Motorcycle

Abstract

The application relates to the field of vehicle technology, in particular to a motorcycle, which comprises a frame, a body covering, a walking system and a light system, the body covering is at least partially covered on the frame, the walking system is at least partially located below the frame, and the light system is supported by the frame or the body covering. The light system comprises a daytime running lamp, the daytime running lamp comprises a shell, a mounting seat, a lampshade and a lamp panel, the lampshade is obliquely connected to the shell and forms a lamp cavity with the shell, the mounting seat and the lamp panel are both located in the lamp cavity, the mounting seat is connected to the shell, and the lamp panel is connected to the mounting seat; the lampshade is arranged and extended to the rear upper side of the frame; the lamp panel comprises a plurality of unit panels, the plurality of unit panels are all arranged substantially vertically and are distributed from top to bottom; in the front-rear direction of the frame, the upper unit panel is located behind the lower unit panel among the two adjacent unit panels, so that the distance between each unit panel and the lampshade is substantially the same, thereby realizing a more positive light emission effect.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of vehicle technology, and more particularly to a motorcycle. Background Technology

[0002] As an important means of transportation, motorcycles' lighting systems include main headlights, daytime running lights (DRUs), turn signals, and brake lights. Among these, the main headlights and DRUs are crucial for driving safety during the day, at night, and in low visibility conditions, and are typically located at the front of the motorcycle. Traditional motorcycle DRUs generally use LED light sources and typically consist of a lens cover, rear cover, LED body, and lens element. To meet the aerodynamic and aesthetic requirements of the overall motorcycle design, the DRU lens is often designed with an angled shape, generally with the front side down and the rear side up. This causes the LED chip housing to be installed at a corresponding angle. This angled arrangement causes the light axis of the LED chip to be angled forward and upward, reducing the illumination effect of the DRU on the road surface in front and below, resulting in poor DRU illumination performance. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of this, this application provides a motorcycle with a daytime running light that provides better illumination.

[0004] One embodiment of this application provides a motorcycle, including a frame, a body panel, a running gear system, and a lighting system. The body panel at least partially covers the frame, the running gear system is at least partially located below the frame, and the lighting system is supported by the frame or the body panel. The lighting system includes a daytime running light, which includes a housing, a mounting base, a lamp cover, and a lamp plate. The lamp cover is obliquely connected to the housing and forms a lamp cavity with the housing. The mounting base and the lamp plate are both located within the lamp cavity. The mounting base is connected to the housing, and the lamp plate is connected to the mounting base. The lamp cover extends rearward and upward toward the frame. The lamp plate includes multiple unit plates, all of which are substantially vertically arranged and distributed from top to bottom. In two adjacent unit plates, in the longitudinal direction of the frame, the upper unit plate is located behind the lower unit plate.

[0005] By designing the lamp panel as multiple unit panels distributed from top to bottom, with the upper unit panels positioned further back than the lower ones, the distance between each unit panel and the lamp cover is essentially the same. This stepped layout effectively compensates for the LED emission angle shift caused by the tilted installation of the lamp cover. Because the lamp cover is tilted and the multiple unit panels are positioned essentially vertically, their optical axes are ensured to be closer to the main optical axis of the lighting system, resulting in a more forward-facing light output. This helps reduce light energy loss caused by large-angle refraction or reflection within the lamp cover, thereby improving the utilization efficiency of the light source and the overall brightness of the headlights, and enhancing light output performance.

[0006] In some optional embodiments, the mounting base includes multiple mounting platforms, which are arranged one-to-one with the unit plates. The surface of the mounting platform facing the corresponding unit plate is provided with a positioning pin. The unit plate is provided with a positioning hole, and the positioning pin passes through the positioning hole and engages with the positioning hole.

[0007] In some optional embodiments, the lamp cavity includes a first region and a second region. A plane perpendicular to the width direction of the vehicle frame and passing through the center of the width of the vehicle frame is defined as a longitudinal plane. Both the first region and the second region are provided with multiple unit plates. The unit plates in the first region and the unit plates in the second region are symmetrical about the longitudinal plane.

