Patents by Inventor Hiroyuki Sasazawa
Hiroyuki Sasazawa has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 11772735Abstract: The main step structure for the saddle riding vehicle includes a fixing member, a step pin, a main step, and a biasing member that biases the main step in a developing direction. The main step structure includes an operating member supported to be rotatable relative to the main step. The operating member is provided with a contact section that makes contact with the fixing member. An engaging mechanism that can switch between an engaged state and a disengaged state of the main step and the operating member is provided. In the case where the main step is moved to an accommodated position and the operating member is made to make contact with the fixing member, the engaging mechanism puts the main step and the operating member into an engaged state.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2021Date of Patent: October 3, 2023Assignee: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.Inventors: Shimpei Shikanai, Masayuki Hojo, Yoshihito Tokuda, Hiroyuki Sasazawa, Kenichi Misaki
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Patent number: 11597467Abstract: To provide a parking brake apparatus for a saddled vehicle actuated in response to a reverse rotation on a throttle grip which is set in a simplified structure. A parking brake apparatus for a saddled vehicle includes a parking brake caliper configured to restrict a rotation of a rear wheel while the motorcycle is parked; a steering handle configured to steer a front wheel; and a throttle grip mounted on the steering handle and configured to control output of a power unit. The control unit actuates the parking brake caliper by a motor when at least the throttle grip is reversely rotated and the vehicle speed is zero. The throttle grip being reversely rotated is detected according to information from a throttle position sensor which is interlocked with the throttle grip.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2020Date of Patent: March 7, 2023Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.Inventors: Hideaki Haraguchi, Koshi Nakamura, Hayato Yamashiro, Akihito Kawamura, Takuya Otsuka, Hiroyuki Sasazawa
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Publication number: 20220097790Abstract: The main step structure for the saddle riding vehicle includes a fixing member, a step pin, a main step, and a biasing member that biases the main step in a developing direction. The main step structure includes an operating member supported to be rotatable relative to the main step. The operating member is provided with a contact section that makes contact with the fixing member. An engaging mechanism that can switch between an engaged state and a disengaged state of the main step and the operating member is provided. In the case where the main step is moved to an accommodated position and the operating member is made to make contact with the fixing member, the engaging mechanism puts the main step and the operating member into an engaged state.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2021Publication date: March 31, 2022Inventors: Shimpei Shikanai, Masayuki Hojo, Yoshihito Tokuda, Hiroyuki Sasazawa, Kenichi Misaki
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Publication number: 20200290699Abstract: To provide a parking brake apparatus for a saddled vehicle actuated in response to a reverse rotation on a throttle grip which is set in a simplified structure. A parking brake apparatus for a saddled vehicle includes a parking brake caliper configured to restrict a rotation of a rear wheel while the motorcycle is parked; a steering handle configured to steer a front wheel; and a throttle grip mounted on the steering handle and configured to control output of a power unit. The control unit actuates the parking brake caliper by a motor when at least the throttle grip is reversely rotated and the vehicle speed is zero. The throttle grip being reversely rotated is detected according to information from a throttle position sensor which is interlocked with the throttle grip.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2020Publication date: September 17, 2020Inventors: Hideaki HARAGUCHI, Koshi NAKAMURA, Hayato YAMASHIRO, Akihito KAWAMURA, Takuya OTSUKA, Hiroyuki SASAZAWA
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Patent number: 9764789Abstract: A side cover structure for enhancing the external appearance and turning performance of a saddle-ride-type vehicle. A side cover structure of a saddle-ride-type vehicle includes a head pipe with a frame extending rearwardly from the head pipe. Side covers cover the frame from left and right sides. A bent portion is bent toward the outside in a vehicle width direction from a base portion and is formed on the side cover. An opening is formed in the base plate portion positioned in the vicinity of the bent portion.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2015Date of Patent: September 19, 2017Assignee: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.Inventors: Rui Maeda, Soya Uchida, Koji Koyano, Yasuhiro Ohashi, Daiki Hamaguchi, Koji Mizuta, Hiroyuki Sasazawa, Yukitou Fujimoto
