TWI708700B - Straddle vehicle - Google Patents

Abstract

In the rear view of the vehicle, the dimension in the up and down direction of the light-transmitting shell is longer than the dimension of the light-transmitting shell in the vehicle width direction. The step portion of the side shell includes a rear wall portion and a side wall portion. The rear wall portion extends from the side shell toward the inner side of the vehicle width direction, and at least a part overlaps with the storage portion. The side wall part extends rearward from the rear wall part when viewed from the side of the vehicle, and at least a part overlaps with the housing when viewed from the side of the vehicle. In the side view of the vehicle, the first rear flasher is arranged below the stepped portion. In a side view of the vehicle, the first rear flasher is arranged more rearward than the front end of the side wall part and forwardly than the rear end of the side wall part. In the plan view of the vehicle, the connecting portion between the rear wall and the side wall is located on the inner side of the vehicle width direction than the imaginary line connecting the outer end of the rear wall and the rear end of the side wall in the vehicle width direction.

Description

Straddle vehicle

The invention relates to a straddle-type vehicle.

Previously, straddle-type vehicles in which illuminators such as tail lights and flashers are arranged at the rear of the car body shell are known. For example, in the straddle-type vehicle No. TW438113, the rear combination lamp (15) is arranged on the rear housing (10). The rear combination light (15) includes a tail light, a left rear flasher, and a right rear flasher. The rear lights, the rear left flasher, and the rear right flasher are arranged in the width direction of the vehicle at the same height under the rear view of the vehicle.

[The problem to be solved by the invention]

In the above straddle-type vehicle, the tail light has a horizontally long shape. That is, the size of the taillight in the vehicle width direction is longer than the size of the taillight in the up and down direction. On the other hand, since the straddle-type vehicle is small in the vehicle width direction, the left and right rear flashers are arranged close to the tail lights. In this situation, the light of the tail light and the light of the rear flasher are likely to overlap, and thereby, the recognition of the tail light and the rear flasher becomes low. Therefore, the inventor considers to further improve the identification of the tail light and the rear flasher. [Technical means to solve the problem]

The inventor considers separating the rear flasher from the taillight in the vehicle width direction to further improve the recognition of the light of the taillight and the light of the rear flasher under the rear view of the vehicle. If the rear flasher is moved to the outside in the vehicle width direction, the distance between the taillight and the rear flasher will increase, so the light of the taillight and the light of the rear flasher will not overlap easily. In this way, the recognition of the tail light and the rear flasher can be improved. However, in this case, there is a problem that the rear part of the vehicle is enlarged in the vehicle width direction.

Therefore, the inventor considers installing a rear flasher on the rear fender under the rear housing. Thereby, the rear flasher can be arranged separately from the rear housing in the vertical direction. However, in this case, the inventor discovered a new problem.

The rear fender extends backward and downward from the lower edge of the side shell and is supported by a cantilever. The rear fender has a mud guard function, so the water, mud, or stones hoisted from the rear wheel collide with the rear fender and cause the rear fender to vibrate greatly. Therefore, the inventor found that if the rear flasher is installed on the rear fender, there is a problem that the rear flasher generates greater vibration.

Therefore, as a result of the inventor's research, it is considered to install the rear flasher on the upper part of the rear fender. Compared with the lower part of the rear fender, the vibration of the upper part of the rear fender is smaller. Therefore, the problem of vibration of the rear flasher can be reduced by arranging the rear flasher on the upper part of the rear fender.

However, if the rear flasher is arranged on the upper part of the rear fender, even if the rear light and the rear flasher are arranged separately in the vertical direction, it is difficult to increase the distance between them. Therefore, the inventor studied the shape of the taillight.

In the above-mentioned previous straddle-type vehicle, as viewed from the rear of the vehicle, the taillights are horizontally long, so the taillights and the rear flasher are arranged close to each other in the vehicle width direction. Therefore, the light of the tail light and the light of the rear flasher easily overlap. Therefore, the inventors considered making the shape of the taillight a vertically elongated shape in which the size in the vertical direction is longer than the size in the vehicle width direction. In this case, the size of the taillight in the vehicle width direction becomes smaller. Therefore, compared with the case of the horizontally long taillight, the vehicle can be prevented from being enlarged in the vehicle width direction, and the distance between the taillight and the rear flasher in the vehicle width direction can be larger. In this way, the recognition of the tail light and the rear flasher can be improved.

However, compared with the horizontally long tail lamp, when the vertically long tail lamp is used, the part adjacent to the tail lamp on the side shell becomes larger in the vertical direction. Therefore, the inventor has noticed the problem that when the tail light and the rear flasher are turned on at the same time, both the light of the rear flasher and the light of the tail light are easily mapped to the side housing. In this situation, the recognition of the tail light and the rear flasher will be reduced.

On the other hand, in a straddle-type vehicle, a storage section capable of storing articles is provided under the seat section. The storage is arranged in front of the taillights. Therefore, there is a space on the side of the taillight and behind the storage. Particularly when the tail light is in the longitudinal shape, the space becomes larger in the vehicle width direction compared to the case where the tail light is in the horizontal shape.

Therefore, the inventor thought of using this space to provide a larger stepped portion on the side housing. The step part is located to the side of the taillight, and the rear flasher is located below the step part. Therefore, the light of the rear flasher and the light of the tail light are not easily mapped to the side housing. In this way, a large storage capacity can be ensured, and the recognition of the tail light and the rear flasher can be improved.

The composition of the invention based on the above findings is as follows.

A straddle-type vehicle of one aspect of the present invention includes a seat portion, a storage portion, a tail lamp, a side shell, a rear fender, and a first rear flasher. The storage part is arranged under the seat. The tail light is arranged behind the storage. The taillight includes a shell and a light-transmitting shell. At least a part of the light-transmitting shell portion is disposed behind the casing and can transmit light. The side shell is arranged on the side of the storage part and extends to the side of the tail light. The rear fender extends backward and downward from the lower edge of the side shell and is supported by a cantilever. The first rear flasher is arranged below the taillight and is arranged above the rear fender.

