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JP2008143511A - Vehicle body frame and vehicle - Google Patents
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JP2008143511A
JP2008143511A JP2007272716A JP2007272716A JP2008143511A JP 2008143511 A JP2008143511 A JP 2008143511A JP 2007272716 A JP2007272716 A JP 2007272716A JP 2007272716 A JP2007272716 A JP 2007272716A JP 2008143511 A JP2008143511 A JP 2008143511A
JP2007272716A
Shidehiko Miyashiro
幣彦 宮代
敏雄 岡本
2006-11-15 Priority to JP2006308757 priority Critical
2007-10-19 Application filed by Yamaha Motor Co Ltd, ヤマハ発動機株式会社 filed Critical Yamaha Motor Co Ltd
2007-10-19 Priority to JP2007272716A priority patent/JP2008143511A/en
2007-11-14 Priority claimed from US11/940,155 external-priority patent/US8061468B2/en
2007-11-14 Priority claimed from US11/940,148 external-priority patent/US8104565B2/en
2007-11-15 Priority claimed from AT07022215T external-priority patent/AT477170T/en
2008-06-26 Publication of JP2008143511A publication Critical patent/JP2008143511A/en
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<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a vehicle body frame for inhibiting an increase in the number of components of the vehicle body frame. <P>SOLUTION: The vehicle body frame 9 comprises a head pipe 2, a main frame 3 connected to the head pipe 2 for supporting a rear arm 20 on which a rear wheel 21 is mounted, and a tank rail 4 connected at one end to the head pipe 2 and connected at the other end to the main frame 3. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT
The present invention relates to a vehicle body frame and a vehicle, and more particularly to a vehicle body frame and a vehicle provided with a head pipe.
Conventionally, a vehicle body frame including a head pipe is known (for example, see Patent Document 1). Patent Document 1 discloses a head pipe, a pivot plate that supports a rear swing arm (rear arm) to which a rear wheel is attached, a main frame that supports the fuel tank and connects the head pipe and the pivot plate, and a head. The down tube attached to the lower part of the pipe, the gusset (reinforcing plate) connecting the down tube and the main frame, the tension pipe and the mounting stay, and the lower frame connecting the lower part of the down tube and the lower part of the pivot plate A vehicle body frame provided is disclosed. In this body frame, a gusset (reinforcing plate), a tension pipe, and a mounting stay that connect the down tube attached to the lower part of the head pipe and the main frame, a tension pipe, and a mounting stay are provided to strengthen the connection between the head pipe and the main frame. It has been.
JP 2001-278158 A
However, in the structure disclosed in Patent Document 1, a main frame is provided to connect the pivot plate supporting the rear swing arm to which the rear wheel is mounted and the head pipe, and the head pipe and the main frame are connected to each other. In order to strengthen the connection, a gusset (reinforcing plate), a tension pipe, and a mounting stay that connect the down tube attached to the head pipe and the main frame are provided, which increases the number of parts of the body frame. is there.
The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and one object of the present invention is to provide a vehicle body frame and a vehicle that can suppress an increase in the number of parts of the vehicle body frame. It is to be.
To achieve the above object, a vehicle body frame according to a first aspect of the present invention includes a head pipe, a first frame connected to the head pipe and supporting a rear arm to which a rear wheel is attached, and one end side of which is a head. A second frame connected to the pipe and having the other end connected to the first frame.
In the vehicle body frame according to the first aspect, as described above, the first frame is connected to the head pipe and supports the rear arm to which the rear wheel is attached, and one end side is connected to the head pipe and the other end. By providing a second frame whose side is connected to the first frame, the first frame that supports the rear arm to which the rear wheel is attached is connected to the head pipe, and the second frame connects the head pipe and the first frame. Connection can be strengthened. Therefore, it is possible to suppress an increase in the number of parts of the body frame while strengthening the connection between the first frame that supports the rear arm to which the rear wheel is attached and the head pipe.
In the vehicle body frame according to the first aspect, preferably, the first frame is directly connected to the head pipe. If comprised in this way, it can suppress more that the number of parts of a vehicle body frame increases.
In the vehicle body frame in which the first frame is directly connected to the head pipe, the head pipe is preferably formed to extend rearward and includes a frame fixing portion to which the first frame is connected. With this configuration, the first frame can be easily and directly connected to the frame fixing portion of the head pipe.
