Saddle-type vehicle

Abstract

To provide a saddle riding type vehicle capable of providing a harness wiring port for passing a harness without impairing rigidity of a rear fender, and easily selecting a material according to necessary characteristics such as a design aspect, a strength aspect, and a cost aspect of each part of the rear fender.SOLUTION: The saddle-ride type vehicle includes a rear fender, the rear fender includes a first rear fender, a second rear fender attached to the first rear fender from below, a third rear fender between the first and second rear fenders, and a rear cover covering the third rear fender, the first rear fender includes a protrusion (66) protruding upward, the protrusion (66) is provided with a harness routing port (67a), the rear cover is provided with a second harness routing port (95), and a harness passing through the harness routing port (66 a) passes through the second harness routing port (95).SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 12

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a saddle-riding type vehicle.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, a saddle-riding type vehicle having a rear fender composed of a plurality of parts is known (see, for example, Patent Document 1). The rear fender described in Patent Document 1 is composed of a front fender body and a rear fender cover attached to the fender body. The fender body described in Patent Document 1 has a protruding shape that protrudes upward from the upper surface, and in that protruding shape, it is fixed to the rear frame and the fender cover.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] By the way, a harness extending to the rear wiper is laid on the upper surface of the rear fender. When laying the harness from the upper surface to the lower surface of the rear fender, it is common to provide an opening for harness laying on the flat surface of the rear fender, and there is a problem that the rigidity of the rear fender is easily impaired. Further, in the rear fender, since the functions required vary depending on the position of each part, it is desirable to select the material for each part according to the necessary characteristics. The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a saddle-riding type vehicle capable of providing a harness laying port through which a harness can be passed without impairing the rigidity of the rear fender, and facilitating material selection according to necessary characteristics such as the design surface, strength surface, and cost surface of each part of the rear fender.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0005] The saddle-type vehicle is a saddle-type vehicle equipped with a rear fender, wherein the rear fender comprises a first rear fender having a front and a rear portion, a second rear fender attached from below to the rear of the first rear fender, a third rear fender sandwiched between the first and second rear fenders in the vertical direction and extending downward from the second rear fender, and a rear cover sandwiched between the first and second rear fenders in the vertical direction and covering the third rear fender from above, wherein the first rear fender has a protrusion projecting upward from the rear of the first rear fender, the protrusion is provided with a first harness routing port through which a harness is routed, the rear cover is provided with a second harness routing port communicating with the first harness routing port, and the harness that has passed through the first harness routing port is passed through the second harness routing port. [Effects of the Invention]

[0006] This design allows for the provision of harness routing ports in the rear fender without compromising its rigidity, and also enables the selection of materials for each part of the rear fender to easily match the required characteristics such as design, strength, and cost, resulting in a saddle-type vehicle. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0007] [Figure 1] This is a side view of a saddle-type vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] This is a plan view of the area around the seat of a saddle-type vehicle. [Figure 3] This is a plan view of the main parts of a saddle-type vehicle with the seat and rear cover removed. [Figure 4] This is a perspective view from the upper left of the main parts of a saddle-type vehicle with the seat and rear cover removed. [Figure 5] This is a perspective view from the lower left of the main parts of a saddle-type vehicle with the seat and rear cover removed. [Figure 6] This is a perspective view from the front and above of the main parts of a saddle-type vehicle with the seat and rear cover removed. [Figure 7] This is an exploded perspective view of the rear fender, seen from the upper left front. [Figure 8] This is an exploded perspective view of the rear fender, seen from the upper left rear. [Figure 9] This is an exploded perspective view of the rear fender, seen from the lower right rear. [Figure 10] This is a plan view showing the arrangement of electrical components and wiring harnesses located on the rear fender. [Figure 11] This is a perspective view from the upper left, showing the arrangement of electrical components and wiring harnesses located on the rear fender. [Figure 12] This is a front-upper perspective view showing the arrangement of electrical components and wiring harnesses located on the rear fender. [Figure 13] This is a cross-sectional view showing the arrangement of electrical components and wiring harnesses located on the rear fender. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0008] Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In the description, directions such as front, back, left, right, and up and down refer to directions relative to the vehicle body unless otherwise specified. In each figure, the symbol FR indicates the front of the vehicle body, the symbol UP indicates the top of the vehicle body, and the symbol LH indicates the left side of the vehicle body.

[0009] [Embodiment] Figure 1 is a side view of a saddle-type vehicle 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The saddle-type vehicle 10 is a vehicle that comprises a body frame 11, a power unit 12 supported by the body frame 11, a front fork 14 that supports the front wheel 13 in a steerable manner, a swing arm 16 that supports the rear wheel 15, and a seat 17 for the rider. The saddle-type vehicle 10 is a vehicle in which the occupant sits straddling the seat 17. The seat 17 is located above the rear of the vehicle frame 11.

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

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

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

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

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

[0015] In this embodiment, the front frame 19 includes a pair of left and right main frames 31 extending downward and rearward from the upper part of the head pipe 18, a pair of left and right down frames 32 extending downward and rearward from the lower part of the head pipe 18, a pair of left and right pivot frames 33 extending downward from the rear end of the main frame 31, and a gusset 34 connecting the down frames 32 and the main frame 31 at the rear of the head pipe 18.

[0016] The rear frame 20 comprises a pair of left and right seat frames 35 that extend upward and rearward in a stepped manner from the rear end of the main frame 31, and a pair of left and right subframes 36 that extend upward and rearward from the upper end of the pivot frame 33 and are connected to the rear end of the seat frames 35.

[0017] The power unit 12 is supported by the front frame 19. The power unit 12 is located below the main frame 31, between the down frame 32 and the pivot frame 33. The power unit 12 is the engine. The cylinder section 24 of the power unit 12 extends upward from the upper front surface of the crankcase 23.

