Saddle-type vehicle

Abstract

To provide a saddle-riding type vehicle that allows multiple electrical components to be efficiently placed in a space under a seat.SOLUTION: A saddle-riding type vehicle 1 includes: a rear fender 50; and multiple vehicular components 71, 72, 73, and B above the rear fender 50. This saddle-riding type vehicle also includes: a flat plane portion 53 that is a part of the rear fender 50 formed in a planar shape; and a support tray 80 that is attached to the rear fender 50 at a location above the flat plane portion 53. The support tray 80 includes: a ceiling portion 82 in a tabular shape; and a side wall portion 88 which extends in the vertical direction from the ceiling portion 82, and which is supported by the flat plane portion 53. The first vehicular component 71 that is one of the vehicular components is stored between the ceiling portion 82 and the flat plane portion 53 at the internal side relative to the side wall portion 88 and at the lower-surface side of the ceiling portion 82. The battery B that is the other one of the vehicular components is placed at the upper-surface side of the ceiling portion 82.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a saddle-ride type vehicle, and more particularly to a saddle-ride type vehicle in which a plurality of electrical components are arranged in a space below a seat. [Background technology]

[0002] 2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a configuration in which a plurality of electrical components are arranged in a space below a seat of a saddle-type vehicle has been known.

[0003] Patent Document 1 discloses a configuration in which, in a sports-type saddle-ride vehicle in which a fuel tank is disposed between the steering handlebars and the seat, an electrical component holder for arranging multiple electrical components is integrally formed with the rear fender located below the seat and the seat cowl that supports the seat and above the rear wheel. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2019-99037 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] Here, while the space below the seat of a saddle-type vehicle is limited, the support section for the battery, which is a heavy object, requires high rigidity, and the regulator rectifier needs to be located in a place where heat can be effectively dissipated.Various conditions must be taken into consideration when arranging multiple electrical components, and there is still room for improvement in terms of an even more efficient arrangement structure.

[0006] SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a straddle-type vehicle that solves the above-mentioned problems of the prior art and allows a plurality of electrical components to be efficiently arranged in the space below the seat. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a saddle-type vehicle (1) including a rear fender (50) and a plurality of vehicle body parts (71, 72, 73, B) above the rear fender (50), the rear fender (50) including a flat portion (53) formed as a part of an upper surface thereof, and a support tray (80) attached to the rear fender (50) at a position above the flat portion (53), the support tray (80) being a plate-shaped The first feature of the vehicle body parts is that it has a top plate portion (82) and side wall portions (88) extending vertically from the top plate portion (82) and supported by the flat portion (53), and on the underside of the top plate portion (82), inside the side wall portions (88), a first vehicle body part (71) among the vehicle body parts is stored between the top plate portion (82) and the flat portion (53), and a battery (B) among the vehicle body parts is arranged on the upper side of the top plate portion (82).

[0008] A second feature is that the flat surface (53) is formed by a portion of the rear fender (50) protruding upward, and the underside of the flat surface (53) forms a recess (75) that is recessed upward, and a second body part (72) of the body parts is arranged in the recess (75).

[0009] Furthermore, the second body part (72) is a regulator rectifier (72), and the regulator rectifier (72) is supported by a support arm (74) provided in the recess (75). A third feature is that the rear fender (50) has an opening (52) provided in a position forward of the regulator rectifier (72), and the regulator rectifier (72) is arranged at a further forward inclination angle than the forward inclination angle of the flat portion (53) relative to the horizontal plane.

[0010] Furthermore, a fourth feature of the rear fender (50) is that a curved portion (54) that curves and protrudes upward is provided behind the flat portion (53), and a rear extension portion (87) shaped to follow the curved portion (54) is provided at the rear of the support tray (80).

[0011] Furthermore, a fifth feature is that an upwardly rising portion (51) is formed at the outer end of the rear fender (50) in the vehicle width direction, the rising portion (51) is spaced apart from the side wall portion (88) along the fore-and-aft direction of the vehicle body, harnesses (H1, H2) are routed between the rising portion (51) and the side wall portion (89), the first vehicle body part is a control device (71), and the side wall portion (88) has a notch (89) that forms a routing opening (85) through which the harness (H2) connected to the control device (71) is passed.

[0012] A sixth feature is that the support tray (80) is provided with a protective piece (83) that extends above the upper edge of the side wall portion (88) on the side where the harnesses (H1, H2) are routed.

