Motor vehicle, especially motorcycle

Abstract

Motorcycle (1), comprising a frame (7), a fairing (9) held on the frame (7) and at least partially covering the frame (7), at least one storage compartment (12) designed to accommodate a mobile telecommunications terminal (13), which is integrated into the fairing (9) and is thereby at least predominantly limited by the fairing (9), and at least one fan (15) by means of which air can be actively conveyed into and / or out of the storage compartment (12) for temperature control of the telecommunications terminal (13), characterized by a compression refrigeration machine (19) comprising a refrigerant compressor (20), by means of which the air to be conveyed by means of the fan (15) is to be cooled.

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a motor vehicle, in particular a motorcycle, according to the preamble of claim 1.

[0002] German patent application DE 10 2016 001 468 A1 discloses a motorcycle with a storage compartment for a portable, mobile device. The storage compartment has an interior that is shielded from the motorcycle's surroundings. A charging device for recharging the device's energy storage is provided in the storage compartment. Furthermore, a cooling device is provided, which is designed to dissipate heat energy from the storage compartment into the motorcycle's surroundings by means of a cooling airflow.

[0003] EP 1 955 935 A2 discloses a volume-adjustable motorcycle luggage system as known. The motorcycle luggage system comprises at least one case with two case shells connected to each other by a hinge system, which are movable laterally relative to each other. These shells can be moved from a first position, in which the closed case has a smaller storage volume, to a second position, in which the closed case has a larger storage volume. DE 20 2012 104 592 U1 also discloses a holder for a mobile communication device. DE 10 2018 216 281 A1 discloses an assembly for a vehicle and a motorcycle. DE 20 2014 103 800 U1 discloses a rigid transport container for attachment to bicycles. DE 11 2017 001 099 T5 discloses an air conditioning unit for a two-wheeled vehicle. US 5 303 795 A reveals a motorcycle. EP 1 955 935 A2 reveals a motorcycle luggage system.

[0004] The object of the present invention is to create a motorcycle in which a mobile telecommunications terminal can be stowed in a particularly advantageous manner.

[0005] This problem is solved according to the invention by a motorcycle with the features of claim 1. Advantageous embodiments of the invention are the subject of the dependent claims.

[0006] The motorcycle according to the invention is, for example, designed as a single-track motor vehicle with exactly two wheels arranged one behind the other in the longitudinal direction of the motorcycle, wherein each wheel is a ground contact element by means of which the motorcycle can be supported or is supported downwards along its vertical direction against a ground. Furthermore, the motorcycle can be designed as a motor tricycle, also simply referred to as a three-wheeler, which is also, for example, referred to as a trike and has exactly three wheels. For example, the three-wheeler has exactly two axles arranged one behind the other in the longitudinal direction of the three-wheeler. A first axle comprises exactly one of the three wheels, and the other axle comprises the remaining two wheels of the three-wheeler. For example, one axle is a front axle or a rear axle, so that the other axle is a rear axle or a front axle of the motorcycle, respectively.Furthermore, the motorcycle can be a motorcycle combination, which consists of a motorcycle and a sidecar coupled to it. It is also conceivable that the motorcycle, in particular a three-wheeler, has two front wheels on its front axle and one rear wheel on its rear axle.

[0007] The motorcycle has a frame to which, for example, a drive motor, particularly an internal combustion engine or an electric motor, can be mounted. It is conceivable that each wheel is attached to the frame by means of independent suspension. The drive motor can, for example, power at least one of the motorcycle's wheels and thus the motorcycle as a whole. The motorcycle also has a fairing, for example, separate from the frame and attached to it, which at least partially covers and thus conceals the frame from the outside and thus from the surroundings of the motorcycle. The motorcycle also has at least one storage compartment, also simply referred to as a compartment, designed to hold at least one mobile telecommunications device.The mobile telecommunications device is also simply referred to as a mobile terminal and is, for example, a so-called mobile phone or smartphone. The storage compartment is integrated into the fairing and is therefore at least predominantly, and in particular completely, limited by the fairing. The characteristic that the storage compartment is integrated into the fairing and is therefore at least predominantly limited by the fairing means, in particular, that the storage compartment is not designed separately from the fairing or the motorcycle and cannot be reversibly attached to the fairing or the motorcycle, but rather the storage compartment is an integral part of the fairing and thus an integral part of the motorcycle, so that, for example, the storage compartment cannot be removed from the motorcycle without damage or tools.In other words, a storage compartment is a storage compartment permanently installed in or on the motorcycle. The motorcycle is also referred to as a motor vehicle or vehicle.

[0008] In order to make it particularly advantageous to stow the mobile device in the storage compartment and thus transport it by means of the motorcycle or in the motorcycle, it is provided according to the invention that the motorcycle includes at least one fan by means of which air can be actively conveyed into and / or out of the storage compartment to cool the telecommunications terminal device.

[0009] Preferably, the fan is electrically operated, by means of which air can be actively drawn into the storage compartment using electrical energy or current. The air drawn in by the fan can, for example, directly flow towards and around at least a portion of the telecommunications device, thereby providing particularly effective cooling of the mobile device.