[0018] A fuel tank 29 is positioned above the power unit 12. The fuel tank 29 is located above the main frame 31, between the seat 17 and the head pipe 18 in the vehicle's longitudinal direction. The fuel tank 29 is supported by the main frame 31.

[0019] A radiator 41 is positioned in front of the power unit 12. Coolant circulating between the power unit 12 and the radiator 41 flows through it. The radiator 41 is positioned in front of the cylinder section 24 and the down frame 32. The radiator 41 is plate-shaped and positioned with its thickness direction oriented in the vehicle's front-rear direction. The radiator 41 dissipates heat from the coolant by air passing through it from front to back.

[0020] An exhaust pipe 25a extends downward from the left side of the cylinder section 24 of the power unit 12. The exhaust pipe 25a extends to the right side of the vehicle body and then to the rear. At its rear end, the exhaust pipe 25a connects to the muffler 25b (see Figure 2) on the right side of the vehicle body. The exhaust system 25 of this embodiment is comprised of the exhaust pipe 25a and the muffler 25b.

[0021] The saddle-type vehicle 10 includes a body cover that covers the body frame 11 and other parts of the vehicle body, consisting of a pair of left and right side covers 51 that cover the front lower part of the seat 17 from the outside in the width direction of the vehicle, and a rear cover 52 that covers the rear lower part of the seat 17 from the outside in the width direction of the vehicle.

[0022] Figure 2 is a plan view of the area surrounding the seat 17 of the saddle-type vehicle 10. As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the seat 17 extends in the front-to-back direction. The seat 17 has a driver's seat 17a where the driver (occupant) sits, and a passenger seat 17b located behind the driver's seat 17a where a passenger (occupant) can sit. The passenger seat 17b has an upward step shape relative to the driver's seat 17a (see Figure 1). The driver's seat 17a and the passenger seat 17b are inclined horizontally or slightly upward at the rear. The front end 17a1 of the seat 17 is inclined upward at the front along the back of the fuel tank 29. The seat 17 is detachably supported by the rear frame 20.

[0023] A step bracket 42 extending downward is supported by a subframe 36 (see Figure 1) located in the front lower part of the passenger seat 17b. A passenger step 43 for the passenger to rest their feet on is provided at the lower end of the step bracket 42 (see Figure 1).

[0024] A taillight 44 (see Figure 1) is provided at the rear of the saddle-type vehicle 10. The taillight 44 is covered from above by a rear cover 52. Below the taillight 44, a pair of left and right rear turn signals 45 are supported. Below the pair of left and right rear turn signals 45, a pair of left and right side reflectors 46 are provided. A rear camera 47 for imaging the area behind the vehicle is supported on the left side of the rear fender 27. A license plate 48 is supported on the lower rear surface of the rear fender 27.

[0025] Figure 3 is a plan view of the main parts of the saddle-type vehicle 10 with the seat 17 and rear cover 52 removed. Figure 4 is a perspective view of the main parts of the saddle-type vehicle 10 with the seat 17 and rear cover 52 removed, viewed from the upper left. Figure 5 is a perspective view of the main parts of the saddle-type vehicle 10 with the seat 17 and rear cover 52 removed, viewed from the lower left. Figure 6 is a perspective view of the main parts of the saddle-type vehicle 10 with the seat 17 and rear cover 52 removed, viewed from the upper front. When the seat 17 is removed from the saddle-type vehicle 10, the rear frame 20 and rear fender 27 are exposed.

[0026] The seat frame 35 of the rear frame 20 extends linearly to the rear in a plan view. The left and right seat frames 35 are connected by a cross member 35a that extends horizontally at the midpoint in the longitudinal direction. The left and right seat frames 35 are also connected behind the cross member 35a by a plate-shaped bridge portion 37 that extends horizontally. Furthermore, a cylindrical fender fastening portion 35b that extends vertically is formed on the left and right seat frames 35 behind the bridge portion 37. The rear fender 27 is fastened to the fender fastening portion 35b from below.

[0027] The bridge portion 37 protrudes upward relative to the seat frame 35 (see Figure 6). The bridge portion 37 is supported across the left and right seat frames 35. In a plan view, the bridge portion 37 is located at the rear of the seat 17, i.e., where the passenger seat 17b is located (see Figures 2 and 3). The bridge portion 37 has an elongated hole 37a into which an engaging portion provided on the back surface of the seat 17 is inserted.

[0028] In a plan view, the subframe 36 of the rear frame 20 extends from the outside in the vehicle width direction and rearward compared to the seat frame 35, and at its rear end, it overlaps with the rear of the seat frame 35 in a plan view. The longitudinal middle section of the subframe 36 is connected to the longitudinal middle section of the seat frame 35 by a connecting frame 38. A connecting gusset 39 is positioned behind the connecting frame 38. The connecting gusset 39 is welded to the rear end of the seat frame 35 and the rear end of the subframe 36 from the outside in the vehicle width direction. The connecting gusset 39 connects the rear end of the seat frame 35 and the rear end of the subframe 36.

[0029] In the seat frame 35, a fender stay 36a is formed between the connecting frame 38 and the connecting gusset 39. A fender fastening portion (not shown) is also provided at the rear end of the seat frame 35. In this embodiment, the fender stay 36a and the rear fender 27 are fixed to the subframe 36 at the rear end.

