Hood structure and motorcycle
By hiding the fasteners of the motorcycle hood inside the hood, the problem of exposed fasteners affecting the aesthetics and stability is solved, higher aesthetics and stability are achieved, and driving comfort and safety are improved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422989711.8
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-05
- Publication Date
- 2025-09-12
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-12-05
AI Technical Summary
In traditional motorcycle hood designs, fasteners are exposed on the outside, affecting the aesthetics and easily loosening, leading to motorcycle stability and safety issues.
A hood structure is designed to hide the fasteners inside the hood. The hood is fixed by the mounting holes and grooves through the cooperation between the hood and the front plate. When necessary, the fasteners are covered by the cover plate to ensure the stability of the connection.
It improves the overall aesthetics and stability of the motorcycle, prevents fasteners from loosening due to erosion by the external environment, and improves riding comfort and safety.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of motorcycles, in particular to a head cover structure. Background Art
[0002] In motorcycle design, instrumentation, as a crucial component that displays the vehicle's operating status, is crucial for both stability and aesthetics. However, traditional hood designs often expose the fasteners located at the instrument panel. This not only affects the overall aesthetics of the motorcycle but also easily leads to the fasteners loosening due to environmental corrosion, thus compromising the motorcycle's stability and safety. Utility Model Content
[0003] The present invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, the present invention proposes a hood structure that can ensure the stability of the instrument panel and improve the overall aesthetics of the motorcycle by hiding the fasteners inside the hood.
[0004] According to the head cover structure of the first aspect embodiment of the present utility model, it includes a front plate and a sealing plate. The front plate is set in a streamlined arc. The back side of the front plate has a accommodating cavity for accommodating the installation of instruments and electronic components. The front plate is provided with a mounting plate for installing the instrument. The front plate is also provided with two mounting bosses. The two mounting bosses are located in the accommodating cavity and are respectively located on both sides of the mounting plate. The mounting bosses are recessed to form grooves for installing speakers. The side walls of the mounting bosses are extended to form mounting lugs. The mounting lugs are provided with penetrating mounting holes. The mounting holes are used to pass fasteners. The sealing plate is connected to the front plate and is used to cover the accommodating cavity. The sealing plate is provided with side plates along the periphery. The side plates are provided with mounting grooves with openings facing the front plate. The fasteners pass through the mounting holes and are inserted into the mounting grooves to fix the sealing plate. The lower side of the sealing plate has openings connected to the accommodating cavity for tightening the fasteners. There are gaps between the two sides of the sealing plate and the front plate that are connected to the accommodating cavity. The front plate is also connected to two cover plates, which are respectively located on both sides of the sealing plate and abut against the side walls of the sealing plate to cover the gaps, the mounting grooves and the fasteners.
[0005] The hood structure according to the embodiments of the present invention has at least the following beneficial effects: the front panel has a streamlined curvature, which not only conforms to the overall shape of the motorcycle but also effectively reduces wind resistance and improves driving stability. A cavity is provided on the back of the front panel for mounting instruments and electronic components. The front panel is provided with a mounting plate for mounting the instruments and two mounting bosses. These two mounting bosses are located within the cavity, one on each side of the mounting plate, providing additional support for mounting the instruments and electronic components. The mounting bosses are recessed to form grooves for mounting speakers, enhancing the practicality of the hood structure. The sidewalls of the mounting bosses extend to form mounting ears, each with a through-hole for receiving fasteners to secure the cover plate. The cover plate is connected to the front panel, covering the cavity and protecting the instruments and electronic components within from environmental damage. Side panels are provided around the perimeter of the cover plate, each with a mounting slot opening toward the front panel. Fasteners pass through the mounting holes and engage with the mounting slots, securing the cover plate to the front panel. In order to facilitate the tightening or loosening of the fasteners, an opening connected to the accommodating cavity is provided on the lower side of the sealing plate. In addition, a gap connected to the accommodating cavity is left between the two sides of the sealing plate and the front plate to facilitate maintenance and adjustment when necessary. In order to completely hide the fasteners, the front plate is also connected to two cover plates, which are respectively located on both sides of the sealing plate and abut the side walls of the sealing plate to cover the gaps, mounting grooves and fasteners. The hood structure of the utility model is cleverly designed to hide the fasteners inside the hood structure, avoiding the problem of the fasteners being directly exposed to the outside, thereby significantly improving the overall aesthetics of the motorcycle. The fasteners achieve a firm connection between the sealing plate and the front plate through the cooperation of the mounting holes and the mounting grooves. At the same time, the provision of the cover plate further enhances the stability of the structure and prevents the fasteners from loosening due to erosion by the external environment.