In the vehicle body frame according to the first aspect, preferably, the first frame is integrally formed with a boss portion for supporting the engine. If comprised in this way, compared with the case where the boss | hub part for supporting an engine is comprised separately from the 1st frame, it suppresses that the number of parts of the body frame for supporting an engine increases. can do.
In the vehicle body frame according to the first aspect, preferably, the head pipe is formed with an insertion hole into which the steering shaft is inserted and a first recess that opens in a direction along the direction in which the insertion hole extends. If constituted in this way, for example, when molding a head pipe using a mold by a semi-solid die casting method, the mold can be easily pulled out in a direction along the direction in which the insertion hole extends, A head pipe having a recess can be molded.
In the vehicle body frame according to the first aspect, preferably, one end side of the second frame is connected to a portion above the portion of the head pipe to which the first frame is connected. If comprised in this way, it can change according to a vehicle by making a 2nd frame into a spring element. In this case, if the second frame is formed by a forging method, the cross-sectional shape of the second frame can be easily changed at a low cost.
In the vehicle body frame according to the first aspect, preferably, one end side of the second frame is connected to a lower part of the part of the head pipe to which the first frame is connected. If comprised in this way, between the 1st frame and the lower part of a head pipe can be reinforced, the rigidity of a 1st frame can be improved.
In the vehicle body frame according to the first aspect, preferably, the other end side of the second frame is connected to an upper portion of the first frame. If comprised in this way, it can change according to a vehicle by making a 2nd frame into a spring element. In this case, if the second frame is formed by a forging method, the cross-sectional shape of the second frame can be easily changed at a low cost.
In the vehicle body frame according to the first aspect, preferably, the other end side of the second frame is connected to a lower portion of the first frame. If comprised in this way, between the 1st frame and the lower part of a head pipe can be reinforced, the rigidity of a 1st frame can be improved.
In the vehicle body frame according to the first aspect, preferably, at least one of the head pipe and the first frame has a U-shaped cross-sectional shape. If comprised in this way, the freedom degree of at least any one of a head pipe and a 1st frame can be enlarged, and it can manufacture easily by the casting (die casting) method, a forging method, etc.
In the vehicle body frame according to the first aspect, preferably, the first frame includes a pair of first frames, and the pair of first frames extend rearward at a predetermined interval when seen in a plan view. It arrange | positions and it is formed so that it may mutually approach as it approaches a head pipe. If comprised in this way, a pair of 1st frame can be connected to a head pipe in the state arrange | positioned in V shape or U shape so that it may cross | intersect by a predetermined angle seeing planarly. The rigidity in the plane direction of the body frame can be improved.
In the vehicle body frame according to the first aspect, preferably, the first frame includes a connection portion connected so as to be sandwiched between the second frames, and the connection portion is second inside the portion sandwiched between the second frames. Has a recess. If comprised in this way, a 1st frame can be reduced in weight.
In the vehicle body frame according to the first aspect, preferably, at least one of the first frame and the head pipe is formed by a semi-solid die casting method. If comprised in this way, a 1st flame | frame and a head pipe can be reduced in size and weight compared with the case where a 1st flame | frame and a head pipe are formed by a forge method or a normal casting method. When the first frame and the head pipe are formed by a forging method, the forging method has a lower degree of freedom in shape and accuracy than the semi-solid die casting method. In order to form a shape that ensures a predetermined strength, it is necessary to increase the thickness of the first frame and the head pipe. For this reason, the first frame and the head pipe are increased in size and weight. On the other hand, when the first frame and the head pipe are formed by a normal casting method, the normal casting method has a lower strength than the semi-solid die casting method, and the first frame and the head pipe in order to ensure a predetermined strength. Therefore, the first frame and the head pipe are increased in size and weight.
A vehicle according to a second aspect of the present invention includes a rear wheel, a rear arm to which the rear wheel is attached, a head pipe, a first pipe that is connected to the head pipe and supports the rear arm, and one end side of which is the head pipe. And a second frame connected to the first frame at the other end side.
