Rear part structure of saddle-riding type vehicle

Abstract

To improve workability of user's oil supply work with a simple structure.SOLUTION: A rear part structure of a saddle-riding type vehicle (1) houses a fuel tank. The rear part structure of the saddle-riding type vehicle is provided with: a tray (36) which covers a periphery of an oil supply port of the fuel tank; and a lid (41) which covers an opening of the tray for exposing the oil supply port. The tray is positioned at a vehicle rear part and the lid is connected to the vehicle rear part in a manner that the lid can open laterally.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a rear structure for a saddle-type vehicle. [Background technology]

[0002] In straddle-type vehicles such as scooters, the fuel tank is often arranged inside a side cover at the rear of the vehicle. One known straddle-type vehicle of this type has a fuel tank storage space covered from above with a lid (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In the storage space described in Patent Document 1, a fuel tank is installed with the tank cap facing upward. The tank cap of the fuel tank is covered by the lid, which is an exterior part, improving the design of the rear of the straddle-type vehicle. When the lid is opened and the tank cap is removed, a fuel filler nozzle is inserted into the fuel filler opening to fill the fuel. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2-144268 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] In the above-mentioned saddle-type vehicle, the fuel filler opening is located at the rear of the vehicle, so that a third party can fill the vehicle with fuel without the rider getting off the saddle-type vehicle, unlike the case where the fuel filler opening is located under the seat or on the footboard. However, if a top-opening lid is used, if the opening angle of the lid is shallow, it becomes difficult to see the tank cap and the fuel filler opening, which deteriorates the ease of attaching and removing the tank cap and the workability of the refueling operation. On the other hand, if a bottom-opening lid is used, a fuel filler nozzle or the like may be placed on the lid in the open state during the refueling operation, so it is necessary to ensure the strength of the lid to withstand the weight of the fuel filler nozzle or the like. Such problems also occur when charging an electric vehicle.

[0005] The present invention has been made in consideration of the above points, and has an object to provide a rear structure for a saddle-type vehicle that has a simple configuration and can improve the ease with which a user can perform refueling or charging operations. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] One embodiment of the present invention provides a rear structure for a saddle-type vehicle that houses a fuel tank or a battery, and includes a tray that covers the periphery of the filler port of the fuel tank or the charging port of the battery, and a lid that covers an opening of the tray that exposes the filler port or the charging port, with the tray positioned at the rear of the vehicle and the lid connected to the rear of the vehicle so as to be able to open sideways, thereby solving the above-mentioned problem. Effect of the Invention

[0007] According to the rear structure of a saddle-type vehicle of one aspect of the present invention, since the fuel filler port or the charging port is located at the rear of the vehicle, a third party can perform a refueling or charging operation without the rider getting off the saddle-type vehicle. Since the lid opens sideways, the lid can be opened at a wide angle, and the cap, the fuel filler port, and the charging port are easily visible, improving the ease of attaching and detaching the cap and the ease of refueling and charging. Also, unlike a downward-opening lid, the refueling nozzle and the charging connector are not placed on the lid in the open state, so there is no need to increase the strength of the lid. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0008] [Figure 1] 1 is a side view of a saddle-type vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the rear structure of the saddle-type vehicle according to the embodiment. [Diagram 3] FIG. 2 is a rear view of the rear structure of the saddle-type vehicle according to the embodiment. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the rear structure of FIG. 3 taken along line AA. [Diagram 5] FIG. 2 is a rear view of the rear structure of the saddle-type vehicle of the present embodiment when the vehicle is stopped. [Figure 6]FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the fuel lid connection structure of the present embodiment. [Figure 7] FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the fuel lid holding structure of the present embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0009] A fuel tank or a battery is housed in the rear structure of a saddle-type vehicle according to one embodiment of the present invention. The periphery of the fuel tank's filler port or the battery's charging port is covered by a tray, and the opening of the tray that exposes the filler port or the charging port is covered by a lid. The tray is positioned at the rear of the vehicle, and the lid is connected to the rear of the vehicle so as to be able to open laterally. As a result, since the filler port or the charging port is located at the rear of the vehicle, a third party can perform a refueling operation or a charging operation without the rider getting off the saddle-type vehicle. Since the lid opens laterally, it is easy to obtain a wide opening angle of the lid, and the cap, the filler port, and the charging port are easily visible, improving the ease of attaching and detaching the cap, and the ease of refueling and charging operations. Also, unlike a downward-opening lid, the refueling nozzle and the charging connector are not placed on the lid in the open state, and there is no need to increase the strength of the lid. EXAMPLES