In the rear view of the vehicle, the dimension in the up and down direction of the light-transmitting shell is longer than the dimension of the light-transmitting shell in the vehicle width direction. The side shell includes a stepped portion, which is arranged on the side of the taillight when viewed from the rear of the vehicle. The step portion includes a rear wall portion and a side wall portion. The rear wall portion extends from the side shell toward the inner side of the vehicle width direction, and at least a part overlaps with the storage portion. The side wall part extends rearward from the rear wall part when viewed from the side of the vehicle, and at least a part overlaps with the housing when viewed from the side of the vehicle.

In the side view of the vehicle, the first rear flasher is arranged below the stepped portion. In a side view of the vehicle, the first rear flasher is arranged more rearward than the front end of the side wall part and forwardly than the rear end of the side wall part. In the plan view of the vehicle, the connecting portion between the rear wall and the side wall is located on the inner side of the vehicle width direction than the imaginary line connecting the outer end of the rear wall and the rear end of the side wall in the vehicle width direction.

In the straddle-type vehicle of this aspect, by arranging the first rear flasher on the rear fender and below the taillight, the first rear flasher is arranged separately from the taillight in the vertical direction. Thereby, the recognition of the first rear flasher and the tail light can be improved.

The first rear flasher is arranged on the upper part of the rear fender. Therefore, compared with the case where the first rear flasher is arranged under the rear fender, the impact of the vibration of the rear fender on the first rear flasher can be reduced.

In the rear view of the vehicle, the dimension in the up and down direction of the light-transmitting shell is longer than the dimension of the light-transmitting shell in the vehicle width direction. Therefore, the light-transmitting shell portion is small in the vehicle width direction. Therefore, the distance in the vehicle width direction between the light-transmitting outer shell and the first rear flasher can be increased. Thereby, the recognition of the first rear flasher and the tail light can be improved.

The side shell includes a stepped portion, which is arranged on the side of the taillight when viewed from the rear of the vehicle. The step portion includes a rear wall portion and a side wall portion. The rear wall extends from the side shell toward the inside in the vehicle width direction. The side wall extends rearward from the rear wall when viewed from the side of the vehicle. In the side view of the vehicle, the first rear flasher is arranged below the stepped portion. In addition, in a side view of the vehicle, the first rear flasher is arranged more rearward than the front end of the side wall portion and forwardly than the rear end of the side wall portion. Therefore, the light from the tail light and the light from the first rear flasher are not easily mapped to the side housing. Thereby, the recognition of the first rear flasher and the tail light can be improved.

At least a part of the rear wall part of the step part overlaps with the storage part in the rear view of the vehicle. At least a part of the side wall of the step portion overlaps with the housing in a side view of the vehicle. Therefore, the space on the side of the taillight and behind the storage section can be used to install the step section. That is, it is possible to suppress the enlargement of the vehicle, to ensure a large capacity of the storage part, and to provide a step part on the side shell.

In the plan view of the vehicle, the connecting portion between the rear wall and the side wall is located on the inner side of the vehicle width direction than the imaginary line connecting the outer end of the rear wall and the rear end of the side wall in the vehicle width direction. Therefore, the step portion has a shape that is largely recessed toward the inside in the vehicle width direction. Therefore, the recognition of the first rear flasher and the tail light can be improved.

When viewed from the side of the vehicle, the front end of the light-transmitting housing part is located more rearward than the rear end of the first rear flasher. In this case, the light-transmitting housing part is arranged separately from the first rear flasher in the front-rear direction of the vehicle. Thereby, the recognition of the first rear flasher and the tail light can be improved.

In the rear view of the vehicle, the lower edge of the light-transmitting shell may also include the center, left end, and right end in the vehicle width direction. The left and right ends may also be located above the central part. In this case, the distance between the left and right ends of the light-transmitting shell part and the first rear flasher can be increased in the rear view of the vehicle. Thereby, the recognition of the first rear flasher and the tail light can be improved.

The straddle-type vehicle may be further equipped with a second rear flasher. The second rear flasher and the first rear flasher may be arranged in the vehicle width direction. In the rear view of the vehicle, the size of the light-transmitting shell in the vehicle width direction can also be smaller than the distance between the first rear flasher and the second rear flasher in the vehicle width direction. In this case, in the rear view of the vehicle, the light-transmitting housing is arranged separately from the first rear flasher in the vehicle width direction. Thereby, the recognition of the first rear flasher and the tail light can be improved.

In the rear view of the vehicle, the side end of the light-transmitting shell part can also be located closer to the inner side of the vehicle width direction than the inner end of the first rear flasher in the vehicle width direction. In this case, in the rear view of the vehicle, the light-transmitting housing is arranged separately from the first rear flasher in the vehicle width direction. Thereby, the recognition of the first rear flasher and the tail light can be improved.

In a side view of the vehicle, the lower end of the light-transmitting housing part can also be located further behind the first rear flasher. In this case, the light-transmitting housing part is arranged separately from the first rear flasher in the front and rear direction of the vehicle when viewed from the side of the vehicle. Thereby, the recognition of the first rear flasher and the tail light can be improved.

The rear fender can also include the installation part of the license plate. The first rear flasher can also be arranged above the mounting part of the license plate. In this case, compared with the case where the first rear flasher is arranged below the mounting part of the license plate, the influence of the vibration of the rear fender can be reduced.

The side shell may also include a first shell portion without coating and a second shell portion with coating. The step part may be included in the first housing part. The second shell part may be an individual different from the first shell part. In this case, since the first part including the step part is not painted, the light from the tail light and the light from the first rear flasher are not easily mapped to the step part. Thereby, the recognition of the first rear flasher and the tail light can be improved.

