Electrical component support structure for straddle type vehicle

Abstract

To arrange more articles by using a limited space, to optimize the arrangement of peripheral and related components and group these components (to reduce the length of a harness), and to arrange different articles according to specifications.SOLUTION: An electrical component support structure for a motorcycle includes: a rear fender 60 disposed above a rear wheel; and a support member 70 mounted on a rear fender 60 and capable of supporting an electrical component. The support member 70 includes: a lower support portion 72 locked to an upper surface of the rear fender 60 and supporting the electrical component; and an upper support portion 71 disposed above the lower support portion 72. The lower support portion 72 is shorter than the upper support portion 71 in a vehicle width direction.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an electrical component support structure for a saddle-type vehicle. [Background technology]

[0002] In recent years, efforts to realize a low-carbon or carbon-free society have been intensifying, and research and development of electrification technology has been conducted in vehicles to reduce CO2 emissions and improve energy efficiency. In the electrification technology for saddle-type vehicles, the installation of comfort equipment and functional parts such as a brake control mechanism (ABS: Antilock Braking System) and an electric suspension creates a problem of where to place parts. In particular, the actuators of the above-mentioned equipment are relatively large, and a control device must also be placed. Therefore, it is required to place more parts than ever before in a limited space. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a structure in which a case is provided on a rear fender and electrical components are placed vertically stacked inside the case. An electronic control unit is inserted into the lower storage section of the case. A relay box is inserted into the upper storage section of the case. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Patent No. 5432639 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] The case disclosed in Patent Document 1 has a wide electronic control unit supported at its lower stage, and a slit through which a locking piece provided on the rear fender is inserted is formed at the lower part of the side of the case. Therefore, in Patent Document 1, the dimension of the case itself, particularly in the vehicle width direction near the upper surface of the rear fender, is increased. In Patent Document 1, it is unlikely that other parts will be arranged on the side of the case, but in the case of a vehicle that needs to be equipped with comfort equipment and functional parts, it is highly likely that the case will compress the storage space. If a vehicle body component is to be arranged in the space left at the upper part of the side of the case, a new stay must be provided, making it impossible to arrange the parts efficiently. In addition, even for the same vehicle, depending on the specifications, the types of electrical components arranged in the limited space may differ, and items such as manuals may be arranged in the limited space. Therefore, it is desired to be able to arrange more items by utilizing the limited space of a saddle-type vehicle with limited mounting space, and to be able to arrange different items according to the specifications.

[0005] In order to solve the above problems, the present application aims to make it possible to place more items using a limited space, to optimize and consolidate the layout of peripheral and related parts (reducing harness length), and to make it possible to place different items according to specifications. This will ultimately contribute to improving energy efficiency through layout optimization. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] As a means for solving the above problems, the present invention has the following configuration. (1) An electrical component support structure (59) for a saddle-type vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises a rear fender (60) arranged above a rear wheel (3), and a support member (70) attached to the rear fender (60) and capable of supporting electrical components, the support member (70) being engaged with an upper surface of the rear fender (60) and comprising a lower support portion (72) supporting the electrical components, and an upper support portion (71) arranged above the lower support portion (72), the lower support portion (72) being shorter in the vehicle width direction than the upper support portion (71).

[0007] (2) The electrical component support structure (59) for a saddle-type vehicle described in (1) above may further include a pair of left and right seat rails (19), and each of the pair of left and right seat rails (19) may include an upper rail (19a) whose upper end is positioned above the support member (70) in the vertical direction of the vehicle in a cross-sectional view passing through the support member (70) and including the vertical direction and the width direction of the vehicle, and a lower rail (19b) whose lower end is positioned below the upper rail (19a) and outward in the vehicle width direction, and below the support member (70).

[0008] (3) The electrical component support structure (59) for a saddle-type vehicle described in (2) above further includes a suspension (41), an actuator (42) that operates the characteristics of the suspension (41), and a control device (90) that controls the actuator (42) as the electrical component supported by the support member (70), and the control device (90) and the actuator (42) may at least partially overlap each other in the fore-and-aft direction of the vehicle.

[0009] (4) In the electrical component support structure (59) for a saddle-type vehicle described in (3) above, the control device (90) may be disposed below an upper end of the actuator (42) and above a lower end of the actuator (42) in the vertical direction of the vehicle.

[0010] (5) The electrical component support structure (59) for a saddle-type vehicle described in (4) above may further include a connecting member (45) that connects the control device (90) and the actuator (42), and in the cross-sectional view, the upper support portion (71) may be longer outward in the vehicle width direction than the lower support portion (72), the actuator (42) may be positioned outward in the vehicle width direction than the seat rail (19), and the connecting member (45) may be positioned to the side of the support member (70) and below the upper rail (19a).

[0011] (6) In the electrical component support structure (59) for a saddle-type vehicle described in any one of (1) to (5) above, the rear fender (60) may include a fender main body (61) in which an item storage space (S) is formed, and a standing portion (62) extending upward from the fender main body (61) so as to surround at least a portion of the storage space (S), the support member (70) is supported by an upper portion of the standing portion (62), at least a portion of the lower support portion (72) is longer outward in the vehicle width direction than the standing portion (62), the standing portion (62) has a notch (63) formed in a portion that overlaps with the lower support portion (72) in a side view of the vehicle, and the lower support portion (72) may be bridged across a portion of the standing portion (62) where the notch (63) is formed.

[0012] (7) In the electrical component support structure (59) for a saddle-type vehicle described in (6) above, the standing portion (62) may be provided with a mounting portion (64) on which the lower support portion (72) is placed, and the mounting portion (64) may be provided at the same height as a portion of a surface of the standing portion (62) in which the notch (63) is formed.

[0013] (8) The electrical component support structure (59) for a saddle-type vehicle described in (7) above further includes a suspension (41), an actuator (42) for manipulating the characteristics of the suspension (41), and a control device (90) for controlling the actuator (42) as the electrical component supported by the support member (70), and the support member (70) may be spaced apart from an upper surface of the fender body (61).

[0014] (9) In the electric component support structure (59) for a saddle-ride type vehicle described in (8) above, the upper support portion (71) may be longer in the front-rear direction of the vehicle than the lower support portion (72).

[0015] (10) In the electrical component support structure (59) for a saddle-type vehicle described in (8) or (9) above, the control device (90) is supported by the lower support portion (72), the lower support portion (72) is spaced apart from the upper surface of the fender main body (61), and the lower support portion (72) may have an opening (72a) formed in at least a portion of the area where the control device (90) is placed.

