Tank for a motorcycle, and motorcycle

Abstract

The invention relates to a tank for a motorcycle, comprising first fastening openings which are designed for fastening a tank closure, and comprising second fastening sections which are designed for fastening a luggage system or carrying system, the second fastening sections being provided by an additional component which is fastened to the tank, and wherein the additional component is arranged, at least in part, under an attachment and / or a trim part.

Description

[0001] Tank for a motorcycle and motorcycle

[0002] The present invention relates to a tank for a motorcycle, such as a motorcycle, and to a motorcycle.

[0003] With motor vehicles, such as motorcycles, the transport options are naturally limited. In addition to attaching cases or panniers in the seat area, it is therefore also known to use the tank to attach holding systems or the like. For example, DE 10 2019 129 833 A1 discloses an adapter for attaching an object to the tank of a motorcycle, consisting of a lower part that can be connected to the tank of the motorcycle, and an upper part that can be connected to the object to be attached using at least one fixing means, wherein the upper part and the lower part can be releasably joined to and / or inserted into one another and secured in the joined position. The disadvantage, however, is that the safety-relevant screw connection of the tank cap is used to attach the adapter.This screw connection must ensure 100% tightness and should not be loosened or used to attach add-on parts.

[0004] It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a tank and a motorcycle, wherein the tank should offer the most stable and safe transport option possible.

[0005] This object is achieved by a tank for a motorcycle according to claim 1 and by a motorcycle according to claim 14. Further advantages and features emerge from the subclaims as well as the description and the attached figures.

[0006] According to the invention, a tank for a motorcycle or tilting vehicle comprises first fastening sections which are designed for fastening a tank cap, and second fastening sections which are designed for fastening a luggage and / or transport system, wherein the second fastening sections are provided by an additional component which is, in particular at least partially, fastened to the tank, and wherein the additional component is arranged at least in regions beneath an attachment and / or cladding part of the tank. According to a preferred embodiment, both the first fastening sections and the second fastening sections are designed as fastening openings. In particular, the second fastening sections can, however, also be designed, for example, as bolts or pins, in particular, for example, as threaded pins.Preferably, however, these are also designed as fastening openings, so that in the following we will always refer to "fastening openings". In addition to the first fastening openings, which are provided for fastening the tank cap or tank closure, second fastening openings are expediently provided separately, which are intended, directly or indirectly, for fastening and / or arranging a transport and / or luggage system. This advantageously decouples the tank cap screw connection and the fastening of a transport or luggage system. The safety-relevant screw connection of the tank closure (first fastening openings) expediently does not need to be loosened. The risk of leaks due to improper use is therefore no longer present.The terms "tank cap" or "tank closure" herein refer to the component or area that includes the opening for inserting a tank nozzle. Fastening via the additional component, which is preferably attached directly to the tank, for example, screwed directly to it, offers the advantage of an extremely robust and stable arrangement for a luggage and / or transport system. The second fastening openings are preferably arranged concentrically to the first fastening openings. This has the advantage, among other things, that luggage and / or transport systems that are and were designed for attachment indirectly via the tank cap screw connection can continue to be used. Advantageously, the additional component is fully or partially concealed by at least one attachment and / or trim part of the tank. The additional component is, for example, screwed to the tank.Advantageously, the screw connection is at least partially inaccessible because the additional component is accordingly concealed by the attachment and / or covering part. This provides theft protection. In addition, a smooth surface can be created over the at least one attachment and / or covering part, which can, for example, benefit aerodynamics or minimize the risk of injury. According to a preferred embodiment, the additional component is completely or almost completely concealed by the at least one attachment and / or covering part. According to a preferred embodiment, the additional component comprises a holding element. The additional component can form the holding element, in particular form it integrally. The component is then a one-piece component.According to a preferred embodiment, the retaining element is fastened or can be fastened to the additional component as a separate component in a form-fitting and / or force-fitting manner, for example, it can be screwed or bolted thereto. Particularly preferably, the retaining element is fastened or can be fastened to the additional component via the second fastening openings. Preferably, the additional component is no longer visible when the retaining element is installed. In other words, the additional component is completely or almost completely concealed by the retaining element arranged thereon and the at least one attachment and / or covering part.

[0007] According to a preferred embodiment, the at least one attachment and / or trim part is (likewise) attached to the additional component via at least one second attachment opening. In other words, an attachment or trim part can be attached to at least one of the second attachment openings.

[0008] Preferably, the retaining element is designed and arranged such that the at least one attachment and / or trim part is held in a form-fitting and force-fitting manner, in particular, for example, clamped, by the retaining element. This provides a particularly stable fastening option for the at least one attachment and / or trim part.

