Straddle-type vehicle and lamp unit

Abstract

To provide a straddle-type vehicle that can keep a relative positional relationship between an attachment attached to a handle and a connector connection part constant without handle steering.SOLUTION: A straddle-vehicle 1 includes: a vehicle body frame 10; a handle 2 rotatably attached to the vehicle body frame 10; a connection unit 3 supporting the handle 2 and rotatably connected to the vehicle body frame 10; an outer shell member 4 disposed at a front side of the handle 2, exposed to the outside, and attached to the connection unit 3; and a connector connection part 5 connected to the connection unit 3, located on an inner side of the outer shell member 4 in a vehicle width direction, and adapted to connect an external connector such that the external connector can be attached / detached.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a saddle-type vehicle and a lamp unit.

Background Art

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses a saddle-type vehicle including a vehicle connector unit (connector connection component) that is disposed within a cover member fixed to a vehicle body frame and connects an external connector.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] The cover member disclosed in Patent Document 1 is fixed to the vehicle body frame. Therefore, since the relative positions of the accessory parts attached to the handle and the external connector can change, it is necessary to provide a margin in the harness connecting the two in consideration of misalignment, and the harness is likely to become long.

[0005] The present disclosure provides a saddle-type vehicle and a lamp unit that can prevent the harness of accessory parts attached around the handle from becoming long.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] One aspect of the present disclosure includes a vehicle body frame, a handle rotatably attached to the vehicle body frame, a connecting unit that supports the handle and is rotatably connected to the vehicle body frame, an outer shell member that is disposed in front of the handle, is exposed to the outside, and is attached to the connecting unit, Connected to the connecting unit, positioned inside the outer shell member in the vehicle width direction, and a connector connection component for detachably connecting an external connector, Provided is a saddle-type vehicle including the same.

[0007] According to one aspect of the present disclosure, the connector connection component is connected to the connecting unit. As a result, the connector connection component rotates and moves with respect to the vehicle body frame along with the rotation operation of the handle. Accordingly, regardless of the handle steering, the relative positional relationship between the accessory component attached to the handle and the connector connection component can be kept constant, and the elongation of the harness extending between the accessory component and the connector connection component can be suppressed.

Advantages of the Invention

[0008] According to the saddle-type vehicle according to the present disclosure, the elongation of the harness extending between the accessory component and the connector connection component can be suppressed.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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Modes for Carrying Out the Invention

[0010] A motorcycle 1 as an example of a saddle-riding type vehicle according to an embodiment of the present disclosure will be described with reference to the drawings. In this specification, "front", "rear", "left", and "right" refer to the front direction, rear direction, left direction, and right direction as viewed from a driver who rides on the vehicle and drives it. In the present embodiment, the left-right direction may be referred to as the vehicle width direction. The saddle-riding type vehicle may be a three-wheeler, a four-wheel buggy, a bicycle, etc. in addition to a motorcycle.

[0011] The motorcycle 1 shown in FIG. 1 includes a vehicle body frame 10, a handle 2 rotatably attached to the vehicle body frame 10, a connection unit 3 that supports the handle 2 and is rotatably connected to the vehicle body frame 10, an outer shell member 4 attached to the connection unit 3, and a connector connection component 5 located inside the outer shell member 4 in the vehicle width direction. In the present embodiment, the outer shell member 4 is realized by, for example, an upper cowl that constitutes an outer component in the vehicle width direction of the motorcycle. Also, in the present embodiment, the connector connection component 5 is realized by a component for detachably connecting the connector of an accessory component that is a retrofitted component.

[0012] The vehicle body frame 10 includes a head pipe 11 provided at the front, a front frame 12 extending rearward from the head pipe 11, and a rear frame (not shown) connected to the rear end of the front frame 12. The head pipe 11 extends substantially in the vertical direction, and a steering shaft 13 is inserted therethrough (shown in FIG. 2). In the present embodiment, the vehicle body frame 10 rotatably supports the wheels. In the present embodiment, the vehicle body frame 10 supports a seat on which the driver sits and an engine that serves as a drive source for rotationally driving the wheels.

