Motorcycle inertia sensor configuration structure

Abstract

The utility model relates to an inertia sensor configuration structure of a motorcycle, which comprises a frame, a rechargeable battery, an electric motor, a controller and an inertia sensor, the frame is provided with a head tube, and the electric motor is electrically connected with the rechargeable battery, so that a rear tire of the motorcycle is driven by the electric motor to rotate. The head tube is electrically connected with the vehicle frame, the inertia sensor is fixed to the front portion of the head tube, the controller is electrically connected with the inertia sensor and fixed to the rear portion of the head tube, the controller and the inertia sensor are located on the two opposite sides of the head tube respectively, and the inertia sensor is arranged in front of the vehicle frame, so that the controller and the inertia sensor are electrically connected with the vehicle frame. The inertia sensor has enough height away from the ground and is far away from raised silt, and the inertia sensor can be prevented from being wetted by rainwater through the shell of the motorcycle, so that the service life of the inertia sensor can be prolonged.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to an inertial sensor configuration structure used for a motorcycle, and in particular to an inertial sensor configuration used for an electric motorcycle and capable of preventing rainwater and muddy water from splashing on the inertial sensor and thus increasing the service life. Background Art

[0002] A motorcycle is a two-wheeled or three-wheeled vehicle that can be moved by an engine, and a motorcycle can change the direction of movement by a steering mechanism. Therefore, a motorcycle has the advantages of easy operation, convenient parking and high maneuverability, making motorcycles the most popular means of transportation currently.

[0003] A qualified motorcycle is usually equipped with many necessary detectors to improve riding safety. Among them, inertial sensors are usually composed of sensors such as accelerometers and gyroscopes. It can track the acceleration and angular velocity of the object's three-axis posture. Accurate data about the movement of the motorcycle is obtained through inertial sensors, which is crucial for determining position, direction and motion control.

[0004] However, when riding a motorcycle, it is inevitable that it will encounter erosion from wind, sand, rain or mud. The intrusion of these things may reduce the sensing accuracy of the inertial sensor and may cause the metal parts to corrode quickly. Therefore, how to install the inertial sensor in a position that is not easily corroded is one of the challenges faced by every car manufacturer. Utility Model Content

[0005] The main purpose of the utility model is to provide an inertial sensor configuration structure for a motorcycle, so that the inertial sensor configuration can avoid being splashed by wind, sand, rain or muddy water when riding, thereby increasing the service life of the inertial sensor.

[0006] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model provides an inertial sensor configuration structure for a motorcycle, characterized in that it comprises:

[0007] A frame having a head tube;

[0008] a rechargeable battery mounted on the frame;

[0009] An electric motor is mounted on the frame and electrically connected to the rechargeable battery so that the electric motor can drive a rear tire to rotate;

[0010] an inertial sensor fixed to a forward position of the head tube; and

[0011] A controller is fixed at a rear position of the head pipe, so that the controller and the inertial sensor are respectively located on opposite sides of the head pipe, and the controller is electrically connected to the inertial sensor.

[0012] The inertial sensor configuration structure of the motorcycle, wherein: the head pipe is also provided with a bracket extending forward and a light rack, and the inertial sensor is installed between an upper position of the bracket and a lower position of the light rack.

[0013] The inertial sensor configuration structure of the motorcycle, wherein: the bracket includes an upper bracket, a lower bracket and a support frame connected between the upper bracket and the lower bracket, the inertial sensor is installed on a locking seat of the upper bracket, and a speaker is connected to the support frame.

[0014] The inertial sensor configuration structure of the motorcycle, wherein: the locking base has a connecting plane parallel to the ground, so that the inertial sensor is parallel to the ground to improve accuracy.

[0015] The inertial sensor configuration structure of the motorcycle, wherein: the upper bracket also has a first locking point, and the lower bracket is provided with a second locking point and a connecting portion located above the second locking point, the first locking point and the second locking point are used to connect a vehicle shell, so that the inertial sensor is covered inside the vehicle shell.

[0016] The inertial sensor configuration structure of the motorcycle, wherein: the motorcycle also includes a fuel tank and an engine, the engine is operated by the gasoline in the fuel tank and can drive the rear tire to rotate.

[0017] The inertial sensor configuration structure of the motorcycle, wherein: the motorcycle also includes a steering handle and a front tire, the steering handle is connected to the upper end of the head pipe, and an axis of the front tire is connected to the lower end of the head pipe, and the inertial sensor is arranged behind the axis and in front of the steering handle.