[0009] According to a preferred embodiment, the fastening openings, in particular both the first fastening openings and the second fastening openings, comprise threads. The fastening openings are preferably designed as threaded holes or formed by threaded inserts. First screws are screwed into the first fastening openings and serve to fasten the tank cap / tank closure, while second screws interact with the second fastening openings. The screw connection of the tank cap is a safety-relevant screw connection which is tested for leaks during tank manufacture. Advantageously, this screw connection does not need to be opened subsequently since the tank advantageously has the second fastening openings. The holding element can be fastened to the tank via this, which in turn serves to arrange and / or fasten the luggage and / or transport system.According to a preferred embodiment, the first fastening openings are arranged concentrically to the second fastening openings and in particular in a circle, wherein the second fastening openings are arranged in a circle around the first fastening openings. The second fastening openings are therefore expediently arranged in a circle having a larger diameter than the circle formed by the first fastening openings. The difference in diameter is expediently only so large that the holding element is positioned in the immediate vicinity of, or preferably adjacent to, the tank cap / tank closure. This has both visual and functional advantages, since, for example, existing adapter elements as well as luggage and / or transport systems can continue to be used.

[0010] According to a preferred embodiment, the holding element is annular or substantially annular. More preferably, the holding element is arranged and / or formed concentrically to the tank cap. As already mentioned, the holding element is preferably formed or arranged adjacent to the tank cap. Preferably, the at least one attachment and / or trim part can be additionally fixed via the arrangement of the holding element, in particular, for example, by the holding element slightly covering the at least one attachment and / or trim part. In this way, a clamping effect directed onto the at least one attachment and / or trim part can advantageously be achieved via the holding element.

[0011] According to a preferred embodiment, at least three second fastening openings are provided. The second fastening openings, which, as mentioned, preferably comprise threads or are designed as threaded inserts, serve not only to fasten the holding element but also preferably at least partially to fasten an adapter element, which can optionally be fastened to the holding element. This ensures a secure connection to the tank. Furthermore, the holding element optimally provides a supporting function. The holding element is preferably designed to act as a support for the adapter element. This expediently enables force to be introduced from the adapter element indirectly via the holding element into the tank. The forces can therefore expediently be distributed via the holding element. The tank closure / tank lid is advantageously not subject to any force introduction.According to a preferred embodiment, the additional component is attached to the tank in a form-fitting and / or force-fitting manner, in particular directly. The additional component is preferably screwed directly to the tank. The tank is formed from a base material, for example from a Meta II material and / or a plastic material. At least one attachment and / or trim part is arranged on the tank. An attachment and / or trim part is also understood to mean, for example, a part of the seat, which can extend partially over the tank. An attachment and / or trim part can also be a protective element or a decorative panel, etc. The additional component is preferably not attached to any of the aforementioned components, but directly to the tank itself, although it is advantageously concealed entirely or at least partially by one or more of the aforementioned components.In addition to the second fastening openings, the additional component can also comprise further fastening sections for fastening further elements / components, such as an add-on and / or cladding part.

[0012] According to one embodiment, the additional component is made of a plastic material. The plastic material can be a reinforced plastic material, for example, a fiber-reinforced plastic, such as a glass- and / or carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic. Alternatively, the additional component is made of a metallic material, for example, an aluminum material. Material mixtures comprising metallic and non-metallic materials are also suitable. The second fastening openings are, as mentioned, formed, for example, by threaded inserts.

[0013] According to a preferred embodiment, the tank comprises three arrangement sections which are designed for the arrangement and fastening of the additional component.

[0014] According to a preferred embodiment, the tank comprises at least a first arrangement section for the positive fastening and / or arrangement of the additional component. According to a preferred embodiment, the first arrangement section is designed as a pocket, recess and / or undercut into which^) a correspondingly designed counterpart of the additional component can be inserted. The "counterpart" can be designed as an extension or tab which is designed for arrangement in the first arrangement section. In addition, a positive and / or non-positive fastening option, for example by means of a screw, can be provided on the first arrangement section. According to a preferred embodiment, the first arrangement section is arranged on an upper side of the tank and here - viewed in the installed position of the tank along a direction of travel - preferably centrally.In particular, this enables secure fixing and (pre-)positioning of the additional component in the z-direction, i.e. perpendicular or essentially perpendicular to a road surface plane.

[0015] According to a preferred embodiment, the tank comprises at least one second arrangement section for the positive and / or non-positive arrangement and fastening of the additional component. The second arrangement section is preferably designed as an extension or tab. Particularly preferably, the second arrangement section provides a fastening option by means of screws, rivets, clips, or latches. The tank preferably comprises two second arrangement sections. These are preferably arranged symmetrically to a center line of the tank, wherein the center line is oriented along a direction of travel of the tank in its installed position.