[0013] As shown in FIG. 2, the steering shaft 13 is rotatably supported by the head pipe 11. An upper bracket 31 that constitutes one of the connection units 3 is attached to the upper end of the steering shaft 13. Further, a lower bracket 32 that constitutes the other one of the connection units 3 is attached to the lower end of the steering shaft 13. A pair of front forks 7 are attached to both the left and right sides of the upper bracket 31 and the lower bracket 32. The front wheel W is rotatably supported at the lower end of the front fork 7.

[0014] The upper bracket 31 supports the handlebar 2 that extends in the vehicle width direction via a handle holder. In the present embodiment, a bar handlebar is used as the handlebar 2. When the bar handlebar 2 is operated, the steering shaft 13, the connection unit 3, and the front fork 7 rotate around the axis of the head pipe 11. By this rotation, the front wheel W rotates around the axis of the head pipe 11, and the traveling direction of the motorcycle 1 can be changed. In the present embodiment, the connection unit 3 also supports other parts of the handlebar. Specifically, the connection unit 3 supports the instrument panel disposed in front of the handlebar 2 and the headlamp disposed in front of the instrument panel. In the present embodiment, the connection unit 3 supports the windscreen that covers the front of the instrument panel and the upper cowl that covers the region of the headlamp except for the light irradiation surface.

[0015] The upper cowl is disposed in front of the handlebar 2, exposed to the outside of the motorcycle 1, and corresponds to the outer shell member 4 attached to the connection unit 3. The upper cowl 4 covers the outer side surface in the vehicle width direction of the headlamp, and also covers the front surface and the upper surface of the headlamp excluding the outer lens of the headlamp. The upper cowl 4 is realized by a resin material and is formed in a streamlined shape that gradually expands outward in the left - right direction and gradually increases in the vertical dimension as it progresses rearward from the front end. Further, by covering the headlamp, the upper cowl 4 can improve the aesthetics and protect the headlamp.

[0016] As shown in FIG. 1, a fuel tank 15 is provided behind the bar handle 2, and an engine 16, for example, is provided as a power source at a position below the fuel tank 15. The power source may be an electric motor, or both an electric motor and an engine may be used.

[0017] As shown in FIG. 2, the bar handle 2 has a pair of rod-shaped grip portions 21 located on the outer side in the vehicle width direction and generally extending in the vehicle width direction, and a pipe member 22 connecting the grip portions 21 to an upper bracket 31. In the present embodiment, a pair of grip portions 21 are connected to the upper bracket 31 by a single pipe member. The grip portion 21 has a left grip portion 21a located on the left side (one side in the width direction) of the bar handle 2 and a right grip portion 21b located on the right side (the other side in the width direction) of the bar handle 2. The right grip portion 21b is provided with an operation operator 21c for operating the vehicle behavior. In the present embodiment, the operation operator 21c corresponds to a throttle grip and a brake lever. The pipe member 22 supports a handle switch inside the grip portion 21 in the left-right direction.

[0018] The pipe member 22 has an exposed portion where a cylindrical portion is exposed inside the handle switch in the left-right direction. For example, according to the driver's preference, an accessory component, a retrofittable component, may be attached to the exposed portion of the pipe member 22. As an example of the accessory component, electrical components such as a camera, a drive recorder, a wireless device, a retrofittable switch device, a navigation monitor, and a portable information terminal are assumed. In this case, the accessory component is connected to the pipe member 22 via an existing clamp device.

[0019] FIG. 3 is an enlarged side view showing the state where the upper cowl 4 is transparent. As shown in FIG. 3, in front of the handle, there is an instrument panel 8 for displaying the state of the vehicle such as the traveling speed and the remaining fuel. The instrument panel 8 can adopt a general meter display device. In front of the instrument panel 8, a windshield member 17 for deflecting the traveling wind away from the driver is attached. In this embodiment, the windshield 17 functions as a cover member that is non-transparent, specifically colored, to prevent the exposure of the wiring located on the front surface of the instrument panel 8. The instrument panel 8 is supported by the connection unit 3 via a support member 83 fastened to the upper bracket 31, for example.

