Support structure of turn-signal lamp

Abstract

To suppress a swing of a turn-signal lamp and minimize a risk of breakage of the turn-signal lamp.SOLUTION: A support structure of a turn-signal lamp (24) includes a first side cowling (31) in part of which a notch (33) is formed, and a second side cowling (41) that internally covers the notch. The turn-signal lamp extending externally through the notch is supported by the second side cowling. An external surface of the second side cowling is mounted on an internal surface of the first side cowling so that the external surface of the second side cowing can be inserted or withdrawn in a vehicle width direction.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a support structure for a turn signal lamp. [Background technology]

[0002] A saddle-type vehicle is known in which a turn signal lamp is fixed to the side of a cowling via a rubber lamp stay (see, for example, Patent Document 1). This lamp stay is formed in a cup shape in cross section, and the opening edge of the lamp stay is attached to the cowling with the bottom wall of the lamp stay facing outward in the vehicle width direction. The turn signal lamp is screwed to the bottom wall of the lamp stay. When an external force acts on the lamp stay from the side due to a fall or the like, buckling occurs that bends the lamp stay, and the external force acting on the turn signal lamp is effectively released. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] JP 2014-012523 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] The turn signal lamp described in Patent Document 1 has a reduced risk of breakage due to deformation of the lamp stay. However, in recent years, there has been a demand for increasing the support rigidity of the turn signal lamp to suppress the shaking of the turn signal lamp and improve its marketability.

[0005] The present invention has been made in consideration of these points, and aims to provide a support structure for a turn signal lamp that can suppress the swinging of the turn signal lamp while reducing the risk of damage to the turn signal lamp. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] One embodiment of the present invention provides a support structure for a turn signal lamp provided on a saddle-type vehicle, and includes a first side cowling having a notch formed in a portion thereof, and a second side cowling covering the notch from the inside, wherein the second side cowling supports the turn signal lamp extending outward through the notch, and the outer surface of the second side cowling is attached to the inner surface of the first side cowling so as to be insertable and removable in the vehicle width direction, thereby solving the above-mentioned problem. Effect of the Invention

[0007] According to the support structure for a turn signal lamp of one aspect of the present invention, the turn signal lamp is fixed to the second side cowling, thereby increasing the support rigidity of the turn signal lamp and suppressing shaking. Furthermore, when the turn signal lamp comes into contact with the ground due to a fall or the like, an external force acts on the turn signal lamp inward in the vehicle width direction. The external force is transmitted from the turn signal lamp to the second side cowling, and the second side cowling comes off from the first side cowling, mitigating the impact acting on the turn signal lamp. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the shaking of the turn signal lamp, improve marketability, and reduce the risk of damage to the turn signal lamp. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0008] [Figure 1] FIG. 2 is a side view of the front half of the saddle-type vehicle of the present embodiment. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a side view of the periphery of a side cowling of the present embodiment. [Diagram 3] FIG. 2 is a side view of the side cowling of the present embodiment as viewed from the inside. [Figure 4] 3 is a cross-sectional view of the side cowling of FIG. 2 taken along line AA. [Diagram 5] FIG. 2 is a side view of the periphery of the turn signal lamp of the present embodiment. [Figure 6] FIG. 2 is a front view of the saddle-type vehicle of the present embodiment when the vehicle is stopped and falls over. [Figure 7]FIG. 2 is a side view of the saddle riding type vehicle of the present embodiment when the vehicle falls over while traveling. [Figure 8] FIG. 11 is a side view of the second side cowling of the embodiment when the vehicle falls over while traveling. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0009] A straddle-type vehicle according to one embodiment of the present invention is provided with a support structure for a turn signal lamp. The straddle-type vehicle is provided with first and second side cowlings, and a notch is formed in a part of the first side cowling, and the notch is covered from the inside by the second side cowling. The second side cowling supports a turn signal lamp extending outward through the notch. The outer surface of the second side cowling is attached to the inner surface of the first side cowling so as to be insertable and removable in the vehicle width direction. Since the turn signal lamp is fixed to the second side cowling, the support rigidity of the turn signal lamp is increased and shaking is suppressed. In addition, when the turn signal lamp comes into contact with the ground due to a fall or the like, an external force acts on the turn signal lamp in the vehicle width direction. The external force is transmitted from the turn signal lamp to the second side cowling, and the second side cowling comes off from the first side cowling, thereby mitigating the impact acting on the turn signal lamp. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the shaking of the turn signal lamp and improve marketability while reducing the risk of damage to the turn signal lamp. EXAMPLES