[0006] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the mounting lug is located near the top of the mounting boss, so as to have a gap between the mounting lug and the front plate for accommodating a tool to pass through.
[0007] According to some embodiments of the present invention, there are three mounting lugs, and the three mounting lugs are equidistant and evenly arranged around the periphery of the mounting boss.
[0008] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the sealing plate is provided with a positioning groove recessed toward the front plate, and the positioning groove is used to accommodate the positioning installation of the instrument.
[0009] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a clearance hole and a positioning hole are provided at the bottom of the positioning groove, the positioning hole is adjacent to the clearance hole so that the instrument can be fixed to the mounting plate, and the clearance hole is for the electrical wire of the instrument to pass through.
[0010] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the front panel includes a main board located in the middle and wing panels arranged on both sides of the main board. The wing panels are arranged in a streamlined arc upward from the connection with the main board, and the two cover panels are respectively connected to the two wing panels.
[0011] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the front plate is provided with a penetrating fixing hole for mounting a headlamp.
[0012] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the front plate is provided with a plurality of reinforcing ribs in a crisscross pattern, and the plurality of reinforcing ribs are located in the accommodating cavity.
[0013] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a transparent glass plate is provided on the top of the front plate, and the glass plate is located directly above the instrument.
[0014] A motorcycle according to an embodiment of the second aspect of the present utility model includes a head cover structure as described in any one of the above items.
[0015] The motorcycle according to the embodiments of the present invention has at least the following beneficial effects: the hood not only enhances aesthetics and stability, but also provides improved riding comfort and safety. Furthermore, the overall design of the motorcycle is more concise and compact, which helps to improve the performance and competitiveness of the entire vehicle.
[0016] Additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will be given in part in the following description and will become apparent from the following description or learned through practice of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0017] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments, wherein:
[0018] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a head cover structure according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0019] Figure 2 This is an exploded schematic diagram of the head cover structure of an embodiment of the present utility model;
[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the head cover structure from another perspective of an embodiment of the present invention.
[0021] Figure numerals: front panel 100; accommodating cavity 101; fixing hole 102; main board 110; wing panel 120; mounting boss 130; mounting lug 131; mounting plate 140; sealing plate 200; side panel 210; mounting groove 211; positioning groove 220; clearance hole 221; positioning hole 222; cover panel 300; instrument 400; glass panel 500. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0022] The following describes embodiments of the present invention in detail. Examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are intended only to explain the present invention and are not to be construed as limiting the present invention.
[0023] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that descriptions involving orientations, such as up, down, front, back, left, right, etc., indicating orientations or positional relationships, are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they cannot be understood as limitations on the present invention.
[0024] In the description of this utility model, "several" means one or more, "many" means more than two, "greater than," "less than," and "exceed" are understood to exclude the number itself, while "above," "below," and "within" are understood to include the number itself. The use of "first" and "second" in the description is solely for the purpose of distinguishing technical features and is not to be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, implicitly specifying the number of the indicated technical features, or implicitly specifying the order of the indicated technical features.
[0025] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise expressly defined, terms such as "set," "install," and "connect" should be interpreted broadly. Those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meanings of these terms in the present utility model based on the specific content of the technical solution. In the description of this utility model, reference to the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiments," "examples," "specific examples," or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in conjunction with such embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the utility model. In this specification, the schematic representation of these terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any appropriate manner in any one or more embodiments or examples. In the description of this specification, reference to the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiments," "examples," "specific examples," or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in conjunction with such embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the utility model. In this specification, the schematic representation of these terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.
[0026] Reference Figure 1 、 Figure 2 and Figure 3 The present invention proposes a head cover structure, including a front plate 100 and a sealing plate 200. The front plate 100 is set in a streamlined arc. The back side of the front plate 100 has a accommodating cavity 101 for accommodating an instrument 400 and installing electronic components. The front plate 100 is provided with a mounting plate 140 for installing the instrument 400. The front plate 100 is also provided with two mounting bosses 130. The two mounting bosses 130 are located in the accommodating cavity 101 and are respectively located on both sides of the mounting plate 140. The mounting bosses 130 are concave to form a groove for installing a speaker. The side wall of the mounting boss 130 extends to form a mounting lug 131. The mounting lug 131 is provided with a penetrating mounting hole, and the mounting hole is used to pass a fastener. The sealing plate 200 is connected to the front plate 100 and is used to cover the accommodating cavity 101. The sealing plate 200 is provided with a side plate 210 along the periphery. The side plate 210 is provided with a mounting groove 211 with an opening facing the front plate 100. The fastener passes through the mounting hole and is inserted into the mounting groove 211 to fix the sealing plate 200. The lower side of the sealing plate 200 has an opening connected to the accommodating cavity 101 to tighten the fastener. There is a gap between the two sides of the sealing plate 200 and the front plate 100 to connect the accommodating cavity 101. The front plate 100 is also connected to two cover plates 300. The two cover plates 300 are respectively located on both sides of the sealing plate 200 and abut the side walls of the sealing plate 200, and are used to cover the gap and the mounting groove 211 and the fastener.
