Installation structure of operation device

Abstract

To keep an operation device obscure at a normal time and upgrade the operability of the operation device in a case of an emergency.SOLUTION: An installation structure of an operation device (42) is placed inside a front rack (31) of a saddle riding vehicle. In the installation structure of the operation device, a placement surface (33) on which the operation device is placed is formed in an upper part of the front rack. An operation surface (43) of the operation device exposed from the placement surface is oriented downward.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an installation structure for an operating device. [Background technology]

[0002] A smart entry system has been proposed in which, when an owner carrying a smart key approaches a saddle-ride type vehicle, a signal from the smart key is sent to unlock the ignition switch knob, seat lock, and the like. Taking into consideration the possibility of the smart key being lost or the battery running out, it is desirable for saddle-ride type vehicles to be equipped with a key cylinder for emergency unlocking. A known example of this type of saddle-ride type vehicle is one in which a key cylinder for a mechanical key is installed in a storage box in the front leg shield (see, for example, Patent Document 1). The key cylinder described in Patent Document 1 is installed on the inside surface of the storage box so as to be less noticeable from the front. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2005-119421 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, because the keyhole of the key cylinder described in Patent Document 1 faces to the side, the visibility of the keyhole is poor, reducing the workability of unlocking. On the other hand, if the keyhole is made more visible to improve the workability, there is a problem in that the keyhole becomes conspicuous even in times other than an emergency, reducing the appearance and crime prevention.

[0005] The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and has as its object to provide an installation structure for an operating device that is inconspicuous under normal circumstances and has excellent operability in an emergency. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] One embodiment of the installation structure for an operating device of the present invention is an installation structure for an operating device installed inside the front rack of a saddle-type vehicle, in which an installation surface on which the operating device is installed is formed on the upper part of the front rack, and the operating surface of the operating device exposed from the installation surface is faced downward, thereby solving the above-mentioned problem. [Effects of the Invention]

[0007] According to an embodiment of the operating device installation structure of the present invention, under normal circumstances, the driver and third parties look down at the front rack, and the installation surface at the top of the front rack is positioned in the blind spot of the driver and third parties. The operation surface exposed from the installation surface is less noticeable, preventing a decrease in crime prevention and appearance. In an emergency, the driver can lower their body and look up at the front rack from below, making the operation surface more visible, and workability is improved by using the storage space of the front rack as a work space. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0008] [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 rear view of the front portion of the saddle-ride type vehicle according to the present embodiment. [Figure 3] 3 is a cross-sectional view of the front part of the vehicle in FIG. 2 taken along line AA. [Figure 4] 4 is a view of the rear of the vehicle in FIG. 3 as seen from a direction F1. [Figure 5] 4 is a view of the rear of the vehicle in FIG. 3 as seen from a direction F2. [Figure 6] 4 is a view of the rear of the vehicle in FIG. 3 as seen from a direction F3.

[0009] In one aspect of the present invention, an operating device is installed inside the front rack of a saddle-type vehicle. In this operating device installation structure, the operating device is installed on the installation surface at the top of the front rack, and the operating surface of the operating device exposed from the installation surface faces downward. Under normal circumstances, the driver and third parties look down on the front rack, and the installation surface at the top of the front rack is positioned in a blind spot for the driver and third parties. The exposed operating surface from the installation surface is less noticeable, thereby preventing a decrease in crime prevention and appearance. In an emergency, the driver can lower their body and look up at the front rack from below, making the operating surface easier to see, and the storage space of the front rack can be used as a work space, improving workability. [Example]

[0010] Hereinafter, a saddle-ride type vehicle according to an embodiment will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Fig. 1 is a side view of the saddle-ride type vehicle according to the embodiment. In the following drawings, arrow Fr indicates the front of the vehicle, arrow Re indicates the rear of the vehicle, arrow L indicates the left side of the vehicle, and arrow R indicates the right side of the vehicle.

[0011] As shown in Fig. 1, a saddle-type vehicle 1 is configured by attaching various covers to an underbone-type body frame (not shown) as the exterior of the vehicle body. A front cover 11 is provided at the front of the vehicle, and a front leg shield 12 that protects the rider's legs is provided behind the front cover 11. A floor board 13 extends rearward from the lower end of the front leg shield 12, and a body cover 14 and a pair of side covers 15 are provided behind the floor board 13. A seat 16 is provided above the side cover 15, and a battery 26 is stored below the seat 16.

