Saddle-ride type vehicle

Abstract

The utility model provides a saddle type vehicle, its assembly operation is easy, and when observing from the side of the vehicle body, it is compact cover shape, and it is easy to make the air throttle body cover have multiple functions. The saddle type vehicle is equipped with a frame (11), an engine, an air throttle body (56), a side cover (60, 70) and an air throttle body cover (80), wherein the air throttle body cover stay is arranged on the main frame (31) in the saddle type vehicle, the side cover (60, 70) has an outer cover (66, 76) and an inner cover, the inner cover is equipped with an extension part (63, 73), the front part of the air throttle body cover (80) is inserted by the air throttle body cover stay, and the rear part is fastened to the extension part (63, 73).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a saddle-type vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] Conventionally, there are known saddle-type vehicles that have side covers that overlap with the shape of a surround formed by a main frame, a seat frame, and a rear subframe, and a cover that covers the throttle body (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In Patent Document 1, a knee cover that covers the throttle body is disposed in front of the side cover across the main frame. In Patent Document 1, the knee cover extends along the downward-extending main frame.

[0003] Existing technical documents

[0004] Patent documents

[0005] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent No. 5496579 Utility Model Content

[0006] Technical problem to be solved by the utility model

[0007] Generally, it is desirable that the assembly of the cover components be easy. Furthermore, in so-called exposed-type saddle-type vehicles, fewer cover components are preferred. On the other hand, it is desirable for components such as the throttle body to be protected by the cover components. Therefore, it is preferable to make the cover components to the necessary minimum and to make the cover components have multiple functions.

[0008] This utility model was made in view of the above circumstances, and its purpose is to provide a saddle-type vehicle that is easy to assemble and has a compact cover shape when viewed from the side of the vehicle body, making it easy for the throttle body cover to have multiple functions.

[0009] Means for solving technical problems

[0010] The saddle-riding type vehicle includes: a frame having a main frame, a seat frame extending rearward from the main frame, and a rear sub-frame extending rearward from the main frame and connected to the seat frame; an engine supported by the main frame; a throttle body disposed on the front side of the main frame and provided in an intake path extending to the engine; a side cover provided to overlap a surrounding shape surrounded by the main frame, the seat frame, and the rear sub-frame when viewed from the side of the vehicle body; and a throttle body cover covering the throttle body from the outside in the vehicle width direction. It is characterized in that at a portion of the main frame forming the surrounding shape, a throttle body cover brace extending forward of the vehicle body is provided. The side cover has an outer cover and an inner cover disposed inside the outer cover in the vehicle width direction. The inner cover has an extension portion extending forward of the vehicle body and overlapping the throttle body cover brace from the outside in the vehicle width direction. The throttle body cover overlaps the throttle body and the throttle body cover brace when viewed from the side of the vehicle body, and the front portion is inserted by the throttle body cover brace and the rear portion is fastened to the extension portion.

[0011] In the above structure, it may also be that the throttle body cover and the extension portion are semi-cylindrical shapes bulging outward in the vehicle width direction, and a cutout portion is provided at a portion of the throttle body cover and the extension portion overlapping the main frame from the outside in the vehicle width direction, and the throttle body cover covers vehicle auxiliary components from the outside in the vehicle width direction.

[0012] In addition, in the above structure, it may also be that the front end portion of the throttle body cover is open (Japanese: 筒抜け).

[0013] In addition, in the above structure, it may also be that a gap is provided on the side surface of the throttle body cover on the outside in the vehicle width direction.

[0014] In addition, in the above structure, it may also be that a pair of left and right side covers are provided. In one of the left and right side covers, a battery and an electronic control device are disposed between the inner cover and the outer cover, and in the other of the left and right side covers, an air cleaner box is disposed at a position closer to the inside in the vehicle width direction than the inner cover.

[0015] Utility model effect

[0016] It is possible to provide a saddle-riding type vehicle that is easy to assemble, has a compact cover shape when viewed from the side of the vehicle body, and easily enables the throttle body cover to have multiple functions. Brief description of the drawings

[0017] Figure 1 It is a side view of the saddle-riding type vehicle according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0018] Figure 2 It is a side view showing the frame of the saddle-riding type vehicle.

[0019] Figure 3 It is a three-dimensional diagram showing the frame of a saddle-type vehicle.

[0020] Figure 4 It is a three-dimensional view of the frame of the vehicle body, specifically the peripheral part of the frame ring section.

[0021] Figure 5 This is a left-side view of a saddle-type vehicle showing the periphery of the frame ring section.

[0022] Figure 6 It means from Figure 5 Left side view with the outer cover and throttle body cover removed.

[0023] Figure 7 It means from Figure 6 Left side view of the Denso storage box and cover strip removed.

[0024] Figure 8 This is a right-side view of a saddle-type vehicle showing the periphery of the frame ring section.

[0025] Figure 9 It means from Figure 8 Right-side view with the outer cover and throttle body cover removed.

[0026] Figure 10 It means from Figure 9 Right side view with the inner cover and cover support strip removed.

[0027] Figure 11 yes Figure 1 Sectional view along line XI-XI.

[0028] Figure 12 This is a top view showing the left and right side covers and the throttle body cover.

