Saddle type vehicle

Abstract

The utility model provides a saddle type vehicle, which is favorable for improving the appearance design of a side cover, and can realize the reduction of the number of parts and the improvement of the rigidity. A saddle-type vehicle (10) is provided with side covers (52L, 52R) extending from below at least one of an energy storage unit and a passenger seat toward a pivot shaft (22). The side covers (52L, 52R) have: first side cover units (71, 91) constituting upper portions of the side covers (52L, 52R); second side cover parts (72, 92) constituting the lower portions of the side covers (52L, 52R); a narrow section that constitutes a contracted portion between the first side cover section (71, 91) and the second side cover section (72, 92); and an inner extension wall extending inward in the vehicle width direction from at least one of the narrow portion and a portion adjacent to the narrow portion.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] In a saddle-riding type vehicle, there is known a structure in which a pivot is provided at a position lower than a fuel tank or a passenger seat that functions as an energy storage unit, and a rear wheel is supported on the pivot via a swing member so as to be able to swing up and down. In such a saddle-riding type vehicle, there is described a structure in which a side cover is provided that covers the periphery of the fuel tank or the passenger seat from the outside in the vehicle width direction, the side cover is formed as a large cover extending toward the pivot, and at least one of an air cleaner duct, an air cleaner, and a battery is covered by the side cover (for example, Patent Documents 1-3).

[0003] Prior art literature

[0004] Patent Literature

[0005] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2017-213985

[0006] Patent Document 2: Japanese Patent No. 5977670

[0007] Patent Document 3: Japanese Patent No. 5118575 Utility Model Content

[0008] Technical problems to be solved by the utility model

[0009] However, the side covers described in Patent Documents 1 to 3 are simple flat or curved shapes, but different side cover shapes may be desired depending on the vehicle, and a large side cover may be desired with a reduced number of parts and improved rigidity.

[0010] The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to contribute to the improvement of the appearance design of the side cover, and to achieve a reduction in the number of parts and an improvement in rigidity.

[0011] Means for solving technical problems

[0012] The utility model provides a saddle-riding type vehicle, which has a pivot supporting the rear wheel so as to swing freely up and down at a position lower than at least any one of an energy storage portion and a passenger seat, wherein the saddle-riding type vehicle has a side cover, the side cover extends from below at least any one of the energy storage portion and the passenger seat toward the pivot, and the side cover has: a first side cover portion constituting an upper portion of the side cover; a second side cover portion constituting a lower portion of the side cover; a narrow width portion constituting a contracted portion between the first side cover portion and the second side cover portion; and an inner extension wall extending from at least any one of the narrow width portion and a portion adjacent to the narrow width portion toward the inner side in the vehicle width direction.

[0013] Furthermore, there is provided a saddle-ride type vehicle, wherein outer edges constituting an outer shape of the side cover include a front edge, a rear edge, and an upper edge, and the narrow width portion is continuous across any of the outer edges.

[0014] Furthermore, there is provided a saddle-ride type vehicle, wherein the narrow width portion is continuous across at least one of the top and bottom and the front and rear of the side cover.

[0015] Furthermore, there is provided a saddle-ride type vehicle, wherein the first side cover portion and the second side cover portion are convex toward the outside in the vehicle width direction, and the narrow width portion is concave toward the inside in the vehicle width direction.

[0016] Furthermore, there is provided a saddle-ride type vehicle, wherein the first side cover portion covers an air cleaner duct constituting a part of an intake passage of the saddle-ride type vehicle and a reservoir tank constituting a part of a brake device.

[0017] Furthermore, there is provided a saddle-ride type vehicle, wherein the first side cover portion covers a battery constituting a part of electric components of the saddle-ride type vehicle and a canister constituting a part of a gas discharge prevention device.

[0018] Furthermore, there is provided a saddle-ride type vehicle, wherein the second side cover portion covers an ABS modulator constituting a part of a braking device of the saddle-ride type vehicle.

[0019] Furthermore, there is provided a saddle-ride type vehicle, wherein the second side cover portion covers a portion of a chain constituting a portion of a power transmission member of the saddle-ride type vehicle from above.

[0020] Utility Model Effect

[0021] This contributes to improving the design of the side cover, and can also achieve a reduction in the number of parts and an improvement in rigidity. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] Figure 1 It is a side view of the saddle-ride type vehicle according to the embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 2 is from Figure 1 The opposite side, i.e., the right side, shows a right side view of the saddle-ride type vehicle.

[0024] Figure 3 This is a right side view showing the right side cover in a disassembled state together with the surrounding structure.

[0025] Figure 4 It is a right side view showing the installation state of the right side cover together with the surrounding structure.

[0026] Figure 5 It is a figure which shows the right side cover.

[0027] Figure 6 This is a diagram showing the right side cover from multiple directions.

[0028] Figure 7 This is a left side view showing the left side cover in a disassembled state together with the surrounding structure.

[0029] Figure 8 It is a right side view showing the installation state of the left side cover together with the surrounding structure.

[0030] Fig. 9 It is a figure which shows the left side cover.

[0031] Fig.10 This is a diagram showing the left side cover from multiple directions.

[0032] Fig.11 This is a perspective view showing the left side cover together with the surrounding structure.

[0033] Description of symbols

[0034] 10: Saddle-riding vehicles;

[0035] 11: frame;

[0036] 12: Power unit (engine);

[0037] 12c: Chain (power transmission component);

[0038] 17: Seat (passenger seat);

[0039] 22: Pivot;

[0040] 29: fuel tank;

[0041] 32: pivot frame (pedal bracket);

[0042] 52L, 52R: side covers;

[0043] 60: air intake passage;

[0044] 64: Air filter pipe;

[0045] 66: Fuse box;

[0046] 67: Liquid storage tank;

[0047] 68: ABS regulator;

[0048] 71, 91: first side cover portion;

[0049] 72, 92: second side cover portion;

[0050] 73, 93: third side cover portion;

[0051] 74, 94: fourth side cover portion;

[0052] 76: first inner extension wall;

[0053] 77: second inner extension wall;

[0054] 82: filter tank;

[0055] 83: Battery. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0056] 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.

