Motorcycle with rotatable meter

Abstract

The utility model provides a motorcycle with a rotatable instrument. The motorcycle with the rotatable instrument comprises a frame, a power module, a driving module, a steering module, a support, a light shield pivoted to the support and a display instrument detachably locked to the light shield. The power module is used for generating power, and the driving module is used for converting the power into kinetic energy for driving the motorcycle to move. The steering module is suitable for being operated to control the running direction of the motorcycle. The display instrument and the light shield can pivot relative to the support together. The light shield is pivoted on the bracket, so that the display instrument is not limited by the appearance of the display instrument and can be used for other types of vehicles. In addition, the display instrument can be independently detached from the light shield, so that the display instrument can be simply detached and maintained.

Description

Motorcycle with a rotating instrument panel Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a vehicle, and more particularly to a motorcycle with a rotatable instrument panel. Background Technology

[0002] Referring to Figure 1, an instrument panel 9 mounted on a motorcycle includes a bracket 91 generally shaped as a long rod and defining two pivot holes 90 located on the same axis of rotation, an instrument panel 92 pivotally connected to the bracket 91, and a cover 93 locked to the instrument panel 92. The instrument panel 92 has a body 920 and two protrusions 921 spaced apart from each other and extending in the same direction from the back of the body 920. Each protrusion 921 defines a mating hole 929 for engaging with the respective pivot holes 90. Thus, after the mating holes 929 are aligned with the pivot holes 90, the instrument panel 92 is pivotally connected to the bracket 91 in a locking manner by screws passing through the mating holes 929 and the pivot holes 90.

[0003] However, if the aforementioned connection method is to be used to fix the instrument cluster 9 in more vehicle models, then all motorcycles produced in the future will need to be designed and planned according to the special specifications of the existing instrument cluster 92, which may cause concerns for manufacturers during mass production. In addition, since the instrument cluster 92 may be damaged by frequent pivoting during use, repairing the instrument cluster 92 requires first removing the cover 93 before disassembling and repairing the instrument cluster 92, making the entire repair and disassembly process more complex. Based on the aforementioned factors, the instrument cluster 9 must be improved. Summary of the Invention

[0004] [The problem this utility model aims to solve]

[0005] Therefore, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a motorcycle with a rotatable instrument that is widely applicable and easy to assemble and disassemble.

[0006] [Technical means to solve the problem]

[0007] Therefore, the present invention provides a motorcycle with a rotatable instrument, comprising a frame, a power module mounted on the frame, a drive module disposed on the frame and connected to the power module, a steering module disposed at the front of the frame, a bracket connected to the frame, a sunshade pivotally connected to the bracket, and a display instrument detachably locked to the sunshade.

[0008] The power module generates power, and the drive module converts that power into kinetic energy to propel the motorcycle. The steering module is used for operation to control the direction of the motorcycle. The display instrument is pivotable relative to the bracket along with the sun visor.

[0009] In some embodiments of the present invention, the light shield includes a base plate, a canopy plate connected to the base plate and extending laterally to block sunlight, and two lugs spaced apart on the base plate and extending in the same direction.

[0010] In some embodiments of the present invention, the bracket includes a support portion connected to the vehicle frame and a positioning portion extending upward from the support portion and defining two positioning holes, and each lug defines a pivot hole that aligns with the individual positioning hole, and each pivot hole and the aligned positioning hole are located on the same axis of rotation.

[0011] In some embodiments of the present invention, the display instrument includes a back plate having a plurality of fasteners spaced apart from each other, and a panel surrounding the back plate for displaying important information of the motorcycle, and the base plate of the sunshade defines a plurality of fastening holes for the fasteners to pass through.

[0012] In some embodiments of the present invention, the canopy of the light shield has a first light-shielding part located on the upper side, and two second light-shielding parts that bend from the left and right sides of the first light-shielding part and extend in the same direction.

