Foot-operated reception device and saddle-type vehicle equipped with a foot-operated reception device

Abstract

The present invention aims to provide a foot-operated receiving device that can be selectively connected to a saddle-type vehicle equipped with a transmission having multiple gear positions and a saddle-type vehicle not equipped with a transmission, and a saddle-type vehicle equipped with the foot-operated receiving device. [Solution] The present invention relates to a foot-operated receiving device that can select between a first mode of use in which it is not connected to a transmission and a second mode of use in which it is connected to a transmission, and a saddle-type vehicle equipped with the foot-operated receiving device. The foot-operated receiving device includes a first rotating member that can rotate around a pivot axis, a detection unit that can detect the amount of rotation, and a second rotating member that is connected to the saddle-type vehicle body in the first mode of use and restricts the rotational movement of the first rotating member, and is connected to the transmission in the second mode of use and can rotate in conjunction with the rotational movement of the first rotating member.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a saddle-type vehicle including a transmission having a plurality of shift positions, a foot operation receiving device that can be selectively connected to a saddle-type vehicle not including a transmission, and a saddle-type vehicle including the foot operation receiving device.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, for example, in a racing saddle-type vehicle or the like, a system (clutchless shift system) that detects a shift operation (operation by foot) from a driver and changes the shift position without a clutch disengagement / engagement operation has been adopted. A saddle-type vehicle adopting such a system is configured to detect a shift operation (shift up, shift down, etc.) by a driver and change the shift position based on the detected shift operation information without requiring a clutch disengagement / engagement operation or the like.

[0003] Here, a shift operation by a driver is detected by a shift operation detection device (foot operation receiving device) connected to a shift pedal. The shift operation detection device is desired to accurately detect a shift operation without impairing the shift operation performance by the driver.

[0004] On the other hand, a foot operation receiving device including a shift rod having one end connected to a shift pedal, an elastic member that applies a biasing force to the shift rod (rod body), and a detection unit that detects a linear movement in the longitudinal direction corresponding to a shift operation in the shift rod (rod body) has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1). However, when the distance from the shift pedal to the shift shaft is short, it may be impossible to mount the shift operation detection device.

[0005] On the other hand, as a shift operation detection device that can also cope with the case where the distance from the shift pedal to the shift shaft is short, a shift operation detection device that can be directly attached to the shift shaft has been proposed (see Patent Document 2).

[0006] In recent years, electrification has been progressing, and electric saddle-type vehicles have been proposed. In this context, it is desirable that shift operation detection devices have a structure and function that allows them to be used not only in conventional saddle-type vehicles but also in electric saddle-type vehicles. [Prior art documents] [Patent Documents]

[0007] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2017-159712 [Patent Document 2] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2023-128600 [Overview of the Initiative] [Problems that the invention aims to solve]

[0008] In this case, since the driver of a saddle-type vehicle is skilled in foot operations such as shifting gears, it is possible to detect these foot operations and use them to control a predetermined operating part (to operate a predetermined action). In the case of an electric saddle-type vehicle, shifting gears is usually unnecessary, so assigning the shifting operation to the operation of another operating part is preferable as it does not increase the burden on the operator.

[0009] However, for saddle-type vehicles that do not have a transmission with multiple gear positions, such as an electric type, the shift operation detection devices disclosed in Patent Documents 1 and 2, which are based on the assumption of a transmission, could not be used. Therefore, there is a need for a shift operation detection device that can be used in saddle-type vehicles that do not have a transmission with multiple gear positions, such as an electric type.

[0010] One objective of the present invention is to provide a foot-operated receiving device that can be selectively connected to a saddle-type vehicle equipped with a transmission having multiple gear positions and a saddle-type vehicle not equipped with a transmission. Another objective of the present invention is to provide a foot-operated receiver that allows selection between a first mode of use in which it is not connected to a transmission having multiple gear positions, and a second mode of use in which it is directly or indirectly connected to a transmission having multiple gear positions. Another objective of the present invention is to provide a foot operation receiving device that is integrally configured with a foot operation unit. Furthermore, one objective of the present invention is to provide a saddle-type vehicle equipped with the foot-operated receiving device. [Means for solving the problem]

[0011] The present invention relates to a foot-operated receiving device that can be selectively connected to a saddle-type vehicle equipped with a transmission having multiple gear positions and a saddle-type vehicle not equipped with the transmission, and which can select between a first mode of use in which it is not connected to the transmission and a second mode of use in which it is directly or indirectly connected to the transmission, and which comprises a first rotating member that is directly or indirectly connected to a foot-operated section that can receive foot operations, and which is rotatable from a first initial position around a pivot axis in a first rotation direction and / or a second rotation direction opposite to the first rotation direction by operations received by the foot-operated section, A detection unit capable of detecting the amount of rotation of the first rotating member in the first rotation direction and / or the second rotation direction around the pivot axis, and a second rotating member having a connecting part configured to be rotatable from a second initial position in the first rotation direction and / or the second rotation direction, and which can be directly or indirectly connected to the saddle-type vehicle body or the transmission, wherein in the first use embodiment, the connecting part is directly or indirectly connected to the saddle-type vehicle body, and rotation in the first rotation direction and / or the second rotation direction is restricted, and the first rotation direction and The present invention relates to a foot-operated receiving device having a second rotating member which, in the second use embodiment, is directly or indirectly connected to the transmission by the connecting portion and which is in contact with the first rotating member which has rotated by the predetermined amount in the first and / or second rotating directions, and which rotates in the first and / or second rotating directions in conjunction with the first rotating member as the first rotating member rotates further in the first and / or second rotating directions while in contact with the second rotating member.

[0012] Furthermore, in the first embodiment of use, the foot operation receiving device is preferably configured such that the first rotating member rotates in the first rotation direction and / or the second rotation direction in response to an operation received by the foot operation unit, the rotation movement of the second rotating member is restricted, and the rotation movement of the first rotating member in the first rotation direction and / or the second rotation direction is restricted by a predetermined amount of rotation, and the detection unit detects the amount of rotation of the first rotating member in the first rotation direction and / or the second rotation direction, and is capable of outputting rotation information which is information of the detected rotation direction and amount of rotation.

[0013] Furthermore, in the second embodiment of use, it is preferable that the foot operation receiving device rotates the first rotating member in the first rotation direction and / or the second rotation direction in response to an operation received by the foot operation unit, and when it rotates by a predetermined amount and comes into contact with the second rotating member, and when further operation is received from the foot operation unit, it rotates further in the first rotation direction and / or the second rotation direction, and also rotates the second rotating member that it is in contact with, so that the second rotating member rotates in the first rotation direction and / or the second rotation direction as the first rotating member comes into contact with the second rotating member, thereby transmitting the operation applied to the foot operation unit to the transmission.

[0014] Furthermore, it is preferable that the foot operation receiving device is configured such that the detection unit detects the amount of rotational movement of the first rotating member in the first rotational direction and / or in the second rotational direction when the first rotating member is in contact with the second rotating member and is linked to the second rotating member, and can output the rotational information which is the detected information of the rotational direction and amount of rotation.

[0015] Furthermore, it is preferable that the foot operation receiving device has a first contact portion that can contact the second rotating member when the first rotating member rotates by a predetermined amount in the first rotation direction, and a second contact portion that can contact the second rotating member when the second rotating member rotates by a predetermined amount in the second rotation direction, and the second rotating member has a first contacted portion that is contacted by the first contact portion, and a second contacted portion that is contacted by the second contact portion.

[0016] Furthermore, it is preferable that the foot operation receiving device further includes a biasing unit that biases the first rotating member to the first initial position.

[0017] Furthermore, the foot operation receiving device has a biasing portion comprising a coil spring portion disposed between the first rotating member and the second rotating member, a first locking portion disposed on one end of the coil spring portion, and a second locking portion disposed on the other end of the coil spring portion, and the first rotating member, when positioned in the first initial position, has a first locked portion to which the first locking portion is locked and a second locked portion to which the second locking portion is locked, and the second rotating member, when positioned in the second initial position, has a third locked portion to which the first locking portion is locked and a fourth locked portion to which the second locking portion is locked, Preferably, when the first rotating member rotates from the first initial position in the first rotation direction, the biasing portion is biased so that the first rotating member is positioned at the first initial position by the rotation of the first rotating member, such that the first locking portion is released from its engagement with the third locked portion of the second rotating member while maintaining its engagement with the first locked portion of the first rotating member, and the second locking portion is released from its engagement with the second locked portion of the first rotating member while maintaining its engagement with the fourth locked portion of the second rotating member, thereby restricting its movement.

[0018] Furthermore, when the first rotating member rotates from the first initial position in the second rotation direction, the foot operation receiving device preferably biases the first rotating member to the first initial position by the biasing portion, the second locking portion being released from its engagement with the fourth locked portion of the second rotating member while maintaining its engagement with the second locked portion of the first rotating member, and the first locking portion being released from its engagement with the first locked portion of the first rotating member while maintaining its engagement with the third locked portion of the second rotating member, thereby restricting its movement.

[0019] Furthermore, the foot operation receiving device preferably has a biasing portion which comprises a spring portion disposed between the first rotating member and the second rotating member, and a pressing member disposed between the first rotating member and the spring portion and having a concave portion formed on the first rotating member side, wherein the first rotating member has a convex portion disposed on the pressing member side and protruding toward the pressing member side, the concave portion has an inclined surface, and the convex portion is engageable when the first rotating member is in the first initial position, and when the first rotating member rotates from the first initial position in the first rotation direction or the second rotation direction, the biasing portion presses the pressing member toward the second rotating member as the convex portion of the first rotating member moves while contacting the inclined surface of the concave portion, and the biasing force generated by the spring member being pressed and compressed by the pressing member biases the first rotating member to the first initial position.

[0020] The present invention also relates to a saddle-type vehicle comprising: a foot operation unit capable of receiving foot operations; a foot operation receiving device, directly or indirectly connected to the foot operation unit and capable of outputting rotation information, which is information on the direction and amount of rotation of the first rotating member as a result of operations received by the foot operation unit; and a control unit that receives the rotation information output by the foot operation receiving device and controls one or more operating units based on the received rotation amount information.

[0021] Further, the present invention relates to a saddle-type vehicle comprising a foot operation unit capable of receiving an operation by a foot, and a connection unit that is directly or indirectly connected to the foot operation unit, and by which the second rotating member is directly or indirectly connected to the saddle-type vehicle body, and the foot operation receiving device according to any one of the above, capable of outputting the rotation amount information which is information on the rotation direction and rotation amount in the first rotating member due to the operation received by the foot operation unit, and a control unit that receives the rotation information output by the foot operation receiving device and controls one or more operation units based on the received rotation information.

