JP2018027744A - Saddle-riding type vehicle - Google Patents

Abstract

In a saddle-ride type vehicle, water or the like is prevented from adhering to a rider's back during traveling. In a side view of a vehicle, a concave portion of a side cover is provided between a first ridge line and a second ridge line, and is recessed inward in the vehicle width direction. The lower side surface is surrounded by the second ridge line, the third ridge line, and the lower edge. In the vehicle side view, the front end of the second ridge line is disposed in front of the rear wheel. The second ridge line is located outward in the vehicle width direction from the first ridge line. In the vehicle plan view, the valley line of the recess is located inward in the vehicle width direction from the first ridge line. The rear end of the valley line of the recess is positioned outward in the vehicle width direction from the front end of the valley line of the recess. In the vehicle side view, the rear end of the recess is positioned forward of the rear end of the seat. The rear end of the recess is located behind the front end of the rear wheel. The area of the recess is larger than the area of the lower surface. [Selection] Figure 4

Description

  The present invention relates to a saddle riding type vehicle.

  Some straddle-type vehicles include a seat, a side cover disposed below the seat, and a rear wheel disposed below the side cover, such as a motorcycle disclosed in Patent Document 1. In such a saddle riding type vehicle, water or mud (hereinafter referred to as “water etc.”) splashed from the rear wheel is likely to adhere to the rider.

JP 2012-111278 A

  Negative pressure is generated behind the rider while driving. Therefore, there is a problem that the splashed water or the like is likely to adhere to the rider's back by being drawn behind the rider. Further, not only water splashed from the rear wheel, but also water attached to the side cover is likely to adhere to the rider's back.

  An object of the present invention is to prevent water or the like from adhering to a rider's back during traveling in a saddle riding type vehicle.

  A straddle-type vehicle according to one aspect of the present invention includes a body frame, a seat, a side cover, and a rear wheel. The seat is disposed above the body frame. The side cover is disposed below the seat and on the side of the body frame and is integrally formed. The rear wheel is disposed below the side cover in a side view of the vehicle.

  In the vehicle side view, the outer shape of the side cover includes an upper edge portion, a front edge portion, and a lower edge portion. The upper edge extends rearward. The front edge extends rearward and downward from the front edge of the upper edge. The lower edge extends rearward and upward from the rear end of the front edge.

  In the vehicle side view, the side cover includes a first ridge line, a second ridge line, a third ridge line, a recess, and a lower side surface. The first ridge line is located below the upper edge and extends rearward. The second ridge line is located above the lower edge and extends forward and downward from the rear end of the first ridge line. The third ridge line extends rearward and upward from the rear end of the first ridge line. The recess is provided between the first ridge line and the second ridge line, and is recessed inward in the vehicle width direction. The lower side surface is surrounded by the second ridge line, the third ridge line, and the lower edge.

  In the vehicle side view, the front end of the second ridge line is disposed in front of the rear wheel. In the vehicle plan view, the second ridge line is located more outward in the vehicle width direction than the first ridge line. In the vehicle plan view, the valley line of the recess is located inward in the vehicle width direction from the first ridge line. In the vehicle plan view, the rear end of the valley line of the recess is located outward in the vehicle width direction from the front end of the valley line of the recess. In the vehicle side view, the rear end of the recess is positioned forward of the rear end of the seat. In the vehicle side view, the rear end of the recess is located behind the front end of the rear wheel. In the vehicle side view, the area of the recess is larger than the area of the lower surface.

  In the saddle riding type vehicle according to this aspect, the traveling wind can be guided by the concave portion provided between the first ridge line and the second ridge line in the side cover. Specifically, the first ridge line extends backward, and the second ridge line extends forward and downward from the rear end of the first ridge line. Therefore, the concave portion is tapered toward the rear. Further, in the vehicle plan view, the rear end of the valley line of the recess is located outward in the vehicle width direction from the front end of the valley line of the recess. Thereby, a driving | running | working wind can be guide | induced toward the back in the vehicle width direction by the recessed part.

  Further, the rear end of the concave portion is located in front of the rear end of the sheet. Therefore, it is possible to guide the traveling wind toward the outside in the vehicle width direction at a position far away from the position behind the rider. By guiding the traveling wind in this way, it is possible to prevent water or the like from hitting the rider's back.

