Engine cover plate with air guide function and motorcycle

Abstract

The utility model discloses an engine cover plate with an air guiding function and a motorcycle, the engine cover plate is installed on an engine and is provided with an air guiding part used for guiding cooling air to set parts of the engine, and the set parts comprise a thermostat part corresponding to an engine thermostat and a coil part corresponding to an engine ignition coil; the air guide part comprises a thermostat air guide part used for cooling the thermostat part and an ignition coil air guide part used for cooling the ignition coil part, the space structure of the engine is optimized, the ignition coil and the thermostat are assembled in the engine cover plate, the peripheral space and the internal space of the side cover are fully utilized, and the side cover is more compact in structure and more compact in structure. And the air guide channel is formed in the engine cover plate and used for dissipating heat of the ignition coil, the thermostat and the engine on the inner side of the engine cover plate, the heat dissipation efficiency of the engine is effectively improved, heat dissipation is accelerated, and the air inlet effect is optimized.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of engine cover plates, and in particular to an engine cover plate with air guiding function and a motorcycle. Background Technology

[0002] In the motorcycle manufacturing industry, engine cover panels, as an important component of the engine compartment, have long followed a relatively fixed pattern in terms of design concepts and functional implementation. Traditional motorcycle engine cover panel designs primarily focus on two main functions: decoration and protection. From a decorative perspective, the cover panel, through unique styling, surface texture treatment, and color matching, complements the overall appearance of the motorcycle, enhancing the vehicle's visual recognition and aesthetics, and meeting consumers' aesthetic demands for product appearance. In terms of protection, the cover panel, through a precise sealing structure design combined with high-quality protective materials, constructs a reliable physical barrier, effectively preventing external pollutants such as rainwater, sand, and oil from entering the engine compartment. This protects internal electrical components from corrosion, avoids malfunctions such as short circuits and poor connections caused by moisture condensation or dust accumulation, ensures the stable operation of the engine's electrical system, and ultimately improves the motorcycle's reliability and durability.

[0003] However, with the rapid development of the motorcycle industry and the increasing demands of consumers for vehicle performance, the limitations of traditional engine cover panels, which offer only a single function, have become increasingly apparent. On the one hand, increasingly fierce market competition has prompted motorcycle manufacturers to pay more attention to product differentiation and functional integration; simple decorative and protective functions are no longer sufficient to meet the needs of enhancing product competitiveness. On the other hand, innovations in engine technology have placed higher demands on heat dissipation efficiency and intake performance, while traditional engine cover panels do not make full use of engine compartment space and cannot support related performance optimization.

[0004] Therefore, there is an urgent need to develop an engine cover with airflow guidance function. By optimizing the engine compartment space structure, making full use of the space around and inside the side cover, redesigning and arranging the airflow guidance structure, the engine's heat dissipation efficiency can be effectively improved, heat dissipation can be accelerated, the air intake effect can be optimized, and favorable conditions can be created for engine performance improvement. Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of this, the purpose of this utility model is to provide an engine cover plate and a motorcycle with a wind-guiding function, wherein an ignition coil and a thermostat are installed inside the engine cover plate, and a wind-guiding component is arranged on the engine cover plate for heat dissipation of the ignition coil, thermostat and engine inside the engine cover plate.

[0006] This utility model discloses an engine cover with a wind-guiding function. The engine cover is installed on the engine and is provided with a wind-guiding part for guiding cooling air to a designated part of the engine.

[0007] Furthermore, the designated location is a thermostat location corresponding to the engine thermostat and an ignition coil location corresponding to the engine ignition coil; the air guide includes a thermostat air guide for cooling the thermostat location and an ignition coil air guide for cooling the ignition coil location.

[0008] Furthermore, the engine cover includes an air guide cover I and an air guide cover II. The thermostat air guide portion is formed on the air guide cover I and guides the cooling air to the engine thermostat portion. The ignition coil air guide portion is formed on the air guide cover II and guides the cooling air to the engine ignition coil portion.

[0009] Furthermore, the air guide cover I is provided with an air inlet I for the thermostat air guide section on the windward side, and the air inlet I is used to guide the cooling air to the engine thermostat section; the air guide cover II is provided with an air inlet II for the ignition coil air guide section on the windward side, and the air inlet II is used to guide the cooling air to the engine ignition coil section.