[0010] Hereinafter, a saddle-type vehicle according to an embodiment will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Fig. 1 is a side view of the saddle-type vehicle according to the 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 scooter-type saddle-ride vehicle 1 is configured by mounting various covers as the exterior of the vehicle body to an underbone-type body frame (not shown). A front cover 11 is provided at the front of the vehicle, and a front leg shield 12 that protects the rider's legs is provided at the rear of the front cover 11. A footboard 13 extends rearward from the lower end of the front leg shield 12, and a side cover 14 is provided behind the footboard 13. A space for the rider's feet is formed in front of the seat 15 by the front leg shield 12 and the footboard 13.

[0012] A handlebar 16 is provided above the front cover 11, and a front wheel 18 is rotatably supported below the front cover 11 via a pair of front forks 17. A seat 15 is provided above the side cover 14, and a unit swing type engine 21 is provided below the side cover 14. The engine 21 is swingably connected to the body frame, and a rear wheel 19 is rotatably supported at the rear of the engine 21. The left side of the crankcase of the engine 21 is covered by a CVT cover 22, and an air cleaner 23 is provided above the CVT cover 22.

[0013] An exhaust pipe (not shown) extends from the engine 21 through the right side of the saddle riding type vehicle 1, and a muffler 24 that discharges exhaust gas is connected to the downstream end of the exhaust pipe. A side stand 25 that tilts the body of the saddle riding type vehicle 1 to allow it to stand on its own is provided on the left side of the saddle riding type vehicle 1. A fuel tank 31 (see FIG. 4) is installed inside the side cover 14. The filler opening of the fuel tank 31 is positioned behind the seat 15, allowing a third party to perform refueling without the rider getting off the saddle riding type vehicle 1. A fuel lid 41 is also attached to the rear of the vehicle to reduce exposure of the filler opening of the fuel tank 31.

[0014] Generally, fuel lids are attached to the side or rear of the vehicle. In a structure in which the fuel lid is attached to the side of the rear of the vehicle, the fuel filler nozzle or fuel filler hose is likely to hit the open fuel lid, which interferes with refueling operations. In a structure in which the fuel lid is attached to the rear of the rear of the vehicle and opens upward, the opening angle of the fuel lid is limited by a grab bar, carrier, or the like at the rear of the vehicle. If the opening angle of the fuel lid is shallow, it becomes difficult to see the tank cap and the fuel filler opening, making it difficult to attach and remove the tank cap and to insert the fuel filler nozzle into the fuel filler opening, which reduces workability.

[0015] In a structure in which a downward-opening fuel lid is attached to the rear surface of the rear part of the vehicle, a fuel nozzle or the like may be placed on the fuel lid during refueling, and the strength of the fuel lid must be increased to withstand the weight of the fuel nozzle or the like. Therefore, in the saddle-type vehicle 1 of this embodiment, a side-opening fuel lid 41 is attached to the rear surface of the rear part of the vehicle, taking into consideration the ease of refueling and the strength of the fuel lid 41. Also, care must be taken to prevent fuel from dripping from the fuel nozzle pulled out of the fuel inlet into the muffler 24, but since the fuel lid 41 can be opened to the right, dripping of fuel from the fuel nozzle onto the muffler 24 on the right side of the vehicle is also suppressed.

[0016] The rear structure of a saddle riding type vehicle will be described with reference to Fig. 2 to Fig. 5. Fig. 2 is a perspective view of the rear structure of a saddle riding type vehicle of this embodiment. Fig. 3 is a rear view of the rear structure of a saddle riding type vehicle of this embodiment. Fig. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the rear structure of Fig. 3 taken along line AA. Fig. 5 is a rear view of the rear structure of the saddle riding type vehicle of this embodiment when stopped.

[0017] 2 and 3, both side surfaces of the rear part of the vehicle are formed by a pair of side covers 14, and the rear surface of the rear part of the vehicle is formed by a fuel tray (tray) 36 and a tail lamp 26. A storage space for a fuel tank 31 (see FIG. 4) is formed inside the rear parts of the pair of side covers 14, the fuel tray 36, and the tail lamp 26, and the storage space for the fuel tank 31 is covered from above by the rear part of the seat 15. A grab bar 27 is provided between the rear part of the seat 15 and the rear parts of the pair of side covers 14, and a rear fender 28 is provided below the pair of side covers 14 and the tail lamp 26.

