JP2013071653A - Shift control device of saddle type vehicle - Google Patents

Abstract

An operation pedal that is rotated by an occupant's foot for shifting and a detector that detects a shifting operation by the operating pedal, and a transmission is operated to shift based on a detection result of the detector. In the shift control device for a saddle-ride type vehicle, the layout is facilitated.
SOLUTION: A pedal support portion 113 that supports an operation pedal 112 so as to be movable up and down is fixedly disposed inside an operation pedal 112 extending in the vehicle width direction, and a detector 114 is attached to the pedal support portion 113. A click mechanism 115 that gives a click feeling to the operation of the operation pedal 112 and a return mechanism 116 that applies a spring force in the return direction to the operation pedal 112 are provided between the pedal support portion 113 and the operation pedal 112.
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Description

  The present invention includes an operation pedal that is rotated by a passenger's foot for shifting, and a detector that detects a shifting operation by the operating pedal, and the transmission is shifted according to the detection result of the detector. The present invention relates to a shift control device for saddle riding type vehicles.

  Patent Document 1 discloses a shift control device that performs a shift-up operation and a shift-down operation with a foot in a simulator device simulating a motorcycle.

JP-A-5-88605

  In the one disclosed in Patent Document 1, the operation pedal is configured such that the base end portion of the arm portion provided at the distal end of the pedal portion rotates around the pivot, and the operation of the operation pedal links the link. The movable part is transmitted to the movable part, and the movable part is detected by a detector, and the operation pedal, the link and the movable part must be arranged so as to avoid mutual interference, and the arrangement of the shift control device Layout was difficult.

  The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a shift control device for a saddle-ride type vehicle that facilitates layout.

  In order to achieve the above object, the present invention comprises an operation pedal that is rotated by a passenger's foot for shifting, and a detector that detects a shifting operation by the operating pedal, the detection result of the detector. In the shift control device for a saddle-ride type vehicle that operates the transmission based on the pedal, a pedal support that supports the operation pedal so as to be movable up and down inward in the vehicle width direction of the operation pedal extending in the vehicle width direction A fixed mechanism, the detector is attached to the pedal support, a click mechanism that gives a click feeling to the operation of the operation pedal, and a return mechanism that applies a spring force in a return direction to the operation pedal, A first feature is that the pedal is provided between the pedal support portion and the operation pedal.

  According to the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the first feature, the detector detects an upward movement of the operation pedal as a shift-up operation, and detects a downward movement of the operation pedal as a shift-down operation. This is a second feature.

  In the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the first or second feature, the operation pedal is guided between a non-operation position and a shift-up position and a shift-down position arranged on both upper and lower sides of the non-operation position. A guide portion is provided on the pedal support portion, and the operation pedal is moved by the guide of the guide portion between the other end portion of the operating member whose one end portion is fixed to the operation pedal and the pedal support portion. A third feature is that the click mechanism is provided so as to generate a click feeling based on the operation member operating in response to the operation.

  In the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the third feature, the actuating member is formed in a rod shape, and is located in the distance to the operation pedal in the non-operation position, and in the shift-up position and the shift-down position. The other end of the operating member is slidably fitted to a rotating member that has a rotation axis at a position different from the distance to the operation pedal and is rotatably supported by the pedal support portion. The click mechanism is provided between the rotating member and the actuating member, and the detector detects the speed change operation of the operation pedal based on the rotation of the rotating member. The fourth feature is that they are connected.

  According to the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the fourth feature, the click mechanism is disposed on the rotation center of the rotation member and urged toward the operation member, and the operation pedal is not in the non-operational state. A fifth feature is that it includes a fitting recess provided in the operating member so as to fit the ball when in the operation position.

  According to the present invention, in addition to any of the first to fifth features, the pedal support portion includes a flat guide plate, and the guide plate is provided with the guide portion that is a long hole, A pair of bolts functioning as stoppers for determining the shift-up position and the shift-down position of the pedal is screwed into the guide plate so that one end faces both ends of the guide portion and the advance / retreat position can be adjusted. Features.

  According to the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the first or second feature, a shaft portion provided in the operation pedal and extending in the vehicle width direction is arranged at a non-operation position and on both upper and lower sides of the non-operation position. A guide portion that guides between the up position and the shift down position extends along the movement direction of the operation pedal, and faces the shaft portion from one side, and a fixed guide wall along the movement direction of the operation pedal. A movable guide wall that extends and faces the shaft portion from the other side, and the click mechanism includes the fixed guide wall and the fixed guide wall between the non-operation position, the shift-up position, and the shift-down position. A seventh feature is that the movable guide wall includes a raised portion provided on one of the movable guide walls and a spring that biases the movable guide wall toward the fixed guide wall.

  In the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the first or second feature, a slide member having a central axis oriented in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle body is limited to the pedal support portion in a direction along the central axis. The operation pedal, which is supported so as to be unable to rotate around the central axis and to be disabled in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle body, rotates up and down around the central axis of the slide member. Protruding portions that are supported by the slide member and that fit into a spiral groove provided on the outer periphery of the slide member are projected from the operation pedal, and the operation pedal shifts according to the slide operation of the slide member. An eighth feature is that a detector for detecting an operation is attached to the pedal support portion.

  In addition to the first or second feature of the present invention, the operation pedal is supported by the pedal support portion so as to be movable up and down via a link mechanism extending in the vehicle width direction from the pedal support portion. The return mechanism is configured such that a leaf spring disposed at a position overlapping the link mechanism in the vehicle front-rear direction and fixed to the pedal support portion is engaged with the operation pedal, and the click mechanism includes the leaf spring And a fitting recess provided in the operation pedal so that the protrusion is fitted in response to a shift-up operation and a shift-down operation of the operation pedal. It is characterized by.

  According to the first feature of the present invention, the operation pedal extending in the vehicle width direction is supported by the pedal support portion fixedly disposed in the vehicle width direction of the operation pedal so as to be vertically movable, and the detector supports the pedal. Since the click mechanism and the return mechanism are provided between the pedal support portion and the operation pedal, the number of members provided between the operation pedal and the detector is reduced, and the arm portion of the operation pedal is required to swing. It is not necessary to secure a space, and the layout of the transmission control device can be facilitated while reducing the play of the operation pedal.