[0010] Furthermore, the air guide cover I includes a base I, an outer plate I, and an inner plate I. The base I is fixed to the engine thermostat and has a cooling hole I that avoids the thermostat. The outer plate I and the inner plate I are fixedly connected to form the thermostat air guide section and form a cooling space I at the engine thermostat. The thermostat air guide section also has an air outlet I that blows cooling air into the cooling space I. The air guide cover II includes a base II, an outer plate II, and an inner plate II. The base II is fixed to the engine ignition coil and has a cooling hole II that avoids the ignition coil. The outer plate II and the inner plate II are fixedly connected to form the ignition coil air guide section and form a cooling space II at the engine ignition coil. The ignition coil air guide section also has an air outlet II that blows cooling air into the cooling space II.

[0011] Furthermore, the inner plate I is recessed inward from the air inlet I to the air outlet I at the engine thermostat location to form an air guide groove I, and the outer plate I covers the air guide groove I to form the thermostat air guide section; the inner plate II is recessed inward from the air inlet II to the air outlet II at the engine ignition coil location to form an air guide groove II, and the outer plate II covers the air guide groove II to form the ignition coil air guide section.

[0012] Furthermore, the bottom of the air guide groove II protrudes outward to form a clearance protrusion for avoiding the ignition coil portion. The clearance protrusion divides the air guide portion of the ignition coil into two parts, making the air outlet II into two parts.

[0013] Furthermore, the outer plate I includes a wing plate and a web plate, and is approximately "T" shaped with its edges bent inward. The edge of the windward side of the web plate forms a notch to cooperate with the air guide groove I to form an air inlet I. The outer plate II includes a wing plate and a web plate, and is approximately "T" shaped with its edges bent inward. The edge of the windward side of the web plate forms a notch to cooperate with the air guide groove II to form an air inlet II.

[0014] Furthermore, the inner plate I is installed on the base I by a snap fastener and forms the cooling space I at the engine thermostat location; the inner plate II is installed on the base II by a snap fastener and forms the cooling space II at the engine ignition coil location.

[0015] A motorcycle having an engine mounted thereon, the engine having an engine cover with a wind-guiding function as described in any of the above descriptions.

[0016] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: The engine cover plate and motorcycle with air guiding function of this utility model optimize the engine space structure, assemble the ignition coil and thermostat inside the engine cover plate, make full use of the space around and inside the side cover, and arrange air guiding channels in the engine cover plate to dissipate heat from the ignition coil, thermostat and engine inside the engine cover plate, effectively improve the engine's heat dissipation efficiency, accelerate heat dissipation and optimize the intake effect. Attached Figure Description

[0017] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments:

[0018] Figure 1 This is an exploded schematic diagram of the air guide cover I of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a side view of the air guide cover I of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of the air guide cover I of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 This is an exploded schematic diagram of the air guide cover II of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the side structure of the air guide cover II of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of the air guide cover II of this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0024] Figure 1 This is an exploded view of the air guide cover I of this utility model. Figure 2This is a side view of the air guide cover I of this utility model. Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of the air guide cover I of this utility model. Figure 4 This is an exploded schematic diagram of the air guide cover II of this utility model. Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the side structure of the air guide cover II of this utility model. Figure 6 The figure shows a schematic diagram of the installation structure of the air guide cover II of this utility model: an engine cover with air guiding function in this embodiment, the engine cover is installed on the engine and is provided with an air guide for guiding cooling air to a set part of the engine; as shown in the figure, a set of engine covers consists of two covers, the engine cover is installed on the side of the engine, and at the same time, the engine cover is provided with an air guide for guiding cooling air to a set part of the engine and for heat dissipation of engine equipment. When the vehicle is moving, the air guide guides the air to form cooling air for heat dissipation. After cooling the engine and engine equipment, the cooling air flows out from the gap between the engine cover and the engine.