[0020] The motorcycle 1 has a headlamp unit 9 as an opposing member that opposes a handle lower member located forward and downward with respect to the bar handle 2. In this embodiment, the handle lower member corresponds to the front fork 7, the steering shaft 13, the upper bracket 31, and the lower bracket 32. The headlamp unit 9 can adopt a configuration of a general headlamp. The headlamp unit 9 has a housing 93 corresponding to a case for accommodating a light source. For example, by hiding at least a part of the connector connection component 5 with respect to the handle lower member, the exposure of the connector connection component 5 can be suppressed, and the protection and aesthetics can be improved.

[0021] At the rear end of the housing portion 93, there are a connection unit fixing portion 94 for fixing the headlamp unit 9 to the connection unit 3, a cowl fixing portion 97 for fixing the upper cowl 4, and a connector fixing portion 98 for fixing the connector connection component 5.

[0022] As shown in FIG. 4, the connection unit fixing portions 94 are respectively arranged at four positions spaced apart vertically and horizontally on the rear end surface of the housing portion 93. The cowl fixing portions 97 are arranged outside the connection unit fixing portions 94 in the vehicle width direction, and a plurality of them are arranged at intervals vertically and horizontally.

[0023] The connector fixing portion 98 is located below the upper end and above the lower end of the housing portion 93. The connector fixing portion 98 is located above the vertical middle position of the housing portion 93. The connector fixing portion 98 is located at either end of the connector fixing portion 98 in the left-right direction. This makes it easier to connect the connector of the accessory part to the connector connecting part 5. For example, as shown in FIG. 2, in a state where the motorcycle 1 is in a straight-ahead posture, a part of the connector connecting part 5 may be formed with a portion that is exposed outside the left-right direction of the front fork 7.

[0024] Preferably, as shown in FIG. 4, the connector fixing portion 98 is arranged outside the left-right direction of the position of the adjustment screw 91 for adjusting the optical axis of the headlamp 9 formed on the housing portion 93. This can prevent interference with the connector connecting part 5 when accessing the adjustment screw 91. Also, the connector fixing portion 98 is arranged to be displaced outside the left-right direction and in the vertical direction with respect to the harness connecting portion 92 formed on the housing portion 93. This can prevent interference between the connector connecting part 5 and the harness connected to the headlamp 9.

[0025] Specifically, the connector fixing portion 98 has a first side fixing portion 98a that protrudes outward in the width direction from the upper side portion of the left side edge portion in the present embodiment on one side in the width direction of the housing portion 93, and a second side fixing portion 98b that protrudes outward in the width direction from a portion below the first side fixing portion 98a. In the present embodiment, the first side fixing portion 98a is constituted by one of the cowl fixing portions 97. The second side fixing portion 98b is arranged in front of the first side fixing portion 98a.

[0026] As shown in FIG. 3, the upper cowl 4 is formed of a resin material. The upper cowl 4 is disposed in front of the bar handle 2. More specifically, the upper cowl 4 has a portion disposed in front of the front fork 7 when the motorcycle 1 is in a straight-ahead state. The outer surfaces of the upper cowl 4 in the left-right direction are exposed to the outside of the motorcycle 1. The upper cowl 4 is attached to the connecting unit 3 via the headlamp unit 9. The upper cowl 4 is provided with a plurality of attachment piece portions 45 for attachment to the headlamp unit 9.

[0027] The upper cowl 4 has a shape corresponding to the headlamp unit 9. The upper cowl 4 includes a front wall portion 41 that covers the front of the headlamp unit 9, left and right side wall portions 42, 42 that extend rearward from both edges in the width direction of the front wall portion 41 and cover the sides of the headlamp unit 9, and a lower wall portion 43 that extends rearward from the lower edge portion of the front wall portion 41 and covers the lower part of the headlamp unit 9. Therefore, the headlamp unit 9 is disposed inside the upper cowl 4 in the vehicle width direction. At least a part of the rear surface 9a of the headlamp unit 9 is exposed rearward.

[0028] Each side wall portion 42 is inclined so as to be located outward in the width direction rearward from both edges of the front wall portion 41 in plan view. The rear edge of the side wall portion 42 extends to a position rearward from the rear surface of the housing portion 93 of the headlamp unit 9. This makes it easier to cover the connector connection component 5 disposed on the back surface of the housing portion 93 with the upper cowl 4, and it is easy to improve the aesthetic appearance and protectiveness. Also, in the present embodiment, the rear end of the side wall portion 42 is disposed at a distance forward from the front end of the front fork 7 in the straight-ahead state. By forming a gap between the upper cowl 4 and the front fork 7 in this way, it is easy to improve the accessibility to the connector connection component 5. The upper edge of the side wall portion 42 is located near the vertical height position of the upper bracket 31. The lower edge of the side wall portion 42 is located near the vertical height position of the lower bracket 32.