[0010] The feature that the fan can actively move air means, in particular, that the fan is an active fan. The fan comprises, for example, a fan wheel and a motor by which the fan wheel can be driven and moved relative to the housing, in particular, rotated. This allows the aforementioned air to be moved by means of the fan wheel. Preferably, the motor is an electric motor by which the fan wheel can be driven as needed using electrical energy. For example, the fan is designed to draw air from the area surrounding the motorcycle, in particular to draw it in, and to direct this air from the area surrounding the motorcycle into the storage compartment and, in particular, towards the telecommunications terminal. This ensures efficient and effective cooling of the telecommunications terminal while it is located and thus stored in the compartment.

[0011] Preferably, the motorcycle includes a holding or fastening device, arranged in particular in the storage compartment, by means of which the telecommunications terminal device can be fixed relative to the fairing in the storage compartment.

[0012] To enable particularly advantageous cooling and thus particularly advantageous transport of the telecommunications terminal located in the storage compartment, the invention provides that the motorcycle has a compression refrigeration unit, also referred to as an air conditioner, which includes a refrigerant compressor. The air to be conveyed by the fan can be cooled by means of the compression refrigeration unit. The compression refrigeration unit comprises, for example, a refrigerant circuit through which a refrigerant flows, in which the refrigerant compressor, also referred to as an air conditioning compressor, is arranged. The refrigerant can, for example, be conveyed and compressed through the refrigerant circuit by means of the refrigerant compressor.In the direction of refrigerant flow through the refrigerant circuit, a heat exchanger for cooling the refrigerant is located downstream of the refrigerant compressor (also simply called the compressor). The heat exchanger is designed, for example, as a gas cooler or a condenser, by means of which the refrigerant can be cooled and thus condensed. The heat exchanger is open to airflow and allows the refrigerant to flow through it, enabling heat transfer from the refrigerant to the air flowing around the heat exchanger. Downstream of the heat exchanger, in the direction of refrigerant flow through the refrigerant circuit, an expansion device, such as an expansion valve, is located, by means of which the refrigerant can be expanded.In the direction of refrigerant flow through the refrigerant circuit, an evaporator is located, for example, downstream of the expansion valve and upstream of the refrigerant compressor. This evaporator allows the refrigerant to evaporate. Heat can be transferred from the air flowing around the evaporator to the refrigerant being vaporized within it, thus cooling the air. This air flowing around the evaporator is, for example, the air that is circulated by the fan. This ensures effective and efficient cooling of the device located in the storage compartment with a high cooling capacity.

[0013] To reliably prevent excessively high temperatures of the telecommunications terminal in the storage compartment, one embodiment of the invention provides that the motorcycle has at least one Peltier element for temperature control, i.e., for heating and / or cooling the telecommunications terminal. In other words, the fan is designed to draw air into the storage compartment. Alternatively or additionally, the fan is designed to draw air out of the storage compartment.

[0014] The air, or rather the supply and removal of air into or out of the storage compartment, can be used to cool or heat it. For example, a support surface is provided, which is located within the storage compartment. The telecommunications terminal can be directly supported on this surface. For instance, the telecommunications terminal can be held in place by a retaining device. In other words, the retaining device is designed to hold the mobile terminal in direct contact with the support surface. This prevents unwanted movement of the telecommunications terminal within the storage compartment.

[0015] It has proven particularly advantageous to use the Peltier element to cool the support surface and, via the support surface, the telecommunications terminal. This allows the telecommunications terminal to be stored and transported with greater ease.

[0016] It has also proven advantageous if the storage compartment offers at least one way to charge the energy storage device of the telecommunications terminal, designed for storing electrical energy and, for example, configured as a battery or accumulator. For this purpose, the motorcycle, for instance, has a charging device by means of which the energy storage device of the mobile terminal can be charged with electrical energy, particularly wirelessly. The charging device is designed, for example, to charge the energy storage device of the mobile terminal via at least one line, in particular via at least one cable. For this purpose, the cable is, for example, at least electrically connected to the mobile terminal.The charging device can supply electrical energy via the cable and transmit it to the telecommunications terminal, whose energy storage can then be charged with the electrical energy supplied by the charging device via the cable. Alternatively or additionally, the charging device is designed, for example, to wirelessly charge the energy storage of the mobile device, for instance, via induction.

[0017] Passive cooling of the storage compartment has proven advantageous. Alternatively, the compartment can be actively cooled using a fan. Passive cooling, for example, involves directing the airflow around the motorcycle into the storage compartment during travel, particularly forward travel. This airflow then reaches and circulates around at least part of the device located within the compartment. This ensures particularly effective and efficient cooling of the telecommunications device.

[0018] Advantageously, the storage compartment is located within direct reach of the motorcycle rider, allowing the rider to, for example, reach into the compartment and remove the telecommunications device or place the mobile device inside while seated on the motorcycle, particularly on a designated rider seat. Therefore, the storage compartment is preferably not located below the motorcycle seat, but rather in front of and / or beside it.

