Saddle-riding type vehicle

Abstract

To provide a saddle-riding type vehicle in which a power supply cord can be easily attached to a power supply connector.SOLUTION: A power supply connector 59 is provided on a tank shroud 41 L so that the insertion direction of the power supply cord is forward and downward, and the removal direction is rearward and upward. Therefore, a driver can easily visually recognize the power supply connector 59 even when the driver straddles the saddle-riding vehicle. As a result, the driver can easily attach the power supply cord to the power supply connector 59.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a saddle-type vehicle that travels with a driver straddling the vehicle. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, this type of device includes a tank and a tank shroud (see, for example, Patent Document 1). The tank stores fuel. The tank shrouds are disposed on the left and right sides of the tank. The tank shroud extends from the tank to the head pipe. The tank shroud includes an inner shroud and an outer shroud. The inner shroud is disposed at a position close to the tank in the vehicle width direction. The outer shroud is disposed at a position away from the inner shroud outward in the vehicle width direction.

[0003] The left side of the tank shroud is provided with an item storage section between the inner shroud and the outer shroud. The item storage section has a storage space. The storage space has a bottom wall, a front wall, a rear wall, an outer wall, and an inner wall. The item storage section is provided with a power supply connector on the rear wall. The power supply connector is connected to a battery. A power supply cord for an electronic device such as a smartphone is connected to the power supply connector by the driver. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] JP 2015-83395 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] However, the conventional example having such a configuration has the following problems. In other words, in the conventional device, the power supply connector is provided on the rear wall, and the socket of the power supply connector opens toward the front. Therefore, the driver cannot see the power supply connector. As a result, it is difficult for the driver to attach the power supply cord to the power supply connector.

[0006] The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and has an object to provide a saddle-type vehicle in which a power supply cord can be easily attached to a power supply connector. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] In order to achieve the above object, the present invention has the following configuration. That is, the invention described in claim 1 is a saddle-type vehicle comprising a frame with a head pipe at a front portion, a fuel tank for storing fuel and attached to the frame rearward of the head pipe, a side cover extending from the fuel tank to the head pipe in a side view, and a power supply connector provided on the side cover for supplying power to an electronic device, wherein the power supply connector has a power supply cord that is inserted and removed in a direction forward and downward and removed in a direction rearward and upward.

[0008] [Function and Effect] According to the invention described in claim 1, the power supply connector is provided on the side cover so that the power supply cord is inserted forward and downward and removed backward and upward. Therefore, the driver can easily see the power supply connector even while straddling the saddle-type vehicle. As a result, the driver can easily attach the power supply cord to the power supply connector.

[0009] Furthermore, in the present invention, it is preferable that the side cover has an opening at its front, the power supply connector has a main body case and a cord extending from the main body case, and the side cover further has a cover that covers at least the main body case and the cord from the front (Claim 2).

[0010] The cover covers the main body case and the cord from the front, so that the main body case and the cord are not visible from the opening of the side cover, thereby improving the aesthetic appearance of the saddle-type vehicle.

[0011] In the present invention, the cover is preferably an elastic member (claim 3).

[0012] Since the cover is made of an elastic member, the main body case and the cords can be accessed during maintenance without removing the cover, thereby improving the ease of maintenance of the saddle-type vehicle.

[0013] In the present invention, it is preferable that the cover is open on the downstream side of the opening (claim 4).

[0014] Even if the main body case or cord heats up due to current flow, the heat can be dissipated downstream of the opening in the cover, preventing the power supply connector from overheating.

[0015] Furthermore, in the present invention, it is preferable that the side cover includes an outer panel member disposed outward from the fuel tank, and a ceiling member extending in the vehicle width direction from the fuel tank to an upper inner wall of the outer panel member, and that the power supply connector is attached to the ceiling member (Claim 5).

[0016] Of the outer plate members and ceiling members that constitute the side covers, the power supply connector is attached to the ceiling member. Therefore, the driver can easily see the power supply connector while straddling the saddle-type vehicle. Furthermore, the driver can easily access the ceiling member of the side cover. Therefore, the driver can easily connect the power supply cord to the power supply connector.

[0017] Furthermore, in the present invention, it is preferable that the main body case has a cylindrical shape and is provided with a positioning rib on a portion of the outer peripheral surface, the ceiling member has an insertion opening for inserting the main body case and a cutout portion for accommodating the positioning rib and positioning the main body case around the axis, and the cutout portion is longer than the length of the positioning rib in the diameter direction of the main body case (Claim 6).

[0018] The cutout is longer than the positioning rib in the diameter direction of the main case. Therefore, even when the main case is inserted into the insertion opening and the positioning rib is positioned in the cutout, a gap is left in the cutout. As a result, raindrops can be prevented from accumulating on the ceiling member, and water can be prevented from entering the power supply connector.

[0019] Furthermore, in the present invention, it is preferable that the main body case is provided with a removable cap for covering a socket connected to the cord, the cap is opened by moving upward from the upper surface of the ceiling member, and the ceiling member is provided with a recess behind the cap (Claim 7).

