TWI875049B - Straddle-type vehicle - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a straddle-type vehicle, which at least comprises a frame unit and a body cover unit covering the periphery of the frame unit; the frame unit comprises a head pipe, a main pipe extending from the head pipe toward the rear of the body, the main pipe is provided with a pedal pipe portion toward the rear of the body, the pedal pipe portion is provided with a rear frame toward the rear of the body, the rear frame is provided with an upper cross pipe portion; a power unit is provided between the rear of the pedal pipe portion and the rear frame; the upper portion of the pedal pipe portion is provided with a cross pipe portion of the body cover unit; The footrest is formed by a footrest and a foot pedal; a storage box is provided on the rear frame of the frame unit, and a seat cushion is provided on the rear frame and above the storage box; the body cover unit is further provided with a central body cover provided below the front end of the seat cushion; the straddle-type vehicle is provided with a power controller capable of controlling the power unit; the power controller is provided at the rear end of the footrest; thereby, the space at the rear end of the footrest can be effectively utilized, and at the same time, the power controller can obtain a better heat dissipation effect.

Description

Straddle-type vehicle

The present invention relates to a straddle-type vehicle, in particular to a straddle-type vehicle that can effectively utilize the space at the rear end of the footrest and enable the power controller to obtain a better heat dissipation effect.

In order to make it easier for riders to control the vehicle, many electronic and electrical components are installed on the vehicle. Electronic and electrical components require a controller to control their operation, such as a keyless controller. As is well known, the operation of the controller will generate high temperatures, which will damage the controller. How to dissipate the heat of the controller to ensure normal use of the controller? In the field of controller heat dissipation technology, such as the TW201006704A patent application, the controller is set at the rear of the vehicle, so the controller cannot achieve a better heat dissipation effect.

Therefore, how to provide a straddle-type vehicle to ensure that the controllers of electronic and motor components can obtain good heat dissipation effects and maintain normal operation has become an issue that vehicle manufacturers are eager to solve.

The main purpose of the present invention is to provide a straddle-type vehicle, which can overcome the shortcomings of poor heat dissipation of conventional electronic and motor component controllers.

To this end, some technical means of the present invention are to provide a straddle-type vehicle, which at least has a frame unit and a body cover unit covering the periphery of the frame unit; the frame unit has a head pipe, a main pipe extending from the head pipe toward the rear of the vehicle body, the main pipe is provided with a pedal pipe portion toward the rear of the vehicle body, the pedal pipe portion is provided with a rear frame toward the rear of the vehicle body, and the rear frame is provided with an upper cross pipe portion; the rear frame of the frame unit is provided with a There is a storage box, a seat cushion is provided on the rear frame and above the storage box; the body cover unit is further covered with a central body cover provided below the front end of the seat cushion; a power unit is provided between the rear of the pedal tube and the rear frame; a pedal of the body cover unit is provided on the pedal tube to form a footrest; the straddle-type vehicle is provided with a power controller capable of controlling the power unit; the power controller is provided at the rear end of the footrest.

To this end, some technical means of the present invention are to provide a straddle-type vehicle, wherein the upper cross tube portion is provided with a fixing seat, and the power controller is locked on the fixing seat.

To this end, some technical means of the present invention are to provide a straddle-type vehicle, wherein the power controller is located behind the central vehicle body cover and in front of the storage box.

To this end, some technical means of the present invention are to provide a straddle-type vehicle, wherein the central body cover is provided with at least one air inlet, which is arranged behind the air inlet.

To this end, some technical means of the present invention are to provide a straddle-type vehicle, the air inlet of which has a left air inlet, a right air inlet and a middle air inlet; the power controller corresponds to the middle air inlet.

To this end, some technical means of the present invention are to provide a straddle-type vehicle, in which the power controller corresponds to the air inlet in a tilted manner.

To this end, some technical means of the present invention are to provide a straddle-type vehicle, wherein a power unit is provided below the storage box.

To this end, some technical means of the present invention are to provide a straddle-type vehicle, wherein a connecting frame is further provided on the upper crossbar, and a temperature sensor is locked on the connecting frame.