[0029] Figure 13 This is a three-dimensional view of the left and right side shields and throttle body shield from the left rear.

[0030] Figure 14 This is a three-dimensional view of the left and right side shields and throttle body shield from the right front.

[0031] Figure 15 This is a top view of a saddle-type vehicle.

[0032] Figure 16 yes Figure 15 XVI-XVI line sectional view.

[0033] Figure 17 This is a perspective view of the battery fixing strap according to this embodiment.

[0034] Label Explanation

[0035] 11: Chassis;

[0036] 12: Power unit (engine);

[0037] 31: Main frame;

[0038] 36: Seat frame;

[0039] 37: Rear subframe;

[0040] 51: Battery;

[0041] 52: ECU;

[0042] 53: Air filter box;

[0043] 55: Connecting pipe (intake path);

[0044] 56: Throttle body (intake path);

[0045] 57: Intake pipe (intake path);

[0046] 60, 70: Side shields;

[0047] 61: Denso storage box (inner cover);

[0048] 63: Extension;

[0049] 63c: Incision area;

[0050] 66: Outer cover;

[0051] 70: Side shield;

[0052] 71: Inner cover;

[0053] 73: Extension;

[0054] 73c: Incision area;

[0055] 76: Outer cover;

[0056] 80: Throttle body cover;

[0057] 81: Side profile (outer side in the vehicle width direction);

[0058] 81a: Gap;

[0059] 81c: Incision area;

[0060] 82: Front end;

[0061] 90: Throttle body support strip;

[0062] 96: Throttle body support strip;

[0063] 140: Alarm (vehicle auxiliary component);

[0064] S1: Frame ring (enclosing shape). Detailed Implementation

[0065] The embodiments of this utility model will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Furthermore, in the description, unless otherwise specified, directions such as front, back, left, right, and up / down are assumed to be the same as the directions relative to the vehicle body. Additionally, in each figure, the numeral "front" indicates the front of the vehicle body, the numeral "up" indicates the top of the vehicle body, and the numeral "left" indicates the left side of the vehicle body.

[0066] [Implementation Method]

[0067] Figure 1 This is a side view of the saddle-type vehicle 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0068] The saddle-type vehicle 10 is a vehicle comprising the following parts: a frame 11, a power unit 12 supported on the frame 11, a front fork 14 supporting the front wheel 13 for steering, a swing arm 16 supporting the rear wheel 15, and a seat 17 for the passenger.

[0069] The saddle-riding vehicle 10 is a vehicle in which the occupant sits on the seat 17 in a straddling manner. The seat 17 is located above the rear of the frame 11.

[0070] The frame 11 includes: a front riser tube 18 disposed at the front end of the frame 11, a front frame 19 located behind the front riser tube 18, and a rear frame 20 located behind the front frame 19. The front end of the front frame 19 is connected to the front riser tube 18.

[0071] Seat 17 is supported by rear frame 20.

[0072] The front fork 14 is supported by the front seat tube 18 for easy left and right steering. The front wheel 13 is supported on an axle 13a located at the lower end of the front fork 14. A handlebar 21 for steering, held by the rider, is mounted on the upper end of the front fork 14.

[0073] The swing arm 16 is supported by a pivot 22 supported on the frame 11. The pivot 22 is a horizontally extending shaft in the vehicle width direction. The pivot 22 is inserted through the front end of the swing arm 16. The swing arm 16 swings up and down around the pivot 22.

[0074] The rear wheel 15 is supported on an axle 15a located at the rear end of the swing arm 16.

[0075] The power unit 12 is positioned between the front wheel 13 and the rear wheel 15 and is supported on the frame 11.

[0076] The power unit 12 is an internal combustion engine. The power unit 12 includes a crankcase 23 and a cylinder section 24 that houses a reciprocating piston. The exhaust port of the cylinder section 24 is connected to an exhaust device 25.

[0077] The output of the power unit 12 is transmitted to the rear wheel 15 through a drive force transmission component that connects the power unit 12 and the rear wheel 15.

[0078] In addition, the saddle-type vehicle 10 has: a front fender 26 that covers the front wheel 13 from above, a rear fender 27 that covers the rear wheel 15 from above, a footrest 28 for the occupant to place their feet, and a fuel tank 29 for storing fuel used by the power unit 12.

[0079] The front fender 26 is mounted on the front fork 14. The rear fender 27 and footpeg 28 are positioned below the seat 17. The fuel tank 29 is supported on the frame 11.

[0080] Figure 2 This is a side view of the frame 11 of the saddle-type vehicle 10. Figure 3 This is a perspective view of the frame 11 of the saddle-type vehicle 10.

[0081] The front frame 19 includes: a main frame 31 that extends rearward and downward from the front riser 18; a downframe 32 that extends downward from the front riser 18 at a position lower than the front end of the main frame 31; and a pair of left and right downframes 33 that extend rearward and downward from the lower end of the downframes 32 and then extend rearward and connect to the lower end of the main frame 31.

[0082] Additionally, the front frame 19 includes corner brace portions 34 that cover the front ends of the main frame 31 and the front ends of the downframe 32 from both sides in the vehicle width direction, and multiple unit support portions 35 extending in the vehicle width direction. The power unit 12 is supported in the unit support portions 35.

