Saddle-type vehicle

Abstract

To provide a saddle-riding type vehicle which easily protects a CBS mechanism.SOLUTION: A saddle-riding type vehicle includes a vehicle body frame (11) having a main frame (31), a seat frame (38) and a rear sub-frame (39), a battery storage member (41), a side cover (40), a rear fender (27), and a CBS mechanism (61), wherein the battery storage member (41) is arranged on one side in a vehicle body width direction, so as to be positioned inside a closed circuit shape part (S1) formed of the main frame (31), the seat frame (38) and the rear sub-frame (39), in the vehicle body side view, the battery storage member (41) is provided with a battery storage member lower wall part (83) extending downward from a bottom surface (81d), and at least a part of the CBS mechanism (61) is positioned inside the closed circuit shape part (S1) and overlaps the battery storage member lower wall part (83), in the vehicle body side view.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

[Technical Field]

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

[0002] Conventionally, a saddle-ride type vehicle provided with a CBS (Combined Brake System) mechanism has been known (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In Patent Document 1, the CBS mechanism is disposed below the battery, and the CBS mechanism is disposed below the rear subframe. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Patent No. 6636645 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] The CBS mechanism moves while maintaining balance in response to the driver's operation, so it is desirable to provide more reliable protection from water, stones, sand, etc. to maintain that balance. The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned circumstances, and has an object to provide a saddle-ride type vehicle that can easily protect a CBS mechanism. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] a battery storage member supported by the body frame and housing a battery; side covers covering the battery storage member from the outside in the vehicle width direction; a rear fender located behind the battery storage member; and a CBS mechanism located below the battery storage member, wherein the battery storage member is located on one side in the vehicle width direction so as to be located inside a closed circuit-shaped portion formed by the main frame, the seat frame, and the rear subframe in a side view of the vehicle body, the battery storage member has a battery storage member lower wall portion extending downward from a bottom surface, and at least a portion of the CBS mechanism is located inside the closed circuit-shaped portion and overlaps with the battery storage member lower wall portion in a side view of the vehicle body. [Effects of the Invention]

[0006] A saddle-ride type vehicle that can easily protect the CBS mechanism can be provided. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0007] [Figure 1] 1 is a side view of a saddle-ride type vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is an enlarged view of a main part of FIG. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a state in which the side cover and the like are removed from FIG. 2. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the body frame with the battery box and the rear fender attached, as viewed from the right front. [Figure 5] The right side of the battery box. [Figure 6] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the battery box as seen from the right front. [Figure 7] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the battery box as seen from the right rear. [Figure 8] FIG. [Figure 9] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the rear fender as seen from the right rear. [Figure 10] FIG. 2 is a front view showing the body frame, the battery box, and the CBS mechanism. [Figure 11] FIG. 2 is a bottom view showing the body frame, the battery box, and the CBS mechanism. [Figure 12] This is a perspective view of the CBS mechanism as seen from the rear right. [Figure 13] 13 is a cross-sectional view of a main part taken along line XIII-XIII in FIG. 3. [Figure 14] 14 is a cross-sectional view of a main part taken along line XIV-XIV in FIG. [Figure 15] 4 is a cross-sectional view showing a main part of the XV-XV line in FIG. 3. FIG. [Figure 16] 16 is a cross-sectional view of a main part taken along line XVI-XVI in FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0008] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the description, directions such as front, rear, left, right, up and down are the same as directions relative to the vehicle body unless otherwise specified. In addition, in each drawing, the symbol FR indicates the front of the vehicle body, the symbol UP indicates the upper side of the vehicle body, and the symbol LH indicates the left side of the vehicle body.

[0009] [Embodiment Mode] FIG. 1 is a side view of a saddle-ride type vehicle 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The saddle-ride type vehicle 10 is a vehicle that includes a body frame 11, a power unit 12 supported by the body frame 11, a front fork 14 that supports a front wheel 13 so as to be steerable, a swing arm 16 that supports a rear wheel 15, and a seat 17 for a passenger. The saddle-ride type vehicle 10 is a vehicle in which a passenger sits astride a seat 17. The seat 17 is provided above the rear part of the body frame 11.

[0010] The body frame 11 includes a head pipe 18 provided at the front end of the body frame 11, a front frame 19 located rearward of the head pipe 18, and a rear frame 20 located rearward of the front frame 19. The front end of the front frame 19 is connected to the head pipe 18. The seat 17 is supported by a rear frame 20 .

[0011] The front forks 14 are supported by a head pipe 18 so as to be steerable to the left and right. The front wheel 13 is supported by an axle 13a provided at the lower end of the front forks 14. A steering handle 21 that is held by the rider is attached to the upper end of the front forks 14.

[0012] The swing arm 16 is supported by a pivot shaft 22 that is supported by the body frame 11. The pivot shaft 22 is a shaft that extends horizontally in the vehicle width direction. The pivot shaft 22 is inserted into the front end of the swing arm 16. The swing arm 16 swings up and down around the pivot shaft 22. The rear wheel 15 is supported by an axle 15 a provided at the rear end of the swing arm 16 .

