Lighting unit

Abstract

To ensure visibility of a brake lamp and a license plate while arranging a brake lamp, a license lamp and a license plate to be compact.SOLUTION: A lighting tool unit (20) is arranged behind a rear frame (10) of a saddle-riding type vehicle. The lighting tool unit includes: a unit cover (21) arranged to cover the rear frame from behind; a brake lamp (34) held on a first holding surface (25) of the unit cover; and a license lamp (37) held on a second holding surface (26) of the unit cover. The first holding surface and the second holding surface are formed integrally and the second holding surface is formed with a fitting part of a license plate (42).SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a lighting unit. [Background technology]

[0002] A saddle-type vehicle in which the brake lamp and the license lamp are held in separate parts is known (see, for example, Patent Document 1). The saddle-type vehicle described in Patent Document 1 has a rear frame cover attached to a rear frame (seat rail), and a rear fender attached to the rear frame cover. The brake lamp is held on the rear surface of the rear frame cover, and the license lamp and license plate are held on the rear surface of the rear fender. The license lamp protrudes rearward from the rear surface of the rear fender, and illuminates the license plate from above. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] International Publication No. 2015 / 104817 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, if the brake lamps and license lamps are attached to separate parts, the visibility of each rear lamp may be reduced depending on the relative positional accuracy of the parts. For example, a slight deviation in the mounting angle of the rear fender relative to the rear frame cover may cause the light emitted by the brake lamp to be blocked by the license lamp. For this reason, the brake lamps and the license lamps must be positioned apart, taking into account the mounting error of the rear fender. There was also a risk of the visibility of the license plate illuminated by the license lamp being reduced.

[0005] The present invention has been made in consideration of the above points, and aims to provide a lighting unit that can arrange brake lamps, license lamps, and license plates compactly while ensuring visibility of the brake lamps and license plate. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] A lighting unit according to one aspect of the present invention is a lighting unit arranged behind a rear frame of a saddle-type vehicle, and includes a unit cover arranged to cover the rear frame from behind, a brake lamp held on a first holding surface of the unit cover, and a license lamp held on a second holding surface of the unit cover, the first holding surface and the second holding surface being integrally formed, and a mounting portion for a license plate being formed on the second holding surface. A storage space for a fuel tank is formed in front of the unit cover, and a first protruding surface protruding rearward is formed on the first holding surface, and an inlet pipe extending from the fuel tank is housed inside the first protruding surface. This solves the above problem. Effect of the Invention

[0007] According to the lighting unit of one aspect of the present invention, the first holding surface of the brake lamp and the second holding surface of the license lamp are integrated, so that the relative positional accuracy of the brake lamp and the license lamp is improved. By suppressing the misalignment of the brake lamp and the license lamp, the light emitted by the brake lamp is less likely to be blocked by the license lamp. In addition, since the mounting portion of the license plate is formed on the second holding surface, the misalignment of the license lamp and the license plate is suppressed, so that the license lamp can illuminate the license plate from a specified angle with a specified brightness. Therefore, the brake lamp, the license lamp, and the license plate can be arranged compactly while improving the visibility of the brake lamp and the license plate. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0008] [Figure 1] FIG. 2 is a side view of the vehicle rear portion of the saddle-type vehicle of the present embodiment. [Diagram 2] FIG. 4 is a side view of the vehicle rear of a saddle-type vehicle of a comparative example. [Diagram 3] FIG. 2 is a rear view of the lighting unit according to the present embodiment. [Figure 4] 4 is a cross-sectional view of the rear part of the vehicle in FIG. 3 taken along line AA. [Diagram 5] 4 is a cross-sectional view of the rear part of the vehicle in FIG. 3 taken along line BB. [Figure 6] 4 is a cross-sectional view of the rear part of the vehicle in FIG. 3 taken along line CC. [Figure 7] FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of the illumination state of the lighting unit of the present embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0009] A lighting unit according to one aspect of the present invention is disposed behind a rear frame of a saddle-type vehicle. The lighting unit includes a unit cover disposed so as to cover the rear frame from behind, a brake lamp is held on a first holding surface of the unit cover, and a license lamp is held on a second holding surface of the unit cover. Since the first holding surface of the brake lamp and the second holding surface of the license lamp are integrated, the relative positional accuracy of the brake lamp and the license lamp is improved. Since the positional deviation between the brake lamp and the license lamp is suppressed, the light emitted by the brake lamp is less likely to be blocked by the license lamp. Furthermore, since the mounting portion of the license plate is formed on the second holding surface, the positional deviation between the license lamp and the license plate is suppressed, and the license lamp can illuminate the license plate at a specified angle with a specified brightness. Therefore, the brake lamp, the license lamp, and the license plate can be arranged compactly while improving the visibility of the brake lamp and the license plate. EXAMPLES

