Saddle riding type vehicle

Abstract

To provide a saddle riding type vehicle capable of easily notifying a driver that an engine is started when a shift position of a continuously variable transmission is a position other than a LOW position.SOLUTION: The straddled vehicle 1 includes an engine 11, a continuously variable transmission 21, an electric motor 31, a shift position sensor 27, a control unit 40, a main switch 32, and a notification unit 50. The engine 11 generates power. The continuously variable transmission 21 transmits the power of the engine 11 to the rear wheel 5. The electric motor 31 changes the shift position of the continuously variable transmission 21. The shift position sensor 27 detects a shift position of the continuously variable transmission 21. The control unit 40 acquires the detection result of the shift position sensor 27. The notification unit 50 is electrically connected to the control unit 40. The notification unit 50 receives information from the control unit 40. When the initial position is a position other than the LOW position, the control unit 40 causes the notification unit 50 to output an alarm.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 6

Description

[Technical Field]

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

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses a saddle-ride type vehicle. The saddle-ride type vehicle is equipped with a transmission. The gear ratio of the transmission is electronically controlled.

[0003] The transmission includes a speed change mechanism. The speed change mechanism includes an input shaft, a primary sheave, a secondary sheave, and a V-belt. The primary sheave is connected to the input shaft. The primary sheave includes a primary fixed sheave body and a primary movable sheave body. The primary fixed sheave body is fixed to one end of the input shaft. The primary movable sheave body is disposed opposite the primary fixed sheave body. The primary movable sheave body is movable in the axial direction of the input shaft. The secondary sheave is disposed rearward of the primary sheave. The secondary sheave includes a secondary fixed sheave body and a secondary movable sheave body. The secondary movable sheave body faces the secondary fixed sheave body. The V-belt is wound around the primary sheave and the secondary sheave.

[0004] The gear ratio of the transmission depends on the gear position of the transmission, which is, for example, the position of the primary moving sheave member in the axial direction of the input shaft.

[0005] The transmission includes a motor and a control unit. The control unit drives the motor. When the motor is driven, the primary moving sheave body moves in the axial direction of the input shaft.

[0006] A straddle-type vehicle is equipped with a main switch. The power supply to the motor is turned on and off by operating the main switch. When the main switch is turned off, the power supply to the motor is cut off and the motor stops. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0007] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2009-220687 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0008] The above-mentioned transmission is classified as a continuously variable transmission. When the main switch is turned off, the power to the motor is cut off and the motor stops driving. Therefore, when the main switch is off, the motor cannot change the gear position of the continuously variable transmission. When the main switch is off, the gear position of the continuously variable transmission is fixed.

[0009] The gear positions of the continuously variable transmission include the LOW position and positions other than the LOW position. When the gear position is in the LOW position, the gear ratio of the continuously variable transmission is the largest. When the gear position is in a position other than the LOW position, the gear ratio is smaller than when the gear position is in the LOW position.

[0010] When a saddle-type vehicle is traveling, the gear position is often in a position other than the LOW position. Therefore, if the main switch is accidentally turned off while the saddle-type vehicle is traveling, the gear position may be maintained in a position other than the LOW position. When the engine is started after that, the gear position may be in a position other than the LOW position. When the engine is started with the gear position in a position other than the LOW position, the riding comfort of the saddle-type vehicle for the driver may change.

[0011] For example, when the engine is started with the gear position other than the low position, the centrifugal clutch of the saddle-ride type vehicle may connect the continuously variable transmission to the rear wheel earlier, resulting in a sluggish start of the engine and a pushing sensation of the saddle-ride type vehicle.

[0012] The present invention has been made in consideration of the above circumstances, and aims to provide a saddle-type vehicle that makes it easy to notify the driver that the engine will start when the continuously variable transmission is in a position other than the LOW position. [Means for solving the problem]

[0013] In order to achieve the above object, the present invention has the following configuration. That is, the present invention is A saddle-type vehicle, An engine that generates power; a continuously variable transmission that transmits the power of the engine to rear wheels; an electric motor that changes the speed change position of the continuously variable transmission; a sensor for detecting the gear position; a control unit that acquires the detection results of the sensor; a main switch that toggles between ON for powering on the electric motor and OFF for powering off the electric motor; a notification unit electrically connected to the control unit and receiving information from the control unit; Equipped with When the initial position, which is the gear position when the main switch is switched from the off state to the on state, is a position other than a LOW position, the control unit causes the notification unit to output an alarm. It is a saddle-type vehicle.

[0014] The saddle-type vehicle includes an engine, a continuously variable transmission, an electric motor, a sensor, a control unit, a main switch, and a notification unit. The engine generates power. The continuously variable transmission transmits the engine power to the rear wheels. The electric motor changes the gear position of the continuously variable transmission. The sensor detects the gear position of the continuously variable transmission. The control unit acquires the detection result of the sensor. The main switch switches between ON to turn on the power to the electric motor and OFF to turn off the power to the electric motor. The notification unit is electrically connected to the control unit. The notification unit receives information from the control unit. If the initial position is a position other than the LOW position, the control unit causes the notification unit to output an alarm. The initial position is the gear position when the main switch is switched from OFF to ON. After the main switch is switched from OFF to ON, the engine starts. The initial position is substantially the same as the gear position when the engine starts. Therefore, it is easy to notify the driver that the engine will start when the continuously variable transmission is in a position other than the LOW position.

[0015] In the above-mentioned saddle-ride type vehicle, When the main switch is switched from the off state to the on state, the control unit preferably obtains the initial position based on the detection result of the sensor. Therefore, when the main switch is switched from off to on, it is easy for the control unit to identify the initial position, and therefore it is easy to output an alarm when the main switch is switched from off to on.

[0016] In the above-mentioned saddle-ride type vehicle, It is preferable that the notification section includes a meter unit, and the control section causes the meter unit to output an alarm. The meter unit visually notifies the driver of the alarm. This makes it easy for the driver to see the meter unit. The driver can easily recognize the output of the alarm. Therefore, it is easy to notify the driver of the alarm.

[0017] In the above-mentioned saddle-ride type vehicle, It is preferable that the meter unit includes a warning display unit that displays an abnormality in the continuously variable transmission, and the control unit causes the warning display unit to output an alarm. Therefore, it is easy to make the driver aware of an abnormality in the continuously variable transmission.

[0018] In the above-mentioned saddle-ride type vehicle, It is preferable that the notification unit includes an audio output unit, and the control unit causes the audio output unit to output an alarm. The audio output unit notifies the driver of the warning through the auditory sense, so it is easy to notify the driver of the warning.