  Further, according to the second feature of the present invention, the detector detects the upward movement of the operation pedal as a shift-up operation, and detects the downward movement of the operation pedal as a shift-down operation. It can be similar to the operation.

  According to the third aspect of the present invention, the pedal support portion is provided with a guide portion that guides the operation pedal between the non-operation position and the shift-up position and the shift-down position that are arranged on both sides of the non-operation position. A click mechanism is provided between the other end of the operating member whose one end is fixed to the operation pedal and the pedal support portion, and the operating member operates in accordance with the movement of the operation pedal along the guide portion. Therefore, a click mechanism that generates a click feeling by the movement of the operation pedal can be configured in a compact manner, contributing to the downsizing of the speed change control device.

  According to the fourth feature of the present invention, the distance to the operation pedal at the non-operation position is rotated at a position where the distance to the operation pedal at the shift-up position and the shift-down position is different. Since the rotating member is supported by the pedal support portion, the other end portion of the rod-shaped operating member is slidably fitted to the rotating member, and the click mechanism is provided between the rotating member and the operating member. The click mechanism can be made compact while the movement of the operation pedal is supported by the rotating member.

  According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the click mechanism is constituted by a ball disposed on the rotation center of the support cylinder and biased toward the operating member, and a fitting recess provided in the operating member. Thus, it is possible to avoid a change in the click feeling due to the rotation of the rotation member accompanying the movement of the operation pedal.

  According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, a guide portion that is a long hole is provided in a flat guide plate provided in the pedal support portion, and a stopper that determines the shift-up position and the shift-down position of the operation pedal is provided on the guide portion. Since it is composed of bolts with one end facing both ends and the advance / retreat position can be adjusted, the stopper can be provided on the pedal support with a simple configuration, and the shift-up and shift-down positions of the operation pedal can be easily adjusted can do.

  According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, the guide portion includes a fixed guide wall that faces the shaft portion of the operation pedal from one side, and a movable guide wall that faces the shaft portion from the other side. The mechanism includes a raised portion provided on either the fixed guide wall or the movable guide wall, and a spring that biases the movable guide wall toward the fixed guide wall. By sharing a part, the shift control device can be made compact.

  According to the eighth feature of the present invention, the slide member having a central axis directed in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle body is supported by the pedal support portion while enabling reciprocating slide movement in a limited range and making rotation impossible. The operation pedal, which cannot move in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle body, is supported by the slide member so as to be able to turn up and down, and the protrusion protruding from the operation pedal is fitted in the spiral groove provided on the outer periphery of the slide member Therefore, the slide member can be slid according to the vertical movement of the operation pedal, and the slide operation of the slide member is detected by the detector. Can be good.

  Further, according to the ninth feature of the present invention, the link mechanism extends from the pedal support portion in the vehicle width direction, and the operation pedal is supported by the pedal support portion so as to be vertically movable via the link mechanism, thereby constituting a return mechanism. Since the leaf spring is arranged at a position overlapping the link mechanism in the vehicle front-rear direction, the return mechanism can be protected by the link mechanism, and the protrusion provided on the leaf spring and the shift-up operation and shift of the operation pedal The click mechanism can be simplified by configuring the click mechanism with the fitting recess provided in the operation pedal so that the protrusion is fitted according to the down operation.

1 is a side view of a motorcycle according to a first embodiment. It is an enlarged side view of the engine vicinity. It is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of a gear transmission mechanism and a clutch apparatus. It is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of a shift drum and a shift actuator. FIG. 5 is an enlarged view of a part indicated by an arrow 5 in FIG. 2. FIG. 6 is a sectional view taken along line 6-6 of FIG. It is a side view corresponding to FIG. 5 of 2nd Embodiment. It is a side view of the transmission control apparatus of 3rd Embodiment. FIG. 9 is a sectional view taken along line 9-9 in FIG. 8. It is a top view of the transmission control apparatus of 4th Embodiment. It is 11 arrow line view of FIG. 12 is a sectional view taken along line 12-12 of FIG.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the following description, front and rear, left and right, and top and bottom refer to directions viewed from a passenger on a motorcycle.

  A first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 6. First, in FIG. 1, a body frame F of a motorcycle supports a front fork 21 that pivotally supports a front wheel WF. And a pair of left and right main frames 23 extending downward from the head pipe 22, a pair of left and right pivot frames 24 connected to the rear of both main frames 23 and extending downward, and the pivots. A pair of left and right rear frames 25 extending rearwardly upward from the frames 24... And an engine hanger 26 extending downward from an intermediate portion thereof are integrally connected to the main frame 23. Further, a rear wheel WR is pivotally supported on the rear portion of a swing arm 27 whose front end is pivotably supported by the pivot frames 24.

  Below the main frame 23, an engine main body 28 of a water-cooled engine E is disposed, and the engine main body 28 is disposed under the engine hanger 26, the main frame 23, and the pivot frame 24. Rotational power output from the engine E is transmitted to the rear wheel WR via a drive shaft 29 that extends forward and backward and passes through the swing arm 27.

  A fuel tank 30 is mounted on the main frame 23, and a riding seat 31 is provided behind the fuel tank 30 and on the rear frame 25.

  Thus, a part of the vehicle body frame F and a part of the engine E are covered with a vehicle body cover 32, and the vehicle body cover 32 covers a tank cover 33 that covers most of the fuel tank 30 from the side. Have.

  Referring also to FIG. 2, the engine main body 28 has a front bank BF positioned in the front in a mounted state on the motorcycle, and a rear bank BR positioned rearward of the front bank BF. The crankshaft 36 along the left-right direction of the motorcycle is rotatably supported by a crankcase 35 common to both banks BF and BR.

