Throttle operating device

Abstract

To provide a throttle operating device capable of suppressing a wrong operation by the hand or finger of a driver who is holding the holding region of a holding grip while downsizing the entire device by reducing the protruding dimension of an operation lever in the vehicle widthwise direction.SOLUTION: A throttle operating device includes: a main portion C attached at a position inwardly in the vehicle widthwise direction relative to a holding grip M; an operation lever L that can be rotationally operated by the finger of a driver who is holding the holding grip M; a linkage member 1 capable of rotating together with the rotational operation of the operation lever L; and a magnetic sensor 2 capable of detecting the rotation angle of the operation lever L. This throttle operating device is capable of controlling the drive source of a vehicle in accordance with the rotation angle of the operation lever L detected by the magnetic sensor 2, and also includes a flange portion Mb which divides a region between the operation lever L and a holding region Mb of the holding grip M, and which functions as an interfering portion capable of interfering with the hand or finger of the driver who is holding the holding grip M.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 11

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a throttle operating device in which a drive source of a vehicle is controlled based on the rotational operation of an operating means. [Background technology]

[0002] In recent motorcycles, throttle operating devices have become widespread that detect the rotation angle of the throttle grip with a throttle opening sensor such as a potentiometer and send the detected value as an electric signal to an electronic control device or the like mounted on the motorcycle. The electronic control device then performs a predetermined calculation based on the detection signal, and the drive source of the vehicle (for example, the ignition timing of the engine, the opening and closing of the intake valve or the throttle valve) is controlled based on the calculation results.

[0003] An example of a conventional throttle operating device is that disclosed in Patent Document 1. This conventional throttle operating device has an operating lever provided on a side of a case constituting a main body, and is configured so that the driver can move the vehicle forward or backward by extending the fingers of the driver's hand holding the holding area of ​​a grip and rotating the operating lever around the axis of the handlebar. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] JP 2020-138679 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] However, in the above-mentioned conventional technology, the operating lever is attached rotatably around the axis of the handlebar at a position adjacent to the main body, so that the protruding dimension of the operating lever in the vehicle width direction can be reduced and the entire device can be made smaller. However, since the operating lever is rotated around the axis of the handlebar by extending the fingers of the driver holding the holding area of ​​the grip, there is a risk of erroneous operation if the driver's hand or fingers holding the holding area unintentionally touch the operating lever.

[0006] The present invention has been made in consideration of the above circumstances, and aims to provide a throttle operating device that can reduce the protruding dimension of the operating lever in the vehicle width direction, thereby miniaturizing the entire device, while suppressing erroneous operation by the driver's hand or fingers holding the gripping area of ​​the grip. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] The invention described in claim 1 is a throttle operating device comprising: a grip attached to the end of a vehicle handlebar and having a gripping area that can be gripped by a driver; a main body attached to a position on the handlebar that is more inward in the vehicle width direction than the grip grip; an operating lever attached to a side of the main body, rotatable around the axis of the handlebar and capable of being rotated by the driver's fingers while gripping the grip; an interlocking member housed in the main body and rotatable together with the rotation of the operating lever; and a rotation angle detection means for detecting the rotation angle of the operating lever by detecting the rotation angle of the interlocking member, and capable of controlling a drive source of a vehicle in accordance with the rotation angle of the operating lever detected by the rotation angle detection means, characterized in that the operating lever and the gripping area of ​​the grip grip are separated, and the device has an interference portion that can interfere with the hand or fingers of the driver holding the grip.

[0008] The invention described in claim 2 is characterized in that, in the throttle operating device described in claim 1, the operating lever is attached to a position on the vehicle width outer side of the main body, and the interference portion consists of a flange portion formed at the base end of the holding grip, protruding in the circumferential direction and having a diameter set larger than the holding area.

[0009] The invention described in claim 3 is characterized in that, in the throttle operating device described in claim 1, the operating lever is attached to a position on the inside of the main body in the vehicle width direction, and the interference portion is made of a case that constitutes the main body.