[0083] In this embodiment, such as Figure 3 As shown, the main frame 31 has: a central frame portion 31a that extends rearward and downward from the front riser 18 in the center of the vehicle width; and a pair of left and right pivot frame portions 31b that extend outward in the vehicle width direction from the rear end of the central frame portion 31a and then extend rearward and downward at a steep angle.

[0084] The rear frame 20 includes: a pair of left and right seat frames 36 that extend rearward from the upper part of the pivot frame portion 31b of the main frame 31; a pair of left and right rear subframes 37 that extend rearward and upward from the middle of the length direction of the pivot frame portion 31b of the main frame 31 at a position lower than the seat frames 36; and corner brace portions 38 that cover the rear ends of the seat frames 36 and the rear ends of the rear subframes 37 from both sides in the vehicle width direction.

[0085] The main frame 31, seat frame 36, and rear subframe 37 form a closed, enclosed frame ring S1 when viewed from the side of the vehicle body. More specifically, the pivot frame portion 31b of the main frame 31, the seat frame 36, the rear subframe 37, and the gusset plate portion 38 form the frame ring S1 when viewed from the side of the vehicle body.

[0086] Figure 4 This is a perspective view of the frame 11 surrounding the annular part S1.

[0087] Corresponding to the frame ring portion S1, appropriate support bar components are provided on the frame 11. Specifically, plate-shaped support bar support portions 41 are provided on each of the left and right pivot frame portions 31b of the main frame 31. The support bar support portion 41 has an outer surface 41a in the vehicle width direction. A positioning hole 41b and a fastening hole 41c located rearward and lower relative to the positioning hole 41b are formed on the outer surface 41a in the vehicle width direction. A protrusion 41d protruding outward in the vehicle width direction is formed on the lower part of the front end of the outer surface 41a in the vehicle width direction.

[0088] A pair of left and right cover support strips (throttle body cover support strips) 90 and 96 (see reference) are supported at the left and right support strip support parts 41. Figure 6 , Figure 9 , Figure 13 , Figure 14 ).

[0089] The left-side support strip 90 is a plate-shaped section extending in the front-rear direction. The support strip 90 tapers at its front end as it moves forward. An insertion portion 91 is formed at the front end of the support strip 90. A positioning boss 92 protruding inward in the vehicle width direction is formed on the inner side of the support strip 90. A fixing hole 93 extending in the vehicle width direction is formed below the positioning boss 92. A downward-protruding, plate-shaped fastening portion 94 is formed below the fixing hole 93.

[0090] The right-side support strip 96 is longer rearward than the left-side support strip 90. An abutment portion 95 is formed in the right-side support strip 96 (see reference). Figure 13 This differs from the left-side support strip 90. The abutment portion 95 of the right-side support strip 96 is connected via rubber 97 (see reference). Figure 10 It abuts against the air filter box 53.

[0091] With the left and right support bars 90 and 96 extending in the front-back direction, the positioning bosses 92 are inserted into the positioning holes 41b of each support bar support 41. At this time, the lower edges of the support bars 90 and 96 are supported by the protrusions 41d and prevent rotation. Therefore, the support bars 90 and 96 can easily maintain their posture of extending in the front-back direction. Moreover, the fixing member (not shown) is inserted through the fixing hole 93 of the support bars 90 and 96, and the fixing member is fastened and fixed to the fixing hole 41c of the support bar support 41. Thus, the support bars 90 and 96 are fixed and supported in a state where they are prevented from rotating by the support bar support 41. At the position of the frame annular portion S1, the support bars 90 and 96 are fixed and supported in a state where they protrude forward from the pivot frame portion 31b of the main frame 31.

[0092] like Figure 4 As shown, a sheet-like upper left cover strip 42 protruding outward in the vehicle width direction is formed on the left seat frame 36. A fixing hole extending vertically is formed on the upper left cover strip 42. A rear left cover strip 43 is formed on the left corner brace portion 38. A fastening hole is formed on the rear left cover strip 43.

[0093] A right-side lower support strip 44 extending upwards is formed on the rear subframe 37 on the right side. A cable loop extending through the vehicle width direction is supported on the right-side lower support strip 44. A right-side rear support strip 45 is formed on the corner brace portion 38 on the right side. A cable loop extending through the vehicle width direction is supported on the right-side rear support strip 45.

[0094] Figure 5 This is a left-side view of the saddle-type vehicle 10, which shows the periphery of the frame ring-shaped part S1. Figure 6 It means from Figure 5 Left side view of the vehicle with the outer cover 66 and throttle body cover 80 removed. Figure 7 It means from Figure 6 Left side view of the Denso storage box 61 and cover support strip 90 after removal.

[0095] A left side cover 60 is provided on the left side frame ring S1. The left side cover 60 has a container-shaped electrical storage box (inner cover on the left and right sides) 61 that opens to the left (on the vehicle width direction) and an outer cover 66 that covers the electrical storage box 61.

[0096] Figure 8 This is a right-side view of the saddle-type vehicle 10, which represents the periphery of the frame ring-shaped part S1. Figure 9 It means from Figure 8 Right side view of the vehicle with the outer cover 76 and throttle body cover 80 removed. Figure 10 It means from Figure 9 Right side view of the state with the inner cover 71 and cover support strip 96 removed.