[0020] The main body case is provided with a cap that covers the socket. The cap is moved upward to be opened. When opening the cap, a recess is formed in the ceiling member, so that the driver can easily move the cap.

[0021] In addition, in the present invention, it is preferable that the saddle-type vehicle includes one side of a coupler connected to a power cord extending from a battery, and the cord includes the other side of a coupler configured to be freely attached and detached to the one side of the coupler (claim 8).

[0022] The power cord and the cord are electrically connected by connecting one side of the coupler to the other side of the coupler. The coupler makes it easy to connect the power supply connector attached to the side cover to the battery.

[0023] In the present invention, it is preferable that the coupler formed by connecting one end of the coupler with the other end is covered from the front by the cover (claim 9).

[0024] The coupler is hidden from view from the front by the cover, improving the aesthetic appearance.

[0025] In the present invention, it is preferable that the side covers are disposed on the left and right sides of the fuel tank, and the power supply connector is provided on the left side cover of the left and right side covers (claim 10).

[0026] The power supply connector is provided on the left side cover. When the saddle-riding vehicle is stopped and tilted to the left on the side stand, the rider is usually on the left side of the saddle-riding vehicle, making it easy for the rider to see the power supply connector. In addition, the rider can easily apply force when inserting the power supply cord into the power supply connector. As a result, the rider can easily connect the power supply cord to the power supply connector.

[0027] In the present invention, it is preferable that the power supply connector can be seen on the upper surface of the side cover in a side view (claim 11).

[0028] Since the power supply connector protrudes above the side cover, the driver can easily see the object to be operated and can easily connect the power supply cord to the power supply connector.

[0029] In the present invention, it is preferable that the power supply connector be visible on the upper surface of the side cover when viewed from the front (claim 12).

[0030] Since the power supply connector protrudes above the side cover, the driver can easily see the object to be operated and can easily connect the power supply cord to the power supply connector. Effect of the Invention

[0031] According to the saddle-ride type vehicle of the present invention, the power supply connector is provided on the side cover so that the power supply cord is inserted forward and downward and removed backward and upward. Therefore, the rider can easily see the power supply connector even while straddling the saddle-ride type vehicle. As a result, the rider can easily attach the power supply cord to the power supply connector. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0032] [Figure 1] FIG. 2 is a left view of the saddle-type vehicle according to the embodiment. [Diagram 2] 1 is a front view of a saddle-type vehicle according to an embodiment. [Diagram 3] FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the tank shroud. [Figure 4] (a) is a front view, (b) is a plan view, and (c) is a view from the left. [Diagram 5] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the internal structure of the tank shroud (without the cover). [Figure 6] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the internal structure of the tank shroud. [Figure 7] 4(b) is a cross-sectional view taken along the line 100-100 in FIG. [Figure 8] FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of the air guide and the power supply connector. [Figure 9] 8 is an enlarged view of the power supply connector in FIG. 7. FIG. [Figure 10] 101-101 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line indicated by the arrows in FIG. 9. [Figure 11] FIG. 10 is an external view seen from a direction 102 in FIG. [Figure 12] 12 is a diagram in which the cap of the power supply connector in FIG. 11 is not shown. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0033] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0034] <1. Overview of saddle-type vehicle>

[0035] The saddle-type vehicle 1 is a street-type vehicle. A driver (also called a rider) rides on the saddle-type vehicle 1 and operates the saddle-type vehicle 1.

[0036] Fig. 1 is a left side view of the saddle riding type vehicle according to the embodiment, and Fig. 2 is a front view of the saddle riding type vehicle according to the embodiment.

[0037] FIG 1 shows the front-rear direction X, width direction Y, and up-down direction Z of a saddle riding type vehicle 1. The front-rear direction X, width direction Y, and up-down direction Z are defined with respect to a driver riding on the saddle riding type vehicle 1. The front-rear direction X, width direction Y, and up-down direction Z are perpendicular to each other. The front-rear direction X and width direction Y are horizontal. The up-down direction Z is vertical.

[0038] The terms "forward," "rear," "upward," "downward," "rightward," and "leftward" respectively refer to the "forward," "rear," "upward," "downward," "rightward," and "leftward" of a driver riding on the saddle-type vehicle 1. Unless otherwise specified in this specification, "forward" and "rearward" include not only a direction parallel to the front-rear direction X, but also a direction close to the front-rear direction X. A direction close to the front-rear direction X is, for example, a direction that forms an angle of 45 degrees or less with the front-rear direction X. Similarly, unless otherwise specified, "rightward" and "leftward" include not only a direction parallel to the width direction Y, but also a direction close to the width direction Y. Unless otherwise specified, "upward" and "downward" include not only a direction parallel to the vertical direction Z, but also a direction close to the vertical direction Z. In each figure, for reference, front, rear, top, bottom, right, and left are appropriately indicated.

[0039] In this specification, the expressions describing the arrangement have the following meanings. In the following, the width direction Y will be described as an example, but the same applies to the front-rear direction X and the up-down direction Z.