  A radiator 37 is disposed in front of the engine body 28. A water pump 38 that is rotationally driven by the crankshaft 36 is attached to the lower left side surface of the crankcase 36, and a water supply hose 39 connected to the discharge port of the water pump 38 is connected to the front and rear banks BF, It is connected to a water jacket water supply section provided in the valley between BRs, and cooling water is supplied from this water jacket water supply section to the water jackets of both banks BF and BR. A thermostat 40 is disposed in the valley between the front and rear banks BF and BR, and the cooling water that has passed through the water jacket is returned from the thermostat 40 via the return hose 41 when the engine E is warmed up. The cooling water sent to the radiator 37 and cooled by the radiator 37 is returned to the water pump 38 via the hose 42. When the engine E is not warmed up, a part of the cooling water from the thermostat 40 is returned to the water pump 38 via the bypass hose 43.

  A water supply pipe 44 is provided in the upper portion of the radiator 37, and a filler pipe 46 is connected to the upper end of a water supply hose 45 that extends upward in a row from the water supply pipe 44.

  In FIG. 3, a clutch cover 48 that forms a clutch chamber 47 is coupled to the right side surface of the crankcase 35 when the engine body 28 is mounted on the vehicle body frame F. The power transmission path between the crankshaft 36 and the rear wheel WR includes a primary reduction gear 51, a clutch device 52, a gear transmission mechanism 53, and a drive shaft 29 (see FIGS. 1 and 2) in order from the crankshaft 36 side. The clutch device 52 and the gear transmission mechanism 53 constitute a transmission 50. Thus, the primary reduction gear 51 and the clutch device 52 are accommodated in the clutch chamber 47, and the gear transmission mechanism 53 is accommodated in the crankcase 35.

  The gear transmission mechanism 53 includes gear trains of a plurality of shift stages that can be selectively established, for example, first to sixth gear trains G1, G2, G3, G4, G5, and G6, and is housed in the crankcase 35. The second, fourth, and sixth gear trains G2, G4, and G6 are provided between the first main shaft 54 and the counter shaft 56, and penetrate the first main shaft 54 coaxially and relatively rotatably. The first, third, and fifth speed gear trains G1, G3, and G5 are provided between the second main shaft 55 and the counter shaft 56.

  The crankcase 35 includes a right side wall 35a and a left side wall 35b that are opposed to each other with an interval in the axial direction of the crankshaft 36, and is formed in a cylindrical shape having an axis parallel to the crankshaft 36. An intermediate portion of the first main shaft 54 passes through the right side wall 35 a in a rotatable manner, and a ball bearing 57 is interposed between the right side wall 35 a and the first main shaft 54. The second main shaft 55 having an axis parallel to the crankshaft 36 penetrates the first main shaft 54 so as to be relatively rotatable while maintaining a constant axial relative position to the first main shaft 54. A plurality of needle bearings 58 are interposed between the main shaft 54 and the second main shaft 55. The other end of the second main shaft 55 is rotatably supported on the left side wall 35 b of the crankcase 35 via a ball bearing 59.

  One end of the countershaft 56 having an axis parallel to the crankshaft 36 is rotatably supported on the right side wall 35a via a ball bearing 60, and the other end of the countershaft 56 is connected to the ball bearing 61 and an annular seal member. 62 is interposed between the left side wall 35b and rotatably penetrates the left side wall 35b. A driving bevel gear 63 is fixed to the protruding end of the counter shaft 56 from the left side wall 35b. The driving bevel gear 63 is engaged with a driven bevel gear 64 having a rotation axis extending in the front-rear direction of the motorcycle.

  Meanwhile, the driving bevel gear 63 and the driven bevel gear 64 are formed by a gear cover 65 that covers a part of the left side wall 35b of the crankcase 35 and is detachably coupled to the side wall 35b, and the left side wall 35b. A shaft portion 64a that is coaxially mounted on the driven bevel gear 64 passes through the gear cover 65 in a freely rotatable manner, and a ball bearing is interposed between the shaft portion 64a and the gear cover 65. 67 and an annular seal member 68 located outside the ball bearing 67 are interposed. One end portion of a support shaft 69 is fitted to the driven bevel gear 64, and the other end portion of the support shaft 69 is rotatably supported on the gear cover 65 via a roller bearing 70. Thus, the shaft portion 64 a is connected to the drive shaft 29.

  The clutch device 52 constituting the transmission 50 together with the gear transmission mechanism 53 has a first and second clutches 71 and 72 provided between the gear transmission mechanism 53 and the crankshaft 36, and is configured in a twin type. The clutch chamber 47 is accommodated. The first clutch 71 is provided between one end portions of the crankshaft 36 and the first main shaft 54, and the second clutch 72 is provided between one end portions of the crankshaft 36 and the second main shaft 55. Thus, the power from the crankshaft 36 is input to the clutch outer 73 common to the first and second clutches 71 and 72 via the primary reduction gear 51 and the damper spring 74.

  The primary reduction gear 51 includes a drive gear 75 provided on the crankshaft 36 and a driven gear 76 that is rotatably supported on the first main shaft 54 and meshes with the drive gear 75. The clutch outer 73 is connected via a damper spring 74.

  The first clutch 71 has power disconnection / connection between the clutch outer 73 and a first clutch inner 77 that is coaxially surrounded by the clutch outer 73 and is coupled to the first main shaft 54 so as not to be relatively rotatable. The first hydraulic passage 78 is configured to be switched according to the hydraulic control of the first hydraulic chamber 78, and a first oil passage 79 communicating with the first hydraulic chamber 78 is formed in the second main shaft 55.

  The second clutch 72 is arranged so as to be aligned with the first clutch 71 in the axial direction of the second main shaft 55 so as to sandwich the first clutch 71 with the primary reduction gear 10. The hydraulic pressure in the second hydraulic chamber 83 is connected to the clutch outer 73 and the second clutch inner 82 that is coaxially surrounded by the clutch outer 73 and is coupled to the second main shaft 55 so as not to be relatively rotatable. A second oil passage 84 communicating with the second hydraulic chamber 83 is formed in the second main shaft 55 so as to be separated from the first oil passage 79.

