WO2020170381A1 - Silencer structure for saddled vehicle - Google Patents

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WO2020170381A1
WO2020170381A1 PCT/JP2019/006501 JP2019006501W WO2020170381A1 WO 2020170381 A1 WO2020170381 A1 WO 2020170381A1 JP 2019006501 W JP2019006501 W JP 2019006501W WO 2020170381 A1 WO2020170381 A1 WO 2020170381A1
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muffler
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裕幸 新村
孝彦 清水
浩 田所
龍一 中西
昭吉 東
俊博 久保
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本田技研工業株式会社
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Priority to PCT/JP2019/006501 priority patent/WO2020170381A1/en
Priority to JP2021501221A priority patent/JP7146057B2/en
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    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F01MACHINES OR ENGINES IN GENERAL; ENGINE PLANTS IN GENERAL; STEAM ENGINES
    • F01NGAS-FLOW SILENCERS OR EXHAUST APPARATUS FOR MACHINES OR ENGINES IN GENERAL; GAS-FLOW SILENCERS OR EXHAUST APPARATUS FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES
    • F01N1/00Silencing apparatus characterised by method of silencing
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F01MACHINES OR ENGINES IN GENERAL; ENGINE PLANTS IN GENERAL; STEAM ENGINES
    • F01NGAS-FLOW SILENCERS OR EXHAUST APPARATUS FOR MACHINES OR ENGINES IN GENERAL; GAS-FLOW SILENCERS OR EXHAUST APPARATUS FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES
    • F01N2260/00Exhaust treating devices having provisions not otherwise provided for
    • F01N2260/06Exhaust treating devices having provisions not otherwise provided for for improving exhaust evacuation or circulation, or reducing back-pressure
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F01MACHINES OR ENGINES IN GENERAL; ENGINE PLANTS IN GENERAL; STEAM ENGINES
    • F01NGAS-FLOW SILENCERS OR EXHAUST APPARATUS FOR MACHINES OR ENGINES IN GENERAL; GAS-FLOW SILENCERS OR EXHAUST APPARATUS FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES
    • F01N2590/00Exhaust or silencing apparatus adapted to particular use, e.g. for military applications, airplanes, submarines
    • F01N2590/04Exhaust or silencing apparatus adapted to particular use, e.g. for military applications, airplanes, submarines for motorcycles

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  • the present invention relates to a silencer structure for a saddle type vehicle.
  • Patent Document 1 discloses a configuration in which a muffler for silencing exhaust gas from an internal combustion engine is arranged on the side of a rear wheel of a motorcycle.
  • the muffler front part is provided with a first protector
  • the muffler rear part is provided with a second protector narrower than the first protector. I have it.
  • an object of the present invention is to provide a silencer structure for a saddle-ride type vehicle that can suppress the air resistance around the silencer that silences the exhaust of the engine and the influence on the exhaust.
  • a first aspect of the present invention is a silencer structure for a saddle-ride type vehicle (1) including a silencer (42) for silencing exhaust gas discharged from an internal combustion engine (E).
  • the muffler (42) is provided with a protrusion (71) that projects from the outer surface (43b) of the muffler and causes a predetermined turbulent flow in the traveling wind flowing along the outer surface (43b).
  • the silencer (42) includes a silencer main body (43) and a cover member (51) attached to the silencer main body (43).
  • the projection (71) is provided on at least one of the silencer body (43) and the cover member (51).
  • the silencer body (43) is disposed at the rear end portion of the end cap (46) and the end cap (46) to discharge the exhaust gas.
  • a fourth aspect of the present invention is characterized in that, in any one of the first to third aspects, the protrusion (71) has a center of the silencer (42) in a longitudinal direction of the silencer (42). It is provided behind the position (ct1).
  • the protrusion (71) has a protrusion longitudinal direction that faces the vehicle longitudinal direction, and a dimension in the protrusion longitudinal direction ( Y1) is larger than the dimension (X1, Z1) in the direction orthogonal to the protrusion longitudinal direction.
  • the protrusion (71) has a chevron shape having a projecting top portion (Zt) in a side view orthogonal to the protrusion longitudinal direction, and the protrusion (71) is On the front side in the vehicle front-rear direction, there is a front-side inclined portion that rises from the front end portion of the protrusion toward the protruding top portion (Zt), and on the rear side in the vehicle front-rear direction of the protrusion (71), the protrusion from the protruding top portion (Zt). It has a rear sloped portion that decreases toward the rear end.
  • the front sloped portion is longer than the rear sloped portion in the projection longitudinal direction.
  • the rear inclined portion is longer in the protrusion longitudinal direction than the front inclined portion.
  • a plurality of the protrusions (71) are arranged on the outer periphery of the silencer (42).
  • the silencer (42) is provided on the silencer body (43) and on the outside of the silencer body (43).
  • a cover member (51) to be attached, and the protrusion (71) is provided on the cover member (51).
  • the outer surface of the muffler is provided with the protrusion that causes turbulence in the traveling wind flowing along the outer surface, the outer surface of the muffler is generated by the prescribed turbulent flow generated behind the protrusion.
  • the effect of delaying the separation of traveling wind from is obtained. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the air resistance caused by the separation of the traveling wind immediately after the rear end of the silencer.
  • the protrusion is provided on at least one of the muffler body and the muffler cover, it is possible to increase the degree of freedom in installing the protrusion and easily control the air flow according to the embodiment.
  • At least one of the cover member and the end cap is a silencer structure of a type that extends rearward of the exhaust port and hides the exhaust port, improving the appearance and improving the appearance. It is possible to prevent the wind blown from the rear end of the cap from affecting the exhaust port.
  • the protrusion since the protrusion is provided in the latter half portion of the silencer in the longitudinal direction, the turbulent flow of the traveling wind generated by the protrusion easily reaches the rear end position of the silencer, and the rear end of the silencer. It is possible to effectively suppress the inclusion of running wind at the position.
  • the dimension of the protrusion in the direction orthogonal to the longitudinal direction of the protrusion is smaller than the dimension of the protrusion in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. Therefore, the air resistance of the protrusion can be reduced. it can. Further, since the dimension of the protrusion in the longitudinal direction of the protrusion that faces the vehicle front-rear direction is large, the pressure change of the traveling wind can be moderated by using the length of the protrusion, and the generation of wind noise can be suppressed.
  • the front portion of the protrusion has a front inclined portion that gradually increases, and the rear portion of the protrusion has a rear inclined portion that gradually decreases, so that the air resistance of the protrusion is further reduced.
  • the pressure change of the traveling wind can be moderated.
  • the front sloped portion has a gentler slope shape than the rear sloped portion, air resistance at the front portion of the protrusion is further reduced, and the rear sloped portion is made steeper. The effect of generating turbulence can be enhanced.
  • the rear sloped portion has a gentler slope shape than the front sloped portion, the air resistance at the rear portion of the protrusion is further reduced, and the flow velocity of traveling wind is increased at the rear portion of the protrusion. Therefore, the disturbing effect can be further improved.
  • the ninth aspect of the present invention since a plurality of projections that generate turbulence in the traveling wind are arranged on the outer periphery of the muffler, turbulent flow is generated over the entire outer periphery of the muffler to suppress entrainment of the traveling wind, The influence on the exhaust efficiency can be further suppressed.
  • the outer surface of the cover member attached to the outside of the silencer main body is provided with the protrusion that causes turbulent flow of the traveling wind, so that the traveling wind flowing on the outermost surface of the silencer is separated. Get the effect of delaying. Therefore, it is possible to effectively suppress the inclusion of traveling wind at the rear end position of the silencer.
  • FIG. 1 is a right side view of a motorcycle according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 3 is a right side view of the vicinity of the muffler of the motorcycle.
  • FIG. 3 is a top view of the vicinity of the rear wheel of the motorcycle. It is a perspective view of the muffler periphery of the above-mentioned motorcycle.
  • FIG. 3 is a right side view of the muffler and the exhaust pipe of the motorcycle. It is a top view of a muffler and an exhaust pipe of the motorcycle. It is a side view of the front part of the muffler of the above-mentioned motorcycle. It is a top view of the front part of the muffler of the above-mentioned motorcycle.
  • FIG. 10 is a top view of FIG. 9. It is a rear view of FIG. (A) is a plan view of a turbulent flow generation projection provided on the muffler body, and (b) is a side view of (a). (A) is the top view which changed the direction of the front-back direction of the said protrusion, (b) is a side view of (a). (A) is an explanatory view of the operation of the muffler without the protrusion, and (b) is an explanatory view of the operation of the muffler provided with the protrusion.
  • FIG. 16 is a top view of FIG. 15.
  • FIG. 16 is a rear view of FIG. 15.
  • FIG. 7 is a right side view of the motorcycle according to the second embodiment of the present invention. It is a side view of a muffler of a motorcycle of a second embodiment.
  • FIG. 20 is a top view of FIG. 19. It is a rear view of FIG.
  • FIG. 7 is a right side view of the motorcycle according to the third embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 24 is a top view of FIG. 23.
  • FIG. 24 is a rear view of FIG. 23.
  • a motorcycle (saddle-riding type vehicle) 1 of the present embodiment includes a head pipe 13 at a front end portion of a body frame F.
  • a front fork 11 and a steering handle 12 that pivotally support the front wheels WF are supported by the head pipe 13 so as to be steerable.
  • a lower portion of a front portion of a swing type power unit (hereinafter referred to as a power unit U) is supported on a lower portion of the body frame F so as to be vertically swingable.
  • the motorcycle 1 includes a power unit U in which an engine (internal combustion engine) E that is a prime mover and a rear wheel WR that is a drive wheel integrally swing with respect to a vehicle body frame F (vehicle body). It is a riding type vehicle.
  • an engine internal combustion engine
  • WR rear wheel WR that is a drive wheel integrally swing with respect to a vehicle body frame F (vehicle body). It is a riding type vehicle.
  • the power unit U is an integral unit in which the engine E, which is the prime mover of the motorcycle 1, is arranged in the front part, and the transmission M for changing the output of the engine E is arranged in the left part of the rear part.
  • an axle (rear wheel axle AR) of rear wheels WR that are drive wheels is supported.
  • the lower front portion of the power unit U is supported by a support portion at the lower portion of the vehicle body frame F so as to be vertically swingable via a suspension link or the like.
  • the rear end of the power unit U is supported by the rear end of the vehicle body frame F via a rear cushion 9 which is a shock absorber.
  • the center line CL in FIG. 3 indicates the left-right center of the vehicle body.
  • the vehicle body frame F includes a down frame 14 extending downward and rearward from the head pipe 13, a lower frame 15 extending rearward from a lower end portion of the down frame 14, and a rear upper portion from a rear end portion of the lower frame 15. And a rear frame 16 extending to.
  • Left and right steps 19 for passengers are supported on the front portion of the rear frame 16 via brackets (not shown).
  • the left and right steps 19 for the passenger are rotatable between a use state in which they are projected substantially horizontally outward in the vehicle width direction and a folded state in which they are inclined rearward and upward.
  • the figure shows step 19 in the folded state.
  • a seat 28 having front and rear seating surfaces for seating an occupant is supported above the rear part of the vehicle body cover 27.
  • the vehicle body cover 27 includes a pair of left and right step floors 29 on which the driver sitting on the seat 28 rests his/her feet, a front body FB connected to the front of the step floor 29, and a rear body RB connected to the rear of the step floor 29. There is. Between the seat 28 and the steering handle 12 above the step floor 29, there is a straddle space that facilitates an occupant to straddle the vehicle body.
  • the rear body RB has a front portion RB1 that rises above the step floor 29 and a rear portion RB2 that extends rearward from the upper end portion of the front portion RB1 and is substantially L-shaped in a side view.
  • a rear wheel WR is swingably accommodated below the front portion RB1 and below the rear portion RB2 of the rear body RB by an inner cover (not shown) in the rear body RB and a rear fender 31 extending downward and rearward from the lower surface of the rear portion RB2 of the rear body RB.
  • a tire house WH is defined.
  • reference numeral 32 indicates a rear side cover that forms the left and right side surfaces of the rear body RB
  • reference numeral 32a indicates a rear edge of the rear side cover 32 in the front portion RB1 of the rear body RB (hereinafter, referred to as a front rear edge of the rear body RB).
  • the front rear edge 32a of the rear body RB is separated in front of the tire front end of the rear wheel WR (corresponding to the frontmost end of the rear wheel WR) in a side view.
  • the rear edge 32a of the front portion of the rear body RB is arranged so that the rear edge of the folded step 19 overlaps.
  • the step floor 29 has, for example, a flat shape across the left-right width of the low floor portion of the vehicle body, and forms a substantially horizontal upper surface (floor surface 29a) of the low floor portion.
  • a center tunnel extending in the front-rear direction may be provided at the center of the step floor 29 in the left-right direction.
  • the motorcycle 1 is a scooter type vehicle having a step floor 29 on which a driver places his/her feet.
  • the upper surface (foot-resting surface) 29a of the step floor 29 is slightly inclined rearward and upward in a side view.
  • a lower surface rear portion 29b that is steeper than the upper surface 29a and is inclined rearward and upward is formed at the rear portion of the lower surface side of the step floor 29.
  • the power unit U integrally includes a front engine E and a transmission case 35 that accommodates a transmission M on the rear left side.
  • the engine E is a 4-stroke single-cylinder engine in which a rotation center axis line of a crankshaft (not shown) is aligned in the left-right direction (vehicle width direction), and is substantially horizontal with the cylinder portion 22 facing forward from the front end portion of the crankcase 21. (Detailedly, slightly tilted forward)
  • a case body 36 is integrally formed as a rear arm that extends to the left and then extends rearward.
  • the case main body 36 is opened to the outside in the vehicle width direction, and the case cover 37 is attached to the open portion from the outside in the vehicle width direction.
  • the case main body 36 and the case cover 37 form a transmission case 35 that houses the transmission M.
  • the transmission M is a belt-type continuously variable transmission that is accommodated in the transmission case 35 over the lengthwise direction of the side view.
  • the transmission M includes a drive pulley housed in the front part of the transmission case 35 and arranged coaxially with the crankshaft, a driven pulley housed in the rear part of the transmission case 35, a drive pulley and a driven pulley. And an endless V-belt (transmission belt) which is wound around (not shown).
  • a rear wheel WR is integrally rotatably attached to a rear wheel axle AR (output shaft) protruding to the rear right side of the transmission case 35.
  • a radiator 26 for cooling the engine E is arranged on the right side of the crankcase 21.
  • a radiator cover 26a having an opening with a louver is attached to the left and right outer sides of the radiator 26.
  • the front end of an auxiliary arm 38 extending in the front-rear direction is fixed to the rear right side of the crankcase 21.
  • the auxiliary arm 38 supports the right end portion of the rear wheel axle AR at the rear end portion.
  • the auxiliary arm 38 constitutes a swing arm that supports the rear wheel WR together with the transmission case 35.
  • the lower ends of a pair of left and right rear cushions 9 are connected to the rear ends of the transmission case 35 and the auxiliary arm 38, respectively.
  • the upper ends of the left and right rear cushions 9 are connected to the rear ends of the left and right rear frames 16, respectively.
  • Reference numeral 39 in the figure denotes an inner fender that is integrally swingably attached to the power unit U and covers the front upper portion of the rear wheel WR, and reference numeral CA denotes a caliper supported above the rear portion of the auxiliary arm 38.
  • a throttle body 24 as an intake system component is arranged above the cylinder portion 22 of the engine E.
  • a front end portion on the downstream side of the throttle body 24 is connected to an upper portion of the cylinder portion 22 (intake port of the cylinder head) via an insulator (not shown).
  • An air cleaner 25 is connected to a rear end portion on the upstream side of the throttle body 24 via a connecting tube 25a.
  • the connecting tube 25 a is bent leftward in plan view behind the throttle body 24 and is connected to a front end portion of an air cleaner 25 arranged above the transmission case 35.
  • Reference numeral 25b in the drawing denotes an element housed in the air cleaner 25.
  • the intake port 25c located at the most upstream side of the intake system components is arranged outside the air cleaner 25.
  • the intake system component may include a carburetor.
  • An exhaust pipe 41 is connected to the lower portion of the cylinder portion 22 (exhaust port of the cylinder head).
  • the exhaust pipe 41 is curved and extends rearward below the cylinder portion 22, and is extended rearward and upward and is bent outward in the vehicle width direction at a position generally below the radiator 26.
  • the rear end of the exhaust pipe 41 is connected to the front end of a muffler (silencer) 42 arranged on the right side of the rear wheel WR.
  • the muffler 42 is arranged on the opposite side of the air cleaner 25 across the rear wheel WR in the vehicle width direction. That is, the muffler 42 is arranged on the right side of the rear wheel WR, and the air cleaner 25 is arranged on the left side of the rear wheel WR.
  • the muffler 42 includes a muffler body (silencer body) 43 having a cylindrical appearance, and a muffler covering a range extending from above the muffler body 43 to the outer side in the vehicle width direction. And a cover (cover member) 51.
  • the muffler main body 43 extends linearly along the central axis C1 and is mounted on the vehicle body in a tilted posture that rises backward.
  • the muffler body 43 is arranged, for example, with the central axis C1 parallel to the side surface of the vehicle body.
  • the front-rear direction along the axis C1 in the side view may be referred to as the muffler front-rear direction
  • the vertical direction orthogonal to the axis C1 in the side view may be referred to as the muffler vertical direction.
  • An arrow UP1 in FIG. 11 indicates the upper side (the upper side in the vertical direction of the muffler) viewed from the direction along the axis C1 (the direction of the axis C1).
  • the muffler body 43 includes a tubular body 44 along the central axis C1, a front cap 45 that closes the front end of the tubular body 44, and an end cap 46 that closes the rear end of the tubular body 44.
  • the cylindrical body 44 has, for example, a double pipe structure having an inner and outer cylinder.
  • the front cap 45 has a tapered shape in which the diameter increases toward the rear side, and the exhaust pipe 41 is connected to the front end portion.
  • Reference numeral 41a in the drawing indicates a base end portion of the exhaust pipe 41 which is connected to the engine E.
  • the end cap 46 has a taper shape in which the diameter decreases toward the rear side, and a tail pipe 49 is arranged at the rear end portion.
  • the muffler body 43 has, for example, a basic configuration in which the inner space of the cylindrical body 44 is partitioned into a plurality of expansion chambers in the front-back direction of the muffler, and the plurality of expansion chambers are appropriately connected.
  • the front end 46a of the end cap 46 forms a circular opening along a plane orthogonal to the axis C1.
  • the rear end of the cylindrical body 44 is connected to the front end 46a of the end cap 46.
  • the rear end 46b of the end cap 46 is inclined downward in a side view with respect to a plane orthogonal to the axis C1.
  • a recess 46c having, for example, a substantially circular shape (in the drawing, a different shape) is formed when viewed from the direction of the axis C1.
  • the recess 46c has a flat bottom 46d that is orthogonal to the axis C1.
  • a tail pipe 49 is inserted through the bottom portion 46d of the recess 46c.
  • the rear end of the tail pipe 49 projects rearward of the bottom portion 46d.
  • the rear end of the tail pipe 49 projects rearward from the rear end 46b of the end cap 46.
  • the tail pipe 49 is formed of, for example, a round pipe extending substantially coaxially with the axis C1.
  • the rear end of the tail pipe 49 is cut, for example, in parallel with the rear end 46b of the end cap 46 or along a plane orthogonal to the axis C1.
  • the rear end opening of the tail pipe 49 serves as an exhaust port 49a of the muffler 42.
  • the rear end 46b of the end cap 46 may extend rearward of the rear end (exhaust port 49a) of the tail pipe 49.
  • three mount brackets 47a, 47b, 47c for attaching to the auxiliary arm 38 and two cover brackets 48a for attaching the muffler cover 51 are provided on the outer periphery of the cylindrical body 44. 48b is fixed. Each of the mount brackets 47a, 47b, 47c is fastened to the auxiliary arm 38 using, for example, bolts along the vehicle width direction.
  • the cover brackets 48a and 48b fasten and fix the muffler cover 51 with, for example, screws extending in the radial direction of the muffler body 43.
  • reference numerals may be given to screws that are fastened to the cover brackets 48a and 48b.
  • the muffler body 43 and thus the muffler 42 are integrally swingably attached to the power unit U by connecting the front end thereof to the exhaust pipe 41 and fastening a plurality of mount brackets 47a, 47b, 47c to the auxiliary arm 38.
  • the motorcycle 1 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 shows, for example, an empty vehicle 1G state. In the illustrated state, the muffler 42 is in an inclined posture in which the axis C1 is raised rearward.
  • the muffler cover 51 has a length exceeding the front and rear ends of the muffler body 43 and extends in the direction of the axis C1.
  • the muffler cover 51 covers a range extending from above the muffler body 43 to the outside in the vehicle width direction with a substantially constant gap.
  • the upper surface portion 52 of the muffler cover 51 that covers the muffler body 43 from above has an inner edge 52a formed on the inner side in the vehicle width direction.
  • the inner edge 52a extends substantially along the axis C1 (specifically, inclined toward the rear side slightly inward in the vehicle width direction) in a plan view.
  • the inner edge 52a is located on the inner side in the vehicle width direction with respect to the axis C1 in a plan view.
  • An inner eave portion 52b that covers the vicinity of the mount bracket 47a from above protrudes inward in the vehicle width direction at a portion of the upper surface portion 52 that overlaps the mount bracket 47a.
  • the upper surface portion 52 is inclined upward with respect to the axis C1 in a side view and is inclined downward with respect to the axis C1 in front of the mount bracket 47a in a portion forming the inner eave portion 52b.
  • the latter (inclined portion in front of the mount bracket 47a) is referred to as a rearward upward inclined portion 53
  • the former a portion forming the inner eave portion 52b
  • a rearward downward inclined portion 54 is referred to as a rearward downward inclined portion 54.
  • a front end 53a of the rearward rising slope portion 53 is located in front of the front end of the muffler body 43.
  • the front end 53a of the rearward-increasing inclined portion 53 is located above the axis C1 in a side view.
  • a rectifying structure 61 for receiving a running wind and generating a prescribed flow velocity is formed at an inner edge portion 53b of the rearwardly rising inclined portion 53 on the inner side in the vehicle width direction.
  • the rectification structure 61 functions as a canard that causes a swirling flow having a fast flow to flow to the right side of the tire house WH in which the rear wheels WR are arranged in the lower rear of the rear body RB, and sucks air in the tire house WH by the negative pressure of the swirling flow.
  • the generation of positive pressure in the tire house WH is suppressed, and the influence of the turbulent flow of air accompanying the rear wheels WR on the peripheral parts is suppressed.
  • a triangular opening 55a that is long in the front-rear direction is formed so as to match the raised portion 55 in a side view.
  • the opening 55a penetrates the inside of the raised portion 55 in the vehicle width direction, and enables fastening work to the mount bracket 47a from the vehicle width direction outer side.
  • the rear end of the upper surface portion 52 is located rearward of the rear end portion (end cap 46) of the muffler body 43 in the front-rear direction of the muffler.
