Saddle-type vehicle

Abstract

To provide a straddle type vehicle that protects a CBS mechanism with ease.SOLUTION: A straddle type vehicle including a vehicle body frame (11), a pillion step bracket (70) fixed to the vehicle body frame (11), a pillion step (41) attached to the pillion step bracket (70), and a CBS mechanism (60), includes: a first cover (80) attached to the pillion step bracket (70) from an outer side in a vehicle width direction; and a second cover (90) attached to the pillion step bracket (70) from an inner side in the vehicle width direction, wherein the pillion step bracket (70) is sandwiched between the first cover (80) and the second cover (90) in the vehicle width direction, and at least a part of the CBS mechanism (60) is provided between the first cover (80) and the second cover (90) in the vehicle width direction.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 7

Description

[Technical Field]

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

[0002] Conventionally, saddle-ride type vehicles equipped with a CBS (Combined Brake System) mechanism have been known (see, for example, Patent Document 1). Patent Document 1 discloses a technique for protecting the CBS mechanism by arranging the CBS mechanism around a step bracket that supports a pillion step. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Patent No. 6796196 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 saddle-ride type vehicle includes a body frame, a pillion step bracket fixed to the body frame, a pillion step attached to the pillion step bracket, and a CBS mechanism, and further includes a first cover attached to the pillion step bracket from the outside in the vehicle width direction, and a second cover attached to the pillion step bracket from the inside in the vehicle width direction, wherein the pillion step bracket is sandwiched between the first cover and the second cover in the vehicle width direction, and at least a part of the CBS mechanism is provided between the first cover and the second cover in the vehicle width direction. [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 a right side view of the saddle-ride type vehicle showing the surrounding area of ​​the pillion step. [Figure 3] 3 is a view showing a state in which an outer cover is removed from FIG. 2. FIG. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a right side view of the saddle-ride type vehicle showing the periphery of the bracket main body of the step bracket. [Figure 5] 1 is a perspective view of a specific portion of a saddle-ride type vehicle, including a rear wheel brake, a brake pedal, etc., as viewed from the front inside in the vehicle width direction. [Figure 6] FIG. 2 is a left side view of a predetermined portion of the saddle-ride type vehicle as viewed from the inside in the vehicle width direction. [Figure 7] 7 is a view showing a state in which the inner cover is removed from FIG. 6. FIG. [Figure 8] FIG. 2 is a front view of a predetermined portion of the saddle-ride type vehicle. [Figure 9] FIG. 2 is a plan view of a predetermined portion of the saddle-ride type vehicle. [Figure 10] 3 is a cross-sectional view of a main part taken along line XX in FIG. 2. [Figure 11] 1 is a cross-sectional view of a main part taken along line XI-XI in FIG. 2. FIG. [Figure 12] 1 is a cross-sectional view of a main part taken along line XII-XII in FIG. 2. FIG. [Figure 13] 1 is a cross-sectional view of a main part taken along line XIII-XIII in FIG. 2. 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] In this embodiment, the front frame 19 has a pair of left and right main frames 31 extending rearward and downward from the head pipe 18, a pair of left and right pivot frames 32 extending downward from the rear ends of the main frames 31, a down frame 33 extending downward from the head pipe 18 below the main frames 31, and a gusset portion 34 covering the front end portions of the main frames 31 and the down frame 33 from both sides in the vehicle width direction.

[0016] The rear frame 20 has a pair of left and right seat frames 38 extending rearward from the rear of the main frame 31, and a pair of left and right rear subframes 39 extending rearward and upward from the vertical middle portion of the pivot frame 32 and connected to the fore-and-aft middle portion of the seat frames 38.

[0017] The power unit 12 is supported between the down frame 33 and the pivot frame 32. An exhaust pipe 25a is connected to the front of the cylinder section 24 of the power unit 12. The exhaust pipe 25a extends downward in 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 constitute the exhaust device 25 of this embodiment.

[0018] The seat 17 has a rider seat portion 17a on the front side and a pillion seat portion 17b behind the rider seat portion 17a. A rod-shaped pillion step 41 is provided on the lower front side of the pillion seat portion 17b.

[0019] 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.

[0020] In this embodiment, 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 that generates 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.

[0021] The rear wheel brake 52 is connected to a brake pedal 53 via a brake rod 52a, which functions as a rear wheel brake force transmission member. The brake pedal 53 is provided around the right step 28. The brake pedal 53 functions as a rear wheel brake operator that is operated by the occupant's foot. The rear portion of the brake pedal 53 is supported so as to be swingable by a pedal shaft 54 ​​extending in the vehicle width direction. The brake pedal 53 is supported so as to be swingable between a normal position (see FIG. 1 ) in which the brake is not operated and an operating position (not shown) in which the front end side is pressed downward and the brake is operated. 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.

[0022] In this embodiment, a drum brake, which is a type of mechanical brake, is used for the rear wheel brake 52. A torque rod 52b extending in the front-to-rear direction is connected to the lower part of the rear wheel brake 52. The front end of the torque rod 52b is supported by the front end of the swing arm 16. The rear wheel brake 52 is not limited to a drum brake, and may be a brake device other than a drum brake. Furthermore, 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 60 (see FIG. 4) that activates both the front wheel brake 51 and the rear wheel brake 52 when the brake pedal 53 is operated.

