Saddle riding vehicle

Abstract

To provide a saddle riding vehicle in which a terminal unit can be disposed in a theft suppressive and easily usable condition.SOLUTION: A saddle riding vehicle 1 includes a USB terminal unit 41, a first support part 74, an attachment member 42, and a front cowl 22. The first support part 74 is formed in a first predetermined direction and supports the USB terminal unit 41. The attachment member 42 includes a first insertion part 62 which is inserted into the first support part 74 in the first predetermined direction, is disposed around the USB terminal unit 41, and attaches the USB terminal unit 41 to the first support part 74. The front cowl 22 is disposed in a second predetermined direction opposite to the first predetermined direction with a predetermined spacing L2 interposed from an end 54a of the USB terminal unit 41. The predetermined spacing L2 is shorter than a length L1 from an end 62e in the first predetermined direction of the first insertion part 62 to an end 74e in the second predetermined direction of the first support part 74.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 7B

Description

[Technical Field]

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

[0002] A straddle-type vehicle having a configuration provided with a Universal Serial Bus (USB) port for connecting to an external device such as a smartphone has been disclosed (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In the straddle-type vehicle shown in Patent Document 1, the USB port is provided, for example, around the handlebars in a position that is easy for the user to use. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2019-172162 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, if a USB terminal unit provided with a USB port is placed in an easily accessible location, there is a risk of it being stolen.

[0005] On the other hand, if the USB terminal unit is exposed to the outside using a lock or the like to prevent theft, or if the USB terminal unit is placed inside a screwed-in enclosure, it becomes difficult to use.

[0006] An object of the present invention is to provide a saddle-type vehicle in which the terminal unit can be positioned in a manner that is easy to use and that prevents theft. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] A saddle-type vehicle according to one aspect of the present invention includes a terminal unit, a support portion, an attachment member, and a mounting member. The terminal unit is connectable to a terminal of a cable for charging or communication. The support portion is formed along a first predetermined direction and supports the terminal unit. The mounting member has an insertion portion that is inserted into the support portion along the first predetermined direction, is arranged around the terminal unit, and mounts the terminal unit to the support portion. The mounting member is arranged at a predetermined distance from an end of the terminal unit toward a second predetermined direction opposite to the first predetermined direction. The predetermined distance is shorter than the length from the end of the insertion portion on the first predetermined direction side to the end of the support portion on the second predetermined direction side.

[0008] In the saddle-type vehicle according to this aspect, when the terminal unit is moved in the second predetermined direction, the end of the terminal unit abuts against the mounting member before the insertion portion is removed from the support portion, preventing the terminal unit from being removed from the support portion. This prevents theft. Furthermore, since theft is prevented without the need for a key or the like, the terminal unit is easy for the user to use. Furthermore, since the terminal unit can be positioned simply by inserting the insertion portion of the mounting member into the support portion, it can be positioned in a location that is convenient for the user.

[0009] The mounting member may be an exterior cover. In this case, when the terminal unit is moved in the second predetermined direction, an end of the terminal unit abuts against the exterior cover attached to the vehicle body frame before the insertion portion comes out of the support portion, thereby preventing the terminal unit from coming out of the support portion.

[0010] The terminal unit may be arranged so that a port to which a cable terminal can be connected faces rearward. The end of the terminal unit may be the end on the forward side of the terminal unit. The exterior cover may be a front cowl. The first predetermined direction may be the rearward direction, and the second predetermined direction may be the forward direction. In this case, when the terminal unit is moved forward, the end of the terminal unit abuts against the front cowl before the insertion portion comes out of the support portion, thereby preventing the terminal unit from coming out of the support portion.

[0011] The terminal unit may be a USB terminal unit. The terminal unit may have a USB port to which a cable terminal can be connected. In this case, it is possible to prevent the USB port from being pulled out of the support part and stolen.

[0012] The saddle-type vehicle may further include a connecting part. The connecting part may be connected to an end of the terminal unit and may interfere with the mounting member when the terminal unit moves in a first predetermined direction relative to the mounting member. In this case, the connecting part interferes with the mounting member when the terminal unit is moved in the first predetermined direction relative to the mounting member, making it difficult to remove the terminal unit from the mounting member, thereby preventing theft.

[0013] The connection component may include a connector and a lead wire. The connector may be connected to an end of the terminal unit. The lead wire may be connected to the connector. The connector and the lead wire may be bundled together by a bundling member. When the terminal unit moves in a first predetermined direction relative to the mounting member, a portion of the lead wire may interfere with the mounting member. In this case, the lead wire bundled with the connector interferes with the mounting member, making it difficult to remove the terminal unit from the mounting member, thereby preventing theft.

