JP5427735B2 - Saddle riding - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to an improvement of a saddle-ride type vehicle equipped with a theft countermeasure device.

  A straddle-type vehicle including a theft countermeasure device has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1 (FIG. 5)).

  As shown in FIG. 5 of Patent Document 1, a motorcycle (10) (the numbers in parentheses indicate the reference numerals described in Patent Document 1. The same applies hereinafter), below the seat seat (120), in a box shape. The anti-theft unit (160) (hereinafter referred to as “theft countermeasure device (160)”) is arranged.

The antitheft device (160) has a built-in GPS antenna. The GPS antenna is used to receive radio waves transmitted from the satellite. In order to receive a radio wave from a satellite with a predetermined reception sensitivity, it is essential that there is no shielding object for shielding the radio wave above the GPS antenna.
Since the antitheft device (160) of Patent Document 1 is arranged at the upper part of the vehicle body, it has a predetermined reception sensitivity and can receive radio waves transmitted from a satellite.

  That is, the GPS antenna needs to be arranged on the top of the motorcycle so that a predetermined reception sensitivity can be obtained. On the other hand, since the anti-theft device (160) with a built-in GPS antenna is a box of a certain size, it is preferable to place it under a seat in a motorcycle with a large space restriction. Is limited.

However, considering the arrangement of other in-vehicle devices, it is desirable that the antitheft device (160) is not restricted by the arrangement.
Therefore, there is a demand for a technique that allows the antitheft device to be arranged more freely.

JP 2010-120627 A

  An object of the present invention is to provide a technique that allows a antitheft device to be more freely arranged in a saddle-ride type vehicle equipped with an antitheft device.

According to a first aspect of the present invention, in a saddle-ride type vehicle in which a power unit, an exterior part, and an antitheft device are attached to a body frame, the antitheft device extends from the GPS antenna that receives a GPS signal and the GPS antenna. A cable and a GPS unit that is connected to the tip of the cable and processes a GPS signal. The GPS antenna is attached to the body frame or the exterior part at a position away from the GPS unit, and is attached to the front of the body frame. A fork member that supports the front wheels so as to be steerable is attached to the provided head pipe, and a GPS antenna is disposed adjacent to the rear of the head pipe in the vehicle .

In the invention according to claim 2 , a fuel tank is provided in the vehicle body frame at a position behind the head pipe, a GPS antenna is disposed in a front portion of the fuel tank, and a GPS antenna cover is provided above the GPS antenna. The cable is routed below the fuel tank.

In the invention according to claim 3 , the vehicle body frame is provided with a fuel tank, a tank side cover is disposed along the outer side of the fuel tank, and a GPS antenna is disposed between the tank side cover and the fuel tank. It is characterized by.

The invention according to claim 4 is characterized in that a box-shaped antenna stay opened upward is welded to the fuel tank, and a GPS antenna is attached to the antenna stay so as to be housed in the antenna stay.

In the invention according to claim 5 , a seat having a bottom plate, a cushion provided above the bottom plate, and a skin provided on the upper surface of the cushion is attached to the body frame, and a GPS antenna is provided below the seat. Is arranged.

The invention according to claim 6 is characterized in that a GPS antenna mounting portion is provided on the bottom plate of the seat, and the GPS antenna is mounted on the GPS antenna mounting portion.

The invention according to claim 7 includes a seat rail that supports the seat in the body frame,
A box-shaped antenna stay is provided on the side of the seat rail, and a GPS antenna is accommodated in the antenna stay.

The invention according to claim 8 is characterized in that the body frame includes a pair of left and right seat rails for supporting the seat, and a GPS antenna is disposed between the pair of left and right seat rails.

In the invention according to claim 9 , a grab rail that can be grasped by an occupant is attached to the seat rail, and a grab rail extension portion is extended inward in the vehicle width direction from the grab rail attachment portion to which the grab rail is attached. A window part that opens upward is opened in the grab rail extension part, and a GPS antenna is attached to the grab rail extension part so as to be positioned under the window part.

The invention according to claim 1 0, between the right and left seat rails, the cross member is passed, can open the window to open upwardly to the cross member, the cross member so as to be positioned under the window A GPS antenna is attached to the.

Supporting invention according to claim 1 1, the body frame, a bottom plate, a cushion provided above the bottom plate, and a skin provided on the upper surface of the cushion, a sheet having attached to the vehicle body frame, a seat A pair of left and right seat rails is included, a cross member is passed between the left and right seat rails, and a rear extension portion is extended from the rear portion of the cross member to the rear of the vehicle. A window portion to be opened is opened, and a GPS antenna is attached to the rear extension portion so as to be positioned under the window portion.

In the invention according to claim 1 2, exterior parts, a headlight consists of a fairing which covers the headlight, a head pipe provided at a front portion of the vehicle body frame, the fork member supporting the front wheel freely steered And a GPS antenna is attached to the fork member at a position overlapping the fairing in a side view of the vehicle.

In the invention according to claim 1 3, GPS antenna is clamped by the clamp member, that this clamping member is attached to the fork member, the fork member, characterized in that the GPS antenna is mounted.

In the invention according to claim 1, the GPS antenna is attached to the vehicle body frame or the exterior part at a position away from the GPS unit.
That is, in the present invention, the GPS antenna is separated from the GPS unit. If the GPS antenna is arranged at a place where a predetermined reception sensitivity is obtained, the GPS unit can be freely arranged at a place unrelated to the reception sensitivity.
As a result, according to the present invention, a saddle-ride type vehicle in which the antitheft device can be arranged more freely is provided.

  In addition, the GPS unit can be reduced in size by separating the GPS antenna, and the GPS unit can be more freely attached to the vehicle body.

Further , the GPS antenna is disposed adjacent to the rear of the head pipe in the vehicle. A GPS antenna can be arranged using a dead space located behind the head pipe, and the dead space can be effectively used.

In the invention according to claim 2 , the GPS antenna is covered with the GPS antenna cover at the top. The GPS antenna is protected by a GPS antenna cover. Since the GPS antenna is protected, there is no fear of the GPS antenna being tampered with.
Since the cable is routed below the fuel tank, there is no risk of the cable being tampered with.

In the invention according to claim 3 , the GPS antenna is disposed between the tank side cover and the fuel tank. A GPS antenna can be arranged at a less noticeable location between the tank side cover and the fuel tank. Therefore, there is no worry that the GPS antenna is tampered with.

In the invention which concerns on Claim 4 , a GPS antenna is arrange | positioned so that it may accommodate in a box-shaped antenna stay. By putting the GPS antenna in the box-shaped antenna stay, it is possible to make it difficult for a third party to touch the GPS antenna, and to prevent mischief and the like. In addition, the GPS antenna can be protected by a tank side cover provided on the fuel tank side and provided outside the antenna stay in the vehicle width direction.

In the invention which concerns on Claim 5 , the GPS antenna is arrange | positioned under the sheet | seat. Since the GPS antenna is disposed under the seat that is difficult for a third party to access, the occurrence of mischief and the like can be prevented.

In the invention which concerns on Claim 6 , the GPS antenna is attached to the baseplate of a sheet | seat. Since the GPS antenna is attached to the bottom plate of the sheet that is difficult for a third party to access, there is no fear of the GPS antenna being tampered with.