[0019] Furthermore, it is preferably provided that the storage compartment, or the lining that at least predominantly, and in particular completely, encloses the storage compartment, enables a good radio connection between the mobile telecommunications terminal and the vehicle, and preferably between the mobile terminal and a radio network of a radio provider and / or a satellite-based navigation system such as GPS (Global Positioning System), while the mobile terminal is located in the storage compartment. In other words, it is preferably provided that the storage compartment enables good satellite reception for the telecommunications terminal located within it. For this purpose, the lining is made of a material advantageous in this respect, which facilitates the respective radio connection. Preferably, the storage compartment protects the mobile terminal from dust and from water ingress.In other words, it is preferably intended that the storage compartment is sealed against dust and water from the outside, so that the telecommunications terminal can be transported safely in the storage compartment.

[0020] The fan, or rather its electric motor, can be powered, for example, by the motorcycle's electrical system. This energy is stored, for instance, in an energy storage device connected to the motorcycle's electrical system. This storage device could be a battery. This means that the storage device can provide the stored electrical energy via the motorcycle's electrical system, thus powering the fan, or rather its electric motor, with the stored energy. This allows the fan, or rather its electric motor, to be operated using the stored electrical energy, thereby driving the fan wheel.Alternatively or additionally, the aforementioned Peltier element can be supplied with the electrical energy stored in the storage device, particularly via the vehicle's electrical system. This allows the telecommunications terminal or its support surface, and consequently the telecommunications terminal itself, to be cooled by means of the Peltier element. Alternatively or additionally, the refrigerant compressor can also be supplied with the electrical energy stored in the storage device, particularly via the vehicle's electrical system. This allows the refrigerant compressor to be operated, compressing the refrigerant. Therefore, it is preferably provided that the refrigerant compressor is designed as an electrically operated refrigerant compressor.

[0021] Another embodiment is characterized in that the motorcycle includes at least one temperature sensor by which the temperature prevailing in the storage compartment and / or the temperature of the air conveyed or to be conveyed by the fan can be detected. It is preferably provided that the motorcycle is designed to operate the fan depending on the detected temperature. In other words, it is preferably provided that the fan is designed to convey the air depending on the temperature detected by the temperature sensor. Put another way, it is preferably provided that the air is conveyed by the fan in a temperature-dependent manner, and thus depending on the temperature detected by the temperature sensor.Supplying the storage compartment with air conveyed by the fan or cooling the telecommunications terminal device with air conveyed by the fan is also referred to as ventilation, preferably being temperature-dependent.

[0022] Alternatively or additionally, it is conceivable that the motorcycle is designed to operate the refrigerant compressor or the compression refrigeration unit depending on the temperature detected by the temperature sensor. This would allow for particularly effective, efficient, and demand-based cooling of the telecommunications terminal.

[0023] In a particularly advantageous embodiment of the invention, the motorcycle is configured to receive at least one signal, preferably electrical, characterizing a temperature determined by the telecommunications terminal device and provided by the telecommunications terminal device, preferably wirelessly. For example, the motorcycle is configured to receive the signal provided by the telecommunications terminal device wirelessly, for example, via radio. This is achieved, for example, by the motorcycle receiving the signal provided by the telecommunications terminal device via the previously described, preferably wireless, radio link between the motorcycle and the telecommunications terminal device. The temperature characterized by the signal is calculated, for example, by the telecommunications terminal device and / or detected by at least one temperature sensor of the telecommunications terminal device.The temperature characterized by the signal, for example, characterizes the temperature of the telecommunications terminal device.

[0024] It has proven particularly advantageous if the motorcycle is designed to operate the fan depending on the received signal. This allows the telecommunications terminal to be cooled precisely as needed. Alternatively or additionally, the motorcycle can, for example, be designed to operate the refrigerant compressor depending on the received signal.

[0025] Furthermore, it is preferably provided that the motorcycle is designed to operate the Peltier element depending on the temperature detected by the temperature sensor, and thus to cool the telecommunications terminal device via the Peltier element depending on the temperature detected by the temperature sensor. Alternatively or additionally, it can be provided that the motorcycle is designed to operate the Peltier element depending on the received signal, so that the telecommunications terminal device can be cooled particularly according to demand.

[0026] In a further embodiment of the invention, the motorcycle can include a sensor device, also referred to as a sensor assembly, by means of which it can detect whether a telecommunications terminal device is located in the storage compartment or not. If, for example, the sensor device detects that the telecommunications terminal device is located in the storage compartment, the charging device and / or the fan and / or the Peltier element and / or the refrigerant compressor can be operated, in particular controlled or regulated, depending on this. Overall, it is evident that the charging device can provide a charging function within which the energy storage of the telecommunications terminal device can be charged with electrical energy, in particular from the storage device of the motorcycle.The fan, as well as any refrigerant compressor or compression refrigeration unit, and any Peltier element, can each, individually or in any combination, provide a cooling function for the telecommunications terminal. By using the aforementioned sensors, the charging and cooling functions can be performed as needed, in particular regulated or controlled, especially and preferably only when the sensors detect that the telecommunications terminal is located in the storage compartment.