[0014] The support portion may have a restricting portion that restricts movement of the mounting member in the first predetermined direction. In this case, the restricting portion restricts movement of the mounting member when it is moved in the first predetermined direction, making it difficult to remove the mounting member on which the terminal unit is arranged, thereby preventing theft.

[0015] The saddle-ride type vehicle may further include a handlebar, a seat, and a fuel tank. The seat may be located rearward of the handlebar. The fuel tank may be located between the seat and the handlebar. The terminal unit is located forward of the handlebar when the handlebar is not turned. In this case, in a saddle-ride type vehicle having a configuration in which the fuel tank is located between the handlebar and the seat, such as an MC type, the theft of the terminal unit can be prevented and it can be located in an easy-to-use state.

[0016] The terminal unit may have a port to which a cable terminal can be connected. The saddle-ride type vehicle may further include a cover member. The cover member may be detachably disposed on the body frame so as to face the mounting member and cover the terminal unit from the port side. In this case, by removing the cover member from the body frame, the terminal unit is exposed and the cable terminal can be connected to the port of the terminal unit. Note that "detachable from the body frame" also includes a configuration in which the terminal unit can be detached from the body frame via another member.

[0017] The saddle-type vehicle may further include a visor portion. The visor portion is disposed on the upper side of the mounting member. The visor portion is curved along the upper surface of the mounting member. In this case, the provision of the visor portion makes it difficult to insert one's hand into the location where the terminal unit is disposed, thereby preventing theft of the terminal unit.

[0018] The mounting member may further include a mounting member main body and a protrusion. The mounting member main body may have the insertion portion disposed on the outside and surround the periphery of the terminal unit. The protrusion is disposed on the end of the mounting member main body on the first predetermined direction side and protrudes upward. In this case, for example, when it rains, the protrusion can prevent water from flowing down onto the portion of the terminal unit where the cable is connected. [Effects of the Invention]

[0019] According to the present invention, when the terminal unit is moved in the first predetermined direction, the end of the terminal unit abuts against the mounting member before the insertion portion is removed from the support portion, preventing the terminal unit from being removed from the support portion. This prevents theft. Furthermore, since theft is prevented without the need for a key or the like, the terminal unit is easy to use for the user. Furthermore, since the terminal unit can be placed simply by inserting the insertion portion of the mounting member into the support portion, it can be placed in a location that is easy for the user to use. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0020] [Figure 1]1 is a side view of a saddle-ride type vehicle according to an embodiment; [Figure 2] FIG. 1 is a plan view of a saddle-type vehicle. [Figure 3] FIG. 2 is a rear view of the handlebar area of ​​the saddle-ride type vehicle. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the configuration of the vicinity of the front frame and the main frame of the saddle-ride type vehicle. [Figure 5] FIG. 5 is an enlarged view of the vicinity of the front frame in FIG. [Figure 6] 10 is a view showing the handle member and its vicinity with the lower right inner cover removed from the saddle-ride type vehicle. FIG. [Figure 7A] FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA′ in FIG. 6. [Figure 7B] 7B is a cross-sectional view taken along the arrows BB′ in FIG. 7A. [Figure 8A] This is an enlarged view of the vicinity of the USB terminal unit of the saddle-type vehicle. [Figure 8B] 8B is a perspective view showing a state in which the inner upper cover is removed from FIG. 8A. FIG. [Figure 9] 1A is a perspective view of the USB terminal unit as seen from the rear of the saddle-ride type vehicle, and FIG. 1B is a perspective view of the USB terminal unit as seen from the front of the saddle-ride type vehicle. [Figure 10A] 10 is a perspective view of the USB terminal unit, the support frame, and the mounting member as viewed from the right side. FIG. [Figure 10B] 10 is a perspective view of the USB terminal unit, the support frame, and the mounting member as viewed from the left side. FIG. [Figure 10C] 10 is a perspective view of the USB terminal unit, the support frame, and the mounting member as viewed from the lower left. FIG. [Figure 11] FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the USB terminal unit and the mounting member. [Figure 12] 1A is a perspective view of the mounting member as viewed from the front of the saddle-ride type vehicle, and FIG. 1B is a front view of the mounting member as viewed from the rear of the saddle-ride type vehicle. [Figure 13] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a support frame of the saddle-ride type vehicle. [Figure 14]10(a) to 10(c) are diagrams for explaining the procedure for attaching the USB terminal unit. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0021] Hereinafter, a saddle-ride type vehicle according to an embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. Fig. 1 is a side view of a saddle-ride type vehicle 1 according to an embodiment. Fig. 2 is a plan view of the saddle-ride type vehicle 1 according to an embodiment.

