Saddle-type vehicle

Abstract

A saddle-type vehicle (1) includes a body frame (2), a wire harness (8), and a vehicle control device (9). The body frame (2) includes a head pipe (21) that supports a steering device (3). The wire harness (8) includes a main line (MH) at least a portion of which is arranged along the body frame (2), and a branch line (DH) branched off from the main line (MH). The main line (MH) includes a first electric wire (50) having one end (51) connected to a first connector (C1) and the other end (52) connected to a second connector (C2), and a second electric wire (60) having one end (61) connected to a third connector (C3) and the other end (62) connected to a fourth connector (C4). The branch line (DH) includes a branch electric wire (70) branched from a middle portion of the first electric wire (50) and having an end connected to the vehicle control device (9). The fourth connector (C4) is disposed rearward of the head pipe (21), and the third connector (C3) is disposed forward of the fourth connector (C4).

Description

[Technical field]

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

[0002] JP 2012-06669 A (Patent Document 1) discloses a connector support structure for a vehicle. This vehicle connector support structure supports a connector for connecting to a device that is connected to or additionally installed on a vehicle such as an automobile or motorcycle. Specifically, a controller is disposed along the front surface of the front wall of an item storage chamber. One end of a harness that functions as a backup wiring is connected to a main harness that protrudes from the lower end of the controller. The other end of the harness is connected to a coupler (connector). When an additional device is disposed in the item storage chamber, the coupler is inserted into the item storage chamber through a wiring insertion hole formed in the peripheral wall of the item storage chamber, and the coupler is connected to the device.

[0003] The inventors of the preferred embodiments of the invention described and claimed herein have conducted extensive research and study with respect to saddle-type vehicles as described above, and in so doing have discovered and are the first to recognize new and unique problems and heretofore unrecognized opportunities for improvement, as described in more detail below. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] JP 2012-06669 A Summary of the Invention

[0005] The configuration of Patent Document 1 does not provide a high degree of freedom for adding additional equipment.

[0006] A preferred embodiment of the present invention provides a saddle-type vehicle that allows a high degree of freedom in terms of additional equipment installation.

[0007] In order to overcome the above-mentioned previously unrecognized and unsolved problems, a preferred embodiment of the present invention provides a saddle-type vehicle including a vehicle body frame, a wire harness, and a vehicle control device. The vehicle body frame includes a head pipe that supports a steering device. The wire harness includes a main line, at least a portion of which is arranged along the vehicle body frame, and a branch line branched from the main line. A vehicle control device is connected to the wire harness. The main line includes a first electric wire having one end connected to a first connector and the other end connected to a second connector, and a second electric wire having one end connected to a third connector and the other end connected to a fourth connector. The branch line includes a branch electric wire branched from a middle portion of the first electric wire and having an end connected to the vehicle control device. The fourth connector is disposed rearward of the head pipe, and the third connector is disposed forward of the fourth connector.

[0008] According to this configuration, the wire harness includes a trunk line at least a portion of which is laid along the vehicle body frame. A vehicle control device is connected to a first electric wire included in the trunk line via a branch line. The second electric wire can be used for connecting to an additional device. Since the second electric wire can be connected to the additional device via a third connector at one end and a fourth connector at the other end, there is a high degree of freedom in terms of additional equipment.

[0009] In a preferred embodiment, the saddle-type vehicle further includes a storage box supported by the body frame and disposed rearward of the head pipe, and a passenger seat disposed above the storage box. The fourth connector is disposed below the passenger seat. This configuration makes it possible to protect the fourth connector.

[0010] In a preferred embodiment, the fourth connector is disposed in the housing box, and this configuration makes it possible to protect the fourth connector.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment, the fourth connector is disposed adjacent to the storage box, and this configuration makes it possible to protect the fourth connector.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment, the fourth connector is configured to be connectable to a connector provided on an optional device that can be placed in the storage box. With this configuration, when an optional device is placed in the storage box, the fourth connector can be connected to the connector of the optional device.

[0013] In a preferred embodiment, the second connector is configured to be connectable to a connector provided on the optional device, whereby the second connector can be connected to the connector of the optional device.

[0014] In a preferred embodiment, when the optional device is not provided in the saddle riding type vehicle, the second electric wire is electrically open. According to this configuration, by using the second electric wire that is electrically open, it becomes easy to connect the optional device.

[0015] In a preferred embodiment, the saddle riding type vehicle further includes a footboard supported by the body frame. When viewed from the side, a part of the trunk line is disposed below an upper surface of the footboard. With this configuration, the part of the trunk line can be protected by the footboard.