[0018] A fuel tray 36 is positioned on the upper rear side of the rear of the vehicle, and the tail lamps 26 are positioned on the lower rear side of the rear of the vehicle. The fuel tray 36 covers the fuel tank 31 from diagonally above and rearward, and the tail lamps 26 cover the fuel tank 31 from behind. The fuel tray 36 is recessed, and the tank cap 34 of the fuel tank 31 is exposed from the fuel tray 36. When the tank cap 34 is removed, the fuel filler opening 33 (see FIG. 4 ) of the fuel tank 31 is exposed to the outside. The periphery of the fuel filler opening 33 is covered by the fuel tray 36, and fuel leaking from the fuel filler opening 33 is received by the fuel tray 36 around the fuel filler opening 33.

[0019] The tank cap 34 (fuel filler port 33) is exposed from the opening of the fuel tray 36, and a fuel lid 41 is provided on the side of the fuel tray 36 to cover the opening of the fuel tray 36 from diagonally above and behind. The fuel lid 41 is connected to the side wall of the fuel tray 36 so as to be able to open laterally, and in this embodiment, is connected so as to be able to open to the right. Although the grab bar 27 is located above the fuel lid 41, the opening angle of the fuel lid 41 is not limited by the grab bar 27 or the like. By opening the fuel lid 41 widely, the tank cap 34 and the fuel filler port 33 can be easily seen during refueling operations.

[0020] As shown in Figures 3 and 4, a fuel tank 31 is installed below the rear of the seat 15. A fuel filler pipe 32 extends from the rear of the fuel tank 31 toward a fuel tray 36, and protrudes from the bottom of the fuel tray 36. A tank cap 34 is attached to a fuel filler opening 33 at the end of the fuel filler pipe 32 inside the fuel tray 36. The fuel filler opening 33 faces diagonally upward and rearward, making it easy to insert a fuel filler nozzle into the fuel filler opening 33. The center of the fuel tray 36 is recessed into the vehicle body, and the tank cap 34 attached to the fuel filler opening 33 is surrounded by the peripheral wall of the fuel tray 36.

[0021] A fuel lid 41 is attached to the right side wall of the fuel tray 36. The fuel lid 41 has a lid main body 42 that corresponds to a recess in the fuel tray 36, and a lid cover 43 provided on the back surface of the lid main body 42. A lid arm 44 extends in a C-shape from the right side of the lid main body 42, and the tip of the lid arm 44 is connected to the right side wall of the fuel tray 36 via a forward-inclined connecting shaft 59. The fuel lid 41 swings left and right with the connecting shaft 59 as a fulcrum so as to assume a lying position that covers the fuel tray 36 and an upright position that opens the fuel tray 36.

[0022] When the fuel lid 41 is in a closed state, the fuel lid 41 is locked in a lying position by a locking mechanism (not shown). The lid cover 43 of the fuel lid 41 covers the fuel tray 36 and the tank cap 34, improving the design. When the fuel lid 41 is in an open state, the fuel lid 41 is held in an upright position by a holding mechanism 61 (see FIG. 6), which will be described later. A concave cap holder 45 is formed on the inner surface of the lid body 42, and when the fuel lid 41 is in an open state, the tank cap 34 is placed in the cap holder 45, improving the workability of the refueling operation.

[0023] As shown in Fig. 5, a side stand 25 is provided on the left side (one side in the vehicle width direction) of the saddle riding type vehicle 1, and the side stand 25 allows the saddle riding type vehicle 1 to stand on its own in a position tilted to the left. The fuel lid 41 can be opened laterally to the right side (the other side in the vehicle width direction), and is opened to the side opposite the tilt of the saddle riding type vehicle 1 during refueling. In such a case, a rider gets on and off the saddle riding type vehicle 1 from the left side, and performs refueling while standing on the left side of the saddle riding type vehicle 1. Because the fuel lid 41 opens to the right, it is unlikely that the fuel lid 41 will get in the way when the rider is performing refueling.