[0022] As shown in FIG. 1, the saddle-type vehicle 1 includes a body frame 2, a steering device 3, a fuel tank 4, a seat 5, a power unit 6, a front wheel 7, a swing arm 8, and a rear wheel 9.

[0023] The body frame 2 includes a head pipe 11, a main frame 12, a rear frame 13, and a front frame 14. The main frame 12 is connected to the head pipe 11. The main frame 12 extends rearward from the head pipe 11.

[0024] The rear frame 13 is connected to the main frame 12. The rear frame 13 extends rearward from the main frame 12. The rear frame 13 is disposed below the seat 5. The front frame 14 is connected to the head pipe 11. The front frame 14 is disposed in front of the head pipe 11.

[0025] In this embodiment, the front-rear, left-right, and up-down directions refer to the front-rear, left-right, and up-down directions as seen from the rider seated on the seat 5.

[0026] The steering device 3 is rotatably supported by the head pipe 11. The steering device 3 rotatably supports the front wheel 7. The steering device 3 includes a steering shaft 15, a handle member 16, a front fork 17, an upper bracket 18, and a lower bracket 19. The steering shaft 15 is inserted into the head pipe 11. The handle member 16 is disposed above the head pipe 11. Figure 3 is a view of the vicinity of the handle member 16 as seen from behind. The handle member 16 extends in the left-right direction.

[0027] A meter unit 21 is disposed in front of the handle member 16. The meter unit 21 is fixed to the front frame 14. The meter unit 21 includes, for example, a speedometer. The front fork 17 is connected to the steering shaft 15 via an upper bracket 18 and a lower bracket 19. The front fork 17 rotatably supports the front wheel 7.

[0028] The fuel tank 4 is disposed behind the head pipe 11. The fuel tank 4 is supported by the main frame 12. The seat 5 is disposed behind the fuel tank 4. The fuel tank 4 is disposed between the handle member 16 and the seat 5.

[0029] The power unit 6 is disposed below the fuel tank 4. The power unit 6 is supported by a main frame 12. The power unit 6 includes, for example, an internal combustion engine. The rear wheel 9 is supported by the main frame 12 via a swing arm 8. The rear wheel 9 is rotatably supported by the swing arm 8. The swing arm 8 is supported by the main frame 12 so as to be able to swing.

[0030] The saddle-ride type vehicle 1 includes a front cowl 22 (an example of a mounting member, an example of an exterior cover). The front cowl 22 is disposed in front of and on both sides of the head pipe 11. The front cowl 22 is fixed to the front frame 14. A windshield 23 is disposed above the front cowl 22.

[0031] The saddle-ride type vehicle 1 includes a pair of left and right side cowls 24. The side cowls 24 are connected to the left and right rear portions of the front cowl 22. The side cowls 24 are fixed to the main frame 12. The side cowls 24 cover a portion of the front forks 17 from the left and right.

[0032] The straddle-type vehicle 1 includes a pair of left and right body covers 29 (see FIG. 1). The body covers 29 are disposed below the seat 5. The pair of body covers 29 cover the rear frame 13 from the left and right sides.

[0033] 3, the saddle-ride type vehicle 1 includes an inner upper cover 25, an inner right lower cover 26, and an inner left lower cover 27 (examples of cover members). The inner upper cover 25, the inner right lower cover 26, and the inner left lower cover 27 are disposed on the rear side of the front cowl 22. The inner upper cover 25, the inner right lower cover 26, and the inner left lower cover 27 are disposed on the front side of the handle member 16 when the vehicle is not being steered.

[0034] Fig. 4 is a perspective view showing the configuration in the vicinity of the front frame 14 and the main frame 12 of the saddle riding type vehicle 1. Fig. 5 is an enlarged view of the vicinity of the front frame 14 in Fig. 4.

[0035] The inner upper cover 25 is disposed on the rear side of the front cowl 22. The inner upper cover 25 is fixed to the front cowl 22. The inner upper cover 25 is disposed forward of the meter unit 21. The inner right lower cover 26 is disposed below the inner upper cover 25. The inner left lower cover 27 is disposed below the inner upper cover 25. The inner right lower cover 26 is disposed to the left of the inner left lower cover 27.

[0036] 4 and 5, the front frame 14 includes a front main frame 31, a connecting frame 32, and left and right front frames 33. The front main frame 31 extends forward from the head pipe 11. The front main frame 31 extends forward through a notch 25b formed in the center of the left and right of the inner upper cover 25, and fixes the front cowl 22.

[0037] The connection frame 32 connects the meter unit 21 to the front frame 14. As shown in FIG. 5, the connection frame 32 is disposed upward from the front main frame 31.