[0010] The saddle riding vehicle of this embodiment will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Fig. 1 is a side view of the front half of the saddle riding vehicle of this embodiment. In the following drawings, the arrow FR indicates the front of the vehicle, the arrow RE indicates the rear of the vehicle, the arrow L indicates the left side of the vehicle, and the arrow R indicates the right side of the vehicle.

[0011] As shown in Fig. 1, a front cowling 11 and a pair of side cowlings 12 are provided at the front of the saddle-type vehicle 1. The front of the vehicle is covered from the front by the front cowling 11, and the front of the vehicle is covered from the sides by the pair of side cowlings 12. A windscreen 13 for wind protection is attached to the upper front side of the front cowling 11, and a meter cover 14 is attached to the rear side of the front cowling 11. Two headlights 15, one above the other, are provided inside the front cowling 11, and the lenses of the headlights 15 are exposed from the front surface of the front cowling 11.

[0012] The upper half of the side cowling 12 is formed by the first and second side cowlings 31, 41, and the lower half of the side cowling 12 is formed by the third side cowling 51. A notch 33 is formed in a part of the first side cowling 31, and the second side cowling 41 is attached to the inside of the first side cowling 31, so that the notch 33 is covered from the inside by the second side cowling 41. A third side cowling 51 is connected to the lower sides of the first and second side cowlings 31, 41, and the first to third side cowlings 31, 41, 51 cover the engine (not shown) from the front.

[0013] A handlebar 16 is provided on the upper side of the first side cowling 31, and a front wheel 18 is supported on the lower side of the first side cowling 31 via a front fork 17. A fuel tank 21 with a tank cover 22 is provided above the first and second side cowlings 31, 41, and a main frame 23 extends rearward from the fuel tank 21. A second side cowling 41 is exposed from a notch 33 in the first side cowling 31, and a turn signal lamp 24 extending outward through the notch 33 in the first side cowling 31 is supported on the exposed portion of the second side cowling 41.

[0014] In general saddle-type vehicles, since the turn signal lamps protrude laterally from the vehicle body, a structure that dissipates shock to the turn signal lamps in the event of a fall is being considered. In this case, the support structure for the turn signal lamps is formed from a soft elastic material such as rubber, which absorbs shock in the event of a fall and prevents damage to the turn signal lamps, but the support rigidity of the turn signal lamps decreases, causing them to sway more when driving. Conversely, increasing the support rigidity of the turn signal lamps can reduce the swinging of the turn signal lamps when driving, but cannot dissipate shock when the vehicle falls.

[0015] Thus, in a typical support structure for a turn signal lamp, there is a trade-off between the degree to which the turn signal lamp sways during driving and the shock absorption capacity of the turn signal lamp. Therefore, in this embodiment, the turn signal lamp 24 is fixed to the second side cowling 41, and support rigidity is ensured to the extent that the shaking of the turn signal lamp 24 during driving is suppressed. In addition, the first and second side cowlings 31, 41 are attached so that the second side cowling 41 can be detached from the first side cowling 31 in the event of a fall, thereby mitigating the shock to the turn signal lamp 24.

[0016] The support structure of the turn signal lamp of this embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 2 to Fig. 5. Fig. 2 is a side view of the periphery of the side cowling of this embodiment. Fig. 3 is a side view of the side cowling of this embodiment as viewed from the inside. Fig. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the side cowling of Fig. 2 cut along line AA. Fig. 5 is a side view of the periphery of the turn signal lamp of this embodiment.

