A device for controlling automobile brakes and clutches based on actuators

Abstract

The present invention relates to the field of motor vehicle technology, and specifically to a device for controlling automobile brakes and clutches based on an actuator, including a secondary clutch connecting rod and a secondary brake connecting rod, both of which extend to the co-pilot, and the secondary clutch connecting rod and the secondary brake connecting rod are respectively connected to a secondary clutch pedal and a secondary brake pedal, and also include a secondary clutch actuator and a secondary brake actuator, the secondary clutch actuator cooperates with the secondary clutch pedal to brake the secondary clutch pedal; the secondary brake actuator cooperates with the secondary brake pedal to brake the secondary brake pedal. The beneficial effect of the present invention is that when there is an obstacle or dangerous situation in front of the car, the driving trainee fails to brake in time, the central controller detects the obstacle through the sensor, and sends instructions to control the brake and clutch devices of the car, so that the car stops smoothly, and will not stall, and can continue to drive.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of motor vehicles, and in particular to a device for controlling the braking and clutching of a vehicle based on an actuator. Background Art

[0002] Currently, training cars are equipped with brakes on the passenger seat to help students perform emergency braking. When the student is in danger or there is an obstacle ahead that requires emergency braking, the instructor sitting on the passenger seat can help the student perform emergency braking to improve safety.

[0003] The above is during the daily learning process, where the student is accompanied by a coach throughout the whole process. However, in the driving test, the student is the only one sitting in the driving test vehicle for the test. At this time, if the student does not take emergency braking due to nervousness and panic, it is easy to get into danger. Summary of the invention

[0004] In view of the deficiencies in the prior art, an embodiment of the present invention aims to provide an actuator-based device for controlling automobile brakes and clutches, comprising a secondary clutch connecting rod and a secondary brake connecting rod, wherein the secondary clutch connecting rod and the secondary brake connecting rod both extend to the co-pilot seat, and the secondary clutch connecting rod and the secondary brake connecting rod are respectively connected to a secondary clutch pedal and a secondary brake pedal, and also include a secondary clutch actuator and a secondary brake actuator, wherein the secondary clutch actuator cooperates with the secondary clutch pedal to brake the secondary clutch pedal; and the secondary brake actuator cooperates with the secondary brake pedal to brake the secondary brake pedal.

[0005] As a further technical solution of the present invention, the auxiliary clutch actuator includes a first bracket, the first bracket is fixedly installed at the co-pilot position, a first motor mounting plate is fixedly installed on the first bracket, a first motor is fixedly installed on the first motor mounting plate, and a first rotating shaft is horizontally connected to the output shaft of the first motor, the first rotating shaft passes through the first motor mounting plate, a first swing arm is fixedly installed on the first rotating shaft, and a first horizontally arranged first roller is provided on the first swing arm; it also includes a first pin installed on the first motor mounting plate, a first compression spring is connected to the first pin, a second swing arm is also rotatably connected to the first rotating shaft, the other end of the first compression spring is rotatably connected to the second swing arm through a first spring guide column, and the first roller is located above the second swing arm and the auxiliary clutch pedal.

[0006] As a further technical solution of the present invention, the secondary clutch connecting rod and the secondary brake connecting rod are both arranged through the first bracket.

[0007] As a further technical solution of the present invention, a first arc-shaped groove is formed at a position of the second swing arm below the first roller, and the first roller cooperates with the first arc-shaped groove when the first roller is pressed downward.

[0008] As a further technical solution of the present invention, the first spring guide column is U-shaped, the open end of the first spring guide column is hinged to the second swing arm, and the closed end of the first spring guide column is fixedly connected to the first compression spring.