[0013] Furthermore, a third body part (73) among the body parts is arranged on the upper part of the rear fender (50) on the side of the support tray (80), and a protrusion (81) extending outward in the vehicle width direction is formed on the side of the support tray (80), and when the support tray (80) is attached to a predetermined position, the protrusion (81) presses against the upper surface of the third body part (73), which is a seventh feature.

[0014] An eighth feature is that the vehicle is provided with a pair of left and right rear frames (F4) and a cross member (27) that connects the pair of left and right rear frames (F4) to each other, the battery (B) is arranged in a position overlapping below the cross member (27) when viewed from above the vehicle body, and the terminals (B1, B2) of the battery (B) are provided on the side of the battery (B) that is farthest from the cross member (27).

[0015] A ninth feature is that a plurality of ribs (95a, 95b, 95c, 95d, 95e, 95f, 95g, 95h) that stand upward and support the first vehicle-body component (71) from below are provided on the upper surface of the rear fender (50), the plurality of ribs (95a, 95b, 95c, 95d, 95e, 95f, 95g, 95h) include portions that support the front, rear, and left side surface in the vehicle width direction of the first vehicle-body component (71), and a shoulder portion (88a) that follows the shape of the upper corner portion (71a) of the first vehicle-body component (71) is formed on a side wall portion (88) of the support tray (80) that supports the side surface of the first vehicle-body component (71).

[0016] A tenth feature is that when the support tray (80) is attached to a predetermined position, the top plate portion (82) presses the upper surface of the first vehicle-body part (71).

[0017] Furthermore, an eleventh feature is that the side wall portion (88) extends in the vertical direction from the periphery of the top plate portion (82) and surrounds the top plate portion (82) on all four sides. [Effects of the Invention]

[0018] According to a first feature, a saddle-type vehicle (1) including a rear fender (50) and a plurality of vehicle body parts (71, 72, 73, B) above the rear fender (50) includes a flat portion (53) formed on a part of an upper surface of the rear fender (50) in a flat plane, and a support tray (80) attached to the rear fender (50) at a position above the flat portion (53), and the support tray (80) includes a plate-shaped top plate portion (82) and a support member (80) extending vertically from the top plate portion (82). The top panel (82) has a side wall (88) supported by the flat surface (53). A first body component (71) among the body components is housed inside the side wall (88) on the underside of the top panel (82) between the top panel (82) and the flat surface (53). A battery (B) among the body components is disposed on the upper surface of the top panel (82). By disposing the battery above the first body component, access to the frequently used battery is improved. Furthermore, the side wall above the top panel can stably support the heavy battery, and the side wall below the top panel can cover the side of the first body component, thereby restricting its position. This eliminates the need for ribs, fastening members, or the like for position restriction. Furthermore, by covering the side of the first body component with the side wall, the first body component can be protected from heat from the drive source of the saddle-ride type vehicle.

[0019] According to the second feature, the flat surface (53) is formed by a portion of the rear fender (50) protruding upward, and the underside of the flat surface (53) forms a recess (75) that is recessed upward, and a second body part (72) of the body parts is arranged in the recess (75).Therefore, even if a flat surface that protrudes upward is provided to stably support the support tray, the second body part can be arranged efficiently by utilizing the space in the recess on the underside.

[0020] According to a third feature, the second vehicle-body component (72) is a regulator rectifier (72), and the regulator rectifier (72) is supported by a support arm (74) provided in the recess (75), and an opening (52) is provided in the rear fender (50) at a position forward of the regulator rectifier (72), and the regulator rectifier (72) is disposed at an angle further forward than the angle of forward inclination of the flat portion (53) with respect to the horizontal plane, so that the regulator rectifier, which generates heat, can be efficiently cooled by airflow introduced through the opening. Furthermore, because the regulator rectifier is supported by the support arm, the first vehicle-body component can be protected from the heat of the regulator rectifier.

[0021] According to a fourth feature, the rear fender (50) is provided with a curved portion (54) that bulges upward and curves behind the flat portion (53), and the support tray (80) is provided with a rear extension portion (87) shaped to follow the curved portion (54) at its rear. Therefore, by positioning the front side of the support tray above the flat portion and positioning the rear side of the support tray at the curved portion, the area of ​​the flat portion can be minimized and the weight of the battery and the first vehicle body component can be distributed and supported by the flat portion and the curved portion. Furthermore, by fixing the support tray, the rigidity of the connection between the flat portion and the curved portion can be increased, thereby increasing the strength of the rear fender.

