Saddle type vehicle

Abstract

The utility model provides a saddle-riding type vehicle which is provided with an external equipment connecting mechanism which effectively utilizes a steering space and is easy to drain water in the saddle-riding type vehicle with the steering space. A saddle-type vehicle is provided with: a frame (11) having a front riser (18); a steering system (50); a seat (17); an energy storage unit disposed at the rear of the front riser (18); a storage part cover; a front cover (61) that forms a steering space (64) together with the reservoir cover; and a side bracket (38) in which a recess (100) is formed in the storage unit cover at a position facing the steering space (64) on the opposite side of the side bracket (38), and the external device connection mechanism is supported on the inner wall of the recess (100) on the outer side in the vehicle width direction.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to a saddle-riding type vehicle. Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, there is known a saddle-ride type vehicle having an external device connection mechanism having a connection terminal for connecting to an external device such as a portable terminal (for example, see Patent Document 1). In Patent Document 1, in a saddle-ride type vehicle having a structure in which a front fork is fixed to a front cowl covered by a fuel tank, a power supply unit for supplying power to the external device is arranged on the front side of a front seat pipe below an information display device integrated with the front cowl.

[0003] Prior art literature

[0004] Patent Literature

[0005] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2023-48787 Utility Model Content

[0006] Technical problems to be solved by the utility model

[0007] Generally, it is desirable to protect the external device connection mechanism from external influences and to allow the cable to be easily extended from the external device connection mechanism to the passenger side. Therefore, in a saddle-type vehicle having a turning space, it is desirable to effectively utilize the turning space to arrange the external device connection mechanism. In addition, in a saddle-type vehicle, countermeasures against rainwater and the like are generally also a technical problem.

[0008] The present invention has been made in view of the above situation, and its object is to provide a saddle-riding type vehicle having a turning space formed therein, which has an external device connection mechanism that effectively utilizes the turning space and facilitates drainage.

[0009] Means for solving technical problems

[0010] A saddle-riding type vehicle comprises: a vehicle frame having a front stand pipe; a steering system supported on the front stand pipe in a steerable manner; a seat arranged behind the steering system; an energy storage unit arranged behind the front stand pipe and at least a portion of which is arranged in front of and above the seat; a storage unit cover covering the energy storage unit; a front cover connected to the front side of the storage unit cover and forming a steering space together with the storage unit cover in which the steering system can rotate; and a side stand supported by the vehicle frame, characterized in that a recess is formed in the storage unit cover at a position opposite to the steering space on the side opposite to the side stand across the vehicle width center, and an external device connection mechanism is supported on the inner wall of the recess on the outer side in the vehicle width direction, the external device connection mechanism having a connection terminal for connecting to an external device.

[0011] In the above configuration, the storage unit cover may include a first cover disposed in front of the energy storage unit and a second cover disposed above the first cover, and the recess may be formed in the first cover.

[0012] In the above configuration, the second cover may be provided with a top portion that covers the connection terminal from above, and the top portion may be inclined so as to be lower in front and higher in the rear in the front-rear direction of the vehicle body when the vehicle body is viewed from the side.

[0013] Furthermore, in the above configuration, the recessed portion may be provided at an upper end of the first cover, a gap may be provided between the recessed portion and the top portion, and at least a vehicle width direction inner side portion of the gap may extend downward.

[0014] Furthermore, in the above configuration, the second cover may be provided with an extension wall that covers a portion of the recessed portion from the front.

[0015] In the above configuration, the energy storage unit may include a vertically joined structure of an upper case and a lower case, and the lower wall of the recess may be inclined along the inclination of the vertically joined portion of the energy storage unit.

[0016] In the above configuration, a terminal opening for supporting the external device connection mechanism may be formed on an inner wall of the recess, and the terminal opening may be provided with a cutout at least at an upper portion or a lower portion.

[0017] In addition, in the above structure, it is also possible that a mounting portion protruding forward and mounted on the energy storage portion from above is provided on the first cover, the mounting portion is provided along the vehicle width direction of the recess, and the mounting portion is configured as a step shape recessed downward relative to the lower wall of the recess.

[0018] In addition, in the above structure, the first cover may be provided with a mounting portion that protrudes forward and is mounted on the energy storage portion from above, the mounting portion is arranged along the vehicle width direction of the recess, and upper and lower walls are arranged between the lower wall of the recess and the mounting portion, and the upper and lower walls extend in the upward and downward directions relative to the lower wall of the recess and the upper surface of the mounting portion.

[0019] In the above structure, the mounting portion may be provided on the inner side of the recess in the vehicle width direction, the mounting portion may be inclined downward as it approaches the outer side in the vehicle width direction, and the lower wall of the recess may be inclined downward as it approaches the inner side in the vehicle width direction.

[0020] In the above configuration, the connection terminal may be supported so as to be inclined downward as it approaches the inner side in the vehicle width direction.

[0021] Utility Model Effect

[0022] In a saddle-ride type vehicle in which a turning space is formed, it is possible to provide a saddle-ride type vehicle including an external device connection mechanism that effectively utilizes the turning space and facilitates drainage. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] Figure 1 It is a side view of the saddle-ride type vehicle according to the embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 2 It is a perspective view showing the vehicle frame and the fuel tank from the front left.

[0025] Figure 3 It is a top view of the front part of the saddle-ride type vehicle.

[0026] Figure 4 It is a perspective view showing the main part of the vehicle body cover from the left front.

[0027] Figure 5 is along Figure 3 A cross-sectional view of line VV.

[0028] Figure 6 is along Figure 3 A cross-sectional view taken along line VI-VI.

[0029] Figure 7 is with Figure 1 The cross section along line VII-VII corresponds to a stereoscopic view viewed from the front left.

[0030] Figure 8 is with Figure 1 The cross section along line VIII-VIII corresponds to a stereoscopic view viewed from the front left.

[0031] Fig. 9 It is a front view of a front box cover and a center box cover according to the first embodiment.

[0032] Fig.10 This is a perspective view of the front box cover and the center box cover according to the first embodiment, as seen from the right rear.

[0033] Fig.11 It is a rear view of the front box cover and the center box cover of the first embodiment.

[0034] Fig.12 It is a bottom view of the front box cover and the center box cover according to the first embodiment.

[0035] Fig.13 It is a front view of a front box cover and a center box cover according to the second embodiment.

