Replacement spare tire lighting system control system, method, and vehicle

Abstract

The application provides a spare tire changing lighting system control system, method and vehicle, comprising a tire pressure detection module for detecting tire pressure of each tire; a spare tire detection module for detecting whether the spare tire is taken off; a light intensity detection module for detecting current ambient light intensity; a tire changing lighting device arranged beside each tire; a danger warning device for prompting danger warning information; and a controller in communication with the above components for judging whether the tire pressure of each tire is lower than a set value, judging whether the spare tire is taken off, judging whether the ambient light intensity is lower than a set threshold, and turning on the tire changing lighting device and the danger warning device of the corresponding tire when all the judgment results are yes. The application provides auxiliary lighting through ingenious condition judgment, improves the convenience of changing the spare tire in a dark environment, and improves safety by turning on the double flash.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of vehicle lighting control technology, and relates to a control system, method and vehicle for a spare tire replacement lighting system. Background Technology

[0002] The statements in this section are merely background information related to the present invention and do not necessarily constitute prior art.

[0003] Vehicles often need to change the spare tire at night or in other dark environments. In such cases, the changing process requires manual lighting, which is especially inconvenient when the driver is changing the spare tire alone. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To address the aforementioned problems, this invention proposes a control system, method, and vehicle for a spare tire changing lighting system. Through ingenious condition judgment, this invention provides auxiliary lighting, improving the convenience of changing a spare tire in dark environments, while simultaneously illuminating the hazard lights to enhance safety.

[0005] According to some embodiments, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] A control system for a spare tire replacement lighting system, comprising:

[0007] Tire pressure monitoring module, used to detect the tire pressure of each vehicle tire;

[0008] The spare tire detection module is used to detect whether the spare tire has been removed.

[0009] The light intensity detection module is used to detect the current ambient light intensity.

[0010] Tire changing lights are installed next to each tire;

[0011] Hazard alarm devices are used to display hazard alarm information;

[0012] The controller, which communicates with the aforementioned components, is used to determine whether a tire pressure is lower than a set value, whether a spare tire should be removed, and whether the ambient light intensity is less than a set threshold. If all the determinations are yes, the corresponding tire changing lighting and hazard alarm devices are activated.

[0013] As an alternative implementation, the tire-changing lighting device includes a lamp and a power source. The lamp is positioned on the vehicle portion above the corresponding tire, and the power source provides electrical energy to the lamp.

[0014] As an alternative implementation, the tire changing lighting device includes a telescopic rod, a light, and a power source. The telescopic rod is located on the vehicle body near the tire and can extend and retract within the vehicle body shell. A light is provided on the outside of the telescopic rod. When the telescopic rod extends, the light acts on the outside of the vehicle body. The power source provides electrical energy to the light.

[0015] As an alternative implementation, the light intensity detection module is mounted on the vehicle body.

[0016] As an alternative implementation, the spare tire detection module includes a spare tire support frame and a manual switch. The spare tire support frame is used to prevent the spare tire from being removed, and the manual switch is used to receive an input signal indicating whether the spare tire has been removed.

[0017] As an alternative implementation, the spare tire detection module includes a spare tire support frame and an identification module. The spare tire support frame is used to prevent the spare tire from being removed from the spare tire frame, and the identification module is used to identify whether the spare tire has been removed from the spare tire frame.

[0018] As a further step, the identification module is a trigger switch or a photoelectric switch.

[0019] As an alternative implementation, the controller is connected to the tire changing lighting equipment and the hazard alarm equipment via control lines.

[0020] A method for controlling a spare tire replacement lighting system includes the following steps:

[0021] Determine if any tire pressure is lower than the set value;

[0022] Determine whether to remove the spare tire;

[0023] Determine if the ambient light intensity is less than a set threshold;

[0024] If all of the above judgments are true, then turn on the tire changing lights located next to the corresponding tire and the hazard warning devices on the vehicle.