[0012] A handlebar 21 is provided above the front cover 11, and a front wheel 23 is rotatably supported below the front cover 11 via a pair of front forks 22. A swing arm (not shown) with a motor (not shown) is provided below the side cover 15. The swing arm is swingably connected to the body frame, and a rear wheel 24 is rotatably supported at the rear of the swing arm. The left side of the swing arm is covered by a swing arm cover (not shown), and power is transmitted from the motor to the rear wheel 24 via a belt-type continuously variable transmission (not shown) inside the swing arm cover.

[0013] A front rack 31 is provided on the upper left side of the front leg shield 12. The rear face of the front rack 31 is open, and a storage space for small items is formed inside the front rack 31. The inner portion of the front rack 31 in the vehicle width direction protrudes rearward, and a power supply socket 41 is installed in this protruding portion. A plug cable for an electronic device such as a portable device is inserted into the power supply socket 41, and the front rack 31 can store the electronic device while it is being charged. In addition, an operating device 42 (see FIG. 3) for unlocking a seat lock or the like in an emergency is installed inside the front rack 31.

[0014] Meanwhile, in saddle-type vehicles in which the seat lock and other features are unlocked using a smart key, emergency operating devices are installed to address the risk of losing the smart key, a dead battery, or a blown fuse. In these cases, the operating devices are often installed in locations that are difficult to see, taking into consideration appearance and theft resistance, but most such locations have limited space and are difficult to work with. Therefore, in this embodiment, an operating device 42 (see FIG. 2) is installed on the upper inner surface of the front rack 31 to ensure sufficient working space, and an operating surface 43 of the operating device 42 is positioned so that it is difficult to see when the vehicle is in an upright position but is easily visible when the vehicle is in a low position.

[0015] The front rack of a saddle-ride type vehicle will be described with reference to Figures 2 and 3. Figure 2 is a rear view of the front part of the saddle-ride type vehicle of this embodiment. Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view of the front part of the vehicle taken along line AA in Figure 2.

[0016] 2, a lid 27 that covers a charging port (not shown) is provided on the upper right side of the front leg shield 12, and an ignition switch knob 28 is provided above the lid 27. A front rack 31 is provided on the upper left side of the front leg shield 12, and the inside of the front rack 31 is exposed to the outside through an opening in the front leg shield 12. Approximately the left half of the front rack 31 is recessed forward, and approximately the right half of the front rack 31 protrudes rearward. Approximately the left half of the front rack 31 forms a storage space for small items and the like, and a power socket 41 is provided in approximately the right half of the front rack 31.

[0017] As shown in Figures 2 and 3, the upper part of the front rack 31 is recessed upward to form a recess 32 that is in an inverted V shape in a side view. An installation surface 33 for an operating device 42 is formed on the front slope of the recess 32. The installation surface 33 is formed by being slightly recessed diagonally upward and forward from the front slope of the recess 32, and a device cover 44 is attached to the front slope of the recess 32 so as to cover the installation surface 33 from diagonally downward and rearward. The base end of the device cover 44 is supported in the recess 32 so as to be able to open and close, and under normal circumstances, the operating surface 43 of the operating device 42 is hidden behind the device cover 44. Note that, to prevent the device cover 44 from opening under its own weight, the open end of the device cover 44 is hooked onto the recess 32 when in the closed state.

[0018] The operating device 42 is configured with a key cylinder for a mechanical key, and an operating surface 43 of the operating device 42 has a keyhole into which the mechanical key is inserted. In an emergency, such as when the smart key is lost, the device cover 44 is opened to expose the keyhole on the operating surface 43, and the seat lock is unlocked by inserting the mechanical key into the keyhole and turning the key cylinder. Note that instead of unlocking the seat lock by operating the operating device 42, the ignition switch knob 28 may be unlocked, or both the seat lock and the ignition switch knob 28 may be unlocked.

[0019] The operation surface 43 of the operating device 42 faces diagonally downward and rearward. Under normal circumstances, the driver and third parties standing upright will look down at the front rack 31, making it difficult for them to see the operation surface 43, thereby preventing a decrease in security and appearance. Because the operating device 42 is housed within the recess 32, the storage space of the front rack 31 is not reduced even when the operating device 42 is installed in the front rack 31. Furthermore, in an emergency, the driver will lower their posture and look up at the front rack 31, making the operation surface 43 at the top of the front rack 31 easier to see, improving operability of the operating device 42.

[0020] The layout of the operating device and how the front rack is viewed will be described with reference to Figures 3 to 6. Figure 4 is a view of the rear of the vehicle in Figure 3 as seen from direction F1. Figure 5 is a view of the rear of the vehicle in Figure 3 as seen from direction F2. Figure 6 is a view of the rear of the vehicle in Figure 3 as seen from direction F3. Note that Figure 3 shows an example of the driver's line of sight LA ​​and the passenger's line of sight LB.