[0025] In this embodiment, the designated locations are the thermostat location corresponding to the engine thermostat 7 and the ignition coil location corresponding to the engine ignition coil 12; the air guide includes a thermostat air guide for cooling the thermostat location and an ignition coil air guide for cooling the ignition coil location; as shown in the figure, the designated locations are the engine thermostat location and the ignition coil location, and the designated locations can also be other engine locations that need heat dissipation, which will not be elaborated here; the air guide can also be divided into a thermostat air guide for cooling the thermostat location and an ignition coil air guide for cooling the ignition coil location, depending on the installation location. At the same time, the air guide can also be used to dissipate heat from the engine, effectively improving the engine's heat dissipation efficiency, accelerating heat dissipation, and optimizing the intake effect.

[0026] In this embodiment, the engine cover includes an air guide cover I and an air guide cover II. The thermostat air guide is formed on the air guide cover I and guides the cooling air to the engine thermostat 7. The ignition coil air guide is formed on the air guide cover II and guides the cooling air to the engine ignition coil 12. As shown in the figure, the engine cover includes an air guide cover I and an air guide cover II. The air guide cover I is provided with a thermostat air guide for cooling the thermostat, and the air guide cover II is provided with an ignition coil air guide for cooling the ignition coil.

[0027] In this embodiment, the air guide cover I is provided with an air inlet I18 on the windward side of the thermostat air guide section, and the air inlet I18 is used to guide the cooling air to the engine thermostat part; the air guide cover II is provided with an air inlet II19 on the windward side of the ignition coil air guide section, and the air inlet II19 is used to guide the cooling air to the engine ignition coil part; as shown in the figure, in order to allow more air to enter the air guide cover and improve the heat dissipation efficiency, the thermostat air guide section of the air guide cover I is provided with an air inlet I18 on the windward side, and the air inlet I18 is used to guide the cooling air to the corresponding part of the engine thermostat 7; the ignition coil air guide section of the air guide cover II is also provided with an air inlet II19 on the windward side, and the air inlet II19 is used to guide the cooling air to the corresponding part of the engine ignition coil 12.

[0028] In this embodiment, the air guide cover I includes a base I3, an outer plate I1, and an inner plate I2. The base I3 is fixed to the engine thermostat and has a cooling hole I14 that avoids the thermostat. The outer plate I1 and the inner plate I2 are fixedly connected to form the thermostat air guide section and form a cooling space I in the engine thermostat. The thermostat air guide section also has an air outlet I13 that blows cooling air into the cooling space I. The air guide cover II includes a base II10, an outer plate II8, and an inner plate II9. The base II10 is fixed to the engine ignition coil and has a cooling hole II15 that avoids the ignition coil. The outer plate II8 and the inner plate II9 are fixedly connected to the engine thermostat. The ignition coil air guide section is formed and a cooling space II is formed at the engine ignition coil location. The ignition coil air guide section also has an air outlet II17 that blows cooling air into the cooling space II. As shown in the figure, the air guide cover I includes a base I3, an outer plate I1, and an inner plate I2. The base I3 is provided with a clearance cooling hole I14 to avoid the thermostat location in order to be installed on the engine thermostat 7. The base I3 is fitted onto the outside of the engine thermostat 7 through the clearance cooling hole I14. The base I3 is further installed on the engine thermostat 7 through a bracket assembly. The bracket assembly includes an upper bracket 5 and a lower bracket 6. The brackets located at the upper and lower ends of the engine thermostat 7 can effectively avoid the engine thermostat. The inner plate I2 is mounted on the outer side of the engine thermostat 7 via the base I3 and fixed by the buckle 4. The outer plate I1 is mounted on the outside of the inner plate I2 and forms the air guide of the thermostat, forming a cooling space I at the engine thermostat location. The air guide of the thermostat also has an air outlet I13 that blows cooling air into the cooling space I. The air outlet I13 is directed inward to guide as much air as possible into the cooling space I. The air guide cover II includes a base II10, an outer plate II8, and an inner plate II9. The base II10 is provided with a cooling hole II15 to avoid the ignition coil location in order to be installed on the engine ignition coil 12. The base II 10 is mounted on the outside of the engine ignition coil 12 and is further installed on the position of the engine ignition coil 12 via the bracket 11. The bracket 11 has a shape that can effectively avoid the engine ignition coil 12, making more space for the ignition coil 12. The inner plate II 9 is installed on the outer side of the engine ignition coil 12 via the base II 10 and is fixed by the buckle 4. The outer plate II 8 is installed on the outside of the inner plate II 9 and forms the air guide of the ignition coil and forms a cooling space II at the engine ignition coil position. The air guide of the ignition coil also has an air outlet II 17 that blows cooling air into the cooling space II. The air outlet II 17 is guided inward to guide as much air as possible into the cooling space II.

