Meter structure for saddle-type vehicles

Abstract

This meter structure for a saddle-type vehicle comprises a first meter (40) and a second meter (50). The first meter (40) is provided with a first meter case (42) that has a first display surface (41). The first meter case (42) is divided into a first upper case (42a) and a first lower case (42b) in the normal direction (S1) of the first display surface (41). The second meter (50) is provided with a second meter case (52) that has a second display surface (51). The second meter case (52) is divided into a second upper case (52a) and a second lower case (52b) in the normal direction (S1). The first upper case (42a) and the second upper case (52a) are separated while the first lower case (42b) and the second lower case (52b) are integrated.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a meter structure for a saddle-ride type vehicle. This application claims priority based on Japanese Patent Application No. 2022-205738, filed on December 22, 2022, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, in a racing motorcycle, a second meter is provided detachably in addition to a first meter that is permanently mounted on the vehicle body (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In a racing vehicle, removing the speedometer that is not needed when driving on a circuit can reduce the weight of the area around the meter. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Publication number 5-7917 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, in the above-mentioned conventional configuration, the fixing portion for the second meter is located on the side of the first meter, so when the second meter is not installed, the fixing portion is exposed, which has the problem of affecting the appearance.

[0005] SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a meter structure for a saddle-ride type vehicle in which a second meter can be attached to and detached from a first meter while minimizing the impact on the appearance. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] As a means for solving the above-mentioned problems, a first aspect of the present invention is a meter structure for a saddle-ride type vehicle (1) including a first meter (40) having a speedometer (44) and fixed to a vehicle body, and a second meter (50) that displays information independent of the first meter (40) and is fixed to the first meter (40), the first meter (40) including a first meter case (42) having a first display surface (41), one side of the first display surface (41) in a normal direction (S1) facing a passenger, the first meter case (42) including a first upper case (42a) on the first display surface (41) side in the normal direction (S1) and a second upper case (42b) on the first display surface (41) side in the normal direction (S1). The second meter (50) is provided with a second meter case (52) having a second display surface (51), and the second display surface (51) faces the occupant side. The second meter case (52) is divided in the normal direction (S1) into a second upper case (52a) on the second display surface (51) side and a second lower case (52b) on the opposite side to the second display surface (51). The first upper case (42a) and the second upper case (52a) are separate bodies, and the first lower case (42b) and the second lower case (52b) are integrated with each other. This configuration includes a first meter having a speedometer and permanently mounted on the vehicle body, and a second meter that is set independently of the first meter as an option or the like and is fixed to the first meter. The first upper case of the first meter and the second upper case of the second meter are separate from each other, while the first lower case of the first meter and the second lower case of the second meter are integrated with each other. This allows the first meter and the second meter to have an independent appearance from the display surface side, while being integrated using a common lower case (integrated lower case). This configuration offers the following advantages over a configuration in which the first meter and the second meter are separately mounted on the vehicle body or a structure is provided to connect the meters. This simplifies the meter mounting structure and improves the appearance of the area around the meter. When the second meter is an option, the above-mentioned advantages are achieved by replacing the first lower case with an integrated lower case and installing the second meter. Furthermore, when returning to a standard specification without the second meter, the integrated lower case can be returned to the first lower case, eliminating any remaining meter mounting structure and improving quality.

[0007] In a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect, a wiring (49b) is provided for supplying at least electric power to the second meter (50), and the wiring (49b) extends from a wiring on the vehicle body side, passes through the first meter case (42), and is routed into the second meter case (52). According to this configuration, by routing the wiring leading to the second meter through the first meter case, it is possible to introduce the wiring leading to the second meter and the wiring leading to the first meter into the first meter case through a common wiring introduction portion. Therefore, compared to a configuration in which the wiring for the second meter is introduced directly into the second meter case without passing through the first meter case, the following effect is achieved: Namely, the wiring can be simplified and the appearance around the meter can be improved. By introducing the wiring for the second meter into the first meter case that is fixed to the vehicle body (i.e., close to the vehicle body), the following effect is achieved compared to a configuration in which the wiring for the second meter is introduced directly into the second meter case: Namely, the exposure of the wiring for the second meter can be reduced, making it easier to protect the wiring and improving the appearance.

[0008] In a third aspect of the present invention, in the second aspect, the connection portion (60) between the first lower case (42b) and the second lower case (52b) has a wiring insertion portion (60c) that covers the portion of the wiring (49b) that passes through the connection portion (60). According to this configuration, by providing a wiring insertion portion at the connection portion between the first lower case and the second lower case, exposure of the wiring between the first lower case and the second lower case is reduced, making it easier to protect the wiring and improving the appearance.

