Meter structure for saddle-type vehicle

Abstract

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

Description

Meter structure for saddle-type vehicles

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

[0002] In the past, it has been described that a racing motorcycle has a second meter that is detachably provided in addition to a first meter that is permanently mounted on the vehicle body (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In a racing vehicle, by removing the speedometer that is not needed when driving on a circuit, it is possible to reduce the weight of the meter and its surroundings.

[0003] Publication number 5-7917

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

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

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

[0007] A second aspect of the present invention is the first aspect of the present invention, further comprising a wiring (49b) for supplying at least power to the second meter (50), the wiring (49b) extending from a vehicle body wiring, passing through the first meter case (42), and being routed within the second meter case (52). According to this configuration, the wiring leading to the second meter is routed via the first meter case, thereby enabling the wiring leading to the second meter and the wiring leading to the first meter to be introduced into the first meter case from a common wiring introduction port. Therefore, compared to a configuration in which the wiring for the second meter is introduced directly into the second meter case without passing through the first meter case, the following advantages are achieved: The wiring routing is simplified, and the appearance around the meter can be improved. By introducing the wiring for the second meter into the first meter case fixed to the vehicle body (i.e., close to the vehicle body), the following advantages are achieved compared to a configuration in which the wiring for the second meter is introduced directly into the second meter case. The wiring for the second meter is reduced in exposure, making it easier to protect the wiring and improving the appearance.

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

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

[0010] In a fifth aspect of the present invention, in any one of the first to third aspects, the second meter (50) has a time display unit (55) that displays the current time, and the second meter (50) is located to the left of the first meter (40) as viewed from the occupant. With this configuration, by locating the second meter having the time display unit on the left as viewed from the occupant, coupled with the fact that wristwatches are generally worn on the left arm, it becomes easier to intuitively recognize that the display of the second meter on the left side is a time display.

[0011] In a sixth aspect of the present invention, in any one of the first to third aspects, the second meter (50) has a gear position display unit (54) that displays the gear position of the saddle-ride type vehicle (1) and a time display unit (55) that displays the current time, and the gear position display unit (54) is located above the time display unit (55) as viewed from the occupant side. According to this configuration, the gear position display unit is located above the time display unit, thereby making it possible to emphasize the display of the gear position.

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

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

[0014] In a ninth aspect of the present invention, in any one of the first to eighth aspects, the first meter (40) and the second meter (50) are located forward of the steering wheel (15), the first meter (40) and the second meter (50) respectively have the first display surface (41) and the second display surface (51) that are circular when viewed from the normal direction (S1), and the center (C4) of the circle of the second display surface (51) is located forward of the center (C3) of the circle of the first display surface (41) in a direction along the first display surface (41). With this configuration, the first meter and the second meter are located forward of the steering wheel, and the second meter is located forward of the first meter in a direction along the first display surface, so that the second meter is located further forward from the steering wheel. This makes it possible to prevent the second meter from interfering with harnesses, cables, hoses, etc. arranged around the steering wheel.

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

[0016] Fig. 4B is a left side view of a motorcycle according to an embodiment of the present invention; Fig. 4C is an explanatory view of the periphery of a right handlebar portion of the motorcycle; Fig. 4D is a left side view of a meter unit of the motorcycle; Fig. 4E is an explanatory view of the meter unit as viewed from the normal direction of the display surface; Fig. 4F is an explanatory view of a meter unit without a second meter, corresponding to Fig. 4A; Fig. 4G is an explanatory view of the meter unit with a first upper case and a first meter body removed; Fig. 4H is a perspective view of the meter unit as viewed from the front side of the vehicle; Fig. 4H is a