[0027] The fan, also known as a ventilator, can be installed in or on the storage compartment. By moving air, which acts as cooling air, the fan creates a cooling airflow that flows through the storage compartment. This cooling airflow ensures that the telecommunications device inside the compartment remains sufficiently cooled, allowing it to function properly even under high temperatures and heavy use.

[0028] Another embodiment of the invention is characterized by a separation device by means of which liquid particles or liquid droplets contained in the air conveyed by the fan can be separated from the air. The motorcycle, for example, has an air duct through which the air conveyed by the fan flows, which opens, for example, at one end into the storage compartment and at the other end into the surroundings of the motorcycle. For example, the fan can draw in air from the surroundings of the motorcycle via the air duct, convey the drawn-in air through the air duct, and convey it via the air duct into the storage compartment and, in particular, direct it towards at least a portion of the telecommunications terminal. For example, the fan is arranged in the air duct.For example, the separator is arranged in the air duct and is permeable to the air conveyed by the fan, so that any liquid particles contained in the air conveyed by the fan can be effectively and efficiently separated from the air conveyed by the fan by means of the separator.

[0029] This protects the telecommunications terminal from excessive exposure to liquid or water.

[0030] To remove any water particles that may be contained in the air (cooling air) supplied by the fan, the separation device incorporates, for example, a targeted airflow pattern. This may include a labyrinth through which the cooling air flows and / or a water separator. This protects the telecommunications device from moisture.

[0031] Another embodiment of the invention is characterized by at least one filter element, through which the cooling air flows, and which is arranged, for example, in the air duct. By means of the filter element, any solid particles, such as dust, contained in the air conveyed by the fan can be filtered out of the air conveyed by the fan, which is also referred to as cooling air. For example, the filter element is arranged upstream of the fan in the direction of airflow, so that the fan can also be protected from excessive exposure to solid particles contained in the cooling air. Alternatively or additionally, the separator is arranged upstream of the fan in the direction of cooling airflow.This also protects the fan from excessive exposure to water or moisture. The filter element is located, for example, in an intake area where the fan draws in cooling air, particularly from the area around the motorcycle. Using the filter element prevents excessive dust accumulation in the storage compartment and thus in the telecommunications device.

[0032] In a further embodiment of the invention, the storage compartment itself, i.e., considered on its own, has an opening through which the telecommunications terminal, in particular by the motorcycle rider, can be placed in the storage compartment. Furthermore, the telecommunications terminal, in particular by the rider, can be removed from the storage compartment through this opening. Preferably, at least one or exactly one cover is provided, which is held at least indirectly, and in particular directly, movably on a fairing element of the fairing. This cover is movable, in particular pivotable, relative to the fairing element between a closed position that closes the opening and at least one open position that at least partially releases the opening. This movement is particularly pronounced while the cover is held, for example, separately from the cover, in a movable, and in particular pivotable, position on the fairing element.In other words, in the closed position, the lid seals at least part of the opening. In the open position, the lid exposes at least part of it. This allows the storage compartment to be opened and closed as needed.

[0033] It has proven particularly advantageous to use a locking device, such as a lock, which can be adjusted or switched between a locked and a unlocked state. In the locked state, the lid can be fixed or secured in the closed position relative to the cover by means of the locking device, preventing the lid from opening unintentionally or being opened by unauthorized persons. Thus, for example, in the locked state, the locking device prevents the lid from moving from its closed to its open position.In the release state, the locking mechanism, for example, permits the lid to move from the closed to the open position. This allows the lid to be moved from the closed to the open position without damage or tampering. The locking mechanism can be switched between the locked and released states using a vehicle key, allowing the storage compartment or lid to be locked with the key. Locking the storage compartment or lid means switching the locking mechanism from the released to the locked state, particularly while the lid is in the closed position.

[0034] Preferably, the locking device is coupled to the vehicle's central locking system, so that, for example, the locking device can be switched between the locked and unlocked states together with at least one other lock of the vehicle, which is provided in addition to the locking device and is different from the locking device. Alternatively or additionally, it is conceivable that, for example, the locking device can be opened and closed, i.e., switched between the unlocked and locked states, by means of a remote control, particularly via the central locking system, and thus wirelessly.

[0035] The invention is based in particular on the following insights: With the increasing integration of functionalities of a mobile telecommunications device, such as a smartphone, into the operating concept of a motorcycle, for example, it makes sense to house the telecommunications device in or on the motorcycle. The expansion or enhancement of these functionalities, especially with regard to navigation with map display, can increase the power consumption of the telecommunications device to a level that makes a charging function useful and even necessary. Only then is it possible to operate the telecommunications device for an entire day.