[0024] With the saddle riding type vehicle 1 standing on its own with the side stand 25, the center of gravity O of the fuel lid 41 is positioned to the right of the position X of the connecting shaft 59 of the fuel lid 41 (see FIG. 6) in a rear view. In a rear view, the connecting shaft 59 of the fuel lid 41 extends in a substantially vertical direction, and in a side view, the connecting shaft 59 of the fuel lid 41 is tilted diagonally forward (see FIG. 4). The fuel lid 41 stands upright with a slight tilt to the right, and no force acts on the fuel lid 41 toward the left of the connecting shaft 59 in a rear view. Therefore, even if the saddle riding type vehicle 1 is tilted to the left, the fuel lid 41 is prevented from falling in the closing direction due to its own weight.

[0025] In addition, a muffler 24 is provided on the right side of the saddle riding type vehicle 1, and a fuel lid 41 is opened on the same side as the muffler 24. Opening the fuel lid 41 to the right encourages refueling work to be performed from the left side of the saddle riding type vehicle 1. Performing refueling work while standing on the left side of the saddle riding type vehicle 1 reduces the risk of fuel dripping from the refueling nozzle onto the muffler 24. Even if fuel splashes from the fuel filler opening 33 (see FIG. 4), the right side of the fuel filler opening 33 is covered by the fuel lid 41, so that the muffler 24 is protected from fuel droplets by the fuel lid 41, and adhesion of fuel droplets to the muffler 24 is suppressed.

[0026] The fuel lid connecting structure will be described with reference to Figures 6 and 7. Figure 6 is a cross-sectional view of the fuel lid connecting structure of this embodiment. Figure 7 is a cross-sectional view of the fuel lid holding structure of this embodiment. Figures 6(A) and 7(A) show the fuel lid in a closed state, and Figures 6(B) and 7(B) show the fuel lid in an open state.

[0027] 6(A) and 7(A), a lid arm 44 is formed on one side of the fuel lid 41, and the lid arm 44 is connected to the fuel tray 36 via a connecting shaft 59. The connecting portion between the fuel lid 41 and the fuel tray 36 is hidden inside the side cover 14, and the lid arm 44 is curved in a C-shape in cross section so as not to interfere with the side cover 14 when the fuel lid 41 is opened or closed. A stopper 62 protrudes from the tip of the lid arm 44 toward the inside of the vehicle, and a convex portion 63 protrudes from the tip of the lid arm 44 in the extending direction of the arm.

[0028] The fuel tray 36 is formed with a retaining wall 64 that is arc-shaped in cross section and faces the tip of the lid arm 44. The distance L2 from the center of the connecting shaft 59 to the tip of the stopper 62 of the lid arm 44 is greater than the distance L1 from the center of the connecting shaft 59 to the inner circumferential surface of the retaining wall 64. The swing of the fuel lid 41 in the opening direction is restricted at the position where the stopper 62 abuts against one end of the retaining wall 64. The opening angle of the fuel lid 41 is adjusted to an angle such that the right side of the fuel filler opening 33 is covered by the fuel lid 41 when the stopper 62 abuts against one end of the retaining wall 64.

[0029] The inner circumferential surface of the retaining wall 64 follows the swing locus T described by the protrusion 63 when the fuel lid 41 is opened or closed, and a mountain-shaped retaining portion 65 is provided so as to block the swing locus T from the inner circumferential surface on the other end side of the retaining wall 64. The retaining wall 64 is formed of an elastic material such as resin, and the slope of the retaining portion 65 is gentle. When the fuel lid 41 is operated, the protrusion 63 hits the slope of the retaining portion 65 and the retaining wall 64 bends slightly, allowing the protrusion 63 to climb over the retaining portion 65. Since the protrusion 63 is positioned in the opening direction relative to the retaining portion 65, the fuel lid 41 is retained in the open state by the fuel tray 36.

[0030] Next, an opening operation of the fuel lid 41 will be described. When the fuel lid 41 is in the closed state, the lid cover 43 covers the fuel tray 36, and exposure of the tank cap 34 in the fuel tray 36 is suppressed. In this case, the stopper 62 of the lid arm 44 faces diagonally forward to the left, and the protrusion 63 of the lid arm 44 faces diagonally rearward to the left, and the stopper 62 and the protrusion 63 are disengaged from the retaining wall 64 of the fuel tray 36. When the fuel lid 41 is in the closed state, a locking mechanism (not shown) is released, causing the fuel lid 41 to open halfway, providing a gap for a finger to be placed on.