  • a rear end eaves portion 56 that is inclined downward with respect to the axis C1 in a side view is formed at the rear end portion of the upper surface portion 52.
  • an arrow FR1 indicating the front in the front-rear direction of the muffler along the axis C1 and an arrow UP1 indicating the upper side in the up-down direction of the muffler orthogonal to the axis C1 in a side view are shown.
  • the side surface portion 57 of the muffler cover 51 that covers the muffler body 43 from the side has a lower edge 57a that rises rearward along the axis C1 on the lower side.
  • the lower edge 57a is located below the axis C1 in a side view.
  • the rear end of the lower edge 57a extends to a position where it overlaps with the rear end portion (end cap 46) of the muffler body 43 in a side view.
  • a side surface inclined portion 58 that is inclined inward in the vehicle width direction with respect to the axis C1 in a plan view is formed.
  • the side surface inclined portion 58 is formed continuously with the rear end eaves portion 56, and these reduce the rear end portion of the muffler cover 51 in a tapered shape.
  • the rear end edge 58a of the side surface inclined portion 58 extends upward from the rear end of the lower edge 57a in a side view so that the rear end edge 58a is located rearward with respect to the vertical direction of the muffler.
  • the rear end edge 58a of the side surface inclined portion 58 is connected to the rear end edge 56a of the rear end eaves portion 56 of the upper surface portion 52.
  • the rear end edge 56a of the upper surface portion 52 and the rear end edge 58a of the side surface portion 57 form a continuous rear end edge of the muffler cover 51.
  • the front portion 57d of the lower edge 57a is bent upward on the rear side with respect to the front end portion (front cap 45) of the muffler body 43 in a side view, and is inward in the vehicle width direction in a plan view. Is bent toward.
  • the front portion 57e of the side surface portion 57 is inclined inward in the vehicle width direction in plan view according to the inclination of the front portion of the lower edge 57a inward in the vehicle width direction.
  • the front end 57b of the lower edge 57a is located in front of the front end of the muffler body 43.
  • the front end 57b of the lower edge 57a is located above the axis C1 in a side view.
  • a front end edge 57c extends upward and inward in the vehicle width direction from the front end 57b of the lower edge 57a.
  • the front end edge 57c is inclined such that the front end 57c is located more forward in the vertical direction than the muffler in a side view.
  • the front end edge 57c is connected to the front end 53a of the rearward rising inclined portion 53.
  • the front edge 57c is also the front edge of the muffler cover 51.
  • the rear end eaves portion 56 of the muffler cover 51 projects rearward from the rear end 46b of the end cap 46 and the rear end (exhaust port 49a) of the tail pipe 49.
  • the side surface inclined portion 58 of the muffler cover 51 is located at a position overlapping the end cap 46 in a side view.
  • the upper portion of the side surface inclined portion 58 extends toward the rear end eaves portion 56 while being inclined in a side view.
  • the exhaust port 49a is located at a position overlapping the side surface inclined portion 58 in a side view.
  • the rear eaves portion 56 and the side surface inclined portion 58 extend rearward of the exhaust port 49a.
  • the traveling wind flowing along the outer surface of the side surface portion 57 of the muffler cover 51 flows along the side surface and then flows along the vehicle width direction inner side along the side surface inclined portion 58. After that, the traveling wind may be separated at the rear end edge 58a of the side surface inclined portion 58 to generate a vortex that is entrained in the exhaust port 49a side.
  • the traveling wind that flows along the outer surface of the cover upper surface portion flows along the upper surface that is rearward and upward with respect to the horizontal direction, and then flows rearward and downward along the rear end eave portion 56 that is rearward and downward with respect to the horizontal direction. After that, the traveling wind may separate at the rear end edge 56a of the rear end eaves portion 56 and generate a vortex flow that is entrained in the exhaust port 49a side.
  • a gap is provided between the muffler body 43 and the muffler cover 51.
  • the traveling wind enters the gap from the front end side of the muffler 42.
  • the traveling wind flows along the outer surface of the muffler body 43 and then blows out rearward from around the end cap 46.
  • a protrusion 71 for disturbing traveling wind and generating a small turbulent flow is provided.
  • the protrusion 71 projects upward from the upper surface 43b on the rear upper surface (outer surface) 43b of the muffler body 43.
  • the protrusion 71 functions as an eddy current generator for generating a prescribed turbulent flow (vortex) in the traveling wind flowing along the outer surface 43b of the muffler body 43. That is, by intentionally causing a small turbulent flow by the protrusions 71, the air flow behind the rear end of the muffler body 43 is controlled, and the air resistance of the muffler 42 is reduced.
  • a small protrusion is provided on the outer surface of the muffler 42 to generate a stable small vortex (turbulence) by the principle of a turbulent blade.
  • the protrusions 71 reduce wind noise due to the occurrence of turbulence and improve the stability of the rear portion of the vehicle body.
  • the protrusion 71 suppresses (retards) the separation of the traveling wind, thereby suppressing the influence of the traveling wind entrained on the exhaust port 49a at the rear end of the muffler 42 and maintaining the exhaust efficiency excellent.
  • the protrusion 71 is provided rearward of a central position ct1 in the longitudinal direction of the muffler 42 (in the embodiment, the central position of the tubular body 44 having a constant cross section). That is, the protrusion 71 is provided in the second half region A1 in the longitudinal direction of the muffler 42. More preferably, the protrusion 71 is provided behind the central position ct2 of the rear half region A1 in the longitudinal direction of the muffler 42. That is, the protrusion 71 is provided in the area A2 on the rear end side 1 ⁇ 4 of the longitudinal direction of the muffler 42.
  • the protrusion 71 is welded to the outer peripheral surface of the tubular body 44 of the muffler body 43. Unlike the other brackets, the protrusion 71 does not support other components such as the muffler body 43 and the muffler cover 51, but is independently provided on the outer surface of the muffler body 43. Therefore, the protrusion 71 can be optimally designed to generate a prescribed turbulent flow in the traveling wind flowing on the outer surface of the muffler body 43.
  • the protrusion 71 is not limited to being welded to the muffler body 43, and may be fixed by a means other than welding or may be integrally formed with the muffler body 43.
  • FIG. 12A is a plan view of the protrusion 71 seen from above in the vertical direction of the muffler
  • FIG. 12B is a side view of the protrusion 71 seen from the vehicle width direction.
  • FIG. 11 includes an aspect in which the protrusion 71 is viewed from the rear in the front-back direction of the muffler (direction of the axis C1).
  • the protrusion 71 has an outer shape that extends along the muffler longitudinal direction (axis C1 direction, arrow Y direction).
  • the projection 71 has an outer shape that is line-symmetric with respect to the axis C1 in the plan view of FIG.
  • the projection 71 has an outer shape that is line-symmetrical with respect to the muffler radial direction line R1 that is parallel to the muffler vertical direction in the rear view of FIG.
  • the protrusion 71 has a dimension (total length) Y1 in the muffler longitudinal direction, a dimension (full width) X1 in the muffler width direction (arrow X direction) orthogonal to the muffler longitudinal direction in the plan view of FIG. 12A, and the rear surface of FIG. It is made larger than any of the dimensions (total height) Z1 in the muffler radial direction (arrow Z direction) along the muffler radial direction line R1 when viewed. That is, the protrusion 71 has a protrusion longitudinal direction along the muffler longitudinal direction (axis C1 direction).
  • the direction along the muffler width direction of the protrusion 71 in the plan view of FIG. 12A is referred to as the protrusion width direction
  • the direction along the muffler radial direction line R1 of the protrusion 71 in the rear view of FIG. 11 is referred to as the protrusion height direction.
  • the muffler longitudinal direction and the projection longitudinal direction are oriented in the vehicle front-rear direction.
  • "to face the vehicle front-rear direction" is not limited to an arrangement parallel to the vehicle front-rear direction, but includes an arrangement inclined within a specified angle (for example, 45°) with respect to the vehicle front-rear direction.
  • the protrusion height direction corresponds to a direction perpendicular to the protrusion installation position on the outer surface of the muffler 42.
  • the protrusion installation position corresponds to the position of the center of gravity of the joint surface shape of the protrusion 71 to the muffler 42, for example.
  • the protrusion 71 is formed such that the total width X1 in the protrusion width direction orthogonal to the protrusion longitudinal direction is narrower than the total length Y1 in the protrusion longitudinal direction.
  • the protrusion 71 is formed such that the total height Z1 in the protrusion height direction orthogonal to the protrusion longitudinal direction is lower than the total length Y1 in the protrusion longitudinal direction.
  • the protrusion 71 has a maximum width portion Xm in the protrusion width direction in front of the central position Yc in the protrusion longitudinal direction.
  • the protrusion 71 has a pair of front side edges 72 that are inclined forward of the maximum width portion Xm so as to be positioned closer to the axis C1 toward the front.
  • a front end edge 73 that extends between the front ends of the pair of front side edges 72 of the protrusion 71 has a forwardly convex arc shape.
  • a locating hole 74 for positioning, for example, is formed at a position spaced above the outer surface of the muffler body 43 at the front end portion of the protrusion 71.
  • the protrusion 71 has a pair of rear side edges 75 that are inclined rearward of the maximum width portion Xm so as to be positioned closer to the axis C1 toward the rear side.
  • the rear end edge 76 extending between the rear ends of the pair of rear side edges 75 of the protrusion 71 has a rearward convex arc shape.
  • the protrusion 71 has a maximum height portion Zm in the protrusion height direction in front of the central position Yc in the protrusion longitudinal direction.
  • the maximum height portion Zm is located, for example, behind the maximum width portion Xm, but may be at the same front-back direction position as the maximum width portion Xm.
  • Reference numeral Zt in the drawing indicates the upper end of the maximum height portion Zm (hereinafter referred to as the protruding top portion Zt).
  • the protrusion 71 has a mountain shape having a protruding top portion Zt in a side view orthogonal to the longitudinal direction of the protrusion (side view seen from the width direction of the protrusion).
  • the protrusion 71 has a first inclined portion 81 that inclines so as to be positioned further forward and lower than the protruding apex Zt, and a first curve from the front end of the first inclined portion 81. And a first wall portion 83 that extends downward with a steep inclination via the portion 82.
  • the first inclined portion 81 corresponds to the front inclined portion and the first wall portion 83 corresponds to the front end portion of the protrusion.
  • the protrusion 71 has a second inclined portion 84 that is inclined rearward of the projecting apex portion Zt and is positioned so as to be located lower toward the rear side.
  • the second wall portion 86 extends downward with a steep inclination via the second curved portion 85.
  • the second slanted portion 84 corresponds to the rear slanted portion, and the second wall portion 86 corresponds to the rear end portion of the protrusion.
  • a locate hole 74 is formed in the second curved portion 85.
  • the protrusion 71 has a substantially trapezoidal shape.
  • the protrusion 71 includes a pair of side wall portions 87 that are inclined so as to be positioned closer to the muffler radial direction line R1 toward the upper side, and an upper wall portion 88 that extends between the front ends of the pair of side wall portions 87.
  • the protrusion 71 has a first inclined portion 81 as a front-side inclined portion in front of the protruding top portion Zt, and also has a first inclined portion 81 in front of the protruding top portion Zt. It has a second inclined portion 84 as a rear inclined portion.
  • the height of the protrusion 71 gradually increases in front of the protruding top Zt and gradually decreases behind the protruding top Zt.
  • the air resistance when the protrusion 71 receives the traveling wind flowing along the outer surface of the muffler body 43 is reduced.
  • the compression and expansion of the traveling wind become gentle, and the generation of noise (wind noise) is suppressed.
  • the first inclined portion 81 as the front inclined portion is formed longer in the longitudinal direction of the protrusion than the second inclined portion 84 as the rear inclined portion. That is, the length L1 of the first inclined portion 81 in the protrusion longitudinal direction is longer than the length L2 of the second inclined portion 84 in the protrusion longitudinal direction.
  • the protrusion 71 is formed such that the front sloped portion is more gently sloped than the rear sloped portion. Therefore, the air resistance at the front portion of the protrusion 71 is reduced, and turbulence is easily generated at the rear portion of the protrusion 71.
  • the width of the protrusion 71 gradually increases in front of the maximum width portion Xm near the protruding top portion Zt and gradually decreases behind the maximum width portion Xm. This also reduces air resistance and suppresses the generation of noise (wind noise).
  • FIG. 13 shows a modification in which the front-back direction of the protrusion 71 is interchanged.
  • the first inclined portion 81 as the rear inclined portion is formed longer in the protrusion longitudinal direction than the second inclined portion 84 as the front inclined portion.
  • the protrusion 71′ is formed such that the rear side inclined portion is more inclined than the front side inclined portion.
  • the protrusion 71′ becomes close to a streamlined shape, and it is possible to prevent the traveling wind that has passed the protruding top portion Zt from being separated at the rear portion of the protrusion 71′, and increase the flow velocity of the traveling wind at the rear portion of the protrusion 71′, resulting in disturbance of the traveling wind.
  • Improve the effect is provided in which the front-back direction of the protrusion 71 is interchanged.
  • a plurality of protrusions 71 may be provided on the outer periphery of the muffler 42.
  • a protrusion 71 is provided on the upper portion of the muffler 42, and, for example, a protrusion 71 (shown by a chain double-dashed line) is also provided obliquely below the muffler 42.
  • the protrusion 71 is not limited to the portion covered by the muffler cover 51, and may be provided at a position avoiding the muffler cover 51.
  • the protrusion 71 is not limited to the rear portion of the muffler 42, and may be provided on the front portion of the muffler 42.
  • the traveling wind W1 flowing along the outer surfaces of the muffler cover 51 and the muffler main body 43 becomes the entrained wind W2 that is folded back toward the exhaust port 49a.
  • the traveling wind flowing on the outer surface of the muffler cover 51 has the rear end eaves 56 and the side surface inclined portions 58 extending to the rear of the exhaust port 49a. Little impact.
  • the traveling wind flowing on the outer surface of the muffler body 43 is caught in the exhaust port 49a immediately after passing through the rear end 46b of the end cap 46, which may affect the exhaust from the exhaust port 49a. This effect is mitigated by increasing the amount of protrusion of the tail pipe 49 rearward and providing the turbulent flow generation projection 71 at the rear portion of the muffler 42.
  • the boundary layer of the traveling wind is turbulent on the upper surface side of the muffler body 43, and the separation of the air flow at the rear end of the muffler body 43 is delayed.
  • the muffler structure of the saddle-ride type vehicle in the above-described embodiment is the muffler structure of the motorcycle 1 including the muffler 42 that muffles the exhaust gas discharged from the engine E.
  • the projection 71 is provided to project a predetermined turbulent flow from the traveling wind that projects from the outer surface 43b and flows along the outer surface 43b.
  • the muffler 42 has, on the outer surface thereof, the projections 71 that cause turbulence in the traveling wind that flows along the outer surface. Therefore, the prescribed turbulence that occurs behind the projections 71 causes the muffler 42 to travel from the outer surface. It has the effect of delaying the separation of wind.
  • the muffler 42 includes a muffler body 43 and a muffler cover 51 attached to the muffler body 43, and the protrusion 71 includes at least one of the muffler body 43 and the muffler cover 51.
  • the muffler body 43 in the above embodiment since the protrusion 71 is provided on at least one of the muffler body 43 and the muffler cover 51, it is possible to increase the degree of freedom in installing the protrusion 71 and easily control the air flow.
  • an exhaust port 49a for discharging exhaust gas to the atmosphere is provided at a rear end of the muffler body 43, and the muffler cover 51 extends rearward from the exhaust port 49a. ..
  • the muffler cover 51 extends rearward of the exhaust port 49a and hides the exhaust port 49a to provide a silencer structure that improves the appearance and exhausts the wind that is entrained from the rear end of the muffler cover 51. It is possible to suppress the influence on the mouth 49a.
  • the end cap 46 extends rearward of the exhaust port 49a, it is possible to prevent the wind entrained from the rear end of the muffler body 43 from affecting the exhaust port 49a.
  • the protrusion 71 is provided rearward of the central position ct1 of the muffler 42 in the longitudinal direction of the muffler 42. According to this configuration, since the protrusion 71 is provided on the rear half portion of the muffler 42 in the longitudinal direction, the turbulent flow of the traveling wind generated at the protrusion 71 easily reaches the rear end position of the muffler 42, and the turbulent flow at the rear end position of the muffler 42 is easily generated. It is possible to effectively suppress the inclusion of traveling wind.
  • the protrusion 71 has a protrusion longitudinal direction that faces the vehicle front-rear direction, and a dimension in the protrusion longitudinal direction (total length Y1) is a dimension in a direction orthogonal to the protrusion longitudinal direction ( Overall width X1 and overall height Z1).
  • the dimension of the protrusion 71 in the direction orthogonal to the longitudinal direction of the protrusion is smaller than the dimension of the protrusion 71 in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. Therefore, the air resistance of the protrusion 71 can be reduced.
  • the dimension of the protrusion 71 in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, which is oriented in the vehicle front-rear direction, is large, the pressure change of the traveling wind can be moderated by using the length of the protrusion 71, and wind noise can be suppressed.
  • the protrusion 71 has a chevron shape having a projecting apex Zt in a side view orthogonal to the longitudinal direction of the protrusion, and the protrusion 71 has a front end in the vehicle front-rear direction. There is a front sloped portion that becomes higher toward the protruding top Zt, and a rear sloped portion that becomes lower toward the rear end of the protrusion from the protruding top Zt is provided on the vehicle front-rear direction rear side of the protrusion 71. ..
  • the front portion of the protrusion 71 has a front inclined portion that gradually increases, and the rear portion of the protrusion 71 has a rear inclined portion that gradually lowers, so that the air resistance of the protrusion 71 is further reduced and the vehicle travels.
  • the pressure change of the wind can be moderated.
  • the front sloped portion when the front sloped portion is longer than the rear sloped portion in the protrusion longitudinal direction, the front sloped portion has a gentler slope shape than the rear sloped portion. 71 It is possible to further reduce the air resistance at the front part and to enhance the effect of generating a turbulent flow by steeply tilting the rear side slope part.
  • the rear inclined portion when the rear inclined portion is longer than the front inclined portion in the protrusion longitudinal direction, the rear inclined portion has a gentler slope shape than the front inclined portion. It is possible to further reduce the air resistance at the rear portion of 71 and increase the flow velocity of the traveling wind at the rear portion of the protrusion 71 to further improve the effect of disturbing the traveling wind.
  • a plurality of the protrusions 71 may be arranged on the outer periphery of the muffler 42.
  • a plurality of protrusions 71 that generate turbulent flow in the traveling wind are arranged on the outer periphery of the muffler 42, turbulent flow is generated over the entire outer periphery of the muffler 42 to suppress entrainment of the traveling wind and to further affect the exhaust efficiency. Can be suppressed.
  • a projection 71 protruding upward from the upper surface 51b is provided on the rear upper surface (outer surface) 51b of the muffler cover 51. Similar to the protrusion 71 of the first embodiment, the protrusion 71 functions as an eddy current generator for generating a specified turbulent flow (vortex) in the traveling wind flowing along the outer surface 51b of the muffler body 43. That is, by intentionally producing a small turbulent flow by the protrusion 71, the air flow in the rear end of the muffler cover 51 is controlled, and the air resistance of the muffler 42 is reduced. In addition, the protrusion 71 suppresses (delays) the separation of the traveling wind, thereby suppressing the influence of the traveling wind entrained on the exhaust port 49a at the rear end of the muffler 42, and maintains the exhaust efficiency excellent.
  • a specified turbulent flow vortex
  • the muffler 42 includes a muffler body 43 and a muffler cover 51 attached to the outside of the muffler body 43, and the protrusion 71 includes the muffler cover 51. It is provided in. According to this configuration, since the protrusion 71 that causes the turbulent flow of the traveling wind is provided on the outer surface of the muffler cover 51 attached to the outside of the muffler main body 43, the effect of delaying the separation of the traveling wind flowing through the outermost surface of the muffler 42 is provided. obtain. For this reason, it is possible to effectively suppress the inclusion of traveling wind at the rear end position of the muffler 42.
  • the muffler cover 51 of the embodiment has the rear end portion extending to the rear of the exhaust port 49a, the same effect as above can be obtained even if the muffler cover 51 terminates in front of the exhaust port 49a. it can.
  • the effect of providing the turbulent flow generation projection 71 is highly effective.
  • the protrusion 71 is integrally formed on the upper surface of the muffler cover 51, for example, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a separate item may be fixed by adhesion, screwing, or the like.
  • FIGS. a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
  • This embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that it is not a scooter type vehicle having a step floor and a straddling space, but a sports type motorcycle having a knee grip portion in front of the seat and bar type steps on both sides of the vehicle body. It is especially different in that it is applied to.
  • the same components as those of the above-described embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.
  • the vehicle body frame F2 of the motorcycle 101 includes a head pipe 113 located at the front end, a pair of left and right main frames 114 extending downward and rearward from the head pipe 113, and left and right main frames.
  • a pair of left and right pivot frames 115 extending downward from a rear end portion 114 is provided.
  • a front wheel WF of the motorcycle 101, a pair of left and right front forks 11 and a steering handlebar 12 are supported by the head pipe 113 so as to be steerable.
  • a front end of a swing arm 117 is supported on the left and right pivot frames 115 so as to be vertically swingable.
  • a rear wheel WR of the motorcycle 101 is supported at the rear end of the swing arm 117.
  • the front ends of the seat frames 116 are connected to the rear parts of the left and right main frames 114.
  • a fuel tank 133 is supported above the left and right main frames 114.
  • a seat 128 on which a passenger is seated is supported above the seat frame 116 behind the fuel tank 133.
  • the fuel tank 133 constitutes a knee grip portion in front of the seat 128.
  • the left and right pivot frames 115 support a pair of left and right steps 118 on which an occupant rests his/her feet.
  • the body of the motorcycle 101 is covered with a body cover 127.
  • the vehicle body cover 127 includes a front cowl FC2 that covers a front portion of the vehicle body, a lower cowl LC that extends below the front cowl FC2 and covers a lower portion of the vehicle body, and a rear cowl RC2 that covers a rear portion of the seat frame 116.
  • An engine (internal combustion engine) E which is a prime mover of the motorcycle 101, is supported below the left and right main frames 114.
  • the exhaust pipe 141 extending from the cylinder of the engine E is arranged inside the front cowl FC2 and the lower cowl LC.
  • the exhaust pipe 141 extends from the right side of the rear portion of the lower cowl LC so as to incline rearward and is connected to the front end portion of a muffler (silencer) 142 arranged on the right side of the rear wheel WR.
  • the muffler 142 includes a muffler body (silencer body) 143 extending in a prescribed cross-sectional shape.
  • a muffler cover cover member
  • a line C2 in the drawing indicates a central axis line passing through, for example, the center of gravity of the cross-sectional shape of the muffler body 143.
  • the muffler body 143 extends in a straight line along the central axis C2 and is mounted on the vehicle body in a rearwardly inclined posture.
  • the muffler body 143 is arranged, for example, with the central axis C2 parallel to the side surface of the vehicle body.