[0022] Further, the present invention relates to a saddle-type vehicle comprising an engine, a transmission having a plurality of shift positions, a foot operation unit capable of receiving an operation by a foot, and a connection unit that is directly or indirectly connected to the foot operation unit, and by which the second rotating member is directly or indirectly connected to the transmission, and capable of outputting the rotation information which is information on the rotation direction and rotation amount in the first rotating member due to the operation received by the foot operation unit, and capable of transmitting an operation for changing the shift position received by the foot operation unit to the transmission, and the foot operation receiving device according to any one of the above, and a control unit that receives the rotation information output by the foot operation receiving device and controls the engine based on the received rotation information.

Advantages of the Invention

[0023] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a foot operation receiving device that can be selectively connected to a saddle-type vehicle equipped with a transmission having a plurality of shift positions and a saddle-type vehicle not equipped with a transmission. Further, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a foot operation receiving device that can select a first usage mode not connected to a transmission having a plurality of shift positions and a second usage mode directly or indirectly connected to a transmission having a plurality of shift positions. Further, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a foot operation receiving device configured integrally with the foot operation unit. Further, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a saddle-type vehicle equipped with the foot operation receiving device. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0024] [Figure 1] This is a side view illustrating the outline of a saddle-type vehicle according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] This is a block diagram illustrating the outline of a saddle-type vehicle according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3A] This is a front view of a foot-operated reception device according to the first embodiment. [Figure 3B] This is a side view (viewed from below in Figure 1) of the foot-operated reception device according to the first embodiment. [Figure 4] This is an exploded view illustrating the internal structure of the foot-operated reception device according to the first embodiment. [Figure 5] This is a cross-sectional view illustrating the internal structure of a foot-operated reception device according to the first embodiment. [Figure 6A] This is a front view illustrating the operation of a foot-operated reception device according to an embodiment, and shows the reference state (initial position). [Figure 6B] This is a front view illustrating the operation of a foot-operated reception device according to an embodiment, and shows the operation when a shift operation (shift up) is received. [Figure 6C] This is a front view illustrating the operation of a foot-operated receiver according to an embodiment, showing the operation of transmitting a shift operation (shift up) to the transmission. [Figure 6D] This is a front view illustrating the operation of a foot-operated reception device according to an embodiment, and shows the operation when a shift operation (downshift) is received. [Figure 6E] This is a front view illustrating the operation of a foot-operated receiver according to an embodiment, showing the operation of transmitting a shift operation (downshift) to the transmission. [Figure 7A] This is a perspective view illustrating the operation of a foot-operated reception device according to an embodiment, and shows the reference state (initial position). [Figure 7B] This is a perspective view illustrating the operation of a foot-operated reception device according to an embodiment, and shows the operation when a shift operation (shift up) is received. [Figure 7C] This is a perspective view illustrating the operation of a foot-operated receiver according to an embodiment, showing the operation of transmitting a shift operation (shift up) to the transmission. [Figure 7D] This is a perspective view illustrating the operation of a foot-operated reception device according to an embodiment, and shows the operation when a shift operation (downshift) is received. [Figure 7E] This is a perspective view illustrating the operation of a foot-operated receiver according to an embodiment, showing the operation of transmitting a shift operation (downshift) to the transmission. [Figure 8] This is a side view illustrating the outline of a saddle-type vehicle according to a second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 9] This is a block diagram illustrating the outline of a saddle-type vehicle according to a second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 10A] This is a front view illustrating the structure and operation of a foot-operated reception device according to a modified embodiment, showing the reference state (initial position). [Figure 10B] This is a front view illustrating the structure and operation of a foot-operated receiving device according to a modified embodiment, and shows the operation when a shift operation (shift up) is received. [Figure 10C] This is a front view illustrating the structure and operation of a foot-operated receiver according to a modified embodiment, showing the operation of transmitting a shift operation (shift up) to the transmission. [Figure 10D] This is a front view illustrating the structure and operation of a foot-operated receiving device according to a modified embodiment, and shows the structure and operation when a shift operation (downshift) is received. [Figure 10E] This is a front view illustrating the structure and operation of a foot-operated receiver according to a modified embodiment, showing the operation of transmitting a shift operation (downshift) to the transmission. [Figure 11] This is a block diagram illustrating the outline of a saddle-type vehicle according to a modified embodiment. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0025] Hereinafter, with reference to the drawings, a foot-operated receiving device according to an embodiment of the present invention and a saddle-type vehicle equipped with the foot-operated receiving device will be described. Figures 1 to 7E illustrate the foot-operated receiving device according to the first embodiment and the saddle-type vehicle equipped with the foot-operated receiving device. First, Figures 1 to 5 will mainly illustrate the foot operation receiving device according to the first embodiment and the structure of a saddle-type vehicle equipped with the foot operation receiving device. Furthermore, Figures 6A to 7C will illustrate the operation of the foot operation receiving device according to the first embodiment. Figure 1 is a side view illustrating the outline of a saddle-type vehicle according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 is a block diagram illustrating the outline of a saddle-type vehicle according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Figure 3A is a front view of the foot-operated receiving device according to the first embodiment. Figure 3B is a side view (viewed from below in Figure 1) of the foot-operated receiving device according to the first embodiment. Figure 4 is an exploded view illustrating the internal structure of the foot-operated receiving device according to the first embodiment. Figure 5 is a cross-sectional view illustrating the internal structure of the foot-operated receiving device according to the first embodiment. Figure 6A is a front view illustrating the operation of the foot-operated receiving device according to the embodiment, showing the reference state (initial position). Figure 6B is a front view illustrating the operation of the foot-operated receiving device according to the embodiment, showing the operation when a shift operation (shift up) is received. Figure 6C is a front view illustrating the operation of the foot-operated receiving device according to the embodiment, showing the operation when a shift operation (shift up) is transmitted to the transmission. Figure 6D is a front view illustrating the operation of the foot-operated receiving device according to the embodiment, showing the operation when a shift operation (shift down) is received. Figure 6E is a front view illustrating the operation of the foot-operated receiver according to the embodiment, showing the operation when a shift operation (shift down) is transmitted to the transmission. Figure 7A is a perspective view illustrating the operation of the foot-operated receiver according to the embodiment, showing the reference state (initial position). Figure 7B is a perspective view illustrating the operation of the foot-operated receiver according to the embodiment, showing the operation when a shift operation (shift up) is received. Figure 7C is a perspective view illustrating the operation of the foot-operated receiver according to the embodiment, showing the operation when a shift operation (shift up) is transmitted to the transmission. Figure 7D is a perspective view illustrating the operation of the foot-operated receiver according to the embodiment, showing the operation when a shift operation (shift down) is received. Figure 7E is a perspective view illustrating the operation of the foot-operated receiver according to the embodiment, showing the operation when a shift operation (shift down) is transmitted to the transmission.

[0026] The foot operation receiving device 101 and the saddle-type vehicle 1 equipped with the foot operation receiving device 101 in the first embodiment will be described below. First, the foot-operated receiving device 101 is configured to be selectively connected to a saddle-type vehicle 1 equipped with a transmission having multiple gear positions and a saddle-type vehicle 1A without a transmission (for example, an electric saddle-type vehicle). The foot-operated receiving device 101 is configured to be selectable between a first mode of use (second embodiment) in which it is not connected to the transmission and a second mode of use (first embodiment) in which it is directly or indirectly connected to the transmission.

[0027] Figure 1 illustrates the outline of the saddle-type vehicle 1 equipped with the foot operation receiving device 101 of the first embodiment. The foot operation receiving device 101 in the first embodiment is a foot operation receiving device 101 connected to the saddle-type vehicle 1 equipped with a transmission having multiple gear positions. As shown in Figure 1, the saddle-type vehicle 1 comprises a front wheel 2 and a rear wheel 3. The front wheel 2 is rotatably supported at the lower end of a front fork 5 that extends substantially vertically. The front fork 5 is supported by a steering shaft (not shown) via an upper bracket (not shown) located at its upper end and an lower bracket (not shown) located below the upper bracket. The steering shaft is rotatably supported by a head pipe 6.

[0028] The steering handle 4 is mounted to the upper bracket. The steering handle 4 is positioned to rotate clockwise or counterclockwise around the steering shaft as the pivot point.

[0029] The main frame 7 is positioned to extend diagonally downward and rearward from the head pipe 6. The main frame 7 is arranged in pairs, left and right. A pair of rear frames 17 and a pair of pivot frames 8 are connected to the rear of the main frame 7. The rear frame 17 is positioned to extend diagonally upward and backward from the rear of the main frame 7. The pivot frame 8 is positioned to extend downward from the rear of the main frame 7. A pair of left and right swing arms 9 are connected to the pivot frame 8. The swingarm 9 is positioned to extend in the front-rear direction, with its front end connected to the pivot frame 8. At its rear end, the swingarm 9 rotatably supports the rear wheel 3, which is the drive wheel.

[0030] The fuel tank 10 is positioned behind the steering wheel 4 and supported by the main frame 7. Behind the fuel tank 10, the driver's seat 11 is positioned and supported by the main frame 7, rear frame 17, etc.

[0031] The engine unit 12 (engine) is positioned between the front wheels 2 and the rear wheels 3 and is supported by the main frame 7 and the pivot frame 8. A throttle device 13, located inside the main frame 7, is connected to the intake port of the engine unit 12. The throttle device 13 is connected to an air cleaner box 15 located upstream of the intake passage and is configured to take in outside air using the forward airflow pressure (ram pressure). An exhaust pipe 16 and a muffler 19 (exhaust system) are connected to the exhaust port of the engine unit 12. The engine unit 12 also includes an intake section (not shown), a spark plug (not shown), and a fuel injection section (not shown). The engine unit 12 is controlled by an engine control unit 213, which will be described later. The output of the engine unit 12 is controlled by the engine control unit 213, which controls the intake section, spark plug, and fuel injection section.

[0032] The transmission 18 is located at the rear of the engine unit 12 (crank chamber). The transmission 18 transmits power from the crankshaft of the engine unit 12 to the rear wheel 3. The transmission 18 has multiple gears, for example, 6 gears. The transmission 18 has multiple gears corresponding to each gear. The gears of the transmission 18 are configured to be switchable by a pedal 20 (foot-operated part) located in front of the pivot frame 8.