  The gear transmission mechanism 53 is arranged in the axial direction of both the main shafts 54 and 55 and the counter shaft 56 so as to switch the establishment and non-establishment of the first to sixth gear trains G1, G2, G3, G4, G5 and G6. There are first, second, third and fourth shifters 85, 86, 87, 88 operable, and these shifters 85-88 are first to fourth shift forks 89, 90, 91, 92. It is held in.

  In FIG. 4, a shift drum 93 having an axis parallel to the main shafts 54 and 55 and the counter shaft 56 is supported on the right and left side walls 35a and 35b of the crankcase 35 so as to be rotatable around the axis. The first to fourth shift forks 89 to 92 are engaged with the outer periphery of the shift drum 93, and the first to fourth shift forks 89 to 92, that is, the first to fourth shifters 85 according to the rotation of the shift drum 93. ˜88 are operated in the axial direction of both the main shafts 54 and 55 and the counter shaft 56.

  Thus, when the shift drum 93 rotates, the establishment and non-establishment of the first to sixth gear trains G1 to G6 in the gear transmission mechanism 53 are switched, and the rotation position of the shift drum 93 is changed. A shift actuator 94 to be changed is attached to the outer surface of the left side wall 35 b of the crankcase 35.

  The shift actuator 94 includes an electric motor 96 that exhibits rotational power, a gear reduction mechanism 97 that transmits the rotational power of the electric motor 96 so as to reduce the output rotational speed of the electric motor 96, and the gear reduction mechanism. The barrel cam 98 is coupled with and coupled to the gear reduction mechanism 97 so as to rotate with the power transmitted from the shaft 97 and convert the rotational motion into the rotational motion of the shift drum 93, and the barrel cam 98 according to the rotation of the barrel cam 98. And a disc-shaped transmission rotating member 99 which is coaxially fixed to the shift drum 93 so as to be transmitted to the shift drum 93.

  A case member 100 that houses the gear reduction mechanism 97, the barrel cam 98, and the transmission rotation member 99 is fastened to the left side wall 35b of the crankcase 35, and the case member 100 is closed so as to close the opening end of the case member 100. A lid member 101 is attached to the member 100, and the electric motor 96 is attached to the case member 188 from the side opposite to the lid member 101.

  Thus, the transmission 50 including the clutch device 52 and the gear transmission mechanism 53 controls the operation of the shift actuator 94 and the hydraulic pressures of the first and second hydraulic chambers 78 and 83 in the clutch device 52. The speed change operation is performed in combination with the operation of a hydraulic control valve (not shown).

  Referring to FIG. 2, a step holder 104 provided with a step 105 for placing the left foot of the occupant is provided at a lower portion of the left pivot frame 24 constituting a part of the vehicle body frame F with, for example, a pair of bolts 106 and 106. Mounted. A side stand bracket 110 constituting a part of the vehicle body frame F is fixed to the lower portion of the left pivot frame 24. The side stand bracket 110 is used to park the motorcycle in a state inclined to the left side. A side stand 111 is rotatably attached.

  An operation pedal 112 extending in the vehicle width direction is disposed in front of the step 105, and a pedal support portion 113 that supports the operation pedal 112 so as to be movable up and down is fixedly disposed inward in the vehicle width direction of the operation pedal 112. Is done.

  5 and 6, a detector 114 that detects a shift operation by the operation pedal 112 is attached to the pedal support portion 113, and a click mechanism 115 that gives a click feeling to the operation of the operation pedal 112; A return mechanism 116 that applies a spring force in the return direction to the operation pedal 112 is provided between the pedal support portion 113 and the operation pedal 112.

  The pedal support portion 113 has a pair of support plates 117 and 118 arranged in parallel with a gap in the vehicle width direction, and a flat plate shape fixed to the outer support plate 118 of the support plates 117 and 118. A guide plate 119, and the support plates 117, 118 are bolts 121 inserted into the spacers 120 with the cylindrical spacers 120 interposed between the support plates 117, 118. The nuts 122 are screwed to the bolts 121, and are fixedly supported by the vehicle body frame F or the engine body 28.

  On the guide plate 119 of the pedal support 113, the operation pedal 112 is placed in a non-operation position, a shift-up position arranged above the non-operation position, and a shift-down arranged below the non-operation position. A guide portion 123 is provided for guiding between the positions, and the guide portion is formed in a long hole shape that is long in the vertical direction.

  The operating pedal 112 is formed with a diameter larger than the width of the guide portion 123 and is disposed outside the guide plate 119, and extends inward in the vehicle width direction from the flange portion 112a. A large-diameter shaft portion 112b inserted into the guide portion 123, a small-diameter shaft portion 112c formed smaller in diameter than the large-diameter shaft portion 112b and coaxially connected to the inner end of the large-diameter shaft portion 112b, and a small-diameter shaft A screw shaft portion 112d that is smaller in diameter than the portion 112c and is coaxially connected to the inner end of the small diameter shaft portion 112c is integrally provided. Thus, the washer 124 is sandwiched between the flange portion 112a and the guide plate 119, and the washer 125 is sandwiched between the cylindrical tube member 126 and the guide plate 119 surrounding the small-diameter shaft portion 112c. A nut 127 that is screwed into the screw shaft portion 112 d protruding from the cylindrical member 126 is brought into contact with and engaged with the cylindrical member 126.

  One end portion of a rod-shaped actuating member 128 is fixed to the operation pedal 112. In this embodiment, the actuating member 128 of the actuating member 128 extends in the radial direction of the cylinder member 126. One end portion is fitted, and a screw member 129 that bites into the outer periphery of one end portion of the operation member 128 is screwed into the tube member 126 and tightened, whereby the operation member 128 is operated to the tube member 126 that operates together with the operation pedal 112. One end of the is fixed.

  By the way, the guide portion 123 is formed in an arc shape with a center CA as a position away from the pedal support portion 113 to the rear of the motorcycle, and rotates around an intermediate position between the center CA and the guide portion 123. A rotating member 130 having a moving center CB is rotatably supported by both support plates 117 and 118 of the pedal support portion 113.