  • the front-back direction along the axis C2 in a side view is referred to as the muffler front-back direction
  • the vertical direction orthogonal to the axis C2 in a side view is referred to as the muffler vertical direction.
  • an arrow FR2 indicating the front in the front-rear direction of the muffler along the axis C2 and an arrow UP2 indicating the upper side in the vertical direction of the muffler orthogonal to the axis C2 in a side view are shown.
  • the muffler body 143 includes a cylinder 144 along the central axis C2, a front cap 145 that closes the front end of the cylinder 144, and an end cap 146 that closes the rear end of the cylinder 144.
  • the cylindrical body 144 has a modified cross-sectional shape in which an upper portion having a substantially polygonal shape and a lower portion having a substantially V-shape are combined when viewed from the direction of the axis C2. When viewed from the direction of the axis C2, the cylindrical body 144 forms a downwardly inclined plane-shaped chamfered portion on the outer side in the vehicle width direction of the lower portion to earn a bank angle of the motorcycle 101.
  • the front cap 145 has a tapered shape in which the diameter increases toward the rear side, and the exhaust pipe 141 is connected to the front end portion.
  • the end cap 146 has a tapered shape whose diameter decreases toward the rear side, and a tail pipe 149 is arranged at the rear end portion.
  • the front end 146a of the end cap 146 forms an opening of a different shape similar to the tubular body 144 along a plane orthogonal to the axis C2.
  • the rear end of the cylindrical body 144 is connected to the front end 146a of the end cap 146.
  • the rear end 146b of the end cap 146 is slightly inclined downward in a side view with respect to the plane orthogonal to the axis C2.
  • a concave portion 146c having a different shape, which is slightly smaller than, for example, the cylindrical body 144 when viewed in the direction of the axis C2, is formed.
  • the recess 146c has a planar bottom portion 146d orthogonal to the axis C2.
  • a tail pipe 149 is inserted through the bottom portion 146d.
  • the rear end of the tail pipe 149 is arranged in the recess 146c.
  • the rear end of the tail pipe 149 becomes the exhaust port 149a of the muffler 142.
  • the rear end 146b of the end cap 146 extends rearward of the rear end (exhaust port 149a) of the tail pipe 149.
  • the rear upper surface (outer surface) 143b of the muffler body 143 is provided with a protrusion 71 protruding upward from the upper surface 143b.
  • the protrusion 71 functions as an eddy current generator for generating a prescribed turbulent flow (vortex) in the traveling wind flowing along the outer surface 143b of the muffler body 143. That is, by intentionally causing a small turbulent flow by the protrusion 71, the air flow behind the rear end of the muffler body 143 is controlled, and the air resistance of the muffler 142 is reduced. Further, the protrusion 71 suppresses (delays) the separation of the traveling wind, thereby suppressing the influence of the traveling wind entrained on the exhaust port 149a at the rear end of the muffler 142, and maintains the exhaust efficiency excellent.
  • the protrusion 71 is provided behind the central position of the muffler 142 (in the embodiment, the central position of the tubular body 144 having a constant cross section) in the longitudinal direction of the muffler 142. That is, the protrusion 71 is provided in the second half region of the muffler 142 in the longitudinal direction. More preferably, the protrusion 71 is provided behind the central position of the rear half region of the muffler 142 in the longitudinal direction. That is, the protrusion 71 is provided in a region on the rear end side 1 ⁇ 4 of the longitudinal direction of the muffler 142.
  • the protrusion 71 is welded to the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical body 144 of the muffler body 143.
  • the protrusion 71 does not support other components such as the muffler body 143 and the muffler cover, but is independently provided on the outer surface of the muffler body 143. Therefore, the protrusion 71 can be optimally designed to generate a prescribed turbulence in the traveling wind flowing on the outer surface of the muffler body 143.
  • the protrusion 71 is not limited to being welded to the muffler body 143, but may be fixed by means other than welding or may be integrally formed with the muffler body 143.
  • the projection 71 of FIGS. 19 and 20 has a first inclined portion 81 as a front-side downward inclined portion in front of the protruding apex Zt, and as a rear-side rearward inclined portion behind the protruding apex Zt.
  • the configuration has the second inclined portion 84, the front-back direction of the protrusion 71 may be interchanged as in the modification of FIG. 13.
  • a plurality of protrusions 71 may be provided on the outer circumference of the muffler 142.
  • the protrusion 71 may be provided on the muffler cover.
  • the protrusion 71 is not limited to the rear portion of the muffler 142, and may be provided on the front portion of the muffler 142.
  • the protrusion 71 that causes turbulent flow in the traveling wind flowing along the outer face is provided on the outer surface of the muffler 142,
  • the prescribed turbulent flow generated in the rear has an effect of delaying separation of traveling wind from the outer surface of the muffler 142. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the air resistance caused by the separation of the traveling wind immediately after the rear end of the muffler 142. In addition, it is possible to suppress the entrainment of traveling wind toward the exhaust port 149a at the rear end of the muffler 142, to prevent the exhaust from the exhaust port 149a, and to perform the efficient exhaust.
  • FIGS. 1 and 2 a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
  • This embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that it is applied not to a scooter type vehicle having a swing unit but to a business type motorcycle having an engine supported on a vehicle body.
  • the same components as those of the above-described embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.
  • a motorcycle (saddle-riding type vehicle) 201 of the third embodiment is provided with a so-called underbone type body frame F3 to improve the ease of straddling the vehicle body and lower the center of gravity of the vehicle. It is trying to make it.
  • the vehicle body frame F3 includes a head pipe 213 located at the front end, a main frame 214 extending downward and rearward from the head pipe 213, and a pivot frame 215 extending downward from the rear end of the main frame 214.
  • a front wheel WF of the motorcycle 201, a pair of left and right front forks 11, and a steering handle 12 are rotatably supported by the head pipe 213.
  • a front end of a swing arm 217 is supported on the pivot frame 215 so as to be vertically swingable.
  • a rear wheel WR of the motorcycle 201 is supported on the rear end of the swing arm 217.
  • the front end of the seat frame 216 is connected to the rear of the main frame 214.
  • a pair of left and right rear cushions 9 are arranged between the seat frame 216 and the swing arm 217.
  • the motorcycle body is covered with a body cover 227.
  • the vehicle body cover 227 includes a front body cover FC3 that covers the head pipe 213 and the front part of the main frame 214, and a rear body cover RC3 that covers the rear part of the main frame 214 and the seat frame 216.
  • Left and right leg shields LS are formed on the left and right sides of the front body cover FC3 so as to project outward in the left and right directions.
  • a seat 228 for seating an occupant is supported above the rear body cover RC3.
  • the engine E which is the prime mover of the motorcycle 201, is supported below the main frame 214. Steps 218 on which an occupant puts his/her feet are arranged on both left and right sides of the engine E.
  • the exhaust pipe 241 extending from the cylinder of the engine E extends rearward in the lower right portion of the engine E.
  • the exhaust pipe 241 is connected to the front end of a muffler (silencer) 242 arranged on the right side of the rear wheel WR near the rear end of the engine E.
  • the muffler 242 includes a muffler body (silencer body) 243 extending in a circular cross-sectional shape.
  • the muffler cover (cover member) that covers the outside of the muffler body 243 is not provided, but the muffler cover may be provided.
  • the line C3 in the figure indicates the central axis of the muffler body 243.
  • the muffler body 243 extends linearly along the central axis C3 and is mounted on the vehicle body in a slightly tilted rearward posture.
  • the muffler body 243 is arranged, for example, with the central axis C3 parallel to the side surface of the vehicle body.
  • the front-back direction along the axis C3 in the side view is referred to as the muffler front-back direction
  • the vertical direction orthogonal to the axis C3 in the side view is referred to as the muffler vertical direction.
  • an arrow FR3 indicating the front in the front-rear direction of the muffler along the axis C3 and an arrow UP3 indicating the upper side in the up-down direction of the muffler orthogonal to the axis C3 in a side view are shown.
  • the muffler body 243 includes a cylinder 244 along the central axis C3, a front cap 245 that closes the front end of the cylinder 244, and an end cap 246 that closes the rear end of the cylinder 244.
  • the cylindrical body 244 has a circular cross-sectional shape when viewed from the direction of the axis C3, and has a gentle taper shape whose diameter increases toward the rear side.
  • the front cap 245 has a tapered shape in which the diameter increases toward the rear side, and the exhaust pipe 241 is connected to the front end portion.
  • the end cap 246 has a tapered shape in which the diameter decreases toward the rear side, and a tail pipe 249 is arranged at the rear end.
  • the front end 246a of the end cap 246 forms a circular opening similar to the cylindrical body 244 along a plane orthogonal to the axis C3.
  • the rear end of the cylindrical body 244 is connected to the front end 246a of the end cap 246.
  • the rear end 246b of the end cap 246 forms a circular opening that is slightly smaller than the front end 246a along the plane orthogonal to the axis C3.
  • a circular recess 246c is formed at the rear end 246b of the end cap 246 when viewed from the direction of the axis C3.
  • the recess 246c has a planar bottom portion 246d orthogonal to the axis C3.
  • a tail pipe 249 is inserted through the bottom portion 246d.
  • the rear end of the tail pipe 249 projects slightly rearward from the rear end 246b of the end cap 246.
  • the rear end of the tail pipe 249 serves as the exhaust port 249a of the muffler 242.
  • the rear end 246b of the end cap 246 may extend rearward of the rear end (exhaust port 249a) of the tail pipe 249.
  • a projection 71 protruding upward from the upper surface 243b is provided on the rear upper surface (outer surface) 243b of the muffler body 243.
  • the protrusion 71 functions as an eddy current generator for generating a prescribed turbulent flow (vortex) in the traveling wind flowing along the outer surface 243b of the muffler body 243. That is, by intentionally causing a small turbulent flow by the protrusion 71, the air flow behind the rear end of the muffler body 243 is controlled and the air resistance of the muffler 242 is reduced. Further, the protrusion 71 suppresses (delays) the separation of the traveling wind, thereby suppressing the influence of the traveling wind entrained on the exhaust port 249a at the rear end of the muffler 242, and maintaining the exhaust efficiency excellent.
  • the protrusion 71 is provided behind the central position of the muffler 242 (in the embodiment, the central position of the tubular body 244 having a constant cross section) in the longitudinal direction of the muffler 242. That is, the protrusion 71 is provided in the second half region of the muffler 242 in the longitudinal direction. More preferably, the protrusion 71 is provided behind the central position of the rear half region of the muffler 242 in the longitudinal direction. That is, the protrusion 71 is provided in a region on the rear end side 1 ⁇ 4 of the muffler 242 in the longitudinal direction.
  • the protrusion 71 is welded to the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical body 244 of the muffler body 243.
  • the protrusion 71 does not support other components such as the muffler body 243 and the muffler cover, but is independently provided on the outer surface of the muffler body 243. Therefore, the protrusion 71 can be optimally designed in order to generate a turbulent flow in the traveling wind flowing on the outer surface of the muffler body 243.
  • the protrusion 71 is not limited to being welded to the muffler body 243, but may be fixed by means other than welding or may be integrally formed with the muffler body 243.
  • the projection 71 in FIGS. 23 and 24 has a first inclined portion 81 as a frontwardly inclined front side inclined portion in front of the protruding apex portion Zt, and as a rearwardly downwardly inclined rear side inclined portion as a rearward inclined rearward inclined portion.
  • the configuration has the second inclined portion 84, the front-back direction of the protrusion 71 may be interchanged as in the modification of FIG. 13.
  • a plurality of protrusions 71 may be provided on the outer circumference of the muffler 242. If the muffler 242 includes a muffler cover, the protrusion 71 may be provided on the muffler cover.
  • the protrusion 71 is not limited to the rear portion of the muffler 242, but may be provided on the front portion of the muffler 242.
  • the protrusion 71 that causes turbulent flow in the traveling wind flowing along the outer face is provided on the outer surface of the muffler 242
  • the prescribed turbulent flow generated in the rear has the effect of delaying the separation of traveling wind from the outer surface of the muffler 242. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the air resistance due to the separation of the traveling wind immediately after the rear end of the muffler 242.
  • the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and the protrusion 71 may be provided on both the muffler body and the cover member, for example.
  • the protrusions 71 may be provided on both silencers.
  • the saddle-riding type vehicle includes all vehicles that a driver rides across the vehicle body, and includes not only motorcycles (including a motorized bicycle and a scooter type vehicle) but also three wheels (one front wheel and two rear wheels). , Including two front wheels and one rear wheel) or four wheels.
  • the configurations in the above embodiments are examples of the present invention, and various modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the present invention, such as replacing the components of the embodiments with known components.

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This silencer structure for a saddled vehicle is provided with a silencer (42) that silences exhaust discharged from an internal combustion engine (E). The silencer (42) is provided with a silencer body (43) that has an exhaust port (49a) at a rear end thereof and a cover member (51) that is attached to the silencer body (43). The silencer (42) is provided with a protrusion (71) that protrudes from an outer surface (43b) of the silencer body (43) and causes a specific turbulent flow to be generated in traveling wind flowing along the outer surface (43b). The protrusion (71) is provided at the rear of a central position (ct1) of the silencer (42) in a longitudinal direction of the silencer (42).

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鞍乗り型車両の消音器構造Silencer structure for saddle type vehicles
 本発明は、鞍乗り型車両の消音器構造に関する。 The present invention relates to a silencer structure for a saddle type vehicle.
 例えば、特許文献1には、自動二輪車の後輪の側方に、内燃機関の排気の消音を行うマフラーを配置した構成が開示されている。この構成では、車幅方向外側に張り出すマフラーを保護しつつ放熱性を確保するために、マフラー前部に第一プロテクタを備えるとともに、マフラー後部に第一プロテクタよりも幅狭の第二プロテクタを備えている。 For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a configuration in which a muffler for silencing exhaust gas from an internal combustion engine is arranged on the side of a rear wheel of a motorcycle. In this configuration, in order to secure heat dissipation while protecting the muffler that projects outward in the vehicle width direction, the muffler front part is provided with a first protector, and the muffler rear part is provided with a second protector narrower than the first protector. I have it.
特開2009-264293号公報JP, 2009-264293, A
 ところで、車幅方向外側に張り出すマフラーでは、走行風に対する対策を十分に考慮することが望ましい。走行風対策としては、空気抵抗の軽減の他、排気口への走行風の巻き込みを抑えることが考えられる。
 しかし、上記従来の構造では、走行風対策については何ら記載されておらず、上記課題が残されている。
By the way, in a muffler that projects outward in the vehicle width direction, it is desirable to fully consider measures against traveling wind. As measures against the traveling wind, it is possible to reduce the air resistance and suppress the inclusion of traveling wind into the exhaust port.
However, in the above-mentioned conventional structure, there is no description of measures against traveling wind, and the above-mentioned problem remains.
 そこで本発明は、エンジンの排気を消音する消音器周りの空気抵抗を抑えるとともに排気への影響を抑えることができる鞍乗り型車両の消音器構造を提供することを目的とする。 Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a silencer structure for a saddle-ride type vehicle that can suppress the air resistance around the silencer that silences the exhaust of the engine and the influence on the exhaust.
 上記課題の解決手段として、本発明の第一の態様は、内燃機関(E)から排出された排気の消音を行う消音器(42)を備える鞍乗り型車両(1)の消音器構造において、前記消音器(42)は、その外面(43b)から突出して前記外面(43b)に沿って流れる走行風に規定の乱流を生じさせるための突起(71)を備えている。 As a means for solving the above problems, a first aspect of the present invention is a silencer structure for a saddle-ride type vehicle (1) including a silencer (42) for silencing exhaust gas discharged from an internal combustion engine (E). The muffler (42) is provided with a protrusion (71) that projects from the outer surface (43b) of the muffler and causes a predetermined turbulent flow in the traveling wind flowing along the outer surface (43b).
 本発明の第二の態様は、上記第一の態様において、前記消音器(42)は、消音器本体(43)と、前記消音器本体(43)に取り付けられるカバー部材(51)と、を備え、前記突起(71)は、前記消音器本体(43)およびカバー部材(51)の少なくとも一方に設けられている。 According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect, the silencer (42) includes a silencer main body (43) and a cover member (51) attached to the silencer main body (43). The projection (71) is provided on at least one of the silencer body (43) and the cover member (51).
 本発明の第三の態様は、上記第二の態様において、前記消音器本体(43)は、後端部に位置するエンドキャップ(46)と、前記エンドキャップ(46)に配置されて排気を大気に放出する排気口(49a)と、を有し、前記カバー部材(51)および前記エンドキャップ(46)の少なくとも一方は、前記排気口(49a)よりも後方に延びている。 According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the second aspect, the silencer body (43) is disposed at the rear end portion of the end cap (46) and the end cap (46) to discharge the exhaust gas. An exhaust port (49a) for discharging to the atmosphere, and at least one of the cover member (51) and the end cap (46) extends rearward of the exhaust port (49a).
 本発明の第四の態様は、上記第一から第三の態様の何れか一つにおいて、前記突起(71)は、前記消音器(42)の長手方向において、前記消音器(42)の中央位置(ct1)より後方に設けられている。 A fourth aspect of the present invention is characterized in that, in any one of the first to third aspects, the protrusion (71) has a center of the silencer (42) in a longitudinal direction of the silencer (42). It is provided behind the position (ct1).
 本発明の第五の態様は、上記第一から第四の態様の何れか一つにおいて、前記突起(71)は、車両前後方向を向く突起長手方向を有し、前記突起長手方向の寸法(Y1)が前記突起長手方向と直交する方向の寸法(X1,Z1)よりも大きい。 According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in any one of the first to fourth aspects, the protrusion (71) has a protrusion longitudinal direction that faces the vehicle longitudinal direction, and a dimension in the protrusion longitudinal direction ( Y1) is larger than the dimension (X1, Z1) in the direction orthogonal to the protrusion longitudinal direction.
 本発明の第六の態様は、上記第五の態様において、前記突起(71)は、前記突起長手方向と直交する側面視で突出頂部(Zt)を有する山形をなし、前記突起(71)の車両前後方向前側には、突起前端部から突出頂部(Zt)に向けて高くなる前側傾斜部を有し、前記突起(71)の車両前後方向後側には、前記突出頂部(Zt)から突起後端部に向けて低くなる後側傾斜部を有している。 In a sixth aspect of the present invention based on the fifth aspect, the protrusion (71) has a chevron shape having a projecting top portion (Zt) in a side view orthogonal to the protrusion longitudinal direction, and the protrusion (71) is On the front side in the vehicle front-rear direction, there is a front-side inclined portion that rises from the front end portion of the protrusion toward the protruding top portion (Zt), and on the rear side in the vehicle front-rear direction of the protrusion (71), the protrusion from the protruding top portion (Zt). It has a rear sloped portion that decreases toward the rear end.
 本発明の第七の態様は、上記第六の態様において、前記前側傾斜部は、前記後側傾斜部よりも前記突起長手方向で長い。 In a seventh aspect of the present invention based on the sixth aspect, the front sloped portion is longer than the rear sloped portion in the projection longitudinal direction.
 本発明の第八の態様は、上記第六の態様において、前記後側傾斜部は、前記前側傾斜部よりも前記突起長手方向で長い。 In the eighth aspect of the present invention, in the sixth aspect, the rear inclined portion is longer in the protrusion longitudinal direction than the front inclined portion.
 本発明の第九の態様は、上記第一から第八の態様の何れか一つにおいて、前記突起(71)は、前記消音器(42)の外周に複数配置されている。 According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, in any one of the first to eighth aspects, a plurality of the protrusions (71) are arranged on the outer periphery of the silencer (42).
 本発明の第十の態様は、上記第一から第九の態様の何れか一つにおいて、前記消音器(42)は、消音器本体(43)と、前記消音器本体(43)の外側に取り付けられるカバー部材(51)と、を備え、前記突起(71)は、前記カバー部材(51)に設けられている。 According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, in any one of the first to ninth aspects, the silencer (42) is provided on the silencer body (43) and on the outside of the silencer body (43). A cover member (51) to be attached, and the protrusion (71) is provided on the cover member (51).
 本発明の第一の態様によれば、消音器の外面に、外面に沿って流れる走行風に乱流を生じさせる突起を備えるので、突起の後方において生じる規定の乱流によって、消音器の外面からの走行風の剥離を遅らせる効果を得る。このため、消音器の後端の直後で走行風が剥離することによる空気抵抗を抑えることができる。また、消音器後端の排気口に向けた走行風の巻き込みを抑え、排気口からの排気を阻害せず、効率のよい排気を行うことができる。 According to the first aspect of the present invention, since the outer surface of the muffler is provided with the protrusion that causes turbulence in the traveling wind flowing along the outer surface, the outer surface of the muffler is generated by the prescribed turbulent flow generated behind the protrusion. The effect of delaying the separation of traveling wind from is obtained. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the air resistance caused by the separation of the traveling wind immediately after the rear end of the silencer. In addition, it is possible to suppress the entrainment of traveling wind toward the exhaust port at the rear end of the muffler, to prevent exhaust from the exhaust port, and to perform efficient exhaust.
 本発明の第二の態様によれば、マフラー本体およびマフラーカバーの少なくとも一方に突起を設けるので、突起の設置自由度を高め、実施の形態の応じた気流の制御を容易に行うことができる。 According to the second aspect of the present invention, since the protrusion is provided on at least one of the muffler body and the muffler cover, it is possible to increase the degree of freedom in installing the protrusion and easily control the air flow according to the embodiment.
 本発明の第三の態様によれば、カバー部材およびエンドキャップの少なくとも一方が排気口よりも後方に延びて排気口を隠すタイプの消音器構造となり、外観性を向上させるとともに、カバー部材およびエンドキャップの後端からの巻き込み風が排気口に影響を与えることを抑えることができる。 According to the third aspect of the present invention, at least one of the cover member and the end cap is a silencer structure of a type that extends rearward of the exhaust port and hides the exhaust port, improving the appearance and improving the appearance. It is possible to prevent the wind blown from the rear end of the cap from affecting the exhaust port.
 本発明の第四の態様によれば、消音器の長手方向の後半部分に突起を設けるので、突起で生じた走行風の乱流が消音器の後端位置に至りやすく、消音器の後端位置での走行風の巻き込みを効果的に抑えることができる。 According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, since the protrusion is provided in the latter half portion of the silencer in the longitudinal direction, the turbulent flow of the traveling wind generated by the protrusion easily reaches the rear end position of the silencer, and the rear end of the silencer. It is possible to effectively suppress the inclusion of running wind at the position.
 本発明の第五の態様によれば、突起の車両前後方向を向く突起長手方向の寸法に対し、突起長手方向と直交する方向の寸法を小とするので、突起の空気抵抗を軽減することができる。また、突起の車両前後方向を向く突起長手方向の寸法を大とするので、突起の長さを利用して走行風の圧力変化を緩やかにし、風切り音の発生を抑えることができる。 According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the dimension of the protrusion in the direction orthogonal to the longitudinal direction of the protrusion is smaller than the dimension of the protrusion in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. Therefore, the air resistance of the protrusion can be reduced. it can. Further, since the dimension of the protrusion in the longitudinal direction of the protrusion that faces the vehicle front-rear direction is large, the pressure change of the traveling wind can be moderated by using the length of the protrusion, and the generation of wind noise can be suppressed.