In the invention which concerns on Claim 7 , a GPS antenna is arrange | positioned so that it may accommodate in a box-shaped antenna stay. By putting the GPS antenna in the box-shaped antenna stay, it becomes difficult for a third party to touch the GPS antenna. If it is a GPS antenna housed in an antenna stay, there is no worry of being tampered with.

In the invention according to claim 8 , the GPS antenna is disposed between the pair of left and right seat rails. Usually, since the GPS antenna is disposed between a pair of left and right seat rails that are covered with a seat and are difficult for a third party to touch, it is difficult for a third party to touch the GPS antenna. Therefore, there is no worry that the GPS antenna is tampered with.

In the invention which concerns on Claim 9 , a window part is provided in the grab rail extension part, and the GPS antenna is attached so that it may be located under this window part. Since the GPS antenna is disposed under the grab rail extension, it is difficult for a third party to touch the GPS antenna. Therefore, there is no worry that the GPS antenna is tampered with. In addition, since the GPS antenna is located under the window, good reception sensitivity is ensured.

In the invention according to claim 1 0, a window portion is provided on the cross member passed between the left and right seat rails, GPS antenna is mounted so as to be positioned under the window. Since the GPS antenna is disposed under the cross member, it is difficult for a third party to touch the GPS antenna. Therefore, there is no worry that the GPS antenna is tampered with. In addition, since the GPS antenna is located under the window, good reception sensitivity is ensured.

In the invention according to claim 1 1, from the rear of the cross member passed between the left and right seat rails rear extended portion is extended toward the rear of the vehicle, a window portion is provided in the rear extending portion of the window A GPS antenna is attached so as to be positioned below. Since the GPS antenna is disposed under the rear extension, it is difficult for a third party to touch the GPS antenna. Therefore, there is no worry that the GPS antenna is tampered with. In addition, since the GPS antenna is located under the window, good reception sensitivity is ensured.

In the invention according to claim 1 2, as viewed from the side of the vehicle, the fork member at a position overlapping with the fairing, GPS antenna is attached. Since the GPS antenna is covered by the fairing, the GPS antenna can be arranged at an inconspicuous position.

In the invention according to claim 1 3, the fork member, GPS antenna is attached via a clamp member. Since the GPS antenna is supported by the clamp member, an increase in the number of parts can be minimized.

1 is a left side view of a motorcycle according to the present invention. 1 is a block diagram of a theft countermeasure device provided in a motorcycle. FIG. It is a perspective view of an antitheft device in which GPS antennas are separately arranged. It is a right view of the vehicle body front part provided with the GPS antenna which concerns on Example 1. FIG. FIG. 5 is a view taken in the direction of arrow 5 in FIG. 4. FIG. 6 is a view taken along arrow 6 in FIG. 5. FIG. 10 is a plan view showing a modification of the first embodiment. It is a principal part enlarged view of FIG. FIG. 9 is a sectional view taken along line 9-9 in FIG. 8. FIG. 10 is a view taken in the direction of arrow 10 in FIG. 8. It is the 11-11 line sectional view of FIG. It is a right view of the vehicle body front part provided with the GPS antenna which concerns on Example 2. FIG. It is a figure when a shroud is removed from FIG. It is a 14 arrow line view of FIG. FIG. 15 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 15-15 in FIG. 14. It is a modification figure of FIG. It is 17 arrow line view of FIG. It is a figure explaining the manufacturing method of the box-shaped antenna stay shown by FIG. FIG. 10 is a left side view of the rear part of the vehicle body, illustrating the arrangement positions of the arrangement antennas of the GPS antennas according to Examples 3 to 7. 6 is a side view of a seat provided with a GPS antenna according to Embodiment 3. FIG. It is a 21 part enlarged view of FIG. FIG. 22 is a view on arrow 22 in FIG. 21. It is a side view of the seat rail provided with the GPS antenna which concerns on Example 4. FIG. It is a 24 arrow line view of FIG. FIG. 25 is a sectional view taken along line 25-25 in FIG. 24. It is a modification figure of FIG. It is a 27 arrow line view of FIG. It is a figure explaining the manufacturing method of the box-shaped antenna stay shown by FIG. It is a top view of the grab rail provided with the GPS antenna which concerns on Example 5. FIG. FIG. 30 is a sectional view taken along line 30-30 in FIG. 29. It is a top view of the cross member provided with the GPS antenna which concerns on Example 6 and Example 7. FIG. FIG. 32 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 32-32 in FIG. 31. FIG. 10 is a left side view of a motorcycle according to an eighth embodiment. It is a left view of the vehicle body front part provided with the GPS antenna which concerns on Example 8. FIG. It is a perspective view of the vehicle body front part provided with the GPS antenna. FIG. 36 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 36-36 in FIG. 35. It is a left view of the vehicle body front part provided with the GPS antenna which concerns on Example 9. FIG. It is a principal part top view of FIG. It is the 39-39 sectional view taken on the line of FIG. It is a left view explaining the location which can arrange | position a GPS antenna in a saddle-ride type vehicle. It is a left view explaining the location which can arrange | position a GPS unit in a saddle-ride type vehicle.

  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.

First, Embodiment 1 of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
As shown in FIG. 1, a motorcycle 10 includes a body frame 11 serving as a skeleton, a head pipe 12, a main frame 13 that extends rearward and downward from the head pipe 12, and a rear end of the main frame 13. A pair of left and right seat rails 15 and 16 (only reference numeral 15 on the near side is shown) extending rearward and upward from the head portion, a down frame 17 extending downward and downwardly from the head pipe 12 below the main frame 13, and the main frame 13 A pair of left and right center frames 21 and 22 (only the reference numeral 21 on the near side is shown) respectively connected to the rear end portion and the lower end portion of the down frame 17, the lower rear portions of these center frames 21 and 22, and the seat rail 15. , 16 and a pair of left and right subframes 23, 24 (only the reference numeral 23 on the front side is shown) connected to each of the rear end portions. The fork member 26 is steerably attached to the head pipe 12, and the engine 27 as a power unit is attached to the down frame 17 and the center frames 21, 22, and is provided at the lower rear part of each of the center frames 21, 22. A swing arm 34 is swingably attached to each of the pivot plate portions 31 and 32 (only the reference numeral 31 on the front side is shown) via a pivot shaft 33.

  A bar handle 36 is attached to the fork member 26 and a front wheel 37 is attached to the lower end of the fork member 26. The upper bridge 41 and the bottom bridge 42 that connect the left and right of the fork member 26 are connected to the fork member 26 via the front cowl assembly 43 as an exterior part 40. A front cowl 44, a headlight 46, a pair of left and right front blinkers 47 and 48 (only the reference numeral 47 on the front side is shown), and a meter 51 are attached.

A fuel tank 54 is attached to the upper portion of the main frame 13, an oil cooler 55 is attached to the front portion of the down frame 17, and a seat 56 is attached to the upper portions of the seat rails 15 and 16.
Both sides of the oil cooler 55 are covered with a pair of left and right shrouds 57 and 58 (only the reference numeral 57 on the front side is shown) as the exterior component 40.