  In addition, the second ridge line and the third ridge line can prevent the water splashed from the rear wheel from rising. In particular, the front end of the second ridge line is disposed in front of the rear wheel. In the vehicle plan view, the second ridge line is located outward in the vehicle width direction from the first ridge line. Therefore, it is difficult for water or the like splashed from the rear wheel to adhere to the concave portion beyond the second ridge line. Further, in the vehicle side view, the rear end of the recess is located behind the front end of the rear wheel, and in the vehicle side view, the area of the recess is larger than the area of the lower side. Therefore, the recessed part is provided in the range wider than a lower surface. Therefore, water splashed from the rear wheel is difficult to adhere to the side cover. Thereby, it can suppress that the water etc. which adhered to the side cover hit a rider's back.

  The inclination angle of the first ridge line with respect to the horizontal direction may be smaller than the inclination angle of the second ridge line with respect to the horizontal direction. In this case, even if water or mud adheres to the concave portion, the first ridge line can suppress the flow to the sheet side.

  In the vehicle side view, the side cover may include an upper side surface surrounded by the first ridge line, the third ridge line, and the upper edge portion. In the vehicle side view, the area of the recess may be larger than the area of the upper side. Since the concave portion is thus large, the range in which adhesion of water or the like can be prevented can be increased.

  The seat may include a first seating surface and a second seating surface disposed behind the first seating surface. In the vehicle side view, the front end of the recess may be positioned forward of the center in the front-rear direction of the first seating surface. Thus, since the recessed part extends greatly forward, the range in which adhesion of water or the like can be prevented can be increased.

  In the vehicle side view, the rear end of the recess may be located behind the rear end of the first seating surface. Thus, since the recessed part is greatly extended rearward, the range which can prevent adhesion of water etc. can be enlarged.

  In the vehicle side view, the side cover may include a fourth ridge line extending downward and rearward from the front end of the first ridge line. The first ridge line, the second ridge line, and the third ridge line may be coupled at the first coupling portion. The front end of the first ridge line may be coupled to the front end of the fourth ridge line at the second coupling portion. The front end of the second ridge line may be coupled to the rear end of the fourth ridge line at the third coupling portion.

  The distance between the first coupling portion and the second coupling portion in the vehicle longitudinal direction may be larger than the distance between the first coupling portion and the third coupling portion in the vehicle vertical direction. As described above, since the recess is longer in the front-rear direction than in the up-down direction, it is easy to guide water or the like backward. Therefore, even if water or the like adheres to the recess, it can be made difficult to hit the rider.

  In the vehicle longitudinal direction, the distance between the second coupling portion and the third coupling portion may be larger than the distance between the front end of the upper edge portion and the second coupling portion. As described above, the concave portion is arranged near the front end of the upper edge portion, so that water or the like flowing from the front of the side cover can be guided by the concave portion. Moreover, since a recessed part can be provided in the position where a rider's leg is arrange | positioned, the footing property of a saddle-ride type vehicle can be improved.

  In a vehicle side view, the outer shape of the side cover may further include a rear edge portion extending rearward and downward from the rear end of the upper edge portion to the rear end of the lower edge portion. In the vehicle side view, the length of the front edge portion may be larger than the length of the rear edge portion.

  In the vehicle side view, the rear end of the rear edge may be located behind the rear end of the seat. Thus, the side cover is greatly extended to the rear, so that splashing of water or the like can be further suppressed.

  The recess may include a plurality of elliptical dimples. In this case, it is possible to suppress water and mud adhering to the recesses from moving upward during traveling.

  The dimples may have an elliptical shape that is long in the rearward and upward direction. In this case, it is possible to suppress water and mud adhering to the recesses from moving upward during traveling.

  In the vehicle side view, the third ridge line may extend in a direction along the lower edge of the seat. In this case, water or the like can be made difficult to flow to the seat side by the third ridge line.

  In the vehicle plan view, at least a part of the recess may be visible. In this case, it is possible to prevent water or the like from flowing upward because a part of the concave portion protrudes outward so as to be visible in a plan view.

  In the vehicle side view, the length of the upper edge portion may be larger than the length of the lower edge portion.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, it can suppress that water etc. adhere to a rider's back during driving | running | working in a saddle-ride type vehicle.