[0010] The invention described in claim 4 is characterized in that, in the throttle operating device described in claim 1, the operating lever has a rotating part that is connected to the interlocking member on the side of the main body, and an extension part that protrudes from the rotating part toward the driver and has a bent tip to form an operating part, and the operating part can be rotated by pushing down or up with the fingers of the driver's hand holding the gripping area of ​​the holding grip, and the operating part is formed to overlap the driver's side front surface of the main body.

[0011] The invention described in claim 5 is characterized in that, in the throttle operating device described in claim 4, the operating lever can be rotated in a forward direction by pushing down the operating part, and can be rotated in a reverse direction by pushing up the operating part.

[0012] The invention described in claim 6 is characterized in that, in the throttle operating device described in claim 4, the case constituting the main body is integrally formed with a cover portion that protrudes toward the operating lever and covers the rotating portion of the operating lever. Effect of the Invention

[0013] According to the invention of claim 1, a partition is provided between the operating lever and the gripping area of ​​the grip, and an interference portion is provided that can interfere with the hand or fingers of the driver holding the grip. This reduces the protruding dimension of the operating lever in the vehicle width direction, thereby miniaturizing the entire device, while suppressing erroneous operation by the driver's hand or fingers holding the gripping area of ​​the grip.

[0014] According to the invention of claim 2, the operating lever is attached to a position on the outer side of the main body in the vehicle width direction, and the interference portion consists of a flange portion formed at the base end of the holding grip, protruding in the circumferential direction and set to have a diameter larger than the holding area, so that the flange portion of the holding grip can be used to separate the operating lever from the holding area of ​​the holding grip, thereby preventing erroneous operation.

[0015] According to the invention of claim 3, the operating lever is attached to a position on the inside of the main body in the vehicle width direction, and the interference portion is made of the case constituting the main body, so that the case constituting the main body can be used to separate the operating lever from the gripping area of ​​the holding grip to prevent erroneous operation.

[0016] According to the invention of claim 4, the operating part can be rotated by pushing it down or up with the fingers of the driver's hand holding the gripping area of ​​the holding grip, and the operating part is formed to overlap the driver's front side of the main body, thereby improving the operability of the operating lever while reducing the protruding dimension of the operating lever in the vehicle width direction, thereby making the entire device more compact.

[0017] According to the invention of claim 5, the operating lever can be rotated in the forward direction by pushing down the operating part, and can be rotated in the reverse direction by pushing up the operating part, so that two operations, that is, rotating the operating lever in the forward direction and rotating it in the reverse direction, can be performed.

[0018] According to the invention of claim 6, the case constituting the main body is formed to protrude toward the operating lever and is integrally formed with a cover portion that covers the rotating portion of the operating lever. Therefore, the rotating portion of the operating lever can be protected by the cover portion, and the rotation operation can be performed reliably and smoothly. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0019] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a front view and a left side view showing the appearance of a throttle operating device according to a first embodiment of the present invention; [Diagram 2] Cross-sectional view of line II-II in Figure 1 [Diagram 3] Cross-sectional view of line III-III in Figure 2 [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a case of the throttle operating device. [Diagram 5] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a unit including an operating lever and an interlocking member of the throttle operating device; [Figure 6] FIG. [Figure 7] FIG. [Figure 8] FIG. 11 is a right side view showing the throttle operating device with the unit attached to the case. [Figure 9] Three-dimensional view of the unit [Figure 10] FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing the positional relationship between a magnet of an interlocking member and a magnetic sensor in the throttle operating device; [Figure 11] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a state in which the operation lever of the throttle operation device is rotated; [Figure 12] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing the throttle operating device mounted on a vehicle. [Figure 13] FIG. 11 is a front view and a left side view showing the appearance of a throttle operating device according to a second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 14] FIG. 2 is a right side view showing the throttle operating device with the unit attached to the case. [Figure 15] Three-dimensional view of the unit [Figure 16]FIG. [Figure 17] FIG. [Figure 18] FIG. [Figure 19] FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing the positional relationship between a magnet of an interlocking member and a magnetic sensor in the throttle operating device; [Figure 20] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a state in which the operation lever of the throttle operation device is rotated; [Figure 21] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing the throttle operating device mounted on a vehicle. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0020] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. The throttle operating device of the first embodiment, as shown in Figures 11 and 12, is for detecting the rotation angle of an operating lever L (operating means) that can be operated with a finger (thumb) while gripping a holding grip M attached to a handlebar H of a two-wheeled vehicle, and for transmitting the detection signal to an electronic control device such as an ECU mounted on the two-wheeled vehicle, and is configured to have an interlocking member 1, a magnetic sensor 2 (rotation angle detection means), a first biasing means 3, a second biasing means 4, a resistance force applying means 5, a fixed member 6, a main body C, the operating lever L, and a holding grip M, as shown in Figures 1 to 7.

