JP5564379B2 - Saddle riding - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to an improvement of a saddle-ride type vehicle provided with a pedal that a driver can step on.

  2. Description of the Related Art A saddle riding type vehicle is known that includes a floor panel on which a driver puts his / her foot, and a pedal that protrudes above the floor panel and can be stepped on by the driver (see, for example, Patent Document 1 (FIG. 2)). .)

  As shown in FIG. 2 of Patent Document 1, the rear brake pedal (14) passes through the floor panel (11) of the scooter type vehicle (the numbers in parentheses indicate the symbols described in Patent Document 1. The same applies hereinafter). A pedal hole (33) is opened, and a rear brake pedal (14) protrudes upward through the pedal hole (33).

In the technique of Patent Document 1, the pedal hole (33) through which the rear brake pedal (14) passes has a size that allows the tread surface of the rear brake pedal (14) to pass through.
Since a large pedal hole (33) through which the tread surface passes is opened in the floor panel (11) (hereinafter referred to as “step floor”), there is room for improvement in the appearance of the vehicle.

JP 2004-306738 A

  An object of the present invention is to provide a technology capable of improving the appearance of a vehicle in a saddle-ride type vehicle provided with a pedal.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, an arm member is rotatably attached to the vehicle body frame, a step member having an area larger than the cross-sectional area of the arm member is attached to the upper end of the arm member, and the step member can be passed through. In a saddle-ride type vehicle in which a step floor having a pedal insertion hole is mounted on a vehicle body frame, and an arm member and a step member are projected above the step floor so that a driver can step on the step member. An insertion hole cover that closes the gap formed between the edge of the pedal insertion hole and the arm member is attached to the pedal insertion hole, the insertion hole cover is formed of an elastic material, and the insertion hole cover is smaller than the pedal insertion hole and can be stepped on. the through holes can be passed through the member is provided, through holes in the plan view of the vehicle, in use the pedal, and a longitudinal section through an arm member, with the pedal assembly is extended from the vertical portion Sometimes tread member is characterized by comprising a narrow slit portion pore width than as longitudinal section.

In the invention which concerns on Claim 2 , the terminal part of a slit part exhibits T shape.

In the invention according to claim 3 , the tread member is attached to the arm member while being offset to one side in the vehicle width direction, and the slit portion is disposed on one side in the vehicle width direction with respect to the vertically long portion. Features.

The invention according to claim 4 is characterized in that a rib is formed over the entire circumference of the through hole.

In the invention according to claim 5 , the insertion hole cover includes a bottom portion having a through hole, a wall portion that rises upward from the outer periphery of the bottom portion, and a flange portion that extends from the upper edge of the wall portion to the outside of the insertion hole cover. The bottom portion and the wall portion are inserted into the pedal insertion hole from above, the flange portion is brought into contact with the upper surface of the step floor, and the insertion hole cover is positioned in the pedal insertion hole.

The invention according to claim 6 is characterized in that the first projection protrudes from the wall portion toward the outside of the insertion hole cover, and the first projection contacts the lower surface of the step floor.

The invention according to claim 7 is characterized in that the second protrusion protrudes downward from the flange portion, and an engagement hole for engaging the second protrusion is formed in the stop floor.

  In the invention according to claim 1, an insertion hole cover that fills the outer periphery of the upper portion of the arm member is attached to the edge of the pedal insertion hole, the insertion hole cover is formed of an elastic member, and the pedal insertion is inserted into the insertion hole cover. A through hole that allows the step member to pass through was provided smaller than the hole.

  If the insertion hole cover is an elastic member, even if the insertion hole cover is a through hole smaller than the stepping member, the stepping member can be passed through the insertion hole cover. Since the through hole can be made smaller than the pedal insertion hole, the appearance of the vehicle is enhanced as compared with the case where the insertion hole cover is not provided.