[0030] Figure 7 is an exploded perspective view of the rear fender 27 viewed from the upper left front. Figure 8 is an exploded perspective view of the rear fender 27 viewed from the upper left rear. Figure 9 is an exploded perspective view of the rear fender 27 viewed from the lower right rear. The rear frame 20 supports the rear fender 27. As shown in Figures 7 to 9, the rear fender 27 comprises a main fender (first rear fender) 60 located above the rear wheel 15, a cargo fender (second rear fender) 70 attached from below to the rear of the main fender 60, a license plate holder (third rear fender) 80 sandwiched between the main fender 60 and the cargo fender 70 in the vertical direction and extending downward from the cargo fender 70, and a license light cover (rear cover) 90 sandwiched between the main fender 60 and the cargo fender 70 in the vertical direction and covering the license plate holder 80 from above.

[0031] The main fender 60 is made of resin. The main fender 60 is manufactured from, for example, PP (polypropylene). The main fender 60 extends in the longitudinal direction above the rear wheel 15. The main fender 60 extends along the lower part of the seat 17. The main fender 60 extends rearward from the rear end of the fuel tank 29 (see Figure 3) along the seat frame 35.

[0032] The main body fender 60 has a main body front section (front part) 61 extending rearward from the rear end of the fuel tank 29, a main body middle section 62 extending rearward and upward from the rear end of the main body front section 61, and a main body rear section (rear part) 63 extending rearward from the rear end of the main body middle section 62. As shown in Figure 7, the front part 61 of the main body has a bottom surface 61a that has thickness in the vertical direction. Side wall portions 61b and 61c are formed at both the left and right ends of the bottom surface 61a, extending upward from both ends of the bottom surface 61a. Canopy portions 61b1 and 61c1 are formed at the upper ends of the side wall portions 61b and 61c, projecting outward in the vehicle width direction.

[0033] As shown in Figure 3, the side wall portions 61b and 61c are positioned between the left and right sheet frames 35. In this case, the canopy portions 61b1 and 61c1 overlap the sheet frame 35 in a plan view. A battery support section (first electrical component support section) 60a is formed on the front part 61 of the main body (see Figures 3, 7 to 9).

[0034] As shown in Figure 7, a middle section 62 of the main body is formed behind the front section 61 of the main body. The middle section 62 of the main body has a bottom surface 62a that has thickness in the vertical direction. The bottom surface 62a inclines upward as it moves towards the rear, and then extends to the rear. Side wall sections 62b and 62c are formed at both the left and right ends of the bottom surface 62a, extending downward from both ends of the bottom surface 62a. Protruding sections 62b1 and 62c1 are formed at the lower ends of the side wall sections 62b and 62c, projecting in the vehicle width direction. At the outer ends in the vehicle width direction of the front ends of the protruding sections 62b1 and 62c1, a fender fixing section 64 is formed that protrudes upward in a flat shape.

[0035] In the main body's intermediate section 62, the side wall sections 62b and 62c are positioned below the left and right seat frames 35. In this case, the protruding sections 62b1 and 62c1 overlap the subframe 36 in a plan view. That is, the protruding sections 62b1 and 62c1 protrude in the vehicle width direction below the subframe 36, and the fender fixing section 64 is located on the outside of the subframe 36 in the vehicle width direction. The fender fixing section 64 is fixed to the subframe 36.

[0036] The bottom surface 62a of the main body's intermediate section 62 has appropriately sized ribs that protrude upward. An ECU (Electronic Control Unit) support section (second electrical component support section) 60b is formed at the front of the main body's intermediate section 62 (see Figures 3, 7 to 9). Furthermore, an electrical component support section (third electrical component support section) 60c is formed behind the ECU support section 60b of the main body's intermediate section 62, i.e., at the rear of the main body's intermediate section 62 (see Figures 3, 7 to 9).

[0037] A rear section 63 of the main body is formed behind the middle section 62 of the main body. The rear section 63 of the main body has a bottom surface 63a that has thickness in the vertical direction. An opening (ventilation opening) 65 is formed at the front of the bottom surface 63a, penetrating the bottom surface 63a in the thickness direction. The opening 65 extends in the left-right direction. The opening 65 is formed in a substantially U-shape in plan view. The opening 65 is symmetrical. In detail, the opening 65 curves forward as it extends outward in the vehicle width direction. Through the opening 65, the airflow from the upper surface of the main body fender 60 can flow downward to the bottom of the main body fender 60.

[0038] A pair of left and right fixing parts 66 are formed behind the opening 65. Fixing holes are formed in the fixing parts 66 that penetrate in the vertical direction.

[0039] A protrusion 67 is provided behind the fixing portion 66, projecting upward. There is a pair of protrusions 67, one on each side. The protrusions 67 have a columnar shape. The protrusions 67 are hollow. A holder fixing hole 68 is formed in the center of the left-right direction on the rear side of the protrusion 67.

[0040] Here, the protrusion 67 has a front opening (first harness routing port, harness routing port) 67a that opens forward. The bottom surface of the inner circumference of the protrusion 67 has a bottom opening 67b that penetrates the bottom surface 63a in the vertical direction. The bottom opening 67b is a rectangular hole that extends in the front-rear direction. The front opening 67a and the bottom opening 67b are in communication.

[0041] In other words, the bottom surface 63a has a pair of left and right bottom openings 67b. The rear edge, outer edge in the vehicle width direction, and inner edge in the vehicle width direction of the bottom openings 67b have side portions 67c, 67d, and 67e (see Figures 7 and 8) that project upward. The rear side portion 67c is inclined forward as it moves upward. In addition, the lower end of the side portion 67e on the inside in the vehicle width direction has a positioning wall 67e1 that projects inward in a stepped manner in the vehicle width direction.

[0042] A flat top surface (top) 67f is formed at the upper ends of the side portions 67c, 67d, and 67e. Mounting holes are formed in the top surface 67f that penetrate in the thickness direction. A front opening 67a is formed by the enclosed shape of the bottom surface 63a, the front edges of the side portions 67c, 67d, and 67e, and the front edge of the top surface 67f. A bottom opening 67b is formed by the enclosed shape of the bottom surface 63a and the lower edges of the side portions 67c, 67d, and 67e.