[0027] In a specific embodiment, the front panel 100 is designed with a streamlined arc, which not only conforms to the overall shape of the motorcycle but also effectively reduces wind resistance and improves driving stability. A accommodating cavity 101 is provided on the back of the front panel 100 for mounting the instrument 400 and electronic components. The front panel 100 is provided with a mounting plate 140 for mounting the instrument 400 and two mounting bosses 130. These two mounting bosses 130 are located within the accommodating cavity 101, on either side of the mounting plate 140, providing additional support for the instrument 400 and electronic components. The mounting bosses 130 are recessed to form grooves for mounting a speaker, enhancing the practicality of the head cover structure. The sidewalls of the mounting bosses 130 extend to form mounting lugs 131, which are provided with through-holes for fasteners to secure the cover plate 200. The cover plate 200 is connected to the front panel 100 to cover the accommodating cavity 101, protecting the instrument 400 and electronic components within from external environmental damage. The sealing plate 200 is provided with side panels 210 along its periphery. The side panels 210 are provided with mounting slots 211 that open toward the front plate 100. Fasteners pass through the mounting holes and are inserted into the mounting slots 211, thereby securing the connection between the sealing plate 200 and the front plate 100. To facilitate tightening or loosening the fasteners, an opening is provided on the underside of the sealing plate 200 that communicates with the accommodating cavity 101. Furthermore, a gap connecting the accommodating cavity 101 is left between the sides of the sealing plate 200 and the front plate 100 to facilitate maintenance and adjustment when necessary. To completely conceal the fasteners, the front plate 100 is further connected to two cover plates 300. These two cover plates 300 are located on either side of the sealing plate 200 and abut the side walls of the sealing plate 200, covering the gaps, the mounting slots 211, and the fasteners. The hood structure of the present invention, through its ingenious design, conceals the fasteners within the hood structure, avoiding the problem of the fasteners being directly exposed to the outside, thereby significantly improving the overall aesthetics of the motorcycle. The fasteners cooperate with the mounting holes and the mounting grooves 211 to achieve a firm connection between the cover plate 200 and the front plate 100. At the same time, the provision of the cover plate 300 further enhances the stability of the structure and prevents the fasteners from loosening due to erosion by the external environment.
[0028] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 The mounting lugs 131 are located near the top of the mounting bosses 130. This design ensures sufficient clearance between the front plate 100 so that users can easily access the fasteners with tools such as screwdrivers or wrenches during installation or maintenance. This not only improves installation convenience but also helps to quickly and accurately tighten or loosen fasteners when necessary, thereby ensuring the stability and safety of the hood structure.
[0029] Furthermore, three mounting lugs 131 are provided, equidistant and evenly spaced around the perimeter of the mounting boss 130. This layout not only ensures that the fasteners are evenly distributed on the mounting boss 130, improving the connection strength between the cover plate 200 and the front plate 100, but also helps maintain the overall aesthetics of the hood structure. Furthermore, the three mounting lugs 131 provide additional stability and support, further enhancing the durability of the hood structure.
[0030] It should be noted that the cover plate 200 is provided with a positioning groove 220 recessed toward the front plate 100, which facilitates alignment and securing of the instrument 400 to the mounting plate 140 of the front plate 100 during installation. The introduction of the positioning groove 220 simplifies the installation process, improves installation accuracy, and ensures the stability of the instrument 400. Furthermore, the shape and size of the positioning groove 220 can be customized based on the specific model and size of the instrument 400 to accommodate different makes and models of motorcycles.
[0031] Furthermore, the bottom of the positioning slot 220 is provided with a clearance hole 221 and a positioning hole 222. The positioning hole 222 is designed to engage with the fixings on the meter 400, ensuring that the meter 400 is securely fixed to the mounting plate 140. The clearance hole 221 allows the electrical wires of the meter 400 to pass through, thus preventing the wires from being cluttered within the hood structure. This not only improves the neatness and safety of the meter 400 installation, but also helps maintain the overall aesthetics of the hood structure.