[0038] The left and right front frames 33 extend left and right from the front main frame 31. The left and right front frames 33 are rod-shaped. The left and right front frames 33 are disposed below the front main frame 31. The left and right front frames 33 are disposed in front of the head pipe 11.

[0039] The inner lower right cover 26 and inner lower left cover 27 are arranged on either side of the front main frame 31 in the left-right direction, as shown in Fig. 3. The inner lower right cover 26 is arranged on the right side of the front main frame 31. The inner lower left cover 27 is arranged on the left side of the front main frame 31. The inner lower right cover 26 and inner lower left cover 27 are arranged above the front left and right frames 33, as shown in Fig. 5.

[0040] The inner right lower cover 26 is detachably attached to the inner upper cover 25 and the side cowl 24 on the right side. As shown in Fig. 4, the inner right lower cover 26 includes a first attachment portion 26a, a second attachment portion 26b, and a third attachment portion 26c. The inner right lower cover 26 is detachably attached to the body frame 2 indirectly via the inner upper cover 25, the front cowl 22, and the side cowl 24 on the right side.

[0041] The first mounting portion 26a is located at the front right end of the inner lower right cover 26. The second mounting portion 26b is located at the front left end of the inner lower right cover 26. The third mounting portion 26c is located at the right rear end of the inner lower right cover 26. The first mounting portion 26a and the second mounting portion 26b are detachably attached to the lower end of the inner upper cover 25. A through-hole is formed in each of the first mounting portion 26a and the second mounting portion 26b. A through-hole is also formed in the inner upper cover 25 at positions corresponding to the first mounting portion 26a and the second mounting portion 26b. The inner lower right cover 26 can be attached to the inner upper cover 25 by aligning the through-hole in the inner lower right cover 26 with the through-hole in the inner upper cover 25 and inserting, for example, a push-type plastic rivet. The third mounting portion 26c is detachably attached to the side cowl 24 on the right side. A through-hole is formed in the third mounting portion 26c. A through-hole is also formed on the right side of the side cowl 24 at a position corresponding to the third attachment portion 26c. The inner lower right cover 26 can be attached to the right side cowl 24 by aligning the through-hole in the inner lower right cover 26 with the through-hole in the right side cowl 24 and inserting, for example, a push-type plastic rivet. The inner lower right cover 26 can be removed from the saddle-riding type vehicle 1 by removing the plastic rivets inserted into the first attachment portion 26a, the second attachment portion 26b, and the third attachment portion 26c.

[0042] The inner lower left cover 27 is configured symmetrically to the inner lower right cover 26, and has a first attachment portion 27a, a second attachment portion (not shown), and a third attachment portion 27c. Like the inner lower right cover 26, the inner lower left cover 27 is detachably attached to the inner upper cover 25 and the side cowl 24 on the left side. The inner lower left cover 27 is detachably attached to the body frame 2 indirectly via the inner upper cover 25, the front cowl 22, and the side cowl 24 on the left side.

[0043] 6 is a diagram showing the handle member 16 and its vicinity with the inner right lower cover 26 removed from the saddle-riding type vehicle 1. The saddle-riding type vehicle 1 includes a USB terminal unit 41. A cable for charging or communication can be connected to the USB terminal unit 41. By removing the inner right lower cover 26, the USB terminal unit 41 is exposed.

[0044] Fig. 7A is a side cross-sectional view of the vicinity of USB terminal unit 41 of saddle riding type vehicle 1. Fig. 7A is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA' in Fig. 6. Fig. 7B is a plan cross-sectional view of the vicinity of USB terminal unit 41 of saddle riding type vehicle 1. Fig. 7B is a cross-sectional view taken along the line BB' in Fig. 7A.

[0045] 7A and 7B, USB terminal unit 41 is covered in the front-to-rear direction by front cowl 22 and inner lower right cover 26. Front cowl 22 is disposed on the front side of USB terminal unit 41. Inner lower right cover 26 is disposed on the rear side of USB terminal unit 41.

[0046] As described above, by removing the inner right lower cover 26, the USB terminal unit 41 is exposed toward the rear.

[0047] Fig. 8A is an enlarged view of the vicinity of USB terminal unit 41. In Fig. 8A, handle member 16 and side cowl 24 have been omitted to make the drawing easier to see. Fig. 8B is an enlarged view of the vicinity of USB terminal unit 41. Fig. 8B is a perspective view as viewed from the right side. In Fig. 8B, inner upper cover 25 has been omitted to make USB terminal unit 41 easier to see.

