Motor vehicle, in particular motorcycle or tilting vehicle

Abstract

A motor vehicle, in particular motorcycle or tilting vehicle, comprising at least one lateral adjustable fairing part which is movable translationally from a first position into a second position, wherein the second position is offset relative to the first position at least along a vertical axis of the motorcycle.

Description

[0001] Motor vehicle, in particular motorcycle or tilting vehicle

[0002] The present invention relates to a motor vehicle, in particular a motorcycle or tilting vehicle, such as a motorcycle.

[0003] It is known from the prior art that motorcycles, such as motorbikes, have fairings designed to protect the rider from wind. In addition, air deflectors with variable orientation are known, which can be adjusted depending on the situation or requirements. For example, DE 10 2020 125 060 A1 discloses a motorcycle with an adjustable deflector that is supported on a body and / or vehicle structure in a relatively flexible manner between an extended position and a tilted position. In terms of aerodynamic possibilities, this approach appears promising but has not yet been fully exploited.

[0004] It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a motor vehicle, in particular a motorcycle or tilting vehicle, which has an adjustable air guide element or covering part, wherein the known solutions are to be further optimized.

[0005] This object is achieved by a motor vehicle according to claim 1. Further advantages and features emerge from the subclaims as well as the description and the attached figures.

[0006] According to the invention, a motor vehicle, in particular a motorcycle or tilting vehicle, comprises at least one lateral, adjustable fairing part which can be translated from a first position to a second position, wherein the second position is offset from the first position at least along a vertical axis of the motorcycle. The fairing part is expediently displaceable or transferable as a whole from the first position to the second position. The fairing part therefore does not change, or not only does it change its orientation, but rather "leaves" its "original position," so to speak. The fairing part, which can also be referred to as an air guide element, is moved into the second position, which is expediently offset at least along the vertical axis of the motorcycle, wherein the original first position is completely or at least partially abandoned.According to one embodiment, the motor vehicle is a single- or multi-track motor vehicle, particularly preferably a motorcycle, such as a motorcycle or a scooter, whereby the terms "motorcycle" or "tilting vehicle" also include quads, trikes, tricycles, LNM vehicles (LNM - Leaning Multi Wheel), etc. In the following, only the term "motorcycle" is used without any restriction of generality.

[0007] According to a preferred embodiment, the fairing part is designed in the second position to protect a rider of the motorcycle, in particular the upper half of their body, particularly preferably the upper body, from the wind. At this point, it should be mentioned that the motorcycle preferably has two lateral, adjustable fairing parts, in particular a corresponding fairing part on each side, which can be translated from the first position to the second position. According to one embodiment, a plurality of such adjustable fairing parts are also arranged on each side. The arrangement is preferably always symmetrical, i.e. the same number of identically designed fairing parts on each side.

[0008] Raising the fairing panels upwards (along the vertical axis) advantageously protects the rider from the wind. The second position is therefore intended especially for higher speeds. In the first position, in which the side fairing panels rest against a fairing or the frame, etc. of the motorcycle, for example, good cooling of the rider can be achieved. The side fairing panel thus expediently acts as an air guide element, which is designed, particularly in the second position, to direct the airflow around the rider.The geometry of the fairing part is expediently selected in such a way that a flow-optimized function is also provided in the first position, be it with regard to good aerodynamics and / or with regard to the best possible cooling, for example of the driver or of a drive of the motorcycle, which can comprise an electric motor or an internal combustion engine.

[0009] According to one embodiment, the aforementioned fairing is a full fairing or partial fairing of a motorcycle or scooter. According to a preferred embodiment, the at least one lateral fairing part has a length of at least 15 cm, preferably at least 20 cm, as seen along a direction of travel. A height measured along the vertical axis is expediently at least 10 cm, in particular, for example, at least 20 cm. According to a preferred embodiment, the fairing part has, for example, a length of approximately 20 to 30 cm and a height of approximately 25 to 35 cm. According to a further preferred embodiment, the fairing part has a length of approximately 30 to 40 cm and a height of approximately 25-30 cm.

[0010] The present embodiments show that the fairing part is expediently designed to be relatively large. This, among other things, can provide very effective protection for the rider from wind.