[0040] The expression "member Ma is disposed to the right / left of member Mb" specifies the position of member Ma relative to member Mb in the width direction Y, but does not specify the position of member Ma relative to member Mb in the front-rear direction X and the up-down direction Z. In the case of this expression, member Ma may or may not overlap member Mb in a side view of saddle riding type vehicle 1.

[0041] The expression "member Ma is disposed to the right / left of member Mb" without any reference to the viewing direction specifies the position of member Ma relative to member Mb in the width direction Y, the position of member Ma relative to member Mb in the front-rear direction X, and the position of member Ma relative to member Mb in the up-down direction Z. This expression means that member Ma is disposed to the right / left of member Mb, and at least a portion of member Ma overlaps with at least a portion of member Mb in a side view of saddle riding type vehicle 1.

[0042] The expression "member Ma is disposed to the right / left of member Mb in a plan view of the saddle riding type vehicle 1" specifies the position of member Ma relative to member Mb in the width direction Y and the position of member Ma relative to member Mb in the front-rear direction X, but does not specify the position of member Ma relative to member Mb in the up-down direction Z. This expression means that member Ma is disposed to the right / left of member Mb, the front end of member Ma is located forward of the rear end of member Mb, and the rear end of member Ma is located rearward of the front end of member Mb.

[0043] The expression "member Ma is disposed to the right / left of member Mb in a front view of the saddle riding type vehicle 1" specifies the position of member Ma relative to member Mb in the width direction Y and the position of member Ma relative to member Mb in the up-down direction Z, but does not specify the position of member Ma relative to member Mb in the front-rear direction X. This expression means that member Ma is disposed to the right / left of member Mb, the upper end of member Ma is located above the lower end of member Mb, and the lower end of member Ma is located below the upper end of member Mb.

[0044] In this specification, "in a side view of the saddle riding type vehicle 1" will be referred to as "in a side view of the vehicle" where appropriate. Similarly, "in a plan view of the saddle riding type vehicle 1" will be referred to as "in a plan view of the vehicle" where appropriate. "In a front view of the saddle riding type vehicle 1" will be referred to as "in a front view of the vehicle" where appropriate.

[0045] The saddle-riding type vehicle 1 includes a body frame 3. The body frame 3 includes a head pipe 5 and a main frame 7. The body frame 3 includes the head pipe 5 at a front portion. The head pipe 5 is disposed at the front portion of the saddle-riding type vehicle 1. The main frame 7 extends rearward and downward from the head pipe 5 in a side view of the vehicle.

[0046] The saddle-type vehicle 1 includes a steering device 11. The steering device 11 is supported by a body frame 3. Specifically, the steering device 11 is supported by a head pipe 5. The steering device 11 is rotatable relative to the body frame 3.

[0047] The steering device 11 includes a top bridge 13, a bottom bridge 15, and a front suspension 17. The top bridge 13 is disposed above the head pipe 5. The bottom bridge 15 is disposed below the top bridge 13. The bottom bridge 15 is disposed below the head pipe 5. The front suspension 17 is supported by the top bridge 13 and the bottom bridge 15. The front suspension 17 extends forward and downward from the top bridge 13 in a side view of the vehicle. The front suspension 17 extends to a position lower than the bottom bridge 13.

[0048] The steering device 11 includes a handlebar 19. The handlebar 19 is supported by the top bridge 13. The entire handlebar 19 is disposed, for example, above the top bridge 13. A rider operates the steering device 11 by gripping the handlebar 19.

[0049] The steering device 11 includes a front axle 21. The front axle 21 is disposed below the bottom bridge 15. The front axle 21 is supported by the front suspension 17. The front axle 21 is provided at a lower end of the front suspension 17.

[0050] The saddle riding type vehicle 1 includes a front wheel 23. The front wheel 23 is supported by the steering device 11. Specifically, the front wheel 23 is supported by a front axle 21. The front wheel 23 is rotatable around the front axle 21.

[0051] The saddle riding type vehicle 1 includes an engine 25. The engine 25 is supported by the body frame 3. Specifically, the engine 25 is supported by the main frame 7. The engine 25 is fixed to the body frame 3. The engine 25 does not swing relative to the body frame 3. The engine 25 generates driving force for propelling the saddle riding type vehicle 1.

[0052] At least a portion of the engine 25 is disposed below the main frame 7 in a side view of the vehicle. The engine 25 is disposed rearward of the steering device 11 in a side view of the vehicle.

[0053] The saddle riding type vehicle 1 includes a fuel tank 27. The fuel tank 27 is supported by the body frame 3. Specifically, the fuel tank 27 is supported by the main frame 7. The fuel tank 27 stores fuel to be supplied to the engine 25.

[0054] At least a portion of the fuel tank 27 is disposed above the main frame 7 in a side view of the vehicle. The fuel tank 27 is disposed behind the steering device 11 in a side view of the vehicle. The fuel tank 27 is disposed above the engine 25 in a side view of the vehicle.

