Starting control device, starting control unit, and saddle-type vehicle

Abstract

To provide a start control device, a start control unit and a saddle-riding type vehicle which have excellent user-friendliness, and which further reliably prevent the owner of the saddle-riding type vehicle from starting it with a lock device being attached thereto.SOLUTION: A start control device 80 includes: a smart control unit 43 that controls the start of an engine 21 loaded on a motorcycle 1; and a communication unit 81 that is built in a disk lock device 70 or is attached to the disk lock device 70. A start control unit 432 of the smart control unit 43 includes: a second detecting unit 432b that detects, based on the communication result with the communication unit 81, whether the disk lock device 70 is positioned in a disk lock device predetermined area 92 or not; and a start permission determining unit 432c that determines, based on the detection result by the second detecting unit 432b, whether a procedure to start the engine 21 is executable or not.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a starting control device and a starting control unit mounted on a straddle-type vehicle such as a motorcycle, and to the straddle-type vehicle. [Background technology]

[0002] A disc lock device that can be attached to or detached from the disc portion of the disc brake provided on a saddle-ride type vehicle such as a motorcycle has been known as a type of theft prevention device for preventing the theft of the saddle-ride type vehicle. When the disc lock device is attached to the disc portion of the disc brake, when the wheel of the saddle-ride type vehicle attempts to rotate, the disc lock device abuts against the front fork, brake caliper, etc., thereby restricting the rotation of the wheel.

[0003] With this type of disc lock device, there is a possibility that the owner of the saddle-riding type vehicle will forget to remove the disc lock device and start the saddle-riding type vehicle with the disc lock device still attached.

[0004] Therefore, as a technology to prevent the owner of a saddle-riding vehicle from starting the saddle-riding vehicle with a disc lock device still attached, for example, Patent Document 1 describes a display device that has one end attached to the disc lock device and the other end attached to the handlebars of the saddle-riding vehicle when the owner of the saddle-riding vehicle attaches the disc lock device to the disc portion of the disc brake. In the attached state, this display device extends from the handlebars to the disc lock device, allowing the owner of the saddle-riding vehicle to easily confirm that the disc lock device is attached. Furthermore, for example, Patent Document 2 describes a system that disables the ignition of the engine of a saddle-riding vehicle if it is not detected that a pin provided in the disc lock device for attaching the disc lock device to the disc portion of the disc brake has been pulled out of the disc portion of the disc brake. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0005] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 9-002353 [Patent Document 2] European Patent Application Publication No. 2189361 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0006] However, the display device described in Patent Document 1 requires the owner of the saddle-riding vehicle to attach the other end to the handlebars of the saddle-riding vehicle when the owner attaches the disc lock device to the disc portion of the disc brake, leaving room for improvement in convenience. Furthermore, the system described in Patent Document 2 has the problem that if the pin is pulled out of the disc portion of the disc brake, the saddle-riding vehicle can be started even when the disc lock device is attached to the disc portion of the disc brake.

[0007] To provide a start control device, a start control unit, and a saddle-ride type vehicle that are highly convenient and more reliably prevent an owner of a saddle-ride type vehicle from starting the vehicle with a locking device still attached. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] A first aspect of the present invention is a start control unit that controls the start of a drive source mounted on the saddle-ride type vehicle; a communication unit that is built into a locking device that restricts rotation of at least one of a front wheel and a rear wheel of the saddle-riding type vehicle or that is attached to the locking device; A starting control device comprising: The starting control unit a communication section capable of communicating with the communication unit; a start control unit that controls the start of the drive source, The start control unit Based on the communication result with the communication unit, the lock device an area including at least one of the front wheels and the rear wheels a locking device position detection unit that detects whether the locking device is located within a predetermined area; a start possibility determination unit that determines whether or not the drive source can be started based on the detection result of the lock device position detection unit. 、 The start possibility determination unit when the locking device position detection unit detects that the locking device is not located within the locking device predetermined area, it is determined that the drive source is capable of being started; It is a start control device.

[0009] A second aspect of the present invention is a communication unit that is built into a locking device that restricts rotation of at least one of a front wheel and a rear wheel of a saddle-ride type vehicle or that is capable of communicating with a communication unit that is attached to the locking device; a start control unit that controls the start of a drive source mounted on the saddle-ride type vehicle, The start control unit Based on the communication result with the communication unit, the lock device an area including at least one of the front wheels and the rear wheels a locking device position detection unit that detects whether the locking device is located within a predetermined area; a start possibility determination unit that determines whether or not the drive source can be started based on the detection result of the lock device position detection unit. 、 The start possibility determination unit when the locking device position detection unit detects that the locking device is not located within the locking device predetermined area, it is determined that the drive source is capable of being started; This is the starting control unit.

[0010] A third aspect of the present invention is Front and rear wheels; A driving source; a start control unit for controlling the start of the driving source; A saddle-type vehicle comprising: a locking device that limits rotation of at least one of the front wheel and the rear wheel and has a built-in or attached communication unit is detachably attached to the saddle-ride type vehicle; The starting control unit a communication section capable of communicating with the communication unit; a start control unit that controls the start of the drive source, The start control unit Based on the communication result with the communication unit, the lock device an area including at least one of the front wheels and the rear wheels a locking device position detection unit that detects whether the locking device is located within a predetermined area; a start possibility determination unit that determines whether or not the drive source can be started based on the detection result of the lock device position detection unit. 、 The start possibility determination unit when the locking device position detection unit detects that the locking device is not located within the locking device predetermined area, it is determined that the drive source is capable of being started; It is a saddle-type vehicle. [Effects of the Invention]

[0011] According to the present invention, it is highly convenient and can more reliably prevent the owner of a saddle-ride type vehicle from starting the saddle-ride type vehicle with the locking device still attached. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0012] [Figure 1] 1 is a right side view of a motorcycle according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] 2 is a view of the motorcycle of FIG. 1 near the handlebars as seen from diagonally above and an enlarged view of a lock module. [Figure 3] 2 is a perspective view of a disc lock device that is detachably attached to the motorcycle of FIG. 1. FIG. [Figure 4] 2 is a schematic diagram showing a start control device for the motorcycle of FIG. 1. FIG. [Figure 5] 10 is a flowchart of a smart key position confirmation process in the starting control unit of the motorcycle of FIG. [Figure 6] 10 is a flowchart of a disc lock position confirmation process in the starting control unit of the motorcycle of FIG. [Figure 7] 10 is a flowchart of a long-term left-alone mode process in the start control unit of the motorcycle of FIG. [Figure 8]10 is a flowchart of a first modified example of the disc lock position confirmation process in the starting control unit of the motorcycle of FIG. [Figure 9] 10 is a flowchart of a second modified example of the disc lock position confirmation process in the starting control unit of the motorcycle of FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0013] A motorcycle as an embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The drawings are to be viewed in accordance with the directions of the reference numerals. For simplicity and clarity of explanation, the front-rear, left-right, and up-down directions in this specification are described according to the direction as seen by a rider of the motorcycle. In the drawings, the front of the vehicle is indicated as Fr, the rear as Rr, the left as L, the right as R, the top as U, and the bottom as D.

[0014] As shown in Figure 1, motorcycle 1 is a scooter-type saddle-ride vehicle having a low step floor 35 on which a rider seated in a riding seat 31 places his or her feet. Motorcycle 1 has a front wheel FW in front of a body frame 10, and a rear wheel RW, which is a drive wheel, journaled on a unit swing engine 20 located at the rear of the vehicle.

[0015] <Vehicle frame structure> The body frame 10 includes a head pipe 11 provided at the front end, a main frame 12 extending downward from the head pipe 11 and then rearward, and a seat frame 13 extending upward and rearward from the rear end of the main frame 12 to the rear end of the vehicle body. The main frame 12 includes a down frame portion 12a extending downward and rearward from the rear surface of the head pipe 11, and an under frame portion 12b extending rearward from the lower end of the down frame portion 12a. The seat frame 13 extends upward and rearward from the rear end of the under frame portion 12b.

[0016] A steering shaft 16 is inserted through the head pipe 11. A handle 17 that is operated by a rider is provided at the upper end of the steering shaft 16.

[0017] The front wheel FW is journalled on a pair of left and right front forks 18 extending diagonally downward and forward. The pair of left and right front forks 18 are supported by a bridge 19 provided at the lower end of the steering shaft 16.

[0018] <Engine structure> The unit swing engine 20 is of a unit swing type in which the engine 21 is integrated with a transmission case (not shown) that houses a belt-type continuously variable transmission mechanism, and the rear wheel RW is journaled at the rear end of the transmission case. The front part of the unit swing engine 20 is connected to a pivot shaft 14 provided at the rear part of the underframe part 12b of the main frame 12, and is able to swing up and down around the pivot shaft 14. Therefore, the unit swing engine 20 also functions as a swing arm that supports the rear wheel RW.