When viewed from the side of the vehicle, the rear wall may also extend rearward and upward. In this case, compared with the case where the rear wall portion directly extends downward, the lower end of the rear wall portion moves forward by extending the rear wall portion rearward and upward. Therefore, in a side view of the vehicle, the distance between the lower end of the rear wall and the rear flasher becomes longer, so the light from the rear flasher is not easily reflected on the rear wall. In this way, the recognition of the rear flasher and the tail light can be improved.

When viewed from the side of the vehicle, the size of the taillight in the front and rear direction of the vehicle can also be smaller than that of the first rear flasher. In this case, the recognition of the first rear flasher from the side of the vehicle can be improved.

The side shell may include a first shell part and a second shell part. The first housing part may include a step part. The second shell part may be at least partially arranged above the first shell part in a side view of the vehicle. In the plan view of the vehicle, the second housing part may overlap with the step part. In this case, the step portion is covered from above by the second housing portion, thereby forming a shadow on the step portion. In this way, the recognition of the tail light can be improved. [Effects of the invention]

According to the present invention, a large storage capacity can be ensured, the influence of the vibration of the rear fender on the first rear flasher can be reduced, and the recognition of the tail light and the rear flasher can be improved.

Hereinafter, the straddle-type vehicle 1 of the embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. Fig. 1 is a side view of a straddle-type vehicle 1 of the embodiment. Fig. 2 is a rear view of the straddle-type vehicle 1. The straddle-type vehicle of this embodiment is a scooter-type locomotive. As shown in FIG. 1, the straddle-type vehicle 1 includes a body frame 2, a body shell 3, a seat 4, an engine unit 5, a steering device 6, front wheels 7, and rear wheels 8.

The vehicle body frame 2 includes a head pipe 11, a lower frame 12, and a rear frame 13. The head pipe 11 is arranged in the center of the vehicle in the vehicle width direction. The head pipe 11 extends forward and downward. The lower frame 12 extends downward from the head pipe 11. The rear frame 13 is connected to the lower frame 12 and extends from the lower frame 12 toward the rear.

In addition, the front, back, left, and right directions are taken as the direction when viewed from the rider sitting on the seat 4. The so-called "connection" is not limited to direct connection, but also includes indirect connection. In addition, the so-called "connection" is not limited to fixing components of different individuals to each other, but also includes connecting multiple parts of an integral component.

The inner side in the vehicle width direction refers to the direction toward the center of the straddle-type vehicle 1 in the vehicle width direction. The outer side in the vehicle width direction refers to the direction opposite to the inner side in the vehicle width direction. That is, the term “outside the vehicle width direction” refers to a direction away from the center of the straddle-type vehicle 1 in the vehicle width direction.

The vehicle body shell 3 includes a front shell 14, a leg shield 17, a footrest 18, and a rear shell 19. The front housing 14 is disposed in front of the head pipe 11 and the lower frame 12. The leg shield 17 is arranged behind the front housing 14. The leg shield 17 covers the head pipe 11 and the lower frame 12 from the rear.

The footrest 18 is arranged in front of and below the seat 4. The footrest 18 is arranged between the leg shield 17 and the rear housing 19. The footrest 18 has a flat shape in the vehicle width direction. However, the footrest 18 may have a shape in which the center part in the vehicle width direction protrudes upward. The rear housing 19 covers the rear frame 13. The rear housing 19 is arranged below the seat 4.

The steering device 6 is rotatably supported by the head pipe 11. The steering device 6 supports the front wheels 7 so that they can rotate. The steering device 6 includes a steering shaft 22, left and right suspensions 23, and a handle member 24. The steering shaft 22 is inserted into the head pipe 11 and extends forward and downward. The handle member 24 is connected to the upper end of the steering shaft 22. The left and right suspensions 23 extend forward and downward. The left and right suspensions 23 support the front wheels 7 so that they can rotate. Furthermore, in the drawings, only the left suspension 23 is shown.

The seat 4 is arranged above the engine unit 5. A storage part 26 is arranged under the seat 4. Items such as helmets can be stored in the storage part 26.

The engine unit 5 is supported by the rear frame 13 such that it can swing relative to the rear frame 13. The engine unit 5 includes, for example, an engine and a gearbox. The rear part of the engine unit 5 supports the rear wheel 8 so that it can rotate. The engine unit 5 is supported by the rear frame 13 via the rear suspension 15. The rear wheel 8 moves integrally with the engine unit 5. The rear wheel 8 is arranged below the seat 4.

Next, the structure of the rear part of the straddle-type vehicle 1 will be described. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the rear part of the straddle-type vehicle 1. FIG. 4 is an enlarged rear view of the rear part of the straddle-type vehicle 1. Fig. 5 is a sectional view taken along the line V-V in Fig. 2; Fig. 6 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line VI-VI in Fig. 2. Fig. 7 is a cross-sectional view taken along line VII-VII of Fig. 2; FIG. 8 is an enlarged side view of the rear part of the straddle-type vehicle 1.

As shown in FIGS. 2 to 8, the straddle-type vehicle 1 includes a tail light 31, a rear fender 32, a first rear flasher 33, and a second rear flasher 34. The tail light 31 is arranged behind the storage part 26. The rear fender 32 is arranged above the rear wheel 8. The first rear flasher 33 and the second rear flasher 34 are attached to the rear fender 32.

The rear housing 19 includes a first side housing 35 and a second side housing 36. The first side housing 35 is arranged on one side of the storage section 26. The second side housing 36 is arranged on the other side of the storage part 26. In this embodiment, the first side housing 35 is arranged on the left side of the storage part 26. The second side housing 36 is arranged on the right side of the storage part 26. In the side view of the vehicle, the first side housing 35 overlaps the second side housing 36 and the storage portion 26. The first side housing 35 and the second side housing 36 extend to the side of the tail light 31.