[0018] The inertial sensor configuration structure of the motorcycle, wherein: the frame also has a first side tube and a second side tube, and a front connecting rod and a rear connecting rod are connected between the first side tube and the second side tube, and the controller is installed in an installation space formed by the first side tube, the second side tube, the front connecting rod and the rear connecting rod.

[0019] The utility model is characterized in that the inertial sensor is connected to a front position of the head pipe, and the controller is electrically connected to a rear position of the head pipe, so that the controller and the inertial sensor are respectively located on opposite sides of the head pipe, and the inertial sensor is located inside the vehicle shell. Therefore, the inertial sensor can be prevented from adhering to rainwater and dust through the vehicle shell, which can relatively extend the service life of the inertial sensor. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] Figure 1 It is a side view of the motorcycle of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 It is a side view of the motorcycle frame of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 It is a top view of the motorcycle frame of the utility model;

[0023] Figure 4 This is an exploded view of the motorcycle horn, inertial sensor and controller of the utility model;

[0024] Figure 5 Exploded view of the horn and inertial sensor connected to the head pipe via a bracket.

[0025] Explanation of the reference numerals: 1-motorcycle; 2-body; 3-rechargeable battery; 4-electric motor; 5-steering handle; 6-front tire; 61-axle; 7-rear tire; 8-frame; 81-main pipe; 82-head pipe; 83-first side pipe; 84-second side pipe; 85-front connecting rod; 86-rear connecting rod; 87-headlight bracket; 88-bracket; 881-inertial sensor; 882-upper bracket; 882a-first locking point; 883-lower bracket; 883a-second locking point; 883b-connecting portion; 884-support frame; 885-locking seat; 885a-connecting plane; 886-speaker; 9-controller. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] The present invention will be further described below in conjunction with specific embodiments and drawings, and the advantages and features of the present invention will become clearer as the description proceeds.

[0027] In this figure, the two sides of the X-axis refer to the left and right sides when the driver is riding on the motorcycle 1, and the Y-axis refers to the front and rear sides when the driver is riding on the motorcycle 1. As for the two sides of the Z-axis, they refer to the upper and lower sides when the driver is riding on the motorcycle 1. Furthermore, in the specification of this case, directional words such as "front", "rear", "left", "right", "up", and "down" refer to the direction facing the driver when riding on the motorcycle 1.

[0028] See also Figure 1As shown, the inertial sensor 881 configuration of the motorcycle 1 of the utility model is mainly used on an electric motorcycle 1, and the motorcycle 1 mainly has a body 2, a rechargeable battery 3, an electric motor 4, a steering handle 5, a front tire 6 and a rear tire 7. The rechargeable battery 3 is electrically connected to the electric motor 4, and the electric motor 4 can be started by the rechargeable battery 3 to drive the rear tire 7 to rotate forward, so that the motorcycle 1 moves forward.

[0029] See also Figure 2 , Figure 3 as well as Figure 4 As shown, the motorcycle 1 also has a frame 8, an inertial sensor 881 and a controller 9. The rechargeable battery 3 and the electric motor 4 are both installed on the frame 8, and the frame 8 includes a main pipe 81, a head pipe 82, a first side pipe 83, a second side pipe 84, a front connecting rod 85 and a rear connecting rod 86. The inertial sensor 881 is fixed at a front position of the head pipe 82, and the controller 9 is fixed at a rear position of the head pipe 82, so that the controller 9 and the inertial sensor 881 are respectively located on opposite sides of the head pipe 82, and the controller 9 is electrically connected to the inertial sensor 881.

[0030] In addition, the head pipe 82 is connected to the top end of the main pipe 81 and can rotate relative to the main pipe 81, and the first side pipe 83 and the second side pipe 84 are respectively extended symmetrically to the main pipe 81 and arranged behind the main pipe 81, and the front connecting rod 85 and the rear connecting rod 86 are connected between the first side pipe 83 and the second side pipe 84 to enhance the stability of the frame 8, and the bottom of the main pipe 81 is connected to the front connecting rod 85.

[0031] In which, the controller 9 is installed in an installation space formed by the first side tube 83, the second side tube 84, the front connecting rod 85 and the rear connecting rod 86. The controller 9 is connected to the front connecting rod 85 with one screw and to the rear connecting rod 86 with two screws. When the controller 9 is installed in the installation space, it will not contact the first side tube 83 and the second side tube 84.

[0032] See also Figure 2 The steering handle 5 is connected to the upper end of the head tube 82, and an axis 61 of the front tire 6 is connected to the lower end of the head tube 82. The inertial sensor 881 is arranged behind the axis 61 and in front of the steering handle 5.