[0013] The power unit 12 is disposed between the front wheels 13 and the rear wheels 15 and is supported by the body frame 11. The power unit 12 is an internal combustion engine. The power unit 12 includes a crankcase 23 and a cylinder section 24 that houses a reciprocating piston. An exhaust device 25 is connected to an exhaust port of the cylinder section 24. The output of the power unit 12 is transmitted to the rear wheels 15 by a driving force transmission member that connects the power unit 12 and the rear wheels 15 .

[0014] The saddle-ride type vehicle 10 also includes a front fender 26 that covers the front wheel 13 from above, a rear fender 27 that covers the rear wheel 15 from above, a step 28 on which a rider places their feet, and a fuel tank 29 that stores fuel used by the power unit 12. The front fender 26 is attached to the front fork 14. The rear fender 27 and the step 28 are provided below the seat 17. The fuel tank 29 is supported by the body frame 11.

[0015] Fig. 2 is an enlarged view of the main parts of Fig. 1. Fig. 3 is a view showing a state in which the side cover 40 and the like have been removed from Fig. 2. Fig. 4 is a perspective view of the body frame 11, seen from the front right, with the battery box 41 and rear fender 27 attached. In Figs. 3 and 4, the battery box 41 and rear fender 27 are shown shaded. The front frame 19 has a main frame 31 extending rearward and downward from the head pipe 18, a down frame 32 extending downward from the head pipe 18 below the main frame 31, and a gusset portion 33 covering the front end portion of the main frame 31 and the front end portion of the down frame 32 from both sides in the vehicle width direction.

[0016] As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the main frame 31 of this embodiment has a center frame portion 34 extending rearward and downward from the head pipe 18 down the center of the vehicle width, an upper cross member portion (cross member) 35 connected to the lower end of the center frame portion 34 and extending in the vehicle width direction, a pair of left and right pivot frame portions 36 extending downward from both ends of the upper cross member portion 35 in the vehicle width direction, and a lower cross member portion 37 extending in the vehicle width direction and connecting the lower ends of the pair of left and right pivot frame portions 36.

[0017] The rear frame 20 has a pair of left and right seat frames 38 extending rearward from a longitudinally intermediate portion of the center frame portion 34 of the main frame 31, and a pair of left and right rear sub-frames 39 extending rearward and upward from a vertically intermediate portion of the pivot frame portion 36 of the main frame 31. The front portion of the seat frames 38 inclines outward in the vehicle width direction as it extends rearward (see FIG. 11), and the rear portion extends linearly rearward. The rear ends of the rear sub-frames 39 are connected to longitudinally intermediate portions of the seat frames 38 (see FIG. 1).

[0018] The main frame 31, the seat frame 38, and the rear subframe 39 form a closed circuit-shaped space (closed circuit-shaped portion) S1 that is a closed, enclosed shape in a side view of the vehicle body. In a side view of the vehicle body, the closed circuit-shaped space S1 has an inverted triangular shape. As shown in FIG. 3, a battery box (battery storage member) 41 is disposed in the closed circuit-shaped space S1. The battery box 41 is disposed on the right side (one side in the vehicle width direction) of the center of the vehicle body. A battery 42 is housed in the battery box 41. A main harness 48 is connected to the battery 42. An air cleaner box 43 (see FIG. 15) is disposed on the left side (other side in the vehicle width direction) of the battery box 41.

[0019] The closed-circuit-shaped space S1 is covered from the outside in the vehicle width direction by the side cover 40 (see FIGS. 1 and 2). The side cover 40 is larger than the closed-circuit-shaped space S1 in a side view of the vehicle body. Because the closed-circuit-shaped space S1 is covered from the outside in the vehicle width direction by the side cover 40, it is a space that is not visible from the outside in a side view of the vehicle body.

[0020] As shown in FIG. 1, an exhaust pipe 25a is connected to the front of the cylinder section 24. The exhaust pipe 25a extends downward from the front of the cylinder section 24, and then extends rearward below the power unit 12. An exhaust muffler 25b is connected to the rear end of the exhaust pipe 25a. The exhaust pipe 25a and the exhaust muffler 25b form an exhaust device 25. A kick pedal 23p is disposed on the right side of the crankcase 23 and above the step 28.

[0021] The saddle-ride type vehicle 10 is equipped with a front wheel brake 51 that brakes the front wheel 13 and a rear wheel brake 52 that brakes the rear wheel 15. The front wheel brake 51 is connected to a brake lever 21r via a front wheel brake cable 51a that functions as a first front wheel brake force transmission member. The brake lever 21r is provided on the right side of the handlebars 21 and functions as a front wheel brake operator that is operated by the hand of the occupant (driver). When the brake lever 21r is operated by the occupant, the front wheel brake 51 is actuated, and a braking force is applied to the front wheel 13.

[0022] A disc brake, which is a type of hydraulic brake, is used for the front wheel brake 51. Therefore, in this embodiment, a master cylinder is provided to generate hydraulic pressure in response to braking operation, and a hydraulic hose is used for the front wheel brake cable 51a. The front wheel brake 51 is not limited to a disc brake, and may be a brake device other than a disc brake, such as a drum brake.