[0033] The pedal 20 (foot operation part) is a component that can accept operation by foot. The pedal 20 is a component that accepts shift operations, which are foot operations from the driver to change the gear position of the transmission 18. The pedal 20 is positioned in a reference position (initial position) in the reference state and accepts shift operations that are pressed downward (e.g., downshift operation) and shift operations that are kicked upward (e.g., upshift operation).

[0034] The shift shaft 21 is a component used to change the gear position of the transmission 18. The shift operation received by the pedal 20 is input (transmitted) to the shift shaft 21 via the shift lever 23.

[0035] The shift rod 22 connects the pedal 20 and the shift lever 23. The shift rod 22 is a rod-shaped member that is directly or indirectly connected to the pedal 20 at one end and is movable in the longitudinal direction in response to the shift operation. In this embodiment, the shift rod 22 is connected to the pedal 20 (foot operation part) via the foot operation receiving device 101 (first rotating member 310 and second rotating member 330).

[0036] The shift lever 23 connects the pedal 20 and the shift shaft 21 via the shift rod 22 and the foot operation receiving device 101 (first rotating member 310 and second rotating member 330). The shift lever 23 is configured to transmit the shift operation received by the pedal 20 to the shift shaft 21.

[0037] The foot operation receiving device 101 is capable of detecting the shift operation received by the pedal 20 (foot operation section) as information on the direction and amount of rotation, and is configured to transmit the shift operation to the shift shaft 21 via the shift rod 22. In this embodiment, the pedal 20 (foot operation section) is directly connected to the foot operation receiving device 101.

[0038] The foot operation receiving device 101 detects the shift operation received by the pedal 20 (foot operation unit), and in this embodiment, it is configured to output the detection result as shift operation information (rotation information (information on the direction and amount of rotation)). The foot operation receiving device 101 outputs predetermined shift operation information to the control device 200 (control unit), which will be described later, in order to enable the gear position of the transmission 18 to be operated (changed) by shift operation on the pedal 20 alone, without requiring clutch engagement / disengagement operation. The foot operation receiving device 101 transmits the shift operation received by the pedal 20 and transmitted by the shift rod 22 to the shift shaft 21, and outputs shift operation information (rotation information (information on the direction and amount of rotation)) corresponding to the shift operation to the control device 200 (for example, the engine control unit 213). The foot operation receiving device 101 works in cooperation with the control device 200 (engine control unit 213) to enable clutchless shifting. The foot operation receiving device 101 will be described in detail later.

[0039] The clutch lever 31 is located to the left front of the steering handle 4. The clutch lever 31 is a functional part for operating a clutch (not shown) that disconnects power between the crankshaft (not shown) and the transmission 18 when changing gear positions.

[0040] Next, as shown in Figure 2, the saddle-type vehicle 1 includes, as described above, an engine unit 12, a transmission 18, a pedal 20 (foot operation unit), a shift shaft 21, a shift lever 23, a shift rod 22, and a foot operation receiving device 101. The saddle-type vehicle 1 also includes a mode setting unit 195 and a control device 200 (control unit).

[0041] The mode setting unit 195 accepts mode setting operations from the driver and outputs the received mode setting information to the control device 200. The mode setting unit 195 is configured to be able to set, for example, a normal driving mode and a non-clutch shift mode (also called a clutchless shift mode) in which clutch engagement / disengagement operations are not required for shift changes (changes in gear positions).

[0042] The control device 200 (control unit) includes an engine control unit 213 (also referred to as an ECU (Engine Control Unit)). When the control device 200 (for example, a CPU not shown included in the control device 200) receives non-clutch shift mode setting information from the mode setting unit 195, it outputs a predetermined setting notification to the engine control unit 213. When the control device 200 receives normal mode setting information from the mode setting unit 195, it outputs a predetermined setting notification to the engine control unit 213.

[0043] The engine control unit 213 controls the engine unit 12 based on various information from the outside. In this embodiment, when the engine control unit 213 (control device 200) receives a setting notification indicating that the above-mentioned non-clutch shift mode has been set, it controls the engine unit 12 based on the shift operation information (detection information, rotation information (information on rotation direction and amount of rotation)) from the foot operation receiving device 101 (detection unit 180) until it receives a notification to cancel the non-clutch shift mode (or a normal mode setting notification). When the engine control unit 213 receives the above-mentioned setting notification, it controls the output of the engine unit 12 based on the shift operation information from the foot operation receiving device 101. Specifically, when the engine control unit 213 receives the above-mentioned setting notification, it controls the intake section (not shown), spark plug (not shown), and fuel injection section (not shown) of the engine unit 12 based on the shift operation information (detection information, rotation information (information on rotation direction and amount of rotation)) from the foot operation receiving device 101.

[0044] The engine control unit 213 controls the output of the engine unit 12 so that the gear position in the transmission 18 can be changed without clutch engagement / disengagement, based on shift operation information (detection information, rotation information (information on rotation direction and amount of rotation)) from the foot operation receiving device 101. The engine control unit 213 controls the output of the engine unit 12 so that friction between gears is reduced when the gear position is changed without clutch engagement / disengagement.

[0045] Specifically, when the engine control unit 213 (control device 200) receives shift operation information (detection information, rotation information (information on rotation direction and amount of rotation)) from the foot operation receiving device 101 indicating that it is an operation to lower the gear position (downshift operation), it instructs the engine unit 12 to increase its output (rotation speed) (blipping control). More specifically, when the engine control unit 213 receives shift operation information (detection information, rotation information (information on rotation direction and amount of rotation)) from the foot operation receiving device 101 indicating that it is an operation to lower the gear position (downshift operation), it increases the fuel injection in the fuel injection unit for a predetermined time and increases the ignition in the spark plug for a predetermined time.

[0046] Furthermore, when the engine control unit 213 (control device 200) receives shift operation information (detection information, rotation information (information on rotation direction and amount of rotation)) from the foot operation receiving device 101 indicating that it is an operation to raise the gear position (shift up operation), it instructs the engine unit 12, for example, to reduce the output (rotation speed). Specifically, when the engine control unit 213 receives shift operation information (detection information, rotation information (information on rotation direction and amount of rotation)) from the foot operation receiving device 101 indicating that it is an operation to raise the gear position (shift up operation), it instructs the engine unit 213, for example, to stop or reduce fuel injection in the fuel injection unit for a predetermined time, and to stop or reduce ignition in the spark plug for a predetermined time.

[0047] Furthermore, when the engine control unit 213 receives notification that the above-mentioned normal operating mode has been set, it stops controlling the engine unit 12 based on the shift operation information (detection information, rotation information (information on rotation direction and amount of rotation)) from the foot operation reception device 101. As described above, the control device 200 (engine control unit 213) works in cooperation with the foot operation reception device 101 to enable clutchless shifting.

[0048] Next, the foot operation receiving device 101 in the embodiment will be described with reference to Figures 3A to 5. As shown in Figures 3A to 5, the foot operation receiving device 101 is directly or indirectly connected to a pedal 20 (foot operation part) capable of receiving foot operations. In this embodiment, the foot operation receiving device 101 is directly connected to the pedal 20 (foot operation part). Alternatively, the foot operation receiving device 101 may be of a type in which the pedal 20 (foot operation part) is integrally formed at the end of the first extension 312, which will be described later.

[0049] The foot operation receiving device 101 is configured to detect shift operations and to transmit shift operations to the transmission 18 (shift lever 23, shift shaft 21). Specifically, the foot operation receiving device 101 detects shift operations as rotational information when the first rotating member 310 (described later) has rotated but the second rotating member 330 (described later) has not yet rotated, and outputs the detected rotational information. Furthermore, the foot operation receiving device 101 rotates the first rotating member 310 further from the above state, causing the second rotating member 330 to rotate, and the shift rod 22 connected to the second rotating member 330 to rotate the shift shaft 21. The foot operation receiving device 101 detects the foot operation from the driver received by the pedal 20 as the direction and amount of rotation of the first rotating member 310, and transmits the shift operation to the transmission 18 via the shift rod 22, etc. The operation of the foot operation receiving device 101 will be described in detail later.

[0050] The foot operation receiving device 101 includes a first rotating member 310, a second rotating member 330, a biasing unit 360, and a detection unit 180 capable of detecting the rotation direction and amount of rotation of the first rotating member 310. The foot operation receiving device 101 has a pedal 20 connected to the tip of the first extension 312 of the first rotating member 310, and a communication cable 190 connected to the detection unit 180. The foot operation receiving device 101 is also configured by incorporating a footrest member 400. The foot operation receiving device 101 is connected to the saddle-type vehicle 1 via the footrest member 400.

[0051] The first rotating member 310 is configured to rotate from a first initial position (position in the reference state) around the rotation axis C1 in a first rotation direction R1 and / or a second rotation direction R2 opposite to the first rotation direction, in response to an operation received by the pedal 20. In this embodiment, the first rotation direction R1 is the rotation direction due to a shift-up operation, and the second rotation direction R2 is the rotation direction due to a shift-down operation.

[0052] The first rotating member 310 includes a first extension 312 to which the pedal 20 is connected at one end, a first rotating part 314 formed at the other end of the first extension 312, a first contact part 316 and a second contact part 318 formed on a part of the first extension 312, a first locking part 320 and a second locking part 322 formed on the second rotating member 330 side of the first rotating part 314, and a rotating shaft member 325 formed on the second rotating member 330 side of the first rotating part 314.

[0053] The first extension 312 is a member that extends from the first rotating part 314, and to which the pedal 20 is connected at one end. The first extension 312 connects the pedal 20 and the first rotating part 314, and transmits the shift operation (operation by the foot) received by the pedal 20 to the first rotating part 314.

[0054] The first rotating part 314 is formed on the other end side of the first extension 312 and is a member that transmits the shift operation received by the pedal 20 connected to one end side of the first extension 312. The first rotating part 314 is configured to be rotatable by the shift operation from a first initial position (position in the reference state) around the pivot axis C1 in a first rotation direction R1 and / or a second rotation direction R2 opposite to the first rotation direction.

[0055] The first contact portion 316 and the second contact portion 318 are formed on a part of the first extension portion 312. In this embodiment, the first contact portion 316 and the second contact portion 318 are formed on a part of the first extension portion 312, but are not limited to this, and may be a part of the first rotating portion 314, or a predetermined shaped member formed on the first rotating portion 314 or the first extension portion 312.