[0057] [Implementation Method]

[0058] Figure 1 It is a side view of the saddle-ride type vehicle 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

[0059] 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.

[0060] The saddle-ride type vehicle 10 is a vehicle in which a passenger sits astride on a seat 17. The seat 17 is provided above a rear portion of a vehicle frame 11.

[0061] 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.

[0062] The seat 17 is supported by the rear frame 20 .

[0063] 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.

[0064] 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.

[0065] The rear wheel 15 is supported by an axle 15 a provided at the rear end of the swing arm 16 .

[0066] The power unit 12 is disposed between the front wheel 13 and the rear wheel 15 , and is supported by the vehicle frame 11 .

[0067] 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 .

[0068] 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 .

[0069] 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 .

[0070] 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.

[0071] A pair of left and right pedals 28 are provided below the pivot 22 and are used as driver pedals for the driver to place his feet. A fuel tank 29 is provided in front of the seat 17 and above the power unit 12 and is supported by a main frame 31 .

[0072] The fuel tank 29 is an example of the "energy storage unit" of the present invention. The energy storage unit may also be a battery, a fuel cell, etc. That is, the saddle-riding type vehicle 10 to which the present invention can be applied is not limited to vehicles that use fuel such as gasoline as energy, but may also be an electric vehicle that has a power unit 12 with an electric motor, and drives the power unit 12 with electricity from an energy storage unit composed of a battery or a fuel cell.

[0073] The driving force transmission component connecting the power unit 12 and the rear wheel 15 is an endless chain 12c connecting the driving sprocket 12a and the driven sprocket 12b. The driving sprocket 12a and the driven sprocket 12b are arranged on the left side corresponding to the left and right sides of the power unit 12 and the rear wheel 15, and the chain 12c is arranged along the swing arm 16 on the left side. The driving sprocket 12a is covered from the left side by the chain box 12d. A chain cover 12e covering the chain 12c from the upper side is installed on the swing arm 16 on the left side. In addition, the chain 12c is also called a drive chain.

[0074] The front frame 19 includes: a main frame 31 extending rearward and downward from the front stand pipe 18; a pair of left and right pivot frames 32 provided at the rear lower portion of the main frame 31; a lower frame 33 extending downward from the front stand pipe 18; and a gusset plate 34 for reinforcing the connection between the front stand pipe 18, the main frame 31 and the lower frame 33.

[0075] The pair of left and right pivot frames 32 supports the pivot 22, and supports the pair of left and right pedals 28 at a position below the pivot 22. Since the pivot frames 32 support the pedals 28, they may also be called pedal brackets.

[0076] The rear frame 20 includes a pair of left and right seat frames 41 extending from the rear of the main frame 31 to the rear end of the vehicle body, and a pair of left and right rear sub-frames 42 extending from the middle of the left and right pivot frames 32 in the vertical direction to the rear ends of the seat frames 41 .

[0077] The front portion of the crankcase 23 of the power unit 12 is fixed to the lower end of the lower frame 33 via the unit bracket 35, and the rear portion of the crankcase 23 of the power unit 12 is fixed to the lower end of the pivot frame 32 via the unit bracket 36. Thus, the power unit 12 is supported behind the lower frame 33, in front of the pivot frame 32, and below the main frame 31.

[0078] The power unit 12 of this embodiment is a single-cylinder engine (internal combustion engine) in which a cylinder portion 24 is vertically provided at the front upper portion of a crankcase 23. Hereinafter, the power unit 12 is referred to as "engine 12". In addition, the power unit 12 is not limited to an internal combustion engine, but may be an electric motor. In the case where the power unit 12 is constituted by an internal combustion engine, it is not limited to a single-cylinder engine, but a wide range of known engines can be applied.

[0079] The saddle-riding type vehicle 10 includes a vehicle body cover 50 that covers various parts of the vehicle frame 11. The vehicle body cover 50 includes a tank cover 51 that covers the fuel tank 29, a pair of left and right side covers 52L and 52R that cover the sides of the vehicle body, and a rear cover 53 that covers the lower side of the seat 17 from the left and right directions behind the side covers 52L and 52R. The side covers 52L and 52R are located in the front and rear center of the vehicle body when the vehicle body is viewed from the side, and therefore can also be called a center cover.

[0080] Figure 2 is from Figure 1 The right side opposite to the right side is shown in a right side view of the saddle-ride type vehicle 10 . Figure 3 This is a right side view showing the state where the right side cover 52R is removed together with the surrounding structure. Figure 4 52R is a right side view showing the state in which the side cover 52R is installed together with the surrounding structure. Figure 3 The side cover 52R is indicated by a two-dot chain line.

[0081] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, an exhaust device 25 is connected to the front surface of the cylinder portion 24 of the engine 12. The exhaust device 25 includes a first exhaust pipe 25a extending from the front surface of the cylinder portion 24 to the bottom of the engine 12, a catalyst portion 25b located downstream of the first exhaust pipe 25a, and a muffler 25c located downstream of the catalyst portion 25b.

[0082] An intake passage 60 is connected to the back of the cylinder 24. An air filter 61 is connected to the end (corresponding to the upstream end) of the intake passage 60 on the opposite side from the cylinder 24. The air filter 61 is arranged in a space below the seat 17 and surrounded by the rear frame 20. In addition, the air filter 61 is in a hollow box shape, and therefore is also called an air filter case or an air filter box.