 本発明の第六の態様によれば、突起の前部に漸次高くなる前側傾斜部を有するとともに、突起の後部に漸次低くなる後側傾斜部を有するので、突起の空気抵抗をより軽減するとともに、走行風の圧力変化を緩やかにすることができる。 According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, the front portion of the protrusion has a front inclined portion that gradually increases, and the rear portion of the protrusion has a rear inclined portion that gradually decreases, so that the air resistance of the protrusion is further reduced. The pressure change of the traveling wind can be moderated.
 本発明の第七の態様によれば、前側傾斜部が後側傾斜部よりもなだらかなスロープ状をなすので、突起前部での空気抵抗をより軽減するとともに、後側傾斜部を急にして乱流を発生させる効果を高めることができる。 According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, since the front sloped portion has a gentler slope shape than the rear sloped portion, air resistance at the front portion of the protrusion is further reduced, and the rear sloped portion is made steeper. The effect of generating turbulence can be enhanced.
 本発明の第八の態様によれば、後側傾斜部が前側傾斜部よりもなだらかなスロープ状をなすので、突起後部での空気抵抗をより軽減するとともに、突起後部で走行風の流速を高めて撹乱効果をより向上させることができる。 According to the eighth aspect of the present invention, since the rear sloped portion has a gentler slope shape than the front sloped portion, the air resistance at the rear portion of the protrusion is further reduced, and the flow velocity of traveling wind is increased at the rear portion of the protrusion. Therefore, the disturbing effect can be further improved.
 本発明の第九の態様によれば、走行風に乱流を生じさせる突起を消音器の外周に複数配置するので、消音器の外周全体にわたって乱流を発生させて走行風の巻き込みを抑え、排気効率への影響をより抑えることができる。 According to the ninth aspect of the present invention, since a plurality of projections that generate turbulence in the traveling wind are arranged on the outer periphery of the muffler, turbulent flow is generated over the entire outer periphery of the muffler to suppress entrainment of the traveling wind, The influence on the exhaust efficiency can be further suppressed.
 本発明の第十の態様によれば、消音器本体の外側に取り付けられるカバー部材の外面に、走行風の乱流を生じさせる突起を備えるので、消音器の最外面を流れる走行風の剥離を遅らせる効果を得る。このため、消音器の後端位置での走行風の巻き込みを効果的に抑えることができる。 According to the tenth aspect of the present invention, the outer surface of the cover member attached to the outside of the silencer main body is provided with the protrusion that causes turbulent flow of the traveling wind, so that the traveling wind flowing on the outermost surface of the silencer is separated. Get the effect of delaying. Therefore, it is possible to effectively suppress the inclusion of traveling wind at the rear end position of the silencer.
本発明の実施形態における自動二輪車の右側面図である。1 is a right side view of a motorcycle according to an embodiment of the present invention. 上記自動二輪車のマフラー周辺の右側面図である。FIG. 3 is a right side view of the vicinity of the muffler of the motorcycle. 上記自動二輪車の後輪周辺の上面図である。FIG. 3 is a top view of the vicinity of the rear wheel of the motorcycle. 上記自動二輪車のマフラー周辺の斜視図である。It is a perspective view of the muffler periphery of the above-mentioned motorcycle. 上記自動二輪車のマフラーおよび排気管の右側面図である。FIG. 3 is a right side view of the muffler and the exhaust pipe of the motorcycle. 上記自動二輪車のマフラーおよび排気管の上面図である。It is a top view of a muffler and an exhaust pipe of the motorcycle. 上記自動二輪車のマフラーの前部の側面図である。It is a side view of the front part of the muffler of the above-mentioned motorcycle. 上記自動二輪車のマフラーの前部の上面図である。It is a top view of the front part of the muffler of the above-mentioned motorcycle. 上記マフラーのマフラー本体の側面図である。It is a side view of a muffler body of the muffler. 図9の上面図である。FIG. 10 is a top view of FIG. 9. 図9の後面図である。It is a rear view of FIG. (a)は上記マフラー本体に設けた乱流発生用の突起の平面図、(b)は(a)の側面図である。(A) is a plan view of a turbulent flow generation projection provided on the muffler body, and (b) is a side view of (a). (a)は上記突起の前後方向の向きを入れ替えた平面図、(b)は(a)の側面図である。(A) is the top view which changed the direction of the front-back direction of the said protrusion, (b) is a side view of (a). (a)は上記突起のないマフラーの作用説明図、(b)は上記突起を設けたマフラーの作用説明図である。(A) is an explanatory view of the operation of the muffler without the protrusion, and (b) is an explanatory view of the operation of the muffler provided with the protrusion. 上記マフラーのカバー部材に乱流発生用の突起を設けた変形例の側面図である。It is a side view of the modification which provided the projection for turbulent flow generation in the cover member of the muffler. 図15の上面図である。FIG. 16 is a top view of FIG. 15. 図15の後面図である。FIG. 16 is a rear view of FIG. 15. 本発明の第二実施形態における自動二輪車の右面図である。FIG. 7 is a right side view of the motorcycle according to the second embodiment of the present invention. 第二実施形態の自動二輪車のマフラーの側面図である。It is a side view of a muffler of a motorcycle of a second embodiment. 図19の上面図である。FIG. 20 is a top view of FIG. 19. 図19の後面図である。It is a rear view of FIG. 本発明の第三実施形態における自動二輪車の右面図である。FIG. 7 is a right side view of the motorcycle according to the third embodiment of the present invention. 第三実施形態の自動二輪車のマフラーの側面図である。It is a side view of a muffler of a motorcycle of a third embodiment. 図23の上面図である。FIG. 24 is a top view of FIG. 23. 図23の後面図である。FIG. 24 is a rear view of FIG. 23.
 以下、本発明の実施形態について図面を参照して説明する。なお、以下の説明における前後左右等の向きは、特に記載が無ければ以下に説明する車両における向きと同一とする。また以下の説明に用いる図中適所には、車両前方を示す矢印FR、車両左方を示す矢印LH、車両上方を示す矢印UPが示されている。 Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. It should be noted that the directions such as front, rear, left and right in the following description are the same as the directions in the vehicle described below unless otherwise specified. Further, an arrow FR indicating the front of the vehicle, an arrow LH indicating the left side of the vehicle, and an arrow UP indicating the upper side of the vehicle are shown at appropriate places in the drawings used in the following description.
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 図1に示すように、本実施形態の自動二輪車(鞍乗り型車両)1は、車体フレームFの前端部にヘッドパイプ13を備えている。ヘッドパイプ13には、前輪WFを軸支するフロントフォーク11及び操向ハンドル12が繰向可能に支持されている。車体フレームFの下部には、スイング式動力ユニット(以下、パワーユニットUという。)の前部下側が上下揺動可能に支持されている。自動二輪車1は、原動機であるエンジン(内燃機関)Eと駆動輪である後輪WRとが車体フレームF(車体本体)に対して一体的に揺動するパワーユニットUを備えたユニットスイング式の鞍乗り型車両である。
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As shown in FIG. 1, a motorcycle (saddle-riding type vehicle) 1 of the present embodiment includes a head pipe 13 at a front end portion of a body frame F. A front fork 11 and a steering handle 12 that pivotally support the front wheels WF are supported by the head pipe 13 so as to be steerable. A lower portion of a front portion of a swing type power unit (hereinafter referred to as a power unit U) is supported on a lower portion of the body frame F so as to be vertically swingable. The motorcycle 1 includes a power unit U in which an engine (internal combustion engine) E that is a prime mover and a rear wheel WR that is a drive wheel integrally swing with respect to a vehicle body frame F (vehicle body). It is a riding type vehicle.
 図3を併せて参照し、パワーユニットUは、自動二輪車1の原動機であるエンジンEを前部に、エンジンEの出力を変速する変速機Mを後部左側に、それぞれ配置した一体のユニットである。変速機Mの後部には、駆動輪である後輪WRの車軸(後輪車軸AR)が支持されている。パワーユニットUの前部下側は、例えば車体フレームFの下部の支持部に懸架リンク等を介して上下揺動可能に支持されている。パワーユニットUの後端部は、緩衝装置であるリヤクッション9を介して、車体フレームFの後端部に支持されている。図3中線CLは車体左右中心を示す。 Referring also to FIG. 3, the power unit U is an integral unit in which the engine E, which is the prime mover of the motorcycle 1, is arranged in the front part, and the transmission M for changing the output of the engine E is arranged in the left part of the rear part. At the rear part of the transmission M, an axle (rear wheel axle AR) of rear wheels WR that are drive wheels is supported. The lower front portion of the power unit U is supported by a support portion at the lower portion of the vehicle body frame F so as to be vertically swingable via a suspension link or the like. The rear end of the power unit U is supported by the rear end of the vehicle body frame F via a rear cushion 9 which is a shock absorber. The center line CL in FIG. 3 indicates the left-right center of the vehicle body.
 図1に示すように、車体フレームFは、ヘッドパイプ13から下後方へ延びるダウンフレーム14と、ダウンフレーム14の下端部から後方へ延びるロアフレーム15と、ロアフレーム15の後端部から後上方へ延びるリヤフレーム16と、を備えている。リヤフレーム16の前部には、パッセンジャー用の左右ステップ19が不図示のブラケットを介して支持されている。パッセンジャー用の左右ステップ19は、車幅方向外側に略水平に突出した使用状態と、後上がりに傾斜した折り畳み状態と、の間で回動可能である。図は折り畳み状態のステップ19を示す。 As shown in FIG. 1, the vehicle body frame F includes a down frame 14 extending downward and rearward from the head pipe 13, a lower frame 15 extending rearward from a lower end portion of the down frame 14, and a rear upper portion from a rear end portion of the lower frame 15. And a rear frame 16 extending to. Left and right steps 19 for passengers are supported on the front portion of the rear frame 16 via brackets (not shown). The left and right steps 19 for the passenger are rotatable between a use state in which they are projected substantially horizontally outward in the vehicle width direction and a folded state in which they are inclined rearward and upward. The figure shows step 19 in the folded state.
 車体フレームFの周囲は、車体カバー27で覆われている。車体カバー27の後部上方には、乗員着座用の前後着座面を有するシート28が支持されている。車体カバー27は、シート28に着座した運転者が足を載せる左右一対のステップフロア29と、ステップフロア29の前方に連なるフロントボディFBと、ステップフロア29の後方に連なるリヤボディRBと、を備えている。ステップフロア29の上方でシート28と操向ハンドル12との間は、乗員が車体を跨ぎやすくする跨ぎ空間とされている。 Around the body frame F is covered with a body cover 27. A seat 28 having front and rear seating surfaces for seating an occupant is supported above the rear part of the vehicle body cover 27. The vehicle body cover 27 includes a pair of left and right step floors 29 on which the driver sitting on the seat 28 rests his/her feet, a front body FB connected to the front of the step floor 29, and a rear body RB connected to the rear of the step floor 29. There is. Between the seat 28 and the steering handle 12 above the step floor 29, there is a straddle space that facilitates an occupant to straddle the vehicle body.
 リヤボディRBは、ステップフロア29の上方に立ち上がる前部RB1と、前部RB1の上端部から後方へ延びる後部RB2と、を有し、側面視で概略L字状をなしている。リヤボディRBの前部RB1後方かつ後部RB2下方には、リヤボディRB内のインナーカバー(不図示)およびリヤボディRBの後部RB2下面から下後方へ延びるリヤフェンダ31によって、後輪WRを揺動可能に収容するタイヤハウスWHが画定されている。図中符号32はリヤボディRBの左右側面を形成するリヤサイドカバー、符号32aはリヤボディRBの前部RB1にけるリヤサイドカバー32の後縁(以下、リヤボディRBの前部後縁という。)を示している。リヤボディRBの前部後縁32aは、側面視で後輪WRのタイヤ前端(後輪WR最前端に相当)の前方に離間している。リヤボディRBの前部後縁32aには、折り畳み状態のステップ19の後縁が重なるように配置されている。 The rear body RB has a front portion RB1 that rises above the step floor 29 and a rear portion RB2 that extends rearward from the upper end portion of the front portion RB1 and is substantially L-shaped in a side view. A rear wheel WR is swingably accommodated below the front portion RB1 and below the rear portion RB2 of the rear body RB by an inner cover (not shown) in the rear body RB and a rear fender 31 extending downward and rearward from the lower surface of the rear portion RB2 of the rear body RB. A tire house WH is defined. In the figure, reference numeral 32 indicates a rear side cover that forms the left and right side surfaces of the rear body RB, and reference numeral 32a indicates a rear edge of the rear side cover 32 in the front portion RB1 of the rear body RB (hereinafter, referred to as a front rear edge of the rear body RB). .. The front rear edge 32a of the rear body RB is separated in front of the tire front end of the rear wheel WR (corresponding to the frontmost end of the rear wheel WR) in a side view. The rear edge 32a of the front portion of the rear body RB is arranged so that the rear edge of the folded step 19 overlaps.
 ステップフロア29は、例えば車体の低床部の左右幅に渡って平坦状をなし、低床部の略水平な上面(フロア面29a)を形成している。なお、ステップフロア29の左右中央に前後方向に延びるセンタートンネルを備える構成でもよい。
 自動二輪車1は、運転者が足を載せるステップフロア29を有するスクーター型車両である。ステップフロア29の上面(足載せ面)29aは、側面視でやや後ろ上がりに傾斜している。ステップフロア29の下面側の後部には、上面29aよりも急傾斜をなして後上がりに傾斜する下面後部29bが形成されている。
The step floor 29 has, for example, a flat shape across the left-right width of the low floor portion of the vehicle body, and forms a substantially horizontal upper surface (floor surface 29a) of the low floor portion. A center tunnel extending in the front-rear direction may be provided at the center of the step floor 29 in the left-right direction.
The motorcycle 1 is a scooter type vehicle having a step floor 29 on which a driver places his/her feet. The upper surface (foot-resting surface) 29a of the step floor 29 is slightly inclined rearward and upward in a side view. A lower surface rear portion 29b that is steeper than the upper surface 29a and is inclined rearward and upward is formed at the rear portion of the lower surface side of the step floor 29.
<パワーユニット>
 図1~図3に示すように、パワーユニットUは、前部のエンジンEと後部左側で変速機Mを収容する変速機ケース35とを一体に備えている。
 エンジンEは、不図示のクランクシャフトの回転中心軸線を左右方向(車幅方向)に沿わせた4ストローク単気筒エンジンであり、クランクケース21の前端部からシリンダ部22を前方に向けて略水平に(詳細にはやや前上がりに傾斜させて)突出させている。
<Power unit>
As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the power unit U integrally includes a front engine E and a transmission case 35 that accommodates a transmission M on the rear left side.
The engine E is a 4-stroke single-cylinder engine in which a rotation center axis line of a crankshaft (not shown) is aligned in the left-right direction (vehicle width direction), and is substantially horizontal with the cylinder portion 22 facing forward from the front end portion of the crankcase 21. (Detailedly, slightly tilted forward)
 クランクケース21の左側部には、左方に張り出した後に後方に延出するリヤアームとしてのケース本体36が一体形成されている。ケース本体36は、車幅方向外側に開放し、この開放部分に、ケースカバー37が車幅方向外側から取り付けられている。ケース本体36およびケースカバー37により、変速機Mを収容する変速機ケース35が構成されている。 On the left side of the crankcase 21, a case body 36 is integrally formed as a rear arm that extends to the left and then extends rearward. The case main body 36 is opened to the outside in the vehicle width direction, and the case cover 37 is attached to the open portion from the outside in the vehicle width direction. The case main body 36 and the case cover 37 form a transmission case 35 that houses the transmission M.
 変速機Mは、変速機ケース35の側面視の長さ方向に渡って収容されるベルト式無段変速機である。変速機Mは、変速機ケース35の前部内に収容されてクランクシャフトと同軸に配置される駆動プーリーと、変速機ケース35の後部内に収容される従動プーリーと、駆動プーリーおよび従動プーリーに渡って巻き掛けられる無端状のVベルト(伝動ベルト)と、を備えている(何れも不図示)。変速機ケース35の後部右側に突出する後輪車軸AR(出力軸)には、後輪WRが一体回転可能に取り付けられる。 The transmission M is a belt-type continuously variable transmission that is accommodated in the transmission case 35 over the lengthwise direction of the side view. The transmission M includes a drive pulley housed in the front part of the transmission case 35 and arranged coaxially with the crankshaft, a driven pulley housed in the rear part of the transmission case 35, a drive pulley and a driven pulley. And an endless V-belt (transmission belt) which is wound around (not shown). A rear wheel WR is integrally rotatably attached to a rear wheel axle AR (output shaft) protruding to the rear right side of the transmission case 35.
 クランクケース21の右側には、エンジンE冷却用のラジエータ26が配置されている。ラジエータ26の左右外側には、ルーバー付き開口を有するラジエータカバー26aが装着されている。 A radiator 26 for cooling the engine E is arranged on the right side of the crankcase 21. A radiator cover 26a having an opening with a louver is attached to the left and right outer sides of the radiator 26.
 クランクケース21の後部右側には、前後方向に延びる補助アーム38の前端部が固定されている。補助アーム38は、後端部に後輪車軸ARの右端部を支持する。補助アーム38は、変速機ケース35とともに後輪WRを支持するスイングアームを構成する。変速機ケース35および補助アーム38の各後端部には、左右一対のリヤクッション9の下端部が連結されている。左右リヤクッション9の上端部は、左右リヤフレーム16の後端部にそれぞれ連結されている。図中符号39はパワーユニットUに一体揺動可能に取り付けられて後輪WRの前上部を覆うインナーフェンダー、符号CAは補助アーム38の後部上方に支持されるキャリパをそれぞれ示す。 The front end of an auxiliary arm 38 extending in the front-rear direction is fixed to the rear right side of the crankcase 21. The auxiliary arm 38 supports the right end portion of the rear wheel axle AR at the rear end portion. The auxiliary arm 38 constitutes a swing arm that supports the rear wheel WR together with the transmission case 35. The lower ends of a pair of left and right rear cushions 9 are connected to the rear ends of the transmission case 35 and the auxiliary arm 38, respectively. The upper ends of the left and right rear cushions 9 are connected to the rear ends of the left and right rear frames 16, respectively. Reference numeral 39 in the figure denotes an inner fender that is integrally swingably attached to the power unit U and covers the front upper portion of the rear wheel WR, and reference numeral CA denotes a caliper supported above the rear portion of the auxiliary arm 38.
 図3を参照し、エンジンEのシリンダ部22の上方には、吸気系部品としてのスロットルボディ24が配置されている。スロットルボディ24の下流側である前端部は、不図示のインシュレータを介してシリンダ部22の上部(シリンダヘッドの吸気ポート)に接続されている。スロットルボディ24の上流側である後端部は、コネクティングチューブ25aを介してエアクリーナ25が接続されている。コネクティングチューブ25aは、スロットルボディ24の後方において平面視で左方に屈曲し、変速機ケース35の上方に配置されたエアクリーナ25の前端部に接続されている。図中符号25bはエアクリーナ25内に収容されるエレメントを示している。 Referring to FIG. 3, above the cylinder portion 22 of the engine E, a throttle body 24 as an intake system component is arranged. A front end portion on the downstream side of the throttle body 24 is connected to an upper portion of the cylinder portion 22 (intake port of the cylinder head) via an insulator (not shown). An air cleaner 25 is connected to a rear end portion on the upstream side of the throttle body 24 via a connecting tube 25a. The connecting tube 25 a is bent leftward in plan view behind the throttle body 24 and is connected to a front end portion of an air cleaner 25 arranged above the transmission case 35. Reference numeral 25b in the drawing denotes an element housed in the air cleaner 25.
 以下、エアクリーナ25から吸気ポートに至るまでの部品を、エンジンEへの吸気を行うための吸気部品と称する。吸気系部品の最上流に位置する吸気口25cは、エアクリーナ25の外側部に配置されている。吸気系部品は、キャブレターを含むものであってもよい。 Hereafter, the parts from the air cleaner 25 to the intake port are referred to as intake parts for intake to the engine E. The intake port 25c located at the most upstream side of the intake system components is arranged outside the air cleaner 25. The intake system component may include a carburetor.
 シリンダ部22の下部(シリンダヘッドの排気ポート)には、排気管41が接続されている。排気管41は、シリンダ部22の下方で後方へ湾曲して延び、概ねラジエータ26の下方位置で後上方かつ車幅方向外側に屈曲して延びる。排気管41の後端部は、後輪WR右側に配置されたマフラー(消音器)42の前端部に接続される。マフラー42は、車幅方向で後輪WRを挟んでエアクリーナ25と反対側に配置されている。すなわち、マフラー42は後輪WRの右側方に配置され、エアクリーナ25は後輪WRの左側方に配置されている。 An exhaust pipe 41 is connected to the lower portion of the cylinder portion 22 (exhaust port of the cylinder head). The exhaust pipe 41 is curved and extends rearward below the cylinder portion 22, and is extended rearward and upward and is bent outward in the vehicle width direction at a position generally below the radiator 26. The rear end of the exhaust pipe 41 is connected to the front end of a muffler (silencer) 42 arranged on the right side of the rear wheel WR. The muffler 42 is arranged on the opposite side of the air cleaner 25 across the rear wheel WR in the vehicle width direction. That is, the muffler 42 is arranged on the right side of the rear wheel WR, and the air cleaner 25 is arranged on the left side of the rear wheel WR.
<マフラー>
 図5、図6、図11に示すように、マフラー42は、円筒状の外観をなすマフラー本体(消音器本体)43と、マフラー本体43の上方から車幅方向外側方に渡る範囲を覆うマフラーカバー(カバー部材)51と、を備えている。
<Muffler>
As shown in FIGS. 5, 6, and 11, the muffler 42 includes a muffler body (silencer body) 43 having a cylindrical appearance, and a muffler covering a range extending from above the muffler body 43 to the outer side in the vehicle width direction. And a cover (cover member) 51.
 マフラー本体43は、その中心軸線C1に沿って直線状に延び、後ろ上がりの傾斜姿勢で車体に搭載される。マフラー本体43は、例えば中心軸線C1を車体側面と平行にして配置される。以下、側面視で軸線C1に沿う前後方向をマフラー前後方向、側面視で軸線C1と直交する上下方向をマフラー上下方向、ということがある。図11中矢印UP1は軸線C1に沿う方向(軸線C1方向)から見た上方(マフラー上下方向の上方)を示す。 The muffler main body 43 extends linearly along the central axis C1 and is mounted on the vehicle body in a tilted posture that rises backward. The muffler body 43 is arranged, for example, with the central axis C1 parallel to the side surface of the vehicle body. Hereinafter, the front-rear direction along the axis C1 in the side view may be referred to as the muffler front-rear direction, and the vertical direction orthogonal to the axis C1 in the side view may be referred to as the muffler vertical direction. An arrow UP1 in FIG. 11 indicates the upper side (the upper side in the vertical direction of the muffler) viewed from the direction along the axis C1 (the direction of the axis C1).