The through hole opened in the insertion hole cover includes a vertically long portion and a slit portion that extends from the vertically long portion and has a narrower hole width than the vertically long portion. After passing the pedal through the through hole formed in the insertion hole cover, the conspicuous hole is only the vertically long portion, so that the appearance of the vehicle is further enhanced.

In the invention which concerns on Claim 2 , since the terminal part of a slit part is exhibiting T shape, when passing a pedal through a slit part, a slit part can be opened easily and it is easy to let a tread member pass. In addition, since it is formed in a T shape, the burden on the terminal portion of the slit portion can be reduced.

In the invention according to claim 3 , the step member is attached to the arm member while being offset to one side in the vehicle width direction, and the slit portion is disposed on one side in the vehicle width direction with respect to the vertically long portion. The direction in which the stepping member constituting the pedal is offset and the direction in which the slit portion constituting the through hole is arranged are in the same direction. If the step member and the slit portion are arranged in the same direction, the step member can be easily passed through the slit portion. Therefore, workability related to the assembly of the pedal is enhanced.

In the invention which concerns on Claim 4 , the through-hole has the rib formed over the perimeter. Compared to the case where no rib is formed in the through hole, the durability of the through hole through which the arm member of the pedal passes is enhanced. In addition, if ribs are formed in the through holes, deformation of the through holes can be suppressed, and good appearance can be ensured.

In the invention according to claim 5 , the insertion hole cover includes a bottom portion, a wall portion that rises upward from the outer periphery of the bottom portion, and a flange portion that extends outward from the upper edge of the wall portion. Since the bottom portion, the wall portion, and the flange portion are provided in the insertion hole cover, the insertion hole cover is hardly deformed, and the shape stability of the insertion hole cover can be improved.

  When attaching the insertion hole cover to the pedal insertion hole, the bottom part and the wall part are fitted into the pedal insertion hole, and the flange part is brought into contact with the top surface of the step floor, so that the insertion hole cover can be easily attached to the pedal insertion hole. Can be positioned. Therefore, the workability for attaching the insertion hole cover is enhanced.

In the invention which concerns on Claim 6 , the 1st projection part contact | abutted to the lower surface of a step floor is protruded from the wall part toward the outer side of the penetration hole cover. Since the first protrusion is provided on the wall, when a force is applied to remove the insertion hole cover from the pedal insertion hole, the first protrusion protrudes outward from the wall on the lower surface of the step floor. And the insertion hole cover is prevented from moving upward.

  Since the 1st projection part was provided in the wall part, an insertion hole cover can be made hard to remove from a pedal insertion hole. If it is the 1st projection part which is only a protrusion part, the member which concerns on separation prevention, such as a stop screw, will become unnecessary, and the increase in a number of parts will be suppressed. Furthermore, since the first protrusion is in contact with the lower surface of the step floor and is not exposed to the outside of the vehicle, there is no concern that the appearance around the through hole cover is impaired.

In the invention which concerns on Claim 7 , the 2nd projection part protrudingly provided from the flange part to the engagement hole formed in the step floor is engaged.
With such a second projecting portion, it is possible to make it difficult to remove the insertion hole cover from the pedal insertion hole with a simple structure without using another member such as a fastening member. Therefore, the insertion hole cover can be reliably stopped on the step floor while suppressing an increase in the number of parts.

1 is a left side view of a motorcycle according to the present invention. It is a left view of a brake pedal and its peripheral part. It is a top view of a brake pedal and its peripheral part. It is a left side view of a brake pedal. FIG. 5 is a view taken in the direction of arrow 5 in FIG. 4. It is a top view of an insertion hole cover and a brake pedal protruding above. It is a top view when an insertion hole cover is assembled | attached to the step floor. It is a figure explaining the structure which assembles an insertion hole cover to a pedal insertion hole. FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 9-9 in FIG. 7. FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 10-10 in FIG. (A) is a block diagram of a brake pedal lock mechanism. (B) is an operation explanatory view of 11 (a).

