JP2020040523A - Switch device for handle of saddle type vehicle - Google Patents

Abstract

To minimize of a size of a switch gear for a handle of a saddle-riding type vehicle.SOLUTION: A switch gear 20 is attached to a handle 10 of a saddle-riding type vehicle. The switch gear 20 includes: a case 22 which includes a first case 30 and a second case 40 and is attached to a handle 10 in a state where the first case 30 and the second case 40 are integrated; and fastening tools 50 which maintain the first case 30 and the second case 40 in the integrated state. The case 22 is formed with: fastening tool attachment parts 24 to which the fastening tools 50 are attached; and a retreat surface 26 located closer to the handle 10 side than the fastening tool attachment parts 24 in a radial direction of the handle 10.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

  The present invention relates to a switch device mounted on a handle of a saddle type vehicle.

  Patent Literature 1 discloses a handle switch including a front case and a rear case. An operation unit is provided on outer surfaces of the front case and the rear case. A micro switch or the like is incorporated in the switch box. A fastening hole through which the mounting screw is inserted is formed in the rear case along the front-rear direction. Fastening bosses are formed in the front case corresponding to the fastening holes. A female screw is formed in the fastening boss. In a state where the front case and the rear case are combined, the handle switch is assembled to the bar handle by screwing the mounting screw into the female screw of the fastening boss through the fastening hole.

  Techniques similar to the above are disclosed in Patent Documents 2 and 3.

JP 2013-118080 A JP 2010-012862 A JP 2013-095143 A

  However, in the technique disclosed in Patent Document 1, the fastening hole is formed in the rear case and the fastening boss is formed in the front case, so that the space in the handle switch is reduced.

  In order to accommodate the built-in components such as the microswitch in the handle switch, it may be necessary to increase the size of the handle switch. Then, for example, a situation may occur in which the operation unit provided on the outer surface of the handle switch is separated from the bar handle.

  If the operating portion of the handle switch is largely separated from the bar handle due to the increase in the size of the handle switch, it becomes difficult for the driver of the saddle-ride type vehicle to operate the operating portion while holding the grip.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to make it possible to reduce the size of a switch device for a handle of a straddle-type vehicle as much as possible.

  In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, a switch device is a switch device attached to a handle of a saddle-ride type vehicle, including a first case and a second case, wherein the first case and the second case are combined. A case attached to the handle, a fastener for maintaining the first case and the second case in a united state, a fastener attachment portion to which the fastener is attached to the case, and a diameter of the handle. And a retreat surface located on the handle side of the fastener mounting portion in the direction.

  According to this switch device, the case is formed with the fastener mounting portion to which the fastener is mounted and the retracting surface located closer to the handle than the fastener mounting portion in the radial direction of the handle. The switch device can be miniaturized as much as possible because it is located closer to the handle than the mounting portion.

FIG. 2 is a schematic plan view showing the switch device according to the first embodiment. FIG. 9 is a schematic plan view illustrating a switch device according to a comparative example. FIG. 6 is a schematic side view showing a motorcycle to which the steering wheel switch device according to the second embodiment is applied. It is a perspective view showing a switch device. It is a top view showing a switch device. FIG. 6 is a schematic cross-sectional view illustrating an outer shape of a case along a line VI-VI in FIG. 5.

<< 1st Embodiment >>
Hereinafter, the switch device according to the first embodiment will be described. FIG. 1 is a schematic plan view showing the switch device 20.

  The switch device 20 is attached to the handle 10 of the saddle type vehicle.

  The straddle-type vehicle is a vehicle in which a steering wheel 10 is provided in front of a seat on which a driver as a user sits. The driver can steer the vehicle by gripping and operating the steering wheel 10 while sitting on the seat. In this embodiment, the traveling direction side of the vehicle is defined as the front side, the opposite side is defined as the rear side, the gravity direction side is defined as the lower side, and the opposite side is defined as the upper side. Further, in a state where the driver is seated facing the traveling direction, left and right are defined based on the driver.

  The handle 10 is directly or indirectly fixed to the vehicle frame and includes a bar-shaped portion 11. A handle grip 12 is attached to the tip of the rod-shaped portion 11. The driver drives the saddle-ride type vehicle by gripping the handle grip 12.

  The switch device 20 is attached to the rod-shaped portion 11 of the handle 10 closer to the base end than the handle grip 12.

  The switch device 20 includes a case 22 and a fastener 50.

  The case 22 includes a first case 30 and a second case 40, and is attached to the handle 10 in a state where the first case 30 and the second case 40 are combined. The case 22 is provided with a switch 60 operated by a driver. Here, the first case 30 is located on the lower side, and the second case 40 is located on the upper side. The overall external shape of the case 22 is not particularly limited, and may be a cylindrical shape, a rectangular parallelepiped shape, or a composite shape of a cylindrical shape and a rectangular parallelepiped shape.

  The reason for dividing the case 22 into the first case 30 and the second case 40 is as follows. That is, assuming that the case does not have a divided structure, it is necessary to pass the handle through the case and attach the switch device to the handle. However, a handle grip, components for detecting the amount of rotation of the handle grip, and the like are attached to the distal end of the handle 10. For this reason, it is difficult to attach the handle to the handle through the case. If the case 22 is divided into a first case 30 and a second case 40, the first case 30 and the second case 40 are combined at an intermediate portion in the extending direction of the rod-shaped portion 11, so that the switch device 20 Can be easily installed.

  From this point, the case 22 only needs to be divided into two parts with the handle 10 interposed therebetween, and the dividing direction is arbitrary. The case 22 may be vertically divided with the handle 10 interposed therebetween, or may be divided into front and rear. An example of the direction in which the case 22 is divided will be described later with reference to a relationship between a fastener mounting portion 24 and a retreating surface 26 described later.

  The fastener 50 maintains the first case 30 and the second case 40 in a united state. As the fastener 50, a screw, a rivet, or the like can be used.

  The case 22 has a fastener mounting portion 24 to which the fastener 50 is mounted. Assuming that the fastener 50 is a screw, a rivet, or the like, the fastener mounting portion 24 is a portion in which a hole 24h into which the fastener 50 can be inserted is formed. The fastener mounting portion 24 includes a portion surrounding the hole 24h to form the hole 24h. For this reason, the fastener mounting portion 24 occupies a certain volume of the case 22.

