Saddle Vehicle Storage Lid Restriction Link Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing storage unit structures for saddle riding vehicles require a complex configuration to independently switch the restriction on opening or closing of a storage member's lid from the locked state with respect to the vehicle body, as both operations are typically controlled by a single key rotation.
Innovation Solution
A storage unit structure featuring a rotary operator that switches the locked and unlocked states of the storage member, a lid operator for opening or closing the lid, and a link mechanism that independently controls the restriction on the lid's operation, allowing for separate management of the storage member's locked state and lid access without needing a dedicated rotary operator for the lid's restriction.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If a single key rotating operation is used to switch between locked and unlocked states, then the structure is simple, but the restriction on opening or closing of the lid cannot be switched solely as required
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the control functions into separate mechanisms: a key rotating operation for locking the storage member to the vehicle body, and a separate lid operator with its own control mechanism for opening/closing the lid. This segmentation allows independent control of each function while maintaining overall system simplicity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary link mechanism that connects the key rotating operation to the lid operator. This intermediary allows the key operation to indirectly control the lid restriction through the link mechanism, enabling independent switching without requiring separate rotary operators.
2Ease of operation
If independent key operations are used for locked state and lid restriction, then independent switching is achieved, but the structure becomes complicated
Solution Approach 1:
The patent makes the link mechanism serve multiple functions: it acts as both the control element for the lid operator and the intermediary that transmits the key rotating operation's effect. This multi-functionality achieves independent switching capability while avoiding the need for separate dedicated components.
Solution Approach 2:
The lid operator system is designed to be self-contained with its own control mechanism that can operate independently. The link mechanism automatically establishes the appropriate restriction state based on the key operation, allowing the lid operator to function autonomously without requiring additional external control.
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AI summary
[Object] To achieve, in a storage unit structure for a saddle riding vehicle, a simple structure for solely switching restriction on opening or closing of a lid for a storage member independently of switching a locked state of the storage member. [Solving Means] In a storage unit structure for a saddle riding vehicle including a box-shaped storage member 52 removably mounted on a vehicle body side and a key cylinder 66 that is disposed in the storage member 52 and that is rotationally operated, in which a locked state and an unlocked state of the storage member 52 with respect to the vehicle body side are switched through an operation of the key cylinder 66, the storage unit structure includes: a lid operator 68 that operates to open or close a lid 61 of the storage member 52; an operating knob 75 that imposes or releases restriction on opening or closing of the lid 61 by the lid operator 68; and a first link mechanism 85 that imposes or releases restriction on the operation of the operating knob 75. A state of restriction on the operating knob 75 by the first link mechanism 85 is switched in response to an operation of the key cylinder 66.