[0055] The saddle riding type vehicle 1 includes a seat 29. The seat 29 is supported by the body frame 3. More specifically, the seat 29 is supported by a seat frame 31 of the body frame 3. The seat frame 31 extends rearward from the body frame 3. The seat frame 31 is inclined rearward and upward in a side view of the vehicle. The seat frame 31 is attached to the main frame 7.

[0056] The seat 29 is disposed rearward and above the engine 25. The seat 29 is disposed rearward of the fuel tank 27 in a side view of the vehicle. At least a portion of the seat 29 is disposed at the same height as the fuel tank 27.

[0057] The saddle-type vehicle 1 includes a pivot shaft 33 , a swing arm 35 , a rear axle 37 , and a rear wheel 39 .

[0058] The pivot shaft 33 is supported by the body frame 3. Specifically, the pivot shaft 33 is supported by the main frame 7. The swing arm 35 is supported by the pivot shaft 33. The swing arm 35 is capable of swinging around the pivot shaft 33 relative to the body frame 3. The swing arm 35 extends rearward from the pivot shaft 33 in a side view of the vehicle. The rear axle 37 is supported by a rear portion of the swing arm 35. The rear wheel 39 is supported by the rear axle 37. The rear wheel 39 is capable of rotating around the rear axle 37. The swing arm 35 and the rear wheel 39 are disposed rearward of the engine 25 in a side view of the vehicle. The swing arm 35 and the rear wheel 39 are disposed lower than the fuel tank 27 and the seat 29.

[0059] In a plan view of the vehicle, the fuel tank 27 is provided with tank shrouds 41 on the left and right sides in the width direction Y. Here, when the left and right tank shrouds 41 are to be distinguished from each other, the left tank shroud 41 will be referred to as tank shroud 41L and the right tank shroud 41 will be referred to as tank shroud 41R.

[0060] The tank shroud 41 overlaps a portion of the fuel tank 27 in a side view of the vehicle. The tank shroud 41 extends from the fuel tank 27 to the head pipe 5. The tank shroud 41 covers a portion of the head pipe 5 in a side view of the vehicle. The tank shroud 41 is long in the front-rear direction X. The tank shroud 41 is a side plate or a partition wall provided on the fuel tank 27. The tank shroud 41 is sometimes simply called a shroud. The tank shroud 41 is sometimes called a tank cover. The tank shroud 41 is sometimes called a side wall plate or a partition wall member.

[0061] <2. Detailed structure of the tank shroud>

[0062] Here, reference is made to Figures 3 and 4. Figure 3 is an exploded perspective view of the tank shroud. Figure 4 shows (a) a front view, (b) a plan view, and (c) a view seen from the left.

[0063] Of the left and right tank shrouds 41L and 41R, only the left tank shroud 41L will be described below. The right tank shroud 41R has a different air guide 55 structure from the left tank shroud 41L.

[0064] A fuel tank cover 43 is attached to the fuel tank 27. The fuel tank cover 43 is attached so as to cover the outer peripheral surface of the fuel tank 27. The fuel tank cover 43 has attachment cutout portions 45. The attachment cutout portions 45 are formed by cutting out areas of the fuel tank cover 43 corresponding to the right and left of the front of the fuel tank 27. The attachment cutout portions 45 are formed by cutting out areas of the fuel tank cover 43 corresponding to the front X and width direction Y of the fuel tank 27. The tank shroud 41L is attached to the attachment cutout portions 45 and attached to the fuel tank 27 together with the fuel tank cover 43.

[0065] The tank shroud 41L includes an air scoop 47, an inner panel 49, an air grill 51, a duct 53, and an air guide 55. The air scoop 47 is also called an outer shroud. The air guide 55 is also called an inner shroud.

[0066] The air scoop 47 constitutes the outermost member in the width direction Y. The air scoop 47 constitutes an outer plate of the tank shroud 41L. The air scoop 47 is a thin plate-like member along the up-down direction Z and the front-rear direction X. The air scoop 47 is formed with a recess 47a. The recess 47a bulges to the left in the width direction Y. The air scoop 47 is formed by curving a plate-like member along a plane formed by the front-rear direction X and the up-down direction Z.

[0067] The inner panel 49 is attached to the right of the air scoop 47 in the width direction Y. The inner panel 49 is attached to a recess 47a of the air scoop 47. The inner panel 49 is formed with a recess 49a having a shape similar to that of the recess 47a of the air scoop 47. The recess 49a bulges to the left in the width direction Y. The inner panel 49 is formed by curving a plate-like member along a plane formed by the front-rear direction X and the up-down direction Z.

[0068] The air grill 51 is attached to the duct 53. The air grill 51 is attached inside the duct 53. The air grill 51 is formed with a slit-shaped exhaust port 51a at the rear in the front-rear direction X. The air grill 51 guides air taken in from the front to the rear from the exhaust port 51a.