1 is a side view of a saddle riding type vehicle according to an embodiment. It is a top view which shows the rear part of a saddle-ride type vehicle. It is a side view of a vehicle body cover. It is an enlarged side view of the rear part of a saddle-ride type vehicle. It is a side view of a left side cover. It is VI-VI sectional drawing in FIG. It is VII-VII sectional drawing in FIG. It is VIII-VIII sectional drawing in FIG. It is IX-IX sectional drawing in FIG. It is XX sectional drawing in FIG. It is XI-XI sectional drawing in FIG. It is XII-XII sectional drawing in FIG. It is XIII-XIII sectional drawing in FIG. It is XIV-XIV sectional drawing in FIG.

  Hereinafter, a straddle-type vehicle according to an embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a side view of the saddle riding type vehicle 1. The saddle riding type vehicle 1 according to the present embodiment is a scooter type vehicle. As shown in FIG. 1, the saddle riding type vehicle 1 includes a body frame 2, a steering device 3, a body cover 4, a front wheel 5, a seat 6, a rear wheel 7, and a drive unit 8.

  In this specification, the front-rear direction of the saddle riding type vehicle 1, the vertical direction of the saddle riding type vehicle 1, and the left and right direction of the saddle riding type vehicle 1 are front and rear, left and right, as viewed from the rider of the saddle riding type vehicle 1. The vertical direction. Further, the front-rear direction does not indicate only a direction parallel to the front-rear direction of the saddle riding type vehicle 1, but includes a direction inclined within a range of ± 45 ° with respect to the front-rear direction of the saddle riding type vehicle 1. . In other words, a direction closer to the front-rear direction than the left-right direction and the up-down direction is included in the front-rear direction.

  Similarly, the vertical direction includes a direction inclined within a range of ± 45 ° with respect to the vertical direction of the saddle riding type vehicle 1. In other words, the front-rear direction and the direction closer to the vertical direction than the horizontal direction are included in the vertical direction.

  Further, the left-right direction includes a direction inclined within a range of ± 45 ° with respect to the left-right direction of the saddle riding type vehicle 1. In other words, a direction closer to the left-right direction than the front-rear direction and the up-down direction is included in the left-right direction.

  In the present embodiment, “inward in the vehicle width direction” means a direction in the vehicle width direction that approaches an axis extending in the front-rear direction through the center in the vehicle width direction. Further, “outward in the vehicle width direction” means a direction opposite to the inner side in the vehicle width direction in the vehicle width direction. That is, “outward in the vehicle width direction” means a direction away from an axis passing through the center in the vehicle width direction and extending in the front-rear direction.

  The vehicle body frame 2 includes a head pipe 11, a down frame 12, a lower frame 13, and a seat frame 14. The down frame 12 extends downward from the head pipe 11. The lower frame 13 is connected to the lower part of the down frame 12. The lower frame 13 extends rearward from the lower part of the down frame 12. The seat frame 14 is connected to the lower frame 13. The seat frame 14 extends rearward and upward from the rear portion of the down frame 12.

  The steering device 3 includes a steering shaft 15, a bracket 16, and left and right suspensions 17. The steering shaft 15 is inserted into the head pipe 11. The steering shaft 15 is supported by the head pipe 11 so as to be able to turn left and right. The lower part of the steering shaft 15 is connected to the left and right suspensions 17 via brackets 16. The suspension 17 supports the front wheel 5 in a rotatable manner. The upper part of the steering shaft 15 is connected to the handle 18.

  The vehicle body cover 4 includes a handle cover 21, a front cover 22, a leg shield 23, a rear cover 24, and a lower cover 25. The handle cover 21 covers the front and rear of the handle 18. A meter panel 19 is attached to the upper surface of the handle cover 21. The meter panel 19 includes a speedometer, for example. The front cover 22 is disposed below the handle cover 21. The front cover 22 covers the head pipe 11 from the front. The leg shield 23 is disposed behind the front cover 22. The leg shield 23 covers the head pipe 11 and the down frame 12 from behind.

  The rear cover 24 covers the periphery of the seat frame 14. Specifically, the rear cover 24 covers the seat frame 14 from the front and left and right sides. The rear cover 24 is disposed below the seat 6. FIG. 2 is a top view showing a rear portion of the saddle riding type vehicle 1. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the vehicle body cover 4 includes left and right side covers 30L and 30R.

