JP4400971B2 - Motorcycle seat with movable backrest - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a seat for a motorcycle equipped with a movable backrest, and more particularly to a seat for a motorcycle equipped with a movable backrest, in which the movable backrest can be suitably positioned.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, in seating seats for motorcycles, driving between the driver's seat and the passenger's seat is necessary to ensure low back pain and fatigue when driving for long periods of time and to ensure the safety of the riding position. There is known a seating seat having a configuration in which a backrest for applying pressure (holding feeling) to a person's waist is provided.
[0003]
In order to give the driver the optimum pressure on the waist and to obtain a more comfortable ride, the backrest is preferably configured to be adjustable according to the physique, height, etc. of the occupant. .
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
For this reason, a configuration is known in which a slide mechanism is provided between the backrest and the seating portion, and the backrest is positioned at a predetermined location (see JP-A-9-11944). However, in this case, after the backrest is moved to a predetermined position, the driver actually gets on the motorcycle to check the position of the backrest, or when the backrest is fixed at the predetermined position. In addition, there is a problem that the backrest moves and cannot be positioned at an accurate position. Also, it could be time consuming to redo the work.
[0005]
Also, when changing the fixing position, if you remove the bolt that fixes the backrest, there is no place holding the backrest other than the bolt, so the movable backrest is easy to come off and workability is worsened There was a problem.
[0006]
Alternatively, there is a method of preparing a movable backrest of each size as an option and selecting it according to the physique and height of the occupant. However, there is a problem that it is necessary to cope with various sizes and the cost increases. In addition, when another driver gets on, the movable backrest must be replaced.
[0007]
An object of the present invention is to provide a seat for a motorcycle having a movable backrest that can easily adjust the backrest of the motorcycle to an optimum position for the driver.
[0008]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
According to the seating seat for a motorcycle provided with a movable backrest according to the present invention, the subject is a seating portion and a seating seat for a motorcycle provided with a movable backrest above the seating portion. Comprises a positioning mechanism that allows the movable backrest to slide relative to the seating portion, and a fixing mechanism that connects the movable backrest and the seating portion, and the positioning mechanism is attached to the bottom plate of the seating portion. A collar formed on the bottom plate of the movable backrest so that the collar is slidable, and an uneven portion formed in association with the slit , and the collar is slid on the slit. Thus, the movable backrest can be moved with a click feeling with respect to the seating portion.
[0009]
As described above, since there is an uneven portion formed in association with the slit, the slit is used for positioning, and when the movable backrest is slid, the portion of the uneven portion is clicked and positioned. In some cases, it is possible to have a configuration in which engagement is performed at a predetermined position of the unevenness, and it is possible to stably connect the movable backrest and the seating portion by the fixing mechanism.
[0010]
More specifically, the positioning mechanism has a collar attached to the bottom plate of the seating portion and a slit formed on the bottom plate of the movable backrest so that the collar can slide, and the collar is the slit. The movable backrest can be moved with a click feeling with respect to the seating portion.
[0011]
More specifically, the fixing mechanism has a plurality of holes provided on the bottom plate side of the movable backrest, and the bottom plate of the movable backrest and the bottom plate of the seating portion are connected to each other through a predetermined hole among the plurality of holes. The configuration is as follows.
[0012]
The seating seat is preferably provided with a guide mechanism for guiding the slide of the movable backrest. More specifically, the guide mechanism includes a convex portion provided on the seating portion side, a long hole provided on the bottom plate of the movable backrest, in which the convex portion can slide, and a collar tip constituting the positioning mechanism. A guide piece connected to the projection piece, a convex portion positioned below the guide piece so as to slide horizontally, and a claw portion for holding the guide piece from above. By providing such a guide mechanism, it is possible to prevent a sliding failure due to an inclination or the like when sliding, and to ensure a smooth slide.
[0013]
As described above, the seat for the motorcycle of the present invention includes the movable backrest, and is configured so that the movable backrest can be slid and fixed at an optimal position. Accordingly, the position of the backrest can be adjusted, and more comfortable running can be performed.