[0016] In a preferred embodiment, the footboard includes a pair of left and right footrests and a center tunnel provided between the pair of footrests. The center tunnel protrudes upward beyond the pair of footrests and extends in the front-rear direction of the vehicle. A portion of the trunk line is disposed inside the center tunnel. With this configuration, a portion of the trunk line can be disposed inside the center tunnel provided in the footboard to protect it.

[0017] In a preferred embodiment, the saddle-type vehicle further includes an exterior cover supported by the body frame. The exterior cover includes a head pipe housing portion. The head pipe housing portion includes a front cover at least a portion of which is disposed in front of the head pipe, and a back cover at least a portion of which is disposed behind the head pipe. The head pipe housing portion forms an internal space for housing the head pipe between the front cover and the back cover. The third connector is disposed in the internal space of the head pipe housing portion. According to this configuration, the third connector can be disposed in the internal space of the head pipe housing portion.

[0018] In one preferred embodiment, the third connector includes a terminal connected to a relay disposed in the internal space of the head pipe housing. With this configuration, the terminal of the third connector can be connected to the relay in the internal space of the head pipe housing.

[0019] In a preferred embodiment, the third connector includes a housing and a plurality of terminals held in the housing. The plurality of terminals are connected to each other within the housing. With this configuration, by connecting the terminals to each other within the connector, the number of parts can be reduced compared to a case in which the terminals are individually connected to connection targets outside the connector.

[0020] In a preferred embodiment, the first connector is configured to be connectable to a main switch for turning on the power. With this configuration, the first connector can be connected to the main switch. Since a vehicle control device is connected to the first electric wire via a branch line, the vehicle control device can be notified of the conduction / cutoff of the main switch.

[0021] The above and other elements, features, procedures, characteristics and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following detailed description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0022] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a left side view of a saddle-type vehicle according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a front view of the saddle-type vehicle. [Diagram 3] FIG. 3 is a rear view of the structure around the handle of the saddle-type vehicle. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a plan view of the storage box. [Diagram 5] FIG. 5 is a rear view of the head pipe housing portion. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a schematic right side view of the body frame and the harness. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is a wiring diagram showing a circuit configuration of the wire harness. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is a left side view of the saddle-type vehicle when optional equipment is provided. [Figure 9] FIG. 9 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the periphery of the storage box. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing a modified example of the arrangement of the fourth connector. [Figure 11] FIG. 11 is a wiring diagram showing a circuit configuration of a wire harness in a modified example. [Figure 12] FIG. 12 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a footboard in a modified example. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0023] Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0024] Fig. 1 is a left side view of a saddle riding type vehicle 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, and Fig. 2 is a front view of the saddle riding type vehicle 1.

[0025] In the following, unless otherwise specified, the saddle riding type vehicle 1 will be described in a reference posture arranged on a horizontal road surface. The reference posture is a posture in which the rotation position of the handlebars 34 is a straight-ahead position and the rotation axis of the rear wheel Wr is horizontal. The straight-ahead position is the rotation position of the handlebars 34 when the saddle riding type vehicle 1 moves straight. The front-rear direction, the up-down direction, and the left-right direction are defined based on the saddle riding type vehicle 1 in the reference posture. The left-right direction corresponds to the vehicle width direction. The vehicle center WO is defined by a vertical plane that passes through the center line of the head pipe 21 and is perpendicular to the rotation axis of the rear wheel Wr.

[0026] "U" and "F" in Fig. 1 indicate the upward and forward directions of the saddle riding type vehicle 1, respectively. "L" in Fig. 2 indicates the leftward direction of the saddle riding type vehicle 1. The same applies to the other figures. In the following description, a front view, a plan view, and a side view respectively refer to a front view, a plan view, and a side view of the saddle riding type vehicle 1, unless otherwise specified. In the following description, unless otherwise specified, it is assumed that the passenger seat 5 is disposed in the closed position (the position of the passenger seat 5 shown by the solid line in Fig. 1).

[0027] 1, the saddle-type vehicle 1 is, for example, a scooter. The saddle-type vehicle 1 includes a body frame 2, a steering device 3, an exterior cover 4, a passenger seat 5, a storage box 6, a front wheel Wf, a rear wheel Wr, a power unit 7, a wire harness 8, and a vehicle control device 9 (VCU: Vehicle Control Unit).

[0028] The body frame 2 is covered with an exterior cover 4. The body frame 2 includes a head pipe 21, a down frame 22, a pair of lower frames 23, and a pair of rear frames 24. The axis of the head pipe 21 extends obliquely rearward and upward. The down frame 22 extends obliquely rearward and downward from the head pipe 21.