[0097] A right-side cover 70 is disposed on the frame ring portion S1 on the right side. The right-side cover 70 has an inner cover 71 that bulges to the right (the other side in the vehicle width direction) and an outer cover 76 that covers the inner cover 71.

[0098] Figure 11 yes Figure 1 A sectional view along line XI-XI. In other words, Figure 11 This is a diagram showing the cross-section of the frame ring S1.

[0099] The battery 51, ECU (Electronic Control Unit) 52, and other electrical components are stored in the electrical storage box 61 of the side cover 60 on the left.

[0100] An air filter box 53 is located on the right side (the opposite side in the vehicle width direction) of the Denso storage box 61. The air filter box 53 has a container-shaped body 53a that opens to the right. The body 53a has an opening 53a1 that opens to the right. A filter 53b is disposed in the opening 53a1 of the body 53a. The body 53a is closed by a container-shaped lid 53c that opens to the left. Thus, within the air filter box 53, a space is formed on the lid 53c side (the dirty side) and a space on the body 53a side (the clean side), separated by the filter 53b.

[0101] An air intake duct 54 leading to the contaminated side is connected to the cover 53c. The air intake duct 54 extends rearward. The air intake duct 54 opens rearward under the seat 17.

[0102] A connecting pipe (intake path) 55 extending from the clean side is supported on the front surface of the housing body 53a. The connecting pipe 55 extends forward. The connecting pipe 55 is connected to the throttle body (intake path) 56. The throttle body 56 is located forward of the pivot bracket portion 31b. An intake pipe (intake path) 57 extending from the cylinder portion 24 of the engine (power unit 12) is connected to the throttle body 56.

[0103] Figure 12 This is a top view showing the left and right side covers 60 and 70 and the throttle body cover 80. Figure 13 This is a three-dimensional view of the left and rear side covers 60 and 70 and the throttle body cover 80. Figure 14 This is a three-dimensional view of the left and right side covers 60 and 70 and the throttle body cover 80, viewed from the right front.

[0104] The left side cover 60 and the right side cover 70 are roughly symmetrical in appearance.

[0105] The left-side side cover 60 has an electrical storage box 61 with a main body 62 whose shape corresponds to the surrounding shape of the frame ring S1 when viewed from the side of the vehicle body. The main body 62 has a battery storage section 62a for storing the battery 51 and an ECU storage section 62b for storing the ECU 52. The battery storage section 62a and the ECU storage section 62b are appropriately recessed in the vehicle width direction according to the size of the battery 51 and the ECU 52.

[0106] An upper fixing part 62c is formed on the upper front side of the main body 62 of the storage box. A rear fixing part 62d is formed on the rear side of the main body 62 of the storage box.

[0107] like Figure 6 As shown, cable ring support portions 62e and 62f are formed on the upper front part and the lower rear part of the outer periphery of the main body of the storage box 62, respectively.

[0108] An extension 63 extending forward is formed at the front end of the main body 62 of the storage box. The extension 63 is a generally semi-cylindrical shape that is recessed outward in the vehicle width direction. Therefore, a space surrounded by the extension 63 is created on the inner side of the extension 63 in the vehicle width direction. A fixing part 63a is formed at the lower front side of the extension 63. A cutout 63c with a bend outward in the vehicle width direction is formed at the front end of the extension 63 (see reference). Figure 12 ).

[0109] In this embodiment, the electrical storage box 61 is fixed to the cover support bar via the fixing part 63a of the extension 63. Furthermore, the electrical storage box 61 is fixed to the upper left cover support bar 42 on the upper side of the storage box body 62 via the fixing part 62c. Moreover, the electrical storage box 61 is fixed to the rear left rear cover support bar 43 on the rear side of the storage box body 62 via the fixing part 62d. Thus, the electrical storage box 61 of the side cover 60 is fixed to the frame 11.

[0110] The battery 51 and ECU 52, housed in the DENSO storage box 61, are covered by an outer cover 66. An insertion portion (not shown) of the outer cover 66 is inserted into the cable ring support portions 62e and 62f of the DENSO storage box 61. Furthermore, it is locked by a key locking portion 64. Thus, the outer cover 66 is supported by the DENSO storage box 61. At this time, within the DENSO storage box 61, the extension portion 63 protrudes outward in the vehicle width direction, and the main body 62 of the storage box is covered by the outer cover 66.

[0111] A generally semi-cylindrical throttle body cover 80 is installed on the extension 63. Specifically, the throttle body cover 80 has a semi-cylindrical side portion (outer side in the vehicle width direction) 81 and an open front portion 82 that does not close the front end of the side portion 81. A slit 81a extending in the vertical direction is formed at the front of the side portion 81. The slit 81a extends through the vehicle width direction. Two (or more) slits 81a are formed at intervals in the longitudinal direction. A recessed cutout 81c extending outward in the vehicle width direction is formed at the rear of the side portion 81 (see reference). Figure 12 ).

[0112] A bottomed, square-shaped insertion part 83 is formed at the front end of the inner side of the side portion 81 in the vehicle width direction of the throttle body cover 80, into which the insertion part 91 of the cover support strip 90 can be inserted (see reference). Figure 13 (The shape of the cover support strip 96 on the right side is shown). The insertion part 83 is located in front of the gap 81a. A fastening part 81b is formed at the lower rear end of the side part 81.