In the vehicle according to the second aspect, as described above, the first frame that is connected to the head pipe and supports the rear arm to which the rear wheel is attached, one end side is connected to the head pipe, and the other end side is connected. By providing the second frame connected to the first frame, the first frame supporting the rear arm to which the rear wheel is attached is connected to the head pipe, and the second frame connects the head pipe and the first frame. Can be strengthened. Therefore, it is possible to suppress an increase in the number of parts of the body frame while strengthening the connection between the first frame that supports the rear arm to which the rear wheel is attached and the head pipe.
The vehicle according to the second aspect preferably further includes a fuel tank, and the second frame supports the fuel tank. If comprised in this way, a fuel tank can be supported using the connection part of a head pipe and a 1st flame | frame.
FIG. 1 is a side view showing an overall configuration of a motorcycle according to a first embodiment of the present invention. 2 to 11 are views for explaining the structure of the body frame of the motorcycle according to the first embodiment shown in FIG. In the first embodiment, a motorcycle will be described as an example of the vehicle of the present invention. In the figure, the FWD direction indicates the front in the traveling direction of the motorcycle. Hereinafter, the structure of the motorcycle 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
As shown in FIG. 1, the entire structure of the motorcycle 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention is directly connected to the head pipe 2 at the front end portion of the main frame 3. The main frame 3 is formed to extend downward in the rear side. The main frame 3 is an example of the “first frame” in the present invention.
Here, in the first embodiment, a front end portion (one end) is connected to a rear portion of the head pipe 2 between the rear portion of the head pipe 2 and the upper portion of the main frame 3, and the rear end portion (the other end). ) Is connected to the upper part of the main frame 3. The tank rail 4 is an example of the “second frame” in the present invention. The main frame 3 is connected to a seat rail 5 that extends upward in the rear side. A backstay 6 is connected between the rear end portion of the main frame 3 and the rear portion of the seat rail 5. A down tube 7 is disposed below the head pipe 2. A lower frame 8 that connects the down tube 7 and the lower end of the main frame 3 is disposed at the lower end of the down tube 7. The head pipe 2, the main frame 3, the tank rail 4, the seat rail 5, the back stay 6, the down tube 7 and the lower frame 8 constitute a vehicle body frame 9. The detailed structure of the body frame 9 will be described later.
Further, a handle 10 is rotatably disposed on the upper portion of the head pipe 2. A steering shaft 11 to be inserted into an insertion hole 2a (see FIG. 2) described later of the head pipe 2 is attached to the lower portion of the handle 10. A pair of front forks 12 are disposed below the head pipe 2. A front wheel 13 is rotatably attached to the lower ends of the pair of front forks 12. A front fender 14 that covers the top of the front wheel 13 is disposed above the front wheel 13.
An engine 15 is disposed below the main frame 3. In addition, a radiator 16 for cooling the engine 15 is disposed in an upward direction in front of the engine 15. An exhaust pipe 17 is connected to the rear part of the engine 15. The exhaust pipe 17 is connected to the muffler 18 while going rearward.
The main frame 3 is provided with a pivot shaft 19. The pivot shaft 19 pivotally supports the front end portion of the rear arm 20 so as to be swingable up and down. A rear wheel 21 is rotatably attached to the rear end portion of the rear arm 20. A rear fender 22 that covers the rear wheel 21 is disposed above the rear wheel 21.
A rear suspension 23 is disposed at the rear of the main frame 3. The rear suspension 23 is connected to the rear arm 20 via a connecting member 24. Thereby, it is possible to absorb an impact when the rear arm 20 swings up and down.
A resin fuel tank 25 is disposed on the upper side of the tank rail 4. The fuel tank 25 is disposed so as to be sandwiched between a left tank rail 4a and a right tank rail 4b (see FIG. 2), which will be described later, of the tank rail 4. A seat 26 is disposed behind the fuel tank 25.
Next, the structure of the vehicle body frame 9 will be described in detail.
In the first embodiment, the head pipe 2 is made of aluminum and is formed by a semi-solid die casting method. The semi-solid die casting method is a method of die-casting a metal in which a solid and a liquid coexist, and it is possible to improve the degree of freedom of shape and accuracy compared to the forging method, and compared to the normal casting method. It is possible to improve the strength of the molded product. Further, as shown in FIG. 6, the head pipe 2 includes a cylindrical portion 2b in which an insertion hole 2a extending in a predetermined direction (A direction) is formed, and a main body portion disposed at the rear portion of the cylindrical portion 2b and extending downward. 2c.
