Title of Invention	VEHICLE BODY FRONT PORTION STRUCTURE
Abstract	ABSTRACT VEHICLE BODY FRONT PORTION STRUCTURE A vehicle body f ront portion structure wherein, in front cover for covering a front cover for covering a front potion of a vehicle body, a headlamp having a lens f ace substantially continuous to a front face of said front cover is fitted, characterized in that a bent point across which said lens face of said hea dlamp is bent forwardly downwards from the front face of said front cover: above said headlamp is provided on said lens face of said headlamp said bent point is provided at a height position substantially corresponding to an upper edge of a reflector of said headlamp a ridge line passing through said bent point is formed on said lens so as to be curved downwardly convexly as viewed from the front, said bent point and a bulb for said headlamp are located at a vehicle-width center, and a position lamp is disposed at a triangular portion which is formed at a lower portion of said lens face by forming a lower end of said lens face into a V-shape. l 7 APR 2009

Title of Invention

VEHICLE BODY FRONT PORTION STRUCTURE

Abstract

ABSTRACT VEHICLE BODY FRONT PORTION STRUCTURE A vehicle body f ront portion structure wherein, in front cover for covering a front cover for covering a front potion of a vehicle body, a headlamp having a lens f ace substantially continuous to a front face of said front cover is fitted, characterized in that a bent point across which said lens face of said hea dlamp is bent forwardly downwards from the front face of said front cover: above said headlamp is provided on said lens face of said headlamp said bent point is provided at a height position substantially corresponding to an upper edge of a reflector of said headlamp a ridge line passing through said bent point is formed on said lens so as to be curved downwardly convexly as viewed from the front, said bent point and a bulb for said headlamp are located at a vehicle-width center, and a position lamp is disposed at a triangular portion which is formed at a lower portion of said lens face by forming a lower end of said lens face into a V-shape. l 7 APR 2009