[0083] The intake passage 60 includes a connection pipe 62 connected to the cylinder portion 24 , a throttle body 63 connected to an upstream end of the connection pipe 62 , and an air cleaner pipe 64 connecting the throttle body 63 and the air cleaner 61 .

[0084] The connecting pipe 62 and the throttle body 63 are arranged between the cylinder portion 24 and the main frame 31 using the space left in the front and rear directions. Therefore, the connecting pipe 62 and the throttle body 63 can be arranged close to the center of the vehicle width and can be prevented from sticking outward in the vehicle width direction.

[0085] The air cleaner pipe 64 crosses the main frame 31 from the right side and is connected to the air cleaner 61. Therefore, the air cleaner pipe 64 becomes a component that relatively protrudes to the right side in the intake passage 60. A resonator 65 for reducing intake noise is provided in the air cleaner pipe 64. The resonator 65 is arranged in the space above the air cleaner pipe 64 in the space vacated on the right side of the main frame 31.

[0086] In the vacant space on the right side of the main frame 31, below the air filter pipe 64 and above the pivot frame 32, there are arranged a fuse box 66 constituting a part of the electrical components of the saddle-riding type vehicle 10, a fluid reservoir 67 constituting a part of the braking device, and an ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) regulator 68.

[0087] The reservoir tank 67 is a member that stores a portion of the brake fluid used in the hydraulic path of the rear brake device, and is also referred to as a brake reservoir.

[0088] The ABS modulator 68 is a device for controlling the braking force of the brake devices of the front and rear wheels. In addition, the ABS modulator 68 can widely apply a well-known ABS modulator.

[0089] Next, the right side cover 52R will be described together with the surrounding structure.

[0090] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the right side cover 52R is formed as a large side cover extending from the fuel tank 29 and the lower part of the seat 17 toward the pivot 22, and covers the air cleaner duct 64, the resonator 65, the fuse box 66, the reservoir 67 and the ABS modulator 68 from the outer side in the vehicle width direction, that is, the right side. The side cover 52R can prevent these components from being exposed in appearance, so that these components can be protected from the surrounding splashing objects such as rainwater and pebbles.

[0091] Figure 5 2 is a diagram showing a side cover 52R. Figure 6 The side cover 52R is shown in a plurality of directions, and reference numeral "F" indicates the front surface, reference numeral "R" indicates the rear surface, reference numeral "U" indicates the upper surface, and reference numeral "L" indicates the lower surface.

[0092] like Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the side cover 52R integrally includes: a first side cover portion 71 constituting at least a portion of the upper portion of the side cover 52R; a second side cover portion 72 constituting the lower portion of the side cover 52R; a third side cover portion 73 constituting the remaining portion of the upper portion of the side cover 52R; and a fourth side cover portion 74 protruding forward from the first side cover portion 71.

[0093] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the first side cover portion 71 covers the air cleaner duct 64, the resonator 65, the fuse box 66, and the reservoir tank 67 from the outside in the vehicle width direction, that is, from the right side.

[0094] The second side cover portion 72 covers the region between the first side cover portion 71 and the pivot frame 32 from the vehicle width direction outer side, ie, the right side, and thus covers the ABS modulator 68 from the vehicle width direction outer side.

[0095] In this structure, if Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, a first narrow width portion 75 recessed inward in the vehicle width direction is integrally formed between the first side cover portion 71 and the second side cover portion 72. The first narrow width portion 75 is continuous across different outer edges (corresponding to between the front edge LF and the rear edge LB) among the outer edges (in this structure, the front edge LF, the rear edge LB, and the upper edge LU) constituting the outer shape of the side cover 52R.

[0096] Thus, the appearance of a cover in which the first side cover portion 71 and the second side cover portion 72 are separated by the first narrow width portion 75 can be obtained, and the appearance design of the side cover 52R is improved. In addition, since the first side cover portion 71 and the second side cover portion 72 are integrated, the number of parts can be reduced compared to the case where these cover portions 71 and 72 are provided separately. In addition, since the concavo-convex shape formed by these cover portions 71 and 72 and the first narrow width portion 75 can be obtained, the rigidity of the side cover 52R can be improved compared to the case where it is set as a flat plate shape without concavo-convex.

[0097] The first side cover portion 71 has an edge portion that constitutes the outer edge of the side cover 52R, and a first inner extension wall 76 ( ) that extends inward in the vehicle width direction along the edge portion is integrally formed. Figure 6 In addition, a second inner extension wall 77 ( ) is integrally formed at an edge portion of the second side cover portion 72 that constitutes the outer edge of the side cover 52R and extends inward in the vehicle width direction along the edge portion. Figure 6 ).

[0098] The first inner extension wall 76 and the second inner extension wall 77 constitute inner extension walls extending inward in the vehicle width direction from both the first narrow width portion 75 and a portion adjacent to the first narrow width portion 75. Therefore, the first inner extension wall 76 and the second inner extension wall 77 function as reinforcement ribs for reinforcing the first side cover portion 71 and the second side cover portion 72. In addition, the first inner extension wall 76 and the second inner extension wall 77 are connected to each other in a region corresponding to the first narrow width portion 75, and thus also function as reinforcement ribs for reinforcing the connection portion of each side cover portion 71, 72.

[0099] That is, the first inner extension wall 76 and the second inner extension wall 77 function as reinforcement members for reinforcing the side cover 52R, thereby further improving the rigidity of the side cover 52R. In addition, the first inner extension wall 76 and the second inner extension wall 77 also function as protection members for preventing splashing objects such as rainwater and pebbles from entering the side cover 52R, thereby further improving the protection effect of the members covered by the side cover 52R.

