Patents Assigned to Suzuki Motor Corporation
  • Patent number: 11634202
    Abstract: The cooling device for a power source for a ship propulsion device that pumps up cooling water, from which foreign matters with sizes that cause clogging of a cooling water route have been removed, supplies the cooling water to a cooling water passage (30), and discharges the cooling water to outside after cooling a power source (10) includes: a cartridge-type filtration device (40, 73) that is provided at a midpoint of a first water passage (36, 71) in the cooling water route and incorporates a filter (45, 46) for filtrating foreign matters remaining in the cooling water; and a second water passage (38, 72) that is branched from the first water passage and adapted such that a valve member (53) is opened to cause the cooling water to flow in a case in which clogging occurs in the filter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2023
    Assignee: SUZUKI MOTOR CORPORATION
    Inventors: Toshio Watanabe, Jun Ito, Shingo Matsumoto, Yudai Atsumi
  • Patent number: 11623711
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a seat rail structure for a motorcycle having a seat rail on a vehicle body. In this structure, the seat rail has a side member being a bent product of continuous fiber reinforced resin, the side member has: a side wall at an outer end in a width direction of a vehicle body; and an upper flange at an upper end of the side wall to protrude from the side wall inward in the width direction, the side wall has an upper fastening portion at an upper end section of a front end region, fastened to a main frame, the upper fastening portion has an upper corner edge portion straddling front edge and upper edge portions, the upper corner edge portion is arcuate, and a rear end of the upper corner edge portion is frontward relative to a front edge portion of the upper flange.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2023
    Assignee: SUZUKI MOTOR CORPORATION
    Inventors: Daisuke Hatano, Kyohei Ikoma
  • Publication number: 20230106645
    Abstract: There is provided a vehicle control device including: an inverter that is configured to drive an electric motor; a DC/DC converter that is configured to step down a voltage output from a high voltage battery; a pre-charge circuit including a pre-charge switch; a voltage detector that is configured to detect an input voltage input to the inverter and the DC/DC converter; and a controller. When the input voltage is lower than the input voltage at the time when pre-charge of the inverter is completed, the controller is configured to determine that power supplied from a power supply of the DC/DC converter to the DC/DC converter is not normally stopped.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2022
    Publication date: April 6, 2023
    Applicant: SUZUKI MOTOR CORPORATION
    Inventor: Toshihide TACHIBANA
  • Patent number: 11619158
    Abstract: An exhaust device in which an exhaust passage wraps around from a front side of an engine to a lower side of the engine and extends to a rear side is provided. The exhaust device includes a catalyst configured to purify exhaust gas in the exhaust passage and disposed in front of the engine, and a gas sensor disposed on a wall surface of the exhaust passage at an upstream side than the catalyst. The gas sensor is disposed in front of the engine so as to be directed toward the engine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2023
    Assignee: SUZUKI MOTOR CORPORATION
    Inventor: Kohei Yamashita
  • Publication number: 20230087634
    Abstract: A hybrid ship propulsion machine includes an internal-combustion-drive propulsion part, a fixing bracket configured to fix the internal-combustion-drive propulsion part to a ship, an electric propulsion part, an elevating device configured to elevate and lower the electric propulsion part; and an attachment bracket attaching the electric propulsion part and the elevating device to the fixing bracket. The elevating device is configured to elevate and lower the electric propulsion part between a position where a second propeller of the electric propulsion part sinks below a water surface and a position where the second propeller comes out of the water surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2022
    Publication date: March 23, 2023
    Applicant: SUZUKI MOTOR CORPORATION
    Inventor: Masatoshi KIMPARA
  • Publication number: 20230090635
    Abstract: A hybrid ship propulsion machine includes an internal-combustion-drive propulsion part and an electric propulsion part. The electric propulsion part is attached to a first housing part of the internal-combustion-drive propulsion part, and is disposed at a position higher than an anti-cavitation plate of the internal-combustion-drive propulsion part such that a second propeller of the electric propulsion part sinks below a water surface during low-speed movement, which is not a planing state of a ship, and the second propeller comes out of the water surface during planing of the ship.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2022
    Publication date: March 23, 2023
    Applicant: SUZUKI MOTOR CORPORATION
    Inventor: Masatoshi KIMPARA
  • Publication number: 20230086934