[0069] The air guide 55 constitutes the innermost portion of the tank shroud 41L in the width direction Y. The air guide 55 is disposed at a position closest to the fuel tank 27 in the width direction Y. The air guide 55 is a thin plate-like member along a plane formed by the up-down direction Z and the front-rear direction X. The air guide 55 is formed with a recess 55a. The recess 55a bulges to the right in the width direction Y. The air guide 55 is made of a thin plate-like member. The air guide 55 is formed with a ceiling portion 55b above in the up-down direction Z. The ceiling portion 55b extends from the fuel tank 27 toward the air scoop 47 and the upper inner wall of the inner panel 49.

[0070] A mounting protrusion 55c is formed on the ceiling portion 55b of the air guide 55. The mounting protrusion 55c protrudes upward in the vertical direction Z from the ceiling portion 55b.

[0071] The air guide 55 is attached to the duct 53, and is attached to the mounting cutout portion 45 of the fuel tank cover 43 together with the air scoop 47, the inner panel 49, and the air grill 51. The fuel tank cover 43 is attached to the fuel tank 27. In this way, the tank shroud 41L is attached to the fuel tank 27. By assembling the tank shroud 41L as described above, an opening 57 is formed by the recesses 49a and 55a at the front in the front-rear direction X.

[0072] A power supply connector 59 is attached to the mounting protrusion 55c. The power supply connector 59 supplies power to an electronic device. The electronic device may be, for example, a mobile phone, a smartphone, a photographing device for taking still images or videos, a radar detector, or the like.

[0073] <3. Power supply connector mounting structure>

[0074] Here, reference is made to Figs. 5 to 12. Fig. 5 is a diagram showing the internal structure of the tank shroud (without the cover). Fig. 6 is a diagram showing the internal structure of the tank shroud. Fig. 7 is a cross-sectional view taken along the arrows 100-100 in Fig. 4(b). Fig. 8 is an exploded perspective view of the air guide and the power supply connector. Fig. 9 is an enlarged view of the power supply connector in Fig. 7. Fig. 10 is a cross-sectional view taken along the arrows 101-101 in Fig. 9. Fig. 11 is an external view seen from the direction 102 in Fig. 9. Fig. 12 is a diagram in which the cap of the power supply connector in Fig. 11 is not shown.

[0075] The power supply connector 59 includes a main case 61 , a cap 63 , a cord 65 , a male coupler 67 , and a fastener 69 .

[0076] The main body case 61 has a cylindrical appearance. A threaded portion 71 is formed on a portion of the outer circumferential surface of the main body case 61. The threaded portion 71 is formed only on a portion of the main body case 61 close to the cap 63. The main body case 61 includes a socket 73 inside.

[0077] The socket 73 is, for example, compliant with the USB (Universal Serial Bus) standard. The socket 73 is, for example, a USB Type A. The USB Type A is widely used and highly versatile, making it suitable. The main body case 61 has a positioning rib 61a at a portion of the outer circumferential surface. The positioning rib 61a protrudes radially from the outer circumferential surface of the main body case 61. The positioning rib 61a is formed in the main body case 61, between the screw portion 71 and the cap 63. A plug of a power supply cord (not shown) is inserted into and removed from the socket 73. The socket 73 is configured so that a plug of a power supply cord (not shown) can be freely inserted and removed.

[0078] The standard of the socket 73 is not limited to USB. For example, it may be a cigarette lighter socket or a Heller socket. The cigarette lighter socket and the Heller socket are widely used as 12V DC power supplies and are highly versatile.

[0079] The cap 63 covers the rear and the top of the main body case 61. The cap 63 covers the socket 73. The cap 63 covers the socket 73 in a liquid-tight state. When the cap 63 covers the socket 73, the socket 73 is not visible from the outside. The cap 63 is detachable from the main body case 61. The cap 63 is preferably made of, for example, an elastic member. The cap 63 is made of, for example, rubber. Since the cap 63 is an elastic member, the cap 63 can be easily attached to and detached from the main body case 61. A portion of the cap 63 is fixed to the main body case 61. Therefore, even if the cap 63 is removed to expose the socket 73, the cap 63 does not come completely off the main body case 61. Therefore, the cap 63 is unlikely to be lost after being removed.

[0080] The cap 63 is formed with a flange portion 63a that protrudes outward in the surface direction of the cap 63 from a portion of the cap 63. The flange portion 63a protrudes rearward from the main body case 61. As shown in FIG. 9, the positioning rib 61a described above is covered with the flange portion 63a when viewed from the direction of arrow 102. The driver can attach and detach the cap 63 by holding the flange portion 63a with his / her fingers. The flange portion 63a allows the cap 63 to be easily attached and detached to and from the main body case 61.

[0081] The cord 65 has one end connected to a socket 73. The cord 65 extends from the main body case 61. The cord 65 has the other end connected to a male coupler 67. The socket 73 and the male coupler 67 are electrically connected to each other. As shown in Figs. 5 and 6, the male coupler 67 is detachably attached to a female coupler 68. The female coupler 68 is connected to one end of a power cord 68a. The other end of the power cord 68a is electrically connected to a battery (not shown) of the saddle-ride type vehicle. The female coupler 68 is electrically connected to the power cord 68a extending from the battery (not shown). The power cord 68a is supplied with power conforming to the USB standard via a voltage conversion unit (not shown). Therefore, the socket 73 is supplied with power conforming to the USB standard.