 マフラー本体43は、中心軸線C1に沿う筒体44と、筒体44の前端部を閉塞するフロントキャップ45と、筒体44の後端部を閉塞するエンドキャップ46と、を備えている。筒体44は、例えば内外筒を有する二重管構造とされている。フロントキャップ45は、後側ほど拡径するテーパー状をなし、前端部に排気管41を接続している。図中符号41aは排気管41におけるエンジンEに接続される基端部を示す。エンドキャップ46は、後側ほど縮径するテーパー状をなし、後端部にテールパイプ49を配置している。マフラー本体43は、例えば筒体44の内部空間をマフラー前後方向で複数の膨張室に区画し、かつ複数の膨張室を適宜連通させた基本構成を有している。 The muffler body 43 includes a tubular body 44 along the central axis C1, a front cap 45 that closes the front end of the tubular body 44, and an end cap 46 that closes the rear end of the tubular body 44. The cylindrical body 44 has, for example, a double pipe structure having an inner and outer cylinder. The front cap 45 has a tapered shape in which the diameter increases toward the rear side, and the exhaust pipe 41 is connected to the front end portion. Reference numeral 41a in the drawing indicates a base end portion of the exhaust pipe 41 which is connected to the engine E. The end cap 46 has a taper shape in which the diameter decreases toward the rear side, and a tail pipe 49 is arranged at the rear end portion. The muffler body 43 has, for example, a basic configuration in which the inner space of the cylindrical body 44 is partitioned into a plurality of expansion chambers in the front-back direction of the muffler, and the plurality of expansion chambers are appropriately connected.
 エンドキャップ46の前端46aは、軸線C1と直交する平面に沿う円形状の開口を形成している。エンドキャップ46の前端46aには、筒体44の後端が接続されている。エンドキャップ46の後端46bは、軸線C1と直交する平面に対して側面視で下向きに傾斜している。エンドキャップ46の後端46bには、軸線C1方向から見て例えば略円形状(図では異形状)の凹部46cが形成されている。凹部46cは、軸線C1と直交する平面状の底部46dを有している。 The front end 46a of the end cap 46 forms a circular opening along a plane orthogonal to the axis C1. The rear end of the cylindrical body 44 is connected to the front end 46a of the end cap 46. The rear end 46b of the end cap 46 is inclined downward in a side view with respect to a plane orthogonal to the axis C1. At the rear end 46b of the end cap 46, a recess 46c having, for example, a substantially circular shape (in the drawing, a different shape) is formed when viewed from the direction of the axis C1. The recess 46c has a flat bottom 46d that is orthogonal to the axis C1.
 凹部46cの底部46dには、テールパイプ49が挿通されている。テールパイプ49の後端は、底部46dの後方に突出している。テールパイプ49の後端は、エンドキャップ46の後端46bよりも後方に突出している。テールパイプ49は、例えば軸線C1と概ね同軸に延びる丸パイプで構成されている。テールパイプ49の後端は、例えばエンドキャップ46の後端46bと平行に切断されるか、あるいは軸線C1と直交する平面に沿って切断される。このテールパイプ49の後端開口が、マフラー42の排気口49aとなる。なお、エンドキャップ46の後端46bがテールパイプ49の後端(排気口49a)よりも後方に延びる構成でもよい。 A tail pipe 49 is inserted through the bottom portion 46d of the recess 46c. The rear end of the tail pipe 49 projects rearward of the bottom portion 46d. The rear end of the tail pipe 49 projects rearward from the rear end 46b of the end cap 46. The tail pipe 49 is formed of, for example, a round pipe extending substantially coaxially with the axis C1. The rear end of the tail pipe 49 is cut, for example, in parallel with the rear end 46b of the end cap 46 or along a plane orthogonal to the axis C1. The rear end opening of the tail pipe 49 serves as an exhaust port 49a of the muffler 42. The rear end 46b of the end cap 46 may extend rearward of the rear end (exhaust port 49a) of the tail pipe 49.
 図9、図10を併せて参照し、筒体44の外周には、補助アーム38への取り付け用の三つマウントブラケット47a,47b,47c、およびマフラーカバー51取り付け用の二つのカバーブラケット48a,48bが固定されている。各マウントブラケット47a,47b,47cは、例えば車幅方向に沿うボルトを用いて補助アーム38に締結される。各カバーブラケット48a,48bは、例えばマフラー本体43の径方向に沿うビスによってマフラーカバー51を締結固定する。図示都合上、カバーブラケット48a,48bに締結するビスに符号を付することがある。 Referring also to FIG. 9 and FIG. 10, three mount brackets 47a, 47b, 47c for attaching to the auxiliary arm 38 and two cover brackets 48a for attaching the muffler cover 51 are provided on the outer periphery of the cylindrical body 44. 48b is fixed. Each of the mount brackets 47a, 47b, 47c is fastened to the auxiliary arm 38 using, for example, bolts along the vehicle width direction. The cover brackets 48a and 48b fasten and fix the muffler cover 51 with, for example, screws extending in the radial direction of the muffler body 43. For convenience of illustration, reference numerals may be given to screws that are fastened to the cover brackets 48a and 48b.
 マフラー本体43ひいてはマフラー42は、その前端部を排気管41に接続し、かつ複数のマウントブラケット47a,47b,47cを補助アーム38に締結することで、パワーユニットUに一体揺動可能に取り付けられる。図1、図2に示す自動二輪車1は、例えば空車1G状態を示している。図示状態において、マフラー42は、軸線C1を後ろ上がりにした傾斜姿勢となる。 The muffler body 43 and thus the muffler 42 are integrally swingably attached to the power unit U by connecting the front end thereof to the exhaust pipe 41 and fastening a plurality of mount brackets 47a, 47b, 47c to the auxiliary arm 38. The motorcycle 1 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 shows, for example, an empty vehicle 1G state. In the illustrated state, the muffler 42 is in an inclined posture in which the axis C1 is raised rearward.
<マフラーカバー>
 図5、図6、図11に示すように、マフラーカバー51は、マフラー本体43の前後端を越える長さを有して軸線C1方向に延びている。マフラーカバー51は、マフラー本体43の上方から車幅方向外側に渡る範囲を、概ね一定の隙間を空けて覆っている。
<Muffler cover>
As shown in FIGS. 5, 6, and 11, the muffler cover 51 has a length exceeding the front and rear ends of the muffler body 43 and extends in the direction of the axis C1. The muffler cover 51 covers a range extending from above the muffler body 43 to the outside in the vehicle width direction with a substantially constant gap.
 マフラーカバー51におけるマフラー本体43を上方から覆う上面部52は、車幅方向内側に内側縁52aを形成している。内側縁52aは、平面視で、概ね軸線C1に沿って(詳細には後側ほど僅かに車幅方向内側に位置するように傾斜して)延びている。内側縁52aは、平面視で軸線C1よりも車幅方向内側に位置している。上面部52におけるマウントブラケット47aに重なる部位には、マウントブラケット47a近傍を上方から覆う内側庇部52bが車幅方向内側に突出している。 The upper surface portion 52 of the muffler cover 51 that covers the muffler body 43 from above has an inner edge 52a formed on the inner side in the vehicle width direction. The inner edge 52a extends substantially along the axis C1 (specifically, inclined toward the rear side slightly inward in the vehicle width direction) in a plan view. The inner edge 52a is located on the inner side in the vehicle width direction with respect to the axis C1 in a plan view. An inner eave portion 52b that covers the vicinity of the mount bracket 47a from above protrudes inward in the vehicle width direction at a portion of the upper surface portion 52 that overlaps the mount bracket 47a.
 上面部52は、内側庇部52bを形成する部位において、側面視で軸線C1に対して上向きに傾斜し、かつマウントブラケット47aよりも前方では軸線C1に対して下向きに傾斜している。以下、これらの傾斜部の内、後者(マウントブラケット47aよりも前方の傾斜部)を後ろ上がり傾斜部53と称し、前者(内側庇部52bを形成する部位)を後ろ下がり傾斜部54と称する。後ろ上がり傾斜部53の前端53aは、マフラー本体43の前端よりも前方に位置している。後ろ上がり傾斜部53の前端53aは、側面視で軸線C1よりも上方に位置している。 The upper surface portion 52 is inclined upward with respect to the axis C1 in a side view and is inclined downward with respect to the axis C1 in front of the mount bracket 47a in a portion forming the inner eave portion 52b. Hereinafter, among these inclined portions, the latter (inclined portion in front of the mount bracket 47a) is referred to as a rearward upward inclined portion 53, and the former (a portion forming the inner eave portion 52b) is referred to as a rearward downward inclined portion 54. A front end 53a of the rearward rising slope portion 53 is located in front of the front end of the muffler body 43. The front end 53a of the rearward-increasing inclined portion 53 is located above the axis C1 in a side view.
 後ろ上がり傾斜部53の車幅方向内側の内側縁部53bには、走行風を受けて規定の流速を発生させるための整流構造61が形成されている。整流構造61は、リヤボディRBの下後方における後輪WRを配置するタイヤハウスWHの右側方に流れの速い渦流を流し、渦流がもつ負圧によってタイヤハウスWH内の空気を吸い出すカナードとして機能する。これにより、タイヤハウスWH内の正圧の発生を抑えるとともに、後輪WRに連れ回る空気の乱流による周辺部品への影響を抑える。 A rectifying structure 61 for receiving a running wind and generating a prescribed flow velocity is formed at an inner edge portion 53b of the rearwardly rising inclined portion 53 on the inner side in the vehicle width direction. The rectification structure 61 functions as a canard that causes a swirling flow having a fast flow to flow to the right side of the tire house WH in which the rear wheels WR are arranged in the lower rear of the rear body RB, and sucks air in the tire house WH by the negative pressure of the swirling flow. As a result, the generation of positive pressure in the tire house WH is suppressed, and the influence of the turbulent flow of air accompanying the rear wheels WR on the peripheral parts is suppressed.
 上面部52における両傾斜部53,54により***した***部55には、側面視で***部55に合わせて前後に長い三角形状の開口部55aが形成されている。開口部55aは、***部55の内側を車幅方向に貫通し、マウントブラケット47aに対する車幅方向外側からの締結作業を可能とする。
 図7、図8を併せて参照し、上面部52の後端は、マフラー本体43の後端部(エンドキャップ46)よりもマフラー前後方向で後方に位置している。上面部52の後端部には、側面視で軸線C1に対して下向きに傾斜した後端庇部56が形成されている。図中適所には、軸線C1に沿うマフラー前後方向の前方を示す矢印FR1、側面視で軸線C1と直交するマフラー上下方向の上方を示す矢印UP1が示されている。
On the raised portion 55 raised by the inclined portions 53 and 54 on the upper surface portion 52, a triangular opening 55a that is long in the front-rear direction is formed so as to match the raised portion 55 in a side view. The opening 55a penetrates the inside of the raised portion 55 in the vehicle width direction, and enables fastening work to the mount bracket 47a from the vehicle width direction outer side.
Referring to FIGS. 7 and 8 together, the rear end of the upper surface portion 52 is located rearward of the rear end portion (end cap 46) of the muffler body 43 in the front-rear direction of the muffler. A rear end eaves portion 56 that is inclined downward with respect to the axis C1 in a side view is formed at the rear end portion of the upper surface portion 52. At appropriate places in the drawing, an arrow FR1 indicating the front in the front-rear direction of the muffler along the axis C1 and an arrow UP1 indicating the upper side in the up-down direction of the muffler orthogonal to the axis C1 in a side view are shown.
 マフラーカバー51におけるマフラー本体43を側方から覆う側面部57は、下方側に軸線C1に沿う後ろ上がりの下縁57aを形成している。下縁57aは、側面視で軸線C1よりも下方に位置している。
 下縁57aの後端は、側面視でマフラー本体43の後端部(エンドキャップ46)と重なる位置まで延びている。側面部57の後端部には、平面視で軸線C1に対して車幅方向内側に傾斜した側面傾斜部58が形成されている。側面傾斜部58は、後端庇部56と連続的に形成され、これらがマフラーカバー51の後端部をテーパー状に縮径させている。側面傾斜部58の後端縁58aは、側面視で下縁57aの後端から上方へ、マフラー上下方向に対して上側ほど後方に位置するように傾斜して延びている。側面傾斜部58の後端縁58aは、上面部52の後端庇部56の後端縁56aに連なっている。上面部52の後端縁56aおよび側面部57の後端縁58aは、マフラーカバー51の連続した後端縁を形成している。
The side surface portion 57 of the muffler cover 51 that covers the muffler body 43 from the side has a lower edge 57a that rises rearward along the axis C1 on the lower side. The lower edge 57a is located below the axis C1 in a side view.
The rear end of the lower edge 57a extends to a position where it overlaps with the rear end portion (end cap 46) of the muffler body 43 in a side view. At the rear end of the side surface portion 57, a side surface inclined portion 58 that is inclined inward in the vehicle width direction with respect to the axis C1 in a plan view is formed. The side surface inclined portion 58 is formed continuously with the rear end eaves portion 56, and these reduce the rear end portion of the muffler cover 51 in a tapered shape. The rear end edge 58a of the side surface inclined portion 58 extends upward from the rear end of the lower edge 57a in a side view so that the rear end edge 58a is located rearward with respect to the vertical direction of the muffler. The rear end edge 58a of the side surface inclined portion 58 is connected to the rear end edge 56a of the rear end eaves portion 56 of the upper surface portion 52. The rear end edge 56a of the upper surface portion 52 and the rear end edge 58a of the side surface portion 57 form a continuous rear end edge of the muffler cover 51.
 図5、図6を参照し、下縁57aの前部57dは、側面視でマフラー本体43の前端部(フロントキャップ45)よりも後側で上向きに屈曲するとともに、平面視で車幅方向内側に向けて屈曲している。下縁57aの前部の車幅方向内側への傾斜に応じて、側面部57の前部57eが平面視で車幅方向内側に向けて傾斜している。下縁57aの前端57bは、マフラー本体43の前端部よりも前方に位置している。下縁57aの前端57bは、側面視で軸線C1よりも上方に位置している。下縁57aの前端57bからは、上方かつ車幅方向内側に向けて前端縁57cが延びている。前端縁57cは、側面視ではマフラー上下方向に対して上側ほど前方に位置するように傾斜している。前端縁57cは、後ろ上がり傾斜部53の前端53aに接続されている。前端縁57cは、マフラーカバー51の前端縁でもある。 With reference to FIGS. 5 and 6, the front portion 57d of the lower edge 57a is bent upward on the rear side with respect to the front end portion (front cap 45) of the muffler body 43 in a side view, and is inward in the vehicle width direction in a plan view. Is bent toward. The front portion 57e of the side surface portion 57 is inclined inward in the vehicle width direction in plan view according to the inclination of the front portion of the lower edge 57a inward in the vehicle width direction. The front end 57b of the lower edge 57a is located in front of the front end of the muffler body 43. The front end 57b of the lower edge 57a is located above the axis C1 in a side view. A front end edge 57c extends upward and inward in the vehicle width direction from the front end 57b of the lower edge 57a. The front end edge 57c is inclined such that the front end 57c is located more forward in the vertical direction than the muffler in a side view. The front end edge 57c is connected to the front end 53a of the rearward rising inclined portion 53. The front edge 57c is also the front edge of the muffler cover 51.
 図7、図8を参照し、マフラーカバー51の後端庇部56は、エンドキャップ46の後端46bおよびテールパイプ49の後端(排気口49a)よりも後方に張り出している。マフラーカバー51の側面傾斜部58は、側面視でエンドキャップ46と重なる位置にある。側面傾斜部58の上部は、後端庇部56に向けて側面視で傾斜して延びている。排気口49aは、側面視で側面傾斜部58と重なる位置にある。後端庇部56および側面傾斜部58は、排気口49aよりも後方まで延びている。 Referring to FIGS. 7 and 8, the rear end eaves portion 56 of the muffler cover 51 projects rearward from the rear end 46b of the end cap 46 and the rear end (exhaust port 49a) of the tail pipe 49. The side surface inclined portion 58 of the muffler cover 51 is located at a position overlapping the end cap 46 in a side view. The upper portion of the side surface inclined portion 58 extends toward the rear end eaves portion 56 while being inclined in a side view. The exhaust port 49a is located at a position overlapping the side surface inclined portion 58 in a side view. The rear eaves portion 56 and the side surface inclined portion 58 extend rearward of the exhaust port 49a.
 マフラーカバー51の側面部57の外面に沿って流れる走行風は、側面に沿って流れた後に、側面傾斜部58に沿って車幅方向内側に沿って流れる。その後、走行風が側面傾斜部58の後端縁58aで剥離し、排気口49a側に巻き込む渦流を発生することがある。
 カバー上面部の外面に沿って流れる走行風は、水平方向に対して後ろ上がりの上面に沿って流れた後に、水平方向に対して後下がりの後端庇部56に沿って後下方に流れる。その後、走行風が後端庇部56の後端縁56aで剥離し、排気口49a側に巻き込む渦流を発生することがある。
The traveling wind flowing along the outer surface of the side surface portion 57 of the muffler cover 51 flows along the side surface and then flows along the vehicle width direction inner side along the side surface inclined portion 58. After that, the traveling wind may be separated at the rear end edge 58a of the side surface inclined portion 58 to generate a vortex that is entrained in the exhaust port 49a side.
The traveling wind that flows along the outer surface of the cover upper surface portion flows along the upper surface that is rearward and upward with respect to the horizontal direction, and then flows rearward and downward along the rear end eave portion 56 that is rearward and downward with respect to the horizontal direction. After that, the traveling wind may separate at the rear end edge 56a of the rear end eaves portion 56 and generate a vortex flow that is entrained in the exhaust port 49a side.
 実施形態のマフラー42では、マフラー本体43とマフラーカバー51との間に隙間が設けられている。この隙間には、マフラー42前端側から走行風が侵入する。この走行風は、マフラー本体43の外面に沿って流れた後、エンドキャップ46周辺から後方に向けて吹き出す。マフラー本体43のエンドキャップ46近傍には、走行風を撹乱して小さな乱流を発生させるための突起71が設けられている。 In the muffler 42 of the embodiment, a gap is provided between the muffler body 43 and the muffler cover 51. The traveling wind enters the gap from the front end side of the muffler 42. The traveling wind flows along the outer surface of the muffler body 43 and then blows out rearward from around the end cap 46. In the vicinity of the end cap 46 of the muffler body 43, a protrusion 71 for disturbing traveling wind and generating a small turbulent flow is provided.
<マフラー突起構造>
 図5~図8に示すように、突起71は、マフラー本体43の後部上面(外面)43bにおいて、上面43bから上方に突出している。突起71は、マフラー本体43の外面43bに沿って流れる走行風に規定の乱流(渦流)を生じさせるための渦流生成器として機能する。すなわち、突起71により意図的に小さな乱流を生じさせることで、マフラー本体43の後端後方における気流を制御し、マフラー42の空気抵抗を減らす等の効果を得る。
<Muffler protrusion structure>
As shown in FIGS. 5 to 8, the protrusion 71 projects upward from the upper surface 43b on the rear upper surface (outer surface) 43b of the muffler body 43. The protrusion 71 functions as an eddy current generator for generating a prescribed turbulent flow (vortex) in the traveling wind flowing along the outer surface 43b of the muffler body 43. That is, by intentionally causing a small turbulent flow by the protrusions 71, the air flow behind the rear end of the muffler body 43 is controlled, and the air resistance of the muffler 42 is reduced.
 本実施形態では、マフラー42の外面に小さな突起物を設け、乱流翼の原理で安定した小渦(乱気流)を発生させる。これにより、大きく不安定な渦の発生を抑制し、マフラー42周りの空気抵抗を減らして燃費向上等を図っている。突起71は、乱流の発生により風切り音を低減し、かつ車体後部の安定性を向上させる。突起71は、走行風の剥離を抑える(遅らせる)ことで、マフラー42後端の排気口49aに対する走行風の巻き込みの影響を抑制し、排気効率を良好に維持する。 In this embodiment, a small protrusion is provided on the outer surface of the muffler 42 to generate a stable small vortex (turbulence) by the principle of a turbulent blade. This suppresses the generation of large and unstable vortices, reduces the air resistance around the muffler 42, and improves fuel efficiency. The protrusions 71 reduce wind noise due to the occurrence of turbulence and improve the stability of the rear portion of the vehicle body. The protrusion 71 suppresses (retards) the separation of the traveling wind, thereby suppressing the influence of the traveling wind entrained on the exhaust port 49a at the rear end of the muffler 42 and maintaining the exhaust efficiency excellent.
 図5を参照し、突起71は、マフラー42の長手方向における中央位置(実施形態では断面一定の筒体44の中央位置)ct1よりも後方に設けられている。すなわち、突起71は、マフラー42の長手方向の後半領域A1に設けられている。より好ましくは、突起71は、マフラー42の長手方向の後半領域A1の中央位置ct2よりも後方に設けられている。すなわち、突起71は、マフラー42の長手方向の後端側1/4の領域A2に設けられている。 Referring to FIG. 5, the protrusion 71 is provided rearward of a central position ct1 in the longitudinal direction of the muffler 42 (in the embodiment, the central position of the tubular body 44 having a constant cross section). That is, the protrusion 71 is provided in the second half region A1 in the longitudinal direction of the muffler 42. More preferably, the protrusion 71 is provided behind the central position ct2 of the rear half region A1 in the longitudinal direction of the muffler 42. That is, the protrusion 71 is provided in the area A2 on the rear end side ¼ of the longitudinal direction of the muffler 42.
 突起71は、他のブラケットと同様、マフラー本体43の筒体44の外周面に溶接により接合されている。突起71は、他のブラケットと異なり、マフラー本体43やマフラーカバー51等の他部品を支持するものではなく、マフラー本体43の外面に独立して設けられる。このため、突起71は、マフラー本体43の外面を流れる走行風に規定の乱流を生じさせるための最適設計を行うことが可能である。突起71は、マフラー本体43に溶接する構成に限らず、溶接以外の手段で固定したり、マフラー本体43に一体形成したりしてもよい。 Like the other brackets, the protrusion 71 is welded to the outer peripheral surface of the tubular body 44 of the muffler body 43. Unlike the other brackets, the protrusion 71 does not support other components such as the muffler body 43 and the muffler cover 51, but is independently provided on the outer surface of the muffler body 43. Therefore, the protrusion 71 can be optimally designed to generate a prescribed turbulent flow in the traveling wind flowing on the outer surface of the muffler body 43. The protrusion 71 is not limited to being welded to the muffler body 43, and may be fixed by a means other than welding or may be integrally formed with the muffler body 43.
 図12(a)は突起71をマフラー上下方向の上方から見た平面図、図12(b)は突起71を車幅方向から見た側面図である。図11は突起71をマフラー前後方向(軸線C1方向)の後方から見た態様を含んでいる。
 突起71は、マフラー長手方向(軸線C1方向、矢印Y方向)に沿って延びる外形状を有している。突起71は、図12(a)の平面視で、軸線C1に関し線対称の外形状を有している。突起71は、図11の後面視で、マフラー上下方向と平行なマフラー径方向線R1に関し線対称の外形状を有している。
FIG. 12A is a plan view of the protrusion 71 seen from above in the vertical direction of the muffler, and FIG. 12B is a side view of the protrusion 71 seen from the vehicle width direction. FIG. 11 includes an aspect in which the protrusion 71 is viewed from the rear in the front-back direction of the muffler (direction of the axis C1).