[0013] In some embodiments of this utility model, the height of the first light-shielding portion away from the substrate is greater than the height of the second light-shielding portion away from the substrate.

[0014] In some embodiments of this utility model, the first light-shielding portion has two spaced-apart convex sections and a concave section connected between the convex sections and recessed inward relative to the convex sections. Each of the second light-shielding portions has a high section connected to the first light-shielding portion and a low section extending downward from the high section from the substrate by a distance less than the high section.

[0015] In some embodiments of the present invention, the motorcycle with a rotatable instrument further includes an air filter module disposed on the frame and connected to the power module, and a headlight module disposed at the front end of the frame, wherein the display instrument is located between the air filter module and the headlight module.

[0016] [The effects that this utility model can achieve]

[0017] The advantages of this invention are as follows: Besides enabling the display instrument and the sun visor to pivot together relative to the bracket by pivoting the sun visor onto the bracket, this connection method also allows the display instrument to be used in other types of vehicles regardless of its own shape. Furthermore, the display instrument can be detached separately from the sun visor, thus facilitating its removal and maintenance.

[0018] In some embodiments of this utility model, the canopy can block sunlight to prevent long-term exposure of the display instrument, thereby reducing the occurrence of damage to the display instrument or shortening its service life.

[0019] In some embodiments of this utility model, since the pivot hole and the positioning hole are located on the same rotation axis, the driver can adjust the display instrument to the optimal shading angle according to his own field of vision height.

[0020] In some embodiments of this invention, the display instrument can be easily assembled and disassembled by means of these fasteners.

[0021] In some embodiments of this utility model, by providing the substrate relative to the first light-shielding portion and the second light-shielding portions, it is possible to save unnecessary materials and reduce costs while ensuring sufficient light-shielding effect.

[0022] In some embodiments of this invention, the convex and concave sections provide an effective area for blocking sunlight. The design of the convex sections maintains overall structural strength, while the concave design of the concave sections allows for more even stress distribution, thus reducing material usage in the concave sections and achieving overall weight reduction. Furthermore, the lower section extends from the substrate by a shorter distance than the higher section, thereby providing an effective light-blocking area while reducing material costs in the higher sections, further enhancing weight reduction.

[0023] In some embodiments of this invention, the design of placing the display instrument between the air filter module and the headlight module enables the center of gravity of the motorcycle to be concentrated. Attached Figure Description

[0024] Other features and effects of this utility model will be clearly presented in the embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein:

[0025] Figure 1 is an exploded three-dimensional view illustrating a known instrument mechanism;

[0026] Figure 2 is a side view illustrating an embodiment of the motorcycle with a rotatable instrument according to the present invention;

[0027] Figure 3 is a partial exploded perspective view illustrating the structure of a bracket, a light shield, and a display instrument in this embodiment;

[0028] Figure 4 is a perspective view illustrating how multiple fasteners of the display instrument are secured to the light shield; and

[0029] Figure 5 is a partial perspective view illustrating the bracket, the light shield, and the assembled display instrument.

