JPH03582A - Article storage device for motorcycle - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To prevent enclosed articles from being damaged by solar heat by adhering a transparent thin plastic molded heat insulating cover, capable of reflecting infrared rays as well as ultraviolet rays at need, to the upper face of an article storage box. CONSTITUTION:The released upper face of an article storage box is covered together with a battery 15 by a box cover 17 closably/rotatably supported by a hinge 16. A transparent or translucent heat insulating cover 22, a thin plastic molded article formed in conformity to the surface of the cover 17, capable of reflecting both infrared and ultraviolet rays is adhered to the surface of the cover 17. Accordingly, even though left in the blazing sun for many hours, the heat insulating cover reflects the infrared rays to prevent the interior of the article storage box 13 from becoming hot. The coating of the upper surface of the article storage box 13 is also prevented from fading or being discolored because of the interception of the ultraviolet rays. In addition, if a slit 24 is opened at one part of the heat insulating cover 22, sheets such as a map, pass and invoice can be inserted in the gap created with the box cover 17.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Object of the Invention] (Industrial Application Field) The present invention relates to an article storage device for a motorcycle equipped for storing helmets and other articles.

(Prior art) When installing an article storage device that can store relatively large items such as a helmet on a motorcycle, the article storage device covers the space between the head pipe and the seat at the upper center of the vehicle body with a box cover that can be opened and closed. There is a method in which boxes are arranged (Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 63-3572).

However, in such a storage device, the cylinder part of the engine unit mounted in the center of the vehicle body is close to each other and is susceptible to radiant heat, and at the same time, the box cover is exposed to direct heat from the sun, causing the temperature inside the item storage box to rise considerably. There is a concern that the temperature will rise and cause heat damage to stored items.

There are ways to prevent such heat damage by pasting insulation material on the inside of the storage box or box cover, or by creating an air layer with a double layer structure, but in order to provide sufficient insulation performance, the insulation material must be thick. If the internal capacity is reduced and the required internal capacity is secured, the storage device will become larger, which will affect the layout and design. This effect is particularly large when the top surface becomes enormous.

On the other hand, there is a vehicle in which a tank bag can be attached to the fuel tank located in the center of the vehicle body. There is a transparent pocket on the top of the tank bag, which allows you to read maps and other information while riding. However, the tank bag gave an unsightly appearance, and any protrusions in this area made it difficult for the rider to take a prone position, which was a nuisance when riding at high speeds.

(Problems to be Solved by the Invention) In view of the above-mentioned problems, the present invention provides an article storage box in which an article storage box is placed at a position exposed to sunlight on the upper part of the vehicle body.
To provide an article storage device for a two-wheeled vehicle that can prevent heat damage caused by sunlight without increasing the size of the device.

[Structure of the Invention] (Means for Solving the Problems) In order to achieve the above object, the article storage device for a two-wheeled motor vehicle of the present invention has an article storage box arranged at a position exposed to the sun at the upper part of the vehicle body. In an article storage device for a motorcycle, the upper surface of the article storage box is provided with a heat insulating cover made of transparent thin plastic that is formed in almost the same shape as the top surface and has infrared reflectivity and, if necessary, ultraviolet reflectivity. It is in a deposited configuration.

Further, a configuration is added in which a slit hole is formed in a part of the heat insulating cover to allow sheets to be inserted into and removed from the gap between the heat insulating cover and the article storage box.

(Function) With this structure, even if the cover is left in the hot sun for a long time, the cover will reflect infrared rays and introduce radiant heat into the article storage box1! do not have.

It also blocks ultraviolet rays and prevents the paint on the top surface of the storage box from fading or discoloring.

Since it is simply covered with a thin sheet-like cover, there is no need to add heat insulating material to the back side or create a double structure, and the product storage box can be suppressed from expanding upward, so that it does not affect the appearance.

Furthermore, the slit allows sheets such as maps to be inserted and held.

<Example> DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings without showing embodiments thereof.

FIG. 1 is a side view of a two-wheeled motor vehicle equipped with an article storage device according to an embodiment of the present invention, in which a front wheel 1 steered by a handlebar 3 and a rear wheel 2 driven by an engine unit 4 support the front and rear wheels. , the engine unit 4 is suspended within a main frame 5 that constructs the central portion of the vehicle body.

A helmet vibrator 6 is fixed to the front upper end of the main frame 5, and a front fork 7 that suspends the rWr wheel 1 is pivotally supported. A swing arm 8 that suspends the rear wheel 2 is pivotally supported at the rear end of the main frame 5 so as to be vertically swingable.