[0025] As an alternative implementation, if any judgment result is negative, the current vehicle state is maintained.

[0026] A vehicle, comprising a vehicle body, and:

[0027] Tire pressure monitoring module, used to detect the tire pressure of each vehicle tire;

[0028] The spare tire detection module is used to detect whether the spare tire has been removed.

[0029] The light intensity detection module is used to detect the current ambient light intensity.

[0030] Tire changing lights are installed next to each tire;

[0031] Hazard alarm devices are used to display hazard alarm information;

[0032] The controller, which communicates with the aforementioned components, is used to determine whether a tire pressure is lower than a set value, whether a spare tire should be removed, and whether the ambient light intensity is less than a set threshold. If all the determinations are yes, the corresponding tire changing lighting and hazard alarm devices are activated.

[0033] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows:

[0034] This invention provides a solution for changing a spare tire in dark environments. When a driver needs to change the spare tire, a light can be manually or automatically activated by the vehicle to illuminate near the tire, facilitating the change and providing convenience in dark conditions. The invention utilizes a driver-operated switch and a light sensor to detect the need for changing the spare tire in darkness, determining whether to illuminate the spare tire light. This enhances the convenience of changing the spare tire in dark environments, while simultaneously illuminating the hazard lights for safety. The structure is simple and easy to implement. Attached Figure Description

[0035] The accompanying drawings, which form part of this invention, are used to provide a further understanding of the invention. The illustrative embodiments of the invention and their descriptions are used to explain the invention and do not constitute an improper limitation of the invention.

[0036] Figure 1 This is a system structure diagram of Embodiment 1;

[0037] Figure 2 This is a flowchart of Example 1;

[0038] Figure 3 This is the automatic identification design structure diagram of Embodiment 2;

[0039] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the manual switch design structure in Example 2;

[0040] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the design principle of the manual switch in Embodiment 2;

[0041] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the application of the manual switch design in Example 2;

[0042] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the semi-automatic identification design structure in Example 2;

[0043] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the semi-automatic identification design principle of Example 2;

[0044] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the application of the semi-automatic recognition design in Example 2. Detailed Implementation

[0045] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0046] It should be noted that the following detailed description is illustrative and intended to provide further explanation of the invention. Unless otherwise specified, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains.

[0047] It should be noted that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the scope of exemplary embodiments according to the invention. As used herein, the singular form is intended to include the plural form as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Furthermore, it should be understood that when the terms "comprising" and / or "including" are used in this specification, they indicate the presence of features, steps, operations, devices, components, and / or combinations thereof.

[0048] Example 1

[0049] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown, a control system for a spare tire replacement lighting system includes:

[0050] Tire pressure monitoring module, used to detect the tire pressure value of each tire;

[0051] The spare tire detection module is used to detect whether the spare tire has been removed.

[0052] The light intensity detection module is used to detect the current ambient light intensity.

[0053] Tire changing lights are installed next to each tire;

[0054] A hazard alarm device (in this embodiment, a hazard warning light) is used to indicate hazard alarm information;

[0055] The controller (i.e., the main controller in the figure) that communicates with the above components is used to determine whether the tire pressure is lower than the set value, whether the spare tire should be removed, and whether the ambient light intensity is less than the set threshold. If all the determination results are yes, the corresponding tire changing lighting equipment and hazard alarm equipment are turned on.

[0056] In this embodiment, the tire changing lighting equipment includes a telescopic rod, a light, and a power source. The telescopic rod is located on the vehicle body near the tire and can extend and retract within the vehicle body shell. A light is provided on the outside of the telescopic rod. When the telescopic rod extends, the light acts on the outside of the vehicle body. The power source provides electrical energy to the light.

[0057] In some embodiments, the telescopic rod may be omitted, and only a small light may be installed on the vehicle body near the tires.

[0058] In this embodiment, the light intensity detection module (or light sensor) is mounted on the vehicle body.