[0021] The interlocking member 1 can rotate together with the rotational operation of the operating lever L, and as shown in Figures 2, 3, 6 and 7, is made of a resin molded product having an approximately cylindrical shape, and is formed with an engaging portion 1a into which the engaging portion Lba of the operating lever L can be engaged, a plurality of (three in this embodiment) first accommodating recesses 1b each accommodating a magnet m, a plurality of (two in this embodiment) second accommodating recesses 1d each accommodating a resistance force imparting means 5, and a third accommodating recess 1c accommodating a second biasing means 4.

[0022] Furthermore, in the interlocking member 1 according to this embodiment, a plurality of first accommodating recesses 1b for accommodating magnets m and a plurality of second accommodating recesses 1d for accommodating resistance force applying means 5 are formed side by side in an arc shape on one surface, and a third accommodating recess 1c is formed at a position on the same circumference as the first accommodating recesses 1b and the second accommodating recesses 1d. Also, a fitted portion 1a is formed on the other surface of the interlocking member 1.

[0023] The interlocking member 1 is attached by fitting the magnet m into the first accommodating recess 1b, the resistance force applying means 5 into the second accommodating recess 1d, and the second biasing means 4 into the third accommodating recess 1c. In this way, the interlocking member 1 according to this embodiment is configured with a plurality of magnets m arranged in an arc shape, and with the plurality of magnets m, the resistance force applying means 5, and the second biasing means 4 formed on the same circumference.

[0024] More specifically, the multiple magnets m are each formed in a block shape (a cube or a rectangular parallelepiped shape with a rectangular cross section) and are attached to the first accommodating recess 1b, so that they are arranged in an arc shape with a predetermined distance between each other, and the spaced apart portions of adjacent magnets m are each formed with a resistance force applying means 5. The first accommodating recess 1b, which is arranged in an arc shape, is covered with a cover member D (see Figs. 7 and 8), which prevents the magnets m fitted into the first accommodating recess 1b from falling out.

[0025] The main body C is fixed to the tip side (base end side of the grip M) of the handlebar H (see Figs. 1, 11, 12) of the motorcycle (vehicle), and is configured by assembling two cases, a lower case Ca and an upper case Cb (see Fig. 4), with bolts B (see Fig. 2). The lower case Ca and the upper case Cb each have an accommodation recess formed inside, and when the lower case Ca and the upper case Cb are mated and assembled, an accommodation space is formed inside.

[0026] 1, 2 and 4, the lower case Ca is formed with a housing portion Caa for housing a substrate K on which a magnetic sensor 2 is attached. As shown in Figs. 1 and 2, the magnetic sensor 2 (rotation angle detection means) is made up of a sensor disposed in the housing portion Caa of the lower case Ca, and is capable of detecting a change in magnetism generated by a magnet m to detect the rotation angle of the interlocking member 1 and the rotation operation angle of the operating lever L. Note that the symbol h in the figures indicates a wiring extended from the magnetic sensor 2, and is configured to transmit a detection signal to the vehicle side via the wiring h.