[0048] Saddle-riding type vehicle 1 includes a mounting member 42 and a support frame 43. Mounting member 42 mounts USB terminal unit 41 to support frame 43. Mounting member 42 is arranged around USB terminal unit 41. Support frame 43 is fixed to body frame 2 and supports USB terminal unit 41. As shown in FIG. 8A , overhanging portion 25a formed on the lower part of inner upper cover 25 is arranged above mounting member 42 arranged around USB terminal unit 41. Overhanging portion 25a is curved convexly upward along the upper surface of mounting member 42.

[0049] Fig. 9(a) is a perspective view of the USB terminal unit 41 as viewed from the rear of the saddle-riding type vehicle 1. Fig. 9(b) is a perspective view of the USB terminal unit 41 as viewed from the front of the saddle-riding type vehicle 1. The USB terminal unit 41 has a terminal body 51, a USB port 53, and a connection terminal 54.

[0050] Terminal body 51 has a generally cylindrical shape. Terminal body 51 includes a port forming surface 52. Port forming surface 52 is the rear end surface of terminal body 51, and USB port 53 is formed on the port forming surface. A terminal of a cable for charging or communication is connected to USB port 53. For example, by connecting a mobile phone to USB port 53 using a cable, the mobile phone can be charged.

[0051] 8A and 8B, the USB terminal unit 41 is arranged so that the USB port 53 faces rearward. The USB port 53 is exposed and available for use by the rider when the lower right inner cover 26 is removed. The USB port 53 is, for example, a USB Type-C or USB Type-A port.

[0052] Connection terminal 54 is located at the end of terminal body 51 opposite port-forming surface 52. As shown in FIG. 9(b), connection terminal 54 is located at the end of terminal body 51 facing forward. FIG. 10A is a perspective view of USB terminal unit 41, support frame 43, and mounting member 42 viewed from the right side. FIG. 10B is a perspective view of USB terminal unit 41, support frame 43, and mounting member 42 viewed from the left side. FIG. 10C is a perspective view of USB terminal unit 41, support frame 43, and mounting member 42 viewed from the lower left. As shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B, a connector 56 (an example of a connecting component) of lead wire 55 to which power is supplied from a battery is connected to connection terminal 54. As shown in FIG. 10C, connector 56 can be removed from connection terminal 54 of USB terminal unit 41 by pressing tab 56a provided on the left side.

[0053] As shown in Fig. 8B, attachment member 42 is disposed around USB terminal unit 41. Fig. 11 is an exploded perspective view of USB terminal unit 41 and attachment member 42. By inserting USB terminal unit 41 into attachment member 42, attachment member 42 can be attached to USB terminal unit 41. Attachment member 42 is formed of an elastic material such as rubber.

[0054] Fig. 12(a) is a perspective view of the mounting member 42 as seen from the front of the saddle-riding type vehicle 1. Fig. 12(b) is a front view of the mounting member 42 as seen from the rear of the saddle-riding type vehicle 1.

[0055] Mounting member 42 includes a cylindrical portion 61 (an example of a mounting member body), a first insertion portion 62, a second insertion portion 63, and a protrusion 64. Cylindrical portion 61 is cylindrical and is disposed around terminal body 51 of USB terminal unit 41. Terminal body 51 is inserted into inner space 61a of cylindrical portion 61.

[0056] The first insertion portion 62 is disposed on the left side of the cylindrical portion 61. The first insertion portion 62 protrudes leftward from the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical portion 61. A through hole 62a is formed in the first insertion portion 62 along the front-rear direction. The through hole 62a is formed in a rectangular shape when viewed from the front. The vertical direction is the longitudinal direction of the through hole 62a, and the horizontal direction is the lateral direction. A first support portion 74 (described later) of the support frame 43 is inserted into the through hole 62a of the first insertion portion 62.

[0057] The second insertion portion 63 is disposed on the downward side of the cylindrical portion 61. The second insertion portion 63 protrudes downward from the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical portion 61. A through hole 63a is formed in the second insertion portion 63 along the front-rear direction. As shown in FIG. 12(b), the through hole 63a is formed in a rectangular shape when viewed from the front. The through hole 62a has a short side in the up-down direction and a long side in the left-right direction. A second support portion 75 (described later) of the support frame 43 is inserted into the through hole 63a of the second insertion portion 63.

[0058] The protrusion 64 is disposed on the upper side at the rear end of the cylindrical portion 61. The protrusion 64 protrudes upward from the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical portion 61. The protrusion 64 is formed along the circumferential direction on the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical portion 61.

[0059] As shown in Fig. 8B, the support frame 43 is fixed to the front left and right frames 33. Fig. 13 is a perspective view showing the support frame 43. The support frame 43 includes a base portion 71, a first fixing portion 72, a second fixing portion 73, a first support portion 74 (an example of a support portion), and a second support portion 75.