[0023] Fig. 2 is a right side view of the saddle-ride type vehicle 10 showing the area around the pillion step 41. Fig. 3 is a view showing a state in which the outer cover 80 has been removed from Fig. 2. Fig. 4 is a right side view of the saddle-ride type vehicle 10 showing the area around the bracket main body 71 of the step bracket 70. The pillion step 41 is supported on the body frame 11 via a step bracket (pillion step bracket) 70.

[0024] The step bracket 70 is made of metal. The step bracket 70 of this embodiment has a bracket main body 71 (see FIG. 4). The bracket main body 71 includes a step support portion 72 that supports the pillion step 41, and a pair of upper and lower bracket extension portions 73, 74 that extend forward from the step support portion 72.

[0025] The upper bracket extension portion 73 is formed in a pipe shape. The bracket extension portion 73 extends linearly upward and forward from the step support portion 72. A fastening portion 73a is supported at the upper front end portion of the bracket extension portion 73. The fastening portion 73a is formed in a cylindrical shape extending in the vehicle width direction.

[0026] The lower bracket extension portion 74 is formed in a pipe shape. The bracket extension portion 74 extends linearly downward and forward from the step support portion 72. A fastening portion 74a is fixedly supported at the front lower end portion of the bracket extension portion 74. The fastening portion 74a has a crushed pipe shape, and a hole that penetrates the crushed portion in the vehicle width direction is provided. The distance between the upper bracket extension 73 and the lower bracket extension 74 increases as they move away from the step support portion 72 .

[0027] The step support portion 72 is provided with a pair of support plate portions 72a, 72b that protrude outward in the vehicle width direction. The support plate portions 72a, 72b are formed with a gap between them in the vertical direction. A coaxial hole that penetrates the support plate portions 72a, 72b in the thickness direction is formed in the support plate portions 72a, 72b. The base end portion of the pillion step 41 is inserted between the support plate portions 72a, 72b. A pin member supported by the support plate portions 72a, 72b penetrates the base end portion of the pillion step 41. The pillion step 41 is supported by the support plate portions 72a, 72b so as to be able to tilt freely around the pin member. A muffler fixing portion 72c is fixedly supported behind the support plate portions 72a, 72b. The muffler fixing portion 72c is formed in a cylindrical shape that extends in the vehicle width direction.

[0028] The step support portion 72 and the pair of upper and lower bracket extension portions 73, 74 form a bracket main body portion (periphery) 71 that forms the outer periphery of the step bracket 70. Here, the fastening portion 73a of the upper bracket extension portion 73 is fixed to a stay 39a provided at the front end of the rear subframe 39. In addition, the fastening portion 74a of the lower bracket extension portion 74 is fixed to a stay 32a provided at the lower end of the pivot frame 32.

[0029] Therefore, the bracket main body 71, the pivot frame 32 of the body frame 11, and the rear subframe 39 form a closed, enclosed closed-circuit shaped space (closed-circuit shaped portion) S1 in a side view of the vehicle body. In the present embodiment, a plate-shaped CBS support plate 75 fixed to the bracket main body 71 is disposed in the closed-circuit shaped space S1 (see FIG. 3).

[0030] Fig. 5 is a perspective view of a predetermined portion 100 of the saddle-ride type vehicle 10, which is composed of the rear wheel brake 52, the brake pedal 53, etc., as seen from the front inside in the vehicle width direction. Fig. 6 is a left side view of the predetermined portion 100 of the saddle-ride type vehicle 10 as seen from the inside in the vehicle width direction. Fig. 7 is a view showing a state in which the inner cover 90 has been removed from Fig. 6. The predetermined portion 100 of the saddle-ride type vehicle 10 is composed of the rear wheel brake 52, the brake pedal 53, the CBS mechanism 60, the step bracket 70, the outer cover 80, and the inner cover 90.

[0031] As shown in Figures 3 and 7, the CBS support plate 75 is fixed so as to straddle the upper and lower bracket extension portions 73, 74. The CBS support plate 75 is fixed to the inner surfaces of the upper and lower bracket extension portions 73, 74 in the vehicle width direction. The CBS support plate 75 has a plurality of lightening holes 75a, 75b formed therethrough in the thickness direction. The CBS support plate 75 has a fixing portion 75c formed in its upper front portion with a hole formed therein that penetrates in the thickness direction. A cable support portion 75d (see FIG. 7) that is bent inward in the vehicle width direction is formed at the rear end of the CBS support plate 75. A spring engagement portion 75e (see FIG. 7) that is bent rearward is formed at the lower end of the cable support portion 75d.

