Saddle type vehicle

Abstract

The utility model provides a saddle type vehicle which can protect an external equipment connecting mechanism supported on a steering system from being wetted by rainwater or being influenced by vibration caused by vehicle running. A saddle-type vehicle is provided with a frame (11), a steering system (40), an instrument (65) supported by the steering system, a headlamp (70), a headlamp shade (80), and an external device connection unit (100), and the external device connection unit is provided with an external device connection mechanism (130), an external device connection rubber (120), and an external device connection bracket (110). The external device connection unit is disposed below the instrument (65) in the vertical direction and between the upper end member (60) and the lower end member (61), and is disposed forward of the steering shaft (62) and rearward of the headlamp shield cover (80) when the vehicle body is viewed from the side in the front-rear direction, and the external device connection unit is provided with a downward connection terminal port (133).

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] Conventionally, in a saddle-riding type vehicle, a structure in which an external device connection mechanism for connecting to an external device such as a mobile terminal is provided in a steering system is known (for example, refer to Patent Document 1). Patent Document 1 describes a structure in which an external device connection mechanism is disposed laterally of a headlamp supported by the steering system, and the external device connection mechanism is mounted on the headlamp via a bracket. The connection terminal port for connecting the external device of the external device connection mechanism in Patent Document 1 faces outward in the vehicle width direction in the horizontal direction.

[0003] Prior Art Documents

[0004] Patent Documents

[0005] Patent Document 1: Specification of Chinese Patent Application Publication No. 115465391 Summary of the Utility Model

[0006] Technical Problem to be Solved by the Utility Model

[0007] Generally, it is desired to protect the external device connection mechanism electrically connected to an external device from the influence of rainwater and vibrations during vehicle travel.

[0008] The present utility model has been completed in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a saddle-riding type vehicle capable of protecting an external device connection mechanism supported by a steering system from being wetted by rainwater and vibrations caused by vehicle travel.

[0009] Means for Solving the Technical Problem

[0010] Provided is a straddle-type vehicle, comprising: a frame having a front head pipe; a steering system supported by the front head pipe in a steerable manner, the steering system including a steering shaft, an upper end member, a lower end member, a handlebar, and a front fork, the steering shaft being inserted through the front head pipe, the upper end member being supported at the upper end of the steering shaft above the front head pipe, the lower end member being supported at the lower end of the steering shaft below the front head pipe, the handlebar being connected to the steering shaft via the upper end member, and the front fork being connected to the steering shaft via the lower end member; an instrument supported by the steering system; a headlamp supported by the steering system; a headlamp shielding cover covering the headlamp from the front; and an external device connection unit supported by the steering system, characterized in that the external device connection unit includes: an external device connection mechanism having a connection terminal port for connecting an external device; an external device connection rubber covering the external device connection mechanism; and an external device connection bracket, the external device connection rubber being mounted on the external device connection bracket, the external device connection unit being located below the instrument in the vehicle body up-and-down direction and disposed between the upper end member and the lower end member, and the external device connection unit being disposed in the vehicle body front-and-rear direction at a position in front of the steering shaft and behind the headlamp shielding cover when observing the vehicle body in side view, and the external device connection mechanism having the downward-facing connection terminal port.

[0011] In the above structure, it may also be that the front fork is a pair of left and right forks, the upper end member is a top bridge connecting the pair of left and right front forks, the lower end member is a bottom bridge connecting the pair of left and right front forks, and the external device connection mechanism is disposed between the outer ends in the vehicle width direction of the left front fork and the outer ends in the vehicle width direction of the right front fork.

[0012] In the above structure, it may also be that the external device connection bracket is disposed at a position outside the external device connection mechanism in the vehicle width direction.

[0013] In the above structure, it may also be that the external device connection bracket has a mounting convex portion mounted on the external device connection rubber, and the external device connection rubber has a mounting concave portion into which the mounting convex portion is inserted.

[0014] In the above structure, it may also be that the mounting concave portion is formed to allow the mounting convex portion to pass through, and a wide-width portion for preventing detachment is formed at the end portion of the mounting convex portion.

[0015] In the above structure, it is also possible that the mounting convex portion is formed in a plate shape, and a slit hole through which the mounting convex portion can penetrate is formed in the mounting concave portion. The mounting convex portion and the mounting concave portion at least include a first mounting convex portion and a first mounting concave portion, and a second mounting convex portion and a second mounting concave portion. The first mounting convex portion and the second mounting convex portion extend along the same extending direction and are set such that cross-sectional shapes perpendicular to the extending direction are not parallel.

[0016] In the above structure, it is also possible that a headlight shielding cover mounting portion fastened to the back surface of the headlight shielding cover is provided on the external device connection bracket.

[0017] In the above structure, it is also possible that a headlight hooking portion hooked on a rib is provided on the external device connection bracket. The rib is provided on the back side of the headlight, and the headlight is clamped by the headlight shielding cover and the external device connection bracket.

[0018] Utility model effects

[0019] According to the present utility model, it is possible to provide a saddle-riding type vehicle that can protect an external device connection mechanism supported by a steering system from being wetted by rainwater and affected by vibrations caused by vehicle travel. Brief description of the drawings

[0020] Figure 1 It is a side view of a saddle-riding type vehicle according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0021] Figure 2 It is an enlarged view of a main part of a saddle-riding type vehicle according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0022] Figure 3 It is a front view of a saddle-riding type vehicle according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0023] Figure 4 It is a rear view of a headlight shielding cover according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0024] Figure 5 It is a perspective view of a headlight shielding cover according to an embodiment of the present utility model as viewed from the left rear.

[0025] Figure 6 It is a perspective view showing a state where a headlight is mounted on a headlight shielding cover.

[0026] Figure 7 It is a rear view showing a state where a headlight is mounted on a headlight shielding cover.