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Publication number: 20160214672Abstract: A side cover structure for enhancing the external appearance and turning performance of a saddle-ride-type vehicle. A side cover structure of a saddle-ride-type vehicle includes a head pipe with a frame extending rearwardly from the head pipe. Side covers cover the frame from left and right sides. A bent portion is bent toward the outside in a vehicle width direction from a base portion and is formed on the side cover. An opening is formed in the base plate portion positioned in the vicinity of the bent portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2015Publication date: July 28, 2016Applicant: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.Inventors: Rui MAEDA, Soya UCHIDA, Koji KOYANO, Yasuhiro OHASHI, Daiki HAMAGUCHI, Koji MIZUTA, Hiroyuki SASAZAWA, Yukitou FUJIMOTO
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Patent number: 9180923Abstract: A windshield structure for a saddle-ride type vehicle to enhance a windshield effect by reducing a vacuum behind a leg shield and in the lateral center of the vehicle. The windshield structure for the saddle-ride type vehicle includes a front storage box that may be opened and closed that is provided in a surface of the leg shield on a side of a seat. A bottom covering portion is formed integrally with the leg shield and is formed to cover the front storage box from below. The bottom covering portion for covering the front storage box from below is formed with air discharge ports for releasing a flow of air from a front side of a vehicle body to a rear side of the leg shield.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2013Date of Patent: November 10, 2015Assignee: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.Inventors: Kohei Yokouchi, Hiroyuki Sasazawa, Tomotake Shimoji
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Patent number: 8950799Abstract: A windbreak structure for a saddle type vehicle to provide an increase in the windshield effect behind a leg shield. Exhaust ports for letting a flow of air from the front of a vehicle body rearwardly are provided at a side end portion of a leg shield. Further, sideward covering portions are provided that serve as exhaust air guide portions that extend rearwardly on the inner side in a vehicle widthwise direction of the exhaust port.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: February 10, 2015Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.Inventors: Kohei Yokouchi, Tomotake Shimoji, Hiroyuki Sasazawa
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Patent number: 8899668Abstract: An air guide structure for a saddle type vehicle for reducing the influence of a negative pressure on a rider. In an air guide structure for a motorcycle wherein a windscreen for the protection against air is provided on a front cover provided at a front portion of a vehicle body such that air is guided to the rear of the windscreen on the vehicle body to reduce a negative pressure to be generated behind the windscreen, an inlet port is provided between a central portion of a front end of the windscreen and the front cover. Further, a stepped portion that is formed stepwise in the forward and backward direction on an upper face of the front cover in the inside of the inlet port is provided, and a sectoral recessed portion is provided at a central portion of the stepped portion in the vehicle widthwise direction.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: December 2, 2014Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.Inventors: Kohei Yokouchi, Tomotake Shimoji, Hiroyuki Sasazawa
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Patent number: 8857553Abstract: A radiator hose layout structure for a saddle type vehicle by which radiator hoses can be arranged while enhancing cooling efficiency of a radiator. Longitudinal wall parts projecting forward are provided at vehicle-width-directionally both end portions of an exhaust air guide. The front ends of the longitudinal wall parts are provided rearwardly of the radiator. An exhaust air passage for letting exhaust air from the radiator flow therethrough is provided between the longitudinal wall parts. A lower radiator hose and an upper radiator hose are arranged on the vehicle-width-directionally outer side of the longitudinal wall parts.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2013Date of Patent: October 14, 2014Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.Inventors: Masanori Nakamura, Hiroyuki Sasazawa
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Patent number: 8776923Abstract: An air guide structure for a saddle type vehicle by which influence of exhaust air from a radiator on a fuel tank can be reduced effectively. A fuel tank is formed with a tank extension section extending to above the upper end of the radiator. A front wall of the tank extension section is inclined forward by obliquely extending rearwardly downward. A front lower cover disposed forwardly of the radiator and rearwardly of a front wheel is provided. The front lower cover is provided with a radiator opening section having a plurality of openings for guiding airflow to the radiator, and with a fuel tank opening section for guiding the airflow to the fuel tank inclusive of the tank extension section.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2013Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.Inventors: Masanori Nakamura, Hiroyuki Sasazawa
