Systems and methods for controlling vehicle gear shifting mechanisms

Abstract

A system and method for controlling a vehicle gear shifting mechanism includes: a gear shifting determination unit configured to determine information about the vehicle's gear position based on the operation of the gear shifting mechanism; and a control unit configured to receive the gear position information from the gear shifting determination unit and send a signal such that vibration is generated in the gear shifting mechanism when the gear shifted by the operation of the gear shifting mechanism is a drive gear, wherein when the driver operates the gear shifting mechanism to shift to a drive gear, a signal can be sent according to the corresponding gear position so that the driver can identify the shifted gear, thereby preventing operational errors and ensuring driving safety.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a system and method for controlling a vehicle gear shifting mechanism, which can prevent erroneous operation during gear shifting mechanism operation. Background Technology

[0002] Generally, a vehicle's gear shifting mechanism has the function of sending the engine's driving force to the drive wheels. These shifting mechanisms are generally divided into manual shifting mechanisms, automatic shifting mechanisms, and continuously variable shifting (CVT) mechanisms. In a manual shifting mechanism, the driver directly selects the gear according to their own wishes; in an automatic shifting mechanism, gear shifting occurs automatically based on the vehicle's driving conditions; and in a CVT mechanism, there is no specific range between corresponding gears, and continuous gear shifting occurs in a stepless manner.

[0003] Here, an automatic gear shifting mechanism is a device that automatically changes the gear ratio according to driving conditions while driving. Automatic gear shifting mechanisms not only improve driving convenience by reducing the burden of shifting gears, but also enhance ride comfort by smoothly executing starting, acceleration, and deceleration.

[0004] In vehicles equipped with such automatic gear shifting mechanisms, a shifting mechanism is installed that allows the driver to manually change the shifting mode according to driving conditions. The driver operates the shifting mechanism to select parking mode, reverse mode, neutral mode, and drive mode according to driving conditions.

[0005] Recently, with the application of electronic gear shifting mechanisms, these mechanisms are used in various ways, such as lever-type, push-button type, and dial-type. However, in the case of electronic gear shifting mechanisms, when the driver shifts to a specific gear, misoperation may occur, and if the driver misidentifies the gear shifting mechanism and operates it incorrectly, a driving accident may occur.

[0006] The information contained in the background section of this invention is only intended to enhance the understanding of the overall background of this invention and should not be construed as an admission or suggestion in any form that this information constitutes prior art known to those skilled in the art. Summary of the Invention

[0007] Various aspects of the present invention aim to provide a system and method for controlling a vehicle gear shifting mechanism, wherein when a driver shifts to a specific gear by operating the gear shifting mechanism, a signal according to the corresponding gear is sent so that the gear shifted by the driver is identified, thereby preventing operational errors and ensuring driving safety.

[0008] In view of the foregoing, various aspects of the present invention provide a system for controlling a vehicle shift mechanism to generate vibration upon signal input, comprising: a shift determination unit configured to determine information about the gear position of the vehicle based on operation of the shift mechanism; and a control unit configured to receive the information about the gear position from the shift determination unit and send a signal to an actuator such that when the control unit determines that the gear position switched by operation of the shift mechanism is a driving gear, the actuator generates vibration in the shift mechanism.

[0009] The shifting mechanism has shifting modes of P, R, N, and D, and is configured to return to the null position after shifting to R, N (Nr, Nd) or D.

[0010] When the shift determination unit determines the gear position and switches to R gear through the operation of the shift mechanism, the control unit is configured to send a signal to the actuator to cause the shift mechanism to vibrate.

[0011] When the current gear is reverse (R), and the shift mechanism is shifted back to reverse, the control unit is configured to send a signal to the actuator to cause vibration in the shift mechanism.

[0012] When the current gear is R, and the shift mechanism is shifted back to R, the control unit is configured to send a signal to the actuator to cause the shift mechanism to vibrate, and the vibration mode is different from the vibration mode when it was first shifted to R.

[0013] When the shift determination unit determines the gear and switches to D gear through the operation of the shift mechanism, the control unit is configured to send a signal to the actuator to cause the shift mechanism to vibrate.

[0014] When the current gear is D, and the shift mechanism is shifted back to D, the control unit is configured to send a signal to the actuator to cause vibration in the shift mechanism.