[0036] Description of symbols

[0037] 10: Saddle-riding vehicles;

[0038] 11: frame;

[0039] 17: Seat;

[0040] 18: front riser;

[0041] 29: fuel tank (energy storage unit);

[0042] 29a: upper box body (upper shell);

[0043] 29b: lower box body (lower side shell);

[0044] 29c: Seam (upper and lower joints);

[0045] 38: side bracket;

[0046] 50: Steering system;

[0047] 61: front cover;

[0048] 62: box cover (storage cover);

[0049] 64: Turn to space;

[0050] 81: front box cover (first cover);

[0051] 81e: support frame (installation portion);

[0052] 82: center box cover (second cover);

[0053] 82f2: extended wall portion (extended wall);

[0054] 100: concave part;

[0055] 101: lower wall;

[0056] 104: right side wall (inner wall);

[0057] 105: Top;

[0058] 106: terminal unit assembly port (terminal port);

[0059] 106a: incision;

[0060] 106b: incision;

[0061] 107: Gap;

[0062] 107b: lower extension portion (inner portion in the vehicle width direction);

[0063] 110: USB connection unit (external device connection mechanism);

[0064] 111: USB port (connection terminal);

[0065] 200: concave part;

[0066] 201: lower wall;

[0067] 281: front box cover (first cover);

[0068] 281e: support frame (installation portion);

[0069] 281g: upper and lower walls;

[0070] L0: Vehicle width center. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0071] Hereinafter, the embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. In addition, in the description, the description of directions such as front, back, left, right, and up and down is assumed to be the same as the direction relative to the vehicle body unless otherwise specified. In addition, the number "front" shown in each figure indicates the front of the vehicle body, the number "up" indicates the top of the vehicle body, and the number "left" indicates the left of the vehicle body.

[0072] [Implementation Method]

[0073] Figure 1 It is a side view of the saddle-ride type vehicle 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

[0074] The saddle-riding type vehicle 10 is a vehicle including a frame 11 , a power unit 12 supported by the frame 11 , a front fork 14 supporting a front wheel 13 so as to be steerable, a swing arm 16 supporting a rear wheel 15 , and a seat 17 for a passenger.

[0075] The saddle-ride type vehicle 10 is a vehicle in which a passenger sits on a seat 17 in a straddling manner. The seat 17 is provided above a rear portion of a vehicle frame 11.

[0076] The vehicle frame 11 includes a front stem pipe 18 provided at the front end of the vehicle frame 11, a front frame 19 located behind the front stem pipe 18, and a rear frame 20 located behind the front frame 19. The front end of the front frame 19 is connected to the front stem pipe 18.

[0077] The seat 17 is supported by the rear frame 20 .

[0078] The front fork 14 is supported by a front seat tube 18 so as to be steerable to the left and right. The front wheel 13 is supported by an axle 13a provided at the lower end of the front fork 14. A steering handle 21 gripped by a rider is attached to the upper end of the front fork 14.

[0079] The swing arm 16 is supported by a pivot 22 supported by the vehicle frame 11. The pivot 22 is a shaft extending horizontally in the vehicle width direction. The pivot 22 is inserted through the front end of the swing arm 16. The swing arm 16 swings up and down around the pivot 22.

[0080] The rear wheel 15 is supported by an axle 15 a provided at a rear end portion of a swing arm 16 .

[0081] The power unit 12 is disposed between the front wheel 13 and the rear wheel 15 , and is supported by the vehicle frame 11 .

[0082] The power unit 12 is an internal combustion engine and includes a crankcase 23 and a cylinder 24 that accommodates a reciprocating piston. An exhaust port of the cylinder 24 is connected to an exhaust device 25 .

[0083] The output of the power unit 12 is transmitted to the rear wheels 15 via a driving force transmission member that connects the power unit 12 and the rear wheels 15 .

[0084] The saddle-ride type vehicle 10 also includes a front fender 26 that covers the front wheel 13 from above, a rear fender 27 that covers the rear wheel 15 from above, a step 28 for a passenger to put their feet on, and a fuel tank 29 that stores fuel used by the power unit 12 .

[0085] The front fender 26 is attached to the front fork 14. The rear fender 27 and the footrest 28 are provided below the seat 17. The fuel tank 29 is supported by the vehicle frame 11.

[0086] Figure 2 It is a perspective view showing the vehicle frame 11 and the fuel tank 29 from the left front.

[0087] The front frame 19 of this embodiment includes: a main frame 31 extending rearward and downward from the front stand pipe 18; a pair of left and right pivot frames 32 extending downward from the rear end of the main frame 31; a lower frame 33 extending downward from a position below the front end of the main frame 31 on the front stand pipe 18; a pair of left and right bottom frames 34 extending rearward from the lower end of the lower frame 33 and connected to the lower end of the pivot frame 32; a gusset plate 35 for reinforcing the connection between the front stand pipe 18, the main frame 31 and the lower frame 33; a cross beam 36 connecting the lower ends of the left and right pair of pivot frames 32 in the left-right direction; and a bracket support 37 provided on the left side (one side in the vehicle width direction) of the cross beam 36. Side bracket 38 (see Figure 1 ) is rotatably supported on the support bracket 37.

[0088] The rear frame 20 includes: a pair of left and right seat frames 41 extending from the rear end of the main frame 31 to the rear end of the vehicle body; a pair of left and right rear sub-frames 42 extending from the middle part in the up-down direction of the left and right pivot frames 32 to the middle part in the front-to-back direction of the seat frames 41; a rear front cross beam 43 connecting the front parts of the left and right seat frames 41 in the left-to-right direction; a rear middle cross beam 44 connecting the middle parts of the front-to-back direction of the left and right seat frames 41 in the left-to-right direction at the rear of the rear sub-frame 42; and a rear rear end cross beam 45 connecting the rear ends of the left and right seat frames 41 in the left-to-right direction.

[0089] A fuel tank (energy storage unit) 29 is disposed on the upper portion of the main frame 31. The fuel tank 29 includes an upper tank body (upper shell) 29a that is recessed upward in a bowl shape and a lower tank body (lower shell) 29b that is recessed downward in a bowl shape. The upper tank body 29a and the lower tank body 29b include flange-shaped opening ends 29a1 and 29b1, respectively. The opening end 29a1 of the upper tank body 29a and the opening end 29b1 of the lower tank body 29b are joined up and down by, for example, seam welding, thereby forming a hollow fuel tank 29. The fuel tank 29 includes a joint portion (upper and lower joint portion) 29c formed by the opening ends 29a1 and 29b1.

[0090] A tubular oil supply port 29d is provided at the front portion of the upper case 29a. The oil supply port 29d is closed by a fuel cap 29e so as to be openable and closable.

[0091] A fuel pump 29f is disposed at the rear of the lower case 29b (see Figure 1 The fuel pump 29f is located above the rear portion of the main frame 31. The fuel pump 29f supplies fuel to the power unit 12.

[0092] The front portion of the fuel tank 29 is fixed to a pair of left and right fixing portions 35a provided on the gusset plate 35. In addition, the rear end portion of the fuel tank 29 is fixed to the rear front cross member 43. The rear end of the joint portion 29c of the fuel tank 29 fixed to the vehicle frame 11 is lower than the front end. The joint portion 29c extends straightly with the front higher and the rear lower when the vehicle body is viewed from the side. The joint portion 29c is arranged at a position higher than the main frame 31 when the vehicle body is viewed from the side.

[0093] Figure 3 It is a plan view of the front portion of the saddle-ride type vehicle 10 .

