JP2006096211A - Steering handle device for motorcycles - Google Patents

Abstract

[Configuration] A steering handle device for a motorcycle in which a light emitting portion is installed inside a cover portion of a steering handle and a light transmitting portion for display is provided on the cover portion.
[Effect] The light of the light emitting part passes through the display light transmitting part and falls outside the cover part to express the presence of the display light transmitting part. Even at night, the position of the grip handle can be clearly identified for a pedestrian or the like, and the pedestrian or the like can easily be prevented from colliding with the handle grip. If the cover portion is a switch cover portion, the type and operation items of the handle switch can be expressed on the switch cover portion by light, and the rider can easily distinguish the handle switch even at night. If the cover portion is an end cover portion, the vehicle width of the motorcycle can be expressed by light, and the position of the vehicle can be easily recognized by a general pedestrian even at night.
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Description

  The present invention relates to a steering handle device and is used for a motorcycle.

  In the conventional steering handle device of this type, a switch cover portion is installed inside the handle grip so as to cover a plurality of handle switches and toward the tip of the handle with a rubber handle grip. Covered the opening of the handle pipe.

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  However, in such a conventional steering handle device, the press molding with the iron material and the grip cover portion are formed by rubber molding, and there is a tendency to be unified into a very monotonous design as compared with the diversity of the vehicle body.

    In addition, when driving at night, it is difficult to distinguish the switch positions of each part, and it is difficult to recognize distances from pedestrians and cars running in parallel.

  An object of the present invention is to eliminate these disadvantages.

  In order to achieve the above object, in the steering handle device for a motorcycle according to the present invention, a cover portion is provided on a handle grip of the steering handle, a light emitting portion is installed inside the cover portion, and the cover portion is provided with the cover portion. A translucent part for display is provided.

  The cover portion can be a switch cover portion of a handle switch.

  Moreover, the said cover part can also be slid to the end cover part which covers the front-end | tip part of a handlebar grip.

  In this case, the display translucent portion may be configured by a through hole.

  Furthermore, the light emitting unit can be turned on when a power switch of the vehicle is turned on.

  In the steering handle device for a motorcycle according to the present invention, the cover portion is provided on the handle grip of the steering handle, the light emitting portion is installed inside the cover portion, and the display translucent portion is provided on the cover portion. The light of the light emitting part passes through the light transmitting part for display and passes outside the cover part, and the presence of the light transmitting part for display is expressed on the surface of the cover part by light.

  Therefore, if this steering handle device for motorcycles is used, the position of the grip handle can be clearly identified for pedestrians and the like even at night, so it is easy to prevent the pedestrians from colliding with the handle grip. can do.

  If the cover part is a switch cover part of the handle switch, the type and operation items of the handle switch can be expressed on the switch cover part by light, so that it is easy for the rider to distinguish the handle switch even at night. As a result, erroneous operation thereof can be prevented.

  In addition, if the cover portion is an end cover portion that covers the front end portion of the handle grip, the vehicle width of the motorcycle can be expressed by light. It is easy to distinguish the position of the vehicle, and as a result, it is easier to prevent collisions of pedestrians and the like.

  In this case, if the light transmitting portion for display is formed by a through hole, it is easy to manufacture because it is only necessary to open a hole as the light projecting portion.

  Furthermore, if the light-emitting part is turned on when the vehicle power switch is turned on, the position of the handle grip is expressed by light when the vehicle power switch is turned on. It is easy for the rider to start maneuvering.

  According to the present invention, a light emitting portion is installed inside a switch cover portion and / or an end cover portion of a handle grip of a steering handle, and a light-transmitting portion for display is provided in these cover portions, and the light emitting portion is connected to a power source of a vehicle The most important feature is that it is lit when the switch is turned on.

Examples of the present invention will be described below.
1 is a front view of a steering handle device for a motorcycle according to the present invention, FIG. 2 is a right side view thereof, FIG. 3 is an enlarged sectional view taken along line III-III in FIG. 1, and FIG. FIG. 5 is a sectional view taken along the line V-V in FIG.

  In FIGS. 1 and 2, 10 is a steering handle for a motorcycle, and 11 is a handle pipe thereof. Reference numeral 12 denotes a right handle grip, which is installed by fitting a rubber cylinder 13 on the right end of the handle pipe 11.

  A is a right handle switch portion and is installed on the right handle grip 12. Reference numeral 20 denotes a switch cover portion of the switch portion A, which is installed at the inner end of the right handle grip 12 in the handle pipe 11. The switch cover portion 20 covers the handle switches 21, 22, 23 installed on the right handle grip 12, and projects the operation buttons 211, 221, 231. Since the operation buttons 211, 221, and 231 also have the function of the switch cover portion 20, they correspond to the “cover portion” in the present invention.