[0029] Referring to FIG. 4, the connector connection component 5 can detachably connect an external connector. In this embodiment, the connector connection component 5 is formed in the shape of a USB terminal, and a harness terminal extending from the accessory component is provided so as to be connectable. The connector connection component 5 is disposed inside the vehicle width direction of the upper cowl 4. The connector connection component 5 is fixed to a connector fixing portion (fixed portion) 98 provided on the rear surface of the left side (one side in the vehicle width direction) of the headlamp unit 9 via a connection bracket 55.

[0030] FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view of the connector connection component 5. FIG. 6 is an enlarged side view showing only the upper cowl 4, the headlamp unit 9, and the connector connection component 5 that are made transparent. Referring to FIGS. 5 and 6, in this embodiment, the connector connection component 5 is formed of a resin material or the like and generally has a quadrangular prism shape. The connector connection component 5 has an upper surface portion 51, a lower surface portion 52, and a peripheral wall portion 53 that connects the upper surface portion 51 and the lower surface portion 52.

[0031] On the upper surface portion 51, a connector 51a to which a vehicle-side harness or the like is connected projects upward. On the lower surface portion 52, a connection port 52a for connecting an external connector projects downward and is open.

[0032] The peripheral wall portion 53 has a front surface portion 53a located on the front side, a rear surface portion 53b facing the front surface portion 53a, an outer surface portion 53c located on the outer side in the width direction, and an inner surface portion 53d facing the outer surface portion 53c and located on the inner side in the width direction.

[0033] The outer periphery of the peripheral wall portion 53 is surrounded by a rectangular tube-shaped casing 54 formed of a vibration damping member such as rubber. The casing 54 corresponds to the shape of the peripheral wall portion 53. When the connector connection component 5 is inserted into the casing 54, the casing 54 is in close contact with and fixed to the peripheral wall portion 53. The connector 51a projects from the upper edge portion 54a of the casing 54, and the connection port 52a projects from the lower edge portion 54b.

[0034] The casing 54 has a mounting portion 54e that bulges inward in the width direction from a surface 54c located outside the inner surface portion 53d and has a through hole 54d that penetrates in the front-rear direction. The casing 54 has a lid portion 54f for covering the connection port 52a from below. The lid portion 54f has a hinge portion 54g on the inner side in the vehicle width direction.

[0035] The connector connection component 5 is mostly covered by the side wall portion 42 in a side view in a state where the lid portion 54f of the casing 54 is closed. In other words, the connector connection component 5 is at least partially covered by the side wall portion 42 in a side view in a state where the lid portion 54f of the casing 54 is closed. In still other words, the connection port 52a is covered by the side wall portion 42 in a side view of the connector connection component 5.

[0036] The connector connection component 5 is located inside the side wall portion 42 in the width direction and near the trailing edge. More specifically, in the present embodiment, the lower surface of the lid portion 54f of the casing 54 forming the lower end portion of the connector connection component 5 is located above the trailing edge of the side wall portion 42, and the rear surface portion 54i of the casing 54 forming the rear end portion of the connector connection component 5 is located in front of the trailing edge of the side wall portion 42. The vicinity of the trailing edge is, for example, a region within 100 mm, preferably within 20 mm, from the trailing edge at a position in front of the trailing edge of the side wall portion 42.

[0037] As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the connection bracket 55 has an upper fixing portion 55a and a lower fixing portion 55b fixed to the headlamp unit 9, a connection portion 55c connecting the upper fixing portion 55a and the lower fixing portion 55b, and an arm portion 57 extending rearward from the upper fixing portion 55a.

[0038] As shown in FIG. 6, the upper fixing portion 55a and the lower fixing portion 55b are respectively provided at positions corresponding to the first side fixing portion 98a and the second side fixing portion 98b. The upper fixing portion 55a is located rearward and outward in the width direction with respect to the lower fixing portion 55b. The connecting portion 55c has an inverted L shape in side view, extends downward from the upper fixing portion 55a, and extends forward and inward in the width direction at the lower end portion to be connected to the lower fixing portion 55b. Through holes that correspond to the through holes of the first side fixing portion 98a and the second side fixing portion 98b and penetrate in the front-rear direction are respectively provided in the upper fixing portion 55a and the lower fixing portion 55b.