[0016] (11) In the electrical component support structure (59) for a saddle-type vehicle described in any of (8) to (10) above, the lower support portion (72) may have a convex portion (72b) at one end side in the fore-and-aft direction of the vehicle that can abut against the standing portion (62), and the standing portion (62) may have an extension portion (67) extending above a surface on which the control device (90) is placed so as to abut against a portion of the lower support portion (72) at the other end side in the fore-and-aft direction of the vehicle. Effect of the Invention

[0017] The electrical component support structure for a saddle-type vehicle described in (1) of the present invention includes a rear fender arranged above the rear wheel, and a support member attached to the rear fender and capable of supporting electrical components. The support member includes a lower support portion engaged with the upper surface of the rear fender and supporting the electrical components, and an upper support portion arranged above the lower support portion. The lower support portion is shorter in the vehicle width direction than the upper support portion, thereby achieving the following effects. By making the width of the lower support part narrower than that of the upper support part in the vehicle width direction, a space can be formed between the upper surface of the rear fender and the upper support part. This creates space in which parts can be directly attached to the upper surface of the rear fender. Therefore, it is possible to place more items using the limited space, and it is also possible to optimize and consolidate the layout of peripheral and related parts (reducing harness length), and to arrange different items according to specifications. This ultimately contributes to improving energy efficiency through layout optimization.

[0018] According to the electrical component support structure for a saddle-type vehicle described in (2) above of the present invention, a pair of left and right seat rails is further provided, and each of the pair of left and right seat rails has an upper rail whose upper end is positioned above the support member in the vertical direction of the vehicle in a cross-sectional view that passes through the support member and includes the vertical direction and width direction of the vehicle, and a lower rail that is positioned below the upper rail and outward in the width direction of the vehicle and whose lower end is positioned below the support member, thereby achieving the following effects. A space can be formed in the vehicle width direction between the lower support portion and the lower rail.

[0019] According to the electrical component support structure for a saddle-type vehicle described above in (3) of the present invention, the structure further includes a suspension, an actuator for manipulating the characteristics of the suspension, and a control device for controlling the actuator as an electrical component supported by the support member, and the control device and the actuator at least partially overlap each other in the fore-and-aft direction of the vehicle, thereby achieving the following effects. Since the control device and the actuator are positioned so that they overlap in the fore-aft direction of the vehicle (they are aligned in the up-down direction when viewed from the side of the vehicle), the control device and the actuator can be arranged close to each other, and therefore the length of the connection member (e.g., harness length) that connects the control device and the actuator can be shortened.

[0020] According to the electrical component support structure for a saddle-ride type vehicle described above in (4) of the present invention, the control device is disposed below the upper end of the actuator and above the lower end of the actuator in the vertical direction of the vehicle, thereby achieving the following effects. The control device and the actuator can be located closer to each other than when the control device is disposed above the upper end of the actuator or below the lower end of the actuator in the vehicle vertical direction, and therefore the length of the connection member (e.g., harness length) connecting the control device and the actuator can be made shorter.

[0021] According to the electrical component support structure for a saddle-type vehicle described in (5) above of the present invention, a connecting member that connects the control device and the actuator is further provided, and in a cross-sectional view, the upper support portion is longer outward in the vehicle width direction than the lower support portion, the actuator is positioned outward in the vehicle width direction than the seat rail, and the connecting member is positioned to the side of the support member and below the upper rail, thereby achieving the following effects. Since the connecting member is disposed in the space formed by the seat rails, the upper rail of which has a narrower left-right distance than the lower rail, and the support member, the upper support portion of which is longer in the vehicle width direction than the lower support portion, the connecting member can be protected from external factors, for example, the hand of an operator can be prevented from coming into contact with the connecting member (e.g., a coupler) from above the seat rails.

[0022] According to the electrical component support structure for a saddle-type vehicle described in (6) above of the present invention, the rear fender comprises a fender main body in which a storage space for items is formed, and a standing portion extending upward from the fender main body so as to enclose at least a portion of the storage space, the support member is supported by an upper portion of the standing portion, at least a portion of the lower support portion is longer outward in the vehicle width direction than the standing portion, the standing portion has a notch formed in a portion which overlaps with the lower support portion in a side view of the vehicle, and the lower support portion is bridged across the portion of the standing portion where the notch is formed, thereby achieving the following effects. Compared to the structure of Patent Document 1, the support point of the support member can be positioned more inward, so the placement section does not expand in the vehicle width direction, and the space to the side of the support member can be used freely. In addition, the support member can be firmly supported by the standing section.

[0023] According to the electrical component support structure for a saddle-type vehicle described in (7) above of the present invention, the standing portion is provided with a mounting portion on which the lower support portion is placed, and the mounting portion is provided at the same height as a portion of the surface of the standing portion in which the notch is formed, thereby achieving the following effects. Since the mounting surface that supports the support member from below is increased, the attachment is made stronger.

[0024] According to the electrical component support structure for a saddle-type vehicle described in (8) above of the present invention, the structure further includes a suspension, an actuator for manipulating the characteristics of the suspension, and a control device for controlling the actuator as an electrical component supported by the support member, and the support member is spaced apart from the upper surface of the fender main body, thereby achieving the following effects. This makes it possible to suppress the influence of suspension vibration and / or heat from the control device on surrounding components.

[0025] According to the electric component support structure for a saddle-ride type vehicle described in (9) above of the present invention, the upper support portion is longer in the front-rear direction of the vehicle than the lower support portion, thereby achieving the following effects. A space can be formed between the upper surface of the rear fender and the upper support portion. This creates additional space in which components can be directly attached to the upper surface of the rear fender. For example, a coupler or the like can be disposed in the space.

[0026] According to the electrical component support structure for a saddle-type vehicle described above in (10) of the present invention, the control device is supported by the lower support portion, the lower support portion is spaced apart from the upper surface of the fender body, and the lower support portion has an opening formed in at least a portion of the area where the control device is placed, thereby achieving the following effects. The opening formed in the lower support portion and the gap formed between the upper surface of the fender main body can promote the dissipation of heat from the control device.