[0023] The rear wheel brake 52 is connected to a brake pedal 53 via a brake rod 52a that functions as a rear wheel brake force transmission member. The brake pedal 53 is provided around the right-side step 28. The brake pedal 53 functions as a rear wheel brake operator that is operated by the occupant's foot. As shown in FIG. 3, the rear portion of the brake pedal 53 is supported so as to be swingable by a shaft 53a that extends in the vehicle width direction. The brake pedal 53 is supported so as to be swingable between a normal position in which the brake is not operated (see the solid line in FIG. 3) and an operating position in which the brake is operated (see the two-dot chain line in FIG. 3). When the brake pedal 53 is operated by the occupant, the rear wheel brake 52 is actuated, and a braking force is applied to the rear wheel 15.

[0024] A drum brake, which is a type of mechanical brake, is used for the rear wheel brake 52. The rear wheel brake 52 is not limited to a drum brake and may be a brake device other than a drum brake. Also, the brake rod 52a may be replaced with a brake cable or the like that can be used as a rear wheel braking force transmission member. The saddle-ride type vehicle 10 having this configuration is provided with a CBS mechanism 61 (see FIG. 12) that activates both the front wheel brake 51 and the rear wheel brake 52 when the brake pedal 53 is operated.

[0025] Fig. 5 is a right side view of the battery box 41. Fig. 6 is a perspective view of the battery box 41 as seen from the right front. Fig. 7 is a perspective view of the battery box 41 as seen from the right rear. The battery box 41 is supported by the body frame 11. The battery box 41 has a container-shaped battery housing portion 81 that is recessed from the outer side in the vehicle width direction to the inner side in the vehicle width direction, a harness support portion 82 formed behind the battery housing portion 81, and a box lower wall portion 83 formed below the battery housing portion 81.

[0026] The battery storage section 81 has an inner wall section 81a that is substantially rectangular in a side view of the vehicle body. A front wall section 81b, an upper wall section 81c, a lower wall section (bottom surface) 81d, and a rear wall section 81e are formed on the outer periphery of the inner wall section 81a, each of which has a wall shape that protrudes outward in the vehicle width direction relative to the inner wall section 81a. This results in the battery storage section 81 having an open outer side in the vehicle width direction.

[0027] A holder engagement hole 81e1 recessed inward in the vehicle width direction is formed in the lower end of the rear wall 81e. The rear end of the battery holder 90 engages with the holder engagement hole 81e1. A holder fixing portion 81b1 is formed in the upper part of the front wall 81b. The front end of the battery holder 90 is fixed to the holder fixing portion 81b1 with a fixing device. This keeps the battery 44 held down by the battery holder 90 and housed in the battery housing portion 81.

[0028] A harness support portion 82 is formed at the rear of the battery housing portion 81. The harness support portion 82 has an upper wall portion 82a extending rearward from an upper wall portion 81c of the battery housing portion 81. The harness support portion 82 also has a lower wall portion 82c extending rearward and upward from a lower wall portion 81d of the battery housing portion 81. The lower wall portion 82c follows the slope of the rear subframe 39. The harness support portion 82 also has a rear wall portion 82b connecting the rear end of the upper wall portion 82a and the rear end of the lower wall portion 82c.

[0029] A box lower wall portion (battery storage member lower wall portion) 83 extending downward is formed on a lower wall portion 81d of the battery storage portion 81. The box lower wall portion 83 has an inner plate 84 formed on the inner side, an outer plate 85 formed opposite the inner plate 84, and a rear side plate 86 connecting the rear end of the inner plate 84 and the rear end of the outer plate 85.

[0030] The inner plate 84 is a flat plate that has a thickness in the vehicle width direction and extends downward. The inner plate 84 extends downward from the inner end of the lower wall portion 81d in the vehicle width direction (see FIG. 13). The inner plate 84 is formed with a leading edge 84a, a front lower edge 84b extending rearward and downward from the lower end of the leading edge 84a, a rear lower edge 84c extending rearward and upward from the rear end of the front lower edge 84b, and a rear edge extending upward from the rear end of the rear lower edge 84c.

[0031] The outer plate 85 is a flat plate that has a thickness in the vehicle width direction and extends downward. The outer plate 85 extends downward from the center of the lower wall portion 81d in the vehicle width direction (see FIG. 13). The outer plate 85 is formed with a front edge 85a extending downward, a front lower edge 85b extending rearward and downward from the lower end of the front edge 85a, a rear lower edge 85c extending rearward and upward from the rear end of the front lower edge 85b, and a rear edge 85d extending upward from the rear end of the rear lower edge 85c. The outer plate 85 is formed with a cover fixing portion 85e that protrudes outward in the vehicle width direction like a pedestal.