[0010] A saddle-type vehicle to which the lighting unit of this embodiment is applied will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Fig. 1 is a side view of the front part of the saddle-type vehicle of this embodiment. Fig. 2 is a side view of the rear part of a saddle-type vehicle of a comparative example. In the following drawings, the arrow FR indicates the front of the vehicle, the arrow RE indicates the rear of the vehicle, the arrow L indicates the left side of the vehicle, and the arrow R indicates the right side of the vehicle.

[0011] As shown in Fig. 1, a plurality of covers are provided as vehicle body exteriors at the vehicle rear of the saddle riding type vehicle 1 so as to cover a pair of left and right rear frames 10. The pair of left and right rear frames 10 are covered from the left and right sides by a pair of rear frame covers 11, from the rear by a rear center cover 21, and from below by a rear fender 13. In addition, the pair of left and right rear frames 10 are covered from above by a rear upper cover 14 and a rider seat 15. The vehicle body exteriors at the vehicle rear of the saddle riding type vehicle 1 are formed by these top, bottom, left, right, and rear cover members.

[0012] The lower edges of the pair of rear frame covers 11 are inclined obliquely upward and rearward, and the vertical width of the upper and lower edges of the pair of rear frame covers 11 becomes smaller toward the rear. A rear upper cover 14 is connected to the upper edges of the pair of rear frame covers 11, and a rear center cover 21 is connected to the rear half of the lower edges of the pair of rear frame covers 11. A rear fender 13 is connected to the front half of the lower edges of the pair of rear frame covers 11 and the lower edge of the rear center cover 21. The various cover members are attached to each other by one or more attachment methods such as screws, hooks, clips, etc.

[0013] Meanwhile, a number of types of lamps are attached to the rear of a saddle-type vehicle. As shown in the comparative example of Fig. 2(A), in a typical saddle-type vehicle 60, a pair of brake lamps 62 are attached to the rear surface of a rear center cover 61, and a license lamp 64 is attached to the rear surface of a rear fender 63. The rear surface of the rear center cover 61 is inclined obliquely upward toward the rear from the boundary between the rear center cover 61 and the rear fender 63, and the rear surface of the rear fender 63 is inclined obliquely downward toward the rear from the boundary. In this way, the mounting surfaces for the brake lamps 62 and the license lamp 64 are divided into two, upper and lower.

[0014] 2(B), even a slight deviation in the mounting angle of rear fender 63 will cause the light emitted from brake lamp 62 to be blocked by license lamp 64, reducing the visibility of brake lamp 62. For this reason, brake lamp 62 and license lamp 64 must be positioned apart, taking into consideration the mounting error of rear fender 63. In addition, license lamp 64 must also illuminate license plate 65 at a specified angle with a specified brightness, so it is preferable that there is little deviation in the relative positions of license lamp 64 and license plate 65 on rear fender 63.

[0015] Furthermore, the rear center cover 61 is molded using a front-to-back punching die, and the mounting holes for mounting the brake lamps 62 are formed in the front-to-rear direction. For this reason, the rear center cover 61 can be molded using a front-to-rear punching die, including the mounting holes for the brake lamps 62. On the other hand, the rear fender 63 is molded using a top-to-bottom punching die, but the mounting holes for mounting the license lamps 64 are formed in the front-to-rear direction. For this reason, when manufacturing the rear fender 63, it is necessary to prepare a slide core in addition to the top-to-bottom punching die, and parting lines are generated on the design surface of the rear fender 63, which deteriorates the appearance and increases the cost of the die.

[0016] Therefore, in the lighting unit 20 of this embodiment, mounting surfaces for the brake lamps 34, license lamp 37, and license plate 42 are formed on the rear center cover 21. This does not change the relative positions of the brake lamps 34, license lamp 37, and license plate 42, so there is no deterioration in the visibility of the brake lamps 34 and the license plate 42. The rear center cover 21 is formed using a front and rear punching die, and the rear fender 13 is formed using a top and bottom punching die, and no slide core is required when manufacturing the cover members, which reduces deterioration in the appearance of the cover members and mold costs.

