Multipurpose assembly vehicle and method for operating a multipurpose assembly vehicle

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to an assembled vehicle and introduces a multipurpose assembled vehicle including a chassis module including a plurality of floor portions constituting a lower portion of the vehicle, each floor portion being able to exchange power or data with an adjacent floor portion when the plurality of floor portions are fastened to each other, and a cabin module including a plurality of cabin portions constituting an upper portion of the vehicle, each cabin portion being fastened to a corresponding floor portion of the lower portion so as to form an indoor space, and each cabin portion being able to exchange power or data with the floor portion or with another cabin portion adjacent to the cabin portion.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to a multi-purpose assembly vehicle and a method for operating the multi-purpose assembly vehicle, and more specifically, to a multi-purpose assembly vehicle having an architecture concept and a power connection structure for realizing an assembly vehicle providing various uses, and a method for operating the multi-purpose assembly vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] In addition to vehicles, conventional structures have been manufactured and used to extend the power supply between structures. However, this conventional power extension structure cannot be used to provide power to assembled vehicles for various purposes, and it has the problem that the power extension structure cannot be used when assembling multi-purpose vehicles.

[0003] With the latest advancements in vehicle technology, there is a growing trend towards the development of specialized vehicles that serve as mobility vehicles supporting a wide range of services. These specialized vehicles are environmentally friendly modes of transportation capable of providing passengers with various services while moving to their destination, and they have virtually unlimited applications, such as mass transportation, the delivery industry, and autonomous taxis.

[0004] Furthermore, there is a growing demand for technologies for architecture vehicles, which are systems used to provide various functions between vehicles connected to each other in a modular type, and serious efforts are being made to develop technologies for inter-vehicle electrical extension structures for practical commercialization.

[0005] The above description of the background technology is only for the purpose of helping to understand the background of this disclosure and should not be considered by those skilled in the art to correspond to known prior art. Summary of the Invention

[0006] One aspect of this disclosure is to provide a multi-purpose assembly vehicle and a method for operating the multi-purpose assembly vehicle, wherein the multi-purpose assembly vehicle has an electrical connection structure for realizing an architectural concept of an assembly vehicle providing various purposes, thereby giving the multi-purpose assembly vehicle the potential to be expanded into various types of vehicle systems.

[0007] According to one aspect, this disclosure provides a multi-purpose assembled vehicle, comprising: a chassis module including a plurality of floor portions constituting the lower part of the vehicle, wherein each floor portion is capable of exchanging power or data with an adjacent floor portion when the plurality of floor portions are fastened to each other; and a cabin module including a plurality of cabin portions constituting the upper part of the vehicle, each cabin portion being fastened to a corresponding lower floor portion to form an interior space, and each cabin portion being capable of exchanging power or data with a floor portion or another cabin portion adjacent to that cabin portion.

[0008] The compartment module may include a forward compartment section, a central compartment section, and a rear compartment section, and each side of the compartment sections coupled to each other may have the same shape.

[0009] The compartment wiring through which electrical signals or current flow can be installed in the outer wall of the compartment portion, the compartment connector can be installed on the side of the compartment portions coupled to each other and on the bottom of the compartment portion coupled to the floor portion, and the compartment wiring of the compartment portion can be connected to the compartment connector.

[0010] The compartment connector can be configured to exchange power or data between compartment sections via an electrical connection structure, and the compartment sections can be coupled to each other via a fastening hook structure configured to surround the electrical connection structure.

[0011] The compartment wiring may include: compartment connector connection lines configured to connect compartment connectors that are spaced apart from each other and facing each other; and compartment cross lines configured to connect compartment connector connection lines that are spaced apart from each other, and the compartment wiring bus may be located at the intersection of the compartment connector connection lines and the compartment cross lines.

[0012] Floor lines configured to allow the flow of electrical signals or current can be located inside the floor section, floor connectors can be located on the sides of floor sections coupled to each other and on the top of floor sections coupled to the compartment section, and floor lines of the floor section can be connected to the floor connectors.

[0013] The floor connector can be configured to allow floor sections to be connected to each other via a fastening hook structure.

[0014] The floor wiring may include: floor connector connection lines configured to connect floor connectors spaced apart from each other and facing each other; and floor cross lines configured to connect floor connector connection lines spaced apart from each other, and the floor wiring bus may be located at the intersection of the floor connector connection lines and the floor cross lines.

[0015] The branch connector can be located on the inside or outside of the compartment section. The branch connector is configured to allow external electronic devices to be connected to the branch connector, and the branch connector can be connected to the compartment wiring via branch lines.

[0016] The compartment controllers can be located separately in the compartment sections, and the compartment controllers can be configured to communicate with each other via communication lines that are separate from and independent of the compartment wiring.