Full Text	FORM 2 THE PATENTS ACT 1970 [39 OF 1970] COMPLETE SPECIFICATION [See Section 10] "VEHICLE BODY FRONT PORTION STRUCTURE" HONDA GIKEN KOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHA, a corporation of Japan, 1-1, Minamiaoyama 2-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan The following specification particularly describes the nature of the invention and the manner in which it is to be performed :- [Detailed Description of the Invention] [0001] [Technical Field to which the Invention Pertains] The present invention relates to a. vehicle body front portion structure which emphasizes a meter visor and which enhances the attractiveness as commercial product of a handle bar cover and a front cover. [0002] [Prior Art] As a vehicle body front portion structure for a vehicle, a vehicle body front portion structure disclosed, for example, in the official gazette of Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. Hei 11-129957 "Article Accommodation Room for Scooter Type Vehicle" is known. In FIG. 1 of the official gazette mentioned, a structure is shown wherein, on a front cover 4 for covering a front fork 5, a lens face of a headlamp is provided such that it forms a substantially continuous face to a front face of the front cover 4 (those reference numerals which are used in the official gazette mentioned above are used here). As another vehicle body front portion structure, there has been known, for example, the one described in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. Hei 10-167146 "Accessory Fitting Structure in Vehicle". Figs. 1 and 2 of the above publication show a structure in which a steering handle bar 4 is covered with a handle bar cover, a meter panel is fitted to the handle bar cover, and a meter visor molded as one body with the handle bar cover is disposed on the front side of the meter panel. [0003] [Problems to be Solved by the Invention] With the front cover 4 described above, for example, if the inclination angle of the front face with respect to a vertical line is increased (that is, inclined toward the horizon), then the aerodynamic characteristic is improved and the accommodation space in the front cover 4 can be increased. However, where the inclination angle is increased in this manner to increase also the inclination angle of the lens face of the headlamp, then light from a bulb is refracted by an increasing amount by the lens and the transmission light advancing forwardly decreases. On the other hand, if the inclination angle of the front cover 4 is decreased to form the lens face of the headlamp to a state proximate to a vertical line, then the aerodynamic characteristic, appearance and accommodation space are deteriorated. [0004] Therefore, it is a first object of the present invention to improve a vehicle body front portion structure to improve the aerodynamic characteristic and the appearance while assuring the amount of light of a headlamp and besides increases the accommodation space in a front cover. In the technology according to Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. Hei 10-167146, the meter visor is molded integrally with the handle bar cover, which is effective for reducing the number of component parts. However, where the meter visor is thus molded integrally, an accent as an appearance design is lowered, and attractiveness is lost. In addition, there is no special consideration as to the cooperation between the appearance design of the handle bar cover and the appearance design of the front cover. [0005] Accordingly, it is a second object of the present invention to emphasize a meter visor by an improvement in the vehicle body front portion structure, and to enhance the attractiveness as commercial product through cooperation between the appearance designs of a handle bar cover and a front cover. [0006] [Means for Solving the Problems] In order to attain the first object described above, according to claim 1, a vehicle body front portion structure wherein, in a front cover for covering a front portion of a vehicle body, a headlamp having a lens face substantially continuous to a front face of the front cover is fitted is characterized in that a bent point across which the lens face of the headlamp is bent forwardly downwards from the front face of the front cover above the headlamp is provided on the lens face of the headlamp. [0007] Since the bent point is provided on the lens face of the headlamp, the lens face on the front lower side with respect to the boundary provided by the bent point can be arranged with a reduced inclination angle with respect to a vertical line to assure the amount of light of the headlamp while, on the front face side of the front cover with respect to the boundary provided by the bent point, the inclination angle with respect to a vertical line can be increased to improve the aerodynamic characteristic and the appearance and besides increase the space in the front cover. [0008] According to claim 2, the vehicle body front portion structure is characterized in that the bent point is provided at a position at a height substantially of an upper edge of a reflector of the headlamp. Since the bent point is provided at a position at the height substantially of the upper edge of the reflector of the headlamp, the inclination angle of the lens face lower than the position at the height substantially of the upper edge of the reflector with respect to a vertical line can be decreased so that almost all of light reflected by the reflector can pass through the lens thereby to assure the amount of light of the headlamp. [0009] According to claims 3 and 4, the vehicle body front portion structure is characterized in that a front fender for covering a front wheel is provided below the front cover, and an upper edge of the front fender is formed substantially in parallel to the front face of the front cover as viewed in side elevation. [0010] The shape of the front face of the front cover and the shape of the upper edge of the front fender can be harmonized with each other, and the design around the front can give a good impression to a user and appeal the user strongly thereby to augment the attractiveness of the commodity. [0011] According to claim 5, the vehicle body front portion structure is characterized in that a handle bar cover for covering a handle bar is provided above the front cover, and a front face of the handle bar cover and the front face of the front cover positioned forwardly below the headlamp are formed substantially in parallel to each other as viewed in side elevation. [0012] The shape of the front face of the front cover and the shape of the front face of the handle bar cover can be harmonized with each other, and the design around the front can give a good impression to a user and appeal the user strongly thereby to augment the attractiveness of the commodity. [0013] In order to attain the second object, according to claim 6, the vehicle body front portion structure is characterized in that, in a vehicle body front portion structure comprising a meter fitted to a handle bar provided at a front portion of a vehicle body and a meter visor covering a front portion of the meter, the meter visor is molded as one body with a handle bar cover for covering the handle bar, and the handle bar cover is provided with a groove portion for demarcating the meter visor in a V shape in front view. Even where the meter visor is molded as one body with the handle bar cover, the V-shaped groove portion emphasizes the meter visor, whereby the feeling of the existence of the meter visor can be obtained, and an attractiveness as commercial product can be induced. [0014] According to claim 7, the vehicle body front portion structure is characterized in that the lower edge of the handle bar cover is formed in a V shape in front view. By the presence of the V-shaped lower edge, the handle bar cover as a whole can give a fierce impression. [0015] According to claims 8 and 9, the vehicle body front portion structure is characterized in that a front cover is provided on the lower side of the handle bar cover, a headlamp and winkers are provided at a front face of the front cover, and the respective lower edges of the headlamp and the winkers are formed in a V shape. Not only the handle bar cover but also the headlamp and the winkers provided at the front cover produces the feeling of integrity of design, the appearance designs of the handle bar cover and the front cover can achieve cooperation, the feeling of unity of design gives a favorable impression to the user, and the attractiveness as commercial product of the front portion of the vehicle body can be enhanced. [0016] According to claims 10 and 11, the vehicle body front portion structure is characterized in that the front cover is provided with a recessed portion along the lower edge of the headlamp. By the recessed portion of the front cover, the V-shaped lower edge of the headlamp can be emphasized, and • a further fierce impression can be obtained. [0 01.7] According to claims 12 and 13, the vehicle body front, portion structure is characterized in that the. headlamp is additionally provided with a position lamp, with a bulb directed forwards, at a triangular portion..of a lower portion thereof. The triangular portion which is liable to. be a dead space can be. "effectively utilized as a light -emitting portion. [01)18] [Mode for Carrying Out the Invention] A mode for carrying out the present invention will be described below based on the accompanying drawings. [Brief Description of the Drawings] [FIG. 1] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a motorcycle which adopts a vehicle body front part structure according to the present invention. [FIG. 2] FIG. 2 is a side elevational view of the motorcycle according to the present invention. [FIG. 3] FIG. 3 is a side elevational view showing an essential part of the vehicle body front part structure according to the present invention. [FIG. 4] FIG. 4 is a front elevational view showing an essential part of the vehicle body front part structure according to the present invention. [FIG. 5] FIG. 5 is a sectional view taken along line 5-5 of FIG. 4. [FIG. 6] FIG. 6 is a side elevational view of the vehicle body according to the present invention. [FIG. 7] FIG. 7 is a view of operation illustrating operation of a recessed portion according to the present invention. [FIG. 8] FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing an essential part of a rear part of the vehicle body according to the present invention. [FIG. 9] FIG. 9 is a side elevational view of an essential part of a rear part of the vehicle body according to the present invention. [FIG. 10]' FIG. 10 is a rear elevational view showing the rear part of the vehicle body according to the present invention. [FIG. 11] FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing the rear part of the vehicle body according to the present invention. [FIG. 12] FIG. 12 is a plan view of the rear part of the vehicle body according to the present invention. [FIG. 13] FIG. 13 is a view of operation illustrating operation of the rear part of the vehicle body according to the present invention. [FIGS. 14(a) to 14(c)] FIGS. 14(a) to 14(c) are views illustrating a baggage accommodation structure of the vehicle body according to the present invention. The drav.-ings are to be looked at according to the posture of symbols. Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a motorcycle adopting a vehicle body front portion structure according to the present invention. The motorcycle 10 is a vehicle which is provided with designs of individual parts with the feeling of unity, is provided with a strong appeal of a fierce and sharp appearance which has been poor in the conventional bicycles, particularly, in a motor scooter type vehicle, and is additionally provided with characteristic functions. [0019] Namely, a handle bar cover 12 covering a handle bar 11, a front cover 14 covering an upper portion of a front fork 13, a headlamp 15 and front winkers 16, 16 (the front winker 16 on one side is not shown) embedded in the front cover 14, a front fender 18 covering an upper portion of a front wheel 17, a step floor 21 for the driver to put his feet on, a tandem seat 22, a body cover 23 covering the lower side of the tandem seat 22, a tail lamp unit (not shown) disposed on the rear side of the body cover 23, and a rear grip 24 disposed on the rear side of the tandem seat 22 so as to be gripped by the passenger seated on a rear portion of the tandem seat 22 are the component parts which are objects of addition of the feeling of unity of design and the characteristic functions mentioned above. Incidentally, recessed portions 23a which will be described later of the body cover 23 are hatched for easy understanding of the shape. (This applies also to Figs. 6 and 7 hereinafter.) [0020] Fig. 2 is a side view of the motorcycle according to the present invention. The motorcycle 10 is comprised of a head pipe 32 fitted to the front end of a vehicle body frame 31', the front fork 13 rotatably fitted to the head pipe 32, the front wheel 17 fitted to the lower ends of the front fork 13, the front fender 18 covering the front wheel 17, the handle bar 11 fitted to an upper portion of the front fork 13, the handle bar cover 12 covering the handle bar 11, the front cover 14 covering an upper portion of the front fork 13, a headlamp 15 so disposed that its lens surface forms a continuous surface roughly continuous with a front face of the front cover 14, the front winkers 16, 16 (the front winker 16 on the depth side is not shown) so disposed that their lens surfaces form continuous surfaces roughly continuous with the front face of the front cover 14, and a leg shield 33 provided at rear portions of side portions of the front cover 14. [0021] In addition, the motorcycle 10 is comprised of a front inner cover 34 fitted to a rear portion of the leg shield 33, the step floor 21 disposed on the rear side of lower portions of the leg shield 33 and the front inner cover 34, the body cover 23 covering the vehicle body on the rear upper side of the step floor 21, the tandem seat 22 disposed on the upper side of the body cover 23, the rear grip 24 disposed on the rear side of the tandem seat 22, the tail lamp unit 35 disposed on the rear side of the body cover 23, a rear fender 36 fitted to the lower side of a rear portion of the body cover 23, storable passenger steps 37 fitted to rear portions of the step floor 21, and a lower cover 38 covering a lower portion of the step floor 21. [0022] Furthermore, the motorcycle 10 is comprised of a swing type power unit 41 swingably fitted to a lower portion of a central portion of the vehicle body frame 31, a rear wheel 42 fitted to a rear portion of the power unit 41, a rear cushion unit 43 whose end portions are fitted respectively to the rear end of the power unit 41 and a rear portion of the vehicle body frame 31, and a stand 44 disposed on the lower side of the power unit 41. [0023] Here, numeral 51 denotes a radiator, 52 denotes a radiator fan, 53 denotes a cooling water reservoir tank, 54 ... (... indicates plurality, here and hereinafter) denote vent ports provided in the lower cover 38, 55 denotes a battery, 56 denotes a spark plug maintenance lid, 57 denotes a carburetor, 61 denotes an air cleaner, 62 denotes a fuel tank, 63 denotes a luggage box for storing a helmet and the like, 64, 64 