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail. In the drawings and examples, “up”, “down”, “front”, “rear”, “left”, and “right” respectively indicate directions viewed from the driver who rides the motorcycle. The drawings are viewed in the direction of the reference numerals.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
As shown in FIG. 1, a motorcycle 10 as a saddle-ride type vehicle includes a head pipe 11, a main frame 12 extending obliquely rearward and downward from the head pipe 11, and a rear end portion of the main frame 12. A front cross frame 13 that extends in the vehicle width direction, and extends from the head pipe 11 to the left and right outwards in the vehicle width direction, and is connected to both left and right ends of the front cross frame 13 and then extends to the rear of the vehicle. Left and right side frames 15L, 15R (only the reference numeral 15L on the front side of the figure is shown) that are extended obliquely upward and rearward of the vehicle at the intermediate portion 14 and then horizontally attached to the rear of the vehicle. The left and right pivot plates 17L and 17R (only the reference numeral 17L on the front side of the figure is shown) to which the pivot shaft 16 is passed to the left and right in the vehicle width direction, and the left and right support at the rear of the intermediate portion 14 in the vehicle. A vehicle body frame 20 is provided, the main elements of which are an intermediate cross frame 19 that is passed between the rear frames 15L and 15R and a rear cross frame 18 that is passed between the rear ends of the left and right side frames 15L and 15R. A fork member 31 is provided below the head pipe 11 so as to be rotatable on the head pipe 11, and a steering handle 32 integrated with the fork member 31 is provided above the head pipe 11 so as to be rotatable. The pivot shaft 16 is provided with a power unit 35 including an engine 33 and a transmission 34 so as to be swingable. A cushion unit 36 is interposed between the power unit 35 and the rear portion of the left side frame 15L.

  The motorcycle 10 is a so-called unit swing type vehicle including a power unit 35 supported on a pivot shaft 16 via a link 41 so as to be swingable up and down. An air cleaner unit 42 is attached above the power unit 35, A throttle valve 43 connected to the engine 33 is attached to the tip of the air cleaner unit 42.

A front wheel 45 is pivotally supported at the lower end portion of the fork member 31, and a rear wheel 46 as a drive wheel is pivotally supported at the rear end portion of the power unit 35.
A step floor 47 on which the driver puts his / her foot is provided between the front wheel 45 and the rear wheel 46, and a leg shield 48 as a windbreak is provided in front of the step floor 47. An occupant seat 49 (seat 49) is provided at a position facing the shield 48.

  The seat 49 is placed on the upper surface 52 of the fuel tank 51. The fuel tank 51 is supported by the intermediate cross frame 19 and the left and right side frames 15L and 15R.

  The vehicle body 21 including the vehicle body frame 20 is covered with a cover member 50. The cover member 50 is provided so as to be continuous with the leg shield 48 as a windbreak covering the front of the driver's feet, the under cover 53 covering the side of the passenger's step floor 47, and the under cover 53. The vehicle includes a side cover 54 that covers the side of the vehicle, and a rear cover 55 that is provided so as to continue to the vehicle rear side of the side cover 54. The leg shield 48 is attached to the head pipe 11, and the lower end portion of the leg shield 48 is connected to the step floor 47.

  A metal front stay 61 for supporting the car 57 is extended from the head pipe 11 to the front of the vehicle so that the front cover 51 protrudes in front of the vehicle, and a lighting device 62 is disposed in the vicinity of the front end portion of the front stay 61. Has been.

  The head pipe 11 supports the steering system 63. The steering system 63 includes a steering shaft 64, a fork member 31 connected to the lower end of the steering shaft 64 and supporting the front wheel 45, and a steering handle 32 connected to the upper end of the steering shaft 64.

  A front fender 67 as a mudguard for the front wheel 45 is attached to the fork member 31 at a position above the front wheel 45, and a first rear fender 68 as a mudguard for the rear wheel 46 at a position above the rear wheel 46. And a second rear fender 69 is attached to the rear ends of the side frames 15L and 15R. 71L and 71R (only the reference numeral 71L on the front side of the figure is shown) are the left and right front turn signals, 72L and 72R (only the reference numeral 72L on the front side of the figure is shown) are the left and right rear turn signals, 73 is the taillight, 74 is the side stand, 75 is The main stand.