[0060] The base portion 71 is flat and disposed substantially horizontally. The first fixing portion 72 extends forward from the right end of the base portion 71 and is fixed to a frame member 34 fixed to the front left and right frames 33. The second fixing portion 73 extends forward from the left end of the base portion 71 and is fixed to a frame member 34 fixed to the front left and right frames 33.

[0061] The frame member 34 is fixed to the front side of the front left and right frames 33. The frame member 34 has a support portion 34a that supports the inner right lower cover 26. A through hole is formed in the support portion 34a, and a protrusion 26d (see FIG. 7B) formed to protrude toward the front of the inner right lower cover 26 is inserted into the support portion 34a. The portion where the first fixing portion 72 is fixed to the frame member 34 is hatched as R1. The portion where the second fixing portion 73 is fixed to the frame member 34 is hatched as R2.

[0062] The first support portion 74 extends forward from the left end of the base portion 71. As shown in FIG. 10B, the first support portion 74 is inserted into the first insertion portion 62 of the mounting member 42. The first support portion 74 is plate-shaped. The first support portion 74 is disposed in front of the second fixing portion 73.

[0063] The first support portion 74 includes a first support part 81, a pair of first retaining projections 82, and a connecting portion 83 (an example of a restricting portion). The first support part 81 is arranged along the front-rear direction. The pair of first retaining projections 82 protrude from the upper and lower ends of the first support part 81. The upper first retaining projection 82 protrudes upward from the upper end of the first support part 81. The lower first retaining projection 82 protrudes downward from the lower end of the first support part 81. As shown in FIGS. 10B and 10C , the pair of first retaining projections 82 are arranged on the front side of the first insertion part 62 when the mounting member 42 is attached to the support frame 43. The first retaining projections 82 prevent the first insertion part 62 of the mounting member 42 from slipping forward from the first support part 74. The connecting portion 83 is curved and connects the rear end of the first support part 81 to the right end of the base part 71. As shown in FIG. 13, the connecting portion 83 is formed so that the inner angle α of the curve is approximately 90 degrees, and restricts the movement of the mounting member 42 when the mounting member 42 is actuated in the rearward direction.

[0064] The second support portion 75 extends forward from the front end of the base portion 71. The second support portion 75 is inserted into the second insertion portion 63 of the mounting member 42. The second support portion 75 is plate-shaped. The second support portion 75 is disposed on the same plane as the base portion 71. The second support portion 75 includes a second support portion 84 and a pair of second retaining protrusions 85. The second support portion 84 extends forward from the base portion 71. The second support portion 84 is rectangular in plan view. The pair of second retaining protrusions 85 protrude left and right from the front end of the second support portion 84. The right second retaining protrusion 85 protrudes rightward from the right end of the second support portion 84. The left second retaining protrusion 85 protrudes leftward from the left end of the second support portion 84. 10A, the pair of second retaining projections 85 are disposed on the front side of the second insertion portion 63 when the mounting member 42 is attached to the support frame 43. The second retaining projections 85 prevent the second insertion portion 63 from slipping out forward from the second support portion 75.

[0065] Here, a description will be given of the procedure for attaching the USB terminal unit 41 when assembling the saddle riding type vehicle 1. Figures 14(a) to 14(c) are diagrams for explaining the procedure for attaching the USB terminal unit 41.

[0066] 11, USB terminal unit 41 is inserted into inner space 61a of tubular portion 61 of mounting member 42 (see arrow C). As a result, mounting member 42 is attached around USB terminal unit 41, as shown in FIG. 14(a).

[0067] Next, as shown in FIG. 14(a), the mounting member 42 with the USB terminal unit 41 inserted therein is moved from the front side of the support frame 43 toward the rear side in mounting direction D (an example of a first predetermined direction) and mounted to the support frame 43. Mounting direction D can be said to be a direction along the first support portion 81 of the first support part 74. Mounting direction D coincides with the rear direction. Note that the term "coincidence" does not have a strict meaning, but rather includes a degree of error that can be recognized as coincidence in terms of commonly accepted standards. More specifically, the first support portion 81 of the support frame 43 is inserted into the through-hole 62a of the first insertion portion 62 of the mounting member 42, and the second support portion 84 of the support frame 43 is inserted into the through-hole 63a of the second insertion portion 63 of the mounting member 42. First support portion 81 is inserted into through-hole 62a until pair of first retaining projections 82 are positioned in front of first insertion portion 62, and second support portion 84 is inserted into through-hole 63a until pair of second retaining projections 85 are positioned in front of second insertion portion 63. Figure 14(b) shows a state in which mounting member 42 with USB terminal unit 41 inserted therein is attached to support frame 43.