[0036] In the general state of the art, mounting and holding devices, also known as cradles or smartphone cradles, are known. These can include a charging function via cable, especially USB cable, or a wireless charging function. However, conventional mounting devices are not integrated into the motorcycle or its fairing, but are add-on and attachment solutions that can be reversibly attached to and detached from the motorcycle. Conventional mounting devices for holding mobile telecommunications devices on motorcycles have the following disadvantages in particular: - The vehicle-specific design of the motorcycle is not taken into account. - It cannot be closed. - Cooling performance is only guaranteed by an airflow surrounding or flowing around the conventional holding device, which is present at the installation location; a targeted high cooling performance is not taken into account. - The cooling performance is not increased by active cooling in the form of fans and / or other cooling elements. - The conventional mounting device is usually exposed to direct sunlight, resulting in a high temperature level of the telecommunications terminal, especially when exposed to sunlight. - Typically, the telecommunications terminal is secured by means of a film that presses onto the telecommunications terminal and, when the telecommunications terminal is removed from the conventional holding device, remains stuck to the telecommunications terminal, especially to its electronic display. - Conventional holding devices only include micro-USB connectors, so not all types of telecommunications terminals can be charged. - There is no monitoring and control of functions within the system or by the vehicle, as there is only a 12-volt connection to the motorcycle's electrical system, also known as the vehicle's electrical system.

[0037] The aforementioned disadvantages can now be avoided by the invention. The aforementioned cable, via which the charging device of the storage compartment according to the invention can provide the electrical energy for charging the energy storage of the telecommunications terminal, is, for example, a USB cable, so that on-demand charging of the telecommunications terminal is possible.

[0038] In contrast to conventional solutions, the storage compartment provided according to the invention is a permanently installed compartment in the vehicle, which enables the secure mounting or storage of the telecommunications terminal. In particular, the storage compartment provided according to the invention offers the possibility of charging the telecommunications terminal, especially via USB or a cable and / or wirelessly. To prevent overheating of the telecommunications terminal in the storage compartment, the compartment is actively and preferably also passively cooled or coolable. Preferably, the storage compartment is located within the direct reach of the driver and preferably ensures a good radio connection between the telecommunications terminal and the vehicle, as well as between the telecommunications terminal and the mobile network and / or a satellite-based navigation system or satellites.The storage compartment preferably offers dust protection and protection against water ingress. Preferably, the storage compartment can be locked and unlocked, or closed and opened, using a key and / or via the central locking system. The integration of the storage compartment into the fairing, and thus into the motorcycle, as provided for in the invention, allows for the following advantages in particular: By integrating the storage compartment into the fairing, and thus into the motorcycle, it can be integrated into the motorcycle's design, so that the storage compartment itself is not recognizable as such and does not detract from the overall design and appearance of the motorcycle. By integrating the storage compartment into the fairing, it can be positioned in a location where it receives little or no direct sunlight when the motorcycle is exposed to sunlight.Alternatively or additionally, in this position a particularly strong or large airflow resulting from the wind generated when the motorcycle is moving forward can be ensured for the, in particular passive, cooling of the storage compartment and thus of the telecommunications terminal.

[0039] The intake of cooling air, conveyed and especially drawn in by the fan, ideally occurs at a location where exposure to water, particularly rainwater, is sufficiently low. Thus, for example, the motorcycle, and in particular the aforementioned air duct, has at least one inlet opening through which the fan can draw in the cooling air and, in particular, convey it into the storage compartment. This inlet opening, through which the fan can, for example, convey the cooling air into the air duct, is located at a point where exposure to rainwater is sufficiently low. Alternatively or additionally, the storage compartment or air duct has at least one outlet opening through which the cooling air conveyed by the fan can be discharged from the storage compartment or air duct and, in particular, into the surroundings of the motorcycle.Preferably, the outlet opening is provided in addition to the aforementioned opening of the storage compartment and is separate from it. Preferably, the inlet opening and / or the outlet opening is arranged in a non-visual area, which, when the motorcycle is fully assembled, is not visually perceptible to persons in the vicinity of the motorcycle. This allows for a particularly advantageous motorcycle design. For example, the inlet opening and / or the outlet opening is arranged on an edge or in an edge region of the cover, by means of which the opening, and thus the storage compartment, can be closed.

[0040] Furthermore, it may be provided that other fans located on or in the vehicle, in particular a fan intended for cooling the drive motor, can generate or provide a cooling airflow which, for example, can be directed into the storage compartment to cool the telecommunications terminal. In other words, the fan may be the same fan used to cool the drive motor. For example, the fan may be associated with a radiator, which may be located in a coolant circuit through which coolant flows. The drive motor may also be located in this coolant circuit, so that the radiator and the drive motor are exposed to the coolant flowing through the circuit.For example, to cool the drive motor, heat is transferred from the drive motor to the coolant flowing through the drive motor, thereby heating the coolant.

[0041] The coolant can then flow through the radiator, where heat transfer occurs from the coolant to the air flowing around the radiator, which is often driven by a fan. This coolant is then cooled again. The fan is designed to move the air and thus create an airflow around the radiator. This gives the fan a dual function: firstly, it is used to move the cooling air to cool the storage compartment and therefore the telecommunications device. Secondly, the fan is used to supply the radiator with air, thereby creating or providing the airflow around it.

