Straddle-type vehicle

Abstract

To provide a straddle-type vehicle simply configured such that the arrangement layout of components such as a sensor is prevented from being complicated and capable of accurately detecting that a clutch lever is shifted to a gripping position and a non-gripping position.SOLUTION: A saddle-type vehicle is equipped with a clutch lever (80), a swinging shaft (112) that supports the clutch lever (80), and a lever pivot (70). A first sensor (91) is fixed to one surface (73a) of the lever pivot (70), and a second sensor (92) is fixed to the other surface (73b) of the lever pivot (70). The first sensor (91) and the second sensor (92) are concentrically arranged with the swinging shaft (112) interposed therebetween. A switch (95) of the first sensor (91) is pressed when the clutch lever (80) is shifted to a gripping position (P1), while a switch (95) of the second sensor (92) is pressed when the clutch lever (80) is shifted to a non-gripping position (P0).SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 11

Description

[Technical Field]

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

[0002] Conventionally, saddle-ride type vehicles equipped with a sensor that detects the operating state of a clutch lever are known (see, for example, Patent Document 1). Patent Document 1 describes a clutch switch that is arranged so that a contact is pushed in when the clutch lever is not gripped and is allowed to extend when the clutch lever is gripped. Patent Document 1 also describes a clutch switch that is arranged on the opposite side and is allowed to extend when the clutch lever is not gripped and is pushed in when the clutch lever is gripped. In Patent Document 1, idle stop processing is performed based on the detection result of the clutch switch. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Patent No. 5396363 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] The technology described in Patent Document 1 basically detects the operation state of the clutch lever based on the detection results of one clutch switch, so it is only possible to detect whether or not the clutch lever has moved to a predetermined position, and there is not much need for precision in detecting whether the clutch lever has moved to a position other than the predetermined position. However, there are cases where the above detection accuracy is required depending on the vehicle. The present invention has been made in consideration of the above-mentioned circumstances, and aims to provide a saddle-ride type vehicle that can accurately detect when the clutch lever has moved between the gripped position and the non-gripped position, with a simple configuration that prevents the layout of components such as sensors from becoming complicated. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] A saddle-ride type vehicle includes a clutch lever, a swing shaft that swingably supports the clutch lever, a lever pivot on which the swing shaft is mounted, and a first sensor and a second sensor having switches that are pressed by the clutch lever, wherein the first sensor is fixed to one surface of the lever pivot in the swing axis direction, and the second sensor is fixed to the other surface of the lever pivot in the swing axis direction, the switch of the first sensor and the switch of the second sensor are arranged concentrically on either side of the swing shaft when viewed in the axial direction of the swing shaft, and the switch of the first sensor is pressed when the clutch lever is moved to a gripped position, and the switch of the second sensor is pressed when the clutch lever is moved to a non-gripped position. [Effects of the Invention]

[0006] A saddle-type vehicle can be provided that can accurately detect when the clutch lever has moved between the gripped position and the non-gripped position, with a simple configuration that prevents the layout of components such as sensors from becoming complicated. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0007] [Figure 1] 1 is a side view of a saddle-ride type vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a side view of the periphery of the upper part of the front fork of the saddle-ride type vehicle. [Figure 3] FIG. 2 is a plan view of the periphery of a handle of the saddle-ride type vehicle. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along line IV-IV in FIG. [Figure 5]4 is a diagram showing the peripheral portion of the clutch lever support mechanism as viewed from above in the axial direction. FIG. [Figure 6] 4 is a diagram showing the peripheral portion of the clutch lever support mechanism as viewed from below in the axial direction. FIG. [Figure 7] FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the clutch lever support mechanism. [Figure 8] FIG. 10 is a left side view of the left lever pivot. [Figure 9] FIG. 2 is a left side view of a main portion of the clutch lever support mechanism. [Figure 10] FIG. 2 is a front view of a main part of the clutch lever support mechanism. [Figure 11] FIG. 10 is an explanatory view of the operation as viewed from above in the axial direction. [Figure 12] FIG. 10 is an explanatory view of the operation as viewed from below in the axial direction. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0008] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the description, directions such as front, rear, left, right, up and down are the same as directions relative to the vehicle body unless otherwise specified. In addition, in each drawing, the symbol FR indicates the front of the vehicle body, the symbol UP indicates the upper side of the vehicle body, and the symbol LH indicates the left side of the vehicle body.

[0009] [Embodiment Mode] FIG. 1 is a side view of a saddle-ride type vehicle 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The saddle-ride type vehicle 10 is a vehicle that includes a body frame 11, a power unit 12 supported by the body frame 11, a front fork 14 that supports a front wheel 13 so as to be steerable, a swing arm 16 that supports a rear wheel 15, and a seat 17 for a passenger. The saddle-ride type vehicle 10 is a vehicle in which a passenger sits astride a seat 17. The seat 17 is provided above the rear part of the body frame 11.

[0010] The body frame 11 includes a head pipe 18 provided at the front end of the body frame 11, a front frame 19 located rearward of the head pipe 18, and a rear frame 20 located rearward of the front frame 19. The front end of the front frame 19 is connected to the head pipe 18. The seat 17 is supported by a rear frame 20 .

[0011] The front forks 14 are supported by a head pipe 18 so as to be steerable to the left and right. The front wheel 13 is supported by an axle 13a provided at the lower end of the front forks 14. A steering handle 21 that is held by the rider is attached to the upper end of the front forks 14.