Further, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 6, a weld reinforcement portion 2 d that protrudes to the rear left side and the rear right side is provided at a portion located behind the cylindrical portion 2 b of the main body portion 2 c of the head pipe 2 (see FIG. 6). And 2e (see FIG. 2) are formed. In the first embodiment, the left side and the right side mean the left side and the right side in the traveling direction (arrow FWD direction), respectively. Further, welded portions 2f (see FIG. 6) and 2g projecting rearward on the left side and on the rear side on the right side of the weld reinforcements 2d (see FIG. 6) and 2e (see FIG. 2) of the head pipe 2, respectively. (See FIG. 2) is formed. The welded portions 2f and 2g are examples of the “frame fixing portion” in the present invention.
In the first embodiment, by forming the head pipe 2 by a semi-solid die casting method, it is possible to easily form the weld reinforcement portions 2d and 2e and the weld portions 2f and 2g integrally with the head pipe 2. is there.
Moreover, in 1st Embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, the recessed part 2h opened in the direction along the direction (A direction) where the insertion hole 2a is extended is formed in the front part of the main-body part 2c. That is, the main body 2c has a U-shaped cross section as shown in FIG. The recess 2h is an example of the “first recess” in the present invention.
In the first embodiment, the main frame 3 (see FIG. 2) is made of aluminum and is formed by a semi-solid die casting method. Further, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the main frame 3 includes a left frame 3a disposed on the left side and a right frame 3b disposed on the right side.
In the first embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 5, the left frame 3a and the right frame 3b of the main frame 3 are rearward with a predetermined interval in the width direction of the vehicle body when viewed in a plan view. It is arranged to extend. Further, the front end portions of the left frame 3a and the right frame 3b are welded to the welded portions 2f and 2g of the main body portion 2c of the head pipe 2, respectively. That is, the left frame 3a and the right frame 3b are formed in a U shape so as to approach each other as the main body 2c of the head pipe 2 is approached.
Further, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 4, connection portions 3c and 3d to which the tank rail 4 is welded are formed at the upper portions of the left frame 3a and the right frame 3b, respectively. The connection portions 3c and 3d are examples of the “connection portion” in the present invention. As shown in FIG. 8, the connection portions 3 c and 3 d (see FIG. 2) are welded so as to be sandwiched and fitted between the connection portions 4 c and 4 d (see FIG. 2) of the tank rail 4. Moreover, in 1st Embodiment, the welding parts 3c and 3d (refer FIG. 2) have the recessed part 3e inside the part fitted to the connection parts 4c and 4d (refer FIG. 2) of the tank rail 4, respectively. The recess 3e is an example of the “second recess” in the present invention.
In the first embodiment, the portion of the left frame 3a and the portion of the right frame 3b in the vicinity of the portion to which the tank rail 4 is welded has a U-shaped cross section having a recess 3f as shown in FIGS. In addition to including the shape, a boss 3g is integrally formed in the recess 3f. Support plates 27a and 27b (see FIG. 2) for supporting the engine 15 (see FIG. 4) are fixed to the boss 3g by screws 50.
In the first embodiment, by forming the main frame 3 by a semi-solid die casting method, the concave portion 3e and the boss portion 3g can be easily formed integrally with the main frame 3.
Further, as shown in FIG. 2, bracket welds 3h and 3i are integrally formed at the center in the front-rear direction of the left frame 3a and the right frame 3b, respectively. As shown in FIG. 5, the bracket welds 3 h and 3 i are formed so as to face the upper inside. Further, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, a rear suspension bracket 28 that supports the upper portion of the rear suspension 23 (see FIG. 1) is welded to the bracket welded portions 3h and 3i. The rear suspension bracket 28 includes a cross pipe portion 28a formed by an extrusion method and two attachment portions 28b formed integrally with the cross pipe portion 28a. The attachment portion 28b has a rear suspension support hole 28c and a seat rail support hole 28d.