[0022] According to the fifth feature, the side of the control device stored between the flat portion of the rear fender and the top plate of the support tray is protected by the side wall, and a wiring opening is formed by providing a cutout in the side wall, making it possible to wire the harness in the space between the side wall and the standing portion. This protects the harness and shortens the length of the harness that is connected to the control device and joins with the main harness.

[0023] According to the sixth feature, the support tray (80) is provided with a protective piece (83) that extends above the upper edge of the side wall portion (88) on the side where the harnesses (H1, H2) are routed, thereby making it possible to prevent contact between the harnesses and the battery terminals.

[0024] According to a seventh feature, a third vehicle-body part (73) among the vehicle-body parts is disposed on the upper part of the rear fender (50) on the side of the support tray (80), and a protrusion (81) extending outward in the vehicle width direction is formed on the side of the support tray (80), and when the support tray (80) is attached to a predetermined position, the protrusion (81) presses the upper surface of the third vehicle-body part (73), making it possible to support the third vehicle-body part without providing a dedicated support stay, etc. This reduces the number of parts and improves assembly efficiency.

[0025] According to the eighth feature, the vehicle comprises a pair of left and right rear frames (F4) and a cross member (27) connecting the pair of left and right rear frames (F4) to each other, and the battery (B) is arranged in a position overlapping below the cross member (27) when viewed from above the vehicle body, and the terminals (B1, B2) of the battery (B) are provided on the side of the battery (B) that is farthest from the cross member (27). This prevents the battery terminals from coming into contact with the cross member and also makes it easier to attach and detach the battery, thereby improving maintainability.

[0026] According to the ninth feature, a plurality of ribs (95a, 95b, 95c, 95d, 95e, 95f, 95g, 95h) that stand upward and support the first vehicle-body component (71) from below are provided on the upper surface of the rear fender (50), the plurality of ribs (95a, 95b, 95c, 95d, 95e, 95f, 95g, 95h) include portions that support the front, rear, and left side surface of the first vehicle-body component (71) in the vehicle width direction, and shoulder portions (88a) that follow the shape of the upper corner portions (71a) of the first vehicle-body component (71) are formed on the side wall portions (88) of the support tray (80) that support the side surfaces of the first vehicle-body component (71). Therefore, the first vehicle-body component can be positioned by the plurality of ribs and the shoulder portions of the support tray.

[0027] According to the tenth feature, when the support tray (80) is attached to a predetermined position, the top plate portion (82) presses against the upper surface of the first vehicle-body component (71), thereby making it possible to stably support the first vehicle-body component. Also, there is no need to provide a dedicated fastening member or the like for fixing the first vehicle-body component to the rear fender, which reduces the number of components and improves assembly efficiency.

[0028] According to the eleventh feature, the side wall portion (88) extends vertically from the periphery of the top plate portion (82) and surrounds the top plate portion (82) on all four sides, so that the side wall portion forms a cylindrical support portion, which has high rigidity against compressive loads from above and can efficiently support a heavy battery. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0029] [Figure 1] 1 is a left side view of a motorcycle according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] FIG. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along line III-III in FIG. 2. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is an enlarged plan view of a portion of the motorcycle 1. [Figure 5] FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along line VV in FIG. [Figure 6]FIG. [Figure 7] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the rear fender as viewed from above and in front. [Figure 8] FIG. [Figure 9] FIG. 2 is a partially enlarged perspective view of the rear fender with the support tray attached. [Figure 10] FIG. 2 is a partially enlarged perspective view of the rear fender as viewed from above left. [Figure 11] FIG. 2 is a partially enlarged perspective view of the rear fender with the battery attached. [Figure 12] FIG. 10 is a left side view of the support tray. [Figure 13] FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along line XIII-XIII in FIG. 2. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0030] Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings. Fig. 1 is a left side view of a motorcycle 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 2 is a front view of the motorcycle 1. The motorcycle 1 is a saddle-ride type vehicle that travels by transmitting the driving force of a power unit P, which is an integrated configuration of an internal combustion engine and a transmission, to a rear wheel WR via a drive chain 19.

[0031] A head pipe F1 that rotatably supports a steering stem (not shown) is provided at the front end of a pair of left and right main frames F2 that make up the body frame F. A top bridge 3 and a bottom bridge 7 that support a pair of left and right front forks 11 are fixed to the upper and lower ends, respectively, of the steering stem.