[0012] The swing arm 16 is supported by a pivot shaft 22 that is supported by the body frame 11. The pivot shaft 22 is a shaft that extends horizontally in the vehicle width direction. The pivot shaft 22 is inserted into the front end of the swing arm 16. The swing arm 16 swings up and down around the pivot shaft 22. The rear wheel 15 is supported by an axle 15 a provided at the rear end of the swing arm 16 .

[0013] The power unit 12 is disposed between the front wheels 13 and the rear wheels 15 and is supported by the body frame 11. The power unit 12 is an internal combustion engine. The power unit 12 includes a crankcase 23 and a cylinder section 24 that houses a reciprocating piston. An exhaust device 25 is connected to an exhaust port of the cylinder section 24. The output of the power unit 12 is transmitted to the rear wheels 15 by a driving force transmission member that connects the power unit 12 and the rear wheels 15 .

[0014] The saddle-ride type vehicle 10 also includes a front fender 26 that covers the front wheel 13 from above, a rear fender 27 that covers the rear wheel 15 from above, a step 28 on which a rider places their feet, and a fuel tank 29 that stores fuel used by the power unit 12. The front fender 26 is attached to the front fork 14. The rear fender 27 and the step 28 are provided below the seat 17. The fuel tank 29 is supported by the body frame 11.

[0015] FIG. 2 is a side view of the periphery of the upper part of the front fork 14 of the saddle-ride type vehicle 10. FIG. As shown in FIG. 1, the front fork 14 has a steering stem 31 inserted through the head pipe 18. The steering stem 31 is rotatably supported by the head pipe 18. A top bridge 32 is provided at the upper end of the steering stem 31. A bottom bridge 33 is provided at the lower end of the steering stem 31. A pair of left and right fork tubes 34 are supported by the top bridge 32 and the bottom bridge 33. The fork tubes 34 extend forward and downward and form a predetermined caster angle with respect to the road surface. The fork tubes 34 in this embodiment are telescopic shock absorbers that incorporate a spring and a damper.

[0016] In detail, the fork tube 34 has a top tube 35 supported by the top bridge 32 and the bottom bridge 33, and a bottom tube 36 (see FIG. 1) disposed below the top tube 35 and slidably supported on the top tube 35. In the fork tube 34 of this embodiment, the bottom tube 36 has a larger diameter than the top tube 35, and is an upright type. The front fork 14 of this embodiment is made up of the steering stem 31, the top bridge 32, the bottom bridge 33, and a pair of left and right fork tubes 34.

[0017] A headlight unit 37 is supported on the upper front side of the front fork 14. A meter unit 38 (see FIG. 3) is disposed above the headlight unit 37. Front blinkers 39 are disposed on both the left and right sides of the meter unit 38. The saddle-ride type vehicle 10 includes a body cover 40 that covers a body that is configured by a body frame 11, a power unit 12, and the like.

[0018] FIG. 3 is a plan view of the periphery of the handlebar 21 of the saddle-ride type vehicle 10. As shown in FIG. A pair of left and right handle holders 50 are provided on the upper surface of the top bridge 32. A handle 21 is supported by the handle holders 50. The handle 21 in this embodiment is a cylindrical bar handle that extends in the left-right direction.

[0019] A cylindrical right grip 51 extending in the left-right direction is attached to the right end of the handlebar 21. The right grip 51 is attached to the handlebar 21 via a throttle pipe (not shown). A right handlebar switch 52 is disposed on the left side of the right grip 51. The right handlebar switch 52 rotatably supports the throttle pipe (not shown). The right handlebar switch 52 is fixed to the handlebar 21.

[0020] A brake lever support mechanism 53 is disposed to the left of the right handlebar switch 52. The brake lever support mechanism 53 has a right lever pivot 54 that is fixed to the handlebar 21. A master cylinder 55, a brake lever 56, and a right rearview mirror 57 are supported on the right lever pivot 54. In other words, the master cylinder 55, the brake lever 56, and the right rearview mirror 57 are supported on the handlebar 21 via the right lever pivot 54.

[0021] A cylindrical left grip 61 extending in the left-right direction is attached to the left end of the handlebar 21. A left handlebar switch 62 is disposed on the right side (inner side in the left-right direction) of the left grip 61. The left handlebar switch 62 is fixed to the handlebar 21. A clutch lever support mechanism 63 is supported on the right side of the left handlebar switch 62. The clutch lever support mechanism 63 has a left lever pivot 70 fixed to the handlebar 21. A clutch lever 80 and a left rearview mirror 67 are supported on the left lever pivot 70. In other words, the clutch lever 80 and the left rearview mirror 67 are supported on the handlebar 21 via the left lever pivot 70.

[0022] Here, a harness 121 extending along the handlebar 21 and toward an ECU (Electronic Control Unit) (not shown) is connected to the right handlebar switch 52. A pair of throttle cables 122, 123 are connected to a throttle pipe (not shown) of the right handlebar switch 52. Furthermore, a brake hose 124 is connected to the master cylinder 55.