[0014]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
The seat back S of the motorcycle according to the present invention is provided with a movable backrest 20 above the seating portion 10. The seating sheet S of this example is provided with a positioning mechanism 30 that allows the movable backrest 20 to slide with respect to the seating portion 10 and a fixing mechanism 40 that connects the movable backrest 20 and the seating portion 10.
[0015]
As the positioning mechanism 30, the bottom plate 21 of the movable backrest 20 is provided with a slit 32 and an uneven portion 32 a formed in association with the slit 32.
[0016]
A collar 31 is attached to the bottom plate 13 of the seating portion 10. The slit 32 is formed in such a size that the collar 31 can slide. Then, when the collar 31 is slid in the slit 32, the movable backrest 20 moves with a click feeling with respect to the seating portion 10.
[0017]
With the above configuration, the movable backrest 20 can be slid to the optimum position for the driver. Further, since the movable backrest 20 is moved with a click feeling, the movable backrest 20 is temporarily fixed at a predetermined position, and after the movable backrest 20 is moved, before it is finally fixed. In addition, the driver can actually sit on the seating portion 10 and check the position of the movable backrest 20.
[0018]
Further, when the movable backrest 20 is fixed at a predetermined position, the movable backrest 20 can be securely fixed at a predetermined position without moving.
[0019]
As the fixing mechanism 40 in the seating seat S of this example, a plurality of holes 42 are provided on the bottom plate 21 side of the movable backrest 20. The bottom plate 21 of the movable backrest 20 and the bottom plate 13 of the seating portion 10 are connected to each other through a predetermined hole among the plurality of holes 42.
[0020]
Furthermore, the seating unit 10 is provided with a guide mechanism 50 for guiding the slide of the movable backrest 20. The guide mechanism 50 of this example includes a convex portion 51 provided on the seating portion 10 side, a long hole 52 provided in the bottom plate 21 of the movable backrest 20, a guide piece 53 provided at the tip of the collar 31, A convex portion 54 is provided below the guide piece 53 so that the guide piece 53 slides horizontally, and a claw portion 55 that holds the guide piece 53 from above.
[0021]
The convex portion 51 slides in the elongated hole 52 together with the slide of the movable backrest 20. As described above, the movable backrest 20 and the seating portion 10 are slidably coupled at the two locations of the slit 32 and the long hole 52, and the movable backrest 20 can be moved stably. .
[0022]
Further, when the fixing position of the movable backrest 20 is changed, even when the bolt 43 of the fixing mechanism 40 is removed, the seat 31 and the movable backrest 20 are provided with the collar 31 provided on the seating portion side. And the nut 34 is slidably held in the slit 32 on the movable backrest side, and the convex portion 51 on the seating portion side and the elongated hole 52 on the movable backrest side are engaged with each other. 20 is preferred because it does not come off the seating portion 10.
[0023]
The guide piece 53, the convex portion 54, and the claw portion 55 as constituent members of the guide mechanism 50 guide the collar 31. The guide piece 53 slides on the convex portion 54 and is held from above by the claw portion 55. The guide piece 53 is held from above and below by the convex portion 54 and the claw portion 55 and holds the collar 31 so that the collar 31 does not tilt at the slit 32 when sliding.
【Example】
Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The members, arrangements, and the like described below are not intended to limit the present invention and can be variously modified within the scope of the gist of the present invention.
[0024]
1 to 8 show a seat for a motorcycle according to the present invention, FIG. 1 is an explanatory view showing the seat, FIG. 2 is a sectional view taken along line AA in FIG. 1, and FIG. 3 is a movable backrest. 4 is a cross-sectional view showing the assembled state of the movable backrest and the seating portion, FIG. 5 is an explanatory view showing the guide piece, FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing the fixing portion, and FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the seating seat. Sectional drawing and FIG. 8 are the principal part enlarged views of a seat.
[0025]
FIG. 1 is an explanatory view showing a seat S for a motorcycle of the present invention. The seat S shown in the present embodiment is for two passengers, and includes a seat portion 10 and a movable backrest 20 positioned above the seat portion 10. The seat S is not limited to two-seaters, but may be a single-seat seat. In this case, the movable backrest is positioned behind the seating seat.