[0019] In the above-mentioned saddle-ride type vehicle, It is preferable that the control unit stops the alarm. Therefore, it is easy to issue a warning at an appropriate time.

[0020] In the above-mentioned saddle-ride type vehicle, It is preferable that the control unit stops the alarm when at least one of a first condition that the shift position becomes the LOW position and a second condition that a predetermined time has elapsed since the alarm was output is met. The control unit stops the alarm when at least one of a first condition and a second condition is met. The first condition is that the gear position is in the LOW position. The second condition is that a predetermined time has passed since the alarm was issued. This makes it easy to stop the alarm at an appropriate time.

[0021] In the above-mentioned saddle-ride type vehicle, It is preferable that the control unit includes a storage unit, and the storage unit stores a final position that is the gear position when the main switch is switched from the on state to the off state. The memory unit stores the final position, which is the gear position when the main switch is switched from on to off, so that it is easy to store information about the final position.

[0022] In the above-mentioned saddle-ride type vehicle, It is preferable that the storage unit stores the final position when the main switch is switched from the on state to the off state. Therefore, the storage unit stores the final position at an appropriate timing, which makes it easy to store the final position.

[0023] In the above-mentioned saddle-ride type vehicle, The storage unit preferably stores the final position together with the time when the main switch is switched from the on state to the off state. The storage unit stores the last position together with the time. Information including the last position and the time corresponds to an operation history for stopping the saddle-type vehicle. Therefore, it is easy to accumulate the operation history.

[0024] In the above-mentioned saddle-ride type vehicle, When the final position is a position other than the LOW position, it is preferable that the control unit sets a determination flag and the storage unit stores the determination flag. For this reason, it is easy to relatively reduce the amount of information indicating that the final position is at a position other than the LOW position.

[0025] In the above-mentioned saddle-ride type vehicle, When the main switch is switched from the on state to the off state, the storage unit preferably stores the final position, and thereafter the control unit preferably cuts off power to the control unit. Therefore, when the main switch is switched from on to off, the control unit does not cut off the power supply to the control unit before the memory unit stores the final position. In other words, when the main switch is switched from on to off, the control unit operates until the memory unit stores the final position. Therefore, it is easy to store the final position.

[0026] In the above-mentioned saddle-ride type vehicle, The control unit preferably includes an interface unit for outputting the information stored in the storage unit to an external device. Therefore, it is easy to output the final position stored in the storage unit to an external device. [Effects of the Invention]

[0027] According to the straddle-type vehicle of the present invention, it is easy to notify the driver that the engine will start when the gear position of the continuously variable transmission is in a position other than the LOW position. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0028] [Figure 1] 1 is a left side view of a saddle-ride type vehicle according to an embodiment. [Figure 2] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram illustrating the configuration of a continuously variable transmission. [Figure 3] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram illustrating the configuration of a continuously variable transmission. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a control system for a saddle-ride type vehicle. [Figure 5] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a display screen. [Figure 6] 10 is a flowchart showing a control flow. [Figure 7] 10 is a flowchart showing a termination process. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0029] A saddle-ride type vehicle according to the present invention will now be described with reference to the drawings.

[0030] 1. Schematic configuration of saddle-type vehicle 1 1 is a left side view of a saddle-ride type vehicle 1 according to an embodiment. The schematic configuration of the saddle-ride type vehicle 1 will be described.

[0031] FIG. 1 shows the front-rear direction X, width direction Y, and up-down direction Z of a saddle riding type vehicle 1. The front-rear direction X, width direction Y, and up-down direction Z are defined relative to a driver (also called a rider) riding on the saddle riding type vehicle 1. The front-rear direction X, width direction Y, and up-down direction Z are perpendicular to each other. The front-rear direction X and width direction Y are horizontal. The up-down direction Z is vertical.

[0032] The terms "front," "rear," "up," "down," "right," and "left" refer to the directions of a driver riding in the saddle-riding vehicle 1, respectively. Unless otherwise specified, "front" and "rear" in this specification include not only directions parallel to the longitudinal direction X but also directions close to the longitudinal direction X. A direction close to the longitudinal direction X is, for example, a direction forming an angle of 45 degrees or less with the longitudinal direction X. Similarly, unless otherwise specified, "right" and "left" include not only directions parallel to the width direction Y but also directions close to the width direction Y. Unless otherwise specified, "up" and "down" include not only directions parallel to the vertical direction Z but also directions close to the vertical direction Z. In each drawing, FRONT, REAR, UP, DOWN, RIGHT, and LEFT are indicated as appropriate for reference.

[0033] The saddle-type vehicle 1 includes a handlebar 2, a front fork 3, and a front wheel 4. The front fork 3 is connected to the handlebar 2. The front fork 3 extends downward and forward from the handlebar 2. The front wheel 4 is supported at a lower part of the front fork 3. The front wheel 4 is rotatable relative to the front fork 3.

[0034] The saddle-type vehicle 1 includes a power unit 10 and a rear wheel 5. The power unit 10 is supported by a body frame (not shown). The power unit 10 swings relative to the body frame. The power unit 10 extends rearward from the body frame. The rear wheel 5 is supported by the power unit 10. The rear wheel 5 is supported at a rear portion of the power unit 10. The power unit 10 drives the rear wheel 5 to rotate.

[0035] The power unit 10 includes an engine 11. The engine 11 generates power. The power of the engine 11 is, for example, rotational power.

[0036] The power unit 10 includes a continuously variable transmission 21. The continuously variable transmission 21 transmits the power of the engine 11 to the rear wheels 5.

[0037] The power unit 10 includes a transmission case 20. The transmission case 20 houses a continuously variable transmission 21. The continuously variable transmission 21 is disposed inside the transmission case 20.

[0038] 2 and 3 are schematic diagrams illustrating the configuration of the continuously variable transmission 21.

[0039] The continuously variable transmission 21 includes a primary shaft 22. The primary shaft 22 is directly or indirectly connected to the engine 11. For example, the engine 11 includes a crankshaft (not shown). The primary shaft 22 is connected to the crankshaft. The primary shaft 22 is arranged coaxially with the crankshaft. The primary shaft 22 rotates by the power of the engine 11. The primary shaft 22 rotates around its own axis.