[0017] 2 and 3, the front edge of the first side cowling 31 is bent by an oblique edge 32a extending diagonally downward and forward from the upper end of the first side cowling 31 and an oblique edge 32b extending diagonally upward and forward from the lower end of the first side cowling 31. The rear edge of the first side cowling 31 is cut out so as to separate an oblique edge 32c extending diagonally downward and rear from the upper end of the first side cowling 31 and an oblique edge 32d extending diagonally upward and rear from the lower end of the first side cowling 31. A notch 33 extends forward from the rear edge of the first side cowling 31, and the second side cowling 41 is exposed by the notch 33.

[0018] The second side cowling 41 is formed of flexible resin and has a cover portion 42 extending longitudinally so as to overlap the notch 33, and a connection portion 43 extending vertically so as to connect the divided rear edge of the first side cowling 31. A support surface 44 exposed from the notch 33 is formed on the front end side of the cover portion 42, and the turn signal lamp 24 extending outward through the notch 33 is supported on this support surface 44. An upper flange 45 is formed from the tip of the cover portion 42 toward the upper front edge of the connection portion 43 so as to fit along the upper edge of the notch 33, and a lower flange 46 is formed from the tip of the cover portion 42 toward the lower front edge of the connection portion 43 so as to fit along the lower edge of the notch 33.

[0019] A first fixing portion (front fixing portion) 47a is formed at the front end of the lower flange 46, a second fixing portion (rear fixing portion) 47b is formed at the rear end of the lower flange 46, and a third fixing portion (rear fixing portion) 47c is formed at the rear end of the upper flange 45. The first to third fixing portions 47a-47c are screwed to the first side cowling 31 from the inside. A fourth fixing portion 47d is formed on the upper side of the connection portion 43, and the fourth fixing portion 47d is screwed to the fuel tank 21 from the outside. A fifth and sixth fixing portions 47e, 47f are formed at the lower end of the connection portion 43, and the fifth and sixth fixing portions 47e, 47f are screwed to the third side cowling 51 from the inside.

[0020] In a side view, openings 48a-48c are formed in the upper flange 45 between the first and third fixing parts 47a, 47c, and openings 48d, 48e are formed in the lower flange 46 between the first and second fixing parts 47a, 47b. Protrusions 34a-34e corresponding to the openings 48a-48e of the second side cowling 41 are formed on the inner surface of the first side cowling 31. The protrusions 34a-34e are formed so as to slip out of the openings 48a-48e when subjected to an external force from the outside in the vehicle width direction. The openings 48a-48e and the protrusions 34a-34e allow the outer surface of the second side cowling 41 to be inserted and removed in the vehicle width direction on the inner surface of the first side cowling 31.

[0021] 3 and 4, the projections 34a-34e (only projections 34a-34c are shown in FIG. 4) protruding from the inner surface of the first side cowling 31 are inserted into the openings 48a-48e (only opening 48c is shown in FIG. 4) of the second side cowling 41. An inverted U-shaped hook surface is provided at the tip of the projections 34a-34e, and the hook surface enters the inside of the second side cowling 41 through the openings 48a-48e. Since the width dimension of the hook surface of the projections 34a-34e is larger than the opening width of the openings 48a-48e, the second side cowling 41 is hooked to the first side cowling 31.

[0022] The hooking surfaces of the projections 34a-34e are formed to be expandable and contractable by elastic deformation in the width direction. When an external force acts on the second side cowling 41 from the inside in the vehicle width direction, the opening edge of the opening 48a-48e moves while contracting the hooking surfaces of the projections 34a-34e in the width direction, and the projections 34a-34e are relatively released from the openings 48a-48e. Therefore, when the second side cowling 41 (turn signal lamp 24) receives an external force, the second side cowling 41 is partially released from the first side cowling 31, and the second side cowling 41 can be deflected.

[0023] In this manner, the second side cowling 41 is fixed to the first side cowling 31 by the first to third fixing parts 47a-47c at the front and rear, and the second side cowling 41 is removably attached to the first side cowling 31 between the first fixing part 47a and the second and third fixing parts 47b, 47c. Since the second side cowling 41 is integrated with the first side cowling 31 during traveling, rattling of the second side cowling 41 is reduced, and shaking of the turn signal lamp 24 is suppressed. During a fall, the second side cowling 41 comes off the first side cowling 31 and bends between the first fixing part 47a and the second and third fixing parts 47b, 47c, thereby mitigating the impact on the turn signal lamp 24.