[0017] Multiple compartment controllers can be configured to communicate with each other wirelessly.

[0018] The cabin controller and cabin wiring can be configured to communicate with each other via wired means.

[0019] The cabin controller and cabin wiring can be configured to communicate with each other wirelessly.

[0020] When a fault occurs in the cabin wiring of an adjacent compartment, the cabin controller can be configured to identify the communication line fault and then enter a safe mode.

[0021] When entering safe mode, the compartment controller can be configured to control the floor section directly connected to the corresponding compartment section to receive power.

[0022] According to another aspect, this disclosure provides a method for operating a multi-purpose assembly vehicle, the method comprising: identifying a user in the multi-purpose assembly vehicle; activating a server and requesting calibration of a chassis module after identifying the user; stopping the power supply to the chassis module and determining the location of the chassis module if calibration has been requested; and storing the determined location of the chassis module in a memory.

[0023] The method may further include determining whether communication between multiple compartment controllers via communication lines is normal after the information is stored in the memory.

[0024] This method may further include updating the chassis module's software after confirming that communication is normal.

[0025] This method may further include sending connection information to the user after determining that communication is abnormal.

[0026] The advantage of a multi-purpose assembled vehicle having an electrical connection structure for realizing an architectural concept of an assembled vehicle for various purposes, and a method for operating the multi-purpose assembled vehicle, is that the multi-purpose assembled vehicle can be extended to various types of vehicle systems.

[0027] The advantages that can be obtained from this disclosure are not limited to those described above, and those skilled in the art to which this disclosure pertains will clearly understand other advantages not mentioned herein. Attached Figure Description

[0028] The above and other aspects, features, and advantages of this disclosure will become more apparent from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0029] Figure 1 This is a view showing a multi-purpose assembled vehicle according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0030] Figure 2 This is a view showing the floor portion and the cabin portion of the chassis module and cabin module that constitute the multi-purpose assembled vehicle;

[0031] Figure 3 This is a view showing the structure of the cabin wiring bus and the floor wiring bus;

[0032] Figure 4 This is a view showing the structure of each of the cabin connectors and floor connectors;

[0033] Figure 5 This is a view showing the electrical connection structure through the connection between the cabin lines and the branch lines;

[0034] Figure 6 This is a view showing the communication structure of the communication lines between the cabin controller and the cabin wiring;

[0035] Figure 7 It shows the communication line Figure 6 A view of the expanded communication structure;

[0036] Figure 8 This is a view showing compartment modules in which multiple central compartment sections are coupled to each other; and

[0037] Figure 9 It shows Figure 1 A flowchart of the operation of a multi-purpose assembled vehicle. Detailed Implementation

[0038] The specific structures and functional descriptions or applications applied to the embodiments of this disclosure disclosed in this specification may be merely examples used to illustrate the uses of the embodiments of this disclosure. Therefore, the embodiments of this disclosure can be modified in various forms and should not be construed as being limited to the embodiments disclosed in the specification or applications. Hereinafter, embodiments of this disclosure will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0039] Figure 1 This is a view showing a multi-purpose assembled vehicle according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 2 This is a view showing the floor portion and the cabin portion of the chassis module and cabin module that respectively constitute the multi-purpose assembled vehicle. Figure 3 This is a view showing the structure of the cabin wiring bus and the floor wiring bus. Figure 4This is a view showing the structure of each of the cabin connectors and floor connectors.

[0040] Figure 5 This is a view showing the electrical connection structure through the connection between the cabin lines and the branch lines. Figure 6 This is a view showing the communication structure via the communication lines between the cabin controller and the cabin wiring. Figure 7 This is a view showing the communication structure via communication lines, wherein, Figure 6 The communication structure has been expanded. Figure 8 This is a view showing the compartment modules in which multiple central compartment sections are coupled to each other. Figure 9 It shows Figure 1 A flowchart of the operation of a multi-purpose assembled vehicle.

[0041] Figure 1 This is a view showing a multi-purpose assembled vehicle according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 2 This is a view showing the floor portion A and the compartment portion B of the chassis module C and compartment module D, which constitute a multi-purpose assembled vehicle. (Reference) Figure 1 and Figure 2 The multipurpose modular vehicle may include: a chassis module C, including a plurality of floor sections A constituting the lower part of the vehicle, each floor section A being able to exchange power or data with each other when the plurality of floor sections are fastened to each other; and a cabin module D, including a plurality of cabin sections B constituting the upper part of the vehicle, each cabin section B being fastened to a corresponding floor section A below to form an interior space, each cabin section B being able to exchange power or data with the floor section or other cabin sections adjacent to it.