The rear fender 32 is connected to the first side housing 35 and the second side housing 36, and is supported by a cantilever at the upper end. As shown in FIG. 8, the rear fender 32 extends rearward and downward from the lower edge 350 of the first side housing 35. Although illustration is omitted, the rear fender 32 extends rearward and downward from the lower edge of the second side housing 36.

The rear fender 32 includes a license plate mounting portion 37 and a license plate lamp 38. At the license plate installation part 37, a license plate (not shown) is installed. The license plate lamp 38 is arranged above the license plate mounting portion 37. Reflection plates 39 and 40 are installed on the rear fender 32.

As shown in FIG. 8, the rear fender 32 includes a first fender portion 321 and a second fender portion 322. The upper end of the first fender portion 321 is connected to the first side housing 35 and the second side housing 36. The second fender portion 322 extends rearward and downward from the lower end of the first fender portion 321. In the side view of the vehicle, the rear fender 32 has a shape curved between the first fender portion 321 and the second fender portion 322. The license plate lamp 38 is attached to the first fender part 321. The license plate mounting portion 37 is provided in the second fender portion 322.

As shown in FIG. 4, the first rear flasher 33 and the second rear flasher 34 are arranged side by side in the vehicle width direction. In this embodiment, the first rear flasher 33 is arranged on the left side, and the second rear flasher 34 is arranged on the right side.

The first rear flasher 33 is arranged below the tail light 31. The first rear flasher 33 is attached to the upper part of the rear fender 32. Specifically, the first rear flasher 33 is attached to the first fender part 321. The first rear flasher 33 is arranged above the reflecting plates 39 and 40.

The first rear flasher 33 is arranged above the license plate mounting portion 37. At least a part of the first rear flasher 33 is located at the same height as the license plate lamp 38. The upper end of the first rear flasher 33 is located above the license plate lamp 38. In the rear view of the vehicle, the first rear flasher 33 extends outward from the rear fender 32. In the rear view of the vehicle, the dimension H1 of the first rear flasher 33 in the up and down direction is smaller than the dimension W1 of the first rear flasher 33 in the vehicle width direction.

Furthermore, the second rear flasher 34 has the same shape as the first rear flasher 33 except that it is bilaterally symmetrical with the first rear flasher 33. Therefore, detailed description of the second rear flasher 34 is omitted.

As shown in FIGS. 5 and 8, the tail light 31 includes a housing 41 and a light-transmitting shell portion 42. As shown in FIG. 5, the housing 41 is arranged in the rear housing 19. As shown in FIG. 5, a light source 43 such as an LED (light emitting diode) is installed on the housing 41. The light-transmitting shell portion 42 is formed of resin capable of transmitting light. At least a part of the light-transmitting shell portion 42 is disposed behind the housing 41. As shown in FIG. 2, an opening 44 is provided on the rear surface of the rear housing 19. The light-transmitting housing portion 42 is arranged to be exposed to the outside through the opening 44.

As shown in FIG. 4, in the rear view of the vehicle, the dimension H2 in the upper and lower directions of the light-transmitting shell portion 42 is longer than the dimension W2 of the light-transmitting shell portion 42 in the vehicle width direction. That is, when viewed from the rear of the vehicle, the light-transmitting housing portion 42 has a shape that is long in the vertical direction. In the rear view of the vehicle, the width W2 of the light-transmitting shell 42 is smaller than the distance W3 between the first rear flasher 33 and the second rear flasher 34 in the vehicle width direction.

In the rear view of the vehicle, the lower edge 42b of the light-transmitting shell portion 42 includes a center portion 421, a left end 422, and a right end 423 in the vehicle width direction. The left end 422 and the right end 423 are located above the central part 421. That is, in the rear view of the vehicle, the lower edge 42b of the light-transmitting shell portion 42 has a shape that is curved downward in a convex shape. In the rear view of the vehicle, the lower edge 42 b of the light-transmitting shell 42 is located above the upper end 330 of the first rear flasher 33.

In the rear view of the vehicle, the upper edge 42a of the light-transmitting shell portion 42 includes a center portion 424, a left end 425, and a right end 426 in the vehicle width direction. The left end 425 and the right end 426 are located below the central portion 424. That is, in the rear view of the vehicle, the upper edge 42a of the light-transmitting shell portion 42 has a convex shape curved upward.

In the rear view of the vehicle, the left side edge of the light-transmitting shell portion 42 has a shape that is curved into a convex shape toward the outside of the vehicle width direction. The outer end 428 of the left side edge is located closer to the inner side of the vehicle width direction than the inner end 331 of the first rear flasher 33 in the vehicle width direction. In the rear view of the vehicle, the right side edge of the light-transmitting shell portion 42 has a shape that is curved into a convex shape toward the outside of the vehicle width direction. The outer end 429 of the right side edge is located closer to the inner side of the vehicle width direction than the inner end 341 of the second rear flasher 34 in the vehicle width direction.

As shown in FIG. 8, in the side view of the vehicle, the rear surface of the light-transmitting housing portion 42 extends rearward and upward. In a side view of the vehicle, the front end 45 of the light-transmitting housing portion 42 is located more rearward than the rear end 332 of the first rear flasher 33. When viewed from the side of the vehicle, the lower end 46 of the light-transmitting housing 42 is located more rearward than the first rear flasher 33. In a side view of the vehicle, the upper end 47 of the light-transmitting shell portion 42 is located more rearward than the lower end 46 of the light-transmitting shell portion 42. Here, the front end 45, the lower end 46, and the upper end 47 of the light-transmitting shell portion 42 refer to the front end, the lower end, and the upper end of the part exposed to the outside from the opening 44, respectively.