[0082] 8 and 9, the main body case 61 is fixed to the air guide 55 by a fastener 69. The fastener 69 is screwed into a screw portion 71, whereby the main body case 61 is fixed to the ceiling portion 55b.

[0083] As shown in FIG. 8, the ceiling portion 55b has an insertion opening 75 at the mounting protrusion 55c. The insertion opening 75 is a through hole. The insertion opening 75 is formed rearward and upward of the mounting protrusion 55c. The inner diameter of the insertion opening 75 is larger than the outer diameter of the main body case 61 in the direction in which the cord 65 extends. The inner diameter of the insertion opening 75 is larger than the outer diameter of the threaded portion 71. As shown in FIG. 9, the ceiling portion 55b has a recess 55d formed behind the cap 63. The recess 55d is located below the flange portion 63a of the cap 63. The recess 55d is located below the ceiling portion 55b.

[0084] As shown in Figs. 9, 10, and 12, the insertion opening 75 is formed with a notch 75a. The notch 75a extends rearward from the rear of the insertion opening 75. The notch 75a is formed in a portion of the inner circumferential surface of the insertion opening 75 that is located toward the recess 55d. The notch 75a protrudes in the radial direction of the insertion opening 75. The notch 75a has a size that allows the positioning rib 61a of the main body case 61 to fit into it. In other words, the notch 75a is formed slightly larger than the positioning rib 61a. The rib 61a of the main body case 61 fits into the notch 75a, thereby preventing the main body case 61 from rotating around the longitudinal axis.

[0085] The cutout portion 75a is longer than the positioning rib 61a in the radial direction of the insertion opening 75. In other words, the positioning rib 61a has a shorter length in the radial direction of the insertion opening 75 than the cutout portion 75a. Therefore, when the main body case 61 is inserted into the insertion opening 75 and the positioning rib 61a is inserted into the cutout portion 75a, the cutout portion 75a is not blocked. That is, the cutout portion 75a has a gap. The gap is located between the cutout portion 75a and the positioning rib 61a. As a result, raindrops flow down from the gap of the cutout portion 75a. Therefore, raindrops do not accumulate in the recess 55d. As a result, it is possible to prevent the power supply connector 59 from being submerged in water when the cap 63 is removed.

[0086] The power supply connector 59 is attached to the attachment protrusion 55c by the above-mentioned structure. The longitudinal axis (long axis) of the main body case 61 of the power supply connector 59 has a predetermined angle θ with respect to the front-rear direction X. The predetermined angle is, for example, about 45°. As a result, the plug of the power supply cord (not shown) is inserted into the power supply connector 59 forward and downward. The plug of the power supply cord (not shown) is removed from the power supply connector 59 backward and upward. In other words, the power supply connector 59 is configured so that the plug of the power supply cord (not shown) is inserted forward and downward and removed backward and upward.

[0087] 6 and 7, the tank shroud 41L includes a cover 81. The cover 81 is disposed in front of the power supply connector 59. The cover 81 covers the power supply connector 59 from the front in the front-rear direction X.

[0088] In detail, the cover 81 covers the main body case 61 and the cord 65 from the front. The cover 81 is preferably an elastic member. The cover 81 is made of, for example, rubber. The cover 81 has an opening 81a at the rear in the front-rear direction X. The cover 81 is open downstream of the opening 57. The cover 81 has, for example, a bowl shape that bulges forward. Therefore, even if the main body case 61, the cord 65, the male coupler 67, and the female coupler 68 generate heat due to energization, the heat can be released in the downstream direction of the opening 81a of the cover 81. As a result, heating of the power supply connector 59 and the like can be suppressed.

[0089] Furthermore, the cover 81 covers only the upstream side of the opening 57. As shown in FIG. 4(a), the cover 81 covers only a portion of the opening 57 when viewed from the front in the front-rear direction X. The cover 81 does not cover the entire opening 57. The cover 81 allows air flowing in from the opening 57 to be discharged from the air grill 51. Therefore, even if the main body case 61, the cord 65, the male coupler 67, and the female coupler 68 generate heat due to energization, the heat can be dissipated by the air flowing from the opening 57 to the air grill 51. As a result, heating of the power supply connector 59 and the like can be further suppressed.

[0090] The cover 81 covers the main body case 61 and the cord 65 from the front. Therefore, the main body case 61 and the cord 65 cannot be seen from the opening 57 of the tank shroud 41L. As a result, the aesthetic appearance of the saddle riding type vehicle 1 can be improved.

[0091] The coupler formed by connecting the male coupler 67 and the female coupler 68 is covered from the front by the cover 81. Therefore, the male coupler 67 and the female coupler 68 cannot be seen from the front through the opening 57 of the tank shroud 41L by the cover 81. This improves the aesthetic appearance of the saddle riding type vehicle 1.

[0092] Moreover, the cover 81 is an elastic member. The cover 81 is made of, for example, rubber. Therefore, during maintenance, the main body case 61 and the cord 65 can be accessed by simply turning over the cover 81 without removing the cover 81. This improves maintainability.