[0040] The continuously variable transmission 21 includes a secondary shaft 23. The rotational power of the primary shaft 22 is transmitted to the secondary shaft 23. The secondary shaft 23 rotates by the rotational power of the primary shaft 22. The secondary shaft 23 rotates around its own axis. The secondary shaft 23 is directly or indirectly connected to the rear wheel 5. The rotational power of the secondary shaft 23 is transmitted to the rear wheel 5. The rear wheel 5 rotates by the rotational power of the secondary shaft 23.

[0041] When the continuously variable transmission 21 transmits rotational power from the primary shaft 22 to the secondary shaft 23, the continuously variable transmission 21 changes the gear ratio. The gear ratio is, for example, the ratio between the rotational speed of the primary shaft 22 and the rotational speed of the secondary shaft 23. When the rotational speed of the primary shaft 22 is constant, the rotational speed of the secondary shaft 23 decreases as the gear ratio increases. When the rotational speed of the primary shaft 22 is constant, the rotational speed of the secondary shaft 23 increases as the gear ratio decreases.

[0042] The continuously variable transmission 21 includes a primary pulley 24, a secondary pulley 25, and a belt 26. The primary pulley 24 is attached to the primary shaft 22. The primary pulley 24 rotates integrally with the primary shaft 22. The primary pulley 24 rotates about the axis of the primary shaft 22. The primary pulley 24 has a variable effective diameter. The secondary pulley 25 is attached to the secondary shaft 23. The secondary pulley 25 rotates integrally with the secondary shaft 23. The secondary pulley 25 rotates about the axis of the secondary shaft 23. The secondary pulley 25 has a variable effective diameter. The belt 26 is wound around the primary pulley 24 and the secondary pulley 25. The belt 26 runs between the primary pulley 24 and the secondary pulley 25. When the effective diameter of the primary pulley 24 increases, the effective diameter of the secondary pulley 25 decreases. When the effective diameter of the primary pulley 24 decreases, the effective diameter of the secondary pulley 25 increases.

[0043] The primary pulley 24 includes, for example, a first sheave 24a and a second sheave 24b. The first sheave 24a has, for example, a conical shape. The second sheave 24b has, for example, a conical shape. The first sheave 24a and the second sheave 24b are each attached to the primary shaft 22. The first sheave 24a rotates integrally with the primary shaft 22. The first sheave 24a rotates about the axis of the primary shaft 22. The second sheave 24b rotates integrally with the primary shaft 22. The second sheave 24b rotates about the axis of the primary shaft 22. A belt 26 is disposed between the first sheave 24a and the second sheave 24b. The belt 26 has a V-shaped cross section. The effective diameter of the primary pulley 24 depends on the distance between the first sheave 24a and the second sheave 24b on the axis of the primary shaft 22. The distance between the first sheave 24a and the second sheave 24b is variable. When the distance between the first sheave 24a and the second sheave 24b changes, the effective diameter of the primary pulley 24 changes.

[0044] At least one of the first sheave 24a and the second sheave 24b is movable relative to the primary shaft 22 along the axis of the primary shaft 22. For example, the first sheave 24a is immovable relative to the primary shaft 22 along the axis of the primary shaft 22. The first sheave 24a is fixed to the primary shaft 22. The second sheave 24b is movable relative to the primary shaft 22 along the axis of the primary shaft 22.

[0045] The secondary pulley 25 has a structure similar to that of the primary pulley 24. For example, the secondary pulley 25 includes a first sheave 25a and a second sheave 25b. The first sheave 25a corresponds to the first sheave 24a. The second sheave 25b corresponds to the second sheave 24b. The relationship between the secondary shaft 23, the first sheave 25a, and the second sheave 25b is similar to the relationship between the primary shaft 22, the first sheave 24a, and the second sheave 24b.

[0046] The gear ratio of the continuously variable transmission 21 depends on the gear position of the continuously variable transmission 21.

[0047] The shift position includes the LOW position and positions other than the LOW position. In FIG. 2, the gear position is LOW. In FIG. 3, the gear position is other than the LOW position.

[0048] The relationship between the gear ratio and the gear position will be explained. When the gear position is in the LOW position, the gear ratio of the continuously variable transmission is greatest. The gear ratio when the gear position is in a position other than the LOW position is smaller than the gear ratio when the gear position is in the LOW position. When the rotation speed of the primary shaft 22 is constant, the rotation speed of the secondary shaft 23 when the gear position is in the LOW position is smaller than the rotation speed of the secondary shaft 23 when the gear position is in a position other than the LOW position.

[0049] When the transmission position is in the TOP position, the gear ratio of the continuously variable transmission is smallest. The gear ratio when the transmission position is in a position other than the TOP position is greater than the gear ratio when the transmission position is in the TOP position. When the rotation speed of the primary shaft 22 is constant, the rotation speed of the secondary shaft 23 when the transmission position is in the TOP position is greater than the rotation speed of the secondary shaft 23 when the transmission position is in a position other than the TOP position.

[0050] When the engine 11 starts, it is preferable that the rotation speed of the secondary shaft 23 is low. For this reason, when the engine 11 starts, it is preferable that the transmission position is in the LOW position.

[0051] When the saddle-ride type vehicle 1 is traveling, the rotation speed of the secondary shaft 23 is relatively high. For this reason, when the saddle-ride type vehicle 1 is traveling, the transmission position is often in a position other than the LOW position.

[0052] The speed change position is, for example, the position of the primary pulley 24. For example, when the speed change position is in the LOW position, the effective diameter of the primary pulley 24 is minimum. Note that even when the effective diameter of the primary pulley 24 is minimum, the belt 26 is wound around the primary pulley 24. In other words, even when the effective diameter of the primary pulley 24 is minimum, the belt 26 is not wound around the primary shaft 22. The effective diameter of the primary pulley 24 is set so that the belt 26 is not wound around the primary shaft 22, even when the effective diameter of the primary pulley 24 is minimum.

[0053] The shift position is, for example, the position of the second sheave 24b. More specifically, it is the position of the second sheave 24b in the axial direction of the primary shaft 22. For example, when the shift position is in the LOW position, the distance between the first sheave 24a and the second sheave 24b is maximum. Note that even when the distance between the first sheave 24a and the second sheave 24b is maximum, the belt 26 is looped between the first sheave 24a and the second sheave 24b. In other words, even when the distance between the first sheave 24a and the second sheave 24b is maximum, the belt 26 is not looped around the primary shaft 22. The range of motion of the second sheave 24b is set so that the belt 26 does not loop around the primary shaft 22, even when the distance between the first sheave 24a and the second sheave 24b is maximum.