[0032] A downwardly extending, plate-shaped outer pedal stay 76 (see FIG. 3) is provided on the lower bracket extension 73. A pedal shaft support portion 76a is formed at the rear of the outer pedal stay 76. A substantially triangular inner pedal stay 77 is provided opposite the outer pedal stay 76 and on the inner side in the vehicle width direction. A spacer 78 (see Figure 5) extending toward the lower bracket extension 74 is fixed to the front portion of the inner pedal stay 77. The inner pedal stay 77 is fixed to the lower bracket extension 74 via the spacer 78. A pedal shaft support portion 77a is formed on the inner pedal stay 77 coaxially with the pedal shaft support portion 76a of the outer pedal stay 76 (see Figure 7).

[0033] A plate-shaped pedal spring stay 79 (see Figure 7) is fixed to the upper rear of the inner pedal stay 76. The pedal spring stay 79 is fixed in a state spanning the upper and lower bracket extension portions 73, 74. The pedal spring stay 79 is fixed to the inner surfaces of the upper and lower bracket extension portions 73, 74 in the vehicle width direction. A spring engagement shaft 79a that protrudes inward in the vehicle width direction is formed on the pedal spring stay 79. In this embodiment, the bracket main body 71, CBS support plate 75, pedal stays 76, 77, spacer 78, and pedal spring stay 79 are integrally formed. The bracket main body 71, CBS support plate 75, pedal stays 76, 77, spacer 78, and pedal spring stay 79 constitute the step bracket 70 of this embodiment.

[0034] As shown in FIGS. 5 to 7, the step bracket 70 supports the brake pedal 53. The brake pedal 53 has an arm portion 53a extending in the front-rear direction, a tubular portion 53b (see FIG. 5) provided at the upper rear portion of the arm portion 53a and extending in the vehicle width direction, and a swing plate 53c extending upward from the tubular portion 53b. The tubular portion 53b of the brake pedal 53 is disposed between pedal stays 76 and 77 of the step bracket 70. The pedal shaft 54 ​​is inserted into the pedal shaft support portions 76a and 77a and the tubular portion 53b. This allows the brake pedal 53 to be swingably supported by the step bracket 70.

[0035] One end of a return spring 55 (see FIGS. 4 and 7) is connected to the upper part of the swing plate 53c of the brake pedal 53. The other end of the return spring 55 is connected to a spring engaging shaft 79a of the step bracket 70. This biases the brake pedal 53 toward the normal position (see FIG. 1). In the brake pedal 53, an upwardly extending rod 56 is hooked onto an engaging portion 53d of the arm portion 53a. The upper end of the rod 56 is engaged with a brake switch 58 (see FIG. 3) supported on the main frame 59 via a switch spring 57.

[0036] A CBS mechanism 60 is connected to the swing plate 53c of the brake pedal 53. As shown in Figures 4 and 7, the CBS mechanism 60 has an equalizer 61 extending in the vertical direction, a CBS cable 62 extending rearward from the upper end of the equalizer 61, and a coil spring (biasing member) 63 connected to the equalizer 61 and biasing the equalizer 61 in a direction that does not activate the front wheel brake 51 and the rear wheel brake 52.

[0037] The equalizer 61 is made of a single rigid plate member such as metal. For example, the equalizer 61 is made by bending a flat plate member or by molding, and then drilling holes for attaching the connecting pin 64. However, the structure, shape, manufacturing method, etc. of the equalizer 61 can be modified as appropriate. The equalizer 61 is connected to the swing plate 53c of the brake pedal 53 via the connecting pin 64 extending in the vehicle width direction. The equalizer 61 is supported so as to be rotatable about the connecting pin 64. In other words, the equalizer 61 can move in the front-rear direction together with the swing plate 53c, which swings in the front-rear direction, and can also rotate about the connecting pin 64.

[0038] In this embodiment, the coil spring 63 is a tension spring. One end of the coil spring 63 is connected to the upper end of the equalizer 61. The other end of the coil spring 63 is connected to a spring engaging portion 75e (see FIG. 7) of the step bracket 70. As a result, the coil spring 63 biases the equalizer 61 in a clockwise direction about the connecting pin 64 as the center when viewed from the left side of the vehicle body (see FIG. 7).

[0039] A brake rod 52 a extending from the rear wheel brake 52 is connected to the lower end of the equalizer 61 below the connecting pin 64 . One end of a CBS cable 62, which functions as a second front wheel braking force transmission member, is connected to an upper portion of the equalizer 61 above the connecting pin 64. More specifically, an outer cable 62a of the CBS cable 62 is supported by a cable support portion 75d of the step bracket 70. An inner cable 62b is led forward from the outer cable 62a and connected to the equalizer 61.

[0040] As shown in FIG. 1, the CBS cable 62 extends rearward, then curves upward in a U-shape and is routed forward at an angle along the main frame 31. The other end of the CBS cable 62 is connected to a master cylinder that generates hydraulic pressure for the front wheel brakes 51. Specifically, the outer cable 62a has a U-shaped curved portion 62a1 (see FIGS. 2 and 3) supported by the cable support portion 75d, and an extending portion 62a2 (see FIGS. 2 and 3) that extends forward from the curved portion 62a1. The curved portion 62a1 is made of metal. The extending portion 62a2 is made of a flexible material. The extending portion 62a2 is made of, for example, resin. As a result, the CBS cable 62 extending along the body frame 11 is pulled rearward and curved, and then connected to the CBS mechanism 60.