Next, the brake pedal protruding above the step floor will be described.
As shown in FIG. 2, the arm member 81 of the brake pedal 80 is rotatably attached to the right side frame 15 </ b> R constituting the vehicle body frame 20 via a shaft member 76. At the upper end of the arm member 81, a stepping member 82 of a brake pedal 80 that can be stepped with a foot by a driver is fixed.

Next, the configuration of the periphery of the brake pedal will be described.
As shown in FIG. 3, the left and right step floor supports 83L and 83R are fixed to the upper surfaces of the left and right side frames 15L and 15R extending rearward in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, respectively. A step floor 47 on which the driver can place his / her feet is attached to the upper surfaces of 83L and 83R.

  A pedal insertion hole 85 having a size that allows the stepping member 82 to pass therethrough is formed in the vehicle floor direction right front portion of the step floor 47. An insertion hole cover 87 is attached to the edge 85f of the pedal insertion hole, which is made of an elastic material and closes a gap formed between the upper outer periphery of the arm member 81 (reference numeral 86 in FIG. 2).

Next, a support structure for the brake pedal 80 will be described.
A pedal stay 90 that rotatably supports the arm member 81 is attached to the right step floor support 83R attached to the upper surface of the right side frame 15R.

  The pedal stays 90 are respectively attached to the inner and outer surfaces of the right step floor support 83R in the vehicle width direction, projecting from the upper surface of the right step floor support 83R, and plate-like shaft support stays 91 and 92, and these shaft supports. The shaft member 76 is supported by the stays 91 and 92 and extends inward in the vehicle width direction.

A collar member 96 of the brake pedal 80 is inserted from the inside of the shaft member 76 in the vehicle width direction and is rotatably attached to the shaft member 76. Since the shaft member 76 is extended inward in the vehicle width direction and the brake pedal 80 is axially supported inside the right step floor support 83R, an increase in the vehicle width is suppressed.
Returning to FIG. 2, the upper part of the arm member 81 and the stepping member 82 which are components of the brake pedal 80 protrude upward from the step floor 47. Here, the upper portion of the arm member 81 refers to a portion of the arm member 81 that protrudes upward from the upper surface of the step floor 47 and is visible from the outside when no pedaling force is applied to the pedal.

Next, the structure of a single brake pedal will be described.
As shown in FIG. 4, the brake pedal 80 is provided with an arm member 81 and a collar member that is attached so as to penetrate the arm member 81 to the left and right in the vehicle width direction, and through which a shaft member (reference numeral 76) passes. 96, and an end member attached to a lower end of the arm member 81 at a position separated from the collar member 96 and to which a stop lamp spring (FIG. 3, reference numeral 101) and a brake driving cable (FIG. 3, reference numeral 102) are respectively stopped. 97a, 97b, and a stepping member 82 attached to the upper end of the arm member 81.
A lock recess 98 that is locked by the brake lock pawl 103 is formed in the arm member 81 at the vehicle rear position of the collar member 96.

  In this embodiment, the brake pedal is a member in which the arm member 81 and the step member 82 are main components and these members are fixed to each other. For example, the arm member 81 and the step member 82 are cast. For example, it is possible to integrally form them.

As shown in FIG. 5, the arm member 81 includes a bending upper end 99 that is bent so that an upper portion thereof is bent outward, and a stepping member 82 is fixed to the bending upper end 99.
The area of the step member 82 is formed to be larger than the cross-sectional area of the upper part of the arm member 81.