[0032] The rear side plate 86 is formed with an inner edge 86a connected to the rear edge of the inner plate 84, an outer edge 86c connected to the rear edge 85d of the outer plate 85, and a lower edge 86b connecting the lower end of the inner edge 86a to the lower end of the outer edge 86c. The lower edge 86b slopes upward in a straight line as it extends outward in the vehicle width direction.

[0033] Therefore, a CBS protection space S2 is formed by the space surrounded by the lower wall portion 81d, the inner plate 84, the outer plate 85, and the rear plate 86. When viewed from the front, the CBS protection space S2 communicates with the outside through an inverted U-shaped opening S2a (see FIG. 11). When viewed from the rear, the CBS protection space S2 also communicates with the outside through a rectangular notched opening S2b.

[0034] In the battery box 41, a seat frame fixing piece 87 that protrudes upward from the upper wall portion 81c is formed at the top of the battery housing portion 81. A rear subframe fixing portion 88 is formed at the front lower portion of the harness support portion 82. Furthermore, a protruding piece 89 that protrudes rearward is formed at the rear end portion of the harness support portion 82.

[0035] Fig. 8 is a right side view of the rear fender 27. Fig. 9 is a perspective view of the rear fender 27 as seen from the right rear. The rear fender 27 has a fender front portion 91 that extends rearward and upward. A recess 91a that is recessed upward is formed in the fender front portion 91 in accordance with the shape of the upper portion of the rear wheel 15. A fender rear portion 92 that extends rearward is formed behind the fender front portion 91.

[0036] The fender rear portion 92 has a columnar rearward extending portion 92a that extends rearward and a plate-shaped downward extending portion 92b that extends rearward and downward from the rear end of the rearward extending portion 92a. A tail lamp fixing portion 92c (see FIG. 9) is formed at the rear end of the rearward extending portion 92a. Rear blinker fixing portions 92d are formed on both sides of the tail lamp fixing portion 92c in the vehicle width direction.

[0037] Here, a fender lower wall portion (rear fender lower wall portion) 93 extending downward is formed at the front end of the fender front portion 91. The fender lower wall portion 93 is formed on the right side. The fender lower wall portion 93 is formed with an L-shaped cross section. That is, the fender lower wall portion 93 has a side wall 93a that faces outward in the vehicle width direction, and a front wall 93b that is connected to the rear end of the side wall 93a and faces forward of the vehicle body.

[0038] 10 is a front view showing the body frame 11, the battery box 41, and the CBS mechanism 61. FIG. As shown in Fig. 4, a battery box 41 is supported on the body frame 11. The battery box 41 is disposed inside the closed-circuit space S1. Specifically, a seat frame fixing portion 87 of the battery box 41 is fixed to the right seat frame 38 on the outer side in the vehicle width direction. Furthermore, a rear subframe fixing portion 88 of the battery box 41 is fixed to the stay 39a (see Fig. 3) of the rear subframe 39 on the inner side in the vehicle width direction.

[0039] At this time, the upper wall portion 82a of the harness support portion 82 of the battery box 41 is positioned below the right seat frame 38. The battery box 41 overlaps the right seat frame 38 in a bottom view of the vehicle body (see FIG. 11). In addition, the protruding piece 89 is positioned outward in the vehicle width direction than the rear frame 20 (see FIG. 3). The lower wall portion 82c of the harness support portion 82 extends along the rear subframe 39. Therefore, the battery box 41 is positioned inside the closed-circuit-shaped space S1.

[0040] A rear fender 27 is supported behind the battery box 41. The rear fender 27 is fixed to straddle the pair of left and right seat frames 38. The rear fender 27 is disposed along the rear subframe 39. In this case, a fender lower wall portion 93 of the rear fender 27 protrudes downwardly beyond the rear subframe 39 (see FIGS. 2 and 3). The fender lower wall portion 93 is disposed to cover the box lower wall portion 83 of the battery box 41 (see FIG. 11). That is, the side wall 93a of the fender lower wall portion 93 covers the inner plate 84 of the box lower wall portion 83 from the inside in the vehicle width direction. The front wall 93b of the fender lower wall portion 93 covers the rear side plate 86 of the box lower wall portion 83 from the rear. Therefore, the notched opening S2b of the CBS protection space S2 is covered from the rear by the fender lower wall portion 93.

[0041] Fig. 12 is a perspective view of the CBS mechanism 61 as seen from the right rear. Fig. 12 is a perspective view of the main parts of the CBS mechanism 61 as seen from the upper right. Fig. 12 shows a cutaway view of the area corresponding to the brake pedal 53. At least a portion of the CBS mechanism 61 is disposed in the CBS protection space S2 of the box lower wall portion 83. In this embodiment, the swing arm 16 widens outward in width as it moves toward the rear of the vehicle (see FIG. 12). Therefore, at least a portion of the equalizer 63 is disposed substantially above the swing arm 16 (corresponding to a position where they overlap in the vertical direction as viewed in the vehicle front-rear direction).

[0042] The CBS mechanism 61 includes an equalizer 63 arranged in the vertical direction, a CBS cable 64 extending forward from the upper end of the equalizer 63, and a biasing member 66 connected to the equalizer 63 to bias the equalizer 63 in a direction that does not activate the front wheel brake 51 and the rear wheel brake 52.