  An air cleaner 61, a battery 62, an ABS modulator 63, and a GPS unit 64 are arranged in a triangular space surrounded by the seat rails 15 and 16, the center frames 21 and 22, and the sub frames 23 and 24. The air cleaner 61, the battery 62, the ABS modulator 63, and the GPS unit 64 are all attached to the vehicle body frame 11 including the seat rails 15 and 16, the center frames 21 and 22, and the subframes 23 and 24 via a stay member (not shown). Installed. Details of the antitheft device including the GPS unit 64 will be described with reference to the next figure.

  Both sides of the air cleaner 61, the battery 62, the ABS modulator 63, and the GPS unit 64 are covered with a pair of left and right body side covers 65, 66 (only the reference numeral 65 on the front side is shown) as the exterior component 40. .

  A pair of left and right grab rails 67 and 68 (only the reference numeral 67 on the front side is shown) are attached to the rear portions of the seat rails 15 and 16, below the left and right ends of the seat rails 15 and 16, and laterally of the seat rails 15 and 16. Is covered with a pair of left and right rear body covers 71 and 72 (only the reference numeral 71 on the near side is shown) as the exterior component 40, and a pair of left and right rear blinkers 76 and 77 ( Only the front side reference numeral 76 is shown.) And a locking release mechanism 78 for releasing the locking of a sheet locking mechanism (not shown) that locks the seat 56 so that it cannot be opened and closed.

  The rear wheel 73 is attached to the rear end of the swing arm 34, an output shaft 82 is provided in a transmission 81 provided integrally with the rear portion of the engine 27, and a drive sprocket 83 attached to the output shaft 82; A chain 86 is hung on a driven sprocket 84 provided integrally with the rear wheel 73.

A throttle body 93 is attached to the cylinder portion 91 of the engine 27 via an intake pipe 92 at the rear, and an air cleaner 61 is connected to the throttle body 93 via a connecting tube 94.
Further, an exhaust pipe 96 is connected to the front portion of the cylinder portion 91 of the engine 27, and a silencer 97 is connected to the rear end of the exhaust pipe 96.

  A front fender 101 that covers the front wheel 37 and is attached to the fork member 26 is provided above the front wheel 37, a stand 102 is provided at the lower rear part of the center frames 21 and 22, and a step bracket 103 is provided on each of the subframes 23 and 24. 103 (only the front side reference numeral 103 is shown) is attached to these step brackets 103, 103, respectively, for the driver steps 104, 105 (only the front side reference numeral 104 is shown) and the passenger step 106, 107 (only the reference numeral 106 on the front side is shown) is attached. A taillight 108 is attached to the rear end of the vehicle.

  A GPS antenna 110 that receives a GPS signal as position information from a satellite is disposed at a vehicle forward position of the fuel tank 54. A cable 111 is extended from the GPS antenna unit 110 to the GPS unit 64 described above.

The antitheft device 112 includes a GPS antenna 110, a cable 111 extending from the GPS antenna 110, and a GPS unit 64 that is connected to the tip of the cable 111 and processes a GPS signal. The GPS antenna 110 and the GPS unit 64 are both attached to the vehicle body side. That is, the GPS antenna 110 is attached to the vehicle body frame 11 at a position away from the GPS unit 64.
The GPS antenna may be attached to the exterior part 40.

Next, the antitheft device mounted on the motorcycle according to the present invention and a block diagram of the related part will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 2, the antitheft device 112 includes a GPS antenna 110, a cable 111 extending from the GPS antenna 110, and a GPS unit 64 connected to the tip of the cable 111. The GPS unit 64 is a global sensor that detects the current position of the vehicle by receiving orbit information from a plurality of artificial satellites and an acceleration sensor 121 that detects vibration applied to the body of the saddle-ride type vehicle (motorcycle 10). A positioning system unit (Global Positioning System unit) 122, a control unit 123 that receives the acceleration signal SA from the acceleration sensor 121 and the position information JP from the global positioning system unit 122 and commands antitheft measures, A mobile phone communication unit 125 that transmits the position information JP to the mobile phone base station 124 based on the communication command SC, and an ignition stop signal SSS to the ignition device 126 of the engine 27 based on the engine control signal SEC from the control unit 123 The operation of the ignition device 126 is stopped, that is, the engine 27 is stopped. On the basis of the alarm control signal SAC from the engine control unit 127 and the control unit 123, an alarm signal SA is sent to the alarm device 128 (lighting devices such as headlights 46, turn signals 47, 48, 76, and 77, horns), The alarm generating unit 131 that operates the horn and the internal power source 132 are included. As the internal power supply 132, for example, a lithium battery is used.

Next, the appearance of the antitheft device will be described.
As shown in FIG. 3, the anti-theft device 112 includes a GPS antenna 110 that receives a position signal from a GPS antenna, a GPS unit 64 that performs arithmetic processing on the received position information, and the GPS unit 64 and the GPS antenna 110. And a cable 111 for connecting the two. A cable 111 is extended from the GPS antenna 110, and a connector 111 a is connected to the tip of the cable 111. The GPS unit 64 and the GPS antenna 110 are arranged apart from each other.
In the present embodiment, the cable 111 is extended from the side surface of the GPS antenna 110. However, depending on the means for attaching the GPS antenna 110, the cable 111 may be extended from the bottom surface of the GPS antenna 110.

The GPS unit 64 and the GPS antenna 110 are both rectangular box-like members, and the size of the GPS unit 64 is larger than that of the GPS antenna 110.
The GPS antenna 110 has a screw attachment portion 154 extending from the side surface, and the screw attachment portion 154 can be attached to each part of the vehicle.

  The GPS unit 64 has a power supply coupler 113 to which an external power supply is supplied and an information transmission / reception coupler 114 that transmits and receives information on the side. The power coupler 113 and the information transfer coupler 114 are disposed on the same one side 115. A socket 117 is provided on the other side 116 opposite to the one side 115, and a connector 111a provided at the tip of the cable 111 is connected to the socket 117, and the connector 111a and the socket 117 are arranged. A lid member 118 as a cover is detachably provided on the other side surface 116.

A small hole 119 through which the cable 111 passes is formed in the lid member 118, and the seal member 120 is interposed between the small hole 119 and the cable 111.
The lid member 118 and the seal member 120 prevent rainwater or the like from entering the GPS unit 64.
The GPS unit 64 is attached to the vehicle body frame side via a buffer member (not shown).

The details of the arrangement structure and mounting structure of the GPS antenna will be described below.
As shown in FIG. 4, a fork member 26 that supports a front wheel (FIG. 1, reference numeral 37) to be steerable is attached to the head pipe 12 provided at the front portion of the vehicle body frame 11. A GPS antenna 110 is disposed adjacent to the rear side of the head pipe 12 in the vehicle. A GPS antenna cover 155 is provided above the GPS antenna 110.

  The GPS antenna 110 is disposed adjacent to the rear of the head pipe 12 in the vehicle. The GPS antenna 110 can be arranged in a compact manner by using a dead space located behind the head pipe 12.