[0029] The pair of lower frames 23 extend in the vehicle width direction from the down frame 22. The pair of lower frames 23 overlap each other in a side view. Front end portions 23a of the pair of lower frames 23 are disposed below the head pipe 21 and fixed to the down frame 22.

[0030] The pair of rear frames 24 extend obliquely rearward and upward from the rear ends of the pair of lower frames 23. The pair of rear frames 24 overlap each other in a side view. The pair of rear frames 24 are connected to each other by one or more cross members (not shown) extending in the vehicle width direction.

[0031] The steering device 3 is rotatably supported by the head pipe 21. The steering device 3 supports the front wheel Wf rotatably around the central axis of the front wheel Wf. The steering device 3 includes a steering shaft 31, an under bracket 32, left and right suspensions 33, and a handlebar 34. The front wheel Wf is disposed below the head pipe 21. The steering shaft 31 is inserted into the head pipe 21. The steering shaft 31 is supported by the head pipe 21 so as to be rotatable left and right. An upper portion of the steering shaft 31 is connected to the handlebar 34.

[0032] The under bracket 32 ​​is connected to the lower end of the steering shaft 31. The under bracket 32 ​​is disposed below the head pipe 21. The upper ends of the left and right suspensions 33 are connected to the under bracket 32. The left and right suspensions 33 overlap each other in a side view. The front wheel Wf is supported by the left and right suspensions 33 to be rotatable around the central axis of the front wheel Wf.

[0033] The exterior cover 4 includes a handle cover 41, a head pipe accommodating portion 42, a lower cover 43, and a rear cover 44. The handle cover 41 covers the front and rear of the handle 34. The head pipe accommodating portion 42 is disposed below the handle cover 41. The head pipe accommodating portion 42 covers the periphery of the head pipe 21 and the down frame 22. The head pipe accommodating portion 42 is disposed in front of and behind the head pipe 21. The head pipe accommodating portion 42 is disposed in front of and behind the down frame 22. A lower portion of the head pipe accommodating portion 42 is connected to the lower cover 43. The head pipe accommodating portion 42 includes a front cover 45, a back cover 46, and a mud cover 47.

[0034] The front cover 45 is disposed below the handle cover 41 in the vertical direction of the vehicle. At least a portion of the front cover 45 is disposed in front of the head pipe 21. The mud cover 47 is disposed rear of the front wheel Wf. The mud cover 47 is disposed in front of the down frame 22. Although not shown, at least a portion of the mud cover 47 overlaps the down frame 22 in a front view.

[0035] The back cover 46 is disposed rearward of the front cover 45. At least a portion of the back cover 46 is disposed rearward of the head pipe 21. An internal space S1 for accommodating the head pipe 21 is formed between the front cover 45 and the back cover 46. An internal space S2 for accommodating the down frame 22 is formed between the mud cover 47 and the back cover 46.

[0036] The lower cover 43 is disposed between the head pipe housing portion 42 and the rear cover 44. The lower cover 43 covers the periphery of the lower frame 23. The lower cover 43 includes a foot board 43a and a pair of lower side covers 43b. The foot board 43a is disposed above the pair of lower frames 23. The pair of lower side covers 43b are disposed to the left and right of the pair of lower frames 23, respectively. The pair of lower side covers 43b overlap each other in a side view.

[0037] A part or the whole of the footboard 43a is disposed below and forward of the passenger seat 5. The footboard 43a is provided so that the driver (rider) can place his / her feet on it. The upper surface of the footboard 43a has a flat shape across the width of the vehicle. However, the footboard 43a does not have to have a flat shape. For example, a center tunnel that protrudes upward and extends in the front-rear direction of the vehicle may be provided in the center of the footboard 43a in the width direction of the vehicle.

[0038] The rear cover 44 includes a pair of rear side covers 44a, a middle center cover 44b, and a rear center cover 44c. The pair of rear side covers 44a are disposed on the left and right sides of the pair of rear frames 24, respectively. The pair of rear side covers 44a overlap each other in a side view. The rear side cover 44a is disposed below the passenger seat 5 in a side view.

[0039] The pair of rear side covers 44a are disposed on the left and right sides of the storage box 6, respectively. The rear side cover 44a overlaps with the storage box 6 in a side view. The rear frame 24 is disposed between the storage box 6 and the rear side cover 44a in the vehicle width direction. The rear side cover 44a also overlaps with the rear frame 24 in a side view. The rear side cover 44a is disposed outward of the rear frame 24 in the vehicle width direction.