  The fastener mounting portion 24 may have any configuration as long as the first case 30 and the second case 40 can be maintained in a united state by the fastener 50 inserted into the hole 52. For example, the fastener mounting portion 24 has a through hole formed in one of the first case 30 and the second case 40, and a screw hole formed in the other, into which a screw as a fastener can be screwed. It may be a part. Further, for example, the fastener attaching portion 24 may be a portion in which a through hole is formed in both the first case 30 and the second case 40. In this case, a screw as a fastener may be inserted into the through hole, and another nut may be screwed into an end of the screw protruding from the through hole. Further, a rivet as a fastener may be inserted into the through hole, and the end of the rivet protruding from the through hole may be deformed so as not to come off.

  Parts for realizing the function of the switch device 20 are built in the case 22. For example, the case 22 may have a built-in micro switch that receives a switch operation and outputs an on / off signal. Further, for example, a sensor that detects the amount of rotation of the handle grip 12 and the like may be built in the case 22. In FIG. 1, the internal space of the component S in the case 22 is illustrated by a dotted line. The fastener mounting portion 24 is set at a position where interference with the internal space of the component S is avoided.

  The case 22 has a retreat surface 26 formed therein. The evacuation surface 26 is a surface located closer to the handle 10 than the fastener attachment portion 24 in the radial direction of the handle 10. The radial direction of the handle 10 is a radial direction of a circle centered on the central axis of the handle 10. The fastener attachment portion 24 protrudes beyond the retreat surface 26 in the radial direction of the handle 10 to a side farther from the handle 10 than the retreat surface 26.

  If at least one fastener attachment portion 24 is provided, the first case 30 and the second case 40 can be maintained in a united state. In the present embodiment, the case where the fastener mounting portion 24 includes a first fastener mounting portion 24A and a second fastener mounting portion 24B is illustrated. The first fastener mounting portion 24A and the second fastener mounting portion 24B may be provided adjacently or may be provided separately. Here, the case where the first fastener attaching portion 24A and the second fastener attaching portion 24B are provided apart from the case 22 along the extending direction of the handle 10 is illustrated.

  The fastener 50 includes a first fastener 50A and a second fastener 50B corresponding to the first fastener mounting portion 24A and the second fastener mounting portion 24B. The first fastener 50A is attached to the first fastener attachment portion 24A to maintain the first case 30 and the second case 40 in a united state. The second fastener 50B is attached to the second fastener attachment portion 24B to maintain the first case 30 and the second case 40 in a united state.

  The evacuation surface 26 is provided between the first fastener mounting portion 24A and the second fastener mounting portion 24B. Explaining in terms of the positional relationship with the case 22, a first fastener mounting portion 24A and a second fastener mounting portion 24B are provided at both ends of the case 22 along the extending direction of the handle 10, and between them, An evacuation surface 26 is provided. The evacuation surface 26 is located on the handle 10 side in the radial direction of the handle 10 with respect to both the first fastener attachment portion 24A and the second fastener attachment portion 24B. The evacuation surface 26 may be divided by the first case 30 and the second case 40.

  A portion of the case 22 opposite to the fastener attaching portion 24 across the handle 10 may be provided with another fastener, or may not be provided. In this part, when the fastener is not provided, the combined state of the first case 30 and the second case 40 is maintained by a structure in which one protruding piece of the first case 30 and the second case 40 is hooked on the other. May be done.

  The distance D1 between the central axis X of the handle 10 and the evacuation surface 26 may be smaller than the distance D2 between the center axis X of the handle 10 and the portion of the case 22 opposite to the evacuation surface 26.

  The positional relationship between the direction in which the case 22 is divided and the retreat surface 26 will be described.

  By forming the retreat surface 26 as described above, a part of the case 22 can be set at a position close to the handle 10. When the switch 60 is provided in a portion of the case 22 near the handle 10, the switch 60 is easily operated. From this viewpoint, the evacuation surface 26 may be provided in a portion of the case 22 facing the occupant riding the saddle-ride type vehicle. It may be considered that the retreat surface 26 is provided in a portion of the vehicle facing the seat side. In this case, the fastener mounting portion 24 is provided adjacent to the evacuation surface 26 in a portion of the case 22 facing the occupant riding the saddle-ride type vehicle. The evacuation surface 26 does not need to face directly behind the vehicle, and may face a direction obliquely upward, obliquely downward, obliquely rightward, obliquely leftward, or the like with respect to directly behind. The evacuation surface 26 faces the occupant within a range where the driver sitting on the seat can reach the evacuation surface 26 easily in a state where the driver can reach the handle 10 and grip the handle grip 12. I just need.

  Since the fastener 50 is for maintaining the first case 30 and the second case 40, which are divided with the handle 10 therebetween, in a united state, the fastener 50 extends in a direction orthogonal to the center axis X of the handle 10. , The first case 30 and the second case 40 may be maintained in a united state. Then, the fastener attaching portion 24 is formed as a portion in which a hole is formed along the extending direction of the fastener 50.

  Therefore, when the retreat surface 26 is provided on the occupant side, the fastener mounting portion 24 is provided on the occupant side of the case 22 at a position adjacent to the retreat surface 26. At this position, since the fastener 50 attached to the fastener attaching portion 24 is along a direction (for example, the vertical direction) orthogonal to the central axis of the handle 10, the fastener 50 is divided into the first vertically divided first. This is suitable for maintaining the case 30 and the second case 40 in a united state.

  The case 22 may be divided by a line along a horizontal direction orthogonal to the direction of gravity, but this is not necessary. The case 22 may be divided by lines inclined with respect to the horizontal direction, or may be divided by uneven lines. The case 22 may be divided by a line that allows the first case 30 and the second case 40 to be combined with the handle 10 from above and below.

  The extending direction of the fastener mounting portion 24 and the fastener 50 may be along the direction of gravity, but is not necessarily required. The extending direction of the fastener mounting portion 24 and the fastener 50 may be inclined with respect to the direction of gravity.