    Abstract: A ship propulsion machine includes a ship propulsion machine main body and a propulsion module. The ship propulsion machine main body includes a power source, a tank storing cooling liquid, a heat sink cooling the cooling liquid, a cooling liquid passage connecting the power source and the heat sink, a pump causing the cooling liquid to flow in the cooling liquid passage, a first housing part housing the heat sink. The propulsion module includes a drive shaft rotated by the power source and a propulsion device converting rotation of the drive shaft into the propulsion force. A connection mechanism separably connecting an output shaft of the power source and the drive shaft is provided on the power source and on the drive shaft. The first housing part and the propulsion device are provided with an attachment mechanism detachably attaching the propulsion module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2022
    Publication date: March 23, 2023
    Applicant: SUZUKI MOTOR CORPORATION
    Inventors: Masatoshi KIMPARA, Takuya SATO
  • Publication number: 20230090359
    Abstract: A side case attachment structure detachably attaching a side case to a vehicle body of a saddle-type vehicle includes a first attachment portion protruding of the side case, a second attachment portion of the side case, and a holding portion of a side portion of a rear portion of the vehicle body, the holding portion including a first hooking portion hooking the first attachment portion from above and a second hooking portion hooking the second attachment portion from above. A movement restricting portion of the holding portion restricts forward movement of the side case by coming into contact with the first attachment portion when a grip portion of the side case is gripped and the side case is pulled forward and upward with respect to the vehicle body so as to detach the first attachment portion from the first hooking portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2022
    Publication date: March 23, 2023
    Applicant: SUZUKI MOTOR CORPORATION
    Inventor: Taku SHIOSAKA
  • Publication number: 20230087983
    Abstract: A hybrid ship propulsion machine includes an internal-combustion-drive propulsion part and an electric propulsion part. The electric propulsion part is attached to a first housing part of the internal-combustion-drive propulsion part, and is disposed at a position higher than an anti-cavitation plate of the internal-combustion-drive propulsion part such that a suction port of the electric propulsion part sinks below a water surface during low-speed movement, which is not a planing state of a ship, and the suction port comes out of the water surface during planing of the ship.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2022
    Publication date: March 23, 2023
    Applicant: SUZUKI MOTOR CORPORATION
    Inventor: Masatoshi KIMPARA
  • Publication number: 20230093387
    Abstract: A spoke wheel for a straddle-type vehicle includes a rim having an outer peripheral surface on which a tire is mounted and an annular shape, a hub supported by an axle on an inner side of the rim and having a tubular shape, and a plurality of wire spokes connecting the rim to the hub. The rim is formed with a plurality of spoke holes through which the plurality of wire spokes pass and support surfaces receiving head portions of the plurality of wire spokes on one end sides of the plurality of spoke holes. Each of the support surfaces has a groove shape extending in a wheel rotation direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2022
    Publication date: March 23, 2023
    Applicant: SUZUKI MOTOR CORPORATION
    Inventor: Takayo YAMAMOTO
  • Patent number: 11608133
    Abstract: In a seat rail structure according to the present invention, a seat rail of a vehicle body of a motorcycle has a side wall positioned lateralward in a width direction of the vehicle body, and the side wall has a bulge portion formed at a front upper region positioned frontward in the vehicle body and upward in the vehicle body. The bulge portion bulges outward in the width direction of the vehicle body relative to a peripheral portion positioned at surroundings of the bulge portion, and the seat rail has a front flange positioned at an upper end of the side wall and protrudes inward in the width direction of the vehicle body from an upper end of the bulge portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2023
    Assignee: SUZUKI MOTOR CORPORATION
    Inventors: Daisuke Hatano, Kyohei Ikoma
  • Publication number: 20230074784
    Abstract: A front fender attached to a front fork of a straddle-type vehicle, the front fender includes a fender body covering an upper side of a front wheel supported by the front fork, and a pair of fender side surfaces extending from two side edges of the fender body to an axle. The front fork is provided with brake caliper that brakes the front wheel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2022
    Publication date: March 9, 2023
    Applicant: SUZUKI MOTOR CORPORATION
    Inventor: Tatsuki ISHII
  • Publication number: 20230070742
    Abstract: A front fender attached to a front fork of a straddle-type vehicle, the front fender includes a fender body covering an upper side of a front wheel supported by the front fork, a pair of fender bases extending from two side edges of the fender body to an axle, and a pair of fender covers attached to the pair of fender bases. A pair of leg portions having hollow cross sections are constituted by the pair of fender bases and the pair of fender covers, and the fender body is supported by the pair of leg portions attached to the front fork.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2022
    Publication date: March 9, 2023
    Applicant: SUZUKI MOTOR CORPORATION
    Inventor: Tatsuki ISHII
  • Publication number: 20230071497
