Front box structure for motorcycle

Abstract

The present invention relates to a front storage box structure for a motorcycle. The motorcycle includes at least a frame unit and a body cover unit covering the outer periphery of the frame unit. The frame unit is provided with a steering mechanism, and a seat is provided on top of the frame unit. A front storage box is provided on the body cover unit between the steering mechanism and the seat. The front storage box has a lid, and a buffer mechanism that allows the lid to open slowly is connected to the lower end of the lid.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a front storage box structure for a motorcycle, and more particularly to a front storage box structure for a motorcycle that can improve the safety and convenience of using the front storage box. Background Technology

[0002] Motorcycles provide more storage space for the driver, so a front storage box is set below the steering mechanism. In the technical field of front storage boxes, the applicant has applied for Taiwan Patent No. I414445. In order to provide a more convenient front storage box structure for motorcycles, the applicant has made further improvements to the front storage box. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The problem that the invention aims to solve.

[0004] The main objective of this invention is to provide a front storage box structure for motorcycles, which primarily aims to improve the safety and ease of use of the front storage box.

[0005] Technical means to solve the problem

[0006] Therefore, some technical means of the present invention are to provide a front storage box structure for a motorcycle, wherein the motorcycle includes at least a frame unit and a body cover unit covering the outer periphery of the frame unit; the frame unit is provided with a steering mechanism, and a seat is provided on the top of the frame unit; a front storage box is provided on the body cover unit between the steering mechanism and the seat, the front storage box has a lid, and a buffer mechanism that allows the lid to open slowly is connected to the lower end of the lid.

[0007] Therefore, some technical means of the present invention are to provide a front storage box structure for a motorcycle, wherein the buffer mechanism has a cylinder, an actuating rod partially inserted into the cylinder, and a piston body sleeved on the bottom end of the actuating rod and located in the cylinder; the upper end of the actuating rod is connected to a rotating shaft at the bottom end of the cover of the front storage box.

[0008] Therefore, some technical means of the present invention are to provide a front storage box structure for a motorcycle, wherein the cylindrical body is locked to the inner cover of the front body cover unit by locking lugs provided on both sides; the upper end of the cylindrical body has an opening that communicates with an internal through hole; and a gasket is installed on the opening.

[0009] Therefore, some technical means of the present invention are to provide a front storage box structure for a motorcycle, wherein the through hole gradually narrows from the bottom to the top.

[0010] Therefore, some technical means of the present invention are to provide a front storage box structure for a motorcycle, wherein the opening portion of the actuating lever extending out of the cylinder has a pivot portion; the pivot portion is provided with a pivot hole through which the rotating shaft passes; and one end of the shaft is fitted with a gasket and a buckle.

[0011] Therefore, some technical means of the present invention are to provide a front storage box structure for a motorcycle, wherein the piston body is sleeved at the lower end of the actuator rod located in the through hole of the cylinder; and a sealing ring is sleeved on the outer edge of the piston body.

[0012] Therefore, some technical means of the present invention are to provide a front storage box structure for a motorcycle, wherein the motorcycle has an air filter device between the steering mechanism and the seat; the front storage box is located on the front cover of the body cover unit below the air filter device.

[0013] Therefore, some technical means of the present invention are to provide a front storage box structure for a motorcycle, which is composed of a box cover and a receiving groove recessed in the inner cover of the front body cover.

[0014] Therefore, some technical means of the present invention are to provide a front storage box structure for a motorcycle, the front storage box having a box cover, the box cover having a cover frame and a cover body disposed on the outside of the cover frame; the lower end of the box cover is provided with a rotating shaft, the rotating shaft is equipped with an elastic element, a pivot rod and a connecting seat; the rotating shaft has a first pivot hole and a second pivot hole below it, the pivot rod passes through the elastic element and is pivotally disposed in the first pivot hole.

[0015] Therefore, some technical means of the present invention are to provide a front storage box structure for a motorcycle, wherein a counterweight is provided at the lower end of the piston body.

[0016] [The effects of the invention]

[0017] The present invention achieves the following effect through certain technical means: thereby improving the safety and convenience of using the front storage box.