The protrusion 71 has an outer shape that extends along the muffler longitudinal direction (axis C1 direction, arrow Y direction). The projection 71 has an outer shape that is line-symmetric with respect to the axis C1 in the plan view of FIG. The projection 71 has an outer shape that is line-symmetrical with respect to the muffler radial direction line R1 that is parallel to the muffler vertical direction in the rear view of FIG.
 突起71は、マフラー長手方向の寸法(全長)Y1が、図12(a)の平面視でマフラー長手方向と直交するマフラー幅方向(矢印X方向)の寸法(全幅)X1、および図11の後面視でマフラー径方向線R1に沿うマフラー径方向(矢印Z方向)の寸法(全高)Z1、の何れよりも大とされている。すなわち、突起71は、マフラー長手方向(軸線C1方向)に沿う突起長手方向を有している。 The protrusion 71 has a dimension (total length) Y1 in the muffler longitudinal direction, a dimension (full width) X1 in the muffler width direction (arrow X direction) orthogonal to the muffler longitudinal direction in the plan view of FIG. 12A, and the rear surface of FIG. It is made larger than any of the dimensions (total height) Z1 in the muffler radial direction (arrow Z direction) along the muffler radial direction line R1 when viewed. That is, the protrusion 71 has a protrusion longitudinal direction along the muffler longitudinal direction (axis C1 direction).
 以下、図12(a)の平面視における突起71のマフラー幅方向に沿う方向を突起幅方向、図11の後面視における突起71のマフラー径方向線R1に沿う方向を突起高さ方向という。マフラー長手方向および突起長手方向は、車両前後方向を向いている。本実施形態で「車両前後方向を向く」とは、車両前後方向と平行な配置に限らず、車両前後方向に対して規定角度(例えば45°)以内で傾斜した配置を含む。突起高さ方向は、マフラー42の外面の突起設置位置に垂直な方向に相当する。突起設置位置は、例えば突起71におけるマフラー42への接合面形状の重心位置に相当する。 Hereinafter, the direction along the muffler width direction of the protrusion 71 in the plan view of FIG. 12A is referred to as the protrusion width direction, and the direction along the muffler radial direction line R1 of the protrusion 71 in the rear view of FIG. 11 is referred to as the protrusion height direction. The muffler longitudinal direction and the projection longitudinal direction are oriented in the vehicle front-rear direction. In the present embodiment, "to face the vehicle front-rear direction" is not limited to an arrangement parallel to the vehicle front-rear direction, but includes an arrangement inclined within a specified angle (for example, 45°) with respect to the vehicle front-rear direction. The protrusion height direction corresponds to a direction perpendicular to the protrusion installation position on the outer surface of the muffler 42. The protrusion installation position corresponds to the position of the center of gravity of the joint surface shape of the protrusion 71 to the muffler 42, for example.
 突起71は、突起長手方向に直交する突起幅方向の全幅X1が、突起長手方向の全長Y1に対して狭く形成されている。突起71は、突起長手方向に直交する突起高さ方向の全高Z1が、突起長手方向の全長Y1に対して低く形成されている。これにより、車両前方からの走行風を受けた際の突起71の空気抵抗が抑えられる。 The protrusion 71 is formed such that the total width X1 in the protrusion width direction orthogonal to the protrusion longitudinal direction is narrower than the total length Y1 in the protrusion longitudinal direction. The protrusion 71 is formed such that the total height Z1 in the protrusion height direction orthogonal to the protrusion longitudinal direction is lower than the total length Y1 in the protrusion longitudinal direction. As a result, the air resistance of the protrusion 71 when receiving the traveling wind from the front of the vehicle is suppressed.
 図12(a)の平面視において、突起71は、突起長手方向の中央位置Ycよりも前方に、突起幅方向の最大幅部Xmを有している。図12(a)の平面視において、突起71は、最大幅部Xmよりも前方に、前側ほど軸線C1側に位置するように傾斜する一対の前部側縁72を有している。図12(a)の平面視において、突起71における一対の前部側縁72の前端間に渡る前端縁73は、前方に凸の円弧状をなしている。突起71の前端部におけるマフラー本体43の外面の上方に離間した位置には、例えば位置決め用のロケート孔74が形成されている。 In the plan view of FIG. 12A, the protrusion 71 has a maximum width portion Xm in the protrusion width direction in front of the central position Yc in the protrusion longitudinal direction. In the plan view of FIG. 12A, the protrusion 71 has a pair of front side edges 72 that are inclined forward of the maximum width portion Xm so as to be positioned closer to the axis C1 toward the front. In the plan view of FIG. 12A, a front end edge 73 that extends between the front ends of the pair of front side edges 72 of the protrusion 71 has a forwardly convex arc shape. A locating hole 74 for positioning, for example, is formed at a position spaced above the outer surface of the muffler body 43 at the front end portion of the protrusion 71.
 図12(a)の平面視において、突起71は、最大幅部Xmよりも後方に、後側ほど軸線C1側に位置するように傾斜する一対の後部側縁75を有している。図12(a)の平面視において、突起71における一対の後部側縁75の後端間に渡る後端縁76は、後方に凸の円弧状をなしている。 In the plan view of FIG. 12A, the protrusion 71 has a pair of rear side edges 75 that are inclined rearward of the maximum width portion Xm so as to be positioned closer to the axis C1 toward the rear side. In the plan view of FIG. 12A, the rear end edge 76 extending between the rear ends of the pair of rear side edges 75 of the protrusion 71 has a rearward convex arc shape.
 図12(b)の側面視において、突起71は、突起長手方向の中央位置Ycよりも前方に、突起高さ方向の最大高部Zmを有している。最大高部Zmは、例えば前記最大幅部Xmよりも後方に位置しているが、最大幅部Xmと同一の前後方向位置であってもよい。図中符号Ztは最大高部Zmの上端(以下、突出頂部Ztという。)を示す。突起71は、突起長手方向と直交する側面視(突起幅方向から見た側面視)で、突出頂部Ztを有する山形をなしている。 In the side view of FIG. 12B, the protrusion 71 has a maximum height portion Zm in the protrusion height direction in front of the central position Yc in the protrusion longitudinal direction. The maximum height portion Zm is located, for example, behind the maximum width portion Xm, but may be at the same front-back direction position as the maximum width portion Xm. Reference numeral Zt in the drawing indicates the upper end of the maximum height portion Zm (hereinafter referred to as the protruding top portion Zt). The protrusion 71 has a mountain shape having a protruding top portion Zt in a side view orthogonal to the longitudinal direction of the protrusion (side view seen from the width direction of the protrusion).
 図12(b)の側面視において、突起71は、突出頂部Ztよりも前方に、前側ほど下方に位置するように傾斜する第一傾斜部81と、第一傾斜部81の前端から第一湾曲部82を介して傾斜を急にして下方に延びる第一壁部83と、を有している。第一傾斜部81は前側傾斜部に相当し、第一壁部83は突起前端部に相当する。 In the side view of FIG. 12( b ), the protrusion 71 has a first inclined portion 81 that inclines so as to be positioned further forward and lower than the protruding apex Zt, and a first curve from the front end of the first inclined portion 81. And a first wall portion 83 that extends downward with a steep inclination via the portion 82. The first inclined portion 81 corresponds to the front inclined portion and the first wall portion 83 corresponds to the front end portion of the protrusion.
 図12(b)の側面視において、突起71は、突出頂部Ztよりも後方に、後側ほど下方に位置するように傾斜する第二傾斜部84と、第二傾斜部84の後端から第二湾曲部85を介して傾斜を急にして下方に延びる第二壁部86と、を有している。第二傾斜部84は後側傾斜部に相当し、第二壁部86は突起後端部に相当する。第二湾曲部85にはロケート孔74が形成されている。 In the side view of FIG. 12( b ), the protrusion 71 has a second inclined portion 84 that is inclined rearward of the projecting apex portion Zt and is positioned so as to be located lower toward the rear side. The second wall portion 86 extends downward with a steep inclination via the second curved portion 85. The second slanted portion 84 corresponds to the rear slanted portion, and the second wall portion 86 corresponds to the rear end portion of the protrusion. A locate hole 74 is formed in the second curved portion 85.
 図11の後面視において、突起71は、概略台形状をなしている。図11の後面視において、突起71は、上側ほどマフラー径方向線R1側に位置するように傾斜する一対の側壁部87と、一対の側壁部87の前端間に渡る上壁部88と、を有している。 In the rear view of FIG. 11, the protrusion 71 has a substantially trapezoidal shape. In the rear view of FIG. 11, the protrusion 71 includes a pair of side wall portions 87 that are inclined so as to be positioned closer to the muffler radial direction line R1 toward the upper side, and an upper wall portion 88 that extends between the front ends of the pair of side wall portions 87. Have
 図12(b)の側面視において、突起71は、突出頂部Ztよりも前方に、前下がりの前側傾斜部としての第一傾斜部81を有するとともに、突出頂部Ztよりも後方に、後下がりの後側傾斜部としての第二傾斜部84を有している。突起71の高さは、突出頂部Ztの前方で漸次増加し、かつ突出頂部Ztの後方で漸次減少している。これにより、突起71がマフラー本体43の外面に沿って流れる走行風を受けたときの空気抵抗が軽減される。また、走行風の圧縮、膨張が穏やかになり、騒音(風切り音)の発生が抑えられる。 In the side view of FIG. 12(b), the protrusion 71 has a first inclined portion 81 as a front-side inclined portion in front of the protruding top portion Zt, and also has a first inclined portion 81 in front of the protruding top portion Zt. It has a second inclined portion 84 as a rear inclined portion. The height of the protrusion 71 gradually increases in front of the protruding top Zt and gradually decreases behind the protruding top Zt. As a result, the air resistance when the protrusion 71 receives the traveling wind flowing along the outer surface of the muffler body 43 is reduced. In addition, the compression and expansion of the traveling wind become gentle, and the generation of noise (wind noise) is suppressed.
 突起71は、前側傾斜部としての第一傾斜部81が、後側傾斜部としての第二傾斜部84よりも突起長手方向で長く形成されている。すなわち、第一傾斜部81の突起長手方向の長さL1は、第二傾斜部84の突起長手方向の長さL2よりも長い。これにより、突起71は、前側傾斜部が後側傾斜部よりも緩やかな傾斜で形成されている。このため、突起71前部の空気抵抗が軽減されるとともに、突起71後部で乱流を発生しやすくなる。 In the protrusion 71, the first inclined portion 81 as the front inclined portion is formed longer in the longitudinal direction of the protrusion than the second inclined portion 84 as the rear inclined portion. That is, the length L1 of the first inclined portion 81 in the protrusion longitudinal direction is longer than the length L2 of the second inclined portion 84 in the protrusion longitudinal direction. As a result, the protrusion 71 is formed such that the front sloped portion is more gently sloped than the rear sloped portion. Therefore, the air resistance at the front portion of the protrusion 71 is reduced, and turbulence is easily generated at the rear portion of the protrusion 71.
 図12(a)の平面視において、突起71の幅は、突出頂部Zt近傍の最大幅部Xmの前方で漸次増加し、かつ最大幅部Xmの後方で漸次減少している。これによっても、空気抵抗が軽減されるとともに、騒音(風切り音)の発生が抑えられる。 In the plan view of FIG. 12A, the width of the protrusion 71 gradually increases in front of the maximum width portion Xm near the protruding top portion Zt and gradually decreases behind the maximum width portion Xm. This also reduces air resistance and suppresses the generation of noise (wind noise).
 図13は、突起71の前後方向の向きを入れ替えた変形例を示している。
 この変形例の突起71’は、後側傾斜部としての第一傾斜部81が、前側傾斜部としての第二傾斜部84よりも突起長手方向で長く形成されている。これにより、突起71’は、後側傾斜部が前側傾斜部よりも緩やかな傾斜で形成されている。このため、突起71’が流線形に近くなり、突出頂部Ztを過ぎた走行風が突起71’後部で剥離することを抑えるとともに、突起71’後部で走行風の流速が高まり、走行風の撹乱効果を向上させる。
FIG. 13 shows a modification in which the front-back direction of the protrusion 71 is interchanged.
In the protrusion 71′ of this modified example, the first inclined portion 81 as the rear inclined portion is formed longer in the protrusion longitudinal direction than the second inclined portion 84 as the front inclined portion. As a result, the protrusion 71′ is formed such that the rear side inclined portion is more inclined than the front side inclined portion. For this reason, the protrusion 71′ becomes close to a streamlined shape, and it is possible to prevent the traveling wind that has passed the protruding top portion Zt from being separated at the rear portion of the protrusion 71′, and increase the flow velocity of the traveling wind at the rear portion of the protrusion 71′, resulting in disturbance of the traveling wind. Improve the effect.
 図11に示すように、突起71(突起71’を含む。以下同様。)は、マフラー42の外周に複数設けてもよい。図11では、マフラー42の上部に突起71を設けるとともに、例えばマフラー42の斜め下にも突起71(二点鎖線で示す)を設けている。突起71は、マフラーカバー51に覆われる部位に限らず、マフラーカバー51を避けた位置に設けてもよい。突起71は、マフラー42の後部に限らず、マフラー42の前部に設けてもよい。 As shown in FIG. 11, a plurality of protrusions 71 (including protrusions 71 ′; the same applies hereinafter) may be provided on the outer periphery of the muffler 42. In FIG. 11, a protrusion 71 is provided on the upper portion of the muffler 42, and, for example, a protrusion 71 (shown by a chain double-dashed line) is also provided obliquely below the muffler 42. The protrusion 71 is not limited to the portion covered by the muffler cover 51, and may be provided at a position avoiding the muffler cover 51. The protrusion 71 is not limited to the rear portion of the muffler 42, and may be provided on the front portion of the muffler 42.
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 次に、本実施形態の突起71の作用について図14を参照して説明する。
 図14(a)の比較例を参照し、自動二輪車1の走行時、マフラー42の周囲に走行風が流れると、マフラー42の後部下方および後端後方には負圧が生じる。マフラー42における上面側および側面側を流れた走行風は、マフラー42の後部下方および後端後方の負圧に吸い込まれるとともに、マフラー42の外面に沿うように湾曲し、マフラー42の後部下方および後端後方に回り込むように流れる。このとき、走行風がマフラー42外面から剥離することで、マフラー42周りに空気抵抗を生じさせる。
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Next, the operation of the protrusion 71 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
Referring to the comparative example of FIG. 14A, when traveling wind flows around the muffler 42 while the motorcycle 1 is traveling, negative pressure is generated in the lower rear portion of the muffler 42 and in the rear portion of the rear end thereof. The traveling wind that has flowed on the upper surface side and the side surface side of the muffler 42 is sucked by the negative pressure in the lower rear portion and the rear rear portion of the muffler 42, and is curved along the outer surface of the muffler 42, so that the rear lower portion and the rear portion of the muffler 42 are curved. It flows so as to wrap around behind the edge. At this time, the traveling wind separates from the outer surface of the muffler 42, thereby causing air resistance around the muffler 42.
 マフラー42の後端後方においては、マフラーカバー51およびマフラー本体43の各外面に沿って流れる走行風W1の一部が、排気口49a側に折り返す巻き込み風W2となる。マフラーカバー51の外面を流れる走行風は、後端庇部56および側面傾斜部58が排気口49aの後方まで延びていることから、排気口49a側に巻き込んでも、排気口49aからの排気への影響は少ない。マフラー本体43の外面を流れる走行風は、エンドキャップ46の後端46bを過ぎた直後に排気口49a側に巻き込むので、排気口49aからの排気に影響を与えることがある。この影響は、テールパイプ49の後方への突き出し量を増加させること、およびマフラー42後部に乱流発生用の突起71を設けることによって軽減される。 At the rear of the rear end of the muffler 42, a part of the traveling wind W1 flowing along the outer surfaces of the muffler cover 51 and the muffler main body 43 becomes the entrained wind W2 that is folded back toward the exhaust port 49a. The traveling wind flowing on the outer surface of the muffler cover 51 has the rear end eaves 56 and the side surface inclined portions 58 extending to the rear of the exhaust port 49a. Little impact. The traveling wind flowing on the outer surface of the muffler body 43 is caught in the exhaust port 49a immediately after passing through the rear end 46b of the end cap 46, which may affect the exhaust from the exhaust port 49a. This effect is mitigated by increasing the amount of protrusion of the tail pipe 49 rearward and providing the turbulent flow generation projection 71 at the rear portion of the muffler 42.
 図14(b)を参照し、後ろ上がりのマフラー42において、特に上面側は走行風W1が当たることで風量が多い。このマフラー本体43の上面側に突起71を設けることで、以下の効果を奏する。すなわち、マフラー本体43の上面側の走行風W1の流れの中に突起71を設けることで、走行風に小さい乱流(渦流)W3を発生させる。この乱流W3をマフラー本体43の後端後方まで流すことで、マフラー本体43の上面側で走行風の境界層を乱流化し、マフラー本体43後端での気流の剥離を遅らせる。これにより、走行風がマフラー本体43の後端を過ぎた直後に大きい渦を発生することを抑え、排気口49a側へ折り返す気流(巻き込み風)の発生を抑える。したがって、マフラー42の空気抵抗を軽減するとともに、排気効率への影響を抑止することができる。 Referring to FIG. 14( b ), in the muffler 42 that rises backward, there is a large amount of air, especially on the upper surface side, as the traveling wind W 1 hits it. By providing the protrusion 71 on the upper surface side of the muffler body 43, the following effects are achieved. That is, by providing the protrusion 71 in the flow of the traveling wind W1 on the upper surface side of the muffler body 43, a small turbulent flow (vortex) W3 is generated in the traveling wind. By flowing the turbulent flow W3 to the rear of the rear end of the muffler body 43, the boundary layer of the traveling wind is turbulent on the upper surface side of the muffler body 43, and the separation of the air flow at the rear end of the muffler body 43 is delayed. As a result, it is possible to prevent a large vortex from being generated immediately after the traveling wind has passed the rear end of the muffler body 43, and to suppress the generation of an air flow (entrained wind) that returns to the exhaust port 49a side. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the air resistance of the muffler 42 and suppress the influence on the exhaust efficiency.
 以上説明したように、上記実施形態における鞍乗り型車両の消音器構造は、エンジンEから排出された排気の消音を行うマフラー42を備える自動二輪車1の消音器構造において、マフラー42は、その外面43bから突出して前記外面43bに沿って流れる走行風に規定の乱流を生じさせるための突起71を備えている。
 この構成によれば、マフラー42の外面に、外面に沿って流れる走行風に乱流を生じさせる突起71を備えるので、突起71の後方において生じる規定の乱流によって、マフラー42の外面からの走行風の剥離を遅らせる効果を得る。このため、マフラー42の後端の直後で走行風が剥離することによる空気抵抗を抑えることができる。また、マフラー42後端の排気口49aに向けた走行風の巻き込みを抑え、排気口49aからの排気を阻害せず、効率のよい排気を行うことができる。
As described above, the muffler structure of the saddle-ride type vehicle in the above-described embodiment is the muffler structure of the motorcycle 1 including the muffler 42 that muffles the exhaust gas discharged from the engine E. The projection 71 is provided to project a predetermined turbulent flow from the traveling wind that projects from the outer surface 43b and flows along the outer surface 43b.
According to this configuration, the muffler 42 has, on the outer surface thereof, the projections 71 that cause turbulence in the traveling wind that flows along the outer surface. Therefore, the prescribed turbulence that occurs behind the projections 71 causes the muffler 42 to travel from the outer surface. It has the effect of delaying the separation of wind. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the air resistance caused by the separation of the traveling wind immediately after the rear end of the muffler 42. Further, it is possible to suppress the entrainment of traveling wind toward the exhaust port 49a at the rear end of the muffler 42, to prevent the exhaust from the exhaust port 49a, and to perform the efficient exhaust.
 上記鞍乗り型車両の消音器構造において、前記マフラー42は、マフラー本体43と、前記マフラー本体43に取り付けられるマフラーカバー51と、を備え、突起71は、マフラー本体43およびマフラーカバー51の少なくとも一方(上記実施形態ではマフラー本体43)に設けられている。
 この構成によれば、マフラー本体43およびマフラーカバー51の少なくとも一方に突起71を設けるので、突起71の設置自由度を高め、気流の制御を容易に行うことができる。
In the muffler structure for a saddle-ride type vehicle, the muffler 42 includes a muffler body 43 and a muffler cover 51 attached to the muffler body 43, and the protrusion 71 includes at least one of the muffler body 43 and the muffler cover 51. (The muffler body 43 in the above embodiment).
According to this configuration, since the protrusion 71 is provided on at least one of the muffler body 43 and the muffler cover 51, it is possible to increase the degree of freedom in installing the protrusion 71 and easily control the air flow.
 上記鞍乗り型車両の消音器構造において、前記マフラー本体43の後端に、排気を大気に放出する排気口49aを有し、前記マフラーカバー51は、前記排気口49aよりも後方に延びている。
 この構成によれば、マフラーカバー51が排気口49aよりも後方に延びて排気口49aを隠すタイプの消音器構造となり、外観性を向上させるとともに、マフラーカバー51の後端からの巻き込み風が排気口49aに影響を与えることを抑えることができる。なお、エンドキャップ46が排気口49aよりも後方に延びる構成の場合、マフラー本体43の後端からの巻き込み風が排気口49aに影響を与えることを抑えることができる。
In the muffler structure for the saddle-riding type vehicle, an exhaust port 49a for discharging exhaust gas to the atmosphere is provided at a rear end of the muffler body 43, and the muffler cover 51 extends rearward from the exhaust port 49a. ..
According to this configuration, the muffler cover 51 extends rearward of the exhaust port 49a and hides the exhaust port 49a to provide a silencer structure that improves the appearance and exhausts the wind that is entrained from the rear end of the muffler cover 51. It is possible to suppress the influence on the mouth 49a. In the case where the end cap 46 extends rearward of the exhaust port 49a, it is possible to prevent the wind entrained from the rear end of the muffler body 43 from affecting the exhaust port 49a.
 上記鞍乗り型車両の消音器構造において、前記突起71は、前記マフラー42の長手方向において、前記マフラー42の中央位置ct1より後方に設けられている。
 この構成によれば、マフラー42の長手方向の後半部分に突起71を設けるので、突起71で生じた走行風の乱流がマフラー42の後端位置に至りやすく、マフラー42の後端位置での走行風の巻き込みを効果的に抑えることができる。
In the muffler structure for the saddle-ride type vehicle, the protrusion 71 is provided rearward of the central position ct1 of the muffler 42 in the longitudinal direction of the muffler 42.