    Abstract: A holding structure for an optional component, the optional component configured to be added to a saddle-type vehicle, the holding structure includes a brace extending forward from a head pipe of a vehicle front portion, a plate supported from below by the brace, and a holder for the optional component provided on the plate. A periphery of a meter configured to display vehicle information is covered with a meter cover. The meter is supported by the plate so as to be exposed from the meter cover, and the optional component is held inside the meter cover by the holder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2022
    Publication date: March 9, 2023
    Applicant: SUZUKI MOTOR CORPORATION
    Inventor: Tatsuki ISHII
  • Publication number: 20230069528
    Abstract: An exhaust device discharging exhaust gas from an engine of a ship propulsion machine includes an exhaust passage through which the exhaust gas flows and a catalyst device purifying the exhaust gas. The exhaust passage includes a first exhaust pipe and a second exhaust pipe connected to an outflow side of the first exhaust pipe. The catalyst device includes a metal catalyst including a metal catalyst carrier, an outer shell portion having a tubular shape and accommodating the metal catalyst, and a holding portion provided in the outer shell portion, having a brim shape protruding radially outward beyond an outer circumferential surface of the outer shell portion, and holding the catalyst device. The catalyst device is held in the exhaust passage by the holding portion being sandwiched between an outflow-side end portion of the first exhaust pipe and an inflow-side end portion of the second exhaust pipe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2022
    Publication date: March 2, 2023
    Applicant: SUZUKI MOTOR CORPORATION
    Inventor: Jun ITO
  • Patent number: 11591058
    Abstract: There is provided a ship propulsion machine that gives a propulsive force to a ship, including: a power source; a propulsion device that converts power of the power source into a propulsive force of the ship; a power transmission mechanism that transmits power of the power source to the propulsion device; a casing that covers the power source and the power transmission mechanism; and a fine dust capturing device. The fine dust capturing device includes: a water intake which is provided in the casing and through which water around the ship propulsion machine is to be taken in, a capturer that captures fine dust contained in water taken in from the water intake, and a water outlet through which water in which the fine dust was captured by the capturer is to be discharged.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2023
    Assignee: SUZUKI MOTOR CORPORATION
    Inventor: Masatoshi Kimpara
  • Patent number: 11584472
    Abstract: A handle to be installed on an upper bracket that connects upper end sides of a pair of front forks is provided. The handle includes a handle bar and a handle holder. The handle bar includes a base portion installed on an upper surface of the upper bracket. The handle holder extends from a center of the upper surface of the upper bracket toward the pair of front forks. The base portion and the handle holder are fixed to the upper bracket by a fixing member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2023
    Assignee: SUZUKI MOTOR CORPORATION
    Inventor: Shota Miike
  • Publication number: 20230040841
    Abstract: There is provided a radiator fan configured to introduce outside air into a radiator in front of an engine. The radiator fan includes: a propeller disposed behind the radiator; a fan motor configured to drive the propeller to rotate; and a fan shroud covering the propeller from behind. The fan shroud is formed with a plurality of hoods whose exhaust air ports are directed in any directions in a range from a lateral direction to a downward direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2022
    Publication date: February 9, 2023
    Applicant: SUZUKI MOTOR CORPORATION
    Inventors: Kentaro IKEDA, Tomonori SUGIYAMA, Yuki MOCHIZUKI
  • Publication number: 20230036301
    Abstract: There is provided an air cleaner configured to be disposed behind an engine and inside a vehicle body frame. The air cleaner includes: an air cleaner case in which an intake chamber is formed; an air filter that divides the intake chamber into a dirty side and a clean side; an inlet tube configured to take in air from a vehicle rear side to the dirty side; and an outlet tube configured to send air from the clean side to the engine. The inlet tube and the outlet tube are attached to an upper side of the air cleaner case, and an expansion portion is formed on a lower side of the air cleaner case, the expansion portion being formed by expanding the clean side further downward than the dirty side.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2022
    Publication date: February 2, 2023
    Applicant: SUZUKI MOTOR CORPORATION
    Inventors: Akihito FUKUI, Shintaro YAGI
  • Publication number: 20230025823
    Abstract: There is provided an intake device, in which an air cleaner is disposed behind an engine and which is configured such that air is introduced from the air cleaner to the engine through an intake passage. The intake device includes: a pressure sensor configured to detect a pressure in the intake passage; a throttle body that forms an upstream side of the intake passage; and an intake pipe that forms a downstream side of the intake passage. An attachment portion to which the pressure sensor is attached is formed on an outer peripheral surface of the intake pipe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2022
    Publication date: January 26, 2023
    Applicant: SUZUKI MOTOR CORPORATION
    Inventor: Akihito FUKUI