[0042] The storage compartment is advantageously positioned so that it is accessible to the driver from the driver's seat. It is particularly advantageous if the driver can remove the telecommunications device from the storage compartment while seated, for example, to take photos, set a new route, and / or use another function of the telecommunications device.

[0043] In a further embodiment of the invention, the motorcycle has at least one display, in particular an electronic one, on which, for example, different states of the storage compartment and / or the telecommunications terminal can be displayed. This includes, for example, the display showing the temperature prevailing in the storage compartment and / or the charge level of the energy storage of the telecommunications terminal and / or the connection status of the telecommunications terminal with the motorcycle and / or with the radio network.

[0044] Alternatively or additionally, the motorcycle is equipped, for example, to establish a communication link between itself and the telecommunications device. This communication link can be wired, for example, via an ILIM data bus or a CAN data bus, and / or wirelessly, for example, via the aforementioned radio connection, and / or via Bluetooth, and / or via WLAN, and / or similar technologies. Through the connection between the motorcycle and the telecommunications device, it is conceivable to control or execute functions of the telecommunications device, particularly via a control unit on the motorcycle, and thus via an electrode on the motorcycle, especially while the telecommunications device is installed in the storage compartment. A corresponding display or representation on the electronic display, and thus on or in a display instrument of the vehicle, is possible.

[0045] Through the targeted design and positioning of the storage compartment, as well as the selection of materials used for the fairing, the connection quality, particularly of a radio connection, between the telecommunications device and the motorcycle and / or between the telecommunications device and the radio network, and thus to the outside, can be improved. The aforementioned mounting device allows the telecommunications device to be secured, especially relative to the fairing, thereby preventing damage to both the device and the fairing.

[0046] The motorcycle described above is, for example, a first aspect of this disclosure. A second, independent aspect of this disclosure relates, for example, to a motorcycle with a frame, with fairing attached to the frame and at least partially enclosing the frame, and with at least one storage compartment designed to accommodate a mobile telecommunications device, which is integrated into the fairing and thus at least predominantly bounded by the fairing. The motorcycle also has a drive engine, for example, an internal combustion engine, by means of which the motorcycle can be driven. The motorcycle also has an intake tract, also referred to as an intake manifold, through which air supplied by the drive engine, in particular by at least one combustion chamber of the drive engine, can flow.In other words, the intake tract is designed to supply the air flowing through it to the drive engine, particularly the combustion chamber. It is preferably provided that the storage compartment is permeable to at least a portion of the air flowing through the intake tract and supplied to the drive engine, particularly the combustion chamber. For example, the storage compartment is arranged within the intake tract, or it is arranged in an air path that is fluidically connected or connectable to the intake tract, such that the air path, and thus the storage compartment, is permeable to at least a portion of the air flowing through the intake tract, particularly for temperature control of the storage compartment. The air is, for example, forced through the intake tract and the storage compartment by means of a vacuum generated by the drive engine.

[0047] Preferably, an air filter is arranged in the intake tract to filter the air flowing through it. The storage compartment is located downstream of the air filter, so that the air flowing through the storage compartment is filtered by the air filter. Advantages and advantageous embodiments of the first aspect are to be considered advantages and advantageous embodiments of the second aspect, and vice versa.

[0048] A third, independent aspect of this disclosure relates, for example, to a motorcycle with a frame, with fairing attached to the frame and at least partially enclosing the frame, and with at least one storage compartment designed to accommodate a mobile telecommunications terminal, which is integrated into the fairing and thus at least predominantly bounded by the fairing. The storage compartment is permeable to air, and the motorcycle has at least one additional pressure zone, distinct from that of the drive motor, in or through which, by utilizing the airflow resulting from forward motion or by utilizing air flowing around at least part of the motorcycle due to forward motion, a controlled overpressure or underpressure can be generated, by means of which air, particularly for temperature control, is to be conveyed through the storage compartment.In other words, an airflow through the storage compartment, particularly for temperature control, is specifically generated or enforced by means of the pressure system. For this purpose, aerodynamic devices such as nozzles, flaps, air guide elements, especially air deflectors, etc., are provided. An overpressure or underpressure is specifically generated by means of the pressure system, which in turn creates the airflow through the storage compartment. Advantages and advantageous embodiments of the first and second aspects are to be considered advantages and advantageous embodiments of the third aspect, and vice versa.

[0049] Further details of the invention will become apparent from the following description of a preferred embodiment with the accompanying drawings. These show: Fig. 1 a schematic side view of a motorcycle according to the invention; and Fig. 2. Partially a schematic sectional view of the motorcycle along a [path / section] Fig. Section line AA shown in section 1.