[0009] In a fourth aspect of the present invention, in any one of the first to third aspects, the second meter (50) has a gear position display unit (54) that displays the gear position of the saddle-ride type vehicle (1), and the second meter (50) is located to the left of the first meter (40) when viewed from the occupant's side. According to this configuration, the second meter having the gear position display section is positioned to the left of the first meter when viewed from the occupant's side, which, combined with the fact that the components related to the gear position change operation (shift pedal, clutch lever, etc.) are generally positioned on the left side of the vehicle body, makes it easier to intuitively recognize that the display of the second meter on the left side is an indication of the gear position.

[0010] In a fifth aspect of the present invention, in any one of the first to third aspects, the second meter (50) has a time display unit (55) that displays the current time, and the second meter (50) is located to the left of the first meter (40) as seen from the passenger side. With this configuration, the second meter with the time display section is positioned on the left side as seen from the occupant's side, which, combined with the fact that wristwatches are generally worn on the left arm, makes it easier to intuitively recognize that the display on the second meter on the left side is a time display.

[0011] In a sixth aspect of the present invention, in any one of the first to third aspects, the second meter (50) has a gear position display unit (54) that displays the gear position of the saddle-ride type vehicle (1) and a time display unit (55) that displays the current time, and the gear position display unit (54) is located above the time display unit (55) when viewed from the occupant's side. According to this configuration, the gear position display section is positioned above the time display section, so that the display of the gear position can be emphasized.

[0012] A seventh aspect of the present invention is any one of the first to third aspects, wherein the second meter (50) has a gear position display unit (54) that displays the gear position of the saddle-ride type vehicle (1) and a time display unit (55) that displays the current time, and the gear position display unit (54) displays in a larger character size than the time display unit (55). According to this configuration, the gear position display can be emphasized by making the character size of the gear position display section larger than that of the time display section.

[0013] An eighth aspect of the present invention is any one of the first to seventh aspects, wherein the second meter (50) has a vertical width (H2) in the normal direction (S1) narrower than the vertical width (H1) of the first meter (40) in the normal direction (S1), and the second meter (50) is disposed within the vertical width (H1) of the first meter (40) in the normal direction (S1). With this configuration, the vertical width of the second meter is narrower than that of the first meter, and the second meter is disposed within the vertical width of the first meter in the normal direction, which has the following effect: Even when the second meter is mounted on the first meter, the second meter can be disposed as compactly as possible, and an increase in size around the meter can be avoided.

[0014] A ninth aspect of the present invention is any one of the first to eighth aspects, wherein the first meter (40) and the second meter (50) are located in front of the steering wheel (15), the first meter (40) and the second meter (50) have the first display surface (41) and the second display surface (51), respectively, which are circular when viewed from the normal direction (S1), and a center (C4) of the circle of the second display surface (51) is located forward of a center (C3) of the circle of the first display surface (41) in a direction along the first display surface (41). With this configuration, the first meter and the second meter are positioned forward of the steering wheel, and the second meter is positioned further forward than the first meter in the direction along the plane of the first display surface, so that the second meter is further forward from the steering wheel, thereby preventing the second meter from interfering with harnesses, cables, hoses, etc. arranged around the steering wheel. [Effects of the Invention]

[0015] According to the present invention, in a meter structure for a saddle-ride type vehicle, the second meter can be detachably attached to the first meter while minimizing the impact on the appearance. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0016] [Figure 1] 1 is a left side view of a motorcycle according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is an explanatory view of the area around the right handlebar of the motorcycle. [Figure 3] FIG. 2 is a left side view of a meter unit of the motorcycle. [Figure 4A] FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram of the meter unit as viewed from the normal direction of the display surface. [Figure 4B] FIG. 4B is an explanatory diagram corresponding to FIG. 4A of a meter unit without a second meter. [Figure 5] FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of the meter unit with a first upper case and a first meter body removed. [Figure 6] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the meter unit as viewed from the front side of the vehicle. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0017] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description, directions such as front, rear, left, and right are the same as directions in the vehicle described below unless otherwise specified. In addition, in the drawings used in the following description, an arrow FR indicating the front of the vehicle, an arrow LH indicating the left side of the vehicle, an arrow UP indicating the top of the vehicle, and a line CL indicating the center of the left and right sides of the vehicle body are shown in appropriate positions.

[0018] <Entire vehicle> 1 is a left side view of a motorcycle 1, which is an example of a saddle-ride type vehicle. Motorcycle 1 of this embodiment includes a front wheel 2 that is a steered wheel, a rear wheel 3 that is a drive wheel, a front fork 4 that supports front wheel 2, a swing arm 6 that supports rear wheel 3, a body frame 5 that supports front fork 4 and swing arm 6, a rear cushion 7 that extends between swing arm 6 and a seat frame (rear frame) 5a at the rear of body frame 5, and a power unit 8 that is supported by body frame 5. Power unit 8 includes, for example, an engine (internal combustion engine, prime mover) and a transmission integrated together.