[0042] This disclosure provides a multi-purpose assembly vehicle that has the potential to be extended to various types of vehicle systems by using an electrical connection structure based on an architectural concept for implementing an assembly vehicle capable of providing various uses. For this purpose, an environment is needed for exchanging power or data between the unit vehicles constituting the multi-purpose assembly vehicle.

[0043] The exchange of electricity or data can be primarily performed within the structure through extended power supplies between structures, rather than within the vehicle. This exchange of electricity or data between structures, rather than vehicles, can only be accomplished in a fixed state. Therefore, the following problem may exist: the method of exchanging electricity or data between structures, rather than vehicles, cannot be used in assembled vehicles capable of multiple uses. Therefore, electricity or data can be exchanged between the floor section A and the compartment section B constituting a multi-purpose assembled vehicle, thereby fulfilling the necessity for coordinated operation of the assembled vehicle. Furthermore, it may be necessary to accomplish the exchange of electricity or data through the type of architecture used to provide various functions that are interconnected.

[0044] However, unlike other types of multi-purpose assembly vehicles, multi-purpose assembly vehicles can be formed by assembling unit vehicles to achieve the necessary uses, and therefore should be able to exchange power or data between unit vehicles. Furthermore, multi-purpose assembly vehicles can be formed by assembling unit vehicles by horizontally or vertically coupling them together, and therefore should be able to exchange power or data horizontally or vertically between unit vehicles. To enable the horizontal or vertical exchange of power or data within the assembly vehicle, a connection structure that allows power to pass through can be formed, and therefore the connection structure can be connected to lines through which electrical signals or current flow via connector structures. In the assembly vehicle, the upper parts of unit vehicles with the same purpose can be connected to each other, so that not only can the vehicle's interior lighting be controlled, but the assembly vehicle can also be used according to its original purpose, and therefore the exchange of power or data is necessary. Furthermore, the lower part of the assembly vehicle can be fastened to the upper part of the assembly vehicle, and therefore the exchange of power or data between the upper and lower parts of the assembly vehicle is necessary.

[0045] Therefore, this disclosure may include an interior space formed by a compartment portion B constituting the upper part of the multi-purpose assembled vehicle and a floor portion A constituting the lower part of the multi-purpose assembled vehicle, with the compartment portion B fastened to the corresponding floor portion A. Thus, each compartment portion B is capable of exchanging power or data with the floor portion A or other adjacent compartment portions B.

[0046] Specifically, the chassis module C constituting the multi-purpose assembled vehicle may include multiple floor sections A forming the lower part of the vehicle, and the floor sections A are capable of exchanging power or data with each other when fastened together. While the floor sections A can exchange power or data with each other when fastened together, considering a battery-as-a-service configuration, the connectors between the floor sections A can be connected via connectors without a power connection structure 300. In this case, the connectors of the floor sections A are configured to allow the floor sections A to be coupled to each other via a fastening hook structure 310. The floor sections A can be horizontally coupled to each other to support the compartment section B at their lower parts, and the floor section can be configured to have a movable system built on its bottom. With the movable system built on the bottom of the floor section, the chassis module C can move according to the movable system, even when using various functions expanded through the assembly of the multiple compartment sections B.

[0047] A cabin module D constituting a multi-purpose assembled vehicle may be positioned above a chassis module C, and the cabin module D may include multiple cabin sections B. Each cabin section B may be fastened to and located beneath a corresponding floor section A to form an interior space, and thus the cabin section B may be configured to exchange power or data with the floor section A or adjacent cabin sections B. Cabin sections B may have interior space, and cabin sections B may be configured to perform car-hailing, a type of mobility service that connects consumers wanting to move with mobility service providers in real time. Cabin sections B can be implemented for various purposes, such as performing delivery services and performing autonomous taxi functions, in which consumers place food to be delivered in the interior space of the cabin section, and in which autonomous vehicle services and taxi services are combined. Cabin sections B, usable for various purposes, can serve as extended uses within the cabin module D, which includes multiple cabin sections B. In situations where there are many consumers who want to move, many meals that need to be delivered by consumers, or many passengers who want to use autonomous driving taxi services, multiple cabin sections B can be horizontally connected to each other to expand and be used for the desired purpose.

[0048] If multiple compartment sections B are horizontally connected to each other and used for appropriate applications expanded according to desired uses, and power or data cannot be exchanged between compartment sections B via the electrical connection structure 300, then compartment sections B can function independently of each other, making it difficult to achieve expanded uses in various types of vehicle systems. Compartment sections B may be upper parts connected to a multi-purpose assembled vehicle, and therefore, when multiple compartment sections B are connected to each other, it is necessary for these multiple compartment sections to exchange power or data with adjacent compartment sections B. Furthermore, compartment sections B may be configured to exchange power or data with floor section A, and are thus configured to interconnect with floor section B via a compartment controller within compartment section A.