  The left and right side covers 30L and 30R are disposed below the seat 6 and on the side of the body frame 2. The left and right side covers 30L, 30R overlap the seat frame 14 in a vehicle side view. Specifically, the left side cover 30L is disposed on the left side of the seat frame 14. The right side cover 30R is disposed on the right side of the seat frame 14. The left and right side covers 30L and 30R will be described in detail later.

  The seat 6 is disposed behind the head pipe 11. The seat 6 is disposed above the seat frame 14. The seat 6 is supported by the seat frame 14. The seat 6 is supported by the seat frame 14 via a stay and storage portion 32 (see FIG. 9) (not shown). Alternatively, the seat 6 may be directly supported by the seat frame 14.

  The seat 6 includes a first seat surface 6a and a second seat surface 6b. The second seat surface 6b is disposed behind the first seat surface 6a. The second seat surface 6b is disposed above the first seat surface 6a. A grab bar 29 is disposed around the rear portion of the sheet 6.

  The lower cover 25 is disposed between the front cover 22 and the rear cover 24. The lower cover 25 covers the periphery of the lower frame 13. The upper surface of the lower cover 25 includes a foot board 26.

  The footboard 26 is provided so that the rider puts his foot. The foot board 26 is disposed below and forward of the seat 6. The foot board 26 is disposed above the lower frame 13. The foot board 26 is disposed between the leg shield 23 and the rear cover 24. The foot board 26 extends to a position behind the front end of the rear cover 24. The foot board 26 has a flat shape. The footboard 26 is not limited to a flat shape. For example, the foot board 26 may have a shape in which the central portion in the vehicle width direction protrudes upward.

  FIG. 3 is a side view of the vehicle body cover 4. As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the foot board 26 includes left and right tandem steps 31L and 31R. The left and right tandem steps 31L and 31R are portions for the tandem rider to put their legs. The left and right tandem steps 31L and 31R protrude upward from the footboard 26. The left tandem step 31L is disposed to the left of the rear cover 24. The right tandem step 31R is arranged on the right side of the rear cover 24. In the vehicle side view, the left and right tandem steps 31L and 31R overlap the rear cover 24.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the drive unit 8 is disposed below the seat 6. The drive unit 8 is supported by the vehicle body frame 2 so as to be swingable. The drive unit 8 includes, for example, an engine and a transmission. The drive unit 8 supports the rear wheel 7 rotatably. The rear wheel 7 is supported by the vehicle body frame 2 via the rear suspension 27. A rear fender 20 is disposed above the rear wheel 7. In the vehicle side view, the rear wheel 7 is disposed below the side covers 30L and 30R.

  Next, the side covers 30L and 30R will be described in detail. Hereinafter, although the left side cover 30L will be described, the right side cover 30R has the same configuration as the left side cover 30L.

  FIG. 4 is an enlarged side view of the rear portion of the saddle riding type vehicle 1. FIG. 5 is a side view of the left side cover 30L. 6 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line VI-VI in FIG. 7 is a sectional view taken along line VII-VII in FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line VIII-VIII in FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line IX-IX in FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line XX in FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line XI-XI in FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line XII-XII in FIG. 13 is a cross-sectional view taken along line XIII-XIII in FIG. 14 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line XIV-XIV in FIG.

  The left side cover 30L is attached to the left side surface of the rear cover 24. The left side cover 30L is a separate body from the rear cover 24. The left side cover 30L may be formed integrally with the rear cover 24. The left side cover 30L is an integrally molded part. The left side cover 30L is made of resin. However, the left side cover 30L may be formed of other materials.

  As shown in FIGS. 9 to 12, a storage portion 32 is disposed below the seat 6. The storage unit 32 has a space in which articles such as a helmet are placed. The left side cover 30L covers the storage portion 32 from the left side.

  As shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, a fuel tank 28 is disposed below the seat 6. As shown in FIGS. 6 to 8, the fuel tank 28 is disposed behind the storage portion 32. The left side cover 30L covers the fuel tank 28 from the left side. Note that the fuel tank 28 may be disposed at another location. For example, the fuel tank 28 may be disposed below the storage unit 32. The footboard 26 may be disposed below the footboard 26.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the front end of the left side cover 30L is located in front of the left tandem step 31L. The rear end of the left side cover 30L is located behind the rear end of the seat 6. As shown in FIG. 1, the rear end of the left side cover 30 </ b> L is located behind the rotation center C <b> 1 of the rear wheel 7.