[0043] A toolbox storage compartment 69 is formed at the rear of the main body 63 (see Figures 3, 7-9). The toolbox storage compartment 69 is provided overlapping the opening 65. In other words, the toolbox storage compartment 69 is formed in the front-to-back direction, straddling the opening 65 which extends to the left and right.

[0044] The toolbox storage section 69 has a bent plate-shaped front end support section 69a formed at its front end. A pair of front end support sections 69a are formed on the left and right sides. The front end support section 69a includes a base section 69a1 extending upward from the bottom surface section 63a, an extension section 69a2 projecting forward from the base section 69a1, a retaining section 69a3 extending upward from the front end of the extension section 69a2, and an engaging section 69a4 projecting outward in the vehicle width direction from the outer end of the extension section 69a2 in the vehicle width direction.

[0045] Behind the front end support portion 69a, a plate-shaped width support portion 69b is formed that protrudes upward. A pair of width support portions 69b are formed, one on the left and one on the right. The distance between the left and right width support portions 69b is formed according to the distance between the positioning walls 67e1 of the side portion 67e of the protrusion 67. Between the left and right width support portions 69b, a rib-shaped bottom support portion 69c is formed that protrudes upward.

[0046] A pair of left and right width support portions 69b are formed at a front-to-back position between the opening 65 and the protrusion 67. A bottom support portion 69c is formed between the left and right width support portions 69b. A rear end support portion 69d is formed between the left and right protrusions 67. The rear end support portion 69d is located in front of the holder fixing hole 68. When viewed from the side of the vehicle body, the rear end support portion 69d has a roughly inverted L-shaped claw shape. That is, the rear end support portion 69d protrudes upward from the bottom portion 63a and bends forward at its upper end. The toolbox storage section 69 of this embodiment is composed of a front end support section 69a, a width support section 69b, a bottom support section 69c, a positioning wall 67e1 of the protrusion 67, and a rear end support section 69d.

[0047] As shown in Figures 7 to 9, a cargo-hanging fender 70 is attached to the rear 63 of the main body fender 60 from below. The cargo fender 70 is made of resin. The cargo fender 70 is formed to have a higher modulus of elasticity than the main fender 60. The cargo fender 70 is manufactured, for example, from polyamide resin or nylon resin.

[0048] The cargo fender 70 has thickness in the vertical direction. When viewed from the side of the vehicle body, the cargo fender 70 is curved convexly upward and rearward. The cargo fender 70 has a curved plate-shaped cargo fixing portion 71 that extends in the left-right direction, and a plate-shaped downward extension portion 72 that extends downward and rearward from the rear end of the cargo fixing portion 71.

[0049] A contact rib 71a extending in the front-rear direction is formed at the front end of the cargo securing portion 71. Multiple contact ribs 71a are formed at intervals in the left-right direction in the left-right center of the cargo securing portion 71. The contact ribs 71a can contact the lower surface of the bottom portion 63a of the main fender 60. Boss-shaped front end fixing portions 73 projecting upward are formed on the left and right sides of the contact rib 71a. The front end fixing portions 73 are formed in positions that allow them to be inserted into both the left and right ends of the opening 65 of the main fender 60.

[0050] A front positioning projection 74 that protrudes upward is formed behind the front end fixing portion 73. A pair of positioning projections 74 are formed, one on the left and one on the right. A boss-hole-shaped front fixing portion 75 is formed behind the positioning projection 74. The front fixing portion 75 is formed in a position corresponding to the fixing portion 66 of the main fender 60. A transverse rib 71b extending in the left-right direction is formed between the left and right front fixing portions 75.

[0051] A downward extension 72 is formed behind the transverse rib 71b. The downward extension 72 has longitudinal ribs 72a that extend downward and rearward from the transverse rib 71b. Multiple longitudinal ribs 72a are formed at intervals in the left-right direction. A fixed boss 76 is formed above the left and right central portion sandwiched between the vertical ribs 72a, protruding upward. The fixed boss 76 is formed in accordance with the position of the holder fixing hole 68 of the main fender 60.

[0052] Below and rearward from the fixed boss 76, a plate holder fixing portion 77 facing rearward is formed. A pair of plate holder fixing portions 77 are formed, one on the left and one on the right. Below the plate holder fixing portion 77, a plate holder fixing portion 78 facing rearward is formed. A pair of plate holder fixing portions 78 are formed, one on the left and one on the right. In this embodiment, a total of four plate holder fixing portions 77 and 78 are formed.

[0053] On both the left and right sides of the cargo fender 70, there are roughly L-shaped cargo hook portions (cargo hook portions) 79 that protrude downward (see Figure 5). The cargo hook portions 79 are in the shape of a bent rod. In this embodiment, the cargo hook portion 79 has a base portion 79a (see Figure 5) that extends downward from the lower surface of the cargo fixing portion 71, and a hook portion 79b (see Figure 5) that extends rearward from the base portion 79a. The hook portion 79b is inclined inward in the vehicle width direction as it moves towards the rear. The hook portion 79b faces the front surface of the downward extension portion 72. The hook portion 79b forms a gap between itself and the downward extension portion 72.

[0054] As shown in Figures 7 to 9, a license plate holder 80 is fixed to the cargo fender 70. The license plate holder 80 is made of resin. For example, the license plate holder 80 is made of PP. The license plate holder 80 has an upper fixing part 81 formed in the shape of a box and a plate-shaped downward extension part 82 that extends downward from the fixing part 81.