  In the case 22, the retreat surface recessed at the axially intermediate portion of the handle 10 may not be provided on the side opposite to the fastener attaching portion 24, that is, on the front side of the vehicle. Here, the portion of the case 22 on the side opposite to the fastener attaching portion 24 has a shape in which a recessed portion is not formed midway along the axial direction of the handle 10, more specifically, along the axial direction of the handle 10. It is formed in a shape extending linearly.

  On the evacuation surface 26, a switch 60 (first switch) is provided. The switch 60 is a part that receives an operation by the occupant's finger. The switch 60 is provided on the evacuation surface 26 so as to be able to be pushed in a state protruding from the evacuation surface 26. The protrusion of the switch 60 from the retreat surface 26 may be set smaller than the protrusion of the fastener mounting portion 24 from the retreat surface 26.

  The occupant can push the switch 60 between the first fastener mounting portion 24A and the second fastener mounting portion 24B.

  The switch 60 is a switch for inputting any command for the saddle type vehicle. The switch 60 may be a switch that receives a command from an occupant while the saddle-ride type vehicle is traveling. For example, the switch 60 may be a switch that switches display contents of a display unit that displays information related to traveling while the saddle-ride type vehicle is traveling. The switch 60 does not necessarily need to be a switch used during traveling. As another example, the switch may be a slide switch.

  According to the switch device 20 for a handle of a saddle type vehicle, the fastener attachment portion 24 to which the fastener 50 is attached to the case 22, and the handle 10 is located closer to the handle 10 than the fastener attachment portion 24 in the radial direction of the handle 10. An evacuation surface 26 is formed. For this reason, the switch device 20 can be reduced in size because the retracting surface 26 is located closer to the handle 10 than the fastener 50.

  This will be described with reference to a comparative example of FIG. FIG. 2 shows a case 22B in which the evacuation surface 26 is not formed. It is necessary to secure a built-in space for accommodating a desired component S in the case 22B. In the case 22B, the fastener mounting portion 24 needs to be provided so as not to interfere with the component S. For this reason, the portion of the case 22B where the fastener mounting portion 24 is provided increases in size, and the size of the case 22B as a whole increases.

  On the other hand, in the present handlebar switch device 20, the fastener attachment portion 24 is provided so as not to interfere with the component S, as in the comparative example of FIG. However, the evacuation surface 26 is formed so as to be located closer to the handle 10 than the fastener attachment portion 24 in the radial direction of the handle 10. For this reason, when the handlebar switch device 20 is observed as a whole, it is smaller than in the comparative example shown in FIG.

  Further, in the comparative example shown in FIG. 2, a surface 26B between the fastener mounting portions 24A and 24B constituting the fastener mounting portion 24 is also far away from the handle 10. When the switch 60 is provided on the surface 26B, the switch 60 is disposed at a position far away from the handle 10 (in FIG. 2, the distance between the central axis X of the handle 10 and the surface 26B is D3). Therefore, it is difficult for the occupant to operate the switch 60 with the thumb or the like while holding the handle grip 12.

  On the other hand, a switch 60 is provided on the evacuation surface 26 like the handle switch device 20. That is, the portion of the handle switch device 20 where the switch 60 is provided can be particularly reduced in size. Therefore, the occupant can easily operate the switch 60 with the thumb or the like while holding the handle grip 12, and the operability is improved.

  Even if the switch 60 is a switch used during traveling of a straddle-type vehicle, the switch 60 can be easily operated while holding the handle grip 12, and operability during traveling is improved.

  Further, the fastener 50 includes a first fastener 50A and a second fastener 50B, and the fastener mounting portion 24 includes a first fastener mounting portion 24A to which the first fastener 50A is mounted and a second fastener 50B. And a second fastener attachment portion 24B to which the second fastener is attached. For this reason, the first case 30 and the second case 40 can be firmly maintained in a united state by the first fastener 50A and the second fastener 50B. Since the evacuation surface 26 is provided between the first fastener mounting portion 24A and the second fastener mounting portion 24B, the size of the switch device 20 can be reduced as much as possible.

  When the switch 60 is provided on the evacuation surface 26, the occupant uses the first fastener mounting portion 24A and the second fastener mounting portion 24B protruding from the evacuation surface 26 as clues to provide a tactile sensation or the like. The position of the switch 60 can be grasped, and the switch 60 can be easily operated.

  In addition, the first case 30 and the second case 40 divide the case 22 into upper and lower parts, and the fastener mounting portion 24 and the retreating surface 26 are provided in a part of the case 22 facing the occupant. Therefore, a retreat surface 26 relatively close to the handle 10 can be provided on the occupant side of the case 22. By providing the switch 60 on the evacuation surface 26, the occupant can easily operate the switch 60.

  In addition, when the sensor component is incorporated in the case 22, the case 22 is easily enlarged. In this case, the switch device 20 can be effectively miniaturized by providing the retreat surface 26 in the case 22.

  Further, since no retreat surface is formed on the side of the case 22 opposite to the fastener mounting portion 24, the storage space of the entire case 22 can be increased. For example, as shown in FIG. 1, the distance D2 between the central axis X of the handle 10 and the portion of the case 22 opposite to the retreat surface 26 is determined by the distance D1 between the central axis X of the handle 10 and the retreat surface 26. It can be large, and the storage space can be large. In particular, if the evacuation surface 26 is provided on the occupant side of the case 22 and the evacuation surface is not provided on the opposite side, a portion that is not suitable for switch installation or the like can be greatly protruded from the handle 10 to increase the storage space. .

<< 2nd Embodiment >>
A switch device for a steering wheel of a straddle-type vehicle according to a second embodiment will be described. In the following description, an example in which the straddle-type vehicle is a motorcycle will be described. However, the saddle-ride type vehicle to which the steering wheel switch device is applied may be a motorcycle, a motorcycle, an ATV (All Terrain Vehicle), a personal watercraft, or the like.

  FIG. 3 is a schematic side view showing a motorcycle 200 to which the steering wheel switch device 100 is applied.