[0039] With the upper fixing portion 55a abutted against the first side fixing portion 98a from the rear, a bolt is inserted into the through hole of the upper fixing portion 55a from the rear, and the bolt is inserted into the through holes of the first side fixing portion 98a and the attachment piece portion 45, and a nut is screwed from the front of the first side fixing portion 98a. The upper fixing portion 55a and the attachment piece portion 45 are clamped together with the first side fixing portion 98a. With the lower fixing portion 55b abutted against the second side fixing portion 98b from the front, a bolt is inserted from the rear of the second side fixing portion 98b, and a nut is screwed into the through hole of the lower fixing portion 55b from the front. The connection bracket 55 is fixed to the headlamp unit 9 by the upper fixing portion 55a and the lower fixing portion 55b.

[0040] As shown in FIG. 5, the arm portion 57 has an inclined portion 57a that inclines downward rearward from the upper fixing portion 55a, and a rearward extending portion 57b that extends rearward from the rear end of the inclined portion 57a and to which the connector connecting component 5 is attached. The length of the rearward extending portion 57b in the front-rear direction substantially matches the width of the connector connecting component 5 in the front-rear direction. The height of the rearward extending portion 57b in the vertical direction substantially matches the height of the through hole 54d of the mounting portion 54e. A notch portion 57c is provided at the upper edge of the rearward extending portion 57b.

[0041] The connector connection component 5 is supported by the connection bracket 55 by inserting the arm portion 57 into the through hole 54d. Since the connector connection component 5 is supported by the connection bracket 55 via the casing 54, the transmission of vibrations from the vehicle body to the connector connection component 5 can be suppressed as compared with the case where the connector connection component 5 is rigidly coupled to the connection bracket 55.

[0042] As described above, the headlamp unit 9, the upper cowl 4, and the connector connection component 5 are fixed to the upper bracket 31 and the lower bracket 32 via brackets and the like, and thus rotate around the axis of the head pipe 11 as the handlebar 2 rotates.

[0043] According to the saddle-type vehicle 1 and the headlamp unit 9 according to the present embodiment, the following effects are obtained.

[0044] A saddle-type vehicle 1 according to an aspect of the present disclosure includes a vehicle body frame 10 and a handlebar 2 rotatably attached to the vehicle body frame 10, a connection unit 3 that supports the handlebar 2 and is rotatably connected to the vehicle body frame 10, an outer shell member 4 disposed in front of the handlebar 2, exposed to the outside, and attached to the connection unit 3, a connector connection component 5 connected to the connection unit 3, located inside the vehicle width direction of the outer shell member 4, and detachably connecting an external connector, and is provided with.

[0045] According to an aspect of the present disclosure, the connector connection component 5 is connected to the connection unit 3. As a result, the connector connection component 5 rotates relative to the vehicle body frame 10 together with the rotation operation of the handlebar 2. Accordingly, regardless of the handle steering, the relative positional relationship between the accessory attached to the handlebar 2 and the connector connection component 5 can be kept constant, and it is possible to prevent the length of a harness or the like extending between the accessory and the connector connection component 5 from becoming excessive.

[0046] The connector connection component 5 is covered from the outside in the vehicle width direction by the outer shell member 4.

[0047] According to this configuration, it is possible to prevent the connector connection component 5 from being exposed to the outside in the vehicle width direction, and the protection effect of the connector connection component 5 can be enhanced. Also, by suppressing the exposure of the connector connection component 5 to the outside, a decrease in aesthetics can be suppressed.

[0048] It is further provided with an opposing member 9 that is connected to the connection unit 3 and faces forward with respect to the handle lower member (front fork 7, steering shaft 13, upper bracket 31, lower bracket 32) located below the bar handle 2. The connector connection component 5 is connected to the rear surface of the opposing member 9.