[0015] When the current gear is D, and the shift mechanism is shifted back to D, the control unit is configured to send a signal to cause the shift mechanism to vibrate, and the vibration mode is different from the vibration mode when it was first shifted to R.

[0016] The shift mechanism has multiple vibration modes, and the control unit is configured to send different signals to the actuator when the shift mechanism is operated to R gear and when the shift mechanism is operated to D gear, so that the shift mechanism vibrates in different vibration modes according to the corresponding signals.

[0017] Meanwhile, according to various exemplary embodiments of the present invention, a method for controlling a gear shifting mechanism includes: a gear shift determination operation, i.e., determining information about the gear position of a vehicle based on the operation of the gear shifting mechanism; and a control operation, i.e., receiving information about the gear position from a gear shift determination unit and sending a signal such that when the control unit determines that the gear position switched by the operation of the gear shifting mechanism is a driving gear, vibration is generated in the gear shifting mechanism.

[0018] During control operation, when the shift determination unit determines the gear position and switches to R gear through the operation of the shift mechanism, it sends a signal to the shift mechanism, causing the shift mechanism to vibrate.

[0019] During control operation, when the current gear is in reverse (R), a signal is sent when the shift mechanism is shifted back to reverse, causing vibration in the shift mechanism.

[0020] During control operation, when the current gear is R, and the shift mechanism is shifted back to R, a signal is sent to cause the shift mechanism to vibrate, and the vibration mode is different from the vibration mode when it was first shifted to R.

[0021] During control operation, when the shift determination unit determines the gear and switches to D gear through the operation of the shift mechanism, it sends a signal to the shift mechanism, causing the shift mechanism to vibrate.

[0022] During control operation, when the current gear is D, a signal is sent when the shift mechanism is shifted back to D, causing vibration in the shift mechanism.

[0023] During control operation, when the current gear is D, and the shift mechanism is shifted back to D, a signal is sent to cause the shift mechanism to vibrate, and the vibration mode is different from the vibration mode when it was first shifted to D.

[0024] During control operations, different signals are sent to the shift mechanism when it is shifted to R gear and to D gear, causing the shift mechanism to vibrate in different vibration modes according to the corresponding signals.

[0025] With the system and method described above for controlling the vehicle shift mechanism, when the driver operates the shift mechanism to switch to a driving gear, a signal can be sent according to the corresponding gear, so that the driver can be aware of the shifted gear, thereby preventing operational errors and ensuring driving safety.

[0026] The methods and apparatus of the present invention have other features and advantages, which will become apparent or be set forth in more detail in the accompanying drawings, which are incorporated herein by reference and together with the detailed description below, explain the particular principles of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0027] Figure 1 The views shown are exemplary representations of vehicle gear shifting mechanisms according to various exemplary embodiments of the present invention.

[0028] Figure 2 This is an example of showing the control. Figure 1 A view showing the configuration of the vehicle's gear shifting mechanism system;

[0029] Figure 3 It is used to describe control Figure 1 A view of the vehicle's gear shifting system shown; and

[0030] Figure 4 and Figure 5 This is a flowchart of a vehicle gear shifting mechanism according to various exemplary embodiments of the present invention.

[0031] It should be understood that the accompanying drawings present a simplified representation of various features illustrating the basic principles of the invention and are not necessarily drawn to scale. Specific design features of the invention include, for example, specific dimensions, orientations, positions, and shapes, which will be determined in part by the specific application and environment of use required.

[0032] In the accompanying drawings, reference numerals refer to the same or equivalent parts of the invention throughout several figures. Detailed Implementation

[0033] Reference will now be made in detail to various embodiments of the present invention, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings and described below. While the invention will be described in conjunction with exemplary embodiments thereof, it should be understood that this specification is not intended to limit the invention to these exemplary embodiments. On the other hand, the present invention is intended to encompass not only the exemplary embodiments thereof, but also various alternatives, modifications, equivalents, and other embodiments, all of which are included within the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims.

[0034] In the following description, a system and method for controlling a vehicle gear shifting mechanism according to various exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0035] Figure 1 These are exemplary views of a vehicle gear shifting mechanism according to various exemplary embodiments of the present invention; Figure 2 This is an exemplary diagram illustrating the control. Figure 1 A view showing the configuration of the vehicle's gear shifting mechanism system; Figure 3 It is used to describe control Figure 1 The diagram shows a system view of the vehicle's gear shift mechanism; while Figure 4 and Figure 5This is a flowchart of a method for controlling a vehicle gear shifting mechanism according to various exemplary embodiments of the present invention.