denote rearview mirrors, 65, 66 denote brake levers (the brake lever 66 on the depth side is not shown), 67 denotes an engine constituting a front portion of the power unit 41, 67a, 67b and 67c denote a cylinder portion, a cylinder head and a head cover respectively which constitute the engine 67, and 68 denotes a crankshaft. [0024] Fig. 3 is a side view showing a major part of the vehicle body front portion structure according to the present invention. The figure shows the condition wherein a front face 14a of the front cover 14 at a front portion of the vehicle body and a lens surface 15a of the headlamp 15 are made to be a continuous surface which is roughly steplessly continuous, the front face 14a of the front cover 14 is constituted of a cover upper surface 14b located above the headlamp 15 and a cover lower surface 14c located below the headlamp 15, upper and lower portions of the lens surface 15a of the headlamp 15 are constituted of a lamp upper surface 15b having an inclination angle θ1 relative to the vertical line roughly the same as that of the cover upper surface 14b of the front cover 14 and a lens lower surface 15c having an inclination angle 92 relative to the vertical line smaller than that of the lamp upper surface 15b, and the boundary between the lens upper surface 15b and the lens lower surface 15c is made to be a bending point 15d. [0025] The cover lower surface 14c of the front cover 14 is a portion which is provided at its upper portion with a recessed portion 14d along the lower edge of the headlamp 15. The front cover 14 is molded as one body with the leg shield 33. [0026] The front fender 18 disposed on the lower side of the front cover 14 is a member whose upper edge 18a (namely, the profile) is roughly parallel to the profiles of the cover upper surface 14b and the lens upper surface 15b, in side view. [0027] The handle bar cover 12 disposed on the upper side of the front cover 14 is a member in which the profile of a front face 12a thereof is roughly parallel to the profile of a tip end portion 14e exclusive of the recessed portion 14d of the cover lower surface 14c. Incidentally, numeral 71 denotes a meter such as a speed meter and a fuel gage, 72 denotes a meter visor formed as one body with the handle bar cover 12 so as to cover the front side of the meter 71, and 73 denotes a hook for hanging a shopping bag or the like (the so-called convenience hook). [0028] Fig. 4 is front view showing a major part of the vehicle body front portion structure according to the present invention. The figure shows the condition wherein the lower edge 15 of the headlamp 15 and the lower edges 16a, 16a of the front winkers 16, 16 are formed respectively in a v shape, the recessed portion 14d of the front cover 14 is formed in a V shape along the lower edge 15e of the headlamp 15, and an edge line 14f provided at the cover lower surface 14c (this is the front face 14a on the lower side of both the headlamp 15 and the front winkers 16, 16) of the front cover 14 is formed in a V shape. [0029] In addition, in the figure, it is shown that the handle bar cover 12 is provided with a groove portion 12b for demarcating the meter visor 72 in a V shape, and the lower edge 12c of the handle bar cover 12 itself is also formed in a V shape. [0030] The headlamp 15 has the lens surface 15a comprised of a cut surface 15f provided with cuts and a roughly-circular clear surface 15g not provided with cuts, and a position lamp 74 is added to a portion corresponding to the cut surface 15f in a triangular shape at a lower portion. Incidentally, symbol 15h denotes an edge line passing through the bending point 15d, and the lens surface 15a is bent with the edge line 15h as a boundary. [0031] Fig. 5 is a sectional view taken along line 5-5 of Fig. 4. The headlamp 15 is comprised of a housing 76, a reflector 77 fitted in the housing 76, a headlamp bulb 78 fitted to a roughly central portion of the reflector 77, and a lens 81 fitted to a front portion of the housing 76. A position lamp bulb 82 for the position lamp 74 is fitted to a lower portion of the housing 76, and a position lamp reflector 83 is formed as one body with a lower portion of the reflector 77. Incidentally, 85 and 86 denote a cable and a connector for passing electric current to the headlamp bulb 78, and 87 denotes a seal rubber fitted to a rear portion of the housing 76. [0032] The bending point 15d provided in the lens surface 15a of the lens 81 is provided roughly at the height position of the upper edge 77a of the reflector 77, and most of light reflected by the reflector 77 is transmitted through the lens lower surface 15c, whereby the amount of light radiated to the front side of the vehicle body is secured. [0033] Fig. 6 is a side view of the vehicle body according to the present invention, and shows the condition where a triangular recessed portion 23a with a width reduced toward the rearwarly upward side is provided in a side surface of the body cover 23, and the front end of an edge line 23b formed in a rearwardly upward form on the body cover 23 is connected to a rearmost portion of the recessed portion 23a. The recessed portion 23a is a portion disposed on the upper side of the passenger step 37, in Fig. 2. [0034] Returning to Fig. 6, the body cover 23 is provided at its rear end with an extension portion 23c with a width reduced toward the rearwardly upward side. The tail lamp unit 35 disposed on the rear side of the body cover 23 is comprised of a stop lamp 91, and rear winkers 92, 92 (the rear winker 92 on the depth side is not shown) disposed on both sides of the stop lamp 91. [0035] The stop lamp 91 is a component part in which the rear end edge (namely, a lens surface) 91b of a lens 91a is formed in a roughly laterally directed V shape so that its width is reduced toward the rearwardly upward side in side view. The rear winker 92 is a component part in which the rear end edge (namely, a lens surface) 92b of a lens 92a is formed in a roughly laterally directed V shape so that its width is reduced toward the rearwardly upward side in side view. [0036] The tandem seat 22 is comprised of a driver's seat 95 as a front half and a passenger's seat 96 as a rear half, and a seat surface 96a of the passenger's seat 96 and a rear portion upper surface 24a of the rear grip 24 are roughly at the same height. [0037] The action of the recessed portion 23a of the body cover 23 described above will be described below. Fig. 7 is an action view for illustrating the action of the recessed portion of according to the present invention. For example, even in the case of running at a low speed in a city street in a summery season, the recessed portion 23a causes the running airflow (the running airflow flows in the direction of the arrow) to sufficiently come into contact with the inside of the leg portion, particularly the leg portion below the knee, of the passenger 98, resulting in that the passenger 98 who is located on the rear side of the driver and whose upper half body or the like would not easily receive the running airflow can feel cool. [0038] Fig. 8 is a perspective view showing a major part of a rear portion of the vehicle body according to the present invention, and shows the condition where the large-type rear winkers 92, 92 (the rear winker 92 on the depth side is not shown) are arranged on the rear side of the body cover 2 3. [0039] Returning to Fig. 6, the rear winker 92 is located between the extension portion 23c of the body cover 23 and the stop lamp 91, in side view. In addition, similarly to the extension portion 23c in the roughly laterally directed V shape of the body cover 23 and the rear end edge 91b in the roughly laterally directed V shape of the stop lamp 91, the rear end edge 92b of the rear winker 92 is formed in a roughly laterally directed V shape. Therefore, the rear winker 92 can occupy an extremely large area between the extension portion 23c of the body cover 23 and the stop lamp 91. [0040] Fig. 9 is a side view of a major part of the rear portion of the vehicle body according to the present invention, and shows the condition where the extension portion 23c of the body cover 23 is so formed as to lap over a winker bulb 101 of the rear winker 92, in side view. [0041] The rear winker 92 adopts an uncolored transparent or translucent lens 92a, so that the entire body of the winker bulb 101 cannot be seen in side view, whereby appearance property is enhanced. In addition, the entire body of the winker bulb 101 is not hidden, and the lens area is enlarged, whereby a lowering of the amount of light is prevented, and visual recognizability from the distance is enhanced. [0042] Fig. 10 is a back elevation showing the rear portion of the vehicle body according to the present invention. Rear surface side edges 91c, 91c of a lower portion of a lens 91a of the stop lamp 91 are broadened toward the lower side, whereby the area of the lens 91a in back view is further enlarged, and its visual recognizability from the rear side is enhanced. [0043] Fig. 11 is a perspective view showing the rear portion of the vehicle body according to the present invention, and shows the condition where the rear grip 24 is fitted to the side of the vehicle body frame 31 (See Fig. 2) through the body cover 23 by bolts 104 ... at three positions. Incidentally, of a rear portion of the tandem seat 22, the hatched portion is a triangular portion 22c which will be described later. [0044] The rear grip 24 is comprised of a V-shaped large width portion 24b, and narrow extension portions 24c, 24c extended respectively from ends of the large width portion 24b. Particularly, the extension portions 24c, 24c are located at the lateral sides of the passenger, so that they can be easily reached by hand. [0045] Fig. 12 is a plan view of the rear portion of the vehicle body according to the present invention, and shows the condition where a rear portion of the tandem seat 22, namely, a rear portion of the passenger's seat 96 is projected rearward in a triangular shape in plan view, and the rear grip 24 is formed in roughly the same shape as the shape of the rear portion of the tandem seat 22 in plan view. [0046] Namely, the rear edge 22a of the tandem seat 22 is formed in a V shape, and the central front edge 24d of the rear grip 24 is formed in roughly the same V shape as the rear edge 22a of the tandem seat 22. [0047] Further, side edges 22b, 22b of the tandem seat 22 are narrowed toward the rear side, and end portion front edges (namely, the inside edges of the extension portions 24c, 24c) 24e, 24e of the rear grip 24 are narrowed toward the rear side in roughly the same manner as the side edges 22b, 22b of the tandem seat 22. [0048] The triangular portion 22c which is hatched is formed at a rear portion of the tandem seat 22, so that the area of the passenger's seat 96 can be enlarged, and it is easier for the passenger to be seated. In addition, it is convenient for loading luggage. [0049] Besides, the rear edge 24f of the rear grip 24, the rear end edge 23d of the body cover 23, the rear end edge 91d of the upper surface of the stop lamp 91, and the rear end edge 35a of the tail lamp unit 35 (the rear end edge 35a corresponds to the rear end edge 91d of the upper surface of the stop lamp 91 plus the rear end edges of the upper surfaces of the rear winkers 92, 92 in plan view) are also formed to be narrowed toward the rear side. [0050] Thus, the rear edge 22a of the tandem seat 22, the central front edge 24d and the rear edge 24f of the rear grip 24, the rear end edge 23d of the body cover 23, the upper surface rear end edge 91d of the stop lamp 91, and the rear end edge 35a of the tail lamp unit 35 are respectively formed in a V shape. By this, a design with the feeling of unity can be obtained, and a favorable impression as the design of the rear portion of the vehicle body can be obtained. [0051] Fig. 13 is an action view for illustrating the action of the rear portion of the vehicle body according to the present invention, and shows the condition where elongate luggage 106 is loaded on the seat surface 96a of the passenger's seat 96 of the tandem seat 22 and the rear portion upper surface 24a of the rear grip 24, and is fixed by a rope 107. Where the seat surface 96a of the passenger's seat 96 and the rear portion upper surface 24a of the rear grip 24 are thus set at roughly the same height, the luggage 106 can be loaded stably. [0052] Figs. 14 (a) to 14(c) are illustrations of the luggage storing structure of the vehicle body according to the present invention. Fig. 14(a) is a perspective view illustrating a central portion of the vehicle body, namely, the step floor 21, of the motorcycle 10, and shows the condition where an upper portion lid 111 is provided at an upper surface of the step floor 21, and a lower portion lid 112 is provided at the lower cover 38 under the step floor 21, whereby a storage space (detailed hereinafter) provided in the step floor 21 can be utilized. [0053] Fig. 14(b) is a cross sectional view of the step floor, and shows the condition where a central portion of the step floor 21 has a structure in which the vehicle body frame 31 and sub-frames 114, 114 fitted to lower portions of the vehicle body frame 31 are located at apexes of a triangle, so that a functional component part such as, for example, a radiator 51 is disposed in a central space 115 between the vehicle body frame 31 and the sub-frames 114, 114, a storage space 116 is provided at a lateral side of the central space 115, and for example, an anti-theft member 117 which may be soiled is stored in the storage space 116. The upper portion lid 111 can be fitted to and detached from the step floor 21, and the lower portion lid 112 is a member openable and closable relative to the lower cover 3 8. [0054] The anti-theft member 117, for example, has one end connected to the sub-frame 114, and the other end capable of being connected to a member installed on the outside of the vehicle such as a guard rail, an electric pole, a pole, etc. By this, in the case of using the anti-theft member 117, it suffices to connect only the other end of the anti-theft member 117, so that the connecting operation can be carried out easily. In addition, by connecting the one end of the anti-theft member 117 to the vehicle body side, the anti-theft member 117 can be prevented from getting lost. The anti-theft member 117 is preferably of the chain type or the wire type. Fig. 14(c) is a perspective view of the lower portion lid 112. The lower portion lid 112 is comprised of a main body 121, and side walls 122, 122 fitted to inside end portions of the main body 121. [0055] As described above with reference to FIGS. 3 and 5, according to the present invention, firstly a vehicle body front portion structure wherein, in a front cover 14 for covering a front portion of a vehicle body, a headlamp 15 having a lens face 15a substantially continuous to a front face 14a of the front cover 14 is fitted is characterized in that a bent point 15d across which the lens face 15a of the headlamp 15 is bent forwardly downwards from the front face 14a of the front cover 14 above the headlamp 15 is provided on the lens face 15a of the headlamp 15. [0056] Since the bent point 15d is provided on the lens face 15a of the headlamp 15, the lens lower face 15c on the front lower side with respect to the boundary provided by the bent point 15d can be arranged with a reduced inclination