  The 21 is a hazard switch, 22 is a flasher switch (right), and 23 is a start & kill switch.

  Next, in FIGS. 1 and 3, reference numeral 212 denotes a display translucent portion, which is formed of a translucent material on the operation button 211 in the hazard switch 21. The display translucent part 212 displays a symbol indicating that the switch is the hazard switch 21. The display translucent portion 212 is made of a translucent material by two-color molding, laser processing, or other conventional methods.

  In the other flasher switch (right) 22 and the start & kill switch 23, the corresponding operation buttons 221 and 231 are similarly formed with the display translucent portions 222 and 232, respectively, and a symbol indicating that the switch is the corresponding switch is displayed. ing.

  Reference numeral 30 denotes a base, which is installed in the switch cover portion 20. The base 30 is provided with a push-type hazard switch 21 and a light emitting diode 31 (corresponding to the “light emitting portion” of the present invention). The light emitting diode 31 is turned on and off in accordance with a vehicle power switch (not shown), and the light passes through the display translucent portion 212 of the operation button 211 and leaks to the outside.

  The other flasher switch (right) 22 and the start & kill switch 23 are also installed on the base plate 30 (not shown) in the same manner as the hazard switch 21. The light from the light emitting diode 31 passes through the display light transmitting portions 221 and 231 of the operation buttons 222 and 232 and leaks to the outside.

  Next, in FIGS. 1, 2, and 4, reference numeral 50 denotes an end cover portion that covers the end opening of the handle pipe 11. In the end cover portion 50, 51, 51,... Are translucent portions for display, and are formed as openings by forming through holes having a diameter of about 2 mm around and at the end surfaces thereof. Light from the light emitting unit is projected to the outside through the opening. The display translucent portions 51, 51,... Are formed in a spot shape and indicate that the position is the grip end. .. Are formed as through-holes, but can be formed of a light-transmitting material in the same manner as the display light-transmitting portion of the switch cover portion 20.

  Reference numeral 60 denotes a base, which is installed in the end cover portion 50. A light emitting diode (corresponding to the “light emitting portion” of the present invention) 61 is installed on the base 60. The light emitting diode 61 is turned ON / OFF according to a power switch (not shown) of the vehicle, like the switch cover portion 20. The light passes through the display translucent parts (including openings) 51, 51,... Of the end cover part 50 and leaks to the outside.

  Reference numerals 71 and 72 denote harnesses, which are operated by the light emitting diodes 31 and 61 and the handle switch (hazard switch 21, flasher switch (right) 22, start & kill switch 23), vehicle power switch, and these handle switches. Connected to the equipment to be used.

  In the above embodiment, only the right handle grip has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the corresponding portion of the switch cover portion in the left handle grip (dimmer switch, flasher switch (left), horn pad). (Sig switch, heater switch) and applicable to the corresponding part of the end cover part, and of course, there is no doubt that it is included in the present invention.

  Further, the “light emitting portion” in the present invention is not limited to the light emitting diode, and any light emitting portion may be used as long as it emits existing light.

  This can be used when a handle cover part and an end cover part are installed on a handle grip of a steering handle of a motorcycle.

FIG. 1 is a front view of a steering handle device for a motorcycle according to the present invention. FIG. 2 is a right side view of the same. 3 is an enlarged sectional view taken along line III-III in FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along line IV-IV in FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along line VV in FIG.

Explanation of symbols

10… Steering handle for motorcycles
11… Handle pipe
12… Right handle grip
13… Rubber tube A… Right handle switch
20… Switch cover
21… Hazard switch
22… Flasher switch (right)
23… Start & kill switch
211… Operation buttons (for hazard switches)
221 ... Operation button (flasher switch (right))
231 ... Operation buttons (start & kill switch)
212… Translucent part for display (hazard switch)
222… Translucent part for display (flasher switch (right))
232… Translucent part for display (start & kill switch)
30… Foundation
31… Light emitting diode (light emitting part)
50… Envelope cover
51… Translucent part for display (through hole of end cover part)
60… Foundation
61… Light emitting diode (light emitting part)
71… harness
72… Harness

Claims (5)

A steering handle device for a motorcycle, wherein a cover portion is provided on a handle grip of the steering handle, a light emitting portion is installed inside the cover portion, and a display translucent portion is provided on the cover portion. The steering handle device for a motorcycle according to claim 1, wherein the cover portion is a switch cover portion of a handle switch. The steering handle device for a motorcycle according to claim 1, wherein the cover portion is an end cover portion that covers a tip end portion of a handle grip. The steering handle device for a motorcycle according to claim 3, wherein the display translucent portion includes a through hole. The steering handle device for a motorcycle according to claim 1, wherein the light emitting section is turned on when a power switch of the vehicle is turned on.

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