[0050] Fig. Figure 1 shows a schematic side view of a motorcycle 1, which is also referred to as a vehicle and, in the embodiment shown in the figure, is designed as a single-track motorcycle with exactly two wheels 2 and 3 arranged in the longitudinal direction of the motorcycle 1, also referred to as the vehicle longitudinal direction. The wheels 2 and 3 of the motorcycle 1, also referred to as the vehicle wheels, are ground contact elements by means of which the motorcycle 1 can be supported or is supported downwards along its vertical direction, also referred to as the vehicle vertical direction, on a ground 4. The longitudinal direction of the motorcycle 1, which is also referred to as a motorcycle, is in Fig. 1 illustrated by a double arrow 5, while the upward direction of the motorcycle 1 in Fig. Figure 1 is illustrated by a double arrow 6. If the motorcycle 1 is driven along the ground 4 while supported downwards along its vertical axis by wheels 2 and 3 on the ground 4, then wheels 2 and 3 roll along the ground 4. The motorcycle 1 has a frame 7 to which a drive motor 8 is mounted. The drive motor 8 can, for example, drive only the rear wheel 3 with respect to wheels 2 and 3, thus driving the entire motorcycle 1. The drive motor 8 is designed as an internal combustion engine in this case, but could alternatively be an electric motor.

[0051] The motorcycle 1 also has a fairing 9, for example made of plastic, which is separate from the frame 7 and is held at least indirectly, and in particular directly, to the frame 7. By means of the fairing 9, the frame 7 is at least partially covered and thus faired on the outside, that is, in the direction of the environment 10 of the motorcycle 1. In conjunction with Fig. 2. It is evident that the cladding 9 has at least one cladding element 11, in particular made of plastic, by means of which the frame 7 is at least partially cladding. In conjunction with Fig. 2. It is also apparent that the motorcycle 1 has at least one storage compartment 12 in which a mobile telecommunications terminal 13 can be accommodated, at least partially, in particular at least predominantly or completely. The storage compartment 12 is integrated into the fairing 9 and is thus at least predominantly, in particular completely, bounded by the fairing 9. The storage compartment 12 is at least partially, in particular at least predominantly, bounded by the fairing element 11. As will be explained in more detail below, the motorcycle 1 also includes a cover 14, which is held at least indirectly, in particular directly, by the fairing element 11. For example, the cover 14 is part of the fairing 9, so that the storage compartment 12, in particular in a Fig. The closed position of the cover 14 shown in Figure 1 is, for example, completely enclosed or formed by the cladding 9. Preferably, the cover 14 is made of a plastic.

[0052] In order to be able to stow and transport the telecommunications terminal 13, also referred to as a mobile device and designed, for example, as a smartphone or mobile phone, particularly advantageously in the storage compartment 12, the motorcycle 1 has at least one fan 15 by means of which air can be actively supplied to cool the telecommunications terminal 13 in the storage compartment 12 and, in particular, directly against at least a part of the telecommunications terminal 13. The air supplied or to be supplied by the fan 15 is in Fig. 2 illustrated by arrows and is also referred to as cooling air, as it is used to cool the telecommunications terminal 13 located in the storage compartment 12.

[0053] A support surface 16 is arranged in the storage compartment 12, against which the telecommunications terminal 13 can be directly supported or supported. Furthermore, a Fig. Two retaining devices 17, shown in a particularly schematic way and also referred to as fixing devices or fastening devices, are provided, which are arranged, for example, in the storage compartment 12. By means of the retaining device 17, the telecommunications terminal device 13 can be fixed or secured relative to the cover 9 and is thereby held in direct support with the support surface 16. Furthermore, a Fig. Figure 2 shows a particularly schematic representation of a Peltier element 18, which can be supplied with electrical energy, in particular electric current, and is thus operable by means of the electrical energy with which the Peltier element 18 is supplied. By operating the Peltier element 18, the support surface 16 and, via this, the telecommunications terminal 13 are cooled.

[0054] Furthermore, motorcycle 1, for example, has a [feature / component] in Fig. Figure 2 shows a compression refrigeration machine 19, also referred to as an air conditioner, with a refrigerant compressor 20, also referred to as an air conditioning compressor. The air, which is conveyed by the fan 15, can be cooled by means of the compression refrigeration machine 19, so that the telecommunications terminal 13 can be cooled effectively and efficiently.

[0055] The motorcycle 1 has an air duct 21 through which air supplied by the fan 15 can flow. The fan 15 is, for example, arranged within the air duct 21. The air duct 21 has an inlet opening 22, also referred to as an intake opening, through which the fan 15 can draw in cooling air, particularly from the surroundings 10, and thereby draw it into the air duct 21. The air duct 21 also has an outlet opening 23 through which it opens into the storage compartment 12. The fan 15 can expel the cooling air from the air duct 21 via the outlet opening 23, thus conveying it into the storage compartment 12 and, in particular, directing it towards the telecommunications terminal 13. The air duct 21 is at least partially, and in particular at least predominantly or completely, directly bounded by the cover 9, so that the cooling air flowing through the air duct 21 directly contacts the cover 9.