[0017] The detailed configuration of the lighting unit will be described below with reference to Fig. 1 and Fig. 3 to Fig. 6. Fig. 3 is a rear view of the lighting unit of this embodiment. Fig. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the rear part of the vehicle in Fig. 3 taken along line AA. Fig. 5 is a cross-sectional view of the rear part of the vehicle in Fig. 3 taken along line BB. Fig. 6 is a cross-sectional view of the rear part of the vehicle in Fig. 3 taken along line CC.

[0018] 1 and 3, the lighting unit 20 is disposed behind the rear frame 10 of the saddle-ride type vehicle 1. The lighting unit 20 is provided with a rear center cover 21 as a unit cover, and various lighting devices are held in the rear center cover 21. A lateral groove 22 is formed in the rear center cover 21 to divide the rear surface of the rear center cover 21 into upper and lower parts. The rear center cover 21 is divided into a first holding surface 25 and a second holding surface 26 by the lateral groove 22. The first holding surface 25 of the rear center cover 21 is continuous with the rear edge of the rear frame cover 11, and the second holding surface 26 of the rear center cover 21 is continuous with the upper edge of the rear fender 13.

[0019] The first retaining surface 25 of the rear center cover 21 is formed in a design following the appearance of the rear frame cover 11, and the second retaining surface 26 of the rear center cover 21 is formed in a design following the appearance of the rear fender 13. That is, the first retaining surface 25 of the rear center cover 21 complements the rear side of the outer surface of the rear frame cover 11, and the second retaining surface of the rear center cover 21 complements the upper side of the outer surface of the rear fender 13. A sense of unity in the appearance of the first retaining surface 25 and the rear frame cover 11 is obtained, and a sense of unity in the appearance of the second retaining surface 26 and the rear fender 13 is obtained, thereby maintaining the design of the rear of the vehicle.

[0020] Retaining holes 31 for a pair of brake lamps 34 are formed on both the left and right sides of the first retaining surface 25 of the rear center cover 21. The pair of brake lamps 34 are retained by the first retaining surface 25 so as to be exposed rearward from the pair of retaining holes 31. The first retaining surface 25 is also formed with a first protruding surface 27 that protrudes rearward from between the pair of brake lamps 34. The first protruding surface 27 expands the storage space inside the upper half 23 of the rear center cover 21, and the inside of this first protruding surface 27 functions as a rear space for an inlet pipe 53 of a fuel tank 50 (see FIG. 4) described later.

[0021] A second protruding surface 28 protruding rearward from a central portion is formed on the second holding surface 26 of the rear center cover 21. The second protruding surface 28 is formed in a box shape, and a holding hole 32 for a license lamp 37 is formed on the upper rear side of the second protruding surface 28, and holding holes 33 (see FIG. 4) for a pair of turn signal lamps 38 are formed on both side surfaces of the second protruding surface 28. The license lamp 37 is held by the second protruding surface 28 so as to protrude rearward from the holding hole 32, and the pair of turn signal lamps 38 are held by the second protruding surface 28 so as to protrude laterally from the pair of holding holes 33.

[0022] A reflector 41 with its reflective surface facing rearward is held on the lower rear side of the second protruding surface 28. A pair of mounting holes (mounting portions) 43 for a license plate 42 is formed in the second holding surface 26 below the second protruding surface 28. By mounting the license plate 42 below the second protruding surface 28, the license plate 42 is illuminated from above by the license lamp 37 held on the second protruding surface 28. The second protruding surface 28 expands the storage space inside the lower half portion 24 of the rear center cover 21, and the inside of this second protruding surface 28 functions as a storage space for the rear end of the fuel tank 50.

[0023] In this way, in the rear center cover 21, the first holding surface 25 and the second holding surface 26 are integrally formed, which increases the relative positional accuracy of the pair of brake lamps 34, the license lamp 37, and the pair of turn signal lamps 38. By arranging the license lamp 37 outside the irradiation angle of the pair of brake lamps 34, the light emitted from the brake lamps 34 is less likely to be blocked by the license lamp 37 due to installation errors, etc. Similarly, by arranging the license lamp 37 outside the irradiation angle of the pair of turn signal lamps 38, the light emitted from the turn signal lamp 38 is less likely to be blocked by the license lamp 37 due to installation errors, etc.