[0056] The first contact portion 316 is a contact portion that can come into contact with the second rotating member 330 when it rotates by a predetermined first rotational amount in the first rotational direction R1. The first contact portion 316 is a contact portion that can come into contact with the first contacted portion 336 of the second rotating member 330 when it rotates by a predetermined first rotational amount in the first rotational direction R1.

[0057] The second contact portion 318 is a contact portion that can come into contact with the second rotating member 330 when it rotates by a predetermined second rotational amount in the second rotational direction R2. The second contact portion 318 is a contact portion that can come into contact with the second contacted portion 338 of the second rotating member 330 when it rotates by a predetermined second rotational amount in the second rotational direction R2.

[0058] In the first mode of use (second embodiment), the rotational movement of the first rotating member 310 in the first rotational direction R1 and / or the second rotational direction R2 is restricted by a predetermined first rotational amount and second rotational amount, respectively, by a second rotating member 330 connected to the saddle-type vehicle body.

[0059] In the second mode of use (first embodiment), the first rotating member 310 rotates in the first rotation direction R1 and / or the second rotation direction R2 in response to a shift operation received by the pedal 20. When the first rotating member 310 rotates by a predetermined first and second rotation amount in the first rotation direction R1 and / or the second rotation direction R2, it comes into contact with the second rotating member 330. If the first rotating member 310 receives further operation from the pedal 20 while in contact with the second rotating member 330, it rotates further in the first rotation direction R1 and / or the second rotation direction R2, and also rotates the second rotating member 330 with which it is in contact. The first rotating member 310 rotates in the first rotation direction R1 and / or the second rotation direction R2 in response to an operation received by the pedal 20, and when it has rotated by a predetermined first and second rotation amount and is in contact with the second rotating member 330, if further operation is received from the pedal 20, it rotates further in the first rotation direction R1 and / or the second rotation direction R2, and also rotates the second rotating member 330 that it is in contact with. When further operation is received from the pedal 20 while the first rotating member 310 is in contact with the second rotating member 330, it rotates in a manner that pushes the second rotating member 330 while in contact with it, thereby rotating the second rotating member 330.

[0060] The first locking portion 320 and the second locking portion 322 are formed on the second rotating member 330 side of the first rotating portion 314. The first locking portion 320 and the second locking portion 322 are protruding members formed on the second rotating member 330 side of the first rotating portion 314. The first locking portion 320 and the second locking portion 322 have recesses formed on their sides. The recesses formed on the sides of the first locking portion 320 and the second locking portion 322 are the parts where the first locking portion 362 and the second locking portion 364 of the biasing portion 360, which will be described later, are engaged and positioned.

[0061] The first locking portion 320 is the locking portion to which the first locking portion 362 of the biasing portion 360 is locked when the first rotating member 310 is positioned in the first initial position. The second locking portion 322 is the locking portion to which the second locking portion 364 of the biasing portion 360 is locked when the first rotating member 310 is positioned in the first initial position.

[0062] When the first rotating member 310 rotates from its first initial position in the first rotation direction R1, the first locked portion 320 moves due to the rotation of the first rotating member 310 while maintaining its engagement with the first locked portion 362, and the second locked portion 322 is released from its engagement with the second locked portion 364.

[0063] When the first rotating member 310 rotates from its first initial position in the second rotation direction R2, the second locking portion 322 moves due to the rotation of the first rotating member 310 while maintaining its engagement with the second locking portion 364, and the first locking portion 320 is released from its engagement with the first locking portion 362.

[0064] The pivot shaft member 325 is formed on the second pivot member 330 side of the first pivot section 314 and is a member that rotates integrally with the first pivot section 314 (first pivot member 310). The pivot shaft member 325 is inserted through the first insertion hole 339 formed in the second pivot member 330 and the second insertion hole 421 formed in the footrest member 400, which will be described later, and is a member on which a magnet 182 constituting the detection section 180 is arranged.

[0065] The second rotating member 330 is configured to be rotatable from a second initial position (position in the reference state) in a first rotation direction R1 and / or a second rotation direction R2 around the rotation axis C1. The second rotating member 330 is configured to be rotatable from a second initial position (position in the reference state) in a first rotation direction R1 and / or a second rotation direction R2 by a shift operation transmitted from the first rotating member 310.

[0066] The second rotating member 330 includes a second rotating portion 332, a second extension portion 334 to which the second rotating portion 332 is connected at one end and to which a connecting portion 350 is formed at the other end, a first contact portion 336 formed protruding from the side surface of the second rotating portion 332, a second contact portion 338 formed on a part of the second extension portion 334, a third locking portion 340 and a fourth locking portion 342 formed on the first rotating member 310 side of the second rotating portion 332, and a first insertion hole portion 339 inserted into the rotating shaft member 325 of the first rotating portion 314.

[0067] The second rotating part 332 is configured to rotate from a second initial position (position in the reference state) around the pivot axis C1 in a first rotation direction R1 and / or a second rotation direction R2 opposite to the first rotation direction, by a shift operation transmitted via the first rotating member 310. The second rotating part 332 is a member that transmits the shift operation received by the pedal 20 to the transmission 18 via a shift rod 22 formed on one end of the second extension 334 and connected to one end of the first extension 312.

[0068] The second extension 334 is a member to which the second pivoting part 332 is connected at one end and to which a connecting part 350 is formed at the other end. The second extension 334 connects the second pivoting part 332 and the shift rod 22, and is a member that transmits the shift operation (operation by foot) to the pedal 20 transmitted via the first pivoting member 310 to the shift rod 22.

[0069] The connecting portion 350 is a connecting portion that can be directly or indirectly connected to the saddle-type vehicle body or the transmission 18. The connecting portion 350 is a connecting portion that can be directly or indirectly connected to the saddle-type vehicle body or the transmission 18 via the shift rod 22. In this embodiment, the connecting portion 350 is a portion formed at the end of the second extension 334 of the second rotating member 330, and is the portion connected to the shift rod 22. Here, in the second embodiment (first usage mode) described later, the connecting portion is connected to the saddle-type vehicle body.

[0070] The first contact portion 336 is formed protruding from the side surface of the second rotating portion 332. The first contact portion 336 is the portion of the first rotating member 310 that is in contact with the first contact portion 316. In this embodiment, the first contact portion 336 is formed protruding from the side surface of the second rotating portion 332, but is not limited to this.

[0071] The first contact portion 336 is the contact portion that comes into contact with the first rotating member 310 when the first rotating member 310 rotates by a predetermined first rotational amount in the first rotational direction R1. The first contact portion 336 is the contact portion that comes into contact with the first contact portion 316 of the first rotating member 310 when the first rotating member 310 rotates by a predetermined first rotational amount in the first rotational direction R1.

[0072] The second contact portion 338 is formed in part of the second extension portion 334. The second contact portion 338 is a wall-like portion in the concave portion formed in the second extension portion 334. The second contact portion 338 is the portion of the first rotating member 310 that is in contact with the second contact portion 318. In this embodiment, the second contact portion 338 is formed in part of the second extension portion 334, but is not limited thereto. Also, the second contact portion 338 is a wall-like portion in the concave portion, but is not limited thereto, and may be a convex portion.

[0073] The second contact portion 338 is a contact portion that can come into contact with the first rotating member 310 when the first rotating member 310 rotates by a predetermined second rotation amount in the second rotation direction R2. The second contact portion 338 is a contact portion that comes into contact with the second contact portion 318 of the first rotating member 310 when the first rotating member 310 rotates by a predetermined second rotation amount in the second rotation direction R2.

[0074] In the first mode of use (second embodiment), the second rotating member 330 is connected to the saddle-type vehicle body by the connecting part 350, and its rotation in the first rotation direction R1 and / or the second rotation direction R2 is restricted. The rotationally restricted second rotating member 330 restricts the rotational movement of the first rotating member 310 in the first rotation direction R1 and / or the second rotation direction R2 by predetermined first and second rotation amounts, respectively.

[0075] In the second mode of use (first embodiment), the second rotating member 330 is directly or indirectly connected to the transmission 18 by the connecting portion 350 and comes into contact with the first rotating member 310, which has rotated by a predetermined first and second rotational amount in the first rotational direction R1 and / or the second rotational direction R2, respectively. The second rotating member 330 rotates in the first rotational direction R1 and / or the second rotational direction R2 in conjunction with the first rotating member 310 as the first rotating member 310 rotates further in the first rotational direction R1 and / or the second rotational direction R2 while in contact with the second rotating member 330. When the pedal 20 receives further input while the first rotating member 310 is in contact with the second rotating member 330, the second rotating member 330 rotates in the first rotation direction R1 and / or the second rotation direction R2 by rotating in such a way that the first rotating member 310 pushes the second rotating member 330 while in contact with it.

[0076] The second rotating member 330 rotates in the first rotation direction R1 and / or the second rotation direction R2 when the first rotating member 310 moves in the first rotation direction R1 and / or the second rotation direction R2 while in contact with the second rotating member 330, and transmits the operation applied to the pedal 20 to the transmission 18. The second rotating member 330 transmits the operation applied to the pedal 20 to the transmission 18 via the connected shift rod 22.

[0077] The third locking portion 340 and the fourth locking portion 342 are formed on the side of the first rotating member 310 in the second rotating portion 332. The third locking portion 340 and the fourth locking portion 342 are protruding members formed on the side of the first rotating member 310 in the second rotating portion 332. The third locking portion 340 and the fourth locking portion 342 have recesses formed on their sides. The recesses formed on the sides of the third locking portion 340 and the fourth locking portion 342 are the parts in which the first locking portion 362 and the second locking portion 364 of the biasing portion 360, which will be described later, are engaged and positioned.

[0078] The third locking portion 340 is the locking portion to which the first locking portion 362 of the biasing portion 360 is locked when the second rotating member 330 is positioned in the second initial position. The fourth locking portion 342 is a locking portion to which the second locking portion 364 of the biasing portion 360 is locked when the second rotating member 330 is positioned in the second initial position.

[0079] When the first rotating member 310 rotates from its first initial position in the first rotation direction R1, the third locked portion 340 is released from engagement with the first locked portion 362, and the fourth locked portion 342 maintains engagement with the second locked portion 364.

[0080] When the first rotating member 310 rotates from its first initial position in the second rotation direction R2, the third locking portion 340 maintains its engagement with the first locking portion 362, and the fourth locking portion 342 is released from its engagement with the second locking portion 364.