To this end, some technical means of the present invention are to provide a straddle-type vehicle, wherein a lock mount is provided on the upper crossbar, and a keyless controller is provided on the lock mount.

To this end, some technical means of the present invention are to provide a straddle-type vehicle, in which the power controller is arranged on the center line of the vehicle body in the front-rear direction.

The present invention can achieve the following effects through some technical means: the space at the rear end of the footrest can be effectively utilized, and at the same time the power controller can obtain a better heat dissipation effect and more effectively suppress vehicle vibration.

The present invention can achieve the following effects by some technical means: the space at the rear end of the footrest can be effectively utilized, and at the same time the power controller can obtain a better heat dissipation effect and a better positioning effect.

The present invention can achieve the following effects by means of some technical means: the space at the rear end of the footrest can be effectively utilized, and the power controller can obtain a better heat dissipation effect and can more effectively suppress vehicle vibration.

The present invention can achieve the effect of achieving better heat dissipation effect by some technical means: thereby the power controller can obtain better heat dissipation effect.

The present invention can achieve the following effects through some technical means: thereby enabling the power controller to obtain a better heat dissipation effect and ensuring the heat dissipation and operability of the power controller.

The invention can achieve the following effect by some technical means: thereby improving the heat dissipation effect of the power controller.

The invention can achieve the following effects by some technical means: the space at the rear end of the footrest can be effectively utilized, and the length of the control line between the power controller and the power unit can be effectively shortened, thereby facilitating the configuration of the control line and reducing the interference between the control line and other components.

The invention can achieve the effect by some technical means: thereby effectively utilizing the space at the rear end of the footrest and the upper cross tube.

The present invention can achieve the effect by some technical means: thereby effectively utilizing the space at the rear end of the footrest and the upper cross tube.

The present invention can achieve the following effects by means of some technical means: thereby preventing the center of gravity of the straddle-type vehicle from shifting due to the installation of the power controller, and ensuring the heat dissipation of the power controller.

1:Straddle-type vehicle

1a: The centerline of the vehicle in the front and rear direction

2: Frame unit

21: Head tube

22: Steering mechanism

23: Front fork unit

24:Front wheel

25: Supervisor

26: Pedal tube

261: Left foot pedal

262: Right foot pedal

263: Lower cross tube

27: Rear frame

271: Ascending frame

272: Side frame

273: Upper cross tube

28: Rear wheel

3: Seat cushion

4: Storage box

5: Body cover unit

51: hood

52:Front panel

53: Knee cover

54: Foot pedal

541: Bottom cover

55: Side body cover

56: Central body cover

561: Air inlet

5611: Left air inlet

5612:Right air inlet

5613: Middle air inlet

6: Power unit

61: Cylinder part

62: Transmission unit

63: Air filter unit

7: Power controller

71:Telecommunications port

72: Heat sink

8: Fixed seat

8a: Locking seat

81:Connection frame

9:Keyless controller

A:Rear shock absorber

B: Footrest

T: Temperature sensor

O: Fuel tank

[Figure 1] A schematic side view of the straddle-type vehicle of the present invention.

[Figure 2] Front view of the rear half of the straddle-type vehicle of the present invention.

[Figure 3] Exploded view of the power controller and the fixing base of the present invention.

[Figure 4] A three-dimensional diagram of the power controller and the fixed seat assembly of the present invention.

[Figure 5] Cross-sectional view of the power controller, fixing seat and central body cover of the present invention.

[Figure 6] A top view of the straddle-type vehicle of the present invention after removing the storage box and seat cushion.

[Figure 7] Another embodiment of the present invention for installing a keyless controller.