In the side view of the vehicle, the light-transmitting shell portion 42 protrudes rearward from the first side shell 35. That is, in the side view of the vehicle, the light-transmitting housing portion 42 can be viewed in the side view of the vehicle. When viewed from the side of the vehicle, the dimension of the light-transmitting housing 42 in the vehicle front and rear direction, that is, the protruding length of the light-transmitting housing 42 from the first side housing 35 toward the rear is smaller than the dimension of the first rear flasher 33 in the vehicle front and rear direction.

In the side view of the vehicle, the upper end of the first rear flasher 33 is located higher than the connection point 351 between the lower edge 350 of the first side housing 35 and the rear fender 32. In the side view of the vehicle, the first rear flasher 33 is arranged close to the extension line of the lower edge 350 of the first side housing 35.

As shown in FIGS. 5 to 7, the first side housing 35 includes a first side surface portion 51 and a first step portion 52. The first side surface portion 51 is arranged on the outer side of the storage portion 26. In a side view of the vehicle, the first side surface portion 51 overlaps the storage portion 26. The first step portion 52 is arranged on the side of the tail lamp 31. In a side view of the vehicle, the first step portion 52 overlaps the tail light 31. The first step portion 52 has a shape recessed from the first side surface portion 51 toward the inside in the vehicle width direction. In the side view of the vehicle, the first rear flasher 33 is arranged below the first step portion 52.

The first step portion 52 includes a first rear wall portion 53 and a first side wall portion 54. The first rear wall portion 53 extends from the first side surface portion 51 toward the inner side in the vehicle width direction. The first rear wall portion 53 is arranged behind the storage portion 26. In the rear view of the vehicle, at least a part of the first rear wall portion 53 overlaps the storage portion 26. In the side view of the vehicle, the first rear wall portion 53 does not overlap the storage portion 26.

Fig. 9 is a cross-sectional view of IX-IX of Fig. 4. As shown in Fig. 9, in a side view of the vehicle, the first rear wall portion 53 extends rearward and upward. In the side view of the vehicle, the first rear wall portion 53 is located above the first rear flasher 33. In the plan view of the vehicle, at least a part of the first rear wall portion 53 overlaps the first rear flasher 33.

The first side wall portion 54 extends rearward from the first rear wall portion 53. In a side view of the vehicle, the first side wall portion 54 extends to the light-transmitting shell portion 42. In the side view of the vehicle, at least a part of the first side wall portion 54 overlaps the housing 41. As shown in FIG. 8, in the side view of the vehicle, the first rear flasher 33 is located below the first side wall 54. In a side view of the vehicle, the first rear flasher 33 is arranged behind the front end 541 of the first side wall portion 54 and further forward than the rear end 540 of the first side wall portion 54. As shown in FIG. 3, the first step portion 52 includes a rib 55. The rib 55 is provided throughout the first side wall portion 54 and the first rear wall portion 53. In a side view of the vehicle, the rib 55 extends rearward and upward.

As shown in FIGS. 5 to 7, in the plan view of the vehicle, the first side wall portion 54 extends rearward and inward in the vehicle width direction. In the plan view of the vehicle, the connecting portion 56 between the first rear wall portion 53 and the first side wall portion 54 is located on an imaginary line connecting the outer end 530 of the first rear wall portion 53 in the vehicle width direction and the rear end 540 of the first side wall portion 54 L1 is closer to the inner side of the vehicle width direction.

As shown in FIG. 2, FIG. 5 shows a cross section of the upper portion of the first step portion 52 and the second step portion 72. FIG. 6 shows a cross section of the middle portion of the first step portion 52 and the second step portion 72 in the up-down direction. FIG. 5 shows a cross section of the lower part of the first step portion 52 and the second step portion 72.

The upper and lower middle portion of the first rear wall 53 shown in FIG. 6 is longer in the vehicle width direction than the first rear wall 53 shown in FIG. 5. That is, the first step portion 52 shown in FIG. 6 has a shape in which the middle portion in the vertical direction is more recessed toward the inside in the vehicle width direction than the upper portion.

The upper and lower middle part of the first rear wall 53 shown in FIG. 6 is longer in the vehicle width direction than the lower part of the first rear wall 53 shown in FIG. 7. That is, the first step portion 52 has a shape in which the middle portion in the vertical direction is more recessed toward the inner side of the vehicle width direction than the lower portion.

In addition, the upper part of the first rear wall 53 shown in FIG. 5 is longer in the vehicle width direction than the lower part of the first rear wall 53 shown in FIG. 7. That is, the first step portion 52 has a shape that is more recessed toward the inner side of the vehicle width direction at the upper part than at the lower part.

As shown in FIG. 3, the first side housing 35 includes a first housing part 61 that is not painted and a second housing part 62 that is painted. The first housing portion 61 includes the first step portion 52 described above. The second housing portion 62 is an individual different from the first housing portion 61. In a side view of the vehicle, at least a part of the second housing portion 62 is arranged above the first housing portion 61.

In a side view of the vehicle, the second housing portion 62 extends to a position further rear than the first rear wall portion 53. FIG. 10 is a plan view of the rear part of the straddle-type vehicle 1. As shown in FIG. 10, in the plan view of the vehicle, the second housing portion 62 overlaps the first step portion 52. In detail, in the plan view of the vehicle, the second housing portion 62 overlaps the first rear wall portion 53. In the plan view of the vehicle, the second housing portion 62 partially overlaps with a part of the first side wall portion 54. In a plan view of the vehicle, the rear end 620 of the second housing portion 62 is located forward of the rear end 540 of the first side wall portion 54.

The second side housing 36 has the same structure as the first side housing 35 except that it is bilaterally symmetrical. The second side housing 36 includes a second step portion 72. The second step portion 72 includes a second rear wall portion 73 and a second side wall portion 74. The second step portion 72, the second rear wall portion 73, and the second side wall portion 74 are symmetrical with the first step portion 52, the first rear wall portion 53, and the first side wall portion 54, respectively. The same structure respectively. The second side housing 36 includes a first housing portion 63 that is not painted and a second housing portion 64 that is painted. The first shell portion 63 and the second shell portion 64 of the second side shell 36 have the same structures as the first shell portion 61 and the second shell portion 62 of the first side shell 35 except that they are bilaterally symmetrical.