[0024] In addition, in the second side cowling 41, the distances L2 and L3 from the support surface 44 to the second and third fixing portions 47b and 47c are longer than the distance L1 from the support surface 44 to the first fixing portion 47a. Therefore, the second side cowling 41 is more likely to bend between the support surface 44 and the second and third fixing portions 47b and 47c than between the support surface 44 and the first fixing portion 47a. When the vehicle rolls over while traveling, an external force from the rear of the vehicle acts on the turn signal lamp 24 in addition to an external force on the inside in the vehicle width direction. However, the second side cowling 41 bends significantly behind the turn signal lamp 24, so that the impact acting on the turn signal lamp 24 is effectively mitigated.

[0025] As shown in Fig. 5, the turn signal lamp 24 is supported on the support surface 44 of the second side cowling 41. Openings 48a-48e (only openings 48a, 48b, and 48d are shown in Fig. 5) are formed at the attachment location of the outer surface of the second side cowling 41 relative to the inner surface of the first side cowling 31. In a side view, the openings 48a and 48d of the second side cowling 41 are located rearward of a front end position P1 of the support surface 44 and forward of a rear end position P2 of the support surface 44. Since the second side cowling 41 is attached to the first side cowling 31 at a location close to the front and rear of the turn signal lamp 24, shaking and the like in the vicinity of the turn signal lamp 24 is effectively suppressed.

[0026] The opening 48a of the second side cowling 41 is located above the upper end position P3 of the support surface 44. Since the second side cowling 41 is attached to the first side cowling 31 above the turn signal lamp 24, the swinging of the turn signal lamp 24 is suppressed while driving, and in the event of a fall, the protrusion 34a comes out of the opening 48a, making it easier for the upper side of the second side cowling 41 to come off. When the vehicle falls over while stopped due to a tip-over or the like, a large external force acts upward on the turn signal lamp 24, but the upper side of the second side cowling 41 flexes, thereby mitigating the impact on the turn signal lamp 24.

[0027] The opening 48d of the second side cowling 41 is located below the lower end position P4 of the support surface 44. The openings 48a, 48d are located above and below the turn signal lamp 24, and the second side cowling 41 is attached to the first side cowling 31 at a location that sandwiches the turn signal lamp 24 from above and below, so that shaking and the like in the vicinity of the turn signal lamp 24 are effectively suppressed. A part of the first fixing portion 47a of the second side cowling 41 is located below the upper end position P3 and above the lower end position P4 of the support surface 44. The first fixing portion 47a is located at approximately the same height as the turn signal lamp 24, so that vertical shaking and wear of the turn signal lamp 24 are suppressed.

[0028] Next, the shock absorption of the turn signal lamp will be described with reference to Fig. 6 to Fig. 8. Fig. 6 is a view of the saddle-type vehicle of this embodiment when it falls over while stopped, as seen from the front. Fig. 7 is a view of the saddle-type vehicle of this embodiment when it falls over while traveling, as seen from the side. Fig. 8 is a view of the second side cowling of this embodiment when it falls over while traveling, as seen from the side.

[0029] As shown in Fig. 6, if the saddle-type vehicle 1 falls over while stopped due to a tip-over or the like, the turn signal lamp 24 protruding laterally from the vehicle body comes into contact with the ground G. An external force of an upward rotation is applied to the turn signal lamp 24, and an external force acts on the turn signal lamp 24 not only inward in the vehicle width direction but also upward on the vehicle body. The upper side of the second side cowling 41 (see Fig. 3) is pushed in through the turn signal lamp 24, and the openings 48a-48c (see Fig. 3) of the second side cowling 41 come out of the projections 34a-34c of the first side cowling 31. The upper side of the second side cowling 41 is bent inward in the vehicle width direction, mitigating the impact on the turn signal lamp 24.