[0054] Alternatively, the speed change position of continuously variable transmission 21 is the position of secondary pulley 25. For example, when the speed change position is in the LOW position, the effective diameter of secondary pulley 25 is maximum. Note that even when the effective diameter of secondary pulley 25 is maximum, belt 26 is looped around secondary pulley 25. In other words, even when the effective diameter of secondary pulley 25 is maximum, belt 26 does not come off secondary pulley 25. The effective diameter of secondary pulley 25 is set so that belt 26 does not come off secondary pulley 25 even when the effective diameter of secondary pulley 25 is maximum.

[0055] The shift position is, for example, the position of the second sheave 25b. More specifically, it is the position of the second sheave 25b in the axial direction of the secondary shaft 23. For example, when the shift position is in the LOW position, the distance between the first sheave 25a and the second sheave 25b is smallest. Note that even when the distance between the first sheave 25a and the second sheave 25b is smallest, the belt 26 is looped between the first sheave 25a and the second sheave 25b. In other words, even when the distance between the first sheave 25a and the second sheave 25b is smallest, the belt 26 does not come off the first sheave 25a and the second sheave 25b. The movable range of the second sheave 25b is set so that the belt 26 does not come off the first sheave 25a and the second sheave 25b even when the distance between the first sheave 25a and the second sheave 25b is smallest.

[0056] See FIG. 3. For example, the effective diameter of the primary pulley 24 when the transmission position is at a position other than the LOW position is larger than the effective diameter of the primary pulley 24 when the transmission position is at the LOW position. For example, the distance between the first sheave 24a and the second sheave 24b when the transmission position is at a position other than the LOW position is smaller than the distance between the first sheave 24a and the second sheave 24b when the transmission position is at the LOW position. For example, the effective diameter of the secondary pulley 25 when the transmission position is at a position other than the LOW position is smaller than the effective diameter of the secondary pulley 25 when the transmission position is at the LOW position. The distance between the first sheave 25a and the second sheave 25b when the transmission position is at a position other than the LOW position is larger than the distance between the first sheave 25a and the second sheave 25b when the transmission position is at the LOW position.

[0057] For example, when the shift position is at the TOP position, the effective diameter of the primary pulley 24 is at its maximum. Note that even when the effective diameter of the primary pulley 24 is at its maximum, the belt 26 is looped around the primary pulley 24. In other words, even when the effective diameter of the primary pulley 24 is at its maximum, the belt 26 does not come off the primary pulley 24. The effective diameter of the primary pulley 24 is set so that the belt 26 does not come off the primary pulley 24, even when the effective diameter of the primary pulley 24 is at its maximum.

[0058] For example, when the shift position is at the TOP position, the distance between the first sheave 24a and the second sheave 24b is smallest. Even when the distance between the first sheave 24a and the second sheave 24b is smallest, the belt 26 is looped between the first sheave 24a and the second sheave 24b. In other words, even when the distance between the first sheave 24a and the second sheave 24b is smallest, the belt 26 does not come off the first sheave 24a and the second sheave 24b. The range of motion of the second sheave 24b is set so that the belt 26 does not come off the first sheave 24a and the second sheave 24b, even when the distance between the first sheave 24a and the second sheave 24b is smallest.

[0059] For example, when the shift position is at the TOP position, the effective diameter of the secondary pulley 25 is minimum. Note that even when the effective diameter of the secondary pulley 25 is minimum, the belt 26 is looped around the secondary pulley 25. In other words, even when the effective diameter of the secondary pulley 25 is minimum, the belt 26 is not looped around the secondary shaft 23. The effective diameter of the secondary pulley 25 is set so that the belt 26 is not looped around the secondary shaft 23, even when the effective diameter of the secondary pulley 25 is minimum.

[0060] For example, when the shift position is at the TOP position, the distance between the first sheave 25a and the second sheave 25b is maximum. Note that even when the distance between the first sheave 25a and the second sheave 25b is maximum, the belt 26 is looped between the first sheave 25a and the second sheave 25b. In other words, even when the distance between the first sheave 25a and the second sheave 25b is maximum, the belt 26 is not looped around the secondary shaft 23. The range of motion of the second sheave 25b is set so that the belt 26 does not loop around the secondary shaft 23, even when the distance between the first sheave 25a and the second sheave 25b is maximum.

[0061] The power unit 10 includes an electric motor 31. The electric motor 31 changes the gear position of the continuously variable transmission 21. The electric motor 31 is directly or indirectly connected to the continuously variable transmission 21.

[0062] For example, the electric motor 31 changes the effective diameter of the primary pulley 24. The electric motor 31 is directly or indirectly coupled to the primary pulley 24.

[0063] For example, the electric motor 31 changes the separation distance between the first sheave 24a and the second sheave 24b on the axis of the primary shaft 22. The electric motor 31 moves the second sheave 24b along the axis of the primary shaft 22 relative to the primary shaft 22. The electric motor 31 is directly or indirectly coupled to the second sheave 24b.

[0064] The power unit 10 includes a transmission position sensor 27. The transmission position sensor 27 detects the transmission position of the continuously variable transmission 21. For example, the transmission position sensor 27 detects the position of the primary pulley 24. For example, the transmission position sensor 27 detects the position of the second sheave 24b. The transmission position sensor 27 detects the position of the second sheave 24b in the axial direction of the primary shaft 22. For example, the transmission position sensor 27 is connected directly or indirectly to the continuously variable transmission 21. For example, the transmission position sensor 27 is connected directly or indirectly to the primary pulley 24. For example, the transmission position sensor 27 is connected directly or indirectly to the second sheave 24b of the primary pulley 24.

[0065] The shift position sensor 27 corresponds to the sensor of the present invention.

[0066] 2. Control system for saddle-type vehicle 1 The following describes the control system of the saddle riding type vehicle 1. Fig. 4 is a block diagram of the control system of the saddle riding type vehicle 1.

[0067] The saddle-ride type vehicle 1 includes a main switch 32. The main switch 32 switches between ON for turning on the power to the electric motor 31 and OFF for turning off the power to the electric motor 31. When the main switch 32 switches from OFF to ON, the power to the electric motor 31 is turned on. When the main switch 32 switches from ON to OFF, the power to the electric motor 31 is turned off. The main switch 32 is electrically connected to the electric motor 31.

[0068] The main switch 32 is operated, for example, by the driver. Although the main switch 32 is not shown in Fig. 1, the main switch 32 is provided below the handlebar 2, for example.

[0069] When the main switch 32 is on, the electric motor 31 can change the gear position of the continuously variable transmission 21. When the main switch 32 is on, the gear position of the continuously variable transmission 21 is variable.

