TWI893455B - Motorcycle - Google Patents

Abstract

A motorcycle is provided. The motorcycle includes a frame, a heat source, a front decoration cover, a back cover, a foot pedal, a bottom plate and a guiding structure. The frame includes a head pipe and a major pipe. One end of the major pipe is connected to the head pipe. The heat source is disposed on the frame. The back cover is combined with the front decoration cover. At least a portion of the head pipe is located between the front decoration cover and the back cover. The foot pedal is connected to the back cover. The bottom plate is connected to the front decoration cover. A first inlet is formed on the bottom plate. A first air flow passes through the first inlet, guided by the guiding structure, and passes through the heat source to remove heat therefrom.

Description

motorcycle

An embodiment of the present invention relates to a motorcycle, and more particularly to a motorcycle having a wind guide structure.

Conventional motorcycles have an air inlet formed on the floor behind the front wheel. Air entering the inlet is blown directly toward the components to be cooled (e.g., the controller) to dissipate heat. However, in addition to the airflow, mud, sand, and dirty water also pass through the inlet and are blown toward the cooling components (e.g., the controller), causing problems such as water intrusion and corrosion.

The present invention aims to address the problems of the prior art by providing a motorcycle comprising a frame, a component to be cooled, a front fascia, a back panel, a footrest, a floor panel, and an air guide structure. The frame includes a head pipe and a main pipe, one end of which is connected to the head pipe. The component to be cooled is mounted on the frame. The back panel is coupled to the front fascia, with at least a portion of the head pipe located between the front fascia and the back panel. The footrest is connected to the back panel. The floor panel is connected to the front fascia, and the floor panel has a first air inlet. A first airflow, after passing through the first air inlet, is guided by the air guide structure and blown toward the component to be cooled, thereby removing heat from the component.

In one embodiment, in a vertical direction, the height of the air guide structure corresponds to the height of the first air inlet.

In one embodiment, the air guide structure is disposed at the bottom of the back plate and extends toward the bottom plate.

In one embodiment, the motorcycle further includes a first side panel, wherein a first baffle is formed on the first side panel. After the first airflow passes through the first air inlet, it is first centrally guided by the first baffle, then guided by the air guide structure, and blown toward the component to be cooled.

In one embodiment, the motorcycle further includes a second side panel, wherein a second baffle is formed on the second side panel. The bottom panel further includes a second air inlet. After passing through the second air inlet, the second airflow is first concentrated and guided by the second baffle, then guided by the air guide structure, and blown toward the component to be cooled. In a horizontal direction, the air guide structure is located between the first baffle and the second baffle.

In one embodiment, the frame further includes a first side pipe and a second side pipe, the first side pipe and the second side pipe being connected to the main pipe, the component to be cooled is located behind the main pipe, and in the horizontal direction, the component to be cooled is located between the first side pipe and the second side pipe.

In one embodiment, in the horizontal direction, the main pipe is located between the first air inlet and the second air inlet.

In one embodiment, the component to be dissipated heat is a controller, which includes a controller body and a heat dissipation structure. The heat dissipation structure is formed on the bottom surface of the controller body. In a vertical direction, the height of the air guide structure is higher than the height of the heat dissipation structure.

In one embodiment, in the vertical direction, the height of the heat dissipation structure is lower than the heights of the first side tube and the second side tube.

In one embodiment, the air guide structure is disposed at the bottom of the footrest and extends toward the base plate.

In a motorcycle employing this embodiment of the present invention, airflow passing through the first air inlet is first guided by the air guide structure before being blown toward the component to be cooled. Because mud and dirty water are first blocked by the air guide structure, the chance of water intrusion or corrosion of the component to be cooled (e.g., the controller) is reduced.

M: Motorcycle

1: Frame

11: Head tube

12: Supervisor

13: First lateral tube

14: Second lateral tube

21: Components to be cooled

211: Controller body

212: Heat dissipation structure

22: Components to be cooled

3: Front fascia

4: Back panel

51: Pedal

6: Base Plate

61: First air inlet

62: Second air inlet

71: Wind guide structure

72: Wind guide structure

81: First side panel

811: First Block

82: Second side panel

821: Second Block

A1: First Airflow

X: horizontal direction

Z: Vertical direction

91: Dragon Head

92:Front wheel

93:Rear wheel

94: Seat cushion

95: Power System

Figure 1 is a schematic diagram showing a motorcycle according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 2 is an exploded view of the main components of a motorcycle according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 3 shows a side view of the back plate of an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 4 shows the detailed structure of the frame of an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 5 shows a foot pedal according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 6 shows a fuel tank according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to Figure 1, a schematic diagram of a motorcycle M according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown, including components such as a steerer 91, front wheels 92, rear wheels 93, a seat 94, and a power system 95.