[0113] The throttle body cover 80 inserts the insertion portion 91 of the cover support strip 90 into the insertion portion 83. Thus, the throttle body cover 80 is temporarily supported by the cover support strip 90. Furthermore, a fastening member is inserted into the fastening portion 81b of the throttle body cover 80, and together with the electrical storage box 61, the throttle body cover 80 is fastened to the cover support strip 90.

[0114] Therefore, the throttle body cover 80 is supported on the frame 11 extending from the extension 63. The throttle body cover 80 and the extension 63 are recessed outwards in the vehicle width direction. Furthermore, the pivot bracket portion 31b of the main frame 31 is configured to enter the cutout portion 81c of the throttle body cover 80 and the cutout portion 63c of the extension 63. Therefore, a storage space S2 (see reference) is formed inside the vehicle width direction by the throttle body cover 80, the extension 63, and the pivot bracket portion 31b. Figure 16 ).

[0115] The right-side cover 70 has an inner cover (the inner cover on the other side) 71 and an outer cover 76 covering the inner cover 71. The inner cover 71 has an inner cover body 72 with an appearance shape that corresponds to the surrounding shape of the frame ring portion S1 when viewed from the side of the vehicle body. The inner cover body 72 is a container-shaped part that is recessed outward in the vehicle width direction. A fastening portion 72a is formed at the lower front part of the inner cover body 72. An insertion portion 72b protruding inward in the vehicle width direction is formed below the rear side of the fastening portion 72a. An insertion portion 72c with a rear end portion protruding inward in the vehicle width direction is formed above the rear of the insertion portion 72b.

[0116] like Figure 9 As shown, an insertion portion 72d is formed at the upper part of the outer periphery of the inner cover body portion 72. A rear insertion portion 72e is formed at the lower rear of the insertion portion 72d.

[0117] An extension 73 extending forward is formed at the front end of the inner cover body 72. The extension 73 is a generally semi-cylindrical shape that is recessed outward in the vehicle width direction. Therefore, a space surrounded by the extension 73 is created on the inner side of the extension 73 in the vehicle width direction. A fixing part 73a is formed at the lower front side of the extension 73. A cutout 73c with a bend outward in the vehicle width direction is formed at the front end of the extension 73 (see reference). Figure 12 ).

[0118] In this embodiment, the inner cover 71 is fixed to the cover support bar 96 via the fixing portion 73a of the extension portion 73. Furthermore, the insertion portion 72b on the lower side of the inner cover body portion 72 of the inner cover 71 is mounted to the lower right cover support bar 44. Moreover, the insertion portion 72c on the rear side of the inner cover body portion 72 of the inner cover 71 is mounted to the rear right cover support bar 45. Thus, the inner cover 71 of the side cover 70 is supported on the frame 11.

[0119] At this time, the inner cover 71 covers the air filter box 53 from the outside in the vehicle width direction. In this embodiment, the inner cover 71 covers the air intake duct 54 of the air filter box 53 from the outside in the vehicle width direction.

[0120] The outer cover 76 covers the outer side of the inner cover main body 72 in the vehicle width direction. The outer cover 76 is a container-shaped structure that is recessed outward in the vehicle width direction. The outer cover 76 has an external shape that covers the inner cover main body 72 in a retractable manner. The outer cover 76 is supported on the inner cover 71 by fastening fasteners to the fastening part 76a at the lower front.

[0121] Therefore, the inner cover 71 is covered by the outer cover 76 in such a way that the extension 73 is exposed outward in the vehicle width direction.

[0122] A generally semi-cylindrical throttle body cover 80 is installed on the extension 73. The right throttle body cover 80 is formed symmetrically with respect to the left throttle body cover 80. The throttle body cover 80 has an insertion portion 91 of the cover support strip 96 inserted into the insertion portion 83. Thus, the throttle body cover 80 is temporarily supported by the cover support strip 96. Furthermore, a fastening member is inserted into the fastening portion 81b of the throttle body cover 80, and together with the inner cover 71, it is fastened to the cover support strip 96.

[0123] Thus, the throttle body cover 80 is supported on the frame 11 along the extension 73.

[0124] Figure 15 This is a top view of the saddle-type vehicle 10. Figure 16 yes Figure 15 XVI-XVI line sectional view.

[0125] The extensions 63 and 73 of the side covers 60 and 70, and the throttle body cover 80 form a storage space S2 on the front side of the pivot bracket portion 31b of the main frame 31. In this embodiment, a warning alarm (vehicle auxiliary component) 140 that emits a warning sound is stored in the storage space S2 on the left side. Therefore, the alarm 140 is easily protected from the outside. The alarm 140 is easily cooled by the driving air that enters through the open front end portion 82 of the throttle body cover 80. In addition, the alarm 140 is easily cooled by the driving air that enters through the gap 81a. Moreover, the sound of the alarm 140 is easily emitted to the outside through the gap 81a.

[0126] Figure 17 This is a perspective view of the battery fixing strap 100 of this embodiment.

[0127] like Figure 6 As shown, the battery 51 is held in the battery storage section 62a by the battery fixing strap 100.

