Travel control device and method for vehicle

Abstract

The present application relates to a travel control device and method for a vehicle, and more particularly to a travel control device and method for a vehicle that enables a driver to easily recognize a vehicle state. A travel control device for a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present application includes a vehicle state sensing section that senses a vehicle state including a first state of a start-off of the vehicle and a second state of a start-on of the vehicle; a function section that executes at least one vehicle function; an operation section that is capable of performing a shift operation for selecting any one of a plurality of shift positions; and a position adjustment section that rotates the operation section with the function section as a reference, based on the sensed vehicle state, to position the operation section in any one of a first position that blocks the shift operation and a second position that permits the shift operation.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a vehicle driving control device and method, and more specifically, to a vehicle driving control device and method that enables the driver to easily identify the vehicle's status. Background Technology

[0002] The transmission can have different gear ratios to keep the engine rotation constant according to the vehicle speed, and the driver can change the gear ratios of the transmission by operating the gear lever.

[0003] The transmission system offers the following transmission modes: manual transmission mode, where the driver can manually switch gears; and automatic transmission mode, where the gear ratio is automatically switched according to the vehicle speed when the driver selects drive (D).

[0004] At the same time, a sport mode is being used that can perform manual and automatic transmissions in one transmission. In the sport mode, while the automatic transmission is performed in the basic way, a manual transmission is provided next to the automatic transmission so that the driver can perform manual transmission by upshifting or downshifting.

[0005] At this point, the gear lever only serves to enable the driver to select the gear, so a solution is needed that can provide more information through the gear lever.

[0006] Existing technical documents

[0007] Patent documents

[0008] (Patent Document 1) Korean Patent Publication No. 10-1527059 (Published on June 9, 2015) Summary of the Invention

[0009] The present invention was proposed to solve the above-mentioned problems. The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a vehicle driving control device and method, which, based on a functional unit that performs at least one vehicle function, adjusts the position of an operating unit that can perform gear shifting operation according to the vehicle state, so that the driver can easily identify the vehicle state.

[0010] The subject matter of this invention is not limited to the subject matter mentioned above, and other subject matters not mentioned can be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description below.

[0011] To achieve the aforementioned objective, a vehicle driving control device according to an embodiment of the present invention may include: a vehicle state sensing unit, which senses a vehicle state including a first state of vehicle start-off (including a start-preparation state) and a second state of vehicle start-on; a function unit, which executes at least one vehicle function; an operation unit, which is capable of performing a gear shifting operation for selecting any one of a plurality of gear shifting gears; and a position adjustment unit, which rotates the operation unit based on the sensed vehicle state and the function unit, so that the operation unit is located in either a first position that blocks gear shifting operation or a second position that allows gear shifting operation.

[0012] The first state may include an internal combustion engine vehicle with its engine not driven or an electric vehicle being unable to move, and the second state may include an internal combustion engine vehicle with its engine driven or an electric vehicle being able to move.

[0013] The functional unit can be activated in both the first state and the second state.

[0014] The start-up preparation state can be the expected state of vehicle operation when the vehicle is started and stopped.

[0015] The functional unit can perform preset functions based on the sensed vehicle status.

[0016] The functional unit can receive control commands for controlling at least one vehicle function and can output a response corresponding to the input control commands.

[0017] The functional unit includes: a light-emitting module that forms a lit image of a predetermined shape, wherein the light-emitting module can form a lit image for a welcoming function in the first state, and can form a lit image indicating the current gear in the second state.

[0018] At least one of the multiple gear positions can be selected by the functional unit.

[0019] The operating unit can be operated using at least one of the following methods: rotary dial operation, button operation, and touch operation.

[0020] The operating part has an opening to surround at least a portion of the functional part, and when the operating part has the first position and the second position, the opening can expose at least a portion of the functional part to the vehicle interior.

[0021] The operating part is provided with a gear shifting operating part on the first surface, and the position adjustment part can adjust the position of the operating part so that the first surface is not exposed to the vehicle interior in the first position, and the first surface is exposed to the vehicle interior in the second position.

[0022] The position adjustment unit may include: a drive unit; and a drive force transmission unit that transmits the drive force of the drive unit to a drive shaft coupled to the operation unit.