[0023] A harness 131 that extends along the bottom of the handlebar 21 and toward an ECU (not shown) is connected to the left handlebar switch 62. A clutch cable 132 that extends toward a transmission (not shown) that is provided in the power unit 12 is connected to the clutch lever 80. When the clutch lever 80 is gripped, the inner cable of the clutch cable 132 is pulled, and the power transmission of the transmission is disconnected. On the other hand, when the clutch lever 80 is released, the inner cable of the clutch cable 132 returns to its original position, and the power transmission of the transmission is connected.

[0024] FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along line IV-IV in FIG. A headlight rear cover 41 that covers the headlight unit 37 from above and rear is supported on the top bridge 32. The headlight rear cover 41 extends forward and extends upward as it moves away from the top bridge 32. A key cylinder portion 58, into which a key can be inserted, is provided on the top bridge 32 side of the headlight rear cover 41. The key cylinder portion 58 is provided between the left and right fork tubes 34. A meter visor 42 is supported on the front end portion of the headlight rear cover 41. The meter visor 42 covers the headlight unit 37 and meter unit 38 from the front.

[0025] A container-shaped meter cover 43 that is recessed downward and open at the rear and upper side is supported on the upper surface of the headlight rear cover 41. The meter cover 43 houses the meter unit 38. In this embodiment, the meter cover 43 and the headlight rear cover 41 are fastened together to the meter unit 38 with fastening members 44. The fastening members 44 are, for example, bolts. A communication unit 59 is disposed between the headlight rear cover 41 and the headlight unit 37. The communication unit 59 is, for example, a Bluetooth (registered trademark) unit.

[0026] Fig. 5 is a view showing the peripheral part of the clutch lever support mechanism 63 as viewed from above in the axial direction. Fig. 6 is a view showing the peripheral part of the clutch lever support mechanism 63 as viewed from below in the axial direction. Fig. 7 is an exploded perspective view of the clutch lever support mechanism 63. Note that the axial view refers to a view in the direction in which the pivot shaft 112 extends. In this embodiment, the axial view of the pivot shaft 112 is simply referred to as the axial view.

[0027] The clutch lever support mechanism 63 includes a left lever pivot (lever pivot) 70 fixed to the handle 21, a clutch lever 80 supported on the left lever pivot 70 so as to be swingable around a swing axis 112, a disengagement detection sensor (first sensor) 91 that detects when the clutch lever 80 has moved to a disengaged position (gripped position) P1 (see Figures 11 and 12), a connection detection sensor (second sensor) 92 that detects when the clutch lever 80 has moved to an engaged position (ungripped position) P0 (see Figures 11 and 12), and a lever cover 100 that covers the sensors 91 and 92.

[0028] FIG. 8 is a left side view of the left lever pivot 70. FIG. The left lever pivot 70 has a generally cylindrical handle fixing portion 71 that extends in the left-right direction. A slot 71a that extends along the longitudinal direction of the handle 21 is formed in the lower part of the handle fixing portion 71. A fastening hole 71b (see FIG. 7) that penetrates the lower part of the handle fixing portion 71 in a direction perpendicular to the slot 71a is formed. A pedestal-shaped mirror fixing portion 72 is formed in the upper part of the handle fixing portion 71. A fastening hole 72a that extends downward is formed in the mirror fixing portion 72. The left rearview mirror 67 (see FIG. 4) is fastened and fixed in the fastening hole 72a.

[0029] A generally rectangular lever support portion 73 extending forward is formed on the front side of the outer periphery of the handle fixing portion 71. A groove-shaped lever accommodating portion 74 extending in the front-to-rear direction is formed in the center of the lever support portion 73 in the thickness direction. The lever accommodating portion 74 is recessed from the left end to the right. The lever accommodating portion 74 forms an upper surface portion (one surface in the swing axis direction) 73a above the lever accommodating portion 74 (one side in the swing axis direction) and a lower surface portion (other surface in the swing axis direction) 73b below the lever accommodating portion 74 (the other side in the swing axis direction).

[0030] A cable outlet hole 74a that penetrates in the vehicle width direction is formed in the lever support portion 73 on an inner surface in the vehicle width direction that corresponds to the bottom surface of the lever accommodating portion 74. A cable attachment port 74b that extends forward from the cable outlet hole 74a and forms a split groove is formed.

[0031] Oscillating shaft holes 73a1 and 73b1 are formed in the upper surface portion 73a and the lower surface portion 73b, respectively. The oscillating shaft holes 73a1 and 73b1 extend in the same straight line. The oscillating shaft 112 is inserted into the oscillating shaft holes 73a1 and 73b1. A spacer portion 73c is formed on the right side of the oscillating shaft holes 73a1 and 73b1, protruding to the right.

[0032] A first opening (first recess) 75 is formed in the upper surface portion 73a, closer to the handle fixing portion 71 than the pivot shaft hole 73a1. The first opening 75 is an opening cut out in the circumferential direction from the left end to the right side on the outer periphery of the pivot shaft hole 73a1. In other words, the first opening 75 is a recess in the upper surface portion 73a that is recessed from the left end to the right side. The first opening 75 communicates with the lever accommodating portion 74 upward. Corresponding to the position of the first opening 75, a lever abutment portion 75a is formed in the lever support portion 73 on an inner surface portion in the vehicle width direction that corresponds to the bottom surface of the lever accommodating portion 74.

[0033] A sensor mounting portion 77 is formed on the right side of the first opening 75. The sensor mounting portion 77 has a positioning recess 77a recessed downwardly in the upper surface portion 73a, and a boss-shaped sensor fastening portion 77b that protrudes upward and is provided closer to the handle fixing portion 71 than the positioning recess 77a. A boss-shaped cover fastening portion 79 that protrudes upward is formed on the side farther from the handle fixing portion 71 than the pivot shaft hole 73a1.