[0019] A pair of left and right front forks 4 are provided. The upper parts of the left and right front forks 4 are rotatably (steerably) supported by a head pipe 5b at the front end of the body frame 5 via a steering stem 10. The steering stem 10 includes a top bridge 11 and a bottom bridge 12 that connect the upper parts of the left and right front forks 4 together, and also includes a stem pipe (not shown) that is inserted into the head pipe 5b. The stem pipe is a shaft member that is coaxial with the head pipe 5b.

[0020] A steering handle (bar handle) 15 extending in the vehicle width direction is attached to the top bridge 11. In the drawing, reference numeral 16 denotes a fuel tank disposed behind the steering handle 15 and supported by the body frame 5, and reference numeral 17 denotes a seat disposed behind the fuel tank 16 and supported by the seat frame 5a.

[0021] The head pipe 5b has a steering axis (rotation axis, hereinafter referred to as the steering axis) C1 that is tilted rearward relative to the vertical direction. Wheel-side components including the front wheel 2 and left and right front forks 4 rotate around the steering axis C1. In the embodiment, handle-side components including the steering handle 15 and handle support members (handle holder 10a, top bridge 11, etc.) rotate around a handle-rotation axis (handle-rotation axis, hereinafter referred to as the handle-rotation axis) C2. In the embodiment, the steering axis C1 and the handle-rotation axis C2 are coaxial, and the wheel-side components and the handle-side components rotate integrally.

[0022] A headlight 30 and a pair of left and right front blinkers 31 are supported on the steering stem 10 via light stays (not shown). For example, a meter unit 40A is also supported on the top bridge 11. The headlight 30, the pair of left and right front blinkers 31, and the meter unit 40A are rotatable together with the steering handlebars 15.

[0023] The meter unit 40A is disposed above the headlight 30 and in front of the top bridge 11. Referring also to FIG. 2, the meter unit 40A of this embodiment integrally includes a first meter 40 and a second meter 50, which will be described later. The first meter 40 has a first display surface 41 that is circular and has a relatively large diameter, and is disposed in the center of the vehicle width direction. The second meter 50 has a second display surface 51 that is circular and has a relatively small diameter, and is disposed to the left and front of the first display surface 41. The first display surface 41 and the second display surface 51 are, for example, planar surfaces that are parallel to each other. The meter unit 40A is disposed so that one side of the normal direction of the first display surface 41 and the second display surface 51 faces the driver's head position (i.e., faces diagonally upward and rearward). The normal direction of the first display surface 41 and the second display surface 51 is disposed so that it is inclined (closer to horizontal) than the steering axis direction (the direction along the steering axis C1). An arrow S1 in FIG. 1 indicates the normal direction (hereinafter, the direction along the arrow S1 will be referred to as the normal direction S1). The upper side of the normal direction S1 is oriented toward the position of the driver's head. Figure 2 is a top view of the area around the top bridge 11 as seen from the steering axis direction, and will be used as a reference when describing the configuration of the area around the meter unit 40A as seen from the normal direction S1.

[0024] 3 and 4A, the first display surface 41 is inclined upward toward the front from the upper surface in the thickness direction of the top bridge 11. On the first display surface 41, for example, a speedometer (vehicle speed meter, vehicle speed display unit) 44 and various indicator lamps (light-emitting units) 47 are arranged.

[0025] The first display surface 41 is a display portion of the first meter 40 that includes the above-mentioned speedometer 44 and indicator lamp 47. The speedometer 44 of the first meter 40 is a digital meter (liquid crystal meter) that displays, for example, vehicle speed using seven-segment numbers. The first meter 40 also has other liquid crystal displays, such as a fuel meter (remaining fuel gauge, remaining fuel display portion) 45 and an odometer / trip meter (odometer, mileage display portion) 46.

[0026] A first meter body (none of which are shown) including a liquid crystal module, its control circuit, a group of indicator lamps, and their drive circuits is housed inside the hollow first meter case 42. The speedometer 44 may be, for example, an analog meter that indicates vehicle speed with a needle. In this case, a mechanical or electrical needle drive device is housed inside the first meter case 42.

[0027] The first meter case 42 has a circular first display surface 41 on its outer surface facing rearward and upward. An operation unit 48 that is generally trapezoidal when viewed from the normal direction S1 of the first display surface 41 protrudes from the lower left of the first meter case 42. The operation unit 48 has an operation surface 48a that is generally parallel to the first display surface 41. A plurality of push buttons 48b for switching the display on the first display surface 41 are arranged on the operation surface 48a.