[0024] The illumination angle is a so-called 1 / 2 illumination angle, which is an angle range that is 1 / 2 or more of the maximum illuminance of the illuminance distribution. Note that, if the pair of brake lamps 34 and the pair of turn signal lamps 38 satisfy the safety standards, the license lamp 37 may be disposed within the illumination angle of the pair of brake lamps 34 and the pair of turn signal lamps 38. In addition, the relative positional accuracy of the license lamp 37 and the license plate 42 is also improved, so that the license lamp 37 can illuminate the license plate 42 from a specified angle with a specified luminous intensity, thereby improving the visibility of the license plate 42.

[0025] Furthermore, a front and rear punching die is used to mold the rear center cover 21, and the first and second holding surfaces 25, 26 are formed on the rear center cover 21 by the front and rear punching die. Since the second holding surface 26 is formed on the rear center cover 21, it is not necessary to form a holding surface with mounting holes for the license lamp 37, license plate 42, etc. on the rear fender 13. As a result, a slide core is not required to mold the rear fender 13, and the rear fender 13 can be molded using only a top and bottom punching die, reducing the cost of the die for the rear fender 13 and suppressing the occurrence of parting.

[0026] The first retaining surface 25 of the rear center cover 21 has a shape in which the rear frame cover 11 is extended rearward, and the second retaining surface 26 of the rear center cover 21 has a shape in which the rear fender 13 is extended upward. The first retaining surface 25 and the second retaining surface 26 are divided into upper and lower portions by a lateral groove 22, and the lateral groove 22 is formed deeper from the center toward the outside in the left-right direction. The first and second retaining surfaces 25, 26 of the rear center cover 21 are integrally formed, but the designs of the first and second retaining surfaces 25, 26 are clearly separated by the lateral groove 22. In this way, the rear center cover 21 maintains the same appearance as the conventional vehicle at the rear.

[0027] As shown in Fig. 4, a storage space for a fuel tank 50 is formed in front of the rear center cover 21. The fuel tank 50 is disposed between the pair of rear frames 10, and is supported from below by the upper surface of the rear fender 13. The fuel tank 50 is formed by joining the outer edges of an upper shell 51 with an open bottom surface and a lower shell 52 with an open top surface. An inlet pipe 53 is provided in the center of the rear top surface of the fuel tank 50. The inlet pipe 53 extends diagonally upward and rearward from the rear top surface of the fuel tank 50, and then extends upward toward a tank cap 54 of the rear upper cover 14.

[0028] 5, tank brackets 55 having a U-shape in top view are provided at the rear ends of the pair of rear frames 10. The tank brackets 55 are disposed so as to surround both the left and right sides and the rear side of the inlet pipe 53, and support a middle portion of the inlet pipe 53 in the extending direction. In addition, lamp sockets 35 for a pair of brake lights 34 are attached to both the left and right sides of the tank bracket 55. As the pair of brake lights 34 are disposed separately on the left and right sides of the rear center cover 21, the space between the pair of brake lights 34 is used as a storage space for the fuel tank 50.

[0029] As described above, between the pair of brake lamps 34, the first protruding surface 27 protrudes rearward from the first holding surface 25 of the rear center cover 21, and the inlet pipe 53 is housed inside this first protruding surface 27 (see FIG. 4 in particular). The inside of the first protruding surface 27 is used as a space for housing the inlet pipe 53, and the fuel tank 50 is expanded rearward to ensure sufficient tank capacity. Cables extend forward from the lamp sockets 35 of the pair of brake lamps 34, but the lamp sockets 35 and cables are distributed to the left and right, so that the lamp sockets 35 and cables do not interfere with the inlet pipe 53.

[0030] 6, a box-shaped second protruding surface 28 protrudes rearward from the second holding surface 26 of the rear center cover 21, and the rear end of the fuel tank 50 fits inside this second protruding surface 28. The inside of the second protruding surface 28 that holds the license lamp 37 and the pair of turn signal lamps 38 is used as a storage space for the fuel tank 50, and the fuel tank 50 is expanded rearward to ensure a sufficient tank capacity. Since a sufficient gap is provided between the rear end of the fuel tank 50 and the rear surface of the second protruding surface 28, the cables of the license lamp 37 and the pair of turn signal lamps 38 do not interfere with the fuel tank 50.

[0031] The illumination state of the lighting unit will be described with reference to Fig. 7. Fig. 7 is an explanatory diagram of the illumination state of the lighting unit of this embodiment, where (A) shows the illumination state as seen from the side, and (B) shows the illumination state as seen from behind.