[0100] like Figure 6 As shown in the figure, the first side cover portion 71 and the second side cover portion 72 are formed into a shape that is convexly curved outward in the vehicle width direction. As a result, compared with the case where these side cover portions 71 and 72 are formed into a straight flat plate shape, the rigidity of the side cover portions 71 and 72 themselves can be improved, and the appearance of a curved cover can be obtained, which is also conducive to improving the appearance design of each side cover portion 71 and 72.

[0101] The third side cover portion 73 covers the air cleaner 61 exposed behind the first side cover portion 71 from the outside in the vehicle width direction, that is, from the right side. A second narrow width portion 78 recessed toward the inside in the vehicle width direction is formed integrally between the third side cover portion 73 and the first side cover portion 71. The second narrow width portion 78 is continuous across different outer edges (corresponding to between the upper edge LU and the rear edge LB) among the outer edges constituting the outer shape of the side cover 52R.

[0102] Thus, the appearance of a cover in which the first side cover portion 71 and the third side cover portion 73 are separated by the second narrow width portion 78 can be obtained, and the appearance design of the side cover 52R can be improved. In addition, since the first side cover portion 71 and the third side cover portion 73 are integrated, the number of parts can be reduced compared to the case where these cover portions 71 and 73 are provided separately. In addition, since the concavo-convex shape formed by these cover portions 71 and 73 and the second narrow width portion 78 can be obtained, the rigidity of the side cover 52R can be improved compared to the case where it is a flat plate shape without concavo-convex.

[0103] The third side cover portion 73 has an edge portion constituting the outer edge of the side cover 52R, and a third inner extension wall 79 ( Figure 6 ). In addition, the third side cover portion 73 is formed into a shape that is convexly curved toward the outside in the vehicle width direction. The third inner extension wall 79 functions as a reinforcing rib, and the third side cover portion 73 is formed into a shape that is curved into a convex shape, so that the rigidity of the third side cover portion 73 can be further improved, and the protection effect of the parts covered by the side cover 52R can be further improved by the third inner extension wall 79. In addition, the third side cover portion 73 can also obtain the appearance of a curved cover, which is conducive to the improvement of the appearance design of the third side cover portion 73 and the improvement of the rigidity.

[0104] The fourth side cover portion 74 covers the throttle body 63 exposed in front of the first side cover portion 71 from the outside in the vehicle width direction, that is, from the right side. A fourth narrow width portion 80 that is recessed inward in the vehicle width direction is formed integrally between the fourth side cover portion 74 and the first side cover portion 71. The fourth narrow width portion 80 is formed in a shape that is continuous along the outline of the V-shape that protrudes toward the first side cover portion 71 side, that is, rearward, when the vehicle body is viewed from the side, and is connected to the same outer edge (corresponding to the front edge LF) among the outer edges that constitute the outer shape of the side cover 52R.

[0105] This provides a cover appearance in which the fourth side cover portion 74 and the first side cover portion 71 are separated by the fourth narrow width portion 80 , thereby improving the design of the side cover 52R and reducing the number of components compared to the case where these cover portions 74 and 71 are provided separately.

[0106] Furthermore, since the concavo-convex shape formed by the cover portions 74 and 71 and the fourth narrow width portion 80 can be obtained, the rigidity of the side cover 52R can be improved compared to the case where the side cover 52R is formed into a flat plate shape without concavo-convex.

[0107] The fourth narrow width portion 80 is continuous along the V-shaped contour that bulges rearward when the vehicle body is viewed from the side, so the design of the fourth side cover portion 74 is improved, and the fourth narrow width portion 80 functions as a reinforcing rib to increase the rigidity of the fourth side cover portion 74. In addition, the fourth narrow width portion 80 can give the side cover 52R a decorative effect of a V-shaped shape that bulges rearward, which also contributes to the improvement of the design of the side cover 52R.

[0108] The fourth side cover portion 74 is formed in a shape that is convexly curved outward in the vehicle width direction. This also provides the fourth side cover portion 74 with a curved cover appearance, which contributes to improved appearance design and rigidity of the fourth side cover portion 74.

[0109] In addition, the second side cover portion 72 is provided with an opening portion 72k ( Figure 5 , Figure 6 ), the amount of oil in the reservoir tank 67 can be confirmed from outside the second side cover portion 72.

[0110] like Figure 5 As shown in FIG. 1 , a hole 52g for fixing the side cover is provided at a part of the side cover 52R. In addition, a well-known locking portion for detachably locking the side cover 52R to the vehicle body is provided on the inner side of the side cover 52R. The side cover 52R is temporarily fixed to the vehicle body by the locking portion, and a fastening member is fastened to the vehicle body from the outer side in the vehicle width direction through the hole 52g, thereby fixing the side cover 52R to the vehicle body.

[0111] In addition, the fixing structure of the side cover 52R to the vehicle body is not limited to the above-mentioned structure, and a well-known fixing structure can be widely applied.

[0112] Next, the left side cover 52L will be described together with the surrounding structure.

[0113] Figure 7 This is a left side view showing the state where the left side cover 52L is removed together with the surrounding structure. Figure 8 52L is a right side view showing the state in which the side cover 52L is installed together with the surrounding structure. Figure 7 The side cover 52L is indicated by a two-dot chain line.