[0055] The fixing portion 81 has a rectangular plate-shaped top surface portion 83 and outer peripheral surface portions 84, 85, and 86 extending downward from the rear edge, left edge, and right edge of the top surface portion 83, respectively.

[0056] A pair of left and right fixing holes 83a are formed on the upper surface of the top surface portion 83. A stepped, recessed light housing portion 83b is formed on the rear upper surface of the top surface portion 83. A flat, extended fixing portion 83c extending forward and upward is formed on the front upper surface of the top surface portion 83. The fixing boss 76 of the lower cargo fender 70 is inserted into the extended fixing portion 83c from below. A harness passage hole 83d that penetrates in the thickness direction is formed on the base side of the extended fixing portion 83c.

[0057] Rear turn signal mounting portions 85a and 86a are formed on the left and right outer peripheral surfaces 85 and 86, projecting outward in the vehicle width direction (see Figures 8 and 9). The rear turn signal mounting portions 85a and 86a are formed in a cylindrical shape. Turn signal openings (third harness routing ports, harness routing ports) 85b and 86b are formed in the rear turn signal mounting portions 85a and 86a, penetrating in the left-right direction.

[0058] The downward extension portion 82, which extends downward and rearward from the fixed portion 81, is plate-shaped and larger in the vehicle width direction than the fixed portion 81. Multiple fastening portions 87 and 88 are formed on the inner surface, i.e., the front surface, of the downward extension portion 82. The fastening portions 87 and 88 are fixed by fastening members (not shown) extending from the plate holder fixing portions 77 and 78 of the cargo fender 70. A stay fixing portion 89 is formed on the outer surface, i.e., the rear surface, of the downward extension portion 82. A license plate stay 48a (see Figure 2) is fixed to the stay fixing portion 89. A license plate 48 is supported on the license plate stay 48a.

[0059] As shown in Figures 7 to 9, the license plate holder 80 is fixed to the license light cover 90. The license plate light cover 90 is made of resin. For example, the license plate light cover 90 is manufactured from PP. The license plate light cover 90 has a plate-shaped covering portion (front part) 91 and a cover portion (rear part) 92 formed behind the covering portion 91. The cover portion 92 has an external appearance of a tray shape that is recessed upwards.

[0060] A pair of mounting holes 93 are formed at the front end of the covering portion 91. The mounting holes 93 are circular holes that penetrate vertically. The mounting holes 93 are formed corresponding to the positions of the fixing portion 66 of the main body fender 60. The front fixing portion 75 of the cargo fender 70 is inserted into the mounting holes 93. A piece-shaped positioning portion 94 that protrudes forward is formed on the front side of the mounting holes 93. A hole that penetrates vertically is formed in the positioning portion 94. The positioning projection 74 of the cargo fender 70 is inserted into the positioning portion 94 from below and positioned there.

[0061] On the inner side in the vehicle width direction of the left and right mounting holes 93, and behind the mounting holes 93, a pair of left and right harness openings (second harness routing opening, harness routing opening) 95 are formed. The harness openings 95 penetrate the covering portion 91 in the vertical direction. The harness openings 95 are formed in the shape of elongated holes extending in the front-rear direction. The harness openings 95 face the bottom opening 67b of the protrusion 67 of the main fender 60. A downwardly recessed fixing portion 96 is formed between the left and right harness openings 95. Fixing holes that penetrate in the vertical direction are formed in the fixing portion 96. The fixing portion 96 is fixed to the extended fixing portion 83c of the license plate holder 80 and the fixing boss 76 of the cargo fender 70.

[0062] As shown in Figure 9, a fixing portion 97 protruding downward is formed on the lower surface of the cover portion 92 at the rear of the covering portion 91. The fixing portion 97 is fixed to the fixing hole 83a of the license plate holder 80. On the inner side in the vehicle width direction of the left and right fixing portions 97, and behind the fixing portions 97, a pair of left and right light holder portions 98 protruding downward are formed. The light holder portions 98 support the license plate light 106 (see Figure 13). The license plate light 106 has a light source and a control board that controls the light source. The license plate light 106 illuminates the license plate 48.

[0063] As shown in Figures 3 to 6, the rear fender 27 is fixed to the rear frame 20. In other words, a bolt (fastening member) 131 (see Figure 5) is inserted through the fender fixing portion 64 from the outside in the left-right direction. The bolt 131 is fastened to the fender stay 36a of the subframe 36.

[0064] Furthermore, in the rear fender 27, the front end fixing portion 73 of the cargo fender 70 is positioned to enter the opening 65 of the main fender 60 from below. A fastening member 132 (see Figure 5) is inserted from below into the front end fixing portion 73 of the cargo fender 70, and the bolt 132 is fastened to a stay (not shown) of the subframe 36.

[0065] Furthermore, a bolt 133 (see Figure 5) is inserted from below through a metal stay 134 (see Figure 5) that extends in the left-right direction into the front fixing portion 75 of the cargo fender 70. The bolt 133 passes through the fixing portion 66 of the main fender 60 and is fastened to the fender fastening portion 35b of the seat frame 35.

[0066] At this time, as shown in Figure 13, the license plate holder 80 is fastened to the fixing boss 76 of the cargo fender 70 by a bolt 135 inserted from above through the fixing portion 96 of the license light cover 90, passing through the extended fixing portion 83c of the license plate holder 80. As a result, the license plate holder 80 is sandwiched between the license light cover 90 and the cargo fender 70. Furthermore, the license plate holder 80 is integrated with the cargo fender 70 by bolts (not shown) inserted from the front into the plate holder fixing portions 77 and 78 of the cargo fender 70 and fastened to the fastening portions 87 and 88 (see Figure 8).