[0027] Specifically, the magnetic sensor 2 can obtain an output voltage corresponding to the change in the magnetic field (change in magnetic flux density) of the magnet m accompanying the rotation of the interlocking member 1, and is configured, for example, with a Hall element, which is a magnetic sensor utilizing the Hall effect (specifically, a linear Hall IC capable of obtaining an output voltage proportional to the magnetic field (magnetic flux density) of the magnet m).When the operating lever L is rotated to rotate the interlocking member 1, the magnetism acting on the magnetic sensor 2 changes as the multiple magnets m rotate.

[0028] However, the magnets m according to this embodiment are arranged in three around the circumferential direction of the interlocking member 1 (the magnet m1 at the center, and the magnets m2 and m3 at both ends), and the poles (N or S) of the outer regions a of the magnets (m2, m3) at both ends are set to be different from the poles (N or S) of the outer region a of the magnet m1 at the center. For example, the magnet m1 at the center can be arranged so that the outer region a is a N pole and the inner region b is a S pole, while the two magnets m2 and m3 at the adjacent both ends are arranged so that the outer region a is a S pole and the inner region b is a N pole, or the magnet m1 at the center can be arranged so that the outer region a is a S pole and the inner region b is a N pole, while the two magnets m2 and m3 at the adjacent both ends are arranged so that the outer region a is a N pole and the inner region b is a S pole.

[0029] As a result, in the throttle operating device according to this embodiment, magnetism changes depending on the rotation angle of the interlocking member 1, so that an output voltage corresponding to the rotation angle can be obtained and it is possible to detect the rotation angle of the interlocking member 1 (i.e., the rotational operation angle of the operating lever L) based on the output voltage. The rotational angle of the operating lever L detected in this way is transmitted as an electric signal to an ECU (engine control unit) mounted on the motorcycle, and the engine (drive source) of the vehicle can be controlled according to the transmitted rotational operation angle of the operating lever L.

[0030] Furthermore, the magnetic sensor 2 according to this embodiment is capable of detecting rotation of the control lever L in the reverse direction β in addition to rotation in the forward direction α. ​​As a result, the throttle operation device according to this embodiment can control the engine according to the rotation angle of the control lever L by the driver rotating the control lever L from the initial position in the forward direction α while gripping the grip M, making it possible to travel at any speed, and can activate or deactivate electrical equipment (such as a cruise control cancel function) mounted on the vehicle by rotating the control lever L from the initial position in the reverse direction β.

[0031] The first biasing means 3 consists of a torsion coil spring that biases the operating lever L and the interlocking member 1 toward their initial positions when the operating lever L is rotated in the positive direction α, and is configured to have one end 3a engaged with the interlocking member 1, the other end 3b engaged with the engaging portion 6a of the fixed member 6, and a coil portion 3c located between the one end 3a and the other end 3b, as shown in Figures 6 and 7.

[0032] In this way, the first biasing means 3 in this embodiment consists of a torsion coil spring, with one end 3a attached to the interlocking member 1 and the other end 3b assembled to the fixed member 6. When the operating lever L is rotated, the interlocking member 1 rotates against the biasing force of the first biasing means 3, and this biasing force is transmitted to the operating lever L, acting to return the operating lever L and the interlocking member 1 to their initial positions.

[0033] The second biasing means 4 biases the operating lever L and the interlocking member 1 toward the initial position when the operating lever L is rotated in the reverse direction β, and as described above, is attached to the third housing recess 1c of the interlocking member 1. The second biasing means 4 is configured to have a movable part 4a formed on an overall circular arc, and a coil spring 4b housed within the movable part 4a.

[0034] 6 and 7, the movable part 4a is made of an arc-shaped part extending in the circumferential direction of the interlocking member 1, and is integrally formed with an accommodating groove 4aa for holding a coil spring 4b, a spring receiving portion 4ac made of the wall surface of the accommodating groove 4aa for receiving one end of the coil spring 4b, and a protruding portion 4ab capable of abutting against an abutment portion 6c of the fixed member 6. The coil spring 4b is held in the accommodating groove 4aa of the movable part 4a, and is assembled with one end abutting against the spring receiving portion 4ac of the movable part 4a and the other end abutting against the wall surface 1ca of the third accommodating recess 1c in the interlocking member 1.