[0027] Figure 8 It is a perspective view of a USB unit according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0028] Figure 9 is an exploded perspective view of the USB unit according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0029] Figure 10 is a left view of the USB unit according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0030] Figure 11 is a right view of the USB unit according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0031] Reference numeral description

[0032] 10: saddle-riding type vehicle;

[0033] 11: vehicle frame;

[0034] 14: front fork;

[0035] 14a: outer end in vehicle width direction;

[0036] 18: front riser;

[0037] 21: handlebar;

[0038] 40: steering system;

[0039] 60: top bridge (upper end part);

[0040] 61: bottom bridge (lower end part);

[0041] 62: steering shaft;

[0042] 65: instrument;

[0043] 70: headlight;

[0044] 74: rib;

[0045] 80: headlight shielding cover;

[0046] 100: USB unit (external device connection unit);

[0047] 110: USB bracket (external device connection bracket);

[0048] 111: shielding cover mounting part (headlight shielding cover mounting part);

[0049] 112: hooking part (headlight hooking part);

[0050] 114: upper insertion bracket part (first mounting convex part, mounting convex part);

[0051] 114b: wide part;

[0052] 115: lower insertion bracket part (second mounting convex part, mounting convex part);

[0053] 115b: Wide-width part;

[0054] 120: USB rubber (external device connection rubber);

[0055] 123: Upper mounting part (first mounting recess, mounting recess);

[0056] 123a: Gap hole;

[0057] 124: Lower mounting part (second mounting recess, mounting recess);

[0058] 124a: Gap hole;

[0059] 130: USB terminal device (external device connection mechanism);

[0060] 133: USB port (connection terminal port). Detailed implementation mode

[0061] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. In addition, in the description, regarding the description of directions such as front, rear, left, right, up, and down, if not specifically described, it is assumed to be the same as the direction relative to the vehicle body. In addition, the label "front" shown in each figure indicates the front of the vehicle body, the label "up" indicates the upper part of the vehicle body, and the label "left" indicates the left side of the vehicle body.

[0062] [Embodiment]

[0063] Figure 1 It is a side view of the saddle-riding type vehicle 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

[0064] The saddle-riding type vehicle 10 is a vehicle including the following parts: a vehicle frame 11, a power unit 12 supported by the vehicle frame 11, a front fork 14 that supports the front wheel 13 so as to be steerable, a swing arm 16 that supports the rear wheel 15, and a seat 17 for the occupant.

[0065] The saddle-riding type vehicle 10 is a vehicle in which the occupant sits on the seat 17 in a straddling manner. The seat 17 is provided above the rear part of the vehicle frame 11.

[0066] The vehicle frame 11 includes: a front standpipe 18 provided at the front end of the vehicle frame 11, a front frame 19 located behind the front standpipe 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 standpipe 18.

[0067] The seat 17 is supported by the rear frame 20.

[0068] The front fork 14 is supported by the front standpipe 18 so as to be steerable left and right. The front wheel 13 is supported on an axle 13a provided at the lower end of the front fork 14. A steering handle 21 held by the occupant is installed at the upper end of the front fork 14.

[0069] The swing arm 16 is supported by a pivot shaft 22 supported on the vehicle frame 11. The pivot shaft 22 is a shaft that extends horizontally in the vehicle width direction. The pivot shaft 22 penetrates the front end portion of the swing arm 16. The swing arm 16 swings up and down about the pivot shaft 22.

[0070] The rear wheel 15 is supported by an axle 15a provided at the rear end portion of the swing arm 16.

[0071] The power unit 12 is disposed between the front wheel 13 and the rear wheel 15 and is supported by the vehicle frame 11.

[0072] The power unit 12 is an internal combustion engine. The power unit 12 includes a crankcase 23 and a cylinder portion 24 that houses a reciprocating piston. The exhaust port of the cylinder portion 24 is connected to an exhaust device 25.

[0073] The output of the power unit 12 is transmitted to the rear wheel 15 through a driving force transmission member that connects the power unit 12 and the rear wheel 15.

[0074] In addition, the saddle-type vehicle 10 has 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 footrest 28 for the occupant to place their feet, and a fuel tank 29 that stores fuel used by the power unit 12.

[0075] The front fender 26 is attached to the front fork 14. The rear fender 27 and the footrest 28 are provided at positions lower than the seat 17. The fuel tank 29 is supported by the vehicle frame 11.

[0076] Figure 2 It is an enlarged view of the main part of the saddle-type vehicle 10 according to the embodiment of the present utility model. Figure 3 It is a front view of the saddle-type vehicle 10 according to the embodiment of the present utility model.

[0077] The steering system 40 is supported by the front riser 18 of the vehicle frame 11 in a steerable manner.

[0078] The steering system 40 of the present embodiment has a pair of left and right front forks 14 disposed on the left and right sides of the front riser 18. The front fork 14 of the present embodiment is a telescopic shock absorber and has a spring and a damper built therein. An axle 13a (see Figure 1 ) is supported by the axle support portion at the lower end of the front fork 14. The front wheel 13 is rotatably supported between the pair of left and right front forks 14 via the axle 13a.

[0079] A pair of left and right front forks 14 are connected to the upper part of the front vertical pipe 18 through a top bridge (upper end part component) 60. In addition, a pair of left and right front forks 14 are connected to the lower part of the front vertical pipe 18 through a bottom bridge (lower end part component) 61. A steering shaft 62 inserted into the front vertical pipe 18 is supported between the top bridge 60 and the bottom bridge 61. In other words, the top bridge 60 is supported on the upper end part of the steering shaft 62, and the bottom bridge 61 is supported on the lower end part of the steering shaft 62. The steering shaft 62 is rotatably supported by the front vertical pipe 18, and thus the steering system 40 is supported by the front vertical pipe 18 in a steerable manner.

[0080] A pair of left and right handle brackets 60a are formed on the upper surface of the top bridge 60. A handle 21 is supported on the handle brackets 60a.

[0081] The steering system 40 of the present embodiment is constituted by a pair of left and right front forks 14, a top bridge 60, a bottom bridge 61, a steering shaft 62, and a handle 21.

[0082] A plate-shaped instrument support 64 extending forward is supported at the center in the vehicle width direction of the top bridge 60 (refer to Figure 3 ). An instrument 65 for displaying the speed of the vehicle and the like is supported on the upper surface of the instrument support 64.

[0083] Lamp extension supports 66 extending forward are supported at both ends in the vehicle width direction of the top bridge 60 (refer to Figure 2 ). The lamp extension supports 66 are plate-shaped with a thickness in the left-right direction. A headlamp 70 is supported at the front end portion 66a of the lamp extension support 66. The headlamp 70 is supported at the front end portion 66a of the lamp extension support 66 via a headlamp shielding cover 80. The headlamp 70 is covered from the front of the vehicle by the headlamp shielding cover 80.

[0084] A direction indicator support portion 66b extending outward in the vehicle width direction is formed at the middle portion in the longitudinal direction of the lamp extension support 66 (refer to Figure 3 ). A front direction indicator 67 extending outward in the vehicle width direction is supported on the direction indicator support portion 66b.

[0085] Figure 4 It is a rear view of the headlamp shielding cover 80 of the embodiment of the present utility model. Figure 5 It is a perspective view of the headlamp shielding cover 80 of the embodiment of the present utility model observed from the left rear.