[0023] The drive shaft can be arranged to pass through the functional part in order to maintain the position of the functional part when the operating part is rotated.

[0024] The operating part is provided with a light-emitting module on the second surface for forming a lit image of a predetermined shape, and the position adjustment part can adjust the position of the operating part so that the second surface is exposed to the vehicle interior in the first position and is not exposed to the vehicle interior in the second position.

[0025] The vehicle driving control device further includes: a position sensing unit for sensing the position of the operating unit, wherein the position sensing unit includes: a magnet whose position changes according to the position of the operating unit; and a sensor unit for sensing the intensity of the magnetic force caused by the magnet.

[0026] To achieve the aforementioned objective, a vehicle driving control method according to an embodiment of the present invention may include the following steps: sensing a vehicle state, the vehicle state including a first state of vehicle start-off (including a start-preparation state) and a second state of vehicle start-on; and adjusting the position of an operating unit in such a manner that, based on the sensed vehicle state and using a functional unit that performs at least one vehicle function as a reference, the operating unit that enables the driver to perform a gear shifting operation is rotated, thereby placing the operating unit in either a first position that blocks the gear shifting operation or a second position that allows the gear shifting operation.

[0027] The step of adjusting the position may include the following steps: adjusting the position of the operating part so that in the first state, the first surface where the gear shifting operating part of the operating part is located is not exposed to the vehicle interior, and in the second state, the first surface is exposed to the vehicle interior.

[0028] The step of adjusting the position may include the following steps: adjusting the position of the operating part so that the second surface on which the functional part is provided in the first state is exposed inside the vehicle, and the second surface on which the functional part is provided in the second state is not exposed inside the vehicle.

[0029] The vehicle driving control method may further include the following steps: when the operating unit is located in either the first position or the second position, a light-up image of a predetermined shape is formed from the light-emitting module equipped in the functional unit.

[0030] The steps of forming the illuminated image may include the following steps: in the first state, an illuminated image for the welcoming function is formed by the light-emitting module, and in the second state, an illuminated image representing the current gear position is formed.

[0031] Other specific aspects of the present invention are included in the detailed embodiments and the accompanying drawings.

[0032] The vehicle driving control device and method of the present invention, as described above, have one or more of the following effects.

[0033] Because the position of the operating unit that enables gear shifting can be adjusted based on the vehicle's status and the functional unit, the driver can easily identify the vehicle's status, thereby improving the driver's convenience.

[0034] The effects of this invention are not limited to those mentioned above, and other effects not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the scope of the claims. Attached Figure Description

[0035] Figure 1 This is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of a vehicle driving control device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0036] Figure 2 and Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram showing the appearance of the functional parts and operating parts according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0037] Figure 4 and Figure 5 This is a perspective view showing an operating part having a first position according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0038] Figure 6 This is a side view showing an operating part having a first position according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0039] Figure 7 This is a perspective view showing an operating part having a second position according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0040] Figure 8 This is a side view showing the operating part having a second position according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0041] Figure 9 and Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the functional and operational parts according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0042] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0043] 100: Vehicle Status Sensing Unit; 200: Functional Unit

[0044] 210: First light-emitting module; 220: Gear selector unit

[0045] 300: Operation unit; 310: Gearbox operation unit

[0046] 320: Second light-emitting module; 400: Control unit

[0047] 410: Position adjustment unit; 411: Drive unit

[0048] 412: Drive force transmission unit; 413: Drive shaft

[0049] 413a: Drive gear; 420: Position sensing unit

[0050] 421: Transmission gear; 422: Magnetic gear

[0051] 422a: Magnet; 423: Sensor unit

[0052] 423a: Substrate Detailed Implementation

[0053] The advantages, features, and methods for achieving the objectives of the present invention will become clear from the detailed embodiments described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below, which can be implemented in various different forms. These embodiments are provided merely to complete the disclosure of the invention and to fully inform those skilled in the art of the scope of the invention, which is defined only by the claims. Throughout this specification, the same reference numerals refer to the same constituent elements.

[0054] Therefore, in several embodiments, in order to avoid the invention being misinterpreted, well-known process steps, well-known structures and well-known technologies are not specifically described.