[0035] As a result, when the operating lever L is rotated in the reverse direction β, the interlocking member 1 rotates in conjunction with it, but the protruding portion 4ab of the movable part 4a abuts against the abutting portion 6c to restrict the rotation, compressing the coil spring 4b and applying a biasing force generated by the compression to the operating lever L, thereby acting as a force to return the operating lever L and the interlocking member 1 to their initial positions. When the operating lever L is rotated in the forward direction α, the protruding portion 4ab of the movable part 4a moves away from the abutting portion 6c, so the coil spring 4b is not compressed and no biasing force is applied.

[0036] The resistance force applying means 5 generates friction when the interlocking member 1 rotates, thereby applying resistance when the operating lever L is rotated, and as shown in Figures 3, 6 and 7, is configured to have a cylindrical friction material 5a and a biasing spring 5b that biases the friction material 5a against the surface of the fixed member 6. The resistance force applying means 5 according to this embodiment is fitted and assembled into the second accommodating recess 1d of the interlocking member 1, and is attached to a spaced apart portion of adjacent magnets m, with the magnets m and the resistance force applying means 5 being formed on the same circumference in the interlocking member 1.

[0037] 6, 7 and 9, the fixed member 6 holds the interlocking member 1 in a rotatable manner while positioning it, and is made of a metal plate-like member on which are formed a locking portion 6a that locks the other end 3b of the first biasing means 3, a guide portion 6b that holds the interlocking member 1 while positioning it, and a contact portion 6c that can contact or separate from the protrusion 4ab of the second biasing means 4. Note that a screw hole into which a screw n (see Figs. 5 and 9) can be inserted is formed at a predetermined position of the fixed member 6, so that the fixed member 6 can be fixed to a predetermined position inside the lower case Ca by screwing it in.

[0038] The locking portion 6a is made of a portion obtained by bending a part of the fixed member 6, and is configured to be able to securely lock the other end 3b of the first biasing means 3. The guide portion 6b is made of a portion of the fixed member 6 formed into an annular protrusion by burring or the like, and is inserted into the central hole of the interlocking member 1 to rotatably engage with it, thereby enabling positioning (particularly radial positioning).

[0039] As already described, the abutment portion 6c consists of a portion that abuts against the protrusion 4ab of the second biasing means 4 and holds it in the circumferential direction. When the operating lever L is rotated in the reverse direction β and the interlocking member 1 rotates in the same direction, the abutment portion 6c engages the movable portion 4a of the second biasing means 4 to restrict rotation in the same direction, thereby moving the interlocking member 1 and the movable portion 4a relative to each other and generating a biasing force of the coil spring 4b.

[0040] The grip M is made up of a handle grip attached to the tip of the handlebar H of the vehicle, has a gripping area Mb that can be gripped by the driver, and has a flange Ma formed integrally at its base end, which protrudes in the circumferential direction and has a diameter set larger than the gripping area Mb. The grip M according to this embodiment is intended to be held exclusively by the driver, and is fixed to the tip of the handlebar H by adhesion or the like so as not to rotate (cannot be rotated).

[0041] The operating lever L is attached to the side surface of the main body C (the right side surface in FIG. 1 in this embodiment), can rotate around the axis of the handlebar H, and can be rotated by the rider's fingers while gripping the grip M, and is configured to have a cylindrical rotating part N1 and an extension part N2 extended from the rotating part N1, as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7. The rotating part N1 is a part that is connected to the interlocking member 1 and attached to the side surface of the main body C, and is formed with a protruding part Lb that is formed in a circular ring shape, and a fitting part Lba that can fit into the fitted part 1a of the interlocking member 1 is formed in a part of the protruding part Lb.

[0042] The extension N2 is an arm-shaped part that protrudes from the rotating part N1 toward the driver, and its tip is bent to form the operating part La. The operating part La according to this embodiment is bent to the left (main body part C side) with respect to the extending direction of the extension N2, and as shown in Fig. 11, the driver can operate it with the thumb of the hand holding the grip M while gripping it. In addition, the fitting part Lba of the rotating part N1 is fitted into the fitted part 1a of the interlocking member 1 to assemble it, and the interlocking member 1 and the first biasing means 3 are held by the fixed member 6, thereby forming a unit Y that can be handled as an integrated part, as shown in Figs. 5 and 9.