[0128] The battery retaining strap 100 of this embodiment includes a retaining strap main body 101 in the shape of a plate. The retaining strap main body 101 is made of resin, for example. The retaining strap main body 101 of the battery retaining strap 100 is a plate shape formed by appropriately bending a sheet material, which has thickness in the vehicle width direction. When viewed from the side of the vehicle body, the retaining strap main body 101 extends rearward and upward. A curved hook portion 102 is formed at the upper end (one end in the length direction) of the retaining strap main body 101. The hook portion 102 of the battery retaining strap 100 hooks onto a hook portion (not shown) of the electrical storage box 61, and the battery retaining strap 100 is supported on the electrical storage box 61 in a manner that allows it to swing about the hook portion 102 as a fulcrum.

[0129] A fixing portion 103 is formed at the lower end (one end in the length direction) of the fixing strap main body 101. A fixing hole 103a is formed in the fixing portion 103, extending along the vehicle width direction (thickness direction). In this embodiment, a fixing member is inserted into the fixing hole 103a. The fixing member is fixed to the lower left side of the battery storage box 61. As a result, the battery fixing strap 100 crosses the outer side of the battery 51 stored in the battery storage portion 62a in the vehicle width direction in the front-rear direction, holding the battery 51 in the battery storage portion 62a.

[0130] In this embodiment, a rubber support portion 104 is formed at the midpoint of the battery retaining strap 100 along its length direction. This rubber support portion 104 has a through hole 104a extending along its thickness direction. A rubber 110, serving as a buffer member, is supported in the rubber support portion 104, positioned between the battery retaining strap 100 and the battery 51. The rubber 110 is generally circular. The rubber 110 is, for example, a rubber component that serves as an elastic member. The rubber 110 includes a rubber support portion 111 that contacts the outer surface (one side) of the battery 51 in the vehicle width direction, and a protrusion 112 that protrudes outward in the vehicle width direction from the rubber support portion 111. The protrusion 112 is installed in the hole 104a of the rubber support portion 104, and the end portion of the protrusion 112 can abut against a hex wrench 120.

[0131] A resin holding portion 105 is formed on the battery retaining strap 100, at a position closer to the hook portion 102 than the rubber support portion 104. The resin holding portion 105 is in the shape of a bent plate. The resin holding portion 105 is formed in a generally U-shape. An insertion hole 105a is formed in the resin holding portion 105, extending along the outer surface of the main body portion 101 of the retaining strap.

[0132] A plate-shaped wrench holder 130 is inserted into the insertion hole 105a. The wrench holder 130 is a plate-shaped component extending along the outer surface of the main body 101 of the fixing strap. A pair of claw portions 131 are formed on the wrench holder 130 along the length direction of the insertion hole 105a. A plurality of claw-shaped support portions 132 are formed on the outer surface of the wrench holder 130, which are capable of holding the hexagonal wrench 120 along the length direction of the hexagonal wrench 120.

[0133] The hex wrench 120 extends in an L-shape. The hex wrench 120 has a long portion 120a and a short portion 120b. The hex wrench 120 is held in the wrench holder 130 and supported on the battery retaining strap 100. At this time, the protrusion 112 protruding into the rubber 110 suppresses vibration.

[0134] As described above, according to this embodiment of the present invention, the saddle-type vehicle includes: a frame 11 having a main frame 31, a seat frame 36 extending rearward from the main frame 31, and a rear subframe 37 extending rearward from the main frame 31 and connected to the seat frame 36; an engine 12 supported on the main frame 31; a throttle body 56 disposed on the front side of the main frame 31 and provided in the intake paths 55, 56, and 57 extending toward the engine 12; side covers 60 and 70 configured to overlap with the shape of the enclosure surrounded by the main frame 31, the seat frame 36, and the rear subframe 37 when viewed from the side of the vehicle body; and a throttle body cover 80. The throttle body cover 56 is located on the outer side of the main frame 31 in the width direction. In the part of the main frame 31 that forms the surrounding shape S1, there are cover bars 90 and 96 extending forward of the vehicle body. The side covers 60 and 70 have outer covers 66 and 76 and inner covers 61 and 71 disposed on the inner side of the outer covers 66 and 76 in the width direction. The inner covers 61 and 71 have extensions 63 and 73 extending forward of the vehicle body and overlapping with the cover bars 90 and 96 in the width direction. When viewed from the side of the vehicle body, the throttle body cover 80 overlaps with the throttle body 56 and the cover bars 90 and 96. The front part is inserted by the cover bars 90 and 96, and the rear part is fastened to the extensions 63 and 73.

[0135] According to this structure, the throttle body cover 80 is supported by the front cover support bars 90 and 96 inserted and the rear fastened to the extensions 63 and 73, thus allowing the throttle body cover 80 to be easily assembled to the vehicle body. Furthermore, when viewed from the side of the vehicle body, the throttle body cover 80 is positioned to extend from the extensions 63 and 73 of the side covers 60 and 70, thus easily creating a compact cover shape with a unified appearance for the side covers 60 and 70 and the throttle body cover 80. In addition, the throttle body cover 80 overlaps with the cover support bars 90 and 96 of the main frame 31 from the outer side in the width direction of the vehicle body, thus preventing the driver from contacting the main frame 31, which heats up due to the engine, when the driver's knees are clamped, allowing for comfortable driving. In other words, the throttle body cover 80 not only functions to cover the throttle body 56 but also to protect the driver's legs. Therefore, based on this structure, it is possible to provide a saddle-type vehicle 10 that is easy to assemble and has a compact cover shape when viewed from the side of the vehicle body, making it easy for the throttle body cover 80 to have multiple functions.