[0043] The equalizer 63 has a lower first connecting plate 71 connected to the rear upper end of the brake pedal 53 and an upper second connecting plate 72 connected to the first connecting plate 71. The first connecting plate 71 is formed of a single plate-like member extending in the vertical direction. The first connecting plate 71 integrally includes an extending portion 71a extending in the vertical direction, an intermediate portion 71c extending upward and inward in the vehicle width direction from the upper end of the extending portion 71a, and an offset portion 71b extending upward from the upper end of the intermediate portion 71c. The intermediate portion 71c is inclined inward in the vehicle width direction as it extends upward.

[0044] The offset portion 71b is offset inward in the vehicle width direction relative to the extending portion 71a. The offset portion 71b is parallel to the extending portion 71a. The offset portion 71b extends in the vertical direction. Note that the offset portion 71b does not have to be parallel to the extending portion 71a, and the shape of the offset portion 71b may be changed as appropriate.

[0045] A second connecting plate 72 is connected to the upper end of the offset portion 71b. The second connecting plate 72 is formed of a single plate-like member extending in the up-down direction. The second connecting plate 72 is rotatably connected to the first connecting plate 71 via a connecting pin 62b extending in the vehicle width direction.

[0046] A connecting rod 65 extending in the longitudinal direction is connected to the middle portion of the second connecting plate 72 in the vertical direction. The rear end (one end in the longitudinal direction) of the connecting rod 65 is connected via a connecting pin 62c that extends along the vehicle width direction. The connecting rod 65 is one of the members that sets the swing characteristics of the first connecting plate 71 and the second connecting plate 72. The front end (the other end in the longitudinal direction) of the connecting rod 65 is rotatably connected to the stay 47. The stay 47 is a rigid member made of metal or the like that extends rearward from the upper cross member portion 35.

[0047] The first connecting plate 71, the second connecting plate 72, and the connecting rod 65 are made from a single rigid plate member such as metal. For example, the first connecting plate 71, the second connecting plate 72, and the connecting rod 65 are made by bending a flat plate member or by molding, and then drilling holes for attaching the connecting pins 62a to 62c. However, the structure, shape, manufacturing method, etc. of the first connecting plate 71, the second connecting plate 72, and the connecting rod 65 can be changed as appropriate.

[0048] An urging member 66 is connected to the upper part of the second connecting plate 72. In this embodiment, the urging member 66 is a coil tension spring. One end of the urging member 66 is attached to the upper part of the second connecting plate 72. The other end of the urging member 66 is hooked onto and connected to the hook portion 47a of the stay 47. As a result, the urging member 66 urges the second connecting plate 72 in the clockwise direction when viewed from the right side of the vehicle body (see FIG. 3). The urging member 66 in this embodiment is a tension spring, but a urging member other than a tension spring may also be used.

[0049] The brake pedal 53 is connected to the upper end of the extension portion 71a of the first connecting plate 71 via a connecting pin 62a extending in the vehicle width direction. The front end of the brake rod 52a extending from the rear wheel brake 52 is connected to the lower end of the extension portion 71a below the connecting pin 62a. One end of a CBS cable 64, which functions as a second front wheel brake force transmission member, is connected to an upper portion of the second connecting plate 72, above the connecting pin 62c. More specifically, the CBS cable 64 has an outer cable 64b supported by a cable support portion 47b provided on the stay 47. An inner cable 64a is led rearward from the outer cable 64b and connected to the second connecting plate 72. The other end of the CBS cable 64 is connected to the front wheel brake 51. More specifically, the other end of the CBS cable 64 is connected to a master cylinder that generates hydraulic pressure for the front wheel brake 51.

[0050] The CBS mechanism 61 is configured so that when the brake pedal 53 is operated, the equalizer 63 moves while maintaining various balances. That is, when the brake pedal 53 is operated, the connecting pin 62a supported by the brake pedal 53 moves forward. Therefore, the first connecting plate 71 of the equalizer 63 moves forward together with the connecting pin 62a in a right side view of the vehicle body. The first connecting plate 71 also rotates counterclockwise around the connecting pin 62a. Therefore, the lower end of the first connecting plate 71 moves forward, and the brake rod 52a connected to the lower end is pulled forward. Therefore, the rear wheel brake 52 is actuated via the brake rod 52a.

[0051] At this time, the entire first connecting plate 71 moves forward, and the first connecting plate 71 tries to move forward relative to the connecting pin 62c of the second connecting plate 72. Therefore, the lower end of the second connecting plate 72 of the equalizer 63 also moves forward relative to the connecting pin 62c, and the second connecting plate 72 rotates counterclockwise around the connecting pin 62c. Therefore, the upper end of the second connecting plate 72 moves rearward, and the CBS cable 64 connected to the upper end of the second connecting plate 72 is pulled rearward. This operates the master cylinder via the CBS cable 64, and the front wheel brake 51 is actuated. When the brake pedal 53 is released, the brake pedal 53 returns to the normal position (solid line in FIG. 2) due to the biasing force of the biasing member 66 and the like.

