JP-2026076286-A - Vehicle display housing

Abstract

[Problem] The use of handlebar risers in vehicles having a handlebar assembly. [Solution] Embodiments described herein improve the method of mounting a display to a vehicle equipped with a handlebar riser 120. In the appended embodiments described herein, the display mounting portion is integrated into the structure of the handlebar riser and is configured to raise the height of the display closer to the operator and to provide rigidity to the subsystem. More specifically, a vehicle comprising a plurality of ground engagement members and a steering system configured to steer the vehicle, the steering system comprising a plurality of substantially vertical tubes, a steering arm and a support structure having a first portion extending between the substantially vertical tubes and a second portion configured to support a display device. [Selection Diagram] Figure 5

Inventors

• ボーダーブルッゲン， ジョシュア ジェイ．
• ピーターズ ザ セカンド， ウィリアム シー．

Assignees

• インディアン・モーターサイクル・インターナショナル・エルエルシー

Dates

Publication Date

20260511

Application Date

20260206

Priority Date

20210929

Claims (17)

1. It is a vehicle, Multiple ground engagement members, A steering system operably coupled to at least one of the plurality of ground engagement members for steering the at least one ground engagement member, and a display device, Equipped with, The steering system comprises a plurality of substantially vertical tubes, a steering arm, and a support structure. The support structure has a first portion that extends between the substantially vertical pipe and the second portion, A vehicle wherein the display device is configured to be supported by the second part.
2. The vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the first portion is lower vertically than the steering arm.
3. The steering system further comprises an uppermost cap located above the plurality of vertical tubes, The vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the uppermost cap has a curved interface that complements the curved portion of the support structure.
4. The vehicle according to claim 3, wherein the entire support structure is lower vertically than the upper range of the uppermost cap.
5. The vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the second portion of the support structure is substantially circular.
6. The vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the upper range of the first portion of the support structure is lower vertically than the upper range of the second portion of the support structure.
7. The vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the second portion of the support structure is inclined with respect to the substantially vertical pipe.
8. The vehicle according to claim 1, wherein a first fastener removably connects a first substantially vertical pipe to the support structure, and a second fastener removably connects a second substantially vertical pipe to the support structure.
9. The vehicle according to claim 8, wherein the first fastener and the second fastener are lower vertically than the steering arm.
10. A steering assembly for a vehicle, Multiple vertical upright members, A handlebar assembly coupled to the plurality of vertical upright members, A housing connected to multiple vertically upright members, configured to receive the vehicle's display, A steering assembly for a vehicle, equipped with [a specific feature/feature].
11. The housing is connected to the plurality of vertical upright members at a lower position than the handlebar assembly, forming a steering assembly for the vehicle 10.
12. The steering assembly of the vehicle 10 comprises a housing with a U-shaped portion configured to partially hold at least one wire of the vehicle.
13. The aforementioned display is positioned at a certain angle with respect to the vertical upright member, within the steering assembly of the vehicle 10.
14. A method for assembling a steering assembly for a vehicle, The steps include providing a plurality of vertical tubes configured to steer a ground engagement member, The steps include providing a first support structure having a receiving portion configured to receive a display, The steps include connecting the first support structure to the plurality of vertical pipes, A method for assembling a steering assembly, including [specific details omitted].
15. A method for assembling a steering assembly according to claim 14, wherein the step of joining the first support structure includes the step of angling the receiving portion with respect to the plurality of vertical tubes.
16. A method for assembling a steering assembly according to claim 14, further comprising the step of connecting a second support structure to the plurality of vertical tubes.
17. A method for assembling a steering assembly according to claim 16, wherein the step of joining the second support structure includes positioning the upper range of the second support structure higher vertically than the upper range of the first support structure.

Description

[0001] This disclosure relates to a vehicle display mounting component, and more particularly to the use of a display mounting component as a support structure in a steering assembly. Background of Disclosure [0002] Vehicles having handlebar assemblies are well known in the art. Handlebars are often used as steering assemblies, but may also be used as gripping assemblies for the operator or occupant. Handlebar risers are subassemblies used to increase the vertical height and, optionally, the longitudinal position of the handlebars relative to the operator or occupant. Vehicle displays are common, and integrating them with the handlebar assembly and handlebar risers presents inherent challenges. In previous designs, displays have been mounted below the risers or offset longitudinally from the handlebar risers. The embodiments disclosed below aim to improve upon some of these problems. Summary of Disclosure [0003] In one embodiment, the vehicle comprises a plurality of ground engagement members and a steering system operably coupled to at least one of the plurality of ground engagement members, the steering system being configured to steer at least one of the ground engagement members. The steering system further comprises a plurality of substantially vertical tubes, a steering arm, and a support structure. The support structure includes a first portion extending between the substantially vertical tubes and a second portion, and the display device is configured to be supported by the second portion. [0004] In another embodiment, the steering assembly of a vehicle comprises a plurality of vertical upright members and a handlebar assembly coupled to the plurality of vertical upright members. The steering assembly further comprises a housing coupled to the plurality of vertical upright members, the housing further configured to receive a vehicle display. [0005] In yet another embodiment, a method for assembling a steering assembly of a vehicle includes the step of providing a plurality of vertical tubes configured to steer a ground engagement member. A method for assembling a steering assembly further includes the steps of providing a first support structure configured to include a receiving portion configured to receive a display, and connecting the first support structure to the plurality of vertical tubes. Figure 1 is a left front perspective view of the vehicle of this disclosure.Figure 2 is a left front perspective view of the steering input section of the vehicle shown in Figure 1, coupled to the gauge mounting section of this disclosure.Figure 3 is a left rear perspective view of the steering input section and gauge mounting section shown in Figure 2.Figure 4 is an exploded view of the steering input section and gauge mounting section of Figure 2.Figure 5 is a cross-sectional view of the steering input section and gauge mounting section of Figure 2, cut along line 5-5 in Figure 2.Figure 6 is a top view of a portion of the steering input section and gauge mounting section shown in Figure 2. Detailed description of the drawing [00012] For the purpose of facilitating understanding of the principles of this disclosure, embodiments shown in the drawings described below will be referenced. The embodiments disclosed below are not intended to be exhaustive, nor are they intended to limit this disclosure to the exact forms disclosed in the detailed description below. Rather, embodiments are selected and described so that those skilled in the art can utilize the teachings. Therefore, no limitation of the scope of this disclosure is intended. Corresponding reference numerals indicate corresponding parts through some of the drawings. [00013] The terms “joined,” “joined,” “coupler,” and their variations are used to include both arrangements in which two or more components are in direct physical contact with each other, and arrangements in which two or more components are not in direct contact with each other (for example, components are “joined” through at least a third component, but still cooperate or interact with each other). [00014] In some instances, numerical terms such as 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th are used throughout this disclosure and the claims with respect to various motion transmission components and other components and features. Such use is not intended to indicate an ordering of components. Rather, numerical terms are used to assist the reader in identifying the components being referenced and should not be strictly interpreted as providing a specific order of components. [00015] As shown in Figure 1, a vehicle 10 is shown. Exemplarily, the vehicle 10 is a motorcycle. The vehicle 10 is supported by a plurality of ground engagement members 12. In an exemplary embodiment, there are two ground engagement members 12, which are shown as wheels. It is understood that tracks, skis, or various other ground engagement members may be used. The vehicle 10 can be a variety of vehicles, including, but is not limited t