[0036] The shift mechanism according to various exemplary embodiments of the present invention is configured to generate vibration upon signal input. Such a shift mechanism can be applied in various forms, such as lever-type, dial-type, push-button type, and column-type, and when vibration occurs in the shift mechanism, a message can be sent to the driver via the vibration. For example, from Figure 1 It can be seen that the vibration generated by the haptic motor M equipped in the shift mechanism L can be sent to the shift mechanism L.

[0037] In addition, the shifting mode of the shifting mechanism L is P, R, N and D, and the shifting mechanism L is configured to return to neutral after shifting to R, N (Nr, Nd) or D.

[0038] That is, such as Figure 3 As shown, when the shift mechanism L is rotated clockwise one space from the neutral position, Nd gear is selected; when the shift mechanism L is rotated clockwise one space further from Nd gear, D gear is selected; when the shift mechanism L is rotated counterclockwise one space from the neutral position, Nr gear is selected; and when the shift mechanism L is rotated counterclockwise one space further from Nr gear, R gear is selected. In this method, when the operating force is released after operating the shift mechanism L, the shift mechanism can return to the neutral position (Null) from R gear, N gear (Nr gear, Nd gear), or D gear via the provided return device.

[0039] However, in the case of electronic gear shifting mechanisms, erroneous operation of the shifting mechanism is possible as it returns from R, N (Nr, Nd) or D to neutral. In various exemplary embodiments of the present invention, when the driver shifts to R or D (both drivable gears), a message is sent by vibrating the shifting mechanism according to the gear change, preventing the driver's selected gear from being misidentified and erroneously operated.

[0040] In view of the foregoing, according to various exemplary embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the shift mechanism L (in which vibration is selectively generated) includes: a shift determination unit 100 configured to determine information about the gear position of the vehicle based on the operation of the shift mechanism; and a control unit 200 configured to receive information about the gear position from the shift determination unit 100 and send a signal to an actuator such that when the control unit determines that the gear position switched by the operation of the shift mechanism is a driving gear, the actuator generates vibration in the shift mechanism.

[0041] The shift determination unit 100 and the control unit 200 are configured as SBW control units (SCU) to determine the gear position based on the gear position switching caused by the operation of the shift mechanism L, and the shift determination unit 100 and the control unit 200 are configured to collect information based on the current gear position using the transmission control unit (TCU) / vehicle control unit (VCU).

[0042] Therefore, the control unit 200 receives information about the gear position through the gear shift determination unit 100 and controls the gear shift mechanism based on the information about the gear position. That is, when the gear position is switched to a driving gear by the operation of the gear shift mechanism according to the driver's intention, the control unit 200 sends a signal to the gear shift mechanism, causing vibration in the gear shift mechanism.

[0043] When a shift signal based on the operation of the shift mechanism is sent to the SCU, the SCU sends a corresponding shift signal to the TCU. When the TCU switches gears, the actual shift signal based on the gear shift is fed back to the SCU. When the actual shift signal transmitted through the TCU matches the driving gear, the SCU executes control, causing vibration to occur.

[0044] Here, the driving gear is R or D, and the control unit 200 sends a signal to cause vibration in the shift mechanism when the gear has been switched to R or D, thereby helping the driver to realize that the gear has been switched to the driving gear, thus preventing accidents caused by incorrect operation.

[0045] Furthermore, the intensity and pattern of vibration generated in the shift mechanism can be determined in the preliminary design stage of the shift mechanism and can be changed to the vibration intensity and pattern required by the driver, so that the driver can be aware of and identify the vibration generated from the shift mechanism and prevent the shift mechanism from malfunctioning.

[0046] As described above, in various exemplary embodiments of the present invention, vibration is generated in the gear shifting mechanism when the driver operates the gear shifting mechanism and shifts to a driving gear. Therefore, when the gear is shifted to a gear that may cause a driving accident due to the driver's misjudgment, the vibration of the gear shifting mechanism and the transmission of a warning message can prevent accidents caused by the erroneous operation of the gear shifting mechanism.