In order to make it easier for you, the examiner, to understand the structure of the present invention and the effects that can be achieved, the following diagrams are provided;

First, please refer to FIG. 1. The straddle-type vehicle of the present invention is illustrated by taking a two-wheeled internal combustion engine straddle-type vehicle as an example, but this does not limit the implementation type of the straddle-type vehicle of the present invention. The straddle-type vehicle 1 has a frame unit 2. A head tube 21 is arranged in front of the frame unit 2. A steering mechanism 22 is arranged above the head tube 21. A front fork unit (front shock absorber) 23 is connected below the steering mechanism 22. A front wheel 24 is pivotally arranged below the front fork unit 23. A main pipe 25 is extended from the head tube 21 to the lower rear of the vehicle body. The main pipe 25 is connected to the front fork unit 23. A pedal tube portion 26 is provided further rearwardly of the vehicle body, and the pedal tube portion 26 is a pair of left pedal tubes 261 and right pedal tubes 262 provided on the left and right sides (the left hand of the driver is the left side and the right hand is the right side when the driver sits on the vehicle, the same below), and a lower cross tube portion 263 of the left pedal tube 261 and the right pedal tube 262 is connected at the bottom of the pedal tube portion 26 along the left-right direction of the vehicle body; The pedal tube portion 26 is provided with a pair of left and right rear frames 27 along the left pedal tube 261 and the right pedal tube 262 toward the rear of the vehicle body. The rear frame 27 has an ascending frame portion 271 and a side frame portion 272, and an upper cross tube portion 273 connected to the ascending frame portion 271 along the left and right sides of the vehicle body. A rear wheel 28 is provided at the rear lower portion of the rear frame 27. The rear of the rear wheel 28 is connected to the rear frame 2 A rear shock absorber A is provided between the rear side frame portion 272 of the rear frame 27 and the rear wheel 28; a seat cushion 3 for the driver to sit on is provided on the rear frame 27 behind the steering mechanism 22 and above the rear wheel 28, and the seat cushion 3 is spaced from the steering mechanism 22; a storage box 4 for the driver to store items is provided below the seat cushion 3 and between the side frame portion 272 of the rear frame 27.

As shown in Figs. 1 and 2, the outer periphery of the straddle-type vehicle 1 is provided with a body cover unit 5, and the body cover unit 5 has a front cover 51 covering the steering mechanism 22, a front panel 52 provided below the front cover 51 and covering the front end of the vehicle body, a knee cover 53 provided behind the front panel 52, a footrest 54 provided below the steering mechanism 22 and the seat cushion 3, and a footrest 54 provided below the seat cushion 3. A bottom cover 541 is provided below the pedal 54. The straddle-type vehicle 1 is provided with side covers 55 on both sides of the rear frame 27 below the seat cushion 3. A central cover 56 is provided below the front end of the seat cushion 3. The pedal 54 forms a footrest B for the driver to rest his feet. The footrest B can be flat or flat with a protrusion in the middle on both sides. The present invention is based on a flat type. The footrest B is used as an example; the central body cover 56 can be formed by the side body cover 55 wrapping toward the center of the body or can be an independent cover member; the central body cover 56 is provided with an air inlet 561. The central body cover 56 of the present invention is implemented by providing three air inlets 561, namely, the left air inlet 561 located on both sides of the central body cover 56. 11. The right air inlet 5612 and the middle air inlet 5613 located in the center, wherein, when viewed from the front of the vehicle body, the middle air inlet 5613 is arranged at a position slightly higher than the left air inlet 5611 and the right air inlet 5612. Furthermore, when viewed from the side, the middle air inlet 5613 is slightly above (slightly higher) than the upper cross pipe 273 in the vertical direction of the vehicle body.

As shown in FIG. 1 , the straddle-type vehicle 1 is provided with a power unit 6 for providing power to the straddle-type vehicle 1 between the pedal tube portion 26 of the frame unit 2 toward the rear of the vehicle body and the rear frame 27. The power unit 6 has a cylinder portion 61 and a transmission portion 62 driven by the movable cylinder portion 61, and an air filter unit 63 for providing fresh air required for the cylinder portion 61 to burn. The fuel required for the cylinder portion 61 of the power unit 6 is stored in a fuel tank O. The fuel tank O of the present invention is provided with the storage tank 63. Under the foot part B, more specifically, the fuel tank O is disposed between the bottom of the footrest 54 and the top of the bottom cover 541, and is supported by the lower cross pipe 263; when the straddle-type vehicle 1 is driving, the air inlet 561 (the left air inlet 5611, the right air inlet 5612 and the middle air inlet 5613) of the central body cover 56 allows fresh cold air from the outside to enter and blow the cylinder part 61 of the power unit 6, thereby achieving a heat dissipation effect for the cylinder part 61 of the power unit 6.