[0018] The present invention achieves the following effect through certain technical means: thereby ensuring the safety of opening the lid of the front storage box.

[0019] The present invention achieves the following effect through certain technical means: thereby improving the stable positioning effect of the buffer mechanism.

[0020] The present invention achieves the following effect through certain technical means: thereby ensuring the buffering effect of the buffering mechanism.

[0021] The present invention achieves the following effect through certain technical means: thereby improving the connection stability between the buffer mechanism and the lid of the front compartment.

[0022] The present invention achieves the following effect through certain technical means: thereby ensuring and improving the buffering effect of the buffering mechanism.

[0023] The present invention achieves the following effects through certain technical means: it facilitates the driver's placement of items and makes better use of the space of the motorcycle.

[0024] The present invention achieves the following effect through certain technical means: it can effectively utilize the space of the motorcycle, thereby improving the motorcycle's usability.

[0025] The present invention achieves the following effect through certain technical means: thereby ensuring the connection between the buffer mechanism and the lid of the front compartment.

[0026] The present invention achieves the following effects through certain technical means: thereby improving the performance and versatility of the buffer mechanism; and further enhancing the impedance reduction effect of the buffer mechanism. Attached Figure Description

[0027] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the motorcycle of the present invention.

[0028] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the motorcycle bodyless unit of the present invention.

[0029] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the front storage compartment of the present invention.

[0030] Figure 4 This is a diagram showing the lid of the front storage compartment of the present invention.

[0031] Figure 5 This is a diagram showing the opening of the lid of the front storage compartment of the present invention.

[0032] Figure 6 This is an exploded view of the box cover and the buffer mechanism of the present invention.

[0033] Figure 7 This is an assembly diagram of the buffer mechanism of the present invention.

[0034] Figure 8 , 9 10 is a schematic diagram of the operation of the buffer mechanism of the present invention.

[0035] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of another embodiment of the buffer mechanism of the present invention.

