Vehicle

Abstract

The utility model provides a vehicle which comprises a vehicle frame, at least one front wheel, a flow guiding device and an electric fitting component. The frame comprises a head pipe and a main pipe extending downwards and backwards from the head pipe. The flow guiding device comprises a main cover body which is arranged in front of the main pipe and at least one flow guiding component which is arranged on the main cover body. The main cover body is provided with at least one hole which is communicated with the outside in a forward direction. The at least one flow guide part defines at least one channel extending in the front-back direction. The at least one channel is provided with an air inlet communicated with the at least one opening and an air outlet which is located at the relative rear portion of the air inlet and located at the relative front portion of the rear end of the main pipe. The electric fitting component is arranged on the frame and located behind the air outlet of the at least one flow guide component. By means of the design of the channel, the effect of concentrated cooling airflow can be achieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a vehicle, and more particularly to a vehicle with a flow guiding device for cooling electrical components. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, most motorcycles are equipped with a control unit (MCU) to manage the power system, such as the motor or engine. This MCU is typically installed inside the footrest to keep it close to the power system without causing excessive interference to the transmission. To ensure the proper functioning of the MCU, which has high computational demands, many motorcycles have openings in the fairing in front of the footrest. This allows airflow during vehicle movement to enter the footrest through the fairing and assist in cooling the MCU via air cooling. However, the airflow entering through the openings is not concentrated enough, resulting in low cooling efficiency. Furthermore, mud, sand, or gravel can easily enter the footrest through the openings, posing a risk of damage or contamination to the MCU from impacts. Therefore, the above-mentioned setup still has considerable room for improvement. Utility Model Content

[0003] [The problem this utility model aims to solve]

[0004] Therefore, the purpose of this invention is to provide a vehicle that can improve the heat dissipation efficiency of electrical components.

[0005] [Technical means to solve the problem]

[0006] Therefore, the present invention relates to a vehicle comprising a frame, at least one front wheel, a flow deflector, and an electrical component. The frame includes a head tube and a main tube extending downward and rearward from the head tube. The at least one front wheel is located relatively below the head tube and relatively in front of the main tube. The flow deflector includes a main cover located relatively in front of the main tube and relatively behind the at least one front wheel, and at least one flow deflector component disposed on the main cover. The main cover has at least one opening communicating with the outside. The at least one flow deflector component defines at least one channel extending in a longitudinal direction. The at least one channel has an air inlet communicating with the at least one opening, and an air outlet located relatively behind the air inlet and relatively in front of the rear end of the main tube. The electrical component is disposed on the frame and located behind the air outlet of the at least one flow deflector component.

[0007] In some embodiments of this utility model, the frame further includes two side tubes connected to the main tube and extending rearward from the left and right sides respectively, and two holding tubes connected to the main tube and extending rearward from the left and right sides respectively. The front end of each holding tube is connected to the rear end of the main tube and is located at a relatively lower position, and the rear end of the holding tube is connected to one of the side tubes and is located at a relatively upper position. The main tube, the side tubes, and the holding tubes cooperate to define an internal area, and the air outlet of the at least one air guide component communicates with the internal area.

[0008] In some embodiments of the present invention, the frame further includes two side tubes connected to the main tube and extending rearward from the left and right sides respectively. Viewed from the side, the electrical component is at least partially located below the side tubes.

[0009] In some embodiments of this utility model, viewed from the side, the leading edge of the electrical component is located behind the air outlet of the at least one air guide component.

[0010] In some embodiments of this utility model, when viewed from the front, the air outlet of the at least one air guide component at least partially overlaps with the electrical component.

[0011] In some embodiments of this utility model, the maximum height of the air outlet of the at least one air guide component in the vertical direction is greater than the maximum width of the air outlet in the horizontal direction.

[0012] In some embodiments of this utility model, the at least one flow guiding component cooperates with the main cover to define the at least one channel.

[0013] In some embodiments of the present invention, the flow guiding device includes two flow guiding components that are detachably assembled on the main cover and arranged at intervals from left to right. Each flow guiding component has two side wall portions that extend upward from the main cover and are spaced apart from each other from left to right, and a top wall portion that connects the side wall portions. The side wall portions, the top wall portion and the main cover cooperate to define one of the channels.

[0014] In some embodiments of this utility model, the electrical component is a controller.

[0015] [The effects that this utility model can achieve]

[0016] The channel guides the airflow entering through the at least one opening, allowing the airflow to be transported along the channel to the air outlet, thereby generating a concentrated heat dissipation effect on the electrical components. The channel improves cooling efficiency through its high air collection efficiency, thus eliminating the need for excessively long pipes in the foot pad, effectively saving space inside the foot pad. At the same time, the at least one air guiding component can also block mud or gravel, preventing them from damaging or contaminating the electrical components.