[0094] The front fork 14 is rotatably supported in front of the fuel tank 29. The front fork 14 includes a pair of left and right fork members 51, a top beam 52 connecting the upper portions of the pair of left and right fork members 51, and a bottom beam 53 connecting the pair of left and right fork members 51 below the top beam 52 (see FIG. Figure 1), and a column tube 54 mounted on the top beam 52 and the bottom beam 53. By inserting the column tube 54 into the front seat tube 18, the front fork 14 is supported by the front seat tube 18 in a steerable manner. The fork member 51 of the front fork 14 is a telescopic shock absorber. The fork member 51 has a spring and a shock absorber built in.

[0095] A pair of left and right handle brackets 55 are provided on the top beam 52. The handle brackets 55 support the handle 21 extending in the left-right direction.

[0096] The front fork 14 , the handlebar 21 , and the like constitute a steering system 50 of the present embodiment.

[0097] A headlight 57 is supported on the front fork 14 of the steering system 50. The headlight 57 is disposed between the pair of left and right fork members 51. A pair of left and right direction indicator lights 58 are supported behind the headlight 57. An instrument 59 is disposed on the front side above the direction indicator lights 58 (see FIG. Figure 1 The instrument 59 is supported on the upper rear portion of the headlight 57 .

[0098] Figure 4 It is a perspective view showing a main part of the vehicle body cover 60 .

[0099] The saddle-riding type vehicle 10 includes a vehicle body cover 60. The vehicle body cover 60 covers the vehicle body formed by the vehicle frame 11 and the like. The vehicle body cover 60 includes a front cover 61 that covers the upper portion of the front fork 14 from the front and the side, a tank cover (storage portion cover) 62 that covers the front surface, the side surface, and the upper surface of the fuel tank 29 from the outside behind the front cover 61, and a pair of left and right rear covers 63 that cover the lower portion of the seat 17 from the side behind the tank cover 62 (see FIG. Figure 1 ).

[0100] The front cover 61 and the box cover 62 are each composed of a plurality of covers. The rear portion of the front cover 61 is generally U-shaped and open to the rear when viewed from above. The box cover 62 is connected to the rear portion of the front cover 61. The front portion of the box cover 62 is generally U-shaped and open to the front when viewed from above. The enclosed shape formed by connecting the generally U-shaped rear portion of the front cover 61 and the generally U-shaped front portion of the box cover 62 when viewed from above forms a turning space 64 (see FIG. 1 ). Figure 3 The opening width of the turning space 64 is larger than the opening width of the pair of left and right fork members 51. The turning space 64 is a cylindrical internal space extending rearward and upward. The steering system 50 can turn in the turning space 64.

[0101] Figure 5 is along Figure 3 Cross-sectional view along line VV in FIG. Figure 6 is along Figure 3 Cross-sectional view along line VI-VI.

[0102] A recess 100 is formed on the front surface of the tank cover 62, which is recessed rearward relative to the front surface. The recess 100 is formed on the opposite side of the side bracket 38 across the vehicle width center L0. In the present embodiment, the recess 100 is formed on the right side (the other side in the vehicle width direction) of the tank cover 62. The recess 100 includes a lower wall (lower inner wall) 101, a rear side wall (rear inner wall) 102 extending upward from the rear end of the lower wall 101, a left side wall (vehicle width inner side wall, vehicle width inner side inner wall) 103 formed on the vehicle width inner side of the rear side wall 102, and a right side wall (vehicle width outer side wall, vehicle width outer side inner wall) 104 formed on the vehicle width outer side of the rear side wall 102. The upper side of the recess 100 of the present embodiment is open. A top 105 formed by a part of the tank cover 62 is provided above the recess 100. The recess 100 is closed from above by a top portion 105. The top portion 105 is larger than the recess 100 in a plan view.

[0103] A terminal unit assembly opening (terminal opening) 106 is formed on the right side wall 104 and passes through in the thickness direction. The terminal unit assembly opening 106 is a generally rectangular shape extending in the vertical direction. Specifically, the terminal unit assembly opening 106 extends upward and backward in a side view in such a manner that the lower end is closer to the front than the upper end (see FIG. Figure 6 ). Notches 106a and 106b are formed above and below the terminal unit mounting opening 106. The notches 106a and 106b are formed in the front portion of the terminal unit mounting opening 106. The notches 106a and 106b form the terminal unit mounting opening 106 into an asymmetrical opening that is not a rectangular opening.

[0104] like Figure 4 , Figure 5 As shown, a USB (Universal Serial Bus) connection unit (external device connection mechanism) 110 is mounted on the terminal unit mounting port 106. The USB connection unit 110 has a USB port (connection terminal) 111. A USB terminal 120 (see Figure 4 ) is detachably connected to the USB port 111. The USB terminal 120 is detachably connected to the USB port 111 from the outside in the direction of the axis 111a.

[0105] The USB connection unit 110 is assembled to the terminal unit assembly port 106 in such a manner that the axis 111a of the USB port 111 extends in the vehicle width direction. The USB port 111 is opposite to the inside of the recess 100. At this time, the USB connection unit 110 can be easily assembled to the terminal unit assembly port 106 without making a mistake in the up, down, left, and right directions through the cutouts 106a and 106b. A cable not shown extends from the inside (right part) of the USB connection unit 110. The cable not shown is connected to a battery (not shown) or the like provided in the saddle-riding type vehicle 10.

[0106] like Figure 4 As shown, the USB terminal 120 is connected to the USB port 111 of the USB connection unit 110. A cable 121 extending from the USB terminal 120 is connected to an external device (not shown). The external device is, for example, a smart phone. The USB connection unit 110 can charge the external device.

[0107] Thus, in the present embodiment, a recess 100 is formed in the box cover 62 opposite to the turning space 64, and a USB connection unit 110 is arranged in the recess 100. Therefore, when the vehicle body is observed from the side, the USB port 111 of the USB connection unit 110 is covered by the vehicle body cover 60. Therefore, it is easy to protect the USB connection unit 110 from external influences. In addition, the USB connection unit 110 is arranged at the rear of the turning space 64. Therefore, it is easy to extend the cable 121 extending from the USB connection unit 110 to the rear regardless of the turning range of the front fork 14. Therefore, even if an external device is installed on the handle 21 or arranged on the passenger side, the cable 121 is easy to extend from the USB connection unit 110 toward the external device.

[0108] Figure 7 is with Figure 1 The stereogram corresponds to the cross section along line VII-VII. Figure 8 is with Figure 1 The three-dimensional image corresponding to the cross section along line VIII-VIII.

[0109] Hereinafter, the vehicle body cover 60 and the recessed portion 100 according to the present embodiment will be described in detail.

[0110] The front cover 61 of the vehicle body cover 60 has a front sun visor 71 disposed in front of the headlight 57 and the meter 59 (see Figure 4 The front sun visor 71 is formed to be substantially symmetrical. The front sun visor 71 is in the shape of a plate extending in the vertical direction. The front sun visor 71 extends with the front lower and the rear higher when viewed from the side (see FIG. 1 ). Figure 1 The front sun visor 71 is in the shape of a curved plate, the center portion of which in the vehicle width direction is curved convexly forward.

