Patent classifications
B62J11/19
A VEHICLE WITH AN ELECTRIC PRIME MOVER
A vehicle includes: an electric prime mover; a frame member acting as a load bearing member of the vehicle; and a structural member functionally connected to the frame member. The structural member is capable of supporting the electric prime mover rotatably. The electric prime mover includes a shaft fixedly mounted to the structural member and that is disposed substantially in a lateral direction of the vehicle. The shaft fixedly supports a stationary member of the electric prime mover and the shaft rotatably supports a rotating member of the electric prime mover. A cable assembly extends outward from the stationary member through a cable path defined by the shaft. The cable path includes a portion provided with a caulking member capable of securely holding the cable assembly thereat. The cable assembly includes an external sheath forming at least an outer periphery of the cable assembly.
A VEHICLE WITH AN ELECTRIC PRIME MOVER
A vehicle includes: an electric prime mover; a frame member acting as a load bearing member of the vehicle; and a structural member functionally connected to the frame member. The structural member is capable of supporting the electric prime mover rotatably. The electric prime mover includes a shaft fixedly mounted to the structural member and that is disposed substantially in a lateral direction of the vehicle. The shaft fixedly supports a stationary member of the electric prime mover and the shaft rotatably supports a rotating member of the electric prime mover. A cable assembly extends outward from the stationary member through a cable path defined by the shaft. The cable path includes a portion provided with a caulking member capable of securely holding the cable assembly thereat. The cable assembly includes an external sheath forming at least an outer periphery of the cable assembly.
Saddle riding vehicle
A saddle riding vehicle includes a front fork including a pair of left and right fork tubes and a pair of top and bottom bridges connecting the left and right fork tubes, a headlight, and an electric part accommodating member accommodating electric parts, the electric part accommodating member being disposed on the rear side of the headlight in a space surrounded by the left and right fork tubes and the top and bottom bridges. The electric part accommodating member includes a fastening section fixed to the front fork by a fastening member and a fitting section fitted and fixed to the bridge.
FUEL TANK AND SEAT ASSEMBLY FOR A VEHICLE
A fuel tank and a seat assembly including the fuel tank is provided. The seat assembly includes a fuel tank, a seat frame securable to the fuel tank, and optionally a rear panel that supports a rearward portion of the seat frame. The seat assembly may define a chamber between the fuel tank and the rear panel. The seat frame is removably secured to one or both of the rear panel and the fuel tank. The fuel tank and rear panel may define a v-shape capable of distributing the rider load.
REMOVABLE SEAT ASSEMBLY
According to one or more aspects of the present disclosure, a removable seat assembly is provided comprising a first mounting feature engageable with the tunnel of a snow vehicle, and optionally a second mounting feature engageable with the tunnel of the snow vehicle. The first mounting feature may automatically engage the tunnel upon engagement of the second mounting feature with the tunnel. The seat assembly may comprise a frame base, a riser defining a chamber therein positioned on the frame base, a seat back frame, and an arm rest secured to the frame base and the seat back frame.
REMOVABLE SEAT ASSEMBLY
According to one or more aspects of the present disclosure, a removable seat assembly is provided comprising a first mounting feature engageable with the tunnel of a snow vehicle, and optionally a second mounting feature engageable with the tunnel of the snow vehicle. The first mounting feature may automatically engage the tunnel upon engagement of the second mounting feature with the tunnel. The seat assembly may comprise a frame base, a riser defining a chamber therein positioned on the frame base, a seat back frame, and an arm rest secured to the frame base and the seat back frame.
METER STAY, METER UNIT, AND BICYCLE
A meter stay to attach a meter to a vehicle includes a base to support the meter, an accommodation case to accommodate a portion of an electric cable to electrically connect the meter and an external device to each other, a bobbin around which a portion of the electric cable is windable and located inside the accommodation case, and an attachment tool to attach the base and the accommodation case to the vehicle. An axial direction of the bobbin has a polar angle larger than about 45 degrees and smaller than about 135 degrees with respect to a direction normal to a display plane of the meter supported by the base.
Electric drive motorcycle
In an electric traction motorcycle (100) the ignition of the motor and the related vehicle start his avoided if the electric supply accessories are not correctly in place, and to this purpose the motorcycle comprises: a front portion comprising one or more front wheels (103) and a handlebar (104); a rear portion comprising a saddle (101), a shell body (107) arranged below said saddle (101), and a rear wheel (105) arranged below said shell body (105); an intermediate portion (108) extending as a connection between said front portion and said rear portion; an electric drive unit (8) connected to said rear wheel (105); a power supply unit supplying said electric drive unit (8); and a helmet carrying compartment (11), placed inside the shell body (107) below the saddle (101), which is accessible by shifting said saddle (101) in an open position, wherein the shifting of the saddle (101) in an open position uncovers a service surface (150) therebelow a power lead cable compartment (56) is arranged which includes a power lead cable (54) which, when it is in retracted configuration, allows the complete closure of the saddle (101) and it is wholly included in its compartment (56); said compartment (56) has a shape so as to adapt to the space available at a rear wall of the helmet carrying compartment (11) and of the rear wall of the shell body (107), the power lead cable (54) having a connecting socket (57) and a respective seat (59) wherein it is placed in a resting position, and wherein, in such seat (59) a sensor is provided which detects the positioning of the connecting socket (57) and which provides, to a control unit of the motorcycle (100), a signal allowing to start the motorcycle (100).
Electric drive motorcycle
In an electric traction motorcycle (100) the ignition of the motor and the related vehicle start his avoided if the electric supply accessories are not correctly in place, and to this purpose the motorcycle comprises: a front portion comprising one or more front wheels (103) and a handlebar (104); a rear portion comprising a saddle (101), a shell body (107) arranged below said saddle (101), and a rear wheel (105) arranged below said shell body (105); an intermediate portion (108) extending as a connection between said front portion and said rear portion; an electric drive unit (8) connected to said rear wheel (105); a power supply unit supplying said electric drive unit (8); and a helmet carrying compartment (11), placed inside the shell body (107) below the saddle (101), which is accessible by shifting said saddle (101) in an open position, wherein the shifting of the saddle (101) in an open position uncovers a service surface (150) therebelow a power lead cable compartment (56) is arranged which includes a power lead cable (54) which, when it is in retracted configuration, allows the complete closure of the saddle (101) and it is wholly included in its compartment (56); said compartment (56) has a shape so as to adapt to the space available at a rear wall of the helmet carrying compartment (11) and of the rear wall of the shell body (107), the power lead cable (54) having a connecting socket (57) and a respective seat (59) wherein it is placed in a resting position, and wherein, in such seat (59) a sensor is provided which detects the positioning of the connecting socket (57) and which provides, to a control unit of the motorcycle (100), a signal allowing to start the motorcycle (100).
Spacer for spacing a headset from a stem of a bicycle
Spacer for spacing a headset from a stem of a bicycle. The spacer comprises a cable guide, in particular for brake cables and gear shift cables. The cable guide is provided with a cable guide opening and a cable guide wall enclosing the cable guide opening. The cable guide wall is interrupted by a cable insertion gap, allowing lateral insertion of a cable. Optionally, the cable guide comprises cable retaining means for retaining an inserted cable within the cable guide opening.