[0019] A rear suspension 22 is suspended between the rear of the unit swing engine 20 and the rear of the seat frame 13.

[0020] An exhaust pipe 23 extends rearward from a cylinder head (not shown) of the engine 21. The exhaust pipe 23 is connected to a muffler 24 on the right side of the rear wheel RW.

[0021] <Riding seat surrounding structure> A luggage box 32, which is supported by the seat frame 13 and can store items such as a helmet, is provided above the engine 21. The luggage box 32 is formed in a box shape with an open top, and this opening is closed by the passenger seat 31.

[0022] The rider seat 31 has a main seat portion 31a on which the rider sits and a tandem seat portion 31b on which a passenger sits. The tandem seat portion 31b is provided behind the main seat portion 31a. In this embodiment, the main seat portion 31a and the tandem seat portion 31b of the rider seat 31 are formed integrally, and the tandem seat portion 31b is provided so as to extend rearward continuously from the rear portion of the main seat portion 31a.

[0023] <Vehicle cover structure> The motorcycle 1 is equipped with a resin cover 30 that covers the body frame 10 and the like. The cover 30 is equipped with an upper cover 33 that covers the center of the handlebars 17, a leg shield 34 that is a body cover that covers the front and rear of the head pipe 11 and also covers the legs of a rider seated on the main seat portion 31a from the front, a step floor 35, an undercover 36 that covers the main frame 12 from below, a seat front cover 37 that extends upward from the rear end of the step floor 35 and covers the front of the luggage box 32, and a rear cover 38 that covers the left and right sides of the luggage box 32 and the left and right sides of the seat frame 13.

[0024] Furthermore, the motorcycle 1 is provided with a front fender 39a that covers the front wheel FW from above, and a rear fender 39b that covers the rear wheel RW from above.

[0025] The leg shield 34 includes a front cover 341 that covers the head pipe 11 from the front, an upper center cover 342 that covers the head pipe 11 from the rear, an inner cover 343 that covers the down frame portion 12a from the rear, and a pair of left and right front side covers 344 that extend vertically and cover the left and right sides of the head pipe 11 and down frame portion 12a. The pair of left and right front side covers 344 extend from near the upper end of the head pipe 11 to near the lower end of the down frame portion 12a, and are positioned rearward of the front wheel FW.

[0026] A hinge portion 37a to which the passenger seat 31 is connected is provided at the front upper end of the seat front cover 37. The front end of the passenger seat 31 is connected to the hinge portion 37a so as to be rotatable about an axis in the left-right direction. Therefore, the passenger seat 31 can rotate about an axis in the left-right direction, centered on the front end connected to the hinge portion 37a. The luggage box 32 is opened and closed by rotating the passenger seat 31 about an axis in the left-right direction, centered on the front end connected to the hinge portion 37a. Furthermore, the passenger seat 31 can be locked (locked) to keep the luggage box 32 closed.

[0027] A battery 41, an electronic control unit 42, and a smart control unit 43 are arranged in the space formed between the seat front cover 37 and the luggage box 32 in front of the luggage box 32 in the longitudinal direction, and between the under cover 36 and the passenger seat 31 in the vertical direction.

[0028] The battery 41 supplies power to the electronic control unit 42, the smart control unit 43, the front light and the tail light (not shown), and the like.

[0029] The electronic control unit 42 performs vehicle control such as control of the injectors that inject fuel into the engine 21 .

[0030] The smart control unit 43 controls the start of the engine 21. The smart control unit 43 will be described in detail later.

[0031] The front wheel FW is provided with a front disc brake 61. The front disc brake 61 includes a disc rotor 611 and a brake caliper 612. The disc rotor 611 has a disc shape centered on the axle of the front wheel FW in a side view, and rotates together with the front wheel FW. The brake caliper 612 is supported by the front fork 18. The front disc brake 61 uses brake pads incorporated in the brake caliper 612 to sandwich the disc rotor 611, which rotates together with the front wheel FW, from both the left and right sides, and brakes the motorcycle 1 with the frictional force generated by pressing the brake pads against the disc rotor 611.

[0032] A disc rotor 611 of the front disc brake 61 is provided with a number of heat radiation holes 611a penetrating from side to side on the braking surface that comes into contact with the brake pads of the brake caliper 612.

[0033] The rear wheel RW is provided with a rear disc brake 62. The rear disc brake 62 includes a disc rotor 621 and a brake caliper 622. The disc rotor 621 has a disc shape centered on the axle of the rear wheel RW in a side view, and rotates together with the rear wheel RW. The rear disc brake 62 uses brake pads incorporated in the brake caliper 622 to sandwich the disc rotor 621, which rotates together with the rear wheel RW, from both the left and right sides, and brakes the motorcycle 1 with the frictional force generated by pressing the brake pads against the disc rotor 621.

[0034] The disc rotor 621 of the rear disc brake 62 has a number of heat radiation holes 621a formed on the braking surface that comes into contact with the brake pads of the brake caliper 622, the heat radiation holes 621a penetrating from side to side.

[0035] 2, a lock module 50 is attached to the upper right region of the upper center cover 342. The lock module 50 has a main switch knob 51 and an opener switch 52. The lock module 50 is powered by the power of the battery 41.

[0036] The main switch knob 51 is a switch device that can be operated by dialing or by pushing in. The operation of the main switch knob 51 will be described in detail later.

[0037] The opener switch 52 is a rocker switch whose upper and lower ends operate like a seesaw. When the upper end of the opener switch 52 is pressed in under certain conditions, the lid of the fuel tank opens, and when the lower end of the opener switch 52 is pressed in under certain conditions, the passenger seat 31 is unlocked, allowing access to the luggage box 32.

[0038] A starter switch 54 is provided on the right side of the handlebar 17, more specifically, on the inner side in the vehicle width direction of the throttle grip 17a that the driver holds with his right hand. The starter switch 54 is a push button switch. When the starter switch 54 is pressed while predetermined conditions are met, the engine 21 starts.

[0039] <Disc lock device> Returning to Fig. 1, a disc locking device 70 is detachably attached to the motorcycle 1. The disc locking device 70 is detachably attached to the disc rotor 611 of the front disc brake 61 and the disc rotor 621 of the rear disc brake 62. In this embodiment, an example in which the disc locking device 70 is detachably attached to the disc rotor 611 of the front disc brake 61 will be described.

[0040] The disc lock device 70 has a communication unit 81 built in or attached thereto.

[0041] In this embodiment, the communication unit 81 is attached to the disc lock device 70 so as to be retrofittable.

[0042] As shown in Figure 3, disc lock device 70 has a lock section 71 for attaching to and detaching from disc rotor 611. Lock section 71 is formed with a groove 711 into which a portion of disc rotor 611 fits, and a lock cylinder 713 with a key insertion hole 712 is built into one side 711a opposite groove 711, while the other side 711b is formed with an engagement recess 715 for a lock pin 714 that moves in and out of groove 711 from lock cylinder 713. Lock pin 714 moves in and out of lock cylinder 713 toward and from engagement recess 715 by operating a key inserted into key insertion hole 712.

[0043] When locking the front wheel FW with the disc lock device 70, first, a portion of the disc rotor 611 is inserted into the groove portion 711, and the disc lock device 70 is positioned so that, in a side view, the lock pin 714 overlaps one of the heat dissipation holes 611a formed in the disc rotor 611. In this state, a key is operated to cause the lock pin 714 to protrude from the lock cylinder 713, whereby the lock pin 714 passes through the heat dissipation hole 611a formed in the disc rotor 611 and engages with the engagement recess 715. This fixes the disc lock device 70 so that it cannot move relative to the disc rotor 611.

[0044] When the disc lock device 70 is fixed to the disc rotor 611, even if the motorcycle 1 is started and an attempt is made to rotate the front wheel FW, the disc lock device 70 fixed to the disc rotor 611 will come into contact with the front fork 18, the brake caliper 612, etc., preventing the front wheel FW from rotating any further. In this way, when the disc lock device 70 is attached to the disc rotor 611, the rotation of the front wheel FW of the motorcycle 1 is restricted even if the front wheel FW attempts to rotate.

[0045] The communication unit 81 is fixed by a cable, and is attached to the disc lock device 70 by passing the cable through the groove 711.

[0046] The communication unit 81 also includes a cancel operation unit 81a. The cancel operation unit 81a may be a physical operation device such as an operation button, or may be a touch-operable icon displayed on the screen.