  The motorcycle 200 includes a frame 210, a front wheel 220, a rear wheel 230, a steering wheel device 240, and an engine 260. In the following description, when referring to up / down, front / rear, and left / right, each direction is defined as follows. First, the side where the two wheels of the motorcycle touch the road surface is below, and the opposite side is above. The traveling direction when the motorcycle travels is the front, and the opposite side is the rear. Further, in a state where the user is riding on the motorcycle as a driver, the left and right are defined based on the user.

  A steering shaft is rotatably inserted into a head pipe at the end of the frame 210, and the upper bracket 212 and the under bracket are supported on the steering shaft. The front fork 214 is supported so as to extend downward by the upper bracket 212 and the under bracket. A front wheel 220 is rotatably supported at the lower end of the front fork 214.

  A handle device 240 is supported by the upper bracket 212. Here, the handle device 240 includes a handle 242. The handle 242 is a so-called bar handle including one rod-shaped portion 243 and a pair of handle grips 244 attached to both left and right ends of the rod-shaped portion 243. The rod portion 243 may be formed by bending a single pipe. An intermediate portion of the handle 242 is supported by the upper bracket 212. When the driver grips the handle grips 244 at both ends of the handle 242 and operates the handle 242, the front wheel 220 rotates together with the steering shaft, the upper bracket 212, the under bracket, and the front fork 214, and the motorcycle 200 is steered. You.

  As another example, the handle device may be a separate handle. The separate handle has left and right independent handles. The left handle and the right handle are composed of separate pipes and the like, and a handle grip is provided at one end of each. The left handle and the right handle are separately fixed to the vehicle body via an upper bracket or the like. The handle device may be supported by the under bracket.

  An engine 260 is mounted on a lower portion of the frame 210 in the middle in the front-rear direction. Here, the engine 260 is mounted as the power engine, but as another example, an electric motor may be mounted.

  A seat 262 on which an occupant driver sits is provided at an upper portion of the frame 210 in the front-rear direction intermediate portion. The driver sitting on the seat 262 operates the handle device 240 by gripping the pair of handle grips 244 of the handle device 240. Therefore, both arms of the driver reach forward and grip the pair of handle grips 244. In this position, the driver can operate the switch device 100 by extending the thumb from the occupant side.

  Above the frame 210 and behind the seat 262, there is provided a tandem seat 264 on which a passenger can sit.

  At the rear of the frame 210, a swing arm 218 is supported in a downward and downward posture. A rear wheel 230 is rotatably supported at the rear end of the swing arm 218. The driving of the engine 260 causes the rear wheel 230 to rotate.

  In the motorcycle 200, a cowl 202 is provided so as to cover the front side and both sides of the frame 210. A part or all of the cowl 202 may be omitted.

  The handle switch device 100 is attached to the handle 242 of the handle device 240. Here, an example will be described in which the switch device 100 is attached to the right rod-shaped portion 243 of the handle 242. The switch device may be mounted on the left side portion of the handle 242.

  4 is a perspective view showing the switch device 100, FIG. 5 is a plan view showing the switch device 100, and FIG. 6 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing the outer shape of the case 110 along the line VI-VI in FIG. FIG. 5 partially shows the outer shape of the handle 242.

  The handle 242 includes a rod-shaped portion 243, and a handle grip 244 is attached to a tip of the rod-shaped portion 243. The handle grip 244 may be a grip for adjusting acceleration. In this case, the handle grip 244 is provided rotatably with respect to the handle 242, and the driver can adjust the acceleration by rotating the handle grip 244. The handle grip 244 is thicker than the rod-shaped portion 243. Thus, the driver can grip the handle grip 244 with a strong force. A flange 244a is provided at the base end of the handle grip 244 to project radially outward. Accordingly, the driver can easily grip the handle grip 244 at a fixed position.

  The switch device 100 is attached to a portion of the rod portion 243 closer to the center in the vehicle width direction than the handle grip 244.

  The switch device 100 includes a case 110 and a fastener 170.

  The case 110 includes a first case 130 and a second case 140. A rod portion 243 is disposed between the first case 130 and the second case 140 in a state where the first case 130 and the second case 140 are separated. The case 110 is attached to the rod-shaped portion 243 of the handle 242 by combining the first case 130 and the second case 140 with the rod-shaped portion 243 disposed therebetween. Since the case 110 has a divided structure of the first case 130 and the second case 140, the case 110 can be easily attached to the rod-shaped portion 243 having the handle grip 244 attached to the end.

  Fastener 170 maintains first case 130 and second case 140 in a united state. Here, the fastener 170 is a screw including a head 171 and a screw shaft 172. The head 171 has a larger diameter than the screw shaft 172. A thread is formed at least at the tip of the screw shaft 172. In the present embodiment, the fastener 170 includes a first fastener 170A and a second fastener 170B.

  As another example, there may be only one fastener. Further, as another example, the fastener may be a rivet or the like that can maintain the first case 130 and the second case 140 in a united state.

  The case 110 will be described more specifically.

  The case 110 includes a pair of side plates 111 and 112 and a peripheral wall 114.

  The pair of side plates 111 and 112 are formed in a flat plate shape, and are arranged at intervals along the central axis X direction of the rod-shaped portion 243. A hole 111h (only the hole on the side plate 111 side is shown in FIG. 4) through which the rod-shaped portion 243 can pass is formed in the pair of side plates 111 and 112.