[0009] As a further technical solution of the present invention, the auxiliary brake actuator includes a second bracket, the second bracket is fixedly installed at the co-pilot position, a second motor mounting plate is fixedly installed on the second bracket, a second motor is fixedly installed on the second motor mounting plate, and a second rotating shaft is horizontally connected to the output shaft of the second motor, the second rotating shaft passes through the second motor mounting plate, a third swing arm is fixedly installed on the second rotating shaft, and the third swing arm is provided with a horizontally arranged second roller; it also includes a second pin installed on the second motor mounting plate, a second compression spring is connected to the second pin, and a fourth swing arm is also rotatably connected to the second rotating shaft, the other end of the second compression spring is rotatably connected to the fourth swing arm through a second spring guide column, and the second roller is located above the fourth swing arm and the auxiliary brake pedal.

[0010] As a further technical solution of the present invention, the secondary clutch connecting rod and the secondary brake connecting rod are both arranged through the second bracket.

[0011] As a further technical solution of the present invention, a second arc-shaped groove is formed at a position of the fourth swing arm below the second roller, and the first roller cooperates with the second arc-shaped groove when the first roller is pressed downward.

[0012] As a further technical solution of the present invention, the second spring guide column is U-shaped, the open end of the second spring guide column is hinged to the fourth swing arm, and the closed end of the second spring guide column is fixedly connected to the second compression spring.

[0013] As a further technical solution of the present invention, encoders are arranged inside the first motor and the second motor, and the first motor, the second motor and the encoders are all electrically connected to a central processing unit.

[0014] The beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0015] 1. When there is an obstacle or dangerous situation in front of the car, and the driver fails to brake in time, the central controller detects the obstacle through the sensor and sends instructions to control the car's brake and clutch devices, so that the car stops smoothly and does not stall, and can continue to drive;

[0016] 2. This device is the last safety barrier for driving trainees. It can actively step on the clutch and brake pedals in a very short time to ensure the safety of trainees;

[0017] 3. This device is installed in the co-pilot position, which does not affect the driver's brake and clutch pedals. It is independent of the manual brake and clutch pedals and does not affect each other.

[0018] 4. The central processing unit sends instructions to control the rotation angle of the first motor to achieve half clutch and full clutch; controlling the rotation angle and speed of the second motor can achieve states such as point braking, full braking, and slow braking; so when the car encounters an emergency, it can first step on the clutch and then slowly step on the brake, ensuring the safety of the students while making them feel comfortable and the car will not stall.

[0019] In order to more clearly illustrate the structural features and effects of the present invention, the present invention is described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the invention;

[0021] Figure 2 It is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the invented auxiliary clutch actuator;

[0022] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the working state of the auxiliary clutch actuator of the invention;

[0023] Figure 4 The three-dimensional structural diagram of the auxiliary brake actuator is invented;

[0024] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the working state of the auxiliary brake actuator of the invention; DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the present invention more clearly understood, the present invention is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0026] The specific implementation of the present invention is described in detail below in conjunction with specific embodiments.

[0027] like Figure 1 As shown, a device for controlling automobile brakes and clutches based on an actuator of the present invention includes a secondary clutch connecting rod 1 and a secondary brake connecting rod 2, wherein the secondary clutch connecting rod 1 and the secondary brake connecting rod 2 are both extended to the co-pilot seat, and the secondary clutch connecting rod 1 and the secondary brake connecting rod 2 are respectively connected to a secondary clutch pedal 3 and a secondary brake pedal 4, and also include a secondary clutch actuator 5 and a secondary brake actuator 6, wherein the secondary clutch actuator 5 cooperates with the secondary clutch pedal 3 to brake the secondary clutch pedal 3; the secondary brake actuator 6 cooperates with the secondary brake pedal 4 to brake the secondary brake pedal 4.

[0028] In this embodiment, emergency avoidance is achieved through the auxiliary clutch actuator 5 and the auxiliary brake actuator 6. When the car encounters an emergency, the auxiliary clutch pedal 3 can be pressed down first and then the auxiliary brake pedal 4 can be pressed down. Under the premise of ensuring the safety of the trainees, people can also feel comfortable, and the car will not stall.

[0029] The device is installed at the front end of the co-pilot's seat, and its structure is compact, and it will not occupy too much passenger space of the co-pilot.