[0047] <Start control device> Next, the start control device 80 that controls the start of the engine 21 of the motorcycle 1 will be described.

[0048] As shown in FIG. 4, the starting control device 80 includes the aforementioned smart control unit 43 mounted on the motorcycle 1, the aforementioned communication unit 81 built into the disc lock device 70 or attached to the disc lock device 70, and a smart key 82.

[0049] The smart control unit 43 includes a communication section 431 that can communicate with the communication unit 81 and the smart key 82, and a start control section 432 that controls the start of the engine 21 of the motorcycle 1.

[0050] The start control unit 432 includes a first detection unit 432a that detects whether the smart key 82 is located within the smart key designated area 91 based on a signal received from the smart key 82, a second detection unit 432b that detects whether the disc lock device 70 is located within the disc lock device designated area 92 based on a signal received from the communication unit 81, and a start feasibility determination unit 432c that determines whether the engine 21 of the motorcycle 1 can be started based on the detection results of the first detection unit 432a and the second detection unit 432b.

[0051] When the first detection unit 432a detects that the smart key 82 is located within the smart key designated area 91, it can be assumed that the owner of the motorcycle 1 is carrying the smart key 82 and that the owner of the motorcycle 1 is operating the lock module 50 and the starter switch 54.

[0052] Furthermore, if the second detection unit 432b detects that the disc lock device 70 is not located within the disc lock device predetermined area 92, it can be assumed that the disc lock device 70 has been removed from the lock position (front wheel FW or rear wheel RW in this embodiment).

[0053] The smart key 82 may be any portable device that can be carried by the user of the motorcycle 1. The smart key 82 may be, for example, a portable terminal such as a smartphone on which application software is installed.

[0054] The smart control unit 43 can transmit a transmission request radio wave signal from the communication section 431 to each of the communication unit 81 and the smart key 82. When the communication unit 81 and the smart key 82 receive the transmission request radio wave signal, they each transmit a response radio wave signal to the communication section 431 of the smart control unit 43.

[0055] In this embodiment, the smart key predetermined area 91 and the disc lock device predetermined area 92 are set based on the distance from the smart control unit 43, more specifically, the distance from the communication unit 431 of the smart control unit 43. The smart key predetermined area 91 and the disc lock device predetermined area 92 are different areas.

[0056] The smart key predetermined area 91 is an area within a distance L1 from the smart control unit 43. In other words, the smart key predetermined area 91 is a spherical area with the smart control unit 43 at its center.

[0057] The first detection unit 432a then detects whether the smart key 82 is located within the smart key predetermined area 91 based on the radio wave intensity of the response radio wave signal received from the smart key 82.

[0058] The disc lock device predetermined area 92 is an area whose distance from the smart control unit 43 is greater than L2 and within L3 (>L2). In other words, the disc lock device predetermined area 92 is a spherical shell-shaped area centered on the smart control unit 43. In this embodiment, L1 > L3.

[0059] The disc lock device predetermined area 92 is an area that encompasses at least one of the front wheel FW and the rear wheel RW of the motorcycle 1.

[0060] In this embodiment, the disc lock device predetermined area 92 is an area that encompasses at least the front wheel FW of the motorcycle 1.

[0061] In addition, in the front-rear direction, the front end 92a of the disc lock device predetermined area 92 is forward of the front end of the motorcycle 1, and the rear end 92b of the disc lock device predetermined area 92 is rearward of the rear end of the motorcycle 1.

[0062] The disc lock device predetermined area 92 is an area that does not include the main seat portion 31 a of the passenger seat 31 and the luggage box 32 .

[0063] The second detector 432b then detects whether the disc lock device 70 is located within the disc lock device predetermined area 92 based on the radio wave intensity of the response radio wave signal received from the communication unit 81.

[0064] In this way, by having the smart key designated area 91 and the disc lock device designated area 92 be different areas, the smart key designated area 91 for determining the position of the smart key 82 and the disc lock device designated area 92 for determining the position of the disc lock device 70 can each be set to an appropriate area in order to determine whether or not the engine 21 of the motorcycle 1 can be started.

[0065] Furthermore, since the disc lock device predetermined area 92 is an area that encompasses at least one of the front wheel FW and rear wheel RW of the motorcycle 1, it is possible to more accurately detect whether the disc lock device 70 has been removed from at least one of the front wheel FW and rear wheel RW of the motorcycle 1.

[0066] Furthermore, since the disc lock device predetermined area 92 is an area that encompasses at least the front wheel FW of the motorcycle 1, it is possible to more accurately detect whether the disc lock device 70 has been removed from the front wheel FW of the motorcycle 1.

[0067] Furthermore, in the fore-and-aft direction, the front end 92a of the disc lock device designated area 92 is forward of the front end of the motorcycle 1, and the rear end 92b of the disc lock device designated area 92 is rearward of the rear end of the motorcycle 1, so when the disc lock device 70 is removed from the motorcycle 1, it can be more accurately detected that the disc lock device 70 has been removed from the motorcycle 1.

[0068] Furthermore, since the disc lock device predetermined area 92 is an area that does not include the main seat portion 31a of the rider seat 31 or the luggage box 32, it is possible to more accurately detect whether the disc lock device 70 has been removed from the locked position when the owner of the motorcycle 1 is carrying the disc lock device 70 or when the disc lock device 70 is stored in the luggage box 32.

[0069] Furthermore, the smart key predetermined area 91 and the disc lock device predetermined area 92 are set based on the distance from the smart control unit 43, more specifically, the communication unit 431 of the smart control unit 43, so it is possible to detect whether the smart key 82 is located within the smart key predetermined area 91 and whether the disc lock device 70 is located within the disc lock device predetermined area 92 without using expensive electronic components in the smart control unit 43, the communication unit 81, and the smart key 82. This makes it possible to detect whether the smart key 82 is located within the smart key predetermined area 91 and whether the disc lock device 70 is located within the disc lock device predetermined area 92 at low cost.

[0070] Furthermore, even if the disc lock device 70 does not have a communication unit, by retrofitting a communication unit 81 to the disc lock device 70, the second detection section 432b can detect whether the disc lock device 70 is located within the disc lock device specified area 92.

[0071] <Start control unit start possibility determination flow> 5 to 7, a description will be given of the start feasibility determination flow in the smart control unit 43. The start feasibility determination flow begins when the driver presses the main switch knob 51 of the lock module 50 in the power OFF position.

[0072] (Smart key location confirmation process) First, the smart control unit 43 executes a smart key location confirmation process to confirm the location of the smart key 82, as shown in FIG.

[0073] In the smart key location confirmation process, the smart control unit 43 first transmits a transmission request radio wave signal from the communication unit 431 to the smart key 82 (step S101).

[0074] Then, the smart control unit 43 detects, in the first detection section 432a, whether or not the smart key 82 is located within the smart key predetermined area 91 based on the response radio signal received from the smart key 82 (step S102).

[0075] If the first detection unit 432a detects that the smart key 82 is not located within the smart key predetermined area 91 (step S102: NO), the process proceeds to step S111, where a solenoid lock (not shown) built into the lock module 50 is locked to disable dial operation of the main switch knob 51, and the series of controls ends. As a result, the motorcycle 1 is placed in a state where it cannot transition to the power-on state.

[0076] In step S102, if the communication unit 431 does not receive a response radio signal from the smart key 82 within a predetermined time, it is determined that the smart key 82 is not located within the smart key predetermined area 91 and processing is performed.

[0077] On the other hand, if the first detection unit 432a detects that the smart key 82 is located within the smart key predetermined area 91 (step S102: YES), the process proceeds to step S103, where the solenoid lock (not shown) built into the lock module 50 is unlocked, and the main switch knob 51 is made ready for dial operation.

[0078] Next, the smart control unit 43 determines whether or not the rider has operated the main switch knob 51 within a predetermined time period, causing the motorcycle 1 to transition to a power-on state (step S104).

[0079] If the rider does not operate the dial of the main switch knob 51 within a predetermined time and the state does not transition to the power-on state (step S104: NO), the smart control unit 43 proceeds to the above-mentioned step S111, locks the solenoid lock (not shown) built into the lock module 50, sets the state in which the dial of the main switch knob 51 cannot be operated, and ends the series of controls. As a result, the motorcycle 1 is placed in a state in which it cannot transition to the power-on state.

[0080] If the rider operates the main switch knob 51 within the predetermined time and the power state is changed to ON (step S104: YES), the smart control unit 43 proceeds to step S105 and determines whether or not a predetermined time has passed since the motorcycle 1 last changed from the ON state to the OFF state. In this embodiment, the smart control unit 43 determines whether or not 10 days (24 hours x 10 days = 240 hours) have passed since the motorcycle 1 last changed from the ON state to the OFF state.