[0021] As shown in Figure 3, a front rack 31 is attached to the front leg shield 12 from the inside, and the inside of the front rack 31 is exposed through an opening in the front leg shield 12. The front side of the upper surface of the front rack 31 slopes downward toward the front, and a recess 32 that is in an inverted V shape in side view is formed on the rear side of the upper surface of the front rack 31. As described above, the installation surface 33 for the operating device 42 is formed on the front slope of the recess 32. In this case, the installation surface 33 for the operating device 42 is located above the straight line L1 that connects the upper edge 34 of the opening of the front rack 31 and the upper edge 36 of the inner bottom surface 35 of the front rack 31.

[0022] Because the operating device 42 is located inside the front rack 31 and above the line L1, the operating surface 43 cannot be seen from outside the front rack 31 and above the line L1. In this embodiment, the line L1 intersects the ground at an angle of approximately 15 degrees and is inclined so that the line L1 rises toward the rear of the vehicle. When the driver is seated in the driver's seat and the passenger is seated in the rear seat, the eye height of the driver and passenger is positioned above the line L1, so the operating surface 43 cannot be seen from the driver's seat or the rear seat. Therefore, even when the operating device 42 is installed on the front rack 31, deterioration of the appearance is suppressed.

[0023] For example, as shown in Figures 3 and 4, when a driver sitting in the driver's seat looks at the front rack 31, the driver's line of sight LA ​​is blocked by the upper edge 34 of the opening edge of the front rack 31 (front leg shield). For this reason, the driver can barely see the inside of the front rack 31 from the driver's seat. As shown in Figures 3 and 5, when a passenger sitting in the rear seat looks at the front rack 31, the passenger's line of sight LB is blocked by the upper edge 34 of the opening edge of the front rack 31 (front leg shield). For this reason, the passenger can only see up to the underside of the front rack 31 from the rear seat.

[0024] As shown in Figure 3, in an emergency, the operation surface 43 can be seen by looking up at the front rack 31 from below the line L1. The center line L2 of the operation device 42 is inclined so that it becomes lower toward the rear. Therefore, the operation surface 43 on the top of the front rack 31 can be easily seen by the driver getting out of the driver's seat and assuming a position that looks up at the front rack 31 from diagonally below. Even if the operation surface 43 on the inside of the front rack 31 is difficult to see from the driver's seat, the operation surface 43 on the inside of the front rack 31 can be easily seen by the driver lowering their posture, thereby improving operability of the operation device 42.

[0025] Furthermore, the operation surface 43 is installed inside the recess 32 of the front rack 31 so that it can be seen directly. There are no obstructions when looking up at the front rack 31, making the operation surface 43 easier to see in an emergency, improving operability. For example, as shown in Figures 3 and 6, when a driver in a low position looks up at the operation surface 43, the driver's line of sight along the center line L2 of the operation device 42 is not obstructed by any obstructions. Therefore, in an emergency, the device cover 44 in the recess 32 of the front rack 31 can be opened, and the driver can insert a mechanical key into the keyhole of the operation surface 43 while looking directly at the operation device 42 to unlock the seat lock.

[0026] At this time, it is desirable that the angle α formed by the line of sight LA ​​of the driver from the driver's seat and the center line L2 of the operating device 42, and the angle β formed by the line of sight LB of the passenger from the rear seat and the center line L2 of the operating device 42, each fall within the range of 90±20 degrees. In this embodiment, the angle formed by the line of sight LA ​​of the driver and the center line L2 of the operating device 42 is set to 105.6 degrees, and the angle formed by the line of sight LB of the passenger and the center line L2 of the operating device 42 is set to 89.7 degrees. The intersecting angle between the line of sight when getting in and the line of sight when operating in an emergency is brought closer to a right angle, making it difficult to see the operating surface 43 when getting in and easy to see the operating surface 43 in an emergency.

[0027] As described above, according to the installation structure of the operating device 42 of this embodiment, under normal circumstances, the driver and third parties will look down on the front rack 31, and the installation surface 33 on the top of the front rack 31 will be positioned in the blind spot of the driver and third parties. The operation surface 43 exposed from the installation surface 33 will be less noticeable, preventing a decrease in crime prevention and appearance. In an emergency, the driver can lower their body position and look up at the front rack 31 from below, making the operation surface 43 easier to see, and workability is improved by using the storage space of the front rack 31 as a work space.