As shown in FIGS. 3 and 10, the rear housing 19 includes an upper wall portion 65. In a plan view of the vehicle, the upper wall portion 65 extends rearward from the rear edge of the seat portion 4. The upper wall portion 65 extends to the upper edge 42 a of the light-transmitting shell portion 42. In a side view of the vehicle, the upper wall portion 65 extends rearward and upward. The upper wall 65 is arranged above the tail light 31. In the top view of the vehicle, the upper wall portion 65 overlaps the tail light 31. In the plan view of the vehicle, a portion of the second housing portion 62 of the first side housing 35 and the second housing portion 64 of the second side housing 36 overlap with the upper wall portion 65. The upper wall portion 65 is arranged between the first side wall portion 54 of the first side housing 35 and the second side wall portion 74 of the second side housing 36. The upper wall portion 65 is connected to the first side wall portion 54 of the first side housing 35 and the second side wall portion 74 of the second side housing 36.

As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the rear housing 19 includes a lower wall portion 66. In a side view of the vehicle, the lower wall portion 66 extends rearward and upward from the upper end of the rear fender 32. The lower wall portion 66 extends to the lower edge 42 b of the light-transmitting shell portion 42. The lower wall portion 66 is arranged below the tail lamp 31. In the top view of the vehicle, the lower wall portion 66 overlaps the tail light 31. The lower wall portion 66 is arranged between the first side wall portion 54 of the first side housing 35 and the second side wall portion 74 of the second side housing 36. The lower wall portion 66 is connected to the first side wall portion 54 of the first side housing 35 and the second side wall portion 74 of the second side housing 36.

In the straddle-type vehicle 1 of the present aspect described above, by arranging the first rear flasher 33 on the rear fender 32 and below the taillight 31, the first rear flasher 33 is in the vertical direction The upper part is separated from the tail light 31. Thereby, the recognition of the first rear flasher 33 and the tail light 31 can be improved.

The first rear flasher 33 is arranged above the rear fender 32. Therefore, compared with the case where the first rear flasher 33 is arranged under the rear fender 32, the influence of the vibration of the rear fender 32 on the first rear flasher 33 can be reduced.

In the rear view of the vehicle, the dimension H2 in the upper and lower directions of the light-transmitting shell portion 42 is longer than the dimension W2 of the light-transmitting shell portion 42 in the vehicle width direction. Therefore, the light-transmitting shell portion 42 is small in the vehicle width direction. Therefore, the distance in the vehicle width direction between the light-transmitting shell portion 42 and the first rear flasher 33 can be increased. Thereby, the recognition of the first rear flasher 33 and the tail light 31 can be improved.

In the rear view of the vehicle, a first step portion 52 is arranged on the side of the tail light 31. In addition, the first rear flasher 33 is arranged below the first step portion 52 when viewed from the side of the vehicle. Therefore, the light from the tail light 31 and the light from the first rear flasher 33 are not easily mapped to the side housing. Thereby, the recognition of the first rear flasher 33 and the tail light 31 can be improved.

The first step portion 52 is provided using the space on the side of the taillight 31 and behind the storage portion 26. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the increase in the size of the straddle-type vehicle 1, to ensure a large capacity of the storage section 26, and to provide the first stepped portion 52 on the first side housing 35.

In the plan view of the vehicle, the connecting portion 56 between the first rear wall portion 53 and the first side wall portion 54 is located on an imaginary line connecting the outer end 530 of the first rear wall portion 53 in the vehicle width direction and the rear end 540 of the first side wall portion 54 L1 is closer to the inner side of the vehicle width direction. Therefore, the first step portion 52 has a shape that is largely recessed toward the inside in the vehicle width direction. Therefore, the discrimination between the first rear flasher 33 and the tail light 31 can be improved.

In the side view of the vehicle, the front end 45 of the light-transmitting housing 42 is located more rearward than the rear end of the first rear flasher 33. Therefore, the light-transmitting housing portion 42 is disposed away from the first rear flasher 33 in the front-rear direction of the vehicle. Thereby, the recognition of the first rear flasher 33 and the tail light 31 can be improved.

In the rear view of the vehicle, the left end 422 and the right end 423 of the lower edge 42b of the light-transmitting shell portion 42 are located above the central portion 421. Therefore, the distance between the left end 422 and the right end 423 of the light-transmitting shell portion 42 and the first rear flasher 33 can be increased in the rear view of the vehicle. Thereby, the recognition of the first rear flasher 33 and the tail light 31 can be improved.

In the rear view of the vehicle, the width W2 of the light-transmitting shell 42 is smaller than the distance W3 between the first rear flasher 33 and the second rear flasher 34 in the vehicle width direction. Therefore, in the rear view of the vehicle, the light-transmitting housing portion 42 is disposed separately from the first rear flasher 33 in the vehicle width direction. Thereby, the recognition of the first rear flasher 33 and the tail light 31 can be improved.

In the rear view of the vehicle, the side end 428 of the light-transmitting shell portion 42 is located closer to the inner side of the vehicle width direction than the inner end of the first rear flasher 33 in the vehicle width direction. Therefore, in the rear view of the vehicle, the light-transmitting housing portion 42 is disposed separately from the first rear flasher 33 in the vehicle width direction. Thereby, the recognition of the first rear flasher 33 and the tail light 31 can be improved.

