Patent ID: 9056545
Filing Date: 2015-06-16
Classification: B60K,B60Y,F16H,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A power unit, comprising: a clutch; a transmission; and a speed change actuator configured to switch a speed change stage of the transmission, wherein the clutch and the transmission are configured to be disposed midway in a power transmission system between a crankshaft and a driving wheel, wherein the clutch and the transmission are housed in an engine main body that rotatably supports the crankshaft, wherein the speed change actuator is disposed on the engine main body, wherein the transmission partly overlaps the clutch as viewed from an axial direction of the crankshaft, and is disposed below an inclined cylinder axis of the engine main body, wherein the speed change actuator is disposed in a position such that the transmission is interposed between the speed change actuator and the crankshaft, and wherein an exhaust pipe connected to a lower side wall of a cylinder head forming part of the engine main body is extended and passes above the transmission, and at least partially overlaps an upper portion of the speed change actuator, as viewed from the axial direction of the crankshaft.