[0041] The CBS mechanism 60 is configured so that when the brake pedal 53 is operated, the equalizer 61 moves while maintaining balance. That is, when the brake pedal 53 is operated, the swing plate 53c supported by the brake pedal 53 moves forward. Therefore, the equalizer 61 moves forward as a whole together with the connecting pin 64 connected to the swing plate 53c. As a result, the brake rod 52a connected to the lower end of the equalizer 61 is pulled forward, and the rear wheel brake 52 is actuated via the brake rod 52a. Also, the inner cable 62b of the CBS cable 62 connected to the upper end of the equalizer 61 is pulled forward, and the master cylinder is operated via the CBS cable 62, and the front wheel brake 51 is actuated.

[0042] At this time, the equalizer 61 rotates while maintaining balance around the connecting pin 64. As a result, the brake rod 52a and the inner cable 62b are pulled while being adjusted in terms of the amount of tension, and the ratio between the braking force of the front wheel brake 51 and the braking force of the rear wheel brake 52 is adjusted. When the brake pedal 53 is released, the brake pedal 53 returns to its normal position due to the biasing force of the return spring 55, etc. Therefore, the braking force of the front wheel brake 51 and the braking force of the rear wheel brake 52 are also released.

[0043] 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 61. The shape and structure of each part of the CBS mechanism 60, the position of the connecting pin 64, etc. may be changed as appropriate.

[0044] Fig. 8 is a front view of the predetermined portion 100 of the saddle-ride type vehicle 10. Fig. 9 is a plan view of the predetermined portion 100 of the saddle-ride type vehicle 10. The step bracket 70 and the CBS mechanism 60 are covered in a state sandwiched between an outer cover (first cover) 80 and an inner cover (second cover) 90.

[0045] 2, the outer cover 80 has a longitudinal shape extending rearward and upward in a side view of the vehicle body. The outer cover 80 has outer side portions 81 that are oriented outward in the vehicle width direction. The outer side portions 81 have an outer front portion 81a on the front side, an outer central portion 81b (see FIG. 9) that bulges outward in the vehicle width direction from the rear end of the outer front portion 81a, and an outer rear portion 81c that extends rearward from the rear end of the outer central portion 81b.

[0046] A front fastening portion 81a1 is formed on the upper portion of the outer front portion 81a. A rearwardly protruding abutment portion 81b1 is formed at the lower end of the outer central portion 81b. A rear fastening portion 81c1 is formed on the upper portion of the outer rear portion 81c. An upper surface portion 82 (see FIG. 5) bent inward in the vehicle width direction is formed on the upper edge of the outer side portion 81 (see FIG. 5). The upper surface portion 82 extends rearward and upward. A bracket outlet 82a is formed on the upper surface portion 82, cut out in an opening shape from the inside to the outside in the vehicle width direction in accordance with the position of the outer central portion 82b. At the front end of the upper surface portion 82, a front surface portion 83 (see FIG. 5) is formed, which extends downward.

[0047] As shown in FIG. 6, the inner cover 90 extends rearward and upward. The inner cover 90 has an inner side surface portion 91 oriented inward in the vehicle width direction. As shown in FIG. 5, the inner side surface portion 91 has a front fastening portion 91a at its front end that is recessed outward in the vehicle width direction. A pin swing portion 91b that bulges outward in the vehicle width direction is formed behind the front fastening portion 91a. The pin swing portion 91b is formed in accordance with the movement position of the connecting pin 64. The pin swing portion 91b is formed in a position that overlaps with the movement position of the connecting pin 64 in a side view of the vehicle body. A cable housing portion 91c that bulges inward in the vehicle width direction is formed above and rearward of the pin swing portion 91b. A rear fastening portion 91d that is recessed outward in the vehicle width direction is formed above and rearward of the cable housing portion 91c.

[0048] The outer cover 80 and the inner cover 90 are fastened together by fastening members 101 (see FIG. 2). The fastening members 101 are, for example, screws or bolts. The outer cover 80 is disposed on the outer side of the step bracket 70 in the vehicle width direction, with the abutting portion 81b1 abutting against the inner peripheral surface (front surface) of the step support portion 72 of the step bracket 70. The inner cover 90 is disposed on the inner side of the step bracket 70 in the vehicle width direction.

[0049] A fastening member 101 is inserted from the outside in the vehicle width direction into fastening portion 81a1 on the front side of outer cover 80. Fastening member 101 is inserted into fixing portion 71c (see FIG. 3) of step bracket 70 and into fastening portion 91d on the front side of inner cover 90. Then, they are fastened together by fastening member 101.

[0050] Further, fastening members 101 are inserted from the outside in the vehicle width direction through fastening portions 81c1 on the rear side of outer cover 80. Fastening members 101 are inserted through fastening portions 91d on the rear side of inner cover 90. Then, fastening is performed by fastening members 101.

