Title of Invention

TAIL LAMP STRUCTURE FOR VEHICLES

Abstract

[Problem] To enable a small depth structure by solving a point that the depth of a tail lamp of a vehicle increases. [Means for Resolution] In a motorcycle (vehicle) 10 includes a rear fender 43 covering over the upper portion of a rear wheel 35, a mud guard cover 47 covering over the rear portion of the rear wheel 35, and a tail lamp 46 arranged around the rear fender 43 and the mud guard cover 47, characterized in that the tail lamp 46 is a tail lamp having light-emitting diodes 81... as light sources, and includes a light-emitting diode board 82 for placing the light-emitting diodes 81. .. thereon, a control element board 84 for placing a control element 83 for controlling the light-emitting diodes 81... thereon, a housing 87 for collectively accommodating the light-emitting diode board 82 and the control element board 84, and a lens 88 for covering the housing 87, and the control element board 84 is arranged downwardly of the light-emitting diode board 82. [Selected Drawing] Fig. 11

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[Designation of Document] Specification [Title of the Invention] TAIL LAMP STRUCTURE FOR VEHICLES [Technical Field] [0001] The present invention relates to a tail lamp structure for a vehicle. [Background Art] [0002] As a tail lamp structure for a vehicle, the one using a light-emitting diode as a light source for improving visibility is put to practical use. The tail lamp structure for a vehicle in which the light-emitting diodes are arranged on a board, the board and the light-emitting diodes are arranged in a housing, and a lens is covered on the housing in practical use was sufficient for practical use. [3] As the tail lamp structure for a vehicle as described above, the one shown below is known (for example, see Patent Document 1). [Patent Document 1] JP-A-2002-337775 (p.8, Fig. 6) [4] In the tail lamp structure for a vehicle, since it relates significantly to the design of its appearance, it has been required to have high flexibility in design, and hence it is required to devise the arrangement structure of a light-emitting diode board (sub-board) for mounting light emitting diodes (LED) thereon, a control element board (main board) for mounting a control element for controlling the light-emitting diode, a housing for storing the light-emitting diode board and the control element board, a lens for covering the housing, a harness (wiring member) extended from the control element board and led outward from the housing, and a connector attached to the distal end of the harness. [5] In particular, in the case of the tail lamp structure using the light-emitting diode, the dimension in the vertical direction can be reduced easily, but the dimension thereof in the fore-and-aft direction of a vehicle body is apt to be increased. Therefore, it has been required to contrive ways for miniaturization. [6] In addition, in the tail lamp structure in the related art, since upper portions of the housing and the lens are covered by a tail cover, a different member (tail cover) is required for covering the tail lamp of the vehicle in the mounted state, which results in increase in the number of parts. Therefore, further upsizing of the structure has been a problem to be solved. [Disclosure of the Invention] [Problems to be Solved by the Invention] [7] It is an object of the present invention to solve the above-described problems and to provide a tail lamp structure for a vehicle which can correspond with the design of the appearance flexibly, and can be reduced in depth, and to solve the problem of increase in the number of components by employment of an additional part, thereby being capable of further miniaturization. [Means for Solving the Problems] [8] The invention according to Claim 1 is a vehicle including a rear fender covering over the upper portion of a rear wheel, a mud guard cover covering over the rear portion of the rear wheel, and a tail lamp arranged around the rear fender and the mud guard cover, characterized in that the tail lamp is a tail lamp having a light-emitting diode as a light source and includes a light-emitting diode board for placing the light-emitting diode thereon, a control element board for placing a control element for controlling the light-emitting diode thereon, a housing for collectively accommodating the light-emitting diode board and the control element board, and a lens for covering the housing, and the control element board is arranged upwardly or downwardly of the light-emitting diode board. For example, it is preferable if the depth of the tail lamp of the vehicle can be reduced, because the entire length of the vehicle can be reduced, and a space with respect to the rear wheel can be secured sufficiently. [10] Accordingly, the light-emitting diode is placed on the light-emitting diode board, and the control element for controlling the light-emitting diode is placed on the control element board, and the light-emitting diode board and the control element board are accommodated in the housing, the housing is covered by the lens, and the control element board is disposed upwardly or downwardly of the light-emitting diode board. [0011] In other words, by arranging the control element board upwardly or downwardly of the light-emitting diode board, the depth of the tail lamp