[0040] The middle center cover 44b extends upward from the rear edge of the footboard 43a and is disposed between the front edges of the pair of rear side covers 44a. The middle center cover 44b is disposed rearward of the back cover 46. The exterior cover 4 forms a leg space SL between the back cover 46 and the middle center cover 44b in the front-rear direction, in which the feet and legs of the driver seated in the passenger seat 5 are disposed. The rear center cover 44c is disposed between the rear edges of the pair of rear side covers 44a.

[0041] The rider seat 5 is a saddle-shaped seat on which the rider sits. FIG. 1 shows an example in which a main seat 5m on which the rider sits and a tandem seat 5t on which a passenger sits are provided on the rider seat 5. The rider seat 5 may be for one person. The rider seat 5 is disposed behind the head pipe 21. The rider seat 5 is disposed behind the back cover 46. The rider seat 5 is disposed above the pair of rear frames 24 and, although not shown, overlaps with the pair of rear frames 24 in a plan view. The rider seat 5 may be directly supported by the body frame 2 or indirectly supported by the body frame 2.

[0042] The storage box 6 forms a storage space S3 for storing items such as a helmet. The storage box 6 is disposed below the rider seat 5. The rider seat 5 is connected to the storage box 6 via a hinge 11. FIG. 1 shows an example in which the front end of the rider seat 5 is connected to the storage box 6 via the hinge 11. The rider seat 5 is vertically rotatable relative to the storage box 6. An opening 6a provided at the upper end of the storage box 6 (corresponding to the upper end of the storage space S3) is opened and closed by the rider seat 5.

[0043] The passenger seat 5 can rotate up and down between an open position (position shown by a two-dot chain line in FIG. 1) where the opening 6a of the storage box 6 is open, and a closed position (position shown by a solid line in FIG. 1) where the opening 6a of the storage box 6 is closed by the passenger seat 5. The saddle-ride type vehicle 1 is provided with a seat lock device 12 that locks the passenger seat 5 in the closed position.

[0044] The power unit 7 is disposed below the passenger seat 5. The power unit 7 rotates the rear wheel Wr, which corresponds to a drive wheel. The power unit 7 may be an in-wheel motor disposed within the rear wheel Wr. The in-wheel motor is an electric motor that receives power from a battery (not shown) to drive and rotate the rear wheel Wr, and may be configured as an electric motor with a built-in speed reduction mechanism. Although not shown, the power unit 7 may be configured to include a drive source including at least one of an electric motor and an engine, and a transmission that transmits the power of the drive source to the rear wheel Wr.

[0045] The rear wheel Wr is supported by the body frame 2 via a rear suspension 13 so as to be able to swing.

[0046] The wire harness 8 includes a trunk line MH, at least a portion of which is disposed along the vehicle body frame 2, a branch line DH branched off from the trunk line MH, a first connector C1, a second connector C2, a third connector C3, and a fourth connector C4. The trunk line MH includes a first electric wire 50 and a second electric wire 60. The first electric wire 50 includes one end 51 to which the first connector C1 is connected, the other end 52 to which the second connector C2 is connected, and an intermediate portion 53 (see FIG. 7) between the one end 51 and the other end 52. The second electric wire 60 includes one end 61 to which the third connector C3 is connected, and the other end 62 to which the fourth connector C4 is connected.

[0047] The branch line DH includes a branch electric wire 70 branched off from a middle portion 53 (see FIG. 7) of the first electric wire 50. A vehicle control device 9 is connected to an end 71 of the branch electric wire 70.

[0048] The first connector C1 is disposed in the head pipe housing 42. The first connector C1 is configured to be connectable to the main switch 15. The first connector C1 is connectable to a connector provided in the main switch 15. The third connector C3 is disposed in the head pipe housing 42. The third connector C3 is disposed adjacent to the first connector C1. The third connector C3 includes a plurality of third connectors C31, C32, and C33.

[0049] The fourth connector C4 is disposed rearward of the head pipe 21. The third connector C3 is disposed forward of the fourth connector C4. The fourth connector C4 is disposed below the passenger seat 5. Although not shown, the passenger seat 5 and the fourth connector C4 overlap each other in a plan view. In FIG. 1, the fourth connector C4 is disposed in the storage box 6. The fourth connector C4 may be disposed adjacent to the storage box 6. The second connector C2 is disposed close to the fourth connector C4.

[0050] As shown in FIG. 2, the head pipe housing portion 42 overlaps with the head pipe 21 in a front view. The front cover 45 overlaps with the head pipe 21 in a front view. A headlight 48 is arranged on the front cover 45. The headlight 48 is arranged in front of the head pipe 21. The headlight 48 overlaps with the head pipe 21 in a front view. The headlight 48 forms part of the head pipe housing portion 42. The headlight 48 does not have to be arranged in the head pipe housing portion 42, and may be arranged in the handle cover 41, for example. The mud cover 47 overlaps with the front wheel Wf in a front view.