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[0034] 1 and 2, the meter unit 40A is disposed in a position where the driver, seated on the seat 17, faces forward of the vehicle and looks down in front of the driver. The meter unit 40A includes a first meter 40 that has a speedometer 44 and is fixed (permanently installed) to the vehicle body, and a second meter 50 that displays information independently of the first meter 40. The second meter 50 is not directly fixed to the vehicle body, but is fixed to the first meter 40 via a connecting portion 60, which will be described later. In FIGS. 2 and 3, the second meter 50 and the connecting portion 60 are indicated by hatching.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[0045] Referring to FIG. 2 , each display unit of the second meter 50 is positioned to the left of the center CL of the vehicle body, and is offset to the left of the left edge t2 of the first meter 40 at the center CL of the vehicle body. The gear position display unit 54, which is frequently viewed while driving, is positioned higher than the time display unit 55 (as close to the driver as possible), and the character size is made large so that it stands out to the driver. By offsetting the second meter 50 to the same side in the left-right direction as the shift pedal and clutch lever operated during gear changes, the following effects are achieved. That is, the gear position display corresponding to the shift operation is more intuitively recognizable, and the gear position display is more emphasized, improving visibility.

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

[0047] As explained above, the motorcycle 1 in the above embodiment includes the first meter 40 having the speedometer 44 and fixed to the vehicle body, and the second meter 50 that displays information independent of the first meter 40 and is fixed to the first meter 40. The first meter 40 includes a first meter case 42 having a first display surface 41, one side of the first display surface 41 facing the rider in the normal direction S1. The first meter case 42 is divided into a first upper case 42a on the first display surface 41 side and a first lower case 42b on the opposite side of the first display surface 41 in the normal direction S1. The second meter 50 is provided with a second meter case 52 having a second display surface 51, the second display surface 51 facing the occupant on one side in the normal direction S1, the second meter case 52 is divided in the normal direction S1 into a second upper case 52a on the second display surface 51 side and a second lower case 52b on the opposite side to the second display surface 51, the first upper case 42a and the second upper case 52a being separate bodies from each other, and the first lower case 42b and the second lower case 52b being integrated with each other via a connecting portion 60. This configuration includes a first meter 40 having a speedometer 44 and permanently mounted on the vehicle body, and a second meter 50 that is configured independently of the first meter 40 as an option or the like and is fixed to the first meter 40. The first upper case 42a of the first meter 40 and the second upper case 52a of the second meter 50 are separate from each other, while the first lower case 42b of the first meter 40 and the second lower case 52b of the second meter 50 are integrated with each other via a connecting portion 60. As a result, the first meter 40 and the second meter 50 can be integrated using a common lower case (integrated lower case 52c) while appearing independent from each other on the display surface side. This provides the following advantages compared to a configuration in which the first meter 40 and the second meter 50 are individually mounted on the vehicle body or a structure is provided to connect the meters together. That is, the meter mounting structure can be simplified and the appearance of the area around the meter can be improved. When the second meter 50 is provided as an option, the first lower case 42b is replaced with an integrated lower case and the second meter 50 is provided, thereby achieving the above-described effects.Furthermore, when returning to the standard specifications without the second meter 50, the integrated lower case can be returned to the first lower case 42b, eliminating the need to leave behind the meter mounting structure, thereby improving quality.

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

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

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

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

[0052] In the meter structure for the saddle-ride type vehicle described above, the second meter 50 has a gear position display unit 54 that displays the gear position of the motorcycle 1 and a time display unit 55 that displays the current time, and the gear position display unit 54 is located above the time display unit 55 when viewed from the rider's side in the normal direction S1. According to this configuration, the gear position display unit 54 is located above the time display unit 55, thereby making it possible to emphasize the display of the gear position.

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

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

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

[0056] The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment. For example, the meter structure of the present embodiment may be applied to saddle-ride vehicles other than motorcycles. Saddle-ride vehicles include all vehicles on which a driver straddles the vehicle body, including not only motorcycles (including motorized bicycles and scooters) but also three-wheeled vehicles (including vehicles with one front wheel and two rear wheels, as well as vehicles with two front wheels and one rear wheel) or four-wheeled vehicles (such as four-wheeled buggies). The present invention may also be applied to vehicles that include an electric motor as a prime mover. The present invention may also be applied to vehicles other than saddle-ride vehicles (such as passenger cars, buses, and trucks). The configuration of the above-described embodiment is merely an example of the present invention, and various modifications are possible without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention, such as replacing components of the embodiment with known components.