An attachment portion for attaching the backstay 6 (see FIG. 2) to a portion on the rear side of the bracket welding portion 3h of the left frame 3a and a portion on the rear side of the bracket welding portion 3i of the right frame 3b. 3j and 3k (see FIG. 2) are formed.
Further, fixing portions 3l and 3m for fixing the pivot shaft 19 (see FIG. 1) are formed at the lower portions of the left frame 3a and the right frame 3b, respectively. In addition, a footrest holding plate 29 for holding a footrest (not shown) is fixed to the lower part of the left frame 3a from the fixing part 3l and the lower part of the right frame 3b from the fixing part 3m by screws 51. Has been.
Further, a connecting member bracket 30 for attaching the connecting member 24 (see FIG. 1) is welded to the lower ends of the left frame 3a and the right frame 3b. The connecting member bracket 30 includes a cross pipe portion 30a formed by an extrusion method and two attachment portions 30b formed integrally with the cross pipe portion 30a. In addition, a connecting member support hole 30c is formed in the attachment portion 30b. Moreover, the front part of the lower end part of the left side frame 3a and the right side frame 3b is each formed so that it may bend toward the front inner side, as shown in FIG. 3 and FIG.
The tank rail 4 is made of aluminum and is formed by an extrusion method. The tank rail 4 includes a left tank rail 4a disposed on the left side and a right tank rail 4b disposed on the right side. As shown in FIG. 10, the tank rail 4 has a cross-sectional shape including two holes 4e and 4f and a wall 4g that separates the two holes 4e and 4f. In addition, the cross-sectional shape of the tank rail 4 may have a square shape having one hole portion and no wall portion. Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the front end portion of the left tank rail 4a is welded to the left upper portion of the main body portion 2c of the head pipe 2 and the weld reinforcement portion 2d (see FIG. 5), and the left tank rail 4a. The connection portion 4c at the rear end is welded to the connection portion 3c of the left frame 3a. The front end portion of the right tank rail 4b is welded to the upper right portion of the main body portion 2c of the head pipe 2 and the weld reinforcement portion 2e, and the connecting portion 4d at the rear end portion of the right tank rail 4b is connected to the right frame. It is welded to the connection part 3d of 3b.
The seat rail 5 includes a left rail 5a disposed on the left side, a right rail 5b disposed on the right side, and two reinforcing pipes 5c and 5d that connect the left rail 5a and the right rail 5b. Further, the front end portions of the left rail 5a and the right rail 5b are fixed to seat rail support holes 28d (see FIG. 3) of the mounting portion 28b of the rear suspension bracket 28.
The back stay 6 includes a left stay 6a arranged on the left side and a right stay 6b arranged on the right side. The upper ends of the left stay 6a and the right stay 6b are welded to the left rail 5a and the right rail 5b, respectively. Also, the lower ends of the left stay 6a and the right stay 6b are respectively attached to the attachment portion 3j of the left frame 3a and the attachment portion 3k of the right frame 3b.
The down tube 7 is made of aluminum and is formed by a forging method. The rear surface portion of the down tube 7 is welded to the head pipe 2 as shown in FIG. Moreover, the part where the head pipe 2 of the down tube 7 is welded includes a U-shaped cross-sectional shape having a recess 7a as shown in FIG.
Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the lower portion of the down tube 7 is formed to branch into a left tube 7 b that extends downward on the left side and a right tube 7 c that extends downward on the right side. Further, the left tube 7b and the right tube 7c are formed with recesses 7d and 7e, respectively. As shown in FIG. 11, support plates 31a and 31b (see FIG. 2) are fixed to the recesses 7d and 7e (see FIG. 2) by screws 52, respectively. As shown in FIG. 2, a support bar 32 that supports the engine 15 (see FIG. 4) is fixed to the support plates 31 a and 31 b by screws 53.
The lower frame 8 is made of aluminum and is formed by an extrusion method. The lower frame 8 includes a left lower frame 8a disposed on the left side and a right lower frame 8b disposed on the right side. The front end portions of the left lower frame 8a and the right lower frame 8b are welded to the lower ends of the left tube 7b and the right tube 7c, respectively. Further, as shown in FIG. 3, support plates 33a and 33b are welded to the upper surfaces of the left lower frame 8a and the right lower frame 8b, respectively, and the engine 15 is connected to the support plates 33a and 33b by screws 54. A support bar 34 for supporting (see FIG. 4) is fixed. The rear end portions of the left lower frame 8a and the right lower frame 8b are welded to the front portions of the lower end portions of the left frame 3a and the right frame 3b, respectively.