  Both ends of the rotating member 130 are rotatably supported by a circular support recess 131 provided in the support plate 118 and a support hole 132 provided in the support plate 117 around the rotation center CB. A cylindrical portion 130a and a disc portion 130b provided integrally with a portion of the cylindrical portion 130a near the support plate 118. The operating member 128 is inserted into a sliding hole 133 provided in the disc portion 130b. The other end of each is slidably fitted.

  Thus, the rotating member 130 is configured such that the distance to the operation pedal 112 in the non-operation position is different from the distance to the operation pedal 112 in the shift-up position and the shift-down position. The pivot center CB arranged at the position is pivotally supported on the pedal support portion 113 so that the pivot member 30 is pivoted according to the vertical movement of the operation pedal 112. In order to detect, the detector 114 is attached to the support plate 117 while being connected to the cylindrical portion 130 a of the rotating member 130. Moreover, the detector 114 detects the upward movement of the operation pedal 112 as a shift-up operation, and detects the downward movement of the operation pedal 112 as a shift-down operation.

  The click mechanism 115 generates a click feeling when the operating member 128 is operated in accordance with the movement of the operation pedal 112 by the guide of the guide portion 123, and the other end portion of the operating member 128. In this embodiment, the click mechanism 115 is provided between the rotating member 130 and the operating member 128 that are rotatably supported by the pedal supporting portion 113. The ball 134 disposed between the other end and disposed on the rotation center CB of the rotation member 130 and biased toward the operation member 128, and the operation pedal 112 are in the non-operation position. And a fitting recess 135 provided in the actuating member 128 so as to fit the ball 134.

  In the cylindrical portion 130a of the rotating member 130, a receiving hole 136 that opens at one end to the sliding hole 133 is provided coaxially so that the end on the detector 114 side is closed by a plug 137. A spring 138 that exerts a spring force that urges the ball 134 toward the operating member 128 is contracted between the ball 134 and the plug 137 in the accommodation hole 136.

  Thus, a rotation axis is provided at a position where the distance to the operation pedal 112 in the non-operation position is different from the distance to the operation pedal 112 in the shift-up position and the shift-down position. The rotating member 130 is rotatably supported by the pedal support portion 113, and the other end portion of the operating member 128 is slidably fitted to the rotating member 130, so that the operation pedal 112 is not operated. When the operation pedal 112 is operated to the shift-up position or the shift-down position in a state where the ball 134 is fitted in the fitting recess 135 when the ball 134 is removed from the fitting recess 135 In addition, the spring force of the spring 138 acts on the operating member 128, which is transmitted to the occupant operating the operation pedal 112 as a click feeling.

  A pair of bolts 140 and 141 functioning as stoppers for determining the shift-up position and the shift-down position of the operation pedal 112 are provided on the guide plate 119 of the pedal support portion 113 at both ends of the guide portion 123 having a long hole shape. One end is faced and screwed so that the advance / retreat position can be adjusted.

  The return mechanism 116 has pin 142 143a and 143b sandwiched between the pin 142 and the operating member 128 from both sides so as to be disposed between the rotating member 130 and the operation pedal 112 at both ends. The return spring 143 is provided with a coil-like return spring 143 provided in the portion, and the return spring 143 has the rotating member 130 and the operation pedal 112 out of the spacers 120 disposed between the support plates 117 and 118. The pedal support portion 113 is mounted so as to surround the spacer 120 arranged at a position sandwiched therebetween.

  Thus, when the rotating member 130 is rotated from the neutral position to the upshift side or the downshift side according to the up / down operation of the operation pedal 112, the one of the sandwiching pieces 143a, 143b of the return spring 143 A spring force is applied to the actuating member 128 in a direction to return the rotating member 130 to the neutral position, that is, a direction to return the operation pedal 112 to the non-operating position.

  Next, the operation of the first embodiment will be described. Inside the operation pedal 112 extending in the vehicle width direction, a pedal support portion 113 that supports the operation pedal 112 so as to be vertically movable is fixedly arranged. A detector 114 is attached to the pedal support portion 113, and a click mechanism 115 that gives a click feeling to the operation of the operation pedal 112, and a return mechanism 116 that applies a spring force in the return direction to the operation pedal 112, are supported by the pedal support. Since it is provided between the portion 113 and the operation pedal 112, it is unnecessary to reduce the number of members provided between the operation pedal 112 and the detector 114, and to secure a space required for swinging the arm portion of the operation pedal. The layout of the speed change control device can be facilitated while reducing the play of the operation pedal 112.

  Further, the detector 114 detects the upward movement of the operation pedal 112 as a shift-up operation, and detects the downward movement of the operation pedal 112 as a shift-down operation. be able to.

  Further, the pedal support portion 113 is provided with a guide portion 123 for guiding the operation pedal 112 between a non-operation position and a shift-up position and a shift-down position arranged on both upper and lower sides of the non-operation position. The operation member 128 is moved between the other end of the operation member 128 whose one end is fixed to the operation pedal 112 and the pedal support portion 113 according to the movement of the operation pedal 112 by the guide of the guide portion 123. Since the click mechanism 115 is provided so that the click feeling is generated based on the operation, the click mechanism 115 that generates the click feeling by the movement of the operation pedal 112 is compactly configured, and contributes to the downsizing of the speed change control device. be able to.

  The actuating member 128 is formed in a rod shape, and the distance to the operation pedal 112 in the non-operation position is different from the distance to the operation pedal 112 in the shift-up position and the shift-down position. The other end of the actuating member 128 is slidably fitted to a turning member 130 that has a turning axis at a predetermined position and is rotatably supported by the pedal support portion 113, and the click mechanism 115 is The rotating member 130 is provided between the rotating member 130 and the operating member 128 so that the detector 114 detects a speed change operation of the operation pedal 112 based on the rotation of the rotating member 130. Since they are connected, the click mechanism 115 can be made compact while the movement of the operation pedal 112 is supported by the rotating member 130.