angle 62 with respect to a vertical line to assure the amount of light of the headlamp 15 while, on the cover upper face 14b side of the front cover 14 with respect to the boundary provided by the bent point 15d, the inclination angle θ1 with respect to a vertical line can be increased to improve the aerodynamic characteristic and the appearance and besides increase the space in the front cover 14. Accordingly, a great number of electric parts and so forth can be accommodated in the space in the front cover 14. [0057] According to the present invention, secondly the vehicle body front portion structure is characterized in that the bent point 15d is provided at a position at a height substantially of an upper edge 77a of a reflector 77 of the headlamp 15. Since the bent point 15d is provided at a position at the height substantially of the upper edge 77a of the reflector 77 of the headlamp 15, the inclination angle 02 of the lens face 15a lower than the position at the height substantially of the upper edge 77a of the reflector 77 with respect to a vertical line can be decreased so that almost all of light reflected by the reflector 77 can pass through the lens 81 thereby to assure the amount of light of the headlamp 15. [0058] According to the present invention, thirdly the vehicle body front portion structure is characterized in that, as shown in Fig. 3, a front fender 18 for covering a front wheel 17 (refer to FIG. 2) is provided below the front cover 14, and an upper edge 18a of the front fender 18 is formed substantially in parallel to the cover upper face 14b of the front cover 14 as viewed in side elevation. [0059] The shape of the cover upper face 14b of the front cover 14 and the shape of the upper edge 18a of the front fender 18 can be harmonized with each other, and the design around the front can give a good impression to a user and appeal the user strongly thereby to augment the attractiveness of the commodity. [0060] According to the present invention, fourthly the vehicle body front portion structure is characterized in that a handle bar cover 12 for covering a handle bar 11 is provided above the front cover 14, and a front face 12a of the handle bar cover 12 and the end portion 14e of the front cover 14 positioned forwardly below the headlamp 15 are formed substantially in parallel to each other as viewed in side elevation. [0061] The shape of the end portion 14e of the front cover 14 and the shape of the front face 12a of the handle bar cover 12 can be harmonized with each other, and the design around the front can give a good impression to a user and appeal the user strongly thereby to augment the attractiveness of the commodity. [0062] It is to be noted that the accommodation space in the step floor of the present invention may accommodate not only a theft preventing member but also an article which may be soiled such as, for example, shoes used for a work and rain outfit. [0063] The present invention is fifthly characterized in that, in the vehicle body front portion structure wherein the rear edge 22a of the tandem seat 22 is formed in a V shape and the meter 71 is fitted to the grip handle bar 11 provided at the front portion of the vehicle body and the meter visor 72 covers the front portion of the meter 71, the meter visor 72 is molded as one body with the handle bar cover 12 for covering the handle bar 11, and the handle bar cover 12 is provided with the groove portion 12b for demarcating the meter visor 72 in a V shape in front view. Even with the meter visor 72 molded as one body with the handle bar cover 12, the V-shaped groove portion 12b emphasizes the meter visor 72, whereby the feeling of existence can be obtained, and attractiveness as commercial product can be induced. [0064] The present invention is sixthly characterized in that the lower edge 12c of the handle bar cover 12 is formed in a V shape in front view, as has been described referring to Fig. 4. By the V-shaped lower edge 12c, the handle bar cover 12 as a whole can give a fierce impression. [0065] The present invention is seventhly characterized in that the front cover 14 is provided on the lower side of the handle bar cover 12, the headlamp 15 and the front winkers 16, 16 are provided at the front face 14a of the front cover 14, and the respective lower edges 15e, 16a, 16a of the headlamp 15 and the winkers 16, 16 are formed in a V shape. Not only the handle bar cover 12 but also the headlamp 15 and the front winkers 16 provided at the front cover 12 gives the feeling of integrity of design, the appearance designs of the handle bar cover 12 and the front cover 14 can achieve cooperation, the feeling of unity of design can give a favorable impression to the user, and the attractiveness as commercial product of the front portion of the vehicle body can be enhanced. [0066] The present invention is eighthly characterized in that the front cover 14 is provided with the recessed portion 14d along the lower edge 15e of the headlamp 15. By the recessed portion 14d of the front cover 14, the V-shaped lower edge 15e of the headlamp 15 can be emphasized, and a further fierce impression can be obtained. [0067] The present invention is ninthly characterized in that the headlamp 15 is additionally provided with the position lamp 74 with the position lamp bulb 82 directed forwards, at the triangular portion of the lower portion thereof, as has been described referring to Figs. 3, 4 and 5. The triangular portion which is liable to be a dead space can be effectively utilized as a light-emitting portion. [0068] While the position lamp is provided at the lower portion of the headlamp in the present invention, this arrangement is not limitative, an arrangement may be adopted in which triangular portions are provided by utilizing left and right ends of the headlamp, and left and right position lamps are provided at the triangular portions. [0069] [Effects of the Invention] Since the present invention has the configuration described above, it exhibits the following effects. According to a vehicle body front portion structure of claim 1, a bent point across which a lens face of a headlamp is bent forwardly downwards from a front face of a front cover above the headlamp is provided on the lens face of the headlamp. Therefore, the lens face on the front lower side with respect to the boundary provided by the bent point can be arranged with a reduced inclination angle with respect to a vertical line to assure the amount of light of the headlamp while, on the front face side of the front cover with respect to the boundary provided by the bent point, the inclination angle with respect to a vertical line can be increased to improve the aerodynamic characteristic and the appearance and besides increase the space in the front cover. [0070] According to the vehicle body front portion structure of claim 2, the bent point is provided at a position at a height substantially of an upper edge of a reflector of the headlamp. Therefore, the inclination angle of the lens face lower than the position at the height substantially of the upper edge of the reflector with respect to a vertical line can be decreased so that almost all of light reflected by the reflector can pass through the lens thereby to assure the amount of light of the headlamp. [0071] According to the vehicle body front portion structure of claims 3 and 4, a front fender for covering a front wheel is provided below the front cover, and an upper edge of the front fender is formed substantially in parallel to the front face of the front cover as viewed in side elevation. Therefore, the shape of the front face of the front cover and the shape of the upper edge of the front fender can be harmonized with each other, and the design around the front can give a good impression to a user and appeal the user strongly thereby to augment the attractiveness of the commodity. [0072] According to the vehicle body front portion structure of claim 5, a handle bar cover for covering a handle bar is provided above the front cover, and a front face of the handle bar cover and the front face of the front cover positioned forwardly below the headlamp are formed substantially in parallel to each other as viewed in side elevation. Therefore, the shape of the front face of the front cover and the shape of the front face of the handle bar cover can be harmonized with each other, and the design around the front can give a good impression to a user and appeal the user strongly thereby to augment the attractiveness of the commodity. [0073] According to the vehicle body front portion structure of claim 6, a meter visor is molded as one body with a handle bar cover for covering a handle bar, and the handle bar cover is provided with a groove portion for demarcating the meter visor in a V shape in front view. Therefore, even when the meter visor is molded as one body with the handle bar cover, the V-shaped groove portion emphasizes the meter visor, whereby the feeling of existence can be obtained, and attractiveness as commercial product can be induced. [0074] According to the vehicle body front structure of claim 7, the lower edge of the handle bar cover is formed in a V shape in front view. By the V-shaped lower edge, the handle bar cover as a whole can give a fierce impression. [0075] According to the vehicle body front portion structure of claims 8 and 9, a front cover is provided on the lower side of the handle bar cover, a headlamp and winkers are provided at a front face of the front cover, and the respective lower edges of the headlamp and the winkers are formed in a V shape. Therefore, not only the handle bar cover but also the headlamp and the winkers provided at the front cover produce the feeling of integrity of design, the appearance designs of the handle bar cover and the front cover can achieve cooperation, the feeling of unity of design can give a favorable impression to the user, and attractiveness as commercial product of the front portion of the vehicle body can be enhanced. [0076] According to the vehicle body front portion structure of claims 10 and 11, the front cover is provided with a recessed portion along the lower edge of the headlamp. Therefore, by the recessed portion of the front cover, the V-shaped lower edge of the headlamp can be emphasized, and a further fierce impression can be obtained. [0077] According to the vehicle body front portion structure of claims 12 and 13 resides in that the headlamp is provided with a position lamp with a bulb directed forwards, at a triangular portion of a lower portion thereof. Therefore, the triangular portion which is liable to be a dead space can be effectively utilized as a light-emitting portion. 11: handle bar; 12: handle bar cover; 12b: groove portion of handle bar cover; 12c: lower edge of handle bar cover; 13: front fork; 14: front cover; 14a: front face of the front cover; 14d: recessed portion of front cover; 15: headlamp; 15e: lower edge of headlamp; 16: winker (front winker); 16a: lower edge of front winker; 71: meter; 72: meter visor; 74: position lamp; 82: bulb (position lamp bulb); 12a: front face of the handle bar cover; 14e: front cover front face positioned forwardly of a headlamp (end portion of a cover lower face); 15a: lens face of the headlamp; 15d: bent point; 17: front wheel; 18: front fender; 18a: upper edge of the front fender; 77: reflector. [Claim 1] A vehicle body front portion structure wherein, in a front cover for covering a front portion of a vehicle body, a headlamp having a lens face substantially continuous to a front face of said front cover is fitted, characterized in that a bent point across which said lens face of said headlamp is bent forwardly downwards from the front face of said front cover above said headlamp is provided on said lens face of said headlamp. [Claim 2] A vehicle body front portion structure according to claim 1, characterized in that said bent point is provided at a position at a height substantially of an upper edge of a reflector of said headlamp. [Claim 3] A vehicle body front portion structure according to claim 1, characterized in that a front fender for covering a front wheel is provided below said front cover, and an upper edge of said front fender is formed substantially in parallel to the front face of said front cover as viewed in side elevation. [Claim 4] A vehicle body front portion structure according to claim 2, characterized in that a front fender for covering a front wheel is provided below said front cover, and an upper edge of said front fender is formed substantially in parallel to the front face of said front cover as viewed in side elevation. [Claim 5] A vehicle body front portion structure according to claim 1, 2, 3 or 4, characterized in that a handle bar cover for covering a handle bar is provided above said front cover, and a front face of said handle bar cover and said front face of said front cover positioned forwardly below said headlamp are formed substantially in parallel to each other as viewed in side elevation. [Claim 6] A vehicle body front portion structure according to claim 1 wherein, a headlamp having a lens face substantially continuous to a front face of said front cover is fitted in a front cover for covering a front portion of a vehicle body, a meter is fitted to a handle bar provided at a front portion of a vehicle body, and a front portion of said meter is covered by a meter visor, characterized in that said meter visor is molded as one body with a handle bar cover for covering said handle bar, and said handle bar cover is provided with a groove portion for demarcating said meter visor in a V shape in front view. [Claim 7] A vehicle body front portion structure according to claim 6, wherein the lower edge of said handle bar cover is formed in a V shape in front view. [Claim 8] A vehicle body front portion structure according to claim 6, wherein a front cover for covering a front fork is provided on the lower side of said handle bar cover, a headlamp and winkers are provided at a front face of said front cover, and the respective lower edges of said headlamp and said winkers are formed in a V shape. [Claim 9] A vehicle body front portion structure according to claim 7, wherein a front cover for covering a front fork is provided on the lower side of said handle bar cover, a headlamp and winkers are provided at a front face of said front cover, and the respective lower edges of said headlamp and said winkers are formed in a V shape. [Claim 10] A vehicle body front portion structure according to claim 8, wherein said front cover is provided with a recessed portion along said lower edge of said headlamp. [Claim 11] A vehicle body front portion structure according to claim 9, wherein said front cover is provided with a recessed portion along said lower edge of said headlamp. [Claim 12] A vehicle body front portion structure according to claim 8, wherein said headlamp is additionally provided with a position lamp with a bulb directed forwards, at a triangular portion of a lower portion thereof. [Claim 13] A vehicle body front portion structure according to claim 9, wherein said headlamp is additionally provided with a position lamp with a bulb directed forwards, at a triangular portion of a lower portion thereof. 14. A vehicle body front portion structure substantially as hereinbefore described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Dated this 26/11/2002 (B. KOMBI) OF REMFRY & SAGAR AGENT FOR THE APPLICANTS