[0047] The present invention will now be described in detail. When the shift determination unit 100 determines that the gear has been switched to R gear by the operation of the shift mechanism, the controller 200 sends a signal to the shift mechanism, causing the shift mechanism to vibrate.

[0048] In this method, when the driver operates the shift mechanism to shift to R gear, the controller 200 sends a signal to the shift mechanism, causing the shift mechanism to vibrate, so that the driver can realize that the gear has been switched to R gear.

[0049] In this manner, when the gear has been shifted from another corresponding P, N, or D gear to R gear by the driver's operation of the shift mechanism, the control unit 200 is configured to generate vibration in the shift mechanism, thereby helping the driver to realize that the gear has been shifted to R gear and control the driving accordingly.

[0050] Meanwhile, when the current gear is reverse (R), and the shift mechanism is shifted back to reverse, the control unit 200 sends a signal to cause vibration in the shift mechanism.

[0051] That is, when the current gear is R, and the shift mechanism is moved back to R, the control unit determines that the driver is unaware of the current gear or has mistakenly operated the shift mechanism, and sends a signal to cause vibration in the shift mechanism.

[0052] In this method, when the current gear is R, and the shift mechanism is re-operated to R, the driver is configured to recheck the current gear and accurately shift to the desired gear due to vibration generated in the shift mechanism.

[0053] Furthermore, when the current gear is R, and the shift mechanism is shifted back to R, the control unit 200 sends a signal to cause the shift mechanism to vibrate, and the vibration mode is different from the vibration mode when it was first shifted to R.

[0054] In other words, when the current gear is reverse (R), and the shift mechanism is re-operated to R, it is determined that the driver is unaware of the current gear or has mistakenly operated the shift mechanism. Therefore, when the shift mechanism is re-operated to R, the control unit 200 causes the shift mechanism to vibrate in a different mode than when it was first shifted to R, so that the driver is aware that the same gear has been shifted back.

[0055] For example, when shifting back to reverse (R), the vibration pattern of the shift mechanism can be made stronger than the vibration pattern when the shift mechanism was first shifted to R; or the vibration pattern when shifting back to R can be repeated so that the driver can realize the error when the shift mechanism is operated incorrectly.

[0056] When the shift determination unit 100 determines that the gear has been switched to D gear through the operation of the shift mechanism, the controller 200 sends a signal to the shift mechanism, causing the shift mechanism to vibrate.

[0057] In this manner, when the gear is shifted from another corresponding P, N, or R gear to D gear by the driver's operation of the shift mechanism, the control unit 200 is configured to generate vibration in the shift mechanism, thereby helping the driver to realize that the gear has been shifted to D gear and control the driving accordingly.

[0058] Meanwhile, when the current gear is D, and the shift mechanism is switched back to D, the control unit 200 sends a signal to cause vibration in the shift mechanism.

[0059] That is, when the current gear is D, and the shift mechanism is operated back to D, the control unit 200 determines that the driver is unaware of the current gear or has operated the shift mechanism incorrectly, and sends a signal to cause vibration in the shift mechanism.

[0060] In this method, when the current gear is D, and the shift mechanism is switched back to D, the driver can recheck the current gear and accurately shift to the desired gear due to the vibration generated in the shift mechanism.

[0061] Furthermore, when the current gear is D, and the shift mechanism is switched back to D, the control unit 200 transmits a signal to the shift mechanism, causing the shift mechanism to vibrate, and the vibration mode is different from the vibration mode when it was first switched to D.

[0062] In other words, when the current gear is D, and the shift mechanism is switched back to D, it is determined that the driver is unaware of the current gear or has mistakenly operated the shift mechanism. Therefore, when the shift mechanism is switched back to D, the control unit 200 causes the shift mechanism to vibrate in a different mode than when it was first switched to D, so that the driver is aware that the same gear has been switched back.

[0063] For example, when shifting back to D, the vibration pattern of the shift mechanism can be made stronger than the vibration pattern when the shift mechanism was first shifted to D; or the vibration pattern when shifting back to D can be repeated so that the driver can realize the error when the shift mechanism is operated incorrectly.

[0064] Meanwhile, the shifting mechanism can be configured to have multiple vibration modes. That is, the shifting mechanism can achieve multiple vibration modes by changing the vibration frequency.