[0055] The terminology used in this specification is for illustrative purposes and not intended to limit the invention. In this specification, unless otherwise stated, singular forms include plural forms as well. The terms "comprises" and / or "comprising" as used in this specification mean that the presence or addition of more than one other constituent element, step, and / or operation in addition to those mentioned are not excluded. Furthermore, "and / or" includes each of the mentioned items and combinations thereof.

[0056] Furthermore, the embodiments described in this specification will be explained with reference to perspective views, sectional views, side views, and / or schematic diagrams, which are idealized example drawings. Therefore, the form of the example drawings may vary depending on manufacturing techniques and / or allowable tolerances. Thus, the embodiments of the present invention are not limited to the specific forms illustrated, and variations in form resulting from manufacturing processes are also included. Moreover, in the various figures illustrated in this invention, the constituent elements may be shown in slightly enlarged or reduced form for ease of explanation.

[0057] Hereinafter, the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings, which describe a vehicle driving control device and method, based on embodiments of the present invention.

[0058] Figure 1 This is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of a vehicle driving control device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0059] Reference Figure 1 According to an embodiment of the present invention, a vehicle driving control device may include a vehicle status sensing unit 100, a function unit 200, an operation unit 300, and a control unit 400.

[0060] The vehicle status sensing unit 100 can sense at least one vehicle status for activating at least one of the function unit 200 and the operation unit 300. Although the embodiments of the present invention will illustrate the case in which the vehicle status sensing unit 100 senses a first state of vehicle start-off, including a start-up preparation state, and a second state of vehicle start-on, the invention is not limited thereto. Depending on the vehicle status required to activate at least one of the function unit 200 and the operation unit 300, the vehicle status sensed by the vehicle status sensing unit 100 can be added, deleted, and changed.

[0061] The first state can be understood as the internal combustion engine vehicle being in a state where the engine is not driving or the electric vehicle is unable to move. The second state can be understood as the internal combustion engine vehicle being in a state where the engine is driving or the electric vehicle is able to move.

[0062] Furthermore, the start-up preparation state can be understood as a state of anticipated vehicle operation, such as when the vehicle door is opened while the vehicle is in the start-up or off state, or when a driver with a smart key approaches the vehicle, or when a driver is detected riding in the vehicle, or when the brakes are activated.

[0063] The sensing results of the vehicle status sensing unit 100 can be transmitted to the control unit 400, which will be described later, and the control unit 400 can activate at least one of the function unit 200 and the operation unit 300 according to the sensed vehicle status.

[0064] The functional unit 200 can perform at least one vehicle function, and the at least one vehicle function can include not only functions performed by electrical components mounted on the vehicle, but also functions at the convenience or design level achieved by the physical structure or shape of the vehicle's interior decoration, etc.

[0065] Hereinafter, in the embodiments of the present invention, the functional unit 200 will be described as serving as an example of performing preset vehicle functions by means of electrical components mounted on the vehicle according to the vehicle state, or enabling the driver to input control commands for controlling at least one vehicle function.

[0066] The functional unit 200 can always be activated in both the first and second states. This is so that the driver can control various functions of the vehicle, such as doors, seats, mirrors, windows, navigation system, audio-visual system, and air conditioning system, not only in the second state when the vehicle is started and turned on, but also in the first state when the vehicle is started and turned off.

[0067] Furthermore, the functional unit 200 can not only perform the aforementioned vehicle functions, but also perform preset functions. As an example, the functional unit 200 can perform a welcoming function, so that the vehicle shows a welcoming response to the driver in the first state, thereby highlighting the communication between the vehicle and the driver. For this purpose, the functional unit 200 may include a first light-emitting module 210, which enables the formation of a lit image for the welcoming function.

[0068] The functional unit 200 can provide various operating methods such as rotary dial operation, touch operation, button operation, switch operation, and joystick operation, enabling the driver to input control commands for controlling vehicle functions, and outputting a response to the driver's input control commands through sound or vibration, thereby enabling the identification of whether the driver has correctly input the control commands.

[0069] In addition, the first light-emitting module 210 can form a lit image for the welcoming function in the first state, and in the second state it can also form a lit image indicating the gear selected by the driver.