[0034] A second opening 76 is formed in the lower surface portion 73b on the side farther from the handle fixing portion 71 than the pivot shaft hole 73b1. The second opening 76 is an opening cut out circumferentially from the left end to the right side on the outer periphery of the pivot shaft hole 73b1. In other words, the second opening 76 is a recess in the lower surface portion 73b recessed from the left end to the right side. The second opening 76 communicates downward with the lever accommodating portion 74.

[0035] A sensor mounting portion 78 is formed on the right side of the second opening 76. The sensor mounting portion 78 has a positioning recess 78a (see FIG. 6) recessed upward in the lower surface portion 73b, and a boss-shaped sensor fastening portion 78b that protrudes downward and is provided on a side farther away from the handle fixing portion 71 than the positioning recess 78a. A communication hole 73b2 is formed on the right side of the pivot shaft hole 73b1. A part of the communication hole 73b2 is exposed from the first opening 75 when viewed in the axial direction from above (see FIG. 5).

[0036] Fig. 9 is a left side view of a main part of the clutch lever support mechanism 63. Fig. 10 is a front view of a main part of the clutch lever support mechanism 63. The lever cover 100 is not shown in Figs. The clutch lever 80 has a rod-shaped lever main body 81 extending in the left-right direction, and a plate-shaped lever base 82 provided on the right side of the lever main body 81. A slot-shaped cable engagement portion 83 is formed at the right end of the lever main body 81. The cable engagement portion 83 allows the inner cable of the clutch cable 132 to be hooked thereon with a retaining mechanism.

[0037] A lever base 82 is formed at the right end of the lever main body 81. The lever base 82 is formed to be thinner than the lever main body 81. The lever base 82 has a stepped recessed shape relative to the lever main body 81. A contact surface 81a extending in the front-to-rear direction is formed at the right end of the lever main body 81. A pair of contact surfaces 81a are formed above and below the lever base 82. The lever base 82 is housed in the lever housing portion 74 of the left lever pivot 70. At this time, the contact surface 81a can come into contact with the right surface of the lever support portion 73 of the left lever pivot 70.

[0038] The lever base 82 is formed with a pivot shaft hole 82a that penetrates in the thickness direction. The pivot shaft hole 82a is formed to correspond to the positions of the pivot shaft holes 73a1, 73b1. A columnar first protrusion 85 that protrudes upward is formed on the handle 21 side of the pivot shaft hole 82a. The first protrusion 85 is formed on the upper surface (one side surface in the pivot shaft direction) of the lever base 82. The first protrusion 85 protrudes upward beyond the lever main body 81. The first protrusion 85 is formed in a position that allows it to enter the first opening 75 of the left lever pivot 70.

[0039] When viewed in the axial direction, a columnar second protrusion 86 that protrudes downward is formed on the opposite side of the first protrusion 85 with the pivot shaft hole 82a (the pivot shaft 112) in between. The second protrusion 86 is formed on the lower surface (the other side in the pivot shaft direction) of the lever base 82. The second protrusion 86 protrudes downward further than the lever main body 81. The second protrusion 86 is formed in a position that allows it to enter the second opening 76 of the left lever pivot 70.

[0040] Between the first protrusion 85 and the pivot hole 82a, a recess 82b extending in the pivot direction and recessed to the left is formed on the right surface of the lever base 82 (see FIG. 10). The recess 82b is formed in accordance with the position of the communication hole 73b2 in the lower surface portion 72b of the left lever pivot 70. When the clutch lever 80 is moved to the disengaged position P1, the recess 82b is prevented from blocking the communication hole 73b2.

[0041] A disengagement detection sensor 91 and an engagement detection sensor 92 that detect the operation state of the clutch lever 80 are attached to the sensor attachment portions 77 and 78 of the left lever pivot 70, respectively. The sensors 91 and 92 have the same shape. In this embodiment, the disengagement detection sensor 91 and the engagement detection sensor 92 are sensors of the same type and standard.

[0042] 5, sensors 91 and 92 each have a substantially rectangular sensor main body 93 that is thick in the vertical direction, a pair of terminals 94 supported by sensor main body 93, and a rod-shaped switch 95 that is supported by sensor main body 93 so as to be able to advance and retreat. Switch 95 is configured to be able to advance and retreat in a direction perpendicular to the direction in which the pair of terminals 94 protrude from sensor main body 93.

[0043] A positioning protrusion 93a that protrudes in the thickness direction is formed on the sensor main body 93. The positioning protrusion 93a is provided in the vicinity of the switch 95. In this embodiment, when the sensor main body 93 is viewed from one side in the thickness direction, the positioning protrusion 93a overlaps with the advance / retract position of the switch 95. A fixing hole 93b that penetrates the sensor main body 93 in the thickness direction is formed at a position spaced from the positioning protrusion 93a.

[0044] A lever cover 100 is fastened to the cover fastening portion 79 of the left lever pivot 70. The lever cover 100 is shaped to cover the left lever pivot 70 from above and is open below. The lever cover 100 has a plate-shaped cover upper surface portion 101. The cover upper surface portion 101 overlaps with the lever support portion 73 of the left lever pivot 70 when viewed in the axial direction (see Figure 5). The cover upper surface portion 101 is formed with an insertion hole 101a (see Figure 7) that penetrates through in the thickness direction. The lower surface (inner surface) of the cover upper surface portion 101 is formed with a plurality of protrusions 101c, 101d that protrude downward.