[0111] The front sun visor 71 includes an upper sun visor main body 71a and a frame-shaped headlamp placement portion 71b formed below the sun visor main body 71a. The sun visor main body 71a is placed in front of the meter 59. The sun visor main body 71a extends upward relative to the meter 59. An opening 71c formed in accordance with the shape of the headlamp 57 is formed in the headlamp placement portion 71b. The front surface of the headlamp 57 is exposed forward through the opening 71c.

[0112] The meter cover 72 is disposed behind the sun visor main body 71a. The meter cover 72 has a central portion 72a to which the meter 59 is fixed. The central portion 72a has an opening 72a1 formed in accordance with the shape of the headlight 57 (see FIG. 1 ). Figure 3 The meter 59 is exposed upward and rearward through the opening 72a1. Side portions 72b and 72c extending rearward are formed on both left and right sides of the central portion 72a.

[0113] A pair of left and right decorative members 73 are supported on the outer sides of the front sun visor 71 and the instrument cover 72 in the vehicle width direction. The decorative member 73 is a cover member. The decorative member 73 extends in the front-rear direction as a whole. The decorative member 73 is fixed to the front sun visor 71 at the front. By fixing the decorative member 73 to the front sun visor 71, the front cover lamp arrangement portion 71b of the front sun visor 71 has an appearance shape divided into upper and lower parts. A rod-shaped direction indicator 58 extending in the vehicle width direction is installed on the decorative member 73.

[0114] The meter cover 72 and the pair of left and right decorative members 73 form the rear shape of the front cover 61 when viewed from above (see Figure 3 The meter cover 72 and the pair of left and right decorative members 73 form a substantially U-shaped shape that opens toward the rear in a plan view.

[0115] The upper fender 70 (see FIG. 1 ) is supported on the front surface of the garnish 73. Figure 1 The upper fender 70 covers the front surfaces of the pair of left and right garnishes 73 so as to straddle the pair of left and right garnishes 73. The upper fender 70 forms a so-called beak shape when the vehicle body is viewed from the side, and extends forward from below the headlight 57.

[0116] The front cover 61 of the present embodiment is constituted by the upper fender 70 , the front visor 71 , the instrument cover 72 , and the garnish 73 .

[0117] A tank cover 62 is arranged behind the front cover 61 .

[0118] The tank cover 62 includes a center tank cover (second cover) 82 extending in the front-rear direction above the fuel tank 29. A front tank cover (first cover) 81 having a curved plate shape recessed rearward is disposed below the center tank cover 82.

[0119] A pair of left and right side covers 83 are supported on the left and right sides of the center cover 82 and the front cover 81. The side covers 83 include an upper cover portion 83a formed in a manner connected to the center cover 82 and a lower cover portion 83b formed below the upper cover portion 83a. Between the lower cover portion 83b and the upper cover portion 83a, a substantially U-shaped cutout 83c is formed at the front end side by cutting off a portion toward the rear side (see FIG. 1 ). Figure 1 ).

[0120] The upper cover portion 83a is in a shape extending forward when the vehicle body is viewed from the side. The upper cover portion 83a is inclined downward as it approaches the front. The upper cover portion 83a extends from the center box cover 82 to the outside in the vehicle width direction and extends in a sickle shape toward the front when the vehicle body is viewed from above. The upper cover portion 83a is connected to the upper fender 70.

[0121] like Figure 1 As shown, the cover lower portion 83b has a front-to-rear length of approximately the same as the front-to-rear length of the power unit 12. The seat 17 is disposed between the left cover lower portion 83b and the right cover lower portion 83b. The seat 17 covers the rear portion of the fuel tank 29 from above. The front portion of the fuel tank 29 is located above the seat 17.

[0122] The front tank cover 81 and the pair of left and right side tank covers 83 form the front shape of the tank cover 62 when viewed from above (see Figure 3 The front box cover 81 and the pair of left and right side box covers 83 are formed in a substantially U-shaped shape opened forward in a plan view.

[0123] The front box cover 81 and the pair of left and right side box covers 83 in the box cover 62 are connected to the instrument cover 72 and the pair of left and right decorative members 73 in the front cover 61. Figure 3 ) forms a turning space 64 in an enclosing shape.

[0124] like Figure 1 As shown in FIG. 1 , a pair of left and right side covers 84 are fixed below the side box cover 83. The side covers 84 extend along the cover lower portion 83b of the side box cover 83 in the front-rear direction.

[0125] An outer guard 85 is fixed to the front end of the side box cover 83 and the side cover 84. The outer guard 85 is arranged below the upper fender 70 when the vehicle body is viewed from the side. The outer guard 85 overlaps with the front stand pipe 18 when the vehicle body is viewed from the side and extends along the lower frame 33. The outer guard 85 is formed in a shape that closes the cutout 83c of the side box cover 83 from the outside in the vehicle width direction. An inner guard 86 (see FIG. 1 ) is arranged on the inside of the outer guard 85 in the vehicle width direction. Figure 7 , Figure 8 ).

[0126] The tank cover 62 of the present embodiment is composed of a front tank cover 81 , a center tank cover 82 , a pair of left and right side tank covers 83 , a pair of left and right side covers 84 , a pair of left and right outer covers 85 , and a pair of left and right inner covers 86 .

[0127] Fig. 9 It is a front view of the front box cover 81 and the center box cover 82 according to the first embodiment. Fig.10 This is a perspective view of the front box cover 81 and the center box cover 82 according to the first embodiment, as seen from the right rear. Fig.11It is a rear view of the front box cover 81 and the center box cover 82 of the first embodiment. Fig.12 It is a bottom view of the front box cover 81 and the center box cover 82 according to the first embodiment.

[0128] The front box cover 81 includes a central portion 81a extending in the vehicle width direction and a pair of left and right side portions 81b and 81c that bend forward as they approach the outer side in the vehicle width direction from the outer end of the central portion 81a in the vehicle width direction. Cover fixing portions 81b1 and 81c1 are formed on the side portions 81b and 81c. The side portions 81b and 81c extend downward longer than the central portion 81a. The lower edges of the side portions 81b and 81c are inclined downward as they approach the front. A frame avoidance portion 81d having an upwardly concave shape is formed by the lower edge of the central portion 81a and the lower edges of the pair of left and right side portions 81b and 81c. The main frame 31 is inserted into the frame avoidance portion 81d. The front box cover 81 is arranged so as to straddle the upper part of the main frame 31.

[0129] A plate-shaped bracket portion (mounting portion) 81e protruding forward is formed at the lower end of the central portion 81a of the front box cover 81. The bracket portion 81e protrudes forward along the joint portion 29c of the fuel tank 29. A pair of left and right fixing holes 81f are formed in the bracket portion 81e. A fixing member is inserted into the fixing hole 81f, and the bracket portion 81e is fixed to the front end of the joint portion 29c.

[0130] A recess 100 is formed on the right side of the bracket portion 81e. The recess 100 is formed at the upper end of the right side portion 81c. The lower wall 101 of the recess 100 is stepped relative to the upper surface of the bracket portion 81e (see FIG. 1 ). Figure 4 ) That is, the lower wall 101 is formed at a position higher than the bracket portion 81e.