  As shown in FIG. 4, in the vehicle side view, the outer shape of the left side cover 30L includes an upper edge portion 33L, a front edge portion 34L, a lower edge portion 35L, and a rear edge portion 36L. The upper edge portion 33L extends rearward. The front edge portion 34L extends rearward and downward from the front end of the upper edge portion 33L. The lower edge portion 35L extends rearward and upward from the rear end of the front edge portion 34L. The rear edge portion 36L extends rearward and downward from the rear end of the upper edge portion 33L to the rear end of the lower edge portion 35L.

  The upper edge portion 33L and the front edge portion 34L are joined at the front end of the left side cover 30L. The front edge portion 34L and the lower edge portion 35L are joined at the lower end of the left side cover 30L. The rear edge portion 36L and the lower edge portion 35L are joined at the rear end of the left side cover 30L.

  In the vehicle side view, the length of the upper edge portion 33L is larger than the length of the lower edge portion 35L. In the vehicle side view, the length of the upper edge portion 33L is larger than the length of the front edge portion 34L. In the vehicle side view, the length of the upper edge portion 33L is larger than the length of the rear edge portion 36L. In the vehicle side view, the length of the lower edge portion 35L is larger than the length of the front edge portion 34L. In the vehicle side view, the length of the lower edge portion 35L is larger than the length of the rear edge portion 36L. In the vehicle side view, the length of the front edge portion 34L is larger than the length of the rear edge portion 36L. In addition, said length is the length along the shape of each edge part.

  In the vehicle side view, the left side cover 30L includes a first ridge line 41L, a second ridge line 42L, a third ridge line 43L, and a fourth ridge line 44L. The ridge line means a portion along the top of the portion of the left side cover 30L that bulges outward in the vehicle width direction.

  The first ridge line 41L is located below the upper edge portion 33L and extends rearward. The second ridge line 42L is located above the lower edge portion 35L and extends forward and downward from the rear end of the first ridge line 41L. In the vehicle side view, the front end of the second ridge line 42 </ b> L is disposed in front of the rear wheel 7. In the vehicle side view, the inclination angle of the first ridge line 41L with respect to the horizontal direction is smaller than the inclination angle of the second ridge line 42L with respect to the horizontal direction.

  The third ridge line 43L extends rearward and upward from the rear end of the first ridge line 41L. In the vehicle side view, the third ridge line 43L extends in a direction along the lower edge of the seat 6. The fourth ridge line 44L extends downward and rearward from the front end of the first ridge line 41L. The fourth ridge line 44L extends in a direction along the front edge portion 34L.

  The first ridge line 41L, the second ridge line 42L, and the third ridge line 43L are coupled at the first coupling portion 37L. The front end of the first ridge line 41L is coupled to the front end of the fourth ridge line 44L at the second coupling portion 38L. The front end of the second ridge line 42L is coupled to the rear end of the fourth ridge line 44L at the third coupling portion 39L. The first coupling portion 37L is located above the second coupling portion 38L. The first coupling portion 37L is located above the third coupling portion 39L. The second coupling portion 38L is located above the third coupling portion 39L.

  In the vehicle side view, the left side cover 30L includes a fifth ridge line 45L and a sixth ridge line 46L. The fifth ridge line 45L extends from the second coupling portion 38L toward the front end of the left side cover 30L. The length of the fifth ridge line 45L is smaller than the length of the third ridge line 43L. The sixth ridge line 46L extends from the third coupling portion 39L toward the lower end of the left side cover 30L. The length of the sixth ridge line 46L is smaller than the length of the third ridge line 43L.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the distance L1 between the first coupling portion 37L and the second coupling portion 38L in the vehicle front-rear direction is the distance between the first coupling portion 37L and the third coupling portion 39L in the vehicle vertical direction. Greater than L2. A distance L1 between the first coupling portion 37L and the second coupling portion 38L in the vehicle longitudinal direction is larger than a distance L3 between the first coupling portion 37L and the rear end of the left side cover 30L in the vehicle longitudinal direction.