[0070] When the main switch 32 is off, the electric motor 31 cannot change the gear position of the continuously variable transmission 21. When the main switch 32 is off, the gear position of the continuously variable transmission 21 is fixed.

[0071] The shift position includes a final position. The final position is the shift position when the main switch 32 is switched from on to off. When the main switch 32 is off, the shift position is maintained at the final position. The final position may be the LOW position. Alternatively, the final position may be a position other than the LOW position.

[0072] The shift position includes an initial position. The initial position is the shift position when the main switch 32 is switched from off to on. The initial position is substantially the same as the final position. The initial position may be the LOW position. Alternatively, the initial position may be a position other than the LOW position.

[0073] The saddle-type vehicle 1 includes a battery 33. The battery 33 is electrically connected to the main switch 32. The battery 33 is electrically connected to the electric motor 31 via the main switch 32. When the main switch 32 is on, the battery 33 supplies power to the electric motor 31. When the main switch 32 is switched from off to on, the battery 33 starts supplying power to the electric motor 31. When the main switch 32 is off, the battery 33 does not supply power to the electric motor 31. When the main switch 32 is switched from on to off, the battery 33 stops supplying power to the electric motor 31.

[0074] The saddle-riding type vehicle 1 includes a control unit 40. The control unit 40 acquires the detection result of the gear position sensor 27. The control unit 40 acquires the gear position of the continuously variable transmission 21 based on the detection result of the gear position sensor 27. The control unit 40 is electrically connected to the gear position sensor 27.

[0075] The control unit 40 is connected to the electric motor 31. The control unit 40 controls the electric motor 31 to change the gear position of the continuously variable transmission 21.

[0076] The control unit 40 is electrically connected to the main switch 32. The control unit 40 is connected to the battery 33 via the main switch 32.

[0077] The saddle-type vehicle 1 includes a relay switch 34. The relay switch 34 is electrically connected to the battery 33. The relay switch 34 is electrically connected to the control unit 40. The relay switch 34 is controlled by the control unit 40.

[0078] The relay switch 34 functions as a self-holding circuit for the control unit 40. For example, when the main switch 32 is on, the main switch 32 supplies power to the control unit 40. After the main switch 32 is switched from on to off, the relay switch 34 supplies power to the control unit 40. Therefore, when the main switch 32 is switched from on to off, the power to the control unit 40 is not turned off. When the relay switch 34 is turned off, the power to the control unit 40 is turned off.

[0079] The saddle-type vehicle 1 includes a notification unit 50. The notification unit 50 outputs an alarm. The notification unit 50 notifies the driver of the alarm.

[0080] The notification unit 50 is electrically connected to the control unit 40. The notification unit 50 receives information from the control unit 40. The information that the notification unit 50 receives from the control unit 40 relates to an alarm. The notification unit 50 outputs an alarm based on the information from the control unit 40.

[0081] For example, if the initial position is a position other than the LOW position, the notification unit 50 outputs a warning. For example, when the main switch 32 is switched from OFF to ON, the notification unit 50 outputs a warning.

[0082] The notification unit 50 includes a meter unit 51. The meter unit 51 outputs an alarm.

[0083] The meter unit 51 is installed in a position that is easily visible to the driver. Although the meter unit 51 is not shown in FIG. 1 , the meter unit 51 is installed, for example, in front of the handlebars 2. The meter unit 51 displays the state of the saddle riding type vehicle 1. The state of the saddle riding type vehicle 1 is, for example, the speed of the saddle riding type vehicle 1, or the rotation speed of the engine 11.

[0084] The meter unit 51 includes a display screen 52. The display screen 52 includes a warning display unit 53. The warning display unit 53 outputs a warning. The warning display unit 53 displays an abnormality in the continuously variable transmission 21. The control unit 40 causes the warning display unit 53 to display the warning.

[0085] The display screen 52 further displays the state of the saddle riding type vehicle 1.

[0086] The notification unit 50 includes an audio output unit 54. The audio output unit 54 outputs an alarm. The audio output unit 54 is, for example, a speaker.

[0087] An example of the configuration of the control unit 40 will be described. The control unit 40 includes a motor drive unit 41, a warning processing unit 42, a termination processing unit 43, a storage unit 44, and an interface unit 45.

[0088] The motor driving unit 41 controls the electric motor 31. The motor driving unit 41 outputs information to the electric motor 31 to drive the electric motor 31.

[0089] The warning processing unit 42 controls the notification unit 50. The warning processing unit 42 outputs a warning. The warning processing unit 42 stops the warning. The warning processing unit 42 cancels the output of the warning.

[0090] For example, the warning processing unit 42 acquires the initial position. When the main switch 32 is switched from off to on, the warning processing unit 42 acquires the initial position. The warning processing unit 42 controls the notification unit 50 based on the initial position.

[0091] The termination processing unit 43 executes termination processing. The termination processing is executed when the main switch 32 is switched from on to off. The termination processing includes storing the state of the saddle riding type vehicle 1 in the memory unit 44. The termination processing includes turning off the relay switch 34. In the termination processing, the memory unit 44 stores the state of the saddle riding type vehicle 1, and then the relay switch 34 is switched from on to off. When the relay switch 34 is turned off, the power to the control unit 40 is turned off.

[0092] The storage unit 44 stores the state of the saddle riding type vehicle 1. For example, the storage unit 44 stores the final position. For example, in the termination process, the storage unit 44 stores the final position. For example, when the main switch 32 is turned from on to off, the storage unit 44 stores the final position.

[0093] The interface unit 45 outputs the information stored in the storage unit 44 to the external device 46. The interface unit 45 is connectable to the external device 46. The information stored in the storage unit 44 is output to the external device 46 via the interface unit 45. The external device 46 is not a component of the saddle riding type vehicle 1. The external device 46 is provided outside the saddle riding type vehicle 1.

[0094] The external device 46 is installed, for example, at a dealer of the saddle riding type vehicle 1. When the external device 46 is connected to the interface unit 45, the external device 46 can display the information stored in the memory unit 44. This makes it easy for at least one of the driver and the dealer's staff to check the information stored in the memory unit 44. For example, it is easy to check the record of the last location.

[0095] The saddle-ride type vehicle 1 is provided with a throttle opening detector 61. The throttle opening detector 61 detects the opening of the throttle. The throttle opening is, for example, the opening of a throttle valve. The throttle opening is, for example, the opening of an accelerator grip. The throttle opening detector 61 is electrically connected to the control unit 40.