The motorcycle M consists of a front section, a middle section, and a rear section. The front section of the motorcycle M is equipped with components such as the steering wheel 91, front wheels 92, turn signals, and a keyhole. The middle section of the motorcycle M is equipped with components such as the powertrain 95, seat 94, and footrest. The rear section of the motorcycle M is equipped with components such as the taillights, rear wheels 93, and fenders.

Faucet 91 controls the direction of motorcycle M. Functional components, including instruments, switches, and rearview mirrors, can be installed on faucet 91. Faucet 91 also has handles (including a gas handle) and a handbrake. The user can control the direction of faucet 91 using the handles, adjust the throttle angle of the power system 95 to control power output using the gas handle, and decelerate motorcycle M using the handbrake. Faucet 91 can also be equipped with a main light, which provides primary illumination for motorcycle M.

The steerer 91 and front wheel 92 are connected via a steerer shaft. By rotating the steerer 91, the angle of the front wheel 92 can be controlled, thereby controlling the direction of travel of the motorcycle M.

The power system 95 is connected to and drives the rear wheels 93, thereby providing power to the motorcycle M and enabling the motorcycle M to move forward.

Figure 2 shows an exploded view of the main components of a motorcycle according to an embodiment of the present invention. With reference to Figures 1 and 2, the motorcycle M according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises a frame 1, a component to be dissipated 21, a front fascia 3, a back panel 4, a footrest 51, a floor panel 6, and an air guide structure 71. The frame 1 includes a head pipe 11 and a main pipe 12, one end of which is connected to the head pipe 11. The component to be dissipated 21 is disposed on the frame 1. The back panel 4 is coupled to the front fascia 3, with at least a portion of the head pipe 11 positioned between the front fascia 3 and the back panel 4. The footrest 51 is connected to the back panel 4. The floor panel 6 is coupled to the front fascia 3 and has a first air inlet 61. In this embodiment, the back panel 4 is directly coupled to the front fascia 3, and the floor panel 6 is directly connected to the front fascia 3.

Referring to Figures 1 and 2 , a first airflow A1 passes through the first air inlet 61 , is guided by the air guide structure 71 , and blown toward the heat dissipation component 21 to remove heat from the heat dissipation component 21 .

Referring to Figure 1, in one embodiment, in a vertical direction Z, the height of the air guide structure 71 corresponds to the height of the first air inlet 61.

Figure 3 shows a side view of the back panel of an embodiment of the present invention. With reference to Figures 2 and 3, in one embodiment, the air guide structure 71 is disposed at the bottom of the back panel 4 and extends toward the bottom panel 6. This allows the air guide structure 71 to more effectively block sediment and sewage. In one embodiment, the blocked sediment and sewage will fall onto the bottom panel 6 and be discharged through an opening at the rear of the bottom panel 6. In one embodiment, the air guide structure 71 may be a sheet-like structure. In one embodiment, the air guide structure 71 has a curved surface. The above disclosure does not limit the present invention.

Referring to Figure 2 , in one embodiment, the motorcycle M further includes a first side panel 81 , wherein a first baffle 811 is formed on the first side panel 81 . After passing through the first air inlet 61 , the first airflow (not shown) is first directed by the first baffle 811 , then by the air guide structure 71 , and blown toward the component to be cooled 21 .

Referring to FIG. 2 , in one embodiment, the motorcycle M further includes a second side panel 82 , wherein a second baffle 821 is formed on the second side panel 82 . The bottom panel 6 further includes a second air inlet 62 . After passing through the second air inlet 62 , a second airflow (not shown) is first directed by the second baffle 821 , then by the air guide structure 71 , and blown toward the component to be cooled 21 . In a horizontal direction X, the air guide structure 71 is located between the first baffle 811 and the second baffle 821 .

Figure 4 shows the detailed structure of a vehicle frame according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to Figure 4 , in one embodiment, the vehicle frame 1 further includes a first side pipe 13 and a second side pipe 14 . The first side pipe 13 and the second side pipe 14 are connected to the main pipe 12 . The component to be cooled 21 is located behind the main pipe 12 and, in the horizontal direction X, between the first side pipe 13 and the second side pipe 14 .

Referring to FIG. 4 , in one embodiment, in the horizontal direction X, the main pipe 12 is located between the first air inlet 61 and the second air inlet 62 .