  The click mechanism 115 is disposed on the rotation center CB of the rotation member 130 and urged toward the actuating member 128, and the ball when the operation pedal 112 is in the non-operation position. 134 is provided with a fitting recess 135 provided in the actuating member 128 so that the operating member 128 is fitted, so that the click feeling is prevented from changing due to the turning of the turning member 130 accompanying the movement of the operation pedal 112. can do.

  Further, the pedal support portion 113 includes a flat guide plate 119, and the guide plate 119 is provided with the guide portion 123 that is a long hole, and functions as a stopper that determines the shift-up position and the shift-down position of the operation pedal 112. The bolts 140 and 141 are screwed into the guide plate 119 so that one end faces both ends of the guide portion 123 and the advance / retreat position can be adjusted. Therefore, a stopper can be provided on the pedal support portion 113 with a simple configuration. In addition, the upshift position and the downshift position of the operation pedal 112 can be easily adjusted.

  A second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 7, but the parts corresponding to the first embodiment are only given the same reference numerals and are not illustrated in detail. To do.

  The pedal support portion 145 that supports the operation pedal 112 so as to be movable up and down includes a pair of support plates 117 and 118 that are arranged in parallel in the vehicle width direction in the same manner as in the first embodiment, and both supports. The plate 117, 118 is provided with a flat guide plate 146 fixed to the outer support plate 118. The guide plate 146 has the operation pedal 112 at a non-operation position and above the non-operation position. A guide portion 147 is provided for guiding between a shift-up position that is disposed and a shift-down position that is disposed below the non-operation position.

  The guide portion 147 is provided on the operation pedal 112 and guides a large-diameter shaft portion 112b extending in the vehicle width direction. The guide portion 147 extends along the moving direction of the operation pedal 112 and extends to the large-diameter shaft portion 112b. A fixed guide wall 148 facing from one side and a movable guide wall 149 extending along the moving direction of the operation pedal 112 and facing the large-diameter shaft portion 112b from the other side are provided.

  The fixed guide wall 148 is formed in an arc shape extending vertically and formed as a wall on the inner peripheral side of the long hole 150 provided in the guide plate 146. The fixed guide wall 148 extends from the pedal support portion 145 to the motorcycle. It is formed in a circular arc shape with the center CA as a position separated rearward.

  The movable guide wall 149 is formed on a movable member 152 that extends forward and backward and is slidably supported by a pair of guide rods 151 and 151 provided on the guide plate 146. In the same manner as above, it is formed in an arc shape having a certain distance from the center CA.

  The wall on the outer peripheral side of the long hole 150 allows the large-diameter shaft portion 112b of the operation pedal 112 to be interposed between the fixed guide wall 148 and the movable guide wall 149 regardless of the movement of the movable member 152 in the front-rear direction. It is formed so as to be covered with the movable member 152 so as to be sandwiched at all times.

  Further, a click mechanism 153 provided between the operation pedal 112 and the pedal support portion 145 has the fixed guide wall 148 and the movable guide wall 149 between the non-operation position and the shift-up position and the shift-down position. In this embodiment, it is composed of raised portions 154 and 155 provided on the fixed guide wall 148 and springs 156 and 156 for urging the movable guide wall 149 toward the fixed guide 148 wall side. The springs 156 are contracted between the flanges 151a provided at the protruding ends of the guide rods 151 and the movable member 152 so as to surround the guide rods 151.

  Further, the other end portion of the operating member 128 whose one end is fixed to the operation pedal 112 is only slidably fitted to the rotating member 130 that can rotate about the rotation center CB, No click mechanism is provided between the rotating member 130 and the actuating member 128.

  According to the second embodiment, the guide portion 14 is opposed to the large diameter shaft portion 112b of the operation pedal 112 from one side, and the large diameter shaft portion 112b is opposed to the large diameter shaft portion 112b from the other side. The click mechanism 153 includes ridges 154 and 155 provided on the fixed guide wall 148, and springs 156 that urge the movable guide wall 149 toward the fixed guide wall 148. As described above, by sharing a part of the guide portion 147 and the click mechanism 153, the shift control device can be made compact.

  A third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

  A pedal support portion 159 that supports the operation pedal 158 so as to be vertically movable includes a pair of front and rear support portions 159a and 159a arranged at intervals in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle body, and a connecting portion 159b that connects the support portions 159a. Are formed in a substantially U shape, and are fixed to the vehicle body frame F or the engine body 28.

  The two support portions 159a of the pedal support portion 159 have a slide member 160 having a central axis oriented in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle body that can reciprocate in a limited range in a direction along the central axis. At the same time, the rotation around the central axis is supported.

  The slide member 160 is formed so as to integrally include a cylindrical portion 160a and a pair of shaft portions 160b and 160b that are coaxially connected to both ends of the cylindrical portion 160a. Further, the support portions 159a of the pedal support portion 159 have large diameter fitting holes 161 and 161 for fitting both ends of the cylindrical portion 160a in the axial direction, and small diameter fittings for spline fitting the shaft portions 160b. The holes 162, 162 are provided so as to form annular step portions 163, 163 between the fitting holes 161, 162.

  The operation pedal 158 extends along the radial direction of a cylindrical member 164 that surrounds the columnar portion 160a of the slide member 160 so that the axial movement is restricted by both the support portions 159a of the pedal support portion 159. The operation pedal 158 is supported by the slide member 160 so as not to move in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle body and to be able to turn up and down around the central axis of the slide member 160. It will be.

  In addition, a spiral groove 165 is provided on the outer periphery of the cylindrical portion 160 a of the slide member 160, and a protrusion 166 that fits into the spiral groove 165 protrudes from the inner end of the operation pedal 158. Accordingly, by operating the operation pedal 158 so as to move in the vertical direction, the slide member 160 slides back and forth along the central axis, and the slide member 160 moves in accordance with the slide operation of the slide member 160. A pair of detectors 167 and 167 for detecting a shift operation of the operation pedal 158 are attached to both support portions 159a... 159a of the pedal support portion 159.