[0086] The headlamp shielding cover 80 is a cover member that is inclined with the front lower and the rear higher as a whole when observing the vehicle from the side (refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 ). The headlamp shielding cover 80 has a lower headlamp cover portion 81, a shielding cover main body portion 82 formed at a position above the headlamp cover portion 81, and a pair of left and right cylindrical fender connection portions 83 protruding downward from the headlamp cover portion 81 (refer toFigure 4 )。

[0087] An opening 81a having a shape conforming to the lens surface of the headlamp 70 is formed in the headlamp housing portion 81. When the vehicle body is viewed from the front, the shielding cover main body portion 82 overlaps the instrument 65 (see Figure 3 ). Both end portions of the shielding cover main body portion 82 are located at positions above the instrument 65 when the vehicle body is viewed from the front (see Figure 3 ). The fender connecting portion 83 is engaged with an unillustrated engagement hole of the front fender 26 from above and thus is mounted on the front fender 26. The front fender 26 is fixed to the underframe 61.

[0088] As Figure 4 、 Figure 5 shown, on the rear surface (back surface) of the headlamp shielding cover 80, bracket fixing portions 84 are formed on both sides in the vehicle width direction at the upper part of the opening 81a. The bracket fixing portions 84 project rearward with respect to the rear surface of the headlamp shielding cover 80. The bracket fixing portions 84 are formed in a plate shape having a thickness in the left-right direction. A fixing hole (not illustrated) penetrating in the thickness direction is formed at the rear end portion of the bracket fixing portion 84. A bolt (fixing member) 97 is inserted through the fixing hole. Thus, the bracket fixing portion 84 is rubber-mounted on the front end portion 66a of the lamp extension bracket 66. Through the bracket fixing portion 84 and the fender connecting portion 83, the headlamp shielding cover 80 is supported by the steering system 40.

[0089] Below the bracket fixing portion 84, headlamp support portions 85 are formed on both sides in the vehicle width direction of the opening 81a. The headlamp support portions 85 have a pair of upper and lower cylindrical fastening portions 85a extending rearward and a boss support portion 85b formed between the pair of upper and lower fastening portions 85a and recessed in an arc shape forward.

[0090] A calibration adjustment portion 86 in a through-hole shape penetrating in the front-rear direction is formed below the center portion in the vehicle width direction of the opening 81a.

[0091] Figure 6 is a perspective view showing a state where the headlamp 70 is mounted on the headlamp shielding cover 80. Figure 7 is a rear view showing a state where the headlamp 70 is mounted on the headlamp shielding cover 80.

[0092] The headlamp 70 has a housing 72 that supports a light source substrate and the like and forms the back surface of the headlamp 70, and an outer lens 71 that covers the housing 72 from the front and forms the front surface of the headlamp 70 (see Figure 3 ). The outer lens 71 is exposed forward from the opening 81a of the headlamp shielding cover 80.

[0093] On both sides in the vehicle width direction of the housing 72, a pair of left and right boss portions 73 are formed. The boss portion 73 is formed in a cylindrical shape protruding outward in the vehicle width direction with respect to the housing 72. On the inner side in the vehicle width direction of the boss portion 73, a rib 74 extending in the vertical direction is provided. The rib 74 protrudes rearward with respect to the rear surface of the housing 72. The rib 74 is formed corresponding to the vertical height position of the boss portion 73. The rib 74 has a portion having a thickness in the left - right direction and extending in the vertical direction. A pair of left and right ribs 74 are provided.

[0094] Below the central portion in the vehicle width direction of the housing 72, a calibration fastening portion 75 is provided.

[0095] In the present embodiment, the clamping bracket 90 is engaged with the left rib 74. In addition, the USB bracket 110 is engaged with the right rib 74. The headlamp 70 is clamped to the headlamp shielding cover 80 by the clamping bracket 90 and the USB bracket 110.

[0096] As Figure 6 、 Figure 7 shown, the clamping bracket 90 is in a bent plate shape. The clamping bracket 90 has a flat shielding cover mounting portion 91 extending in the vertical direction. The shielding cover mounting portion 91 is a substantially rectangular flat plate having a thickness in the front - rear direction. A connection hole 91a penetrating in the thickness direction is formed in the shielding cover mounting portion 91 (refer to Figure 7 ). The connection hole 91a is formed longer in the vertical direction. Below the connection hole 91a, a cutout hole 91b in a substantially C - hole shape penetrating in the thickness direction and open to the inner side in the vehicle width direction is formed (refer to Figure 7 ). The opening diameter of the cutout hole 91b is larger than the opening diameter of the connection hole 91a. Between the connection hole 91a and the cutout hole 91b, a hook portion 92 is formed at the inner end in the vehicle width direction of the shielding cover mounting portion 91 so as to bend rearward. The hook portion 92 is formed in a U - shape open forward in a top - down view.

[0097] As Figure 7 shown, the USB bracket 110 is in a bent plate shape. The USB bracket 110 includes a clamping bracket portion 110A and a support bracket portion 110B provided behind the clamping bracket portion 110A. The clamping bracket portion 110A is configured in the same manner as the clamping bracket 90 except that it is symmetrical to the clamping bracket 90 in the left - right direction. That is, corresponding to the shielding cover mounting portion 91, connection hole 91a, cutout hole 91b, and hook portion 92 of the clamping bracket 90, the clamping bracket portion 110A has a shielding cover mounting portion (headlamp shielding cover mounting portion) 111, a connection hole 111a (refer to Figure 7 ), a cutout hole 111b (refer to Figure 7) The hook portion (headlight hook portion) 112. At the outer end in the vehicle width direction of the clamping bracket portion 110A, that is, at the outer end in the vehicle width direction of the shielding cover mounting portion 111, a supporting bracket portion 110B extending rearward is formed.

[0098] Here, in the headlight shielding cover 80, in the boss support portions 85b of the left and right headlight support portions 85 (refer to Figure 4 , Figure 5 , Figure 7 ), the left and right boss portions 73 of the headlight 70 are respectively received from the rear. Moreover, a clamping bracket 90 and a USB bracket 110 are installed on the left and right headlight support portions 85.

[0099] That is, in the clamping bracket 90 installed on the left headlight support portion 85, the hook portion 92 hooks the rib 74 extending in the vertical direction from the rear, and the fastening member 98 is inserted through the connection hole 91a and the cutout hole 91b from the rear. By fastening the fastening member 98 to the fastening portion 85a, the clamping bracket 90 is installed on the headlight support portion 85.