[0068] Next, as shown in Fig. 14(b), connector 56 of lead wire 55 extending from the battery is attached to connection terminal 54 of USB terminal unit 41. Lead wire 55 and connector 56 are bundled together with tape 57 (an example of a bundling member) as shown in Fig. 10A. Tape 57 is indicated by a dotted line in Fig. 10A. Tape 57 is wrapped around connector 56 connected to connection terminal 54 and lead wire 55 routed forward from connector 56.

[0069] Next, as shown in Figure 14(c), the front cowl 22 is fixed to the front frame 14 of the body frame 2. Next, the inner upper cover 25 and the side cowl 24 are attached, and the inner right lower cover 26 and the inner left lower cover 27 are detachably attached.

[0070] Next, the positional relationship between the USB terminal unit 41 inserted into the mounting member 42, the support frame 43, and the front cowl 22 will be described. The opposite direction to the mounting direction D is indicated as the removal direction E (an example of a second predetermined direction). The removal direction E coincides with the forward direction.

[0071] As shown in Figure 7B, if the length along the mounting direction D from the forward end 62e of the first insertion portion 62 of the mounting member 42 to the end 74e of the first support portion 74 on the removal direction E side is defined as L1, and the length along the removal direction E from the end 54a of the connection terminal 54 of the USB terminal unit 41 on the removal direction E side to position 22P of the front cowl 22 is defined as L2 (an example of a predetermined interval), then L1 is set to be greater than L2.

[0072] In the saddle-type vehicle 1 of the present embodiment described above, even if an attempt is made to pull out USB terminal unit 41 together with mounting member 42 from support frame 43 in removal direction E with the intent of stealing USB terminal unit 41, connector 56 and lead wires 55 connected to connection terminal 54 will come into contact with front cowl 22 before the removal. This makes it possible to prevent USB terminal unit 41 from being removed in removal direction E.

[0073] Furthermore, even when USB terminal unit 41 is pulled out forward from mounting member 42, as shown in FIG. 10A, connector 56 and lead wire 55 are bundled together with tape 57, so that connector 56 and lead wire 55 do not interfere with mounting member 42 and are therefore prevented from being pulled out.

[0074] Furthermore, it is conceivable that connector 56 may be removed from USB terminal unit 41 in order to steal USB terminal unit 41, but as shown in FIG. 10C, the claw portion 56a side (left side) of connector 56 is covered by first support portion 74, thereby preventing connector 56 from being removed.

[0075] 8A, front cowl 22 is disposed to the right of USB terminal unit 41, canopy portion 25a is disposed above it, and support frame 43 is disposed below USB terminal unit 41. In this way, because members are disposed on all sides around USB terminal unit 41, it is difficult to insert tools or hands, etc., and theft of USB terminal unit 41 can be prevented.

[0076] Even if connector 56 is removed from USB terminal unit 41, L1>L2 is set, and therefore even if an attempt is made to pull USB terminal unit 41 together with mounting member 42 from support frame 43 in removal direction E, connection terminal 54 will come into contact with front cowl 22 before the pulling out. This makes it possible to prevent USB terminal unit 41 from being removed in removal direction E.

[0077] Although one embodiment of the present invention has been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications are possible without departing from the gist of the invention.

[0078] Before being removed from support frame 43 in removal direction E, USB terminal unit 41 abuts against front cowl 22, but this is not limited to front cowl 22. For example, before being removed from support frame 43 in removal direction E, USB terminal unit 41 may abut against an exterior cover other than front cowl 22, or it does not have to be an exterior cover but may be meter unit 21, a meter bracket, or the like; in short, it may be an attachment member that is attached to body frame 2.

[0079] Although the mounting direction D of USB terminal unit 41 to support frame 43 is the forward direction and the removal direction E of USB terminal unit 41 from support frame 43 is the rearward direction, this is not limiting and, for example, mounting direction D may be the leftward direction and removal direction E may be the rightward direction. In this case, before being removed from support frame 43, USB terminal unit 41 abuts against an attachment member (such as front cowl 22 or side cowl 24) located on the rightward side, thereby preventing theft.

[0080] The straddle-type vehicle 1 is provided with a USB terminal unit 41 having a USB port, but this is not limited to USB.

[0081] The USB terminal unit 41 is located to the right of the center in the left-right direction, but may be located on the left side. For example, it may be located in front of the lower left inner cover 27.

[0082] The inner right lower cover 26 is indirectly fixed to the body frame 2 via the inner upper cover 25 and the side cowl 24, but may also be fixed directly to the body frame 2.