[0036] List of reference numerals

[0037] 1: Motorcycle

[0038] 2: Chassis Unit

[0039] 21: Head tube

[0040] 22: Connecting plate mechanism

[0041] 221: Upper connecting plate 222: Lower connecting plate

[0042] 23: Steering mechanism

[0043] 231: Steering handle

[0044] 24: Front fork unit

[0045] 25: Main frame

[0046] 251: Upper frame 2511: Sloping section

[0047] 2512: Extension Section

[0048] 252: Lower frame

[0049] 253: Foot pedal section

[0050] 26: Connecting plate frame

[0051] 261: Connecting rod

[0052] 27: Rear frame

[0053] 271: Ascending segment; 272: Extension segment

[0054] 28: Rear swingarm

[0055] 3: Power Unit

[0056] 31: Cylinder section

[0057] 32: Transmission Unit

[0058] 321: Drive component

[0059] 4: Seat cushion

[0060] 5: Body Cover Unit

[0061] 51: Hood 52: Windshield

[0062] 53: Front hood

[0063] 531: Inner cover; 532: Receiving groove

[0064] 533: Groove

[0065] 54: Side body cover

[0066] 55: Lower body cover 56: Upper body cover

[0067] 57: Plate rack cover

[0068] 6: Rear shock absorber

[0069] 7: Front storage box

[0070] 71: Box lid

[0071] 711: Cover frame 712: Cover body

[0072] 72: Rotation axis

[0073] 721: First pivot hole; 722: Second pivot hole

[0074] 73: Elastic component

[0075] 74: Pivot rod

[0076] 75: Connector

[0077] 76: Fasteners

[0078] 8: Buffer mechanism

[0079] 81: Cylinder

[0080] 811: Locking Ear 812: Opening

[0081] 813: Through hole; 814: Washer

[0082] 82: Actuator lever

[0083] 821: Pivot joint 822: Shaft

[0084] 823: Gasket; 824: Buckle

[0085] 83: Piston body

[0086] 831: Sealing ring

[0087] 84: Counterweight

[0088] B: Storage box

[0089] C: Air filtration device

[0090] C1: Intake pipe

[0091] H: Radiator

[0092] M: Exhaust system

[0093] P: Screw fastener

[0094] S: Locking element

[0095] T: Fuel tank

[0096] V: Throttling valve body

[0097] FW: Front wheel

[0098] RW: Rear wheel. Detailed Implementation

[0099] To better understand the structure and effects of this invention, the following description is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0100] First, please refer to Figure 1 , 2 As shown, the motorcycle 1 of the present invention has a frame unit 2, a head tube 21 at the front of the frame unit 2, a connecting plate mechanism 22 disposed on the head tube 21 facing the front of the vehicle body, the connecting plate mechanism 22 having an upper connecting plate 221 and a lower connecting plate 222; a steering mechanism 23 for turning the motorcycle 1 is disposed on the upper connecting plate 221, the steering mechanism 23 having a steering handle 231; front fork units (front shock absorbers) 24 are disposed on both sides of the connecting plate mechanism 22, passing through the connecting plate mechanism 22, and a front fork unit 24 is pivotally disposed below the front fork unit 24. The head tube 21 extends downward and rearward towards the vehicle body, where a main frame 25 is provided. The main frame 25 has a pair of upper side frames 251 extending towards the rear of the vehicle body. Each upper side frame 251 has an inclined section 2511 and a slightly horizontally extending extension section 2512. Below the inclined section 2511 and behind the head tube 21, the main frame 25 has a lower side frame 252 composed of multiple tubes. At the rear end of the extension section 2512, the upper side frame 251 has a pair of connecting plate frames 26, which are connected to the upper part of the vehicle body. The lower frame 252 and the connecting plate frame 26 are provided with a pair of left and right foot pedal tubes 253 along the front-rear direction of the vehicle body; the connecting plate frame 26 is connected to the rear frame 27 at the rear of the vehicle body, the rear frame 27 has a rising section 271 and an extension section 272 extending slightly upward from the rear of the vehicle body from the rising section 271, the rising section 271 is implemented in the form of two pipes; a power unit 3 is provided in front of the connecting plate frame 26 and below the extension section 2512 of the upper frame 251, the power unit 3 does not The swing mechanism is located on the frame unit 2. The power unit 3 has a cylinder part 31 and a transmission part 32. The power unit 3 is connected to the frame unit 2 with the cylinder part 31 slightly tilted forward towards the vehicle body. A pair of left and right rear swing arms 28 are pivotally connected to the lower part of the connecting plate frame 26. The rear wheel RW is pivotally mounted at the rear end of the rear swing arms 28. The power unit 3 drives the rear wheel RW to rotate through the transmission part 32 and the drive member 321, thereby making the motorcycle 1 move. The drive member 321 can be a drive belt or a drive chain.

[0101] like Figure 1 , 2As shown, the motorcycle 1 has a seat 4 for the driver and passenger located behind the steering mechanism 23 and above the frame unit 2. The seat 4 is spaced apart from the steering mechanism 23. Notably, the upper connecting plate 221 of the connecting plate mechanism 22 is higher than the seat 4 in the vertical direction of the vehicle body. Below the seat 4 is a storage box B for the driver to place personal items. Above the frame unit 2 and in front of the storage box B is a fuel tank T for storing fuel, which provides the fuel required for the combustion of the power unit 3. Above the frame unit 2 and in front of the fuel tank T, the motorcycle 1 has an air filter C located behind the steering mechanism 23 and in front of the fuel tank T. The air filter C provides filtered fresh air to the power unit 3 for mixing with fuel for combustion. Furthermore, the air filter C and the power unit... The cylinder sections 31 of the power unit 3 are connected by an intake pipe C1, and the intake pipe C1 is equipped with a throttle valve body V that can control the intake air volume; the motorcycle 1 is provided with a radiator H in front of the lower frame 252 of the frame unit 2, and the radiator H can provide coolant to the cylinder sections 31 of the power unit 3 for cooling, thereby ensuring the operation of the power unit 3; the cylinder section 31 of the power unit 3 is connected to an exhaust device M for discharging the combustion exhaust gas of the cylinder section 31, and the exhaust device M extends from the cylinder section 31 along the lower part of the vehicle body and along the right side of the vehicle body towards the rear end (in this invention, the left and right sides refer to the right hand of the driver when riding the motorcycle as the right side and the left hand as the left side, the same below); it should also be mentioned that the air filter device C, the throttle valve body V and the fuel tank T are arranged at a height higher than the foot tube section 253 of the frame unit 2 in the vertical direction of the vehicle body.