[0093] The power supply connector 59 provided as described above can be seen on the upper surface of the tank shroud 41L in a side view of the vehicle, as shown in Fig. 1 and Fig. 4(c). Therefore, a part of the power supply connector 59 protrudes above the tank shroud 41L. This allows the driver to easily connect the power supply cord to the power supply connector 59.

[0094] 2 and 4(a), the power supply connector 59 can be seen on the upper surface of the tank shroud 41L when viewed from the front of the vehicle. Therefore, a part of the power supply connector 59 protrudes above the tank shroud 41L. Therefore, the driver can easily connect the power supply cord to the power supply connector 59.

[0095] According to this embodiment, the power supply connector 59 is provided on the tank shroud 41L so that the power supply cord is inserted forward and downward and removed backward and upward. Therefore, the driver can easily see the power supply connector 59 even while straddling the saddle riding type vehicle 1. As a result, the driver can easily attach the power supply cord to the power supply connector 59.

[0096] Among the members constituting the tank shroud 41L, the power supply connector 59 is attached to the ceiling portion 55b of the air guide 55. Therefore, the driver can easily see the power supply connector 59 while straddling the saddle-type vehicle 1. Furthermore, the driver can easily access the ceiling portion 55b of the tank shroud 41L. Therefore, the driver can easily connect the power supply cord to the power supply connector 59.

[0097] The main body case 61 is provided with a cap 63 that covers the socket 73. The cap 63 is moved upward and opened. The ceiling portion 55b is provided with a recess 55d. The recess 55d is disposed behind the cap 63. This makes it easy for the driver to pinch the cap 63 with his / her fingers. This allows the driver to easily move the cap 63.

[0098] Furthermore, the cap 63 includes a flange portion 63a. The flange portion 63a protrudes rearward from the main body case 61. The cap flange portion 63a is located above the recess 55d. This makes it easier for the driver to pinch the flange portion 63a with his / her fingers. This allows the driver to move the cap 63 easily.

[0099] A power cord (not shown) extending from the battery is electrically connected to the cord 65 by coupling the male coupler 67 and the female coupler 68. The male coupler 67 and the female coupler 68 make it easy to connect the power supply connector 59 attached to the tank shroud 41L to the battery.

[0100] A power supply connector 59 is provided on the left tank shroud 41L. When the saddle riding vehicle 1 is stopped and tilted to the left on the side stand, the left tank shroud 41L is in a low position. Since the driver is usually on the left side of the saddle riding vehicle 1, the driver can easily see the power supply connector 59. In addition, the driver can easily apply force when inserting the power supply cord into the power supply connector 59. As a result, the driver can easily connect the power supply cord to the power supply connector 59.

[0101] The correspondence between the above-described embodiment and each configuration of the present invention is as follows.

[0102] The tank shroud 41 (41L) corresponds to the "side cover" in the present invention. The air scoop 47 and the inner panel 49 correspond to the "outer panel member" in the present invention. The air guide 55 and the ceiling portion 55b correspond to the "ceiling member" in the present invention. The female coupler 68 corresponds to the "one of the couplers" in the present invention. The male coupler 67 corresponds to the "other of the couplers" in the present invention. The male coupler 67 and the female coupler 68 correspond to the "couplers" in the present invention.

[0103] The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, but can be modified as follows.

[0104] (1) In the embodiment described above, the power feed connector 59 is provided on the left tank shroud 41L. However, the present invention is not limited to such an embodiment. That is, the power feed connector 59 may be provided on the right tank shroud 41R. Furthermore, the power feed connector 59 may be provided on both tank shrouds 41L, 41R.

[0105] (2) In the above-described embodiment, the cover 81 having the opening 81a is provided, but this configuration is not essential to the present invention. In other words, the cover 81 may be configured to block the downstream direction as well. The cover 81 is not essential to the present invention. The cover 81 does not necessarily have to be made of an elastic material. The cover 81 is not necessarily made of rubber.

[0106] (3) In the above-described embodiment, power supply connector 59 is provided on ceiling portion 55b of air guide 55, but the present invention is not limited to this embodiment. That is, power supply connector 59 may be provided on another portion of air guide 55 or another member such as duct 53. Also, power supply connector 59 is attached to mounting protrusion 55c of air guide 55, but power supply connector 59 may be attached directly to ceiling portion 55b of air guide 55.

[0107] (4) In the embodiment described above, the power supply connector 59 is attached with the long axis of the main case 61 of the power supply connector 59 at an angle θ of approximately 45° upward with respect to the front-rear direction X. However, the present invention is not limited to this angle θ. In other words, it is sufficient that the power supply connector 59 is provided on the tank shroud 41 so that the plug of the power supply cord (not shown) is inserted forward and downward and removed backward and upward.

[0108] (5) In the above-described embodiment, the main body case 61 is provided with the positioning rib 61a. However, in the present invention, the main body case 61 does not necessarily need to be provided with the positioning rib 61a.