[0027] According to the electrical component support structure for a saddle-type vehicle described in (11) of the present invention, the lower support portion has a convex portion at one end side in the fore-and-aft direction of the vehicle that can abut against the standing portion, and the standing portion has an extension portion that extends above the surface on which the control device is placed so as to abut against a portion of the lower support portion at the other end side in the fore-and-aft direction of the vehicle, thereby achieving the following effects. The protrusion on the lower support and the extension on the upright portion allow the control device to be positioned in the fore-aft direction of the vehicle. For example, when fixing the control device in a fixed position in the fore-aft direction of the vehicle, it is not necessary to attach bolts or bands, which contributes to improving work efficiency. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0028] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a left side view of a motorcycle according to an embodiment. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a top view of the motorcycle according to the embodiment with the seat and other components removed. [Diagram 3] FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along line III-III of FIG. 2. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view taken along line IV-IV of FIG. [Diagram 5] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the rear fender according to the embodiment with a support member attached thereto; [Figure 6] FIG. 2 is a top view of the rear fender according to the embodiment with a support member attached thereto. [Figure 7] FIG. 4 is a left side view of the rear fender according to the embodiment with a support member attached thereto. [Figure 8] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the rear fender according to the embodiment. [Figure 9] FIG. 2 is a top view of the rear fender according to the embodiment. [Figure 10] FIG. 2 is a right side view of the rear fender according to the embodiment. [Figure 11] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a support member according to the embodiment. [Figure 12] FIG. 4 is a top view of the support member of the embodiment. [Figure 13] FIG. 2 is a front view of the support member of the embodiment. [Figure 14] FIG. 4 is a bottom view of the support member of the embodiment. [Figure 15] FIG. 4 is a left side view of the support member according to the embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0029] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description, a motorcycle (an example of a saddle-type vehicle) will be described as an example of a vehicle. In the following description, directions such as front, rear, left and right are the same as directions on the vehicle unless otherwise specified. In the drawings used in the following description, an arrow FR indicating the front of the vehicle, an arrow LH indicating the left side of the vehicle, and an arrow UP indicating the top of the vehicle are shown in appropriate places. In the drawings, the symbol CL indicates the left and right center line of the vehicle body.

[0030] <Motorcycles> FIG. 1 is a left side view of a motorcycle 1 according to an embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, motorcycle 1 includes a front wheel 2 and a rear wheel 3, a front fork 4 supporting the front wheel 2, a swing arm 5 supporting the rear wheel 3, a body frame 6 supporting the front fork 4 and the swing arm 5, and an engine 7 (internal combustion engine, prime mover) supported by the body frame 6.

[0031] The upper portions of the pair of left and right front forks 4 are supported in a steerable manner on a head pipe 11 of the body frame 6 via a steering stem 10. A bar-type handlebar 12 is attached to a top bridge of the steering stem 10.

[0032] The body frame 6 includes a head pipe 11, a main frame 15, a pivot frame 16, a down frame 17, a lower frame 18, and a seat rail 19.

[0033] The head pipe 11 is inclined so that the upper end of the head pipe 11 is located further rearward than the lower end of the head pipe 11 in a side view of the vehicle. In a side view of the vehicle, the main frame 15 extends at an incline downward toward the rear from an upper rear portion of the head pipe 11. A rear end portion of the main frame 15 is connected to an upper end portion of a pivot frame 16 at a front-rear middle portion of the vehicle body. The pivot frame 16 extends downward from the rear end of the main frame 15 in a side view of the vehicle.

[0034] The down frame 17 extends obliquely downward and rearward from the lower rear portion of the head pipe 11 at a steeper incline than the main tubes 15 . The lower frame 18 branches off to the left and right and extends rearward from the lower end of the down frame 17. A rear portion of the lower frame 18 is connected to the lower end of the pivot frame 16. The seat rail 19 is connected to the rear of the main frame 15 and the pivot frame 16 .

[0035] The front end of a swing arm 5 is supported by the lower part of the pivot frame 16 so as to be able to swing up and down. The rear wheel 3 is supported by the rear end of the swing arm 5. The lower end of a suspension 41 is connected to the front lower part of the swing arm 5 via a link mechanism. The suspension 41 is a shock absorbing device that absorbs shocks acting on the motorcycle 1. The upper end of the suspension 41 is connected to a cross member (not shown) that spans between the vicinity of the rear ends of the left and right main frames 15.

[0036] The engine 7 is mounted on the inside of the body frame 6. For example, the engine 7 has a crankshaft that is parallel to the vehicle width direction (vehicle left-right direction). The lower part of the engine 7 constitutes a crankcase 20. A cylinder 21 is provided in the upper front part of the crankcase 20, inclined forward and upward.

[0037] A throttle body (not shown) of an engine intake system is connected to the rear of the cylinder 21. An exhaust pipe (not shown) of an engine exhaust system is connected to the front of the cylinder 21. The rear part of the crankcase 20 also serves as a transmission case that houses the clutch and the transmission. An output shaft of the transmission protrudes from the left side of the rear part of the crankcase 20. The output shaft and the rear wheel 3 are connected via a chain-type transmission mechanism 25.

[0038] A fuel tank 30 is provided above the cylinder 21 and between the left and right main frames 15. A seat 31 on which a passenger can sit is provided on the seat rails 19. The seat 31 extends in the front-rear direction of the vehicle. The front portion of the seat 31 is provided along the rear portion of the fuel tank 30.

[0039] A portion of the body frame 6 is covered with a body cover 50. The body cover 50 includes a front cowl 51, an upper side cowl 52, and a lower side cowl 53.

[0040] The front cowl 51 is provided to cover the front portion of the body frame 6. The upper side cowl 52 is provided so as to cover the upper rear portion of the body frame 6 (for example, the upper rail 19a, etc.) from the outside in the vehicle width direction. The lower side cowl 53 is provided so as to cover the lower rear portion of the body frame 6 (for example, the lower rail 19b, etc.) from the outside in the vehicle width direction.

[0041] <Electrical component support structure> Fig. 2 is a top view of the motorcycle 1 according to the embodiment with the seat 31 and the like removed. Fig. 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along line III-III in Fig. 2. Fig. 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along line IV-IV in Fig. 1. 1 to 4, the electrical component support structure 59 includes a rear fender 60 disposed above the rear wheel 3, and a support member 70 attached to the rear fender 60 and capable of supporting electrical components. A canister 96 is provided below and in front of the support member 70.

[0042] The rear fender 60 is provided so as to cover the rear wheel 3 from above. The rear fender 60 is provided on the inner side in the vehicle width direction of the upper side cowl 52 and the lower side cowl 53. The rear fender 60 includes a fender main body 61 in which a storage space S for items is formed, and an upright portion 62 extending upward from the fender main body 61 so as to surround at least a portion of the storage space S.

[0043] Fig. 5 is a perspective view of the rear fender 60 of the embodiment with the support member 70 attached thereto. Fig. 6 is a top view of the rear fender 60 of the embodiment with the support member 70 attached thereto. Fig. 7 is a left side view of the rear fender 60 of the embodiment with the support member 70 attached thereto. Fig. 8 is a perspective view of the rear fender 60 of the embodiment. Fig. 9 is a top view of the rear fender 60 of the embodiment. Fig. 10 is a right side view of the rear fender 60 of the embodiment. 5 to 10, the fender body 61 extends at an angle relative to the front-rear direction so that the front end is located downward and the rear end is located upward in a side view. The fender body 61 includes a first storage section S1 capable of storing a first item, a second storage section S2 capable of storing a second item, a third storage section S3 capable of storing a third item, a fourth storage section S4 capable of storing a fourth item, and a fifth storage section S5 capable of storing a fifth item. The first storage section S1, the second storage section S2, the third storage section S3, the fourth storage section S4, and the fifth storage section S5 are arranged in this order from the front end side to the rear end side of the fender body 61.