  In the vehicle front-rear direction, a distance L4 between the second coupling portion 38L and the third coupling portion 39L is greater than a distance L5 between the front end of the upper edge portion 33L and the second coupling portion 38L. In the vehicle front-rear direction, a distance L6 between the first coupling portion 37L and the third coupling portion 39L is greater than a distance L5 between the front end of the upper edge portion 33L and the second coupling portion 38L. In the vehicle vertical direction, a distance L2 between the first coupling portion 37L and the third coupling portion 39L is greater than a distance L7 between the second coupling portion 38L and the third coupling portion 39L.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the left side cover 30L includes a recess 51L, an upper side surface 52L, a lower side surface 53L, and a front side surface 54L. The recess 51L is recessed inward in the vehicle width direction. The recess 51L has a substantially triangular shape surrounded by the first ridge line 41L, the second ridge line 42L, and the fourth ridge line 44L. The recess 51L has a tapered shape toward the rear obliquely upward.

  Specifically, the distance between the first ridge line 41L and the second ridge line 42L decreases toward the rear. That is, the recess 51L has a shape that tapers toward the rear. The distance between the first ridge line 41L and the fourth ridge line 44L decreases toward the front. That is, the recess 51L has a tapered shape toward the front. The length of the concave portion 51L in the vertical direction is maximum on the vertical line VL passing through the third coupling portion 39L.

  The upper side surface 52L is surrounded by the first ridge line 41L, the third ridge line 43L, the fifth ridge line 45L, and the upper edge portion 33L. The lower side surface 53L is surrounded by the second ridge line 42L, the third ridge line 43L, the sixth ridge line 46L, and the lower edge portion 35L. The front side surface 54L is surrounded by the fourth ridge line 44L, the fifth ridge line 45L, the sixth ridge line 46L, and the front edge 34L.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the upper side surface 52L is inclined outward in the vehicle width direction toward the lower side. The lower side surface 53L is inclined outward in the vehicle width direction upward. As shown in FIG. 10, the front side surface 54L is inclined outward in the vehicle width direction toward the upper side, like the lower side surface 53L.

  As shown in FIG. 4, in the vehicle side view, the area of the recess 51L is larger than the area of the lower side surface 53L. In the vehicle side view, the area of the recess 51L is larger than the area of the upper side 52L. In the vehicle side view, the area of the recess 51L is larger than the area of the front side 54L. In the vehicle side view, the area of the front side surface 54L is smaller than the area of the upper side surface 52L. In the vehicle side view, the area of the front side surface 54L is smaller than the area of the lower side surface 53L.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the rear end of the recessed portion 51 </ b> L is located in front of the rear end of the seat 6 in the vehicle side view. In the vehicle side view, the rear end of the recess 51L is located in front of the rotation center C1 of the rear wheel 7. In the vehicle side view, the rear end of the recess 51 </ b> L is located behind the front end of the rear wheel 7. In the vehicle side view, the rear end of the recess 51L is located behind the rear end of the first seat surface 6a.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the front end of the recess 51 </ b> L is located in front of the center 6 c in the front-rear direction of the first seat surface 6 a in the vehicle side view. As shown in FIG. 3, in the vehicle side view, the front end of the recess 51L is located in front of the rear end of the left tandem step 31L.

  In the vehicle side view, the lower end of the recess 51L is positioned forward of the rear end of the first seat surface 6a. In the vehicle side view, the lower end of the recess 51 </ b> L is positioned forward of the front end of the rear wheel 7. In the vehicle side view, the lower end of the recess 51L is located behind the center 6c in the front-rear direction of the first seat surface 6a.

  As shown in FIG. 2, in the vehicle plan view, at least a part of the recess 51L is visible. The second ridge line 42L is located more outward in the vehicle width direction than the first ridge line 41L. The fourth ridge line 44L is located more outward in the vehicle width direction than the first ridge line 41L.

  In the vehicle plan view, the valley line 47L of the recess 51L is located inward in the vehicle width direction with respect to the first ridge line 41L. In the vehicle plan view, the rear end of the valley line 47L of the recess 51L is located outward in the vehicle width direction from the front end of the valley line 47L of the recess 51L. The valley line 47L of the recess 51L is inclined outward in the vehicle width direction toward the rear.