[0029] In this embodiment, the inner plate I2 gradually recesses inward from the air inlet I18 to the air outlet I13 at the engine thermostat location to form an air guide groove I20, and the outer plate I1 covers the air guide groove I20 to form the thermostat air guide section; the inner plate II9 gradually recesses inward from the air inlet II19 to the air outlet II17 at the engine ignition coil location to form an air guide groove II21, and the outer plate II8 covers the air guide groove II21 to form the ignition coil air guide section; as shown in the figure, the inner plate I2 in the engine thermostat location from the air inlet I18 to the air outlet I1 3. The air guide groove I20 is gradually recessed inward, and the air guide groove I20 has a certain inward tilt angle to facilitate the guidance of cooling air to the thermostat. The outer plate I1 is installed on the outside of the air guide groove I20 to form the thermostat air guide section. The inner plate II8 is gradually recessed inward from the air inlet II19 to the air outlet II17 at the engine ignition coil to form the air guide groove II21, and the air guide groove II21 has a certain inward tilt angle to facilitate the guidance of cooling air to the ignition coil. The outer plate II8 is installed on the outside of the air guide groove II21 to form the ignition coil air guide section.

[0030] In this embodiment, the bottom of the air guide groove II 21 protrudes outward to form a clearance protrusion 16 for avoiding the ignition coil portion. The clearance protrusion 16 divides the air guide portion of the ignition coil into two parts, making the air outlet II into two parts. As shown in the figure, in order to avoid conflict with the ignition coil 12 of the engine during installation and use, the air guide groove is provided with a clearance protrusion 16 for avoiding the ignition coil portion and protruding outward. At the same time, the clearance protrusion 16 also divides the air guide portion of the ignition coil into two air outlets. While meeting the installation requirements of the ignition coil 12, it can also allow the cooling air flowing out of the air outlet II 17 to form two airflows, so that it can effectively cool and dissipate heat from the engine and the ignition coil 12.

[0031] In this embodiment, the outer plate I1 includes a wing plate and a web plate, and its shape is approximately "T" shaped with its edges bent inward. The edge of the windward side of the web plate forms a notch to cooperate with the air guide groove I20 to form an air inlet I18. The outer plate II8 includes a wing plate and a web plate, and its shape is approximately "T" shaped with its edges bent inward. The edge of the windward side of the web plate forms a notch to cooperate with the air guide groove II21 to form an air inlet II19. As shown in the figure, the outer plate I1 includes a wing plate and a web plate. The wing plate is located on the upper part of the web plate and extends to both sides of the web plate, making the shape of the outer plate I1 approximately "T" shaped. The shape of the outer plate I1 can also have various shapes according to requirements, which are not discussed here. To elaborate further, the edge of outer plate I1 bends inward and cooperates with inner plate I2 to form the thermostat air guide section. The web of outer plate I1 forms a notch on the windward side edge to cooperate with air guide groove I20 to form air inlet I18. Outer plate II8 includes a wing plate and a web plate. The wing plate is located on the upper part of the web plate and extends to both sides of the web plate, making the shape of outer plate II8 approximately "T". The shape of outer plate II8 can also have various shapes according to requirements, which will not be elaborated here. The edge of outer plate II8 bends inward and cooperates with inner plate II9 to form the ignition coil air guide section. The web of outer plate II8 forms a notch on the windward side edge to cooperate with air guide groove II21 to form air inlet II19.

[0032] In this embodiment, the inner plate I2 is mounted on the base I3 via a clip 4, forming the cooling space I at the engine thermostat location; the inner plate II9 is ​​mounted on the base II10 via a clip 4, forming the cooling space II at the engine ignition coil location; as shown in the figure, the inner plate I2 is mounted on the base I3 via a clip 4, forming the cooling space I at the engine thermostat location. The inner plate I2 can also be mounted using bolts or other mounting methods, which will not be described in detail here; the inner plate II9 is ​​mounted on the base II10 via a clip 4, forming the cooling space II at the engine ignition coil location. The inner plate II9 can also be mounted using bolts or other mounting methods, which will not be described in detail here.