[0008] In some alternative embodiments, the unit board includes a board body and a plurality of LEDs, which are disposed on the board body and arranged in at least one row.

[0009] In some optional embodiments, the LEDs on each unit board are arranged in a linear row, and a row of LEDs on a unit board is defined as an LED group. Each LED group has two ends. In one of the first and second regions, the near ends of two adjacent LED groups are connected. The extension direction of a portion of the LED groups is a straight line and is defined as the first extension direction. The extension direction of another portion of the LED groups is also a straight line and is defined as the second extension direction. The first extension direction and the second extension direction are set at a right angle or an obtuse angle.

[0010] In some alternative embodiments, the lighting system also includes a main headlight, with LEDs in the first area and the second area arranged around the main headlight when viewed along the length of the vehicle frame.

[0011] In some optional embodiments, there are three unit boards in both the first region and the second region. In one of the first and second regions, the extension direction of the LED bead group on the upper unit board is the first extension direction, and the extension direction of the LED bead group on the two lower unit boards is the second extension direction.

[0012] In some alternative embodiments, the lampshade is provided with a plurality of densely and arrayed light-diffusing blocks.

[0013] In some alternative embodiments, the light panel further includes multiple connecting plates, each connecting plate connecting two adjacent unit panels.

[0014] In some alternative embodiments, the lighting system includes a heat sink disposed within the lamp cavity and behind the lamp panel, with multiple heat dissipation fins on the surface of the heat sink away from the lamp panel.

[0015] In this application, the multiple unit panels arranged from bottom to top are further arranged from front to back, that is, the lower unit panels are further forward, so as to adapt to the tilted lampshade. This ensures that the spacing between the lamp beads on each unit panel and the lampshade in the front-to-back direction is not too different, so the light emitted from the lampshade will not be too different, and ultimately the daytime running light will have a better illumination effect. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a motorcycle in one embodiment of this application; Figure 2 This is a front view of the front of a motorcycle in one embodiment of this application; Figure 3 This is a perspective view of a lighting system in one embodiment of this application; Figure 4 This is a perspective view of the lighting system after the housing is hidden in one embodiment of this application; Figure 5 This is a front view of the lighting system after concealing the housing and part of the lampshade in one embodiment of this application; Figure 6 yes Figure 3 Enlarged view of the structure in the image; Figure 7 This is a perspective view of the lighting system after the housing is hidden in one embodiment of this application, showing the rear side of the lighting system. Detailed Implementation

[0017] To further illustrate the technical means and effects adopted by this application to achieve the intended purpose, the following description, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments, is provided. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments.

[0018] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application belongs. The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the application.

[0019] The following detailed description of some embodiments of this application is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described below can be combined with each other.

[0020] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2One embodiment of this application provides a motorcycle 100, which includes a frame 11, a body cover 12, a running system 13, and a lighting system 14. The body cover 12 at least partially covers the frame 11, the running system 13 is at least partially located under the frame 11, and the lighting system 14 is supported by the frame 11 or the body cover 12 and is located at the front of the frame 11 for front lighting of the motorcycle 100 and improving the front visibility of the motorcycle 100.

[0021] For ease of description, this application defines the directions of front, back, left, right, up, and down. The front-back direction refers to the length direction of the motorcycle frame 11, the left-right direction refers to the width direction of the motorcycle frame 11, and the up-down direction refers to the height direction of the motorcycle frame 11. In this embodiment, the directions of front, back, left, right, up, and down are based on the motorcycle 100 traveling on a level road surface, not on a sloping road surface.

[0022] The walking system 13 includes a front wheel 131 located in front of the motorcycle 100 and a rear wheel 132 located behind the motorcycle 100, and the front wheel 131 and the rear wheel 132 are respectively rotatably connected to the frame 11.