[0131] like Fig.10 As shown, a rear side wall 102 is formed at the rear end of the right side wall 104 of the recess 100. The rear side wall 102 extends to the left side in a substantially orthogonal manner from the right side wall 104. Fig.11 As shown, a left side wall 103 is formed on the left side of the rear side wall 102. The left side wall 103 extends to the front side of the rear side wall 102. The left side wall 103 is connected to the front surface of the front box cover 81.

[0132] The height of the left side wall 103 relative to the lower wall 101 is lower than the height of the rear side wall 102 relative to the lower wall 101. The rear side wall 102 and the left side wall 103 are separated from the top 105 above. A gap 107 is formed between the rear side wall 102 and the left side wall 103 and the top 105. Since the left side wall 103 is lower, the gap 107 extends downward on the left side. That is, the gap 107 has left and right parts 107a extending in the vehicle width direction and a downward extension part (vehicle width direction inner part) 107b formed at the left end of the left and right parts 107a.

[0133] A center tank cover 82 is arranged above the front tank cover 81 .

[0134] The center box cover 82 has a main body portion 82a extending in the front-rear direction. Figure 6 As shown in FIG. 1 , the main body 82a includes a cover front portion 82b extending from the front end with a low front and a high rear, and a cover rear portion 82c extending from the rear end of the cover front portion 82b with a high front and a low rear. The cover front portion 82b overlaps with the fuel supply port 29d of the fuel tank 29 when viewed from above. A circular cover opening 82b is formed in the cover front portion 82b. The fuel tank cap 29e (see FIG. 24 ) of the fuel tank 29 can be contacted through the cover opening 82b. Figure 3 ).

[0135] A pair of left and right widened portions 82d and 82e are formed in the cover front portion 82b of the main body portion 82a. The widened portions 82d and 82e extend toward the outside in the vehicle width direction. The widened portions 82d and 82e extend toward the front side as they approach the outside in the vehicle width direction. The widened portions 82d and 82e are inclined downward toward the end side when viewed from the side (see FIG. Figure 6 ). The widened portions 82d and 82e are formed so as to become thinner toward the end side when viewed from above. When viewed from behind, the widened portions 82d and 82e are inclined upward toward the outer side in the vehicle width direction. The widened portion 82e on the right side is located above the recess 100. The top portion 105 of this embodiment is formed by the widened portion 82e on the right side.

[0136] A plate-shaped front edge portion 82f that is bent downward is formed at the front ends of the main body portion 82a and the left and right widened portions 82d and 82e. The front edge portion 82f extends in the vehicle width direction. The front edge portion 82f extends in a curved manner corresponding to the shape of the front surface of the front box cover 81. The front edge portion 82f is arranged at a position closer to the front side than the front box cover 81 and is arranged in a state of overlapping with the front surface of the front box cover 81. A plurality of fixing portions 82g (see Figure 7 , Fig. 9 In the present embodiment, three fixing portions 82g are formed. Two fixing portions 82g are formed on the left side of the vehicle width center L0. The center box cover 82 is fixed to the front box cover 81 by the fixing portions 82g.

[0137] A cutout portion 82f1 having a shape in which a portion is missing upward is formed on the right side of the front edge portion 82f. The cutout portion 82f1 is formed at a position overlapping with the recess 100 when viewed from the front. The cutout portion 82f1 is formed so that the left-right width is narrower than the left-right width of the recess 100. That is, the cutout portion 82f1 is formed so as to be narrower than the interval in the left-right direction between the left side wall 103 and the right side wall 104. In other words, an extended wall portion (extended wall) 82f2 is formed on the front edge portion 82f so as to enter the interior of the recess 100 further than the left side wall 103 when viewed from the front. The extended wall portion 82f2 makes it difficult to see the interior of the recess 100 from above.

[0138] The gap 107 is exposed to the front when viewed from the front through the cutout portion 82f1. In the present embodiment, the extended wall portion 82f2 is formed to have a length that allows the lower extension portion 107b of the gap 107 to be exposed to the front when viewed from the front. In addition, the extended wall portion 82f2 may be formed to be longer in the vehicle width direction in a manner that covers the entirety of the lower extension portion 107b. A space that passes through the front-to-back direction is formed between the recess 100 and the top 105. Thus, even if the running wind enters the recess 100, it is easily discharged. Therefore, the left-right difference in handling stability caused by the running wind that has entered the turning space 64 being retained in the recess 100 is suppressed.

[0139] A plurality of cover engaging portions 82h are formed on the left and right sides of the main body portion 82a of the center case cover 82. The cover upper portions 83a of the left and right side case covers 83 engage with the cover engaging portions 82h from above (see Figure 3 ).

[0140] The tank cover 62 is arranged so as to cover the fuel tank 29. That is, the front tank cover 81 is arranged in front of the fuel tank 29. In addition, the center tank cover 82 is arranged above the fuel tank 29. Moreover, the left and right side tank covers 83 are arranged on the left and right sides of the fuel tank 29.

[0141] The front box cover 81 is arranged so that the bracket portion 81e covers the joint portion 29c of the fuel tank 29 from above. The bracket portion 81e is fixed to the joint portion 29c. Here, the lower wall 101 of the recessed portion 100 formed in the front box cover 81 is formed along the inclination of the joint portion 29c (see Figure 6 That is, it is easy to bring the recess 100 close to the joint portion 29c, and it is easy to increase the space inside the recess 100. As a result, it is easy to expand the interior of the recess 100, so it is easy to connect the USB terminal 120 to the USB port 111 of the USB connection unit 110 from the outside.

[0142] When the saddle-ride type vehicle 10 is stopped using the side stand 38, the saddle-ride type vehicle 10 is parked tilted toward the side stand 38. Therefore, the lower wall 101 of the recess 100 and the axis 111a of the USB connection unit 110 tilt downward as they approach the inner side in the vehicle width direction. Therefore, even if the recess 100 and the USB connection unit 110 are exposed to water, water can be drained when the side stand 38 is used.

[0143] As described above, according to the first embodiment to which the present invention is applied, the saddle-riding type vehicle 10 includes: a vehicle frame 11 having a front stand pipe 18; a steering system 50 supported by the front stand pipe 18 in a steerable manner; a seat 17 disposed behind the steering system 50; a fuel tank 29 disposed behind the front stand pipe 18, at least a portion of which is disposed in front of and above the seat 17; a tank cover 62 covering the fuel tank 29; a front cover 61 connected to the front side of the tank cover 62, and Together with the box cover 62, a steering space 64 is formed in which the steering system 50 can rotate; and a side bracket 38 is supported on the vehicle frame 11, wherein a recess 100 is formed on the box cover 62 at a position opposite to the steering space 64 on the side opposite to the side bracket 38 across the vehicle width center L0, and a USB connection unit 110 is supported on the right side wall 104 on the outer side of the recess 100 in the vehicle width direction. The USB connection unit 110 has a USB port 111 for connecting to an external device.