[0065] Therefore, the control unit 200 transmits different signals for the shift mechanism being operated to R gear and the shift mechanism being operated to D gear, respectively, so that the shift mechanism vibrates in different vibration modes according to the corresponding signals.

[0066] As mentioned above, since the vibration pattern generated when the shift mechanism is operated to R gear is different from the vibration pattern generated when the shift mechanism is operated to D gear, the driver can accurately perceive the selected gear when the shift mechanism is operated.

[0067] At the same time, such as Figure 4 and Figure 5As shown, according to various exemplary embodiments of the present invention, a method for controlling a gear shifting mechanism includes: a gear shift determination operation (S100), that is, determining information about the gear position of a vehicle based on the operation of the gear shifting mechanism; and a control operation (S200), that is, receiving information about the gear position through the gear shift determination operation (S100) and sending a signal such that when the gear position switched by the operation of the gear shifting mechanism is a driving gear, vibration is generated in the gear shifting mechanism.

[0068] In the gear shift determination operation (S100), the transmission control unit (TCU), the SBW control unit (SCU), and / or the vehicle control unit (VCU) are used to determine information based on the current gear and information based on the gear shift during the gear shift mechanism operation.

[0069] Therefore, in the control operation (S200), information about the gear position is received through the gear shift determination operation (S100), and the gear shift mechanism is controlled based on this information. That is, in the control operation (S200), when the gear is shifted to a driving gear according to the driver's intention via the operation of the gear shift mechanism, a signal is sent to the gear shift mechanism, causing vibration in the mechanism. Here, the driving gear is either R (Reverse) or D (Drive), and the control unit 200 sends a signal to the gear shift mechanism so that vibration occurs when the gear has been shifted to R or D, thereby helping the driver to recognize that the gear has been shifted to a driving gear and preventing accidents caused by incorrect operation.

[0070] In the control operation (S200), when the gear position is determined to be switched to R gear through the operation of the shift mechanism, a signal is sent to the shift mechanism, causing the shift mechanism to vibrate.

[0071] In this manner, during the control operation (S200), when the driver operates the shift mechanism to shift to R gear, a signal is sent to the shift mechanism, causing the shift mechanism to vibrate, so that the driver can be aware that the gear has been shifted to R gear.

[0072] In this manner, when the gear is shifted from another corresponding P, N, or D gear to R gear by the driver's operation of the shift mechanism, the control unit 200 is configured to generate vibration in the shift mechanism, thereby helping the driver to realize that the gear has been shifted to R gear and control the driving accordingly.

[0073] Meanwhile, in the control operation (S200), when the current gear is R gear, a signal is sent to generate vibration in the gear shifting mechanism when the shifting mechanism is re-operated to R gear.

[0074] That is, when the current gear is R, and the shift mechanism is operated back to R, the control unit 200 determines that the driver is unaware of the current gear or has operated the shift mechanism incorrectly, and sends a signal to cause vibration in the shift mechanism.

[0075] In this method, when the current gear is reverse (R), and the shift mechanism is switched back to reverse, the vibration generated in the shift mechanism allows the driver to recheck the current gear and accurately shift to the desired gear.

[0076] Furthermore, in the control step (S200), when the current gear is R, and the shift mechanism is re-operated to R, a signal is sent to the shift mechanism, causing the shift mechanism to vibrate, and its vibration mode is different from the vibration mode when it is first shifted to R.

[0077] In other words, when the current gear is reverse (R), and the shift mechanism is re-operated to R, it is determined that the driver is unaware of the current gear or has mistakenly operated the shift mechanism. Therefore, when the shift mechanism is re-operated to R, the control unit 200 causes the shift mechanism to vibrate in a different mode than when it was first shifted to R, so that the driver is aware that the same gear has been shifted back.

[0078] Meanwhile, in the control operation (S200), when the shift determination unit 100 determines that the gear has been switched to D gear through the operation of the shift mechanism, a signal is sent to the shift mechanism, causing the shift mechanism to vibrate.

[0079] In this manner, during the control operation (S200), when the driver operates the shift mechanism to shift to D gear, a signal is sent to the shift mechanism, causing the shift mechanism to vibrate, so that the driver can be aware that the gear has been switched to D gear.

[0080] Furthermore, in the control operation (S200), when the current gear is D, a signal is sent to generate vibration in the gear shift mechanism when the shift mechanism is re-operated to D.

