Hydraulic Control Unit Mounting for Straddle Vehicle Weight Balance
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional straddle-type vehicles face weight balance issues due to the rearward positioning of the heavy hydraulic control unit, which affects the vehicle's center of gravity and stability.
Innovation Solution
The hydraulic control unit is strategically arranged near the connection of the front and rear frames of the body frame, with elastic members for mounting and vibration absorption, ensuring it is positioned closer to the vehicle's center of gravity, and the fuel tank and battery are placed to maintain balance.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If the hydraulic control unit is arranged rearwardly of the air cleaner connected to the engine, then the hydraulic control unit can be mounted on the seat rail, but the weight balance of the vehicle body is adversely affected
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions the mounting location of the hydraulic control unit from the rearward seat rail area to the central body frame connection between front and rear frames. This spatial repositioning in a different dimensional location (from rear to center) resolves the contradiction by achieving both ease of manufacture through standardized frame mounting and improved weight balance through central positioning near the vehicle's center of gravity.
2Ease of manufacture
If the hydraulic control unit is positioned away from and rearwardly of the center of gravity, then the hydraulic control unit can be arranged on the body frame, but the vehicle body stability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by specifically positioning the hydraulic control unit at the central body frame connection point between front and rear frames, which is a strategically selected location with favorable structural and gravitational properties. This localized positioning achieves both assembly feasibility through standardized frame mounting points and vehicle stability by placing the heavy component near the center of gravity, preventing excessive rearward weight bias.
3Stability of the object's composition
If the hydraulic control unit is arranged in the vicinity of the connection of the front frame and the rear frame, then the weight balance is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent leverages the multi-functionality of the body frame connection structure between front and rear frames. This existing structural element serves dual purposes: it provides structural support for the vehicle and simultaneously serves as the mounting location for the hydraulic control unit. By utilizing this universal structure for multiple functions, the patent achieves improved weight balance without significantly increasing device complexity, as the mounting integrates with the existing frame architecture rather than requiring separate complex mounting structures.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
This configuration improves the weight balance of the vehicle by positioning heavy components closer to the center of gravity, enhancing stability and support stiffness while minimizing vibrations.
Implementation Method 1
the hydraulic control unit is preferably mounted to the body frame by means of at least one elastic member
Implementation Method 2
the hydraulic control unit is mounted to the body frame by means of at least one elastic member
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a straddle-type vehicle comprising: a body frame (2) including a front frame (2c) and a rear frame (26) extending in vehicle moving direction rearwardly from the front frame (2c); and a hydraulic brake device (22) configured to brake at least one wheel (4,18) of the straddle-type vehicle, the hydraulic brake device (22) including a hydraulic control unit (22a) that is configured to intermittently supply hydraulic pressure to the wheel (4,18) when the wheel (4,18) is locked upon braking, wherein the hydraulic control unit (22a) is arranged in the vicinity of a connection of the front frame (2c) and the rear frame (26) of the body frame (2).