[0109] (6) In the above-described embodiment, the length of the notch 75a is longer than the length of the positioning rib 61a. However, the present invention is not limited to this embodiment.

[0110] (7) In the above-described embodiment, the air guide 55 has the recess 55d in the ceiling portion 55b. However, this structure is not essential to the present invention.

[0111] (8) In the above embodiment, the cord 65 is detachably connected to the battery by the male coupler 67 and the female coupler 68. However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration. In other words, the cord 65 may be directly connected to the battery.

[0112] (9) In the above-described embodiment, the power supply connector 59 is visible when viewed from the front and from the side of the vehicle. However, the present invention is not limited to this embodiment. For example, the power supply connector 59 does not have to be visible when viewed from the front of the vehicle. The power supply connector 59 does not have to be visible when viewed from the side of the vehicle. The power supply connector 59 does not have to be visible when viewed from both the front and side of the vehicle. Alternatively, the power supply connector 59 may be visible only when viewed from the front or from the side of the vehicle.

[0113] (10) In the above-described embodiment, the tank shroud 41 extends from the fuel tank 27 to the head pipe 5 and covers a part of the head pipe 5. However, the present invention is not limited to this form. The tank shroud 41 may be configured to simply overlap the fuel tank 27 in a side view of the vehicle and not cover a part of the head pipe 5. The tank shroud 41 may also be configured to protrude from the fuel tank 27 to the front of the head pipe 5 and cover an upper part of the front suspension. The tank shroud 41 may be disposed to the right and left of a radiator (no reference number) that cools the engine 25. The tank shroud 41 may be configured to cover at least a part of the radiator (no reference number). The tank shroud 41 may also be configured to extend to the head pipe 5 and be connected to the rear of a cowl including a headlight. [Explanation of symbols]

[0114] 1 … Saddle-type vehicle 3 … Body frame 5 … Head pipe 25 … Engine 41, 41L, 41R ... Tank shroud 43 … Fuel tank cover 45 … Mounting cutout 47 ... Air scoop 47a … Recess 49 ... Inner panel 49a … Recess 51 ... Air Grill 51a … Discharge port 53 ... Duct 55 ... Air Guide 55a … recess 55b … Ceiling 55c … Mounting protrusion 55d … Concave 57 … Opening 59 … Power supply connector 61 ... Main unit case 61a … Positioning rib 63 ... Cap 65 … Code 67 ... Male coupler 68 … Female coupler 73 … Socket 75 … Insertion port 75a … cutout 81 … Cover

Claims

1. In a saddle-type vehicle, A frame with a head pipe at the front, a fuel tank that stores fuel and is attached to the frame rearward of the head pipe; a side cover overlapping the fuel tank in a side view; a power supply connector provided on the side cover for supplying power to an electronic device; Equipped with In the power supply connector of the saddle-type vehicle, the power supply cord is inserted into and removed from the power supply connector in a forward and downward direction and is removed from the power supply connector in a rearward and upward direction.

2. The saddle type vehicle according to claim 1, The side cover has an opening at a front portion thereof, the power supply connector includes a main body case and a cord extending from the main body case, The side cover further includes a cover that covers at least the main body case and the cord from the front.

3. The saddle type vehicle according to claim 2, The cover is an elastic member.

4. The saddle-type vehicle according to claim 2, The cover is a saddle-type vehicle in which the downstream side of the opening is open.

5. 5. The saddle-type vehicle according to claim 2, the side cover includes an outer plate member disposed outward from the fuel tank, and a ceiling member extending from the fuel tank to an upper inner wall of the outer plate member in a vehicle width direction, The power supply connector is attached to the ceiling member of the saddle-type vehicle.

6. The saddle type vehicle according to claim 5, The main body case has a cylindrical shape and includes a positioning rib on a part of an outer circumferential surface thereof. the ceiling member includes an insertion opening for inserting the main body case, and a notch for receiving the positioning rib and positioning the main body case about an axis, A saddle-type vehicle in which the cutout portion is longer than the length of the positioning rib in the diameter direction of the main body case.

7. 7. The saddle-type vehicle according to claim 6, the main body case includes a removable cap for covering a socket connected to the cord, The cap is moved upward from the upper surface of the ceiling member to be opened, The ceiling member has a recess behind the cap.

8. The saddle type vehicle according to claim 2, the saddle-type vehicle includes one of the couplers connected to a power cord extending from a battery, The cord includes one of the couplers configured to be detachably attached to the other of the couplers.

9. The saddle type vehicle according to claim 8, In a saddle-type vehicle, the coupler formed by connecting one end of the coupler to the other end is covered from the front by the cover.

10. The saddle type vehicle according to claim 1, The side covers are disposed on the left and right sides of the fuel tank, In a saddle-type vehicle, the power supply connector is provided on the left side cover out of the left and right side covers.

11. The saddle type vehicle according to claim 1, The power supply connector is visible on an upper surface of the side cover in a side view of the saddle-type vehicle.

12. The saddle type vehicle according to claim 1 or 10, The power supply connector is visible on an upper surface of the side cover when viewed from the front.

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