[0056] The motorcycle 1 also features a Fig. Figure 2 shows a temperature sensor 24, which is shown schematically in Figure 2 and can be used, for example, to detect the temperature prevailing in the storage compartment 12. The motor 1 is designed, for example, to operate the fan 15 and, if applicable, the refrigerant compressor 20 or the compression refrigeration machine 19 and / or the Peltier element 18 depending on the temperature detected by the temperature sensor 24, so that effective, efficient and demand-oriented cooling of the telecommunications terminal 13 is possible.

[0057] The telecommunications terminal 13 can, for example, determine at least one temperature of the telecommunications terminal 13, in particular calculate or record it. Furthermore, the telecommunications terminal 13 can, for example, provide at least one signal, in particular an electrical signal, which is Fig. Figure 2 is shown schematically and is labelled 25 there. The motorcycle 1 is designed, for example, to receive the signal 25, in particular wirelessly, provided by the telecommunications terminal 13 and to operate the fan 15 and, if applicable, the refrigerant compressor 20, and thus the compression refrigeration machine 19 and / or the Peltier element 18, depending on the received signal 25. Thus, the fan 15, the compression refrigeration machine 19, and / or the Peltier element 18 can be operated depending on the temperature determined by the telecommunications terminal 13, enabling demand-based cooling of the telecommunications terminal 13.

[0058] For example, a separator 26 is arranged in the air duct 21, particularly upstream of the fan 15, by means of which liquid particles or liquid or water droplets contained in the cooling air conveyed by the fan 15 can be separated from the cooling air. Furthermore, a filter element 27 is arranged in the air duct 21, preferably upstream of the fan 15, by means of which any solid particles, such as dust particles, contained in the cooling air can be filtered out. This prevents excessive exposure of the telecommunications terminal 13 to solid particles and to liquid or moisture, particularly from the environment 10.

[0059] The cover 14 is pivotably held on the cladding element 11, such that the cover 14 – while held on the cladding element 11 – pivots about an axis 30 relative to the cladding element 11 between the Fig. 1 shown and there labelled S, and at least one in Fig. The open position shown in 2 and labelled O there can be moved relative to the cladding element 11, in particular pivoted.

[0060] The storage compartment 12 has an opening 28, designed in particular as a through-opening, which is completely closed in the closed position S by means of the cover 14. In the open position O, the cover 14 at least partially releases the opening 28, so that, for example, in the open position O, the driver of the motorcycle 1, particularly while seated on the seat 31, can remove the telecommunications terminal 13 from the storage compartment 12 or place it in the storage compartment 12 via the opening 28. The storage compartment 12 is not located under the seat 31 and thus not covered by the seat 31 in the vertical direction of the motorcycle 1, but rather the storage compartment 12 is located next to the seat 31 in the transverse direction of the motorcycle 1 and / or in front of the seat 31 in the longitudinal direction of the motorcycle 1. The transverse direction of the motorcycle 1, also referred to as the vehicle transverse direction, is in Fig. 1 illustrated by a double arrow 29.

Claims

[1] Motorcycle (1), comprising a frame (7), a fairing (9) held on the frame (7) and at least partially covering the frame (7), at least one storage compartment (12) designed to accommodate a mobile telecommunications terminal (13), which is integrated into the fairing (9) and is therefore at least predominantly bounded by the fairing (9), and at least one fan (15) by means of which air can be actively conveyed into and / or out of the storage compartment (12) for temperature control of the telecommunications terminal (13), characterized by a compression refrigeration machine (19) comprising a refrigerant compressor (20), by means of which the air to be conveyed by means of the fan (15) is to be cooled. [2] Motorcycle (1) according to claim 1, characterized by at least one Peltier element (18) for cooling the telecommunications terminal (13). [3] Motorcycle (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized bya support surface (16) on which the telecommunications terminal device (13) can be directly supported. [4] Motorcycle (1) according to claims 2 and 3, characterized by , that the support surface (16) and the telecommunications terminal (13) are to be cooled by means of the Peltier element (18). [5] Motorcycle (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by at least one temperature sensor (24) by means of which a temperature prevailing in the storage compartment (12) and / or a temperature of the air to be conveyed by means of the fan (15) can be detected, wherein the fan (15) is designed to convey the air depending on the temperature detected by means of the temperature sensor (24). [6] Motorcycle (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by, that the motorcycle (1) is designed to receive at least one signal (25) characterizing a temperature determined by means of the telecommunications terminal (13) and provided by the telecommunications terminal (13), in particular wirelessly, and to operate the fan (15) depending on the received signal (25). [7] Motorcycle (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by a separation device (26) by means of which liquid particles contained in the air conveyed by means of the fan (15) can be separated from the air. [8] Motorcycle (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by at least one filter element (27) by means of which solid particles contained in the air conveyed by means of the fan (15) can be filtered out of the air. [9] Motorcycle (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by, that the storage compartment (12) itself has an opening (28) through which the telecommunications terminal device (13) can be arranged in the storage compartment (12) and removed from the storage compartment (12), wherein at least one cover (14) is provided which is held at least indirectly movably on a cladding element (11) of the cladding (9) and which is movable relative to the cladding element (11) between a closed position (S) closing the opening (28) and at least an open position (O) at least partially releasing the opening (28).

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