[0081] If 10 days (24 hours x 10 days = 240 hours) or more have passed since the smart control unit 43 last transitioned from the power-on state to the power-off state (step S105: YES), the smart control unit 43 proceeds to long-term unused mode processing in step S300. Details of the long-term unused mode processing will be described later.

[0082] If 10 days (24 hours x 10 days = 240 hours) or more have not passed since the last time the power was turned on to the power was turned off (step S105: NO), the smart control unit 43 proceeds to step S201 and executes the disc lock position confirmation process.

[0083] (Disc lock position confirmation process) As shown in FIG. 6, in the disc lock position confirmation process, the smart control unit 43 first transmits a transmission request radio wave signal from the communication section 431 to the communication unit 81 (step S201).

[0084] Then, the smart control unit 43 detects, in the second detection section 432b, whether or not the disc lock device 70 is located within the disc lock device predetermined area 92 based on the response radio wave signal received from the communication unit 81 (step S202).

[0085] If the second detection unit 432b detects that the disc lock device 70 is not located within the disc lock device predetermined area 92 (step S202: NO), the process proceeds to step S211, where the start feasibility determination unit 432c determines that the engine 21 can be started, activates the starter switch 54, and ends the series of controls. In this state, when the driver presses the starter switch 54, the engine 21 starts.

[0086] In this way, the start possibility determination unit 432c determines that the engine 21 can be started when the first detection unit 432a detects that the smart key 82 is located within the smart key designated area 91 and the second detection unit 432b detects that the disc lock device 70 is not located within the disc lock device designated area 92.

[0087] This makes it possible to determine that the engine 21 can be started on the condition that the smart key 82 is located within the smart key designated area 91 and the disc lock device 70 is not located within the disc lock device designated area 92, thereby more reliably preventing the owner of the motorcycle 1 from starting the motorcycle 1 with the disc lock device 70 still attached.

[0088] In step S202, if the communication section 431 does not receive a response radio signal from the communication unit 81 within a predetermined time, it is determined that the disc lock device 70 is not located within the disc lock device predetermined area 92.

[0089] This allows for processing to be performed assuming that disc lock device 70 is not located within disc lock device predetermined area 92 when a response radio signal from communication unit 81 is not received because disc lock device 70 is located far away, thereby further improving convenience.

[0090] On the other hand, if the second detection unit 432b detects that the disc lock device 70 is located within the disc lock device predetermined area 92 (step S202: YES), the process proceeds to step S203.

[0091] In step S203, the smart control unit 43 notifies the driver of a disc lock position warning, and the start feasibility determination unit 432c determines that the engine 21 cannot be started. The disc lock position warning to the driver may be given in any manner, and may be displayed on a display device (not shown) that displays the vehicle speed and the like provided on the upper cover 33, or may be an audible warning such as a buzzer, or may be made by flashing a turn signal. Furthermore, if the start feasibility determination unit 432c determines that the engine 21 cannot be started, the starter switch 54 is disabled, and the engine 21 will not start even if the driver presses the starter switch 54. Then, the process proceeds to step S204.

[0092] In this embodiment, when the cancel operation unit 81a is operated, a cancel signal is transmitted to the communication unit 431 of the start control unit 432.

[0093] In step S204, the smart control unit 43 determines whether or not the communication section 431 has received a cancellation signal from the communication unit 81 within a predetermined time period.

[0094] When the owner of the motorcycle 1 recognizes that he or she has received a disc lock position warning and operates the cancel operation section 81a of the communication unit 81 within a predetermined time, a cancel signal is transmitted from the communication unit 81. In this way, the owner of the motorcycle 1 can transmit a cancel signal from the smart key 82 by operating the cancel operation section 81a of the communication unit 81, which is highly convenient.

[0095] If the communication section 431 receives a cancellation signal from the communication unit 81 within the predetermined time (step S204: YES), the process proceeds to step S211, where the start feasibility determination section 432c determines that the engine 21 can be started, and ends the series of controls. When the start feasibility determination section 432c determines that the engine 21 can be started, the starter switch 54 is enabled, and when the driver presses the starter switch 54, the engine 21 starts.

[0096] If the communication section 431 does not receive a cancellation signal from the communication unit 81 within the predetermined time (step S204: NO), the process proceeds to step S205.

[0097] In step S205, the smart control unit 43 determines whether the driver returns the main switch knob 51 to the power OFF position and presses it within a predetermined time, causing the main switch knob 51 to transition from the power OFF state to the power ON state again, or whether the driver presses the starter switch 54 within the predetermined time. If the main switch knob 51 transitions from the power OFF state to the power ON state again within the predetermined time, or if the starter switch 54 is pressed within the predetermined time (step S205: YES), the process returns to step S201. If the main switch knob 51 does not transition from the power OFF state to the power ON state again within the predetermined time, and the starter switch 54 is not pressed (step S205: NO), the process proceeds to step S212, where the start feasibility determination unit 432c determines that the engine 21 cannot be started, and the series of controls ends. If the start possibility determination unit 432c determines that the engine 21 cannot be started, the starter switch 54 is disabled, and the engine 21 will not start even if the driver presses the starter switch 54.

[0098] In this way, the start possibility determination unit 432c determines that the engine 21 can be started when the first detection unit 432a detects that the smart key 82 is located within the smart key specified area 91 and the second detection unit 432b detects that the disc lock device 70 is not located within the disc lock device specified area 92.

[0099] This makes it possible to determine that the engine 21 can be started on the condition that the smart key 82 is located within the smart key predetermined area 91 and the disc lock device 70 is not located within the disc lock device predetermined area 92, thereby more reliably preventing the owner of the motorcycle 1 from starting the motorcycle 1 with the disc lock device 70 still attached.

[0100] In this way, by determining whether or not the engine 21 can be started based on the detection results of the first detection unit 432a and the second detection unit 432b, it is highly convenient and can more reliably prevent the owner of the motorcycle 1 from starting the motorcycle 1 with the disc lock device 70 still attached.

[0101] (Long-term idle mode processing) Next, the long-term unused mode process in step S300 will be described.

[0102] 7, in the long-term unused mode process, the smart control unit 43 first proceeds to step S301, where it transmits a transmission request radio wave signal from the communication section 431 to the communication unit 81. Then, it proceeds to step S302.

[0103] In step S302, the smart control unit 43 detects, in the second detection section 432b, based on the response radio wave signal received from the communication unit 81, whether the disc lock device 70 is located within the disc lock device predetermined area 92 or not.

[0104] If the second detection unit 432b detects that the disc lock device 70 is located within the disc lock device predetermined area 92 (step S302: YES), a response radio signal is transmitted from the communication unit 81, which indicates that the communication unit 81 has not run out of battery power. Furthermore, since it has been detected that the disc lock device 70 is located within the disc lock device predetermined area 92, the process switches from the long-term unused mode process to the normal disc lock position confirmation process, and proceeds to step S203 in the disc lock position confirmation process described above.

[0105] In step S302, if the communication section 431 does not receive a response radio signal from the communication unit 81 within a predetermined time, it is processed as having detected that the disc lock device 70 is not located within the disc lock device predetermined area 92. Therefore, even if the motorcycle 1 and disc lock device 70 have been left unused for a long period of time, causing the remaining battery power of the communication unit 81 to decrease and the communication unit 81 is unable to transmit a response radio signal due to insufficient battery power, it is still processed as having detected that the disc lock device 70 is not located within the disc lock device predetermined area 92.

[0106] Therefore, if the second detection unit 432b detects that the disc lock device 70 is not located within the disc lock device predetermined area 92 (step S302: NO), the process proceeds to step S303.

[0107] In step S303, it is determined whether the number of times M of warnings about the remaining battery charge of the disk lock is 3 or more.

[0108] If the number of disc lock battery remaining capacity warnings M is 3 or more (step S303: YES), the process proceeds to step S311, where the start feasibility determination unit 432c determines that the engine 21 can be started, and the series of controls ends. If the start feasibility determination unit 432c determines that the engine 21 can be started, the starter switch 54 is enabled, and when the driver presses the starter switch 54, the engine 21 starts.

[0109] If the disc lock battery remaining warning count M is less than 3 (step S303: NO), the process proceeds to step S304, where the smart control unit 43 notifies the driver of the disc lock battery remaining warning, and the start feasibility determination unit 432c determines that the engine 21 cannot be started. The disc lock battery remaining warning may be given to the driver in any manner, such as by displaying the vehicle speed or the like on a display device (not shown) provided on the upper cover 33, or by sounding an alarm such as a buzzer. The disc lock battery remaining warning may be given in the same manner as the disc lock position warning described above, or in a different manner. If the start feasibility determination unit 432c determines that the engine 21 cannot be started, the starter switch 54 is disabled, and the engine 21 will not start even if the driver presses the starter switch 54. The process then proceeds to step S305.