can be reduced. [0012] The invention according to Claim 2 is characterized in that the control element board is hidden from the eye by arranging the control element board downwardly of the light-emitting diode board, and covering the control element board with the mud guard cover. By arranging the control element board downwardly of the light-emitting diode board and covering the control element board with the mud guard cover, so that the control element board is hidden from the eye when viewed fröm the outside the control element board is hidden from the outside and protected from the outside. The invention according to Claim 3 is characterized in that a harness is connected to the control element board or the light-emitting diode board, and the harness is extended outward from a side of the housing. By connecting the harness with the control element board or the light-emitting diode board and extending the harness outward from the side of the housing, the depth of the tail lamp can be reduced, for example, in comparison with a case in which the harness is extended rearward. [14] The invention according to Claim 4 is characterized in that the rear fender extends above the lens rearward with respect to the upper portion of the lens. By extending the rear fender rearward over the lens with respect to the upper portion of the lens, light from the outside coming into the tail lamp is blocked. [15] The invention according to Claim 5 is characterized in that the mud guard cover is formed with a swelled portion, and the control element board is hidden from the eye when viewed from the rear by the swelled portion. By providing the swelled portion on the mud guard cover, and covering the control element board with the swelled portion, the tail lamp of the vehicle is arranged at a position shifted rearward. [0016] The invention according to Claim 6 is characterized in that the swelled portion is provided with a license lamp or a number plate mounting portion. By providing the license lamp or the number plate mounting portion on the swelled portion, flexibility of design can be increased. [17] The invention according to Claim 7 is characterized in that an inner lens is provided between the light-emitting diode and the lens, and the control element board is provided rearwardly of the inner lens with respect to a vehicle body. By providing the inner lens between the light-emitting diode and the lens and providing the control element board rearwardly of the inner lens with respect to the vehicle body, the depth of the tail lamp can further be reduced. [18] The invention according to Claim 8 is characterized in that a light-shielding panel is provided between the inner lens and the control element board. By providing the light-shielding panel between the inner lens and the control element board, light leaked on the side of the control element board can be blocked, and a designing property can be improved. [19] The invention according to Claim 9 is characterized in that the light-shielding panel is provided integrally with the inner lens. By providing the light-shielding panel integrally with the inner lens, assembleability can be improved. [20] The invention according to Claim 10 is a vehicle including a rear fender covering over the upper portion of a rear wheel, a mud guard cover covering over the rear portion of the rear wheel, and a tail lamp arranged around the rear fender and the mud guard cover, characterized in that the tail lamp is a tail lamp having a light-emitting diode as a light source and includes a light-emitting diode board for placing the light-emitting diode thereon, a control element board for placing a control element for controlling the light-emitting diode thereon, a housing for collectively accommodating the light-emitting diode board and the control element board, and a lens for covering the housing, and the control element board is arranged forwardly of the light-emitting diode board. By composing the tail lamp of the light-emitting diode board for placing the light-emitting diode thereon, the control element board for placing the control element for controlling the light-emitting diode thereon, the housing for collectively accommodating the light-emitting diode board and the control element board, and the lens for covering the housing, and arranging the control element board rearwardly of the light-emitting diode board with respect to the vehicle body, the depth of the tail lamp can be reduced. [Advantage of the Invention] [0022] According to Claim 1 of the invention, since the tail lamp includes the light-emitting diode board for placing the light-emitting diode thereon, the control element board for placing the control element for controlling the light-emitting diode thereon, the housing for collectively accommodating the light-emitting diode board and the control element board, and the lens for covering the housing, and the control element board is arranged upwardly or downwardly of the light-emitting diode board, the depth of the tail lamp can be set to a reduced value. Consequently, the entire length of the vehicle can advantageously be reduced. Alternatively, the sufficient space is advantageously secured with respect to the rear wheel. According to Claim 2 of the invention, since the control element board is disposed downwardly of the light-emitting diode board, and the control