[0032] A front wheel WF is rotatably supported at the lower end of the front fork 11. A front fender 10 is attached to the front fork 11, covering the upper part of the front wheel WF. A steering handlebar 2 is fixed to the upper part of the top bridge 3. A front cowl 8, which supports a meter device 4 and a windscreen 5, is disposed in front of the head pipe F1. A pair of left and right rearview mirrors 6 and a headlight 9 are supported on the front cowl 8. A pair of left and right side cowls 12 are connected to the rear of the front cowl 8, and an under cowl 13, which covers the lower front part of the power unit P, which serves as a drive source for the motorcycle 1, is connected to the lower part of the side cowls 12.

[0033] A fuel tank 24 is disposed on top of the main frame F2, which extends rearward and downward from the head pipe F1. A pivot frame F3, which supports a pivot 15 that pivotally supports a swing arm 18 for free swinging, is connected to the rear end of the main frame F2. A pair of left and right step bars 17 on which the rider places their feet are attached to positions near the bottom of the pivot frame F3. A power unit P is suspended below the main frame F2 and in front of the pivot frame F3. A shift pedal 14 is pivotally supported on the left side of the power unit P for free swinging, and a side stand 16 is pivotally supported on the lower end of the pivot frame F3 for free rotation. Combustion gas from the power unit P is discharged rearward from a muffler 30 on the right side in the vehicle width direction.

[0034] The swing arm 18, which rotatably supports the rear wheel WR, is suspended from the main frame F2 at a position near the front of the swing arm 18 by a rear cushion 29 (not shown) (see FIG. 3). A pair of left and right upper and lower rear frames F4 and F5 are connected to the rear of the main frame F2. These upper and lower frames F4 and F5 support a seat 23 for the rider and a rear cowl 22 in which the taillight unit 21 is embedded. The upper and lower rear frames F4 extend obliquely upward and rearward from the rear end of the main frame F2. The lower and upper rear frames F5 extend obliquely upward and rearward from a position near the top of the pivot frame F3 and are joined to the upper and lower rear frames F4 at the rear of the vehicle body. A license plate holder 20 is attached below and in front of the taillight unit 21. A pair of left and right tandem steps 31 are attached to the lower part of the lower rear frame F5.

[0035] A rear fender 50 is disposed between the left and right upper and lower rear frames F4, connected to the lower part of the rear cowl 22 and configured to catch water, mud, and the like that is kicked up by the rear wheel WR. A regulator rectifier 72 is disposed below the rear fender 50 and is supported by the rear fender 50, with its heat dissipation fins exposed downward.

[0036] FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along line III-III in FIG. 2. The same reference numerals as those used above indicate the same or equivalent parts. This embodiment is characterized by a two-story structure in which a support tray 80 is stacked on top of a rear fender 50, which is an integrally molded part made of synthetic resin or the like. This allows for efficient arrangement of multiple vehicle body components. Specifically, the rear fender 50 is provided with a flat portion 53 formed by a raised portion, and the support tray 80 is disposed above the flat portion 53. This allows for the control unit (ECU) 71, which serves as a first vehicle body component, to be placed in a predetermined position and for the support rigidity of the battery B, which is a heavy object, to be increased. The flat portion 53 is flat and has no curves or irregularities. The control unit 71 is sandwiched between a plate-shaped top plate portion 82 formed on the support tray 80 and the flat portion 53 of the rear fender 50, and is stably supported. The top plate portion 82 is generally formed by bending a flat, flat member without curves or irregularities at two points. A cushioning material 97 made of sponge or the like can be sandwiched between the top plate portion 82 and the control device 71. This allows the top surface of the control device 71 to be pressed by the top plate portion 82, making it possible to stably support the control device 71. Furthermore, there is no need to provide a dedicated fastening member or the like for fixing the control device 71 to the rear fender 50, which reduces the number of parts and improves assembly ease.

[0037] In addition, an upwardly recessed recess 75 is formed on the underside of flat portion 53 formed by raising rear fender 50, and by arranging regulator rectifier 72 as a second vehicle body part in recess 75, the space created by providing flat portion 53 is effectively utilized while exposing the cooling fins of regulator rectifier 72 downward from the underside of rear fender 50, making it possible to efficiently cool regulator rectifier 72.