[0110] In step S305, the smart control unit 43 determines whether the driver returns the main switch knob 51 to the power OFF position and presses it within a predetermined time, causing the main switch knob 51 to transition from the power OFF state to the power ON state again, or whether the driver presses the starter switch 54 within the predetermined time. If the main switch knob 51 transitions from the power OFF state to the power ON state again within the predetermined time, or if the starter switch 54 is pressed within the predetermined time (step S305: YES), the process proceeds to step S306. If the main switch knob 51 does not transition from the power OFF state to the power ON state again within the predetermined time, and the starter switch 54 is not pressed (step S305: NO), the process proceeds to step S312, where the start feasibility determination unit 432c determines that the engine 21 cannot be started, and the series of controls ends. If the start possibility determination unit 432c determines that the engine 21 cannot be started, the starter switch 54 is disabled, and the engine 21 will not start even if the driver presses the starter switch 54.

[0111] In step S306, the count of the number of disc lock battery remaining warnings M, which is the number of times the disc lock battery remaining warning has been issued, is incremented by 1 (m←m+1), and the process returns to step S301.

[0112] In this way, the disc lock battery remaining capacity warning is issued three times, and after each disc lock battery remaining capacity warning, if the driver returns the main switch knob 51 to the power OFF position and pushes it in, causing the main switch knob 51 to transition from the power OFF state to the power ON state again, or if the driver presses the starter switch 54 within the specified time (step S305: YES), it is determined that the communication unit 81 was not unable to transmit a response radio signal due to insufficient battery capacity, but rather that the communication unit 81 transmitted a response radio signal and as a result detected that the disc lock device 70 is not located within the disc lock device specified area 92.

[0113] As a result, if the motorcycle 1 and disc lock device 70 are left unused for a long period of time, the start possibility determination unit 432c can determine whether or not the engine 21 can be started, taking into account the case where the communication unit 81 is unable to transmit a response radio signal due to insufficient battery charge.

[0114] (First modified example of disc lock position confirmation process) Next, a first modification of the disc lock position confirmation process shown in FIG. 6 will be described with reference to FIG.

[0115] In the disc lock position confirmation process of this modified example, the smart control unit 43 first transmits a transmission request radio wave signal from the communication section 431 to the communication unit 81 (step S401).

[0116] Then, the smart control unit 43 detects, in the second detection section 432b, whether or not the disc lock device 70 is located within the disc lock device predetermined area 92 based on the response radio signal received from the communication unit 81 (step S402).

[0117] If the second detection unit 432b detects that the disc lock device 70 is not located within the disc lock device predetermined area 92 (step S402: NO), the process proceeds to step S411, where the start feasibility determination unit 432c determines that the engine 21 can be started, and the series of controls ends. If the start feasibility determination unit 432c determines that the engine 21 can be started, the starter switch 54 is enabled, and when the driver presses the starter switch 54, the engine 21 starts.

[0118] In this way, the start possibility determination unit 432c determines that the engine 21 can be started when the first detection unit 432a detects that the smart key 82 is located within the smart key specified area 91 and the second detection unit 432b detects that the disc lock device 70 is not located within the disc lock device specified area 92.

[0119] This makes it possible to determine that the engine 21 can be started on the condition that the smart key 82 is located within the smart key predetermined area 91 and the disc lock device 70 is not located within the disc lock device predetermined area 92, thereby more reliably preventing the owner of the motorcycle 1 from starting the motorcycle 1 with the disc lock device 70 still attached.

[0120] In step S402, if the communication section 431 does not receive a response radio signal from the communication unit 81 within a predetermined time, it is determined that the disc lock device 70 is not located within the disc lock device predetermined area 92.

[0121] This allows for processing to be performed assuming that disc lock device 70 is not located within disc lock device predetermined area 92 when a response radio signal from communication unit 81 is not received because disc lock device 70 is located far away, thereby further improving convenience.

[0122] On the other hand, if the second detection unit 432b detects that the disc lock device 70 is located within the disc lock device predetermined area 92 (step S402: YES), the process proceeds to step S403.

[0123] In step S403, the smart control unit 43 notifies the driver of a disc lock position warning, and the start feasibility determination unit 432c determines that the engine 21 cannot be started. The disc lock position warning to the driver may be given in any manner, and may be displayed on a display device (not shown) that displays the vehicle speed and the like provided on the upper cover 33, or may be an audible warning such as a buzzer, or may be made by flashing a turn signal. Furthermore, if the start feasibility determination unit 432c determines that the engine 21 cannot be started, the starter switch 54 is disabled, and the engine 21 will not start even if the driver presses the starter switch 54. Then, the process proceeds to step S405.

[0124] In step S405, the smart control unit 43 determines whether the driver returns the main switch knob 51 to the power OFF position and presses it within a predetermined time, causing the main switch knob 51 to transition from the power OFF state to the power ON state again, or whether the driver presses the starter switch 54 within the predetermined time. If the main switch knob 51 transitions from the power OFF state to the power ON state again within the predetermined time, or if the starter switch 54 is pressed within the predetermined time (step S405: YES), the process returns to step S401. If the main switch knob 51 does not transition from the power OFF state to the power ON state again within the predetermined time, and the starter switch 54 is not pressed (step S405: NO), the process proceeds to step S412, where the start feasibility determination unit 432c determines that the engine 21 cannot be started, and the series of controls ends. If the start possibility determination unit 432c determines that the engine 21 cannot be started, the starter switch 54 is disabled, and the engine 21 will not start even if the driver presses the starter switch 54.

[0125] In this way, the start possibility determination unit 432c determines that the engine 21 can be started when the first detection unit 432a detects that the smart key 82 is located within the smart key specified area 91 and the second detection unit 432b detects that the disc lock device 70 is not located within the disc lock device specified area 92.

[0126] This makes it possible to determine that the engine 21 can be started on the condition that the smart key 82 is located within the smart key predetermined area 91 and the disc lock device 70 is not located within the disc lock device predetermined area 92, thereby more reliably preventing the owner of the motorcycle 1 from starting the motorcycle 1 with the disc lock device 70 still attached.

[0127] In this way, by determining whether or not the engine 21 can be started based on the detection results of the first detection unit 432a and the second detection unit 432b, it is highly convenient and can more reliably prevent the owner of the motorcycle 1 from starting the motorcycle 1 with the disc lock device 70 still attached.

[0128] (Second modified example of disc lock position confirmation process) Next, a second modification of the disc lock position confirmation process shown in FIG. 6 will be described with reference to FIG.

[0129] In the disc lock position confirmation process of this modified example, the smart control unit 43 first transmits a transmission request radio wave signal from the communication section 431 to the communication unit 81 (step S501).

[0130] Then, the smart control unit 43 detects, in the second detection section 432b, whether or not the disc lock device 70 is located within the disc lock device predetermined area 92 based on the response radio wave signal received from the communication unit 81 (step S502).

[0131] If the second detection unit 432b detects that the disc lock device 70 is not located within the disc lock device predetermined area 92 (step S502: NO), the process proceeds to step S511, where the start feasibility determination unit 432c determines that the engine 21 can be started, and the series of controls ends. If the start feasibility determination unit 432c determines that the engine 21 can be started, the starter switch 54 is enabled, and when the driver presses the starter switch 54, the engine 21 starts.

[0132] In this way, the start possibility determination unit 432c determines that the engine 21 can be started when the first detection unit 432a detects that the smart key 82 is located within the smart key specified area 91 and the second detection unit 432b detects that the disc lock device 70 is not located within the disc lock device specified area 92.

[0133] This makes it possible to determine that the engine 21 can be started on the condition that the smart key 82 is located within the smart key predetermined area 91 and the disc lock device 70 is not located within the disc lock device predetermined area 92, thereby more reliably preventing the owner of the motorcycle 1 from starting the motorcycle 1 with the disc lock device 70 still attached.

[0134] In step S502, if the communication section 431 does not receive a response radio signal from the communication unit 81 within a predetermined time, it is determined that the disc lock device 70 is not located within the disc lock device predetermined area 92.

[0135] This allows for processing to be performed assuming that disc lock device 70 is not located within disc lock device predetermined area 92 when a response radio signal from communication unit 81 is not received because disc lock device 70 is located far away, thereby further improving convenience.