[0017] In some embodiments of this utility model, the utility model effectively utilizes the internal area formed by the main pipe, the side pipes, and the holding pipes to transmit airflow, and the electrical components can also be installed close to the internal area, thus effectively utilizing the space in the frame to achieve better cooling efficiency.

[0018] In some embodiments of this utility model, by adjusting the relative position between the air outlet and the electrical component, the cooling effect of the airflow on the electrical component can be further improved.

[0019] In some embodiments of this utility model, the design of the air outlet being elongated along the height direction can improve the concentration effect of airflow, thereby increasing cooling performance.

[0020] In some embodiments of this utility model, each flow guiding component can be assembled onto the main cover by means of a detachable method such as locking or snap-fitting. In this way, it can be assembled onto a flow guiding cover that is known not to have such flow guiding components (i.e., regarded as the main cover), thereby improving the versatility of this utility model and reducing assembly costs. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Other features and effects of this utility model will be clearly presented in the embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein:

[0022] Figure 1 This is a side view illustrating an example of the vehicle to which this utility model is applied;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a top view illustrating an embodiment of the vehicle of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a side view, explanation Figure 2 Side view pattern;

[0025] Figure 4 It is a front view illustrating the front-to-rear view of a vehicle frame and an electrical component of this embodiment, wherein a guide device is marked with an imaginary line to illustrate its relative position;

[0026] Figure 5 It is a three-dimensional diagram illustrating the three-dimensional appearance of the flow guiding device; and

[0027] Figure 6 It is an exploded 3D diagram illustrating the two flow guiding components of the flow guiding device.

[0028] List of reference numerals

[0029] 1···· Chassis

[0030] 11···Head tube

[0031] 12··· Supervisor

[0032] 13···Side pipe

[0033] 14···Holding tube

[0034] 15. Internal Area

[0035] 2····Front wheel

[0036] 3····Flow guiding device

[0037] 31···Main Cover

[0038] 311··· Opening

[0039] 32···Flow guiding components

[0040] 321···Side wall portion

[0041] 322···Roof wall

[0042] 33···Channel

[0043] 331··· Air Inlet

[0044] 332··· Air outlet

[0045] 4. Electrical components

[0046] A···· Clip slot

[0047] B...protruding ear

[0048] C····Maximum Height

[0049] D····Maximum width. Detailed Implementation

[0050] See Figures 1 to 4 An embodiment of the vehicle of this utility model includes a frame 1, a front wheel 2, a flow guide device 3, and an electrical assembly 4. The frame 1 includes a head tube 11 for connecting handlebars, a main tube 12 extending downward and rearward from the head tube 11, two side tubes 13 connected to the main tube 12 and extending rearward from the left and right sides respectively, and two grip tubes 14 connected to the main tube 12 and extending rearward from the left and right sides respectively, located below the side tubes 13. The front end of each grip tube 14 is connected to the rear end of the main tube 12 and located relatively below, and the rear end of each grip tube 14 is connected to one of the side tubes 13 and located relatively above. The main tube 12, the side tubes 13, and the grip tubes 14 cooperate to define an internal region 15. In practical application, the internal region 15 is located inside the footrest. The front wheel 2 is located below the head tube 11 and relatively in front, and is pivotally connected to the frame 1 by a front fork or other mechanism.

[0051] See Figure 4 , Figure 5 ,and Figure 6 The deflector 3 includes a section located in front of the main pipe 12 and at the front wheel 2 (see [reference]). Figure 1The main cover 31 is located at the rear, and two detachable flow guide components 32 are symmetrically arranged on the main cover 31. The main cover 31 has multiple openings 311 (or one, depending on actual needs and design) that run through the front and rear to connect to the outside. Each flow guide component 32 has two side wall portions 321 extending upward from the main cover 31 and spaced apart from each other, and a top wall portion 322 connecting the side wall portions 321. Each flow guide component 32 is detachably fixed to the main cover 31 by means of locking (e.g., a locking lug is provided on the side wall portion 321) or snap-fit ​​(e.g., a tenon is provided on the side wall portion 321 or the top wall portion 322 or a lug B with a snap-fit ​​groove A). This allows the flow guide component 32 to be installed on known flow guide covers (i.e., considered as the main cover 31), improving the versatility of this invention.

[0052] The sidewall portions 321, the top wall portion 322, and the main cover 31 cooperate to define a channel 33 extending in a front-to-back direction. Each channel 33 has an air inlet 331 located behind and communicating with the opening 311, and an air outlet 332 located relatively behind the air inlet 331 and relatively forward of the rear end of the main pipe 12. The rear ends of the air guiding components 32 extend close to the interior region 15, so that the air outlets 332 communicate with the interior region 15, but the air guiding components 32 do not extend excessively to avoid interfering with the configuration of components or wiring in the interior space of the foot mat. It should be noted that when there is only one opening 311, the air inlets 331 are connected together to the opening 311. When there are two openings 311, the air inlets 331 are connected to the openings 311 respectively. When there are more than two openings 311, each air inlet 331 is connected to several of the openings 311.