  Further, a click mechanism 169 that gives a click feeling to the operation of the operation pedal 158 is provided between the pedal support portion 159 and a slide member 160 that slides in conjunction with the operation pedal 158, and the click mechanism 169 is a housing provided in the support portion 159a, with one end opening in the inner periphery of the fitting recesses 170, 170 provided on the outer periphery of both ends of the cylindrical portion 160a and the large-diameter fitting hole 161. Balls 172 and 172 that can be switched between a state of being accommodated in the holes 171 and 171 and a state of being fitted in the fitting recesses 170..., Plugs 173 and 173 that close the other end of the accommodation hole 171. Are provided with springs 174, 174 contracted therebetween, and the balls 172 ... have the operation pedal 158 in a non-operation position. The slide member 160 is the fitting recess 170 fitted ... to when in the neutral position between.

  A return mechanism 175 for applying a spring force in the return direction to the operation pedal 158 is provided between the pedal support portions 159a and 159a159 and a slide member 160 that slides in conjunction with the operation pedal 158. The return mechanism 175 includes return springs 176 and 176 provided between the support portions 159a in the pedal support portion 159, the step portions 163, and both ends of the cylindrical portion 160a.

  According to the third embodiment, the slide member 160 having a central axis directed in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle body can be reciprocated in a limited range, and cannot be turned and supported by the pedal support portion 159. The operation pedal 158, which cannot move in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle body, is supported by the slide member 160 so as to be able to turn up and down, and protrudes from the operation pedal 158 in a spiral groove 165 provided on the outer periphery of the slide member 160. Since the projected portion 166 is fitted, the slide member 160 can be slid according to the vertical movement of the operation pedal 158, and the slide operation of the slide member 160 is detected by the detector 167. It is possible to improve the operability by eliminating the movement of the foot position back and forth.

  A fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

  A pedal support portion 181 that supports the operation pedal 180 so as to be vertically movable includes a base plate 182 that is fixed to the vehicle body frame F or the engine main body 28 and a pair of brackets 183 that are fixed to the base plate 182 with a space in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle body. , 183, and the operation pedal 180 is supported by the pedal support portion 181 so as to be vertically movable through a pair of link mechanisms 184 and 184 extending from the pedal support portion 181 in the vehicle width direction. .

  The link mechanism 184 has one end connected to the operation pedal 180 via a first connecting shaft 185 and the other end connected via a second connecting shaft 186 parallel to the first connecting shaft 185. A first link member 187 connected to the bracket 183 and one end connected to the operation pedal 180 via a third connecting shaft 188 and the other end parallel to the third connecting shaft 188. The second link member 190 connected to the bracket 183 via the fourth connecting shaft 189 is configured as a parallel link.

  In addition, a return mechanism 191 that applies a spring force in a return direction to the operation pedal 180 is provided between the operation pedal 180 and the board 182 of the pedal support portion 181. A leaf spring 192 disposed at a position overlapping the pair of link mechanisms 184 in the vehicle front-rear direction and fixed to the pedal support portion 181 is engaged with the operation pedal 180, and the leaf spring 192 The engaging arm portions 192a and 192b spread in a substantially V shape in the vertical direction, and the central portion between the engaging arm portions 192a and 192b is fixed to the substrate 182 with a rivet 193.

  On the other hand, the operation pedal 180 is provided with a recess 194 that expands toward the substrate 182 so that the engaging arm portions 192a and 192b of the leaf spring 192 can be inserted, and the operation pedal 180 is shifted upward, that is, upward. When it is moved to, the lower engaging arm portion 192b of both the engaging arm portions 192a and 192b of the leaf spring 192 abuts against the lower side wall of the concave portion 194 and bends, thereby biasing the operation pedal 180 downward. When the operating pedal 180 is shifted down, that is, when the operating pedal 180 is moved downward, the upper engaging arm portion 192a of the both engaging arm portions 192a, 192b of the leaf spring 192 is the upper side wall of the concave portion 194. That is, a spring force that biases the operation pedal 180 upward is generated by abutting and bending.

  Further, projecting portions 195 and 196 projecting outward are respectively provided at the front end portions of the both engaging arm portions 192a and 192b provided in the leaf spring 192, and a click feeling is generated in the operation of the operation pedal 180. The click mechanism 199 is configured to fit the protrusions 195 and 196 provided on the leaf spring 192 and the protrusions 195 and 196 according to the up-shifting operation and the down-shifting operation of the operation pedal 180. The operation pedal 180 is formed by fitting recesses 197 and 198 provided on the lower side wall and the upper side wall of the recess 194.

  Further, the detector 201 that detects that the operation pedal 180 is operated to the upshift side by the contact of the first link members 187 of the pair of link mechanisms 184... And the operation pedal 180 is operated to the downshift side. A detector 202 is attached to the pedal support portion 181 to detect this by the contact of the first link member 187 out of one of the pair of link mechanisms 184.

  The operation pedal 180 includes a stopper 203 that contacts the first link member 187 of the link mechanism 184... When the operation pedal 180 is operated to the upshift side, and the operation pedal 180 is shifted down. A stopper 204 that contacts the first link member 187 among the link mechanisms 184... When operated to the side is provided.

  Moreover, a rubber boot 205 that covers a part of the pedal support portion 181, the link mechanism 184, the leaf spring 192, the detectors 201 and 202, and the operation pedal 180 is provided between the substrate 182 and the operation pedal 180. .

  According to the fourth embodiment, the pair of link mechanisms 184... Extend from the pedal support portion 181 in the vehicle width direction, and the operation pedal 180 moves up and down to the pedal support portion 181 via both link mechanisms 184. The leaf springs 192 that are supported in such a manner as to constitute the return mechanism 191 are arranged at positions overlapping the both link mechanisms 184 in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, so that the return mechanisms 191 can be protected by the link mechanisms 184. A fitting recess 197 provided in the operation pedal 180 so that the protrusions 195 and 196 provided on the leaf spring 192 and the protrusions 195 and 196 are fitted in accordance with the up-shifting operation and the down-shifting operation of the operation pedal 180. , 198 constitute a click mechanism 199, and the click mechanism 199 can be simplified.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various design changes can be made without departing from the present invention described in the claims. Is possible.