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

Claims

1. A first meter (40) having a speedometer (44) and fixed to the vehicle body, In the meter structure of a saddle-riding type vehicle (1) comprising a second meter (50) that performs an independent display from the first meter (40) and is fixed to the first meter (40), The first meter (40) includes a first meter case (42) having a first display surface (41), One side in the normal direction (S1) of the first display surface (41) faces the passenger side, The first meter case (42) is divided in the normal direction (S1) into a first upper case (42a) on the first display surface (41) side and a first lower case (42b) on the side opposite to the first display surface (41), The second meter (50) includes a second meter case (52) having a second display surface (51), The second display surface (51) faces the passenger side, The second meter case (52) is divided in the normal direction (S1) into a second upper case (52a) on the second display surface (51) side and a second lower case (52b) on the side opposite to the second display surface (51), The first upper case (42a) and the second upper case (52a) are separate from each other, and the first lower case (42b) and the second lower case (52b) are integrated with each other, The second meter (50) is provided with a wiring (49b) for supplying at least power, The wiring (49b) extends from the vehicle body side wiring, passes through the first meter case (42), and is routed into the second meter case (52). Meter structure of a saddle-riding type vehicle.

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3. The connection portion (60) between the first lower case (42b) and the second lower case (52b) has a wiring insertion portion (60c) that covers a portion passing through the connection portion (60) in the wiring (49b). The meter structure of the saddle-riding type vehicle according to Claim 1.

4. The second meter (50) has a gear position display portion (54) for displaying the gear position of the saddle-riding type vehicle (1), The second meter (50) is located on the left side of the first meter (40) when viewed from the passenger side. The meter structure of the saddle-riding type vehicle according to Claim 1 or 3.

5. The second meter (50) has a time display portion (55) for displaying the current time, The meter structure of the saddle-riding type vehicle according to claim 1 or 3, wherein the second meter (50) is located on the left side of the first meter (40) when viewed from the passenger side.

6. The second meter (50) includes a gear position display section (54) for displaying the gear position of the saddle-riding type vehicle (1) and a time display section (55) for displaying the current time. The meter structure of the saddle-riding type vehicle according to claim 1 or 3, wherein the gear position display section (54) is located above the time display section (55) when viewed from the passenger side.

7. The second meter (50) includes a gear position display section (54) for displaying the gear position of the saddle-riding type vehicle (1) and a time display section (55) for displaying the current time. The meter structure of the saddle-riding type vehicle according to claim 1 or 3, wherein the gear position display section (54) displays with a larger character size than the time display section (55).

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9. The first meter (40) and the second meter (50) are located in front of the steering handle (15). The first meter (40) and the second meter (50) each have a circular first display surface (41) and a circular second display surface (51) when viewed from the normal direction (S1). The meter structure of the saddle-riding type vehicle according to claim 1 or 3, wherein the center (C4) of the circular shape of the second display surface (51) is located forward in the direction along the first display surface (41) compared to the center (C3) of the circular shape of the first display surface (41).

10. A first meter (40) having a speedometer (44) and fixed to the vehicle body, In the meter structure of a saddle-riding type vehicle (1) including a second meter (50) that performs an independent display from the first meter (40) and is fixed to the first meter (40), The first meter (40) includes a first meter case (42) having a first display surface (41). One side of the first display surface (41) in its normal direction (S1) faces the passenger side. The first meter case (42) is divided in the normal direction (S1) into a first upper case (42a) on the first display surface (41) side and a first lower case (42b) on the side opposite to the first display surface (41). The second meter (50) includes a second meter case (52) having a second display surface (51). The second display surface (51) faces the passenger side. The second meter case (52) is divided in the normal direction (S1) into a second upper case (52a) on the side of the second display surface (51) and a second lower case (52b) on the side opposite to the second display surface (51). The first upper case (42a) and the second upper case (52a) are separate from each other, and the first lower case (42b) and the second lower case (52b) are integrated with each other. The vertical width (H2) of the second meter (50) in the normal direction (S1) is narrower than the vertical width (H1) of the first meter (40) in the normal direction (S1). The second meter (50) is a meter structure of a straddle-type vehicle that is disposed within the vertical width (H1) of the first meter (40) in the normal direction (S1).