[0053] See also Figure 2 , Figure 3 ,and Figure 4 The electrical component 4 is disposed in the internal area 15 and located behind the air outlets 332, as shown in the figure. Figure 3 Viewed from the side as shown, the electrical component 4 is at least partially located below the side pipes 13, and the leading edge of the electrical component 4 is located behind the air outlets 332. Figure 4 Viewed from the front, the air outlets 332 at least partially overlap with the electrical component 4. This design enhances the cooling effect on the electrical component 4 after the airflow enters through the channels 33. The electrical component 4 may be a controller or other electronic component.

[0054] See Figure 1 , Figure 3 ,and Figure 5When the vehicle is in motion, airflow enters the channels 33 through the opening 311 and air inlets 331 behind the front wheel 2. These channels 33 guide the airflow from the air outlets 332 into the interior region 15, thus concentrating the airflow towards the electrical components 4. The electrical components 4 can also be installed close to the interior region 15, effectively utilizing the space in the frame 1 to achieve better cooling efficiency. This design eliminates the need for long extension tubes within the footrests, significantly saving space under the footrests and improving space utilization. During the airflow's movement within the channels 33, the guide components 32 can trap mud or gravel, preventing damage or contamination of the electrical components 4. Preferably, the maximum height C of each air outlet 332 in the vertical direction is greater than the maximum width D of the air outlet 332 in the horizontal direction, so that the air outlet 332 is elongated along the height direction. This design of varying pipe diameter can improve the concentration effect when the air is discharged, thereby further increasing the cooling performance.

[0055] In summary, the airflow guiding components 32 can guide airflow through the air outlets 332 to concentrate cooling on the electrical component 4. The narrow and elongated design of the air outlets 332 can further improve the air collection effect, and the relative configuration of the air outlets 332 and the electrical component 4 can improve the cooling efficiency. In addition, the channels 33 can block pollutants such as mud, sand, or gravel, thereby extending the service life of the electrical component 4. Finally, the airflow guiding components 32 can be detachably assembled onto the main cover 31, so they can be applied to known airflow guides, improving the versatility of this utility model, and thus truly achieving the purpose of this utility model.

[0056] The above description is merely an embodiment of this utility model and should not be construed as limiting the scope of implementation of this utility model. Any simple equivalent changes and modifications made in accordance with the claims and description of this utility model shall still fall within the scope of this utility model patent.

Claims

1. A vehicle, characterized in that, Include: A frame, including a head tube and a main tube extending downward and rearward from said head tube; At least one front wheel is located opposite below the head tube and opposite in front of the main tube; A flow guiding device includes a main cover located relatively in front of the main pipe and relatively behind the at least one front wheel, and at least one flow guiding member disposed on the main cover. The main cover has at least one opening facing forward to the outside. The at least one flow guiding member defines at least one channel extending in a front-rear direction. The at least one channel has an air inlet communicating with the at least one opening, and an air outlet located relatively behind the air inlet and relatively in front of the rear end of the main pipe. An electrical component is disposed on the vehicle frame and located behind the air outlet of the at least one air guide component.

2. The vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that, The frame also includes two side tubes connected to the main tube and extending rearward from the left and right sides respectively, and two holding tubes connected to the main tube and extending rearward from the left and right sides respectively. The front end of each holding tube is connected to the rear end of the main tube and is located at a relatively lower position, and the rear end of the holding tube is connected to one of the side tubes and is located at a relatively upper position. The main tube, the side tubes, and the holding tubes cooperate to define an internal area, and the air outlet of the at least one air guide component communicates with the internal area.

3. The vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that, The frame also includes two side tubes that connect to the main tube and extend rearward from the left and right sides respectively. When viewed from the side, the electrical components are at least partially located below the side tubes.

4. The vehicle according to claim 3, characterized in that, Viewed from the side, the leading edge of the electrical component is located behind the air outlet of the at least one air guide component.

5. The vehicle according to claim 3, characterized in that, Viewed from the front, the air outlet of the at least one airflow guide component at least partially overlaps with the electrical component.

6. The vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that, The maximum height of the air outlet of the at least one air guide component in the vertical direction is greater than the maximum width of the air outlet in the horizontal direction.

7. The vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that, The flow guiding device includes two flow guiding components that are detachably assembled on the main cover, each flow guiding component cooperating with the main cover to define one of the channels.

8. The vehicle according to claim 7, characterized in that, Each flow guide component has two sidewall portions extending upward from the main cover and spaced apart from each other, and a top wall portion connecting the sidewall portions, the sidewall portions, the top wall portion and the main cover portion cooperating to define one of the channels.

9. The vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that, The electrical component is a controller.

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