[0043] Here, the throttle operating device according to this embodiment is configured to have an interference portion that separates the operating lever L from the grip area Mb of the grip M and can interfere with the hand or fingers of the driver gripping the grip M. Specifically, as shown in Figures 11 and 12, the operating lever L according to this embodiment is attached to a position on the outer side in the vehicle width direction (the right side in the figures) of the main body C, and the interference portion is formed at the base end of the grip M, and is formed to protrude in the circumferential direction and is made up of a flange portion Ma whose diameter is set larger than the grip area Mb.

[0044] The operating lever L according to this embodiment can be rotated by pushing down or up the operating unit La with the fingers of the driver's hand gripping the gripping area Mb of the grip M, and the operating unit La is formed to overlap with the driver's side front surface of the main body C as shown in Fig. 1. The operating lever L according to this embodiment can be rotated in the forward direction α by pushing down the operating unit La, and can be rotated in the reverse direction β by pushing up the operating unit La.

[0045] That is, referring to Figure 10, when the operating lever L is rotated in the forward direction α and the interlocking member 1 rotates in the forward direction α, the magnetic sensor 2 approaches the magnet m2 on the right side in the figure, and when the operating lever L is rotated in the reverse direction β and the interlocking member 1 rotates in the reverse direction β, the magnetic sensor 2 approaches the magnet m3 on the left side in the figure.

[0046] Furthermore, the case (upper case Cb) constituting the main body C according to this embodiment is integrally formed with a cover part Cba that is formed to protrude toward the operating lever L and covers the rotating part N1 of the operating lever L. The cover part Cba is extended to a position that covers the upper part of the operating lever L, and is formed to protrude so that its tip is directed toward the tip of the flange part Ma of the holding grip M. This makes it possible for the cover part Cba to protect the rotating part N1 of the operating lever L (particularly the connecting part with the interlocking member 1), and allows the rotating operation to be performed reliably and smoothly.

[0047] According to this embodiment, a partition is provided between the operating lever L and the grip area Mb of the grip grip M, and an interference portion (brim portion Ma) is provided that can interfere with the hand or fingers of the driver holding the grip grip M. This reduces the protruding dimension of the operating lever L in the vehicle width direction, thereby miniaturizing the entire device, while preventing erroneous operation by the hand or fingers of the driver holding the grip area Mb of the grip grip M.

[0048] In particular, the operating lever L in this embodiment is attached to a position on the outer side of the main body C in the vehicle width direction, and the interference portion consists of a flange portion Ma formed at the base end of the grip M, which protrudes circumferentially and has a diameter set larger than the grip area Mb.Therefore, the flange portion Ma of the grip grip M can be used to separate the operating lever L from the grip area Mb of the grip grip M, thereby preventing erroneous operation.

[0049] In addition, the operating unit La can be rotated by pushing it down or up with the fingers of the driver's hand holding the gripping area Mb of the grip M, and the operating unit La is formed to overlap the driver's side front surface of the main body C, thereby improving the operability of the operating lever L while reducing the protruding dimension of the operating lever L in the vehicle width direction, thereby making the entire device more compact.

[0050] Furthermore, the operating lever L in this embodiment can be rotated in the forward direction α by pushing down the operating part La, and can be rotated in the reverse direction β by pushing up the operating part La, so that two operations, rotation operation in the forward direction α and rotation operation in the reverse direction β of the operating lever L can be performed.

[0051] Next, a throttle operating device according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. As shown in Figures 20 and 21, the throttle operating device according to the second embodiment is for detecting the rotation angle of an operating lever L (operating means) that can be operated with a finger (thumb) while gripping a grip M attached to a handlebar H of a motorcycle, and for transmitting the detection signal to an electronic control device such as an ECU mounted on the motorcycle, and as shown in Figures 13 to 18, is configured to include an interlocking member 1, a magnetic sensor 2 (rotation angle detection means), a first biasing means 3, a second biasing means 4, a resistance force applying means 5, a fixed member 6, a main body C, the operating lever L, and a grip M. Note that the same components as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed explanations thereof will be omitted.