  In addition, since the GPS antenna 110 is covered with the GPS antenna cover 155 extending from the fuel tank 54, the position of the GPS antenna 110 is difficult to understand, and mischief and the like can be prevented.

A cable 111 extending from the GPS antenna 110 to the GPS unit 64 is provided so that the fuel tank 54 straddles the main frame 13 as a component of the vehicle body frame 11 at the rear position of the head pipe 12. Is routed below.
The cable 111 is routed below the fuel tank 54. If it is below the fuel tank 54, it is difficult for a third party to touch the GPS antenna. Therefore, there is no worry that the cable 111 is tampered with.

Next, a state when the GPS antenna is viewed from above the vehicle will be described.
As shown in FIG. 5, a plate-like antenna stay 156 is extended in front of the vehicle at the front end of the fuel tank 54, and the GPS antenna 110 is attached to the antenna stay 156 via an attachment screw 157 on the upper surface of the antenna stay 156. Attached to 156. The upper portion of the antenna stay 156 is covered with a GPS antenna cover 155.

Next, a state when the GPS antenna is viewed from the front will be described.
As shown in FIG. 6, the plate-like antenna stay 156 is fixed to the main frame 13 at a position where the upper surface is in a substantially horizontal posture, and the GPS antenna 110 is placed on the upper surface 158 of the antenna stay and attached. It is fastened to the antenna stay 156 by a screw 157.
Since the GPS antenna 110 is attached to the upper surface 158 of the antenna stay positioned substantially horizontally, satellite radio waves can be received well.

The operation of the motorcycle including the GPS unit described above will be described next.
Referring also to FIG. 4, the GPS antenna 110 is attached to an antenna stay 156 that extends from the vehicle body frame 11 and is provided adjacent to the rear of the head pipe 12 at a position away from the GPS unit 64. Yes. The GPS antenna 110 is separated from the GPS unit 64.

  Conventionally, a GPS unit is relatively large because it incorporates a GPS antenna. Such a GPS unit has to be arranged in the upper part of the vehicle, and there are restrictions on arrangement.

In this regard, in the present invention, since the GPS antenna 110 is attached to the antenna stay 156 extending from the vehicle body frame 11 at a position away from the GPS unit 64, predetermined reception sensitivity is easily ensured. In addition, the GPS unit 64 in which the GPS antenna 110 is separated can be freely arranged at a place unrelated to the reception sensitivity.
As a result, according to the present invention, a saddle-ride type vehicle in which the antitheft device can be arranged more freely is provided.

Next, a modification of the first embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 7, a fuel tank 54 is provided in the vehicle body frame (FIG. 4, reference numeral 11) at the vehicle rear position of the head pipe 12, and the GPS antenna 110 is disposed at the front portion 161 of the fuel tank. A GPS antenna cover (FIG. 10, reference numeral 155 described later) is provided above the GPS antenna 110.

The GPS antenna 110 is disposed adjacent to the rear of the head pipe 12 in the vehicle. A cable 111 extending from the GPS antenna 110 to the GPS unit 64 is routed below the fuel tank 54.
Since the cable 111 is routed below the fuel tank 54, the cable 111 does not have to be tampered with.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the antenna stay 156 is a metal plate-like member extending from the fuel tank 54 to the front of the vehicle, and has a rectangular window 162 and a mounting hole 163 in which the GPS antenna 110 is attached. And have.

Next, the details of the arrangement and mounting structure of the GPS antenna will be described.
As shown in FIG. 9, the GPS antenna 110 is applied to the window portion 162 from below, and the GPS antenna 110 is attached to the antenna stay 156 via the attachment screw 157 from below.

  Since the upper portion of the GPS antenna 110 is open, satellite radio waves can be received well. In addition, since the GPS antenna 110 is attached to the antenna stay 156 from below, it is difficult for a third party to touch the GPS antenna 110. Therefore, the GPS antenna 110 does not have to worry about being tampered with.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the antenna stay 156 to which the GPS antenna 110 is attached is arranged in a substantially horizontal posture. The antenna stay 156 is covered with a GPS antenna cover 155. Thus, since the entire antenna stay 156 including the GPS antenna 110 is covered with the GPS antenna cover 155, the GPS antenna 110 can be arranged inconspicuously.

Since the GPS antenna 110 is covered with the GPS antenna cover 155, it is difficult for a third party to touch the GPS antenna 110. Therefore, the GPS antenna 110 does not have to worry about being tampered with.
Referring also to FIG. 7, since the cable 111 is routed below the fuel tank 54, there is no fear that the cable 111 is tampered with.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the antenna stay 156 is a member that is fixed to a seam portion 164 located at the front end of the fuel tank 54 and that extends forward of the vehicle. 12) is provided at the vehicle rear position.

  As described above, the GPS antenna 110 is disposed adjacent to the rear of the head pipe 12 in the vehicle. The GPS antenna 110 can be arranged in a compact manner by using a dead space located behind the head pipe 12.

  In this embodiment, the GPS antenna is attached to the tank stay extending from the fuel tank. However, a tank seam extension is formed by extending the tank seam portion of the fuel tank toward the front of the vehicle. A window portion may be provided, and a GPS antenna may be attached from below the window portion.

  In this embodiment, the GPS antenna cover is a resin member attached to the fuel tank, but the GPS antenna cover may be a tank stay on which the GPS antenna is mounted. Further, the GPS antenna cover may be diverted from the tank seam extension of the fuel tank.

  A part of the GPS antenna may protrude upward from the window portion of the antenna stay, and may be disposed below the antenna stay within a range in which reception sensitivity is ensured. Further, a non-metallic cover such as a resin may be provided so as to cover the window portion.

Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
As shown in FIG. 12, a fuel tank 54 is provided so as to straddle the main frame 13 constituting the vehicle body frame 11. A tank side cover (a shroud 58) is disposed along the outside of the fuel tank 54, and a GPS antenna 110 is disposed between the shroud 58 and the fuel tank 54.

The details of the GPS antenna mounting structure will be described in the following figures.
As shown in FIG. 13, when the shroud 58 is removed, the antenna stay 156 is attached to the side surface 54s of the fuel tank.

  The GPS antenna 110 is disposed between the shroud 58 and the fuel tank 54. The GPS antenna 110 can be disposed at a less noticeable location between the shroud 58 and the fuel tank 54. Therefore, it becomes difficult for a third party to touch the GPS antenna 110. Therefore, the GPS antenna 110 does not have to worry about being tampered with.

  As shown in FIG. 14, a box-shaped antenna stay 156 opened upward is welded to the fuel tank 54, and the GPS antenna 110 is attached to the antenna stay 156 so as to be housed in the antenna stay 156. Yes.

  As shown in FIG. 15, the GPS antenna 110 is applied to the antenna stay opening 165 formed in the antenna stay 156 from below, and is fastened to the antenna stay 156 via a mounting screw 157 from below. .

  The GPS antenna 110 is disposed so as to be housed in a box-shaped antenna stay 156. By putting the GPS antenna 110 in the box-shaped antenna stay 156, it becomes difficult for a third party to touch the GPS antenna 110. Therefore, there is no worry that the GPS antenna 100 is tampered with. In addition, the GPS antenna 110 can be protected by a shroud (FIG. 13, reference numeral 58). The shroud 58 is provided on the fuel tank 54 side, and is provided outside the antenna stay 156 in the vehicle width direction.