[0049] Figure 2 This is a view showing the floor portion A and the cabin portion B of the chassis module C and cabin module D that constitute the multi-purpose assembled vehicle. Figure 8 This is a view showing the compartment modules in which multiple central compartment sections are coupled to each other.

[0050] refer to Figure 2 and Figure 8 , Figure 2 This illustrates a type of multipurpose assembled vehicle including a cabin section B and a floor section A. The cabin module D may include a front cabin section, a central cabin section, and a rear cabin section, and the sides of each cabin section B are coupled to each other and configured to have the same shape.

[0051] Cabin module D may include a forward cabin section located at the far end, a rear cabin section located at the far end, and a central cabin section located between the forward and rear cabin sections. The central cabin section may represent all cabin sections B located between the forward and rear cabin sections. The central cabin section may be connected to the forward and rear cabin sections, cabin sections B may be connected to each other via cabin connector 10, and floor sections A may be connected to each other via floor connector 40. Furthermore, in the central cabin section located between the forward and rear cabin sections, the central cabin section may have sides that are respectively coupled to the central cabin section and have the same shape, and one or more central cabin sections may be coupled between the central cabin sections. Only when the sides that are connected to each other have the same shape can the forward and rear cabin sections connected to the central cabin section be connected to another cabin section B via cabin connector 10, and floor sections A may be connected to each other via floor connector 40. Figure 2 The structure shown illustrates either a forward or aft compartment section. Side surfaces connected to the compartment wiring bus 30 and floor wiring bus 30 can be interconnected via branch lines 20, and other side surfaces are interconnected via compartment wiring. The central compartment section may have sides coupled to it and having the same shape, thus enabling the exchange of power or data via compartment connector 10 when connecting the central, forward, or aft compartment sections to their side surfaces. The forward and aft compartment sections may have symmetrical structures, and their sides may be configured to have the same shape. Therefore, the forward and aft compartment sections can achieve a modular and interconnected architecture. Furthermore, compartment section B may include only the forward and aft sections without the central compartment section, and even when compartment section B does not include the central compartment section, the forward and aft compartment sections can still have symmetrical structures. (Reference) Figure 8 Cabin section B, comprising a central compartment, a front compartment, and a rear compartment, can constitute a multi-purpose assembled vehicle by means of multiple central compartments interconnected between the front and rear compartments. Therefore, two or more central compartments can be coupled to each other.

[0052] The outer wall of the compartment section B may be provided with compartment lines through which electrical signals or currents flow. The sides of the compartment sections B coupled to each other and the lower end of the compartment sections B coupled to the floor section A may be provided with compartment connectors 10, and the compartment lines of the compartment section B may be connected to multiple compartment connectors 10.

[0053] refer to Figure 3The outer wall of compartment B may be provided with compartment wiring for the flow of electrical signals or current, allowing electrical signals or current to flow through compartment B with the wiring. The compartment wiring can be connected to compartment connectors 10 located on the sides of the central, forward, or aft compartments, enabling power or data exchange between these compartments. Furthermore, compartment connectors 10 may also be located at the lower end of compartment B, to which floor A is coupled, to enable power or data exchange between the central, forward, or aft compartments.

[0054] Figure 4 This is a view showing the structure of each of the cabin connector 10 and the floor connector 40.

[0055] refer to Figure 4 The compartment connector 10 in the left view can be configured to allow power or data to be exchanged between compartments B via the power connection structure 300, and the compartments B can be coupled to each other by means of a fastening hook structure 310 configured to surround the power connection structure 300.