[0052] The operating lever L is attached to the side surface of the main body C (the left side surface in FIG. 13 in this embodiment), can rotate around the axis of the handlebar H, and can be rotated by the rider's fingers while gripping the grip M, and is configured to have a cylindrical rotating part N1 and an extension part N2 extended from the rotating part N1, as shown in FIGS. 16 and 17. The rotating part N1 is a part that is attached to the side surface of the main body C by being connected to the interlocking member 1, and has a protruding part Lb formed in an annular shape, and a fitting part Lba that can fit into the fitted part 1a of the interlocking member 1 is formed in a part of the protruding part Lb.

[0053] The extension portion N2 is an arm-shaped portion that protrudes from the rotating portion N1 toward the driver, and its tip is bent to form the operating portion La. The operating portion La according to this embodiment is bent to the right side (main body portion C side) with respect to the extending direction of the extension portion N2, and as shown in Fig. 20, the driver can operate it with the thumb of the hand holding the grip M while gripping it. In addition, the fitting portion Lba of the rotating portion N1 is fitted and assembled into the fitted portion 1a of the interlocking member 1, and the interlocking member 1 and the first biasing means 3 are held by the fixed member 6, thereby forming a unit Y that can be handled as an integrated part, as shown in Figs. 15 and 18.

[0054] Here, the throttle operating device according to this embodiment is configured to have an interference portion that separates the operating lever L from the grip area Mb of the grip M and can interfere with the hand or fingers of the driver gripping the grip M. Specifically, as shown in Figures 20 and 21, the operating lever L according to this embodiment is attached to a position on the inside in the vehicle width direction (left side in the figures) of the main body C, and the interference portion is made up of the upper case Cb that constitutes the main body C.

[0055] The operating lever L according to this embodiment can be rotated by pushing down or up the operating unit La with the fingers of the driver's hand gripping the gripping area Mb of the grip M, and the operating unit La is formed to overlap with the driver's side front surface of the main body C as shown in Fig. 13. The operating lever L according to this embodiment can be rotated in the forward direction α by pushing down the operating unit La, and can be rotated in the reverse direction β by pushing up the operating unit La.

[0056] That is, referring to Figure 19, when the operating lever L is rotated in the forward direction α and the interlocking member 1 rotates in the forward direction α, the magnetic sensor 2 approaches the magnet m2 on the right side in the figure, and when the operating lever L is rotated in the reverse direction β and the interlocking member 1 rotates in the reverse direction β, the magnetic sensor 2 approaches the magnet m3 on the left side in the figure.

[0057] According to this embodiment, a partition is provided between the operating lever L and the grip area Mb of the grip grip M, and an interference portion (upper case Cb) is provided that can interfere with the hand or fingers of the driver holding the grip grip M. This reduces the protruding dimension of the operating lever L in the vehicle width direction, thereby miniaturizing the entire device, while preventing erroneous operation by the hand or fingers of the driver holding the grip area Mb of the grip grip M.

[0058] In particular, the operating lever L in this embodiment is attached to a position on the inside of the main body C in the vehicle width direction, and the interference portion is made of the upper case Cb that constitutes the main body C, so that the upper case Cb that constitutes the main body C can be used to separate the operating lever L from the gripping area Mb of the grip M to prevent erroneous operation.

[0059] In addition, the operating unit La can be rotated by pushing it down or up with the fingers of the driver's hand holding the gripping area Mb of the grip M, and the operating unit La is formed to overlap the driver's side front surface of the main body C, thereby improving the operability of the operating lever L while reducing the protruding dimension of the operating lever L in the vehicle width direction, thereby making the entire device more compact.

[0060] Furthermore, the operating lever L in this embodiment can be rotated in the forward direction α by pushing down the operating part La, and can be rotated in the reverse direction β by pushing up the operating part La, so that two operations, rotation operation in the forward direction α and rotation operation in the reverse direction β of the operating lever L can be performed.