[0100] In addition, in the USB bracket 110 installed on the right headlight support portion 85, the hook portion 112 hooks the rib 74 extending in the vertical direction from the rear, and the fastening member 98 is inserted through the connection hole 111a and the cutout hole 111b from the rear. By fastening the fastening member 98 to the fastening portion 85a, the USB bracket 110 is installed on the headlight support portion 85.

[0101] Therefore, the clamping bracket 90 and the USB bracket 110 straddle the upper and lower fastening portions 85a, and the left and right boss portions 73 of the headlight 70 cannot be detached from the respective headlight support portions 85. The headlight 70 is supported so as to be rotatable about the boss portion 73.

[0102] The adjusting screw 99 (refer to Figure 3 ) is inserted into the calibration adjustment portion 86 of the headlight shielding cover 80 from the front, and is fastened to the calibration fastening portion 75 of the headlight 70 via a calibration adjustment member (not shown) using a biasing member or the like. By adjusting the fastening amount of the adjusting screw 99, the headlight 70 rotates about the boss portion 73, and the mounting angle of the headlight 70 with respect to the headlight shielding cover 80 is adjusted. That is, the calibration of the headlight 70 can be adjusted.

[0103] Figure 8 It is a perspective view of the USB unit 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 9 It is an exploded perspective view of the USB unit 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 10 It is a left view of the USB unit 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 11 It is a right view of the USB unit 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0104] As shown Figure 9 in the figure, the USB unit (external device connection unit) 100 includes: a USB terminal device (external device connection mechanism) 130 having a USB port (connection terminal port) 133 to which a USB terminal 151 (see Figure 2 ) is connected; a USB rubber (external device connection rubber) 120 covering the USB terminal device 130; and a USB bracket (external device connection bracket) 110 on which the USB rubber 120 is mounted. USB is an abbreviation for Universal Serial Bus.

[0105] The USB terminal device 130 includes a rectangular parallelepiped-shaped device main body portion 131. The device main body portion 131 is formed in a rectangular parallelepiped shape having a thickness in the vehicle width direction. In the present embodiment, the device main body portion 131 is disposed in a state inclined with respect to the vertical direction. That is, the front surface and the rear surface of the device main body portion 131 are inclined rearward as they approach the upper side. In addition, the upper surface and the lower surface of the device main body portion 131 are inclined downward as they approach the rear side.

[0106] On the rear portion of the upper surface of the device main body portion 131, a connector connection portion 132 having a substantially cylindrical shape protruding upward is formed. A connector 161 (see Figure 2 ) of a wire harness 160 (see Figure 2 ) extending from an unillustrated ECU or battery on the vehicle body side is connected to the connector connection portion 132. In the present embodiment, the connector 161 is connected to the connector connection portion 132 so as to cover the connector connection portion 132 from above. By connecting the connector 161 to the connector connection portion 132, power is supplied to the electronic components inside the device main body portion 131.

[0107] On the lower surface of the device main body portion 131, a USB port 133 having a substantially cylindrical shape protruding downward is formed. The USB port 133 is formed at the center of the lower surface of the device main body portion 131. The USB port 133 has a downward opening. The USB port 133 includes terminals (not shown) inside its opening. A USB terminal 151 (see Figure 2 ) of a USB cable 150 (see Figure 2 ) extending from an external device (not shown) is connected to the USB port 133 from below. Thereby, power supply and the like can be performed to the external device via the USB terminal device 130.

[0108] The USB terminal device 130 of the present embodiment is constituted by the device main body portion 131, the connector connection portion 132, and the USB port 133.

[0109] The USB terminal device 130 is supported by a USB rubber 120 made of an elastic material. The USB rubber 120 has a rubber housing portion 121 with a rectangular parallelepiped shape in appearance. The rubber housing portion 121 is formed in a hollow container shape. The rubber housing portion 121 is formed in a rectangular parallelepiped shape that is one size larger than the device main body portion 131 of the USB terminal device 130. The device main body portion 131 is housed in the rubber housing portion 121. A rectangular loading / unloading opening 126 is formed on the inner side surface in the vehicle width direction of the rubber housing portion 121. The loading / unloading opening 126 is formed in a size that is one size smaller than the inner side surface in the vehicle width direction of the rubber housing portion 121. By deforming the USB rubber 120, the USB terminal device 130 can be loaded and unloaded relative to the inside of the rubber housing portion 121 through the loading / unloading opening 126.

[0110] An opening-shaped connector through-hole 125 is formed at the rear part of the upper surface of the rubber housing portion 121. The connector through-hole 125 communicates the inside of the rubber housing portion 121 with the outside. The connector connection portion 132 of the USB terminal device 130 is inserted through the connector through-hole 125 from below. Therefore, in the USB terminal device 130, in a state where the device main body portion 131 is housed in the rubber housing portion 121, the connector connection portion 132 is exposed to the outside of the USB rubber 120. The connector 161 can be connected to the connector connection portion 132 from the outside of the rubber housing portion 121.

[0111] A terminal through-hole 127 that penetrates downward is formed in the lower surface portion of the rubber housing portion 121. The terminal through-hole 127 is in a substantially cylindrical shape having an inner peripheral surface shape corresponding to the USB port 133 of the USB terminal device 130. The USB port 133 is housed in the terminal through-hole 127 in a crimped state. The terminal through-hole 127 protrudes downward relative to the lower surface of the rubber housing portion 121. The terminal through-hole 127 is closably sealed by a terminal cap 128.

[0112] The terminal cap 128 is formed in a bottomed substantially cylindrical shape with an appearance that is one size larger than the terminal through-hole 127. The terminal cap 128 is supported by the terminal through-hole 127 by being press-fitted into the outer peripheral portion of the terminal through-hole 127. Thereby, the terminal cap 128 closes the terminal through-hole 127 and the USB port 133. A protruding grip portion 128a is formed on the outer peripheral portion of the terminal cap 128. Through the grip portion 128a, it is easy to remove the terminal cap 128 from the terminal through-hole 127.

[0113] In the present embodiment, the terminal cap 128 is connected to the rubber housing portion 121. That is, the terminal cap 128 is connected via a cap support portion 129 (refer to Figure 3) and is connected to the rubber housing portion 121. The terminal cap 128 and the cap support portion 129 are integrally formed on the rubber housing portion 121. The cap support portion 129 is formed at the lower end of the outer surface of the rubber housing portion 121 in the vehicle width direction. The cap support portion 129 extends outward in the vehicle width direction from the outer surface of the rubber housing portion 121 in the vehicle width direction. The terminal cap 128 is supported at the end portion of the cap support portion 129. By bending the cap support portion 129, the terminal cap 128 can be mounted on the terminal insertion port 127.