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FORM 2
THE PATENTS ACT 1970
[39 OF 1970]
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION
[See Section 10]
"VEHICLE BODY FRONT PORTION STRUCTURE"
HONDA GIKEN KOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHA, a corporation of Japan, 1-1, Minamiaoyama 2-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan

The following specification particularly describes the nature of the invention and the manner in which it is to be performed :-

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [0001] [Technical Field to which the Invention Pertains]
The present invention relates to a. vehicle body front portion structure which emphasizes a meter visor and which enhances the attractiveness as commercial product of a handle bar cover and a front cover. [0002] [Prior Art]
As a vehicle body front portion structure for a vehicle, a vehicle body front portion structure disclosed, for example, in the official gazette of Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. Hei 11-129957 "Article Accommodation Room

for Scooter Type Vehicle" is known.
In FIG. 1 of the official gazette mentioned, a structure is shown wherein, on a front cover 4 for covering a front fork 5, a lens face of a headlamp is provided such that it forms a substantially continuous face to a front face of the front cover 4 (those reference numerals which are used in the official gazette mentioned above are used here).
As another vehicle body front portion structure, there has been known, for example, the one described in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. Hei 10-167146 "Accessory Fitting Structure in Vehicle".
Figs. 1 and 2 of the above publication show a structure in which a steering handle bar 4 is covered with a handle bar cover, a meter panel is fitted to the handle bar cover, and a meter visor molded as one body with the handle bar cover is disposed on the front side of the meter panel. [0003] [Problems to be Solved by the Invention]
With the front cover 4 described above, for example, if the inclination angle of the front face with respect to a vertical line is increased (that is, inclined toward the horizon), then the aerodynamic characteristic is

improved and the accommodation space in the front cover 4 can be increased. However, where the inclination angle is increased in this manner to increase also the inclination angle of the lens face of the headlamp, then light from a bulb is refracted by an increasing amount by the lens and the transmission light advancing forwardly decreases.
On the other hand, if the inclination angle of the front cover 4 is decreased to form the lens face of the headlamp to a state proximate to a vertical line, then the aerodynamic characteristic, appearance and accommodation space are deteriorated. [0004]
Therefore, it is a first object of the present invention to improve a vehicle body front portion structure to improve the aerodynamic characteristic and the appearance while assuring the amount of light of a headlamp and besides increases the accommodation space in a front cover.
In the technology according to Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. Hei 10-167146, the meter visor is molded integrally with the handle bar cover, which is effective for reducing the number of component parts. However, where the meter visor is thus molded integrally, an accent as an appearance design is lowered, and

attractiveness is lost. In addition, there is no special consideration as to the cooperation between the appearance design of the handle bar cover and the appearance design of the front cover. [0005]
Accordingly, it is a second object of the present invention to emphasize a meter visor by an improvement in the vehicle body front portion structure, and to enhance the attractiveness as commercial product through cooperation between the appearance designs of a handle bar cover and a front cover. [0006] [Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to attain the first object described above, according to claim 1, a vehicle body front portion structure wherein, in a front cover for covering a front portion of a vehicle body, a headlamp having a lens face substantially continuous to a front face of the front cover is fitted is characterized in that a bent point across which the lens face of the headlamp is bent forwardly downwards from the front face of the front cover above the headlamp is provided on the lens face of the headlamp. [0007]

Since the bent point is provided on the lens face of the headlamp, the lens face on the front lower side with respect to the boundary provided by the bent point can be arranged with a reduced inclination angle with respect to a vertical line to assure the amount of light of the headlamp while, on the front face side of the front cover with respect to the boundary provided by the bent point, the inclination angle with respect to a vertical line can be increased to improve the aerodynamic characteristic and the appearance and besides increase the space in the front cover. [0008]
According to claim 2, the vehicle body front portion structure is characterized in that the bent point is provided at a position at a height substantially of an upper edge of a reflector of the headlamp.
Since the bent point is provided at a position at the height substantially of the upper edge of the reflector of the headlamp, the inclination angle of the lens face lower than the position at the height substantially of the upper edge of the reflector with respect to a vertical line can be decreased so that almost all of light reflected by the reflector can pass through the lens thereby to assure the amount of light of

the headlamp. [0009]
According to claims 3 and 4, the vehicle body front portion structure is characterized in that a front fender for covering a front wheel is provided below the front cover, and an upper edge of the front fender is formed substantially in parallel to the front face of the front cover as viewed in side elevation. [0010]
The shape of the front face of the front cover and the shape of the upper edge of the front fender can be harmonized with each other, and the design around the front can give a good impression to a user and appeal the user strongly thereby to augment the attractiveness of the commodity. [0011]
According to claim 5, the vehicle body front portion structure is characterized in that a handle bar cover for covering a handle bar is provided above the front cover, and a front face of the handle bar cover and the front face of the front cover positioned forwardly below the headlamp are formed substantially in parallel to each other as viewed in side elevation. [0012]

The shape of the front face of the front cover and the shape of the front face of the handle bar cover can be harmonized with each other, and the design around the front can give a good impression to a user and appeal the user strongly thereby to augment the attractiveness of the commodity. [0013]
In order to attain the second object, according to claim 6, the vehicle body front portion structure is characterized in that, in a vehicle body front portion structure comprising a meter fitted to a handle bar provided at a front portion of a vehicle body and a meter visor covering a front portion of the meter, the meter visor is molded as one body with a handle bar cover for covering the handle bar, and the handle bar cover is provided with a groove portion for demarcating the meter visor in a V shape in front view.
Even where the meter visor is molded as one body with the handle bar cover, the V-shaped groove portion emphasizes the meter visor, whereby the feeling of the existence of the meter visor can be obtained, and an attractiveness as commercial product can be induced. [0014]
According to claim 7, the vehicle body front

portion structure is characterized in that the lower edge of the handle bar cover is formed in a V shape in front view.
By the presence of the V-shaped lower edge, the handle bar cover as a whole can give a fierce impression. [0015]
According to claims 8 and 9, the vehicle body front portion structure is characterized in that a front cover is provided on the lower side of the handle bar cover, a headlamp and winkers are provided at a front face of the front cover, and the respective lower edges of the headlamp and the winkers are formed in a V shape.
Not only the handle bar cover but also the headlamp and the winkers provided at the front cover produces the feeling of integrity of design, the appearance designs of the handle bar cover and the front cover can achieve cooperation, the feeling of unity of design gives a favorable impression to the user, and the attractiveness as commercial product of the front portion of the vehicle body can be enhanced. [0016]
According to claims 10 and 11, the vehicle body front portion structure is characterized in that the front cover is provided with a recessed portion along the

lower edge of the headlamp.
By the recessed portion of the front cover, the V-shaped lower edge of the headlamp can be emphasized, and • a further fierce impression can be obtained. [0 01.7]
According to claims 12 and 13, the vehicle body front, portion structure is characterized in that the. headlamp is additionally provided with a position lamp, with a bulb directed forwards, at a triangular portion..of a lower portion thereof.
The triangular portion which is liable to. be a dead
space can be. "effectively utilized as a light -emitting
portion.
[01)18]
[Mode for Carrying Out the Invention]
A mode for carrying out the present invention will be described below based on the accompanying drawings.

[Brief Description of the Drawings] [FIG. 1]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a motorcycle which adopts a vehicle body front part structure according to the present invention. [FIG. 2]
FIG. 2 is a side elevational view of the motorcycle according to the present invention. [FIG. 3]

FIG. 3 is a side elevational view showing an essential part of the vehicle body front part structure according to the present invention. [FIG. 4]
FIG. 4 is a front elevational view showing an essential part of the vehicle body front part structure according to the present invention. [FIG. 5]
FIG. 5 is a sectional view taken along line 5-5 of FIG. 4. [FIG. 6]
FIG. 6 is a side elevational view of the vehicle body according to the present invention. [FIG. 7]
FIG. 7 is a view of operation illustrating operation of a recessed portion according to the present invention. [FIG. 8]
FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing an essential part of a rear part of the vehicle body according to the present invention. [FIG. 9]
FIG. 9 is a side elevational view of an essential part of a rear part of the vehicle body according to the

present invention. [FIG. 10]'
FIG. 10 is a rear elevational view showing the rear part of the vehicle body according to the present invention. [FIG. 11]
FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing the rear part of the vehicle body according to the present invention. [FIG. 12]
FIG. 12 is a plan view of the rear part of the vehicle body according to the present invention. [FIG. 13]
FIG. 13 is a view of operation illustrating operation of the rear part of the vehicle body according to the present invention. [FIGS. 14(a) to 14(c)]
FIGS. 14(a) to 14(c) are views illustrating a baggage accommodation structure of the vehicle body according to the present invention.

The drav.-ings are to be looked at according to the posture of symbols.
Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a motorcycle adopting a vehicle body front portion structure according to the present invention. The motorcycle 10 is a vehicle which is provided with designs of individual parts with

the feeling of unity, is provided with a strong appeal of a fierce and sharp appearance which has been poor in the conventional bicycles, particularly, in a motor scooter type vehicle, and is additionally provided with characteristic functions. [0019]
Namely, a handle bar cover 12 covering a handle bar 11, a front cover 14 covering an upper portion of a front fork 13, a headlamp 15 and front winkers 16, 16 (the front winker 16 on one side is not shown) embedded in the front cover 14, a front fender 18 covering an upper portion of a front wheel 17, a step floor 21 for the driver to put his feet on, a tandem seat 22, a body cover 23 covering the lower side of the tandem seat 22, a tail lamp unit (not shown) disposed on the rear side of the body cover 23, and a rear grip 24 disposed on the rear side of the tandem seat 22 so as to be gripped by the passenger seated on a rear portion of the tandem seat 22 are the component parts which are objects of addition of the feeling of unity of design and the characteristic functions mentioned above. Incidentally, recessed portions 23a which will be described later of the body cover 23 are hatched for easy understanding of the shape. (This applies also to Figs. 6 and 7 hereinafter.)

[0020]
Fig. 2 is a side view of the motorcycle according to the present invention. The motorcycle 10 is comprised of a head pipe 32 fitted to the front end of a vehicle body frame 31', the front fork 13 rotatably fitted to the head pipe 32, the front wheel 17 fitted to the lower ends of the front fork 13, the front fender 18 covering the front wheel 17, the handle bar 11 fitted to an upper portion of the front fork 13, the handle bar cover 12 covering the handle bar 11, the front cover 14 covering an upper portion of the front fork 13, a headlamp 15 so disposed that its lens surface forms a continuous surface roughly continuous with a front face of the front cover 14, the front winkers 16, 16 (the front winker 16 on the depth side is not shown) so disposed that their lens surfaces form continuous surfaces roughly continuous with the front face of the front cover 14, and a leg shield 33 provided at rear portions of side portions of the front cover 14. [0021]
In addition, the motorcycle 10 is comprised of a front inner cover 34 fitted to a rear portion of the leg shield 33, the step floor 21 disposed on the rear side of lower portions of the leg shield 33 and the front inner

cover 34, the body cover 23 covering the vehicle body on the rear upper side of the step floor 21, the tandem seat 22 disposed on the upper side of the body cover 23, the rear grip 24 disposed on the rear side of the tandem seat 22, the tail lamp unit 35 disposed on the rear side of the body cover 23, a rear fender 36 fitted to the lower side of a rear portion of the body cover 23, storable passenger steps 37 fitted to rear portions of the step floor 21, and a lower cover 38 covering a lower portion of the step floor 21. [0022]
Furthermore, the motorcycle 10 is comprised of a swing type power unit 41 swingably fitted to a lower portion of a central portion of the vehicle body frame 31, a rear wheel 42 fitted to a rear portion of the power unit 41, a rear cushion unit 43 whose end portions are fitted respectively to the rear end of the power unit 41 and a rear portion of the vehicle body frame 31, and a stand 44 disposed on the lower side of the power unit 41. [0023]
Here, numeral 51 denotes a radiator, 52 denotes a radiator fan, 53 denotes a cooling water reservoir tank, 54 ... (... indicates plurality, here and hereinafter) denote vent ports provided in the lower cover 38, 55 denotes a