[0081] The biasing unit 360 includes a coiled spring portion 361 positioned between the first rotating member 310 (first rotating portion 314) and the second rotating member 330 (second rotating portion 332), a first locking portion 362 positioned on one end of the coiled spring portion 361, and a second locking portion 364 positioned on the other end of the coiled spring portion 361. The biasing unit 360 biases the first rotating member 310 to a first initial position. When the first rotating member 310 is in the first initial position, the biasing unit 360 biases the first rotating member 310 to maintain the state in which the first rotating member 310 is in the first initial position. When the first rotating member 310 rotates from its first initial position in the first rotation direction R1, the biasing unit 360 biases the first rotating member 310 to rotate in the second rotation direction R2 and also biases it to return to its first initial position. When the first rotating member 310 rotates from its first initial position in the second rotation direction R2, the biasing unit 360 biases the first rotating member 310 to rotate in the first rotation direction R1 and also biases it to return to its first initial position.

[0082] In the reference state (initial state), the biasing portion 360 has a first locking portion 362 that engages with the first locked portion 320 of the first rotating member 310 and the third locked portion 340 of the second rotating member 330. Also in the reference state (initial state), the biasing portion 360 has a second locking portion 364 that engages with the second locked portion 322 of the first rotating member 310 and the fourth locked portion 342 of the second rotating member 330. The biasing portion 360 is engaged with a predetermined biasing force and biases the first rotating member 310 to maintain its position in the first initial position.

[0083] When the first rotating member 310 rotates from its first initial position in the first rotation direction R1, the biasing portion 360 biases the first rotating member 310 so that it is positioned in the first initial position. This is achieved by the first locking portion 362 being released from its engagement with the third locked portion 340 of the second rotating member 330 while maintaining its engagement with the first locked portion 320, and by the rotation of the first rotating member 310, while the second locking portion 364 being released from its engagement with the second locked portion 322 of the first rotating member 310 while maintaining its engagement with the fourth locked portion 342 of the second rotating member 330, thereby restricting its movement.

[0084] When the first rotating member 310 rotates from its first initial position in the first rotation direction R1, the biasing portion 360 is in a state where the first locking portion 362 is engaged with the first locked portion 320 of the first rotating member 310, and the second locking portion 364 is engaged with the fourth locked portion 342 of the second rotating member 330. When the first rotating member 310 rotates from its first initial position in the first rotation direction R1, the biasing portion 360 is engaged with the first locking portion 362 which is engaged with the first locked portion 320 of the first rotating member 310, and with the second locking portion 364 which is engaged with the fourth locked portion 342 of the second rotating member 330, with a biasing force that returns the first rotating member 310 to its original position (a biasing force that rotates it in the second rotation direction R2). The biasing unit 360 is positioned to engage with the first rotating member 310 and the second rotating member 330 so that the driver feels appropriate resistance when operating the pedal 20 with their foot, and also biases the moved pedal 20 to return to its initial position.

[0085] When the first rotating member 310 rotates from its first initial position in the second rotation direction R2, the biasing portion 360 biases the first rotating member 310 to its first initial position by releasing the engagement of the second locking portion 342 of the second rotating member 330 while maintaining engagement with the second locking portion 322 of the first rotating member 310, and by restricting the movement of the first locking portion 362 while releasing the engagement of the first locking portion 320 of the first rotating member 310 while maintaining engagement with the third locking portion 340 of the second rotating member 330.

[0086] When the first rotating member 310 rotates from its first initial position in the second rotation direction R2, the biasing portion 360 is engaged with the second locked portion 322 of the first rotating member 310, and the second locked portion 364 is engaged with the third locked portion 340 of the second rotating member 330. When the first rotating member 310 rotates from its first initial position in the second rotation direction R2, the biasing portion 360 is engaged with the first locked portion 362, which is engaged with the second locked portion 322 of the first rotating member 310, and with the second locked portion 364, which is engaged with the third locked portion 340 of the second rotating member 330, with a biasing force (a biasing force that rotates it in the first rotation direction R1) that returns the first rotating member 310 to its original positional relationship. The biasing unit 360 is positioned to engage with the first rotating member 310 and the second rotating member 330 so that the driver feels appropriate resistance when operating the pedal 20 with their foot, and also biases the moved pedal 20 to return to its initial position.

[0087] The first insertion hole 339 is an insertion hole through which the pivot shaft member 325 in the first rotating part 314 is inserted. The first insertion hole 339 allows the pivot shaft member 325 to be rotatably inserted.

[0088] The detection unit 180 is configured to detect the rotation direction and amount of rotation of the first rotating member 310, and to output rotation information which is the detected information of the rotation direction and amount of rotation. The detection unit 180 is configured to detect the amount of rotation (rotation angle of the rotating shaft member) of the first rotating member 310 in the first rotation direction R1 and / or the second rotation direction R2 around the rotation axis C1. Furthermore, the detection unit 180 is configured to detect the amount of rotational movement of the first rotating member 310 in the first rotational direction R1 and / or the second rotational direction R2, both when the first rotating member 310 is alone and / or when it is in contact with the second rotating member 330 and linked with the second rotating member 330, and to output rotational amount information, which is information of the detected rotational direction and amount of rotation.

[0089] The detection unit 180 is comprised of a magnet 182 and a sensor module 184. The magnet 182 is positioned on a pivot shaft member 325 formed on the second pivot member 330 side of the first pivot section 314. The magnet 182 is positioned at the end of the pivot shaft member 325, which is inserted through the first insertion hole 339 formed in the second pivot member 330 and the second insertion hole 421 formed in the footrest member 400. The magnet 182 rotates in conjunction with the rotational movement of the first pivot section 314 (first pivot member 310).

[0090] The sensor module 184 is positioned on the opposite side of the first rotating member 310 and the second rotating member 330 in the support portion 420 of the footrest member 400. The sensor module 184 is positioned in close proximity to the magnet 182.

[0091] The sensor module 184 includes a Hall IC (not shown) and a circuit section (not shown). The sensor module 184 (Hall IC) is configured to detect changes in magnetic flux density that occur in response to the rotational movement of the magnet 182. In this embodiment, the sensor module 184 (Hall IC) outputs the detection result as an analog voltage (rotational information).

[0092] The communication cable 190 is connected to the detection unit 180 and is configured to output the rotation information detected by the detection unit 180 to the control device 200.

[0093] In this embodiment, the foot operation receiving device 101 is configured by incorporating a part of the footrest member 400 and is connected to the saddle-type vehicle 1 body via the footrest member 400. The footrest member 400 has a step portion 410 and a support portion 420. The step section 410 is a cylindrical member and is the part on which the driver's feet are placed.

[0094] The support portion 420 is a member positioned between the first rotating member 310 and the second rotating member 330 and the detection portion 180. Furthermore, the support portion 420 has a second insertion hole portion 421. The second insertion hole portion 421 is a through hole through which the pivot shaft member 325 of the first rotating member 310 is rotatably inserted. The support portion 420 also rotatably supports the second rotating member 330. The support portion 420 allows the pivot shaft member 325, which has a magnet 182 at its end, to be rotatably inserted, and also rotatably supports the second rotating member 330.

[0095] In this embodiment, the support portion 420 (footrest member 400) is assembled integrally with the foot operation receiving device 101 and is integrated with the foot operation receiving device 101. The foot operation receiving device 101 is connected to the saddle-type vehicle 1 body by the support portion 420 being connected to the saddle-type vehicle 1 body. In this embodiment, the foot operation receiving device 101 may be an integrated pedal 20, an integrated footrest member 400, or an integrated pedal 20 and footrest member 400.

[0096] Next, the operation of the foot operation receiving device 101 in the embodiment will be explained with reference to Figures 6A to 7E. First, as shown in Figures 6A and 7A, when the pedal 20 is not receiving a shift operation, which is an operation performed by the foot, the foot operation receiving device 101 is in a reference state (initial state) in which the first rotating member 310 is in the first initial position and the second rotating member 330 is in the second initial position.

[0097] In the standard state (initial state), the foot operation receiving device 101 is biased by the biasing unit 360 so that the first rotating member 310 is in the first position, and the second rotating member 330 is biased so that it is in the second initial position. In the standard state, the biasing portion 360 has its first locking portion 362 engaged with the first locked portion 320 of the first rotating member 310 and the third locked portion 340 of the second rotating member 330. Also in the standard state (initial state), the biasing portion 360 has its second locking portion 364 engaged with the second locked portion 322 of the first rotating member 310 and the fourth locked portion 342 of the second rotating member 330. The biasing portion 360 is engaged with a predetermined biasing force and biases the first rotating member 310 to maintain its position in the first initial position.

[0098] Next, as shown in Figures 6B and 7B, when the driver moves the pedal 20 (operating part) in the direction of arrow F1 (for example, a shift-up operation), the first rotating member 310 rotates from its first initial position in the first rotation direction R1 around the rotation axis C1 due to the foot operation received by the pedal 20. Then, when the first rotating member 310 has rotated by a predetermined first rotation amount in the first rotation direction R1, it comes into contact with the second rotating member 330.

[0099] The foot operation receiving device 101 (detection unit 180, sensor module 184) detects the rotation direction and amount of rotation (rotation information) by the change in magnetic flux density caused by the movement of the magnet 182 attached to the pivot shaft member 325 of the first rotating member 310, and outputs the detected rotation information, which is the rotation direction and amount of rotation, to the control device 200. The control device 200 (engine control unit 213 (Figure 2)) controls the output of the engine unit 12 (for example, blipping control) based on the rotation information output from the foot operation receiving device 101 (sensor module 184).

[0100] When the first rotating member 310 rotates from its first initial position in the first rotation direction R1, the first locking portion 362 is released from its engagement with the third locked portion 340 of the second rotating member 330, while maintaining its engagement with the first locked portion 320 of the first rotating member 310, and moves as the first rotating member 310 rotates. The second locking portion 364 is released from its engagement with the second locked portion 322 of the first rotating member 310, while maintaining its engagement with the fourth locked portion 342 of the second rotating member 330. When the first rotating member 310 rotates from its first initial position in the first rotation direction R1, the biasing unit 360 engages with the first locking portion 362 of the first rotating member 310, which is engaged with the first locked portion 320, and with the second locking portion 364 of the second rotating member 330, which is engaged with the fourth locked portion 342, with a biasing force (a biasing force that rotates it in the second rotation direction R2) that returns the first rotating member 310 to its original positional relationship. The biasing unit 360 is positioned to engage with the first rotating member 310 and the second rotating member 330 so that the driver feels appropriate resistance when operating the pedal 20 with their foot, and also biases the moved pedal 20 to return to its initial position.