[0114] In the present embodiment, the cap support portion 129 is integrally formed with the rubber housing portion 121, but it may be separate. At this time, the cap support portion 129 may not be made of rubber but may be in the form of a cord or a strip. The cap support portion 129 connects the rubber housing portion 121 and the terminal cap 128, thereby preventing the loss of the terminal cap 128.

[0115] At the front portion of the upper surface of the rubber housing portion 121, that is, at the position adjacent to the front side of the connector insertion port 125, a rectangular parallelepiped-shaped upper mounting portion (first mounting recess, mounting recess) 123 is provided. The upper mounting portion 123 is integrally formed with the rubber housing portion 121. A slit hole 123a penetrating from the inner side in the vehicle width direction to the outer side in the vehicle width direction is formed in the upper mounting portion 123. The slit hole 123a has an opening shape extending along the upper surface of the rubber housing portion 121. That is, the opening shape of the slit hole 123a extends obliquely so as to be located below as it goes toward the rear.

[0116] At the lower portion of the rear surface of the rubber housing portion 121, a rectangular parallelepiped-shaped lower mounting portion (second mounting recess, mounting recess) 124 is provided. The lower mounting portion 124 is integrally formed with the rubber housing portion 121. A slit hole 124a penetrating from the inner side in the vehicle width direction to the outer side in the vehicle width direction is formed in the lower mounting portion 124. The slit hole 124a has an opening shape not parallel to the opening shape of the slit hole 123a of the upper mounting portion 123. In the present embodiment, the slit hole 124a has an opening shape extending along the rear surface of the rubber housing portion 121. That is, the opening shape of the slit hole 124a has an opening shape perpendicular to the slit hole 123a and extends obliquely so as to be located above as it goes toward the rear.

[0117] The USB rubber 120 is supported by the USB support 110 by inserting the USB support 110 into the slit holes 123a and 124a.

[0118] The support bracket portion 110B of the USB bracket 110 has a plate portion 113 that is bent backward from the outer end in the vehicle width direction of the shield cover mounting portion 111. The plate portion 113 is formed in a plate shape that covers substantially the entire outer surface in the vehicle width direction of the USB rubber 120. In the present embodiment, the plate portion 113 is formed to be slightly smaller in size than the outer side surface in the vehicle width direction of the USB rubber 120. The plate portion 113 has an upper edge 113a (refer to Figure 11 ) that extends backward from the upper end of the shield cover mounting portion 111. In addition, the plate portion 113 has a lower edge 113b (refer to Figure 11 ) that extends backward and downward from the lower end of the shield cover mounting portion 111. A connector exposure portion 113c (refer to Figure 11 ) is formed in the upper rear portion of the plate portion 113, and the connector exposure portion 113c is in the shape of a cutout that exposes the connector connection portion 132 of the USB terminal device 130 to the outside in the vehicle width direction.

[0119] An upper insertion support portion (first mounting convex portion, mounting convex portion) 114 that extends inward in the vehicle width direction from the upper end of the plate portion 113 is formed on the front side of the connector exposure portion 113c. The upper insertion support portion 114 is formed to reach a position closer to the inside in the vehicle width direction than the upper mounting portion 123 of the USB rubber 120. The upper insertion support portion 114 is formed in a plate shape that can be inserted into the slot hole 123a of the upper mounting portion 123. The upper insertion support portion 114 has: a plate-shaped extension portion 114a that extends inward in the vehicle width direction from the plate portion 113, and a wide portion 114b formed at the end of the extension portion 114a. The wide portion 114b is formed to be relatively long in the forward direction (one side in the width direction of the upper insertion support portion 114) with respect to the extension portion 114a. The extension portion 114a is formed to be narrower than the length in the length direction of the opening shape of the slot hole 123a, that is, the slot length of the slot hole 123a. In contrast, the wide portion 114b is formed to be wider than the slot length of the slot hole 123a.

[0120] A lower insertion support portion (second mounting convex portion, mounting convex portion) 115 extending inward in the vehicle width direction from the rear end of the plate portion 113 is formed below the exposed portion 113c of the connector. The lower insertion support portion 115 extends from the plate portion 113 in the same extending direction as the upper insertion support portion 114. The lower insertion support portion 115 is formed to reach a position inward in the vehicle width direction from the lower mounting portion 124 of the USB rubber 120. The lower insertion support portion 115 is formed in a plate shape that can be inserted into the slit hole 124a of the lower mounting portion 124. The lower insertion support portion 115 has a plate-shaped extension portion 115a extending inward in the vehicle width direction from the plate portion 113 and a wide portion 115b formed at the end of the extension portion 115a. The wide portion 115b is formed longer than the extension portion 115a in the up-down direction (both sides in the width direction of the lower insertion support portion 115). The extension portion 115a is formed narrower than the slit length of the slit hole 124a. In contrast, the wide portion 115b is formed wider than the slit length of the slit hole 124a.

[0121] The upper insertion support portion 114 and the lower insertion support portion 115 are respectively inserted into the slit holes 123a and 124a of the USB rubber 120. At this time, since the wide portions 114b and 115b are wider than the slit lengths of the slit holes 123a and 124a, the upper insertion support portion 114 and the lower insertion support portion 115 are inserted while deforming the USB rubber 120. When the upper insertion support portion 114 and the lower insertion support portion 115 penetrate through the slit holes 123a and 124a, the USB rubber 120 elastically restores, and the wide portions 114b and 115b are hooked on the inner surfaces in the vehicle width direction of the upper mounting portion 123 and the lower mounting portion 124, thereby preventing detachment. Thus, the USB rubber 120 is supported by the USB support 110. Thus, the USB terminal device 130 is mounted on the steering system 40. By connecting the USB terminal 151 of the USB cable 150 extending from an external device (not shown) to the USB terminal device 130, it is possible to charge the external device from the straddle-type vehicle 10 and to communicate between the straddle-type vehicle 10 and the external device.

[0122] In the present embodiment, as Figure 2 shown, when observing the vehicle body from the right side view, the USB unit 100 is disposed between the top bridge 60 and the bottom bridge 61 and between the front fork 14 and the headlight 70. In the USB unit 100, the USB terminal device 130 is supported by the headlight 70 and the headlight shield 80 in a state of being housed in the USB rubber 120. Therefore, it is possible to make it difficult for the vibration during vehicle travel to be transmitted to the USB terminal device 130.