[0030] See also Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 The auxiliary clutch actuator 5 includes a first bracket 7, the auxiliary clutch connecting rod 1 and the auxiliary brake connecting rod 2 are both arranged through the first bracket 7, the first bracket 7 is fixedly installed at the co-pilot position, a first motor mounting plate 51 is fixedly installed on the first bracket 7, a first motor 52 is fixedly installed on the first motor mounting plate 51, and a first rotating shaft 53 is horizontally connected to the output shaft of the first motor 52, the first rotating shaft 53 is arranged through the first motor mounting plate 51, a first swing arm 54 is fixedly installed on the first rotating shaft 53, and a first horizontally arranged first roller 55 is provided on the first swing arm 54; it also includes a first pin 56 installed on the first motor mounting plate 51, a first compression spring 57 is connected to the first pin 56, a second swing arm 59 is also rotatably connected to the first rotating shaft 53, the other end of the first compression spring 57 is rotatably connected to the second swing arm 59 through a first spring guide column 58, and the first roller 55 is located above the second swing arm 59 and the auxiliary clutch pedal 3.

[0031] In this embodiment, when the first motor 52 is working, the first motor 52 drives the first rotating shaft 53 to rotate counterclockwise, and the first rotating shaft 53 will drive the first swing arm 54 and the first roller 55 arranged on the first swing arm 54 to rotate counterclockwise, and the first roller 55 will act on the second swing arm 59 and the auxiliary clutch pedal 3 at the same time, so that the first compression spring 57 is in a stretched state, and the auxiliary clutch pedal 3 is pressed down at the same time; after the danger is eliminated, the first motor 52 drives the first rotating shaft 53 to rotate clockwise, and the first roller 55 can be quickly reset under the action of the first rotating shaft 53 and the first compression spring 57, releasing the auxiliary clutch pedal 3, and then releasing the clutch.

[0032] In this embodiment, the rotation angle of the first motor 52 can be controlled within a range of 50 degrees to 80 degrees, with 70 degrees being optimal. The specific angle can be designed based on the actual size and space.

[0033] In addition, since there is no direct connection between the first roller 55 and the auxiliary clutch pedal 3, when the passenger in the front passenger seat steps on the auxiliary clutch pedal 3, it will not cause any interference to the added auxiliary clutch actuator 5; the two are independent of each other and do not affect each other.

[0034] The second swing arm 59 is provided with a first arc-shaped groove 510 at a position below the first roller 55. When the first roller 55 is pressed downward, it cooperates with the first arc-shaped groove 510. The first arc-shaped groove 510 is provided here mainly to facilitate the cooperation between the first roller 55 and the first arc-shaped groove 510 when pressed downward, thereby achieving a better effect.

[0035] The first spring guide column 58 is U-shaped, the open end of the first spring guide column 58 is hinged to the second swing arm 59, the closed end of the first spring guide column 58 is fixedly connected to the first compression spring 57, and the first spring guide column 58 can be hinged to the second swing arm 59 through a pin shaft, so that the first spring guide column 58 and the second swing arm 59 can rotate relative to each other.

[0036] See also Figure 1 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 The auxiliary brake actuator 6 includes a second bracket 8, the auxiliary clutch link 1 and the auxiliary brake link 2 are both arranged through the second bracket 8, the second bracket 8 is fixedly installed at the co-pilot position, a second motor mounting plate 61 is fixedly installed on the second bracket 8, a second motor 62 is fixedly installed on the second motor mounting plate 61, and a second rotating shaft 63 is horizontally connected to the output shaft of the second motor 62, the second rotating shaft 63 is arranged through the second motor mounting plate 61, a third swing arm 64 is fixedly installed on the second rotating shaft 63, and the third swing arm 64 is provided with a horizontally arranged second roller 65; it also includes a second pin 66 installed on the second motor mounting plate 61, a second compression spring 67 is connected to the second pin 66, and a fourth swing arm 69 is also rotatably connected to the second rotating shaft 63, the other end of the second compression spring 67 is rotatably connected to the fourth swing arm 69 through a second spring guide column 68, and the second roller 65 is located above the fourth swing arm 69 and the auxiliary brake pedal 4.