[0101] Next, as shown in Figures 6C and 7C, if the driver moves the pedal 20 (operating part) further in the direction of arrow F1 (for example, a shift-up operation), the first rotating member 310 rotates in the first rotation direction R1 and rotates the contacting second rotating member 330 from the second initial position to the first rotation direction R1. More specifically, if the pedal 20 receives further operation in the direction of arrow F1 while the first rotating member 310 is in contact with the second rotating member 330, the first rotating member 310 rotates further in the first rotation direction R1 and rotates with the first contact portion 316 in contact with the first contacted portion 336, thereby rotating the second rotating member 330 from the second initial position to the first rotation direction R1. The foot operation receiving device 101 (second rotating member 330) moves the shift rod 22, which is connected by the connecting part 350, in a linear direction. The foot operation receiving device 101 transmits the operation received by the pedal 20 (for example, a shift up operation) to the transmission 18.

[0102] When the transmission 18 receives an operation from the pedal 20 via the shift rod 22 and shift lever 23 (for example, an upshift operation), the gear position is changed (upshifted). Here, since the control device 200 controls the output of the engine unit 12 based on rotational information from the foot operation receiving device 101 (detection unit 180), the transmission 18 changes the gear position while suppressing the load between gears, even without clutch engagement / disengagement. In other words, a clutchless shift is performed.

[0103] The biasing unit 360 is rotated in the first rotation direction R1 with the first rotating member 310 and the second rotating member 330 while maintaining the engagement state described above. The biasing unit 360 biases the first rotating member 310 to return to the first position. The biasing unit 360 biases the moved pedal 20 to return to the initial position.

[0104] Then, when the driver releases the foot movement operation of pedal 20 in the direction of arrow F1 (takes their foot off), the shift rod 22 returns to its initial position due to the force applied from the transmission 18 side, causing the second rotating member 330 to rotate in the second rotation direction R2 around the rotation axis C1 and return to the second initial position. Then, due to the biasing force from the biasing unit 360, the first rotating member 310 rotates in the second rotation direction R2 around the rotation axis C1 and returns to the first initial position. As a result, the foot operation receiving device 101 returns to its reference state (initial state).

[0105] Next, as shown in Figures 6D and 7D, when the driver moves the pedal 20 (operating part) in the direction of arrow F2 (for example, a downshift operation), the first rotating member 310 rotates from its first initial position in the second rotation direction R2 around the rotation axis C1 due to the foot operation received by the pedal 20. Then, when the first rotating member 310 rotates by a predetermined second rotation amount in the second rotation direction R2, it comes into contact with the second rotating member 330.

[0106] Then, the foot operation receiving device 101 (detection unit 180, sensor module 184), as described above, detects the rotation direction and amount of rotation (rotation information) by the change in magnetic flux density caused by the movement of the magnet 182 attached to the pivot shaft member 325 of the first rotating member 310, and outputs the detected rotation direction and amount of rotation as rotation information to the control device 200. The control device 200 (engine control unit 213 (Figure 2)) controls the output of the engine unit 12 (for example, blipping control) based on the rotation information output from the foot operation receiving device 101 (sensor module 184).

[0107] When the first rotating member 310 rotates from its first initial position in the second rotation direction R2, the second locking portion 364 is released from its engagement with the fourth locked portion 342 of the second rotating member 330, while maintaining its engagement with the second locked portion 322 of the first rotating member 310. As a result of the rotation of the first rotating member 310, the first locking portion 362 is released from its engagement with the first locked portion 320 of the first rotating member 310, while maintaining its engagement with the third locked portion 340 of the second rotating member 330. When the first rotating member 310 rotates from its first initial position in the second rotation direction R2, the biasing unit 360 engages with the first locking portion 362, which is engaged with the second locked portion 322 of the first rotating member 310, and with the second locking portion 364, which is engaged with the third locked portion 340 of the second rotating member 330, with a biasing force (a biasing force that rotates it in the first rotation direction R1) that returns the first rotating member 310 to its original positional relationship. The biasing unit 360 is positioned to engage with the first rotating member 310 and the second rotating member 330 so that the driver feels appropriate resistance when operating the pedal 20 with their foot, and also biases the moved pedal 20 to return to its initial position.

[0108] Next, as shown in Figures 6E and 7E, if the driver moves the pedal 20 (operating part) further in the direction of arrow F2 (for example, a downshift operation), the first rotating member 310 rotates in the second rotation direction R2 and rotates the contacting second rotating member 330 from the second initial position to the second rotation direction R2. More specifically, if the pedal 20 receives further operation in the direction of arrow F2 while the first rotating member 310 is in contact with the second rotating member 330, the first rotating member 310 rotates further in the second rotation direction R2 and rotates with the second contact portion 318 in contact with the second contacted portion 338, thereby rotating the second rotating member 330 from the second initial position to the second rotation direction R2. The foot operation receiving device 101 (second rotating member 330) moves the shift rod 22, which is connected by the connecting part 350, in a linear direction. The foot operation receiving device 101 transmits the operation received by the pedal 20 (for example, a downshift operation) to the transmission 18.

[0109] When the transmission 18 receives an operation from the pedal 20 via the shift rod 22 and shift lever 23 (for example, a downshift operation), the gear position is changed (downshifted). Here, since the control device 200 controls the output of the engine unit 12 based on rotational information from the foot operation receiving device 101 (detection unit 180), the transmission 18 changes the gear position while suppressing the load between gears, even without clutch engagement / disengagement. In other words, clutchless shifting is performed.

[0110] The biasing unit 360 is rotated in the second rotation direction R2 with the first rotating member 310 and the second rotating member 330 while maintaining the engagement state described above. The biasing unit 360 biases the first rotating member 310 to return to the first position. The biasing unit 360 biases the moved pedal 20 to return to the initial position.

[0111] Then, when the driver releases the foot movement operation of pedal 20 in the direction of arrow F2 (takes their foot off), the shift rod 22 returns to its initial position due to the force applied from the transmission 18 side, causing the second rotating member 330 to rotate in the first rotation direction R1 around the rotation axis C1 and return to the second initial position. Then, due to the biasing force from the biasing unit 360, the first rotating member 310 rotates in the first rotation direction R1 around the rotation axis C1 and returns to the first initial position. As a result, the foot operation receiving device 101 returns to its reference state (initial state).

[0112] Next, with reference to Figures 8 and 9, a foot-operated receiving device and a saddle-type vehicle equipped with the foot-operated receiving device according to the second embodiment (first mode of use) will be described. The saddle-type vehicle in the second embodiment is an electric saddle-type vehicle that does not have an engine unit or a transmission. Figure 8 is a side view illustrating the outline of a saddle-type vehicle according to the second embodiment (first mode of use) of the present invention. Figure 9 is a block diagram illustrating the outline of a saddle-type vehicle according to the second embodiment of the present invention. The following describes the configurations and operations that differ from the first embodiment. For other configurations and operations, the description of the first embodiment can be used as a reference.

[0113] As shown in Figure 8, the foot operation receiving device 101A is connected to the main body of the saddle-type vehicle 1A. The foot operation receiving device 101A is connected to the main body of the saddle-type vehicle 1A by the connecting part 350. In this embodiment (first mode of use), the second rotating member connected to the saddle-type vehicle 1A body is restricted from rotational movement, and the rotational movement of the first rotating member 310 in the first rotational direction R1 and / or the second rotational direction R2 is restricted by predetermined first and second rotational amounts, respectively. The first rotating member 310 rotates and moves in the first rotation direction R1 and / or the second rotation direction R2 within the range restricted by the second rotating member 330 in response to an operation received by the pedal 20 (foot operation part). The detection unit 180 is configured to detect the amount of rotation of the first rotating member 310 in the first rotation direction R1 and / or the second rotation direction R2, and to output rotation information which is information of the detected rotation direction and amount of rotation.

[0114] As described above, the foot operation receiving device 101A is connected to the saddle-type vehicle 1A body with the rotational movement of the second rotating member 330 restricted. Therefore, the foot operation receiving device 101A is connected to the saddle-type vehicle 1A with only the first rotating member 310 connected to the pedal 20 being able to rotate.

[0115] The foot operation receiving device 101A receives the driver's foot operation received by the pedal 20. The foot operation receiving device 101A causes the first rotating member 310 to rotate in the first rotation direction R1 and / or the second rotation direction R2 in response to the operation received by the pedal 20. Since the rotational movement of the second rotating member 330 is restricted, the rotational movement of the first rotating member 310 is restricted to predetermined first and second rotation amounts. The driver can adjust the operation content (direction of movement of the pedal 20, amount of movement) within the rotational range of the first rotating member 310. The foot operation receiving device 101A is configured to output rotation information, which is information on the rotation direction and amount of rotation of the first rotating member 310 detected by the detection unit 180, to the control device 200A.

[0116] As shown in Figure 9, the saddle-type vehicle 1A in this embodiment does not have a transmission or engine unit. The saddle-type vehicle 1A is an electric saddle-type vehicle driven by a drive motor 450. The saddle-type vehicle 1A includes a foot operation receiving device 101A, a drive motor 450 (operating unit), a brake operating unit 455, a display unit 460 (operating unit), an audio output unit 470 (operating unit), and a control device 200A.

[0117] The saddle-type vehicle 1A has, for example, a drive motor 450 (operating unit), a brake operating unit 455, a display unit 460 (operating unit), and an audio output unit 470 (operating unit) as its operating units.

[0118] The control device 200A (control unit) has a control unit that controls various operating parts. In this embodiment, the braking device 200A has a motor control unit 250, a brake control unit 255, a display control unit 260, and a sound control unit 270.

[0119] The motor control unit 250 controls the drive motor 450, which is the operating unit. The motor control unit 250 controls the drive motor 450 based on rotational information output from the detection unit 180 of the foot operation receiving device 101A, for example. The motor control unit 250 can control the drive motor 450 to switch the drive mode based on rotational information output from the detection unit 180, for example.

[0120] The brake control unit 255 controls the brake operating unit 455, which is an operating unit. The brake control unit 255 controls the brake operating unit 455 based on rotational information output from the detection unit 180 of the foot operation receiving device 101A, for example. The brake control unit 255 can control the brake operating unit 455 to adjust the brake hydraulic pressure based on rotational information output from the detection unit 180, for example.

[0121] The display control unit 260 controls the display unit 460, which is the operating unit. The display control unit 260 controls the display unit 460 based on rotation information output from the detection unit 180 of the foot operation receiving device 101A, for example. The display control unit 260 can control the display unit 460 to change the display content or display mode based on the rotation information output from the detection unit 180, for example.