[0052] The ratio between the braking force of the front wheel brake 51 and the braking force of the rear wheel brake 52 is set to an appropriate ratio by an equalizer 63. The shape and structure of each part of the CBS mechanism 61 and the positions of each of the connecting pins 62a to 62c may be changed as appropriate.

[0053] Fig. 13 is a cross-sectional view of a main part taken along line XIII-XIII in Fig. 3. Fig. 14 is a cross-sectional view of a main part taken along line XIV-XIV in Fig. 3. Fig. 15 is a cross-sectional view of a main part taken along line XV-XV in Fig. 3. Fig. 16 is a cross-sectional view of a main part taken along line XVI-XVI in Fig. 3. In a side view of the vehicle body (see FIGS. 2 and 3), the stay 47 extends into the CBS protection space S2 (see FIG. 3). The second connecting plate 72 of the equalizer 63 also extends into the CBS protection space S2 (see FIG. 3). The biasing member 66, which is part of the CBS mechanism 61, is always disposed inside the CBS protection space S2. These are covered by the side cover 40.

[0054] When viewed from the front of the vehicle body (see FIG. 10), the second connecting plate 72 of the equalizer 63, the CBS cable 64, and the biasing member 66 overlap the upper cross member portion 35. When viewed from the front of the vehicle body (see FIG. 13), the first connecting plate 71 of the equalizer 63 overlaps with the pivot shaft 22. In a plan view of the vehicle body (see FIGS. 15 and 16), the equalizer 63, the CBS cable 64, and the biasing member 66 are located inside the vehicle body frame 11 in the vehicle width direction and overlap with the battery box 41. When viewed from the rear of the vehicle body (see FIG. 14), the second connecting plate 72 of the equalizer 63, the CBS cable 64, and the biasing member 66 overlap with the box lower wall portion 83 and the fender lower wall portion 93.

[0055] As described above, according to this embodiment to which the present invention is applied, the vehicle body frame 11 has the main frame 31, the seat frame 38 extending rearward from the main frame 31, and the rear subframe 39 extending rearward from the main frame 31 below the seat frame 38, the battery box 41 supported by the body frame 11 and accommodating the battery 42, the side cover 40 covering the battery box 41 from the outside in the vehicle width direction, the rear fender 27 disposed behind the battery box 41, and the rear subframe 39 disposed below the battery box 41. In the saddle-ride type vehicle 10 having the battery box 41 and the CBS mechanism 61 arranged in the vehicle body side view (see FIGS. 2 and 3), the battery box 41 is arranged on one side in the vehicle body width direction so as to be located inside the closed-circuit shaped space S1 formed by the main frame 31, the seat frame 38, and the rear sub-frame 39, and the battery box 41 is provided with a box lower wall portion 83 extending downward from the lower wall portion 81d, and at least a portion of the CBS mechanism 61 is located inside the closed-circuit shaped space S1 and overlaps with the box lower wall portion 83, in the vehicle body side view.

[0056] With this configuration, the CBS mechanism 61 is covered from both sides in the vehicle body width direction by the box lower wall portion 83, which prevents pebbles and other foreign objects that are kicked up while traveling from getting caught in the CBS mechanism 61, for example, the equalizer 63 or the biasing member 66. It also prevents rainwater or water that is kicked up while traveling from getting into the CBS mechanism 61, for example, the CBS cable. Therefore, it is possible to provide a saddle-ride type vehicle 10 that can easily protect the CBS mechanism 61.

[0057] In this embodiment, at least a portion of the CBS mechanism 61 is located inside the body frame 11 in the vehicle width direction and overlaps with the battery box 41 in a plan view of the vehicle body (see FIG. 15). According to this configuration, the CBS mechanism 61 is disposed inward in the vehicle width direction from the body frame 11 in a plan view of the vehicle body, and overlaps with the battery box 41, which prevents pebbles and other foreign objects that are kicked up while driving from getting caught in the CBS mechanism 61. It also prevents rainwater and water that is kicked up while driving from getting into the CBS mechanism 61. Furthermore, because the CBS mechanism 61 is disposed inward in the vehicle width direction from the body frame, it is possible to prevent problems such as deformation of the CBS mechanism 61 due to contact or the like. This makes it easier to protect the CBS mechanism 61.

[0058] In addition, in this embodiment, the rear fender 27 is arranged along the rear subframe 39, and a fender lower wall portion 93 extending downward is provided in the front portion of the rear fender 27, and at least a portion of the CBS mechanism 61 overlaps with the fender lower wall portion 93 when viewed from the rear of the vehicle body (see Figures 14, 8, and 9). With this configuration, the CBS mechanism 61 overlaps with the fender lower wall portion 93 when viewed from the rear of the vehicle body, which prevents pebbles and other foreign objects that are kicked up while driving from getting caught in the CBS mechanism 61. It also prevents rainwater and water that is kicked up while driving from getting into the CBS mechanism 61. This makes it easier to protect the CBS mechanism 61.