In the first embodiment, as described above, the main frame 3 that supports the rear arm 20 to which the rear wheel 21 is attached and the front end are connected to the head pipe 2 while being directly connected to the head pipe 2. By providing the tank rail 4 whose rear end is connected to the main frame 3, the main frame 3 supporting the rear arm 20 to which the rear wheel 21 is attached is connected to the head pipe 2, and the tank rail 4 Since the connection between the pipe 2 and the main frame 3 can be strengthened, the number of parts of the vehicle body frame 9 can be increased while the connection between the main frame 3 supporting the rear arm 20 to which the rear wheel 21 is attached and the head pipe 2 is strengthened. Can be prevented from increasing.
In the first embodiment, the head pipe 2 is formed so as to extend rearward and includes the welded portions 2f and 2g to which the main frame 3 is connected. It can be easily and directly connected to the welds 2f and 2g.
In the first embodiment, the boss portion 3g for supporting the engine 15 is formed integrally with the main frame 3 so that the boss portion 3g for supporting the engine 15 is separated from the main frame 3. Compared with the case where it comprises, it can suppress that the components for supporting the engine 15 increase.
In the first embodiment, the head pipe 2 is provided with an insertion hole 2a into which the steering shaft 11 is inserted and a recess 2h that opens in a direction along the direction in which the insertion hole 2a extends (A direction). When the head pipe 2 is molded using a mold by the semi-solid die casting method, the head pipe 2 having the recess 2h can be easily formed by setting the mold drawing direction along the direction in which the insertion hole 2a extends. Can be molded.
In the first embodiment, the left frame 3a and the right frame 3b of the main frame 3 are disposed so as to extend rearward at a predetermined interval in the width direction of the vehicle body when viewed in plan, and the head pipe 2 The rigidity of the vehicle body frame 9 in the planar direction can be improved by connecting to the head pipe 2 in a state of being arranged in a U shape so as to approach each other as the main body 2c approaches.
Moreover, in 1st Embodiment, the main frame 3 can be reduced in weight by forming the recessed part 3e inside the part fitted to the tank rail 4 in the connection parts 3c and 3d of the main frame 3. FIG. .
In the first embodiment, the main frame 3 and the head pipe 2 are formed by a semi-solid die casting method, so that the main frame 3 and the head pipe 2 are formed by a forging method or a normal casting method. The main frame 3 and the head pipe 2 can be reduced in size and weight. When the main frame 3 and the head pipe 2 are formed by a forging method, the forging method has a lower degree of freedom and accuracy than the semi-solid die casting method. In order to form a shape that ensures a predetermined strength, it is necessary to increase the thickness of the main frame 3 and the head pipe 2. For this reason, the main frame 3 and the head pipe 2 are increased in size and weight. On the other hand, when the main frame 3 and the head pipe 2 are formed by a normal casting method, the normal casting method has a lower strength than the semi-solid die casting method, and the main frame 3 and the head pipe are secured in order to ensure a predetermined strength. Since it is necessary to increase the thickness of the pipe 2, the main frame 3 and the head pipe 2 are increased in size and weight.
12 and 13 are views for explaining the structure of the body frame of the motorcycle according to the second embodiment of the present invention. Next, the structure of the motorcycle according to the second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. In the second embodiment, unlike the first embodiment, an example in which the front end portion of the main frame 63 is directly connected to the rear portion of the cylindrical portion 62b of the head pipe 62 will be described.
As the entire structure of the motorcycle according to the second embodiment of the present invention, as shown in FIG. 12, the front end portion of the main frame 63 is directly connected to the head pipe 62. The main frame 63 is formed to extend downward in the rear side. The main frame 63 is an example of the “first frame” in the present invention.