[0044] For example, in the first storage section S1, a control component 90 (an example of a first item) such as a suspension control unit (SCU) is stored on the lower side, and an item (an example of a first item) such as a manual 91 is stored on the upper side. For example, electrical components (an example of a second item) such as a fuse box 92 are stored in the second storage section S2. For example, the third storage section S3 stores electrical components (an example of a third item) such as a relay 93. For example, the fourth storage section S4 stores electrical components (an example of a fourth item) such as an in-vehicle unit 94 of an Electronic Toll Collection System (ETC). For example, the fifth storage section S5 stores an article (an example of a fifth article) such as a tail light 95. A part of the fifth storage section S5 is open so that the light emitting surface of the tail light 95 is exposed rearward. The types of articles stored in each of the storage sections S1 to S5 are not limited to those described above, and can be changed according to design specifications.

[0045] The standing portion 62 is provided so as to surround the periphery of the first article stored in the first storage section S1 in a plan view. The standing portion 62 is formed by combining a plurality of ribs, bosses, and the like. For example, the standing portion 62 is integrally formed from the same material as the fender main body 61. Note that the standing portion 62 may be integrally formed from a material different from that of the fender main body 61. For example, the manner in which the standing portion 62 is formed can be changed according to the design specifications.

[0046] Fig. 11 is a perspective view of the support member 70 of the embodiment. Fig. 12 is a top view of the support member 70 of the embodiment. Fig. 13 is a front view of the support member 70 of the embodiment. Fig. 14 is a bottom view of the support member 70 of the embodiment. Fig. 15 is a left side view of the support member 70 of the embodiment. 11 to 15, the support member 70 includes an upper support portion 71 disposed above the standing portion 62, and a lower support portion 72 disposed below the upper support portion 71. For example, the upper support portion 71 and the lower support portion 72 are integrally formed from the same member. Note that the upper support portion 71 and the lower support portion 72 may be integrally formed from different members. For example, the form of the support member 70 can be changed according to the design specifications.

[0047] The upper support portion 71 is longer in the front-rear direction of the vehicle than the lower support portion 72. The upper support portion 71 includes an upper side wall portion 73 formed in a U-shape that opens rearward in a plan view, and a plurality of upper lateral portions 74, 75 extending in the left-right direction across the left and right sides of the upper side wall portion 73.

[0048] The front portion of the upper sidewall portion 73 extends in the left-right direction when viewed from the front-rear direction. The left and right side portions of the upper sidewall portion 73 extend rearward from the front portion in a side view and then extend rearward and downward. The left and right side portions of the upper sidewall portion 73 extend rearward from the front portion in a top view and then extend inward in the left-right direction.

[0049] A locking portion 73a protruding forward is provided on the front portion of the upper sidewall portion 73. The locking portion 73a is provided at the upper end and in the center in the left-right direction of the front portion of the upper sidewall portion 73. For example, a locking member such as a rubber band 80 is locked to the locking portion 73a to lock an article such as a manual 91. Note that a locking member such as a rubber band 80 may be locked to a hook 62a (claw portion provided on the standing portion 62) below the locking portion 73a when a battery is placed in the storage section S1.

[0050] The multiple upper horizontal portions 74, 75 include a front upper horizontal portion 74 that connects the front portions of the left and right side portions of the upper side wall portion 73, and a rear upper horizontal portion 75 that connects the rear portions of the left and right side portions of the upper side wall portion 73.

[0051] The front upper horizontal portion 74 is formed with drainage holes 74a that open in the vertical direction. The drainage holes 74a are formed at the left and right outer ends and the front end of the front upper horizontal portion 74. The support member 70 is inclined forward when mounted on the vehicle. Therefore, even if water enters the support member 70, it can be drained through the drainage holes 74a.

[0052] The rear upper horizontal portion 75 is formed into a shape that fits along the upper surface of the SCU stored below it when viewed from the front-rear direction. When viewed from the front-rear direction, the rear upper horizontal portion 75 extends from the lower part of the left side toward the center in the left-right direction, then bends upward and extends, and then extends rightward toward the lower part of the right side.

[0053] A plurality of protrusions 75a are provided on the lower surface of the rear upper horizontal portion 75 so as to protrude downward. For example, the protrusions 75a are formed in a circular shape when viewed from below. For example, a total of six protrusions 75a are provided, three on the right side and three on the left side of the bent portion. For example, the tips of the protrusions 75a contact the upper surface of the SCU stored below. Note that the installation mode of the protrusions 75a (for example, the shape, the number of installations, etc.) is not limited to the above and can be changed according to the design specifications.

[0054] The lower support portion 72 is shorter in the vehicle width direction than the upper support portion 71. The lower support portion 72 includes left and right lower side wall portions 76 connected to the left and right sides of the upper side wall portion 73, and a plurality of lower lateral bridge portions 77, 78 extending in the left-right direction across the left and right lower side wall portions 76. A portion of the left and right lower sidewall portions 76 has a maximum length in the left-right direction shorter than the left and right sides of the upper sidewall portion 73. A recess that is recessed inward in the left-right direction is formed in the rear portions of the left and right lower sidewall portions 76.

[0055] The multiple lower horizontal portions 77, 78 include a front lower horizontal portion 77 that connects the front portions of the left and right lower sidewall portions 76, and a rear lower horizontal portion 78 that connects the rear portions of the left and right lower sidewall portions 76.

[0056] The support member 70 is fixed to the rear fender 60 at a total of four locations, including two bolt fastening locations and two claw engagement locations. The two bolt fastening locations are located at opposite positions in the front-rear and left-right directions on the left end of the front lower cross section 77 and the right end of the rear lower cross section 78. Through holes 77a, 78a through which a bolt 81 can be inserted are formed in the left end of the front lower cross section 77 and the right end of the rear lower cross section 78, respectively. The two claw engagement locations are located at opposite positions in the front-rear and left-right directions on the right end of the front lower cross section 77 and the left end of the rear lower cross section 78. Through holes 77b, 78b through which a claw 66 can be inserted are formed in the right end of the front lower cross section 77 and the left end of the rear lower cross section 78, respectively.

[0057] The two bolt fastening points and the two claw engagement points are arranged alternately in the support member 70. Therefore, compared to a case in which the two bolt fastening points and the two claw engagement points are aligned in the left-right direction, the assemblability of the support member 70 to the rear fender 60 can be improved and rattling can be reduced.