  Referring to FIGS. 2 to 3, arm member 81 is formed of a thin plate, and is arranged with its front and back surfaces directed in the vehicle width direction as shown in FIGS. The arm member 81 has a rising portion 81a that extends upward in front of the collar member 96. After the rising portion 81a is assembled, the arm member 81 is inserted into a vertically long portion (FIG. 7, reference numeral 124) of an insertion hole cover 87 described later. The

  The collar member 96 is disposed on the inner side in the vehicle width direction of the right step floor support 83R, and the stepping member 82 is offset to the outer side in the vehicle width direction with respect to the arm member 81. As a result, expansion of the vehicle width can be suppressed, and the position of the step member 82 can be arranged on the outside where it can be easily stepped.

  By offsetting the stepping member 82 with respect to the arm member 81, the maximum cross section of the brake pedal 80 when passing through a through hole 123 of an insertion hole cover 87 described later can be reduced. As a result, the size of the through hole 123 can be minimized and the appearance is improved.

Next, the cables connected to the brake pedal 80 and their support structure will be described.
A brake lock bracket 108 that slidably supports the brake lock cable 106 and supports the stop lamp switch 107 on the front cross frame 13, and stops the brake drive cable 102 outward in the vehicle width direction of the brake lock bracket 108. A cable clamp 111 is attached.
A stopper stay 112 that regulates the rising end position of the arm member 81 is extended from the right step floor support 83R to the upper position of the arm member 81 inward in the vehicle width direction.

Next, a brake lock mechanism that holds the brake pedal in a braked state will be described.
The brake lock mechanism 113 includes a brake lock stay 114 attached to the inner side in the vehicle width direction from the right side frame 15R at the vehicle rear position of the arm member 81, and a shaft 115 ( The main elements are a bolt 115) and a brake lock claw 103 rotatably provided on the bolt 115. The brake lock claw 103 is disposed at a position where it can engage with the lock recess 98 of the arm member 81.

  A lock claw drive piece 117 is provided integrally with the brake lock claw 103, and an end portion of the brake lock cable 106 is connected to the lock claw drive piece 117. A spring 118 for biasing the brake lock pawl 103 toward the unlock side is interposed between the lock pawl drive piece 117 and the vehicle body frame side.

Next, a description will be given of the brake pedal and its peripheral portion protruding from the upper surface of the step floor.
As shown in FIG. 6, an insertion hole cover 87 that closes a gap formed between the edge 85 f of the pedal insertion hole and the outer periphery of the upper portion of the arm member (reference numeral 86 in FIG. 2) is attached to the pedal insertion hole 85. ing.
At the vehicle rear position of the stepping member 82, a footrest convex portion 121 is provided on the upper surface 47s of the step floor so as to protrude above the vehicle and on which the driver puts his / her foot.

Hereinafter, in FIG. 7 to FIG. 9, the pedal insertion hole and the insertion hole cover that closes the pedal insertion hole will be described.
As shown in FIG. 7, the insertion hole cover 87 is formed of an elastic material. The insertion hole cover 87 is provided with a through hole 123 that is smaller than the pedal insertion hole 85 and through which the stepping member 82 can pass.

  The through-hole 123 has a vertically long portion 124 through which the arm member 81 passes, and a step member (see reference numeral 82 in FIG. 6) that extends from the vertically long portion 124 and is assembled when the pedal is assembled. ) And a slit portion 125 having a narrower hole width than the vertically long portion 124. The terminal portion 126 located at the vehicle front end portion of the slit portion 125 was formed to have a T shape.

  Referring also to FIG. 5, the tread member 82 is attached to the arm member 81 while being offset to one side (right side) in the vehicle width direction, and the slit portion 125 is on one side in the vehicle width direction with respect to the vertically long portion 124. (Right side).

  The direction in which the stepping member 82 constituting the pedal 80 is offset and the direction in which the slit portion 125 constituting the through hole 123 is disposed are on the right side in the vehicle width direction and are in the same direction. If the step member 82 and the slit portion 125 are arranged in the same direction, the step member 82 can be easily passed through the slit portion 125. Therefore, workability related to the assembly of the pedal 80 is enhanced. Moreover, the slit part 125 is covered with the stepping member 82, and the appearance can be maintained.