According to this configuration, since the protrusion 71 is provided on the rear half portion of the muffler 42 in the longitudinal direction, the turbulent flow of the traveling wind generated at the protrusion 71 easily reaches the rear end position of the muffler 42, and the turbulent flow at the rear end position of the muffler 42 is easily generated. It is possible to effectively suppress the inclusion of traveling wind.
 上記鞍乗り型車両の消音器構造において、前記突起71は、車両前後方向を向く突起長手方向を有し、前記突起長手方向の寸法(全長Y1)が前記突起長手方向と直交する方向の寸法(全幅X1、全高Z1)よりも大きい。
 この構成によれば、突起71の車両前後方向を向く突起長手方向の寸法に対し、突起長手方向と直交する方向の寸法を小とするので、突起71の空気抵抗を軽減することができる。また、突起71の車両前後方向を向く突起長手方向の寸法を大とするので、突起71の長さを利用して走行風の圧力変化を緩やかにし、風切り音の発生を抑えることができる。
In the muffler structure for a saddle-ride type vehicle, the protrusion 71 has a protrusion longitudinal direction that faces the vehicle front-rear direction, and a dimension in the protrusion longitudinal direction (total length Y1) is a dimension in a direction orthogonal to the protrusion longitudinal direction ( Overall width X1 and overall height Z1).
According to this structure, the dimension of the protrusion 71 in the direction orthogonal to the longitudinal direction of the protrusion is smaller than the dimension of the protrusion 71 in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. Therefore, the air resistance of the protrusion 71 can be reduced. Moreover, since the dimension of the protrusion 71 in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, which is oriented in the vehicle front-rear direction, is large, the pressure change of the traveling wind can be moderated by using the length of the protrusion 71, and wind noise can be suppressed.
 上記鞍乗り型車両の消音器構造において、前記突起71は、前記突起長手方向と直交する側面視で突出頂部Ztを有する山形をなし、前記突起71の車両前後方向前側には、突起前端部から突出頂部Ztに向けて高くなる前側傾斜部を有し、前記突起71の車両前後方向後側には、前記突出頂部Ztから突起後端部に向けて低くなる後側傾斜部を有している。
 この構成によれば、突起71の前部に漸次高くなる前側傾斜部を有するとともに、突起71の後部に漸次低くなる後側傾斜部を有するので、突起71の空気抵抗をより軽減するとともに、走行風の圧力変化を緩やかにすることができる。
In the muffler structure for a saddle-riding type vehicle, the protrusion 71 has a chevron shape having a projecting apex Zt in a side view orthogonal to the longitudinal direction of the protrusion, and the protrusion 71 has a front end in the vehicle front-rear direction. There is a front sloped portion that becomes higher toward the protruding top Zt, and a rear sloped portion that becomes lower toward the rear end of the protrusion from the protruding top Zt is provided on the vehicle front-rear direction rear side of the protrusion 71. ..
According to this configuration, the front portion of the protrusion 71 has a front inclined portion that gradually increases, and the rear portion of the protrusion 71 has a rear inclined portion that gradually lowers, so that the air resistance of the protrusion 71 is further reduced and the vehicle travels. The pressure change of the wind can be moderated.
 上記鞍乗り型車両の消音器構造において、前記前側傾斜部が前記後側傾斜部よりも前記突起長手方向で長い場合、前側傾斜部が後側傾斜部よりもなだらかなスロープ状をなすので、突起71前部での空気抵抗をより軽減するとともに、後側傾斜部の傾斜を急にして乱流を発生させる効果を高めることができる。 In the muffler structure for a saddle-ride type vehicle, when the front sloped portion is longer than the rear sloped portion in the protrusion longitudinal direction, the front sloped portion has a gentler slope shape than the rear sloped portion. 71 It is possible to further reduce the air resistance at the front part and to enhance the effect of generating a turbulent flow by steeply tilting the rear side slope part.
 上記鞍乗り型車両の消音器構造において、前記後側傾斜部が前記前側傾斜部よりも前記突起長手方向で長い場合、後側傾斜部が前側傾斜部よりもなだらかなスロープ状をなすので、突起71後部での空気抵抗をより軽減するとともに、突起71後部で走行風の流速を高めて走行風の撹乱効果をより向上させることができる。 In the muffler structure for a saddle-riding type vehicle, when the rear inclined portion is longer than the front inclined portion in the protrusion longitudinal direction, the rear inclined portion has a gentler slope shape than the front inclined portion. It is possible to further reduce the air resistance at the rear portion of 71 and increase the flow velocity of the traveling wind at the rear portion of the protrusion 71 to further improve the effect of disturbing the traveling wind.
 上記鞍乗り型車両の消音器構造において、前記突起71は、前記マフラー42の外周に複数配置されてもよい。
 この場合、走行風に乱流を生じさせる突起71をマフラー42の外周に複数配置するので、マフラー42の外周全体にわたって乱流を発生させて走行風の巻き込みを抑え、排気効率への影響をより抑えることができる。
In the muffler structure for a saddle-ride type vehicle, a plurality of the protrusions 71 may be arranged on the outer periphery of the muffler 42.
In this case, since a plurality of protrusions 71 that generate turbulent flow in the traveling wind are arranged on the outer periphery of the muffler 42, turbulent flow is generated over the entire outer periphery of the muffler 42 to suppress entrainment of the traveling wind and to further affect the exhaust efficiency. Can be suppressed.
<変形例>
 図15~図17を参照し、本実施形態の変形例について説明する。この変形例は、上記実施形態に対し、走行風に乱流を生じさせるための突起71を、マフラー本体43ではなくマフラーカバー51の外面に設ける点で特に異なる。その他の、前記実施形態と同一構成には同一符号を付して詳細説明は省略する。
<Modification>
A modified example of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. This modified example is particularly different from the above-described embodiment in that a protrusion 71 for generating turbulent flow in the traveling wind is provided on the outer surface of the muffler cover 51 instead of the muffler body 43. Other than that, the same components as those of the above-described embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.
 マフラーカバー51の後部上面(外面)51bには、上面51bから上方に突出する突起71が設けられている。突起71は、第一実施形態の突起71と同様、マフラー本体43の外面51bに沿って流れる走行風に規定の乱流(渦流)を生じさせるための渦流生成器として機能する。すなわち、突起71により意図的に小さな乱流を生じさせることで、マフラーカバー51の後端後方における気流を制御し、マフラー42の空気抵抗を減らす等の効果を得る。また、突起71は、走行風の剥離を抑える(遅らせる)ことで、マフラー42後端の排気口49aに対する走行風の巻き込みの影響を抑制し、排気効率を良好に維持する。 A projection 71 protruding upward from the upper surface 51b is provided on the rear upper surface (outer surface) 51b of the muffler cover 51. Similar to the protrusion 71 of the first embodiment, the protrusion 71 functions as an eddy current generator for generating a specified turbulent flow (vortex) in the traveling wind flowing along the outer surface 51b of the muffler body 43. That is, by intentionally producing a small turbulent flow by the protrusion 71, the air flow in the rear end of the muffler cover 51 is controlled, and the air resistance of the muffler 42 is reduced. In addition, the protrusion 71 suppresses (delays) the separation of the traveling wind, thereby suppressing the influence of the traveling wind entrained on the exhaust port 49a at the rear end of the muffler 42, and maintains the exhaust efficiency excellent.
 上記変形例における鞍乗り型車両の消音器構造では、前記マフラー42は、マフラー本体43と、前記マフラー本体43の外側に取り付けられるマフラーカバー51と、を備え、前記突起71は、前記マフラーカバー51に設けられている。
 この構成によれば、マフラー本体43の外側に取り付けられるマフラーカバー51の外面に、走行風の乱流を生じさせる突起71を備えるので、マフラー42の最外面を流れる走行風の剥離を遅らせる効果を得る。このため、マフラー42の後端位置での走行風の巻き込みを効果的に抑えることができる。
In the muffler structure for a saddle-ride type vehicle in the above modification, the muffler 42 includes a muffler body 43 and a muffler cover 51 attached to the outside of the muffler body 43, and the protrusion 71 includes the muffler cover 51. It is provided in.
According to this configuration, since the protrusion 71 that causes the turbulent flow of the traveling wind is provided on the outer surface of the muffler cover 51 attached to the outside of the muffler main body 43, the effect of delaying the separation of the traveling wind flowing through the outermost surface of the muffler 42 is provided. obtain. For this reason, it is possible to effectively suppress the inclusion of traveling wind at the rear end position of the muffler 42.
 なお、実施形態のマフラーカバー51は、後端部が排気口49aよりも後方まで延びているが、排気口49aよりも前方でマフラーカバー51が終端する構成でも、上記同様の効果を得ることができる。特に、マフラーカバー51の後端部が排気口49aよりも後方まで延びることによる巻き込み抑制効果がない場合、乱流発生用の突起71を設けることの効果が高い。突起71は、例えばマフラーカバー51の上面に一体形成されているが、これに限らず、別体品を接着やネジ止め等で固定してもよい。 Although the muffler cover 51 of the embodiment has the rear end portion extending to the rear of the exhaust port 49a, the same effect as above can be obtained even if the muffler cover 51 terminates in front of the exhaust port 49a. it can. In particular, when the rear end portion of the muffler cover 51 extends rearward of the exhaust port 49a and there is no entrainment suppression effect, the effect of providing the turbulent flow generation projection 71 is highly effective. The protrusion 71 is integrally formed on the upper surface of the muffler cover 51, for example, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a separate item may be fixed by adhesion, screwing, or the like.
<第二実施形態>
 次に、本発明の第二実施形態について、図18~図21を参照して説明する。
 この実施形態は、前記第一実施形態に対して、ステップフロアおよび跨ぎ空間を有するスクーター型車両ではなく、シート前方にニーグリップ部を有するとともに車体両側にバータイプのステップを有するスポーツタイプの自動二輪車に適用する点で特に異なる。その他の、前記実施形態と同一構成には同一符号を付して詳細説明は省略する。
<Second embodiment>
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
This embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that it is not a scooter type vehicle having a step floor and a straddling space, but a sports type motorcycle having a knee grip portion in front of the seat and bar type steps on both sides of the vehicle body. It is especially different in that it is applied to. Other than that, the same components as those of the above-described embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.
<車両全体>
 図18に示すように、第二実施形態の自動二輪車101の車体フレームF2は、前端部に位置するヘッドパイプ113と、ヘッドパイプ113から下後方へ延びる左右一対のメインフレーム114と、左右メインフレーム114の後端部から下方へ延びる左右一対のピボットフレーム115と、を備えている。ヘッドパイプ113には、自動二輪車101の前輪WF、左右一対のフロントフォーク11および操向ハンドル12が操向可能に支持されている。左右ピボットフレーム115には、スイングアーム117の前端部が上下揺動可能に支持されている。スイングアーム117の後端部には、自動二輪車101の後輪WRが支持されている。左右メインフレーム114の後部には、シートフレーム116の前端部が連結されている。
<Whole vehicle>
As shown in FIG. 18, the vehicle body frame F2 of the motorcycle 101 according to the second embodiment includes a head pipe 113 located at the front end, a pair of left and right main frames 114 extending downward and rearward from the head pipe 113, and left and right main frames. A pair of left and right pivot frames 115 extending downward from a rear end portion 114 is provided. A front wheel WF of the motorcycle 101, a pair of left and right front forks 11 and a steering handlebar 12 are supported by the head pipe 113 so as to be steerable. A front end of a swing arm 117 is supported on the left and right pivot frames 115 so as to be vertically swingable. A rear wheel WR of the motorcycle 101 is supported at the rear end of the swing arm 117. The front ends of the seat frames 116 are connected to the rear parts of the left and right main frames 114.
 左右メインフレーム114の上方には、燃料タンク133が支持されている。燃料タンク133の後方でシートフレーム116の上方には、乗員が着座するシート128が支持されている。燃料タンク133は、シート128前方のニーグリップ部を構成している。左右ピボットフレーム115には、乗員が足を載せる左右一対のステップ118が支持されている。 A fuel tank 133 is supported above the left and right main frames 114. A seat 128 on which a passenger is seated is supported above the seat frame 116 behind the fuel tank 133. The fuel tank 133 constitutes a knee grip portion in front of the seat 128. The left and right pivot frames 115 support a pair of left and right steps 118 on which an occupant rests his/her feet.
 自動二輪車101の車体は、車体カバー127で覆われている。車体カバー127は、車体前部を覆うフロントカウルFC2と、フロントカウルFC2の下方に連なり車体下部を覆うロアカウルLCと、シートフレーム116の後部を覆うリヤカウルRC2と、を備えている。 The body of the motorcycle 101 is covered with a body cover 127. The vehicle body cover 127 includes a front cowl FC2 that covers a front portion of the vehicle body, a lower cowl LC that extends below the front cowl FC2 and covers a lower portion of the vehicle body, and a rear cowl RC2 that covers a rear portion of the seat frame 116.
 左右メインフレーム114の下方には、自動二輪車101の原動機であるエンジン(内燃機関)Eが支持されている。エンジンEのシリンダから延びる排気管141は、フロントカウルFC2およびロアカウルLCの内側に配置されている。排気管141は、ロアカウルLCの後部右側から後上がりに傾斜して延び、後輪WR右側に配置されたマフラー(消音器)142の前端部に接続されている。 An engine (internal combustion engine) E, which is a prime mover of the motorcycle 101, is supported below the left and right main frames 114. The exhaust pipe 141 extending from the cylinder of the engine E is arranged inside the front cowl FC2 and the lower cowl LC. The exhaust pipe 141 extends from the right side of the rear portion of the lower cowl LC so as to incline rearward and is connected to the front end portion of a muffler (silencer) 142 arranged on the right side of the rear wheel WR.
 図19~図21を併せて参照し、マフラー142は、規定の断面形状で延びるマフラー本体(消音器本体)143を備えている。本実施形態では、マフラー本体143の外側を覆うマフラーカバー(カバー部材)を備えていないが、マフラーカバーを備えた構成でもよい。図中線C2はマフラー本体143における例えば断面形状の重心位置を通る中心軸線を示す。 Referring also to FIGS. 19 to 21, the muffler 142 includes a muffler body (silencer body) 143 extending in a prescribed cross-sectional shape. Although the muffler cover (cover member) that covers the outside of the muffler body 143 is not provided in the present embodiment, a configuration that includes a muffler cover may be used. A line C2 in the drawing indicates a central axis line passing through, for example, the center of gravity of the cross-sectional shape of the muffler body 143.
 マフラー本体143は、その中心軸線C2に沿って直線状に延び、後ろ上がりの傾斜姿勢で車体に搭載される。マフラー本体143は、例えば中心軸線C2を車体側面と平行にして配置される。以下、側面視で軸線C2に沿う前後方向をマフラー前後方向、側面視で軸線C2と直交する上下方向をマフラー上下方向、という。図中適所には、軸線C2に沿うマフラー前後方向の前方を示す矢印FR2、側面視で軸線C2と直交するマフラー上下方向の上方を示す矢印UP2が示されている。 The muffler body 143 extends in a straight line along the central axis C2 and is mounted on the vehicle body in a rearwardly inclined posture. The muffler body 143 is arranged, for example, with the central axis C2 parallel to the side surface of the vehicle body. Hereinafter, the front-back direction along the axis C2 in a side view is referred to as the muffler front-back direction, and the vertical direction orthogonal to the axis C2 in a side view is referred to as the muffler vertical direction. At appropriate places in the drawing, an arrow FR2 indicating the front in the front-rear direction of the muffler along the axis C2 and an arrow UP2 indicating the upper side in the vertical direction of the muffler orthogonal to the axis C2 in a side view are shown.
 マフラー本体143は、中心軸線C2に沿う筒体144と、筒体144の前端部を閉塞するフロントキャップ145と、筒体144の後端部を閉塞するエンドキャップ146と、を備えている。筒体144は、軸線C2方向から見て、概略多角形状の上部と概略V字形状の下部とを組み合わせた異形の断面形状を有している。筒体144は、軸線C2方向から見て、下部の車幅方向外側に、下向きの傾斜平面状の面取り部を形成し、自動二輪車101のバンク角を稼いでいる。フロントキャップ145は、後側ほど拡径するテーパー状をなし、前端部に排気管141を接続している。エンドキャップ146は、後側ほど縮径するテーパー状をなし、後端部にテールパイプ149を配置している。 The muffler body 143 includes a cylinder 144 along the central axis C2, a front cap 145 that closes the front end of the cylinder 144, and an end cap 146 that closes the rear end of the cylinder 144. The cylindrical body 144 has a modified cross-sectional shape in which an upper portion having a substantially polygonal shape and a lower portion having a substantially V-shape are combined when viewed from the direction of the axis C2. When viewed from the direction of the axis C2, the cylindrical body 144 forms a downwardly inclined plane-shaped chamfered portion on the outer side in the vehicle width direction of the lower portion to earn a bank angle of the motorcycle 101. The front cap 145 has a tapered shape in which the diameter increases toward the rear side, and the exhaust pipe 141 is connected to the front end portion. The end cap 146 has a tapered shape whose diameter decreases toward the rear side, and a tail pipe 149 is arranged at the rear end portion.
 エンドキャップ146の前端146aは、軸線C2と直交する平面に沿って、筒体144と同様の異形状の開口を形成している。エンドキャップ146の前端146aには、筒体144の後端が接続されている。エンドキャップ146の後端146bは、軸線C2と直交する平面に対して側面視でやや下向きに傾斜している。エンドキャップ146の後端146bには、軸線C2方向から見て例えば筒体144よりも一回り小さい異形状の凹部146cが形成されている。凹部146cは、軸線C2と直交する平面状の底部146dを有している。底部146dには、テールパイプ149が挿通されている。テールパイプ149の後端は、凹部146c内に配置されている。このテールパイプ149の後端が、マフラー142の排気口149aとなる。エンドキャップ146の後端146bはテールパイプ149の後端(排気口149a)よりも後方に延びている。 The front end 146a of the end cap 146 forms an opening of a different shape similar to the tubular body 144 along a plane orthogonal to the axis C2. The rear end of the cylindrical body 144 is connected to the front end 146a of the end cap 146. The rear end 146b of the end cap 146 is slightly inclined downward in a side view with respect to the plane orthogonal to the axis C2. At the rear end 146b of the end cap 146, a concave portion 146c having a different shape, which is slightly smaller than, for example, the cylindrical body 144 when viewed in the direction of the axis C2, is formed. The recess 146c has a planar bottom portion 146d orthogonal to the axis C2. A tail pipe 149 is inserted through the bottom portion 146d. The rear end of the tail pipe 149 is arranged in the recess 146c. The rear end of the tail pipe 149 becomes the exhaust port 149a of the muffler 142. The rear end 146b of the end cap 146 extends rearward of the rear end (exhaust port 149a) of the tail pipe 149.
<マフラー突起構造>
 図18~図21に示すように、マフラー本体143の後部上面(外面)143bには、上面143bから上方に突出する突起71が設けられている。突起71は、第一実施形態の突起71と同様、マフラー本体143の外面143bに沿って流れる走行風に規定の乱流(渦流)を生じさせるための渦流生成器として機能する。すなわち、突起71により意図的に小さな乱流を生じさせることで、マフラー本体143の後端後方における気流を制御し、マフラー142の空気抵抗を減らす等の効果を得る。また、突起71は、走行風の剥離を抑える(遅らせる)ことで、マフラー142後端の排気口149aに対する走行風の巻き込みの影響を抑制し、排気効率を良好に維持する。
<Muffler protrusion structure>
As shown in FIGS. 18 to 21, the rear upper surface (outer surface) 143b of the muffler body 143 is provided with a protrusion 71 protruding upward from the upper surface 143b. Similar to the protrusion 71 of the first embodiment, the protrusion 71 functions as an eddy current generator for generating a prescribed turbulent flow (vortex) in the traveling wind flowing along the outer surface 143b of the muffler body 143. That is, by intentionally causing a small turbulent flow by the protrusion 71, the air flow behind the rear end of the muffler body 143 is controlled, and the air resistance of the muffler 142 is reduced. Further, the protrusion 71 suppresses (delays) the separation of the traveling wind, thereby suppressing the influence of the traveling wind entrained on the exhaust port 149a at the rear end of the muffler 142, and maintains the exhaust efficiency excellent.
 突起71は、マフラー142の長手方向において、マフラー142の中央位置(実施形態では断面一定の筒体144の中央位置)よりも後方に設けられている。すなわち、突起71は、マフラー142の長手方向の後半領域に設けられている。より好ましくは、突起71は、マフラー142の長手方向の後半領域の中央位置よりも後方に設けられている。すなわち、突起71は、マフラー142の長手方向の後端側1/4の領域に設けられている。 The protrusion 71 is provided behind the central position of the muffler 142 (in the embodiment, the central position of the tubular body 144 having a constant cross section) in the longitudinal direction of the muffler 142. That is, the protrusion 71 is provided in the second half region of the muffler 142 in the longitudinal direction. More preferably, the protrusion 71 is provided behind the central position of the rear half region of the muffler 142 in the longitudinal direction. That is, the protrusion 71 is provided in a region on the rear end side ¼ of the longitudinal direction of the muffler 142.
 突起71は、マフラー本体143の筒体144の外周面に溶接により接合されている。突起71は、マフラー本体143やマフラーカバー等の他部品を支持するものではなく、マフラー本体143の外面に独立して設けられている。このため、突起71は、マフラー本体143の外面を流れる走行風に規定の乱流を生じさせるための最適設計を行うことが可能である。突起71は、マフラー本体143に溶接する構成に限らず、溶接以外の手段で固定したり、マフラー本体143に一体形成したりしてもよい。 The protrusion 71 is welded to the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical body 144 of the muffler body 143. The protrusion 71 does not support other components such as the muffler body 143 and the muffler cover, but is independently provided on the outer surface of the muffler body 143. Therefore, the protrusion 71 can be optimally designed to generate a prescribed turbulence in the traveling wind flowing on the outer surface of the muffler body 143. The protrusion 71 is not limited to being welded to the muffler body 143, but may be fixed by means other than welding or may be integrally formed with the muffler body 143.
 図19、図20の突起71は、突出頂部Ztよりも前方に、前下がりの前側傾斜部として第一傾斜部81を有するとともに、突出頂部Ztよりも後方に、後下がりの後側傾斜部として第二傾斜部84を有している構成であるが、図13の変形例と同様、突起71の前後方向の向きを入れ替えてもよい。突起71は、マフラー142の外周に複数設けてもよい。突起71は、マフラー142がマフラーカバーを備える場合、マフラーカバーに設けてもよい。突起71は、マフラー142の後部に限らず、マフラー142の前部に設けてもよい。 The projection 71 of FIGS. 19 and 20 has a first inclined portion 81 as a front-side downward inclined portion in front of the protruding apex Zt, and as a rear-side rearward inclined portion behind the protruding apex Zt. Although the configuration has the second inclined portion 84, the front-back direction of the protrusion 71 may be interchanged as in the modification of FIG. 13. A plurality of protrusions 71 may be provided on the outer circumference of the muffler 142. When the muffler 142 includes a muffler cover, the protrusion 71 may be provided on the muffler cover. The protrusion 71 is not limited to the rear portion of the muffler 142, and may be provided on the front portion of the muffler 142.