[0136] On the other hand, if the second detection unit 432b detects that the disc lock device 70 is located within the disc lock device predetermined area 92 (step S502: YES), the process proceeds to step S503.

[0137] In step S503, the smart control unit 43 notifies the driver of a disk lock position warning, and the start feasibility determination unit 432c determines that the engine 21 cannot be started. The disk lock position warning to the driver may be given in any manner, and may be displayed on a display device (not shown) that displays the vehicle speed and the like provided on the upper cover 33, may be an alarm sound such as a buzzer, or may be made by flashing the turn signals. Furthermore, if the start feasibility determination unit 432c determines that the engine 21 cannot be started, the starter switch 54 is disabled, and the engine 21 will not start even if the driver presses the starter switch 54. Then, the process proceeds to step S504.

[0138] In this modification, when the cancel operation section 81a of the communication unit 81 is operated, the communication unit 81 stops transmitting the response radio signal to the communication section 431 of the smart control unit 43.

[0139] In step S504, the communication section 431 transmits the transmission request radio wave signal again to the communication unit 81, and the process proceeds to step S505.

[0140] In step S505, the smart control unit 43 detects, in the second detection section 432b, based on the response radio wave signal received from the communication unit 81, whether or not the disc lock device 70 is located within the disc lock device predetermined area 92.

[0141] If the second detection unit 432b detects that the disc lock device 70 is not located within the disc lock device predetermined area 92 (step S505: NO), the process proceeds to step S511, where the start feasibility determination unit 432c determines that the engine 21 can be started, and the series of controls ends. If the start feasibility determination unit 432c determines that the engine 21 can be started, the starter switch 54 is enabled, and when the driver presses the starter switch 54, the engine 21 starts.

[0142] In step S505, if the communication section 431 does not receive a response radio signal from the communication unit 81 within a predetermined time, it is determined that the disc lock device 70 is not located within the disc lock device predetermined area 92.

[0143] In this modified example, when the cancel operation section 81a of the communication unit 81 is operated, the communication unit 81 stops transmitting a response radio signal to the communication section 431 of the smart control unit 43. Therefore, when the cancel operation section 81a of the communication unit 81 is operated, the communication section 431 does not receive a response radio signal from the communication unit 81 within a predetermined time, and it is processed as having detected that the disc lock device 70 is not located within the disc lock device predetermined area 92.

[0144] As a result, when the cancel operation section 81a of the communication unit 81 is operated, it can be processed as a detection that the disc lock device 70 is not located within the disc lock device predetermined area 92, thereby further improving convenience.

[0145] On the other hand, if the second detection unit 432b detects that the disc lock device 70 is located within the disc lock device predetermined area 92 (step S505: YES), the process proceeds to step S506.

[0146] In step S506, the smart control unit 43 determines whether the driver returns the main switch knob 51 to the power OFF position and presses it within a predetermined time, causing the main switch knob 51 to transition from the power OFF state to the power ON state again, or whether the driver presses the starter switch 54 within the predetermined time. If the main switch knob 51 transitions from the power OFF state to the power ON state again within the predetermined time, or if the starter switch 54 is pressed within the predetermined time (step S506: YES), the process returns to step S501. If the main switch knob 51 does not transition from the power OFF state to the power ON state again within the predetermined time, and the starter switch 54 is not pressed (step S506: NO), the process proceeds to step S512, where the start feasibility determination unit 432c determines that the engine 21 cannot be started, and the series of controls ends. If the start possibility determination unit 432c determines that the engine 21 cannot be started, the starter switch 54 is disabled, and the engine 21 will not start even if the driver presses the starter switch 54.

[0147] In this way, by determining whether or not the engine 21 can be started based on the detection results of the first detection unit 432a and the second detection unit 432b, it is highly convenient and can more reliably prevent the owner of the motorcycle 1 from starting the motorcycle 1 with the disc lock device 70 still attached.

[0148] Although one embodiment of the present invention has been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings, it goes without saying that the present invention is not limited to such an embodiment. It is clear that a person skilled in the art can conceive of various modifications or alterations within the scope of the claims, and it is understood that these also naturally fall within the technical scope of the present invention. Furthermore, the components of the above embodiment may be combined in any manner without departing from the spirit of the invention.

[0149] For example, in this embodiment, the communication unit 81 is attached to the disc lock device 70 so as to be retrofittable, but it may also be built into the disc lock device 70 and integrated with the disc lock device 70.

[0150] As a result, the disc lock device 70 and the communication unit 81 are integrated, improving convenience for the user.

[0151] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the disc lock device 70 is attached to and detached from the front disc brake 61 of the front wheel FW, but the disc lock device 70 may also be attached to and detached from the rear disc brake 62 of the rear wheel RW. In this case, it is preferable that the disc lock device predetermined area 92 is an area that includes at least the rear wheel RW of the motorcycle 1.

[0152] Furthermore, the locking device is not limited to the disc locking device 70 that is attached to or detached from the front wheel FW or the rear wheel RW, but may be any other locking device that restricts the rotation of the wheels of the motorcycle 1.

[0153] Furthermore, in this embodiment, when the communication unit 431 receives a cancellation signal from the communication unit 81 within a predetermined time (step S204: YES), the communication unit 431 does not transmit a transmission request radio signal to the communication unit 81, and no response radio signal is transmitted from the communication unit 81. Therefore, the communication unit 431 does not receive a response radio signal from the communication unit 81 within the predetermined time, and therefore the communication unit 431 processes the situation as if it had not received a response radio signal from the communication unit 81. However, when the communication unit 431 receives a cancellation signal from the communication unit 81 within a predetermined time (step S204: YES), even if the communication unit 431 receives a response radio signal from the communication unit 81 within the predetermined time, the communication unit 431 may process the situation as if it had not received a response radio signal from the communication unit 81, or the communication unit 431 may stop receiving the response radio signal from the communication unit 81 within the predetermined time and process the situation as if it had not received a response radio signal from the communication unit 81.

[0154] In addition, in this embodiment, the distances from the smart control unit 43 to the smart key designated area 91 and the disc lock device designated area 92 are set to L1>L3, but the smart key designated area 91 and the disc lock device designated area 92 can be set independently of each other, and the relationship in magnitude between the distance L1 from the smart control unit 43 and the distances L2 and L3 from the smart control unit 43 may be arbitrary.

[0155] In addition, in this embodiment, the motorcycle 1 equipped with the engine 21 as a drive source has been described as an example of a saddle-ride type vehicle, but the saddle-ride type vehicle may also be an electric motorcycle equipped with a drive motor as a drive source. In this case, when the starter switch 54 is pressed while a predetermined condition is satisfied, a power supply system that operates the drive motor may start instead of starting the engine 21.

[0156] In addition, in this embodiment, a scooter-type motorcycle 1 has been described as an example of a saddle-type vehicle, but the saddle-type vehicle may be a motorcycle other than a scooter-type vehicle, or may be a saddle-type vehicle other than a motorcycle.

[0157] This specification describes at least the following: In parentheses, components corresponding to those in the above-described embodiments are shown as examples, but the present invention is not limited to these.

[0158] (1) A start control unit (smart control unit 43) that controls the start of a drive source (engine 21) mounted on a saddle-ride type vehicle (motorcycle 1), a communication unit (communication unit 81) that is built into or attached to a locking device (disc locking device 70) that limits rotation of at least one of a front wheel (front wheel FW) and a rear wheel (rear wheel RW) of the saddle riding type vehicle; A starting control device (starting control device 80) comprising: The starting control unit a communication unit (communication unit 431) capable of communicating with the communication unit; a start-up control unit (start-up control unit 432) that controls the start-up of the drive source, The start control unit a lock device position detection unit (second detection unit 432b) that detects whether the lock device is located within a lock device predetermined area (disk lock device predetermined area 92) based on the communication result with the communication unit; and a start possibility determination unit (start possibility determination unit 432c) that determines whether or not the drive source can be started based on the detection result of the lock device position detection unit. Start control device.

[0159] According to (1), by determining whether or not the drive source can be started based on the detection results of the locking device position detection unit, it is highly convenient and can more reliably prevent the owner of the saddle-type vehicle from starting the saddle-type vehicle with the locking device still attached.

[0160] (2) The starting control device according to (1), The start possibility determination unit when the locking device position detection unit detects that the locking device is not located within the locking device predetermined area, it is determined that the drive source is capable of being started; Start control device.

[0161] According to (2), it is determined that the drive source can be started on the condition that the locking device is not located within the locking device specified area, so that it is possible to more reliably prevent the owner of the saddle-riding type vehicle from starting the saddle-riding type vehicle with the locking device still attached.