Here, in the second embodiment, between the rear portion of the head pipe 62 and the main frame 63, the front end portion (one end) is located below the portion of the head pipe 62 to which the main frame 63 is connected. A reinforcing member 64 that is connected and whose rear end (the other end) is connected to the lower portion of the main frame 63 is disposed. The reinforcing member 64 is an example of the “second frame” in the present invention. A down tube 67 is disposed below the head pipe 62. A lower frame 68 that connects the down tube 67 and the lower end of the main frame 63 is disposed at the lower end of the down tube 67. The head pipe 62, the main frame 63, the reinforcing member 64, the down tube 67, the lower frame 68, the seat rail (not shown), and the back stay (not shown) constitute a vehicle body frame 69.
In the second embodiment, the main frame 63 is made of aluminum and is formed by a semi-solid die casting method. Further, as shown in FIG. 13, the main frame 63 includes a left frame 63a disposed on the left side and a right frame 63b disposed on the right side.
In the second embodiment, the left frame 63a and the right frame 63b of the main frame 63 are disposed so as to extend rearward at a predetermined interval in the width direction of the vehicle body when viewed in plan. Further, the front end portions of the left frame 63a and the right frame 63b are welded to welding reinforcement portions 62d and 62e formed at the rear portion of the cylindrical portion 62b of the head pipe 62, respectively. The weld reinforcement portions 62d and 62e are examples of the “frame fixing portion” in the present invention.
Further, as shown in FIG. 12, a support plate 77a for supporting the engine 15 and a support plate (not shown) are provided on the left frame 63a and the right frame 63b in the vicinity of the portion to which the reinforcing member 64 is connected. It is fixed by.
The reinforcing member 64 is made of aluminum and is formed by an extrusion method. Further, as shown in FIG. 13, the reinforcing member 64 includes a left reinforcing member 64a disposed on the left side and a right reinforcing member 64b disposed on the right side. Further, as shown in FIG. 12, the front end portion of the left reinforcing member 64a is welded to the lower left portion of the main body portion 62c of the head pipe 62 and the welded portion 62f, and is connected to the rear end portion of the left reinforcing member 64a. The part 64c is welded to the connection part 63c of the left frame 63a. Further, as shown in FIG. 13, the front end portion of the right reinforcing member 64b is welded to the lower portion on the right side of the main body portion 62c of the head pipe 62 and the welded portion 62g, and is connected to the rear end portion of the right reinforcing member 64b. The part 64d is welded to the connection part 63d of the right frame 63b.
In the second embodiment, as described above, the main frame 63 and the head pipe are connected by connecting one end side of the reinforcing member 64 to a portion below the portion of the head pipe 62 to which the main frame 63 is connected. Since the space between the lower part of 62 can be reinforced, the rigidity of the main frame 63 can be improved.
In the second embodiment, as described above, the other end side of the reinforcing member 64 is connected to the lower portion of the main frame 63 to reinforce between the main frame 63 and the lower portion of the head pipe 62. Therefore, the rigidity of the main frame 63 can be improved.
The embodiment disclosed this time should be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown not by the above description of the embodiment but by the scope of claims for patent, and includes all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the scope of claims for patent.
For example, in the first and second embodiments, the present invention is applied to a motorcycle. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention is not limited thereto. An automobile, a bicycle, a tricycle, an ATV (All Terrain Vehicle), and a rough terrain vehicle. It is also applicable to other vehicles such as
In the first and second embodiments, the example in which the main frame is directly connected to the head pipe has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the welded portion (frame fixing portion) is different from the head pipe. While forming with a body, you may connect a main frame to a head pipe via a welding part.
In the first and second embodiments, the example in which the head pipe and the main frame are formed by the semi-solid die casting method is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the head pipe and the main frame are semi-solid die-cast. For example, a forging method or a normal casting method may be used.
In the first and second embodiments, the rear suspension bracket is shown as an example of a cross pipe portion formed by an extrusion method and an attachment portion welded to the cross pipe portion. Not limited to this, the rear suspension bracket may be formed by a semi-solid die casting method. In this case, the cross pipe portion and the attachment portion can be formed simultaneously.
In the first and second embodiments, the example in which the head pipe and the main frame are formed so as to have a U-shaped cross-sectional shape has been shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the head pipe and the main frame are not limited thereto. The frame may be formed so as not to have a U-shaped cross-sectional shape.