[0030] List of reference numerals

[0031] 1···· Chassis

[0032] 11··· Power Module

[0033] 12···Drive Module

[0034] 13. Steering Module

[0035] 14··· Air Filter Module

[0036] 15. Headlight Module

[0037] 2····Staff

[0038] 20··· Positioning Holes

[0039] 21··· Support Section

[0040] 22··· Positioning Department

[0041] 3···· Sunshade

[0042] 31···Substrate

[0043] 310··· Fixing hole

[0044] 32···Shed board

[0045] 321···First shading section

[0046] 3211·· Outer convex segment

[0047] 3212·· Concave Section

[0048] 322···Second shading section

[0049] 3221··High Section

[0050] 3222··Low Grade

[0051] 33···Protruding ears

[0052] 330··· Pivot Hole

[0053] 4···· Display Instruments

[0054] 41··· Back panel

[0055] 411··· Fasteners

[0056] 42··· Panel

[0057] 9····Instrumentation Mechanism

[0058] 90··· Pivot hole

[0059] 91···Staff

[0060] 92···Dashboard

[0061] 920···Ontology

[0062] 921···Prominent part

[0063] 929···Matching Hole

[0064] 93···Mask. Detailed Implementation

[0065] Referring to Figure 2, an embodiment of the motorcycle with a rotatable instrument according to the present invention is shown. It includes a frame 1, a power module 11 mounted on the frame 1, a drive module 12 disposed on the frame 1 and connected to the power module 11, a steering module 13 disposed at the front of the frame 1, a bracket 2 connected to the frame 1, a sunshade 3 pivotally connected to the bracket 2, a display instrument 4 detachably locked to the sunshade 3, an air filter module 14 disposed on the frame 1 and communicating with the power module 11, and a headlight module 15 disposed at the front end of the frame 1. Preferably, the sunshade 3 is made of aluminum alloy. Aluminum alloy is lightweight, has high structural strength, and good heat dissipation properties, making it suitable for withstanding strong wind pressure when the motorcycle is traveling at high speeds, and preventing overheating and reduced service life even in high-temperature environments.

[0066] Specifically, the power module 11 generates power, which is then converted into kinetic energy by the drive module 12 to propel the motorcycle. When the motorcycle begins to move, the steering module 13 can be operated to control the direction of travel. It is worth noting that in this embodiment, the frame 1 is illustrated as a heavy-duty motorcycle with a gearshift, as shown in Figure 2. Therefore, in actual configuration, the air filter module 14 is generally located slightly in front of the driver's seat, and the display instrument 4 is located between the air filter module 14 and the headlight module 15 to balance the motorcycle's center of gravity. However, in actual implementation, the specific form of the motorcycle is not limited to this.

[0067] Referring to Figures 3 to 5, the bracket 2 in this embodiment includes a support portion 21 connected to the vehicle frame 1, and a positioning portion 22 extending upward from the support portion 21 and defining two positioning holes 20. The sunshade 3 includes a base plate 31, a generally inverted U-shaped canopy 32 connected to the base plate 31 and extending laterally to block sunlight, and two lugs 33 spaced apart from the base plate 31 and extending in the same direction. The canopy 32 has a first light-blocking portion 321 located on the upper side, and two second light-blocking portions 322 respectively bent from the left and right sides of the first light-blocking portion 321 and extending in the same direction.

[0068] Each lug 33 defines a pivot hole 330 that aligns with a particular positioning hole 20, and each pivot hole 330 and the aligned positioning hole 20 are located on the same axis of rotation. The display instrument 4 includes a back plate 41 having a plurality of spaced-apart fasteners 411, and a panel 42 surrounding the back plate 41 for displaying important information about the motorcycle. The base plate 31 of the sunshade 3 defines a plurality of fixing holes 310 through which the fasteners 411 pass respectively.

[0069] Specifically, the display instrument 4 can pivot together with the sun visor 3 relative to the bracket 2, and the driver can adjust the sun visor 3 to the optimal shading angle according to their own field of vision, so that the driver can easily read important information such as speed or fuel level displayed on the panel 42 while driving.

[0070] Continuing on, in terms of lightweighting and manufacturing costs, the light shield 3 has the following characteristics: the height of the first light shield 321 away from the substrate 31 is greater than the height of the second light shield 322 away from the substrate 31, so the manufacturer can adjust the height of the second light shield 322 according to the specifications of the display instrument 4, and the height of the first light shield 321 must exceed the height of the panel 42 of the display instrument 4; the first light shield 321 has two spaced-apart protruding sections 3211, and a section connected between the protruding sections 3211 and recessed inward relative to the protruding sections 3211. The concave section 3212, by means of the slightly inward tilting design of the concave section 3212, can avoid the uneven stress caused by excessive stress concentration. Moreover, compared with the commonly used straight plate, the concave folding method can improve its structural strength while saving materials to achieve a lightweight effect. Each of the second light-shielding parts 322 has a high section 3221 connected to the first light-shielding part 321, and a low section 3222 extending downward from the high section 3221 from the substrate 31 at a distance less than the high section 3221. This ensures sufficient light-shielding effect while reducing unnecessary material costs.