Next, an engagement relationship between the pedal insertion hole and the insertion hole cover will be described.
As shown in FIG. 8, a substantially hexagonal pedal insertion hole 85 is formed in the step floor 47, and substantially rectangular outside the pedal insertion hole 85 along the contour (edge 85 f) of the pedal insertion hole 85. Eight engagement holes 131 to 138 are formed in the shape.

  Eight second protrusions 141 to 148 that engage with the eight engagement holes 131 to 138 protrude from the insertion hole cover 87 toward the lower side of the insertion hole cover 87, and the pedal insertion hole 85 and the insertion hole cover. Eight first projecting portions 151 to 158 that are engaged with the projecting portion 87 project outward from the insertion hole cover 87.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the insertion hole cover 87 includes a bottom 161 having a through hole 123, a wall 162 rising upward from the outer periphery 86 of the bottom, and an insertion hole cover from the upper edge 163 of the wall. 87, and a flange portion 164 extending to the outside. The bottom portion 161 and the wall portion 162 are inserted into the pedal insertion hole 85 from above, and the flange portion 164 is brought into contact with the upper surface 47s of the step floor to position the insertion hole cover 87 in the pedal insertion hole 85.

Since the tip of the first protrusion 151 projecting outward from the insertion hole cover 87 is chamfered by the chamfered portions 151a and 151a, the insertion hole cover 87 is assembled to the pedal insertion hole 85. The ease of assembly is increased. Similarly, since the tip of the second protrusion 142 is chamfered by the chamfers 142a and 142a, when the second protrusion 142 is engaged with the engagement hole 132, the second protrusion 142 is smoothly smoothed. Can be engaged.
Similarly, in FIG. 8, the tips of the first protrusions 152 to 158 are all chamfered, and the tip of the second protrusion 144 is chamfered. Sex is secured.

  With reference to FIGS. 8 to 9, first protrusions 151 to 158 protrude from the wall 162 toward the outside of the insertion hole cover 87, and these first protrusions 151 to 158 contact the lower surface 47 u of the step floor. The step floor 47 is sandwiched between the flange portion 164 and the first projecting portions 151 to 158.

  Since the first protrusions 151 to 158 extending outward in the horizontal direction are provided on the wall 162 extending in the height direction, when an upward force is applied so that the insertion hole cover 87 is removed from the pedal insertion hole 85. In addition, the first protrusions 151 to 158 hit the lower surface 47u of the step floor, and the insertion hole cover 87 is prevented from moving upward.

  By simply providing the first protrusions 151 to 158 having such a simple structure on the wall 162, the insertion hole cover 87 can be made difficult to be removed from the pedal insertion hole 85. In addition, since a member related to the locking prevention such as a locking screw is not necessary, an increase in the number of parts can be suppressed. Furthermore, there is no fear that the appearance around the insertion hole cover is impaired.

  Moreover, since the bottom part 161, the wall part 162, and the flange part 164 were provided in the insertion hole cover 87, the insertion hole cover 87 becomes a member which cannot change easily, and the shape stability of the insertion hole cover 87 can be improved.

  Further, the insertion hole cover 87 is easily positioned in the pedal insertion hole 85 by fitting the bottom portion 161 and the wall portion 162 into the pedal insertion hole 85 and bringing the flange portion 164 into contact with the upper surface 47s of the step floor. Can do.

  The through-hole 123 is formed with ribs 165 over the entire circumference. The durability of the through hole 123 through which the arm member 81 of the pedal 80 passes can be improved as compared with the case where no rib is formed in the through hole. If the rib 165 is formed in the through-hole 123, the deformation of the through-hole 123 can be suppressed, and a good appearance is ensured. In addition, a rib shall be suitably formed in a required site | part and does not necessarily need to provide over the perimeter of a through-hole.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the second protrusions 143 and 146 protrude downward from the flange part 164, and the engagement holes 133 and 136 that engage with the second protrusions 143 and 146 are formed in the step floor 47. Is formed.