[0033] A motorcycle is provided, wherein an engine is mounted on the motorcycle and the engine is equipped with an engine cover with a wind-guiding function as described above. By optimizing the engine space structure, an ignition coil 12 and a thermostat 7 are installed inside the engine cover, making full use of the space around and inside the side cover, and a wind-guiding channel is arranged in the engine cover for heat dissipation of the ignition coil 12, thermostat 7 and engine inside the engine cover, effectively improving the engine's heat dissipation efficiency, accelerating heat dissipation, and optimizing the intake effect.

[0034] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model and are not intended to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can be made to the technical solutions of this utility model without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of this utility model, and all such modifications or substitutions should be covered within the scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. An engine cover with a wind-guiding function, characterized in that: The engine cover is mounted on the engine and has an air guide for directing cooling air to a designated part of the engine.

2. The engine cover with air guiding function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The designated locations are the thermostat location corresponding to the engine thermostat and the coil location corresponding to the engine ignition coil; the air guide includes a thermostat air guide for cooling the thermostat location and an ignition coil air guide for cooling the ignition coil location.

3. The engine cover with air guiding function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The engine cover includes an air guide cover I and an air guide cover II. The thermostat air guide portion is formed on the air guide cover I and guides the cooling air to the engine thermostat. The ignition coil air guide portion is formed on the air guide cover II and guides the cooling air to the engine ignition coil.

4. The engine cover with air guiding function according to claim 3, characterized in that: The air guide cover I has an air inlet I on its windward side for guiding cooling air to the engine thermostat; the air guide cover II has an air inlet II on its windward side for guiding cooling air to the engine ignition coil.

5. The engine cover with air guiding function according to claim 4, characterized in that: The air guide cover I includes a base I, an outer plate I, and an inner plate I. The base I is fixed to the engine thermostat and has a cooling hole I that avoids the thermostat. The outer plate I and the inner plate I are fixedly connected to form the thermostat air guide section and form a cooling space I at the engine thermostat. The thermostat air guide section also has an air outlet I that blows cooling air into the cooling space I. The air guide cover II includes a base II, an outer plate II, and an inner plate II. The base II is fixed to the engine ignition coil and has a cooling hole II that avoids the ignition coil. The outer plate II and the inner plate II are fixedly connected to form the ignition coil air guide section and form a cooling space II at the engine ignition coil. The ignition coil air guide section also has an air outlet II that blows cooling air into the cooling space II.

6. The engine cover with air guiding function according to claim 5, characterized in that: The inner plate I is recessed inward from the air inlet I to the air outlet I at the engine thermostat location to form an air guide groove I, and the outer plate I covers the air guide groove I to form the thermostat air guide section; the inner plate II is recessed inward from the air inlet II to the air outlet II at the engine ignition coil location to form an air guide groove II, and the outer plate II covers the air guide groove II to form the ignition coil air guide section.

7. The engine cover with air guiding function according to claim 6, characterized in that: The bottom of the air guide groove II protrudes outward to form a clearance protrusion for avoiding the ignition coil part. The clearance protrusion divides the air guide part of the ignition coil into two parts, so that the air outlet II is two parts.

8. The engine cover with air guiding function according to claim 5, characterized in that: The outer plate I includes a wing plate and a web plate, and is approximately "T" shaped with its edges bent inward. The edge of the windward side of the web plate forms a notch to cooperate with the air guide groove I to form an air inlet I. The outer plate II includes a wing plate and a web plate, and is approximately "T" shaped with its edges bent inward. The edge of the windward side of the web plate forms a notch to cooperate with the air guide groove II to form an air inlet II.

9. The engine cover with air guiding function according to claim 5, characterized in that: The inner plate I is installed on the base I by a snap fastener and forms the cooling space I at the engine thermostat location; the inner plate II is installed on the base II by a snap fastener and forms the cooling space II at the engine ignition coil location.

10. A motorcycle, wherein an engine is mounted on the motorcycle, characterized in that: The motorcycle is equipped with an engine cover with a wind-guiding function as described in any one of claims 1-9.

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