[0051] As a result, the outer cover 80 and the inner cover 90 are attached to the step bracket 70. At the front fastening portions 81a1, 91a, the outer cover 80 and the inner cover 90 abut against the CBS support plate 75. Therefore, the fastening force of the fastening member 101 causes the outer cover 80 and the inner cover 90 to sandwich the step bracket 70 in the vehicle width direction. Furthermore, at the rear fastening portions 81c1, 91d, the outer cover 80 and the inner cover 90 abut against each other. Therefore, the outer cover 80 and the inner cover 90 are firmly attached to the step bracket 70 so as to sandwich and cover the step bracket 70.

[0052] Fig. 10 is a cross-sectional view of a main part taken along line XX in Fig. 2. Fig. 11 is a cross-sectional view of a main part taken along line XI-XI in Fig. 2. Fig. 12 is a cross-sectional view of a main part taken along line XII-XII in Fig. 2. Fig. 13 is a cross-sectional view of a main part taken along line XIII-XIII in Fig. 2. When the outer cover 80 and the inner cover 90 are attached to the step bracket 70, the upper surface portion 92 of the inner cover 90 is covered by the upper surface portion 82 of the outer cover 80. That is, the upper surface portion 92 of the inner cover 90 overlaps the upper surface portion 82 of the outer cover 80 in the vertical direction (see FIGS. 10 to 13). In other words, the upper surface portion 92 of the inner cover 90 overlaps the upper surface portion 82 of the outer cover 80 in a plan view of the vehicle body (see FIG. 9). Furthermore, the front fastening portion 91a of the inner cover 90 is covered from the front by the front surface portion 83 of the outer cover 80 (see FIG. 8). Therefore, the step bracket 70 is covered by the outer cover 80 and the inner cover 90 not only from the inside and outside in the vehicle width direction but also from the front and above the vehicle body.

[0053] At this time, the bracket extension portion 73 is housed in the outer cover 80 along the outer central portion 81b, and is led out upward through the bracket lead-out opening 82a. Therefore, the bracket extension portion 73 can be led out upward while the upper side of the CBS support plate 65 is blocked by the outer cover 80 and the inner cover 90.

[0054] Additionally, the cable support portion 75d and the spring engagement portion 75e of the step bracket 70 are covered by an outer cover 80 and an inner cover 90 from the inside in the vehicle width direction, the outside in the vehicle width direction, the front of the vehicle body, and the top of the vehicle body. Furthermore, in the CBS mechanism 60 supported by the step bracket 70, the upper end of the equalizer 61 is covered by an outer cover 80 and an inner cover 90 from the inside in the vehicle width direction, the outside in the vehicle width direction, the front of the vehicle body, and the top of the vehicle body.

[0055] That is, when viewed from the front of the vehicle body (see FIG. 8), the upper end of the equalizer 61, the entire inner cable 62b extending from the CBS cable 62, and the entire coil spring 63 overlap with at least one of the outer cover 80 and the inner cover 90. In a plan view of the vehicle body (see FIG. 9), the upper end of the equalizer 61, the entire inner cable 62b extending from the CBS cable 62, and the entire coil spring 63 overlap with at least one of the outer cover 80 and the inner cover 90.

[0056] When viewed from the right side of the vehicle body (see FIG. 2), the entire equalizer 61, the entire inner cable 62b extending from the CBS cable 62, and the entire coil spring 63 overlap with the outer cover 80. When viewed from the left side of the vehicle body (see FIG. 6), the inner cover 90 overlaps the upper end of the equalizer 61, the entire inner cable 62b extending from the CBS cable 62, and the entire coil spring 63.

[0057] In this embodiment, at least a part of the CBS mechanism 60 is disposed above the exhaust muffler 25b (corresponding to a position overlapping in the vertical direction when viewed in the vehicle front-rear direction) (see FIG. 10). Therefore, the CBS mechanism 60 of this embodiment has a structure that is easily covered by the surroundings, and the CBS mechanism 60 is easily protected.

[0058] As described above, according to this embodiment to which the present invention is applied, the saddle-type vehicle 10 includes a body frame 11, a step bracket 70 fixed to the body frame 11, a pillion step 41 attached to the step bracket 70, and a CBS mechanism 60, and is provided with an outer cover 80 attached to the step bracket 70 from the outside in the vehicle width direction, and an inner cover 90 attached to the step bracket 70 from the inside in the vehicle width direction, and the step bracket 70 is sandwiched between the outer cover 80 and the inner cover 90 in the vehicle width direction, and at least a portion of the CBS mechanism 60 is provided between the outer cover 80 and the inner cover 90 in the vehicle width direction. According to this configuration, the CBS mechanism 60 is sandwiched from both sides in the vehicle width direction by the outer cover 80 and inner cover 90, which sandwich and protect the step bracket 70, and therefore, foreign objects such as pebbles that are kicked up while traveling can be prevented from getting caught in the CBS mechanism 60, such as the equalizer 61 or coil spring 63. In addition, rainwater or water that is kicked up while traveling can be prevented from getting into the CBS mechanism 60, such as the CBS cable 62. Therefore, it is possible to provide a saddle-ride type vehicle 10 that can easily protect the CBS mechanism 60.