When viewed from the side of the vehicle, the lower end 46 of the light-transmitting housing 42 is located more rearward than the first rear flasher 33. Therefore, when viewed from the side of the vehicle, the light-transmitting housing portion 42 is disposed separately from the first rear flasher 33 in the front-rear direction of the vehicle. Thereby, the recognition of the first rear flasher 33 and the tail light 31 can be improved.

The first rear flasher 33 is arranged above the license plate mounting portion 37. Therefore, compared with the case where the first rear flasher 33 is arranged below the license plate mounting portion 37, the influence of the vibration of the rear fender 32 can be reduced.

The first step portion 52 is provided in the first housing portion 61 without coating. Therefore, the light from the tail light 31 and the light from the first rear flasher 33 are not easily mapped to the first step difference portion 52. Thereby, the recognition of the first rear flasher 33 and the tail light 31 can be improved.

In a side view of the vehicle, the first rear wall portion 53 extends rearward and upward. Therefore, the lower end of the first rear wall 53 is located further forward than the case where the first rear wall 53 extends straight downward. Therefore, in a side view of the vehicle, the distance between the lower end of the first rear wall 53 and the first rear flasher 33 becomes longer, so the light of the first rear flasher 33 is not easily reflected on the first rear wall 53. Thereby, the recognition of the first rear flasher 33 and the tail light 31 can be improved.

When viewed from the side of the vehicle, the size L2 of the rear light 31 in the vehicle front and rear direction is smaller than the size L1 of the first rear flasher 33 in the vehicle front and rear direction. Therefore, the visibility of the first rear flasher 33 can be improved when viewed from the side of the vehicle.

In a side view of the vehicle, at least a part of the second shell portion 62 of the first side shell 35 is arranged above the first shell portion 61. In addition, in the plan view of the vehicle, the second housing portion 62 overlaps the first step portion 52. Therefore, the first step portion 52 is covered by the second housing portion 62 from above, thereby forming a shadow on the first step portion 52. Thereby, the recognition of the tail lamp 31 can be improved.

The rib 55 strengthens the first stepped portion 52. In the rear view of the vehicle, the inner side of the rib 55 is higher than the outer side of the rib 55. As a result, the vertical distance between the inner side of the rib 55 and the first rear flasher 33 becomes longer, so the light from the first rear flasher 33 is not easily reflected on the rib 55. That is, the rib 55 reinforces the first step portion 52, and the light of both the tail light 31 and the first rear flasher 33 is not easily reflected on the rib 55. Thereby, the discrimination between the tail light 31 and the first rear flasher 33 can be improved.

Regarding the second rear flasher 34 and the second step portion 72, the same effects as the first rear flasher 33 and the first step portion 52 can also be obtained.

In the foregoing, one embodiment of the present invention has been described, but the present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiment, and various changes can be made without departing from the spirit of the invention.

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 and arrangement of the vehicle body frame are not limited to those of the above-mentioned embodiment, and can be changed. The shape and arrangement of the car body shell are not limited to those of the above-mentioned embodiment, and can be changed. For example, the shape and configuration of the front housing can also be changed. The shape and configuration of the rear shell can also be changed.

The arrangement and/or shape of the first side housing and the second side housing can also be changed. The configuration and/or shape of the taillights can also be changed. The arrangement and/or shape of the first rear flasher and the second rear flasher can also be changed. The configuration and/or shape of the rear fender can also be changed.

FIG. 11 is an enlarged side view of the rear part of the straddle-type vehicle 1 showing the first modification. As shown in FIG. 11, the first side wall portion 54 may overlap the entire tail light 31 when viewed from the side of the vehicle. That is, in a side view of the vehicle, the first side wall portion 54 may overlap the entire light-transmitting shell portion 42.

Fig. 12 is an enlarged side view of the rear part of the straddle-type vehicle 1 showing the second modification. As shown in FIG. 12, the first side wall portion 54 may not overlap with the light-transmitting shell portion 42 when viewed from the side of the vehicle. In addition, when viewed from the side of the vehicle, the first side wall portion 54 may not overlap a part of the housing 41. In other words, a part of the housing 41 can also be viewed from the side of the vehicle. [Industrial availability]

According to the present invention, a large storage capacity can be ensured, the impact of the vibration of the rear fender on the rear flasher can be reduced, and the recognition of the tail light and the rear flasher can be improved.

1: Straddle type vehicle 2: Car body frame 3: Car body shell 4: Seat 5: Engine unit 6: Steering device 7: Front wheel 8: Rear wheel 11: Head tube 12: Lower frame 13: Rear frame 14: Front Shell 15: rear suspension 17: leg guard 18: foot pedal 19: rear shell 22: steering shaft 23: left and right suspension 24: handle member 26: storage 31: taillight 32: rear fender 33: first rear Flasher 34: second rear flasher 35: first side housing 36: second side housing 37: license plate mounting part 38: license plate lamp 39: reflector 40: reflector 41: housing 42: translucent housing 42a: Upper edge 42b: Lower edge 44: Opening 45: Light-transmitting housing front end 46: Light-transmitting housing lower end 47: Light-transmitting housing upper end 51: First side surface 52: First step 53: First Rear wall part 54: first side wall part 55: rib 56: connecting part 61: first housing part 62: second housing part 63: first housing part 64: second housing part 65: upper wall part 66: lower wall part 72: Second step part 73: Second rear wall part 74: Second side wall part 321: First fender part 322: Second fender part 330: Upper end 331: Vehicle width direction of first rear flasher Inner end 332: rear end of the first rear flasher 341: inner end of the second rear flasher in the vehicle width direction 350: lower edge of the first side shell 351: connection point 421: central part 422: left end 423: right End 424: central part 425: left end 426: right end 428: outer left edge side end 429: outer right edge side end 530: outer end of the first rear wall in the vehicle width direction 540: rear end 620 of the first side wall : The rear end of the second housing part H1: The dimension of the first rear flasher in the up and down direction H2: The dimension of the light-transmitting housing part in the up and down direction L1: The dimension of the first rear flasher in the vehicle front and rear direction L2: The rear light of the vehicle front and rear direction W1: The width of the first rear flasher W2: The width of the light-transmitting shell W3: The distance between the first rear flasher and the second rear flasher