Next, a modified example of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.
As shown in FIG. 16, the tank stay 166 fixed to the side surface 54 s of the fuel tank is formed in a box shape, and the GPS antenna 110 is attached to the tank stay 166 formed in this box shape via a mounting screw 157. It is attached from above.

  As shown in FIG. 17, the tank stay 166 includes a side wall 167 that surrounds the GPS antenna 110, a stopper 169 that is provided integrally with the side wall 167 and stops the GPS antenna 110 on the tank stay 166, and the side wall The bottom plate 168 closes the lower surface of the 167.

  A significant difference from the second embodiment is that the GPS antenna 110 is set on the tank stay 166 from above, and a mounting screw 157 is inserted and fastened to a stopper 169 provided on the tank stay 166 from above. The bottom plate 168 is fixed to the bottom of the plate 166. As an effect, the strength and rigidity of the stay against the load from the side can be increased. In addition, it is possible to further prevent mischief to the antenna.

Next, a method for manufacturing a tank stay according to a modification will be described.
As shown in FIG. 18, blank processing (cutting) is performed on the thin plate by stamping, and a blank material 171 having a predetermined shape is obtained as shown in (1). Next, the blank material 171 that has been subjected to the blanking process is subjected to a bending process as indicated by an arrow (2) to obtain a frame-shaped side wall 167.

  Next, the bottom plate 168 is applied to the frame-shaped side wall 167 from below, and the bottom plate 168 is fixed to the side wall 167 as shown by the arrow (3), whereby the tank stay 166 is obtained. The tank stay 166 is fixed to the side of the fuel tank (FIG. 16, reference numeral 54s).

Next, Embodiment 3 of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
As shown in FIG. 19, a seat 56 is attached to the vehicle body frame 11. A GPS antenna 110a is disposed below the seat 56, a cable 111 is extended from the GPS antenna 110a, and a tip of the cable 111 is disposed at a substantially central portion in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle and covered with a body side cover 66. Connected to the GPS unit 64.

Hereinafter, in FIG. 20 to FIG. 22, the details of the structure for attaching the GPS antenna to the seat will be described.
As shown in FIG. 20, the seat 56 includes a bottom plate 172, a cushion 173 provided above the bottom plate 172, and a skin 174 provided on the upper surface 173a of the cushion. A GPS antenna 110 a is disposed below the seat 56.

  As shown in FIG. 21, a GPS antenna mounting portion 176 (clamping seat portion 176) is provided on the bottom plate 172 of the seat, and the GPS antenna 110a is mounted on the clamping seat portion 176.

  A GPS antenna 110a is attached to the bottom plate 168 of the seat. When the seat 56 is attached to the vehicle body, the GPS antenna 110a is attached to the bottom plate 172 of the seat which is difficult for a third person to access. Therefore, the GPS antenna 110 does not have to worry about being tampered with.

  As shown in FIG. 22, four locking ribs 179 for locking the four corners 178 of the GPS antenna are extended downward on the seat bottom plate 172, and these locking ribs 179 are connected to the front side of the figure. The GPS antenna 110a is locked from below, the screw mounting portion 154 of the GPS antenna is set on the fastening seat portion 176, and the GPS antenna 110a is fastened to the seat bottom plate 172 via the mounting screw 157.

Next, a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
Returning to FIG. 19, the GPS antenna 110 b is arranged on the side of the seat rail 15 that is a component of the vehicle body frame 11. The GPS antenna 110b and the GPS unit 64 are connected by a cable (not shown). Hereinafter, the mounting structure of the GPS antenna disposed on the side of the seat rail 15 will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 23, a box-shaped antenna stay 156 is disposed on the left seat rail 15 on the front side in the figure. A GPS antenna 110b is applied to the antenna stay 156 from below, and the GPS antenna 110b is fastened to the antenna stay 156 with a mounting screw 157.

  As shown in FIG. 24, a box-shaped antenna stay 156 is provided on the side of the left seat rail 15, and the GPS antenna 110 b is accommodated in the antenna stay 156.

  As shown in FIG. 25, the GPS antenna 110b is applied from below so that the upper part of the GPS antenna 110b engages with the opening 165 of the antenna stay formed in the antenna stay 156. The GPS antenna 110b The antenna stay 156 is fastened from below through an attachment screw 157.

  The GPS antenna 110b is disposed so as to be housed in a box-shaped antenna stay 156. By placing the GPS antenna 110b in the box-shaped antenna stay 156, it is possible to make it difficult for a third party to touch the GPS antenna 110b, and to prevent mischief and the like.

  In this embodiment, the GPS antenna is disposed on the side of the left seat rail. However, the GPS antenna may be disposed on the side of the right seat rail. Moreover, you may arrange | position a GPS antenna in the vehicle width direction inside of a seat rail at the side of a seat rail.

Hereinafter, a modification of the fourth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.
As shown in FIG. 26, the rail stay 186 fixed to the side surface of the seat rail 15 is formed in a box shape, and the GPS antenna 110 is attached to the rail stay 186 formed in the box shape via a mounting screw 157. It is attached from above.

  As shown in FIG. 27, the rail stay 186 includes a side wall 167 that surrounds the GPS antenna 110, a bottom plate 168 that closes the lower surface of the side wall 167, and the GPS antenna 110 that is provided integrally with the side wall 167. It comprises a stop 169 that stops at the tank stay 166.

  A significant difference from the second embodiment is that the GPS antenna 110 is set on the tank stay 166 from above, and a mounting screw 157 is inserted and fastened to a stopper 169 provided on the tank stay 166 from above. The bottom plate 168 is fixed to the bottom of the plate 166. As an effect, the strength and rigidity of the stay against the load from the side can be increased. In addition, it is possible to further prevent mischief to the antenna.

Next, a rail stay manufacturing method according to a modification will be described.
As shown in FIG. 28, blanking (cutting) is performed on a thin plate by stamping to obtain a blank 171 having a predetermined shape as shown in (1). The blank material 171 that has been subjected to the blanking process is bent as shown by the arrow (2) to obtain a frame-shaped side wall 167.

  Next, the bottom plate 168 is applied to the frame-shaped side wall 167 from below, and the bottom plate 168 is fixed to the side wall 167 as shown by the arrow (3), whereby the rail stay 186 is obtained. The rail stay 186 is fixed to the side portion of the seat rail 15.

Next, a seventh embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
As shown in FIG. 29, the GPS antenna 110 is arranged at a lateral position of the grab rail 67 attached to the seat rail 15 and inward of the grab rail 67 in the vehicle width direction. The GPS antenna 110 and the GPS unit 64 are connected by a cable (not shown). That is, the GPS antenna 110 is disposed between the pair of left and right seat rails 15. Hereinafter, the mounting structure of the GPS antenna will be described.

  A grab rail 67 that can be grasped by the occupant is attached to the seat rail 15, and a grab rail extension 188 extends inward in the vehicle width direction from a grab rail attachment 188 provided on the grab rail 67 to which the grab rail 67 is attached. A window 162 that opens upward is opened in the grab rail extension 188, and the GPS antenna 110 is attached to the grab rail extension 188 so as to be positioned under the window 162.