[0162] (3) The starting control device according to (2), the start control unit is capable of transmitting a transmission request signal from the communication section to the communication unit; When the communication unit receives the transmission request signal, the communication unit transmits a response signal to the communication section; the locking device position detection unit detects whether the locking device is located within the locking device predetermined area based on the response signal received from the communication unit; When the communication unit does not receive the response signal from the communication unit, the start possibility determination unit processes the detection result as if the lock device position detection unit detected that the lock device is not located within the lock device predetermined area. Start control device.

[0163] According to (3), if a response signal from the communication unit is not received because the lock device is located far away, for example, the lock device can be processed as not being located within the specified lock device area, thereby further improving convenience.

[0164] (4) The starting control device according to (1), The starting control device includes: Further provided with a portable device (smart key 82), The communication unit capable of communicating with the mobile device; The start control unit The smart key device further includes a mobile device location detection unit (first detection unit 432a) that detects whether the mobile device is located within a mobile device predetermined area (smart key predetermined area 91) based on a result of communication with the mobile device, The start possibility determination unit determining whether or not the drive source can be started based on the detection results of the portable device position detection unit and the lock device position detection unit; Start control device.

[0165] According to (4), it is possible to determine whether or not the drive source can be started based on the location of the owner of the saddle-ride type vehicle who carries the portable device.

[0166] (5) The starting control device according to (4), The start possibility determination unit determining that the drive source is capable of starting when the mobile device position detection unit detects that the mobile device is located within the mobile device predetermined area and the locking device position detection unit detects that the locking device is not located within the locking device predetermined area; Start control device.

[0167] According to (5), when it is detected that the portable device is located within the predetermined area for the portable device and the locking device position detection unit detects that the locking device is not located within the predetermined area for the locking device, it is determined that the drive source can be started. This improves convenience and safety because it determines that the drive source can be started when the owner of the saddle-riding type vehicle carrying the portable device is near the saddle-riding type vehicle and the locking device is detached.

[0168] (6) The starting control device according to (4), the start control unit is capable of transmitting a transmission request signal from the communication section to the communication unit; When the communication unit receives the transmission request signal, the communication unit transmits a response signal to the communication section; the locking device position detection unit detects whether the locking device is located within the locking device predetermined area based on the response signal received from the communication unit; the communication unit is capable of transmitting a cancel signal to the communication section; The starting control unit When the communication unit receives the cancellation signal, the communication unit does not transmit the call request signal to the communication unit. Start control device.

[0169] According to (6), when the driver recognizes that the locking device is not installed and operates the communication unit to send a cancellation signal, the locking device can be processed as not being located within the locking device specified area, thereby further improving convenience.

[0170] (7) The starting control device according to (4), the start control unit is capable of transmitting a transmission request signal from the communication section to the communication unit; When the communication unit receives the transmission request signal, the communication unit transmits a response signal to the communication section; the locking device position detection unit detects whether the locking device is located within the locking device predetermined area based on the response signal received from the communication unit; the communication unit is capable of transmitting a cancel signal to the communication section; The starting control unit When the communication unit receives the cancellation signal, even if the communication unit receives the response signal from the communication unit, the communication unit processes the response signal as if it had not been received from the communication unit. Start control device.

[0171] According to (7), when the driver recognizes that the locking device is not installed and operates the communication unit to send a cancellation signal, the locking device can be processed as not being located within the locking device specified area, thereby further improving convenience.

[0172] (8) The starting control device according to (4), the start control unit is capable of transmitting a transmission request signal from the communication section to the communication unit; When the communication unit receives the transmission request signal, it transmits a response signal to the communication unit. the communication unit is capable of transmitting a cancel signal to the communication section; the locking device position detection unit detects whether the locking device is located within the locking device predetermined area based on the response signal received from the communication unit; The starting control unit When the communication unit receives the cancellation signal, the communication unit stops receiving the response signal from the communication unit. Start control device.

[0173] According to (8), when the driver recognizes that the locking device is not installed and operates the communication unit to send a cancellation signal, the locking device can be processed as not being located within the locking device specified area, thereby further improving convenience.

[0174] (9) A starting control device according to any one of (4) to (6), the start control unit is capable of transmitting a transmission request signal from the communication section to the communication unit; When the communication unit receives the transmission request signal, the communication unit transmits a response signal to the communication section; the locking device position detection unit detects whether the locking device is located within the locking device predetermined area based on the response signal received from the communication unit; The communication unit includes an operation unit (cancellation operation unit 81a), When the operation unit is operated in a predetermined manner, the response signal is not transmitted to the communication unit. Start control device.

[0175] According to (9), the owner of the saddle-ride type vehicle can operate the operation section of the communication unit to prevent the communication unit from transmitting a response signal, which is highly convenient.

[0176] (10) A starting control device according to any one of (4) to (9), The lock device predetermined area and the portable device predetermined area are different areas. Start control device.

[0177] According to (10), since the locking device designated area and the portable device designated area are different areas, the portable device designated area for determining the position of the portable device and the locking device designated area for determining the position of the locking device can be set to appropriate areas separately in order to determine whether the drive source of the saddle-ride type vehicle can be started.

[0178] (11) A starting control device according to any one of (1) to (10), the locking device predetermined area is an area that includes at least one of the front wheel and the rear wheel of the saddle-ride type vehicle. Start control device.

[0179] According to (11), since the second area is an area that includes at least one of the front wheel and the rear wheel of the saddle-riding type vehicle, it is possible to more accurately detect whether the locking device has been removed from the wheel of the saddle-riding type vehicle.

[0180] (12) The starting control device according to (11), the locking device predetermined area is an area that includes at least the front wheel of the saddle-ride type vehicle. Start control device.

[0181] According to (12), the predetermined area for the locking device is an area that includes at least the front wheel of the saddle-riding type vehicle, so it is possible to more accurately detect whether the locking device has been detached from the front wheel of the saddle-riding type vehicle.

[0182] (13) A starting control device according to any one of (1) to (12), In the front-rear direction, the front end (front end 92a) of the locking device predetermined area is forward of the front end of the saddle-riding type vehicle, and the rear end (rear end 92b) of the locking device predetermined area is rearward of the rear end of the saddle-riding type vehicle. Start control device.

[0183] According to (13), in the fore-and-aft direction, the front end of the locking device designated area is forward of the front end of the saddle-riding vehicle, and the rear end of the locking device designated area is rearward of the rear end of the saddle-riding vehicle. Therefore, when the locking device is removed from the saddle-riding vehicle, it is possible to more accurately detect that the locking device has been removed from the saddle-riding vehicle.

[0184] (14) A starting control device according to any one of (1) to (13), The locking device predetermined area is an area that does not include a main seat portion (main seat portion 31a) on which a driver sits that is provided in the saddle-riding type vehicle, and a luggage box (luggage box 32) that is provided below the main seat portion in the saddle-riding type vehicle. Start control device.

[0185] According to (14), the specified area for the locking device is an area that does not include the main seat portion and the luggage box, so that when the owner of the saddle-type vehicle carries the locking device or when the locking device is stored in the luggage box, it is possible to more accurately detect whether the locking device has been removed from the locked position.

[0186] (15) A starting control device according to any one of (1) to (14), The locking device predetermined area is set based on a distance from the starting control unit. Start control device.

[0187] According to (15), the lock device predetermined area is set based on the distance from the starting control unit, so it is possible to detect whether the lock device is located within the lock device predetermined area without using expensive electronic components in the starting control unit and the communication unit, thereby making it possible to detect whether the lock device is located within the lock device predetermined area at low cost.

[0188] (16) A starting control device according to any one of (1) to (15), The communication unit is built into the lock device. Start control device.

[0189] According to (16), the lock device and the communication unit are integrated, which improves user convenience.

[0190] (17) A starting control device according to any one of (1) to (15), The communication unit can be retrofitted to the locking device. Start control device.

[0191] According to (17), even if the locking device does not have a communication unit, by retrofitting a communication unit to the locking device, the locking device position detection unit can detect whether the locking device is located within the locking device specified area.

[0192] (18) A communication unit (communication unit 431) that is built into a locking device (disc locking device 70) that limits the rotation of at least one of a front wheel (front wheel FW) and a rear wheel (rear wheel RW) of a saddle-ride type vehicle (motorcycle 1) or that is capable of communicating with a communication unit (communication unit 81) that is attached to the locking device; a start control unit (smart control unit 43) including a start control unit (start control unit 432) that controls the start of a drive source (engine 21) mounted on the saddle riding type vehicle, The start control unit a lock device position detection unit (second detection unit 432b) that detects whether the lock device is located within a lock device predetermined area (disk lock device predetermined area 92) based on the communication result with the communication unit; and a start possibility determination unit (start possibility determination unit 432c) that determines whether or not the drive source can be started based on the detection result of the lock device position detection unit. Starting control unit.