A rear seat rail 9 is connected roughly from the rear upper part of the main frame 5 and supported by a support tube 1°. A seat 11 and a pillion seat 12 are mounted on the seat rail 9.

An article storage box 13 that supports the main frame 5 and the front and back of the seat rail 9 is placed at the rear of the space between the seat 11 and the head vibro.

The article storage box 13 has an open top surface and the helmet 1
It has a size that can store 4. A battery 15 is arranged in front of the article storage box 13.

The open top surface of the article storage box 13 is connected to the battery 1.
5 and is covered by a box cover 17 which is pivotally supported by a hinge 16 so as to be openable and closable.

A fuel tank 18 is arranged below the seat 11. A rear end portion 18a of the fuel tank 18 extends below the pillion seat 12, and an injection port 19 is provided on the upper surface. 20 is a cowling that covers the front of the head vibro, and 21 is a body cover that covers both sides below the seat 11 and pillion seat 12.

Next, the surface of the box cover 17 is covered with a heat insulating cover 22.

The heat insulating cover 22 is a thin plastic molded product formed to match the surface of the box cover 17, and is transparent or translucent, and has infrared rays or ultraviolet rays reflective properties.

The thus formed heat insulating cover 22 is attached to the box cover 17, as shown in FIG.

That is, a hook piece 23 is extended to the front edge of the heat insulating cover 22, and the hook piece 23 is hooked onto the box cover's protruding edge 17a.
! (Fig. 4), secure the rear edges of both with clips or the like.

In this way, the infrared heat from the sun's heat is reflected by the heat insulating cover 22 and is not projected onto the box cover 17, so even if the article storage box 17 is left in the hot sun for a long time,
It doesn't get hot inside. Suitable for storing helmets and other items that do not want to be exposed to high temperature atmospheres.

Further, by reflecting ultraviolet rays, it is possible to prevent the painted surface of the box cover 17 from discoloring or fading, and it is possible to use a coating with a quality problem, which can be useful for reducing the coating cost. It physically protects the painted surface, and since it is a thin and transparent sheet, it does not damage the appearance, and at the same time maintains the internal volume without increasing the external volume, in particular, it suppresses protrusion toward the top. It does not interfere with the rider's prone position.

Furthermore, a hole 24 is formed in a part of the heat insulating cover 22 to the sleeve 1, and a sheet 25 such as a map, a ticket, or an invoice is inserted into the gap between the heat insulating cover 22 and the box cover 17.
can be inserted and removed.

The inserted sheets 25 can be seen through the transparent or translucent heat insulating cover 22, and the rider can read and confirm the calligraphic content of the sheets 25 while remaining in the mold position.

Note that the heat insulating cover 22 may be set to cover a part of the box cover 17, and the means for attaching it 1E is not limited to the above-mentioned method. It is also possible to change the appearance and texture by coloring.

It can also be used as an item storage box installed behind the seat.

(Effects of the Invention) As described above, the article storage device for a motorcycle according to the present invention has a heat insulating cover made of a transparent thin plastic sheet having infrared reactivity or ultraviolet reflectivity on the top surface of the article storage box. This protects stored items from heat damage caused by solar heat, and can also be used as a holder for sheets such as maps.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a partially longitudinal side view of a motorcycle equipped with an article storage device according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the article storage device of FIG. 1, and FIG. Fig. 2 is a plan view of the article storage device, Fig. 4 is an enlarged vertical sectional view of section A in Fig. 2, Fig. 5 is an enlarged longitudinal sectional view of section B in Fig. 2, and Fig. 6 is an enlarged longitudinal sectional view of section A in Fig. 2. FIG. 3 is a side view showing the device with the heat insulating cover removed. 13... Goods storage box, 14... Helmet,
17...Box cover 22...Insulation cover 2
4...Slit.

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. In an article storage device for a two-wheeled motor vehicle in which an article storage box is placed in a sunny position on the upper part of the vehicle body, an article storage box is formed on the upper surface of the article storage box in substantially the same shape as the upper surface of the article storage box. An article storage device for a two-wheeled motor vehicle, characterized in that a heat insulating cover made of transparent thin plastic is attached, which has both infrared reflective properties and ultraviolet reflective properties as required. 2. The article storage device for a two-wheeled motor vehicle according to claim 1, wherein a slit hole is formed in a part of the heat insulating cover to allow sheets to be inserted into and removed from the gap between the insulation cover and the article storage box.