[0122] The audio control unit 270 controls the audio output unit 470. The audio control unit 270 controls the audio output unit 470 based on rotational information output from the detection unit 180 of the foot operation receiving device 101A, for example. The audio control unit 270 can control the audio output unit 470 to change the volume, change the song being played, etc., based on the rotational information output from the detection unit 180.

[0123] Next, with reference to Figures 10A to 10E, foot operation receiving devices relating to modified versions of the first and second embodiments will be described. Figure 10A is a front view illustrating the structure and operation of a foot-operated receiver according to a modified embodiment, showing the reference state (initial position). Figure 10B is a front view illustrating the structure and operation of a foot-operated receiver according to a modified embodiment, showing the operation when a shift operation (shift up) is received. Figure 10C is a front view illustrating the structure and operation of a foot-operated receiver according to a modified embodiment, showing the operation when a shift operation (shift up) is transmitted to the transmission. Figure 10D is a front view illustrating the structure and operation of a foot-operated receiver according to a modified embodiment, showing the structure and operation when a shift operation (shift down) is received. Figure 10E is a front view illustrating the structure and operation of a foot-operated receiver according to a modified embodiment, showing the operation when a shift operation (shift down) is transmitted to the transmission. The following describes the configurations and operations that differ from the first and second embodiments. For other configurations and operations, the descriptions of the first and second embodiments can be used as a reference.

[0124] As shown in Figures 10A to 10E, the foot operation receiving device 101B has a biasing unit 560 that is different in nature from the biasing unit in the above-described embodiment. The biasing section 560 includes a spring section 561 positioned between the first rotating member 310 and the second rotating member 330, and a pressing member 563 positioned between the first rotating member 310 (first rotating section 314) and the spring section 561.

[0125] The spring portion 561 is an elastic member positioned between the pressing member 563 and the second rotating member 330. The spring portion 561 is composed of a coil spring, a leaf spring, or the like. Alternatively, the spring portion 561 may be a member composed of an elastic material. The spring portion 561 is positioned in a state where it is biased to press the pressing member 563 toward the first rotating member 310.

[0126] The pressing member 563 is positioned between the spring portion 561 and the first rotating member 310 (first rotating portion 314), and is biased toward the first rotating member 310 (first rotating portion 314) by the spring portion 561. The pressing member 563 is a member that presses the first rotating member 310 (first rotating portion 314) while in contact with it.

[0127] The pressing member 563 has a concave portion 565 formed on the side of the first rotating member 310 (first rotating part 314). The concave portion 565 is V-shaped in side view and is composed of a bottom portion corresponding to the V-shaped tip and inclined surfaces formed on both sides of the bottom portion. The concave portion 565 is the portion that the convex portion 319, described later, can engage with when the first rotating member 310 is in the first initial position. Furthermore, the inclined surface of the concave portion 565 is the part that the convex portion 319, described later, contacts as it moves when the first rotating member 310 rotates in the first rotation direction R1 and / or the second rotation direction R2.

[0128] In the biasing section 560, the pressing member 563 is moved toward the second rotating member 330 as the convex portion 319 moves while contacting the inclined surface of the concave portion 565. The biasing section 560 biases the first rotating member 310 to the first initial position by the biasing force generated when the spring portion 561 is pressed and compressed by the pressing member 563. The biasing section 560 biases the convex portion 319, which is in contact with the inclined surface of the concave portion 565, so that a force acts toward the downward side of the inclined surface (to move toward the bottom side). The biasing section 560 biases the first rotating member 310 to return to the first initial position.

[0129] As described above, the first rotating member 310 is positioned on the side of the pressing member 563 and has a convex portion 319 that protrudes toward the side of the pressing member 563. The convex portion 319 is capable of engaging with the concave portion 565 when the first rotating member 310 is in the first initial position, and moves while contacting the inclined surface of the concave portion 565 when the first rotating member 310 rotates from the first initial position in the first rotation direction R1 or the second rotation direction R2. The convex portion 319 of the first rotating member 310 is subjected to a biasing force from the biasing portion 560, and when it is in contact with the inclined surface of the concave portion 565, a force is applied to it in the direction of moving downwards on the inclined surface (it is biased to move towards the bottom). The first rotating member 310 is biased by the biasing portion 560 (pressing member 563) so that when the convex portion 319 is in contact with the inclined surface of the concave portion 565, it is positioned in the first initial position.

[0130] As shown in Figure 10A, in the foot operation receiving device 101B in the standard state (initial state), the biasing unit 560 biases the first rotating member 310 to be in the first position and the second rotating member 330 to be in the second initial position. With the convex portion 319 of the first rotating member 310 engaged with the concave portion 565 of the pressing member 563, the spring portion 561 biases the pressing member 563 to press toward the first rotating member 310, so that the first rotating member 310 is difficult to rotate. In the normal state (when no operation is performed by the foot), the first rotating member 310 is in the first initial position.

[0131] As shown in Figures 10B to 10E, when the driver moves the pedal 20 (operating part) (for example, shift up or shift down), the first rotating member 310 rotates from its first initial position around the rotation axis C1 in either the first rotation direction R1 or the second rotation direction R2 in response to the foot operation received by the pedal 20. When the first rotating member 310 rotates from its first initial position in the first rotation direction R1 or the second rotation direction R2, the convex portion 319 moves while contacting the inclined surface of the concave portion 565. This allows the driver to operate the pedal 20 with appropriate resistance. Furthermore, the convex portion 319 of the first rotating member 310 is biased by the biasing force from the biasing portion 560 to move downwards on the inclined surface of the concave portion 565 (it is biased to move towards the bottom). The first rotating member 310 is biased by the biasing portion 560 (pressing member 563) so that it moves to the first initial position when the convex portion 319 is in contact with the inclined surface of the concave portion 565. As a result, when the driver releases the foot operation of pedal 20 (takes their foot off it), the biasing force from the biasing unit 560 causes the first rotating member 310 to rotate and return to the first initial position. The foot operation receiving device 101 returns to the standard state (initial state).

[0132] The foot-operated receiving device of this embodiment (including the first embodiment, the second embodiment, and modifications) provides the following effects. According to this embodiment, it is possible to provide a foot-operated receiving device that can be selectively connected to a saddle-type vehicle equipped with a transmission having multiple gear positions and a saddle-type vehicle not equipped with a transmission. When the foot-operated receiving device of this embodiment is connected to the saddle-type vehicle body by a coupling part, it can be used with the rotational movement of the second rotating member restricted. As a result, the foot-operated receiving device can be suitably used in saddle-type vehicles that do not have a transmission. Furthermore, when the foot operation receiving device of this embodiment is connected to the transmission directly or indirectly by a connecting part, it is configured to transmit the operation received by the foot operation part to the transmission via the rotational movement of the second rotating member. As a result, the foot operation receiving device can be suitably used in saddle-type vehicles equipped with a transmission having multiple gear positions.

[0133] Furthermore, the foot operation receiving device of this embodiment is configured to detect the rotation direction and amount of rotation of the first rotating member, and to output the detected rotation direction and amount information as rotation information. As a result, a saddle-type vehicle to which the foot operation receiving device is attached can utilize the rotation information for the control of various operating parts. This allows the foot operation receiving device to assign the shift operation performed by the driver in a conventional saddle-type vehicle equipped with a transmission to the operation (control) of other operating parts. As a result, the foot operation receiving device can be suitably used in saddle-type vehicles that are not equipped with a transmission. In addition, as a result, the foot operation receiving device can assign (part of) the shift operation to the operation (control) of other operating parts even in a saddle-type vehicle equipped with a transmission that has multiple gears. As a result, the foot operation receiving device can be selectively (connected) to saddle-type vehicles equipped with a transmission that has multiple gears and saddle-type vehicles that are not equipped with a transmission.

[0134] Furthermore, the foot-operated receiver of this embodiment can be connected to a shift rod or the like via a connecting part, and can be used in a saddle-type vehicle equipped with a transmission having multiple gear positions. The foot operation receiving device is configured to transmit foot operations received via the pedal to the transmission via a shift rod, etc. Furthermore, as described above, the foot operation receiving device is configured to detect the rotation direction and amount of rotation of the first rotating member and to output the detected rotation direction and amount information as rotation information. As a result, the foot operation receiving device is compatible with non-clutch shift mode (also called clutchless shift mode).

[0135] Furthermore, according to this embodiment, a foot operation receiving device can be provided that is integrally configured with the pedal (foot operation unit). This allows the foot operation receiving device to be made more space-efficient. Furthermore, according to this embodiment, a foot operation receiving device can be provided that is integrally configured with the footrest. This allows for space saving in the foot operation receiving device. Furthermore, according to this embodiment, a modularized foot operation receiving device can be provided, which is integrated with the pedal (foot operation part) and the footrest. This reduces the space required for the foot operation receiving device. In addition, this improves the ease of installation of the foot operation receiving device.

[0136] Furthermore, with the modified version, the ease of assembly (assembly) of the biasing part is improved. Also, with the modified version, the durability of the biasing part can be improved.

[0137] Next, Figure 11 will illustrate a modified saddle-type vehicle according to the above-described embodiment. Figure 11 is a block diagram illustrating the outline of a modified saddle-type vehicle according to the embodiment. The modified saddle-type vehicle 1C is an AMT (Automated Manual Transmission) type saddle-type vehicle.

[0138] As shown in Figure 11, the saddle-type vehicle 1C has an AMT control unit 215 included in the control device 200C. The AMT control unit 215 is configured to control the engine control unit 213, the transmission operating unit (not shown) included in the transmission 18, and the clutch operating unit (not shown) included in the clutch 181, based on rotational information output from the detection unit 180 of the foot operation receiving device 101C. The AMT control unit 215 changes the gear by controlling the engine output (speed), clutch engagement and disengagement, and transmission operation based on the rotational information output from the detection unit 180 of the operation receiving device 101C.

[0139] Specifically, the AMT control unit 215 instructs the engine control unit 213 to change the engine output (rotational speed) based on the rotational information output from the detection unit 180 of the foot operation receiving device 101C. Upon receiving the instruction from the AMT control unit 215, the engine control unit 213 controls the engine unit 12 to change the engine output (rotational speed). As a result, the engine output (rotational speed) of the engine unit 12 is changed.