[0028] The second display surface 51 is disposed, for example, parallel to the first display surface 41. On the second display surface 51, for example, a gear position indicator (gear position display unit) 54 that displays the gear position (gear position) of the transmission of the power unit 8, and a clock (time display unit) 55 that displays the current time are disposed.

[0029] The second display surface 51 is a display portion of the second meter 50, which includes a gear position indicator 54 and a clock 55. The second meter 50 is a digital meter (liquid crystal meter) similar to, for example, the speedometer 44 of the first meter 40. A second meter main body (neither of which are shown) including a liquid crystal module and its control circuit, etc., is housed within the hollow second meter case 52.

[0030] The second meter case 52 has a circular second display surface 51 on its outer surface facing rearward and upward. For example, a second operating unit 56 is provided at the lower end of the second meter case 52. The second operating unit 56 has a second push button 56a for switching the display on the second display surface 51.

[0031] Referring to FIG. 2, a protrusion 11e is provided on the front side of the center of the top bridge 11 in the vehicle width direction. The protrusion 11e is plate-shaped and forms a protruding upper surface that is approximately parallel to the upper surface of the top bridge 11. The protrusion 11e is disposed rearward of the meter unit 40A. The protrusion 11e is formed in a substantially trapezoidal shape when viewed from the steering axis direction. A through-hole that passes through the protrusion 11e in the steering axis direction is formed in the center of the protrusion 11e in the vehicle width direction. The through-hole is circular when viewed from the steering axis direction. The upper end of the main switch 38 is disposed inside the through-hole.

[0032] The main switch 38 includes a key cylinder operated by, for example, a physical key (mechanical key) 38a. The key cylinder is arranged with its axis aligned with the steering axis direction, and its circular upper end is located inside a through-hole. A key insertion hole (not shown) opens upward at the upper end of the key cylinder. By inserting the physical key 38a into this key insertion hole and turning it, various power sources such as the ignition switch are turned on and off, and various locks such as the steering lock are locked and unlocked. The main switch 38 is not limited to a configuration in which it is operated by inserting the physical key 38a. For example, the main switch 38 may be a switch that can be operated or enabled without using the physical key 38a by authenticating the ID of a smart key (FOB key) carried by the occupant.

[0033] 1 and 5, the steering handle 15 includes a pair of left and right grip portions 15a that are gripped by the driver, a pair of left and right hanging portions 15b that extend downward from the inner ends of the left and right grip portions 15a in the vehicle width direction, and a straight portion 15c that spans between the lower ends of the left and right hanging portions 15b. The straight portion 15c extends horizontally along the vehicle width direction. The straight portion 15c is fixed to the upper surface of the top bridge 11 via a handle holder 10a.

[0034] <Meter unit> 1 and 2, meter unit 40A is disposed at a position where the driver can look down in front of the driver while seated on seat 17 facing the front of the vehicle. The meter unit 40A includes a first meter 40 having a speedometer 44 and fixed (permanently installed) to the vehicle body, and a second meter 50 that displays information independent of the first meter 40. The second meter 50 is not directly fixed to the vehicle body, but is fixed to the first meter 40 via a connecting portion 60, which will be described later. In Figures 2 and 3, the second meter 50 and the connecting portion 60 are indicated by hatching.

[0035] The first meter case 42 of the first meter 40 has a first display surface 41 on its outer surface facing rearward and upward. One side (rearward and upward) of the first display surface 41 in the normal direction S1 faces the driver's head position. The first meter case 42 is configured to include a circular case portion that houses the first meter 40 and a trapezoidal case portion that houses the operating unit 48. The first meter case 42 is divided in the normal direction S1 into a first upper case 42a on the first display surface 41 side (occupant side) and a first lower case 42b on the opposite side to the first display surface 41.

[0036] The second meter case 52 of the second meter 50 has a second display surface 51 on its outer surface facing rearward and upward. One side (rearward and upward) of the normal direction S1 of the second display surface 51 faces the driver's head position. The normal direction of the second display surface 51 and the normal direction of the first display surface 41 (both normal directions S1) are, for example, parallel to each other. That is, the first display surface 41 and the second display surface 51 are parallel to each other. The second meter case 52 is configured to include a second circular case portion that houses the second meter 50. The second meter case 52 is divided in the normal direction S1 into a second upper case 52a on the second display surface 51 side (occupant side) and a second lower case 52b on the opposite side to the second display surface 51.

[0037] The first lower case 42b and the second lower case 52b are integrated via a connecting portion 60. The first lower case 42b, the second lower case 52b, and the connecting portion 60 are integrally formed from, for example, the same material. The first upper case 42a and the second upper case 52a are formed as separate components that are separate from each other.