[0102] like Figure 1 As shown, the motorcycle 1 is provided with a body cover unit 5 on its outer periphery. The body cover unit 5 has a front cover 51 that can cover the steering mechanism 23, and a windshield 52 is provided at the front end of the front cover 51. The body cover unit 5 has a front body cover 53 that can cover the front and lower part of the body of the motorcycle 1 at the rear of the front cover 51. The body cover unit 5 has a side body cover 54 that covers the side of the motorcycle 1 body at the rear of the front body cover 53. The body cover unit 5 has a lower body cover 55 that can cover the lower part of the body below the front body cover 53 and the side body cover 54. The body cover unit 5 has an upper body cover 56 that can cover the fuel tank T and the air filter C above the frame unit 2. The body cover unit 5 also has a frame cover 57 that can cover the connecting plate frame 26 of the frame unit 2.

[0103] like Figure 1 , 2As shown, the front end of the rear swingarm 28 is pivotally mounted on the connecting plate frame 26, and the rear end of the rear swingarm 28 is pivotally mounted on the rear wheel RW; the rear shock absorber 6 is pivotally connected to the upper part of the connecting plate frame 26, and the lower end of the rear shock absorber 6 is pivotally mounted on the connecting rod 261 extending from the lower part of the connecting plate frame 26; in general, the rear shock absorber 6 is disposed between the frame unit 2 and the rear swingarm 28, and more specifically, the rear shock absorber 6 is disposed near the center of the vehicle body between the frame unit 2 and the rear swingarm 28 with a slight inclination towards the front of the vehicle body, that is, the rear shock absorber 6 is disposed near the center of the vehicle body with the front end of the rear swingarm 28 in a centrally located manner.

[0104] like Figure 1 , 3 As shown in Figures 4 and 5, the motorcycle 1 has a front storage box 7 for the driver to place small items such as gloves on the body cover unit 5 between the steering mechanism 23 and the seat cushion 4; more specifically, the motorcycle 1 has a front storage box 7 for the driver to place small items such as gloves on the front body cover 53 of the body cover unit 5 below the air filter device C. The front storage box 7 can be provided on both sides or one side of the motorcycle 1; the front storage box 7 of the present invention has the same structure whether it is provided on both sides of the body or only on one side. The following only refers to the front storage box 7 on one side of the body. Taking the front storage compartment 7 as an example, the front storage compartment 7 has a cover 71, which has a cover frame 711 and a cover body 712 covering the outside of the cover frame 711. That is, the cover frame 711 and the cover body 712 constitute the storage compartment 71. The storage compartment 71 can cover a recessed receiving groove 532 on the inner cover 531 of the front vehicle body cover 53. In other words, the storage compartment 71 and the receiving groove 532 constitute the front storage compartment 7, and the storage space of the front storage compartment 7 is defined after the storage compartment 71 covers the receiving groove 532. The lower end of the storage compartment 71 extends... A rotating shaft 72 is provided, on which an elastic element 73, a pivot rod 74, and a connecting seat 75 are mounted. The rotating shaft 72 has a first pivot hole 721 and a second pivot hole 722 at its lower end. The pivot rod 74 passes through the elastic element 73 and is pivotally mounted in the first pivot hole 721. One end of the elastic element 73 rests against the rotating shaft 72, and the other end rests against the inner cover 531 of the front vehicle body cover 53. More specifically, the pivot rod 74 is embedded near the center in the groove 533 of the inner cover 531 of the front vehicle body cover 53. The two ends of the pivot rod 74 are connected by the connecting seat 75. The connecting seat 75 is pressed down and locked to the inner cover 531 of the front body cover 53 by the locking element S. Then the box cover 71 can be opened or closed with the pivot rod 74 as the rotation center in the receiving groove 532 of the inner cover 531 of the front body cover 53. It should be mentioned that when the box cover 71 is opened from the receiving groove 532 of the inner cover 531 of the front body cover 53, the elastic member 73 can push the rotating shaft 72 by its elastic force, so that the box cover 71 can be quickly opened from the receiving groove 532 of the inner cover 531 of the front body cover 53.