element board is covered by the mud guard cover, so that the control element board is hidden from the eye when viewed from the outside, the control element board can be hidden from the outside and can be protected from the outside. For example, in comparison with the case in which the control element board is covered using an additional part, the number of components can advantageously be reduced. Also, an existing part can be used conveniently, and the application of the existing part can advantageously be increased. [24] According to Claim 3 of the invention, since the harness is connected to the control element board and the harness is extended from the side of the housing toward the outside, for example, in comparison with the case in which the harness is extended rearward, the depth of the tail lamp can be reduced. Consequently, the sufficient space is advantageously secured with respect to the rear wheel. [25] According to Claim 4 of the invention, since the rear fender extends above the lens rearward with respect to the upper portion of the lens, light from the outside coming into the tail lamp is blocked. Consequently, the tail lamp for a vehicle having good visibility can advantageously be realized. [0026] According to Claim 5 of the invention, since the mud guard cover is formed with the swelled portion, and the control element board is hidden from the eye when viewed from the rear by the swelled portion, the tail lamp of the vehicle can be arranged at a position shifted rearward. Consequently, the sufficient space is advantageously secured with respect to the rear wheel. [27] According to Claim 6 of the invention, since the swelled portion is provided with the license lamp or the number plate mounting portion, the flexibility of the design is advantageously increased. According to Claim 7 of the invention, since the inner lens is provided between the light-emitting diode and the lens, and the control element board is provided rearwardly of the inner lens with respect to the vehicle body, the further reduction of the depth of the tail lamp is advantageously achieved. [0029] According to Claim 8 of the invention, since the light-shielding panel is provided between the inner lens and the control element board, light leaked on the side of the control element board can advantageously be blocked, and the designing property can be improved. [30] According to Claim 9 of the invention, since the light-shielding panel is provided integrally with the inner lens, the assembleability can be improved. [31] According to Claim 10 of the invention, since the tail lamp includes the light-emitting diode board for placing the light-emitting diode thereon, the control element board for placing the control element for controlling the light-emitting diode thereon, the housing for collectively accommodating the light-emitting diode board and the control element board, and the lens for covering the housing, and the control element board is arranged rearwardly of the light-emitting diode board with respect to the vehicle body, the depth of the tail lamp can be reduced. [Best Mode for Carrying Out the Invention] [32] Referring now to accompanied drawings, best mode for carrying out the invention will be described below. The drawings are to be viewed in the orientation in which reference numerals are viewed in a right way. Fig. 1 is a side view of a vehicle in which a tail lamp structure according to the present invention is employed, and a motorcycle 10 as a vehicle is configured by mounting a head pipe 12 to a vehicle body frame 11, mounting a front fork 13 steerably to the head pipe 12, mounting a steering handle 15 to a top bridge 14 of the front fork 13, arranging a head light 18 and left and right front winkers 19 (numeral 19 on the right side is not shown) at a front between the top bridge 14 and a bottom bridge 16, mounting a front fender 22 and a front wheel 23 at a lower portion of the front fork 13, extending a main frame 24 of the vehicle body frame 11 rearward from the head pipe 12, extending a down tube 25 of the vehicle body frame 11 rearward from obliquely below, arranging an engine 26 between the main frame 24 and the down tube 25, connecting a transmission 27 to the engine 26, placing a fuel tank 29 on the main frame 24, extending a seat rail 28 rearward from the main frame 24, mounting a seat 31 to the seat rail 28, extending a sub frame 32 from the down tube 25 to the seat rail 28, extending a rear swing arm 34 from a lower rear portion of the vehicle body frame 11 via a pivot 33, mounting a rear wheel 35 rotatably at a rear end of the rear swing arm 34, and extending a rear cushion 36 between the rear portion of the rear swing arm 34 and the vehicle body frame 11. Reference numerals 38, 39 designate exhaust pipes extending from the engine 26. [0033] In the drawing, reference numeral 37 designates a radiator, reference numerals 41, 42 represent mufflers connected respectively to the exhaust pipes 38, 39, reference numeral 43 designates a rear fender, reference numeral 44 designates a license lamp, reference numeral 45 designates a rear winker, reference numeral 4 6 designates a tail lamp, and reference numeral 47 designates a mud guard cover (mud guard) . The seat 31 includes a driver's seat 48 on which a driver is seated, and a passenger's seat 49 formed one step higher than the driver's seat 48 on