[0051] Fig. 3 is a rear view of the structure around the handle of a saddle riding type vehicle. As shown in Fig. 3, a meter panel 41b including a speedometer and the like is attached to an upper surface 41a of the handle cover 41. A pair of left and right LEDs 91, 92 may be attached to the upper surface 41a of the handle cover 41 as optional equipment. The left and right LEDs 91, 92 are disposed adjacent to the meter panel 41b. The left and right LEDs 91, 92 are disposed, for example, at symmetrical positions with respect to the vehicle center WO.

[0052] The handlebar 34 includes a pair of left and right grips 34L, 34R and a handlebar 34B. The left and right grips 34L, 34R are attached to both ends of the handlebar 34B. The left grip 34L is disposed to the left of the handlebar cover 41. The right grip 34R is disposed to the right of the handlebar cover 41.

[0053] Fig. 4 is a plan view of the storage box 6. As shown in Fig. 4, the storage box 6 includes a main body 16 that forms a storage space S3 that stores an item. The main body 16 includes a cylindrical portion 17 that surrounds the storage space S3, and a bottom portion 18 that is disposed below the storage space S3. The cylindrical portion 17 extends upward from the outer edge of the bottom portion 18. The bottom of the cylindrical portion 17 is closed by the bottom portion 18.

[0054] The cylindrical portion 17 includes a front wall 17f, a rear wall 17r, and a pair of side walls 17s. The front wall 17f, the rear wall 17r, and the pair of side walls 17s form a peripheral wall of the cylindrical portion 17. The front wall 17f is disposed in front of the storage space S3. The rear wall 17r is disposed rearward of the storage space S3. The front wall 17f and the rear wall 17r face each other with a gap therebetween in the front-rear direction. The pair of side walls 17s are disposed on the left and right sides of the storage space S3, respectively. The pair of side walls 17s face each other with a gap therebetween in the vehicle width direction.

[0055] When the fourth connector C4 is arranged in the storage box 6, an insertion hole 19 through which the fourth connector C4 and the second electric wire 60 can be inserted is formed in the peripheral wall or bottom 18 of the cylindrical portion 17. An optional device 100 to be additionally installed can be arranged in the storage box 6. When the optional device 100 is arranged in the storage box 6, the fourth connector C4 is connected to a connector 101 provided on the optional device 100. The fourth connector C4 may be connected to the optional device 100 from the rear or the front.

[0056] Fig. 5 is a rear view of the head pipe housing portion 42. As shown in Fig. 5, at least a portion of the back cover 46 overlaps with the head pipe 21 in a front view. The back cover 46 includes a central portion 46a, a left side portion 46b, and a right side portion 46c. The central portion 46a overlaps with the head pipe 21 in a rear view. The left side portion 46b is located to the left of the central portion 46a. The right side portion 46c is located to the right of the central portion 46a. A main switch 15 is provided on the back cover 46.

[0057] The left side portion 46b includes an upper left portion 46d and a lower left portion 46e. The upper left portion 46d has a shape recessed from the lower left portion 46e toward the front (rear of the paper in FIG. 5). The right side portion 46c includes an upper right portion 46f and a lower right portion 46g. The upper right portion 46f has a shape recessed from the lower right portion 46g toward the front (rear of the paper in FIG. 5). The main switch 15 is provided in the upper right portion 46f. The main switch 15 may be provided in the upper left portion 46d.

[0058] FIG. 6 is a schematic right side view of the vehicle body frame 2 and the wire harness 8. FIG.

[0059] Although not shown, at least a portion of the main line MH of the wire harness 8 is fixed along the vehicle body frame 2 using one or more cable ties KB or grommets (not shown). The vehicle control device 9 is fixed to the rear frame 24 via a stay 25 fixed to the rear frame 24. The body of the main switch 15 is fixed to the head pipe 21 via a stay (not shown).

[0060] Each of the first electric wire 50 and the second electric wire 60 (electric wires 60a to 60d described later) includes a core wire and an insulating coating that covers the core wire. The core wire is made of a conductive material such as copper or aluminum. The core wire may be made of one strand or a plurality of strands. The first electric wire 50 and the second electric wire 60 may be covered with an outer sheath 200, or may be covered with an exterior material 300 such as a corrugated tube or a spirally wound adhesive tape.

[0061] Fig. 7 is a wiring diagram showing a circuit configuration of the wire harness 8. In Fig. 7, the first electric wire 50 and each of the electric wires 60a to 60d of the second electric wire 60 are shown typically as core wires.