[0026]
The seating unit 10 includes a driver seating unit 11 on which a driver is seated and a passenger seating unit 12 on which a passenger sits. The seating portion 10 is formed by covering a cushion material 15 provided on the bottom plate 13 with a skin material 14.
[0027]
In the motorcycle of this example, a recess 16 not provided with a cushioning material 15 is formed between the driver's seat 11 and the passenger's seat 12, and a movable back for the driver is formed in the recess 16. A rest 20 is provided. The movable backrest 20 is formed by covering a cushion material 23 provided on the bottom plate 21 with a skin material 22.
[0028]
The seating unit 10 and the movable backrest 20 of this example are provided with a positioning mechanism 30 for adjusting the position of the movable backrest 20 according to the physique of the driver, and the movable backrest 20 on the seating unit 10. A fixing mechanism 40 for fixing is provided.
[0029]
The positioning mechanism 30 is configured by combining each member provided on the bottom plate 13 side of the seating portion 10 and each member provided on the bottom plate 21 side of the movable backrest 20. The positioning mechanism 30 slides the movable backrest 20 with respect to the seating portion 10 so as to be movable to a position most suitable for the driver.
[0030]
The positioning mechanism 30 of this example is configured such that a collar 31 is attached to the bottom plate 13 of the seating portion 10, and the collar 31 slides in a slit 32 formed in the bottom plate 21 of the movable backrest 20. 20 is slidable with respect to the seating part 10.
[0031]
As shown in FIG. 4, the collar 31 includes a sliding portion 31 a that slides in the slit 32 and a flange portion 31 b. The collar 31 passes through the bottom plate 13 of the seating portion 10 and is disposed so as to slide into a slit 32 provided in the bottom plate 21 of the movable backrest 20, and a guide piece 53 constituting a guide mechanism described below. At the same time, it is held by a bolt 33 and a nut 34.
[0032]
The bolt 33 is inserted from the flange portion 31 b side of the collar 31, and the flange portion 31 b is sandwiched between the bolt head portion 33 a and the bottom plate 13. The collar 31, the guide piece 53, the bolt 33, and the nut 34 are always fastened.
[0033]
The collar 31 is configured to be slidable in a slit 32 provided in the bottom plate 21 of the movable backrest 20. As shown in FIG. 2, the slit 32 is formed with an uneven portion 32 a toward the inside of the slit.
[0034]
The uneven portion 32a of the slit 32 is configured so that the collar 31 can slide between the uneven portions 32a with a click feeling. In addition, when the screw hole for fixing the movable backrest 20 is previously provided in the bottom plate 13 of the seating portion 10, the uneven portion 32a is movable with the screw hole provided in the bottom plate 13 of the seating portion 10. The collar 31 is formed to be held at a position where the screw hole of the bottom plate 21 of the backrest 20 is aligned. Therefore, the position where the collar 31 is held between the concave and convex portions 32 a and the position of the screw hole of the bottom plate 21 may or may not coincide with each other in the major axis direction of the slit 32.
[0035]
When the uneven portion 32 a, that is, the bottom plate 21 of the movable backrest 20 is formed from a resin material, the collar 31 is formed from a metal or a resin material harder than the bottom plate 21. In this case, the collar 31 moves with a click feeling between the concavo-convex portions 32a while pushing the convex portions 32a apart.
[0036]
Alternatively, when the concavo-convex portion 32a, that is, the bottom plate 21 of the movable backrest 20 is formed of a metal or a hard resin material, the collar 31 has a resin material that is softer than the bottom plate 21, or at least the sliding portion 31a. It is formed from a flexible material. The collar 31 slides on the concavo-convex part 32 a while being flexible at the convex part of the slit 32. As a result, the collar 31 moves through the slit 32 with a click feeling.
[0037]
Further, the positioning mechanism 30 of this example is provided with a guide mechanism 50 so that the positioning mechanism 30 operates smoothly. The guide mechanism 50 includes a convex portion 51 provided in the seating portion 10, a long hole 52 provided in the bottom plate 21 of the movable backrest 20, a guide piece 53 provided at the tip of the collar 31, and the guide piece 53. A convex portion 54 is provided below the guide piece 53 so as to slide horizontally, and a claw portion 55 that holds the guide piece 53 from above.