[0037] In this embodiment, when the second motor 62 is working, the second motor 62 drives the second rotating shaft 63 to rotate counterclockwise, and the second rotating shaft 63 will drive the third swing arm 64 and the second roller 65 arranged on the third swing arm 64 to rotate clockwise, and the second roller 65 will act on the fourth swing arm 69 and the auxiliary brake pedal 4 at the same time, so that the second compression spring 67 is in a stretched state, and the auxiliary brake pedal 4 is pressed down at the same time; after the danger is lifted, the second motor 62 drives the second rotating shaft 63 to rotate counterclockwise, and the second roller 65 can be quickly reset under the action of the second rotating shaft 63 and the second compression spring 67, releasing the auxiliary brake pedal 4, and then releasing the brake.

[0038] In this embodiment, the rotation angle of the second motor 62 can be controlled within a range of 20 degrees to 40 degrees, with 30 degrees being optimal. The specific angle can be designed based on the actual size and space.

[0039] In addition, since there is no direct connection between the second roller 65 and the auxiliary brake pedal 4, when the passenger in the front passenger seat steps on the auxiliary brake pedal 4, it will not cause any interference to the added auxiliary brake actuator 6; the two are independent of each other and do not affect each other.

[0040] The fourth swing arm 69 is provided with a second arc groove 610 at a position below the second roller 65, and the second roller 65 cooperates with the second arc groove 610 when pressed downward. The second arc groove 610 is provided here mainly to facilitate the cooperation between the second roller 65 and the second arc groove 610 when pressed downward, so as to achieve a better effect.

[0041] The second spring guide column 68 is U-shaped, the open end of the second spring guide column 68 is hinged to the fourth swing arm 69, the closed end of the second spring guide column 68 is fixedly connected to the second compression spring 67, and the second spring guide column 68 can be hinged to the fourth swing arm 69 through a pin shaft, so that the second spring guide column 68 and the fourth swing arm 69 can rotate relative to each other.

[0042] The first motor 52 and the second motor 62 are provided with encoders therein, and the first motor 52 , the second motor 62 and the encoders are all electrically connected to a central processing unit.

[0043] The central processing unit sends instructions to control the rotation angle of the first motor 52 to achieve half clutch and full clutch; controlling the rotation angle and speed of the second motor 62 can achieve states such as point braking, full braking, and slow braking; so when the car encounters an emergency, the clutch can be pressed first and then the brake can be pressed slowly, which ensures the safety of the students while making them feel comfortable and the car will not stall.

[0044] The working process of the present invention is as follows: when the first motor 52 is working, the first motor 52 drives the first rotating shaft 53 to rotate counterclockwise, and the first rotating shaft 53 drives the first swing arm 54 and the first roller 55 arranged on the first swing arm 54 to rotate counterclockwise, and the first roller 55 acts on the second swing arm 59 and the upper part of the secondary clutch pedal 3 at the same time, so that the first compression spring 57 is in a stretched state, and the secondary clutch pedal 3 is pressed down at the same time; after the danger is eliminated, the first motor 52 drives the first rotating shaft 53 to rotate clockwise, and the first roller 55 can be quickly reset under the action of the first rotating shaft 53 and the first compression spring 57, releasing the secondary clutch pedal 3, and then releasing the clutch;

[0045] When the second motor 62 is working, the second motor 62 drives the second rotating shaft 63 to rotate counterclockwise, and the second rotating shaft 63 will drive the third swing arm 64 and the second roller 65 arranged on the third swing arm 64 to rotate clockwise, and the second roller 65 will act on the fourth swing arm 69 and the auxiliary brake pedal 4 at the same time, so that the second compression spring 67 is in a stretched state, and the auxiliary brake pedal 4 is pressed down at the same time; after the danger is lifted, the second motor 62 drives the second rotating shaft 63 to rotate counterclockwise, and the second roller 65 can be quickly reset under the action of the second rotating shaft 63 and the second compression spring 67, releasing the auxiliary brake pedal 4, and then releasing the brake.