[0038] The regulator rectifier 72 is disposed slightly offset to the left in the vehicle width direction relative to the rear cushion 29, which is located in the center in the vehicle width direction. The reservoir tank 28, which is connected to a rear brake starter cylinder (not shown), is disposed to the right of the regulator rectifier 72 in the vehicle width direction. The regulator rectifier 72 is a pair of left and right plate-like members extending downward from the underside of the flat portion 53. The regulator rectifier 72 is fixed to the lower part of the support arm 74 and supported at an angle tilted further forward than the forward angle of the flat portion 53 relative to the horizontal plane, so that the gap between the front portion of the regulator rectifier 72 and the underside of the flat portion 53 is larger than that of the rear portion. An opening 52 is provided in front of the regulator rectifier 72, which allows the regulator rectifier 72 to be efficiently cooled by the airflow introduced through the opening 52. Furthermore, since regulator rectifier 72 is supported by support arm 74 at a distance from the lower surface side of flat portion 53 , control device 71 can be protected from the heat of regulator rectifier 72 .

[0039] The upper surface of the battery B is held by a rubber belt 92 (see FIGS. 11 and 12) that engages with hooks 84, 86 provided on the front and rear of the support tray 80. A fuse 70 and a relay 74 are disposed above and behind the battery B as vehicle body parts.

[0040] A cross member 27 extending in the vehicle width direction is suspended between the left and right upper rear frames F4. A swing shaft 25 that allows the fuel tank 24 to swing upward during maintenance is supported on the cross member 27. A restricting piece 26 that restricts the swinging movement at a predetermined angle is attached to the rear of the fuel tank 24. This restricting piece 26 has the function of holding the front end of the seat 23 when it is installed.

[0041] FIG. 4 is a partially enlarged plan view of the motorcycle 1. The same reference numerals as those used above indicate the same or equivalent parts. This figure shows the motorcycle 1 with the seat 23 removed. Battery B, which becomes accessible by removing the seat 23, is disposed in a position where a portion of its front side overlaps with the cross member 24 in a plan view of the vehicle body. Terminals B1 and B2 of battery B are provided at the rear end away from the cross member 24, reducing the possibility of contact with the cross member 24. Once terminals B1 and B2 are removed, battery B can be easily removed from the vehicle body by lifting the rear portion upward.

[0042] A protrusion 81 extending to the right in the vehicle width direction is formed on the right side of the support tray 80 in the vehicle width direction. The protrusion 81 is configured to press against the upper surface of the sub-controller 73, which serves as a third vehicle body part and is disposed below the right side of the battery B, when the support tray 80 is attached to a predetermined position. This makes it possible to support the sub-controller 73 without providing a dedicated support stay or the like, thereby reducing the number of parts and improving assembly ease.

[0043] 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along line VV in FIG. 4. The same reference numerals as those used above indicate the same or equivalent parts. The support tray 80 is provided with a plate-shaped top panel 82 and plate-shaped side walls 88 extending vertically from the edges of the top panel 82. The control device 71 is stored between the flat surface 53 of the rear fender 50 and the top panel 82 of the support tray 80. At this time, the side of the control device 71 is covered by the side walls 88 below the top panel 82. The battery B is disposed above the top panel 82, and the side of the battery B near its lower end is covered by the side walls 88 above the top panel 82. Furthermore, the flat surface 53 is offset leftward from the center in the vehicle width direction to ensure space to the right of the control device 71, but the battery B is disposed in the center in the vehicle width direction, maintaining left-right weight balance.

[0044] In this embodiment, by disposing the battery B above the control device 71, it is possible to improve access to the battery B, which requires frequent maintenance. Furthermore, the side wall portion 88 above the top plate portion 82 can stably support the battery B, which is a heavy object, and by covering the side of the control device 71 with the side wall portion 88 below the top plate portion 82, it is possible to regulate the position of the control device 71. As a result, ribs, fastening members, etc. for regulating the position are not required. Furthermore, by covering the side of the control device 71 with the side wall portion 88, it is possible to protect the control device 71 from the heat of the power unit P.

[0045] An upright portion 51 that stands upright is formed at the outer end in the vehicle width direction of the rear fender 50. This upright portion 51 is spaced apart from a side wall portion 88 that extends along the fore-and-aft direction of the vehicle body, and a main harness H1 that extends along the fore-and-aft direction of the vehicle body and a sub-harness H2 that is connected to the control device 71 are routed between the upright portion 51 on the left side in the vehicle width direction and the side wall portion 89.