[0114] like Figure 7As shown, a canister 82 constituting a part of the gas discharge prevention device and a battery 83 constituting a part of the electrical components of the saddle-ride type vehicle 10 are arranged behind the cylinder portion 24 of the engine 12. The canister 82 and the battery 83 are arranged using the space vacated on the left side of the intake passage 60 and the main frame 31. In this structure, the canister 82 is provided above the battery 83 and below the fuel tank 29. The canister 82 adsorbs the evaporated fuel in the fuel tank 29, suppressing the discharge of the evaporated fuel to the outside by the discharge of the evaporated fuel to the intake passage 60. In addition, the battery 83 is arranged below the canister 82 and above the left pivot frame 32, supplies operating power to the electrical components of the saddle-ride type vehicle 10, and is charged by the power generated by the engine 12.

[0115] like Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the side cover 52L is formed as a large side cover extending from the bottom of the fuel tank 29 and the seat 17 toward the pivot 22, and covers the canister 82 and the battery 83 from the outside in the vehicle width direction, that is, the left side. The side cover 52L can prevent these components from being exposed in appearance, so that these components can be protected from surrounding splashes such as rainwater and pebbles.

[0116] Fig. 9 : is a figure which shows the side cover 52L. Fig.10 The side cover 52L is shown in a plurality of directions. The reference numeral "F" indicates the front surface, the reference numeral "R" indicates the rear surface, the reference numeral "U" indicates the upper surface, and the reference numeral "L" indicates the lower surface.

[0117] In the present embodiment, the shape of the side cover 52L is substantially symmetrical with the side cover 52R on the opposite side in the vehicle width direction with respect to the vehicle width center. In order to make the description easier to understand, the shapes of the parts of the side cover 52L that are substantially symmetrical with the side cover 52R are described below with the same reference numerals.

[0118] like Fig. 9 and Fig.10 As shown, the side cover 52L integrally comprises: a first side cover portion 91 constituting at least a portion of the upper portion of the side cover 52L; a second side cover portion 92 constituting the lower portion of the side cover 52L; a third side cover portion 93 constituting the remaining portion of the upper portion of the side cover 52L; and a fourth side cover portion 94 protruding forward from the first side cover portion 91.

[0119] like Fig. 9 and Fig.10 As shown, the first side cover portion 91 covers the canister 82 and the battery 83 from the outside in the vehicle width direction, that is, from the left side.

[0120] The second side cover portion 92 covers the region between the first side cover portion 91 and the pivot frame 32 from the vehicle width direction outer side, that is, from the left side.

[0121] The third side cover portion 93 covers a region corresponding to the air cleaner 61 exposed behind the first side cover portion 91 from the outer side in the vehicle width direction, that is, from the left side.

[0122] The fourth side cover portion 94 covers a region corresponding to the throttle body 63 exposed in front of the first side cover portion 91 from the outer side in the vehicle width direction, that is, from the left side.

[0123] In the present embodiment, the shape of each side cover portion 91 to 94 is substantially bilaterally symmetrical with the shape of each side cover portion 71 to 74 of the side cover 52R on the opposite side in the vehicle width direction with respect to the vehicle width center. In the following, for easy understanding of the description, the same reference numerals are given to the same shapes of the parts of each side cover portion 91 to 94 as those of the parts of each side cover portion 71 to 74 of the side cover 52R.

[0124] A first narrow width portion 75 that is recessed inward in the vehicle width direction is integrally formed between the first side cover portion 91 and the second side cover portion 92. The first narrow width portion 75 is continuous across different outer edges (corresponding to between the front edge LF and the rear edge LB) among the outer edges (in this structure, the front edge LF, the rear edge LB, and the upper edge LU) that constitute the outer shape of the side cover 52L.

[0125] Thus, the appearance of a cover in which the first side cover portion 91 and the second side cover portion 92 are separated by the first narrow width portion 75 can be obtained, the appearance design of the side cover 52L is improved, and the number of parts can be reduced. In addition, since the concavo-convex shape formed by these cover portions 91, 92 and the first narrow width portion 75 can be obtained, the rigidity of the side cover 52L can be improved compared to the case of a flat plate shape without concavo-convex.

[0126] The first side cover portion 91 has an edge portion that constitutes the outer edge of the side cover 52L, and has an integrally formed first inner side extension wall 76 ( Fig. 9 In addition, a second inner extension wall 77 ( ) is integrally formed at an edge portion of the second side cover portion 92 that constitutes the outer edge of the side cover 52L and extends inward in the vehicle width direction along the edge portion. Fig. 9 ).

[0127] The first inner extension wall 76 and the second inner extension wall 77 function as inner extension walls extending inward in the vehicle width direction from both the first narrow width portion 75 and a portion adjacent to the first narrow width portion 75. Therefore, the first inner extension wall 76 and the second inner extension wall 77 function as reinforcement ribs for reinforcing the first side cover portion 91 and the second side cover portion 92.

[0128] In addition, the first inner extension wall 76 and the second inner extension wall 77 are connected to each other in the region corresponding to the first narrow width portion 75, and thus also function as a reinforcing rib that reinforces the connection portion of each side cover portion 91, 92. Thus, the first inner extension wall 76 and the second inner extension wall 77 can improve the rigidity of the side cover 52L, and can protect the side cover 52L from splashing objects in the surroundings, thereby improving the protection effect of the components covered by the side cover 52L.

[0129] like Fig.10 As shown, the first side cover portion 91 and the second side cover portion 92 are formed into a shape that is convexly curved outward in the vehicle width direction. Therefore, compared with the case where the side cover portions 91, 92 are formed into a straight flat plate shape, the rigidity of the side cover portions 91, 92 themselves can be improved, and it is also beneficial to improve the appearance design of each side cover portion 91, 92.

[0130] A second narrow portion 78 recessed inward in the vehicle width direction is integrally formed between the third side cover portion 93 and the first side cover portion 91. The second narrow portion 78 is continuous across different outer edges (corresponding to between the upper edge LU and the rear edge LB) of the outer edge constituting the outer shape of the side cover 52R.

