IP Library Granted Patent US 10,166,909
Granted Patent B2
US 10,166,909 · App. 15/590,674 · Granted Jan 1, 2019

Optical sensor disposition structure for saddle riding vehicle

Inventors: Osamu Suzuki (Asaka, JP); Kiyoshi Katagiri (Kawasaki, JP); Manabu Ichikawa (Tokorozawa, JP)
Assignee: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.
B60Q1/0023B62J17/02B62K11/04G01S17/936B60W2300/36B60Y2200/12B62J2099/002B62K2207/00G01S13/931G08G1/166
View Patent ↗
Loading inventors, assignments & file history…
Monitor This Case
Get email alerts when status or documents change.
Order Certified Copies
Most orders are placed with the USPTO same day — all within 24 business hours.
Order via The Patent Place →
Pre-filled with this patent's details
Quick Facts
Patent No.
US 10,166,909
App. No.
15/590,674
Granted
Jan 1, 2019
Kind
B2
Abstract

An optical sensor disposition structure for a saddle riding vehicle includes an optical sensor, and an airflow guide member disposed in front of a head pipe and configured to cover a front section of a vehicle body and in which an introduction port configured to guide traveling air rearward is formed, wherein the optical sensor overlaps the introduction port when seen in a front view.

Claims (29)

1. An optical sensor disposition structure for a saddle riding vehicle including a head pipe, a steering stem that is connected to the head pipe and that includes a bottom bridge, and a vehicle body, the optical sensor disposition structure comprising:

an optical sensor; and

an airflow guide member that is disposed in front of a head pipe and that is configured to cover a front section of a vehicle body, and in which an introduction port configured to guide traveling air rearward is formed,

wherein the optical sensor overlaps the introduction port when seen in a front view, and

the optical sensor is disposed above the bottom bridge of the steering stem.

2. The optical sensor disposition structure for a saddle riding vehicle according to claim 1 , further comprising:

a second airflow guide member that forms an airflow guide path configured to guide the traveling air between the airflow guide member and the second airflow guide member,

wherein the optical sensor includes a lens disposed on a boundary section between the airflow guide member and the second airflow guide member.

3. The optical sensor disposition structure for a saddle riding vehicle according to claim 2 , wherein the boundary section is formed in a recessed section formed by the airflow guide member and the second airflow guide member.

4. The optical sensor disposition structure for a saddle riding vehicle according to claim 3 , wherein the lens overlaps the airflow guide member when seen in a side view.

5. The optical sensor disposition structure for a saddle riding vehicle according to claim 4 , wherein the optical sensor is installed inward than the second airflow guide member in a vehicle width direction.

6. The optical sensor disposition structure for a saddle riding vehicle according to claim 3 , wherein the optical sensor is installed inward than the second airflow guide member in a vehicle width direction.

7. The optical sensor disposition structure for a saddle riding vehicle according to claim 2 , wherein the lens overlaps the airflow guide member when seen in a side view.

8. The optical sensor disposition structure for a saddle riding vehicle according to claim 7 , wherein the optical sensor is installed inward than the second airflow guide member in a vehicle width direction.

9. The optical sensor disposition structure for a saddle riding vehicle according to claim 2 , wherein the optical sensor is installed inward than the second airflow guide member in a vehicle width direction.

10. The optical sensor disposition structure for a saddle riding vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein the optical sensor is disposed adjacent to a headlight of the saddle riding vehicle.

11. An optical sensor disposition structure for a saddle riding vehicle including a head pipe and a vehicle body, the optical sensor disposition structure comprising:

an optical sensor;

an airflow guide member that is disposed in front of a head pipe and that is configured to cover a front section of a vehicle body, and in which an introduction port configured to guide an air flow rearwardly is formed, and

a second airflow guide member that forms an airflow guide path configured to guide the air flow between the airflow guide member and the second airflow guide member,

wherein the optical sensor overlaps the introduction port when seen in a front view and includes a lens disposed on a boundary section between the airflow guide member and the second airflow guide member.

12. The optical sensor disposition structure for a saddle riding vehicle according to claim 11 , wherein the boundary section is formed in a recessed section formed by the airflow guide member and the second airflow guide member.

13. The optical sensor disposition structure for a saddle riding vehicle according to claim 12 , wherein the lens overlaps the airflow guide member when seen in a side view.

14. The optical sensor disposition structure for a saddle riding vehicle according to claim 13 , wherein the optical sensor is installed inward than the second airflow guide member in a vehicle width direction.

15. The optical sensor disposition structure for a saddle riding vehicle according to claim 12 , wherein the optical sensor is installed inward than the second airflow guide member in a vehicle width direction.

16. The optical sensor disposition structure for a saddle riding vehicle according to claim 11 , wherein the lens overlaps the airflow guide member when seen in a side view.

17. The optical sensor disposition structure for a saddle riding vehicle according to claim 16 , wherein the optical sensor is installed inward than the second airflow guide member in a vehicle width direction.

18. The optical sensor disposition structure for a saddle riding vehicle according to claim 11 , wherein the optical sensor is installed inward than the second airflow guide member in a vehicle width direction.

19. The optical sensor disposition structure for a saddle riding vehicle according to claim 11 , wherein the optical sensor is disposed adjacent to a headlight of the saddle riding vehicle.

Assignments (1)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded May 10, 2017
From: SUZUKI, OSAMU; KATAGIRI, KIYOSHI; ICHIKAWA, MANABU
To: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.
Reel/Frame 042322/0457 →
Priority Claims (1)
JP 2016-097421 · May 13, 2016 · national
Continuity (1)
Related Publication 20170327026A1 · Nov 16, 2017