[0067] Figure 10 is a plan view showing the arrangement of electrical components and harnesses on the rear fender 27. Figure 11 is a perspective view from the upper left showing the arrangement of electrical components and harnesses on the rear fender 27. Figure 12 is a perspective view from the upper front showing the arrangement of electrical components and harnesses on the rear fender 27. Various electrical components and wiring harnesses are supported in the area of ​​the rear fender 27 that is covered by the seat 17.

[0068] Specifically, the battery (first electrical component, electrical component) 101 is supported by the battery support portion 60a on the upper surface of the main body fender 60. The ECU support portion 60b supports the ECU (second electrical component, electrical component) 102.

[0069] The electrical support section 60c supports a recording device (third electrical component, electrical component) 103 and an ETC unit (fourth electrical component, electrical component) 104. The recording device 103 is, for example, an SD card reader / writer. The recording device 103 records images captured by the front camera (not shown) and the rear camera 47. The ETC (Electronic Toll Collection System) unit 104 is positioned above the recording device 103. The ETC unit 104 performs electronic payment by transmitting and receiving data with the ETC equipment at the toll booth.

[0070] The toolbox 120 is stored in the toolbox storage section 69. The toolbox 120's widthwise position is restricted by the width support section 69b and the positioning wall 67e1 of the protrusion 67, and its rear end is hooked from above onto the rear end support section 69d. The front end is then supported by the front end support section 69a. The band member 121 (see Figures 10 and 11), which is an annular elastic member, is hooked onto the left and right engaging sections 69a4, and the elastic force of this band member 121 holds down the top surface of the toolbox 120. In this way, the toolbox 120 is held in the toolbox storage section 69.

[0071] A taillight 44 is supported by a pair of left and right protrusions 67. The taillight 44 has a taillight stay 44a extending in the left-right direction, a light source substrate (not shown) supported by the taillight stay 44a, and a transparent housing 44b supported by the taillight stay 44a that houses the light source substrate.

[0072] The tail lamp stay 44a has a plate-shaped stay body portion 44a1 that has thickness in the front-rear direction and extends in the left-right direction. A pair of left and right fixing pieces 44a2 that protrude forward are formed on the front surface of the stay body portion 44a1. In addition, an insertion portion 44a3 (see Figure 13) that protrudes downward is formed at the lower end of the center of the stay body portion 44a1 in the vehicle width direction. The insertion portion 44a3 is inserted into the holder fixing hole 68 of the main fender 60. A fastening member is inserted through the fixing piece 44a2 from above. This fastening member is inserted through the top surface portion 67f of the protrusion 67 of the main fender 60 and fastened. As shown in Figure 1, the tail lamp 44 is covered from above by the rear cover 52 and exposed to the rear.

[0073] Figure 13 is a cross-sectional view showing the arrangement of electrical components and harnesses on the rear fender 27. Figure 13 corresponds to a perspective view of the rear fender 27, viewed from the left rear, in a longitudinal section at the center in the vehicle width direction. As shown in Figures 11 to 13, various harnesses 111, 112, 113, 114, and 115 are routed on the upper surface of the main fender 60. The harnesses 111 to 115 are power supply lines and signal lines. The harnesses 111 to 115 electrically connect the battery 101, ECU 102, recording device 103, ETC unit 104, taillight 44, etc.

[0074] On the left side of the toolbox storage compartment 69, harnesses 111 and 112 are routed in a forward-rear direction. At the rear, harnesses 111 and 112 enter the interior of the protrusion 67 through the front opening 67a of the left protrusion 67, pass through the bottom opening 67b and the harness opening 95, and are routed under the main fender 60 and the license plate light cover 90.

[0075] Of the harnesses 111 and 112 routed on the underside of the license plate light cover 90, one harness 111 is routed through the harness passage hole 83d of the license plate holder 80 into the space between the cargo fender 70 and the license plate holder 80. Once routed into the space between the cargo fender 70 and the license plate holder 80, it is led out to the outside of the cargo fender 70 and the license plate holder 80 through a hole (not shown) and connected to the rear camera 47.

[0076] On the right side of the toolbox storage compartment 69, harnesses 113, 114, and 115 are routed in the front-rear direction. At the rear, harnesses 113 to 115 enter the interior of the protrusion 67 through the front opening 67a of the protrusion 67 on the right side, pass through the bottom opening 67b and the harness opening 95, and are routed under the main fender 60 and the license plate light cover 90.

[0077] Of the harnesses 113-115 routed on the underside of the license plate light cover 90, harnesses 113 and 114 are routed through the harness passage hole 83d of the license plate holder 80 into the space between the luggage fender 70 and the license plate holder 80. Harness 113 is connected to the left rear turn signal 45 via the left turn signal opening 85b of the license plate holder 80. Harness 114 is connected to the right rear turn signal 45 via the right turn signal opening 86b of the license plate holder 80.

[0078] Of the harnesses 113-115 routed on the underside of the license plate light cover 90, harness 115 is routed along the top surface of the license plate holder 80, between the license plate light cover 90 and the license plate holder 80, and is connected to the license plate light 106. The license plate light 106 illuminates the license plate 48.

[0079] In this embodiment, the harnesses 111 to 115 are routed through the front opening 67a and bottom opening 67b of the protrusion 67, allowing them to be routed across the upper surface and lower surface of the main fender 60.