which a passenger is seated. Reference numeral 60 designates a tail lamp structure for a vehicle according to the present invention (hereinafter, abbreviated as "tail lamp structure 60"), and detailed description will be given. [0034] Fig. 2 is a side view of the tail lamp structure for a vehicle according to the present invention, and the tail lamp structure 60 illustrated is configured by mounting a supporting stay 61 to the rear fender 43, mounting a tail lamp bracket 62 to the supporting stay 61, mounting the tail lamp 46 to the tail lamp bracket 62, covering a rear surface of the tail lamp 46 by an inner fender 64, causing the tail lamp bracket 62 and the rear fender 43 to support the mud guard cover 47, mounting the license lamp 44 on a surface of the mud guard cover 47, and causing the mud guard cover 47 to support the left and right rear winkers 45, 45 (numeral 45 on the further side is not shown) on the left and right sides. In other words, the tail lamp structure 60 is, in the motorcycle 10 (see Fig. 1) including the rear fender 43 covering over the upper portion of the rear wheel 35, the mud guard cover 47 covering over the rear portion of the rear wheel 35, and the tail lamp 46 arranged around the rear fender 43 and the mud guard cover 47, an external structure in which light from the outside coming into the tail lamp 4 6 is blocked by covering the upper portion of the tail map 46 with the rear fender 43, is an external structure in which an interior of the tail lamp 46 is hidden by masking the lower portion of the tail lamp 4 6 by the mud guard cover 47, and is an external structure in which multifunction of the mud guard cover 47 is achieved by mounting the license lamp 44 and the left and right rear winkers 45, 45 to the mud guard cover 47, and as described later, the table lamp structure 60 includes an internal structure of the tail lamp 46. [36] In the drawing, reference numeral 121 designates a number plate, reference numeral 122 designates a number plate mounting portion, reference numeral 123 designates a bolt, reference numeral 124 designates a washer, reference numeral 125 designates a spring washer, and reference numeral 126 designates a nut. Fig. 3 is a perspective view of the mud guard cover of the tail lamp structure for a vehicle according to the present invention, in which the mud guard cover 47 includes a main body portion 65, left and right winker supporting portions 66, 66 for supporting the left and right rear winkers 45, 45 (see Fig. 2) respectively, a projection 67 for mounting the license lamp 44 (see Fig. 2), an opening 68 for exposing the tail lamp 46, a swelled portion 69 for covering part of the tail lamp 46, inserting portions 71, 71 to be inserted into the rear fender 43. [38] By providing the projection 67 for mounting the license lamp 44 on the mud guard cover 47, or by providing the left and right winker supporting portions 66, 66 for supporting the left and right rear winkers 45, 45 (see Fig. 2) respectively, the multifunction of the mud guard cover 47 is achieved. Consequently, the cost of the motorcycle 10 (see Fig. 1) can be reduced. [39] Fig. 4 is a front view of the mud guard cover of the tail lamp structure for a vehicle according to the present invention, illustrating the lower portion of the tail lamp is covered by the swelled portion 69 of the mud guard cover 47. The lower portion of the tail lamp 46, as described later, includes a control element board 84 arranged thereon and, by covering the lower portion of the tail lamp 46 with the swelled portion 69 of the mud guard cover 47, reduction of the number of components is achieved, for example, in comparison with the case in which the control element board 84 is masked by an additional part. Also, the existing mud guard cover 47 can be used conveniently, and hence the application of the mud guard cover 47 can be increased. [40] Fig. 5 is a side view of the mud guard cover of the tail lamp structure for a vehicle according to the present invention, illustrating that the tail lamp can be mounted so as to overhang outward (rearward of the vehicle body) by forming the swelled portion 69 on the mud guard cover 47. In other words, since the swelled portion 69 is provided on the mud guard cover 47 and the control element board 84 is masked by the swelled portion 69, the tail lamp 46 can be arranged so as to shift backward. Consequently, the sufficient space can be secured with respect to the rear wheel (see Fig. 2) 35. [41] By providing, for example, the license lamp 44 or the number plate mounting portion on the swelled portion 67, the flexibility of the design can be increased. [42] Fig. 6 is a front view of the tail lamp of the tail lamp structure for a vehicle according to the present invention, and Fig. 7 is a cross-sectional view taken along a line 7-7 in Fig. 6. The tail lamp 46 is a tail lamp employing a plurality of light-emitting diodes (LED) 81... (.. .represents that there are plural number of components, hereinafter) as the light sources, and includes a light-emitting diode board 82 shown in Fig. 7 for placing the light-emitting diodes 81..., the control element board 84 for placing a control element 83 for controlling the light-emitting diodes 81..., an inner lens (diffuser panel) 85 shown in Fig. 7 for causing light from the light-emitting diodes 81... to diffuse, a light-shielding panel 