[0023] Please see Figure 3 and Figure 4 The lighting system 14 includes a daytime running light 141, which includes a housing 1411, a mounting base 1412, a lamp cover 1413, and a lamp panel 1414. The housing 1411 is fixed to the frame 11 or the body panel 12. The lamp cover 1413 is obliquely connected to the housing 1411 and forms a lamp cavity 1415 with the housing 1411. The mounting base 1412 and the lamp panel 1414 are both located inside the lamp cavity 1415. The mounting base 1412 is connected to the inner side of the housing 1411 away from the lamp cover 1413. The lamp cover 1413 is located in front of the lamp panel 1414. The lamp panel 1414 is connected to the side of the mounting base 1412 facing the lamp cover 1413.

[0024] The lamp panel 1414 includes multiple unit panels 1414a, which are arranged basically vertically and distributed from top to bottom. In the longitudinal direction of the frame 11, the upper unit panel 1414a is located behind the lower unit panel 1414a, so that the distance between each unit panel 1414a and the lamp cover 1413 is basically the same.

[0025] It is worth noting that the distance between each unit plate 1414a and the lamp cover 1413 is basically the same. This means that along the front and rear direction of the frame 11, the distance between the center of mass of each unit plate 1414a and the surface of the lamp cover 1413 through which the light passes is basically the same.

[0026] This stepped layout effectively compensates for the LED light emission angle shift caused by the tilted installation of the lamp cover 1413. Because the lamp cover 1413 is tilted, and the multiple unit boards 1414a are essentially vertically positioned, their optical axes are closer to the main optical axis of the lighting system 14, resulting in a more forward-facing light emission effect. This helps reduce light energy loss caused by large-angle refraction or reflection within the lamp cover 1413, thereby improving the utilization efficiency of the light source and the overall brightness of the headlights, and enhancing light emission performance.

[0027] Please see Figure 4 and Figure 5 In some embodiments, the lamp cavity 1415 includes a first region 1415a and a second region 1415b. A plane perpendicular to the width direction of the frame 11 and passing through the center of the width of the frame 11 is defined as a longitudinal plane S. The first region 1415a and the second region 1415b are symmetrical about the longitudinal plane S, and both the first region 1415a and the second region 1415b are provided with multiple unit plates 1414a. This symmetry helps to balance the light output on the left and right sides under the condition that the lamp cover 1413 is installed at an angle, thereby improving the uniformity of the light.

[0028] In some embodiments, the lighting system 14 further includes a main headlight 142, which is located within a lamp cavity 1415 and mounted on a mounting base 1412. The main headlight 142 provides forward illumination at night or in inclement weather conditions to ensure driving safety. Multiple unit panels 1414a of the first region 1415a and multiple unit panels 1414a of the second region 1415b are arranged around the main headlight 142. This arrangement allows the lamp panels 1414 to effectively improve the vehicle's visual visibility during the day, enhancing active safety, while also facilitating the efficient use of the internal space of the lighting system 14.

[0029] In some embodiments, three unit plates 1414a are provided, and the three unit plates 1414a are distributed around the main lighting lamp 142.

[0030] In some embodiments, in the first region 1415a and the second region 1415b, there are three unit plates 1414a. The three unit plates 1414a are arranged in a stepped shape. The stepped arrangement of the three unit plates 1414a can achieve a good balance between structural complexity and lighting uniformity, ensuring uniform brightness distribution, and at the same time, it is conducive to the miniaturization design of the lighting system 14.

[0031] In some embodiments, the mounting base 1412 includes multiple mounting platforms 1412a, to which unit plates 1414a are fixed. By providing multiple independent mounting platforms 1412a, the mounting base 1412 provides a precise and stable positioning foundation for each unit plate 1414a. This structure allows each mounting platform 1412a to be independently designed and its mounting angle adjusted according to the required optical angle of its corresponding unit plate 1414a, thereby ensuring optimal optical matching between the mounting tilt angle of each unit plate 1414a and the tilt angle of the lampshade 1413. This not only improves the overall assembly accuracy and consistency of the lighting system 14 but also effectively enhances structural stability and reduces light flickering that may be caused by vibration. Simultaneously, the distributed mounting platforms 1412a help optimize heat dissipation paths and prevent localized heat accumulation.