[0038] The second meter 50 is set as an optional part separate from the first meter 40 that is permanently installed on the vehicle body. When the meter unit 40A does not include the second meter 50 (see meter unit 40A' in FIG. 4B), the first lower case 42b forms only the lower part of the second meter case 52, without the second lower case 52b and the connection portion 60 being integrated.

[0039] 5, when the meter unit 40A is equipped with the second meter 50, the first lower case 42b is configured such that the second lower case 52b and the connecting portion 60 are integrated together to form the lower portions of the first meter case 42 and the second meter case 52. The integrated part of the first lower case 42b, the second lower case 52b, and the connecting portion 60 is referred to as the "integrated lower case 52c" in the following description. In FIG. 5, reference numeral 65 denotes a support bracket that supports the meter body and first upper case 42a of the first meter 40 on the top bridge 11.

[0040] The first lower case 42b is fixed by screws or the like to at least one of the meter body and the first upper case 42a, which are supported by the support bracket 65. In Fig. 5, reference numeral 66 denotes a rubber mount portion fastened to the meter body and the first upper case 42a of the support bracket 65, reference numeral 67 denotes a fastening portion fastened to at least one of the meter body and the first upper case 42a of the first lower case 42b, and reference numeral 68 denotes a connector disposed inside the first lower case 42b and connected to the meter body of the first meter 40.

[0041] The first lower case 42b is detachable independently from the meter body and the first upper case 42a, which are supported by the support bracket 65. The second meter 50 is not directly supported by the support bracket 65, but is supported by the first lower case 42b via the connection portion 60. When the optional second meter 50 is installed, the standard first lower case 42b is replaced with an integrated lower case 52c, and the second lower case 52b is supported by the first lower case 42b. By attaching the second meter body and the second upper case 52a to this second lower case 52b, a meter unit 40A in which the second meter 50 is attached to the first meter 40 is formed.

[0042] 4A and 5, the connecting portion 60 extends from the first case toward the second case in a generally trapezoidal shape when viewed from the normal direction S1. The second lower case 52b is supported by the first lower case 42b via the connecting portion 60. 6, the connection portion 60 has, for example, a plate-shaped wall portion 60a that is substantially parallel to the first display surface 41 and the second display surface 51, and a plurality of ribs 60b that rise from the wall portion 60a in the normal direction S1. The connection portion 60 has, for example, a wiring insertion portion 60c, located at the middle portion above and below, that forms a wiring insertion path. The wiring insertion portion 60c receives the wiring 49b (see FIG. 5) that extends between the first meter case 42 and the second meter case 52. The wiring insertion portion 60c has, for example, a U-shaped cross section that opens toward the rear of the vehicle, which prevents the wiring 49b from being exposed toward the front of the vehicle and allows the wiring 49b to be attached and detached from the rear of the vehicle.

[0043] The wiring 49b leading to the second meter 50, together with the wiring (not shown) leading to the first meter 40, is connected to the power supply line and various signal lines of the main harness on the vehicle body side. The first meter 40 and the second meter 50 are connected to a 12V battery (not shown), which is an on-board power source, via the main switch 38 or the like. A wiring introduction section (not shown) is provided on the front side of the first meter case 42 for introducing the wiring leading to the first meter 40 and the second meter 50 into the case. The wiring extending from the wiring introduction section to the outside of the case extends downward in front of the steering handlebars 15 and is connected to the main harness on the vehicle body side. When the meter unit 40A communicates with a control device or the like of the motorcycle 1, the wiring is also connected to a data communication line on the vehicle body side.

[0044] 3, the thickness (vertical width) H1 of the second meter 50 in the normal direction S1 is substantially the same as the thickness (vertical width) of the operating unit 48 in the normal direction S1 and is smaller than the thickness H1 of the first meter 40 in the normal direction S1. In the normal direction S1, the second meter 50 is disposed within the range of the vertical width H1 of the first meter 40. An upper surface 52a1 (second display surface 51) of the second meter 50 and an upper surface (operation surface 48a) of the operating unit 48 are displaced downward in the normal direction S1 with respect to the upper surface 42a1 (first display surface 41) of the first meter 40. A lower surface 52b1 of the second meter 50 and a lower surface of the operating unit 48 are displaced upward in the normal direction S1 with respect to the lower surface 42b1 of the first meter 40. The second meter 50, which protrudes outward from the outer periphery of the first meter 40, has a smaller diameter (size) than the first meter 40 when viewed in the normal direction S1. Because the second meter 50 is also miniaturized in the normal direction S1, when the second meter 50 is installed as an optional part, the following effects are achieved: Namely, the increase in size and weight of the entire meter unit 40A is suppressed, and the impact on the appearance of the periphery of the meter unit 40A is also suppressed.