86 disposed so as to be orthogonal to the inner lens 85 for blocking light from the light-emitting diodes 81..., a housing 87 for collectively storing the light-emitting diode board 82, the control element board 84, the inner lens 85, and the light-shielding panel 86, a lens 88 for covering the housing 87, a harness (wiring member) 89 extending from the housing 87. [43] The control element 83 is a generic designation including passive elements such as resistance and capacitor, and positive elements such as transistor, FET, IC. [44] Fig. 8 is a front view showing the light-emitting diode board and the housing of the tail lamp structure for a vehicle according to the present invention, and illustrates that the light-emitting diode board 82 includes a plurality of terminal plates (metal plates) 91-96 arranged in and fixed to the housing 87, two light-emitting diodes 81, 81 are connected between the terminal plate 91 and the terminal plate 92, and two light-emitting diodes 81, 81 are connected between the terminal plate 92 and a terminal plate 93, and two light-emitting diodes 81, 81 are connected between the terminal plate 93 and the terminal plate 94, and two light-emitting diodes 81, 81 are connected between the terminal plate 94 and the terminal plate 95 and two light-emitting diodes 81, 81 are connected between the terminal plate 95 and a terminal plate 96, and two light-emitting diodes 81,81 are connected between the terminal plate 96 and the terminal plate 91. The housing 87 includes fixing holes 98, 98 for fixing the inner fender 64, and the control element board 84 is provided with an internal wiring member 99 to be connected with the harness 89. [0045] Fig. 9 is a back view of the tail lamp of the tail lamp structure for a vehicle according to the present invention, in which the harness 89 is extended outward from the side of the housing 87, and branched into a power source supply harness 102 and a signal harness 103 from a midpoint of an extended harness 101. The power source supply harness 102 is provided with a coupler 104 at a distal end, and first to third connectors 105-107 at a distal end of the signal harness 103. In the drawing, reference numeral 108 designates a harness draw-out member. [46] In other words, the tail lamp structure 60 (tail lamp 46) shown in Pig. 2 is referable to be a structure in which the harness 89 is connected to the control element board 84 (see Fig. 6), and the harness 89 is extended outward from the side of the housing 87. By connecting the harness 89 to the control element board 84, and causing the harness 89 to be extended outward from the side of the housing 87, the depth of the tail lamp 46 can be reduced, for example, in comparison with the case in which the harness is extended rearward. Consequently, the sufficient space can be secured with respect to the rear wheel 35 (see Fig. 2). [48] The harness draw-out member 108 is inclined along the inner fender 64, and is arranged forwardly of the light-emitting diode board 82 and rearwardly of the control element board 84. Fig. 10 is a side view of the tail lamp of the tail lamp structure for a vehicle according to the present invention, in which the lens 88 is a member formed of transparent resin, and includes an upper cover portion 111 for covering the upper portion of the light-emitting diode board 82 (see Fig. 2), a lens body portion 112 for allowing light from the light-emitting diodes 81... to transmit through the inner lens (diffuser panel) 85, and a lower cover portion 113 for covering the control element board. Therefore, as shown in Fig. 2, the tail lamp structure 60 is configured to cause the lens body portion 112 to project outward by covering the upper cover portion 111 by the rear fender 43, and covering the lower cover portion 112 by the mud guard cover 47. [0050] Fig. 11 is a cross-sectional view taken along a line 11-11 in Fig. 6, showing a side cross-section of the tail lamp structure 60. In the motorcycle (vehicle) 10 shown in Fig. 1 including the rear fender 43 covering over the upper portion of the rear wheel 35 (seeFig.2), the mud guard cover 4 7 covering over the rear portion of the rear wheel 35, the tail lamp structure 60 is referable to be such that the tail lamp 46 arranged around the rear fender 43 and the mud guard cover 47, the tail lamp 46 being a tail lamp having light-emitting diodes 81... as the light sources, and the tail lamp is referable to be composed of the light-emitting diode board 82 for placing the light-emitting diodes 81... thereon, the control element board 84 for placing the control element 83 (see Fig. 6) for controlling the light-emitting diodes 81... thereon, the housing 87 for collectively accommodating the light-emitting diode board 82 and the control element board 84, and the lens 88 for covering the housing 87, and to be such that the control element board 84 is arranged downwardly of the light-emitting diode board 82. [51] For example, it is preferable if the depth of the tail lamp of the vehicle can be reduced, because the entire length of the vehicle can be reduced, and a space with respect to the rear wheel can be secured sufficiently. [52] In other words, by arranging the control element board 84 downwardly of the light-emitting diode board 82, the depth of the tail lamp 46 is set to be thin. Consequently, the entire length of the motorcycle 10 (see Fig. 