[0032] In some embodiments, the surface of the mounting platform 1412a facing the unit plate 1414a is provided with a positioning pin 1412b, the unit plate 1414a is provided with a positioning hole k1, and the positioning pin 1412b passes through the positioning hole k1 and engages with the positioning hole k1, which is beneficial for the unit plate 1414a to be quickly and accurately positioned on the mounting platform 1412a.

[0033] Meanwhile, the engagement of the positioning pin 1412b with the positioning hole k1 effectively prevents the unit plate 1414a from shifting during subsequent locking, ensuring that the optical axis angle of the light emitted by each unit plate 1414a is consistent with the preset optical scheme, thereby guaranteeing accurate light pattern and uniform light output. Furthermore, the positioning pin 1412b itself provides additional shear resistance, enhancing the installation stability of the unit plate 1414a under vibration conditions.

[0034] In some embodiments, the unit board 1414a includes a board body 1414a1 and a plurality of lamp beads 1414a2. A positioning hole k1 is provided in the board body 1414a1, and the plurality of lamp beads 1414a2 are provided in the board body 1414a1 and arranged in at least one row.

[0035] In this embodiment, multiple LED beads 1414a2 are arranged in a single row. This row of LED beads 1414a2 is driven by a higher power than traditional LED beads. This layout helps to achieve higher power density in a limited space, thereby improving space utilization and facilitating the concentrated conduction and dissipation of heat, thus improving overall heat dissipation performance.

[0036] A row of LED beads 1414a2 on a unit board 1414a is defined as an LED bead group, and each LED bead group has two ends. In one of the regions 1415a and 1415b, the near ends of two adjacent LED bead groups are connected. The extension direction of a portion of the LED bead groups is a straight line and is defined as the first extension direction L1. The extension direction of another portion of the LED bead groups is also a straight line and is defined as the second extension direction L2. The first extension direction L1 and the second extension direction L2 are set at a right angle or an obtuse angle.

[0037] Specifically, each of the unit boards 1414a in the first region 1415a and the second region 1415b has three units. In one region of the first region 1415a and the second region 1415b, the LED group on the upper unit board 1414a is the first LED group z1, and the extension direction of the first LED group z1 is the first extension direction L1. The LED groups on the two lower unit boards 1414a are the second LED groups z2, and the extension direction of the second LED groups z2 is the second extension direction L2. This arrangement helps to reduce the space occupied by the LEDs 1414a2 and reduce the size of the daytime running light.

[0038] In other embodiments, the multiple LEDs 1414a2 are arranged in two rows, three rows, four rows, etc., which will not be described in detail here.

[0039] Please see Figure 3 and Figure 6 In some embodiments, the upper part of the lamp cover 1413 is located behind the lower part of the lamp cover 1413, which helps to reduce the air resistance of the lamp cover 1413 and reduce the wind resistance of the motorcycle 100.

[0040] In some embodiments, the lampshade 1413 is provided with a plurality of densely and arrayed light-diffusing blocks 14131. These light-diffusing blocks 14131 are miniature optical elements that, through their refraction and reflection of light, can divide the light beam emitted by a point source or surface source into a large number of tiny sub-beams. These sub-beams superimpose and mix with each other during propagation. Based on the symmetry of the array distribution, the non-uniformity of their energy distribution is mutually compensated and canceled, which helps to ensure uniform brightness, no obvious difference between light and dark, and improve the lighting quality.

[0041] Please see Figure 3 and Figure 4 In some embodiments, the lamp panel 1414 further includes a connecting plate 1414b. Multiple connecting plates 1414b are provided, and each connecting plate 1414b connects two adjacent unit panels 1414a, which is beneficial to connect multiple unit panels 1414a into one unit and improve the convenience of assembly.

[0042] In this embodiment, the unit board 1414a is a printed circuit board (PCB), and the connecting board 1414b is also a printed circuit board. The connecting board 1414b and the unit board 1414a are integrally formed.

[0043] In another embodiment, the connecting plate 1414b and the unit plate 1414a are separately disposed and made of different materials, and are fixedly connected by a connector.