[0038]
The convex portion 51 is provided on the bottom plate 13 of the seating portion 10 so as to protrude toward the movable backrest 20. The convex portion 51 is configured to be engageable with a long hole 52 provided in the bottom plate 21 of the movable backrest 20. As described above, the movable backrest 20 and the seating portion 10 are slidably connected at the two locations of the collar 31 and the slit 32, or the convex portion 51 and the long hole 52, so that the movable backrest 20 is stabilized. And can be slid.
[0039]
The guide piece 53, the convex portion 54, and the claw portion 55 as constituent members of the guide mechanism 50 guide the collar 31. The guide piece 53 is a rectangular metal plate as shown in FIG. The guide piece 53 is disposed above the collar 31 with a bolt 33 screwed into the hole 53 a and held by the nut 34.
[0040]
The guide piece 53 is configured to slide on the convex portion 54 and be held from above by the claw portion 55. As described above, the guide piece 53 is held in the vertical direction by the convex portion 54 and the claw portion 55, and holds the collar 31 so that the collar 31 does not incline at the slit 32 when sliding.
[0041]
The space between the convex portion 54 and the guide claw 55 is configured to be slightly larger than the thickness of the guide piece 53. By providing such a guide mechanism, it is possible to prevent a sliding failure due to an inclination or the like when sliding, and to ensure a smooth slide.
[0042]
Next, the fixing mechanism 40 will be described. A fixing portion 41 is provided on the bottom plate 21 side of the movable backrest 20 as a constituent member of the fixing mechanism 40. The fixing portion 41 includes a plurality of screw holes 42 into which bolts can be screwed.
[0043]
In this example, a plate-like member as shown in FIG. 6 is used as the fixing portion 41, and this plate-like member is locked by a locking portion provided on the bottom plate 21. Thus, by making the fixing | fixed part 41 an independent member, it becomes possible to reduce the burden concerning the baseplate 21 at the time of bolt fastening, and to prevent the baseplate 21 from deform | transforming. In addition, it is good also as a structure which provided the fixing | fixed part 41 in the baseplate 21 directly.
[0044]
Next, the position adjustment of the movable backrest 20 and the operation of fixing the movable backrest 20 to the seating portion 10 using the positioning mechanism 30, the fixing mechanism 40, and the guide mechanism 50 having the above-described configuration will be described.
[0045]
First, the movable backrest 20 is moved to a position most suitable for the driver. The movable backrest 20 is moved by sliding a collar 31 attached to the bottom plate 13 of the seating portion 10 with respect to a slit 32 provided in the bottom plate 21 of the movable backrest 20.
[0046]
Since the slit 32 of this example is provided with an uneven portion 32a, the collar 31 can be formed so that the uneven portion 32a is flexible in the uneven portion 32a or the collar 31 itself is held by the protruded portion. The slit 32 is slid while being bent or opened in the recess. That is, the collar 31 slides in the slit 32 with a click feeling.
[0047]
As described above, since the collar 31 slides in the slit 32 with a click feeling, the operator who adjusts the position of the movable backrest 20 adjusts the position of the movable backrest 20 while checking the position little by little. It becomes possible. And it becomes possible to hold | maintain the movable backrest 20 so that it may not move in an optimal position.
[0048]
When the movable backrest 20 is moved to an appropriate position, the movable backrest 20 is then fixed to the bottom plate 11 of the seating portion 10. And as shown in FIG. 8, the bolt 43 is inserted from the seating part 10 side, and the bolt 43 is tightened, whereby the bottom plate 11 of the seating part 10 and the bottom plate 21 (fixed part 41) of the movable backrest 20 are connected. Link.
[0049]
In this way, the movable backrest 20 is fixed at an optimal position for the driver. FIG. 7 shows a state in which the movable backrest 20 is fixed by moving a certain distance. The movable backrest 20 of this example has a slidable width and is disposed so as to overlap with the driver's seat 11 and the passenger's seat 12, so that the movable backrest 20 can be slid to the maximum extent. However, there is no gap between the passenger seating portion 12 and the appearance is also suitable.