[0136] In this embodiment, the throttle body cover 80 and the extensions 63 and 73 are semi-cylindrical shapes that bulge outward in the vehicle width direction. Cutouts 81c, 63c, and 73c are provided on the portions of the throttle body cover 80 and the extensions 63 and 73 that overlap with the main frame 31 in the vehicle width direction. The throttle body cover 80 covers the vehicle auxiliary component 140 in the vehicle width direction.

[0137] According to this structure, the throttle body cover 80 and the extensions 63 and 73 are semi-cylindrical shapes that bulge outward in the vehicle width direction. Therefore, they are bulging shapes with minimal bulging, so that even if the driver's leg comes into contact with them, it is difficult to cause discomfort to the driver. Furthermore, a storage space S2 surrounded by the throttle body cover 80, the extensions 63 and 73 and the main frame 31 can be formed, and the vehicle auxiliary parts 140 can be stored in the storage space S2.

[0138] In addition, in this embodiment, the front end 82 of the throttle body cover 80 is open.

[0139] According to this structure, the driving air taken in from the front end 82 can be guided downwards to the seat 17 through the extensions 63 and 73. In addition, when the vehicle auxiliary component 140 is housed in the throttle body cover 80, the extensions 63 and 73, the vehicle auxiliary component 140 can be cooled.

[0140] In addition, in this embodiment, a slit 81a is provided on the side portion 81 of the throttle body cover 80.

[0141] According to this structure, the driving air taken in from the gap 81a can be guided downwards from the seat 17 through the extensions 63 and 73, and the driving air can be easily delivered to the opening of the intake duct 54. Furthermore, when the vehicle auxiliary component 140 is housed within the throttle body cover 80, the extensions 63 and 73, the vehicle auxiliary component 140 can be cooled. Moreover, when an alarm, which is part of the vehicle auxiliary component 140, is housed within the throttle body cover 80, the extensions 63 and 73, the sound of the alarm can be suppressed or obstructed.

[0142] In addition, in this embodiment, there is a pair of left and right side covers 60 and 70. In one of the left and right side covers 60 and 70, a battery 51 and an ECU 52 are arranged between the inner cover 61 and 71 and the outer cover 66 and 76. In the other side cover 60 and 70, an air filter box 53 is arranged on the inner side of the vehicle width direction, which is closer to the inner cover 61 and 71 than the inner cover 61 and 71.

[0143] According to this structure, the space inside the side covers 60 and 70 can be effectively used as storage space, and the layout of components in the saddle-type vehicle 10 can be easily improved.

[0144] [Other Implementation Methods]

[0145] The above-described embodiments are merely one aspect of the present invention, and can be modified and applied arbitrarily without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

[0146] In the above embodiment, a structure for housing the alarm 140 as a vehicle auxiliary component is shown, but other electrical components may also be used as vehicle auxiliary components.

[0147] In the above embodiments, it is preferable to store the vehicle auxiliary components in the storage space S2, but it is also possible not to store the vehicle auxiliary components.

[0148] In the above embodiments, the front end 82 of the throttle body cover 80 is preferably open, but it can also be a semi-circular plate-shaped structure with the front end closed.

[0149] In the above embodiments, a motorized two-wheeled vehicle with front wheels 13 and rear wheels 15 was described as an example of a saddle-riding vehicle 10. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The present invention can be applied to three-wheeled saddle-riding vehicles with two front wheels or two rear wheels, and saddle-riding vehicles with four or more wheels.

[0150] [Structures supported by the above embodiments]

[0151] The above implementation supports the following structures.

[0152] (Structure 1) A saddle-type vehicle comprising: a frame having a main frame, a seat frame extending rearward from the main frame, and a rear subframe extending rearward from the main frame and connected to the seat frame; an engine supported on the main frame; a throttle body disposed on the front side of the main frame and arranged in an intake path extending toward the engine; a side cover configured to overlap with an enclosure shape surrounded by the main frame, the seat frame, and the rear subframe when viewed from the side of the vehicle body; and a throttle body cover covering the outer side from the vehicle width direction. The throttle body is characterized in that a throttle body cover support strip extending forward of the vehicle body is provided at the portion of the main frame that forms the surrounding shape. The side cover has an outer cover and an inner cover disposed inside the outer cover in the vehicle width direction. The inner cover has an extension portion extending forward of the vehicle body and overlapping the throttle body cover support strip from the outer side in the vehicle width direction. When viewed from the side of the vehicle body, the throttle body cover overlaps with the throttle body and the throttle body cover support strip, and the front part is inserted by the throttle body cover support strip, while the rear part is fastened to the extension portion.