[0031] As shown in Fig. 6(B) and Fig. 7(B), when the fuel lid 41 is opened to the right, the stopper 62 and the protrusion 63 of the lid arm 44 move clockwise. The stopper 62 is brought close to one end of the retaining wall 64, and the protrusion 63 moves along the inner circumferential surface of the retaining wall 64. When the protrusion 63 hits the retaining portion 65 and the retaining wall 64 is bent, the protrusion 63 climbs over the retaining portion 65 and moves clockwise. When the stopper 62 hits one end of the retaining wall 64, the swing of the fuel lid 41 is restricted, and the protrusion 63 is hooked to the retaining portion 65 to hold the fuel lid 41 in the open state. Then, the tank cap 34 is removed from the fuel filler opening 33, and the refueling operation is performed.

[0032] As described above, according to the rear structure of the saddle riding type vehicle 1 of this embodiment, since the fuel filler opening is located at the rear of the vehicle, a third party can perform refueling without the rider getting off the saddle riding type vehicle 1. Since the fuel lid 41 opens sideways, the opening angle of the fuel lid 41 can be easily made wider, making it easier to see the tank cap 34 and the fuel filler opening 33, improving the ease of attaching and detaching the tank cap 34 and improving the workability of the refueling operation. Also, unlike a downward-opening fuel lid 41, the fuel filler nozzle is not placed on the open fuel lid 41, so there is no need to increase the strength of the fuel lid 41.

[0033] In this embodiment, the fuel tank is accommodated in the rear of the saddle-type vehicle, but a battery may be installed in the rear of the saddle-type vehicle. In this case, a battery is installed in the accommodation space in the rear of the vehicle, and a battery cable extends from the rear of the battery toward the tray. A charging port at the end of the battery cable protrudes from the bottom surface of the tray, and a waterproof cap is removably attached to the charging port. Even in a configuration in which a battery is installed instead of a fuel tank, the lid opens sideways, allowing a wide opening angle of the lid, improving the ease of attaching and detaching the waterproof cap and improving the operability of the charging operation.

[0034] Further, in this embodiment, a tank in which fuel oil is supplied is exemplified as the fuel tank, but the fuel tank may be a tank in which other fuels such as hydrogen are filled.

[0035] In the present embodiment, the holding structure is formed by the holding portion of the holding wall of the fuel tray and the protruding portion of the lid arm of the fuel lid, but the holding structure is not particularly limited. It is sufficient that a holding portion is formed on either the holding wall of the fuel tray or one side of the fuel lid, which contacts the other and holds the fuel lid in a side-open state.

[0036] In addition, in this embodiment, the holding wall of the fuel tray is made of an elastic material, but it is sufficient that at least one of the holding wall of the fuel tray and the lid arm of the fuel lid is made of an elastic material.

[0037] In the present embodiment, the fuel lid is connected to the fuel tray via the lid arm, but it is sufficient that one side of the fuel lid is connected to the fuel tray. Also, the fuel lid may be connected to the side cover instead of the fuel tray.

[0038] Further, in this embodiment, the fuel lid is connected to the rear of the vehicle so as to be able to open to the right, but the fuel lid may be connected to the rear of the vehicle so as to be able to open to the left.

[0039] The rear structure of the saddle riding type vehicle of this embodiment is not limited to the above-mentioned saddle riding type vehicle, and may be adopted in other types of saddle riding type vehicles. Note that the saddle riding type vehicle is not limited to all vehicles in which the rider rides in a straddling position on the seat, but also includes scooter-type vehicles in which the rider does not straddle the seat.

[0040] As described above, the first aspect is a rear structure of a saddle-type vehicle (1) that houses a fuel tank (31) or a battery, and includes a tray (fuel tray 36) that covers the periphery of the fuel tank's fuel filler port (33) or the battery's charging port, and a lid (fuel lid 41) that covers the opening of the tray that exposes the fuel filler port or the charging port, and the tray is positioned at the rear of the vehicle, and the lid is connected to the rear of the vehicle so as to be able to open laterally. According to this configuration, since the fuel filler port or the charging port is located at the rear of the vehicle, a third party can perform a refueling operation or a charging operation without the rider getting off the saddle-type vehicle. Since the lid opens laterally, it is easy to take a wide opening angle of the lid, and the cap, the fuel filler port, and the charging port are easily visible, improving the ease of attaching and detaching the cap, and the operability of the refueling operation and the charging operation. Also, unlike a downward-opening lid, the refueling nozzle and the charging connector are not placed on the lid in the open state, and there is no need to increase the strength of the lid.