[0046] Furthermore, a shoulder 88a is formed on a side wall 88 of the support tray 80 that supports the right side of the control equipment 71, following the shape of an upper corner 71a of the control device 71 on the right side in the vehicle width direction. This makes it possible to position the control device 71 using the shoulder 88a. In this embodiment, the battery B and fuse 70, which are accessed frequently, are located directly below the seat 23 to improve maintainability, while the control device 71 and sub-control device 73, which are accessed less frequently, are located near the bottom of the rear fender 50, using a structure that takes into consideration countermeasures against vibration and heat. An interference member 23b that abuts against the top surface of the upper rear frame F4 is attached to the bottom plate 23a of the seat 23.

[0047] Fig. 6 is a left side view of rear fender 50. Fig. 7 is a perspective view of rear fender 50 as seen from above and in front, and Fig. 8 is a partially enlarged plan view of rear fender 50. The same reference numerals as those used above indicate the same or equivalent parts. An upwardly convex curved portion 54 that avoids interference with the rear wheel WR is connected to the rear of upright portion 51 of rear fender 50, and a rear fender rear portion 59 that forms a storage space for electrical components and the like between the curved portion 54 and the rear cowl 22 is connected to rear fender rear portion 59. A mounting opening 56 for taillight device 21 and a pair of left and right exhaust openings 55 for driving wind are formed in rear fender rear portion 59.

[0048] As described above, rear fender 50 has flat portion 53 formed by a portion of rear fender 50 protruding upward at a position toward the front. Support arm 74 (see FIG. 3 ) that supports regulator rectifier 72 is attached to recess 75 formed on the underside of flat portion 53, and opening 52 that introduces airflow while the vehicle is traveling is formed in front of recess 75. Fixing portions 60L, 60R for fixing support arm 74 are provided on flat portion 53. Two fastening members 93 for fixing support tray 80 to rear fender 50 are attached in front of fixing portions 60L, 60R. The fastening portions of fastening members 93 are disposed adjacent to the ends of flat portion 53, which makes it possible to increase rigidity in the vertical direction by placing the fastening portions at the top of the wall that supports flat portion 53 from below.

[0049] As shown in Figure 6, the rear fender 50 is attached to the motorcycle 1 in a tilted state facing rearward and upward. The curved portion 54 is located above the flat portion 53, and the battery B and the control device 71 are disposed at the lowest position on the rear fender 50. Five sub-controller ribs 58 are formed between the upright portion 51 on the right side in the vehicle width direction and the flat portion 53 to support the side and underside of the sub-controller 73.

[0050] Between the sub-controller rib 58 and the flat portion 53 are provided multiple ribs 95a, 95b, 95c, 95d, 95e, 95f, 95g, and 95h that support the control unit 71 from below. Among these, the rear rib 95a oriented in the vehicle width direction, the rib 95g oriented in the front-to-rear direction, and the front rib 95h oriented in the vehicle width direction are each formed in a continuous line, and function to support the front, rear, and left side of the control unit 71 in the vehicle width direction. Furthermore, the ribs 95b, 95c, 95d, 95e, and 95f are each inclined diagonally toward the front right of the vehicle body. This allows moisture that has entered from above the rear fender 50 to be easily discharged downward through the drainage opening 57. Vehicle components can be disposed in the drainage opening 57.

[0051] FIG. 9 is a partially enlarged perspective view of the rear fender 50 with the support tray 80 attached. FIG. 10 is a partially enlarged perspective view of the rear fender 50 as viewed from the upper left. The same reference numerals as those used above indicate the same or equivalent parts. As described above, the curved portion 54, which is curved and protrudes upward and has a shape that avoids interference with the rear wheel WR, is provided behind the flat portion 53. Meanwhile, the rear lower portion of the support tray 80 is provided with a rear extension 87 shaped to conform to the curved portion 54. In other words, the lower surface of the rear extension 87 is curved so as to be able to abut against the upper surface of the curved portion 54. As a result, by positioning the front side of the support tray 80 above the flat portion 53 and the rear side of the support tray 80 at the curved portion 54, the area forming the flat portion 53 is minimized, and the flat portion 53 of the support tray 80 provides stable support, allowing the weight of the battery B to be distributed and supported by the curved portion 54. Then, when support tray 80 is attached to rear fender 50 and fastening members 91, 93, such as screws, are tightened, rear extension 87 is pressed against curved portion 54. This increases the rigidity of the connection between flat portion 53 and curved portion 54, thereby increasing the strength of rear fender 50. A support piece 90 that supports fuse 70 is provided on the upper surface of curved portion 54.