[0045] A cover inner wall portion 102 extending downward is formed at the right end (inner end in the vehicle width direction) of the cover upper surface portion 101. The cover inner wall portion 102 is cut out in a generally U-shape from bottom to top, and a cable guide portion 102a protruding to the right in a semi-cylindrical shape is formed in the cover inner wall portion 102 (see FIG. 4). The clutch cable 132 is guided out from the cable guide portion 102a while entering the cable guide portion 102a.

[0046] A cover front surface portion 103 extending downward is formed at the front end of the cover upper surface portion 101. The cover front surface portion 103 extends downward the same length as the cover inner wall portion 102. A cover outer wall portion 104 extending downward is formed at the left end (outer end in the vehicle width direction) of the cover upper surface portion 101. The cover outer wall portion 104 extends downward a shorter length than the cover front surface portion 103. The lever cover 100 is fastened in a state where the protrusions 101c and 101d make it easy to maintain the space between the cover upper surface portion 101 and the lever support portion 73. The lever cover 100 covers the sensors 91 and 92 from above, the front side, and the right side.

[0047] Next, an example of assembly of the clutch lever support mechanism 63 will be described with reference to FIG. The left lever pivot 70 is fixed to the handle 21. That is, the handle 21 is inserted into the handle fixing portion 71, and a fastening member 111 is inserted from the front into the fastening hole 71b. When the fastening member 111 is fastened, the split groove 71a is tightened, and the left lever pivot 70 is fixed to the handle 21 (see FIGS. 5 and 6).

[0048] The clutch lever 80 has a lever base 82 accommodated in the lever accommodating portion 74 of the left lever pivot 70. A pivot shaft 112 is inserted from above through the pivot shaft holes 73a1, 73b1 of the left lever pivot 70 and the pivot shaft hole 82a of the clutch lever 80. In this embodiment, the pivot shaft 112 is bolt-shaped, and a fixing nut 113 is fastened to the lower end of the pivot shaft 112. This allows the clutch lever 80 to be pivotally supported on the left lever pivot 70. That is, the clutch lever 80 is supported to be pivotable between a connected position P0 (see FIGS. 11 and 12) where the abutment surface 81a of the clutch lever 80 abuts against the lever support portion 73 of the left lever pivot 70, and a disconnected position P1 (see FIGS. 11 and 12) where the first protrusion 85 of the clutch lever 80 abuts against the lever abutment portion 75a. At this time, the first protrusion 85 of the clutch lever 80 protrudes above the lever support portion 73 through the first opening 75. Also, the second protrusion 86 of the clutch lever 80 protrudes below the lever support portion 73 through the second opening 76.

[0049] A cylindrical joint 114 is fixed to the cable guide hole 74a of the left lever pivot 70. As shown in Figures 5 and 6, an outer cable 132a of the clutch cable 132 is fixed to the joint 114. The inner cable inside the outer cable 132a passes through the joint 114 and is engaged with the cable engaging portion 83 of the clutch lever 80 via a retainer.

[0050] The disconnection detection sensor 91 is attached to the sensor attachment portion 77 of the left lever pivot 70. That is, the positioning protrusion 93a of the disconnection detection sensor 91 is inserted into the positioning recess 77a of the sensor attachment portion 77, and the fixing hole 93b is aligned with the sensor fastening portion 77b of the sensor attachment portion 77. A fastening member 115 is inserted into the fixing hole 93b from above and fastened to the sensor fastening portion 77b. In this manner, the disconnection detection sensor 91 is attached to the sensor attachment portion 77 of the left lever pivot 70. At this time, when viewed in the axial direction from above (see FIG. 5), the terminal 94 of the disconnection detection sensor 91 is located on the side farther away from the handle 21 than the spacer portion 73c. Furthermore, the switch 95 of the disconnection detection sensor 91 is located within the first opening 75. The switch 95 of the disconnection detection sensor 91 can be pressed in by the first protrusion 85 of the clutch lever 80.

[0051] The connection detection sensor 92 is attached to the sensor attachment portion 78 of the left lever pivot 70. That is, the positioning protrusion 93a of the disconnection detection sensor 92 is inserted into the positioning recess 78a of the sensor attachment portion 78, and the fixing hole 93b is aligned with the sensor fastening portion 78b of the sensor attachment portion 78. A fastening member 116 is then inserted into the fixing hole 93b from below and fastened to the sensor fastening portion 78b. In this manner, the position detection sensor 92 is attached to the sensor attachment portion 78 of the left lever pivot 70. At this time, when viewed in the axial direction from below (see FIG. 6 ), the terminal 94 of the connection detection sensor 92 is located closer to the handlebar 21 than the spacer portion 73c. Furthermore, the switch 95 of the connection detection sensor 92 is located within the second opening 76. The switch 95 of the connection detection sensor 92 can be pressed in by the second protrusion 86 of the clutch lever 80.