As shown in Figures 1, 3, 4, 5, and 6, the straddle-type vehicle 1 is provided with a power controller 7 that can control the power unit 6 to start operation and generate electricity. The power controller 7 has a plurality of protruding heat dissipation columns 72. The power controller 7 is arranged at the rear end of the footrest B toward the rear of the vehicle body, below the seat cushion 3 and the storage box 4; and the rear end of the footrest B toward the rear of the vehicle body is approximately the center of gravity of the straddle-type vehicle 1 in the front-rear direction, which can effectively suppress the shaking and vibration of the straddle-type vehicle 1 during driving, thereby improving the driving experience; in a specific implementation method of the present invention, a fixing seat 8 is arranged on the upper cross tube portion 273, and the power controller The power controller 7 is locked on the fixing base 8, and the communication connection port 71 of the power controller 7 faces the left side of the vehicle body. When the power controller 7 is locked on the fixing base 8, the power controller 7 is set in a tilted manner, that is, it is tilted high toward the rear of the vehicle body and low toward the front of the vehicle body; after the power controller 7 is locked on the fixing base 8, it is located at the rear of the central body cover 56 toward the vehicle body, so that the power controller 7 can be located behind the middle air inlet 5613 of the central body cover 56. More specifically, the power controller 7 is tilted towards the middle air inlet 5613, so when the straddle-type vehicle 1 is driving, the power controller During operation, the external cold air can enter the vehicle body through the middle air inlet 5613 to blow the heat sink 72 of the power controller 7, so that the power controller 7 can obtain a good heat dissipation effect; at the same time, the heat of the power unit 6 can be isolated by the fixing base 8, thereby preventing the power controller 7 from overheating, thereby ensuring the operability of the power controller 7; since the power controller 7 is locked on the fixing base 8, the power controller 7 is located on the body centerline 1a of the straddle-type vehicle 1 in the front-rear direction of the body, and because it is adjacent to the power unit 6, it is also located near the overall center of gravity of the straddle-type vehicle 1, so that the power controller 7 can be effectively controlled. This can prevent the straddle-type vehicle 1 from shifting its center of gravity due to the installation of the power controller 7. It is worth mentioning that the power controller 7 is locked on the fixing seat 8 and is adjacent to the power unit 6, so the control line (not shown in the figure) between the power controller 7 and the power unit 6 can be effectively shortened, thereby facilitating the arrangement of the control line and reducing the interference between the control line and other parts. The upper cross pipe 273 is provided with a fixing seat 8, and the power controller 7 is locked on the fixing seat 8. The upper cross pipe 273 is further provided with a connecting frame 81 on the side where the fixing seat 8 is provided, and the connecting frame 81 can be provided with a temperature sensor T for locking.

As shown in FIGS. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6, the straddle-type vehicle 1 is further provided with other electronic and motor component controllers, and a keyless controller 9 capable of wireless unlocking and starting, etc. The keyless controller 9 can be disposed on the side of the power controller 7. In a specific embodiment of the present invention, a locking seat 8a is further provided on the side of the upper transverse tube portion 273 (the right side in the figure), and the keyless controller 9 is locked to the locking seat 8a. When the keyless controller 9 is locked, After being locked on the locking seat 8a, the front of the vehicle body is the central vehicle body cover 56, and the outer side of the side is the right vehicle body cover of the side vehicle body cover 55. At the same time, the keyless controller 9 is slightly obliquely facing the right air inlet 5612 of the air inlet 561 of the central vehicle body cover 56, so that when the straddle-type vehicle 1 is driving, fresh cold air from the outside enters through the right air inlet 5612 to blow on the keyless controller 9, so that the keyless controller 9 can obtain a heat dissipation effect.

As shown in Figures 2, 5, and 7, when the present invention is implemented, the locking seat 8a can be arranged on the left side of the upper transverse pipe portion 273. When the keyless controller 9 is locked on the locking seat 8a, the front of the vehicle body is the central vehicle body cover 56, and the outer side of the side is the left vehicle body cover of the side vehicle cover 55. At the same time, the keyless controller 9 is slightly obliquely facing the left air inlet 5611 of the air inlet 561 of the central vehicle body cover 56. When the straddle-type vehicle 1 is driving, fresh cold air from the outside enters from the left air inlet 5611 to blow the keyless controller 9, thereby achieving a heat dissipation effect for the keyless controller 9.