[0059] In this embodiment, at least a portion of the CBS mechanism 61 overlaps with the box lower wall portion 83 when viewed from the rear of the vehicle body (see FIG. 14). With this configuration, the CBS mechanism 61 overlaps with the box lower wall portion 83 when viewed from the rear of the vehicle body, which prevents pebbles and other foreign objects that are kicked up while driving from getting caught in the CBS mechanism 61. It also prevents rainwater and water that is kicked up while driving from getting into the CBS mechanism 61. This makes it easier to protect the CBS mechanism 61.

[0060] In addition, in this embodiment, an upper cross member portion 35 extending in the vehicle width direction is provided at the rear of the main frame 31, and at least a portion of the CBS mechanism 61 overlaps with the upper cross member portion 35 when viewed from the front of the vehicle (see Figures 11 and 13). With this configuration, the CBS mechanism 61 overlaps with the upper cross member portion 35 of the main frame 31, which prevents pebbles and other foreign objects that are kicked up while driving from getting caught in the CBS mechanism 61. It also prevents rainwater and water that is kicked up while driving from getting into the CBS mechanism 61. Furthermore, because the CBS mechanism 61 is positioned more inward in the vehicle width direction than the main frame 31, it is possible to prevent problems such as deformation of the CBS mechanism 61 due to contact, etc. This makes it easier to protect the CBS mechanism 61.

[0061] In this embodiment, at least a portion of the CBS mechanism 61 overlaps with the side cover 40 in a side view of the vehicle body (see FIGS. 2 and 3). According to this configuration, the CBS mechanism 61 overlaps with the side cover 40 in a side view of the vehicle body, which prevents pebbles and other foreign objects that are kicked up while driving from getting caught in the CBS mechanism 61. It also prevents rainwater and water that is kicked up while driving from getting into the CBS mechanism 61. This makes it easier to protect the CBS mechanism 61.

[0062] [Other embodiments] The above-described embodiment merely shows one aspect of the present invention, and any modifications and applications are possible without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

[0063] In the above embodiment, the fuel tank 29 is an example of an "energy storage unit" of the present invention. The energy storage unit may be a battery, a fuel cell, or the like. In other words, the saddle-ride type vehicle 10 to which the present invention is applicable is not limited to vehicles that use fuel such as gasoline as an energy source, but may also be an electric vehicle that includes a power unit 12 having an electric motor and drives the power unit 12 with electric power from an energy storage unit consisting of a battery or a fuel cell.

[0064] In the above embodiment, a motorcycle having a front wheel 13 and a rear wheel 15 has been used as an example of the saddle-ride vehicle 10, but the present invention is not limited to this, and can be applied to a three-wheel saddle-ride vehicle having two front or two rear wheels, or a saddle-ride vehicle having four or more wheels.

[0065] [Configuration supported by the above embodiment] The above embodiment supports the following configurations.

[0066] (Configuration 1) A saddle-ride type vehicle including a body frame having a main frame, a seat frame extending rearward from the main frame, and a rear subframe extending rearward from the main frame below the seat frame, a battery storage member supported by the body frame and storing a battery, side covers covering the battery storage member from the outside in the vehicle width direction, a rear fender located behind the battery storage member, and a CBS mechanism located below the battery storage member, wherein the battery storage member is located on one side in the vehicle width direction so as to be located inside a closed circuit-shaped portion formed by the main frame, the seat frame, and the rear subframe in a side view of the vehicle, and the battery storage member has a battery storage member lower wall portion extending downward from a bottom surface, and at least a portion of the CBS mechanism is located inside the closed circuit-shaped portion and overlaps the battery storage member lower wall portion in a side view of the vehicle. With this configuration, the CBS mechanism is covered from both sides in the vehicle width direction by the lower wall of the battery housing member, which prevents pebbles and other foreign objects that are kicked up while driving from getting caught in the CBS mechanism. It also prevents rainwater and water that is kicked up while driving from getting into the CBS mechanism. Therefore, a saddle-type vehicle that easily protects the CBS mechanism can be provided.

[0067] (Configuration 2) The saddle-ride type vehicle according to Configuration 1, wherein at least a portion of the CBS mechanism is located inward in the vehicle width direction from the vehicle frame in a plan view of the vehicle body and overlaps with the battery storage member. With this configuration, the CBS mechanism is positioned more inward in the vehicle width direction than the body frame in a plan view of the vehicle body and overlaps with the battery housing member, preventing pebbles and other foreign objects that are kicked up while driving from becoming caught in the CBS mechanism. It also prevents rainwater and water that is kicked up while driving from entering the CBS mechanism. Furthermore, because the CBS mechanism is positioned more inward in the vehicle width direction than the body frame, problems such as deformation of the CBS mechanism due to contact, etc., can be prevented. This makes it easier to protect the CBS mechanism.