[0030] As shown in Fig. 7, if the saddle riding type vehicle 1 rolls over while traveling, the saddle riding type vehicle 1 slides forward and the turn signal lamp 24 comes into contact with the ground G. An external force of rotating backward is applied to the turn signal lamp 24, and an external force acts on the turn signal lamp 24 not only inward in the vehicle width direction but also toward the rear of the vehicle body. The rear side of the second side cowling 41 is pushed in through the turn signal lamp 24, and the openings 48a-48e (see Fig. 3) of the second side cowling 41 come out of the projections 34a-34e of the first side cowling 31. The rear side of the second side cowling 41 is bent inward in the vehicle width direction, mitigating the impact on the turn signal lamp 24.

[0031] More specifically, as shown in Fig. 8, the cover portion 42 of the second side cowling 41 is curved so as to bulge outward in the vehicle width direction between the first fixing portion 47a and the second and third fixing portions 47b, 47c (only the third fixing portion 47c is shown in Fig. 8). When an external force of a backward rotation is applied to the turn signal lamp 24, stress is concentrated on the curved inner side surface of the second side cowling 41. When an external force is transmitted from the turn signal lamp 24 to the second side cowling 41, stress is concentrated on the inner side surface of the second side cowling 41, making it easy for the second side cowling 41 to bend inward in the vehicle width direction. Therefore, the projections 34a-34e come out of the openings 48a-48e, so that the second side cowling 41 can be largely bent inward in the vehicle width direction.

[0032] As described above, according to the support structure for the turn signal lamp 24 of this embodiment, the turn signal lamp 24 is fixed to the second side cowling 41, so that the support rigidity of the turn signal lamp 24 is increased and shaking is suppressed. Furthermore, when the turn signal lamp 24 comes into contact with the ground G due to a fall or the like, an external force acts on the turn signal lamp 24 toward the inside in the vehicle width direction. The external force is transmitted from the turn signal lamp 24 to the second side cowling 41, and the second side cowling 41 comes off from the first side cowling 31, so that the impact acting on the turn signal lamp 24 is mitigated. Therefore, it is possible to suppress shaking of the turn signal lamp 24, improve merchantability, and reduce the risk of damage to the turn signal lamp 24.

[0033] In this embodiment, the first side cowling has a protrusion and the second side cowling has an opening, but the first side cowling may have an opening and the second side cowling may have a protrusion. Also, as long as the inner surface of the first side cowling and the outer surface of the second side cowling are attached so as to be insertable and removable in the vehicle width direction, the attachment structure of the first and second side cowlings is not particularly limited.

[0034] In this embodiment, the rear edge of the first side cowling is cut out, but the position of the cutout in the first side cowling is not particularly limited. It is sufficient that a part of the first side cowling is cut out, and for example, the center part of the first side cowling may be cut out to form an opening. In other words, the cutout includes not only a shape obtained by removing the edge of the first side cowling, but also an opening shape obtained by removing the center of the first side cowling.

[0035] In addition, in this embodiment, the mounting points of the outer surface of the second side cowling relative to the inner surface of the first side cowling are located above and below the support surface that supports the turn signal lamp, but the positional relationship between the support surface and the mounting points is not particularly limited.

[0036] In this embodiment, the second side cowling is fixed to the first side cowling, the third side cowling, and the fuel tank by the front fixing part and the rear fixing part, but the fixing points of the second side cowling are not particularly limited as long as the second side cowling is fixed to the vehicle body by the front fixing part and the rear fixing part.

[0037] The support structure for the turn signal lamp of the saddle-ride type vehicle of the present embodiment is not limited to the above-mentioned saddle-ride type vehicle, and may be adopted in other types of saddle-ride type vehicles. Note that the saddle-ride type vehicle is not limited to all vehicles in which the driver rides in a straddling position on the seat, but also includes scooter-type vehicles in which the driver does not straddle the seat.