[0041] In the second aspect, in the first aspect, a side stand (25) that tilts the vehicle body to make it stand upright is positioned on one side in the vehicle width direction, and the lid can be opened laterally to the other side in the vehicle width direction. With this configuration, when the saddle-type vehicle is parked using the side stand, the saddle-type vehicle tilts toward the side stand, so the rider usually gets on and off from the side stand side. By opening the lid on the side opposite the side stand side, the lid is less likely to get in the way when the rider refuels or charges the battery from the side stand side, improving workability.

[0042] In the third aspect, in the second aspect, the center of gravity of the lid is positioned on the other side in the vehicle width direction relative to the lid connecting shaft (59) when the vehicle body is supported by the side stand. With this configuration, even if the saddle-type vehicle is tilted toward the side stand, the lid can be prevented from falling in the closing direction due to its own weight.

[0043] A fourth aspect is any one of the first to third aspects, in which the saddle-type vehicle accommodates a fuel tank, a muffler (24) that discharges exhaust gas is positioned on the other side in the vehicle width direction, and the lid can be opened laterally to the other side in the vehicle width direction. With this configuration, the lid makes it difficult to fill the fuel tank from the muffler side, thereby reducing the risk of fuel dripping onto the muffler. Also, even if fuel splashes from the fuel filler opening, the lid covers the sides of the fuel filler opening, so that the lid can protect the muffler from fuel droplets.

[0044] The fifth aspect is any one of the first to fourth aspects, in which one side of the lid (lid arm 44) is connected to the tray via a connecting shaft, a holding wall (64) facing one side of the lid is formed on the tray, and a holding portion (65) is formed on either the holding wall of the tray or the one side of the lid in contact with the other to hold the lid in a side-open state. According to this configuration, the lid is held in the side-open state by the holding surface, and the lid is prevented from naturally falling in the closing direction.

[0045] In the sixth aspect, in the fifth aspect, a retaining portion formed on the retaining wall hooks a protrusion (63) formed on one side of the lid, and at least one of the retaining wall and the one side of the lid is formed of an elastic material. According to this configuration, the retaining surface hooks on the protrusion, thereby holding the lid in an open state. Also, the hooking is released in response to the operation of the lid, allowing the lid to be opened or closed.

[0046] 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.

[0047] 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]

[0048] 1: Saddle-type vehicle 24: Muffler 25: Side stand 31: Fuel tank 33: Fuel filler 36: Fuel tray (tray) 41: Fuel lid (lid) 44: Lid arm (one side) 59:Connection shaft 63: Convex 64: Retaining wall 65: Holding part

Claims

1. A rear structure of a saddle-type vehicle that houses a fuel tank or a battery, A tray that covers the periphery of the fuel tank filler port or the battery charge port; a lid that covers an opening of the tray that exposes the fuel filler port or the charging port; 13. A rear structure for a saddle-type vehicle, wherein the tray is positioned at a rear portion of the vehicle, and the lid is connected to the rear portion of the vehicle so as to be able to open laterally.

2. 2. The rear structure of a saddle-type vehicle according to claim 1, wherein a side stand for tilting the vehicle body to stand on its own is positioned on one side in the vehicle width direction, and the lid is capable of being opened laterally on the other side in the vehicle width direction.

3. 3. The rear structure of a saddle-type vehicle according to claim 2, wherein the center of gravity of the lid is positioned on the other side in the vehicle width direction relative to the connecting shaft of the lid when the vehicle body is supported by the side stand.

4. The fuel tank is accommodated in the saddle-type vehicle, 4. The rear structure of a saddle-type vehicle according to claim 1, wherein a muffler for discharging exhaust gas is positioned on the other side in the vehicle width direction, and the lid is capable of opening laterally to the other side in the vehicle width direction.

5. One side of the lid is connected to the tray via a connecting shaft, The tray is provided with a retaining wall facing one side of the lid, 4. A rear structure of a saddle-type vehicle as claimed in claim 1, wherein a retaining portion is formed on either the retaining wall of the tray or one side of the lid, in contact with the other to retain the lid in a side-open state.

6. A holding portion formed on the holding wall hooks a protrusion formed on one side of the lid, 6. The rear structure of a saddle-type vehicle according to claim 5, wherein at least one of the retaining wall and one side portion of the lid is formed of an elastic material.

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