[0049] According to this configuration, by arranging the connector connection component 5 on the rear surface facing the bar handle 2, the connector connection component 5 can be arranged at a position close to the bar handle 2, and it is possible to prevent the length of a harness or the like extending over the accessory and the connector connection component 5 from becoming excessive.

[0050] The connector connection component 5 is arranged at one end (left side) in the vehicle width direction of the opposing member 9.

[0051] According to this configuration, when an operator approaches from one side (left side) in the vehicle width direction and attaches / detaches a harness to / from the connector connection component 5, compared to the case where the connector connection component 5 is located on the inner side in the vehicle width direction, the attachment / detachment operation can be performed at a position closer to the operator, and the facilitation of the attachment / detachment operation can be realized.

[0052] The opposing member is realized by the headlamp unit 9 arranged on the inner side in the vehicle width direction of the outer shell member 4.

[0053] According to this configuration, the headlamp unit 9 is large in the vehicle width direction among the electrical components arranged in front of the bar handle 2, and it is easy to realize a connection surface and a support structure for connecting the connector connection component 5.

[0054] The opposing member 9 has a fixing portion 97 for connecting to the outer shell member 4 provided separately. The connector connecting component 5 is fixed to the opposing member 9 together with the outer shell member 4 via the fixing portion 97.

[0055] According to this configuration, for example, there is no need to separately provide a dedicated fixing portion for attaching the connector connecting component 5, and it is easy to improve versatility.

[0056] The connector connecting component 5 is attached to the opposing member 9 via a casing 54 formed of a vibration damping member.

[0057] According to this configuration, since the connector connecting component 5 is attached to the connection bracket 55 fixed to the opposing member 9 via the casing 54 formed of a vibration damping member, for example, it is possible to suppress the transmission of the vibration of the motorcycle 1 to the connector connecting component composed of precision equipment.

[0058] The connector connecting component 5 has a connection port 52a for connecting an external connector. The connection port 52a opens downward.

[0059] According to this configuration, since the connection port 52a opens downward, it is difficult for rain or the like to enter the connection port 52a, and the waterproof property can be improved.

[0060] The connector connecting component 5 includes a lid portion 54f for covering the connection port 52a. The lid portion 54f includes a hinge portion 54g on the inner side in the vehicle width direction.

[0061] According to this configuration, since the lid portion 54f includes the hinge portion 54g on the inner side in the vehicle width direction, compared with the case where the hinge portion 54g is located on the outer side in the width direction, it is possible to prevent the lid portion 54f from interfering with an operator approaching from the outer side in the vehicle width direction and it is easy to access the connection port 52a.

[0062] On the other side (right side) in the width direction of the bar handle 2, there is provided an operation operator 21c for operating the vehicle behavior.

[0063] According to this configuration, it is possible to prevent interference between the wiring extending from the operation operator 21c and the connector connection component 5.

[0064] In this embodiment, an example in which the opposing member is constituted by the headlamp unit 9 has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this. The opposing member 9 may be realized by the instrument panel 8 or the vehicle body control device as an electrical component unit disposed inside the vehicle width direction of the outer shell member 4.

[0065] According to this configuration, by connecting the connector connection component 5 to the electrical component unit, the wiring can be branched from the power cable led toward the electrical component unit and extended to the connector connection component 5, and it is easy to simplify and shorten the wiring of the connector connection component 5.

[0066] The opposing member may be disposed below and in front of the bar handle 2, and may be, for example, an upper cowl or a lower cowl.

[0067] In this embodiment, an example in which the first side fixing portion 98a is constituted by one of the plurality of cowl fixing portions 97 and the upper fixing portion 55a and the attachment piece portion 45 are clamped together with the first side fixing portion 98a has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this. The first side fixing portion 98a may be formed separately from the cowl fixing portion 97.

[0068] By arranging the connector connection component 5 at a position facing the lower handle member, the driver can hide the connector connection component 5, which is easy to improve the aesthetics. By arranging the connector connection component 5 between the upper bracket 31 and the lower bracket 32, each bracket can hide the connector connection component 5, which is easy to improve the aesthetics. By arranging the connector connection component 5 on the side where the main harness passes, it is easy to receive power sharing from the main harness and easy to shorten the harness length. By arranging the connector connection component 5 above the vertical center in the housing part 93, it is easy to prevent the rainwater splashed from the front wheel W from reaching the connector connection component 5. By arranging the connector connection component 5 at a position hidden by the upper cowl 4 even when viewed from above, it is easy to further improve the aesthetics and protection. By making the connection port 52a face outward in the vehicle width direction, it is easier to insert from the outside in the vehicle width direction than when the connection port 52a faces vertically.