[0045] 2, the display sections of the second meter 50 are arranged to the left of the center CL of the vehicle body, and are shifted to the left of the left end t2 of the first meter 40 at the center CL of the vehicle body. The gear position display unit 54, which is often viewed while driving, is positioned higher than the time display unit 55 (as close to the driver as possible), and the character size is made large so that it stands out to the driver. By offsetting the second meter 50 to the same left-right side as the shift pedal and clutch lever that are operated when changing gears, the following effects are achieved: The gear position display corresponding to the shift operation becomes easier to intuitively recognize, and the gear position display is more emphasized, improving visibility.

[0046] In the figure, symbol C3 indicates the center position (first meter center) of the first display surface 41 of the first meter 40 when viewed from the normal direction S1, and symbol C4 indicates the center position (second meter center) of the second display surface 51 of the second meter 50 when viewed from the normal direction S1. The second meter center C4 is located forward of the first meter center C3 in the direction along the display surfaces (surface direction). Positioning the second meter 50 further forward from the steering wheel 15 provides the following advantages: The second meter 50 is less likely to interfere with or overlap, as viewed from the driver, harnesses, cables, hoses, and the like routed around the steering wheel 15, as well as other optional components supported on the steering wheel 15. The entire second meter 50 is located rearward of the front end t1 of the first meter 40, as viewed from the normal direction S1. The outer diameter of the circular shape of the second meter 50 is equal to the radius of the circular shape of the first meter 40. This prevents the second meter 50 from being too conspicuous, suppresses an increase in the weight of the second meter 50, and suppresses an increase in the overall size of the meter unit 40A.

[0047] As explained above, the motorcycle 1 in the above embodiment includes the first meter 40 having the speedometer 44 and fixed to the vehicle body, and the second meter 50 that displays information independent of the first meter 40 and is fixed to the first meter 40. The first meter 40 includes the first meter case 42 having the first display surface 41, one side of the first display surface 41 facing the rider in the normal direction S1. The first meter case 42 is divided into a first upper case 42a on the first display surface 41 side and a first lower case 42b on the opposite side of the first display surface 41 in the normal direction S1. The second meter 50 is provided with a second meter case 52 having a second display surface 51, the second display surface 51 facing the occupant on one side in the normal direction S1, the second meter case 52 being divided in the normal direction S1 into a second upper case 52a on the second display surface 51 side and a second lower case 52b on the opposite side to the second display surface 51, the first upper case 42a and the second upper case 52a being separate bodies, and the first lower case 42b and the second lower case 52b being integrated with each other via a connecting portion 60. This configuration includes a first meter 40 having a speedometer 44 and permanently mounted on the vehicle body, and a second meter 50 that is set independently of the first meter 40 as an option or the like and is fixed to the first meter 40. The first upper case 42a of the first meter 40 and the second upper case 52a of the second meter 50 are separate from each other, while the first lower case 42b of the first meter 40 and the second lower case 52b of the second meter 50 are integrated with each other via a connecting portion 60. As a result, the first meter 40 and the second meter 50 have an independent appearance from the display surface side, but can be integrated using a common lower case (integrated lower case 52c). This provides the following advantages compared to a configuration in which the first meter 40 and the second meter 50 are separately mounted on the vehicle body or a structure is provided to connect the meters together. That is, the meter mounting structure can be simplified and the appearance of the area around the meter can be improved. When the second meter 50 is set as an option, the above-mentioned effects can be obtained by replacing the first lower case 42b with an integrated lower case and installing the second meter 50. Furthermore, when returning to the standard specification without the second meter 50, by returning the integrated lower case to the first lower case 42b, the meter mounting structure does not remain, and quality can be improved.

[0048] The meter structure for the saddle-ride type vehicle includes wiring 49b that supplies at least power to the second meter 50, and the wiring 49b extends from the vehicle body side wiring, passes through the first meter case 42, and is routed into the second meter case 52. According to this configuration, the wiring 49b leading to the second meter 50 is routed via the first meter case 42, which makes it possible to introduce the wiring 49b leading to the second meter 50 and the wiring leading to the first meter 40 into the first meter case 42 from a common wiring introduction portion. Therefore, compared to a configuration in which the wiring 49b for the second meter 50 is introduced directly into the second meter case 52 without passing through the first meter case 42, the following effect is achieved. That is, the wiring can be simplified and the appearance around the meter can be improved. By introducing the wiring 49b for the second meter 50 into the first meter case 42 that is fixed to the vehicle body (i.e., close to the vehicle body), the following effect is achieved compared to a configuration in which the wiring 49b for the second meter 50 is introduced directly into the second meter case 52. That is, the exposure of the wiring 49b for the second meter 50 is reduced, making it easier to protect the wiring 49b and improving the appearance.