[0144] According to this structure, by setting the USB connection unit 110 in the recess 100 opposite to the turning space 64, the USB connection unit 110 can be protected from external influences, and the cable 121 can be easily extended from the USB connection unit 110 to the passenger side. Therefore, the turning space 64 can be effectively used to set the USB connection unit 110. In addition, the USB connection unit 110 is set at a position on the side opposite to the side stand 38 across the vehicle width center L0, so that the side stand 38 can be tilted in the vehicle width direction when it is used to naturally drain water from the USB connection unit 110. Therefore, according to this structure, in the saddle-riding type vehicle 10 formed with the turning space 64, it is possible to provide a saddle-riding type vehicle 10 that has a USB connection unit 110 that effectively utilizes the turning space 64 and is easy to drain water.

[0145] In the present embodiment, the tank cover 62 includes a front tank cover 81 disposed in front of the fuel tank 29 and a center tank cover 82 disposed above the front tank cover 81 , and the recessed portion 100 is formed in the front tank cover 81 .

[0146] According to this structure, since the recessed portion 100 is formed in the front tank cover 81 disposed in front of the fuel tank 29, the recessed portion 100 can be easily provided at a position opposed to the turning space 64. In addition, since the tank cover 62 is composed of a plurality of covers, the tank cover 62 provided with the recessed portion 100 can be easily manufactured. In particular, in the present embodiment, by forming the recessed portion 100 provided in the front tank cover 81 into a shape open at the top, it is easy to demold the front tank cover 81 and the like, and it is easy to manufacture the tank cover 62.

[0147] In the present embodiment, the center box cover 82 is provided with a top portion 105 that covers the USB port 111 from above, and the top portion 105 is inclined so as to be lower in the front and higher in the rear direction of the vehicle body when the vehicle body is viewed from the side.

[0148] According to this structure, since the recess 100 is covered by the top 105 which is low in front and high in back, the opening shape in front of the recess 100 can be narrowed, and the USB connection unit 110 can be prevented from being exposed to water due to rainwater, etc. In addition, water can be prevented from accumulating in the top 105 .

[0149] In the present embodiment, the recessed portion 100 is provided at the upper end of the front box cover 81, and a gap 107 is provided between the recessed portion 100 and the top portion 105, and at least a downward extending portion 107b of the gap 107 extends downward.

[0150] According to this configuration, it is possible to suppress the travel wind from stagnating in the recessed portion 100 , thereby suppressing the difference in steering stability between the left and right sides.

[0151] Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the center case cover 82 is provided with an extended wall portion 82f2 that covers a portion of the recessed portion 100 from the front.

[0152] According to this structure, the recessed portion 100 and the USB connection unit 110 can be made difficult to be seen from the outside of the vehicle body, so that the design is not easily impaired.

[0153] In the present embodiment, the fuel tank 29 has a vertically joined structure of the upper tank body 29 a and the lower tank body 29 b , and the lower wall 101 of the recessed portion 100 is inclined along the inclination of the joint portion 29 c of the fuel tank 29 .

[0154] According to this structure, since it is easy to ensure the space of the recessed portion 100 , the USB terminal 120 can be easily inserted into the USB port 111 from the outside.

[0155] In this embodiment, the right side wall 104 of the recess 100 is formed with a terminal unit mounting opening 106 for supporting the USB connection unit 110 , and the terminal unit mounting opening 106 is provided with cutouts 106 a and 106 b at least at the upper or lower part.

[0156] According to this configuration, when assembling the vehicle body, the USB connection unit 110 can be mounted to the terminal unit mounting opening 106 without making a mistake in the vertical or horizontal orientation of the USB connection unit 110 .

[0157] In addition, in the present embodiment, a support portion 81e is provided on the front box cover 81, which protrudes forward and is mounted on the fuel tank 29 from above. The support portion 81e is provided along the vehicle width direction of the recess 100, and is configured as a step shape that is recessed downward relative to the lower wall 101 of the recess 100.

[0158] According to this structure, even if the bracket portion 81 e comes into contact with water, it is possible to suppress the water from moving from the bracket portion 81 e to the lower wall 101 of the recessed portion 100 .

[0159] [Second Embodiment]

[0160] A second embodiment to which the present invention is applied will be described. In the second embodiment, the same reference numerals are given to parts having the same configuration as those of the first embodiment, and description thereof will be omitted.

[0161] Fig.13 It is a front view of a front box cover 281 and a center box cover 82 according to the second embodiment.

[0162] The tank cover 262 in the second embodiment includes a front tank cover 281 instead of the front tank cover 81 in the first embodiment.

[0163] In the front box cover 281 of the second embodiment, the upper surface of the support portion 281e is inclined. That is, the upper surface of the support portion 281e is inclined downward as it moves from the center in the vehicle width direction to the outer side in the vehicle width direction. Therefore, when the support portion 281e encounters water, the water easily moves from the support portion 281e in the vehicle width direction even when the saddle-ride type vehicle 10 is in an upright state.

[0164] In addition, the front box cover 281 has a recessed portion 200 instead of the recessed portion 100. In the recessed portion 200, the lower wall 201 is inclined downward as it approaches the inner side in the vehicle width direction. Therefore, when the recessed portion 200 encounters water, the water easily moves from the recessed portion 200 in the vehicle width direction even when the saddle-ride type vehicle 10 is in an upright state.

[0165] In addition, upper and lower walls 281g extending in the vertical direction are formed between the recessed portion 200 and the support portion 281e on the front box cover 281. The upper and lower walls 281g are coplanar with the central portion 81a. In other words, the upper and lower walls 281g extend in the vertical direction so as to enter the central portion 81a. The recessed portion 200 and the support portion 281e are separated by the upper and lower walls 281g. Therefore, water flowing from the lower wall 201 of the recessed portion 200 and the support portion 281e in the vehicle width direction is easily moved downward along the upper and lower walls 281g when guided by the upper and lower walls 281g. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the flow of water between the recessed portion 200 and the support portion 281e.

[0166] In addition, in the recess 200 of the present embodiment, the axis 111a of the USB connection unit 110 is inclined downward as it approaches the inner side in the vehicle width direction. Therefore, even when the saddle-riding type vehicle 10 is in an upright state, when the USB connection unit 110 encounters water, the water easily moves from the USB connection unit 110 to the inner side in the vehicle width direction. Here, in order to tilt the USB connection unit 110, the right side wall 104 may be set to a wall shape that tilts toward the inner side in the vehicle width direction as it approaches upward. In addition, the USB connection unit 110 may be tilted by assembling it to the right side wall 104 via an adapter not shown in the figure.

[0167] As described above, according to the second embodiment to which the present invention is applied, similarly to the first embodiment, in a saddle-ride type vehicle 10 having a turning space 64 formed therein, a saddle-ride type vehicle 10 having a USB connection unit 110 that effectively utilizes the turning space 64 and facilitates drainage can be provided.