[0123] Here, in the USB unit 100, as Figure 2 、 Figure 3 、 Figure 11As shown, it is mounted on the saddle-type vehicle 10 in such a manner that the plate portion 113 of the USB bracket 110 faces the outer side in the vehicle width direction. Therefore, it is possible to easily protect the USB terminal device 130 from the outer side in the vehicle width direction using the plate portion 113. The USB port 133 of the USB terminal device 130 faces downward. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the exposed portion of the terminal of the USB terminal device 130, that is, the USB port 133, from being wetted by rain. In particular, the USB terminal device 130 is disposed between the outer end 14a in the vehicle width direction of the left front fork 14 and the outer end 14a in the vehicle width direction of the right front fork 14 when the vehicle body is viewed from the front. Therefore, it is easy to dispose it at the center of the vehicle body and easy to prevent wetting caused by rain.

[0124] In addition, the upper insertion bracket portion 114 abuts on the USB rubber 120 on the surface in the vertical direction. In addition, the lower insertion bracket portion 115 abuts on the USB rubber 120 on the surface in the front-rear direction. Therefore, no matter what direction the force is applied to the upper insertion bracket portion 114 and the lower insertion bracket portion 115, it is possible to easily withstand these forces using one surface of the upper insertion bracket portion 114 and the lower insertion bracket portion 115, and it is easy to suppress the load applied to the USB rubber 120 during vibration.

[0125] As described above, according to the present embodiment to which the present utility model is applied, there is provided a saddle-type vehicle 10, which includes: a vehicle frame 11 having a front head pipe 18; a steering system 40 supported by the front head pipe 18 in a steerable manner, the steering system 40 including a steering shaft 62, a top bridge 60, a bottom bridge 61, a handle 21, and front forks 14, the steering shaft 62 being inserted through the front head pipe 18, the top bridge 60 corresponding to an upper end portion member supported at the upper end portion of the steering shaft 62 above the front head pipe 18, the bottom bridge 61 corresponding to a lower end portion member supported at the lower end portion of the steering shaft 62 below the front head pipe 18, the handle 21 being connected to the steering shaft 62 via the top bridge 60, and the front forks 14 being connected to the steering shaft 62 via the bottom bridge 61; an instrument 65 supported by the steering system 40; a headlight 70 supported by the steering system 40; a headlight shielding cover 80 covering the headlight 70 from the front; and a USB unit 100 supported by the steering system 40. In this saddle-type vehicle 10, the USB unit 100 includes: a USB terminal device 130 having a USB port 133 for connecting an external device; a USB rubber 120 covering the USB terminal device 130; and a USB bracket 110 to which the USB rubber 120 is mounted. The USB unit 100 is disposed below the instrument 65 in the vertical direction of the vehicle body and between the top bridge 60 and the bottom bridge 61, and in the front-rear direction of the vehicle body, the USB unit 100 is disposed at a position in front of the steering shaft 62 and behind the headlight shielding cover 80 when the vehicle body is viewed from the side, and the USB terminal device 130 has a USB port 133 facing downward.

[0126] According to this structure, the USB terminal device 130 is supported by the USB rubber 120 on the USB bracket 110, thereby being able to easily suppress the vibration during vehicle travel transmitted to the USB terminal device 130, and since the USB port 133 faces downward, it is possible to suppress the terminal portion from being wetted by rain. Therefore, according to the above structure, it is possible to provide a saddle-riding type vehicle 10 that can protect the USB terminal device 130 supported by the steering system 40 from being wetted by rain or the vibration caused by vehicle travel.

[0127] In the present embodiment, the front forks 14 are a pair of left and right, the upper end member is the top bridge 60 that connects the pair of left and right front forks 14, the lower end member is the bottom bridge 61 that connects the pair of left and right front forks 14, and the USB terminal device 130 is disposed between the vehicle width direction outer ends 14a of the left front fork 14 and the vehicle width direction outer ends 14a of the right front fork 14.

[0128] According to this structure, the USB terminal device 130 can be easily disposed on the inner side in the vehicle width direction of the left and right front forks 14. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the USB terminal device 130 from being wetted by rain or the like, and it is possible to suppress the USB terminal device 130 from being too far away from the steering shaft 62. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the amount of movement of the USB terminal device 130 during steering, and it is possible to easily suppress the vibration of the USB cable (wiring) 150 between the external device and the USB terminal device 130.

[0129] In addition, in the present embodiment, the USB bracket 110 is disposed at a position outside the vehicle body width direction with respect to the USB terminal device 130.

[0130] According to this structure, the USB terminal device 130 can be installed on the steering system 40 with a simple structure, and the USB terminal device 130 can be protected from the outside in the vehicle body width direction by the USB bracket 110.

[0131] In addition, in the present embodiment, the USB bracket 110 includes an upper insertion bracket portion 114 and a lower insertion bracket portion 115 as an example of the mounting convex portion mounted on the USB rubber 120, and the USB rubber 120 includes an upper mounting portion 123 and a lower mounting portion 124 as an example of the mounting concave portion into which the upper insertion bracket portion 114 and the lower insertion bracket portion 115 are inserted.

[0132] According to this structure, it is possible to easily suppress the vibration during vehicle travel transmitted to the USB terminal device 130, and it is possible to install the USB terminal device 130 on the steering system 40 with a simple structure without increasing the number of components of the USB unit 100.

[0133] In addition, in the present embodiment, the upper mounting portion 123 and the lower mounting portion 124 are formed so as to allow the upper insertion support portion 114 and the lower insertion support portion 115 to penetrate therethrough, and wide portions 114b and 115b for preventing detachment are formed at the end portions of the upper insertion support portion 114 and the lower insertion support portion 115.

[0134] According to this structure, it is possible to prevent the USB rubber 120 from detaching from the USB support 110 due to vibrations during vehicle travel or the like, and thus it is possible to prevent the USB terminal device 130 from detaching from the USB support 110.

[0135] In addition, in the present embodiment, the upper insertion support portion 114 and the lower insertion support portion 115 are formed in a plate shape, and slit holes 123a and 124a through which the upper insertion support portion 114 and the lower insertion support portion 115 can penetrate are formed in the upper mounting portion 123 and the lower mounting portion 124. The mounting convex portion and the mounting concave portion at least include the upper insertion support portion 114 and the upper mounting portion 123, the lower insertion support portion 115 and the lower mounting portion 124. The upper insertion support portion 114 and the lower insertion support portion 115 extend along the same extension direction and are set such that cross-sectional shapes perpendicular to the extension direction are not parallel.

[0136] According to this structure, it is possible to easily use one surface of the upper insertion support portion 114 and the lower insertion support portion 115 to withstand forces from different directions, and it is possible to support the USB rubber 120 while dispersing the load on the USB rubber 120.

[0137] In addition, in the present embodiment, a shield mounting portion 111 for fastening to the back surface of the headlight shield 80 is provided on the USB support 110.