[0069] Note that the saddle-ride type vehicle and the lamp unit of the present disclosure are not limited to the configurations of the above-described embodiments, and various modifications are possible.

[0070] In this embodiment, the bar handle 2 in which the left and right grips 21 are connected by a single pipe 22 is used, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a separate handle in which the pipes connected to the left and right grips 21 are independent of each other and connected to the upper bracket 31 may be used. In this case, an accessory may be attached to the stay member that connects the grip 21 and the upper bracket 31.

[0071] In this embodiment, the connector connection component 5 is connected to the rear surface of the lamp unit 9, but it is not limited to this. The connector connection component 5 may be directly or indirectly connected to the connection unit 31 and be located inside the vehicle width direction of the outer shell member 4 and in front of the handle 2. For example, the connector connection component 5 may be fixed to the inner part in the vehicle width direction of the upper cowl 4 or the windshield 17. Also, the connector connection component 5 may be fixed to a connecting material that connects the connection unit 31 and the lamp unit 9. Further, the connector connection component 5 may be fixed to the upper bracket 31, the lower bracket 32, or the front fork 7.

[0072] In this embodiment, an upper cowl is assumed as the outer shell member 4 that is exposed on the outer side in the vehicle width direction of the vehicle body, but a vehicle without an upper cowl may also be applicable. In this case, when the headlamp is located on the outer side in the vehicle width direction, the outer part in the vehicle width direction of the headlamp is assumed as the outer shell member.

[0073] In this embodiment, the connector connection component 5 is connected to the housing part 93 via the bracket 55, but the bracket 55 may be omitted and the connector connection component 5 may be directly connected to the housing part 93. The connector connection component 5 may be connected to the rear surface on the other side (right side) in the vehicle width direction of the housing part 93, and may be arranged above or below the center in the vertical direction of the housing part 93. Also, the connector connection component 5 only needs to be at least partially covered from the outer side in the vehicle width direction by the outer shell member 4, and it may be the case where it is not completely covered. The connector connection component 5 may be formed such that the connection port 52a faces upward. Thereby, the harness for connecting the accessory component connected to the handle 2 can be made shorter.

[0074] In this embodiment, the rear end of the upper cowl 4 is positioned in front of the rear end of the front fork 7, but it may extend to the rear of the rear end of the front fork 7. In this case, the connector connection component 5 can be covered more reliably, and the aesthetics and protectiveness can be further improved.

[0075] The connector connection component 5 may be a connector for supplying power to the accessory component. The connector connection component 5 may be a USB connector or a DC power socket. Additionally, it may be a connector for transmitting a signal supplied from a vehicle control device to the accessory component. Regarding the engagement structure of the connector connection component 5, it can also be appropriately selected, and the concave-convex shape can be appropriately selected as well.

[0076] [Appendix] The present disclosure includes the following aspects.

[0077] [Aspect 1] A vehicle body frame, a handle rotatably attached to the vehicle body frame, a connection unit that supports the handle and is rotatably connected to the vehicle body frame, an outer shell member disposed in front of the handle, exposed to the outside, and attached to the connection unit, a connector connection component connected to the connection unit, located inside the vehicle width direction of the outer shell member, and for detachably connecting an external connector, A saddle-type vehicle provided with the above.

[0078] [Aspect 2] The connector connection component is covered from the outside in the vehicle width direction by the outer shell member The saddle-type vehicle according to Aspect 1.

[0079] [Aspect 3] Further provided with an opposing member that is connected to the connection unit and faces forward with respect to a lower handle member located below the handle, The connector connection component is connected to the rear surface of the opposing member The saddle-type vehicle according to Aspect 1 or 2.

[0080] [Aspect 4] The connector connection component is disposed at one end in the vehicle width direction of the opposing member The saddle-type vehicle according to Aspect 3.

[0081] [Aspect 5] The opposing member is realized by an electrical component unit disposed inside the outer shell member in the vehicle width direction. The saddle-type vehicle according to Aspect 3 or 4.