[0131] Thus, the appearance of the cover in which the first side cover portion 91 and the third side cover portion 93 are separated by the second narrow width portion 78 can be obtained, the appearance design of the side cover 52L is improved, and the number of parts can be reduced. In addition, since the concavo-convex shape formed by these cover portions 91, 92 and the second narrow width portion 78 can be obtained, the rigidity of the side cover 52L can be improved compared with the case of a flat plate shape without concavo-convex.

[0132] The third side cover portion 93 has an edge portion constituting the outer edge of the side cover 52L, and has an integrally formed third inner extension wall 79 ( Fig.10 ). In addition, the third side cover portion 93 is formed into a shape that is convexly curved outward in the vehicle width direction. Since the third inner extension wall 79 functions as a reinforcing rib and the third side cover portion 93 is formed into a shape that is curved in a convex shape, the rigidity of the third side cover portion 93 can be further improved, and the protection effect of the parts covered by the side cover 52L can be further improved by the third inner extension wall 79. In addition, the third side cover portion 93 can also obtain the appearance of a curved cover, which is conducive to the improvement of the appearance design of the third side cover portion 93 and the improvement of the rigidity.

[0133] A fourth narrow width portion 80 that is recessed inward in the vehicle width direction is integrally formed between the fourth side cover portion 94 and the first side cover portion 91. The fourth narrow width portion 80 is formed in a shape that is continuous along a V-shaped contour that is convex toward the first side cover portion 91 side, i.e., rearward, when the vehicle body is viewed from the side, and is connected to the same outer edge (corresponding to the front edge LF) among the outer edges that constitute the outer shape of the side cover 52L.

[0134] This can provide a cover appearance in which the fourth side cover portion 94 and the first side cover portion 91 are separated by the fourth narrow width portion 80, thereby improving the design of the side cover 52L and reducing the number of components compared to the case where these cover portions 94 and 91 are provided separately.

[0135] Furthermore, since the concavo-convex shape formed by the cover portions 94 and 91 and the fourth narrow width portion 80 can be obtained, the rigidity of the side cover 52L can be improved compared to the case where the side cover 52L is a flat plate shape without concavo-convex.

[0136] The fourth narrow width portion 80 is continuous along the V-shaped contour that bulges rearward when the vehicle body is viewed from the side, so the design of the fourth side cover portion 94 is improved, and the fourth narrow width portion 80 functions as a reinforcing rib to improve the rigidity of the fourth side cover portion 94. In addition, the fourth narrow width portion 80 can give the side cover 52L a decorative effect of a V-shaped shape that bulges rearward, which also contributes to the improvement of the design of the side cover 52L.

[0137] The fourth side cover portion 94 is formed in a shape that is convexly curved outward in the vehicle width direction. This also provides the fourth side cover portion 94 with a curved cover appearance, which contributes to the improvement of the appearance design and rigidity of the fourth side cover portion 94.

[0138] like Fig. 9 As shown in FIG. 1 , a hole 52g for fixing the side cover is provided at a part of the side cover 52L. In addition, a well-known locking portion for detachably locking the side cover 52L to the vehicle body is provided on the inner side of the side cover 52L. The side cover 52L is temporarily fixed to the vehicle body by the locking portion, and a fastening member is fastened to the vehicle body from the outer side in the vehicle width direction through the hole 52g, thereby fixing the side cover 52L to the vehicle body.

[0139] In addition, the fixing structure of the side cover 52L to the vehicle body is not limited to the above-mentioned structure, and a well-known fixing structure can be widely applied.

[0140] Fig.11 This is a perspective view showing the side cover 52L together with the surrounding structure from the left rear.

[0141] like Fig.11 and Figure 8As shown, a chain 12c constituting a part of the power transmission member of the saddle-riding type vehicle 10 passes over the swing arm 16 and is driven by a drive sprocket 12a ( Figure 8 ) and the chain case 12d are exposed to the surroundings.

[0142] In this configuration, the second side cover portion 92 located at the lowermost portion of the side cover 52L covers the chain 12c exposed between the drive sprocket 12a and the chain case 12d from above, whereby the second side cover portion 92 also functions as a chain case.

[0143] More specifically, if Fig.11 As shown, the second side cover 92 is present at a position close to the chain 12c exposed between the drive sprocket 12a and the chain case 12d in the vertical direction to the extent that the second side cover 92 functions as a chain case. In particular, the second inner extension wall 77 extending from the rear edge of the cover 92 inward in the vehicle width direction is located near the chain 12c and extends rearward and upward above the chain 12c in a manner along the chain 12c. Thus, the function of the side cover 52L as a chain case is enhanced.

[0144] In this structure, by forming the side cover 52L into a shape that protrudes rearward than the first narrow width portion 75 corresponding to the connection portion with the first side cover portion 91, the area covering the chain 12c is expanded rearward to fully cover the chain 12c exposed between the drive sprocket 12a and the chain box 12d.

[0145] As described above, the saddle-riding type vehicle of the present embodiment has side covers 52R, 52L extending from below the fuel tank 29 and the seat 17 toward the pivot 22, and the side covers 52R, 52L have: a first side cover portion 71 constituting the upper portion of the side covers 52R, 52L; a second side cover portion 72 constituting the lower portion of the side covers 52R, 52L; a first narrow width portion 75 constituting the contracted portion between the first side cover portion 71 and the second side cover portion 72; and inner extension walls 76, 77 extending inward in at least any direction in the vehicle width direction from the first narrow width portion 75 and a portion adjacent to the first narrow width portion 75.