[0096] The saddle-riding type vehicle 1 is equipped with a speed detector 62. The speed detector 62 detects the speed of the saddle-riding type vehicle 1. The vehicle speed detector 62 is electrically connected to the control unit 40. The vehicle speed detector 62 sends the detected vehicle speed to the control unit 40.

[0097] The control unit 40 acquires the detection result of the throttle opening detector 61. The control unit 40 acquires the detection result of the speed detector 62. The control unit 40 controls the gear position of the continuously variable transmission 21 based on the detection results of the gear position sensor 27, the throttle opening detector 61, and the speed detector 62.

[0098] 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of the display screen 52. The display screen 52 of the meter unit 51 will be described.

[0099] The display screen 52 displays the state of the saddle riding type vehicle 1. For example, the display screen 52 includes a speed display section 55 that shows the speed of the saddle riding type vehicle 1. For example, the display screen 52 includes a rotation speed display section 56 that shows the rotation speed of the engine 11.

[0100] As described above, the display screen 52 includes the warning display unit 53. The warning display unit 53 notifies of an abnormality in the continuously variable transmission 21. For example, when the continuously variable transmission 21 has a system abnormality, the warning display unit 53 lights up. For example, when the initial position is a position other than the LOW position, the warning display unit 53 flashes. For example, when the continuously variable transmission 21 is normal, the warning display unit 53 turns off.

[0101] 3. Flow of Control 6 is a flowchart showing the control flow. The control procedure when the main switch 32 is switched from off to on will be described.

[0102] Step S1 The control unit 40 determines whether the main switch 32 has been switched from off to on.

[0103] For example, when a state in which power is not supplied to the control unit 40 changes to a state in which power is supplied to the control unit 40, the control unit 40 determines that the main switch 32 has been switched from off to on. For example, when the main switch 32 is switched from off to on, the control unit 40 receives a main switch on signal. When the control unit 40 receives the main switch on signal, it determines that the main switch 32 has been switched from off to on.

[0104] If the control unit 40 determines that the main switch 32 has been switched from off to on, the process proceeds to step S2, otherwise the process of step S1 is performed again.

[0105] Step S2 The gear shift position sensor 27 detects the initial position. The control unit 40 acquires the detection result of the gear shift position sensor 27. Specifically, the control unit 40 acquires the initial position.

[0106] Step S3 The control unit 40 determines whether the initial position is the LOW position. If the initial position is the LOW position, the control unit 40 does not cause the notification unit 50 to output an alarm. If the initial position is the LOW position, the control unit 40 does not execute steps S4-S9. If the initial position is at a position other than the LOW position, the control unit 40 proceeds to step S4.

[0107] Step S4 The control unit 40 causes the notification unit 50 to output an alarm. For example, the control unit 40 outputs information related to the alarm to the notification unit 50.

[0108] For example, the control unit 40 causes at least one of the meter unit 51 and the audio output unit 54 to output an alarm. For example, the control unit 40 causes the warning display unit 53 to output an alarm.

[0109] The notification unit 50 outputs an alarm. For example, the meter unit 51 outputs an alarm. For example, the warning display unit 53 flashes an alarm. For example, the audio output unit 54 outputs an alarm sound. Alternatively, the audio output unit 54 outputs an audio message stating that "the initial position is a position other than the LOW position."

[0110] Step S5 The notification unit 50 continues to output the alarm. The control unit 40 starts measuring the time that has elapsed since the alarm was output. More specifically, the control unit 40 starts measuring the time that has elapsed since the time that the alarm output started. The elapsed time corresponds to the period during which the alarm is being output.

[0111] Step S6 The notification unit 50 continues to output the warning. The gear position sensor 27 detects the gear position of the continuously variable transmission 21. The gear position sensor 27 repeatedly detects the gear position of the continuously variable transmission 21. The control unit 40 acquires the gear position of the continuously variable transmission 21 based on the detection result of the gear position sensor 27. The gear position of the continuously variable transmission 21 acquired by the control unit 40 in this step S6 corresponds to the gear position of the continuously variable transmission 21 when the warning is being output.

[0112] Step S7 The control unit 40 determines whether the gear position of the continuously variable transmission 21 has become the LOW position. Specifically, the control unit 40 determines whether the gear position of the continuously variable transmission 21 has changed from a position other than the LOW position to the LOW position.

[0113] The shift position of continuously variable transmission 21 being in the LOW position is an example of the first condition of the present invention.

[0114] If the gear position of the continuously variable transmission 21 becomes the LOW position, the process proceeds to step S9. In other words, if the first condition is met, the process proceeds to step S9. If the gear position of the continuously variable transmission 21 is still in a position other than the LOW position, the process proceeds to step S8.

[0115] Step S8 The control unit 40 determines whether the elapsed time exceeds a predetermined time, which is, for example, five seconds.

[0116] The fact that the elapsed time exceeds the predetermined time is synonymous with the fact that the predetermined time has passed since the alarm was output.

[0117] The lapse of a predetermined time period after the alarm is output is an example of the second condition of the present invention.

[0118] If a predetermined time has elapsed since the alarm was output, the process proceeds to step S9. In other words, if the second condition is met, the process proceeds to step S9. If not, the process of step S6 is executed again.

[0119] Step S9 The control unit 40 stops the alarm. Specifically, the control unit 40 stops the output of the alarm from the notification unit 50.

[0120] For example, the control unit 40 stops outputting information related to the alarm to the notification unit 50. Alternatively, the control unit 40 outputs information related to the stop of the alarm to the notification unit 50.

[0121] The notification unit 50 stops the alarm.

[0122] The process of step S4 described above is executed only when the initial position is a position other than the LOW position. Specifically, when the initial position is a position other than the LOW position, the control unit 40 outputs an alarm. When the initial position is the LOW position, the control unit 40 does not output an alarm.

[0123] The processing of steps S5-S9 described above is for determining the timing to stop the alarm. The processing of steps S5-S9 is also executed only when the initial position is a position other than the LOW position. Specifically, when the initial position is a position other than the LOW position, the control unit 40 continues the alarm until at least one of the first condition and the second condition is met. When the initial position is a position other than the LOW position, the timing to stop the alarm is when at least one of the first condition and the second condition is met.

[0124] When the above-described processing of steps S1 to S9 is performed, the engine 11 is preferably stopped. Before the engine 11 is started, the above-described processing of steps S1 to S9 is preferably performed.

[0125] 4. Termination process 7 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the termination process. The flow of the termination process will be described. The termination process is a process that is performed when the main switch 32 is switched from on to off.

[0126] Step S11 The control unit 40 determines whether the main switch 32 has been switched from on to off.