[0062] The first connector C1 connected to one end 51 of the first electric wire 50 includes an insulating housing H1 and a conductive terminal t held by the housing H1. The first connector C1 is connectable to a connector (not shown) provided in the main switch 15. The second connector C2 connected to the other end 52 of the first electric wire 50 includes an insulating housing H2 and a conductive terminal t held by the housing H2. The second connector C2 may be configured to be connectable to a connector 102 provided in the optional device 100 when the optional device 100 is placed in the storage box 6. The second connector C2 may be connected to a device other than the optional device.

[0063] The second electric wire 60 is configured as a wire bundle including four electric wires 60a, 60b, 60c, and 60d. The third connector C31 includes an insulating housing H31 and two conductive terminals ta and tb held by the housing H31. The third connector C32 includes an insulating housing H32 and two conductive terminals tc and td held by the housing H32. The third connector C33 includes an insulating housing H33 and two conductive terminals te and tf held by the housing H33.

[0064] The fourth connector C4 includes an insulating housing H4 and four conductive terminals tg, th, ti, and tj. When the optional device 100 is placed in the storage box 6, the fourth connector C4 is configured to be connectable to a connector 101 provided on the optional device 100. The optional device 100 may include, for example, an in-vehicle communication device. When the optional device 100 is not provided, the second electric wire 60 is electrically open. The second electric wire 60, the third connector C3, and the fourth connector C4 are preferably designed to satisfy the required specifications for the optional device 100 in preparation for the optional device 100 being additionally provided.

[0065] One end of the electric wire 60a is connected to one terminal ta of the third connector C31, and the other end of the electric wire 60a is connected to one terminal tg of the fourth connector C4. One end of the electric wire 60b is connected to one terminal tc of the third connector C32, and the other end of the electric wire 60b is connected to a terminal ti of the fourth connector C4. One end of the electric wire 60c is connected to one terminal te of the third connector C33, and the other end of the electric wire 60c is connected to a terminal tj of the fourth connector C4.

[0066] One end of the electric wire 60d is connected to the other terminal tb of the third connector C31, and is also connected to the other terminal td of the third connector C32 and the other terminal tf of the third connector C33 via the connection line 60e. That is, one end of the electric wire 60d is commonly connected to the other terminal tb of the third connector C31, the other terminal td of the third connector C32, and the other terminal tf of the third connector C33. The other end of the electric wire 60d is connected to the terminal th of the fourth connector C4. By commonly connecting the other terminals tb, td, and tf of the third connectors C31, C32, and C33, the number of electric wires can be reduced and the electric wire structure can be simplified.

[0067] The third connector C32 is configured to be connectable to a connector 93 provided on an LED 91 as an optional device. The third connector C33 is configured to be connectable to a connector 94 provided on an LED 92 as an optional device. The third connector C31 is configured to be connectable to a connector 81 provided on a relay 80 as an optional device that can be substituted for the main switch 15. Although not shown, the relay 80 includes a contact portion and a relay coil.

[0068] 8 is a left side view of a saddle-type vehicle in which optional equipment is provided. A relay 80 serving as an optional equipment and connected to the third connector C31 is disposed in the head pipe housing 42. The third connectors C32 and C33 are disposed in the head pipe housing 42. The third connectors C32 and C33 are connected within the head pipe housing 42 to connectors 93 and 94 which are connected to LEDs 91 and 92 serving as optional equipment.

[0069] The fourth connector C4 is connected to a connector 101 provided on the optional device 100 accommodated in the accommodation box 6. In this case, the second connector C2 may also be connected to a connector provided on the optional device 100 inside the accommodation box 6.

[0070] 9 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the periphery of the storage box 6. For example, at least a part of the right rear frame 24 is disposed between the right side wall 17s of the cylindrical portion 17 of the storage box 6 and the right rear side cover 44a. The vehicle control device 9 is attached to the right rear frame 24 via a stay 25. The vehicle control device 9 is disposed between the right side wall 17s of the cylindrical portion 17 of the storage box 6 and the right rear side cover 44a.

[0071] According to this embodiment, the following advantageous effects are achieved. That is, as shown in FIG. 1, the wire harness 8 includes a main line MH, at least a portion of which is laid along the vehicle body frame 2. A vehicle control device 9 is connected to a first electric wire 50 included in the main line MH via a branch electric wire 70. Meanwhile, the second electric wire 60 can be used for connecting to an additional device. Since the additional device can be connected to the second electric wire 60 via the third connector C3 at one end 61 of the second electric wire 60 and the fourth connector C4 at the other end 62 of the second electric wire 60, there is a high degree of freedom in terms of additional equipment.