Referring to Figures 1 and 2, in one embodiment, the component to be cooled 21 is a controller (21), which includes a controller body 211 and a heat dissipation structure 212. The heat dissipation structure 212 is formed on the bottom surface of the controller body 211. In the vertical direction Z, the height of the air guide structure 71 is higher than the height of the heat dissipation structure 212.

Referring to Figures 1 and 4 , in one embodiment, in the vertical direction Z, the height of the heat dissipation structure 212 is lower than the heights of the first side duct 13 and the second side duct 14.

Figure 5 shows another embodiment of a footrest according to the present invention. Referring to Figure 5 , in this embodiment, the air guide structure 72 is disposed at the bottom of the footrest 51. Similar to the previous embodiment, the air guide structure 72 extends toward the base plate (not shown).

Figure 6 shows an oil tank according to another embodiment of the present invention. Referring to Figure 6 , in this embodiment, the heat dissipation component 22 can be an oil tank. Similar to the previous embodiment, the heat dissipation component 22 is located behind the main pipe 12 and horizontally between the first side pipe 13 and the second side pipe 14.

In a motorcycle employing this embodiment of the present invention, airflow passing through the first air inlet is first guided by the air guide structure before being blown toward the component to be cooled. Because mud and dirty water are first blocked by the air guide structure, the chance of water intrusion or corrosion of the component to be cooled (e.g., the controller) is reduced.

Although the present invention has been disclosed above with specific preferred embodiments, they are not intended to limit the present invention. Anyone skilled in the art may make minor changes and modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention shall be determined by the scope of the attached patent application.

M: Motorcycle

21: Components to be cooled

211: Controller body

212: Heat dissipation structure

3: Front fascia

4: Back panel

51: Pedal

6: Base Plate

61: First air inlet

71: Wind guide structure

A1: First Airflow

Z: Vertical direction

91: Dragon Head

92:Front wheel

93:Rear wheel

94: Seat cushion

95: Power System

Claims (9)

A motorcycle comprises: a frame including a head pipe and a main pipe, one end of the main pipe being connected to the head pipe; a component to be cooled, disposed on the frame; a front fascia; a back panel directly coupled to the front fascia, wherein at least a portion of the head pipe is located between the front fascia and the back panel; a footboard connected to the back panel; a bottom panel directly coupled to the front fascia, wherein the bottom panel has a first air inlet; and an air guide structure, wherein a first airflow, after passing through the first air inlet, is guided by the air guide structure and blown toward the component to be cooled, thereby removing heat from the component to be cooled. The air guide structure is disposed at the bottom of the back panel and extends toward the bottom panel. The motorcycle as described in claim 1, wherein, in a vertical direction, the height of the air guide structure corresponds to the height of the first air inlet. The motorcycle as described in claim 1 further includes a first side panel, wherein a first baffle is formed on the first side panel. After the first airflow passes through the first air inlet, it is first centrally guided by the first baffle and then guided by the air guide structure and blown toward the component to be cooled. The motorcycle as described in claim 3 further includes a second side panel, wherein a second baffle is formed on the second side panel, and the bottom panel further has a second air inlet. After a second airflow passes through the second air inlet, it is first guided by the second baffle and then guided by the air guide structure and blown toward the component to be cooled. In a horizontal direction, the air guide structure is located between the first baffle and the second baffle. The locomotive as described in claim 4, wherein the frame further includes a first side tube and a second side tube, the first side tube and the second side tube are connected to the main tube, the component to be dissipated heat is located behind the main tube, and in the horizontal direction, the component to be dissipated heat is located between the first side tube and the second side tube. The motorcycle as described in claim 5, wherein, in the horizontal direction, the main pipe is located between the first air inlet and the second air inlet. The locomotive as described in claim 5, wherein the component to be dissipated heat is a controller, the controller includes a controller body and a heat dissipation structure, the heat dissipation structure is formed on the bottom surface of the controller body, and in a vertical direction, the height of the air guide structure is higher than the height of the heat dissipation structure. The locomotive as described in claim 7, wherein, in the vertical direction, the height of the heat dissipation structure is lower than the heights of the first side duct and the second side duct. A motorcycle comprises: a frame including a head pipe and a main pipe, one end of the main pipe being connected to the head pipe; a component to be cooled, disposed on the frame; a front fascia; a back panel directly coupled to the front fascia, wherein at least a portion of the head pipe is located between the front fascia and the back panel; a footboard connected to the back panel; a bottom panel directly coupled to the front fascia, wherein the bottom panel has a first air inlet; and an air guide structure, wherein a first airflow, after passing through the first air inlet, is guided by the air guide structure and blown toward the component to be cooled, thereby removing heat from the component. The air guide structure is disposed at the bottom of the footboard and extends toward the bottom panel.