The effect of the present invention is that the vehicle (saddle-type vehicle 1) at least has a frame unit 2 and a body cover unit 5 covering the outer periphery of the frame unit 2; the frame unit 2 has a head pipe 21, a main pipe 25 extending from the head pipe 21 toward the rear of the vehicle body, the main pipe 25 is provided with a pedal pipe portion 26 toward the rear of the vehicle body, the pedal pipe portion 26 is provided with a rear frame 27 toward the rear of the vehicle body, and the rear frame 27 is provided with an upper cross pipe portion 273; a power unit 6 is provided between the rear of the pedal pipe portion 26 and the rear frame 27; the body cover unit 5 is provided on the upper part of the pedal pipe portion 26. The footrest B is formed by the foot pedal 54 of the frame unit 5; the storage box 4 is provided on the rear frame 27 of the frame unit 2, and the seat 3 is provided on the rear frame 27 and above the storage box 4; the body cover unit 5 is further provided with a central body cover 56 provided below the front end of the seat 3; the vehicle (saddle-type vehicle 1) is provided with a power controller 7 capable of controlling the power unit 6; the power controller 7 is provided at the rear end of the footrest B; thereby, the space at the rear end of the footrest B can be effectively utilized, and at the same time, the power controller 7 can obtain a better heat dissipation effect.

In summary, this invention can improve the deficiencies of common knowledge and achieve the claimed purpose through the above-mentioned structure. It has indeed improved the efficacy of the conventional ones and has the requirements of novelty, practicality and progress. Therefore, I have filed an invention application in accordance with the law and pray for the detailed evaluation of the examiner and the approval of the patent. I am very grateful.

262: Right foot pedal

271: Ascending frame

273: Upper cross tube

7: Power controller

71:Telecommunications port

72: Heat sink

8: Fixed seat

8a: Locking seat

81:Connection frame

9:Keyless controller

Claims (9)

A straddle-type vehicle, the straddle-type vehicle having at least a frame unit and a body cover unit covering the periphery of the frame unit; the frame unit having a head pipe, a main pipe extending from the head pipe toward the rear of the body, the main pipe having a pedal pipe portion toward the rear of the body, the pedal pipe portion having a rear frame toward the rear of the body, the rear frame having an upper cross pipe portion; a power unit being provided between the rear of the pedal pipe portion and the rear frame; a pedal having the body cover unit covering the pedal pipe portion. The frame unit has a storage box on the rear frame, and a seat cushion is provided on the rear frame above the storage box; the body cover unit further has a central body cover provided below the front end of the seat cushion; the straddle-type vehicle is provided with a power controller capable of controlling the power unit; the power controller is provided at the rear end of the footrest, and at least a part of the power controller is higher than the footrest; the power controller is located behind the central body cover and in front of the storage box. The straddle-type vehicle as described in claim 1, wherein the upper cross tube portion is provided with a fixing seat, and the power controller is locked on the fixing seat. The straddle-type vehicle as described in claim 1, wherein the central body cover is provided with at least one air inlet, and the power controller is arranged behind the air inlet. The straddle-type vehicle as described in claim 3, wherein the air inlet has a left air inlet, a right air inlet and a middle air inlet; and the power controller corresponds to the middle air inlet. A straddle-type vehicle as described in claim 3, wherein the power controller is tilted relative to the air inlet. A straddle-type vehicle as described in claim 1, wherein a power unit is provided below the storage box. The straddle-type vehicle as described in claim 2, wherein a connecting frame is further provided on the upper crossbar, and a temperature sensor is locked on the connecting frame. A straddle-type vehicle as described in claim 2 or 7, wherein a lock mount is further provided on the upper crossbar, and a keyless controller is locked on the lock mount. A straddle-type vehicle as described in claims 1 to 5, wherein the power controller is disposed on the centerline of the vehicle in the front-rear direction of the vehicle.

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