[0168] In particular, in the present embodiment, a support portion 281e is provided on the front box cover 281, which protrudes forward and is mounted on the fuel tank 29 from above. The support portion 281e is provided along the vehicle width direction of the recess 200, and upper and lower walls 281g are provided between the lower wall 201 of the recess 200 and the support portion 281e, which extend in the upward and downward directions than the lower wall 201 of the recess 200 and the upper surface of the support portion 281e.

[0169] According to this structure, the lower wall 201 of the recess 200 is separated from the support part 281e by the upper and lower walls 281g, so even if the lower wall 201 of the recess 200 and the support part 281e encounter water, the water can be prevented from flowing back and forth. In addition, since water can move downward along the upper and lower walls 281g, it is possible to prevent water from stagnating between the recess 200 and the support part 281e.

[0170] In the present embodiment, the stay portion 281e is provided inside the recess 200 in the vehicle width direction, and the stay portion 281e is inclined downward as it approaches the outside in the vehicle width direction, and the lower wall 201 of the recess 200 is inclined downward as it approaches the inside in the vehicle width direction.

[0171] According to this structure, even if the lower wall 201 of the recess 200 and the bracket part 281e come into contact with water, the water can be easily moved from the lower wall 201 of the recess 200 and the bracket part 281e toward the upper and lower walls 281g, and the water is less likely to accumulate.

[0172] Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the USB port 111 is supported such that the axis 111 a is inclined downward as it approaches the inner side in the vehicle width direction.

[0173] According to this configuration, by providing the center stand (not shown) on the saddle-ride type vehicle 10 , drainage can be performed naturally by utilizing the inclination of the USB port 111 even when the saddle-ride type vehicle 10 is in an upright state when the center stand is used.

[0174] [Other embodiments]

[0175] The above-described embodiment merely shows one mode of the present invention, and any modification and application are possible without departing from the gist of the present invention.

[0176] In the above-mentioned embodiment, a saddle-riding type vehicle 10 having an internal combustion engine is illustrated, and a structure having a fuel tank 29 as an example of an energy storage unit is described, but the saddle-riding type vehicle may also be an electric vehicle driven by a battery that stores electricity as energy. That is, it may also be that: the saddle-riding type vehicle has an electric motor as a power unit instead of the internal combustion engine, and as an energy storage unit, it has a driving battery that stores driving electricity supplied to the electric motor, and as a storage unit cover, it is a cover covering the battery. In addition, it may also be that the driving battery has an upper and lower joint structure of an upper shell and a lower shell, and the lower walls 101, 201 of the recesses 100, 200 are inclined along the inclination of the upper and lower joints of the driving battery.

[0177] In the above embodiment, the main body 82a of the center case cover 82 and the pair of widened portions 82d and 82e on the left and right are integrally formed, but the center case cover 82 is not limited to this shape. For example, the widened portions 82d and 82e may be omitted from the center case cover 82. In this case, the widened portions 82d and 82e may be provided on the left and right side case covers 83, for example. Therefore, in this case, the top portion 105 is formed by the widened portion 82e of the right side case cover 83.

[0178] That is, the specific cover and the cover shape are not limited to the structure of the above-mentioned embodiment, and the recessed part 100, 200 may be formed in a cover of any shape as long as it is a storage part cover covering the energy storage part.

[0179] In the above embodiment, as an example of an external device connection mechanism, a structure in which a USB connection unit 110 having a USB port (connection terminal) 111 is mounted on the inner wall of the recess 100, 200 on the outer side in the vehicle width direction is illustrated, but the external device connection mechanism is not limited to a structure related to USB. As long as there is a connection terminal for connecting to an external device, any external device connection mechanism can be supported.

[0180] In the first embodiment, similarly to the second embodiment, upper and lower walls extending in the vertical direction relative to the lower wall 101 of the recess 100 and the upper surface of the bracket 81e may be provided between the lower wall 101 of the recess 100 and the bracket 81e.

[0181] In the first embodiment, similarly to the second embodiment, the support portion 81e may be disposed on the inner side of the recess 100 in the vehicle width direction, the support portion 81e may be inclined downward as it approaches the outer side in the vehicle width direction, and the lower wall 101 of the recess 100 may be inclined downward as it approaches the inner side in the vehicle width direction.

[0182] In the first embodiment described above, similarly to the second embodiment, the USB port 111 may be supported so as to be inclined downward as it approaches the inner side in the vehicle width direction.

[0183] In the above embodiment, as the saddle-riding vehicle 10, an automatic two-wheeled vehicle having a front wheel 13 and a rear wheel 15 is described as an example, but the present invention is not limited to this. The present invention can be applied to a three-wheeled saddle-riding vehicle having two front wheels or rear wheels or a saddle-riding vehicle having more than four wheels.

[0184] [Structure supported by the above-mentioned embodiment]

[0185] The above-mentioned embodiment supports the following structure.

[0186] (Structure 1) A saddle-riding type vehicle, comprising: a frame having a front stem; a steering system supported on the front stem in a steerable manner; a seat arranged behind the steering system; an energy storage unit arranged behind the front stem and at least a portion of which is arranged in front of and above the seat; a storage unit cover covering the energy storage unit; a front cover connected to the front side of the storage unit cover and forming a steering space together with the storage unit cover in which the steering system can rotate; and a side stand supported by the frame, characterized in that a recess is formed on the storage unit cover at a position opposite to the steering space on the side opposite to the side stand across the center of the vehicle width, and an external device connection mechanism is supported on the inner wall of the recess on the outer side in the vehicle width direction, the external device connection mechanism having a connection terminal for connecting to an external device.

[0187] According to this structure, by setting the external device connection mechanism in a recessed portion opposite to the turning space, the external device connection mechanism can be protected from external influences, and the cable can be easily extended from the external device connection mechanism to the passenger side. Therefore, the turning space can be effectively utilized to set the external device connection mechanism. In addition, the external device connection mechanism is set at a position on the side opposite to the side stand across the center of the vehicle width, so that the inclination of the side stand in the vehicle width direction when using the side stand can be utilized to naturally drain water from the external device connection mechanism. Therefore, according to this structure, in a saddle-riding type vehicle formed with a turning space, a saddle-riding type vehicle having an external device connection mechanism that effectively utilizes the turning space and is easy to drain water can be provided.

[0188] (Structure 2) In the saddle-ride type vehicle of Structure 1, the storage section cover includes a first cover arranged in front of the energy storage section and a second cover arranged above the first cover, and the recessed portion is formed in the first cover.

[0189] According to this structure, the recess is formed in the first cover arranged in front of the energy storage unit, so the recess can be easily provided at a position opposite to the turning space. In addition, since the storage unit cover is composed of a plurality of covers, the storage unit cover provided with the recess can be easily manufactured.

[0190] (Structure 3) In the saddle-riding type vehicle of Structure 2, it is characterized in that the second cover is provided with a top portion that covers the connection terminal from above, and the top portion is set to be inclined in a manner that is lower in front and higher in the rear direction of the vehicle body when the vehicle body is viewed from the side.