[0061] Although the present embodiment has been described above, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the operating lever L is not limited to being rotatable in both the forward direction α and the reverse direction β as in this embodiment, but may be rotatable only in the forward direction α or only in the reverse direction β. Also, the interference part is not limited to being made up of the flange part Ma of the grip M or the upper case Cb constituting the main body part C, but may be any other part or component that separates the operating lever L from the grip area Mb of the grip M and that may interfere with the hand or fingers of the driver holding the grip M.

[0062] The vehicle to which the present embodiment is applied is not limited to a two-wheeled vehicle as in this embodiment, but may be other vehicles (such as ATVs and snowmobiles) having a handlebar H. Furthermore, the vehicle to which the present embodiment is applied is not limited to one in which the drive source is an engine, but may be, for example, a vehicle in which the drive source is an electric motor. [Industrial Applicability]

[0063] The present invention can be applied to throttle operating devices having different external shapes or having other functions added thereto, so long as the throttle operating device is in line with the spirit of the present invention. [Explanation of symbols]

[0064] 1 Interlocking parts 1a Mated part 1b First receiving recess 1c Third storage recess 1ca Wall 1d Second storage recess 2. Magnetic sensor (rotation angle detection means) 3 First biasing means 3a one end 3b Other end 3c Coil section 4 Second biasing means 4a Moving part 4aa Receiving groove 4ab protrusion 4ac Spring support 4b Coil spring 5. Means of Resistance 5a Friction material 5b Spring 6 Fixing member 6a Locking part 6b Information section 6c Contact part C Main body Ca lower case Caa Storage Unit Cb upper case Cba Cover m magnet h wiring n Screw B Bolt K-substrate D Cover material Y Unit L Operation Lever La operation section Lb protrusion Lba mating part N1 Rotating part N2 extension part M Gripping Grip Ma Tsubabe Mb gripping area

Claims

1. A grip attached to a tip of a handlebar of a vehicle and having a gripping area that can be gripped by a driver; a main body portion attached to the handlebar at a position on the inside in a vehicle width direction of the grip; an operating lever attached to a side surface of the main body, rotatable around an axis of the handlebar, and rotatable by a rider's fingers while gripping the grip; an interlocking member that is accommodated in the main body and that can rotate together with the rotational operation of the operating lever; a rotation angle detection means for detecting a rotation angle of the operation lever by detecting a rotation angle of the interlocking member; a throttle operation device capable of controlling a drive source of a vehicle in accordance with a rotation angle of the operation lever detected by the rotation angle detection means, A throttle operating device characterized in that it has an interference portion which separates the operating lever from the gripping area of ​​the grip and which can interfere with the hand or fingers of a driver holding the grip.

2. The throttle operating device according to claim 1, characterized in that the operating lever is attached to a position on the vehicle widthwise outer side of the main body portion, and the interference portion is formed at the base end of the grip, protrudes circumferentially, and consists of a flange portion having a diameter set larger than that of the gripping area.

3. 2. The throttle operating device according to claim 1, wherein the operating lever is attached to a position on the inner side of the main body in the vehicle width direction, and the interference portion is made of a case that constitutes the main body.

4. The throttle operating device described in claim 1, characterized in that the operating lever has a rotating portion that is connected to the interlocking member on the side of the main body, and an extension portion that protrudes from the rotating portion toward the driver and has a bent tip to form an operating portion, and the operating portion can be rotated by pushing down or up with the fingers of the driver's hand holding the grip area of ​​the holding grip, and the operating portion is formed to overlap the driver's side front surface of the main body.

5. 5. The throttle operating device according to claim 4, wherein the operating lever can be rotated in a forward direction by pushing down the operating portion, and can be rotated in a reverse direction by pushing up the operating portion.

6. 5. The throttle operating device according to claim 4, wherein the case constituting the main body is integrally formed with a cover portion that projects toward the operating lever and covers the rotating portion of the operating lever.

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