  Referring also to FIG. 8, when the relationship between the second protrusion and the engagement hole is summarized, the second protrusions 141 to 148 protrude from the flange 164 downward, and the second protrusions 141 to 148 are formed. Engagement holes 131 to 138 to be engaged are formed in the step floor 47.

Second projecting portions 141 to 148 projecting downward from the flange portion 164 are engaged with engagement holes 131 to 138 formed in the step floor 47.
With such second protrusions 141 to 148, it is possible to make it difficult for the insertion hole cover 87 to be detached from the pedal insertion hole 85 with a simple structure without using another member such as a fastening member.

  The second projecting portions 141 to 148 projecting downward are of a type without ridges 142 and 144 that are simply inserted into the engagement holes 131 to 138 according to the size of the engagement holes 131 to 138, and of the type with ridges. 141, 143, 145-148. Each of the flanged types 141, 143, 145 to 148 has a neck portion 167 and a flange portion 168 that is provided below the neck portion 167 and has a width wider than that of the neck portion 167. There are hooked types 141, 143, 145 to 148 that can prevent the cover 87 from coming off upward.

  Since the second protrusions 141 to 148 are constituted by hooked protrusions 141, 143, 145 to 148 for holding, and hookless protrusions 142, 144 for positioning, the insertion hole cover 87 And the like, and the insertion hole cover 87 can be securely held in the pedal insertion hole 85.

In addition, since the flanges 143a and 146a of the second protrusions 143 and 146 that project downward from the insertion hole cover 87 are provided on only one side, the flanges 143a and 146a are provided on both sides. Compared to the case where the insertion hole cover 87 is assembled to the pedal engagement holes 133 and 136, the assemblability is enhanced.
Similarly, in FIG. 8, since the flanges of the second protrusions 141, 145, 147, and 148 are provided only on one side, the above good assemblability is ensured.

Next, the operation of the brake pedal lock mechanism will be described.
FIG. 11 (a) shows a state when no depressing force is applied to the foot brake pedal. At this time, the arm member 81 is in an unlocked position where the lock recess 98 of the arm member 81 and the brake lock claw 103 are separated from each other.

  FIG. 11B shows a state in which the foot brake pedal is pressed, the brake lock cable 106 is pulled, and the brake lock pawl 103 is fitted in the lock recess 98 of the arm member 81.

  At this time, the arm member 81 is held at the lock position. When releasing the lock, the brake lock claw 103 biased by the spring 118 is released from the lock recess 98 only by releasing the force applied to the brake lock cable (FIG. 3, reference numeral 106), and the brake lock is released. Return to the position shown in FIG.

  A lock recess 98 is formed below the arm member 81 at a position below the step floor 47. The lock recess 98 and the brake lock pawl 103 are both disposed below the step floor 47, and the pedal insertion hole (FIG. 7, reference numeral 85) of the step floor 47 is covered with an insertion hole cover (FIG. 7, reference numeral 87). Therefore, even if the brake pedal lock mechanism 113 is provided, there is no fear that the appearance of the vehicle is impaired.

The operation of the saddle-ride type vehicle described above will be described next.
Returning to FIG. 7, an insertion hole cover 87 is attached to the edge 85f of the pedal insertion hole so as to fill the space between the outer periphery 86 of the upper part of the arm member, and the insertion hole cover 87 is formed of an elastic member. A through hole 123 that is smaller than the pedal insertion hole 85 and through which the step member 82 can be passed is provided.

  If the insertion hole cover 87 is an elastic member, even if the through hole 123 is smaller than the step member 82, the step member 82 can be passed through the insertion hole cover 87. Since the through hole 123 can be made small, the appearance of the vehicle can be improved.

  Referring also to FIG. 6, the through-hole 123 includes a vertically long portion 124 and a slit portion 125 that extends from the vertically long portion 124 and has a narrower hole width than the vertically long portion 124. After the brake pedal 80 is assembled, since only the vertically long portion 124 is conspicuous, the appearance of the vehicle is further enhanced.

