Straddle type vehicle

Abstract

According to the invention, large helmets can be stored in the storage box, and interference with equipment arranged below the storage box is avoided. A straddle-type vehicle (1) is provided with a seat (5), a storage box (21), a rear wheel (8), and a rear fender (7). The storage box (21) is disposed below the seat (5). The rear fender (7) is disposed below the storage box (21). The rear fender (7) can move up and down together with the rear wheel (8). The bottom surface of the storage box (21) comprises a bulging part (26) bulging downwards. The rear fender (7) comprises a fender top portion (31) and a front fender portion (32). The fender top (31) is located uppermost in the rear fender (7). The front fender section (32) extends from the fender top section (31) so as to bend forward and downward. The bulging portion (26) is disposed above the front fender portion (32).

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] The motorcycle has a storage compartment. For example, in the motorcycle of Patent Document 1, a storage compartment is provided under the seat. The helmet can be stored in the storage compartment.

[0003] Existing technical documents

[0004] Patent documents

[0005] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2011-213227 Summary of the Invention

[0006] The problem that the invention aims to solve

[0007] For example, to accommodate large helmets such as full-body helmets, a larger storage space inside the storage box is preferable. However, in this case, the storage box becomes large. If the storage box is large, interference with the equipment located below the storage box becomes a problem. The object of the present invention is to be able to accommodate large helmets in a storage box and avoid interference with the equipment located below the storage box.

[0008] Methods for solving problems

[0009] One aspect of the present invention provides a motorcycle with a seat, a storage box, a rear wheel, and a rear fender. The storage box is located below the seat. The rear fender is located below the storage box. The rear fender is movable up and down with the rear wheel. The bottom surface of the storage box includes a downwardly bulging portion. The rear fender includes a fender top and a front fender portion. The fender top is located at the topmost part of the rear fender. The front fender portion extends forward and downward from the fender top. The bulge is located above the front fender portion.

[0010] In this design for a motorcycle, the bottom surface of the storage box includes a downward-bulging section. Therefore, by aligning the top of the helmet with the downward-facing surface of the bulge, even large helmets can be stored in the storage box. Furthermore, the bulge is positioned above the front fender. That is, the bulge is positioned using the space above the front fender, which curves forward and downward. This avoids interference with the rear fender's range of motion and allows for a larger bulge, thus increasing the storage space within the storage box.

[0011] The bottom of the storage box may also include an upward-facing recess. The recess may also be positioned in front of the bulge. In this case, the half-helmet can be placed inside the storage box using the recess, and space can be ensured below the recess.

[0012] The straddle-type vehicle can also be equipped with an engine and an engine auxiliary unit. The engine auxiliary unit can also be connected to the engine. The engine auxiliary unit can also be configured within a recess. In this case, the engine auxiliary unit can be compactly configured using the space below the recess.

[0013] The motorcycle-type vehicle may also include an air filter. The air filter may also be located below the storage compartment. Alternatively, the air filter may be located below the bulge, having a shape that avoids the bulge. The bulge may also be positioned to avoid the movable range of the rear fender. In this case, the air filter has a shape that avoids the bulge, and the bulge is positioned to avoid the movable range of the rear fender. This prevents interference with equipment located below the storage compartment.

[0014] The upper surface of the air filter can also have a shape that curves downwards to avoid the bulge. In this case, interference with the upper surface of the air filter located below the storage box can be avoided.

[0015] The air filter may also include a filter body and an extension. The extension may extend from the filter body in the left-right direction of the vehicle. The extension may also be positioned below the bulge. The upper surface of the extension may also have a shape that curves downwards to avoid the bulge. In this case, the bulge can be enlarged to increase the storage space inside the storage box, and interference between the bulge and the air filter can be avoided.

[0016] Alternatively, at the uppermost position of the air filter's movable range, at least a portion of the filter body overlaps with the bulge when the vehicle is viewed from the side. In this case, the bulge can be enlarged, thus increasing the storage space inside the storage box, and interference between the bulge and the air filter can be avoided.

[0017] The bottom surface of the storage box may also include a sloped surface that faces rearward and slopes upward. The bulge may also protrude downward from the sloped surface. In this case, the bulge can be enlarged to increase the storage space inside the storage box, and interference with devices positioned below the sloped surface can be avoided.

[0018] Invention Effects

[0019] According to the present invention, large helmets can be stored in a storage box and interference with devices located below the storage box can be avoided. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a side view of the straddle-type vehicle in the implementation method.

[0021] Figure 2 This is a partial cross-sectional view showing the structure under the seat of a straddle-type vehicle.

[0022] Figure 3 This is a left-side view showing the structure under the seat of a straddle-type vehicle.

[0023] Figure 4 This is a right-side view showing the structure under the seat of a straddle-type vehicle.

[0024] Figure 5 This is a bottom view of the storage box.

[0025] Figure 6 This is a rear view showing the structure under the seat of a straddle-type vehicle.