[0070] The operating unit 300 can enable the driver to perform gear shifting operations while the vehicle is in motion. The operating unit 300 can have a first position that blocks the driver's gear shifting operations in a first state, and a second position that allows the driver to perform gear shifting operations in a second state. The operating unit 300 can be adjusted by the control unit 400 (described later) to be in either the first position or the second position.

[0071] The operating unit 300 may have a gear shifting operating unit 310 on its first surface, which enables the driver to perform gear shifting operations. In the first position, the operating unit 300 prevents the first surface on which the gear shifting operating unit 310 is provided from being exposed inside the vehicle to prevent accidental operation by the driver. In the second position, the first surface on which the gear shifting operating unit 310 is provided is exposed inside the vehicle to enable the driver to perform gear shifting operations.

[0072] That is, since the operation unit 300 is set in the first position so that the driver cannot see the transmission operation unit 310, it is possible to prevent misoperation caused by the driver's inattention in advance.

[0073] As described above, the purpose of adjusting the position of the operating unit 300 according to the vehicle status, so that the transmission operating unit 310 is exposed or not exposed to the vehicle interior, is as follows: When the vehicle is started, the driver can easily identify that the vehicle has started through engine noise or vibration. In contrast, electric vehicles use the driving force of the motor as a power source, so they do not produce engine noise or vibration, and therefore it is difficult for the driver to identify that the vehicle has started. Therefore, by adjusting the position of the transmission operating unit 310 according to the vehicle status, the driver can easily identify that the vehicle has started, not only in internal combustion engine vehicles but also in electric vehicles.

[0074] In addition, similar to the functional unit 200, the operation unit 300 may also include a second light-emitting module 320 for forming a lit image of a predetermined shape. The second light-emitting module 320 is exposed inside the vehicle in the first state to form a lit image for a welcome function, similar to the first light-emitting module 210 described above.

[0075] At this time, the second light-emitting module 320 of the operation unit 300 is located on a second surface that is different from the first surface on which the transmission operation unit 310 is provided. In the first position, the second surface of the operation unit 300 is exposed to the vehicle interior and the first surface is not exposed to the vehicle interior. In the second position, the first surface is exposed to the vehicle interior and the second surface is not exposed to the vehicle interior.

[0076] In other words, in the first state, the second surface with the second light-emitting module 320 is exposed inside the vehicle to form a lit image through the first light-emitting module 210 and the second light-emitting module 320, thereby realizing the welcome function. In the second state, the position of the operation unit 300 is adjusted so that the second surface with the second light-emitting module is not exposed inside the vehicle, while the first surface with the gear shift operation unit 310 is exposed inside the vehicle, thereby enabling the driver to perform gear shifting operations, and forming a lit image indicating the current gear position through the first light-emitting module 210.

[0077] likeFigure 2 As shown, although the example described uses the center console C between the driver's seat and the passenger seat as an example, this is merely an example to help understand the invention and is not limited thereto. The functional unit 200 and the operating unit 300 can be located in various positions that are easily accessible to the driver.

[0078] at this time, Figure 2 As an example of the position of the operation unit 300 in the first state, in this case, an illuminated image for the welcoming function can be formed by the illuminated image of the first light-emitting module 210 and the illuminated image of the second light-emitting module 320 located on the second surface of the operation unit 300.

[0079] The control unit 400 can activate at least one of the function unit 200 and the operation unit 300 according to the vehicle status. This can be understood as executing a preset function by means of at least one of the function unit 200 and the operation unit 300 in a first state or a second state, or enabling the driver to operate at least one of the function unit 200 and the operation unit 300, or determining that the control command input to at least one of the function unit 200 and the operation unit 300 is valid.

[0080] like Figure 2 As shown, in the first state, the control unit 400 can form a lit image for the welcoming function through the first light-emitting module 210 and the second light-emitting module 320.

[0081] At this time, when the vehicle is started, that is, in the second state, the control unit 400 adjusts the operation unit 300 from the first position to the second position, thereby... Figure 3 As shown, the first surface on which the transmission operation section 310 is located can be exposed to the interior of the vehicle.

[0082] Therefore, the control unit 400 may include a position adjustment unit 410 for adjusting the position of the operation unit 300.