[0033] See also Figure 5As shown, the head pipe 82 is further provided with a bracket 88 and a light bracket 87 extending forward, and the inertial sensor 881 is installed between an upper position of the bracket 88 and a lower position of the light bracket 87 .

[0034] The bracket 88 further includes an upper bracket 882, a lower bracket 883 and a support frame 884 connected between the upper bracket 882 and the lower bracket 883. The inertial sensor 881 is mounted on a locking seat 885 of the upper bracket 882, and a speaker 886 is connected to the support frame 884. The locking seat 885 has a connecting plane 885a parallel to the ground, so that the inertial sensor 881 is parallel to the ground to improve accuracy.

[0035] In addition, the upper bracket 882 further has a first locking point 882a in front, and the lower bracket 883 has a second locking point 883a and a connecting portion 883b located above the second locking point 883a in front. The first locking point 882a and the second locking point 883a are used to connect a vehicle shell 2 so that the inertial sensor 881 is covered inside the vehicle shell 2, and the connecting portion 883b can install a vehicle basket exposed from the vehicle shell 2.

[0036] In another preferred embodiment, the inertial sensor 881 of the motorcycle 1 of the utility model can be used not only on an electric motorcycle but also on a hybrid motorcycle having a fuel tank and an engine. The engine is operated by the gasoline in the fuel tank and can drive the rear tire 7 to rotate, so that the hybrid motorcycle has multiple methods of driving the rear tire 7 to rotate.

[0037] The inertial sensor 881 of the motorcycle 1 of the utility model is installed at the front position through the bracket 88, and the bracket 88 also includes the upper bracket 882, the lower bracket 883 and the support frame 884, which can not only install the inertial sensor 881 but also install the speaker 886, the basket or the accessories of the motorcycle 1, and even provide a locking point for fixing the shell 2. In addition, the height of the configuration of the inertial sensor 881 can not only keep away from the mud and sand raised from the ground, but also avoid being wetted by rain through the shell 2 of the motorcycle 1, thereby extending the service life of the inertial sensor 881.

[0038] The above description is only illustrative and not restrictive of the present invention. A person skilled in the art will understand that many modifications, changes or equivalents may be made without departing from the spirit and scope defined by the claims, but all will fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. An inertial sensor configuration structure for a motorcycle, characterized in that: Include: A frame having a head tube; a rechargeable battery mounted on the frame; An electric motor is mounted on the frame and electrically connected to the rechargeable battery so that the electric motor can drive a rear tire to rotate; an inertial sensor fixed to a front position of the head tube; as well as A controller is fixed at a rear position of the head pipe, so that the controller and the inertial sensor are respectively located on opposite sides of the head pipe, and the controller is electrically connected to the inertial sensor.

2. The inertial sensor arrangement structure for a motorcycle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The head pipe is also provided with a bracket extending forward and a light bracket, and the inertial sensor is installed between an upper position of the bracket and a lower position of the light bracket.

3. The inertial sensor arrangement structure for a motorcycle according to claim 2, characterized in that: The bracket includes an upper bracket, a lower bracket and a support frame connected between the upper bracket and the lower bracket. The inertial sensor is installed on a locking seat of the upper bracket, and a speaker is connected to the support frame.

4. The inertial sensor arrangement structure for a motorcycle according to claim 3, characterized in that: The locking base has a connecting plane parallel to the ground, so that the inertial sensor is parallel to the ground to improve accuracy.

5. The inertial sensor arrangement structure for a motorcycle according to claim 3, characterized in that: The upper bracket also has a first locking point, and the lower bracket is provided with a second locking point and a connecting portion located above the second locking point, and the first locking point and the second locking point are used to connect a vehicle shell so that the inertial sensor is covered inside the vehicle shell.

6. The inertial sensor arrangement structure for a motorcycle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The motorcycle also includes a fuel tank and an engine. The engine is operated by gasoline in the fuel tank and can drive the rear tire to rotate.

7. The inertial sensor arrangement structure for a motorcycle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The motorcycle also includes a steering handle and a front tire, wherein the steering handle is connected to the upper end of the head pipe, and an axis of the front tire is connected to the lower end of the head pipe, and the inertial sensor is arranged behind the axis and in front of the steering handle.

8. The inertial sensor arrangement structure for a motorcycle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The frame also has a first side tube and a second side tube, and a front connecting rod and a rear connecting rod are connected between the first side tube and the second side tube. The controller is installed in an installation space formed by the first side tube, the second side tube, the front connecting rod and the rear connecting rod.

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