[0083] The support frame 43 is fixed to the front left and right frames 33 via the frame members 34, but may be fixed directly without the frame members 34.

[0084] Although the connector 56 and the lead wires 55 are wrapped with tape 57, the present invention is not limited to tape 57 and a cable tie or the like may be used as long as it can bundle the connector 56 and the lead wires 55 together.

[0085] It has been stated that when the USB terminal unit 41 is pulled forward from the mounting member 42, the connector 56 wrapped in tape 57 and the lead wires 55 interfere with the mounting member 42, but this is not limited to this; for example, the connector 56 may be configured to interfere with the mounting member 42.

[0086] Although USB terminal unit 41 includes connection terminal 54, and connector 56 of lead wire 55 is directly attached to USB terminal unit 41, this is not the only option. For example, a lead wire may extend from USB terminal unit 41, and a connection terminal may be provided at the tip of the lead wire to connect with connector 56 of lead wire 55 from the battery.

[0087] In the USB terminal unit 41, the USB port 53 is exposed, but a cap that covers the USB port 53 may be provided.

[0088] The connecting portion 83 is formed with an inner angle α of the curve (see FIG. 13) of approximately 90 degrees, and restricts the rearward movement of the mounting member 42, but is not limited to this shape as long as it is able to restrict the rearward movement of the mounting member 42. When restricting the rearward movement of the mounting member 42 by curving, it is preferable that the inner angle α of the curve of the connecting portion 83 is at least 135 degrees or less, for example. Furthermore, rather than being limited to curvature, the rearward movement of the mounting member 42 may also be restricted by making the size of the connecting portion 83 larger than the first insertion portion 62. [Industrial Applicability]

[0089] According to the present invention, in a saddle-type vehicle, the effects of preventing theft and enabling the terminal unit to be arranged in a state that is easy to use can be obtained. [Explanation of symbols]

[0090] 1: Saddle-type vehicle 22: Front cowl 41: USB terminal unit 42: Mounting material 62: First insertion part 62e :edge 74: 1st support part 74e :edge

Claims

1. a terminal unit to which a terminal of a charging or communication cable can be connected; a support portion formed along a first predetermined direction and supporting the terminal unit; a mounting member having an insertion portion that is inserted into the support portion along the first predetermined direction, the mounting member being disposed around the terminal unit and mounting the terminal unit to the support portion; a mounting member disposed at a predetermined distance from an end of the terminal unit in a second predetermined direction opposite to the first predetermined direction, the predetermined interval is shorter than a length from an end of the insertion portion on the first predetermined direction side to an end of the support portion on the second predetermined direction side; Saddle-type vehicle.

2. The mounting member is an exterior cover. The saddle-type vehicle according to claim 1 .

3. the terminal unit is arranged such that a port to which the terminal of the cable can be connected faces a rear direction; the end of the terminal unit is a front end of the terminal unit, the exterior cover is a front cowl, the first predetermined direction is the rear direction, The second predetermined direction is the forward direction. The saddle-type vehicle according to claim 2 .

4. the terminal unit is a USB terminal unit, the terminal unit has a USB port to which the terminal of the cable can be connected; The saddle-type vehicle according to claim 1 .

5. a connecting part connected to an end of the terminal unit and interfering with the mounting member when the terminal unit moves in the first predetermined direction relative to the mounting member; The saddle-type vehicle according to claim 1 .

6. The connection part is a connector connected to the end of the terminal unit; a lead wire connected to the connector; the connector and the lead wires are bundled together by a bundling member, When the terminal unit moves in the first direction relative to the mounting member, a portion of the lead wire interferes with the mounting member.

6. The saddle-type vehicle according to claim 5.

7. The support portion has a restricting portion that restricts movement of the mounting member in the first predetermined direction. The saddle-type vehicle according to claim 1 .

8. A handle and A seat disposed rearward of the handle; a fuel tank disposed between the seat and the handlebars, The terminal unit is disposed on a forward side of the steering wheel when the steering wheel is not turned. The saddle-type vehicle according to claim 1 .

9. the terminal unit has a port to which a terminal of the cable can be connected; The terminal unit further includes a cover member that is detachably disposed on a vehicle body frame so as to face the mounting member and cover the terminal unit from the port side. The saddle-type vehicle according to claim 1 .

10. Further, a visor portion is provided on an upper side of the mounting member, The eaves portion is curved along the upper surface of the mounting member. The saddle-type vehicle according to claim 1 .

11. The mounting member is a mounting member body having the insertion portion disposed on an outer side and surrounding the periphery of the terminal unit; and a protrusion portion disposed at an end of the mounting member body on the first predetermined direction side and protruding upward. The saddle-type vehicle according to claim 1 .

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