[0072] Moreover, the fourth connector C4 is disposed below the passenger seat 5 which is disposed above the storage box 6. Therefore, the fourth connector C4 can be protected.

[0073] In addition, the fourth connector C4 is disposed in the housing box 6. Therefore, the fourth connector C4 can be protected. In addition, even if the fourth connector C4 is disposed adjacent to the housing box 6 as shown in Fig. 10, the fourth connector C4 can be protected.

[0074] When no optional device 100 is placed in the storage box 6, it is preferable that the fourth connector C4 is held directly or indirectly by the main body 16 of the storage box 6. For example, as shown in Fig. 10, when the fourth connector C4 is placed adjacent to the storage box 6, the fourth connector C4 may be held by a holder 400 fixed to the main body 16 of the storage box 6. Although not shown, the same applies when the fourth connector C4 is placed in the storage box 6. The holder may be formed of a cover (not shown) that holds the fourth connector C4 therein.

[0075] 8, the fourth connector C4 is configured to be connectable to a connector 101 provided on the optional device 100 that can be placed in the storage box 6. According to this configuration, when the optional device 100 is placed in the storage box 6, the fourth connector C4 can be connected to the connector 101 of the optional device 100.

[0076] 7, the second connector C2 is configured to be connectable to a connector 102 provided on the option device 100. With this configuration, the second connector C2 can be connected to the connector 102 of the option device 100.

[0077] Furthermore, when the optional device 100 is not provided in the saddle riding type vehicle 1, the second electric wire 60 is electrically open. According to this configuration, by utilizing the electrically open second electric wire 60, the optional device 100 can be easily connected. More preferably, as described above, the second electric wire 60 is designed and arranged so as to satisfy the required specifications when the optional device 100 is additionally installed. This makes it even easier to connect the optional device 100.

[0078] 1, the vehicle is provided with a footboard 43a supported by the body frame 2. When viewed from the side, a portion of the main line MH is disposed below the upper surface of the footboard 43a. With this configuration, the portion of the main line MH can be protected by the footboard 43a.

[0079] The vehicle also includes an exterior cover 4 supported by the body frame 2. The exterior cover 4 includes a head pipe accommodating portion 42. The head pipe accommodating portion 42 includes a front cover 45, at least a portion of which is disposed in front of the head pipe 21, and a back cover 46, at least a portion of which is disposed behind the head pipe 21. The head pipe accommodating portion 42 forms an internal space S1 for accommodating the head pipe 21 between the front cover 45 and the back cover 46. The third connector C3 is disposed in the internal space S1 of the head pipe accommodating portion 42. According to this configuration, the third connector C3 can be disposed in the internal space S1 of the head pipe accommodating portion 42. This makes it possible to protect the third connector C3.

[0080] 7, the first connector C1 is configured to be connectable to a main switch 15 for turning on the power. With this configuration, the first connector C1 can be connected to the main switch 15. Since the vehicle control device 9 is connected to the first electric wire 50 via a branch electric wire 70, the conduction / cutoff of the main switch 15 can be notified to the vehicle control device 9.

[0081] 8, the third connector C31 includes terminals ta, tb connectable to a relay 80 that may be arranged in the head pipe housing 42. Therefore, the third connector C31 can be connected to the relay 80 inside the head pipe housing 42. Furthermore, when the relay 80 is arranged in place of the main switch 15, it becomes possible to turn the power on and off from the optional device 100 connected to the fourth connector C4.

[0082] FIG. 11 is a wiring diagram showing a circuit configuration of a wire harness 8 in a modified example. The main differences between the modified example in FIG. 11 and the example in FIG. 7 are as follows. The third connector C3 includes a single insulating housing H3 and six conductive terminals ta, tb, tc, td, te, and tf held by the housing H3. The third connector C3 also includes a conductive bus bar BB that connects the three terminals tb, td, and tf within the housing H3. By connecting the terminals tb, td, and tf together within the housing H3 of the third connector C3, the number of parts can be reduced compared to when the terminals are individually connected to the connection targets outside the connector.

[0083] 12 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a footboard in a modified example. A footboard 43a includes a pair of left and right footrests 43c and a center tunnel 43d provided between the left and right footrests 43c. The center tunnel 43d protrudes upward from the left and right footrests 43c and extends in the front-rear direction (direction perpendicular to the paper surface). A part of the trunk MH of the wire harness 8 is disposed inside the center tunnel 43d (internal space S4). With this configuration, a part of the trunk MH can be disposed inside the center tunnel 43d provided in the footboard 43a to be protected.