  The peripheral wall portion 114 has a shape in which a flat portion and a portion bent so as to protrude outward are combined. The peripheral wall 114 is continuous with the peripheral edge of the pair of side plates 111 and 112 and surrounds the space between the pair of side plates 111 and 112. The peripheral wall portion 114 includes a first plate portion 115, a second plate portion 116, a first curved portion 117, a third plate portion 118, and a second curved portion 119. The first plate portion 115 is formed in a rectangular plate shape that forms the bottom of the case 110. The second plate portion 116 is formed in a rectangular plate shape that rises upward following one side of the first plate portion 115 (a front edge of the motorcycle 200). The second plate 116 stands upright with respect to the first plate 115. The portion on the handle grip 244 side of the first plate portion 115 is formed so as to be inclined toward the rod-shaped portion 243 toward the handle grip 244 side. The first curved surface portion 117 is formed in a plate shape that draws a curved surface that is curved in an arc shape so as to project radially outward (upward) when viewed along the axial direction of the rod-shaped portion 243. The first curved surface portion 117 covers the upper side of the second plate portion 116 from above the first plate portion 115. The third plate portion 118 has a rectangular shape extending downward from an edge of the first curved surface portion 117 opposite to an edge continuous with the second plate portion 116 (an edge on the rear side of the motorcycle 200). It is formed in a plate shape. The second curved surface portion 119 is formed in a plate shape that draws a curved surface that is curved in an arc shape so as to project radially outward (upward) when viewed along the axial direction of the rod-shaped portion 243. The second curved surface portion 119 has an edge portion (an edge portion on the rear side of the motorcycle 200) of the first plate portion 115 opposite to the edge where the second plate portion 116 continues, and a lower edge of the third plate portion 118. Between the unit. The first plate portion 115, the second plate portion 116, the first curved surface portion 117, the third plate portion 118, and the second curved surface portion 119 surround the bar-shaped portion 243 at an interval. .

  The outer shape of the case 110 does not need to be the above shape, and as another example, the outer shape of the case may be formed in a rectangular parallelepiped shape or a column shape.

  The case 110 is divided into a first case 130 and a second case 140. That is, the first case 130 and the second case 140 divide the case 110 into upper and lower parts.

  Here, the case 110 is divided into a first case 130 and a second case 140 along a line passing through the center of the rod portion 243 in a state where the case 110 is attached to the rod portion 243. The first case 130 is arranged on the lower side, and the second case 140 is arranged on the upper side.

  More specifically, the pair of side plates 111 and 112 extend along the plane extending back and forth through the central axis of the hole 111h (the central axis of the rod 243 when the case 110 is attached to the rod 243). Has been split. The peripheral wall portion 114 is divided along a surface that extends back and forth through the central axis of the hole 111h (the central axis X of the rod portion 243 with the case 110 attached to the rod portion 243). A surface extending back and forth through the center axis of the hole 111h is a vertical line at the middle part in the vertical direction of the second plate part 116 and a vertical line at the middle part in the vertical direction of the third plate part 118. pass. For this reason, the peripheral wall portion 114 is vertically divided by an upper line which is an intermediate portion in the vertical direction of the second plate portion 116 and an upper line which is an intermediate portion in the vertical direction of the third plate portion 118. I have.

  Here, the line D that divides the case 110 into the first case 130 and the second case 140 is a straight line, but it is not necessarily required to be a straight line. It may be a line or the like.

  In the portion of the edge of the first case 130 and the second case 140 that divides the second plate portion 116, the inner portion of the edge of the first case 130 protrudes, and the inner portion of the second case 140 is recessed. (See FIG. 6). Similarly, at the portion of the edge of the first case 130 and the second case 140 that divides the third plate portion 118, the inner portion of the edge of the first case 130 protrudes, and the inside of the second case 140 The part is concave. Then, in a state where the first case 130 and the second case 140 are united, the inner portion of the edge of the first case 130 fits into the concave portion of the inner portion of the second case 140, and both are in a more liquid-tight state. To be united. It is not essential to have such an uneven shape.

  The case 110 has a fastener mounting portion 120 to which the fastener 170 is mounted. Here, the fastener mounting portion 120 includes a first fastener mounting portion 120A and a second fastener mounting portion 120B. The first fastener 170A is mounted on the first fastener mounting portion 120A, and the second fastener 170B is mounted on the second fastener mounting portion 120B.

  The first fastener mounting portion 120A and the second fastener mounting portion 120B are provided in a portion of the case 110 facing the occupant who rides on the motorcycle 200. Since the occupant sits on the seat 262, it can be said that the first fastener attaching portion 120A and the second fastener attaching portion 120B are provided in a portion of the case 110 facing the seat 262 side.

  Here, the first fastener attachment portion 120A and the second fastener attachment portion 120B are provided at positions separated along the axial direction X of the rod-shaped portion 243 in a portion of the case 110 facing the occupant.

  More specifically, the first fastener attaching portion 120A and the second fastener attaching portion 120B are provided on a portion of the second curved surface portion 119 extending from the occupant side (the rear side of the motorcycle 200) to the third plate portion 118. Provided. In this portion, the first fastener mounting portion 120A is provided in a portion adjacent to one side plate 111, and the second fastener mounting portion 120B is provided in a portion adjacent to the other side plate 112.

  The first fastener mounting portion 120A and the second fastener mounting portion 120B are formed with a hole 120h for inserting the first fastener 170A and the second fastener 170B (see FIG. 6). The portion surrounding the hole 120h of the first fastener mounting portion 120A and the second fastener mounting portion 120B is formed to a certain thickness to obtain strength suitable for uniting. The first fastener mounting portion 120A and the second fastener mounting portion 120B protrude outward from the evacuation surface 124 therebetween and also protrude into the case 110 so as to obtain a desired thickness. I have to.

  Lower portions of the first fastener mounting portion 120A and the second fastener mounting portion 120B are formed integrally with the first case 130. In this portion, as a part of the hole 120h, a through hole through which the first fastener 170A and the second fastener 170B can be inserted is formed.

  Upper portions of the first fastener mounting portion 120A and the second fastener mounting portion 120B are formed integrally with the second case 140. In this portion, a screw hole into which the first fastener 170A and the second fastener 170B can be screwed is formed as a part of the hole 120h. The screw hole may not be penetrated or may penetrate. The screw hole may be formed by a configuration in which a nut capable of screwing the first fastener 170A and the second fastener 170B is embedded.

  In the combined state of the first case 130 and the second case 140, the first fastener 170A and the second fastener 170B are inserted into the holes 120h of the first fastener attachment portion 120A and the second fastener attachment portion 120B, and the screws are inserted. Be tightened. As a result, the first case 130 and the second case 140 are maintained in a united state on the occupant side.

  A recess 110a in which the head 171 of the first fastener 170A and the second fastener 170B can be disposed is formed in a lower portion of the first fastener mounting portion 120A and the second fastener mounting portion 120B of the case 110. (See FIG. 4).