[0138] According to this structure, it is possible to mount the USB unit 100 on the headlight shield 80, and it is possible to mount the USB unit 100 on the steering system 40 via the headlight shield 80 with a simple structure without increasing the number of components of the USB unit 100.

[0139] In addition, in the present embodiment, a hook portion 112 is provided on the USB support 110, and the hook portion 112 is hooked on a rib 74 provided on the back side of the headlight 70, and the headlight 70 is clamped between the headlight shield 80 and the USB support 110.

[0140] According to this structure, it is possible to make the USB support 110 have the function of mounting the headlight 70 on the headlight shield 80, and it is possible to mount the USB unit 100 on the steering system 40 with a simple structure without increasing the number of components.

[0141] [Other Embodiments]

[0142] The above-described embodiments merely represent one mode of the present utility model, and can be arbitrarily deformed and applied within the scope not departing from the gist of the present utility model.

[0143] In the above-described embodiment, the straddle-type vehicle 10 having the power unit 12 as an internal combustion engine is illustrated, but as the power unit 12, it may also be an electric motor driven by electricity. Therefore, as the straddle-type vehicle, it may also be a straddle-type electric vehicle using an electric motor.

[0144] In the above-described embodiment, the USB unit 100 is installed on the right side of the steering system 40. However, instead of this method, the USB unit 100 may be installed on the left side of the steering system 40. Additionally, instead of this method, the USB unit 100 may be installed on both the left and right sides of the steering system 40.

[0145] In the above-described embodiment, as an example of the external connection mechanism, the USB terminal device 130 having the USB port 133 is illustrated. For example, the structure connecting the USB terminal 151 based on USB-C is illustrated, but as the external device connection mechanism, it is not limited to the external device connection mechanism connecting the USB terminal 151, and it may also be an external device connection mechanism that can connect any external device in an electrically detachable manner.

[0146] In the above-described embodiment, the structures of the upper insertion support portion 114, the lower insertion support portion 115, the upper mounting portion 123, and the lower mounting portion 124 are illustrated, and the structure in which two mounting convex portions and mounting concave portions are respectively provided is described. However, it may also be a structure in which three or more mounting convex portions and mounting concave portions are provided. Additionally, it is preferable to provide a plurality of mounting convex portions and mounting concave portions, but one may also be provided respectively.

[0147] In the above-described embodiment, the structures of the upper insertion support portion 114, the lower insertion support portion 115, the upper mounting portion 123, and the lower mounting portion 124 are illustrated, and the structure in which the mounting convex portions and the mounting concave portions are respectively provided vertically is described. However, as long as the positions of the mounting convex portions and the mounting concave portions can solve the technical problems to be solved by the present application, they may be in any positions. For example, they may also be provided front and back.

[0148] In the above-described embodiment, the structure in which the terminal cap 128 is connected to the rubber housing portion 121 via the cap support portion 129 is described, but the portion connecting the terminal cap 128 is not limited to the rubber housing portion 121. For example, the terminal cap 128 may also be connected to the steering system 40 of a portion other than the USB rubber 120. Additionally, although it is preferable to have the cap support portion 129, it may also be omitted.

[0149] In the above-described embodiment, as the steering system 40, a structure including a pair of left and right front forks 14 is illustrated. As the upper end component of the steering shaft 62, the structure of the top bridge 60 is illustrated. As the lower end component of the steering shaft 62, the structure of the bottom bridge 61 is illustrated. However, the front forks, upper end components, lower end components, etc. in the steering system are not limited to the structure of the above-described steering system 40.

[0150] For example, as the upper end component, it may be a component that supports the upper end of the steering shaft 62 above the front riser 18 and connects the handle 21 to the steering shaft 62, or it may be a component so-called steering column. That is, the front forks 14 may not be connected to the upper end component. In addition, a structure in which a pair of left and right front forks 14 that support the axle 13a are provided is illustrated, but the front forks 14 that support the axle 13a may also be a structure on only one side, that is, a so-called single fork structure. In this case, as the lower end component, it only needs to extend from the lower end of the steering shaft 62 to one side and connect to the front fork. In addition, in this case, the front forks that support the axle 13a may not be shock absorbers. In addition, in this case, it may also be a structure in which the lower end component and the front fork as a single fork are integrally formed.

[0151] In the above-described embodiment, as the saddle-riding type vehicle 10, a motorcycle having a front wheel 13 and a rear wheel 15 is illustrated as an example, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and the present invention can be applied to a three-wheeled saddle-riding type vehicle having two front wheels or rear wheels or a saddle-riding type vehicle having four or more wheels.

[0152] [Structure supported by the above-described embodiment]

[0153] The above-described embodiment supports the following structures.

[0154] (Structure 1) A steering system, comprising: a vehicle frame having a front riser; a steering system supported by the front riser in a steerable manner, the steering system including a steering shaft, an upper end member, a lower end member, a handlebar, and a front fork, the steering shaft being inserted through the front riser, the upper end member being supported at the upper end of the steering shaft above the front riser, the lower end member being supported at the lower end of the steering shaft below the front riser, the handlebar being connected to the steering shaft via the upper end member, and the front fork being connected to the steering shaft via the lower end member; an instrument supported by the steering system; a headlamp supported by the steering system; a headlamp shielding cover covering the headlamp from the front; and an external device connection unit supported by the steering system, characterized in that the external device connection unit includes: an external device connection mechanism having a connection terminal port for connecting an external device; an external device connection rubber covering the external device connection mechanism; and an external device connection bracket, the external device connection rubber being mounted on the external device connection bracket, the external device connection unit being located below the instrument in the vehicle body up-and-down direction and disposed between the upper end member and the lower end member, and, in the vehicle body front-and-rear direction, the external device connection unit is disposed at a position in front of the steering shaft and behind the headlamp shielding cover when observing the vehicle body from the side, and the external device connection mechanism has the downward-facing connection terminal port.

[0155] According to this structure, the external device connection mechanism is supported by the external device connection bracket via the external device connection rubber, whereby it is possible to easily suppress the vibration during vehicle travel transmitted to the external device connection mechanism, and since the connection terminal port faces downward, it is possible to prevent the terminal portion from being wetted by rainwater. Therefore, according to the above structure, it is possible to provide a saddle-riding type vehicle that can protect the external device connection mechanism supported by the steering system from being wetted by rainwater or affected by the vibration during vehicle travel.

[0156] (Structure 2) In the saddle-riding type vehicle according to Structure 1, characterized in that the front fork is a pair of left and right ones, the upper end member is a top bridge connecting the pair of left and right front forks, the lower end member is a bottom bridge connecting the pair of left and right front forks, and the external device connection mechanism is disposed between the outer ends in the vehicle width direction of the left front fork and the outer ends in the vehicle width direction of the right front fork.