[0058] The SCU is positioned rearward relative to the support member 70. The two bolt fastening points and the two claw engagement points are located at the four corners of the SCU. This makes it possible to ensure a location for the connection member 45 (e.g., a coupler) for connecting to the SCU.

[0059] Each of the two bolt fastening points in the support member 70 is surrounded on three sides by parts of the lower sidewall 76 (specifically, the wall portions aligned in the front-to-rear direction and the outer wall portion in the left-right direction). When the SCU is stored, each of the two bolt fastening points in the support member 70 is surrounded on four sides by the side surfaces of the SCU in addition to parts of the lower sidewall 76. Therefore, when the support member 70 is assembled to the rear fender 60, it is possible to prevent the bolts 81 from falling off, improving work efficiency.

[0060] The front upper lateral portion 74 is disposed in front of the front lower lateral portion 77 with a gap therebetween in a plan view. The front lower lateral portion 77 is disposed in front of the rear upper lateral portion 75 with a gap therebetween in a plan view. The rear upper lateral portion 75 is disposed in front of the rear lower lateral portion 78 with a gap therebetween in a plan view.

[0061] The support member 70 is arranged so that the upper horizontal portions 74, 75 and the lower horizontal portions 77, 78 do not overlap each other in a plan view. That is, the upper and lower stages of the support member 70 are arranged so that they do not overlap each other in a plan view. This eliminates the need for slides when molding the support member 70 with a metal mold, which contributes to improving productivity and reducing costs.

[0062] At least a portion of the lower support portion 72 is longer outward in the vehicle width direction than the standing portion 62. The standing portion 62 has a notch 63 formed in a portion that overlaps with the lower support portion 72 in a side view of the vehicle. The lower support portion 72 spans the portion of the standing portion 62 where the notch 63 is formed (see FIG. 5, etc.).

[0063] Parts of the left and right lower sidewall portions 76 of the lower support portion 72 include protruding portions 76a that protrude outward in the vehicle width direction beyond the left and right side portions of the standing portion 62. The notches 63 are formed so as to open the left and right side portions of the standing portion 62 in the vehicle width direction. At least parts of the left and right lower sidewall portions 76 are formed so as to follow the notches 63 in a side view of the vehicle.

[0064] The standing portion 62 includes a mounting portion 64 on which the lower support portion 72 is placed. The mounting portion 64 is provided at the same height as a part of the surface of the standing portion 62 on which the notch 63 is formed (see FIG. 5, etc.).

[0065] The mounting portion 64 (e.g., a boss) has an upper surface that receives the lower surfaces of the protruding portions 76a of the left and right lower sidewall portions 76 of the lower support portion 72. The upper surface of the mounting portion 64 is formed so as to fit along a part of the surface in which the notch 63 is formed in a side view.

[0066] The mounting portions 64 are provided at the front-rear center and rear of the left and right side portions of the standing portion 62 (see FIG. 9, etc.). In plan view, the mounting portions 64 overlap with two bolt fastening points and two claw engagement points on the support member 70. A female thread 65 is provided in a portion of the mounting portion 64 that overlaps with the two bolt fastening points in plan view. A claw 66 is provided in a portion of the mounting portion 64 that overlaps with the two claw engagement points in plan view.

[0067] 1 to 4, the electrical component support structure 59 further includes a suspension 41, an actuator 42 that operates the characteristics of the suspension 41, and a control device 90 that controls the actuator 42 as an electrical component supported by a support member 70. The support member 70 is spaced apart from the upper surface of the fender main body 61 (see FIG. 3, etc.).

[0068] The suspension 41, the actuator 42, and the control device 90 constitute an electric suspension module 40. The electric suspension module 40 can control each of the front suspension and the rear suspension (suspension 41). The actuator 42 includes a pump 43 for supplying oil to the suspension 41, and a motor 44 for driving the pump 43. The actuator 42 controls at least one of the preload and the damping characteristic as the characteristic of the suspension 41. For example, the actuator 42 may control only the preload. The control device 90 is an SCU.

[0069] The support member 70 is provided such that, when mounted on the vehicle, at least a portion of the multiple lower horizontal portions 77, 78 is located above the upper surface of the fender main body 61. For example, when mounted on the vehicle, each of the multiple lower horizontal portions 77, 78 may be spaced apart from the upper surface of the fender main body 61. This allows the lower horizontal portions 77, 78 to bend to store the SCU, and therefore the SCU can be firmly held by the convex portion 72b provided on the lower support portion 72 and the elastic force of the bending of the lower horizontal portions 77, 78.

[0070] The control device 90 and the actuator 42 at least partially overlap each other in the front-rear direction of the vehicle. The control device 90 is disposed so as to be contained within the front-rear range of the actuator 42 in a plan view when mounted on the vehicle (see FIG. 2, etc.).

[0071] The control device 90 is disposed below the upper end of the actuator 42 and above the lower end of the actuator 42 in the vehicle up-down direction. The control device 90 is disposed so as to be contained within the up-down range of the actuator 42 in a cross-sectional view that passes through the support member 70 and includes the vehicle up-down direction and the vehicle width direction (see FIG. 4, etc.).

[0072] The electrical component support structure 59 further includes a pair of left and right seat rails 19. Each of the pair of left and right seat rails 19 includes an upper rail 19a whose upper end is located above the support member 70 in the vehicle vertical direction in a cross-sectional view that passes through the support member 70 and includes the vehicle vertical direction and the vehicle width direction, and a lower rail 19b whose lower end is located below the upper rail 19a and outward in the vehicle width direction and below the support member 70 (see FIG. 4, etc.).

[0073] In each of the pair of left and right seat rails 19, the upper rail 19a and the lower rail 19b overlap in the vertical direction at the rear end. Therefore, the lower rail 19b is disposed outward in the vehicle width direction from the upper rail 19a at least at the position where the support member 70 is disposed. An inner side cover 35, which is separate from the rear fender 60, is provided between the upper rail 19a and the lower rail 19b. The rear fender 60 is fixed to both the lower rail 19b and the inner side cover 35.

[0074] The electrical component support structure 59 further includes a connecting member 45 that connects the control device 90 and the actuator 42. In a cross-sectional view, the upper support portion 71 is longer outward in the vehicle width direction than the lower support portion 72. In a cross-sectional view, the actuator 42 is disposed outward in the vehicle width direction than the seat rail 19. In a cross-sectional view, the connecting member 45 is disposed to the side of the support member 70 and below the upper rail 19a (see FIG. 4, etc.). From the viewpoint of protecting the connecting member 45 from external factors from above, it is preferable that the vehicle width dimension between the left and right upper rails 19a is close to the vehicle width dimension (left-right width dimension) of the support member 70.