  The case 110 is formed with a retreat surface 124 that is located closer to the rod portion 243 than the first fastener mounting portion 120A and the second fastener mounting portion 120B in the radial direction of the rod portion 243 of the handle 242. Here, the evacuation surface 124 is a portion of the outer peripheral surface of the case 110 between the first fastener mounting portion 120A and the second fastener mounting portion 120B, that is, a portion on the occupant side of the first curved surface portion 117 and The third plate portion 118 is formed. Therefore, the evacuation surface 124 is formed on the surface of the planar portion 124a formed on the surface of the third plate portion 118 and on the surface of the second curved surface portion 119. And a curved portion 124b facing the opposite side. The curved portion 124b is a curved surface that draws an arc shape that projects outward in the radial direction of the rod portion 243 of the handle 242 when viewed along the axial direction X of the rod portion 243.

  As described above, since the first fastener mounting portion 120A and the second fastener mounting portion 120B are provided in the portion of the case 110 facing the occupant, the evacuation surface 124 between them is also a case. It is provided in a portion of 110 that faces the occupant.

  The first switch 160 is provided on the evacuation surface 124. Here, a switch opening 121 is formed on a portion of the third plate portion 118 that constitutes the first case 130, and a first switch 160 is provided in the switch opening 121 so as to be able to be pushed. Inside the first case 130 and inside the first switch 160, there is provided an operation receiving unit 162 such as a microswitch that receives a pressing operation of the first switch 160 and converts it into an electric signal (see FIG. 6). . When the driver presses the first switch 160, the operation is converted into an electric signal and transmitted to a control unit or the like.

  The first switch 160 is a switch for inputting any command for the saddle type vehicle. The first switch 160 may be a switch that receives a command from an occupant while the saddle-ride type vehicle is traveling. For example, the first switch 160 may be a switch that switches the display content of a display unit that displays information related to traveling while the saddle-ride type vehicle is traveling, a switch that switches on and off a lamp, and the like. Here, on the surface of the first switch 160, a character or a symbol (here, “SELECT”) indicating the content of the operation accepted by the first switch 160 is displayed.

  Since the first fastener mounting portion 120A and the second fastener mounting portion 120B protrude from both sides of the first switch 160, the space for providing a smooth surface around the first switch 160 is reduced, and the operation is reduced. In some cases, it is difficult to secure a space for attaching a character indicating the content. In such a case, a character or a symbol indicating the content of the operation accepted by the first switch 160 may be attached to the surface of the first switch 160.

  The surface portion of the first switch 160 protrudes from the first fastener mounting portion 120A and the second fastener mounting portion 120B. The surface portion of the first switch 160 does not protrude from the first fastener mounting portion 120A and the second fastener mounting portion 120B, and may be located on the retreat surface 124 side.

  The first switch 160 does not need to be a switch that receives a pressing operation. As another example, the first switch may be a slide switch or the like that slides in any direction along the direction of the retreat surface 124.

  Further, a second switch 164 is provided on a surface of the case 110 different from the retreat surface 124. The second switch 164 is a switch for inputting any command for the saddle type vehicle. For example, the second switch 164 is a self-starter switch, a kill switch, or the like.

  Here, the outer peripheral surface of the case 110 includes an arc-shaped curved surface 126 that is continuous with the evacuation surface 124 and curves so as to surround the rod-shaped portion 243 of the handle 242. The arc-shaped curved surface 126 is an outer peripheral surface of the first curved surface portion 117 and is a curved surface continuing above the evacuation surface 124. The arc-shaped curved surface 126 describes an arc that is continuous with the curved surface portion 124b of the retreating surface 124.

  Here, the second switch 164 is a switch that is displaced in the circumferential direction of the handle 242 along the arcuate curved surface 126.

  A slit 117S is formed in the first curved surface portion 117 along the circumferential direction. The second switch 164 is disposed movably along the slit 117S with a part thereof protruding outward from the slit 117S. An operation receiving section 166 that outputs an electric signal in accordance with the displacement of the second switch 164 is provided on the inner peripheral side of the first curved surface section 117 (see FIG. 6). When the driver displaces the first switch 160 along the circumferential direction of the arc-shaped curved surface 126, the operation is received by the operation receiving unit 166, and the operation is converted into an electric signal and transmitted to another control unit or the like. You. A bulging portion 117a bulging outward along the circumferential direction of the first curved surface portion 117 is formed next to the second switch 164 in the first curved surface portion 117. A mark indicating the operation content of the second switch 164 is attached to the bulging portion 117aj.

  When the second switch 164 is moved to the retracting surface 124 side, a part of the second switch 164 reaches between the first fastener attaching portion 120A and the second fastener attaching portion 120B, and the curved portion of the retracting surface 124 is formed. Reaches 124b. Since the arc-shaped curved surface 126 describes an arc-shaped curved surface that is continuously connected to the curved surface portion 124b of the evacuation surface 124, the second switch 164 can be displaced until it reaches a part of the evacuation surface 124. As a result, the displacement of the second switch 164 can be increased, and the operability of the second switch 164 can be improved.

  The surface of the case 110 on which the second switch 164 is provided does not need to be the curved surface 126, and may be a flat surface. Further, the second switch 164 does not need to be the above-mentioned switch, and may be a switch that receives a pressing operation.

  A sensor component 168 is housed in the case 110 (see FIG. 5). A sensor that detects the amount of rotation of the handle grip 244 of the sensor component 168 may be used. The sensor component 168 is provided so as to surround the rod portion 243. In order to avoid such interference with the sensor component 168, the first fastener mounting portion 120 </ b> A and the second fastener mounting portion 120 </ b> B (particularly, the second fastener mounting portion 120 </ b> B) are provided at positions separated from the rod-shaped portion 243. The retracting surface 124 is retracted toward the rod-shaped portion 243 with respect to the first fastener attaching portion 120A and the second fastener attaching portion 120B. Thus, the size of the case 110 can be reduced, particularly at the portion where the retreat surface 124 is provided.