[0127] For example, the control unit 40 receives a main switch off signal when the main switch 32 is switched from on to off. When the control unit 40 receives the main switch off signal, it determines that the main switch 32 has been switched from on to off.

[0128] Here, when the main switch 32 is switched from on to off, the power supply to the electric motor 31 is immediately cut off. When the main switch 32 is switched from on to off, the electric motor 31 is immediately stopped. When the main switch 32 is switched from on to off, the gear position is maintained at the final position.

[0129] When the main switch 32 is turned from on to off, the power supply to the control unit 40 is not immediately turned off. Even after the main switch 32 is turned from on to off, the relay switch 34 continues to supply power to the control unit 40, and the control unit 40 continues to operate.

[0130] If the control unit 40 determines that the main switch 32 has been switched from on to off, the process proceeds to step S12, otherwise the process of step S11 is performed again.

[0131] Step S12 The shift position sensor 27 detects the final position. The control unit 40 acquires the detection result of the shift position sensor 27. Specifically, the control unit 40 acquires the final position.

[0132] Step S13 The control unit 40 determines whether the final position is the LOW position. If the final position is the LOW position, the process proceeds to step S16. If the final position is a position other than the LOW position, the process proceeds to step S14.

[0133] Step S14 The control unit 40 sets a determined flag. The "determined flag" is a flag indicating that the final position is a position other than the LOW position.

[0134] Step S15 The storage unit 44 stores the final position. For example, the storage unit 44 may store information specifying the final position. For example, the storage unit 44 may store a determination flag.

[0135] For example, the storage unit 44 may store the final position together with the time when the main switch 32 is switched from on to off. The storage unit 44 may store a determination flag together with the time when the main switch 32 is turned off.

[0136] Step S16 The relay switch 34 is switched from on to off. For example, the control unit 40 stops the power output to the relay switch 34.

[0137] The relay switch 34 cuts off the power supply to the control unit 40. The relay switch 34 cuts off the power supply to the control unit 40. The control unit 40 stops.

[0138] 5. Effects of the embodiment The saddle-ride type vehicle 1 includes an engine 11, a continuously variable transmission 21, an electric motor 31, a gear position sensor 27, a control unit 40, a main switch 32, and a notification unit 50. The engine 11 generates power. The continuously variable transmission 21 transmits the power of the engine 11 to the rear wheel 5. The electric motor 31 changes the gear position of the continuously variable transmission 21. The gear position sensor 27 detects the gear position of the continuously variable transmission 21. The control unit 40 acquires the detection result of the gear position sensor 27. The main switch 32 switches between ON to turn on the power to the electric motor 31 and OFF to turn off the power to the electric motor 31. The notification unit 50 is electrically connected to the control unit 40. The notification unit 50 receives information from the control unit 40. If the initial position is a position other than the LOW position, the control unit 40 causes the notification unit 50 to output an alarm. The initial position is the gear position when the main switch 32 is switched from OFF to ON. After the main switch 32 is switched from off to on, the engine 11 starts. The initial position is substantially the same as the gear position when the engine 11 starts. Therefore, it is easy to notify the driver that the engine 11 will start when the gear position of the continuously variable transmission 21 is in a position other than the LOW position.

[0139] Normally, when the engine 11 starts, the gear position of the continuously variable transmission 21 is in the LOW position. Therefore, when the engine 11 starts with the gear position of the continuously variable transmission 21 in a position other than the LOW position, the ride comfort of the saddle-riding type vehicle 1 for the driver may change. In this embodiment, if the initial position is a position other than the LOW position, the control unit 40 causes the notification unit 50 to output an alarm. Therefore, it is easy to notify the driver in advance that the ride comfort of the saddle-riding type vehicle 1 may change.

[0140] When the main switch 32 is switched from off to on, the control unit 40 acquires the initial position based on the detection result of the shift position sensor 27. Therefore, when the main switch 32 is switched from off to on, it is easy for the control unit 40 to identify the initial position. Therefore, it is easy to output an alarm when the main switch 32 is switched from off to on. As a result, it is easy to output an alarm before the engine 11 starts.

[0141] For example, when the main switch 32 is switched from off to on, the control unit 40 receives a main switch on signal, so it is easy for the control unit 40 to obtain the initial position when the main switch 32 is switched from off to on.

[0142] The notification unit 50 includes a meter unit 51. The control unit 40 causes the meter unit 51 to output an alarm. The meter unit 51 notifies the driver of the alarm visually. This makes it easy for the driver to see the meter unit 51. This makes it easy for the driver to recognize the output of the alarm. Therefore, it is easy to notify the driver of the alarm.

[0143] The meter unit 51 includes a warning display unit 53 that displays an abnormality in the continuously variable transmission 21. The control unit 40 causes the warning display unit 53 to output an alarm. This makes it easy to make the driver aware of an abnormality in the continuously variable transmission 21.

[0144] The notification unit 50 includes an audio output unit 54. The control unit 40 causes the audio output unit 54 to output an alarm. The audio output unit 54 notifies the driver of the alarm through the auditory sense. This makes it easy to notify the driver of the alarm.

[0145] The control unit 40 stops the alarm, so it is easy to issue an alarm at an appropriate time.

[0146] The control unit 40 stops the alarm when at least one of a first condition and a second condition is met. The first condition is that the gear position is in the LOW position. The second condition is that a predetermined time has passed since the alarm was issued. This makes it easy to stop the alarm at an appropriate time.

[0147] If the initial position is other than the LOW position, the control unit 40 continues to output the alarm until at least one of the first condition and the second condition is met. If the initial position is other than the LOW position, the alarm is stopped when at least one of the first condition and the second condition is met. This makes it easy to stop the alarm at the appropriate time.

[0148] The control unit 40 includes a memory unit 44. The memory unit 44 stores the final position. The final position is the gear position when the main switch 32 is switched from on to off. Therefore, it is easy to store information about the final position.

[0149] If the final position is at a position other than the LOW position, the storage unit 44 stores the final position. Therefore, it is easy to store a final position that is located at a position other than the LOW position. In other words, it is easy to store a final position that is not located at the LOW position.

[0150] The memory unit 44 stores the final position when the main switch 32 is switched from on to off. Therefore, the memory unit 44 stores the final position at an appropriate timing. Therefore, it is easy to store the final position.

[0151] The storage unit 44 stores the final position together with the time when the main switch 32 is switched from on to off. The storage unit 44 stores the final position together with the time. Information including the final position and the time corresponds to an operation history for stopping the saddle riding type vehicle 1. Therefore, it is easy to store the operation history.