[0052] The top plate 82 of the support tray 80 is recessed downward to match the shape of the upper surface of the control device 71. An upward notch 89 is provided in the lower edge of a side wall 88 of the support tray 80, and the notch 89 and the flat portion 53 form a wiring opening 85 through which a sub-harness H2 connected to the control device 71 passes. This makes it possible to route the sub-harness H2 in the space between the side wall 88 and the standing portion 51, protecting the sub-harness H2 and shortening the length of the sub-harness H2 that is routed upward to join the main harness H1. A protective piece 83 that is continuous with the side wall 88 and extends above the upper edge of the side wall 88 is provided on the left end of the support tray 80 in the vehicle width direction.

[0053] FIG. 11 is a partially enlarged perspective view of the rear fender 50 with the battery B attached. FIG. 12 is a left side view of the support tray 80, and FIG. 13 is a cross-sectional view taken along line XIII-XIII in FIG. 2. The same reference numerals as those used above indicate the same or equivalent parts. The upper surface of the battery B is held in place by a rubber belt 92 that engages with hooks 84, 86 provided at the front and rear of the support tray 80. An upward cutout 89 formed in a side wall portion 88 on the left side in the vehicle width direction of the support tray 80 forms a routing opening 85 for the sub-harness H2 between the side wall portion 88 and the flat portion 53 when the support tray 80 is attached to the rear fender 50. A protective piece 83 connected to the side wall portion 88 extends above the terminals B1, B2 of the battery B, thereby preventing contact between the main harness H1 and the sub-harness H2 and the terminals B1, B2 of the battery B.

[0054] As described above, in motorcycle 1 according to the present invention, rear fender 50, which is disposed below seat 23 and above rear wheel WR, is provided with flat surface 53 formed by a portion of rear fender 50 protruding upward, and support tray 80 is provided which is attached to rear fender 50 at a position above flat surface 53, and support tray 80 is provided with plate-shaped top plate 82 and plate-shaped side wall portions 88 which extend up and down from the edge of top plate 82, and flat surface 53 and top plate The control device 71 as the first vehicle body component is stored between the flat portion 53 and the top plate portion 82. When the control device 71 is stored between the flat portion 53 and the top plate portion 82, the side of the control device 71 is covered by the side wall portion 88 below the top plate portion 82, the battery B is disposed on the top of the top plate portion 82, and the side of the battery B is covered by the side wall portion 88 above the top plate portion 82. Therefore, by disposing the battery B above the control device 71, access to the battery B, which requires frequent maintenance, can be improved. Furthermore, the side wall portion 88 above the top plate portion 82 can stably support the heavy battery B, and by covering the side of the control device 71 with the side wall portion 88 below the top plate portion 82, the position of the control device 71 can be restricted. This eliminates the need for ribs, fastening members, or the like for restricting the position. Furthermore, by covering the side of the control device 71 with the side wall portion 88, the control device 71 can be protected from the heat of the power unit P.

[0055] The configuration of the motorcycle, the shape and structure of the rear fender, the shape and structure of the support tray, and the types of the first body component, second body component, and third body component are not limited to the above-described embodiment and can be modified in various ways. For example, the upright portion of the rear fender may be provided on either the left or right side in the vehicle width direction. Also, the flat portion of the rear fender may be offset to the right side in the vehicle width direction. The rear fender structure according to the present invention is not limited to motorcycles and can be applied to various vehicles such as saddle-type three-wheeled vehicles and four-wheeled vehicles. [Explanation of symbols]

[0056] 1...motorcycle (saddle-ride type vehicle), 23...seat, 27...cross member, 50...rear fender, 51...standing portion, 52...opening, 53...flat portion, 54...curved portion, 71...control device (first vehicle body part), 71a...upper corner portion of control device, 72...regulator rectifier (second vehicle body part), 73...sub-control device (third vehicle body part), 74...support arm, 75...recess, 80...support tray, 81...protrusion, 8 2...Top plate portion, 83...Protective piece, 85...Routing port, 87...Rear extension portion, 88...Side wall portion, 88a...Shoulder portion, 89...Notch, 95a, 95b, 95c, 95d, 95e, 95f, 95g, 95h...Rib, B...Battery (body part), B1, B2...Battery terminal, H1...Main harness (harness), H2...Sub-harness (harness), F4...Upper rear frame (rear frame), WR...Rear wheel