[0038] As described above, the first aspect is a support structure for a turn signal lamp (24) provided on a saddle-type vehicle (1), and includes a first side cowling (31) having a notch (33) formed in a portion thereof and a second side cowling (41) covering the notch from the inside. The second side cowling supports a turn signal lamp extending outward through the notch, and the outer surface of the second side cowling is attached to the inner surface of the first side cowling so as to be insertable and removable in the vehicle width direction. According to this configuration, the turn signal lamp is fixed to the second side cowling, so that the support rigidity of the turn signal lamp is increased and shaking is suppressed. Also, when the turn signal lamp comes into contact with the ground due to a fall or the like, an external force acts on the turn signal lamp in the vehicle width direction. The external force is transmitted from the turn signal lamp to the second side cowling, and the second side cowling comes off from the first side cowling, thereby mitigating the impact acting on the turn signal lamp. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the shaking of the turn signal lamp and improve marketability while reducing the risk of damage to the turn signal lamp.

[0039] In the second aspect, in the first aspect, an opening (48a-48e) is formed in one of the first side cowling and the second side cowling, and a protrusion (34a-34e) that comes out of the opening when an external force is applied from the outside in the vehicle width direction is formed in the other, and the outer surface of the second side cowling is attached to the inner surface of the first side cowling so as to be insertable and removable in the vehicle width direction by the opening and the protrusion. According to this configuration, the second side cowling can be removed from the first side cowling when an external force is applied from the outside in the vehicle width direction.

[0040] In the third aspect, in the first and second aspects, the second side cowling has a support surface (44) exposed from a cutout, a turn signal lamp extending outward is supported on the support surface through the cutout, and at least one mounting location of the outer surface of the second side cowling relative to the inner surface of the first side cowling is located rearward of the front end position (P1) of the support surface and forward of the rear end position (P2) of the support surface in a side view. According to this configuration, the second side cowling is mounted to the first side cowling at a location close to the front and rear of the turn signal lamp, so that shaking and the like in the vicinity of the turn signal lamp is effectively suppressed.

[0041] In the fourth aspect, in the third aspect, at least one mounting location of the outer surface of the second side cowling relative to the inner surface of the first side cowling in a side view is located above the upper end position (P3) of the support surface. With this configuration, the second side cowling is mounted to the first side cowling above the turn signal lamp, and in the event of a fall, the upper side of the second side cowling is likely to come off the first side cowling. When the vehicle falls over while stopped due to a tip-over or the like, a large external force acts upward on the turn signal lamp, but the upper side of the second side cowling bends, thereby mitigating the impact on the turn signal lamp.

[0042] In the fifth aspect, in the fourth aspect, at least one other mounting location of the outer surface of the second side cowling relative to the inner surface of the first side cowling in a side view is located below the lower end position (P4) of the support surface. With this configuration, the second side cowling is mounted to the first side cowling at a location that sandwiches the turn signal lamp from above and below, so that shaking and the like in the vicinity of the turn signal lamp can be more effectively suppressed.

[0043] A sixth aspect is any one of the first to fifth aspects, in which the second side cowling is formed with a front fixing portion (first fixing portion 47a) and a rear fixing portion (second and third fixing portions 47b, 47c) fixed to the vehicle body, and the second side cowling is removably attached to the first side cowling between the front fixing portion and the rear fixing portion in a side view. According to this configuration, since the second side cowling is integrated with the first side cowling during driving, rattling of the second side cowling is reduced and shaking of the turn signal lamp is suppressed. In the event of a fall, the second side cowling comes off the first side cowling between the front fixing portion and the rear fixing portion and bends, thereby mitigating the impact on the turn signal lamp.

[0044] In the seventh aspect, in the sixth aspect, the second side cowling has a support surface exposed from a notch, the support surface supports a turn signal lamp extending outward through the notch, and the distance (L2, L3) from the support surface to the rear fixing part is longer than the distance (L1) from the support surface to the front fixing part. With this configuration, the second side cowling is more likely to bend between the support surface and the rear fixing part than between the support surface and the front fixing part. In the event of a rollover while traveling, an external force from the rear of the vehicle acts on the turn signal lamp in addition to an external force from the inside in the vehicle width direction, but the second side cowling bends significantly behind the turn signal lamp, effectively mitigating the impact acting on the turn signal lamp.

[0045] In the eighth aspect, in the sixth or seventh aspect, the second side cowling is curved between the front fixing portion and the rear fixing portion so as to bulge outward in the vehicle width direction. With this configuration, when an external force acts on the turn signal lamp from the inside in the vehicle width direction, the second side cowling is easily bent inward in the vehicle width direction, so that the impact acting on the turn signal lamp is effectively mitigated.