[0191] According to this structure, since the recessed portion is covered by the top portion which is low in front and high in the back, the opening shape in front of the recessed portion can be narrowed, and the external device connection mechanism can be prevented from being exposed to water due to rainwater, etc. In addition, water can be prevented from accumulating on the top portion.

[0192] (Structure 4) In the saddle-riding type vehicle of Structure 2 or 3, it is characterized in that the recess is provided at the upper end of the first cover, a gap is provided between the recess and the top, and at least the inner side portion of the gap in the vehicle width direction extends downward.

[0193] According to this configuration, it is possible to suppress the travel wind from stagnating in the recessed portion, thereby suppressing the difference in steering stability between the left and right sides.

[0194] (Configuration 5) In the saddle-ride type vehicle according to any one of Configurations 2 to 4, an extension wall that covers a part of the recessed portion from the front is provided on the second cover.

[0195] According to this structure, the recessed portion and the external device connection mechanism can be made difficult to be seen from the outside of the vehicle body, so that the design is not easily impaired.

[0196] (Structure 6) In the saddle-riding type vehicle of any one of Structures 1 to 5, it is characterized in that the energy storage part has an upper and lower joint structure of an upper shell and a lower shell, and the lower wall of the recess is inclined along the inclination of the upper and lower joints of the energy storage part.

[0197] According to this configuration, it is easy to ensure a space in the recessed portion, and thus it is possible to easily insert the terminal into the connection terminal from the outside.

[0198] (Structure 7) In the saddle-ride type vehicle of any one of Structures 1 to 6, it is characterized in that a terminal opening for supporting the external device connection mechanism is formed on the inner wall of the recess, and the terminal opening has a cutout at least in the upper part or the lower part.

[0199] According to this configuration, the external device connection mechanism can be mounted to the terminal port without making a mistake in the up-down, left-right, and right-left directions of the external device connection mechanism during assembly of the vehicle body.

[0200] (Configuration 8) In a saddle-riding type vehicle of any one of Structures 2 to 5, it is characterized in that a mounting portion protruding forward and mounted on the energy storage portion from above is provided on the first cover, the mounting portion is provided along the vehicle width direction of the recess, and the mounting portion is configured as a step shape recessed downward relative to the lower wall of the recess.

[0201] According to this structure, even if the attachment portion comes into contact with water, it is possible to suppress the water from moving from the attachment portion to the lower wall of the recessed portion.

[0202] (Configuration 9) In a saddle-riding type vehicle of any one of Structures 2, 3, 4, 5, and 8, it is characterized in that a mounting portion protruding forward and mounted on the energy storage portion from above is provided on the first cover, the mounting portion is provided along the vehicle width direction of the recess, and upper and lower walls extending in an upward and downward direction relative to the lower wall of the recess and the upper surface of the mounting portion are provided between the lower wall of the recess and the mounting portion.

[0203] According to this structure, the lower wall of the recess is separated from the mounting portion by the upper and lower walls, so even if the lower wall of the recess and the mounting portion encounter water, water can be suppressed from coming and going. In addition, water can move downward along the upper and lower walls, so water can be suppressed from being trapped between the recess and the mounting portion.

[0204] (Structure 10) In the saddle-riding type vehicle of Structure 9, it is characterized in that the mounting portion is arranged on the inner side of the recess in the vehicle width direction, the mounting portion is inclined downward as it approaches the outer side in the vehicle width direction, and the lower wall of the recess is inclined downward as it approaches the inner side in the vehicle width direction.

[0205] According to this structure, even if the lower wall of the recessed portion or the mounting portion is exposed to water, the water can be easily moved from the lower wall of the recessed portion or the mounting portion toward the upper and lower walls, and the water can be less likely to accumulate.

[0206] (Structure 11) In the saddle-ride type vehicle according to any one of Structures 1 to 10, the connection terminal is supported so as to be inclined downward as it approaches the inner side in the vehicle width direction.

[0207] According to this configuration, when the center stand is used, water can be naturally drained by utilizing the inclination of the connection terminals.

Claims

1. A saddle-riding type vehicle comprising: a frame having a front seat tube; a steering system supported on the front seat tube in a steerable manner; A seat disposed behind the steering system; an energy storage portion disposed behind the front standpipe and at least a portion disposed in front of and above the seat; a storage portion cover covering the energy storage portion; a front cover connected to the front side of the storage cover and forming a steering space for the steering system to rotate together with the storage cover; and a side bracket supported by the vehicle frame, It is characterized in that The storage portion cover is formed with a recessed portion at a position opposite to the side stand across the vehicle width center and facing the turning space. An external device connection mechanism having a connection terminal for connection with an external device is supported on an inner wall of the recessed portion on the outer side in the vehicle width direction.

2. The saddle-riding type vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The storage unit cover includes a first cover arranged in front of the energy storage unit and a second cover arranged above the first cover. The recessed portion is formed in the first cover.

3. The saddle-riding type vehicle according to claim 2, characterized in that: The second cover is provided with a top portion that covers the connection terminal from above. The roof is set to be inclined so that the front is lower and the rear is higher in the front-rear direction of the vehicle body when the vehicle body is viewed from the side.

4. The saddle-riding type vehicle according to claim 3, characterized in that: The recess is provided at the upper end of the first cover, A gap is provided between the recess and the top. At least a vehicle width direction inner side portion of the gap extends downward.

5. The saddle-riding type vehicle according to any one of claims 2 to 4, characterized in that: The second cover is provided with an extension wall that covers a portion of the recessed portion from the front.

6. The saddle-riding type vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The energy storage unit has a vertical connection structure of an upper shell and a lower shell. The lower wall of the recessed portion is inclined along the inclination of the upper and lower joint portions of the energy storage portion.

7. The saddle-riding type vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: A terminal port for supporting the external device connection mechanism is formed on the inner wall of the recess. The terminal opening is provided with a cutout at least at the upper part or the lower part.

8. The saddle-riding type vehicle according to any one of claims 2 to 4, characterized in that: The first cover is provided with a mounting portion protruding forward and mounted on the energy storage portion from above. The mounting portion is arranged along the vehicle width direction of the recessed portion, The mounting portion is configured in a stepped shape that is recessed downward relative to a lower wall of the recess.

9. The saddle-riding type vehicle according to any one of claims 2 to 4, characterized in that: The first cover is provided with a mounting portion protruding forward and mounted on the energy storage portion from above. The mounting portion is arranged along the vehicle width direction of the recessed portion, Upper and lower walls are provided between the lower wall of the recess and the mounting portion, and the upper and lower walls extend in the vertical direction relative to the lower wall of the recess and the upper surface of the mounting portion.

10. The saddle-riding type vehicle according to claim 9, characterized in that: The mounting portion is disposed on the inner side of the recess in the vehicle width direction. The mounting portion is inclined downward as it approaches the outer side in the vehicle width direction. The lower wall of the recessed portion is inclined downward as it approaches the inner side in the vehicle width direction.

11. The saddle-riding type vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The connection terminal is supported so as to be inclined downward as it approaches the inner side in the vehicle width direction.

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