[0059] In this embodiment, at least a portion of the CBS mechanism 60 overlaps with at least a portion of the outer cover 80 or the inner cover 90 when viewed from the side of the vehicle body (see Figures 2 and 6), at least a portion of the CBS mechanism 60 overlaps with at least a portion of the outer cover 80 or the inner cover 90 when viewed from the front of the vehicle body (see Figure 8), and at least a portion of the CBS mechanism 60 overlaps with at least a portion of the outer cover 80 or the inner cover 90 when viewed from above the vehicle body (see Figure 9). With this configuration, the CBS mechanism 60 overlaps with the outer cover 80 and inner cover 90 of the step bracket 70 in the side view, front view, and plan 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 60. It also prevents water or rainwater that is kicked up while driving from getting into the CBS mechanism 60. This makes it easier to protect the CBS mechanism 60.

[0060] In addition, in this embodiment, at least a portion of the CBS mechanism 60 overlaps with the closed-circuit-shaped space S1 surrounded by the pivot frame 32 and rear subframe 39 of the body frame 11 and the bracket main body portion 71 of the step bracket 70 when viewed from the side of the vehicle body (see Figure 4). With this configuration, the CBS mechanism 60 is surrounded by the body frame 11 and the step bracket 70, which can prevent problems such as deformation of the CBS mechanism 60 due to contact, etc. Therefore, the CBS mechanism 60 can be more easily protected.

[0061] In addition, in this embodiment, the CBS mechanism 60 has an equalizer 61, a CBS cable 62 extending rearward from the equalizer 61, and a coil spring 63 connected to the equalizer 61 and biasing the equalizer 61 in a direction that does not activate the front wheel brakes 51 and the rear wheel brakes 52, and the CBS cable 62 has a curved portion 62a1 that curves from rear to front, and the equalizer 63, coil spring 63, and curved portion 62a1 overlap with the outer cover 80 when viewed from the side of the vehicle body (see Figures 4 and 7). This configuration ensures that the CBS mechanism 60, including the CBS cable 62, is protected.

[0062] In addition, in this embodiment, the CBS cable 62 consists of an outer cable 62a and an inner cable 62b, the equalizer 61 is connected to the inner cable 62b, and the inner cable 62b overlaps the step bracket 70 in a side view of the vehicle body (see Figures 4 and 7). This configuration ensures that the CBS mechanism 60, including the inner cable 62b, is protected.

[0063] In addition, in this embodiment, the step bracket 70 consists of a step support portion 72 and bracket extension portions 73, 74 extending from the step support portion 72, and the inner cable 62b overlaps with the bracket extension portion 73 when viewed from the side of the vehicle body (see Figures 4 and 7). This configuration ensures that the CBS mechanism 60, including the inner cable 62b, is protected.

[0064] In addition, in this embodiment, the CBS mechanism 60 has an equalizer 61, a CBS cable 62 extending rearward from the equalizer 61, and a coil spring 63 connected to the equalizer 61 and biasing the equalizer 61 in a direction that does not activate the front wheel brakes 51 and the rear wheel brakes 52, and the coil spring 63 overlaps the outer cover 80 when viewed from the side of the vehicle body (see Figures 4 and 7). According to this configuration, the CBS mechanism 60 including the coil spring 63 can be reliably protected.

[0065] In this embodiment, the coil spring 63 overlaps the step bracket 70 in a side view of the vehicle body (see FIGS. 4 and 7). According to this configuration, the CBS mechanism 60 including the coil spring 63 can be reliably protected.

[0066] In this embodiment, the coil spring 63 overlaps with the bracket extension portion 73 in a side view of the vehicle body (see FIGS. 4 and 7). According to this configuration, the CBS mechanism 60 including the coil spring 63 can be reliably protected.

[0067] In addition, in this embodiment, the CBS mechanism 60 has an equalizer 61, a CBS cable 62 extending rearward from the equalizer 61, and a coil spring 63 connected to the equalizer 61 and biasing the equalizer 61 in a direction that does not activate the front wheel brakes 51 and the rear wheel brakes 52, and the equalizer 61 overlaps with the outer cover 80 when viewed from the side of the vehicle body (see Figures 4 and 7). According to this configuration, the CBS mechanism 60 including the equalizer 61 can be reliably protected.

[0068] In this embodiment, the equalizer 61 overlaps with the step bracket 70 in a side view of the vehicle body (see FIGS. 4 and 7). According to this configuration, the CBS mechanism 60 including the equalizer 61 can be reliably protected.

[0069] In this embodiment, the equalizer 61 overlaps with the bracket extension portion 73 in a side view of the vehicle body (see FIGS. 4 and 7). According to this configuration, the CBS mechanism 60 including the equalizer 61 can be reliably protected.

[0070] [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.

[0071] In the above embodiment, the CBS mechanism 60 is supported by the step bracket 70, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the CBS mechanism 60 may be supported by the outer cover 80 or the inner cover 90. For example, the outer cable 61b of the CBS cable 62 may be supported by the outer cover 80 or the inner cover 90.