50 ... Transmissions 112, 158, 180 ... Operation pedal 112b ... Large diameter shaft portions 113, 145, 159, 181 which are shaft portions of the operation pedal ... Pedal support portions 114, 167, 201, 202 ... Detectors 115, 153, 169, 199 ... Click mechanism 116, 175, 191 ... Return mechanism 119 ... Guide plate 123 ... Guide part 128 ... Actuating member 130 ... Rotating member 134 ··· Balls 135, 197, 198 ··· fitting recesses 140 and 141 ··· bolts 147 ··· guide portions 148 ··· fixed guide walls 149 ··· movable guide walls 154 and 155 · ..Bridge 156... Spring 160... Slide member 165... Spiral groove 166, 195, 196... Projection 184.

Claims (9)

  An operation pedal (112, 158, 180) that is turned by a passenger's foot for shifting, and a detector (114, 167, 201, 202) that detects a shifting operation by the operation pedal (112, 158, 180). And a shift control device for a saddle-ride type vehicle that operates the transmission (50) on the basis of the detection results of the detectors (114, 167, 201, 202), and extends in the vehicle width direction. A pedal support portion (113, 145, 159, 181) that supports the operation pedal (112, 158, 180) so as to be movable up and down is fixedly arranged inward in the vehicle width direction of the operation pedal (112, 158, 180). The detectors (114, 167, 201, 202) are attached to the pedal support portions (113, 145, 159, 181), and the operation pedal (112 158, 180), a click mechanism (115, 153, 169, 199) that gives a click feeling, and a return mechanism (116, 175) that applies a spring force in the return direction to the operation pedal (112, 158, 180). , 191) is provided between the pedal support portion (113, 145, 159, 181) and the operation pedal (112, 158, 180).   The detector (114, 167, 201, 202) detects the upward movement of the operation pedal (112, 158, 180) as a shift-up operation, and moves downward to the operation pedal (112, 158, 180). The shift control device for a saddle-ride type vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the movement of the vehicle is detected as a shift-down operation.   A guide portion (123) for guiding the operation pedal (112) between a non-operation position and a shift-up position and a shift-down position arranged on both sides of the non-operation position is provided on the pedal support portion (116). The operation by the guide of the guide portion (123) between the other end portion of the actuating member (128) provided and having one end portion fixed to the operation pedal (112) and the pedal support portion (116). The click mechanism (115) is provided according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the click mechanism (115) is provided so as to generate a click feeling based on the operation of the operating member (128) according to the movement of the pedal (112). A shift control device for saddle riding type vehicles.   The actuating member (128) is formed in a rod shape, and the distance to the operation pedal (112) in the non-operation position, and the operation pedal (112) in the shift-up position and the shift-down position. The other end portion of the actuating member (128) slides on a rotating member (130) which has a rotating axis at a position different from the distance and is rotatably supported by the pedal support portion (116). The click mechanism (115) is provided between the rotating member (130) and the actuating member (128), and the detector (114) is used to rotate the rotating member (130). The shift control device for a saddle-ride type vehicle according to claim 3, wherein the shift control device is coupled to the rotating member (130) so as to detect a shift operation of the operation pedal (112) based on the shift operation.   The click mechanism (115) is disposed on the rotation center of the rotation member (130) and is urged toward the actuating member (128), and the operation pedal (112) includes the operation pedal (112). The saddle riding type according to claim 4, further comprising a fitting recess (135) provided in the actuating member (128) so as to fit the ball (134) when in the non-operation position. A transmission control device for a vehicle.   The pedal support portion (116) includes a flat guide plate (119), and the guide plate (119) is provided with the guide portion (123) which is a long hole. A pair of bolts (140, 141) functioning as stoppers for determining the downshift position are screwed onto the guide plate (119) so that one end faces both ends of the guide portion (123) and the advance / retreat position can be adjusted. The shift control device for a saddle-ride type vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 5.   The guide portion (147) that is provided on the operation pedal (112) and guides the shaft portion (112b) extending in the vehicle width direction extends along the moving direction of the operation pedal (112) and is aligned with the shaft portion. A fixed guide wall (148) facing from the side, and a movable guide wall (149) extending in the moving direction of the operation pedal (112) and facing the shaft portion (112b) from the other side, The click mechanism (153) is a raised portion provided on one of the fixed guide wall (148) and the movable guide wall (149) between the non-operation position and the shift-up position and the shift-down position. (154) (155) and a spring (156) for urging the movable guide wall (149) toward the fixed guide wall (148). 2 shift control device for a saddle-type vehicle according.   A slide member (160) having a central axis oriented in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle body on the pedal support portion (159) enables reciprocating sliding movement in a limited range in a direction along the central axis, and the center The operation pedal (158), which is supported so as not to be able to turn around the axis, and which cannot move in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle body, can be turned up and down around the central axis of the slide member (160). A projecting portion (166) that is supported by the slide member (160) and fits into a spiral groove (165) provided on the outer periphery of the slide member (160) projects from the operation pedal (158). 160) a detector (167) for detecting a shift operation of the operation pedal (158) in response to the slide operation of 160) is attached to the pedal support (159). Shift control device for a saddle-type vehicle according to claim 1 or 2 wherein.   The operation pedal (180) is supported by the pedal support (181) so as to be vertically movable through a link mechanism (184) extending from the pedal support (181) in the vehicle width direction, and the return mechanism (191). ) Is formed by engaging a leaf spring (192), which is disposed at a position overlapping the link mechanism (184) in the vehicle longitudinal direction and fixed to the pedal support portion (181), with the operation pedal (180). The click mechanism (199) includes a protrusion (195, 196) provided on the leaf spring (192) and the protrusion (195) according to a shift-up operation and a shift-down operation of the operation pedal (180). , 196) and a fitting recess (197, 198) provided in the operation pedal (180) so as to be fitted. Shift control device for a saddle type vehicle.

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