Claims

1. A saddle-type vehicle (1) including a rear fender (50) and a plurality of vehicle body parts (71, 72, 73, B) above the rear fender (50), a flat portion (53) formed on a part of the upper surface of the rear fender (50) as a flat surface; a support tray (80) attached to the rear fender (50) at a position above the flat portion (53); The support tray (80) has a plate-shaped top plate portion (82) and side wall portions (88) extending vertically from the top plate portion (82) and supported by the flat portion (53), a first vehicle body part (71) among the vehicle body parts is housed between the top plate part (82) and the flat part (53) on the underside of the top plate part (82) and inside the side wall part (88); A battery (B) among the vehicle body parts is disposed on the upper surface side of the top plate portion (82), The flat surface portion (53) is formed by a part of the rear fender (50) protruding upward, The lower surface side of the flat surface portion (53) forms a recessed portion (75) recessed upward, A second vehicle body part (72) of the vehicle body parts is disposed in the recess (75), The second vehicle body component (72) is supported in the recess (75) at a distance from the lower surface side of the flat surface portion (53), The rear fender (50) has an opening at a position forward of the second vehicle body component (72).

2. The second vehicle body part (72) is a regulator rectifier (72), The regulator rectifier (72) is supported by a support arm (74) provided in the recess (75), The rear fender (50) has an opening (52) provided in a position forward of the regulator rectifier (72), 2. The straddle-type vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the regulator rectifier (72) is disposed at an angle further forward than the angle of forward inclination of the flat portion (53) relative to the horizontal plane.

3. The rear fender (50) is provided with a curved portion (54) that curves and protrudes upward behind the flat portion (53), 3. The straddle-type vehicle according to claim 1, wherein a rear extension (87) shaped to follow the curved portion (54) is provided at the rear of the support tray (80).

4. An upstanding portion (51) standing upward is formed at the outer end of the rear fender (50) in the vehicle width direction, The upright portion (51) and the side wall portion (88) extending along the front-rear direction of the vehicle body are spaced apart from each other, A harness (H1, H2) is routed between the upright portion (51) and the side wall portion (88), the first vehicle body part is a control device (71), 2. The saddle-type vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the side wall portion (88) is provided with a notch (89) that forms a wiring port (85) through which the harness (H2) connected to the control device (71) is passed.

5. 5. The saddle-type vehicle according to claim 4, wherein the support tray (80) is provided with a protective piece (83) extending above the upper edge of the side wall portion (88) on the side where the harnesses (H1, H2) are routed.

6. a third vehicle body part (73) among the vehicle body parts is disposed on the upper part of the rear fender (50) on the side of the support tray (80); A protrusion (81) extending outward in the vehicle width direction is formed on the side of the support tray (80), 3. The straddle-type vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the protrusion (81) presses against an upper surface of the third vehicle body component (73) when the support tray (80) is attached to a predetermined position.

7. A pair of left and right rear frames (F4), a cross member (27) connecting the pair of left and right rear frames (F4) to each other, The battery (B) is disposed in a position overlapping below the cross member (27) in a plan view of the vehicle body, 3. The straddle-type vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the terminals (B1, B2) of the battery (B) are provided on a side of the battery (B) that is farthest from the cross member (27).

8. a plurality of ribs (95a, 95b, 95c, 95d, 95e, 95f, 95g, 95h) extending upward and supporting the first vehicle body component (71) from below are provided on an upper surface of the rear fender (50); the plurality of ribs (95a, 95b, 95c, 95d, 95e, 95f, 95g, 95h) include portions that support a front surface, a rear surface, and a left surface in a vehicle width direction of the first vehicle body component (71), 3. The saddle-type vehicle according to claim 1, wherein a shoulder portion (88a) conforming to the shape of an upper corner portion (71a) of the first body component (71) is formed on a side wall portion (88) of the support tray (80) that supports the side surface of the first body component (71).

9. 3. The straddle-type vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the top plate portion (82) presses against an upper surface of the first vehicle body component (71) when the support tray (80) is attached to a predetermined position.

10. 3. The straddle-type vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the side wall portion (88) extends vertically from a peripheral edge of the top plate portion (82) to surround the top plate portion (82) on all four sides.

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