connector 59 may be visible in either the front view or the side view of the vehicle.

[0125] (10) In the above embodiment, the tank guard 41 extends from the fuel tank 27 to the head pipe 5 to partially cover the head pipe 5. Alternatively, in the side view of the vehicle, the tank guard 41 may overlap only with the fuel tank 27 and not partially cover the head pipe 5. In addition, the tank guard 41 may extend from the fuel tank 27 to the front side of the head pipe 5 to cover the upper part of the front suspension. The tank guard 41 may be arranged on the right and left of a radiator (unnumbered) configured to cool the engine 25. The tank guard 41 may cover at least a portion of the radiator (unnumbered). In addition, the tank guard 41 may extend to the head pipe 5 and be connected to the rear side of a fairing including a headlight.

[0126] Reference numerals list

[0127] 1 Saddle-type vehicle

[0128] 3 Body frame

[0129] 5 Head tube

[0130] 25 Engine

[0131] 41, 41L, 41R box guard

[0132] 43 Fuel tank cap

[0133] 45 Attachment cutout

[0134] 47 Air deflector

[0135] 47a recess

[0136] 49 Inner plate

[0137] 49a recess

[0138] 51 Air grille

[0139] Exit 51a

[0140] 53 Pipe

[0141] 55 Air guide

[0142] 55a recess

[0143] 55b Top plate

[0144] 55c attachment protrusion

[0145] 55d recess

[0146] 57 Opening

[0147] 59 Power connector

[0148] 61 Body shell

[0149] 61a Alignment rib

[0150] 63 Cap

[0151] 65 Cable

[0152] 67 Male Connector

[0153] 68 Female connector

[0154] 73 sockets

[0155] 75 Insertion port

[0156] 75a Cutting section

[0157] 81 Cover.

Claims

1. A saddle-riding vehicle (1), comprising: A frame (3) having a head pipe (5) at its front portion relative to the front-rear direction (X) of the vehicle; a fuel tank (27) configured to store fuel and attached to a portion of the frame (3) located further rearward than the head pipe (5) with respect to the front-rear direction (X) of the vehicle; a side cover (41) overlapping the fuel tank (27) in a side view of the vehicle; and A power connector (59) is provided on the side cover (41) and is configured to supply power to the electronic device, wherein The power connector (59) is constructed so that a power cable can be inserted into the power connector (59) in a forward and downward direction relative to the vehicle front-rear direction (X) and the vehicle up-down direction (Z) and unplugged from the power connector (59) in a rearward and upward direction.

2. The saddle-riding type vehicle (1) according to claim 1, wherein: The side cover (41) has an opening (57) at its front portion relative to the front-rear direction (X) of the vehicle, The power connector (59) includes a body housing (61) and a cable (65) extending from the body housing (61), and The side cover (41) further includes a cover (81) configured to cover at least the body housing (61) and the cable (65) from the front with respect to the vehicle front-rear direction (X).

3. The saddle-riding type vehicle (1) according to claim 2, wherein: The cover (81) is an elastic member.

4. The saddle-riding type vehicle (1) according to claim 2, wherein: The cover (81) opens in a downstream direction of the opening (57).

5. The saddle-riding type vehicle (1) according to any one of claims 2 to 4, wherein: The side cover (41) includes an outer plate member (47, 49) disposed outside the fuel tank (27) and a top plate member (55, 55b) extending from the fuel tank (27) to the upper inner wall of the outer plate member (47, 49), and The power connector (59) is attached to the top plate member (55, 55b).

6. The saddle-riding type vehicle (1) according to claim 5, wherein: The main body shell (61) is cylindrical and has an alignment rib (61a) on a portion of its outer circumference. The top plate member (55, 55b) includes an insertion port (75) for inserting the body shell (61) and a cutout portion (75a) for accommodating the alignment rib (61a) and aligning the body shell (61) around an axis, and The cutout portion (75a) is longer than the alignment rib (61a) in the diameter direction of the body housing (61).

7. The saddle-riding type vehicle (1) according to claim 6, wherein: The body housing (61) includes a removable cap (63) for covering a socket (73) connected to the cable (65), The cap (63) is configured to be movable upward from the upper surface of the top plate member (55, 55b) relative to the vehicle up-down direction (Z) and to open the power connector (59), and The top plate member (55, 55b) includes a recessed portion rearward of the cap (63) with respect to the vehicle front-rear direction (X).

8. The saddle-riding type vehicle (1) according to any one of claims 2 to 7, further comprising: A coupler having a first coupler (68) connected to a power cable (68a) extending from a battery and a second coupler (67) detachably connected to the power cable (65).

9. The saddle-riding type vehicle (1) according to claim 8, wherein: The coupling having the first coupling (68) and the second coupling (67) connected to each other is covered by the cover (81) from the front with respect to the vehicle front-rear direction (X).

10. The saddle-riding type vehicle (1) according to any one of claims 2 to 7, wherein: The longitudinal axis of the body housing (61) has a predetermined angle (θ) of about 45 degrees relative to the vehicle front-rear direction (X).

11. The saddle-riding type vehicle (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein: The right and left parts of the side cover (41) are arranged on the right and left sides of the fuel tank (27), respectively, and The power connector (59) is provided on the left portion (41L) of the side cover selected from the left portion and the right portion (41L, 41R) of the side cover.

12. The saddle-riding type vehicle (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein: In a side view of the vehicle, the power connector (59) is visible on the upper surface of the side cover (41).

13. The saddle-riding type vehicle (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein: In a front view of the vehicle, the power connector (59) is visible on the upper surface of the side cover (41).

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