[0146] According to this structure, the side covers 52R and 52L can be made to have the appearance of a plurality of covers divided by the first narrow width portion 75, and the number of parts can be reduced. In addition, the rigidity of the side covers 52R and 52L can be improved by the concave shape or rib shape formed by the first narrow width portion 75 and the inner extension walls 76 and 77. This contributes to the improvement of the appearance design of the side covers 52R and 52L, and the number of parts can be reduced and the rigidity can be improved. In addition, since the rigidity of the side covers 52R and 52L is improved, it is also helpful to protect the parts inside the side covers 52R and 52L.

[0147] In addition, the outer edges constituting the outer shape of the side covers 52R and 52L include a front edge LF, a rear edge LB, and an upper edge LU, and the first narrow width portion 75 is continuous across the front edge LF and the rear edge LB. According to this structure, the concave shape formed by the first narrow width portion 75 is continuous across different outer edges of the side covers 52R and 52L, which contributes to the improvement of the rigidity of the side covers 52R and 52L. In addition, the case where the first narrow width portion 75 is continuous across the front edge LF and the rear edge LB is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this structure. In the case where the shape of the side covers 52R and 52L is changed, the first narrow width portion 75 may be continuous across any outer edge of the front edge LF, the rear edge LB, and the upper edge LU.

[0148] In addition, the first narrow width portion 75 is continuous across at least one of the upper and lower sides and the front and rear sides of the side covers 52R and 52L. According to this structure, the rigidity of the side covers 52R and 52L is improved, and the appearance of multiple covers divided vertically or horizontally can be obtained, which is helpful for improving the appearance design of the side covers 52R and 52L.

[0149] In addition, the first side cover portion 71, 91 and the second side cover portion 72, 92 are convex outward in the vehicle width direction, and the first narrow width portion 75 is concave inward in the vehicle width direction. According to this structure, the side covers 52R, 52L can be formed into a concave-convex shape, which is conducive to improving the rigidity of the side covers 52R, 52L.

[0150] In addition, the first side cover portion 71 covers the air cleaner pipe 64 constituting a part of the air intake passage 60 of the saddle-riding type vehicle 10 and the liquid reservoir 67 constituting a part of the brake device from the outside in the vehicle width direction. According to this structure, the influence of splashing objects around on the air cleaner pipe 64 and the liquid reservoir 67 (for example, contact with water) can be suppressed, and it is easy to take measures for contact with water in accordance with each component.

[0151] In addition, the first side cover portion 91 covers the battery 83 constituting a part of the electrical components of the saddle-riding type vehicle 10 and the canister 82 constituting a part of the gas exhaust prevention device. According to this structure, the influence of surrounding splashes on the battery 83 and the canister 82 (for example, contact with water) can be suppressed, and it is easy to take measures against contact with water in accordance with the specifications of each component.

[0152] In addition, the second side cover portion 72 covers the ABS modulator 68 constituting a part of the brake device of the saddle-ride type vehicle 10. According to this structure, the influence of surrounding splashes on the ABS modulator 68 (for example, contact with water) can be suppressed, and water contact countermeasures that are consistent with the specifications of the ABS modulator 68 can be easily implemented.

[0153] The second side cover portion 72 covers a portion of the chain 12c constituting a portion of the power transmission means of the saddle-ride type vehicle 10 from above. With this configuration, the second side cover portion 72 constituting the lower portion of the large side cover 52L can function as a chain case covering the chain 12c.

[0154] The above-mentioned embodiment is only one mode of the present invention, and the structure of details and the like may be appropriately changed.

[0155] For example, the shape and structure of the side covers 52L and 52R may be changed as appropriate. For example, the side covers 52L and 52R may be configured without the third side cover portion 73 and 93 and the fourth side cover portion 74 and 92, that is, the side covers 52L and 52R may be configured with only the first side cover portion 71 and 91 and the second side cover portion 72 and 92. However, the positions, shapes, and sizes of the first side cover portion 71 and 91 and the second side cover portion 72 and 92 may be changed as appropriate.

[0156] In addition, the positions of the components covered by the side covers 52L and 52R (for example, the connection pipe 62, the fuse box 66, the reservoir tank 67, the ABS modulator 68, the canister 82, and the battery 83) can be appropriately changed, for example, they can be arranged at opposite positions on the left and right. In addition, it is also possible to configure a configuration in which components different from the illustrated components are covered by either of the side covers 52L and 52R.

[0157] In addition, when the saddle-riding type vehicle 10 is an electric vehicle, the energy storage unit can be arranged at the position of the fuel tank 29 or at other positions. Even in the case of an electric vehicle, at least the seat 17 and the side covers 52L and 52R are located at the same or close positions as the above-mentioned saddle-riding type vehicle 10. However, the components covered by the side covers 52L and 52R become components mounted on the electric vehicle, for example, motor drive components such as auxiliary battery, ABS regulator and inverter. In addition, the pivot 22 only needs to be located below at least one of the energy storage unit and the seat 17. In addition, the side covers 52R and 52L only need to extend from below at least one of the energy storage unit and the seat 17 toward the pivot 22.

[0158] In addition, the saddle-riding type vehicle to which the present invention can be applied can be widely applied to known saddle-riding type vehicles, for example, it can also be a pedal-type automatic two-wheeled vehicle in which the rear wheel 15 and the power unit 12 are swingably supported on the frame 11. In addition, the saddle-riding type vehicle is not limited to a two-wheeled vehicle, and can also be a three-wheeled vehicle, a four-wheeled vehicle, etc.

[0159] [Structure supported by the above-mentioned embodiment]

[0160] The above-mentioned embodiment supports the following structure.