[0071] When assembling the bracket 2, the light shield 3, and the display instrument 4 in this embodiment, firstly, as shown in FIG3, after aligning each pivot hole 330 with the corresponding positioning hole 20, screws are passed through the pivot holes 330 and the positioning holes 20 to fix the light shield 3 to the bracket 2. Next, simply passing the fasteners 411 through the corresponding fixing holes 310 completes the overall assembly as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5. Conversely, if disassembly is required, the above steps can be performed in reverse order. Therefore, if maintenance of the display instrument 4 is required, it can be quickly repaired simply by removing the fasteners 411 from the fixing holes 310.

[0072] In summary, this embodiment of the motorcycle with a rotatable instrument panel, through the design of the lugs 33 pivotally connected to the positioning part 22, allows the driver to adjust the sunshade 3 by pivoting the lugs 33 according to their own field of vision, thereby ensuring that the sunshade 3 is at the optimal shading angle. This connection method also increases the possibility of the display instrument panel 4 being reused in other vehicle types. Furthermore, when performing maintenance on the display instrument panel 4, it can be quickly removed and repaired simply by removing the fasteners 411 from the back plate 41. Therefore, the purpose of this invention is indeed achieved.

[0073] 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 motorcycle with a rotatable instrument, characterized in that, Includes: a chassis; A power module is mounted on the frame and used to generate a power; a drive module is disposed on the frame and connected to the power module, and used to convert the power into kinetic energy to drive the motorcycle to move. A steering module, located at the front of the frame and adapted for operation to control the direction of travel of the motorcycle; a bracket, connected to the frame; a sunshade, pivotally connected to the bracket; And a display instrument, which is detachably locked to the light shield and can pivot together with the light shield relative to the bracket.

2. The motorcycle with a rotatable instrument according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sunshade includes a base plate, a canopy plate that is connected to the base plate and extends laterally to block sunlight, and two lugs that are spaced apart on the base plate and extend in the same direction.

3. The motorcycle with a rotatable instrument according to claim 2, characterized in that, The bracket includes a support portion connected to the vehicle frame and a positioning portion extending upward from the support portion and defining two positioning holes. Each lug defines a pivot hole that aligns with the individual positioning hole, and each pivot hole and the aligned positioning hole are located on the same axis of rotation.

4. The motorcycle with a rotatable instrument according to claim 2, characterized in that, The display instrument includes a back plate with a plurality of spaced-apart fasteners and a panel surrounding the back plate for displaying important information about the motorcycle, and the base plate of the sunshade defines a plurality of fastening holes through which the fasteners pass respectively.

5. The motorcycle with a rotatable instrument according to any one of claims 2 to 4, characterized in that, The canopy of the light-shielding cover has a first light-shielding part located on the upper side, and two second light-shielding parts that bend from the left and right sides of the first light-shielding part and extend in the same direction.

6. The motorcycle with a rotatable instrument according to claim 5, characterized in that, The height of the first light-shielding part away from the substrate is greater than the height of the second light-shielding part away from the substrate.

7. The motorcycle with a rotatable instrument according to claim 5, characterized in that, The first light-shielding portion has two convex sections spaced apart from each other, and an inwardly recessed section connected between the convex sections and recessed relative to the convex sections.

8. The motorcycle with a rotatable instrument according to claim 7, characterized in that, Each of the second light-shielding portions has a high section connected to the first light-shielding portion, and a low section extending downward from the high section from the substrate at a distance less than the high section.

9. The motorcycle with a rotatable instrument according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes an air filter module disposed on the vehicle frame and connected to the power module, and a headlight module disposed at the front end of the vehicle frame, wherein the display instrument is located between the air filter module and the headlight module.

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