1) can be reduced. Alternatively, the sufficient space with respect to the rear wheel 3 5 can be secured. In the drawing, reference numeral 115... designates mounting screws for mounting the light-emitting diode board 82 to the housing 87, reference numeral 116 designates a mounting screw for mounting the control element board 84 to the housing 87, and reference numeral 117 designates a mounting screw for mounting the inner lens (diffuser panel) 85 to the lens 88. [53] In the drawing, reference numeral 128 designates an outer lens portion, reference numeral 129 designates an inner lens portion, and the lens body portion 112 is formed to have a two-layer structure. By disposing the clear outer lens portion 128 on the outer side and the inner lens portion 129 having a fine cut on the inner side, the clear tail lamp 46 providing depth feel can be realized and, since the light-emitting diodes (LED) 81... cannot be seen from the outside, difference between ON and OFF can easily be recognized. [54] Also, by arranging the control element board 84 rearwardly of the light-emitting diode board 82 with respect to the vehicle body, the depth of the tail lamp 46 can be reduced. Also, maintenanceability of the tail lamp 46 can be improved. [55] Fig. 12 is a cross-sectional view taken along a line 12-12 in Fig. 6, and the tail lamp structure 60 is referable to be such that by arranging the control element board 84 downwardly of the light-emitting diode board 82, and covering the mud guard cover 4 7 on the lower portion of the lens 88, the control element board 84 is masked so as not to be viewed from the outside. [56] With the arrangement of the control element board 84 is arranged downwardly of the light-emitting diode board 82, and covering the lower portion of the lens 88 with the mud guard cover 47, by masking the control element board 84 so as not to be viewed from the outside, the control element board 84 can be hidden from the eye when viewed from the outside, and can be protected from the outside. [57] For example, the number of components can be reduced in comparison with the case in which the control element board is masked using an additional part. Alternatively, the existing part can be used conveniently, and the application of the existing part (mud guard cover 47) can be increased. [58] By inclining the light-emitting diode board 82 and the control element board 84 along the inner fender 64, and arranging the same not in the same level (arranged in two steps by differentiating the depth), a vacant space can be effectively used, and accordingly, the tail lamp 46 can be formed compactly. Consequently, the layout of the tail lamp 46 is facilitated. It is also referable to be such that the light-emitting diode board 82 is arranged not in the same level as the control element board 84, and the control element board 84 is arranged downwardly of the light-emitting diode board. The tail lamp structure 60 is referable to be such that the upper portion of the lens 88 (upper cover portion 111) is covered by the rear fender 43 and, by covering the upper portion of the lens 88 with the rear fender 43, light entering the tail lamp 46 from the outside can be blocked. Consequently, the tail lamp for a vehicle with a good visibility can be realized. In the drawing, reference numeral 118 designates a mounting screw for tightening the inner lens (diffuser panel) 85 and the light-shielding panel 86 together, and reference numeral 119 designates a mounting screw for mounting the inner fender 64 to the housing 87. [60] By providing the inner lens 85 is provided between the light emitting diodes 81... and the lens 88, and providing the control element board 84 rearwardly of the inner lens 85 with respect to the vehicle body, the depth of the tail lamp 46 can be reduced. Also, the improvement of the maintenanceability of the tail lamp 46 is achieved. [0061] Furthermore, by providing the light-shielding panel 86 between the inner lens 85 and the control element board 84, light leaked on the side of the control element board 84 can be blocked, and the designing property can be improved. Then, since the light-shielding panel 86 is provided integrally with the inner lens 85 (integrally mounted, or fastened with the mounting screw 118 together), the assembleability can be improved. [0062] While the tail lamp structure for a vehicle according to the present invention is applied to the motorcycle as the vehicle as shown in Fig. 4, it is not limited thereto, and the vehicle may be two-wheelers, three-wheelers, or four-wheelers. While the tail lamp structure for a vehicle according to the present invention includes the license lamp 44 on the welled portion as shown in Fig. 2, it is not limited thereto, and the number plate mounting portion may be provided on the swelled portion. [63] While the tail lamp structure for a vehicle according to the present invention includes the control element board 84 arranged downwardly of the light-emitting diode board 82 as shown in Fig. 11, it is not limited thereto, and the control element board 84 may be arranged above the light-emitting diode board. [64] While the tail lamp structure for a vehicle according to the present invention includes the harness 89 connected to the control element board 84 via the internal wiring member 99 as shown in Fig. 8, it is not limited thereto, and the harness may