[0075] For example, the connection member 45 is a coupler for connecting the SCU and the motor 44. In a cross-sectional view, the outer end of the upper side wall portion 73 of the upper support portion 71 is disposed outward in the vehicle width direction from the outer end of the lower side wall portion 76 of the lower support portion 72 in the vehicle width direction. In a cross-sectional view, the actuator 42 is disposed to the right of the right seat rail 19. In a cross-sectional view, the connection member 45 (for example, a coupler) is disposed to the left of the support member 70 and immediately below the left upper rail 19a (see FIG. 4, etc.). For example, the connection member 45 (coupler) may pass in front of the support member 70 and be connected to the actuator 42 located between the upper frame 19a and the lower frame 19b.

[0076] The control device 90 is supported by a lower support portion 72. The lower support portion 72 is spaced apart from the upper surface of the fender main body 61. The lower support portion 72 has an opening 72a formed in at least a part of the area on which the control device 90 is placed (see FIG. 4, etc.).

[0077] The control device 90 is supported by at least a portion of the multiple lower horizontal portions 77, 78 of the lower support portion 72. The opening 72a is formed by a gap between the front lower horizontal portion 77 and the rear lower horizontal portion 78 (see FIG. 14, etc.).

[0078] The lower support portion 72 has a protrusion 72b at one end side in the vehicle front-rear direction that can come into contact with the standing portion 62. The standing portion 62 has an extension portion 67 that extends above the surface on which the control device 90 is placed so as to be able to come into contact with a portion of the lower support portion 72 at the other end side in the vehicle front-rear direction (see FIG. 3, etc.).

[0079] The protrusion 72b is provided so as to protrude upward from the left-right center and front end of the front lower horizontal portion 77 of the lower support part 72. The protrusion 72b is provided so as to be able to come into contact with the front side portion of the standing part 62. The extension part 67 is provided so as to extend upward from the left-right center of the rear side portion of the standing part 62. The extension part 67 is provided so as to be able to come into contact with the rear end of the rear lower horizontal portion 78 of the lower support part 72.

[0080] <Action and effect> As described above, the electrical component support structure 59 of the motorcycle 1 in the above embodiment includes the rear fender 60 disposed above the rear wheel 3, and the support member 70 attached to the rear fender 60 and capable of supporting the electrical components. The support member 70 includes a lower support portion 72 that is engaged with the upper surface of the rear fender 60 and supports the electrical components, and an upper support portion 71 that is disposed above the lower support portion 72. The lower support portion 72 is shorter than the upper support portion 71 in the vehicle width direction. According to this configuration, the width of the lower support portion 72 in the vehicle width direction is narrower than that of the upper support portion 71, so that a space can be formed between the upper surface of the rear fender 60 and the upper support portion 71. This creates a space in which parts can be directly attached to the upper surface of the rear fender 60. Therefore, it is possible to arrange more items using the limited space, and it is possible to optimize and consolidate the arrangement of peripheral and related parts (reducing the harness length), and to arrange different items according to specifications. This ultimately contributes to improving energy efficiency through the optimization of the arrangement.

[0081] In the above embodiment, the electrical component support structure 59 for a saddle-ride type vehicle further includes a pair of left and right seat rails 19. Each of the pair of left and right seat rails 19 includes an upper rail 19a whose upper end is located above the support member 70 in the vehicle vertical direction in a cross-sectional view that passes through the support member 70 and includes the vehicle vertical direction and the vehicle width direction, and a lower rail 19b whose lower end is located below the upper rail 19a and outward in the vehicle width direction and below the support member 70. According to this configuration, a space can be formed in the vehicle width direction between the lower support portion 72 and the lower rail 19b.

[0082] In the above embodiment, the electrical component support structure 59 for a saddle-ride type vehicle further includes the suspension 41, the actuator 42 that operates the characteristics of the suspension 41, and a control device 90 that controls the actuator 42 as an electrical component supported by the support member 70. The control device 90 and the actuator 42 at least partially overlap each other in the front-rear direction of the vehicle. According to this configuration, the control device 90 and the actuator 42 are positioned so that they overlap in the front-rear direction of the vehicle (they are aligned in the vertical direction when viewed from the side of the vehicle), so that the control device 90 and the actuator 42 can be disposed close to each other. Therefore, the length of the connection member 45 that connects the control device 90 and the actuator 42 (for example, the harness length) can be shortened.

[0083] In the above embodiment, the control device 90 is disposed below the upper end of the actuator 42 and above the lower end of the actuator 42 in the vehicle up-down direction. According to this configuration, the control device 90 can be closer to the actuator 42 than when the control device 90 is disposed above the upper end of the actuator 42 or below the lower end of the actuator 42 in the vehicle vertical direction. Therefore, the length of the connection member 45 that connects the control device 90 to the actuator 42 (for example, the harness length) can be made shorter.

[0084] In the above embodiment, the electrical component support structure 59 for a saddle-ride type vehicle further includes a connecting member 45 that connects the control device 90 and the actuator 42. In a cross-sectional view, the upper support portion 71 is longer outward in the vehicle width direction than the lower support portion 72. In a cross-sectional view, the actuator 42 is disposed outward in the vehicle width direction than the seat rail 19. In a cross-sectional view, the connecting member 45 is disposed to the side of the support member 70 and below the upper rail 19a. According to this configuration, the connecting member 45 is disposed in the space formed by the seat rail 19 in which the left-right distance between the upper rail 19a is narrower than that between the lower rail 19b and the support member 70 in which the upper support portion 71 is longer in the vehicle width direction than the lower support portion 72, so that the connecting member 45 can be protected from external factors. For example, it is possible to prevent the hand of an operator from coming into contact with the connecting member 45 (for example, a coupler) from above the seat rail 19.

[0085] In the above embodiment, the rear fender 60 includes a fender main body 61 in which a storage space S for items is formed, and an upright portion 62 extending upward from the fender main body 61 so as to surround at least a portion of the storage space S. The support member 70 is supported by an upper portion of the upright portion 62. At least a portion of the lower support portion 72 is longer outward in the vehicle width direction than the upright portion 62. The upright portion 62 has a notch 63 formed in a portion that overlaps with the lower support portion 72 in a side view of the vehicle. The lower support portion 72 spans the upright portion 62 at a portion where the notch 63 is formed. According to this configuration, the support point of the support member 70 can be arranged more inward than in the structure of Patent Document 1, so the placement portion does not expand in the vehicle width direction, and the space on the sides of the support member 70 can be used freely. In addition, the support member 70 can be firmly supported by the standing portion 62.

[0086] In the above embodiment, the standing portion 62 includes the placement portion 64 on which the lower support portion 72 is placed. The placement portion 64 is provided at the same height as a part of the surface of the standing portion 62 on which the notch 63 is formed. According to this configuration, the mounting surface that supports the supporting member 70 from the lower surface is increased, so that the mounting is made stronger.