[0052] A cable 133 is connected to the terminals 94 of the disconnection detection sensor 91 via a pair of connecting portions 133a. The cable 133 extends forward from the disconnection detection sensor 91, passes above the joint 114, is bent downward from the front side of the joint 114 in a U-shape, and extends rearward. When bent rearward, the cable 133 extends rearward so as to overlap below the joint 114 and the spacer portion 73c, as viewed in the axial direction from below (see FIG. 6), and passes below the left lever pivot 70 to be introduced into the left handle switch 62.

[0053] A cable 134 is connected via a pair of connecting portions 134a to the terminals 94 of the connection detection sensor 92. The cable 134 extends rearward from the connection detection sensor 92, passes below the left lever pivot 70, and is introduced into the left handlebar switch 62. The cables 133 and 134 introduced into the left handlebar switch 62 are led out from the left handlebar switch 62 as a harness 131 and connected to an ECU (not shown).

[0054] Figure 11 is an explanatory view of the operation as viewed from above in the axial direction, and Figure 12 is an explanatory view of the operation as viewed from below in the axial direction. In the clutch lever support mechanism 63, the clutch lever 80 can pivot about the pivot shaft 112. The clutch lever 80 can pivot between an engaged position P0 indicated by a solid line and a disengaged position P1 indicated by a two-dot chain line. When the clutch lever 80 pivots, the first convex portion 85 of the clutch lever 80 moves on an imaginary circle C1 centered on the pivot shaft 112. The second convex portion 86 of the clutch lever 80 moves on an imaginary circle C2 centered on the pivot shaft 112. Since the imaginary circles C1 and C2 are both imaginary circles centered on the pivot shaft 112, they are concentric circles. Therefore, the first convex portion 85 and the second convex portion 86 are located on concentric circles centered on the pivot shaft 112. Similarly, the first opening 75 and the second opening 76, through which the first convex portion 85 and the second convex portion 86 enter and move, are located on concentric circles centered on the pivot shaft 112.

[0055] In particular, in this embodiment, the first protrusion 85 and the second protrusion 86 are arranged on both sides of the oscillation shaft 112. Similarly, the first opening 75 and the second opening 76 are arranged on both sides of the oscillation shaft 112. In detail, in this embodiment, the first protrusion 85 and the second protrusion 86 are provided on both sides of a line L0 connecting the oscillation shaft 112 and the spacer portion 73c (the center of the oscillation shaft 112 and the front-to-rear center at the right end of the spacer portion 73c). Similarly, the first opening 75 and the second opening 76 are provided on both sides of the line L0. The sensor mounting portions 77, 78 are provided on both sides of the line L0.

[0056] When the clutch lever 80 is in the engaged position P0, the inner cable of the clutch cable 132 is pulled by a biasing member (not shown), and the abutment surface 81a is held in a state in which it abuts against the left lever pivot 70. At this time, the second protrusion 86 presses the switch 95 of the connection detection sensor 92, so the connection detection sensor 92 turns ON, and the fact that the connection detection sensor 92 is ON is input to the ECU. Therefore, the ECU can detect that the clutch lever 80 has moved to the engaged position P0 and the transmission is engaged. Note that at this time, the first protrusion 85 of the clutch lever 80 is separated from the switch 95 of the disengagement detection sensor 91, so the disengagement detection sensor 91 is OFF.

[0057] When the clutch lever 80 is operated to move to the disengaged position P1, it rotates about the swing shaft 112, and the cable engagement portion 83 moves in a direction away from the left lever pivot 70. As a result, the inner cable of the clutch cable 132 is pulled by the clutch lever 80, and the clutch of the transmission is disengaged. At this time, the first protrusion 85 of the clutch lever 80 moves toward the disengagement detection sensor 91 and presses the switch 95 of the disengagement detection sensor 91. As a result, the disengagement detection sensor 91 turns ON, and the fact that the disengagement detection sensor 91 is ON is input to the ECU. Therefore, the ECU can detect that the clutch lever 80 has moved to the disengaged position P1 and the transmission is disengaged. At this time, the second protrusion 86 of the clutch lever 80 is separated from the switch 95 of the position detection sensor 92, and the position detection sensor 92 is OFF.

[0058] In this embodiment, the ECU can accurately detect whether the clutch lever 80 is in the disengaged position P1 or the engaged position P0.

[0059] In this embodiment, the ECU executes idling stop processing based on inputs from sensors 91 and 92. For example, when the gear position of the transmission is in neutral, the ECU stops the power unit 12 serving as the engine. Also, for example, when the gear position of the transmission is in-gear, the ECU stops the power unit 12 upon detecting that the clutch lever 80 has moved to the disengaged position P1. In this way, in this embodiment, an appropriate idling stop function can be provided according to the driving situation.

[0060] As described above, according to this embodiment to which the present invention is applied, in the saddle-ride type vehicle 10 that includes the clutch lever 80, the swing shaft 112 that swingably supports the clutch lever 80, the left lever pivot 70 on which the swing shaft 112 is provided, and the disconnection detection sensor 91 and the connection detection sensor 92 that have a switch 95 that is pressed by the clutch lever 80, the disconnection detection sensor 91 is fixed to the upper surface portion 73a of the left lever pivot 70, the connection detection sensor 92 is fixed to the lower surface portion 73b of the left lever pivot 70, the switch 95 of the disconnection detection sensor 91 and the switch 95 of the connection detection sensor 92 are arranged concentrically on either side of the swing shaft 112 when viewed in the axial direction of the swing shaft 112, and the switch 95 of the disconnection detection sensor 91 is pressed when the clutch lever 80 moves to the disengaged position P1, and the switch 95 of the connection detection sensor 92 is pressed when the clutch lever 80 moves to the engaged position P0.