[0049] In the meter structure for a saddle-ride type vehicle, the connection portion 60 between the first lower case 42b and the second lower case 52b has a wire insertion portion 60c that covers the portion of the wire 49b that passes through the connection portion 60. According to this configuration, by providing a wiring insertion portion 60c at the connection portion 60 between the first lower case 42b and the second lower case 52b, exposure of the wiring 49b between the first lower case 42b and the second lower case 52b is reduced, making it easier to protect the wiring 49b and improving the appearance.

[0050] In the meter structure of the saddle-ride type vehicle described above, the second meter 50 has a gear position display unit 54 that displays the gear position of the saddle-ride type vehicle, and the second meter 50 is located to the left of the first meter 40 when viewed from the passenger side on one side of the normal direction S1. According to this configuration, the second meter 50 having the gear position display section is positioned to the left of the first meter 40 when viewed from the passenger side, which, combined with the fact that the components related to the gear position change operation (shift pedal, clutch lever, etc.) are generally positioned on the left side of the vehicle body, makes it easier to intuitively recognize that the display on the second meter 50 on the left side is an indication of the gear position.

[0051] In the meter structure of the above-mentioned saddle-ride type vehicle, the second meter 50 has a time display unit 55 that displays the current time, and the second meter 50 is located to the left of the first meter 40 when viewed from the passenger side on one side of the normal direction S1. According to this configuration, the second meter 50 having the time display section 55 is positioned on the left side as seen from the passenger side, which, combined with the fact that wristwatches are generally worn on the left arm, makes it easier to intuitively recognize that the display on the second meter 50 on the left side is a time display.

[0052] In the meter structure of the above-mentioned saddle-ride type vehicle, the second meter 50 has a gear position display unit 54 that displays the gear position of the motorcycle 1 and a time display unit 55 that displays the current time, and the gear position display unit 54 is located above the time display unit 55 when viewed from the rider's side on one side of the normal direction S1. According to this configuration, the gear position display unit 54 is disposed above the time display unit 55, so that the display of the gear position can be emphasized.

[0053] In the meter structure of the above-mentioned saddle-ride type vehicle, the second meter 50 has a gear position display unit 54 that displays the gear position of the motorcycle 1 and a time display unit 55 that displays the current time, and the gear position display unit 54 displays in a larger character size than the time display unit 55. According to this configuration, the gear position display section 54 has a larger character size than the time display section 55, so that the gear position display can be emphasized.

[0054] In the meter structure of the above-described saddle-ride type vehicle, the second meter 50 has a vertical width H2 in the normal direction S1 that is narrower than the vertical width H1 of the first meter 40 in the normal direction S1, and the second meter 50 is disposed within the vertical width H1 of the first meter 40 in the normal direction S1. According to this configuration, the vertical width H2 of the second meter 50 is narrower than the vertical width H1 of the first meter 40, and the second meter 50 is disposed within the vertical width H1 of the first meter 40 in the normal direction S1, which has the following effects: That is, even when the second meter 50 is mounted on the first meter 40, the second meter 50 can be disposed as compactly as possible, and an increase in size around the meter can be avoided.

[0055] In the meter structure of the above-mentioned saddle-ride type vehicle, the first meter 40 and the second meter 50 are located in front of the steering handle 15, and the first meter 40 and the second meter 50 respectively have a first display surface 41 and a second display surface 51 that are circular when viewed from the normal direction S1, and the center C4 of the circle of the second display surface 51 is located forward of the center C3 of the circle of the first display surface 41 in the direction along the first display surface 41. According to this configuration, the first meter 40 and the second meter 50 are positioned in front of the steering wheel 15, and the second meter 50 is positioned further forward than the first meter 40 in the direction along the surface of the first display surface 41, so that the second meter 50 is further forward from the steering wheel 15. This makes it possible to prevent the second meter 50 from interfering with harnesses, cables, hoses, etc. arranged around the steering wheel 15.

[0056] The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment. For example, the meter structure of the present embodiment may be applied to saddle-ride type vehicles other than motorcycles. The saddle-ride type vehicle includes all vehicles on which a driver straddles the body, including not only motorcycles (including motorized bicycles and scooter-type vehicles), but also three-wheeled vehicles (including vehicles with one front wheel and two rear wheels, as well as vehicles with two front wheels and one rear wheel) or four-wheeled vehicles (such as four-wheeled buggies). It may also be applied to vehicles that include an electric motor as a prime mover. It may also be applied to vehicles other than saddle-ride type vehicles (such as passenger cars, buses, and trucks). The configurations in the above-described embodiments are merely examples of the present invention, and various modifications are possible within the scope of the gist of the present invention, such as replacing the components of the embodiments with well-known components. [Explanation of symbols]