  Since the terminal portion 126 of the slit portion has a T shape, when the brake pedal 80 is passed through the slit portion 125, the slit portion 125 can be easily opened and the tread member 82 can be easily passed. In addition, if it is T-shaped, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of cracks or the like in the terminal portion 126 of the slit portion.

  Although the present invention has been applied to motorcycles in the embodiment, it can also be applied to rough terrain vehicles (three-wheel buggy, four-wheel buggy) as saddle riding type vehicles, and is applicable to general vehicles. Is fine.

  Further, in this embodiment, the pedal is used as a brake pedal, but is not limited to the brake, and any pedal operated by the driver such as an accelerator, a clutch, a parking, a shift change, Anything is acceptable.

  The present invention is suitable for a motorcycle in which a brake pedal is disposed so as to protrude on a step floor.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Saddle-ride type vehicle (motorcycle), 20 ... Body frame, 47 ... Step floor, 47u ... Lower surface of step floor, 81 ... Arm member, 82 ... Stepping member, 85 ... Pedal insertion hole, 87 ... Insertion hole cover, 123 ... Through hole, 124 ... Vertical long part, 125 ... Slit part, 131-138 ... Engagement hole, 141-148 ... Second projection part, 151-158 ... First projection part, 161 ... Bottom part, 162 ... Wall part, 165 ... ribs.

Claims (7)

An arm member (81) is rotatably attached to the vehicle body frame (20), and a step member (82) having an area larger than the cross-sectional area of the arm member (81) is attached to the upper end of the arm member (81). A step floor (47) having a pedal insertion hole (85) of a size through which the member (82) can pass is mounted on the vehicle body frame (20), and the arm member is located above the step floor (47). (81) and the stepping member (82) projecting so that a driver can step on the stepping member (82).
An insertion hole cover (87) for closing a gap formed between the edge of the pedal insertion hole (85) and the arm member (81) is attached to the pedal insertion hole (85), and the insertion hole cover (87) is attached. Formed of an elastic material , and provided with a through hole (123) that is smaller than the pedal insertion hole (85) and through which the tread member (82) can be passed through the insertion hole cover (87) ;
Before SL through hole (123) is a plan view of the vehicle, in use the pedal, and the arm member (81) is longitudinal section through (124), said stepping during assembly the pedal is extended from the vertical portion (124) saddle type vehicle characterized by consisting member (82) is a narrow slit section pore width than as the longitudinal portion (124) and (125). Terminal unit, the saddle type vehicle according to claim 1 Symbol mounting, characterized in that exhibits a T-shape of the slit portion (125). The stepping member (82) is attached to the arm member (81) by being offset to one side in the vehicle width direction, and the slit portion (125) is one of the longitudinal portions (124) in the vehicle width direction. The saddle-ride type vehicle according to claim 1 or 2 , wherein the saddle-ride type vehicle is disposed on a side. The saddle riding type vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 3 , wherein a rib (165) is formed over the entire circumference of the through hole (123). The insertion hole cover (87) includes a bottom part (161) having the through hole (123), a wall part (162) rising upward from an outer periphery of the bottom part (161), and an upper edge of the wall part (162). A flange portion (164) extending from the insertion hole cover (87) to the outside,
The bottom (161) and the wall (162) are inserted into the pedal insertion hole (85) from above, and the flange (164) is brought into contact with the upper surface of the step floor (47). The saddle riding type vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 4 , wherein (87) is positioned in the pedal insertion hole (85). First protrusions (151 to 158) protrude from the wall (162) toward the outside of the insertion hole cover (87), and the first protrusions (151 to 158) are formed on the step floor (47). The saddle riding type vehicle according to claim 5 , wherein the saddle riding type vehicle contacts the lower surface (47u). The second protrusions (141 to 148) protrude downward from the flange part (164), and the engagement holes (131 to 138) with which the second protrusions (141 to 148) engage are formed on the step floor ( 47) The saddle riding type vehicle according to claim 5 or 6 , wherein the saddle riding type vehicle is formed in (47).

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