[0140] Furthermore, the AMT control unit 215 instructs the clutch operating unit to change the engagement / disengagement state of the clutch 181 based on the rotational information output from the detection unit 180 of the foot operation receiving device 101C. Upon receiving the instruction from the AMT control unit 215, the clutch operating unit controls itself to change the engagement / disengagement state of the clutch 181. As a result, the engagement / disengagement state of the clutch 181 is changed.

[0141] Furthermore, the AMT control unit 215 instructs the transmission operating unit to change the gear position based on the rotation information output from the detection unit 180 of the foot operation receiving device 101C. Upon receiving the instruction from the AMT control unit 215, the transmission operating unit controls the transmission 18 to change the gear position of the transmission 18. As a result, the gear position in the transmission 18 is changed.

[0142] As described above, the AMT control unit 215 controls the engine output (rotational speed), clutch engagement / disengagement, and transmission operation based on rotational information output from the detection unit 180 of the foot operation receiving device 101C, thereby causing a gear change.

[0143] The present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above, and any modifications, improvements, etc., that can achieve the objectives of the present invention are included in the present invention. In the first embodiment, the foot operation receiving device is connected to the shift rod, but is not limited to this, and may be connected to the shift lever.

[0144] Furthermore, in the second embodiment, the saddle-type vehicle (control device) controls various operating parts based on rotation information output from the foot operation receiving device (detection unit), but the operating parts are not limited to these and may be, for example, a camera, lights (illumination), turn signals, a warning sound output device, etc. Also, the operating parts are not limited to physical operating parts and may be electronic operating parts. The control device may, for example, control switching applications (software) based on the rotation information. In addition, each of the above controls may be set so that a predetermined control is performed according to the conditions of the rotation direction and amount of rotation, and the control content may be set by the number of rotational movements in a predetermined rotation direction (e.g., consecutive number of times (e.g., number of times within a predetermined time)), the number of times the predetermined amount of rotation is exceeded (e.g., consecutive number of times (e.g., number of times within a predetermined time)), or the holding time at a predetermined rotation position, etc. Furthermore, these settings may be configured to be changeable.

[0145] Furthermore, the foot-operated control device, as a first mode of use not connected to the transmission, can be used not only in so-called manual-operated saddle-type vehicles, but also, as mentioned above, in AMT-type (semi-automatic transmission) saddle-type vehicles. Also, saddle-type vehicles that do not have a transmission with multiple gear positions are not limited to electric saddle-type vehicles.

[0146] Furthermore, while coil springs and leaf springs are given as examples of spring members constituting the biasing portion in the above-described embodiment, the invention is not limited to these, and other materials such as dampers and rubber members may also be used.

[0147] Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, the detection unit is of a type that detects changes in the magnetic flux density of a magnet, but it is not limited to this, and may be an image sensor or a known stroke sensor, for example. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0148] 1. Saddle-type vehicle 18-speed transmission 20 Shift pedal 22 Shift rod 101 Foot Operation Reception Device 180 Detection unit 200 Control device 310 First moving member 312 1st extension part 314 First moving part 316 1st contact part 318 Second contact part 320 1st locked part 322 Second locked part 330 Second moving member 332 Second Moving Section 334 Second extension part 336 1st abutted part 338 2nd abutted part 340 Third locked part 342 4th locked part 350 Connection section 360 biasing section 362 First locking part 364 Second locking section

Claims

1. A foot-operated receiving device that can be selectively connected to a saddle-type vehicle equipped with a transmission having multiple gear positions and a saddle-type vehicle not equipped with the said transmission, and that can select between a first mode of use in which it is not connected to the said transmission and a second mode of use in which it is directly or indirectly connected to the said transmission, A first rotating member is directly or indirectly connected to a foot-operated section capable of receiving foot operations, and is rotatable from a first initial position around a pivot axis in a first rotation direction and / or a second rotation direction opposite to the first rotation direction by operations received by the foot-operated section, A detection unit capable of detecting the amount of rotation of the first rotating member in the first rotation direction and / or the second rotation direction around the rotation axis, A second rotating member is configured to be rotatable from a second initial position in the first rotation direction and / or the second rotation direction, and has a connecting portion that can be directly or indirectly connected to the saddle-type vehicle body or the transmission, In the first embodiment described above, The connecting portion is directly or indirectly connected to the saddle-type vehicle body, restricting rotation in the first rotation direction and / or the second rotation direction, and restricting the rotational movement of the first rotating member in the first rotation direction and / or the second rotation direction by a predetermined amount of rotation. In the second embodiment described above, The device comprises a second rotating member which is directly or indirectly connected to the transmission by the aforementioned connecting portion, and which abuts against the first rotating member after it has rotated by a predetermined amount in the first rotation direction and / or the second rotation direction, and which rotates in the first rotation direction and / or the second rotation direction in conjunction with the first rotating member as the first rotating member rotates further in the first rotation direction and / or the second rotation direction while in contact with the second rotating member. Foot-operated reception device.

2. In the first embodiment described above, The first rotating member is, The operation received by the foot operation unit rotates and moves in the first rotation direction and / or the second rotation direction. The second rotating member is, The rotational movement is restricted, and the rotational movement of the first rotating member in the first rotational direction and / or the second rotational direction is restricted by a predetermined amount of rotation. The detection unit is The system is configured to detect the amount of rotation of the first rotating member in the first rotation direction and / or the second rotation direction, and to output rotation information, which is the information of the detected rotation direction and amount of rotation. The foot operation receiving device according to claim 1.

3. In the second embodiment described above, The first rotating member is, The operation received by the foot operation unit rotates and moves in the first rotation direction and / or the second rotation direction. When the foot operation unit receives further input while the second rotating member has rotated by the predetermined amount and is in contact with the second rotating member, the second rotating member, which is in contact with the first rotating member, rotates further in the first and / or second rotating directions, and rotates. The second rotating member is, The first rotating member moves in the first rotation direction and / or the second rotation direction while in contact with the second rotating member, thereby rotating in the first rotation direction and / or the second rotation direction, and transmitting the operation applied to the foot operation unit to the transmission. The foot operation receiving device according to claim 1.

4. The detection unit is The first rotating member is configured to detect the amount of rotational movement in the first and / or second rotational directions when it is alone or when it is in contact with the second rotating member and linked to the second rotating member, and to output the rotational information which is the detected information of the rotational direction and amount of rotation. The foot operation receiving device according to claim 3.

5. The first rotating member is, It has a first contact portion that can contact the second rotating member when rotated by a predetermined amount in the first rotation direction, and a second contact portion that can contact the second rotating member when rotated by a predetermined amount in the second rotation direction, The second rotating member has a first contacted portion that is contacted by the first contacting portion and a second contacted portion that is contacted by the second contacting portion. The foot operation receiving device according to claim 1.

6. The system further includes a biasing unit that biases the first rotating member to be positioned at the first initial position. The foot operation receiving device according to claim 1.

7. The biasing unit is, It has a coil spring portion disposed between the first rotating member and the second rotating member, a first locking portion disposed on one end of the coil spring portion, and a second locking portion disposed on the other end of the coil spring portion, The first rotating member is, In the state positioned in the first initial position, it has a first locked portion to which the first locking portion is locked, and a second locked portion to which the second locking portion is locked, The second rotating member is, In the state positioned in the second initial position, it has a third locked portion to which the first locking portion is locked, and a fourth locked portion to which the second locking portion is locked, When the first rotating member rotates from the first initial position in the first rotation direction, The biasing unit is, The first locking portion is released from engagement with the third locked portion of the second rotating member, while maintaining engagement with the first locked portion of the first rotating member, and is moved by the rotational movement of the first rotating member. The second locking portion biases the first rotating member to the first initial position by disengaging the first rotating member from the second locked portion while maintaining the engagement of the second rotating member from the fourth locked portion and restricting its movement. The foot operation receiving device according to claim 6.

8. When the first rotating member rotates from the first initial position in the second rotation direction, The biasing unit is, The second locking portion is released from engagement with the fourth locked portion of the second rotating member, while maintaining engagement with the second locked portion of the first rotating member, and is moved by the rotational movement of the first rotating member. The first locking portion biases the first rotating member to the first initial position by disengaging the first rotating member from the first locked portion while maintaining the engagement of the second rotating member from the third locked portion and restricting its movement. The foot operation receiving device according to claim 7.

9. The biasing unit is, A spring portion is disposed between the first rotating member and the second rotating member, The device comprises a pressing member disposed between the first rotating member and the spring portion, and having a concave portion formed on the side of the first rotating member, The first rotating member is, It has a convex portion that is positioned on the pressing member side and protrudes toward the pressing member side, The aforementioned concave portion is, The inclined surface is provided, and the convex portion is capable of engaging when the first rotating member is in the first initial position. When the first rotating member rotates from the first initial position in the first rotation direction or the second rotation direction, The biasing unit is, As the convex portion of the first rotating member moves while contacting the inclined surface of the concave portion, the pressing member is pressed toward the second rotating member, and the biasing force generated by the compression of the spring member by the pressing member biases the first rotating member to the first initial position. The foot operation receiving device according to claim 6.

10. A foot control unit that can accept foot input, A foot operation receiving device according to any one of claims 1 to 9, which is directly or indirectly connected to the foot operation unit and capable of outputting the rotation information, which is information on the rotation direction and amount of rotation of the first rotating member as a result of an operation received by the foot operation unit, The system includes a control unit that receives the rotation information output by the foot operation receiving device and controls one or more operating parts based on the received rotation amount information. A saddle-type vehicle.

11. A foot control unit that can accept foot input, A foot operation receiving device according to any one of claims 1 to 9, which is directly or indirectly connected to the foot operation unit, and the second rotating member is directly or indirectly connected to the saddle-type vehicle body by the connecting unit, and which is capable of outputting rotation amount information, which is information on the direction and amount of rotation of the first rotating member as a result of an operation received by the foot operation unit, The system includes a control unit that receives the rotation information output by the foot operation receiving device and controls one or more operating parts based on the received rotation information. A saddle-type vehicle.

12. The engine and A transmission with multiple gear positions, A foot control unit that can accept foot input, A foot operation receiving device according to any one of claims 1 to 9, which is directly or indirectly connected to the foot operation unit, and the second rotating member is directly or indirectly connected to the transmission by the connecting unit, and which is capable of outputting rotation information, which is information on the direction and amount of rotation of the first rotating member as a result of an operation received by the foot operation unit, and which is capable of transmitting an operation to change the gear position received by the foot operation unit to the transmission, The system includes a control unit that receives the rotation information output by the foot operation receiving device and controls the engine based on the received rotation information. A saddle-type vehicle.

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