[0072] 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.

[0073] [Configuration supported by the above embodiment] The above embodiment supports the following configurations.

[0074] (Configuration 1) A saddle-ride type vehicle comprising a body frame, a pillion step bracket fixed to the body frame, a pillion step attached to the pillion step bracket, and a CBS mechanism, characterized in that the saddle-ride type vehicle further comprises a first cover attached to the pillion step bracket from the outside in the vehicle width direction, and a second cover attached to the pillion step bracket from the inside in the vehicle width direction, wherein the pillion step bracket is sandwiched between the first cover and the second cover in the vehicle width direction, and at least a part of the CBS mechanism is provided between the first cover and the second cover in the vehicle width direction. With this configuration, the CBS mechanism is sandwiched from both sides in the vehicle width direction by the first cover and the second cover, which sandwich and protect the pillion step bracket, preventing pebbles and other foreign objects that are kicked up while riding from getting caught in the CBS mechanism. It also prevents rainwater and water that is kicked up while riding from getting into the CBS mechanism. Therefore, a saddle-ride type vehicle that easily protects the CBS mechanism can be provided.

[0075] (Configuration 2) A saddle-type vehicle as described in Configuration 1, characterized in that at least a portion of the CBS mechanism overlaps with at least a portion of the first cover or the second cover in a side view of the vehicle body, at least a portion of the CBS mechanism overlaps with at least a portion of the first cover or the second cover in a front view of the vehicle body, and at least a portion of the CBS mechanism overlaps with at least a portion of the first cover or the second cover in a plan view of the vehicle body. With this configuration, the CBS mechanism overlaps with the pillion step bracket cover in the side view, front view, and plan view of the vehicle body, which prevents pebbles and other foreign objects that are kicked up while riding from getting caught in the CBS mechanism. It also prevents water or rainwater that is kicked up while riding from getting into the CBS mechanism. This makes it easier to protect the CBS mechanism.

[0076] (Configuration 3) A saddle-type vehicle according to Configuration 1 or 2, characterized in that at least a portion of the CBS mechanism overlaps with a closed circuit-shaped portion surrounded by the body frame and the outer periphery of the pillion step bracket in a side view of the vehicle body. With this configuration, the CBS mechanism is surrounded by the body frame and the pillion step bracket, which can prevent problems such as deformation of the CBS mechanism due to contact, etc. Therefore, the CBS mechanism can be more easily protected.

[0077] (Configuration 4) A saddle-type vehicle as described in any one of configurations 1 to 3, characterized in that the CBS mechanism includes an equalizer, a CBS cable extending rearward from the equalizer, and a biasing member connected to the equalizer and biasing the equalizer in a direction that does not activate the front wheel brakes and the rear wheel brakes, the CBS cable having a curved portion that curves from rear to front, and the equalizer, the biasing member, and the curved portion overlap with the first cover in a side view of the vehicle body. This configuration ensures that the CBS mechanism, including the CBS cable, is protected.

[0078] (Configuration 5) The saddle-ride type vehicle according to Configuration 4, wherein the CBS cable comprises an outer cable and an inner cable, the equalizer is connected to the inner cable, and the inner cable overlaps with the pillion step bracket in a side view of the vehicle body. This configuration ensures that the CBS mechanism, including the inner cable, is protected.

[0079] (Configuration 6) The saddle-ride type vehicle according to Configuration 5, characterized in that the pillion step bracket comprises a step support portion and a bracket extension portion extending from the step support portion, and the inner cable overlaps with the bracket extension portion in a side view of the vehicle body. This configuration ensures that the CBS mechanism, including the inner cable, is protected.

[0080] (Configuration 7) A saddle-type vehicle as described in any one of configurations 1 to 4, characterized in that the CBS mechanism includes an equalizer, a CBS cable extending rearward from the equalizer, and a biasing member connected to the equalizer and biasing the equalizer in a direction that does not activate the front wheel brakes and the rear wheel brakes, and the biasing member overlaps with the first cover in a side view of the vehicle body. This configuration ensures that the CBS mechanism including the biasing member is protected.

[0081] (Configuration 8) The saddle-ride type vehicle according to Configuration 7, wherein the biasing member overlaps with the pillion step bracket in a side view of the vehicle body. This configuration ensures that the CBS mechanism including the biasing member is protected.

[0082] (Configuration 9) The saddle-ride type vehicle according to Configuration 8, wherein the biasing member overlaps with the bracket extension portion in a side view of the vehicle body. This configuration ensures that the CBS mechanism including the biasing member is protected.

[0083] (Configuration 10) A saddle-type vehicle described in any one of configurations 1 to 4 or 7, characterized in that the CBS mechanism has an equalizer, a CBS cable extending rearward from the equalizer, and a biasing member connected to the equalizer and biasing the equalizer in a direction that does not activate the front wheel brakes and rear wheel brakes, and the equalizer overlaps with the first cover when viewed from the side of the vehicle body. This configuration ensures that the CBS mechanism, including the equalizer, is protected.