[0152] If the final position is other than the LOW position, the control unit 40 sets a determination flag and the storage unit 44 stores the determination flag. Therefore, it is easy to relatively reduce the amount of information indicating that the final position is other than the LOW position.

[0153] When the main switch 32 is switched from on to off, the memory unit 44 stores the final position, and then the control unit 40 cuts off the power to the control unit 40. Therefore, when the main switch 32 is switched from on to off, the control unit 40 does not cut off the power to the control unit 40 before the memory unit 44 stores the final position. In other words, when the main switch 32 is switched from on to off, the control unit 40 operates until the memory unit 44 stores the final position. Therefore, it is easy to store the final position.

[0154] The control unit 40 includes an interface unit 45 for outputting the information stored in the memory unit 44 to an external device 46. Therefore, it is easy to output the final position stored in the memory unit 44 to the external device 46.

[0155] When the interface unit 45 outputs the final position to the external device 46, it is easy to check the record of the final position. When the interface unit 45 outputs the final position to the external device 46, it is easy to check the operation history. Therefore, it is easy to check the gear position when the main switch 32 is switched from on to off.

[0156] 6. Modified Embodiments The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, but can be modified as follows.

[0157] (1) The timing for outputting the warning is not limited to when the main switch 32 is switched from off to on. For example, the timing for outputting the warning may be when the main switch 32 is switched from on to off. Even with this modified embodiment, it is easy to notify the driver that the engine 11 will start when the gear position of the continuously variable transmission 21 is in a position other than the LOW position.

[0158] For example, if the final position is a position other than the LOW position, the warning is output when the main switch 32 is switched from ON to OFF. According to this modified embodiment, it is easy to notify the driver at an earlier stage that the engine 11 will be started when the gear position of the continuously variable transmission 21 is a position other than the LOW position.

[0159] (2) The alarm is not limited to a visual alarm or an audible alarm. The alarm may be a vibration alarm. The notification unit 50 may output the alarm by vibration.

[0160] (3) In the embodiment, when the final position is the LOW position, the memory unit 44 does not store the final position. However, even when the final position is the LOW position, the memory unit 44 may store the final position. The memory unit 44 may store the final position regardless of whether the final position is the LOW position. If the final position is the LOW position in step S13, the process may proceed to step S15.

[0161] (4) In the embodiment, the number of front wheels 4 is one. However, this is not limited to this. The number of front wheels 4 may be two. In the embodiment, the number of rear wheels 5 is one. However, this is not limited to this. The number of rear wheels 5 may be two.

[0162] (5) In the embodiment, a scooter-type vehicle is used as an example of the saddle-riding type vehicle 1. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the saddle-riding type vehicle 1 may be changed to other types of vehicles, such as a street type, a sports type, an off-road type, or an all-terrain vehicle.

[0163] (6) The embodiment and each of the modified embodiments described above in (1) to (5) may be further modified as appropriate by replacing or combining each configuration with the configuration of another modified embodiment. [Explanation of symbols]

[0164] 1: Saddle-type vehicle 2: Handle 3: Front fork 4: Front wheel 5: Rear wheel 10: Power unit 11: Engine 20: Transmission case 21: Continuously variable transmission 22: Primary shaft 23: Secondary shaft 24: Primary pulley 24a: 1st sheave 24b: 2nd sheave 25: Secondary pulley 25a: 1st sheave 25b: Second sheave 26: Belt 27: Gear position sensor 31: Electric motor 32: Main switch 33: Battery 34: Relay switch 40: Control section 41: Motor drive unit 42: Warning processing section 43: Finalization section 44: Storage section 45: Interface section 46: External device 50:Notification section 51: Meter unit 52:Display screen 53: Warning display section 54: Audio output section 55:Speed ​​display section 56: Rotation speed display 61: Throttle opening detector 62: Vehicle speed detector

Claims

1. A saddle-type vehicle, An engine that generates power; a continuously variable transmission that transmits the power of the engine to rear wheels; an electric motor that changes the speed change position of the continuously variable transmission; a sensor for detecting the gear position; a control unit that acquires the detection results of the sensor; a main switch that toggles between ON for powering on the electric motor and OFF for powering off the electric motor; a notification unit electrically connected to the control unit and receiving information from the control unit; Equipped with When the initial position, which is the gear position when the main switch is switched from the off state to the on state, is a position other than the LOW position, the control unit causes the notification unit to output an alarm. Saddle-type vehicle.

2. The saddle-type vehicle according to claim 1, When the main switch is switched from the off state to the on state, the control unit acquires the initial position based on the detection result of the sensor. Saddle-type vehicle.

3. The saddle-type vehicle according to claim 1, the notification unit includes a meter unit, The control unit causes the meter unit to output an alarm. Saddle-type vehicle.

4. The saddle-type vehicle according to claim 3, the meter unit includes a warning display unit that displays an abnormality in the continuously variable transmission, The control unit causes the warning display unit to output a warning. Saddle-type vehicle.

5. The saddle-type vehicle according to claim 3, the notification unit includes an audio output unit, The control unit causes the audio output unit to output an alarm. Saddle-type vehicle.

6. The saddle-type vehicle according to claim 1, The control unit stops the alarm. Saddle-type vehicle.

7. The saddle-type vehicle according to claim 1, The control unit stops the warning when at least one of a first condition that the shift position is set to the LOW position and a second condition that a predetermined time has elapsed since the warning was output is met. Saddle-type vehicle.

8. The saddle-type vehicle according to claim 1, The control unit includes a storage unit, The storage unit stores a final position, which is the gear position when the main switch is switched from ON to OFF. Saddle-type vehicle.

9. The saddle-type vehicle according to claim 8, The storage unit stores the final position when the main switch is switched from the on state to the off state. Saddle-type vehicle.

10. The saddle-type vehicle according to claim 8, The storage unit stores the final position together with the time when the main switch is switched from the on state to the off state. Saddle-type vehicle.

11. The saddle-type vehicle according to claim 8, If the final position is a position other than the LOW position, the control unit sets a determination flag, and the storage unit stores the determination flag. Saddle-type vehicle.

12. The saddle-type vehicle according to claim 8, When the main switch is switched from the on state to the off state, the memory unit stores the final position, and then the control unit cuts off the power supply to the control unit. Saddle-type vehicle.

13. The saddle-type vehicle according to claim 8, The control unit includes an interface unit for outputting the information stored in the storage unit to an external device. Saddle-type vehicle.

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