Fig. 1 is a side view of the straddle-type vehicle of the embodiment. Figure 2 is a rear view of a straddle-type vehicle. Figure 3 is a perspective view of the rear part of a straddle-type vehicle. Figure 4 is an enlarged rear view of the rear part of the straddle-type vehicle. Fig. 5 is a cross-sectional view of V-V in Fig. 2. Figure 6 is the VI-VI cross-sectional view of Figure 2. Fig. 7 is a cross-sectional view of VII-VII in Fig. 2. Figure 8 is an enlarged side view of the rear part of the straddle-type vehicle. Fig. 9 is a cross-sectional view of IX-IX in Fig. 4. Figure 10 is an enlarged top view of the rear part of the straddle-type vehicle. Fig. 11 is an enlarged side view showing the rear part of the straddle-type vehicle of the first modification. Fig. 12 is an enlarged side view showing the rear part of the straddle-type vehicle of the second modification.

4: Seat

31: Taillight

33: The first rear flasher

34: second rear flasher

35: 1st side shell

36: 2nd side shell

38: license plate light

42: Translucent shell

42a: upper edge

42b: bottom edge

52: 1st step difference part

53: 1st rear wall

54: 1st side wall part

55: rib

61: The first shell part

62: The second shell part

63: The first shell part

64: The second housing part

65: upper wall

66: lower wall

72: 2nd order difference part

73: 2nd rear wall

74: The second side wall part

321: First Mudguard

330: upper end

331: The inner end of the first rear flasher in the vehicle width direction

341: The inner end of the second rear flasher in the vehicle width direction

421: Central

422: left end

423: right side

424: Central

425: left end

426: right side

428: Outside the left edge

429: Outside the right edge

H1: The size of the first rear flasher in the top and bottom direction

H2: Dimensions of the upper and lower directions of the transparent shell

W1: Dimensions in the width direction of the first rear flasher

W2: The size of the car width direction of the light-transmitting shell

W3: The distance between the first rear flasher and the second rear flasher in the vehicle width direction

Claims (11)

A straddle-type vehicle comprising: a seat portion; a storage portion arranged below the seat portion; a tail light, which is arranged behind the storage portion, includes a housing, and at least a portion is arranged behind the housing A light-transmitting shell part that allows light to pass through; a side shell, which is arranged on the side of the storage part and extends to the side of the tail lamp; a rear fender, which faces the rear from the lower edge of the side shell And extend below and be supported by a cantilever; and a first rear flasher, which is arranged below the tail light, and is arranged on the rear fender; and the first rear flasher is arranged on the rear fender On the upper part, in the rear view of the vehicle, the dimension in the upper and lower directions of the light-transmitting shell is longer than the dimension in the width direction of the light-transmitting shell. The side shell includes a stepped portion, which is arranged under the rear view of the vehicle On the side of the tail lamp, the step portion includes: a rear wall portion that extends from the side shell toward the inner side of the vehicle width direction, and at least a portion overlaps the storage portion when viewed from the rear of the vehicle; and a side wall portion, which In a side view of the vehicle, it extends from the rear wall portion toward the rear, and at least a portion overlaps the housing in a side view of the vehicle; and in a side view of the vehicle, the first rear flasher is arranged below the step portion , In the side view of the vehicle, the first rear flasher is arranged behind the front end of the side wall and forwards the rear end of the side wall. In a plan view of the vehicle, the rear wall and the side wall are The connecting portion is located closer to the inner side of the vehicle width direction than an imaginary line connecting the outer end of the rear wall portion in the vehicle width direction and the rear end of the side wall portion. Such as the straddle-type vehicle of claim 1, wherein, in a side view of the vehicle, the front end of the light-transmitting shell portion is located more rearward than the rear end of the first rear flasher. Such as the straddle-type vehicle of claim 1, wherein in the rear view of the vehicle, the lower edge of the light-transmitting shell includes the center, left, and right ends in the vehicle width direction, and the left and right ends are located more than the above The central part is further above. For example, the straddle-type vehicle of claim 1, further equipped with a second rear flasher, and the second rear flasher and the first rear flasher are arranged in the vehicle width direction. When viewed from the rear of the vehicle, the light-transmitting housing The dimension in the vehicle width direction of the part is smaller than the distance between the first rear flasher and the second rear flasher in the vehicle width direction. Such as the straddle-type vehicle of claim 1, wherein in the rear view of the vehicle, the side end of the light-transmitting shell portion is located closer to the inner side of the vehicle width direction than the inner end of the first rear flasher in the vehicle width direction. Such as the straddle-type vehicle of claim 1, wherein, when viewed from the side of the vehicle, the lower end of the light-transmitting shell portion is located more rearward than the first rear flasher. For example, the straddle-type vehicle of claim 1, wherein the rear fender includes a license plate mounting portion, and the first rear flasher is arranged above the license plate mounting portion. The straddle-type vehicle of claim 1, wherein the side shell includes: an unpainted first shell portion, which includes the stepped portion; and a painted second shell portion, which is the same as the first shell portion Different individuals. Such as the straddle-type vehicle of claim 1, wherein the rear wall portion extends backward and upward when viewed from the side of the vehicle. Such as the straddle-type vehicle of claim 1, in which, when viewed from the side of the vehicle, the size of the rear light in the vehicle front and rear direction is smaller than that of the first rear flasher. Such as the straddle-type vehicle of claim 1, wherein the side shell includes: The first shell portion includes the stepped portion; and the second shell portion, at least a part of which is disposed above the first shell portion in a side view of the vehicle; and in a plan view of the vehicle, the second shell portion and the step The difference overlaps.

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