[0061] According to this configuration, the switch 95 of the disconnection detection sensor 91 and the switch 95 of the connection detection sensor 92 can be arranged concentrically on either side of the swing shaft 112 when viewed in the axial direction of the swing shaft 112, and a saddle-ride type vehicle 10 can be provided that can accurately detect when the clutch lever 80 has moved to the disengaged position P1 or the engaged position P0 with a simple configuration that prevents the layout of components such as the sensors 91 and 92 from becoming complicated. Therefore, even in saddle-ride type vehicles 10 of models such as LMCs (Light Motor Cycles), which require a small engine displacement and low price, it is possible to easily install an idle stop function appropriate for the driving situation.

[0062] In this embodiment, a first convex portion 85 is provided on the upper surface (one surface in the swing axis direction) of the clutch lever 80, which presses the switch 95 of the disconnection detection sensor 91 when the clutch lever 80 is moved to the disconnection position P1, and a second convex portion 86 is provided on the lower surface (the other surface in the swing axis direction) of the clutch lever 80, which presses the switch 95 of the connection detection sensor 92 when the clutch lever 80 is moved to the connection position P0, and the first convex portion 85 and the second convex portion 86 are arranged concentrically on either side of the swing axis 112 when viewed in the axial direction of the swing axis 112. According to this configuration, by adding a simple structure to the clutch lever 80, the switch 95 of the disconnection detection sensor 91 and the switch 95 of the connection detection sensor 92 can be pressed with high accuracy. Therefore, even in models such as LMCs, which require a small displacement and low price, it is easy to install an idle stop function appropriate for the driving situation.

[0063] In addition, in this embodiment, a first opening 75 is provided on the upper surface 73a of the left lever pivot 70, through which the first protrusion 85 of the clutch lever 80 can enter, and a second opening 76 is provided on the lower surface 73b of the left lever pivot 70, through which the second protrusion 86 of the clutch lever 80 can enter, and the first opening 75 and the second opening 76 are arranged concentrically on either side of the oscillating shaft 112 when viewed in the axial direction of the oscillating shaft 112. According to this configuration, the first protrusion 85 can enter the first opening 75 and the second protrusion 86 can enter the second opening 76, which makes it difficult for the switch 95 of the disconnection detection sensor 91 and the switch 95 of the connection detection sensor 92 to protrude from the left lever pivot 70 when viewed in the axial direction of the swing shaft 112.

[0064] In this embodiment, a lever cover 100 is fastened to the left lever pivot 70, and the lever cover 100 overlaps the disconnection detection sensor 91 and the connection detection sensor 92 in a plan view of the vehicle body. According to this configuration, the location of the switch 95 of the sensors 91, 92 can be easily protected from foreign matter, and the sensors 91, 92 can be easily protected from being wetted by rainwater or the like.

[0065] In this embodiment, the disconnection detection sensor 91 and the connection detection sensor 92 have the same shape. With this configuration, the disconnection detection sensor 91 and the connection detection sensor 92 can be realized by sensors of the same shape, so the layout of the sensors 91, 92 and the connecting parts of the sensors 91, 92 can be shared. Also, because the disconnection detection sensor 91 and the connection detection sensor 92 can be realized by a common sensor, it is easy to reduce the number of types of parts. Therefore, with this configuration, it is possible to prevent an increase in costs.

[0066] [Other embodiments] The above-described embodiment merely shows one aspect of the present invention, and any modifications and applications are possible without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

[0067] In the above embodiment, a motorcycle equipped with a power unit 12 having an internal combustion engine has been described as an example of the saddle-ride type vehicle 10, but the power unit may be an electric motor. In other words, the saddle-ride type vehicle may also be an electric vehicle.

[0068] In the above embodiment, a motorcycle having a front wheel 13 and a rear wheel 15 has been used as an example of the saddle-ride vehicle 10, but the present invention is not limited to this, and can be applied to a three-wheel saddle-ride vehicle having two front or two rear wheels, or a saddle-ride vehicle having four or more wheels.

[0069] [Configuration supported by the above embodiment] The above embodiment supports the following configurations.

[0070] (Configuration 1) A saddle-ride type vehicle comprising a clutch lever, a swing shaft that swingably supports the clutch lever, a lever pivot on which the swing shaft is provided, and a first sensor and a second sensor having a switch that is pressed by the clutch lever, wherein the first sensor is fixed to one surface of the lever pivot in the swing axis direction, and the second sensor is fixed to the other surface of the lever pivot in the swing axis direction, the switch of the first sensor and the switch of the second sensor are arranged concentrically on either side of the swing shaft when viewed in the axial direction of the swing shaft, and the switch of the first sensor is pressed when the clutch lever is moved to a gripped position, and the switch of the second sensor is pressed when the clutch lever is moved to a non-gripped position. With this configuration, the first sensor switch and the second sensor switch can be arranged concentrically on either side of the oscillating shaft when viewed in the axial direction of the oscillating shaft, and a saddle-ride type vehicle can be provided that can accurately detect when the clutch lever has moved between the gripped position and the ungripped position with a simple configuration that prevents the layout of components such as sensors from becoming complicated. Therefore, even in saddle-ride type vehicles such as LMCs, which require a small engine displacement and low price, it is easy to install an idle stop function that is appropriate for each driving situation.