[0011] According to one embodiment, the motorcycle comprises an adjustment mechanism designed to move the fairing part at least along the vertical axis. The adjustment mechanism comprises, for example, a kinematic or lever mechanism designed to move the fairing part. The adjustment mechanism expediently also comprises one or more drive means designed to effect the movement. Drive means can be mechanical drive means, such as spring elements. However, drive elements can also be motor drives, such as electric drives and / or hydraulic and / or pneumatic drives.

[0012] According to one embodiment, the adjustment mechanism has or comprises at least one rotating arm, wherein the rotating arm has a rotation axis oriented perpendicular or substantially perpendicular to the vertical axis. In particular, the aforementioned rotation axis is also oriented or substantially perpendicular to the direction of travel. The rotating arm, which can also be referred to as a pivot arm, enables the trim part to be rotated or pivoted from the first position to the second position, in particular along a circular path.

[0013] According to one embodiment, the adjustment mechanism comprises a rail system designed to move, or in particular, to displace, the trim part at least along the vertical axis. According to one embodiment, the trim part can be moved exclusively along the vertical axis. According to a preferred embodiment, movement occurs along the vertical axis and in the opposite or parallel direction of travel.

[0014] A movement against the direction of travel, i.e., toward the driver, can potentially provide even better protection for the driver from wind. In addition, a movement outward (and back again) relative to the vehicle's centerline can also be beneficial.

[0015] According to one embodiment, the trim part can also assume intermediate positions between the first position and the second position. According to one embodiment, the position of the trim part can be continuously adjusted. Alternatively, a grid system can be provided to enable different positions, in particular intermediate positions between the first position and the second position, for example, depending on ambient conditions such as driving speed.

[0016] According to one embodiment, the second position is offset relative to the first position with respect to a center axis of the motorcycle. In other words, according to one embodiment, the fairing part can be arranged further outward in the second position than in the first position. This can be for aerodynamic reasons or for design reasons, for example, because a collision with a vehicle frame or the fairing would otherwise occur in the second position.

[0017] According to one embodiment, the motorcycle comprises a fairing that defines an outer skin, wherein the fairing part is integrated or embedded into the outer skin in the first position. The fairing part is expediently designed such that, in the first position, it is not apparent that an adjustable fairing part is present.

[0018] According to one embodiment, the motorcycle comprises a base part against which the fairing part rests in the first position. The base part can also be referred to as a base plate. The base part comprises, for example, the aforementioned adjustment mechanism. According to one embodiment, the base part has the same or substantially the same or similar outer contour as the fairing part, in particular the base part has, for example, approximately the same size as the fairing part. According to one embodiment, the base part is a section or region of a fairing of the motorcycle or a separate element. According to one embodiment, the fairing has the aforementioned adjustment mechanism. Alternatively, the fairing has, for example, a recess in which the base part and fairing part are inserted. Further alternatively, a motorcycle may comprise.no fairing or full fairing and the base part is attached to a vehicle frame or the like.

[0019] According to one embodiment, the adjustment mechanism comprises a manual or electric actuating element. Depending on the drive of the trim part, different options are advantageous here. According to one embodiment, the trim part comprises a "push-to-open" function. By pressing or tapping the trim part, the movement of the trim part from the first position to the second position can be initiated. Pushing it back from the second position to the first position is done manually, for example. According to a further embodiment, the adjustment can be implemented via the vehicle electronics / on-board computer. The driver can, for example, select a corresponding menu entry to enable movement from the first to the second position and back again. Alternatively, the adjustment of the trim part can also be fully automatic, for example depending on the speed.According to a further embodiment, the adjustment can also be completely deactivated if the driver so wishes.

[0020] The fairing is a so-called full fairing, or a half or partial fairing. Such fairings are used on so-called supersports bikes, but also particularly on so-called tourers or sport tourers. However, motorcycles without fairings can also conveniently incorporate such an adjustable fairing element, since in the first position, for example, it can be integrated relatively unobtrusively and close to the engine into the silhouette of the motorcycle.

[0021] Further advantages and features will become apparent from the following description of embodiments of motorcycles or fairing parts with reference to the attached figures.