[0016] According to a preferred embodiment, the tank comprises two arrangement sections, which are positioned in front of the tank cap as viewed in the direction of travel. Preferably, the tank comprises a first arrangement section, which is positioned behind the tank cap as viewed in the direction of travel, as mentioned, preferably at the top of the tank.

[0017] The tank conveniently includes a storage volume for filling with fuel. The tank is conveniently designed for positive and / or force-fitting attachment to the frame of a motorcycle or tilting vehicle.

[0018] According to one embodiment, the holding element comprises, according to one embodiment in the region of the second fastening openings, support elements which form an arrangement plane for supporting the adapter element. According to one embodiment, the second fastening openings are arranged or formed in or in the region of the support elements. According to a preferred embodiment, the support elements are designed as a type of projection or material thickening which serves to arrange the adapter element. The term "arrangement plane" should not be understood to mean that it has to be flat or planar. Rather, it is a "plane" which is adapted to the shape of the adapter element so that it can be placed securely and reliably, wherein the support elements expediently enlarge the contact surface between the adapter element and the holding element.

[0019] According to one embodiment, the adapter element comprises a holding section and an arrangement section, wherein the arrangement section is designed in particular for the positive and / or non-positive fastening of the transport or luggage system. The holding section is the section or region of the adapter element that serves for fastening and arrangement to the holding element. The arrangement section is expediently provided for the arrangement and / or fastening of the luggage system / transport system. According to one embodiment, the arrangement section is advantageously detachably fastened so that, if necessary, luggage or transport systems of different types can be attached.

[0020] The aforementioned luggage or transport system is used in particular for the arrangement or transport of objects such as bags, tank bags, holders for technical equipment and the like.

[0021] In this case, these can be conveniently arranged and fastened without having to loosen the safety-relevant screw connection of the tank cap or tank lid.

[0022] The invention also relates to a motorcycle or tilting vehicle comprising a tank according to the invention. Motorcycles also include multi-track vehicles, such as quads or LNM (Lean Multi Wheel) vehicles. Preferred types of motorcycles are, in particular, motorcycles, such as (travel) enduros, touring motorcycles, sports bikes, or even super sports bikes, etc., although this list is not intended to be exhaustive.

[0023] Further advantages and features will become apparent from the following description of an embodiment of the tank with reference to the attached figures.

[0024] They show:

[0025] Fig. 1 : an embodiment of a tank according to the invention, wherein a

[0026] Additional component can be seen; Fig. 2: an embodiment of a tank according to the invention when arranging a holding element;

[0027] Fig. 3: the tank known from Fig. 2, comprising the holding element;

[0028] Fig. 4: the tank known from Figs. 2 and 3 with an adapter element arranged on the holding element.

[0029] Fig. 1 shows a perspective view of an embodiment of a tank 1, which is formed, for example, from a metal material. An additional component 30 is attached directly to the tank 1. In the present case, the tank 1 has a pocket 2 (first arrangement section) and two tabs 3 (second arrangement section). The tabs 3 are positioned in the direction of travel when the tank 1 is installed. During assembly, the additional component 30 is, for example, first pushed into the pocket 2, whereby it is already held in a form-fitting manner in the z-direction, in the present case essentially perpendicular to the plane of the drawing. It is then screwed to the tabs 3. The tabs 3 offer a very stable attachment option for the additional component 30. A tank cap or a tank closure 10 is attached to first attachment openings 11 (not visible) via a plurality of first attachment means, in particular first screws 61.This is a safety-relevant screw connection which must ensure 100% tightness. A plurality of second fastening openings 12, in this case three, are formed around the tank cap 10 indirectly via the additional component 30. These are arranged concentrically to the first fastening openings 11. A luggage and / or transport system can be securely and stably fastened to the tank 1 via the second fastening openings 12, directly or indirectly, without advantageously the tank screw connection (cf. the first fastening openings 11) having to be opened. In the embodiment shown here, the additional component 30 further has two fastening sections 32 which are used, for example, to fasten further components, such as an add-on and / or trim part.

[0030] Fig. 2 shows the tank 1 known from Figure 1. The additional component 30 is now largely concealed by an attachment and / or covering part 50. It is shown that the second fastening openings 12 also serve to attach a holding element 20. Second fastening means 62 or second screws 62 are screwed into the second fastening openings 12 for this purpose. The holding element 20 comprises three support elements 22, which serve to support and arrange an adapter element, as shown later in Fig. 3. The attachment and / or covering part 50 also conceals the additional component 30 in the area of ​​the fastening openings 12. The threads themselves are not concealed, so that the holding element 20 can be fastened to the additional component 30 together with the attachment and / or covering part 50 via the screws 62. The attachment and / or covering part 50 is held, in particular clamped, in a form-fitting and / or force-fitting manner via the holding element 20.