be connected to the light-emitting diode board. [Industrial Applicability] [65] The tail lamp structure for a vehicle according to the present invention is suitable for a large motorcycle. [Brief Description of the Drawings] [66] [Fig. 1] Fig. 1 is a side view of a vehicle in which a tail lamp structure according to the present invention is employed. [Fig. 2] Fig. 2 is a side view of the tail lamp structure for a vehicle according to the present invention. [Fig. 3] Fig. 3 is a perspective view of a mud guard cover of the tail lamp structure for a vehicle according to the present invention. [Fig. 4] Fig. 4 is a front view of the mud guard cover of the tail lamp structure for a vehicle according to the present invention. [Fig. 5] Fig. 5 is a side view of the mud guard cover of the tail lamp structure for a vehicle according to the present invention. [Fig. 6] Fig. 6 is a front view of a tail lamp of the tail lamp structure for a vehicle according to the present invention. [Fig. 7] Fig. 7 is a cross-sectional view taken along a line 7-7 in Fig. 6. [Fig. 8] Fig. 8 is a front view showing a light-emitting diode board and a housing of the tail lamp structure for a vehicle according to the present invention. [Fig. 9] Fig. 9 is a back view of the tail lamp of the tail lamp structure for a vehicle according to the present invention. [Fig. 10] Fig. 10 is a side view of the tail lamp of the tail lamp structure for a vehicle according to the present invention. [Fig. 11] Fig. 11 is a cross-sectional view taken along a line 11-11 in Fig. 6. [Fig. 12] Fig. 12 is a cross-sectional view taken along a line 12-12 in Fig. 6. [Description of Reference Numerals and Signs] [0067] 10...vehicle (motorcycle) 35...rear wheel 43...rear fender 46...tail lamp 47...mud guard cover 69...swelled portion 81...light-emitting diode 82 ...light-emitting diode board 83...control element 84...control element board 87...housing 88...lens 89...harness [Designation of Document] Claims [Claim 1] In a vehicle comprising a rear fender covering over the upper portion of a rear wheel, a mud guard cover covering over the rear portion of the rear wheel, and a tail lamp arranged around the rear fender and the mud guard cover, a tail lamp structure for a vehicle characterized in that the tail lamp is a tail lamp having a light-emitting diode as a light source and comprises a light-emitting diode board for placing the light-emitting diode thereon, a control element board for placing a control element for controlling the light-emitting diode thereon, a housing for collectively accommodating the light-emitting diode board and the control element board, and a lens for covering the housing, and the control element board is arranged upwardly or downwardly of the light-emitting diode board. [Claim 2] The tail lamp structure for a vehicle according to Claim 1, characterized in that the control element board is hidden from the eye by arranging the control element board downwardly of the light-emitting diode board, and covering the control element board with the mud guard cover. [Claim 3] The tail lamp structure for a vehicle according to Claim 1 or Claim 2, characterized in that a harness is connected to the control element board or the light-emitting diode board, and the harness is extended outward from a side of the housing. [Claim 4] The tail lamp structure for a vehicle according to Claim 1, Claim 2 or Claim 3, characterized in that the rear fender extends rearward above the lens with respect to the upper portion of the lens. [Claim 5] The tail lamp structure for a vehicle according to Claim 2, characterized in that the mud guard cover is formed with a swelled portion, and the control element board is hidden from the eye when viewed from the rear by the swelled portion. [Claim 6] The tail lamp structure for a vehicle according to Claim 5, characterized in that the swelled portion is provided with a license lamp or a number plate mounting portion. [Claim 7] The tail lamp structure for a vehicle according to Claim 1, characterized in that an inner lens is provided between the light-emitting diode and the lens, and the control element board is provided rearwardly of the inner lens with respect to a vehicle body. [Claim 8] The tail lamp structure for a vehicle according to Claim 7, characterized in that a light-shielding panel is provided between the inner lens and the control element board. [Claim 9] The tail lamp structure for a vehicle according to Claim 8, characterized in that the light—shielding panel is provided integrally with the inner lens. [Claim 10] In a vehicle including a rear fender covering over the upper portion of a rear wheel, a mud guard cover covering over the rear portion of the rear wheel, and a tail lamp arranged around the rear fender and the mud guard cover, a tail lamp structure for a vehicle characterized in that the tail lamp is a tail lamp having a light-emitting diode as a light source and comprises a light-emitting diode board for placing the light-emitting diode thereon, a control element board for placing a control element for controlling the light-emitting diode thereon, a housing for collectively accommodating the light-emitting diode board and the control element board, and a lens for covering the housing, and the control element board is offset rearwardly of the light-emitting diode board with respect to a vehicle body.