[0068] (Configuration 3) The saddle-ride type vehicle according to Configuration 1 or 2, wherein the rear fender is disposed along the rear subframe, a rear fender lower wall portion extending downward is provided at a front portion of the rear fender, and at least a portion of the CBS mechanism overlaps with the rear fender lower wall portion when viewed from the rear of the vehicle body. With this configuration, the CBS mechanism overlaps with the lower wall of the rear fender when viewed from the rear of the vehicle, preventing pebbles and other foreign objects that are kicked up while driving from getting caught in the CBS mechanism. It also prevents rainwater and water that is kicked up while driving from getting into the CBS mechanism. This makes it easier to protect the CBS mechanism.

[0069] (Configuration 4) The saddle-ride type vehicle according to any one of configurations 1 to 3, wherein at least a portion of the CBS mechanism overlaps with a lower wall portion of the battery housing member when viewed from the rear of the vehicle body. With this configuration, the CBS mechanism overlaps the lower wall of the battery housing member when viewed from the rear of the vehicle, preventing pebbles and other foreign objects that are kicked up while driving from getting caught in the CBS mechanism. It also prevents rainwater and water that is kicked up while driving from getting into the CBS mechanism. This makes it easier to protect the CBS mechanism.

[0070] (Configuration 5) A saddle-type vehicle according to any one of configurations 1 to 4, characterized in that a cross member extending in the vehicle width direction is provided at the rear of the main frame, and at least a portion of the CBS mechanism overlaps with the cross member when viewed from the front of the vehicle. With this configuration, the CBS mechanism overlaps with the cross member of the main frame, preventing pebbles and other foreign objects that are kicked up while driving from getting caught in the CBS mechanism. It also prevents rainwater and water that is kicked up while driving from getting into the CBS mechanism. Furthermore, because the CBS mechanism is positioned more inward in the vehicle width direction than the main frame, problems such as deformation of the CBS mechanism due to contact or the like can be prevented. This makes it easier to protect the CBS mechanism.

[0071] (Configuration 6) A saddle-ride type vehicle according to any one of configurations 1 to 5, wherein at least a portion of the CBS mechanism overlaps with the side cover in a side view of the vehicle body. With this configuration, the CBS mechanism overlaps with the side cover when viewed from the side of the vehicle, preventing pebbles and other foreign objects that are kicked up while driving from getting caught in the CBS mechanism. It also prevents rainwater and water that is kicked up while driving from getting into the CBS mechanism. This makes it easier to protect the CBS mechanism. [Explanation of symbols]

[0072] 10 Saddle-type vehicle 11 Body frame 27 Rear fender 31 Mainframe 35 Upper cross member part (cross member) 38 Seat frame 39 Rear subframe 40 Side cover 41 Battery box (battery storage member) 42 Battery 61 CBS Organization 81d Lower wall (bottom) 83 Box lower wall (battery storage member lower wall) 93 Lower wall of fender (lower wall of rear fender) S1 Closed circuit shaped space (closed circuit shaped part)

Claims

1. a vehicle body frame (11) having a main frame (31), a seat frame (38) extending rearward from the main frame (31), and a rear subframe (39) extending rearward from the main frame (31) below the seat frame (38); a battery storage member (41) supported by the vehicle body frame (11) and storing a battery (42); a side cover (40) covering the battery storage member (41) from the outside in the vehicle width direction; a rear fender (27) arranged rearward of the battery storage member (41); and a CBS mechanism (61) arranged below the battery storage member (41), the battery storage member (41) is disposed on one side in the vehicle body width direction so as to be located inside a closed circuit-shaped portion (S1) formed by the main frame (31), the seat frame (38), and the rear subframe (39) in a side view of the vehicle body; The battery storage member (41) is provided with a battery storage member lower wall portion (83) extending downward from a bottom surface (81d), At least a part of the CBS mechanism (61) is located inside the closed circuit shape portion (S1) and overlaps with the lower wall portion (83) of the battery storage member in a side view of the vehicle body. A saddle-type vehicle characterized by:

2. At least a part of the CBS mechanism (61) is located inward in the vehicle width direction of the vehicle body frame (11) in a plan view of the vehicle body and overlaps with the battery storage member (41).

2. The saddle-ride type vehicle according to claim 1.

3. The rear fender (27) is disposed along the rear subframe (39), A rear fender lower wall portion (93) extending downward is provided at the front portion of the rear fender (27), At least a portion of the CBS mechanism (61) overlaps with the rear fender lower wall portion (93) when viewed from the rear of the vehicle body.

3. The saddle-ride type vehicle according to claim 1 or 2.

4. At least a part of the CBS mechanism (61) overlaps with the lower wall portion (83) of the battery housing member when viewed from the rear of the vehicle body.

3. The saddle-ride type vehicle according to claim 1 or 2.

5. A cross member (35) extending in the vehicle body width direction is provided at the rear of the main frame (31), At least a part of the CBS mechanism (61) overlaps with the cross member (35) in a front view of the vehicle body.

3. The saddle-ride type vehicle according to claim 1 or 2.

6. At least a part of the CBS mechanism (61) overlaps with the side cover (40) in a side view of the vehicle body.

3. The saddle-ride type vehicle according to claim 1 or 2.

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