[0084] (Configuration 11) The saddle-ride type vehicle according to configuration 10, wherein the equalizer overlaps with the pillion step bracket in a side view of the vehicle body. This configuration ensures that the CBS mechanism, including the equalizer, is protected.

[0085] (Configuration 12) The saddle-ride type vehicle according to configuration 11, wherein the equalizer overlaps with the bracket extension portion in a side view of the vehicle body. This configuration ensures that the CBS mechanism, including the equalizer, is protected. [Explanation of symbols]

[0086] 10 Saddle-type vehicle 11 Body frame 70 Pillion step bracket 41 Pillion Step 60 CBS Organization 61 Equalizer 62 CBS Cable 62a outer cable 62a1 curved section 62b inner cable 63 Coil spring (biasing member) 70 Step bracket (Pillion step bracket) 71 Bracket body (periphery) 72 Step support 73 Bracket extension 74 Bracket extension 80 Outer cover (first cover) 90 Inner cover (second cover) S1 Closed circuit shaped space (closed circuit shaped part)

Claims

1. A saddle-ride type vehicle including a body frame (11), a pillion step bracket (70) fixed to the body frame (11), a pillion step (41) attached to the pillion step bracket (70), and a CBS mechanism (60), a first cover (80) attached to the pillion step bracket (70) from the outer side in the vehicle width direction; a second cover (90) attached to the pillion step bracket (70) from the inner side in the vehicle width direction, The pillion step bracket (70) is sandwiched between the first cover (80) and the second cover (90) in the vehicle body width direction, At least a part of the CBS mechanism (60) is provided between the first cover (80) and the second cover (90) in the vehicle body width direction. A saddle-type vehicle characterized by:

2. At least a portion of the CBS mechanism (60) overlaps with at least a portion of the first cover (80) or the second cover (90) in a side view of the vehicle body; At least a portion of the CBS mechanism (60) overlaps with at least a portion of the first cover (80) or the second cover (90) in a front view of the vehicle body; At least a portion of the CBS mechanism (60) overlaps with at least a portion of the first cover (80) or the second cover (90) in a plan view of the vehicle body.

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

3. At least a part of the CBS mechanism (60) overlaps with a closed circuit shape portion (S1) surrounded by the body frame (11) and the outer periphery (71) of the pillion step bracket (70) in a side view of the vehicle body.

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

4. The CBS mechanism (60) includes an equalizer (61), a CBS cable (62) extending rearward from the equalizer (61), and a biasing member (63) connected to the equalizer (61) and biasing the equalizer (61) in a direction that does not activate the front wheel brake (51) and the rear wheel brake (52), The CBS cable (62) has a curved portion (62a1) that curves from rear to front, The equalizer (61), the biasing member (63), and the curved portion (62a1) overlap with the first cover (80) in a side view of the vehicle body.

4. The saddle-ride type vehicle according to claim 3.

5. The CBS cable (62) comprises an outer cable (62a) and an inner cable (62b), The equalizer (61) is connected to the inner cable (62b), The inner cable (62b) overlaps with the pillion step bracket (70) in a side view of the vehicle body.

5. The saddle-ride type vehicle according to claim 4.

6. The pillion step bracket (70) comprises a step support portion (72) and bracket extension portions (73, 74) extending from the step support portion (72), The inner cable (62b) overlaps with the bracket extension portion (73) in a side view of the vehicle body.

6. The saddle-ride type vehicle according to claim 5.

7. The CBS mechanism (60) includes an equalizer (61), a CBS cable (62) extending rearward from the equalizer (61), and a biasing member (63) connected to the equalizer (61) and biasing the equalizer (61) in a direction that does not activate the front wheel brake (51) and the rear wheel brake (52), The biasing member (63) overlaps with the first cover (80) in a side view of the vehicle body.

4. The saddle-ride type vehicle according to claim 3.

8. The biasing member (63) overlaps with the pillion step bracket (70) in a side view of the vehicle body.

8. The saddle-ride type vehicle according to claim 7.

9. The pillion step bracket (70) comprises a step support portion (72) and bracket extension portions (73, 74) extending from the step support portion (72), The biasing member (63) overlaps with the bracket extension portion (73) in a side view of the vehicle body.

9. The saddle-ride type vehicle according to claim 8.

10. The CBS mechanism (60) includes an equalizer (61), a CBS cable (62) extending rearward from the equalizer (61), and a biasing member (63) connected to the equalizer (61) and biasing the equalizer (61) in a direction that does not activate the front wheel brake (51) and the rear wheel brake (52), The equalizer (61) overlaps with the first cover (80) in a side view of the vehicle body.

4. The saddle-ride type vehicle according to claim 3.

11. The equalizer (61) overlaps with the pillion step bracket (70) in a side view of the vehicle body.

11. The saddle-ride type vehicle according to claim 10.

12. The pillion step bracket (70) comprises a step support portion (72) and bracket extension portions (73, 74) extending from the step support portion (72), The equalizer (61) overlaps with the bracket extension portion (73) in a side view of the vehicle body.

12. The saddle-ride type vehicle according to claim 11.

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