  That is, as shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the recess 51L is inclined outward in the vehicle width direction toward the rear. As shown in FIG. 7, the lower side surface 53L is inclined inward in the vehicle width direction toward the rear. As shown in FIG. 8, the upper side surface 52L is inclined inward in the vehicle width direction toward the rear.

  As shown in FIG. 10, at least a part of the front side surface 54L positioned below the recess 51L is positioned more outward in the vehicle width direction than the upper side surface 52L positioned above the recess 51L. As shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, at least a part of the lower side surface 53L positioned below the recess 51L is positioned more outward in the vehicle width direction than the upper side surface 52L positioned above the recess 51L.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the recess 51 </ b> L includes a plurality of elliptical dimples 60. In the drawing, only a part of the dimples 60 is denoted by reference numeral 60. The dimple 60 has an elliptical shape that is long in the rearward and upward direction. On the side of the vehicle, the dimple 60 located rearward has a larger area.

  In the saddle riding type vehicle 1 according to the present embodiment described above, traveling wind can be guided by the recess 51L provided in the left side cover 30L. The recess 51L extends obliquely rearward and upward as viewed from the side of the vehicle, and is inclined outward in the vehicle width direction toward the rear. Accordingly, the traveling wind can be guided rearward and outward in the vehicle width direction by the recess 51L.

  Further, the recess 51L has a shape that extends greatly in the front-rear direction, and the rear end of the recess 51L is located in front of the rear end of the seat 6. Therefore, it is possible to guide the traveling wind toward the outside in the vehicle width direction at a position far away from the position behind the rider. By guiding the traveling wind in this way, it is possible to prevent water or the like from hitting the rider's back.

  Further, the second ridge line 42L and the third ridge line 43L of the left side cover 30L can prevent the water and the like jumped from the rear wheel 7 from rising. Furthermore, the recess 51L extends greatly in the front-rear direction, and the recess 51L is provided in a range wider than the lower side surface 53L. Therefore, water or the like splashed from the rear wheel 7 is difficult to adhere to the left side cover 30L. Thereby, it can suppress that the water etc. which adhered to 30 L of left side covers hit a rider's back.

  In the above description, the left side cover 30L is described, but the right side cover 30R has the same configuration as the left side cover 30L except that the left side cover 30L has a shape symmetrical to the left side cover 30L. Therefore, detailed description of the right side cover 30R is omitted. In the drawings, the configuration of the right side cover 30R corresponding to the configuration of the left side cover 30L is denoted by the same reference numeral as the configuration of the left side cover 30L.

  As mentioned above, although one Embodiment of this invention was described, this invention is not limited to the said embodiment, A various change is possible in the range which does not deviate from the summary of invention.

  The straddle-type vehicle is not limited to a scooter, and may be another type of straddle-type vehicle such as a moped or a sports motorcycle. The number of front wheels is not limited to one and may be two or more. The number of rear wheels is not limited to one and may be two or more.

  The shape of the sheet is not limited to the above, and may be changed. For example, the first seating surface and the second seating surface may not be distinguished by the shape, and the seating surface of the seat may be entirely flat.

  The shape of the left side cover is not limited to that of the above embodiment, and may be changed. For example, the trailing edge may be omitted. The fourth ridge line may be omitted. That is, the concave portion may reach the front edge portion. The fifth ridge line or the sixth ridge line may be omitted.

  The terms and expressions used herein are used for explanation and are not used for limited interpretation. It should be recognized that any equivalents of the features shown and described herein are not excluded and that various modifications within the claimed scope of the invention are permitted. The present invention can be embodied in many different forms. This disclosure should be regarded as providing embodiments of the principles of the invention. The embodiments are described herein with the understanding that the embodiments are not intended to limit the invention to the preferred embodiments described and / or illustrated herein. It is not limited to the embodiment described here. The present invention also encompasses any embodiment that includes equivalent elements, modifications, deletions, combinations, improvements and / or changes that may be recognized by those skilled in the art based on this disclosure. Claim limitations should be construed broadly based on the terms used in the claims and should not be limited to the embodiments described herein or in the process of this application.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, it can suppress that water etc. adhere to a rider's back during driving | running | working in a saddle-ride type vehicle.