[0057] 1. Motorcycles (saddle-type vehicles) 15 Steering handle 40 First Meter 40A, 40A' meter unit 40 First Meter 41 First display surface 42 First meter case 42a First Upper Case 42b First Lower Case 44 Speedometer (vehicle speed display) 45 Fuel meter (remaining fuel display) 46 Trip meter (mileage display) 49b Wiring 50 Second Meter 51 Second display screen 52 Second meter case 52a Second upper case 52b Second Lower Case 52c Integrated lower case 54 Gear position indicator (gear position display section) 55 Time display section (clock) 60 Connection 60a Wall 60b Rib section 60c Wiring insertion part 65 Support bracket C3 First meter center C4 Second meter center H1 First meter vertical width H2 Second meter vertical width S1 normal direction t1 Front end of first meter

Claims

1. a first meter (40) having a speedometer (44) and fixed to a vehicle body; a second meter (50) that displays information independently of the first meter (40) and is fixed to the first meter (40), The first meter (40) includes a first meter case (42) having a first display surface (41), The first display surface (41) has one side of its normal direction (S1) facing the occupant side, The first meter case (42) is divided into a first upper case (42a) on the first display surface (41) side and a first lower case (42b) on the opposite side to the first display surface (41) in the normal direction (S1), The second meter (50) includes a second meter case (52) having a second display surface (51), The second display surface (51) faces the occupant side, The second meter case (52) is divided into a second upper case (52a) on the second display surface (51) side and a second lower case (52b) on the opposite side to the second display surface (51) in the normal direction (S1), the first upper case (42a) and the second upper case (52a) are separate bodies, and the first lower case (42b) and the second lower case (52b) are integrated with each other, a wiring (49b) for supplying at least power to the second meter (50); The wiring (49b) extends from a vehicle body side wiring, passes through the first meter case (42), and is routed into the second meter case (52).

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3. 2. The meter structure for a saddle-ride type vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the connection portion (60) between the first lower case (42b) and the second lower case (52b) has a wiring insertion portion (60c) that covers a portion of the wiring (49b) that passes through the connection portion (60).

4. The second meter (50) has a gear position display section (54) that displays the gear position of the saddle-ride type vehicle (1), 4. The meter structure for a saddle-ride type vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the second meter (50) is located to the left of the first meter (40) when viewed from the passenger side.

5. The second meter (50) has a time display section (55) that displays the current time, 4. The meter structure for a saddle-ride type vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the second meter (50) is located to the left of the first meter (40) when viewed from the passenger side.

6. The second meter (50) has a gear position display section (54) that displays a gear position of the saddle-ride type vehicle (1) and a time display section (55) that displays the current time, 4. The meter structure for a saddle-ride type vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the gear position display section (54) is located above the time display section (55) when viewed from the passenger side.

7. The second meter (50) has a gear position display section (54) that displays a gear position of the saddle-ride type vehicle (1) and a time display section (55) that displays the current time, 4. The meter structure for a saddle-ride type vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the gear position display section (54) displays characters in a larger size than the time display section (55).

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9. The first meter (40) and the second meter (50) are located in front of a steering handle (15), The first meter (40) and the second meter (50) respectively have the first display surface (41) and the second display surface (51) which are circular when viewed from the normal direction (S1), 4. The meter structure for a saddle-ride type vehicle according to claim 1, wherein a center (C4) of the circular shape of the second display surface (51) is located forward of a center (C3) of the circular shape of the first display surface (41) in a direction along the first display surface (41).

10. a first meter (40) having a speedometer (44) and fixed to a vehicle body; a second meter (50) that displays information independently of the first meter (40) and is fixed to the first meter (40), The first meter (40) includes a first meter case (42) having a first display surface (41), The first display surface (41) has one side of its normal direction (S1) facing the occupant side, The first meter case (42) is divided into a first upper case (42a) on the first display surface (41) side and a first lower case (42b) on the opposite side to the first display surface (41) in the normal direction (S1), The second meter (50) includes a second meter case (52) having a second display surface (51), The second display surface (51) faces the occupant side, The second meter case (52) is divided into a second upper case (52a) on the second display surface (51) side and a second lower case (52b) on the opposite side to the second display surface (51) in the normal direction (S1), the first upper case (42a) and the second upper case (52a) are separate bodies, and the first lower case (42b) and the second lower case (52b) are integrated with each other, The second meter (50) has a vertical width (H2) in the normal direction (S1) narrower than the vertical width (H1) in the normal direction (S1) of the first meter (40), The second meter (50) is disposed within a vertical width (H1) of the first meter (40) in the normal direction (S1).

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