[0105] like Figure 1 , 6 As shown in Figures 7, 8, and 9, this invention avoids the box cover 71 from opening too quickly when pushed open by the elastic member 73, thus preventing damage to the box cover 71. In other words, to achieve a predetermined balance between the opening speed and ease of opening the box cover 71, this invention provides a buffer mechanism 8 pivotally mounted in the second pivot hole 722 of the rotating shaft 72. The buffer mechanism 8 has a cylindrical body 81, an actuating rod 82 partially passing through the cylindrical body 81, and a piston body 83 sleeved at the bottom end of the actuating rod 82 and located within the cylindrical body 81. The cylindrical body 81 is locked by locking lugs 811 on both sides. The component S is locked onto the inner cover 531 of the front vehicle body cover 53, thereby ensuring a stable position of the cylindrical body 81 on the inner cover 531 of the front vehicle body cover 53. The upper end of the cylindrical body 81 has an opening 812, which connects to an internal through hole 813. The through hole 813 is tapered in shape, more specifically, the through hole 813 tapers from the bottom to the top, meaning the lower opening of the through hole 813 is larger than the opening 812. A washer 814 is installed on the opening 812, thereby making the opening of the opening 812 much smaller than the through hole 812. The lower end of the through hole 813 has a through hole, and the hole in the middle of the washer 814 matches the diameter of the actuating rod 82. In practice, the diameter of the actuating rod 82 can also match the inner diameter of the opening 812, thus eliminating the need for the washer 814 and allowing the inner diameter of the opening 812 to be smaller than the lower end of the through hole 813. The portion of the actuating rod 82 extending out of the opening 812 of the cylinder 81 has a pivot portion 821. This invention is implemented using a through hole, preferably an elliptical hole. The pivot portion 821 is pierced by a shaft 822 passing through the second pivot hole 7 of the rotating shaft 72. 22 is pivotally connected to the cover 71. One end of the shaft 822 is fitted with a gasket 823 and a retaining ring 824 to prevent the shaft 822 from disengaging, thereby ensuring a stable connection between the buffer mechanism 8 and the cover 71. The piston body 83 is fitted at the lower end of the actuating rod 82 located in the through hole 813 of the cylinder 81. The bottom end of the piston body 83 is screwed to the actuating rod 82 with a screwing element P. A sealing ring 831 is fitted on the outer edge of the piston body 83, thereby ensuring that the piston body 83 has a leak-proof function when it is moved up and down in the cylinder 81 by the actuating rod 82.

[0106] like Figure 1 , 8As shown in Figure 9, in a specific embodiment of the present invention, the front storage compartment 7 is provided with a fastener 76 at the upper end of the compartment cover 71. The fastener 76 can be a magnetic fastener or a snap fastener, meaning the driver can pull or press the compartment cover 71 to release or engage the fastener 76, thereby ensuring a stable closing effect at the upper end of the compartment cover 71. When the driver releases the fastener 76, the elastic member 73 can use its elastic force to push the rotating shaft 72, thereby allowing the compartment cover 71 to be quickly lifted from the receiving groove 532 of the inner cover 531 of the front vehicle body cover 53. After the rotating shaft 72 is actuated, it will simultaneously pull the actuating rod 82 of the buffer mechanism 8. The actuating rod 82 will pull the piston body 83 to move upward in the through hole 813 of the cylinder 81. Since the through hole 813 is a tapered hole, more specifically, the air in the through hole 813 in the cylinder 81 will be pushed by the piston body 83 towards the perforation in the center of the washer 814 (or the opening 812). Therefore, the piston body 83 will generate air resistance during the upward movement and move upward slowly. This will cause the rotating shaft 72 to generate an impedance deceleration effect, thereby causing the box cover 71 to open slowly.