[0032] As shown in Figures 7(A) and (B), the lenses 36 of the pair of brake lamps 34 are exposed from the first holding surface 25, and the license lamp 37 protrudes rearward from the second holding surface 26. Since the first and second holding surfaces 25, 26 are integrally formed, the relative positional relationship between the pair of brake lamps 34 and the license lamp 37 is kept constant. Since the license lamp 37 is positioned outside the illumination angle of the pair of brake lamps 34, the illumination light of the pair of brake lamps 34 is unlikely to be blocked by the license lamp 37. Therefore, even if the license lamp 37 is disposed close to the pair of brake lamps 34, the visibility of the pair of brake lamps 34 is ensured.

[0033] A pair of turn signal lamps 38 are provided on the second holding surface 26, and lenses 39 of the pair of turn signal lamps 38 are directed rearward. Since the pair of turn signal lamps 38 and the license lamp 37 are provided on the same second holding surface 26, the relative positional relationship between the pair of turn signal lamps 38 and the license lamp 37 is kept constant. Since the license lamp 37 is positioned outside the irradiation angle of the pair of turn signal lamps 38, the light emitted by the pair of turn signal lamps 38 is unlikely to be blocked by the license lamp 37. Therefore, the visibility of the pair of turn signal lamps 38 is ensured.

[0034] A license plate 42 is attached to the second holding surface 26 below the license lamp 37, and the license plate 42 is centered in the left-right direction and faces rearward. A lens (not shown) of the license lamp 37 faces the license plate 42. Because the license lamp 37 and the license plate 42 are provided on the same second holding surface 26, the relative positional relationship between the license lamp 37 and the license plate 42 is kept constant. The license lamp 37 illuminates the license plate 42 from a specified angle with a specified brightness, ensuring the visibility of the license plate 42.

[0035] Also, in this embodiment, since the lighting devices are provided on the rear center cover 21, the rear fender 13 is made lighter. That is, as shown in Fig. 2(A), in order to provide lighting devices on the rear fender 63, it is necessary to increase the rigidity by reinforcing the fastening points between the rear fender 63 and the rear center cover 61 with ribs or the like in order to suppress vibration of the rear fender 63 caused by traveling. In contrast, the rear center cover 21 in this embodiment has an increased overall rigidity by being fastened to the surrounding covers. Even if the lighting devices are concentrated on the rear center cover 21, it is no longer necessary to reinforce the fastening points of the rear fender 13, and the weight of the rear fender 13 is reduced.

[0036] As described above, according to this embodiment, the first holding surface 25 of the brake lamp 34 and the second holding surface 26 of the license lamp 37 are integrated, so that the relative positional accuracy of the lighting devices is improved. As a result, the light emitted from the pair of brake lamps 34 and the light emitted from the pair of turn signal lamps 38 are less likely to be blocked by the license lamp 37. In addition, by suppressing the misalignment between the license lamp 37 and the license plate 42, the license lamp 37 can illuminate the license plate 42 at a specified angle with a specified brightness. Therefore, the brake lamp 34, the turn signal lamp 38, the license lamp 37, and the license plate 42 can be arranged compactly, while the visibility of the brake lamp 34, the turn signal lamp 38, and the license plate 42 can be improved.

[0037] In this embodiment, the first support surface of the rear center cover is formed so as to have a unified appearance with the rear frame cover, but the shape of the first support surface is not particularly limited. Also, the second support surface of the rear center cover is formed so as to have a unified appearance with the rear fender, but the shape of the second support surface is not particularly limited.

[0038] Also, in this embodiment, the rear center cover holds a pair of brake lights, but the rear center cover may hold a single brake light.

[0039] In addition, in this embodiment, a pair of turn signal lamps and a reflector are held by the rear center cover, but the pair of turn signal lamps may be held by a pair of rear frame covers, and the reflector may be held by the rear fender.

[0040] In this embodiment, a storage space for the fuel tank is formed in front of the rear center cover, but the storage space for the fuel tank does not have to be formed in front of the rear center cover. For example, a storage space for a battery or the like may be formed in front of the rear center cover.

[0041] In addition, a saddle-type vehicle is not limited to all vehicles on which a rider sits astride a seat, but also includes small scooter-type vehicles on which a rider does not sit astride a seat.