[0161] (Structure 1) A saddle-riding type vehicle, which has a pivot supporting the rear wheel so as to swing freely up and down at a position lower than at least either an energy storage portion or a passenger seat, wherein the saddle-riding type vehicle has a side cover, the side cover extending from below at least either the energy storage portion or the passenger seat toward the pivot, the side cover having: a first side cover portion constituting an upper portion of the side cover; a second side cover portion constituting a lower portion of the side cover; a narrow width portion constituting a contracted portion between the first side cover portion and the second side cover portion; and an inner extension wall extending inward in the vehicle width direction from at least either the narrow width portion and a portion adjacent to the narrow width portion.

[0162] According to this structure, the side cover can be made to have the appearance of a plurality of covers divided by the narrow width portion, and the number of parts can be reduced. In addition, the rigidity of the side cover can be improved by the concave shape or rib shape formed by the narrow width portion and the inner extension wall. This contributes to the improvement of the appearance design of the side cover, and the number of parts can be reduced and the rigidity can be improved.

[0163] (Configuration 2) In the saddle-ride type vehicle of Configuration 1, the outer edge constituting the outer shape of the side cover includes a front edge, a rear edge, and an upper edge, and the narrow width portion is continuous across any of the outer edges.

[0164] According to this configuration, the concave shape formed by the narrow width portion is continuous across different outer edges of the side cover, which contributes to improving the rigidity of the side cover.

[0165] (Configuration 3) In the saddle-ride type vehicle of Configuration 2, the narrow width portion is continuous across at least one of the top and bottom and the front and rear of the side cover.

[0166] According to this structure, it is advantageous to improve the rigidity of the side cover, and it is possible to obtain the appearance of a plurality of covers divided vertically or horizontally, which is advantageous to improve the design of the side cover.

[0167] (Structure 4) In the saddle-ride type vehicle according to any one of Structures 1 to 3, the first side cover portion and the second side cover portion are convex toward the outside in the vehicle width direction, and the narrow width portion is concave toward the inside in the vehicle width direction.

[0168] According to this configuration, the side cover can be formed into a concavo-convex shape, which contributes to improving the rigidity of the side cover.

[0169] (Configuration 5) In the saddle-ride type vehicle of any one of Configurations 1 to 4, the first side cover portion covers an air cleaner duct constituting a part of an intake passage of the saddle-ride type vehicle and a reservoir tank constituting a part of a brake device.

[0170] According to this structure, the influence of surrounding splashing objects on the air cleaner pipe and the reservoir tank can be suppressed, and water-related countermeasures and the like that are consistent with each component can be easily implemented.

[0171] (Structure 6) In the saddle-ride type vehicle of any one of Structures 1 to 4, the first side cover portion covers a battery constituting a part of an electric component of the saddle-ride type vehicle and a canister constituting a part of a gas discharge prevention device.

[0172] According to this structure, the influence of surrounding splashing objects on the battery and the canister can be suppressed, and waterproof measures that are consistent with the specifications of each component can be easily implemented.

[0173] (Structure 7) In the saddle-ride type vehicle of any one of Structures 1 to 5, the second side cover portion covers an ABS modulator constituting a part of a braking device of the saddle-ride type vehicle.

[0174] According to this structure, the influence of surrounding splashing objects on the ABS modulator can be suppressed, and water-related countermeasures that are consistent with the specifications of the ABS modulator can be easily implemented.

[0175] (Configuration 8) In the saddle-ride type vehicle according to any one of Configurations 1 to 7, the second side cover portion covers a portion of a chain constituting a portion of a power transmission member of the saddle-ride type vehicle from above.

[0176] According to this configuration, the second side cover portion constituting the lower portion of the large side cover can function as a chain case that covers the chain.

Claims

1. A saddle-riding type vehicle, comprising a pivot (22) for supporting a rear wheel so as to swing freely up and down, at a position lower than at least one of an energy storage unit and a passenger seat, characterized in that: The saddle-riding type vehicle includes side covers (52L, 52R) extending from below at least one of the energy storage unit and the passenger seat toward the pivot (22). The side cover (52L, 52R) comprises: a first side cover portion (71, 91) constituting an upper portion of the side cover (52L, 52R); a second side cover portion (72, 92) constituting a lower portion of the side cover (52L, 52R); a narrow width portion constituting a contracted portion between the first side cover portion (71, 91) and the second side cover portion (72, 92); and an inner extension wall extending inward in the vehicle width direction from at least one of the narrow width portion and a portion adjacent to the narrow width portion.

2. The saddle-riding type vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer edges constituting the outer shape of the side covers (52L, 52R) include a front edge, a rear edge, and an upper edge, and the narrow width portion is continuous across any outer edges.

3. The saddle-riding type vehicle according to claim 2, characterized in that: The narrow width portion is continuous across at least one of the top and bottom and the front and rear of the side cover (52L, 52R).

4. The saddle-riding type vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The first side cover portion (71, 91) and the second side cover portion (72, 92) are shaped to be convex outward in the vehicle width direction. The narrow width portion is recessed inward in the vehicle width direction.

5. The saddle-riding type vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The first side cover portion (71) covers an air cleaner duct (64) constituting a part of an air intake passage (60) of the saddle-ride type vehicle and a reservoir tank (67) constituting a part of a brake device.

6. The saddle-riding type vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The first side cover portion (91) covers a battery (83) constituting a part of the electric components of the saddle-ride type vehicle and a canister (82) constituting a part of the gas discharge prevention device.

7. The saddle-riding type vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The second side cover portion (72) covers an ABS modulator (68) constituting a part of a braking device of the saddle-ride type vehicle.

8. The saddle-riding type vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The second side cover portion (92) covers a portion of a chain from above, and the chain constitutes a portion of a power transmission component of the saddle-ride type vehicle.

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