  As shown in FIG. 30, the GPS antenna 110 is applied to the window portion 162 from below, and the GPS antenna 110 is attached to the grab rail extension portion 188 via attachment screws 157 from below.

  A window 162 is provided in the grab rail extension 188, and the GPS antenna 110 is attached so as to be positioned below the window 162. Since the GPS antenna 110 is disposed under the grab rail extension 188, mischief and the like can be made difficult. In addition, since the GPS antenna 110 is located under the window 162, good reception sensitivity is ensured.

  Returning to FIG. 29, the GPS antenna 110 is disposed between the pair of left and right seat rails 15 and 16 that are difficult for a third person to touch. If it is between the pair of left and right seat rails 15 and 16, a third party can make it difficult to touch the GPS antenna 110, and mischief and the like can be prevented.

Next, a sixth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
As shown in FIG. 31, a cross member 191 is passed between the left and right seat rails 15, 16, and a window 162 that opens upward is opened in the cross member 191. The GPS antenna 110 is attached to the cross member 191 so as to be positioned at the position.

  The GPS unit is disposed at the position described in the first to fifth embodiments, and the GPS antenna and the GPS unit are connected by a cable. The GPS unit mounting structure is the same. In addition, there is no significant change except for the arrangement and mounting structure of the GPS antenna, and the description is omitted.

Next, the details of the arrangement and mounting structure of the GPS antenna will be described.
As shown in FIG. 32, the GPS antenna 110 was applied from below to the window 162 opened in the cross member 191, and the GPS antenna 110 was attached to the cross member 191 from below through the attachment screw 157.

  A window 162 is provided in the cross member 191 that is passed between the left and right seat rails 15 and 16, and the GPS antenna 110 is attached so as to be positioned below the window 162. Since the GPS antenna 110 is disposed under the cross member 191, it is difficult for a third party to touch the GPS antenna 110. Therefore, the GPS antenna 110 does not have to worry about being tampered with. In addition, since the GPS antenna 110 is located under the window 162, good reception sensitivity is ensured.

Next, a seventh embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
Referring back to FIG. 31, the cross member 191 is passed between the left and right seat rails 15, 16, and the rear extension 192 is extended from the rear part of the cross member 191 to the rear of the vehicle, and the rear extension part 192. A window 162B that opens upward is opened, and the GPS antenna 110 is attached to the rear extension 192 so as to be positioned below the window 162B.

  A rear extension 192 extends from the rear of the cross member 191 passed between the left and right seat rails 15 and 16 to the rear of the vehicle, and a window 162B is provided in the rear extension 192. A GPS antenna 110 is attached so as to be located at the position. Since the GPS antenna 110 is disposed under the rear extension 192, it is difficult for a third party to touch the GPS antenna 110. Therefore, the GPS antenna 110 does not have to worry about being tampered with. In addition, since the GPS antenna 110 is located under the window 162B, good reception sensitivity is ensured.

  In addition, the GPS unit is arrange | positioned in the position demonstrated in Examples 1-5, and the attachment structure is the same. In addition, the structure of the vehicle is the same, including a seat having a bottom plate, a cushion provided above the bottom plate, and a skin provided on the upper surface of the cushion. There is no significant change except for the arrangement and mounting structure of the GPS antenna, and a description thereof will be omitted.

Next, an eighth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
As shown in FIG. 33, the antitheft device 112 is mounted on the motorcycle 10. The antitheft device 112 includes a GPS antenna 110, a cable 111 extending from the GPS antenna 110, and a GPS unit 64 that is connected to the tip of the cable 111 and processes a GPS signal, as in the above-described embodiment. . That is, the GPS antenna 110 and the GPS unit 64 are spaced apart. The GPS antenna 110 is disposed at the front of the vehicle. The GPS unit 64 is disposed at a substantially central portion in the vehicle longitudinal direction.

The GPS unit 64 is disposed in a triangular space surrounded by the seat rails 15 and 16, the center frames 21 and 22, and the sub frames 23 and 24, and is disposed between the air cleaner 61 and the battery 62. The GPS unit 64 is attached to the vehicle body frame 11 including the seat rails 15 and 16, the center frames 21 and 22, and the sub frames 23 and 24 via a stay member (not shown). Other than that, there is no difference from FIG.
The details of the arrangement of the GPS antenna and its mounting structure will be described in the following figures.

Next, a GPS antenna disposed in the vicinity of the meter will be described.
As shown in FIG. 34, a plate-like meter stay 134 that supports the meter 51 that displays the running state is provided on the upper portion of the front cowl assembly 43, and the front end of the meter stay 134 is forward of the vehicle. The meter stay extension 201 is extended, and the GPS antenna 110 is attached to the meter stay extension 201. The GPS antenna 110 is disposed in the vicinity of the meter 51 and below the uppermost part of the meter 51.

Next, the structure of the front cowl stay assembly and the GPS antenna attached to the front cowl stay assembly will be described.
As shown in FIG. 35, a pair of left and right front cowl covers 137 and 138 are attached to both sides of the front cowl 44, and the front winkers 47 and 48 project laterally from the front cowl covers 137 and 138. Are arranged to be. Since both sides of the front cowl 44 are covered with the front cowl covers 137 and 138, the appearance of the vehicle can be improved.

  The front cowl stay assembly 43 includes a pair of left and right support bars 139 and 140 attached to a front fork (FIG. 1, reference numeral 26), and a pair of left and right upstays 141 attached to the upper portions of the support bars 139 and 140, respectively. 142, a plate-shaped meter stay 134 attached to the upper part of the left and right appasses 141, 142 to support the meter (FIG. 1, reference numeral 51), and the lower parts of the left and right support bars 139, 140 are connected. And a bridge member 143.

  The front cowl stay assembly 43 is attached to a fork member (FIG. 34, reference numeral 26). A front cowl 44 and headlight stays 147 and 148 are attached to the front cowl stay assembly 43, and front turn signals 47 and 48 are attached to the headlight stays 147 and 148 via turn signal stays 151 and 152.

  A pair of left and right inwardly projecting walls 44c and 44d projecting inwardly is formed on the upper side portion of the front cowl 44, and these inwardly projecting walls 44c and 44d are the left and right ends of the meter stay 134 of the front cowl stay assembly 43. Are attached to the side protrusions 134a and 134b formed by screws 144, respectively.

  A pair of left and right headlight stays 147 and 148 are attached to the bridge member 143 of the front cowl stay assembly 43 with bolts 145 and 145, and side portions of the headlight 46 are supported on the upper portions of the headlight stays 147 and 148. The portions 149a and 149b are swingably supported, and a pair of left and right winker stays 151 and 152 are attached to the lower portions of the headlight stays 147 and 148 by bolts 153 and 153, and the front winkers 47 and 48 are attached to the winker stays 151 and 152, respectively. Are attached so as to sandwich the front cowl covers 137 and 138.