battery, 56 denotes a spark plug maintenance lid, 57 denotes a carburetor, 61 denotes an air cleaner, 62 denotes a fuel tank, 63 denotes a luggage box for storing a helmet and the like, 64, 64 denote rearview mirrors, 65, 66 denote brake levers (the brake lever 66 on the depth side is not shown), 67 denotes an engine constituting a front portion of the power unit 41, 67a, 67b and 67c denote a cylinder portion, a cylinder head and a head cover respectively which constitute the engine 67, and 68 denotes a crankshaft. [0024]
Fig. 3 is a side view showing a major part of the vehicle body front portion structure according to the present invention. The figure shows the condition wherein a front face 14a of the front cover 14 at a front portion of the vehicle body and a lens surface 15a of the headlamp 15 are made to be a continuous surface which is roughly steplessly continuous, the front face 14a of the front cover 14 is constituted of a cover upper surface 14b located above the headlamp 15 and a cover lower surface 14c located below the headlamp 15, upper and lower portions of the lens surface 15a of the headlamp 15 are constituted of a lamp upper surface 15b having an inclination angle θ1 relative to the vertical line

roughly the same as that of the cover upper surface 14b of the front cover 14 and a lens lower surface 15c having an inclination angle 92 relative to the vertical line smaller than that of the lamp upper surface 15b, and the boundary between the lens upper surface 15b and the lens lower surface 15c is made to be a bending point 15d. [0025]
The cover lower surface 14c of the front cover 14 is a portion which is provided at its upper portion with a recessed portion 14d along the lower edge of the headlamp 15.
The front cover 14 is molded as one body with the leg shield 33. [0026]
The front fender 18 disposed on the lower side of the front cover 14 is a member whose upper edge 18a (namely, the profile) is roughly parallel to the profiles of the cover upper surface 14b and the lens upper surface 15b, in side view. [0027]
The handle bar cover 12 disposed on the upper side of the front cover 14 is a member in which the profile of a front face 12a thereof is roughly parallel to the profile of a tip end portion 14e exclusive of the

recessed portion 14d of the cover lower surface 14c. Incidentally, numeral 71 denotes a meter such as a speed meter and a fuel gage, 72 denotes a meter visor formed as one body with the handle bar cover 12 so as to cover the front side of the meter 71, and 73 denotes a hook for hanging a shopping bag or the like (the so-called convenience hook). [0028]
Fig. 4 is front view showing a major part of the vehicle body front portion structure according to the present invention. The figure shows the condition wherein the lower edge 15 of the headlamp 15 and the lower edges 16a, 16a of the front winkers 16, 16 are formed respectively in a v shape, the recessed portion 14d of the front cover 14 is formed in a V shape along the lower edge 15e of the headlamp 15, and an edge line 14f provided at the cover lower surface 14c (this is the front face 14a on the lower side of both the headlamp 15 and the front winkers 16, 16) of the front cover 14 is formed in a V shape. [0029]
In addition, in the figure, it is shown that the handle bar cover 12 is provided with a groove portion 12b for demarcating the meter visor 72 in a V shape, and the

lower edge 12c of the handle bar cover 12 itself is also formed in a V shape. [0030]
The headlamp 15 has the lens surface 15a comprised of a cut surface 15f provided with cuts and a roughly-circular clear surface 15g not provided with cuts, and a position lamp 74 is added to a portion corresponding to the cut surface 15f in a triangular shape at a lower portion. Incidentally, symbol 15h denotes an edge line passing through the bending point 15d, and the lens surface 15a is bent with the edge line 15h as a boundary. [0031]
Fig. 5 is a sectional view taken along line 5-5 of Fig. 4. The headlamp 15 is comprised of a housing 76, a reflector 77 fitted in the housing 76, a headlamp bulb 78 fitted to a roughly central portion of the reflector 77, and a lens 81 fitted to a front portion of the housing 76. A position lamp bulb 82 for the position lamp 74 is fitted to a lower portion of the housing 76, and a position lamp reflector 83 is formed as one body with a lower portion of the reflector 77. Incidentally, 85 and 86 denote a cable and a connector for passing electric current to the headlamp bulb 78, and 87 denotes a seal rubber fitted to a rear portion of the housing 76.

[0032]
The bending point 15d provided in the lens surface 15a of the lens 81 is provided roughly at the height position of the upper edge 77a of the reflector 77, and most of light reflected by the reflector 77 is transmitted through the lens lower surface 15c, whereby the amount of light radiated to the front side of the vehicle body is secured. [0033]
Fig. 6 is a side view of the vehicle body according to the present invention, and shows the condition where a triangular recessed portion 23a with a width reduced toward the rearwarly upward side is provided in a side surface of the body cover 23, and the front end of an edge line 23b formed in a rearwardly upward form on the body cover 23 is connected to a rearmost portion of the recessed portion 23a.
The recessed portion 23a is a portion disposed on the upper side of the passenger step 37, in Fig. 2. [0034]
Returning to Fig. 6, the body cover 23 is provided at its rear end with an extension portion 23c with a width reduced toward the rearwardly upward side.
The tail lamp unit 35 disposed on the rear side of

the body cover 23 is comprised of a stop lamp 91, and rear winkers 92, 92 (the rear winker 92 on the depth side is not shown) disposed on both sides of the stop lamp 91. [0035]
The stop lamp 91 is a component part in which the rear end edge (namely, a lens surface) 91b of a lens 91a is formed in a roughly laterally directed V shape so that its width is reduced toward the rearwardly upward side in side view.
The rear winker 92 is a component part in which the rear end edge (namely, a lens surface) 92b of a lens 92a is formed in a roughly laterally directed V shape so that its width is reduced toward the rearwardly upward side in side view. [0036]
The tandem seat 22 is comprised of a driver's seat 95 as a front half and a passenger's seat 96 as a rear half, and a seat surface 96a of the passenger's seat 96 and a rear portion upper surface 24a of the rear grip 24 are roughly at the same height. [0037]
The action of the recessed portion 23a of the body cover 23 described above will be described below.
Fig. 7 is an action view for illustrating the

action of the recessed portion of according to the present invention. For example, even in the case of running at a low speed in a city street in a summery season, the recessed portion 23a causes the running airflow (the running airflow flows in the direction of the arrow) to sufficiently come into contact with the inside of the leg portion, particularly the leg portion below the knee, of the passenger 98, resulting in that the passenger 98 who is located on the rear side of the driver and whose upper half body or the like would not easily receive the running airflow can feel cool. [0038]
Fig. 8 is a perspective view showing a major part of a rear portion of the vehicle body according to the present invention, and shows the condition where the large-type rear winkers 92, 92 (the rear winker 92 on the depth side is not shown) are arranged on the rear side of the body cover 2 3. [0039]
Returning to Fig. 6, the rear winker 92 is located between the extension portion 23c of the body cover 23 and the stop lamp 91, in side view. In addition, similarly to the extension portion 23c in the roughly laterally directed V shape of the body cover 23 and the

rear end edge 91b in the roughly laterally directed V shape of the stop lamp 91, the rear end edge 92b of the rear winker 92 is formed in a roughly laterally directed V shape. Therefore, the rear winker 92 can occupy an extremely large area between the extension portion 23c of the body cover 23 and the stop lamp 91. [0040]
Fig. 9 is a side view of a major part of the rear portion of the vehicle body according to the present invention, and shows the condition where the extension portion 23c of the body cover 23 is so formed as to lap over a winker bulb 101 of the rear winker 92, in side view. [0041]
The rear winker 92 adopts an uncolored transparent or translucent lens 92a, so that the entire body of the winker bulb 101 cannot be seen in side view, whereby appearance property is enhanced. In addition, the entire body of the winker bulb 101 is not hidden, and the lens area is enlarged, whereby a lowering of the amount of light is prevented, and visual recognizability from the distance is enhanced. [0042]
Fig. 10 is a back elevation showing the rear

portion of the vehicle body according to the present invention. Rear surface side edges 91c, 91c of a lower portion of a lens 91a of the stop lamp 91 are broadened toward the lower side, whereby the area of the lens 91a in back view is further enlarged, and its visual recognizability from the rear side is enhanced. [0043]
Fig. 11 is a perspective view showing the rear portion of the vehicle body according to the present invention, and shows the condition where the rear grip 24 is fitted to the side of the vehicle body frame 31 (See Fig. 2) through the body cover 23 by bolts 104 ... at three positions. Incidentally, of a rear portion of the tandem seat 22, the hatched portion is a triangular portion 22c which will be described later. [0044]
The rear grip 24 is comprised of a V-shaped large width portion 24b, and narrow extension portions 24c, 24c extended respectively from ends of the large width portion 24b. Particularly, the extension portions 24c, 24c are located at the lateral sides of the passenger, so that they can be easily reached by hand. [0045]
Fig. 12 is a plan view of the rear portion of the

vehicle body according to the present invention, and shows the condition where a rear portion of the tandem seat 22, namely, a rear portion of the passenger's seat 96 is projected rearward in a triangular shape in plan view, and the rear grip 24 is formed in roughly the same shape as the shape of the rear portion of the tandem seat 22 in plan view. [0046]
Namely, the rear edge 22a of the tandem seat 22 is formed in a V shape, and the central front edge 24d of the rear grip 24 is formed in roughly the same V shape as the rear edge 22a of the tandem seat 22. [0047]
Further, side edges 22b, 22b of the tandem seat 22 are narrowed toward the rear side, and end portion front edges (namely, the inside edges of the extension portions 24c, 24c) 24e, 24e of the rear grip 24 are narrowed toward the rear side in roughly the same manner as the side edges 22b, 22b of the tandem seat 22. [0048]
The triangular portion 22c which is hatched is formed at a rear portion of the tandem seat 22, so that the area of the passenger's seat 96 can be enlarged, and it is easier for the passenger to be seated. In addition,

it is convenient for loading luggage. [0049]
Besides, the rear edge 24f of the rear grip 24, the rear end edge 23d of the body cover 23, the rear end edge 91d of the upper surface of the stop lamp 91, and the rear end edge 35a of the tail lamp unit 35 (the rear end edge 35a corresponds to the rear end edge 91d of the upper surface of the stop lamp 91 plus the rear end edges of the upper surfaces of the rear winkers 92, 92 in plan view) are also formed to be narrowed toward the rear side. [0050]
Thus, the rear edge 22a of the tandem seat 22, the central front edge 24d and the rear edge 24f of the rear grip 24, the rear end edge 23d of the body cover 23, the upper surface rear end edge 91d of the stop lamp 91, and the rear end edge 35a of the tail lamp unit 35 are respectively formed in a V shape. By this, a design with the feeling of unity can be obtained, and a favorable impression as the design of the rear portion of the vehicle body can be obtained. [0051]
Fig. 13 is an action view for illustrating the action of the rear portion of the vehicle body according to the present invention, and shows the condition where