[0080] As described above, according to this embodiment to which the present invention is applied, in a saddle-type vehicle 10 equipped with a rear fender 27, the rear fender 27 comprises a main body fender 60 having a main body front portion 61 and a main body rear portion 63, a luggage fender 70 attached from below to the main body rear portion 63 of the main body fender 60, a license plate holder 80 sandwiched between the main body fender 60 and the luggage fender 70 in the vertical direction and extending downward from the luggage fender 70, and the main body fender 60 and the luggage fender The main body fender 60 is provided with a license light cover 90 which is sandwiched between the fender 70 and covers the license plate holder 80 from above. The main body fender 60 has a protrusion 67 that projects upward from the rear part 63 of the main body fender 60, and the protrusion 67 is provided with a front opening 67a through which harnesses 111, 112, 113, 114, and 115 are routed. The license light cover 90 is provided with a harness opening 95 which communicates with the front opening 67a, and harnesses 111 to 115 that have passed through the front opening 67a are passed through the harness opening 95.

[0081] With this configuration, a front opening 67a communicating with the harness opening 95 is provided in the portion reinforced by the protrusion 67, making it less likely to impair the rigidity of the main fender 60 of the rear fender 27. Furthermore, since the rear fender 27 is composed of multiple parts, it is possible to change the material for each part corresponding to each part of the rear fender 27. Therefore, with this configuration, it is possible to provide a saddle-type vehicle 10 that allows for the provision of a front opening 67a for passing harnesses 111-115 and a harness opening 95 without impairing the rigidity of the main fender 60 of the rear fender 27, and also makes it easy to select materials according to the necessary characteristics such as design, strength, and cost for each part of the rear fender 27.

[0082] In this embodiment, the front opening 67a opens towards the front of the vehicle body. With this configuration, the harnesses 111-115 extending from the front can be passed through the front opening 67a while bending of the harnesses 111-1115 is suppressed.

[0083] In this embodiment, at least one pair of protrusions 67 are provided in the left-right direction of the vehicle body, and taillights 44 are attached to the top surfaces 67f of the pair of protrusions 67. With this configuration, the harnesses 111-115 can be routed through the front opening 67a of the protrusion 67, and the taillight 44 can be mounted on the top surface 67f of the protrusion 67, thus enabling efficient use of space and improving the layout on the rear fender 27.

[0084] In this embodiment, the main fender 60 is equipped with a toolbox storage section 69 between a pair of protrusions 67. With this configuration, the protrusion 67 can be used to form the toolbox storage section 69, and the toolbox storage section 69 can be used to store and position the toolbox 120. As a result, more space can be used effectively, and the layout on the rear fender 27 is improved.

[0085] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the main body fender 60 is provided with an opening 65 in a position that overlaps with the toolbox storage compartment 69 when viewed from above, and the opening 65 communicates with the space between the cargo fender 70 and the license plate light cover 90. With this configuration, the airflow that cools the battery 101 and various other components such as the ECU 102, which are housed on the upper surface of the rear fender 27, can be vented to the rear of the license plate light cover 90 and discharged outside the vehicle. As a result, the airflow that flows onto the rear fender 27 is less likely to accumulate on the rear fender 27, improving the cooling performance of the various components by the airflow.

[0086] In addition, in this embodiment, a cargo hook portion 79 is provided on the side of the cargo fender 70. This configuration makes it easier to attach luggage straps to the luggage hooks 79 when loading luggage onto the rear of the seat 17, thereby improving convenience.

[0087] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the cargo fender 70 has a higher modulus of elasticity than the main fender 60 or the license plate holder 80. This configuration increases the mechanical strength of the cargo hook portion 79, thereby improving the rigidity of the rear fender 27.

[0088] In this embodiment, the license plate holder 80 is also provided with a turn signal opening 86b on its side, through which harnesses 113 and 114 are routed. This configuration allows for the provision of a turn signal opening 86b suitable for the rear turn signal 45.

[0089] [Other embodiments] The embodiments described above represent only one aspect of the present invention and can be modified and applied as needed without departing from the spirit of the invention.

[0090] In the above embodiment, the main fender 60, the license plate holder 80, and the license light cover 90 are made of PP, and the cargo fender 70 is made of polyamide resin or nylon resin. However, the configuration is not limited to these, as long as the resin material is selected according to the characteristics of each part of the rear fender 27. For example, the main fender 60 and the license plate holder 80 may be made of PP, the license light cover 90 may be made of ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene), and the cargo fender 70 may be made of polyamide resin or nylon resin.

[0091] In the above embodiment, a saddle-type vehicle 10 having an internal combustion engine was illustrated, and a configuration having a fuel tank 29 as an example of an energy storage unit was described. However, the saddle-type vehicle may also be an electric vehicle driven by a battery that stores electricity as energy. That is, the saddle-type vehicle may be equipped with an electric motor as a power unit instead of an internal combustion engine, and the energy storage unit may be a drive battery that stores the power to drive the electric motor.

[0092] In the above embodiment, a motorcycle having a front wheel 13 and a rear wheel 15 was used as an example to describe the saddle-type vehicle 10. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and can be applied to three-wheeled saddle-type vehicles having two front or rear wheels, or saddle-type vehicles having four or more wheels.

[0093] [Configurations supported by the above embodiment] The above embodiment supports the following configuration.

[0094] (Configuration 1) A saddle-type vehicle equipped with a rear fender, wherein the rear fender comprises a first rear fender having a front and a rear portion, a second rear fender attached from below to the rear of the first rear fender, a third rear fender sandwiched between the first and second rear fenders in the vertical direction and extending downward from the second rear fender, and a rear cover sandwiched between the first and second rear fenders in the vertical direction and covering the third rear fender from above, wherein the first rear fender has a protrusion projecting upward from the rear of the first rear fender, the protrusion is provided with a first harness routing port through which a harness is routed, the rear cover is provided with a second harness routing port communicating with the first harness routing port, and the harness that has passed through the first harness routing port is routed through the second harness routing port. With this configuration, a first harness routing port, which communicates with a second harness routing port, is provided in the portion reinforced by the protrusion, thus making it less likely to impair the rigidity of the rear fender. Furthermore, since the rear fender is composed of multiple parts, it is possible to change the material for each part corresponding to each section of the rear fender. Therefore, this configuration aims to provide a saddle-type vehicle in which a harness routing port can be provided without impairing the rigidity of the rear fender, and in which material selection can be easily made according to the necessary characteristics such as design, strength, and cost for each section of the rear fender.