[0031] Fig. 3 shows the tank known from Fig. 2, wherein the holding element 20 is now fastened to the additional component 30 via the second screws 62. The additional component 30 is completely concealed and no longer visible. It can be seen that the holding element 20 is circular or substantially circular and is positioned directly or immediately adjacent to the tank cap / tank closure 10. According to an alternative embodiment, the accessory part 30 can integrally form the holding element 20. Advantageously, the second fastening openings, into which the second screws 62 engage in the present case and which are concealed by the holding element 20, can be used to arrange an adapter element on the tank 1 without the first fastening openings of the tank cap or tank closure 10 having to be used or, in particular, removed; see also Fig. 3 in this regard.

[0032] Fig. 4 shows the tank 1 known from Figures 2 and 3, wherein an adapter element 40 is arranged on the holding element 20. This adapter element has corresponding openings 46 for attachment to the holding element 20 or to the tank 1. The adapter element 40 comprises a holding section 42, which serves in particular for attachment to the holding element 20, and an arrangement section 44, which has a geometry designed for the positive and / or non-positive attachment of a luggage or transport system not sketched in detail here. In the present case, the arrangement section 44 is attached to the holding section 42 via a plurality of screws. It is designed to be detachable and, in particular, replaceable. Alternatively, the adapter element 40 can also be formed in one piece. In this illustration, the adapter element 40 is not yet screwed to the tank 1. The second attachment openings 12, see Figures 1 to 3, are used for screwing.For this purpose, appropriately longer second screws 62 are used. List of reference symbols.

[0033] 1 tank

[0034] 2 first arrangement section, pocket

[0035] 3 second arrangement section, tab

[0036] 10 Fuel cap. Fuel cap

[0037] 11 first fastening section, first fastening opening

[0038] 12 second fastening section, second fastening opening

[0039] 20 holding element

[0040] 22 Support element

[0041] 24 Opening

[0042] 30 Additional component

[0043] 32 fastening section

[0044] 40 adapter element

[0045] 42 stopping section

[0046] 44 Arrangement section

[0047] 46 Opening

[0048] 50 attachment

[0049] 61 first fastener, first screw

[0050] 62 second fastener, second screw

Claims

Claims 1. Tank (1) for a motorcycle, comprising first fastening sections (11), in particular fastening openings, which are designed for fastening a tank cap (10), and comprising second fastening sections (12), in particular fastening openings, which are designed for fastening a luggage or transport system, wherein the second fastening sections (12) are provided by an additional component (30) which is at least partially fastened to the tank (1), and wherein the additional component (30) is arranged at least in regions under an attachment and / or trim part (50).

2. Tank (1) according to claim 1, wherein the additional component (30) comprises a holding element (20).

3. Tank (1) according to claim 2, wherein the holding element (20) is fastened to the additional component (30) via the second fastening sections (12).

4. Tank (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the at least one attachment and / or cladding part (50) is fastened to the additional component (30) via at least one second fastening section (12).

5. Tank (1) according to one of claims 2 to 4, wherein the at least one attachment and / or cladding part (50) is held, in particular clamped, in a form-fitting and / or force-fitting manner via the holding element (20).

6. Tank (1) according to one of claims 2 to 5, wherein the holding element (20) is arranged and formed concentrically to the tank closure (10).

7. Tank (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the additional component (30) is fastened to the tank (1) in a form-fitting and / or force-fitting manner, in particular directly.

8. Tank (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the tank (1) has at least one first arrangement section (2) for the positive fastening and / or arrangement of the additional component (30).

9. Tank (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the tank (1) has at least one second arrangement section (3) to which the additional component (30) is fastened in a form-fitting and / or force-fitting manner.

10. Tank (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein an adapter element (40) is arranged and / or fastened to the holding element (20), in particular indirectly via the second fastening sections (12).

11. Tank according to claim 10, wherein the holding element (20) has support elements (22) which form an arrangement plane for supporting the adapter element (40).

12. Tank (1) according to one of claims 10 to 11, wherein the adapter element (40) has a holding section (42) and an arrangement section (44), and wherein the arrangement section (44) is designed for the positive and / or non-positive fastening of a luggage and / or transport system.

13. Tank (1) according to claim 12, wherein the arrangement portion (44) is replaceably arranged on the holding portion (42).

14. Motorcycle comprising a tank (1) according to one of the preceding claims.

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