[0056] To couple the central, front, or rear compartment sections to each other, power or data should be exchanged via connector 10. In this case, when the compartment connector 10 forms a power connection structure 300 between the compartment sections B of a multi-functional assembled vehicle, power or data can be exchanged between the compartment sections B. The positive power supply connected to the negative terminal and the negative power supply connected to the positive terminal within the power connection structure 300 can be connected to each other to enable the exchange of power or data between the compartment sections B. The compartment connector 10 can be configured to allow compartment wiring that faces each other and is spaced apart from each other to be connected via the power connection structure 300, making the exchange of power or data between the compartment sections B possible. Figure 4The floor connector 40 in the right view may have only a fastening hook structure 310 without a power connection structure 300, and may employ a so-called decoupling structure. When floor parts A are coupled to each other, the floor connector 40 with the decoupling structure can receive power independently, regardless of the specific floor part A. Without forming a power connection structure 300 different from that of the cabin connector 10 between floor parts A, the connection between floor parts A can be configured independently, taking into account the ease of disassembly for multi-functional assembled vehicles, such as whether a service battery is used. Therefore, the floor connector 40 can be configured to allow the independent formation of connections between floor parts A, and the floor parts A can be coupled to each other via the fastening hook structure 310 without the power connection structure 300. Furthermore, both the cabin connector 10 and the floor connector 40 can be configured to allow cabin parts B to be coupled to each other via the fastening hook structure 310. Figure 4 The fastening hook structure 310 of the cabin connector 10 and floor connector 40 shown can be a fastening structure and a retaining structure for preventing the coupling between cabin parts B or floor parts A from separating. When the fastening hook structure 310 is pulled outward in the coupled state, the fastening hook structure 310 can be separated without being separated by the stronger fixing force generated therebetween, and when pushed toward each other, the fastening hook structure 310 can move naturally. With the fastening hook structure 310 moving naturally, the assembled vehicle can be formed according to the desired purpose after separating the chassis module C and the cabin module D by using electric or manual methods. The coupling structure constituting the cabin connector 10 can be applied to the vertical coupling portion between cabin part B and floor part A, to the horizontal coupling portion between the front cabin part, the central cabin part and the rear cabin part constituting the cabin part B, or to the horizontal coupling portion between the front cabin part and the rear cabin part without excluding the central cabin part. Furthermore, a seal may be formed on the outer side of the fastening hook structure 310 in the compartment connector 10, and the seal may be a structure used to prevent wear of the component by keeping the component with a sealant having a rubber film formed thereon. Specifically, the sealing structure may be a sealing method used to prevent foreign matter from entering from the outside or to prevent foreign matter (such as oil) from leaking into the interior when the components are assembled and coupled. The seal may be formed on the outer side of the fastening hook structure 310 and connected to the compartment connector 10, and the fastening hook structure 310 may be formed on the outer side of the electrical connection structure 300. That is, the seal may be formed on the outer side of the fastening hook structure 310, and thus the electrical connection structure 300 and the fastening hook structure 310 surrounded by the seal may be protected from external impact and wear.

[0057] Figure 3 This is a view showing the structure of the cabin wiring bus 30 and the floor wiring bus 30.

[0058] refer to Figure 3 The cabin wiring may include cabin connector connection lines 100 and cabin cross lines 130. The cabin connector connection lines are configured to connect cabin connectors 10 facing each other and spaced apart from each other. The cabin cross lines are configured to connect cabin connector connection lines 100 that are spaced apart from each other. The cabin wiring bus 30 may be located at the intersection of the cabin connector connection lines 100 and the cabin cross lines 130.

[0059] The compartment wiring bus 30 and the floor wiring bus 30 can be system buses and can be a type of channel enabling hardware devices to communicate with each other. The compartment wiring bus 30 can be located in the compartment wiring connector 10 and at the intersection between the compartment connector connection line 100 and the compartment cross line 130. The compartment wiring bus 30 can be configured to serve as a path between the compartment connector connection line 100 and the compartment cross line 130, a path including the compartment wiring through which electrical signals or current flow, allowing the exchange of power or data. In the case where multiple compartment wiring buses 30 are arranged on the upper part of a multi-purpose assembled vehicle, the compartment connectors 10 can be connected to each other via the compartment connector connection line 100, and the connection between multiple compartment wiring buses 30 can be made via the compartment cross line 130. Furthermore, the outer or inner side of the compartment section B can be connected via compartment wiring and branch lines 20, and therefore power can be connected via the branch lines 20 connected to the compartment wiring bus 30. (Reference) Figure 3 The bus module can be configured as either a left or right configuration depending on its location. The branch line 20 connected to the floor section A may have a structure capable of switching power or data from the chassis module C to the cabin module D.

[0060] The floor lines through which electrical signals or current flow can be located inside the floor section A. The floor connectors 40 can be located on the sides of the floor sections A that are coupled to each other and on the upper end of the floor section A that is coupled to the cabin section. The floor lines of the floor section A can be connected to multiple floor connectors 40.

[0061] refer to Figure 2Floor wiring can be located at the lower end of the cabin module D, allowing electrical signals or current to flow through the floor section A where the floor wiring is located. The chassis module C may include a central floor section, a front floor section, or a rear floor section. Floor wiring can be connected to floor connectors 40 located on the sides, with the central, front, or rear floor sections coupled to each other via the sides to enable power or data exchange between them. Where no power connection structure 300 is formed, the connections between floor sections A can be configured independently, taking into account the ease of disassembly for multi-functional assembled vehicles, such as whether a service battery is used. Floor connectors 40 can be located on the sides where floor sections A are coupled to each other and on the upper end of floor section A coupled to cabin section B, and floor wiring of floor section A can be connected to multiple floor connectors 40.