2 body frame 6 seat 30L left side cover 30R right side cover 7 rear wheel 33L upper edge 34L front edge 35L lower edge 36L rear edge 41L first ridge line 42L second ridge line 43L third ridge line 44L fourth Ridge line 37L First coupling portion 38L Second coupling portion 39L Third coupling portion 51L Recess 52L Upper side surface 53L Lower side surface 60 Dimple

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Body frame,
A seat disposed above the body frame;
An integrally formed side cover disposed below the seat and on the side of the body frame;
In a vehicle side view, a rear wheel disposed below the side cover;
With
In the side view of the vehicle, the outer shape of the side cover is
An upper edge extending rearward;
A front edge extending rearward and downward from the front edge of the upper edge;
A lower edge extending rearward and upward from a rear end of the front edge;
Including
In side view of the vehicle, the side cover is
A first ridge line located below the upper edge and extending rearward;
A second ridge line located above the lower edge and extending forward and downward from a rear end of the first ridge line;
A third ridge line extending rearward and upward from the rear end of the first ridge line;
A concave portion provided between the first ridge line and the second ridge line and recessed inward in the vehicle width direction;
A lower surface surrounded by the second ridge line, the third ridge line, and the lower edge;
Including
In the vehicle side view, the front end of the second ridge line is disposed forward of the rear wheel,
In the vehicle plan view, the second ridge line is located outward in the vehicle width direction from the first ridge line,
In the vehicle plan view, the valley line of the recess is located inward in the vehicle width direction from the first ridge line,
In the vehicle plan view, the rear end of the valley line of the recess is located outward in the vehicle width direction from the front end of the valley line of the recess,
In the vehicle side view, the rear end of the recess is located forward of the rear end of the seat,
In the vehicle side view, the rear end of the recess is located behind the front end of the rear wheel,
In the vehicle side view, the area of the recess is larger than the area of the lower surface,
Saddle type vehicle. The inclination angle of the first ridge line with respect to the horizontal direction is smaller than the inclination angle of the second ridge line with respect to the horizontal direction.
The straddle-type vehicle according to claim 1. In the vehicle side view, the side cover further includes an upper side surface surrounded by the first ridge line, the third ridge line, and the upper edge portion,
In the vehicle side view, the area of the recess is larger than the area of the upper side surface.
The straddle-type vehicle according to claim 1 or 2. The seat includes a first seating surface and a second seating surface disposed behind the first seating surface,
In the vehicle side view, the front end of the recess is positioned forward of the center in the front-rear direction of the first seat surface.
The straddle-type vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 3. In the vehicle side view, the rear end of the recess is located behind the rear end of the first seat surface.
The straddle-type vehicle according to claim 4. In the vehicle side view, the side cover further includes a fourth ridge line extending downward and rearward from a front end of the first ridge line,
The first ridge line, the second ridge line, and the third ridge line are coupled at a first coupling portion;
A front end of the first ridge line is coupled to a front end of the fourth ridge line at a second coupling portion;
A front end of the second ridge line is coupled to a rear end of the fourth ridge line at a third coupling portion;
The straddle-type vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 5. A distance between the first coupling portion and the second coupling portion in the vehicle longitudinal direction is greater than a distance between the first coupling portion and the third coupling portion in the vehicle vertical direction;
The straddle-type vehicle according to claim 6. In the vehicle longitudinal direction, a distance between the second coupling portion and the third coupling portion is larger than a distance between a front end of the upper edge portion and the second coupling portion.
The straddle-type vehicle according to claim 6 or 7. In a vehicle side view, the outer shape of the side cover further includes a rear edge portion extending rearward and downward from a rear end of the upper edge portion to a rear end of the lower edge portion,
In the vehicle side view, the length of the front edge is larger than the length of the rear edge.
The straddle-type vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 8. In the vehicle side view, the rear end of the rear edge is located behind the rear end of the seat.
The straddle-type vehicle according to claim 9. The recess includes a plurality of elliptical dimples,
The straddle-type vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 10. The dimple has an elliptical shape that is long in the rearward and upward direction.
The straddle-type vehicle according to claim 11. In the vehicle side view, the third ridge line extends in a direction along the lower edge of the seat.
The straddle-type vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 12. In vehicle plan view, at least a part of the recess is visible.
The straddle-type vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 13. In the vehicle side view, the length of the upper edge portion is larger than the length of the lower edge portion,
The straddle-type vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 14.

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