In the first and second embodiments, the fuel tank is supported by the tank rail (second frame) connected to the head pipe and the main frame. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The fuel tank may be supported on the main frame (first frame).
In the first and second embodiments, the main frame (first frame) is shown as an example of being integrally formed so as to extend downward from the head pipe on the rear side where the pivot shaft is disposed. The present invention is not limited to this, and the head pipe side and the pivot shaft side of the main frame may be formed separately. In this case, it is preferable that a portion where the main frame on the head pipe side and the main frame on the pivot shaft side are connected is provided between the backstay mounting portion and the fixing portion for fixing the pivot shaft.
1 is a side view showing an overall configuration of a motorcycle according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a body frame of the motorcycle according to the embodiment shown in FIG. 1. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the periphery of a main frame of the motorcycle according to the embodiment shown in FIG. 1. FIG. 2 is a side view showing the periphery of the main frame of the motorcycle according to the embodiment shown in FIG. 1. FIG. 2 is a plan view showing the periphery of a main frame of the motorcycle according to the embodiment shown in FIG. 1. FIG. 2 is a side view showing the structure of the head pipe of the motorcycle according to the embodiment shown in FIG. 1. It is a side view along the 100-100 line of FIG. It is a side view along the 200-200 line | wire of FIG. FIG. 5 is a side view taken along line 300-300 in FIG. 4. FIG. 5 is a side view taken along line 400-400 in FIG. 4. FIG. 5 is a side view taken along line 500-500 in FIG. 4. FIG. 6 is a side view for explaining the structure of a body frame of a motorcycle according to a second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a plan view for explaining the structure of a body frame of a motorcycle according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
1 Motorcycle (vehicle)
2, 62 Head pipe 2a Insertion hole 2f, 2g Welding part (frame fixing part)
2h recess (first recess)
3, 63 Main frame (first frame)
3c, 3d connection 3e recess (second recess)
3g Boss 4 Tank rail (second frame)
9 Body frame 11 Steering shaft 15 Engine 20 Rear arm 21 Rear wheel 25 Fuel tank 62d, 62e Weld reinforcement (frame fixing part)
64 Reinforcement member (second frame)
A head pipe,
A first frame connected to the head pipe and supporting a rear arm to which a rear wheel is attached;
A vehicle body frame comprising: a second frame having one end connected to the head pipe and the other end connected to the first frame.
The body frame according to claim 1, wherein the first frame is directly connected to the head pipe.
The vehicle body frame according to claim 2, wherein the head pipe is formed to extend rearward and includes a frame fixing portion to which the first frame is connected.
The vehicle body frame according to claim 1, wherein a boss portion for supporting the engine is integrally formed on the first frame.
2. The vehicle body frame according to claim 1, wherein an insertion hole into which the steering shaft is inserted and a first recess that opens in a direction along the direction in which the insertion hole extends are formed in the head pipe.
2. The vehicle body frame according to claim 1, wherein one end side of the second frame is connected to a portion above the portion of the head pipe to which the first frame is connected.
2. The vehicle body frame according to claim 1, wherein one end side of the second frame is connected to a lower portion of the head pipe than a portion to which the first frame is connected.
The vehicle body frame according to claim 1, wherein the other end side of the second frame is connected to an upper portion of the first frame.
The body frame according to claim 1, wherein the other end side of the second frame is connected to a lower portion of the first frame.
2. The vehicle body frame according to claim 1, wherein at least one of the head pipe and the first frame has a U-shaped cross-sectional shape.
The first frame includes a pair of the first frames,
The pair of first frames are arranged so as to extend rearward at a predetermined interval in plan view, and are formed so as to approach each other as the head pipe is approached. Body frame as described in.
The first frame includes a connection portion connected to be sandwiched between the second frames,
2. The vehicle body frame according to claim 1, wherein the connection portion has a second concave portion inside a portion sandwiched between the second frames.
The vehicle body frame according to any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein at least one of the first frame and the head pipe is formed by a semi-solid die casting method.
The rear wheel,
A rear arm to which the rear wheel is attached;
A first frame connected to the head pipe and supporting the rear arm;
A vehicle comprising: a second frame having one end connected to the head pipe and the other end connected to the first frame.
The vehicle according to claim 14, wherein the second frame supports the fuel tank.
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