[0062] The floor connector 40 can be configured to allow floor sections A to be coupled to each other via fastening hook structure 310.

[0063] refer to Figure 4 The floor connector 40 in the right view may only have a fastening hook structure 310 without a power connection structure 300, and may employ a so-called decoupling structure. When floor parts A are coupled to each other, the floor connector 40 with the decoupling structure can receive power independently, regardless of the specific floor part A. Unlike the compartment connector 10, where a power connection structure 300 is not formed between floor parts A, the connection between floor parts A can be configured independently, taking into account the ease of disassembly for multi-functional assembled vehicles, such as whether a service battery is used. Therefore, the floor connector 40 can be configured to allow the independent formation of connections between floor parts A, and thus the floor parts A can be coupled to each other via the fastening hook structure 310 without the power connection structure 300. Furthermore, both the compartment connector 10 and the floor connector 40 can be configured to allow compartment parts B to be coupled to each other via the fastening hook structure 310. Figure 4The fastening hook structure 310 of the cabin connector 10 and floor connector 40 shown can be a fastening structure and a retaining structure for preventing the couplings between cabin parts B and floor parts A from separating from each other. When the fastening hook structure 310 is pulled outward in the coupled state, the fastening hook structure 310 can be separated without being separated by the stronger fixing force generated therebetween, and when pushed toward each other, the fastening hook structure 310 can move naturally. With the fastening hook structure 310 moving naturally, the assembled vehicle can be formed according to the desired purpose after separating the chassis module C and cabin module D by electric or manual methods. The coupling structure constituting the cabin connector 10 can be applied to the vertical coupling between cabin parts B and floor parts A, to the horizontal coupling between the front cabin parts, central cabin parts and rear cabin parts constituting the cabin parts B, or, excluding the central cabin part, to the horizontal coupling between the front cabin parts and rear cabin parts. On the other hand, the decoupling structure constituting the floor connector 40 can be applied to the horizontal coupling portion between floor sections A. Furthermore, a seal can be formed on the outside of the fastening hook structure 310 in the floor connector 40, and in the compartment connector 10, the fastening hook structure 310 can be formed on the outside of the power connection structure 300. That is, the seal can be formed on the outside of the fastening hook structure 310, and thus prevents the power connection structure 300 and the fastening hook structure 310 surrounded by the seal from external impacts and wear.

[0064] The floor wiring may include floor connector connection lines 100 and floor cross lines 130. The floor connector connection lines are configured to connect floor connectors 40 that face each other and are spaced apart from each other. The floor cross lines are configured to connect floor connector connection lines 100 that are spaced apart from each other. The floor wiring bus 30 may be located at the intersection of the floor connector connection lines 100 and the floor cross lines 130.

[0065] The floor wiring bus 30 can be a system bus and can be a channel type enabling hardware devices to communicate with each other. The floor wiring may include: floor connector connection lines 100 configured to connect floor connectors 40 facing each other and spaced apart; and floor cross lines 130 configured to connect the floor connector connection lines 100 spaced apart. In the case where multiple floor wiring buses 30 are arranged in the lower part of a multi-purpose assembly vehicle, the floor connectors 40 can be connected via the floor connector connection lines 100, and the connection between the multiple floor wiring buses 30 can be made via the floor cross lines 130. Additionally, the outer or inner side of the floor section A can be connected via floor wiring and branch lines 20, and therefore power can be connected via the branch lines 20 connected to the floor wiring buses 30. (Reference) Figure 3The bus module can be configured as either a left or right configuration depending on its location. The branch line 200 connected to the floor section A may have a structure capable of switching power or data from the chassis module C to the cabin module D.

[0066] Figure 5 This is a view showing the electrical connection structure between the cabin lines and the branch lines 20.

[0067] refer to Figure 5 The branch connector for connecting to external electronic devices can be located on the inside or outside of the compartment section B, and the branch connector can be connected via the compartment line and the branch line 20.

[0068] Branch line 20 can be arranged on the branch circuit of the compartment module D to supply power or data to parts of the multipurpose assembly vehicle that need to exchange power or data on the inside or outside of the compartment section B. Branch line 20 passing through the compartment wiring bus 30 can be connected to the compartment wiring and via branch connectors. Branch line 20 can branch from the branch circuit of the compartment wiring and exchange power or data with the inside or outside of the compartment section B that does not exchange power or data with the compartment wiring. Therefore, it is possible to control the on / off of the vehicle's interior or exterior lighting, or to supply power or data to parts that need to exchange power or data, such as by supplying power to display devices inside the multipurpose assembly vehicle for data exchange.

[0069] Figure 6 This is a view showing the communication structure via the communication lines between the cabin controller and the cabin wiring. Figure 7 It shows the communication line Figure 6 A view of the expanded communication structure.