[0022] Shown are: Fig. 1: a schematic side view of an embodiment of a motorcycle according to the invention;

[0023] Fig. 2: the sketch known from Fig. 1, wherein the covering part is shown in its second position;

[0024] Fig. 3: a schematic view showing two fairing parts in the first and second positions, respectively;

[0025] Fig. 4: a schematic view of an embodiment of a trim part in a first position and in a second position.

[0026] Fig. 1 shows a schematic view of a motorcycle 2 on which a rider 1 sits. The motorcycle 2 travels along a direction of travel F. An adjustable fairing part 10 is arranged on the side of the motorcycle 2. This can expediently be adjusted at least along the vertical axis H. This advantageously protects the rider 1 and in particular an upper half of the rider's 1 body, i.e. in particular his upper body, from the wind.

[0027] This state is particularly sketched in Fig. 2, in which the fairing part 10 is shown in its second position. It can be seen that, compared to Fig. 1, the fairing part 10 has moved both along the vertical axis H and against the direction of travel F. In other words, it has moved toward the rider 1. Although these are only sketches, it should be clear that the fairing part 10 is expediently designed to be relatively large. Thus, the proportions shown in Figures 1 and 2, i.e., the proportions of the fairing part 10 relative to the entire motorcycle 2, can be considered quite realistic.

[0028] Fig. 3 shows a schematic view of two side panel parts 10, viewed opposite a direction of travel F. For further orientation, a vertical axis H or center axis M is also shown. The panel parts 10 are shown in their first position by dashed lines. Fig. 3 is intended to show that the panel parts 10 can be oriented offset from the center axis M in a second position, for example. This can have aerodynamic advantages or be advantageous due to design reasons, for example, to prevent the panel parts 10 from colliding with other components during adjustment.

[0029] Fig. 4 shows a schematic view of a fairing part 10 which is fastened to a base part 12 via a rotating arm 20. For orientation, a vertical axis H and a direction of travel F are also sketched. The base part 12 essentially has the same or a similar shape to the fairing part 10. The base part 12 can be part of a fairing of a motorcycle not shown here. Alternatively, the base part 12 can also be a separate part which is fastened to a motorcycle. The adjustment mechanism, as sketched here, comprises a rotating arm 20. Expediently, several such rotating arms are provided. These can be designed such that the fairing part 10, as can be seen in Fig. 4, changes its alignment or orientation when moving into the second position, for example is slightly rotated.Alternatively, an adjustment mechanism can be used which ensures that the covering part 10 has the same orientation or position in the second position as in the first position.

[0030] List of reference symbols

[0031] 1 driver

[0032] 2 motorcycle 10 fairing part

[0033] 12 Base part

[0034] 20 rotating arm

[0035] D axis of rotation

[0036] H Vertical axis F Direction of travel

[0037] M central axis

Claims

Claims Motor vehicle (2), in particular a motorcycle or tilting vehicle, comprising at least one lateral, adjustable fairing part (10) which can be translated from a first position to a second position, wherein the second position is offset relative to the first position at least along a vertical axis (H) of the motorcycle (2). Motor vehicle (2) according to claim 1, wherein the fairing part (10) is designed in the second position to protect a driver (1) of the motor vehicle (2), in particular the upper half of the driver's body, from wind. Motor vehicle (2) according to claim 1 or 2, comprising an adjusting mechanism which is designed to move the fairing part at least along the vertical axis (H). Motor vehicle (2) according to claim 3, wherein the adjusting mechanism comprises at least one rotating arm (20), and wherein the rotating arm (20) has a rotating axis (D) which is oriented perpendicular or substantially perpendicular to the vertical axis (H).Motor vehicle (2) according to claim 3, wherein the adjusting mechanism has a rail system which is designed to move the covering part at least along the vertical axis (H). Motor vehicle (2) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the second position is offset relative to the first position opposite or along a direction of travel (F).

7. Motor vehicle (2) according to one of the preceding claims, comprising a covering which defines an outer skin, and wherein the covering part is integrated into the outer skin in the first position.

8. Motor vehicle (2) according to one of the preceding claims, comprising a base part (12) against which the fairing part (10) rests in the first position.

9. Motor vehicle (2) according to claim 8, wherein the base part (12) is a section of a fairing of the motorcycle (2) or a separate element.

10. Motor vehicle (2) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the adjusting mechanism comprises a manual or electrical actuating element.

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