 以上説明したように、第二実施形態における鞍乗り型車両の消音器構造においても、マフラー142の外面に、外面に沿って流れる走行風に乱流を生じさせる突起71を備えるので、突起71の後方において生じる規定の乱流によって、マフラー142の外面からの走行風の剥離を遅らせる効果を得る。このため、マフラー142の後端の直後で走行風が剥離することによる空気抵抗を抑えることができる。また、マフラー142後端の排気口149aに向けた走行風の巻き込みを抑え、排気口149aからの排気を阻害せず、効率のよい排気を行うことができる。 As described above, also in the muffler structure for the saddle-ride type vehicle in the second embodiment, since the protrusion 71 that causes turbulent flow in the traveling wind flowing along the outer face is provided on the outer surface of the muffler 142, The prescribed turbulent flow generated in the rear has an effect of delaying separation of traveling wind from the outer surface of the muffler 142. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the air resistance caused by the separation of the traveling wind immediately after the rear end of the muffler 142. In addition, it is possible to suppress the entrainment of traveling wind toward the exhaust port 149a at the rear end of the muffler 142, to prevent the exhaust from the exhaust port 149a, and to perform the efficient exhaust.
<第三実施形態>
 次に、本発明の第三実施形態について、図22~図25を参照して説明する。
 この実施形態は、前記第一実施形態に対して、スイングユニットを有するスクーター型車両ではなく、エンジンを車体に支持したビジネスタイプの自動二輪車に適用する点で特に異なる。その他の、前記実施形態と同一構成には同一符号を付して詳細説明は省略する。
<Third embodiment>
Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
This embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that it is applied not to a scooter type vehicle having a swing unit but to a business type motorcycle having an engine supported on a vehicle body. Other than that, the same components as those of the above-described embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.
<車両全体>
 図22に示すように、第三実施形態の自動二輪車(鞍乗り型車両)201は、所謂アンダーボーン型の車体フレームF3を備えることで、車体の跨り易さを向上させ、かつ車両の低重心化を図っている。
<Whole vehicle>
As shown in FIG. 22, a motorcycle (saddle-riding type vehicle) 201 of the third embodiment is provided with a so-called underbone type body frame F3 to improve the ease of straddling the vehicle body and lower the center of gravity of the vehicle. It is trying to make it.
 車体フレームF3は、前端部に位置するヘッドパイプ213と、ヘッドパイプ213から下後方へ延びるメインフレーム214と、メインフレーム214の後端部から下方へ延びるピボットフレーム215と、を備えている。ヘッドパイプ213には、自動二輪車201の前輪WF、左右一対のフロントフォーク11および操向ハンドル12が操向可能に支持されている。ピボットフレーム215には、スイングアーム217の前端部が上下揺動可能に支持されている。スイングアーム217の後端部には、自動二輪車201の後輪WRが支持されている。メインフレーム214の後部には、シートフレーム216の前端部が連結されている。シートフレーム216とスイングアーム217との間には、左右一対のリヤクッション9が配置されている。 The vehicle body frame F3 includes a head pipe 213 located at the front end, a main frame 214 extending downward and rearward from the head pipe 213, and a pivot frame 215 extending downward from the rear end of the main frame 214. A front wheel WF of the motorcycle 201, a pair of left and right front forks 11, and a steering handle 12 are rotatably supported by the head pipe 213. A front end of a swing arm 217 is supported on the pivot frame 215 so as to be vertically swingable. A rear wheel WR of the motorcycle 201 is supported on the rear end of the swing arm 217. The front end of the seat frame 216 is connected to the rear of the main frame 214. A pair of left and right rear cushions 9 are arranged between the seat frame 216 and the swing arm 217.
 自動二輪車201の車体は、車体カバー227で覆われている。車体カバー227は、ヘッドパイプ213周り、メインフレーム214の前部周りを覆うフロントボディカバーFC3と、メインフレーム214の後部周りおよびシートフレーム216周りを覆うリヤボディカバーRC3と、を備えている。フロントボディカバーFC3の左右側部には、左右外側に張り出す左右レッグシールドLSが形成されている。リヤボディカバーRC3の上方には、乗員着座用のシート228が支持されている。 The motorcycle body is covered with a body cover 227. The vehicle body cover 227 includes a front body cover FC3 that covers the head pipe 213 and the front part of the main frame 214, and a rear body cover RC3 that covers the rear part of the main frame 214 and the seat frame 216. Left and right leg shields LS are formed on the left and right sides of the front body cover FC3 so as to project outward in the left and right directions. A seat 228 for seating an occupant is supported above the rear body cover RC3.
 メインフレーム214の下方には、自動二輪車201の原動機であるエンジンEが支持されている。エンジンEの左右両側には、乗員が足を載せるステップ218が配置されている。エンジンEのシリンダから延びる排気管241は、エンジンEの右下方を後方に延びている。排気管241は、エンジンEの後端近傍で、後輪WR右側に配置されたマフラー(消音器)242の前端部に接続されている。 The engine E, which is the prime mover of the motorcycle 201, is supported below the main frame 214. Steps 218 on which an occupant puts his/her feet are arranged on both left and right sides of the engine E. The exhaust pipe 241 extending from the cylinder of the engine E extends rearward in the lower right portion of the engine E. The exhaust pipe 241 is connected to the front end of a muffler (silencer) 242 arranged on the right side of the rear wheel WR near the rear end of the engine E.
 図23~図25を併せて参照し、マフラー242は、円形の断面形状で延びるマフラー本体(消音器本体)243を備えている。本実施形態では、マフラー本体243の外側を覆うマフラーカバー(カバー部材)を備えていないが、マフラーカバーを備えた構成でもよい。図中線C3はマフラー本体243における中心軸線を示す。 23 to 25 as well, the muffler 242 includes a muffler body (silencer body) 243 extending in a circular cross-sectional shape. In the present embodiment, the muffler cover (cover member) that covers the outside of the muffler body 243 is not provided, but the muffler cover may be provided. The line C3 in the figure indicates the central axis of the muffler body 243.
 マフラー本体243は、その中心軸線C3に沿って直線状に延び、僅かに後ろ上がりの傾斜姿勢で車体に搭載される。マフラー本体243は、例えば中心軸線C3を車体側面と平行にして配置される。以下、側面視で軸線C3に沿う前後方向をマフラー前後方向、側面視で軸線C3と直交する上下方向をマフラー上下方向、という。図中適所には、軸線C3に沿うマフラー前後方向の前方を示す矢印FR3、側面視で軸線C3と直交するマフラー上下方向の上方を示す矢印UP3が示されている。 The muffler body 243 extends linearly along the central axis C3 and is mounted on the vehicle body in a slightly tilted rearward posture. The muffler body 243 is arranged, for example, with the central axis C3 parallel to the side surface of the vehicle body. Hereinafter, the front-back direction along the axis C3 in the side view is referred to as the muffler front-back direction, and the vertical direction orthogonal to the axis C3 in the side view is referred to as the muffler vertical direction. At appropriate places in the drawing, an arrow FR3 indicating the front in the front-rear direction of the muffler along the axis C3 and an arrow UP3 indicating the upper side in the up-down direction of the muffler orthogonal to the axis C3 in a side view are shown.
 マフラー本体243は、中心軸線C3に沿う筒体244と、筒体244の前端部を閉塞するフロントキャップ245と、筒体244の後端部を閉塞するエンドキャップ246と、を備えている。筒体244は、軸線C3方向から見て円形状の断面形状を有し、後側ほど拡径する緩やかなテーパー状をなしている。フロントキャップ245は、後側ほど拡径するテーパー状をなし、前端部に排気管241を接続している。エンドキャップ246は、後側ほど縮径するテーパー状をなし、後端部にテールパイプ249を配置している。 The muffler body 243 includes a cylinder 244 along the central axis C3, a front cap 245 that closes the front end of the cylinder 244, and an end cap 246 that closes the rear end of the cylinder 244. The cylindrical body 244 has a circular cross-sectional shape when viewed from the direction of the axis C3, and has a gentle taper shape whose diameter increases toward the rear side. The front cap 245 has a tapered shape in which the diameter increases toward the rear side, and the exhaust pipe 241 is connected to the front end portion. The end cap 246 has a tapered shape in which the diameter decreases toward the rear side, and a tail pipe 249 is arranged at the rear end.
 エンドキャップ246の前端246aは、軸線C3と直交する平面に沿って、筒体244と同様の円形状の開口を形成している。エンドキャップ246の前端246aには、筒体244の後端が接続されている。エンドキャップ246の後端246bは、軸線C3と直交する平面に沿って、前端246aよりも一回り小さい円形状の開口を形成している。エンドキャップ246の後端246bには、軸線C3方向から見て円形状の凹部246cが形成されている。凹部246cは、軸線C3と直交する平面状の底部246dを有している。底部246dには、テールパイプ249が挿通されている。テールパイプ249の後端は、エンドキャップ246の後端246bよりも僅かに後方に突出している。このテールパイプ249の後端が、マフラー242の排気口249aとなる。なお、エンドキャップ246の後端246bがテールパイプ249の後端(排気口249a)よりも後方に延びる構成でもよい。 The front end 246a of the end cap 246 forms a circular opening similar to the cylindrical body 244 along a plane orthogonal to the axis C3. The rear end of the cylindrical body 244 is connected to the front end 246a of the end cap 246. The rear end 246b of the end cap 246 forms a circular opening that is slightly smaller than the front end 246a along the plane orthogonal to the axis C3. A circular recess 246c is formed at the rear end 246b of the end cap 246 when viewed from the direction of the axis C3. The recess 246c has a planar bottom portion 246d orthogonal to the axis C3. A tail pipe 249 is inserted through the bottom portion 246d. The rear end of the tail pipe 249 projects slightly rearward from the rear end 246b of the end cap 246. The rear end of the tail pipe 249 serves as the exhaust port 249a of the muffler 242. The rear end 246b of the end cap 246 may extend rearward of the rear end (exhaust port 249a) of the tail pipe 249.
<マフラー突起構造>
 図22~図25に示すように、マフラー本体243の後部上面(外面)243bには、上面243bから上方に突出する突起71が設けられている。突起71は、第一実施形態の突起71と同様、マフラー本体243の外面243bに沿って流れる走行風に規定の乱流(渦流)を生じさせるための渦流生成器として機能する。すなわち、突起71により意図的に小さな乱流を生じさせることで、マフラー本体243の後端後方における気流を制御し、マフラー242の空気抵抗を減らす等の効果を得る。また、突起71は、走行風の剥離を抑える(遅らせる)ことで、マフラー242後端の排気口249aに対する走行風の巻き込みの影響を抑制し、排気効率を良好に維持する。
<Muffler protrusion structure>
As shown in FIGS. 22 to 25, a projection 71 protruding upward from the upper surface 243b is provided on the rear upper surface (outer surface) 243b of the muffler body 243. Similar to the protrusion 71 of the first embodiment, the protrusion 71 functions as an eddy current generator for generating a prescribed turbulent flow (vortex) in the traveling wind flowing along the outer surface 243b of the muffler body 243. That is, by intentionally causing a small turbulent flow by the protrusion 71, the air flow behind the rear end of the muffler body 243 is controlled and the air resistance of the muffler 242 is reduced. Further, the protrusion 71 suppresses (delays) the separation of the traveling wind, thereby suppressing the influence of the traveling wind entrained on the exhaust port 249a at the rear end of the muffler 242, and maintaining the exhaust efficiency excellent.
 突起71は、マフラー242の長手方向において、マフラー242の中央位置(実施形態では断面一定の筒体244の中央位置)よりも後方に設けられている。すなわち、突起71は、マフラー242の長手方向の後半領域に設けられている。より好ましくは、突起71は、マフラー242の長手方向の後半領域の中央位置よりも後方に設けられている。すなわち、突起71は、マフラー242の長手方向の後端側1/4の領域に設けられている。 The protrusion 71 is provided behind the central position of the muffler 242 (in the embodiment, the central position of the tubular body 244 having a constant cross section) in the longitudinal direction of the muffler 242. That is, the protrusion 71 is provided in the second half region of the muffler 242 in the longitudinal direction. More preferably, the protrusion 71 is provided behind the central position of the rear half region of the muffler 242 in the longitudinal direction. That is, the protrusion 71 is provided in a region on the rear end side ¼ of the muffler 242 in the longitudinal direction.
 突起71は、マフラー本体243の筒体244の外周面に溶接により接合されている。突起71は、マフラー本体243やマフラーカバー等の他部品を支持するものではなく、マフラー本体243の外面に独立して設けられている。このため、突起71は、マフラー本体243の外面を流れる走行風に乱流を生じさせるために最適設計を行うことが可能である。突起71は、マフラー本体243に溶接する構成に限らず、溶接以外の手段で固定したり、マフラー本体243に一体形成したりしてもよい。 The protrusion 71 is welded to the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical body 244 of the muffler body 243. The protrusion 71 does not support other components such as the muffler body 243 and the muffler cover, but is independently provided on the outer surface of the muffler body 243. Therefore, the protrusion 71 can be optimally designed in order to generate a turbulent flow in the traveling wind flowing on the outer surface of the muffler body 243. The protrusion 71 is not limited to being welded to the muffler body 243, but may be fixed by means other than welding or may be integrally formed with the muffler body 243.
 図23、図24の突起71は、突出頂部Ztよりも前方に、前下がりの前側傾斜部として第一傾斜部81を有するとともに、突出頂部Ztよりも後方に、後下がりの後側傾斜部として第二傾斜部84を有している構成であるが、図13の変形例と同様、突起71の前後方向の向きを入れ替えてもよい。突起71は、マフラー242の外周に複数設けてもよい。突起71は、マフラー242がマフラーカバーを備える場合、マフラーカバーに設けてもよい。突起71は、マフラー242の後部に限らず、マフラー242の前部に設けてもよい。 The projection 71 in FIGS. 23 and 24 has a first inclined portion 81 as a frontwardly inclined front side inclined portion in front of the protruding apex portion Zt, and as a rearwardly downwardly inclined rear side inclined portion as a rearward inclined rearward inclined portion. Although the configuration has the second inclined portion 84, the front-back direction of the protrusion 71 may be interchanged as in the modification of FIG. 13. A plurality of protrusions 71 may be provided on the outer circumference of the muffler 242. If the muffler 242 includes a muffler cover, the protrusion 71 may be provided on the muffler cover. The protrusion 71 is not limited to the rear portion of the muffler 242, but may be provided on the front portion of the muffler 242.
 以上説明したように、第三実施形態における鞍乗り型車両の消音器構造においても、マフラー242の外面に、外面に沿って流れる走行風に乱流を生じさせる突起71を備えるので、突起71の後方において生じる規定の乱流によって、マフラー242の外面からの走行風の剥離を遅らせる効果を得る。このため、マフラー242の後端の直後で走行風が剥離することによる空気抵抗を抑えることができる。また、マフラー242後端の排気口249aに向けた走行風の巻き込みを抑え、排気口249aからの排気を阻害せず、効率のよい排気を行うことができる。 As described above, also in the muffler structure for a saddle-ride type vehicle in the third embodiment, since the protrusion 71 that causes turbulent flow in the traveling wind flowing along the outer face is provided on the outer surface of the muffler 242, The prescribed turbulent flow generated in the rear has the effect of delaying the separation of traveling wind from the outer surface of the muffler 242. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the air resistance due to the separation of the traveling wind immediately after the rear end of the muffler 242. In addition, it is possible to suppress the entrainment of traveling wind toward the exhaust port 249a at the rear end of the muffler 242, prevent the exhaust from the exhaust port 249a, and perform efficient exhaust.
 なお、本発明は上記実施形態に限られるものではなく、例えば、突起71は、消音器本体およびカバー部材の両方に設けられてもよい。鞍乗り型車両が左右二本出しの消音器を備える場合、両方の消音器に突起71を設けてもよい。
 前記鞍乗り型車両には、運転者が車体を跨いで乗車する車両全般が含まれ、自動二輪車(原動機付自転車及びスクーター型車両を含む)のみならず、三輪(前一輪かつ後二輪の他に、前二輪かつ後一輪の車両も含む)又は四輪の車両も含まれる。
 そして、上記実施形態における構成は本発明の一例であり、実施形態の構成要素を周知の構成要素に置き換える等、本発明の要旨を逸脱しない範囲で種々の変更が可能である。
The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and the protrusion 71 may be provided on both the muffler body and the cover member, for example. When the saddle-riding type vehicle has two left and right silencers, the protrusions 71 may be provided on both silencers.
The saddle-riding type vehicle includes all vehicles that a driver rides across the vehicle body, and includes not only motorcycles (including a motorized bicycle and a scooter type vehicle) but also three wheels (one front wheel and two rear wheels). , Including two front wheels and one rear wheel) or four wheels.
The configurations in the above embodiments are examples of the present invention, and various modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the present invention, such as replacing the components of the embodiments with known components.
 1 自動二輪車(鞍乗り型車両)
 E エンジン(内燃機関)
 42 マフラー(消音器)
 43 マフラー本体(消音器本体)
 ct1 中央位置
 43b 上面、外面
 46 エンドキャップ
 49a 排気口
 51 マフラーカバー(カバー部材)
 71 突起
 Y1 突起長手方向の寸法
 X1,Z1 突起長手方向と直交する方向の寸法
 Zt 突出頂部
1 motorcycle (saddle-type vehicle)
E engine (internal combustion engine)
42 Muffler (silencer)
43 Muffler body (silencer body)
ct1 central position 43b upper surface, outer surface 46 end cap 49a exhaust port 51 muffler cover (cover member)
71 Protrusion Y1 Dimension in the longitudinal direction of the protrusion X1, Z1 Dimension in the direction orthogonal to the longitudinal direction of the protrusion Zt Projection top

Claims (10)

  1.  内燃機関(E)から排出された排気の消音を行う消音器(42)を備える鞍乗り型車両(1)の消音器構造において、
     前記消音器(42)は、その外面(43b)から突出して前記外面(43b)に沿って流れる走行風に規定の乱流を生じさせるための突起(71)を備えている鞍乗り型車両の消音器構造。
    A silencer structure for a saddle-ride type vehicle (1) comprising a silencer (42) for silencing exhaust gas discharged from an internal combustion engine (E),
    In the saddle-ride type vehicle, the silencer (42) includes a protrusion (71) that projects from the outer surface (43b) of the silencer (42) to generate a predetermined turbulent flow in the traveling wind flowing along the outer surface (43b). Silencer structure.
  2.  前記消音器(42)は、消音器本体(43)と、前記消音器本体(43)に取り付けられるカバー部材(51)と、を備え、
     前記突起(71)は、前記消音器本体(43)およびカバー部材(51)の少なくとも一方に設けられている請求項1に記載の鞍乗り型車両の消音器構造。
    The silencer (42) includes a silencer body (43) and a cover member (51) attached to the silencer body (43),
    The silencer structure for a saddle-ride type vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the protrusion (71) is provided on at least one of the silencer body (43) and the cover member (51).
  3.  前記消音器本体(43)は、後端部に位置するエンドキャップ(46)と、前記エンドキャップ(46)に配置されて排気を大気に放出する排気口(49a)と、を有し、
     前記カバー部材(51)および前記エンドキャップ(46)の少なくとも一方は、前記排気口(49a)よりも後方に延びている請求項2に記載の鞍乗り型車両の消音器構造。
    The muffler body (43) has an end cap (46) located at a rear end portion, and an exhaust port (49a) disposed in the end cap (46) for discharging exhaust gas to the atmosphere.
    The silencer structure for a saddle type vehicle according to claim 2, wherein at least one of the cover member (51) and the end cap (46) extends rearward of the exhaust port (49a).
  4.  前記突起(71)は、前記消音器(42)の長手方向において、前記消音器(42)の中央位置(ct1)より後方に設けられている請求項1から3の何れか一項に記載の鞍乗り型車両の消音器構造。 4. The protrusion (71) according to claim 1, wherein the protrusion (71) is provided rearward of a central position (ct1) of the silencer (42) in the longitudinal direction of the silencer (42). Muffler structure for saddle type vehicles.
  5.  前記突起(71)は、車両前後方向を向く突起長手方向を有し、前記突起長手方向の寸法(Y1)が前記突起長手方向と直交する方向の寸法(X1,Z1)よりも大きい請求項1から4の何れか一項に記載の鞍乗り型車両の消音器構造。 The said protrusion (71) has a protrusion longitudinal direction which faces the vehicle front-back direction, and the dimension (Y1) of the said protrusion longitudinal direction is larger than the dimension (X1, Z1) of the direction orthogonal to the said protrusion longitudinal direction. 5. The silencer structure for a saddle-ride type vehicle according to any one of items 1 to 4.
  6.  前記突起(71)は、前記突起長手方向と直交する側面視で突出頂部(Zt)を有する山形をなし、
     前記突起(71)の車両前後方向前側には、突起前端部から突出頂部(Zt)に向けて高くなる前側傾斜部を有し、
     前記突起(71)の車両前後方向後側には、前記突出頂部(Zt)から突起後端部に向けて低くなる後側傾斜部を有している請求項5に記載の鞍乗り型車両の消音器構造。
    The protrusion (71) has a mountain shape having a protruding apex (Zt) in a side view orthogonal to the longitudinal direction of the protrusion,
    On the front side in the vehicle front-rear direction of the protrusion (71), there is a front-side inclined portion that becomes higher from the front end portion of the protrusion toward the protruding top portion (Zt),
    The saddle-riding type vehicle according to claim 5, further comprising a rearward sloped portion on the rear side of the protrusion (71) in the vehicle front-rear direction, the rearward inclined portion being lowered from the protruding top (Zt) toward the rear end of the protrusion. Silencer structure.
  7.  前記前側傾斜部は、前記後側傾斜部よりも前記突起長手方向で長い請求項6に記載の鞍乗り型車両の消音器構造。 The silencer structure for a saddle-ride type vehicle according to claim 6, wherein the front sloped portion is longer in the protrusion longitudinal direction than the rear sloped portion.
  8.  前記後側傾斜部は、前記前側傾斜部よりも前記突起長手方向で長い請求項6に記載の鞍乗り型車両の消音器構造。 The silencer structure for a saddle-ride type vehicle according to claim 6, wherein the rear sloped portion is longer in the projection longitudinal direction than the front sloped portion.
  9.  前記突起(71)は、前記消音器(42)の外周に複数配置されている請求項1から8の何れか一項に記載の鞍乗り型車両の消音器構造。 The silencer structure for a saddle-ride type vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein a plurality of the protrusions (71) are arranged on the outer periphery of the silencer (42).
  10.  前記消音器(42)は、消音器本体(43)と、前記消音器本体(43)の外側に取り付けられるカバー部材(51)と、を備え、
     前記突起(71)は、前記カバー部材(51)に設けられている請求項1から9の何れか一項に記載の鞍乗り型車両の消音器構造。
    The silencer (42) includes a silencer body (43) and a cover member (51) attached to the outside of the silencer body (43),
    The silencer structure for a saddle-ride type vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the protrusion (71) is provided on the cover member (51).
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