[0028] In this embodiment, a key cylinder for a mechanical key is used as an example of the operating device, but the operating device is not limited to a key cylinder as long as it is configured to accept operation by the driver. For example, the operating device may be configured with a switch or a dial.

[0029] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the operating device is installed in the recess of the front rack, but the operating device may be installed on the top of the front rack.

[0030] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the installation surface of the operating device faces diagonally downward and rearward, but the installation surface of the operating device only needs to face downward, and for example, the installation surface of the operating device may face directly downward.

[0031] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the seat lock is unlocked by the operating device, but it is sufficient if the operating device performs some operation on each part of the vehicle.

[0032] Furthermore, the installation structure of the operating device of this embodiment is not limited to the above-described saddle-ride type vehicle, but can also be applied to any saddle-ride type vehicle having a front rack. Note that a saddle-ride type vehicle is not limited to all vehicles in which the rider sits astride on the seat, but also includes scooter-type vehicles in which the rider does not sit astride on the seat.

[0033] As described above, the first aspect is an installation structure for an operating device (42) installed inside the front rack (31) of a saddle-type vehicle (1), in which an installation surface (33) on which the operating device is installed is formed on the upper part of the front rack, and the operation surface (43) of the operating device exposed from the installation surface faces downward. With this configuration, under normal circumstances, the driver and third parties look down on the front rack, and the installation surface on the upper part of the front rack is positioned in a blind spot for the driver and third parties. The operation surface exposed from the installation surface is less noticeable, thereby preventing a decrease in crime prevention and appearance. In an emergency, the driver can lower their body and look up at the front rack from below, making the operation surface more visible, and workability is improved by using the storage space of the front rack as a work space.

[0034] In the second embodiment, the installation surface is located above the straight line (L1) connecting the upper edge (34) of the front rack opening and the upper edge (36) of the inner bottom surface (35) of the first embodiment. With this configuration, the driver and passengers' eyes are normally located above the straight line, so the driver and passengers cannot see the operation surface, which prevents deterioration of the appearance.

[0035] In the third aspect, in the first or second aspect, the center line (L2) of the operating device is inclined so that it is lower toward the rear. With this configuration, the driver can get out of the driver's seat and take a position looking up at the front rack from diagonally below, making it easier to see the operating surface on the top of the front rack. Even if the operating surface on the inside of the front rack is difficult to see from the driver's seat, the driver can lower their posture to make it easier to see the operating surface on the inside of the front rack, improving operability of the operating device.

[0036] In a fourth aspect, in any one of the first to third aspects, the upper part of the front rack is recessed upward to form a recess (32), and an installation surface is formed in the recess. With this configuration, the operation surface is normally difficult to see by the driver or a third party standing upright, preventing deterioration in security and appearance. Furthermore, since the operation device fits within the recess, the storage space of the front rack is not reduced even when the operation device is installed on the front rack.

[0037] In a fifth aspect, in the fourth aspect, the operation surface is installed inside the recess so that it can be seen directly. With this configuration, there is no obstruction when looking up at the recess, making it easier to see the operation surface in an emergency, improving operability.

[0038] Although the present embodiment has been described, other embodiments may be made by combining the above-described embodiments and modifications in whole or in part.

[0039] Furthermore, the technology of the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various changes, substitutions, and modifications may be made without departing from the spirit of the technical idea. Furthermore, if the technical idea can be realized in a different way due to technological advances or other derived technologies, it may be implemented using that method. Therefore, the claims cover all embodiments that may fall within the scope of the technical idea. [Explanation of symbols]

[0040] 1: Saddle-type vehicle 31: Front rack 32: Recess 33: Installation surface 34: Upper edge of front rack opening 35: Inner bottom of front rack 36: Upper edge of the inner bottom surface of the front rack 42: Operating device 43: Operation surface

Claims

1. An installation structure for an operating device installed inside a front rack of a saddle-ride type vehicle, An installation surface on which the operation device is installed is formed on an upper portion of the front rack, An installation structure for an operating device, characterized in that an operating surface of the operating device exposed from the installation surface faces downward.

2. 2. The operating device installation structure according to claim 1, wherein the installation surface is located above a straight line connecting an upper edge of the opening of the front rack and an upper edge of the inner bottom surface.

3. 3. The operating device installation structure according to claim 1, wherein the center line of the operating device is inclined so as to become lower toward the rear.

4. The upper portion of the front rack is recessed upward to form a recess, 3. The operating device installation structure according to claim 1, wherein the installation surface is formed in the recess.

5. 5. The operating device installation structure according to claim 4, wherein the operating surface is installed inside the recess so as to be directly visible.

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