[0107] like Figure 10 , 11 As shown, in another embodiment of the present invention, the piston body 83 is further fitted with a counterweight 84 at its bottom end. By providing the counterweight 84, the buffer mechanism 8 of the present invention can be used in various forms and sizes of the front storage box 7, and can be matched with the different elastic forces of the elastic member 73, thereby improving the versatility of the buffer mechanism 8 of the present invention. It should also be mentioned that by combining the weight of the counterweight 84 with the air resistance, the resistance deceleration effect of the buffer mechanism 8 can be further improved.

[0108] The main feature of this invention is that the motorcycle 1 includes at least the frame unit 2 and the body cover unit 5 covering the outer periphery of the frame unit 2; the frame unit 2 is provided with the steering mechanism 23, and the seat 4 is provided on the top of the frame unit 2; the body cover unit 5 between the steering mechanism 23 and the seat 4 is provided with a front storage box 7, the front storage box 7 has a lid 71, and the lower end of the lid 71 is connected to a buffer mechanism 8 that allows the lid 71 to open slowly; thereby improving the safety and convenience of using the front storage box 7.

[0109] In summary, the present invention, through the above-described structure, can improve upon known shortcomings and achieve the claimed objectives, and has indeed improved upon existing technologies, thus possessing novelty, practicality, and inventiveness.

Claims

1. A front storage box structure for a motorcycle, characterized in that, The motorcycle includes at least a frame unit and a body cover unit covering the outer periphery of the frame unit; the frame unit is provided with a steering mechanism, and a seat is provided on top of the frame unit; a front storage box is provided on the body cover unit between the steering mechanism and the seat, the front storage box has a lid, and a buffer mechanism that allows the lid to open slowly is connected to the lower end of the lid.

2. The front storage box structure for a motorcycle according to claim 1, characterized in that, The buffer mechanism has a cylinder, an actuating rod partially inserted into the cylinder, and a piston body sleeved on the bottom end of the actuating rod and located inside the cylinder; the upper end of the actuating rod is connected to a rotating shaft at the bottom end of the lid of the front storage box.

3. The front storage box structure for a motorcycle according to claim 2, characterized in that, The cylinder is locked to the inner cover of the front cover of the vehicle body cover unit by locking lugs on both sides; the upper end of the cylinder has an opening that connects to the internal through hole; a washer is installed on the opening.

4. The motorcycle front storage box structure according to claim 3, characterized in that, The through hole tapers from the bottom upwards.

5. The motorcycle front storage box structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, The opening portion of the actuating rod extending out of the cylinder has a pivot joint; the pivot joint is provided with a pivot hole through which the rotating shaft passes; one end of the shaft is fitted with a washer and a retaining ring.

6. The front storage box structure for a motorcycle according to claim 2, characterized in that, The piston body is fitted onto the lower end of the actuating rod located within the through hole of the cylinder; a sealing ring is fitted onto the outer edge of the piston body.

7. The front storage box structure for a motorcycle according to claim 1, characterized in that, The motorcycle has an air filter between the steering mechanism and the seat; the front storage compartment is located on the front cover of the body cover unit below the air filter.

8. The front storage box structure for a motorcycle according to claim 7, characterized in that, The front storage compartment is composed of a lid and a receiving groove recessed into the inner cover of the front vehicle body cover.

9. The front storage compartment structure of the motorcycle according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The front storage box has a lid, which has a lid frame and a cover body covering the outside of the lid frame; the lower end of the lid has a rotating shaft, which is equipped with an elastic element, a pivot rod and a connecting seat; the rotating shaft has a first pivot hole and a second pivot hole below it, and the pivot rod passes through the elastic element and is pivotally mounted in the first pivot hole.

10. The motorcycle front storage compartment structure according to claim 2 or 6, characterized in that, The lower end of the piston body is equipped with a counterweight.

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