[0026] Figure 7 It is a three-dimensional diagram showing the structure under the seat of a straddle-type vehicle. Detailed Implementation

[0027] Hereinafter, the implementation of the straddle-type vehicle will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Figure 1 This is a side view of a straddle-type vehicle 1 according to an embodiment. The straddle-type vehicle 1 according to this embodiment is a small motorcycle. Figure 1 As shown, the motorcycle 1 includes a body 2, a front wheel 4, a seat 5, a power unit 6, a rear fender 7, and a rear wheel 8. Furthermore, in the following description, the forward, backward, left, and right directions of the motorcycle 1 refer to the forward, backward, left, and right directions as observed from the driver seated on the seat 5.

[0028] The vehicle body 2 includes a front cover 11, a rear cover 12, and a foot pedal 13. The rear cover 12 is located below the seat 5. The foot pedal 13 is located between the front cover 11 and the rear cover 12.

[0029] The power unit 6 is located below the seat 5. The power unit 6 has a modular, swing-type structure. The power unit 6 is supported on the vehicle body 2 in a manner that allows it to rotate about a pivot 16. The power unit 6 rotates up and down about the pivot 16. The power unit 6 supports the rear wheel 8 so that it can rotate. The power unit 6, the rear wheel 8, and the rear fender 7 rotate integrally about the pivot 16. The power unit 6 includes an engine 17, a transmission 18, and an air filter 19. The transmission 18 is located to the side of the engine 17. The air filter 19 is located above the engine 17 and the transmission 18.

[0030] Figure 2 This is a partial cross-sectional view showing the structure below the seat 5 of the straddle-type vehicle 1. Figure 3 This is a left-side view showing the structure below the seat 5 of the straddle-type vehicle 1. Figure 4 This is a right-side view showing the structure below the seat 5 of the straddle-type vehicle 1. Furthermore, for ease of understanding, in Figure 2 In the diagram, a portion of the vehicle body 2 is shown in cross-section. For example... Figures 2 to 4As shown, the motorcycle 1 includes a storage box 21. The storage box 21 is located below the seat 5. The storage box 21 is covered by the aforementioned rear cover 12. The seat 5 can open and close the opening 22 on the upper surface of the storage box 21. The power unit 6 is located below the storage box 21.

[0031] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the bottom surface 23 of the storage box 21 includes a lowermost surface 24 and an inclined surface 25. The lowermost surface 24 is located at the bottom of the bottom surface 23 of the storage box 21. The inclined surface 25 is disposed behind the lowermost surface 24. The inclined surface 25 extends rearward and upward from the lowermost surface 24.

[0032] Figure 5 This is a bottom view of storage box 21. (As shown) Figure 2 and Figure 5 As shown, the bottom surface 23 of the storage box 21 includes a bulge 26 and a recess 27. The bulge 26 has a downward bulging shape. The bulge 26 protrudes downward from the inclined surface 25. The bulge 26 has a downward curved shape. The upper surface of the bulge 26 is recessed downward on the inner surface of the storage box 21. Figure 5 As shown, when viewed from below, the bulge 26 has a circular shape. The bulge 26 has a shape that matches the curvature of the top surface of the helmet 100.

[0033] The recess 27 has an upwardly recessed shape. The recess 27 is positioned in front of the bulge 26. The recess 27 is recessed upwards from the lowermost surface 24. The upper surface of the recess 27 protrudes upwards from the inner surface of the storage box 21. Figure 5 As shown, the bulge 26 is larger than the recess 27 in the left-right direction of the vehicle.

[0034] like Figure 2 As shown, the power unit 6 includes an engine auxiliary unit 28. The engine auxiliary unit 28 is, for example, a throttle valve. The engine auxiliary unit 28 is connected to the engine 17. The engine auxiliary unit 28 is connected to the air filter 19 via a pipe 29. The engine auxiliary unit 28 and the pipe 29 are positioned above the engine 17. The engine auxiliary unit 28 and the pipe 29 are positioned between the engine 17 and the housing 21. A portion of the engine auxiliary unit 28 is disposed within a recess 27.

[0035] The rear fender 7 is positioned below the storage box 21. The rear fender 7 is positioned above the rear wheel 8. The rear fender 7 has an upwardly curved shape. By rotating the power unit 6 around the pivot 16, the rear fender 7 moves up and down together with the rear wheel 8. Furthermore, Figure 2 This refers to the rear wheel 8 and rear fender 7 located at the top of the movable range of the rear wheel 8 and rear fender 7. For example... Figure 2 As shown, the bulge 26 is positioned to avoid the movable range of the rear fender 7.

[0036] Specifically, the rear fender 7 includes a fender top 31, a front fender portion 32, and a rear fender portion 33. The fender top 31 is located at the topmost position in the rear fender 7. The fender top 31 covers the top of the rear wheel 8 from above. The front fender portion 32 extends forward and downward from the fender top 31. The rear fender portion 33 extends rearward and downward from the fender top 31. A bulge 26 is disposed above the front fender portion 32. That is, the bulge 26 is disposed directly above the front fender portion 32. Figure 4 As shown, the lower end 36 of the bulge 26 is located further forward than the front fender 32.