elongate luggage 106 is loaded on the seat surface 96a of the passenger's seat 96 of the tandem seat 22 and the rear portion upper surface 24a of the rear grip 24, and is fixed by a rope 107.
Where the seat surface 96a of the passenger's seat 96 and the rear portion upper surface 24a of the rear grip 24 are thus set at roughly the same height, the luggage 106 can be loaded stably. [0052]
Figs. 14 (a) to 14(c) are illustrations of the luggage storing structure of the vehicle body according to the present invention. Fig. 14(a) is a perspective view illustrating a central portion of the vehicle body, namely, the step floor 21, of the motorcycle 10, and shows the condition where an upper portion lid 111 is provided at an upper surface of the step floor 21, and a lower portion lid 112 is provided at the lower cover 38 under the step floor 21, whereby a storage space (detailed hereinafter) provided in the step floor 21 can be utilized. [0053]
Fig. 14(b) is a cross sectional view of the step floor, and shows the condition where a central portion of the step floor 21 has a structure in which the vehicle

body frame 31 and sub-frames 114, 114 fitted to lower portions of the vehicle body frame 31 are located at apexes of a triangle, so that a functional component part such as, for example, a radiator 51 is disposed in a central space 115 between the vehicle body frame 31 and the sub-frames 114, 114, a storage space 116 is provided at a lateral side of the central space 115, and for example, an anti-theft member 117 which may be soiled is stored in the storage space 116.
The upper portion lid 111 can be fitted to and detached from the step floor 21, and the lower portion lid 112 is a member openable and closable relative to the lower cover 3 8. [0054]
The anti-theft member 117, for example, has one end connected to the sub-frame 114, and the other end capable of being connected to a member installed on the outside of the vehicle such as a guard rail, an electric pole, a pole, etc. By this, in the case of using the anti-theft member 117, it suffices to connect only the other end of the anti-theft member 117, so that the connecting operation can be carried out easily. In addition, by connecting the one end of the anti-theft member 117 to the vehicle body side, the anti-theft member 117 can be

prevented from getting lost. The anti-theft member 117 is preferably of the chain type or the wire type.
Fig. 14(c) is a perspective view of the lower portion lid 112. The lower portion lid 112 is comprised of a main body 121, and side walls 122, 122 fitted to inside end portions of the main body 121. [0055]
As described above with reference to FIGS. 3 and 5, according to the present invention, firstly a vehicle body front portion structure wherein, in a front cover 14 for covering a front portion of a vehicle body, a headlamp 15 having a lens face 15a substantially continuous to a front face 14a of the front cover 14 is fitted is characterized in that a bent point 15d across which the lens face 15a of the headlamp 15 is bent forwardly downwards from the front face 14a of the front cover 14 above the headlamp 15 is provided on the lens face 15a of the headlamp 15. [0056]
Since the bent point 15d is provided on the lens face 15a of the headlamp 15, the lens lower face 15c on the front lower side with respect to the boundary provided by the bent point 15d can be arranged with a reduced inclination angle 62 with respect to a vertical

line to assure the amount of light of the headlamp 15 while, on the cover upper face 14b side of the front cover 14 with respect to the boundary provided by the bent point 15d, the inclination angle θ1 with respect to a vertical line can be increased to improve the aerodynamic characteristic and the appearance and besides increase the space in the front cover 14. Accordingly, a great number of electric parts and so forth can be accommodated in the space in the front cover 14. [0057]
According to the present invention, secondly the vehicle body front portion structure is characterized in that the bent point 15d is provided at a position at a height substantially of an upper edge 77a of a reflector 77 of the headlamp 15.
Since the bent point 15d is provided at a position at the height substantially of the upper edge 77a of the reflector 77 of the headlamp 15, the inclination angle 02 of the lens face 15a lower than the position at the height substantially of the upper edge 77a of the reflector 77 with respect to a vertical line can be decreased so that almost all of light reflected by the reflector 77 can pass through the lens 81 thereby to assure the amount of light of the headlamp 15.

[0058]
According to the present invention, thirdly the vehicle body front portion structure is characterized in that, as shown in Fig. 3, a front fender 18 for covering a front wheel 17 (refer to FIG. 2) is provided below the front cover 14, and an upper edge 18a of the front fender 18 is formed substantially in parallel to the cover upper face 14b of the front cover 14 as viewed in side elevation. [0059]
The shape of the cover upper face 14b of the front cover 14 and the shape of the upper edge 18a of the front fender 18 can be harmonized with each other, and the design around the front can give a good impression to a user and appeal the user strongly thereby to augment the attractiveness of the commodity. [0060]
According to the present invention, fourthly the vehicle body front portion structure is characterized in that a handle bar cover 12 for covering a handle bar 11 is provided above the front cover 14, and a front face 12a of the handle bar cover 12 and the end portion 14e of the front cover 14 positioned forwardly below the headlamp 15 are formed substantially in parallel to each

other as viewed in side elevation. [0061]
The shape of the end portion 14e of the front cover 14 and the shape of the front face 12a of the handle bar cover 12 can be harmonized with each other, and the design around the front can give a good impression to a user and appeal the user strongly thereby to augment the attractiveness of the commodity. [0062]
It is to be noted that the accommodation space in the step floor of the present invention may accommodate not only a theft preventing member but also an article which may be soiled such as, for example, shoes used for a work and rain outfit. [0063]
The present invention is fifthly characterized in that, in the vehicle body front portion structure wherein the rear edge 22a of the tandem seat 22 is formed in a V shape and the meter 71 is fitted to the grip handle bar 11 provided at the front portion of the vehicle body and the meter visor 72 covers the front portion of the meter 71, the meter visor 72 is molded as one body with the handle bar cover 12 for covering the handle bar 11, and the handle bar cover 12 is provided with the groove

portion 12b for demarcating the meter visor 72 in a V shape in front view.
Even with the meter visor 72 molded as one body with the handle bar cover 12, the V-shaped groove portion 12b emphasizes the meter visor 72, whereby the feeling of existence can be obtained, and attractiveness as commercial product can be induced. [0064]
The present invention is sixthly characterized in that the lower edge 12c of the handle bar cover 12 is formed in a V shape in front view, as has been described referring to Fig. 4.
By the V-shaped lower edge 12c, the handle bar cover 12 as a whole can give a fierce impression. [0065]
The present invention is seventhly characterized in that the front cover 14 is provided on the lower side of the handle bar cover 12, the headlamp 15 and the front winkers 16, 16 are provided at the front face 14a of the front cover 14, and the respective lower edges 15e, 16a, 16a of the headlamp 15 and the winkers 16, 16 are formed in a V shape.
Not only the handle bar cover 12 but also the headlamp 15 and the front winkers 16 provided at the

front cover 12 gives the feeling of integrity of design, the appearance designs of the handle bar cover 12 and the front cover 14 can achieve cooperation, the feeling of unity of design can give a favorable impression to the user, and the attractiveness as commercial product of the front portion of the vehicle body can be enhanced. [0066]
The present invention is eighthly characterized in that the front cover 14 is provided with the recessed portion 14d along the lower edge 15e of the headlamp 15. By the recessed portion 14d of the front cover 14, the V-shaped lower edge 15e of the headlamp 15 can be emphasized, and a further fierce impression can be obtained. [0067]
The present invention is ninthly characterized in that the headlamp 15 is additionally provided with the position lamp 74 with the position lamp bulb 82 directed forwards, at the triangular portion of the lower portion thereof, as has been described referring to Figs. 3, 4 and 5.
The triangular portion which is liable to be a dead space can be effectively utilized as a light-emitting portion.

[0068]
While the position lamp is provided at the lower portion of the headlamp in the present invention, this arrangement is not limitative, an arrangement may be adopted in which triangular portions are provided by utilizing left and right ends of the headlamp, and left and right position lamps are provided at the triangular portions. [0069] [Effects of the Invention]
Since the present invention has the configuration described above, it exhibits the following effects.
According to a vehicle body front portion structure of claim 1, a bent point across which a lens face of a headlamp is bent forwardly downwards from a front face of a front cover above the headlamp is provided on the lens face of the headlamp. Therefore, the lens face on the front lower side with respect to the boundary provided by the bent point can be arranged with a reduced inclination angle with respect to a vertical line to assure the amount of light of the headlamp while, on the front face side of the front cover with respect to the boundary provided by the bent point, the inclination angle with respect to a vertical line can be increased to improve

the aerodynamic characteristic and the appearance and besides increase the space in the front cover. [0070]
According to the vehicle body front portion structure of claim 2, the bent point is provided at a position at a height substantially of an upper edge of a reflector of the headlamp. Therefore, the inclination angle of the lens face lower than the position at the height substantially of the upper edge of the reflector with respect to a vertical line can be decreased so that almost all of light reflected by the reflector can pass through the lens thereby to assure the amount of light of the headlamp. [0071]
According to the vehicle body front portion structure of claims 3 and 4, a front fender for covering a front wheel is provided below the front cover, and an upper edge of the front fender is formed substantially in parallel to the front face of the front cover as viewed in side elevation. Therefore, the shape of the front face of the front cover and the shape of the upper edge of the front fender can be harmonized with each other, and the design around the front can give a good impression to a user and appeal the user strongly thereby to augment the

attractiveness of the commodity. [0072]
According to the vehicle body front portion structure of claim 5, a handle bar cover for covering a handle bar is provided above the front cover, and a front face of the handle bar cover and the front face of the front cover positioned forwardly below the headlamp are formed substantially in parallel to each other as viewed in side elevation. Therefore, the shape of the front face of the front cover and the shape of the front face of the handle bar cover can be harmonized with each other, and the design around the front can give a good impression to a user and appeal the user strongly thereby to augment the attractiveness of the commodity. [0073]
According to the vehicle body front portion structure of claim 6, a meter visor is molded as one body with a handle bar cover for covering a handle bar, and the handle bar cover is provided with a groove portion for demarcating the meter visor in a V shape in front view. Therefore, even when the meter visor is molded as one body with the handle bar cover, the V-shaped groove portion emphasizes the meter visor, whereby the feeling of existence can be obtained, and attractiveness as

commercial product can be induced. [0074]
According to the vehicle body front structure of claim 7, the lower edge of the handle bar cover is formed in a V shape in front view. By the V-shaped lower edge, the handle bar cover as a whole can give a fierce impression. [0075]
According to the vehicle body front portion structure of claims 8 and 9, a front cover is provided on the lower side of the handle bar cover, a headlamp and winkers are provided at a front face of the front cover, and the respective lower edges of the headlamp and the winkers are formed in a V shape. Therefore, not only the handle bar cover but also the headlamp and the winkers provided at the front cover produce the feeling of integrity of design, the appearance designs of the handle bar cover and the front cover can achieve cooperation, the feeling of unity of design can give a favorable impression to the user, and attractiveness as commercial product of the front portion of the vehicle body can be enhanced. [0076]
According to the vehicle body front portion

structure of claims 10 and 11, the front cover is provided with a recessed portion along the lower edge of the headlamp. Therefore, by the recessed portion of the front cover, the V-shaped lower edge of the headlamp can be emphasized, and a further fierce impression can be obtained. [0077]
According to the vehicle body front portion structure of claims 12 and 13 resides in that the headlamp is provided with a position lamp with a bulb directed forwards, at a triangular portion of a lower portion thereof. Therefore, the triangular portion which is liable to be a dead space can be effectively utilized as a light-emitting portion.