[0083] Figure 4 and Figure 5 This is a perspective view showing an operating part having a first position according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 6 This is a side view showing an operating part having a first position according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0084] Reference Figures 4 to 6 According to an embodiment of the present invention, the position adjustment unit 410 may include a drive unit 411, a drive force transmission unit 412, and a drive shaft 413.

[0085] The drive unit 411 can generate a driving force for adjusting the position of the operation unit 300, and the driving force of the drive unit 411 can be transmitted through a drive force transmission unit 412 including at least one gear to a drive gear 413a provided at one end of the drive shaft 413 coupled with the operation unit 300.

[0086] At this time, the two ends of the drive shaft 413 pass through the functional part 200 and are located on both sides of the functional part 200, so that when the drive shaft 413 rotates, the position of the functional part 200 can be maintained. The drive force is transmitted to the drive gear 413a connected to one end of the drive shaft 413 through the drive force transmission part 412, so that the operation part 300 can rotate around the rotation axis Ax.

[0087] Furthermore, the other end of the drive shaft 413 may be equipped with a position sensing unit 420 for sensing the position of the operation unit 300.

[0088] The position sensing unit 420 may include a transmission gear 421 coupled to the other end of the drive shaft 413, a magnet gear 422 on which a magnet 422a is mounted, and a sensor unit 423 for sensing the intensity of the magnetic force caused by the magnet 422a. The sensor unit 423 may be configured using a Hall sensor or the like provided on the substrate 423a.

[0089] When the drive shaft 413 rotates, the position sensing unit 420 transmits the rotational force of the drive shaft 413 to the magnet gear 422, which is configured to mesh with the transmission gear 421 connected to the other end of the drive shaft 413. The sensor unit 423 senses the position of the operation unit 300 by sensing the intensity of the magnetic force of the magnet 422a, whose position changes when the magnet gear 422 rotates.

[0090] In the embodiments of the present invention, although the case of sensing the intensity of the magnetic force caused by the magnet 422a is used as an example to describe the position of the operation unit 300, it is not limited thereto. The position sensing unit 420 may use contact or non-contact sensors with sensing methods such as magnetic, electrical, optical, and mechanical.

[0091] Figures 4 to 6 As an example illustrating the position of the operation unit 300 having a first position, when the vehicle state sensed by the vehicle state sensing unit 100 is a second state, such as Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the operating unit 300 rotates about the rotation axis Ax via the position adjustment unit 410, thereby having a second position in which the first surface on which the transmission operating unit 310 is provided is exposed inside the vehicle. Accordingly, from the above-described... Figure 2 The second light-emitting module 320 shown is configured to be exposed inside the vehicle, as described above.Figure 3 The position of the transmission operation unit 310 shown has been adjusted so that the transmission operation unit 310 is exposed inside the vehicle.

[0092] At this time, the operation unit 300 can be formed with an opening 300a, so that at least a part of the functional unit 200 is exposed inside the vehicle in the first position and the second position. Because of such an opening 300a, the operation unit 300 can be configured to surround at least a part of the functional unit 200. Therefore, at least a part of the functional unit 200 can be exposed inside the vehicle in the first position where the second light-emitting module 320 is exposed inside the vehicle and in the second position where the transmission operation unit 310 is exposed inside the vehicle. Thus, vehicle functions or vehicle control functions can be performed by the functional unit 200 not only in the first state but also in the second state.

[0093] The shift operation unit 310 can be rotatably coupled to the second light-emitting module 320. By rotating the shift operation unit 310 in the second position, the shift gear can be selected. As the bullet 321 formed in either the shift operation unit 310 or the second light-emitting module 320 moves along the contact surface of the stop groove 322 formed in the other shift operation unit 310 or the second light-emitting module 320, a shift operation feel can be generated.

[0094] That is, the bullet 321 is elastically supported by an elastic member (not shown) in the direction of contact with the stop groove 322. When the transmission operation unit 310 rotates, the elastic deformation rate of the elastic member varies according to the shape of the contact surface of the stop groove 322, thereby providing the driver with a sense of operation.

[0095] In an embodiment of the present invention, the case in which the operating part 300 rotates 180 degrees about the rotation axis Ax to have either a first position or a second position is described as an example. However, this is only an example to help understand the present invention. Depending on the shape of the operating part 300, the rotation angle of the operating part 300 that rotates in a way that exposes the transmission operating part 310 inside the vehicle may be different.