[0157] According to this structure, the external device connection mechanism can be easily disposed inside the left and right front forks in the vehicle width direction, so it is possible to prevent the external device connection mechanism from being wetted by rainwater or the like, and it is possible to prevent the external device connection mechanism from being too far away from the steering shaft, so it is possible to suppress the amount of movement of the external device connection mechanism during steering and easily suppress the vibration of the wiring between the external device and the external device connection mechanism.

[0158] (Structure 3) In the saddle-riding type vehicle according to Structure 1 or 2, it is characterized in that the external device connection bracket is arranged at a position outside the external device connection mechanism in the vehicle width direction.

[0159] According to this structure, the external device connection mechanism can be installed on the steering system with a simple structure, and the external device connection bracket can protect the external device connection mechanism from the outside in the vehicle width direction.

[0160] (Structure 4) In the saddle-riding type vehicle according to any one of Structures 1 to 3, it is characterized in that the external device connection bracket has a mounting convex portion mounted on the external device connection rubber, and the external device connection rubber has a mounting concave portion into which the mounting convex portion is inserted.

[0161] According to this structure, it is possible to easily suppress the vibration during vehicle running transmitted to the external device connection mechanism, and the external device connection mechanism can be installed on the steering system with a simple structure without increasing the number of components of the external device connection unit.

[0162] (Structure 5) In the saddle-riding type vehicle according to Structure 4, it is characterized in that the mounting concave portion is formed so as to allow the mounting convex portion to penetrate therethrough, and a wide portion for preventing detachment is formed at the end portion of the mounting convex portion.

[0163] According to this structure, it is possible to prevent the external device connection rubber from detaching from the external device connection bracket due to vibration during vehicle running or the like, and thus it is possible to prevent the external device connection mechanism from detaching from the external device connection bracket.

[0164] (Structure 6) In the saddle-riding type vehicle according to Structure 4 or 5, it is characterized in that the mounting convex portion is formed in a plate shape, a slit hole through which the mounting convex portion can penetrate is formed in the mounting concave portion, the mounting convex portion and the mounting concave portion at least include a first mounting convex portion and a first mounting concave portion, and a second mounting convex portion and a second mounting concave portion, and the first mounting convex portion and the second mounting convex portion extend along the same extending direction and are set such that cross-sectional shapes perpendicular to the extending direction are not parallel.

[0165] According to this structure, it is possible to easily bear the forces from different directions by the surface of a certain mounting convex portion, and it is possible to support the external device connection rubber while dispersing the load on the external device connection rubber.

[0166] (Structure 7) In the saddle-riding type vehicle according to any one of Structures 1 to 6, it is characterized in that a headlight shielding cover mounting portion fastened to the back surface of the headlight shielding cover is provided on the external device connection bracket.

[0167] According to this structure, the external device connection unit can be installed on the headlight shield, and the external device connection unit can be installed on the steering system through the headlight shield with a simple structure without increasing the number of components of the external device connection unit.

[0168] (Configuration 8) In the saddle-riding type vehicle according to Configuration 7, it is characterized in that a headlight hook portion that hooks on a rib is provided on the external device connection bracket, the rib is provided on the back side of the headlight, and the headlight is clamped between the headlight shield and the external device connection bracket.

[0169] According to this structure, the external device connection bracket can have the function of mounting the headlight on the headlight shield, and the external device connection unit can be installed on the steering system with a simple structure without increasing the number of components.

Claims

1. A saddle-riding type vehicle, comprising: A frame having a front standpipe; A steering system supported by the front standpipe in a steerable manner, the steering system including a steering shaft, an upper end member, a lower end member, a handlebar, and a front fork, the steering shaft being inserted through the front standpipe, the upper end member being supported at the upper end of the steering shaft above the front standpipe, the lower end member being supported at the lower end of the steering shaft below the front standpipe, the handlebar being connected to the steering shaft via the upper end member, and the front fork being connected to the steering shaft via the lower end member; An instrument supported by the steering system; A headlamp supported by the steering system; A headlamp shielding cover covering the headlamp from the front; and An external device connection unit supported by the steering system, Characterized in that, The external device connection unit includes: an external device connection mechanism having a connection terminal port for connecting an external device; an external device connection rubber covering the external device connection mechanism; and an external device connection bracket, the external device connection rubber being mounted on the external device connection bracket; The external device connection unit is located below the instrument in the vehicle body up-and-down direction and is disposed between the upper end member and the lower end member, and in the vehicle body front-and-rear direction, when observing the vehicle body from the side, the external device connection unit is disposed at a position in front of the steering shaft and behind the headlamp shielding cover; The external device connection mechanism has the downward-facing connection terminal port.

2. The saddle-riding type vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that, The front fork is a left-and-right pair, The upper end member is a top bridge connecting the left-and-right pair of front forks, The lower end member is a bottom bridge connecting the left-and-right pair of front forks, The external device connection mechanism is disposed between the vehicle-width direction outer ends of the left front fork and the vehicle-width direction outer ends of the right front fork.

3. The saddle-riding type vehicle according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The external device connection bracket is disposed at a position outside the external device connection mechanism in the vehicle body width direction.

4. The saddle-riding type vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that, The external device connection bracket has a mounting convex portion mounted on the external device connection rubber, The external device connection rubber has a mounting concave portion for inserting the mounting convex portion.

5. The saddle-riding type vehicle according to claim 4, characterized in that, The mounting concave portion is formed to allow the mounting convex portion to penetrate therethrough, A wide-width portion for preventing detachment is formed at the end portion of the mounting convex portion.

6. The saddle-riding type vehicle according to claim 4 or 5, characterized in that, The mounting convex portion is formed in a plate shape, A slit hole allowing the mounting convex portion to penetrate therethrough is formed in the mounting concave portion, The mounting convex portion and the mounting concave portion at least include a first mounting convex portion and a first mounting concave portion, and a second mounting convex portion and a second mounting concave portion, The first mounting convex portion and the second mounting convex portion extend along the same extending direction and are set such that cross-sectional shapes perpendicular to the extending direction are not parallel.

7. The saddle-riding type vehicle according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a headlight shield mounting portion fastened to the back surface of the headlight shield is provided on the external device connection bracket.

8. The saddle-riding type vehicle according to claim 7, wherein a headlight hooking portion hooked on a rib is provided on the external device connection bracket, the rib being provided on the back side of the headlight, the headlight is clamped between the headlight shield and the external device connection bracket.

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