As described above, the front cowl (stay) assembly 43 including the meter stay 134 is attached to the vehicle body frame 11.
A plate-like meter stay 134 that supports the meter 51 is extended above the front cowl assembly 43, and a meter stay extension 135 extends from the meter stay 134 to the front of the vehicle. A window portion 162 is opened. It can be said that the meter stay 134 is a member extending from the vehicle body frame 11 via the front cowl assembly 43.

  As shown in FIG. 36, the meter stay extension 135 has a window 162 and an attachment hole 163 that open upward, and is positioned below the window 162 so that the meter stay extension 135 In addition, a GPS antenna 110 is attached.

  The screw mounting portion 154 of the GPS antenna 110 is applied to the lower surface of the meter stay extension portion 135 so as to be positioned below the window portion 162, and the mounting screw 157 is inserted into the mounting hole 163 from below the screw mounting portion 154. The GPS antenna 110 is attached to the lower surface of the meter stay extension 135 via the attachment screw 157.

  Since the GPS antenna 110 is disposed and attached under the plate-shaped meter stay 134, it is difficult for a third party to touch the GPS antenna 110. Therefore, the GPS antenna 110 does not have to worry about being tampered with. In addition, since the GPS antenna 110 is located under the window 162, good reception sensitivity is ensured.

  A part of the GPS antenna may protrude from the window portion toward the meter stay, or may be disposed below the meter stay within a range in which reception sensitivity is ensured. The window portion may be covered with a non-metallic cover such as resin.

  Returning to FIG. 33, in the present invention, the GPS antenna 110 is attached to the meter stay 134 extending from the vehicle body frame 11 at a position away from the GPS unit 64, so that a predetermined reception sensitivity is easily ensured. Is done. In addition, the GPS unit 64 in which the GPS antenna 110 is separated is not necessarily arranged on the upper part of the vehicle or the like where radio waves reach, so that the degree of freedom of arrangement of the GPS unit 64 increases.

  The GPS antenna 110 is disposed in the vicinity of the meter 51 and below the uppermost part of the meter 51. The GP antenna 110 can be disposed at a less noticeable position around the meter.

  The GPS antenna may be attached to an exterior member such as a front cowl cover, a shroud, a body side cover, and a rear body cover in addition to being attached to a meter stay extending from the vehicle body frame.

Next, a ninth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
As shown in FIG. 37, the exterior parts at the front part of the vehicle body are the headlight 46 and front cowl covers 49, 50 covering the left and right of the headlight 46 in the vehicle width direction (only reference numeral 49 on the front side of the figure is shown). ).
A fork member 26 is attached to the head pipe 12 provided at the front of the vehicle body frame 11 so as to be able to steer the front wheels (FIG. 33, reference numeral 37), and overlaps with the front cowl covers 49, 50 in a side view of the vehicle. The GPS antenna 110 is attached to the fork member 26.

The GPS antenna 110 is attached to the fork member 26 at a position overlapping the front cowl covers 49 and 50 in a side view of the vehicle. Since the GPS antenna 110 is covered by the front cowl covers 49 and 50, the GPS antenna 110 can be disposed at a position that is not conspicuous.
The details of the GPS antenna mounting structure will be described with reference to the next figure.

  As shown in FIG. 38, the GPS antenna 110 is clamped by the clamp member 203, and the GPS antenna 110 is attached to the fork member 26 by attaching the clamp member 203 to the fork member 26.

The clamp member 203 is made of rubber and includes two holding arm portions 205 and 206 having a closing side 211 as a fulcrum at one end and an opening side 212 that can be opened at the other end. These clamping arm portions 205 and 206 are respectively formed with fork member clamping portions 207 and 208 that sandwich the fork member 26 and mounting portions 209 and 210 to which the GPS antenna 110 is attached. A clamp bolt 213 that clamps between the two clamping arm portions 205 and 206 is provided on the two clamping arm portions 205 and 206 formed on the opening side 212, and is formed on the closing side 211 by tightening the clamping bolt 213. The fork member clamping portions 207 and 208 are attached to the fork member 26.
Then, the GPS antenna 110 is applied to the mounting portions 209 and 210 from below, and the GPS antenna 110 is attached to the clamp member 203 with the attachment screw 157.

  As shown in FIG. 39, by combining the mounting portions 209 and 210, an opening 214 into which the GPS antenna 110 can be fitted is formed, and a mounting screw 157 is screwed into the clamp member 203 in the vicinity of the opening 214. A nut portion 215 is embedded. The GPS antenna 110 was applied to the opening 214 from below, and the GPS antenna 110 was fastened to the clamp member 203 to the mounting screw 157 from below. Since the upper portion of the GPS antenna 110 is open, satellite radio waves can be received well.

  The clamp member and the GPS antenna are mounted as a mounting antenna. The fork member 26 is sandwiched between the fork member sandwiching portions 207 and 208 located on the closed side 211, and the clamp portions 203 and 204 are forked with the clamp bolt 213 located on the open side 212. Attach to member 26. Next, the GPS antenna 110 is applied to the mounting portions 209 and 210 from below, and the screw attachment portion 154 of the GPS antenna 110 is attached to the clamp member 203 with the attachment screw 157 from below.

That is, the GPS antenna 110 is attached to the fork member 26 via the clamp member 203. A clamp member 203 is attached to the fork member 26, and the GPS antenna 110 is supported on the clamp member 203.
Since the GPS antenna 110 is supported by the clamp member 203, an increase in the number of parts can be minimized.

Next, in the motorcycle according to the present invention, a position where the GPS antenna can be arranged at a position other than the above embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 40, the GPS antenna 110A may be disposed in the vicinity of the headlight 46 or in the headlight case.

Alternatively, the GPS antenna 110B may be disposed on the upper surface or the lower surface of the front fender 101.
Alternatively, the GPS antenna 110C may be attached to the mirror 221.
Alternatively, the GPS antenna 110D may be attached to the bar handle 36, a switch box attached to the bar handle 36, or a brake master cylinder.

Alternatively, the GPS antenna 110E may be disposed on the upper surface of the fuel tank 54. Alternatively, the upper surface of the fuel tank 54 on which the GPS antenna 110E is arranged may be covered with a tank cover (not shown).
Alternatively, the GPS antenna 110 </ b> F may be disposed in a region sandwiched between the fuel tank 54 and the front portion of the seat 56.

Alternatively, the GPS antenna 110 </ b> G may be disposed at a position overlapping the seat rail 15 as viewed from the side of the vehicle, or may be disposed below the seat rail 15.
Alternatively, the GPS antenna 110H may be disposed in the periphery of the taillight 108 or in the taillight case.

Alternatively, the GPS antenna 110I may be attached to the rear fender 74 or the license bracket.
As described above, the GPS antenna 110 can be disposed at any one of the GPS antennas 110A to 110I.

Next, in the motorcycle according to the present invention, a position where the GPS unit can be arranged at a position other than the above embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 41, the GPS unit 64A may be disposed in the front cowl 44 or the meter visor. In this case, the GPS unit 64A is disposed obliquely as appropriate according to the shape of the front cowl 44 and the meter visor.

Alternatively, the GPS unit 64B may be disposed above or below the headlight 46.
Alternatively, the GPS unit 64C may be disposed on the upper surface or the lower surface of the front fender 101.
Alternatively, the GPS unit 64 </ b> D may be disposed along the fork member 26.