[0096] Furthermore, although the embodiment of the present invention describes the case of selecting a gear by rotating the shift control unit 310, the method is not limited to this. The shift control unit 310 can use not only the shift control method, but also various other operation methods such as button operation, touch operation including drag and click.

[0097] In the above embodiments, when the vehicle operation ends and the vehicle start is turned off, the operation unit 300 rotates to a first position by means of the position adjustment unit 410, and the first light-emitting module 210 can form a lit image of a predetermined color, or gradually increase or decrease the brightness of the lit image, so that the driver can recognize that the vehicle start is turned off.

[0098] Figure 9 and Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the functional and operational parts according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0099] Reference Figure 9 and Figure 10 Unlike the embodiments described above, the operating part 300 according to an embodiment of the present invention can be rotated 90 degrees to be located in either the first position or the second position.

[0100] Figure 9 As an example of the first state in which the operation unit 300 is in the first position, similar to the embodiment described above, the operation unit 300 may be configured such that the first surface for gear shifting is not exposed inside the vehicle to prevent driver misoperation, and a preset function may be executed by the function unit 200, or the driver may input at least one control command for controlling vehicle functions through the function unit 200.

[0101] Figure 10 In the second state, the operating unit 300 is in the second position. In this case, the operating unit 300 is rotated 90 degrees, so that the first surface for gear shifting is exposed inside the vehicle, thereby enabling the driver to perform gear shifting.

[0102] In another embodiment of the invention, the functional unit 200 may include a gear selection unit 220 for selecting a gear. In this case, the driver can select a portion of a plurality of gears through the operation unit 300 and select another portion through the gear selection unit 220.

[0103] For example, the driver can select the P gear through the gear selection unit 220 of the function unit 200, and can select the R gear, N gear, and D gear through the operation unit 300.

[0104] In another embodiment of the invention, similar to the above embodiment, the functional unit 200 may include a first light-emitting module 210, which can form a lit image for a welcoming function in a first state and a lit image representing the current gear in a second state.

[0105] Furthermore, in another embodiment of the present invention, similar to the embodiments described above, the operation unit 300 may use an operation method such as touch operation or button operation for the driver's gear shifting operation.

[0106] In another embodiment of the present invention, the operation unit 300 may be constructed of a transparent material because the operation unit 300 is located above the function unit 200 in the second state. Therefore, in the second state, the driver can confirm the illuminated image indicating the current gear position formed by the first light-emitting module 210.

[0107] In the embodiments of the present invention, the case in which the operation unit 300 is rotated 180 degrees or 90 degrees and is located in either the first position or the second position is described as an example. However, this is only an example to help understand the present invention and is not limited thereto. The operation unit 300 can also move linearly and be located in either the first position or the second position.

[0108] When the position of the operating unit 300 is adjusted by linear movement, the operating unit 300 is configured not to be exposed inside the vehicle in the first state, and to rise and be exposed inside the vehicle in the second state. When the operating unit 300 moves linearly, the position adjustment unit 410 may have a rack-pinion structure or a screw-nut structure.

[0109] In the above-described vehicle driving control device of the present invention, the operating part 300 has different positions in the vehicle start-off state and the vehicle start-on state. Therefore, not only in internal combustion engine vehicles, but also in electric vehicles, it is difficult for the driver to recognize whether the vehicle has started or started, so it is possible to prevent personal injury or vehicle accidents caused by the driver's negligence.

[0110] Those skilled in the art will understand that the invention can be implemented in other specific forms without altering the technical concept or essential features. Therefore, the embodiments described above are exemplary in all respects and should be understood as not limiting. The scope of the invention is not limited by the foregoing detailed description, but by the claims. All modifications or variations that can be derived from the meaning, scope, and equivalent concepts of the claims should be interpreted as included within the scope of the invention.