11: handle bar; 12: handle bar cover; 12b: groove portion of handle bar cover; 12c: lower edge of handle bar cover; 13: front fork; 14: front cover; 14a: front face of the front cover; 14d: recessed portion of front
cover; 15: headlamp; 15e: lower edge of headlamp; 16: winker (front winker); 16a: lower edge of front winker; 71: meter; 72: meter visor; 74: position lamp; 82: bulb (position lamp bulb); 12a: front face of the handle bar cover; 14e: front cover front face positioned forwardly of a headlamp (end portion of a cover lower face); 15a: lens face of the headlamp; 15d: bent point; 17: front wheel; 18: front fender; 18a: upper edge of the front fender; 77: reflector.

[Claim 1] A vehicle body front portion structure wherein, in a front cover for covering a front portion of a vehicle body, a headlamp having a lens face substantially continuous to a front face of said front cover is fitted, characterized in that
a bent point across which said lens face of said headlamp is bent forwardly downwards from the front face of said front cover above said headlamp is provided on said lens face of said headlamp.
[Claim 2] A vehicle body front portion structure according to claim 1, characterized in that said bent point is provided at a position at a height substantially of an upper edge of a reflector of said headlamp.
[Claim 3] A vehicle body front portion structure according to claim 1, characterized in that a front fender for covering a front wheel is provided below said front cover, and an upper edge of said front fender is formed substantially in parallel to the front face of said front cover as viewed in side elevation.
[Claim 4] A vehicle body front portion structure

according to claim 2, characterized in that a front fender for covering a front wheel is provided below said front cover, and an upper edge of said front fender is formed substantially in parallel to the front face of said front cover as viewed in side elevation.
[Claim 5] A vehicle body front portion structure according to claim 1, 2, 3 or 4, characterized in that a handle bar cover for covering a handle bar is provided above said front cover, and a front face of said handle bar cover and said front face of said front cover positioned forwardly below said headlamp are formed substantially in parallel to each other as viewed in side elevation.
[Claim 6] A vehicle body front portion structure according to claim 1 wherein, a headlamp having a lens face substantially continuous to a front face of said front cover is fitted in a front cover for covering a front portion of a vehicle body, a meter is fitted to a handle bar provided at a front portion of a vehicle body, and a front portion of said meter is covered by a meter visor, characterized in that
said meter visor is molded as one body with a handle bar cover for covering said handle bar, and said handle bar cover is provided with a groove portion for

demarcating said meter visor in a V shape in front view.
[Claim 7] A vehicle body front portion structure according to claim 6, wherein the lower edge of said handle bar cover is formed in a V shape in front view.
[Claim 8] A vehicle body front portion structure according to claim 6, wherein a front cover for covering a front fork is provided on the lower side of said handle bar cover, a headlamp and winkers are provided at a front face of said front cover, and the respective lower edges of said headlamp and said winkers are formed in a V shape.
[Claim 9] A vehicle body front portion structure according to claim 7, wherein a front cover for covering a front fork is provided on the lower side of said handle bar cover, a headlamp and winkers are provided at a front face of said front cover, and the respective lower edges of said headlamp and said winkers are formed in a V shape.
[Claim 10] A vehicle body front portion structure according to claim 8, wherein said front cover is provided with a recessed portion along said lower edge of said headlamp.
[Claim 11] A vehicle body front portion structure according to claim 9, wherein said front cover is provided with a recessed portion along said lower edge of said headlamp.

[Claim 12] A vehicle body front portion structure according to claim 8, wherein said headlamp is additionally provided with a position lamp with a bulb directed forwards, at a triangular portion of a lower portion thereof.
[Claim 13] A vehicle body front portion structure according to claim 9, wherein said headlamp is additionally provided with a position lamp with a bulb directed forwards, at a triangular portion of a lower portion thereof.

14. A vehicle body front portion structure substantially as hereinbefore described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
Dated this 26/11/2002
(B. KOMBI) OF REMFRY & SAGAR
AGENT FOR THE APPLICANTS

Documents:

1046-MUM-2002-ABSTRACT(17-4-2009).pdf

1046-mum-2002-abstract(20-7-2009).pdf

1046-mum-2002-abstract(granted)-(31-3-2010).pdf

1046-MUM-2002-CANCELLED PAGES(17-4-2009).pdf

1046-mum-2002-cancelled pages(20-7-2009).pdf

1046-MUM-2002-CLAIMS(17-4-2009).pdf

1046-mum-2002-claims(26-11-2002).doc

1046-mum-2002-claims(26-11-2002).pdf

1046-MUM-2002-CLAIMS(AMENDED)-(15-1-2010).pdf

1046-mum-2002-claims(granted)-(31-3-2010).pdf

1046-MUM-2002-CORRESPONDENCE(1-5-2009).pdf

1046-MUM-2002-CORRESPONDENCE(15-1-2010).pdf

1046-MUM-2002-CORRESPONDENCE(17-4-2009).pdf

1046-mum-2002-correspondence(29-7-2009).pdf

1046-MUM-2002-CORRESPONDENCE(7-1-2010).pdf

1046-mum-2002-correspondence(8-4-2008).pdf

1046-mum-2002-correspondence(ipo)-(1-4-2010).pdf

1046-mum-2002-correspondence(ipo)-(10-6-2009).pdf

1046-mum-2002-correspondence(ipo)-(21-4-2008).pdf

1046-MUM-2002-DESCRIPTION(COMPLETE)-(17-4-2009).pdf

1046-mum-2002-description(granted)-(31-3-2010).pdf

1046-MUM-2002-DRAWING(17-4-2009).pdf

1046-mum-2002-drawing(20-12-2002).pdf

1046-mum-2002-drawing(26-11-2002).pdf

1046-mum-2002-drawing(granted)-(31-3-2010).pdf

1046-MUM-2002-ENGLISH TRANSLATION(10-11-2009).pdf

1046-MUM-2002-ENGLISH TRANSLATION(7-1-2010).pdf

1046-MUM-2002-FORM 1(26-11-2002).pdf

1046-mum-2002-form 13(1-5-2009).pdf

1046-mum-2002-form 18(29-6-2006).pdf

1046-mum-2002-form 2(17-4-2009).pdf

1046-mum-2002-form 2(compelete)-(26-11-2002).doc

1046-mum-2002-form 2(complete)-(26-11-2002).pdf

1046-mum-2002-form 2(granted)-(31-3-2010).pdf

1046-MUM-2002-FORM 2(TITLE PAGE)-(17-4-2009).pdf

1046-mum-2002-form 2(title page)-(granted)-(31-3-2010).pdf

1046-mum-2002-form 3(15-4-2004).pdf

1046-MUM-2002-FORM 3(17-4-2009).pdf

1046-mum-2002-form 3(26-11-2002).pdf

1046-mum-2002-form 5(26-11-2002).pdf

1046-MUM-2002-POWER OF AUTHORITY(17-4-2009).pdf

1046-mum-2002-power of authority(20-7-2009).pdf

1046-MUM-2002-REPLY O HEARING(10-11-2009).pdf

1046-mum-2002-retype pages(20-7-2009).pdf

1046-MUM-2002-SPECIFICATION(AMENDED)-(15-1-2010).pdf

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Patent Number

239817

Indian Patent Application Number

1046/MUM/2002

PG Journal Number

15/2010

Publication Date

09-Apr-2010

Grant Date

31-Mar-2010

Date of Filing

26-Nov-2002

Name of Patentee

HONDA GIKEN KOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Applicant Address

1-1 MINAMIAOYAMA 2- CHOME, MINATO-KU, TOKYO, JAPAN.

Inventors:

#	Inventor's Name	Inventor's Address
1	SATOSHI KAWAWA	C/O KABUSHIKI KAISHA HONDA GIJUTSU KENKYUSHO, 4-1, CHUO 1-CHOME, WAKO-SHI, SAITAMA, JAPAN.
2	HIROSHI SHIRAKAWA	C/O KABUSHIKI KAISHA HONDA GIJUTSU KENKYUSHO, 4-1, CHUO 1-CHOME, WAKO-SHI, SAITAMA, JAPAN.
3	EIJI TORIYAMA	C/O KABUSHIKI KAISHA HONDA GIJUTSU KENKYUSHO, 4-1, CHUO 1-CHOME, WAKO-SHI, SAITAMA, JAPAN.
4	FERRARA DANIELE	C/O HONDA R&D EUROPE ITALY, VIA DELLA CECCHIGNOLA 5/7, 00143 ROMA,ITALY.
5	TEOFILO PLAZA	C/O HONDA R&D EUROPE ITALY, VIA DELLA CECCHIGNOLA 5/7, 00143 ROMA,ITALY.

PCT International Classification Number

B62J6/02;B62J15/00

PCT International Application Number

N/A

PCT International Filing date

PCT Conventions:

#	PCT Application Number	Date of Convention	Priority Country
1	2001-369211	2001-12-03	Japan
2	2001-369273	2001-12-03	Japan