  In the case 110, on the side opposite to the first fastener mounting portion 120A and the second fastener mounting portion 120B, that is, on the front portion of the vehicle in the case 110, the rod portion 243 of the handle 242 is axially intermediate. No evacuation surface recessed at the portion is formed.

  Here, a fastener mounting portion 128 is also provided on a portion of the case 110 opposite to the first fastener mounting portion 120A and the second fastener mounting portion 120B (see FIG. 6). The fastener mounting portion 128 forms a cylindrical portion at a portion of the case 110 opposite to the first fastener mounting portion 120A and the second fastener mounting portion 120B so as to protrude toward the inner surface side of the case 110. Formed by

  Two fastener attachment portions 128 are provided apart from each other in the axial direction of the rod portion 243. The case 110 is not recessed between the two fastener mounting portions 128, and therefore, a retreating surface that is recessed at an axially intermediate portion of the rod-shaped portion 243 of the handle 242 is formed in a portion of the case 110 on the front side of the vehicle. It has not been. Since the portion of the case 110 between the two fastener mounting portions 128 is not recessed toward the handle 242, the internal space of the portion can be increased.

  The number of the fastener mounting portions 128 may be one or three. A through hole is formed in a portion of the fastener mounting portion 128 formed by the first case 130, and a screw hole is formed in a portion formed by the second case 140.

  The fastener 170 is attached to the fastener attachment portion 128. The fastener 170 is a screw or the like. The first case 130 and the second case 140 are maintained in a united state even in a portion of the case 110 opposite to the occupant by the fastener 170 being inserted into the fastener attachment portion 128 and screwed. .

  The fastener mounting portion 128 and the fastener 170 are not essential and may be omitted. On the side of the case 110 opposite to the occupant, the first case 130 and the second case 140 may be maintained in a united state by a structure in which the first case 130 and the second case 140 are hooked.

  According to the handle switch device 100 configured as described above, the fastener attachment portion 120 to which the fastener 170 is attached to the case 110 and the handle 242 in the radial direction of the handle 242 closer to the handle 242 than the fastener attachment portion 120. Evacuating surface 124 is formed. Since the retreat surface 124 is located closer to the handle 242 than the fastener mounting portion 120, the size of the switch device 100 can be reduced as much as possible. In addition, since the fastener mounting portion 120 protrudes from the evacuation surface 124, it is easy to secure a space for accommodating sensor components, switch components, and the like in the case 110 while reducing the size.

  Since the first switch 160 is provided on the retreat surface 124, the portion of the switch device 100 where the first switch 160 is provided can be particularly reduced in size. Since the driver only has to operate the first switch 160 provided relatively close to the steering wheel 242, the operability is improved.

  The case 110 is provided with a first fastener mounting portion 120A and a second fastener mounting portion 120B. By using the first fastener 170A and the second fastener 170B, the first case 130 and the second case 140 can be firmly maintained in a united state. In addition, since the evacuation surface 124 is provided between the first fastener mounting portion 120A and the second fastener mounting portion 120B, the size of the switch device 100 can be reduced as much as possible.

  Further, the first switch 160 provided on the evacuation surface 124 is provided between the first fastener 170A and the second fastener 170B. Therefore, using the first fastener 170A and the second fastener 170B as clues, the position of the first switch 160 can be easily grasped by groping, and the first switch 160 can be easily operated.

  Further, the first case 130 and the second case 140 divide the case 110 into upper and lower parts, and the fastener mounting portion 120 and the retreating surface 124 are provided in the part of the case 110 facing the occupant, An escape surface 124 relatively close to the handle 242 can be provided on the occupant side of the case 110. That is, the occupant side portion of the case 110 can be reduced in size.

  In addition, when the sensor component 168 is incorporated in the case 110, the case 110 is easily enlarged. In such a case, by providing the retreat surface 124 in the case 110, it is possible to effectively reduce the size of the switch device 100 while securing a space for incorporating the sensor component 168 in the case 110.

  In addition, a second switch 164 is provided on an arcuate curved surface 126 that is a surface of the outer surface of the case 110 that is different from the retreat surface 124. For this reason, the driver can easily distinguish the first switch 160 and the second switch 164 by a tactile sensation or the like by using the fastener mounting portion 120 protruding from the evacuation surface 124 as a clue. Thus, the driver can easily operate the first switch 160 and the second switch 164 separately.

  The other surface than the retreating surface 124 is an arc-shaped curved surface 126 which is continuous with the retreating surface 124 and curves so as to surround the handle 242, so that the size of the switch device 100 can be reduced as a whole. Further, the driver can easily touch the second switch 164 provided on the arc-shaped curved surface 126, and can easily operate the second switch 164.

  In addition, since the second switch 164 is a switch that is displaced along the curved surface 126 along the circumferential direction of the handle 242, the second switch 164 can be easily operated along the curved surface 126.

  Further, since a retreating surface that is recessed at the axially intermediate portion of the handle 242 is not formed on the surface of the case 110 opposite to the occupant, the storage space for the case 110 can be increased.

  The components described in each of the above embodiments and modifications can be appropriately combined as long as they do not conflict with each other. For example, the second switch 164 described in the second embodiment may be provided on the upper surface of the case 22 described in the first embodiment.

  As described above, this specification includes the following embodiments.

  A first aspect is a switch device attached to a handle of a straddle-type vehicle, including a first case and a second case, and attached to the handle in a state where the first case and the second case are united. A case, a fastener for maintaining the first case and the second case in a united state, a fastener attachment portion to which the fastener is attached to the case, and the fastener in a radial direction of the handle. And a retreating surface located closer to the handle than the mounting portion.

  According to the first aspect, the case is formed with the fastener mounting portion to which the fastener is mounted and the retreat surface located closer to the handle than the fastener mounting portion in the radial direction of the handle. The switch device can be miniaturized as much as possible because it is located closer to the handle than the fastener mounting portion.

  A second aspect is the switch device for a handle of a saddle-ride type vehicle according to the first aspect, wherein the fastener includes a first fastener and a second fastener, and the fastener mounting portion includes the fastener mounting portion, A first fastener mounting portion to which a first fastener is mounted and a second fastener mounting portion to which the second fastener is mounted, wherein the retreat surface is connected to the first fastener mounting portion and the second fastening portion. It is provided between the tool mounting portion.