[0082] [Aspect 6] The opposing member is realized by a headlamp unit disposed inside the outer shell member in the vehicle width direction. The saddle-type vehicle according to any one of Aspects 3 to 5.

[0083] [Aspect 7] The opposing member has a fixing portion for connecting to the outer shell member provided separately, The connector connecting component is fixed to the opposing member together with the outer shell member via the fixing portion. The saddle-type vehicle according to any one of Aspects 3 to 6.

[0084] [Aspect 8] The connector connecting component is attached to the opposing member via a vibration damping member. The saddle-type vehicle according to any one of Aspects 3 to 6.

[0085] [Aspect 9] The connector connecting component has a connection port for connecting the external connector, The connection port opens downward. The saddle-type vehicle according to any one of Aspects 1 to 8.

[0086] [Aspect 10] The connector connecting component includes a lid portion for covering the connection port, The lid portion includes a hinge portion on the inner side in the vehicle width direction. The saddle-type vehicle according to Aspect 9.

[0087] [Aspect 11] On the other side in the width direction of the handle, an operation lever for operating the vehicle behavior is provided. The straddle-type vehicle according to any one of Aspects 1 to 10.

[0088] [Aspect 12] A lamp unit for a straddle-type vehicle according to any one of Aspects 1 to 11, a lamp unit main body, a connector connecting component for detachably connecting an external connector to a rear surface that is exposed rearward in the lamp unit main body, and the lamp unit including the same.

Explanation of Signs

[0089] 1 Straddle-type vehicle 2 Bar handle (handle) 3 Connecting unit 4 Outer shell member 5 Connector connecting component 7 Front fork (lower handle member) 9 Headlamp unit (opposing member) 9a Rear surface 10 Vehicle body frame 13 Steering shaft (lower handle member) 21c Driving operation element 31 Upper bracket (lower handle member) 32 Lower bracket (lower handle member) 52a Connection port 54 Casing (vibration damping member) 54f Cover part 54g Hinge part 97 Cowl fixing part (fixed part) 98a First side fixing part (fixed part)

Claims

1. The vehicle frame, A handle rotatably attached to the vehicle body frame; a connecting unit supporting the handle and rotatably connected to the body frame; an outer shell member disposed forward of the handle, exposed outward, and attached to the connecting unit; a connector connection part connected to the connecting unit, located on an inner side of the outer shell member in a vehicle width direction, for detachably connecting an external connector; A saddle-type vehicle equipped with:

2. The connector connection part is covered from the outer side in the vehicle width direction by the outer shell member. The saddle-type vehicle according to claim 1 .

3. a facing member connected to the connecting unit and facing forward of a handle below member located below the handle, The connector part is connected to the rear surface of the opposing member.

3. A saddle-type vehicle according to claim 1 or 2.

4. The connector connection part is disposed at one end of the opposing member in the vehicle width direction. The saddle-type vehicle according to claim 3.

5. The facing member is realized by an electrical component unit disposed on the inner side of the outer shell member in the vehicle width direction. The saddle-type vehicle according to claim 3.

6. The facing member is realized by a lamp unit disposed on the inner side of the outer shell member in the vehicle width direction. The saddle-type vehicle according to claim 3.

7. the opposing member has a fixing portion for connecting to the outer shell member provided separately, The connector connection part is fixed to the opposing member together with the outer shell member via the fixing portion. The saddle-type vehicle according to claim 3.

8. The connector connection part is attached to the opposing member via a vibration damping member. The saddle-type vehicle according to claim 3.

9. the connector connection part has a connection port for connecting the external connector, The connection port opens downward.

3. A saddle-type vehicle according to claim 1 or 2.

10. The connector connection part includes a cover portion for covering the connection port, The cover portion has a hinge portion on the inner side in the vehicle width direction.

10. The saddle-type vehicle according to claim 9.

11. A driving operator for controlling the vehicle behavior is provided on the other side of the steering wheel in the width direction.

3. A saddle-type vehicle according to claim 1 or 2.

12. 3. A lamp unit for a saddle-type vehicle according to claim 1, A lamp unit body; a connector connecting part for detachably connecting an external connector to a rear surface of the lamp unit body that is exposed rearward; A lamp unit equipped with

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