[0042] As described above, the lighting unit (20) of the present embodiment is a lighting unit arranged behind the rear frame (10) of the saddle-type vehicle (1), and includes a unit cover (rear center cover 21) arranged to cover the rear frame from the rear, a brake lamp (34) held on a first holding surface (25) of the unit cover, and a license lamp (37) held on a second holding surface (26) of the unit cover, and the first holding surface and the second holding surface are integrally formed, and a mounting portion (mounting hole 43) for the license plate (42) is formed on the second holding surface. According to this configuration, since the first holding surface of the brake lamp and the second holding surface of the license lamp are integral, the relative positional accuracy of the brake lamp and the license lamp is improved. By suppressing the positional deviation between the brake lamp and the license lamp, the light emitted by the brake lamp is less likely to be blocked by the license lamp. In addition, by suppressing the positional deviation between the license lamp and the license plate, the license lamp can illuminate the license plate at a specified angle with a specified brightness. Therefore, the brake lamps, license lamps, and license plate can be arranged compactly while improving the visibility of the brake lamps and the license plate.

[0043] The lighting unit of this embodiment includes a pair of turn signal lamps (38) and a reflector (41) held on the second holding surface. With this configuration, the license lamp and the pair of turn signal lamps are held on the second holding surface, improving the relative positional accuracy of the license lamp and the pair of turn signal lamps. Positional deviation between the license lamp and the pair of turn signal lamps is suppressed, making it difficult for the license lamp to block the light emitted by the pair of turn signal lamps. In addition, the brake lamp, license lamp, license plate, turn signal lamp, and reflector can be arranged compactly, while improving the visibility of each lamp, license plate, and reflector.

[0044] In the lighting unit of this embodiment, a storage space for the fuel tank (50) is formed in front of the unit cover, a first protruding surface (27) protruding rearward is formed on the first holding surface, and an inlet pipe (53) from the fuel tank is stored inside the first protruding surface. With this configuration, by using the inside of the first protruding surface as a storage space for the inlet pipe, it is possible to ensure a sufficient tank capacity of the fuel tank.

[0045] In the lighting unit of this embodiment, a second protruding surface (28) protruding rearward is formed on the second holding surface, the rear end of the fuel tank fits inside the second protruding surface, and the license lamp is held by the second protruding surface. With this configuration, the inside of the second protruding surface that holds the license lamp can be used as a storage space for the fuel tank, thereby ensuring a sufficient tank capacity for the fuel tank.

[0046] Although the present embodiment has been described, other embodiments may be made by combining the above-described embodiments and modifications in whole or in part.

[0047] In addition, the technology of the present invention is not limited to the above examples, and may be modified, substituted, or altered in various ways without departing from the spirit of the technical idea. Furthermore, if the technical idea can be realized in a different way due to the progress of technology or a different technology derived therefrom, the invention may be implemented using that method. Therefore, the claims cover all embodiments that may be included within the scope of the technical idea. [Explanation of symbols]

[0048] 1: Saddle-type vehicle 10: Rear frame 13: Rear fender 20: Lighting unit 21: Rear center cover (unit cover) 25: First holding surface 26: Second holding surface 27: First protruding surface 28: Second protruding surface 34: Brake lights 37: License lamp 38: Turn signal lamp 41: Reflector 42: License plate 43: Mounting hole (mounting part) 50: Fuel tank 53: Inlet pipe

Claims

1. A lighting unit disposed behind a rear frame of a saddle-type vehicle, a unit cover arranged to cover the rear frame from the rear; a brake lamp held on a first holding surface of the unit cover; a license lamp held on the second holding surface of the unit cover, the first holding surface and the second holding surface are integrally formed, and a mounting portion for a license plate is formed on the second holding surface; A storage space for a fuel tank is formed in front of the unit cover, A lighting unit characterized in that a first protruding surface protruding rearward is formed on the first holding surface, and an inlet pipe extending from the fuel tank is housed inside the first protruding surface.

2. 2. The lighting unit according to claim 1, further comprising a pair of turn signal lamps and a reflector held on the second holding surface.

3. 3. The lighting unit according to claim 1, wherein a second protruding surface protruding rearward is formed on the second retaining surface, the rear end of the fuel tank fits inside the second protruding surface, and the license lamp is retained by the second protruding surface.

4. The brake lamps are a pair of brake lamps arranged separately on the left and right sides of the first retaining surface, 4. The lighting unit according to claim 1, wherein the first protruding surface is formed on the first holding surface between the pair of brake lights, and the inlet pipe is accommodated inside the first protruding surface between the pair of brake lights.

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