[0050]
Moreover, in the said Example, although the uneven | corrugated | grooved part 32a formed in the slit 32 has faced the inner side of the slit 32, an uneven | corrugated | grooved part is not the inner side of a slit, for example, the outer periphery predetermined position (for example, convex-shaped part 54 and slit). 32) is formed in the vertical direction along the slit, and a convex portion that engages with the concave and convex portions is formed on the lower surface of the guide piece 53 so as to give a click feeling. By forming them in association with each other, it is possible to produce a click feeling.
[0051]
In addition, about the movable backrest, when the cushion material is not integrally molded but is assembled on the bottom plate later, the collar 31 and the bolt 33 of the positioning mechanism 30 are inserted from the movable backrest 20 side, and the seating portion It is good also as a structure fixed with the nut 34 provided in 10 side.
[0052]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the seating sheet of the present invention, when the slit is formed in the bottom plate of the movable backrest and the uneven portion formed in association with the slit is used, the slit is used for positioning. In addition, it is possible to have a click feeling at the concave and convex portions when sliding, and to engage at a predetermined position of the concave and convex when positioning, and the movable backrest and the seating portion are fixed by a fixing mechanism. Can be stably connected when connecting the two.
[0053]
Further, since the guide mechanism is provided, it is possible to prevent a sliding failure due to an inclination or the like when sliding, and to ensure a smooth slide.
[0054]
As described above, the seat of the motorcycle according to the present invention is configured so that the movable backrest can be slid and fixed at an optimal position, so that the movable backrest can be adapted to the physique of the driver or passenger. The position can be adjusted, and more comfortable travel can be performed.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is an explanatory view showing a seating seat according to the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA in FIG.
FIG. 3 is a top view of a bottom plate of a movable backrest.
FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view showing an assembled state of the movable backrest and the seating portion.
FIG. 5 is an explanatory view showing a guide piece.
FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a fixing portion.
FIG. 7 is a sectional view of a seating seat.
FIG. 8 is an enlarged view of a main part of the seat.
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Seating sheet 11 Driver's seating part 12 Passenger's seating part 13 Bottom plate 14 Skin material 15 Cushion material 20 Movable backrest 21 Bottom plate 22 Skin material 23 Cushion material 30 Positioning mechanism 31 Collar 31a Sliding part 31b Flange part 32 Slit 32a Uneven part 33 Bolt 33a Bolt head 34 Nut 40 Fixing mechanism 41 Fixing part 42 Screw hole 43 Bolt 50 Guide mechanism 51 Convex part 52 Long hole 53 Guide piece 54 Convex part 55 Claw part

Claims (4)

In a seat for a motorcycle having a seating portion and a movable backrest above the seating portion,
The seating sheet includes a positioning mechanism that allows the movable backrest to slide relative to the seating portion, and a fixing mechanism that connects the movable backrest and the seating portion,
The positioning mechanism includes a collar attached to the bottom plate of the seating portion, a slit formed on the bottom plate of the movable backrest so that the collar can slide, and an uneven portion formed in association with the slit. A seat for a motorcycle equipped with a movable backrest, wherein the movable backrest is movable with a click feeling with respect to the seating portion by sliding the collar in the slit. .   A plurality of holes are provided on the bottom plate side of the movable backrest as the fixing mechanism, and the bottom plate of the movable backrest and the bottom plate of the seating portion are connected to each other in a predetermined hole among the plurality of holes. A seat for a motorcycle including the movable backrest according to Item 1.   The seat according to claim 1, wherein the seat is provided with a guide mechanism for guiding the slide of the movable backrest. The guide mechanism is provided with a convex portion provided on the seating portion side, a long hole through which the convex portion is slidable, and a guide piece connected to the tip of the collar constituting the positioning mechanism. 4. A movable back according to claim 3 , comprising: a convex portion positioned below the guide piece so that the guide piece slides horizontally; and a claw portion for holding the guide piece from above. A seat for a motorcycle with a rest.

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