Claims

1. A vehicle driving control device, comprising: The vehicle status sensing unit senses the vehicle status, including the first state of the vehicle being off (including the start-up preparation state) and the second state of the vehicle being on. Functional unit, performing at least one vehicle function; The operating unit is capable of performing gear shifting operations to select any one of multiple gears. as well as The position adjustment unit, based on the sensed vehicle state, rotates the operating unit by flipping it up and down relative to the functional unit, so that the operating unit is positioned either a first position that blocks gear shifting operation or a second position that allows gear shifting operation. The operating unit has a speed-changing operating part provided on its first surface for speed-changing operation. The position adjustment unit adjusts the position of the operating unit so that, in the first position, the first surface is not exposed to the vehicle interior, and in the second position, the first surface is exposed to the vehicle interior. The functional unit is always activated in both the first state and the second state. The functional unit executes preset functions based on the sensed vehicle state, receives control commands for controlling at least one vehicle function, and outputs a response corresponding to the input control commands. The functional unit includes: a light-emitting module that forms a illuminated image of a predetermined shape, wherein the light-emitting module forms an illuminated image for a welcoming function in a first state, and forms an illuminated image indicating the current gear in a second state. The operating part has an opening to surround at least a portion of the functional part, and when the operating part has the first position and the second position, the opening exposes at least a portion of the functional part to the vehicle interior.

2. The vehicle driving control device according to claim 1, wherein, The first state includes: The engine of an internal combustion engine vehicle is not driven, or the electric vehicle is unable to move. The second state includes: The engine-driven state of an internal combustion engine vehicle or the drivable state of an electric vehicle.

3. The vehicle driving control device according to claim 1, wherein, The start-up preparation state is the expected state of vehicle operation when the vehicle is started and stopped.

4. The vehicle driving control device according to claim 1, wherein, At least one of the plurality of gears is selected by the functional unit.

5. The vehicle driving control device according to claim 1, wherein, The operating unit is operated by at least one of the following methods: rotary dial operation, button operation, and touch operation.

6. The vehicle driving control device according to claim 1, wherein, The position adjustment unit includes: Drive unit; and The driving force transmission unit transmits the driving force of the driving unit to the drive shaft that is coupled to the operating unit.

7. The vehicle driving control device according to claim 6, wherein, The drive shaft is arranged to pass through the functional part so as to maintain the position of the functional part when the operating part is rotated.

8. The vehicle driving control device according to claim 1, wherein, The operating unit has a light-emitting module on its second surface for forming a lit image of a predetermined shape. The position adjustment unit adjusts the position of the operation unit so that the second surface is exposed inside the vehicle in the first position and is not exposed inside the vehicle in the second position.

9. The vehicle driving control device according to claim 1, further comprising: The position sensing unit senses the position of the operation unit. The position sensing unit includes: The position of the magnet changes according to the position of the operating part; and The sensor unit senses the intensity of the magnetic force caused by the magnet.

10. A method for controlling the driving of a vehicle, comprising the following steps: The vehicle status is sensed, including a first state of vehicle start-off (including start-up preparation state) and a second state of vehicle start-on. The position of the operating unit is adjusted in the following manner: based on the sensed vehicle state and using a functional unit that performs at least one vehicle function as a reference, the operating unit, which enables the driver to perform gear shifting operations, is rotated in an up-and-down manner, thereby placing the operating unit in either a first position that blocks the gear shifting operation or a second position that allows the gear shifting operation; and When the operating unit is in either the first position or the second position, a lit image of a predetermined shape is formed from the light-emitting module equipped with the functional unit. in, The step of adjusting the position includes the following steps: adjusting the position of the operating part so that, in the first state, the first surface where the transmission operating part of the operating part is located is not exposed to the vehicle interior, and in the second state, the first surface is exposed to the vehicle interior. The steps for forming the illuminated image include the following: in the first state, an illuminated image for a welcoming function is formed by the light-emitting module; in the second state, an illuminated image representing the current gear is formed. The functional unit is always activated in both the first state and the second state. The functional unit executes preset functions based on the sensed vehicle state, receives control commands for controlling at least one vehicle function, and outputs a response corresponding to the input control commands. The operating part has an opening to surround at least a portion of the functional part, and when the operating part has the first position and the second position, the opening exposes at least a portion of the functional part to the vehicle interior.

11. The vehicle driving control device method according to claim 10, wherein, The steps for adjusting the position include the following: The position of the operating part is adjusted such that the second surface on which the operating part is provided is exposed inside the vehicle in the first state, and the second surface on which the operating part is provided is not exposed inside the vehicle in the second state.

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