  According to the second aspect, the first case and the second case can securely maintain the first case and the second case in the united state. Since the evacuation surface is provided between the first fastener mounting portion and the second fastener mounting portion, the size of the switch device can be reduced as much as possible.

  A third aspect is a handlebar switch device for a saddle-ride type vehicle according to the first or second aspect, wherein the first case and the second case divide the case up and down, and The mounting portion and the evacuation surface are provided on a portion of the case facing the occupant riding the saddle-ride type vehicle.

  According to the third aspect, an escape surface relatively close to the handle can be provided on the occupant side of the saddle-ride type vehicle in the case.

  A fourth aspect is the switch device for a handle of a straddle-type vehicle according to any one of the first to third aspects, further comprising a sensor component housed in the case.

  When the sensor component is incorporated in the case as in the fourth embodiment, the case is likely to be large. In this case, the switch device can be effectively reduced in size by forming a retreat surface located closer to the handle than the fastener mounting portion in the radial direction of the handle in the case.

  A fifth aspect is the steering wheel switch device for a saddle-ride type vehicle according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, wherein a first switch is provided on the evacuation surface.

  According to the fifth aspect, since the first switch is provided on the retreat surface located closer to the handle than the fastener mounting portion in the radial direction of the handle, a portion of the handle switch device where the first switch is provided is particularly small. Operability is improved.

  A sixth aspect is a switch device for a handle of a saddle-ride type vehicle according to a fifth aspect, wherein a second switch is provided on an outer surface of the case other than the evacuation surface. It is.

  According to the sixth aspect, since the second switch is provided on the outer surface of the case other than the retreat surface, it is easy to distinguish the first switch from the second switch.

  A seventh aspect is the handlebar switch device for a saddle-ride type vehicle according to the sixth aspect, wherein the another surface is an arc-shaped curved surface that is continuous with the evacuation surface and curved so as to surround the handle. ing.

  According to the seventh aspect, the other surface is an arc-shaped curved surface continuous with the retreating surface and curved so as to surround the handle. Therefore, the size of the switch device can be reduced as a whole, and the second switch can be operated. easy.

  An eighth mode is the switch device for a handle of a saddle-ride type vehicle according to the seventh mode, wherein the second switch is a switch that is displaced along the arcuate curved surface along the circumferential direction of the handle. Is what it is.

  According to the eighth aspect, since the second switch is a switch that is displaced along the arc-shaped curved surface along the circumferential direction of the handle, the second switch is easily operated.

  A ninth aspect is the switch device for a handle of a straddle-type vehicle according to any one of the first to eighth aspects, wherein the handle is provided on a side of the case opposite to the fastener mounting portion. Is formed in such a manner that no recessed retreat surface is formed at the axially intermediate portion of.

  According to the ninth aspect, since the evacuation surface is not formed on the side of the case opposite to the fastener attaching portion, the storage space in the case can be increased.

  Although the present invention has been described in detail as described above, the above description is merely an example in all aspects, and the present invention is not limited thereto. It is understood that innumerable modifications that are not illustrated can be assumed without departing from the scope of the present invention.

10, 242 Handle 11, 243 Rod portion 20, 100 Switch device for handle 22, 110 Case 24, 120 Fastener mounting portion 24A, 120A First fastener mounting portion 24B, 120B Second fastener mounting portion 26, 124 Evacuation surface 30, 130 First case 40, 140 Second case 50, 170 Fastener 50A, 170A First fastener 50B, 170B Second fastener 60 Switch 124a Planar portion 124b Curved portion 126 Arc curved surface 160 First switch 164 2 switch 168 Sensor parts 200 Motorcycle

Claims (9)

A switch device attached to a handle of a saddle type vehicle,
A case including a first case and a second case, the case being attached to the handle in a state where the first case and the second case are united;
A fastener for maintaining the first case and the second case in a united state;
With
A handle for a saddle-ride type vehicle, wherein the case is formed with a fastener mounting portion to which the fastener is mounted, and a retreat surface located closer to the handle than the fastener mounting portion in a radial direction of the handle. Switch device. The switch device for a handle of a straddle-type vehicle according to claim 1, wherein
The fastener includes a first fastener and a second fastener,
The fastener mounting portion includes a first fastener mounting portion to which the first fastener is mounted, and a second fastener mounting portion to which the second fastener is mounted,
The switch device for a handle of a straddle-type vehicle, wherein the retreat surface is provided between the first fastener attachment portion and the second fastener attachment portion. 3. A switch device for a handle of a saddle-ride type vehicle according to claim 1 or 2,
The first case and the second case divide the case vertically.
The switch device for a handle of a saddle-ride type vehicle, wherein the fastener attachment portion and the evacuation surface are provided in a portion of the case facing an occupant riding the saddle-ride type vehicle. A steering wheel switch device for a saddle-ride type vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein:
A switch device for a steering wheel of a saddle-ride type vehicle, further comprising a sensor component housed in the case. A switch device for a handle of a saddle-ride type vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein:
A switch device for a steering wheel of a straddle-type vehicle, wherein a first switch is provided on the evacuation surface. The switch device for a handle of a straddle-type vehicle according to claim 5, wherein
A switch device for a handle of a straddle-type vehicle, wherein a second switch is provided on a surface of the outer surface of the case other than the retreat surface. The switch device for a handle of a saddle-ride type vehicle according to claim 6, wherein
The switch device for a handle of a saddle-ride type vehicle, wherein the another surface is an arc-shaped curved surface that is continuous with the evacuation surface and curved so as to surround the handle. The switch device for a handle of a saddle-ride type vehicle according to claim 7, wherein
The switch device for a handle of a straddle-type vehicle, wherein the second switch is a switch that is displaced along a circumferential direction of the handle along the arc-shaped curved surface. A switch device for a handle of a saddle-ride type vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein:
A switch device for a handle of a saddle-ride type vehicle, wherein a retreat surface recessed at an axially intermediate portion of the handle is not formed on a side of the case opposite to the fastener attaching portion.

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