Alternatively, the GPS unit 64E may be disposed inside the shroud 57.
Alternatively, the GPS unit 64F may be disposed below the fuel tank 54.
Alternatively, the GPS unit 64F may be disposed on the upper surface of the fuel tank 54.

Alternatively, the GPS unit 64G may be disposed between the left and right seat rails 15 and 16 (only the reference numeral 15 on the front side of the drawing is shown).
Or the GPS unit 64H may be arrange | positioned via the stay in the front of the engine 27, the side, or the upper direction.

Alternatively, the GPS unit 64I may be disposed below the seat 56. In this case, the GPS unit 64I is appropriately arranged vertically, horizontally, or diagonally in accordance with the arrangement of other components under the seat 56.
Or the GPS unit 64J may be arrange | positioned so that it may overlap with the swing arm 34 by vehicle side view. Further, it may be arranged below the swing arm 34.

Alternatively, the GPS unit 64K may be disposed inside the step bracket 103 in the vehicle width direction.
Alternatively, the GPS unit 64L may be disposed on the rear fender 74 or the license bracket.
Alternatively, the GPS unit 64M may be disposed on the upper surface or the lower surface of the taillight 108.

  As described above, the GPS unit 64 can be disposed at any one of the GPS units 64A to 64M. Since the GPS units 64A to 64M do not have a built-in GPS antenna, the GPS units 64A to 64M can be relatively freely arranged in an empty space of the vehicle without considering reception sensitivity.

  Although the present invention is applied to a motorcycle in the embodiment, it can also be applied to a tricycle and can be applied to a general saddle type vehicle.

  The present invention is suitable for motorcycles.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Saddle type vehicle (motorcycle), 11 ... Body frame, 12 ... Head pipe, 15 ... Seat rail, 16 ... Seat rail, 26 ... Fork member, 27 ... Power unit (engine), 37 ... Front wheel, 40 ... Exterior Parts, 46 ... headlight, 49 ... front cowl cover, 50 ... front cowl cover, 51 ... meter, 54 ... fuel tank, 56 ... seat, 57 ... tank side cover, 58 ... tank side cover, 64 ... GPS unit, 67 ... grab rail, 110 ... GPS antenna, 111 ... cable, 112 ... anti-theft device, 134 ... meter stay, 135 ... meter stay extension, 155 ... GPS antenna cover, 156 ... antenna stay, 162 ... window, 203 ... clamp Member, 172 ... bottom plate, 173 ... cushion, 174 ... epidermis, 1 Mounting portion of 6 ... GPS antenna, 187 ... grab rail attachment portion, 188 ... grab rail extensions, 191 ... cross member, 192 ... rear extending portions.

Claims (13)

In the saddle-ride type vehicle (10) in which the power unit (27), the exterior part (40), and the antitheft device (112) are attached to the vehicle body frame (11),
The antitheft device (112) is connected to a GPS antenna (110) for receiving a GPS signal, a cable (111) extending from the GPS antenna (110), and a tip of the cable (111), and processes the GPS signal. A GPS unit (64)
The GPS antenna (110) is attached to the body frame (11) or the exterior part (40) at a position away from the GPS unit (64) ,
Wherein the head pipe provided at a front portion of the vehicle body frame (11) (12), a front wheel fork member for turning freely supported (37) (26) is attached,
The saddle riding type vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the GPS antenna (110) is arranged adjacent to the rear of the head pipe (12). A fuel tank (56) is provided in the vehicle body frame (11) at a rear position of the head pipe (12),
The GPS antenna (110) is disposed at the front of the fuel tank (56), and a GPS antenna cover (155) is provided above the GPS antenna (110).
It said cable (111) is saddle-ride type vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that it is routed below the fuel tank (56). The vehicle body frame (11) is provided with a fuel tank (56),
Tank side covers (57, 58) are arranged along the outside of the fuel tank (56),
The saddle-ride type vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the GPS antenna (110) is disposed between the tank side cover (57, 58) and the fuel tank (56). A box-shaped antenna stay (156) opened upward is welded to the fuel tank (56),
The saddle riding type vehicle according to claim 3 , wherein the GPS antenna (110) is attached to the antenna stay (156) so as to be housed in the antenna stay (156). The vehicle body frame (11) includes a seat having a bottom plate (172), a cushion (173) provided above the bottom plate (172), and a skin (174) provided on the upper surface of the cushion (173) ( 56) is attached,
The saddle riding type vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the GPS antenna (110) is disposed below the seat (56). Mounting portion of the GPS antenna (176) is provided on the bottom plate of the seat (172), according to claim 5, wherein said that the GPS antenna (110) is attached to the mounting portion of the GPS antenna (176) A saddle-ride type vehicle. The vehicle body frame (11) includes a seat rail (15) that supports the seat (56),
A box-shaped antenna stay (156) is provided on the side of the seat rail (15), and the GPS antenna (110) is accommodated in the antenna stay (156). The saddle riding type vehicle according to claim 5 . The body frame (11) includes a pair of left and right seat rails (15, 16) that support the seat (56),
The saddle riding type vehicle according to claim 5 , wherein the GPS antenna (110) is disposed between the pair of left and right seat rails (15, 16). A grab rail (67) that can be grabbed by an occupant is attached to the seat rail (15), and a grab rail extension ( 188) is extended, and the grab rail extension (188) is opened with a window (162) that opens upward, and the grab rail extension (188) is positioned below the window (162). 9. The saddle riding type vehicle according to claim 8 , wherein the GPS antenna (110) is attached to the vehicle. A cross member (191) is passed between the left and right seat rails (15), and a window portion (162) that opens upward is opened in the cross member (191), and below the window portion (162). The saddle riding type vehicle according to claim 8 , wherein the GPS antenna (110) is attached to the cross member (191) so as to be positioned. The vehicle body frame (11) includes a seat having a bottom plate (172), a cushion (173) provided above the bottom plate (172), and a skin (174) provided on the upper surface of the cushion (173) ( 56) is attached,
The body frame (11) includes a pair of left and right seat rails (15, 16) that support the seat (56),
A cross member (191) is passed between the left and right seat rails (15), and a rear extension (192) extends from the rear of the cross member (191) to the rear of the vehicle.
A window portion (162) that opens upward is opened in the rear extension portion (192), and the GPS antenna (110) is placed on the rear extension portion (192) so as to be positioned below the window portion (162). saddle type vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the is attached. The exterior component (40) includes a headlight (46) and a front cowl cover (49, 50) covering the headlight (46).
A fork member (26) that supports the front wheel (37) so as to be steerable is attached to a head pipe (12) provided at a front portion of the vehicle body frame (11),
The saddle riding according to claim 1, wherein the GPS antenna (110) is attached to the fork member (26) at a position overlapping the front cowl cover (49, 50) in a side view of the vehicle. Type vehicle. The GPS antenna (110) is clamped by a clamp member (203), and the clamp member (203) is attached to the fork member (26), whereby the GPS antenna (110) is attached to the fork member (26). claim 1 2 saddle-ride type vehicle, wherein the is attached.

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