[0070] refer to Figure 5 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 The compartment controller can be located in each compartment section B, and multiple compartment controllers can be configured to communicate with each other via independent communication lines separate from the compartment wiring.

[0071] When the branch circuits and main circuits are connected, the cabin controller can form a communication structure that allows cabin modules D to communicate with each other, and the chassis module C can be connected to the cabin wiring bus 30 and the floor wiring bus 30 to achieve power or data exchange. (Reference) Figure 6The cabin controller can be used as a connection between the main circuit and branch circuits. The main circuit connected to the cabin wiring can be a closed circuit connected in the sequence 2-B1-3-8-B1'-9, and the three-dimensional connection of the main circuit in the floor wiring can be formed by the vertical connection of the cabin wiring through the upper end B1 and lower end B1 of the closed circuit. Furthermore, the branch circuits connected to branch line 20 can exchange power or data with the inside or outside of cabin section B through branch circuits 1, 10, 5, and 6. Therefore, it is possible to control the on / off of the vehicle's interior or exterior lighting, or to supply power or data to parts that need to exchange power or data, such as by supplying power to the display devices inside the multi-purpose assembled vehicle for data exchange. Furthermore, Figure 6 The communication structure shown in the diagram, which allows compartment modules D to communicate with each other, can have, for example, the following: Figure 7 The diagram shows the extended power circuitry. When the power circuitry is extended, multiple compartment modules D can communicate with each other.

[0072] Multiple compartment controllers can communicate with each other wirelessly.

[0073] The compartment controllers can be individually located within compartment B and configured to communicate with each other via independent communication lines separate from the compartment wiring. The compartment controllers can also be controlled to enable wireless communication between compartment Bs, such as Ultra-Wideband (UWB) or Bluetooth. When the compartment controllers, which serve as the power connection structure 300 of the compartment connector 10, are controlled to communicate via wired means, communication between one compartment controller and another may be difficult if the power connection structure 300 of the compartment connector 10 fails or if the compartment Bs are separated. Therefore, multiple compartment controllers can be installed to communicate wirelessly with each other without installing individual devices within the compartment connector 10.

[0074] The cabin controller and cabin wiring can communicate with each other via wired or wireless means.

[0075] The compartment controller and compartment wiring can be configured to communicate with each other either wired or wirelessly. Therefore, when wired communication is not possible, the compartment controller and compartment wiring can be configured to communicate wirelessly, and when wireless communication is not possible, the compartment controller and compartment wiring can be configured to communicate wiredly. The compartment controller and compartment wiring can be located and used in each of the forward compartment, central compartment, and aft compartment sections, and in one compartment section B, the compartment controller is connected to and can operate the compartment wiring. Therefore, even in situations where wireless communication is difficult, the compartment controller located in one compartment section B and the compartment wiring in one compartment section B can exchange power or data to enable wired communication.

[0076] The compartment controller can be configured to identify a communication line failure when a fault occurs in the compartment wiring of another compartment section B adjacent to the communication line, and then enter a safety mode. When in safety mode, the compartment controller can control the receiving of power from the floor section A directly connected to the corresponding compartment section A.

[0077] The safety mode can represent a fail-safe mode and can also represent a method configured such that the cabin controller reliably switches to safety mode when a device or equipment fails. In the event of a failure or malfunction of cabin section B, communication with other cabin sections B becomes difficult. Therefore, the original purpose of the multi-purpose assembly vehicle cannot be achieved. For example, if it is impossible to fully realize taxi-hailing, delivery, or autonomous taxi functions and if the multi-purpose assembly vehicle is difficult to operate, the multi-purpose assembly vehicle may be in a critical condition. Cabin section B can be connected to another adjacent cabin section B via cabin connector 10 and can receive power via power connection structure 300, but when cabin section B fails, cabin section B cannot receive power via the other adjacent cabin section B and power connection structure 300. Therefore, in the event of a cabin wiring failure in cabin section B of the multi-purpose assembly vehicle, the cabin controller can be configured to identify the cabin wiring failure and receive power from the floor section A vertically connected to cabin section B to control cabin section B.

[0078] Figure 9 It shows Figure 1 A flowchart of the operation of a multi-purpose assembled vehicle.

[0079] refer to Figure 9 A method for operating a multipurpose assembly vehicle is provided, the method comprising: step S10, identifying a user in the multipurpose assembly vehicle; step S20, activating a server after identifying the user; step S30, requesting calibration of chassis module C; step S40, stopping the power supply after requesting calibration of chassis module C; step S50, determining the location of chassis module C; and step S60, storing the determined location of chassis module C in a memory.