[0087] In the above embodiment, the electric component support structure 59 for a saddle-ride type vehicle further includes the suspension 41, the actuator 42 that operates the characteristics of the suspension 41, and a control device 90 that controls the actuator 42 as an electric component supported by the support member 70. The support member 70 is spaced apart from the upper surface of the fender main body 61. According to this configuration, it is possible to suppress the influence of vibrations of the suspension 41 and / or heat from the control device 90 on peripheral components.

[0088] In the above embodiment, the upper support portion 71 is longer than the lower support portion 72 in the vehicle front-rear direction. According to this configuration, a space can be formed between the upper surface of the rear fender 60 and the upper support portion 71. This creates additional space in which components can be directly attached to the upper surface of the rear fender 60. For example, a coupler or the like can be disposed in the space.

[0089] In the above embodiment, the control device 90 is supported by the lower support portion 72. The lower support portion 72 is spaced apart from the upper surface of the fender main body 61. The lower support portion 72 has an opening 72a formed in at least a part of the area on which the control device 90 is placed. According to this configuration, the opening 72a formed in the lower support portion 72 and the gap formed between the upper surface of the fender main body 61 can promote the dissipation of heat from the control device 90.

[0090] In the above embodiment, the lower support portion 72 has a protrusion 72b at one end side in the vehicle front-rear direction that can come into contact with the standing portion 62. The standing portion 62 has an extension portion 67 that extends above the surface on which the control device 90 is placed so as to come into contact with a portion of the lower support portion 72 at the other end side in the vehicle front-rear direction. According to this configuration, positioning in the vehicle longitudinal direction can be performed by the convex portion 72b provided on the lower support portion 72 and the extending portion 67 provided on the standing portion 62. For example, when fixing the control device 90 at a fixed position in the vehicle longitudinal direction, attachment of bolts, bands, etc. is not required, which contributes to improving work efficiency.

[0091] <Modification> In the above embodiment, the electrical component support structure for a saddle-ride type vehicle further includes a pair of left and right seat rails, and each of the pair of left and right seat rails includes an upper rail whose upper end is located above the support member in the vertical direction of the vehicle in a cross-sectional view that passes through the support member and includes the vertical direction and the width direction of the vehicle, and a lower rail whose lower end is located below the upper rail and outward in the width direction of the vehicle and below the support member, but this is not limited to the above. For example, the electrical component support structure for a saddle-ride type vehicle does not need to include a pair of left and right seat rails. For example, in a cross-sectional view that passes through the support member and includes the vertical direction and the width direction of the vehicle, the lower rail may be located below the upper rail and inward in the width direction of the vehicle. For example, the configuration of the pair of left and right seat rails can be changed according to design specifications.

[0092] In the above embodiment, the electrical component support structure for a saddle-ride type vehicle further includes a suspension, an actuator that operates the characteristics of the suspension, and a control device that controls the actuator as an electrical component supported by the support member, and the control device and the actuator at least partially overlap each other in the vehicle front-rear direction. However, this is not limited to this. For example, the control device and the actuator do not have to overlap each other in the vehicle front-rear direction. For example, the electrical component support structure for a saddle-ride type vehicle does not have to include at least one of the suspension, the actuator, and the control device. For example, the arrangement of the control device and the actuator can be changed according to design specifications.

[0093] In the above embodiment, the control device is disposed below the upper end of the actuator and above the lower end of the actuator in the vertical direction of the vehicle, but this is not limited thereto. For example, the control device may be disposed above the upper end of the actuator or below the lower end of the actuator in the vertical direction of the vehicle. For example, the arrangement of the control device may be changed according to the design specifications.

[0094] In the above embodiment, the electrical component support structure for a saddle-ride type vehicle further includes a connection member that connects the control device and the actuator, and in a cross-sectional view, the upper support portion is longer outward in the vehicle width direction than the lower support portion, the actuator is disposed outward in the vehicle width direction than the seat rail, and the connection member is disposed to the side of the support member and below the upper rail. However, this is not limited to the above example. For example, the electrical component support structure for a saddle-ride type vehicle does not need to include a connection member that connects the control device and the actuator. For example, in a cross-sectional view, the upper support portion may be shorter inward in the vehicle width direction than the lower support portion. For example, in a cross-sectional view, the actuator may be disposed inward in the vehicle width direction than the seat rail. For example, the connection member may be disposed to the side of the support member and above the upper rail. For example, the arrangement of the connection member can be changed according to design specifications.

[0095] In the above embodiment, the rear fender includes a fender main body in which an item storage space is formed, and a rising portion extending upward from the fender main body so as to surround at least a part of the storage space, the support member is supported by the upper part of the rising portion, at least a part of the lower support portion is longer outward in the vehicle width direction than the rising portion, the rising portion has a notch formed in a portion that overlaps with the lower support portion in a side view of the vehicle, and the lower support portion is bridged over the portion in the rising portion where the notch is formed, but this is not limited to the above. For example, the entire lower support portion may be shorter inward in the vehicle width direction than the rising portion. For example, the rising portion may not have a notch formed in a portion that overlaps with the lower support portion in a side view of the vehicle. For example, the rear fender may not include a rising portion. For example, the lower support portion may be held by a part (for example, a holding member) different from the rising portion. For example, the manner in which the lower support portion is held can be changed according to design specifications.

[0096] In the above embodiment, the standing portion includes a mounting portion on which the lower support portion is placed, and the mounting portion is provided at the same height as a part of the surface on which the notch is formed in the standing portion, but this is not limited to the above. For example, the standing portion may not include a mounting portion. For example, the mounting portion may be provided at a different height than the entire surface on which the notch is formed in the standing portion. For example, the installation mode of the mounting portion may be changed according to the design specifications.

[0097] In the above embodiment, the electrical component support structure for a saddle-ride type vehicle further includes a suspension, an actuator for controlling the characteristics of the suspension, and a control device for controlling the actuator as an electrical component supported by the support member, and the support member is spaced apart from the upper surface of the fender main body, but this is not limited to the above. For example, the standing portion does not need to include a mounting portion. For example, the electrical component support structure for a saddle-ride type vehicle does not need to include at least one of the suspension, the actuator, and the control device. For example, the support member may be in contact with the upper surface of the fender main body. For example, the arrangement of the support member can be changed according to design specifications.

[0098] In the above embodiment, an example has been described in which the upper support portion is longer than the lower support portion in the vehicle front-rear direction, but this is not limited thereto. For example, the upper support portion may be shorter than the lower support portion in the vehicle front-rear direction. For example, the lengths of the upper support portion and the lower support portion in the vehicle front-rear direction can be changed according to design specifications.