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1457-CHE-2005 AMENDED CLAIMS 23-09-2011.pdf

1457-CHE-2005 CORRESPONDENCE OTHERS 03-02-2012.pdf

1457-CHE-2005 CORRESPONDENCE OTHERS 19-01-2012.pdf

1457-CHE-2005 EXAMINATION REPORT REPLY RECEIVED 23-09-2011.pdf

1457-CHE-2005 FORM-3 23-09-2011.pdf

1457-CHE-2005 OTHER PATENT DOCUMENT 23-09-2011.pdf

1457-CHE-2005 OTHER PATENT DOCUMENT 1 23-09-2011.pdf

1457-CHE-2005 POWER OF ATTORNEY 23-09-2011.pdf

1457-che-2005 abstract.pdf

1457-che-2005 claims.pdf

1457-CHE-2005 CORRESPONDENCE OTHERS 12-01-2011.pdf

1457-che-2005 correspondence others.pdf

1457-CHE-2005 CORRESPONDENCE PO.pdf

1457-che-2005 description (complete).pdf

1457-che-2005 drawings.pdf

1457-che-2005 form-1.pdf

1457-che-2005 form-18.pdf

1457-che-2005 form-3.pdf

1457-che-2005 form-5.pdf

2495-CHENP-2004 FORM-3 23-09-2011.pdf

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