[0044] Please see Figure 4 and Figure 7 In some embodiments, the lighting system 14 includes a heat sink 143 disposed within the lamp cavity 1415 and behind the lamp plate 1414. The surface of the heat sink 143 away from the lamp plate 1414 is provided with multiple heat dissipation fins 1431. Heat generated during operation of the unit plate 1414a can be quickly conducted to the heat sink 143 and further exchanged with the air through the large surface area of ​​the heat dissipation fins 1431, thereby significantly improving the heat dissipation efficiency of the lighting system 14. This design effectively controls the temperature rise of the unit plate 1414a, slows down light decay, maintains stable light output and color temperature, and extends the lifespan of the lighting system 14. The heat dissipation fins 1431, as passive heat dissipation components, have high structural reliability and require no additional moving parts, which is beneficial for the long-term stable operation of the lighting system 14.

[0045] Furthermore, those skilled in the art should recognize that the above embodiments are merely illustrative of this application and are not intended to limit this application. Any appropriate changes and variations made to the above embodiments within the essential spirit and scope of this application fall within the scope of this application's disclosure.

Claims

1. A motorcycle, comprising: Frame; A body panel that at least partially covers the vehicle frame; A walking system, at least partially located under the vehicle frame; A lighting system supported by the vehicle frame or the body panel, the lighting system including a daytime running light, the daytime running light including a housing, a mounting base, a lamp cover and a lamp plate, the lamp cover being obliquely connected to the housing and forming a lamp cavity with the housing, the mounting base and the lamp plate being located within the lamp cavity, the mounting base being connected to the housing, and the lamp plate being connected to the mounting base; The lamp cover is characterized in that it extends upward and backward toward the frame; the lamp panel includes multiple unit panels, all of which are basically vertically arranged and distributed from top to bottom; in two adjacent unit panels, in the front-rear direction of the frame, the upper unit panel is located behind the lower unit panel.

2. The motorcycle as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting base includes multiple mounting platforms, which are arranged one-to-one with the unit plates. The mounting platform has a positioning pin on the surface facing the corresponding unit plate. The unit plate has a positioning hole, and the positioning pin passes through the positioning hole and engages with the positioning hole.

3. The motorcycle as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The lamp cavity includes a first region and a second region. A plane perpendicular to the width direction of the vehicle frame and passing through the center of the width of the vehicle frame is defined as a longitudinal plane. Both the first region and the second region are provided with a plurality of unit plates. The unit plates in the first region and the unit plates in the second region are symmetrical about the longitudinal plane.

4. The motorcycle as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The unit board includes a board body and a plurality of LED beads, which are disposed on the board body and arranged in at least one row.

5. The motorcycle as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The LEDs on each unit board are arranged in a linear row. A row of LEDs on a unit board is defined as an LED group. Each LED group has two ends. In one of the first and second regions, the near ends of two adjacent LED groups are connected. A portion of the LED groups extend in a straight line and this extension direction is defined as the first extension direction. Another portion of the LED groups also extend in a straight line and this extension direction is defined as the second extension direction. The first extension direction and the second extension direction are set at a right angle or an obtuse angle.

6. The motorcycle as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The lighting system also includes a main light. When viewed along the length of the vehicle frame, the LEDs in the first region and the LEDs in the second region are arranged around the main light.

7. The motorcycle as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The first region has three unit boards and the second region has three unit boards. In one of the first region and the second region, the extension direction of the LED bead group on the upper unit board is the first extension direction, and the extension direction of the LED bead group on the two lower unit boards is the second extension direction.

8. The motorcycle as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The lampshade is provided with multiple densely and arrayed light-diffusing blocks.

9. The motorcycle as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The light panel also includes a connecting plate, and there are multiple connecting plates, each of which connects two adjacent unit panels.

10. The motorcycle as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The lighting system includes a heat sink, which is disposed inside the lamp cavity and on the rear side of the lamp plate. The surface of the heat sink away from the lamp plate is provided with multiple heat dissipation fins.

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