[0099] In the above embodiment, an example has been described in which the control device is supported by the lower support portion, the lower support portion is spaced apart from the upper surface of the fender main body, and the lower support portion has an opening formed in at least a portion of the portion on which the control device is placed, but this is not limited to the above. For example, the control device does not have to be supported by the lower support portion. For example, the lower support portion may be in contact with the upper surface of the fender main body. For example, the lower support portion does not have to have an opening formed in at least a portion of the portion on which the control device is placed. For example, the form of the opening can be changed according to design specifications.

[0100] In the above embodiment, an example has been described in which the lower support portion has a convex portion at one end in the vehicle longitudinal direction that can abut against the standing portion, and the standing portion has an extension portion that extends above the surface on which the control device is placed so as to abut against a portion of the lower support portion at the other end in the vehicle longitudinal direction, but this is not limited to the above. For example, the lower support portion may not have a convex portion. For example, the standing portion may not have an extension portion. For example, when fixing the control device to a fixed position in the vehicle longitudinal direction, it may be attached with a bolt, a band, or the like. For example, the attachment mode of the control device may be changed according to the design specifications.

[0101] In the above embodiment, an example of a vehicle equipped with an electric suspension (model equipped with electric suspension) has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the vehicle may not be equipped with an electric suspension (model not equipped with electric suspension). For example, in the case of a model not equipped with electric suspension, a battery may be fixed to the standing part. For example, the model equipped with electric suspension and the model not equipped with electric suspension (derived model) may be provided with the same rear fender. For example, the configuration of the suspension and the rear fender may be changed according to the design specifications.

[0102] In the above embodiment, a motorcycle is described as an example of a saddle-type vehicle, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the present invention may be applied to a saddle-type vehicle other than a motorcycle. For example, a saddle-type vehicle includes all vehicles on which a driver straddles the vehicle body, and includes not only motorcycles (including motorized bicycles and scooter-type vehicles) but also three-wheeled vehicles (including vehicles with one front wheel and two rear wheels, as well as vehicles with two front wheels and one rear wheel). Furthermore, the present invention is applicable not only to motorcycles but also to four-wheeled vehicles such as automobiles (such as four-wheeled buggies). The present invention may also be applied to a saddle-type vehicle including an electric motor as a prime mover. The configurations in the above-described embodiments are merely examples of the present invention, and various modifications are possible without departing from the gist of the present invention, such as replacing the components of the embodiments with well-known components. [Explanation of symbols]

[0103] 1. Motorcycles (saddle-type vehicles) 3 Rear wheel 19 Seat rail 19a Upper Rail 19b Lower Rail 41 Suspension 42 Actuator 45 Connection parts 59 Electrical component support structure 60 Rear fender 61 Fender body 62 Standing part 63 Notch 64 Placement section 67 Extension 70 Support member 71 Upper support part 72 Lower support part 72a opening 72b Convex 90 SCU (Control Unit) S Storage space

Claims

1. A rear fender (60) disposed above the rear wheel (3); a support member (70) that is attached to the rear fender (60) and is capable of supporting electrical components; The support member (70) is a lower support portion (72) that is engaged with an upper surface of the rear fender (60) and supports the electrical components; and an upper support portion (71) disposed above the lower support portion (72), The lower support portion (72) is shorter in the vehicle width direction than the upper support portion (71). A support structure for electrical components of a saddle-type vehicle.

2. Further comprising a pair of left and right seat rails (19), Each of the pair of left and right seat rails (19) includes an upper rail (19a) whose upper end is disposed above the support member (70) in the vehicle vertical direction in a cross-sectional view that passes through the support member (70) and includes the vehicle vertical direction and the vehicle width direction, and a lower rail (19b) whose lower end is disposed below the upper rail (19a) and outward in the vehicle width direction and below the support member (70). The electric component support structure for a saddle-type vehicle according to claim 1.

3. A suspension (41); An actuator (42) for manipulating the characteristics of the suspension (41); and a control device (90) that controls the actuator (42) as the electrical component supported by the support member (70), The control device (90) and the actuator (42) at least partially overlap each other in the vehicle front-rear direction. The electric component support structure for a saddle-type vehicle according to claim 2.

4. The control device (90) is disposed below an upper end of the actuator (42) and above a lower end of the actuator (42) in the vehicle vertical direction. The electric component support structure for a saddle-type vehicle according to claim 3.

5. A connection member (45) that connects the control device (90) and the actuator (42), In the cross-sectional view, the upper support portion (71) is longer outward in the vehicle width direction than the lower support portion (72), The actuator (42) is disposed outward in the vehicle width direction from the seat rail (19), The connecting member (45) is disposed to the side of the support member (70) and below the upper rail (19a).

5. The electric component support structure for a saddle-type vehicle according to claim 4.

6. The rear fender (60) is A fender body (61) in which an item storage space (S) is formed; a rising portion (62) extending upward from the fender body (61) so as to surround at least a portion of the storage space (S), The support member (70) is supported on an upper portion of the upright portion (62), At least a portion of the lower support portion (72) is longer outward in the vehicle width direction than the upright portion (62); The upright portion (62) has a notch (63) formed in a portion that overlaps with the lower support portion (72) in a side view of the vehicle, The lower support portion (72) is bridged across a portion of the upright portion (62) where the notch (63) is formed. The electric component support structure for a saddle-type vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 5.

7. The standing portion (62) includes a mounting portion (64) on which the lower support portion (72) is mounted, The placement portion (64) is provided at the same height as a part of the surface of the upright portion (62) on which the notch (63) is formed.

7. The electric component support structure for a saddle-type vehicle according to claim 6.

8. A suspension (41); An actuator (42) for manipulating the characteristics of the suspension (41); and a control device (90) that controls the actuator (42) as the electrical component supported by the support member (70), The support member (70) is spaced apart from the upper surface of the fender body (61). The electric component support structure for a saddle-type vehicle according to claim 7.

9. The upper support portion (71) is longer in the vehicle front-rear direction than the lower support portion (72). The electric component support structure for a saddle-type vehicle according to claim 8.

10. The control device (90) is supported by the lower support portion (72), The lower support portion (72) is spaced apart from the upper surface of the fender body (61), The lower support portion (72) has an opening (72a) formed in at least a part of a portion on which the control device (90) is placed. The electric component support structure for a saddle-type vehicle according to claim 8.

11. The lower support portion (72) is provided with a protrusion (72b) capable of coming into contact with the upright portion (62) at one end side in the vehicle front-rear direction, the upright portion (62) includes an extension portion (67) extending above a surface on which the control device (90) is placed so as to be able to come into contact with a portion of the lower support portion (72) on the other end side in the vehicle front-rear direction; The electric component support structure for a saddle-type vehicle according to claim 8.

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