[0080] After step S60, which stores the data in the memory, the method may further include step S70, which determines whether communication between the multiple compartment controllers via the communication lines is normal.

[0081] After step S70, which determines whether communication between multiple compartment controllers via communication lines is normal, the process may further include step S90, where, if communication is normal, the software of chassis module C is updated.

[0082] After step S70, which determines whether communication between multiple compartment controllers via communication lines is normal, the method may further include step S80, which sends connection information to the user if communication is abnormal.

[0083] The controller may include a processor or a microprocessor. Optionally, the controller may also include memory. The aforementioned operations / functions of the controller may be embodied as computer-readable code / algorithms / software stored on its memory, which may include non-transitory computer-readable recording media. Non-transitory computer-readable recording media are any data storage devices capable of storing data that can subsequently be read by the processor or microprocessor. 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, etc. The processor or microprocessor may perform the aforementioned operations / functions of the controller by executing computer-readable code / algorithms / software stored on a non-transitory computer-readable recording medium.

[0084] Although specific embodiments of this disclosure have been described and illustrated, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this disclosure may be changed and modified in various ways without departing from the scope of the technical concept provided by the claims.

Claims

1. A multi-purpose assembled vehicle, comprising: The chassis module includes a plurality of floor sections forming the lower part of the vehicle, each of which is capable of exchanging power or data with the adjacent floor section when the plurality of floor sections are fastened together. as well as The cabin module includes multiple cabin sections constituting the upper part of the vehicle, each cabin section being fastened to a corresponding floor section in the lower part to form an interior space, and each cabin section being able to exchange power or data with the floor section or another cabin section adjacent to it; The compartment controllers are respectively located in the compartment sections, and the compartment controllers are configured to communicate with each other through communication lines that are separate from and independent of the compartment wiring. Specifically, when a fault occurs in the communication line of an adjacent compartment, the compartment controller is configured to identify the fault in the communication line and then enter a safe mode; and When entering safe mode, the compartment controller is configured to control the floor section directly connected to the corresponding compartment section to receive power.

2. The multi-purpose assembled vehicle according to claim 1, wherein, The compartment module includes a front compartment section, a central compartment section, and a rear compartment section, and each side of the compartment sections coupled to each other has the same shape.

3. The multi-purpose assembled vehicle according to claim 1, wherein, The outer wall of the compartment portion is provided with compartment lines through which electrical signals or currents flow. The compartment connector is provided on the side of the compartment portion that is coupled to each other and on the bottom of the compartment portion that is coupled to the floor portion. The compartment lines of the compartment portion are connected to the compartment connector.

4. The multi-purpose assembled vehicle according to claim 3, wherein, The compartment connector is configured to enable the exchange of power or data between the compartment portions via an electrical connection structure, and the compartment portions are coupled to each other via a fastening hook structure configured to surround the electrical connection structure.

5. The multi-purpose assembled vehicle according to claim 3, wherein, The cabin wiring includes cabin connector connection lines and cabin cross lines. The cabin connector connection lines are configured to connect cabin connectors that are spaced apart from each other and facing each other. The cabin cross lines are configured to connect cabin connector connection lines that are spaced apart from each other. The cabin wiring bus is located at the intersection of the cabin connector connection lines and the cabin cross lines.

6. The multi-purpose assembled vehicle according to claim 1, wherein, Floor wiring is disposed inside the floor section and configured to allow electrical signals or current to flow through the floor wiring. Floor connectors are disposed on the sides of the floor sections coupled to each other and on the top of the floor sections coupled to the compartment section, and the floor wiring of the floor section is connected to the floor connectors.

7. The multi-purpose assembled vehicle according to claim 6, wherein, The floor connector is configured to allow the floor sections to be connected to each other via a fastening hook structure.

8. The multi-purpose assembled vehicle according to claim 6, wherein, The floor wiring includes: floor connector connection lines configured to connect floor connectors spaced apart from each other and facing each other; and floor cross lines configured to connect the floor connector connection lines spaced apart from each other, and a floor wiring bus is disposed at the intersection of the floor connector connection lines and the floor cross lines.

9. The multi-purpose assembled vehicle according to claim 1, wherein, A branch connector is located on the inside or outside of the compartment section, the branch connector is configured to allow external electronic devices to be connected to the branch connector, and the branch connector is connected to the compartment wiring via branch lines.

10. The multi-purpose assembled vehicle according to claim 9, wherein, The cabin controllers are configured to communicate with each other wirelessly.

11. The multi-purpose assembled vehicle according to claim 9, wherein, The compartment controller and the compartment wiring are configured to communicate with each other in a wired manner.

12. The multi-purpose assembled vehicle according to claim 9, wherein, The cabin controller and the cabin wiring are configured to communicate with each other wirelessly.

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