[0084] The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and for example, the wire harness 8 may be a part of a larger unit of wire harness. Although the embodiment of the present invention has been described in detail, it should be understood that it is obvious to those skilled in the art that modifications and variations therein can be made without departing from the scope and spirit of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of the present invention is determined only by the appended claims. [Explanation of symbols]

[0085] 1: saddle-type vehicle, 2: vehicle frame, 3: steering device, 4: exterior cover, 5: passenger seat, 6: storage box, 8: wire harness, 9: vehicle control device, 15: main switch, 21: head pipe, 42: head pipe storage section, 43a: footboard, 43c: footrest section, 43d: center tunnel, 45: front cover, 46: back cover, 50: first electric wire, 51: one end, 52: other end, 53: middle section, 60: second electric wire, 61: one end, 62: other end, 70: branch electric wire, 71: end, 80: Relay (optional device), 91: LED (optional device), 92: LED (optional device), 100: Optional device, 101: Connector, 102: Connector, C1: 1st connector, C2: 2nd connector, C3: 3rd connector, C31: 3rd connector, C32: 3rd connector, C33: 3rd connector, C4: 4th connector, DH: Branch line, H3: Housing, MH: Main line, S1: Internal space, S2: Internal space, S3: Storage space, S4: Internal space, t: Terminal, ta~tj: Terminal

Claims

1. A vehicle body frame (2) including a head pipe (21) that supports a steering device (3); a wire harness (8) including a trunk line (MH) at least a portion of which is arranged along the vehicle body frame (2) and a branch line (DH) branched off from the trunk line (MH); a vehicle control device (9) connected to the wire harness (8), The trunk line (MH) includes a first electric wire (50) having one end (51) connected to a first connector (C1) and the other end (52) connected to a second connector (C2), and a second electric wire (60) having one end (61) connected to a third connector (C3) and the other end (62) connected to a fourth connector (C4), the branch line (DH) is a branch electric wire branched off from a middle portion of the first electric wire (50), and includes a branch electric wire (70) having an end (71) to which the vehicle control device (9) is connected, The fourth connector (C4) is disposed rearward of the head pipe (21), and the third connector (C3) is disposed forward of the fourth connector (C4).

2. a storage box (6) supported by the body frame (2) and disposed rearward of the head pipe (21); and a passenger seat (5) arranged above the storage box (6), 2. The saddle-type vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the fourth connector (C4) is disposed below the passenger seat (5).

3. 3. The saddle-type vehicle according to claim 2, wherein the fourth connector (C4) is disposed in the storage box (6).

4. 3. The saddle-type vehicle according to claim 2, wherein the fourth connector (C4) is disposed adjacent to the storage box (6).

5. The saddle-type vehicle according to any one of claims 2 to 4, wherein the fourth connector (C4) is configured to be connectable to a connector (101) provided on an optional device (100) that can be placed in the storage box (6).

6. 6. The saddle-type vehicle according to claim 5, wherein the second connector (C2) is configured to be connectable to a connector (102) provided on the optional device (100).

7. 7. The saddle-type vehicle according to claim 5, wherein the second electric wire is electrically open when the optional device is not provided on the saddle-type vehicle.

8. The vehicle further includes a footboard (43a) supported by the body frame (2), 8. The saddle-type vehicle according to claim 1, wherein a portion of the main line (MH) is disposed below an upper surface of the footboard (43a) when viewed from the side.

9. the footboard (43a) includes a pair of left and right foot rest portions (43c) and a center tunnel (43d) provided between the pair of foot rest portions (43c), protruding above the pair of foot rest portions (43c), and extending in the front-rear direction of the vehicle; 9. The saddle-type vehicle according to claim 8, wherein a portion of the main line (MH) is disposed inside the center tunnel (43d).

10. The vehicle further includes an exterior cover (4) supported by the vehicle body frame (2), the exterior cover (4) includes a head pipe housing portion (42) including a front cover (45) at least a portion of which is disposed in front of the head pipe (21) and a back cover (46) at least a portion of which is disposed behind the head pipe (21); The head pipe housing portion (42) defines an internal space (S1) between the front cover (45) and the back cover (46) for housing the head pipe (21), 10. The straddle-type vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the third connector (C3) is disposed in the internal space (S1) of the head pipe housing portion (42).

11. 11. The saddle-type vehicle according to claim 10, wherein the third connector (C3) includes a terminal connected to a relay (80) disposed in the internal space (S1) of the head pipe housing (42).

12. The third connector (C3) includes a housing (H31) and a plurality of terminals (ta, tb) held in the housing (H31), The saddle-type vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein the plurality of terminals (ta, tb) are connected to each other within the housing (H31).

13. 13. The saddle-type vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the first connector (C1) is configured to be connectable to a main switch (15) for turning on the power.

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