[0046] A ninth aspect is any one of the sixth and eighth aspects, in which a support surface exposed from a notch is formed on the second side cowling, a turn signal lamp extending outward through the notch is supported on the support surface, and a part of the front fixing part is located below the upper end position of the support surface and above the lower end position of the support surface. With this configuration, the front fixing part is located at approximately the same height as the turn signal lamp, which makes it difficult for the turn signal lamp to swing up and down and suppresses wear and the like.

[0047] Although the present embodiment has been described, other embodiments may be made by combining the above-described embodiments and modifications in whole or in part.

[0048] In addition, the technology of the present invention is not limited to the above examples, and may be modified, substituted, or altered in various ways without departing from the spirit of the technical idea. Furthermore, if the technical idea can be realized in a different way due to the progress of technology or a different technology derived therefrom, the invention may be implemented using that method. Therefore, the claims cover all embodiments that may be included within the scope of the technical idea. [Explanation of symbols]

[0049] 1: Saddle-type vehicle 24: Turn signal lamp 31: First side cowling 33: Notch 34a-34e: Protrusion 41: Second side cowling 44: Support surface 47a: First fixed part 47b: Second fixed part 47c: Third fixed part 48a-48e: Opening 51: Third side cowling P1: Front end position P2: Rear end position P3:Top position P4: Bottom position

Claims

1. A support structure for a turn signal lamp provided in a saddle-type vehicle, a first side cowling having a notch formed in a portion thereof; a second side cowling that covers the notch from the inside, The second side cowling supports the turn signal lamp extending outward through the notch, A support structure for a turn signal lamp, characterized in that an outer surface of the second side cowling is attached to an inner surface of the first side cowling so as to be insertable and removable in a vehicle width direction.

2. An opening is formed in one of the first side cowling and the second side cowling, and a protrusion that comes out of the opening when receiving an external force from the outside in the vehicle width direction is formed in the other of the first side cowling and the second side cowling.

2. The support structure for a turn signal lamp according to claim 1, wherein the outer surface of the second side cowling is attached to the inner surface of the first side cowling so as to be insertable and removable in the vehicle width direction by the opening and the protrusion.

3. a support surface exposed from the notch is formed on the second side cowling, and the turn signal lamp extending outward through the notch is supported on the support surface; 3. The support structure for a turn signal lamp according to claim 1, wherein at least one mounting point of the outer surface of the second side cowling relative to the inner surface of the first side cowling in a side view is located rearward of a front end position of the support surface and forward of a rear end position of the support surface.

4. 4. The support structure for a turn signal lamp according to claim 3, wherein at least one mounting point of the outer surface of the second side cowling relative to the inner surface of the first side cowling in a side view is located above an upper end position of the support surface.

5. 5. The support structure for a turn signal lamp according to claim 4, wherein at least one other mounting point of the outer surface of the second side cowling relative to the inner surface of the first side cowling in a side view is located lower than the lower end position of the support surface.

6. The second side cowling is formed with a front fixing portion and a rear fixing portion to be fixed to a vehicle body, 3. The support structure for a turn signal lamp according to claim 1, wherein the second side cowling is removably attached to the first side cowling between the front fixing portion and the rear fixing portion when viewed from the side.

7. a support surface exposed from the notch is formed on the second side cowling, and the turn signal lamp extending outward through the notch is supported on the support surface; 7. The support structure for a turn signal lamp according to claim 6, wherein a distance from the support surface to the rear fixing portion is longer than a distance from the support surface to the front fixing portion.

8. 7. The support structure for a turn signal lamp according to claim 6, wherein a portion of the second side cowling between the front fixing portion and the rear fixing portion is curved so as to bulge outward in a vehicle width direction.

9. a support surface exposed from the notch is formed on the second side cowling, and the turn signal lamp extending outward through the notch is supported on the support surface; 7. The support structure for a turn signal lamp according to claim 6, wherein a portion of the front fixing portion is located below an upper end position of the support surface and above a lower end position of the support surface.

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