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Publication number: 20130320697Abstract: A windshield structure for a saddle-ride type vehicle to enhance a windshield effect by reducing a vacuum behind a leg shield and in the lateral center of the vehicle. The windshield structure for the saddle-ride type vehicle includes a front storage box that may be opened and closed that is provided in a surface of the leg shield on a side of a seat. A bottom covering portion is formed integrally with the leg shield and is formed to cover the front storage box from below. The bottom covering portion for covering the front storage box from below is formed with air discharge ports for releasing a flow of air from a front side of a vehicle body to a rear side of the leg shield.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2013Publication date: December 5, 2013Applicant: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.Inventors: Kohei YOKOUCHI, Hiroyuki SASAZAWA, Tomotake SHIMOJI
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Publication number: 20130249239Abstract: An air guide structure for a saddle type vehicle for reducing the influence of a negative pressure on a rider. In an air guide structure for a motorcycle wherein a windscreen for the protection against air is provided on a front cover provided at a front portion of a vehicle body such that air is guided to the rear of the windscreen on the vehicle body to reduce a negative pressure to be generated behind the windscreen, an inlet port is provided between a central portion of a front end of the windscreen and the front cover. Further, a stepped portion that is formed stepwise in the forward and backward direction on an upper face of the front cover in the inside of the inlet port is provided, and a sectoral recessed portion is provided at a central portion of the stepped portion in the vehicle widthwise direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: September 26, 2013Applicant: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.Inventors: Kohei YOKOUCHI, Tomotake SHIMOJI, Hiroyuki SASAZAWA
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Publication number: 20130248273Abstract: A radiator hose layout structure for a saddle type vehicle by which radiator hoses can be arranged while enhancing cooling efficiency of a radiator. Longitudinal wall parts projecting forward are provided at vehicle-width-directionally both end portions of an exhaust air guide. The front ends of the longitudinal wall parts are provided rearwardly of the radiator. An exhaust air passage for letting exhaust air from the radiator flow therethrough is provided between the longitudinal wall parts. A lower radiator hose and an upper radiator hose are arranged on the vehicle-width-directionally outer side of the longitudinal wall parts.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2013Publication date: September 26, 2013Applicant: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.Inventors: Masanori Nakamura, Hiroyuki Sasazawa
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Publication number: 20130249251Abstract: An air guide structure for a saddle type vehicle by which influence of exhaust air from a radiator on a fuel tank can be reduced effectively. A fuel tank is formed with a tank extension section extending to above the upper end of the radiator. A front wall of the tank extension section is inclined forward by obliquely extending rearwardly downward. A front lower cover disposed forwardly of the radiator and rearwardly of a front wheel is provided. The front lower cover is provided with a radiator opening section having a plurality of openings for guiding airflow to the radiator, and with a fuel tank opening section for guiding the airflow to the fuel tank inclusive of the tank extension section.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2013Publication date: September 26, 2013Applicant: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.Inventors: Masanori Nakamura, Hiroyuki Sasazawa
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Publication number: 20130249238Abstract: A windbreak structure for a saddle type vehicle to provide an increase in the windshield effect behind a leg shield. Exhaust ports for letting a flow of air from the front of a vehicle body rearwardly are provided at a side end portion of a leg shield. Further, sideward covering portions are provided that serve as exhaust air guide portions that extend rearwardly on the inner side in a vehicle widthwise direction of the exhaust port.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: September 26, 2013Applicant: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.Inventors: Kohei YOKOUCHI, Tomotake SHIMOJI, Hiroyuki SASAZAWA