[0081] In this method, when the current gear is D, and the shift mechanism is switched back to D, the driver can recheck the current gear and accurately shift to the desired gear due to the vibration generated in the shift mechanism.

[0082] Furthermore, in the control operation (S200), when the current gear is D, and the shift mechanism is re-operated to D, a signal is sent to cause the shift mechanism to vibrate, and the vibration mode is different from the vibration mode when it was first shifted to D.

[0083] In other words, when the current gear is D, and the shift mechanism is switched back to D, it is determined that the driver is unaware of the current gear or has mistakenly operated the shift mechanism. Therefore, when the shift mechanism is switched back to D, the control unit 200 causes the shift mechanism to vibrate in a different mode than when it was first switched to D, so that the driver is aware that the same gear has been switched back.

[0084] Meanwhile, in the control operation (S200), different signals are transmitted for the case where the shift mechanism is operated to R gear and the case where the shift mechanism is operated to D gear, so that the shift mechanism vibrates in different vibration modes according to the corresponding signals.

[0085] As mentioned above, since the vibration pattern generated when the shift mechanism is operated to R gear is different from the vibration pattern generated when the shift mechanism is operated to D gear, the driver can accurately perceive the selected gear when the shift mechanism is operated.

[0086] As described above, according to various exemplary embodiments of the present invention, it is possible to... Figure 5 Operations S1 to S10 selectively control vibration generation within the shifting mechanism.

[0087] Therefore, according to various exemplary embodiments of the present invention, when the driver operates the gear shifting mechanism to switch the gear to a driving gear, a signal is sent according to the corresponding gear, so that the driver can be aware of the gear that has been switched, thereby preventing incorrect operation and ensuring driving safety.

[0088] Furthermore, terms relating to control devices (such as "controller," "control unit," "control device," or "control module") refer to hardware devices including a memory and a processor configured to execute one or more steps interpreted as an algorithmic structure. The memory stores algorithmic steps, while the processor executes these steps to perform one or more processes of methods according to various exemplary embodiments of the invention. According to exemplary embodiments of the invention, the control device may be implemented using non-volatile memory configured to store algorithms for controlling the operation of various components of a vehicle or data relating to software commands for executing these algorithms, while the processor is configured to perform the aforementioned operations using the data stored in the memory. The memory and processor may be separate chips. Alternatively, the memory and processor may be integrated into a single chip. The processor may be implemented as one or more processors. The processor may include various logic circuits and operational circuits; may process data according to a program provided from memory; and may generate control signals based on the results of the processing.

[0089] The control device may be at least a microprocessor operated by a predetermined program, which may include a series of commands for implementing the methods included in the various exemplary embodiments of the present invention described above.

[0090] The aforementioned invention can also be implemented as computer-readable code on a computer-readable recording medium. A computer-readable recording medium is any data storage device capable of storing data that can subsequently be read by a computer system. Examples of computer-readable recording media include hard disk drives (HDDs), solid-state drives (SSDs), silicon disk drives (SDDs), read-only memory (ROM), random access memory (RAM), CD-ROMs, magnetic tapes, floppy disks, optical data storage devices, and specific implementations as carrier waves (e.g., transmission over the Internet).

[0091] In various exemplary embodiments of the present invention, each of the above operations can be performed by a control device, which can be configured through multiple control devices or an integrated single control device.

[0092] In various exemplary embodiments of the present invention, the control device may be implemented in hardware or software, or in a combination of hardware and software.

[0093] For ease of interpretation and precise definition in the appended claims, the terms “upper,” “lower,” “inner,” “outer,” “up,” “lower,” “upward,” “downward,” “front,” “rear,” “back,” “inner boundary,” “outer boundary,” “inland,” “outer,” “inner,” “outer,” “forward,” and “backward” are used to describe features in reference to the exemplary embodiments shown in the drawings. It should be further understood that the term “connection” or its derivatives refer to both direct and indirect connections.