[0153] According to this structure, the throttle body cover is supported by a throttle body cover support strip inserted at the front and fastened to an extension at the rear, thus allowing for easy assembly of the throttle body cover to the vehicle body. Furthermore, when viewed from the side of the vehicle body, the throttle body cover is positioned to extend from the side cover extension, making it easy to achieve a compact cover shape with a unified appearance for the side cover and the throttle body cover. In addition, the throttle body cover overlaps with the throttle body cover support strip of the main frame from the outside in the width direction of the vehicle body, thus preventing the driver from contacting the main frame, which heats up due to the engine, when the knees are clamped, allowing for comfortable driving. In other words, the throttle body cover not only functions to cover the throttle body but also to protect the driver's legs. Therefore, according to this structure, a saddle-type vehicle can be provided that is easy to assemble and has a compact cover shape when viewed from the side of the vehicle body, easily enabling the throttle body cover to have multiple functions.

[0154] (Structure 2) According to the saddle-type vehicle of Structure 1, the throttle body cover and the extension are semi-cylindrical shapes bulging outward in the vehicle width direction, and a cutout is provided in the portion of the throttle body cover and the extension that overlaps with the main frame from the outside of the vehicle width direction, and the throttle body cover covers the vehicle auxiliary components from the outside of the vehicle width direction.

[0155] According to this structure, the throttle body cover and the extension are semi-cylindrical shapes that bulge outward in the vehicle width direction. Therefore, they are bulging shapes with minimal bulging, so that even if the driver's legs come into contact with them, it is difficult to cause discomfort to the driver. Furthermore, they can form a storage space surrounded by the throttle body cover, the extension, and the main frame, and store vehicle auxiliary components in this storage space.

[0156] (Structure 3) The saddle-type vehicle according to Structure 2 is characterized in that the front end of the throttle body cover is open.

[0157] According to this structure, the driving air drawn in from the front end can be guided downwards to the seat through the extension. Furthermore, when vehicle auxiliary components are housed within the throttle body cover and the extension, cooling of these components is possible.

[0158] (Structure 4) The saddle-type vehicle according to any one of Structures 1 to 3 is characterized in that a gap is provided on the outer side of the throttle body cover in the vehicle width direction.

[0159] According to this structure, the driving air drawn in through the gap can be guided downwards from the seat via the extension. Furthermore, when vehicle auxiliary components are housed within the throttle body cover and the extension, cooling of these components is possible. Moreover, when an alarm, which is a vehicle auxiliary component, is housed within the throttle body cover and the extension, the sound of the alarm can be suppressed or obstructed.

[0160] (Structure 5) A saddle-type vehicle according to any one of Structures 1 to 4, characterized in that it has a pair of left and right side covers, wherein a battery and an electronic control device are disposed in one of the left and right side covers between the inner cover and the outer cover, and an air filter box is disposed in the other left and right side cover at a position inside the vehicle width direction than the inner cover.

[0161] According to this structure, the space inside the side cover can be effectively used for storage, etc., and the layout of components in saddle-type vehicles can be easily improved.

Claims

1. A saddle-type vehicle comprising: a frame (11) having a main frame (31), a seat frame (36) extending rearward from the main frame (31), and a rear subframe (37) extending rearward from the main frame (31) and connected to the seat frame (36); an engine supported on the main frame (31); a throttle body (56) disposed on the front side of the main frame (31) and arranged in an intake path extending toward the engine; side covers (60, 70) configured to overlap with an enclosure shape surrounded by the main frame (31), the seat frame (36), and the rear subframe (37) when viewed from the side of the vehicle body; and a throttle body cover (80) covering the throttle body (56) from the outside in the vehicle width direction, characterized in that, At the location of the main frame (31) forming the enclosing shape, a throttle body cover support strip extending forward of the vehicle body is provided. The side covers (60, 70) have an outer cover (66, 76) and an inner cover disposed inside the outer cover (66, 76) in the vehicle width direction. The inner cover has an extension (63, 73) that extends forward of the vehicle body and overlaps with the throttle body cover support strip on the outer side in the vehicle width direction. When viewed from the side of the vehicle body, the throttle body cover (80) overlaps with the throttle body (56) and the throttle body cover support strip, with the front part inserted by the throttle body cover support strip and the rear part fastened to the extension (63, 73).

2. The saddle-type vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that, The throttle body cover (80) and the extensions (63, 73) are semi-cylindrical shapes that bulge outward in the vehicle width direction. Cutouts (81c, 63c, 73c) are provided on the portions of the throttle body cover (80) and the extensions (63, 73) that overlap with the main frame (31) from the outer side in the vehicle width direction. The throttle body cover (80) covers the vehicle auxiliary components from the outside in the vehicle width direction.

3. The saddle-type vehicle according to claim 2, characterized in that, The front end (82) of the throttle body cover (80) is open.

4. The saddle-type vehicle according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, A slit (81a) is provided on the outer side of the throttle body cover (80) in the vehicle width direction.

5. The saddle-type vehicle according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The saddle-type vehicle is equipped with a pair of side shields (60, 70) on the left and right sides. In the side covers (60, 70) on the left and right sides, a battery (51) and an electronic control unit (52) are disposed between the inner cover and the outer cover (66, 76). In the side covers (60, 70) on the left and right sides, an air filter box (53) is arranged on the inside side in the vehicle width direction, which is closer to the inner cover than the inner cover.

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