[0037] Figure 6 This is a rear view showing the structure below the seat 5 of the straddle-type vehicle 1. Figure 7 This is a perspective view showing the structure beneath the seat 5 of the motorcycle 1. Additionally, in Figure 6 and Figure 7 In the original text, the rear fender 7 was omitted. (For example...) Figures 2 to 7 As shown, the air filter 19 is positioned below the storage box 21. The air filter 19 is positioned below the bulge 26. The air filter 19 has a shape that avoids the bulge 26.

[0038] Specifically, the air filter 19 includes a filter body 34 and an extension 35. For example... Figure 6 As shown, the filter body 34 has a shape that is longer vertically than horizontally in the rear view of the vehicle. The filter body 34 is positioned outwards from the lower end 36 of the bulge 26 in the rear view of the vehicle. At least a portion of the filter body 34 is positioned outwards from the bulge 26. In the rear view of the vehicle, the upper surface of the filter body 34 is positioned above the upper surface 37 of the extension 35. Figure 2 As shown, at the uppermost position of the movable range of the air filter 19, at least a portion of the filter body 34 overlaps with the bulge 26 when the vehicle is viewed from the side.

[0039] The extension 35 extends from the cleaner body 34 in a left-right direction. The aforementioned pipe 29 extends forward from the extension 35. When viewed from behind the vehicle, the extension 35 is positioned below the lower end 36 of the bulge 26. Figure 4 As shown, the upper surface 37 of the extension 35 has a shape that avoids the bulge 26. That is, the upper surface 37 of the extension 35 has a downwardly curved shape. The extension 35 is disposed in front of the rear fender 7. Figure 7 As shown, the air filter 19 includes a first fixing part 38 and a second fixing part 39. The rear fender 7 is fixed to the air filter 19 at the first fixing part 38 and the second fixing part 39.

[0040] In the motorcycle-type vehicle 1 of this embodiment described above, the bottom surface 23 of the storage box 21 includes a downwardly bulging portion 26. Therefore, by arranging the top surface of the helmet 100 facing downwards on the bulging portion 26, even a large helmet 100 can be stored in the storage box 21. Furthermore, the bulging portion 26 is positioned above the front fender portion 32. That is, the bulging portion 26 is positioned using the space above the front fender portion 32, which is forward-facing and downward-curving. Therefore, interference with the movable range of the rear fender 7 can be avoided, and the storage space inside the storage box 21 can be increased by enlarging the bulging portion 26.

[0041] The above describes one embodiment of the present invention, but the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the invention.

[0042] The straddle-type vehicle 1 is not limited to a small motorcycle, but can also be other types of vehicles such as a chassis type. The shape of the storage box 21 is not limited to the above embodiment and can be changed. The shape of the rear fender 7 is not limited to the above embodiment and can be changed. The shape of the air filter 19 is not limited to the above embodiment and can be changed.

[0043] Industrial applicability

[0044] According to the present invention, large helmets can be stored in a storage box and interference with devices located below the storage box can be avoided.

[0045] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0046] 5: Car seat

[0047] 7: Rear mudguard

[0048] 8: Rear wheel

[0049] 17: Engine

[0050] 19: Air Filter

[0051] 21: Storage box

[0052] 25: Inclined surface

[0053] 26: Drum section

[0054] 27: concave part

[0055] 28: Engine auxiliary equipment

[0056] 31: Top of mudguard

[0057] 32: Front fender section

[0058] 34: Filter body

[0059] 35: Extension

Claims

1. A straddle-type vehicle, comprising: Car seat; A storage box is located below the seat; rear wheel; and The rear fender, positioned below the storage box, can move up and down together with the rear wheel. The bottom surface of the storage box includes a downward bulging portion. The rear mudguard includes: The top of the mudguard is located at the very top of the rear mudguard; and The front fender portion extends forward and downward from the top of the fender. The bulge is positioned above the front fender.

2. The straddle-type vehicle according to claim 1, wherein, The bottom surface of the storage box includes a recessed portion facing upwards. The recess is positioned in front of the bulge.

3. The straddle-type vehicle according to claim 2, further comprising: engine; and Engine auxiliary equipment connected to the engine. The engine auxiliary machine is disposed within the recess.

4. The motorcycle according to claim 1 further includes an air filter disposed below the storage box. The air filter is positioned below the bulge and has a shape that avoids the bulge. The bulge is positioned to avoid the movable range of the rear fender.

5. The straddle-type vehicle according to claim 4, wherein, The upper surface of the air filter has a shape that curves downwards to avoid the bulge.

6. The straddle-type vehicle according to claim 4, wherein, The air filter includes a filter body and an extension extending from the filter body in the left-right direction of the vehicle. The extension is positioned below the bulge. The upper surface of the extension has a shape that curves downwards, avoiding the bulge.

7. The straddle-type vehicle according to claim 4, wherein, At the uppermost position of the movable range of the air filter, at least a portion of the filter body overlaps with the bulge when the vehicle is viewed from the side.

8. The straddle-type vehicle according to claim 1, wherein, The bottom surface of the storage box includes an inclined surface that faces backward and slopes upward. The bulge protrudes downward from the inclined surface.

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