[0094] Specific exemplary embodiments of the present invention have been described above for illustrative and descriptive purposes. These descriptions are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention to the exact forms disclosed, and it will be apparent that various modifications and variations can be made in accordance with the teachings above. The exemplary embodiments have been chosen and described to explain specific principles of the invention and its practical application, enabling those skilled in the art to make and utilize various exemplary embodiments of the invention, as well as their various alternatives and modifications. The scope of the invention should be defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A system for controlling a vehicle gear shifting mechanism to generate vibration upon signal input, the system comprising: The shift determination unit is configured to determine information about the gear position of the vehicle based on the operation of the shift mechanism; as well as A control unit is configured to receive information about the gear position from the gear shift determination unit and send a signal to an actuator, such that when the control unit determines that the gear shifted by the operation of the gear shift mechanism is a driving gear, the actuator generates vibration in the gear shift mechanism. Specifically, when the shift determination unit determines that the gear has been switched to R gear through the operation of the shift mechanism, the control unit is configured to send a signal to the actuator, causing the shift mechanism to vibrate, and Specifically, when the gear shifting mechanism is re-operated to R gear while the current gear is in R gear, the control unit is configured to send a signal to the actuator, causing the gear shifting mechanism to vibrate in a different mode than when it was first shifted to R gear.

2. The system according to claim 1, wherein, The shifting mechanism has a gear mode of P gear position, R gear position, N gear position and D gear position, and the shifting mechanism is configured to return to neutral after moving to R gear position, N gear position or D gear position.

3. A system for controlling a vehicle gear shifting mechanism to generate vibration upon signal input, the system comprising: The shift determination unit is configured to determine information about the gear position of the vehicle based on the operation of the shift mechanism; as well as A control unit is configured to receive information about the gear position from the gear shift determination unit and send a signal to an actuator, such that when the control unit determines that the gear shifted by the operation of the gear shift mechanism is a driving gear, the actuator generates vibration in the gear shift mechanism. Specifically, when the shift determination unit determines that the gear has been switched to D gear through the operation of the shift mechanism, the control unit is configured to send a signal to the actuator, causing the shift mechanism to vibrate, and Specifically, when the gear shifting mechanism is re-operated to D gear while the current gear is in D gear, the control unit is configured to send a signal to the actuator, causing the gear shifting mechanism to vibrate in a different mode than when it was first shifted to D gear.

4. The system according to claim 1 or 3, wherein, The shifting mechanism is configured to have multiple vibration modes, and The control unit is configured to send different signals to the actuator for the shift mechanism being operated to R gear and the shift mechanism being operated to D gear, respectively, so that the shift mechanism vibrates in different vibration modes according to the corresponding signals.

5. A method for controlling a vehicle gear shifting mechanism to generate vibration upon signal input, the method comprising the steps of: The gear shift determination operation involves determining the gear position of the vehicle by the gear shift determination unit based on the operation of the gear shift mechanism. and The control operation involves the control unit receiving information about the gear position from the gear shift determination unit and sending a signal to the actuator, such that when the control unit determines that the gear shifted by the operation of the gear shift mechanism is a driving gear, the actuator vibrates within the gear shift mechanism. In the control operation, when the shift determination unit determines that the gear has been switched to R gear through the operation of the shift mechanism, the control unit sends a signal to the actuator, causing the shift mechanism to vibrate. In the control operation, when the current gear is R (reverse) and the shift mechanism is shifted back to R, the control unit sends a signal to the actuator, causing the shift mechanism to vibrate in a different mode than when it was first shifted to R.

6. A method for controlling a vehicle gear shifting mechanism to generate vibration upon signal input, the method comprising the steps of: The gear shift determination operation involves determining the gear position of the vehicle by the gear shift determination unit based on the operation of the gear shift mechanism. and The control operation involves the control unit receiving information about the gear position from the gear shift determination unit and sending a signal to the actuator, such that when the control unit determines that the gear shifted by the operation of the gear shift mechanism is a driving gear, the actuator vibrates within the gear shift mechanism. In the control operation, when the gear shift determination unit determines that the gear has been switched to D gear through the operation of the gear shift mechanism, the control unit sends a signal to the actuator, causing the gear shift mechanism to vibrate. In the control operation, when the current gear is D, and the shift mechanism is re-operated to D, the control unit sends a signal to the actuator, causing the shift mechanism to vibrate in a different mode than when it was first shifted to D.

7. The method according to claim 5 or 6, wherein, In the control operation, different signals are sent to the actuator for the shift mechanism being operated to R gear and the shift mechanism being operated to D gear, respectively, so that the shift mechanism vibrates in different vibration modes according to the corresponding signals.

8. A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium on which a program for performing the method of claim 5 or 6 is recorded.

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