[0032] Reference Figure 2 The front panel 100 includes a central main panel 110 and wing panels 120 positioned on either side of the main panel 110. The wing panels 120 are designed to curve upward in a streamlined manner from their connection with the main panel 110, not only conforming to the motorcycle's overall shape but also effectively reducing wind resistance and improving driving stability. Furthermore, two cover panels 300, respectively connected to the wing panels 120, further enhance the stability and integrity of the hood structure. The inclusion of the cover panels 300 also conceals internal components such as fasteners and mounting slots 211, enhancing the motorcycle's aesthetics.
[0033] It should be noted that the front plate 100 is provided with a through-hole 102 for mounting the headlight. This design facilitates integration of the headlight with the hood structure, thereby simplifying the overall design of the motorcycle and improving its aesthetics. Furthermore, the position and size of the hole 102 can be customized based on the specific headlight model and size to accommodate different makes and models of motorcycles.
[0034] Reference Figure 2The front plate 100 is crisscrossed with reinforcing ribs, located within the housing cavity 101. The ribs not only enhance the overall strength and rigidity of the front plate 100 but also help reduce vibration and noise. This not only increases the durability of the hood structure but also improves the motorcycle's ride comfort and stability.
[0035] It should be noted that, referring to Figure 1 and Figure 3 A transparent glass plate 500 is provided on top of the front panel 100, directly above the instrument panel 400. This glass plate 500 not only protects the instrument panel 400 from external environmental erosion but also provides a clear line of sight, allowing the driver to easily read the information on the instrument panel 400. The glass plate 500 should be selected to ensure that it can withstand certain impacts and vibrations without cracking or deformation, to ensure the safety and comfort of the driver.
[0036] The present invention also provides a motorcycle comprising the aforementioned hood structure. Due to the optimized hood structure, the motorcycle not only has enhanced aesthetics and stability, but also provides improved riding comfort and safety. Furthermore, the overall design of the motorcycle is more concise and compact, contributing to improved performance and competitiveness.
[0037] The embodiments of the present invention are described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. Various changes can be made within the scope of knowledge possessed by ordinary technicians in the relevant technical field without departing from the purpose of the present invention.
Claims
1. A head cover structure, characterized in that: include: The front plate is arranged in a streamlined arc, and the back side of the front plate has a receiving cavity for accommodating instruments and electronic components. The front plate is provided with a mounting plate for mounting the instrument. The front plate is also provided with two mounting bosses, which are located in the receiving cavity and on both sides of the mounting plate. The mounting bosses are concave to form grooves for mounting speakers. The side walls of the mounting bosses extend to form mounting lugs. The mounting lugs are provided with through-mounting holes for inserting fasteners. A sealing plate is connected to the front plate and is used to cover the accommodating cavity. The sealing plate is provided with side plates along the periphery. The side plates are provided with mounting grooves with openings facing the front plate. The fasteners pass through the mounting holes and are inserted into the mounting grooves to fix the sealing plate. The lower side of the sealing plate has openings connected to the accommodating cavity for tightening the fasteners. There are gaps between the two sides of the sealing plate and the front plate that are connected to the accommodating cavity. The front plate is also connected to two cover plates, which are respectively located on both sides of the sealing plate and abut against the side walls of the sealing plate to cover the gaps, the mounting grooves and the fasteners.
2. The head cover structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting lug is located near the top of the mounting boss, so as to have a gap between the mounting lug and the front plate for accommodating a tool to pass through.
3. The head cover structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: There are three mounting lugs, which are evenly and equidistantly arranged around the periphery of the mounting boss.
4. The head cover structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sealing plate is provided with a positioning groove recessed toward the front plate, and the positioning groove is used to accommodate the positioning installation of the instrument.
5. The head cover structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: The bottom of the positioning groove is provided with a clearance hole and a positioning hole. The positioning hole is adjacent to the clearance hole so that the instrument can be fixed on the mounting plate. The clearance hole is for the electrical wire of the instrument to pass through.
6. The head cover structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The front plate includes a main plate in the middle and wing plates arranged on both sides of the main plate. The wing plates are arranged in a streamlined arc upward from the connection with the main plate, and the two cover plates are respectively connected to the two wing plates.
7. The head cover structure according to claim 6, characterized in that: The front plate is provided with a through fixing hole for mounting a headlamp.
8. The head cover structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The front plate is provided with a plurality of reinforcing ribs in a crisscross pattern, and the plurality of reinforcing ribs are located in the accommodating cavity.
9. The head cover structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: A transparent glass plate is provided on the top of the front plate, and the glass plate is located directly above the instrument.
10. A motorcycle, characterized in that: The head cover structure comprises the head cover structure according to any one of claims 1 to 9.