[0046] The central processing unit sends instructions to control the rotation angle of the first motor 52 to achieve half clutch and full clutch; controlling the rotation angle and speed of the second motor 62 can achieve states such as point braking, full braking, and slow braking; so when the car encounters an emergency, the clutch can be pressed first and then the brake can be pressed slowly, which ensures the safety of the students while making them feel comfortable and the car will not stall.

[0047] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A device for controlling automobile brake and clutch based on an actuator, comprising a secondary clutch connecting rod and a secondary brake connecting rod, wherein the secondary clutch connecting rod and the secondary brake connecting rod both extend to the front passenger seat, and the secondary clutch connecting rod and the secondary brake connecting rod are respectively connected to a secondary clutch pedal and a secondary brake pedal, wherein: It also includes a secondary clutch actuator and a secondary brake actuator, wherein the secondary clutch actuator cooperates with the secondary clutch pedal to brake the secondary clutch pedal; the secondary brake actuator cooperates with the secondary brake pedal to brake the secondary brake pedal; The auxiliary clutch actuator includes a first bracket, the first bracket is fixedly installed at the co-pilot position, a first motor mounting plate is fixedly installed on the first bracket, a first motor is fixedly installed on the first motor mounting plate, and a first rotating shaft is horizontally connected to the output shaft of the first motor, the first rotating shaft is arranged through the first motor mounting plate, a first swing arm is fixedly installed on the first rotating shaft, and a first horizontally arranged first roller is arranged on the first swing arm; it also includes a first pin installed on the first motor mounting plate, a first compression spring is connected to the first pin, a second swing arm is also rotatably connected to the first rotating shaft, the other end of the first compression spring is rotatably connected to the second swing arm through a first spring guide column, and the first roller is located above the second swing arm and the auxiliary clutch pedal; the auxiliary clutch connecting rod and the auxiliary brake connecting rod are both arranged through the first bracket; The second swing arm is provided with a first arc-shaped groove at a position below the first roller, and the first roller cooperates with the first arc-shaped groove when the first roller is pressed downward.

2. The device for controlling automobile brake and clutch based on actuator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first spring guide column is U-shaped, the open end of the first spring guide column is hinged to the second swing arm, and the closed end of the first spring guide column is fixedly connected to the first compression spring.

3. The device for controlling automobile brake and clutch based on actuator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The auxiliary brake actuator includes a second bracket, which is fixedly installed at the co-pilot position, a second motor mounting plate fixedly installed on the second bracket, a second motor fixedly installed on the second motor mounting plate, and a second rotating shaft horizontally connected to the output shaft of the second motor, the second rotating shaft is arranged through the second motor mounting plate, a third swing arm is fixedly installed on the second rotating shaft, and the third swing arm is provided with a horizontally arranged second roller; it also includes a second pin installed on the second motor mounting plate, the second pin is connected to a second compression spring, and the second rotating shaft is also rotatably connected to a fourth swing arm, the other end of the second compression spring is rotatably connected to the fourth swing arm through a second spring guide column, and the second roller is located above the fourth swing arm and the auxiliary brake pedal.

4. The device for controlling automobile brake and clutch based on actuator according to claim 3, characterized in that: The secondary clutch connecting rod and the secondary brake connecting rod are both arranged through the second bracket.

5. The device for controlling automobile brake and clutch based on actuator according to claim 3, characterized in that: The fourth swing arm is provided with a second arc groove at a position below the second roller, and the first roller cooperates with the second arc groove when the first roller is pressed downward.

6. The device for controlling automobile brake and clutch based on actuator according to claim 3, characterized in that: The second spring guide column is U-shaped, the open end of the second spring guide column is hinged to the fourth swing arm, and the closed end of the second spring guide column is fixedly connected to the second compression spring.

7. The device for controlling automobile brake and clutch based on actuator according to claim 6, characterized in that: Encoders are disposed inside the first motor and the second motor, and the first motor, the second motor and the encoders are all electrically connected to a central processing unit.

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