[0193] According to (18), by determining whether or not the drive source can be started based on the detection results of the locking device position detection unit, it is highly convenient and can more reliably prevent the owner of the saddle-riding type vehicle from starting the saddle-riding type vehicle with the locking device still attached.

[0194] (19) Front wheels (front wheels FW) and rear wheels (rear wheels RW), A driving source (engine 21); a start control unit (smart control unit 43) that controls the start of the drive source; A saddle-type vehicle (motorcycle 1) comprising: a locking device (disc locking device 70) that limits rotation of at least one of the front wheel and the rear wheel and has a communication unit (communication unit 81) built in or attached thereto is detachable to the saddle riding type vehicle; The starting control unit a communication unit (communication unit 431) capable of communicating with the communication unit; a start-up control unit (start-up control unit 432) that controls the start-up of the drive source, The start control unit a lock device position detection unit (second detection unit 432b) that detects whether the lock device is located within a lock device predetermined area (disk lock device predetermined area 92) based on the communication result with the communication unit; and a start possibility determination unit (start possibility determination unit 432c) that determines whether or not the drive source can be started based on the detection result of the lock device position detection unit. Saddle-type vehicle.

[0195] According to (19), by determining whether or not the drive source can be started based on the detection results of the locking device position detection unit, it is highly convenient and can more reliably prevent the owner of the saddle-riding type vehicle from starting the saddle-riding type vehicle with the locking device still attached. [Explanation of symbols]

[0196] 1. Motorcycles (saddle-type vehicles) 21 Engine (power source) 31a Main sheet section 32 Luggage box 43 Smart Control Unit (Starting Control Unit) 431 Communications Department 432 Starting control unit 432a First detection unit (portable device position detection unit) 432b Second detection unit (locking device position detection unit) 432c Start possibility determination section 70 Disc lock device (lock device) 80 Starting control device 81 Communication unit 81a Cancel operation unit (operation unit) 82 Smart Key (Mobile Device) 91 Smart key designated area (mobile device designated area) 92 Disc lock device designated area (lock device designated area) 92a front end 92b rear end FW front wheel RW rear wheel

Claims

1. a start control unit that controls the start of a drive source mounted on the saddle-ride type vehicle; a communication unit that is built into a locking device that restricts rotation of at least one of a front wheel and a rear wheel of the saddle-riding type vehicle or that is attached to the locking device; A starting control device comprising: The starting control unit a communication section capable of communicating with the communication unit; a start control unit that controls the start of the drive source, The start control unit a locking device position detection unit that detects whether the locking device is located within a locking device predetermined area that is an area that includes at least one of the front wheels and the rear wheels, based on a communication result with the communication unit; a start possibility determination unit that determines whether or not the drive source can be started based on a detection result of the lock device position detection unit, The start possibility determination unit when the locking device position detection unit detects that the locking device is not located within the locking device predetermined area, it is determined that the drive source is capable of being started; Start control device.

2. 2. The starting control device according to claim 1, the start control unit is capable of transmitting a transmission request signal from the communication section to the communication unit; When the communication unit receives the transmission request signal, the communication unit transmits a response signal to the communication section; the locking device position detection unit detects whether the locking device is located within the locking device predetermined area based on the response signal received from the communication unit; When the communication unit does not receive the response signal from the communication unit, the start possibility determination unit processes the detection result as if the lock device position detection unit detected that the lock device is not located within the lock device predetermined area. Start control device.

3. 2. The starting control device according to claim 1, The starting control device includes: Further equipped with a mobile device, The communication unit capable of communicating with the mobile device; The start control unit a mobile device position detection unit that detects whether the mobile device is located within a predetermined mobile device area, which is an area within a predetermined distance from the start control unit, based on a result of communication with the mobile device; The start possibility determination unit determining that the drive source is capable of starting when the mobile device position detection unit detects that the mobile device is located within the mobile device predetermined area and the locking device position detection unit detects that the locking device is not located within the locking device predetermined area; Start control device.

4. 4. The starting control device according to claim 3, the start control unit is capable of transmitting a transmission request signal from the communication section to the communication unit; When the communication unit receives the transmission request signal, the communication unit transmits a response signal to the communication section; the locking device position detection unit detects whether the locking device is located within the locking device predetermined area based on the response signal received from the communication unit; the communication unit is capable of transmitting a cancel signal to the communication section; The starting control unit When the communication unit receives the cancellation signal, the communication unit does not transmit the call request signal to the communication unit. Start control device.

5. 4. The starting control device according to claim 3, the start control unit is capable of transmitting a transmission request signal from the communication section to the communication unit; When the communication unit receives the transmission request signal, the communication unit transmits a response signal to the communication section; the locking device position detection unit detects whether the locking device is located within the locking device predetermined area based on the response signal received from the communication unit; the communication unit is capable of transmitting a cancel signal to the communication section; The starting control unit When the communication unit receives the cancellation signal, even if the communication unit receives the response signal from the communication unit, the communication unit processes the response signal as if it had not been received from the communication unit. Start control device.

6. 4. The starting control device according to claim 3, the start control unit is capable of transmitting a transmission request signal from the communication section to the communication unit; When the communication unit receives the transmission request signal, it transmits a response signal to the communication unit. the locking device position detection unit detects whether the locking device is located within the locking device predetermined area based on the response signal received from the communication unit; the communication unit is capable of transmitting a cancel signal to the communication section; The starting control unit When the communication unit receives the cancellation signal, the communication unit stops receiving the response signal from the communication unit. Start control device.

7. 4. The starting control device according to claim 3, the start control unit is capable of transmitting a transmission request signal from the communication section to the communication unit; When the communication unit receives the transmission request signal, the communication unit transmits a response signal to the communication section; the locking device position detection unit detects whether the locking device is located within the locking device predetermined area based on the response signal received from the communication unit; The communication unit Equipped with an operating unit, When the operation unit is operated in a predetermined manner, the response signal is not transmitted to the communication unit. Start control device.

8. 4. The starting control device according to claim 3, The lock device predetermined area and the portable device predetermined area are different areas. Start control device.

9. A starting control device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, the locking device predetermined area is an area that includes at least the front wheel of the saddle-ride type vehicle. Start control device.

10. A starting control device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, In the front-rear direction, a front end of the locking device predetermined area is forward of a front end of the saddle-riding type vehicle, and a rear end of the locking device predetermined area is rearward of a rear end of the saddle-riding type vehicle. Start control device.

11. A starting control device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, the locking device predetermined area is an area that does not include a main seat portion on which a driver is seated that is provided in the saddle-riding type vehicle and a luggage box that is provided below the main seat portion in the saddle-riding type vehicle. Start control device.

12. A starting control device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, The locking device predetermined area is set based on a distance from the starting control unit. Start control device.

13. A starting control device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, The communication unit is built into the lock device. Start control device.

14. A starting control device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, The communication unit can be retrofitted to the locking device. Start control device.

15. a communication unit that is built into a locking device that restricts rotation of at least one of a front wheel and a rear wheel of a saddle-ride type vehicle or that is capable of communicating with a communication unit that is attached to the locking device; a start control unit that controls the start of a drive source mounted on the saddle-ride type vehicle, The start control unit a locking device position detection unit that detects whether the locking device is located within a locking device predetermined area that is an area that includes at least one of the front wheels and the rear wheels, based on a communication result with the communication unit; a start possibility determination unit that determines whether or not the drive source can be started based on a detection result of the lock device position detection unit, The start possibility determination unit when the locking device position detection unit detects that the locking device is not located within the locking device predetermined area, it is determined that the drive source is capable of being started; Starting control unit.

16. Front and rear wheels; A driving source; a start control unit for controlling the start of the driving source; A saddle-type vehicle comprising: a locking device that limits rotation of at least one of the front wheel and the rear wheel and has a built-in or attached communication unit is detachably attached to the saddle-ride type vehicle; The starting control unit a communication section capable of communicating with the communication unit; a start control unit that controls the start of the drive source, The start control unit a locking device position detection unit that detects whether the locking device is located within a locking device predetermined area that is an area that includes at least one of the front wheels and the rear wheels, based on a communication result with the communication unit; a start possibility determination unit that determines whether or not the drive source can be started based on a detection result of the lock device position detection unit, The start possibility determination unit when the locking device position detection unit detects that the locking device is not located within the locking device predetermined area, it is determined that the drive source is capable of being started; Saddle-type vehicle.

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