[0071] (Configuration 2) A saddle-type vehicle as described in Configuration 1, characterized in that a first convex portion is provided on one surface of the clutch lever in the axial direction of the swing, which presses the switch of the first sensor when the clutch lever is moved to the grip position, and a second convex portion is provided on the other surface of the clutch lever in the axial direction of the swing, which presses the switch of the second sensor when the clutch lever is moved to the non-gripping position, and the first convex portion and the second convex portion are arranged concentrically on either side of the swing shaft when viewed in the axial direction of the swing shaft. With this configuration, adding a simple structure to the clutch lever allows the first sensor switch and the second sensor switch to be pressed with precision, making it easier to install an appropriate idle stop function for each driving situation, even in models such as LMCs that require a small engine displacement and low cost.

[0072] (Configuration 3) A saddle-ride type vehicle as described in Configuration 2, characterized in that a first recess is provided on one surface of the lever pivot in the axial direction of the swing shaft, into which the first protrusion of the clutch lever can enter, and a second recess is provided on the other surface of the lever pivot in the axial direction of the swing shaft, into which the second protrusion of the clutch lever can enter, and the first recess and the second recess are arranged concentrically on either side of the swing shaft when viewed in the axial direction of the swing shaft. According to this configuration, the first convex portion can enter the first recess and the second convex portion can enter the second recess, making it difficult for the switch of the first sensor and the switch of the second sensor to protrude from the lever pivot when viewed in the axial direction of the swing shaft.

[0073] (Configuration 4) A saddle-type vehicle as described in any one of configurations 1 to 3, characterized in that a lever cover is fastened to the lever pivot, and the lever cover overlaps with the first sensor and the second sensor in a plan view of the vehicle body. This configuration makes it easier to protect the switch portion of the sensor from foreign matter, and also makes it easier to protect the sensor from being exposed to rainwater or the like.

[0074] (Configuration 5) The saddle-ride type vehicle according to any one of configurations 1 to 4, wherein the first sensor and the second sensor have the same shape. With this configuration, the first sensor and the second sensor can be realized with sensors of the same shape, so the sensor layout and sensor connection parts can be shared. Also, because the first sensor and the second sensor can be realized with a common sensor, it is easy to reduce the number of types of parts, and therefore it is possible to suppress cost increases. [Explanation of symbols]

[0075] 10 Saddle-type vehicle 70 Left lever pivot (lever pivot) 73a Upper surface (one surface in the direction of the swing axis) 73b Bottom part (other side in the direction of the swing axis) 75 First opening (first recess) 76 Second opening (second recess) 80 clutch lever 85 First convex part 86 Second convex part 91 Cut detection sensor (first sensor) 92 Connection detection sensor (second sensor) 95 Switch 100 Lever Cover 112 Oscillating shaft P0 Connection position (non-gripping position) P1 Cutting position (grip position)

Claims

1. A saddle-ride type vehicle including a clutch lever (80), a swing shaft (112) that swingably supports the clutch lever (80), a lever pivot (70) on which the swing shaft (112) is provided, and a first sensor (91) and a second sensor (92) each having a switch (95) that is pressed by the clutch lever (80), The first sensor (91) is fixed to one surface (73a) of the lever pivot (70) in the swing axis direction, The second sensor (92) is fixed to the other surface (73b) of the lever pivot (70) in the swing axis direction, The switch (95) of the first sensor (91) and the switch (95) of the second sensor (92) are concentrically arranged on either side of the swing shaft (112) when viewed in the axial direction of the swing shaft (112), The switch (95) of the first sensor (91) is pressed when the clutch lever (80) is moved to the grip position (P1), The switch (95) of the second sensor (92) is pressed when the clutch lever (80) is moved to the non-gripping position (P0). A saddle-type vehicle characterized by:

2. A first protrusion (85) is provided on one surface of the clutch lever (80) in the swing axis direction, and the first protrusion (85) presses a switch (95) of the first sensor (91) when the clutch lever (80) is moved to the grip position (P1). a second protrusion (86) that presses a switch (95) of the second sensor (92) when the clutch lever (80) is moved to the non-gripping position (P0), on the other surface in the swing axis direction; The first convex portion (85) and the second convex portion (86) are concentrically arranged on either side of the swing shaft (112) when viewed in the axial direction of the swing shaft (112).

2. The saddle-ride type vehicle according to claim 1.

3. A first recess (75) into which the first protrusion (85) of the clutch lever (80) can enter is provided on one surface (73a) of the lever pivot (70) in the swing axis direction, The other surface (73b) of the lever pivot (70) in the swing axis direction is provided with a second recess (76) into which the second protrusion (86) of the clutch lever (80) can enter, The first recess (75) and the second recess (76) are concentrically arranged on either side of the swing shaft (112) when viewed in the axial direction of the swing shaft (112).

3. The saddle-ride type vehicle according to claim 2.

4. A lever cover (100) is fastened to the lever pivot (70), The lever cover (100) overlaps with the first sensor (91) and the second sensor (92) in a plan view of the vehicle body.

4. A saddle-ride type vehicle according to claim 1.

5. The first sensor (91) and the second sensor (92) have the same shape.

4. A saddle-ride type vehicle according to claim 1.

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