[0095] (Configuration 2) The saddle-type vehicle according to Configuration 1, characterized in that the first harness routing port opens towards the front of the vehicle body. With this configuration, the harness extending from the front can be passed through the harness routing port while minimizing bending of the harness.

[0096] (Configuration 3) The saddle-type vehicle according to Configuration 1 or 2, characterized in that at least one pair of protrusions are provided in the left-right direction of the vehicle body, and taillights are attached to the tops of the pair of protrusions. With this configuration, the harness can be routed through the first harness routing port on the protrusion, and the taillight can be mounted at the top of the protrusion, allowing for efficient use of space and improving the layout on the rear fender.

[0097] (Configuration 4) The saddle-type vehicle according to Configuration 3, characterized in that the first rear fender has a toolbox storage compartment between a pair of protrusions. This configuration allows for the creation of a toolbox storage area using the protruding portion, and enables the storage and positioning of the toolbox. As a result, more space can be utilized effectively, improving the layout on the rear fender.

[0098] (Configuration 5) The saddle-type vehicle according to Configuration 4, characterized in that the first rear fender is provided with a ventilation opening in a position that overlaps with the toolbox storage area in a plan view of the vehicle body, and the ventilation opening communicates with the space between the second rear fender and the rear cover. This configuration allows the cooling airflow that has cooled various components, such as electrical equipment, stored on the upper surface of the rear fender to be vented out of the vehicle through the rear of the rear cover. As a result, the airflow that flows onto the rear fender is less likely to accumulate on it, improving the cooling performance of the various components by the airflow.

[0099] (Configuration 6) A saddle-type vehicle according to any one of Configurations 1 to 5, characterized in that a luggage hook is provided on the side of the second rear fender. This configuration makes it easier to attach luggage straps to the luggage strapping points when loading luggage behind the seats, thus improving convenience.

[0100] (Configuration 7) The saddle-type vehicle according to Configuration 1, characterized in that the second rear fender has a higher modulus of elasticity than the first rear fender or the third rear fender. This configuration increases the mechanical strength of the cargo attachment area, thereby improving the rigidity of the rear fender.

[0101] (Configuration 8) A saddle-type vehicle according to any one of Configurations 1 to 7, characterized in that a third harness routing port is provided on the side of the third rear fender, through which a harness is routed. This configuration allows for the provision of a harness routing port suitable for the rear turn signals. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0102] 10. Saddle-type vehicles 27 Rear fender 44 Taillights 60 Main fender (1st rear fender) 61 Front of the main body (front) 63 Rear of the main unit (rear) 65 Opening (ventilation port) 67 Convex part 67a Front opening (first harness routing port, harness routing port) 67f Top part (top part) 69 Toolbox storage compartment 70. Cargo fender (2nd rear fender) 79. Cargo hook section (cargo attachment section) 80 License plate holder (3rd rear fender) 86b Turn signal opening (third harness routing port, harness routing port) 90 License Plate Light Cover (Rear Cover) 95 Harness opening (second harness routing port, harness routing port) 112 Harness 113 Harness 114 Harness 115 Harness

Claims

1. In a saddle-type vehicle equipped with a rear fender (27), The rear fender (27) comprises a first rear fender (60) having a front portion (61) and a rear portion (63), a second rear fender (70) attached from below to the rear portion (63) of the first rear fender (60), a third rear fender (80) sandwiched between the first rear fender (60) and the second rear fender (70) in the vertical direction and extending lower than the second rear fender (70), and a rear cover (90) sandwiched between the first rear fender (60) and the second rear fender (70) in the vertical direction and covering the third rear fender (80) from above. The first rear fender (60) has a protrusion (67) that projects upward from the rear part (63) of the first rear fender (60), The protrusion (67) is provided with a first harness routing port (67a) through which harnesses (111, 112, 113, 114, 115) are routed. The rear cover (90) is provided with a second harness routing port (95) that communicates with the first harness routing port (67a). The harnesses (111, 112, 113, 114, 115) that have passed through the first harness routing port (67a) are passed through the second harness routing port (95). A saddle-type vehicle characterized by its design.

2. The first harness routing port (67a) opens towards the front of the vehicle body. The saddle-type vehicle according to feature 1.

3. The aforementioned protrusions (67) are provided in pairs in the left-right direction of the vehicle body, A taillight (44) is attached to the top (67f) of the pair of protrusions (67). A saddle-type vehicle according to feature 1 or 2.

4. The first rear fender (60) includes a toolbox storage compartment (69) between a pair of protrusions (67). The saddle-type vehicle according to feature 3.

5. The first rear fender (60) is provided with a ventilation opening (65) in a position that overlaps with the toolbox storage area (69) when viewed from above the vehicle body. The ventilation opening (65) communicates with the space between the second rear fender (70) and the rear cover (90). The saddle-type vehicle according to feature 4.

6. A luggage strapping section (79) is provided on the side of the second rear fender (70). A saddle-type vehicle according to feature 1 or 2.

7. The second rear fender (70) has a higher modulus of elasticity than the first rear fender (60) or the third rear fender (80). The saddle-type vehicle according to feature 1.

8. A third harness routing port (86b) is provided on the side of the third rear fender (80) through which harnesses (111, 112, 113, 114, 115) are routed. A saddle-type vehicle according to feature 1 or 2.

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