[0059] In this embodiment, the spare tire detection module includes a spare tire support frame and a manual switch. The spare tire support frame is used to prevent the spare tire from being removed, and the manual switch is used to receive an input signal indicating whether the spare tire has been removed.

[0060] Of course, in some embodiments, the spare tire detection module may also include a spare tire support frame and an identification module, wherein the spare tire support frame is used to prevent the spare tire from being removed from the spare tire frame, and the identification module is used to identify whether the spare tire has been removed from the spare tire frame.

[0061] Furthermore, the identification module is a trigger switch or a photoelectric switch.

[0062] In this embodiment, the controller is connected to the tire changing lighting equipment and the hazard alarm equipment via control lines.

[0063] The control method for the above system includes the following steps:

[0064] Determine if any tire pressure is lower than the set value;

[0065] Determine whether to remove the spare tire;

[0066] Determine if the ambient light intensity is less than a set threshold;

[0067] If all of the above judgments are true, then turn on the tire changing lights located next to the corresponding tire and the hazard warning devices on the vehicle.

[0068] Example 2

[0069] like Figure 3 As shown, a spare tire replacement lighting system control system can illuminate a light near the vehicle tires through manual or automatic vehicle recognition to support spare tire replacement, providing convenience for changing a spare tire in dark environments. It mainly includes: a spare tire carrier switch, a light sensor, a main controller, a power supply, a spare tire light, hazard lights, and a spare tire light switch.

[0070] In this embodiment, it also includes: a trunk lid 1, a spare tire light 2, a spare tire light control line 3, a spare tire carrier switch signal line 4, a spare tire carrier switch 5, a hazard light control line 6, a hazard light 7, a main controller 8, a power cord 9, a power supply 10, a light sensor signal line 11, a vehicle body 12, a light sensor 13, a tire 14, and a spare tire light switch 15.

[0071] When the light sensor 13 detects a dark environment, it transmits a light intensity signal to the main controller 8 via the light sensor signal line 11. When the driver removes the spare tire, it triggers the spare tire carrier switch 5. The switch signal of the spare tire carrier switch 5 is transmitted to the main controller 8 via the spare tire carrier switch signal line 4. The main controller then determines whether the spare tire light 2 and hazard lights 7 need to be activated. If they need to be activated, the main controller 8 activates the spare tire light 2 via the spare tire light control line 3. The main controller 8 also activates the hazard lights 7 via the hazard lights control line 6. In this case, the spare tire light 2 provides illumination for the driver when changing tire 14. When it is not needed, the main controller 8 does not activate the spare tire light 2, but it will activate the hazard lights 7 via the hazard lights control line 6.

[0072] like Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 The design shown is controlled by a manual switch. When the driver needs to turn on the spare tire light 2 while changing the spare tire, he will turn on the manual switch 5, which will connect the power supply 10 and turn on the spare tire light 2 and the hazard lights 7.

[0073] like Figure 7 , Figure 8 and Figure 9 The design shown enables semi-automatic recognition. When the light sensor 13 detects a dark environment, it transmits a light intensity signal to the main controller 8 via the light sensor signal line 11. In a dark environment, if the driver removes the spare tire, it triggers the spare tire carrier switch 5, which connects the power supply 10, illuminating the spare tire light 2 and hazard lights 7. In a bright environment, if the driver removes the spare tire, the spare tire carrier switch 5 is not triggered, the power supply 10 is not connected, and the spare tire light 2 and hazard lights 7 do not illuminate.

[0074] When lighting is needed, such as when a driver needs to change a spare tire in a dark environment, a light can be manually or automatically activated near the tire to facilitate the change. This technology utilizes a driver-operated switch and a light sensor to detect the need for changing the spare tire in darkness, determining whether to activate the spare tire light. This improves the convenience of changing a spare tire in dark conditions, while also activating hazard lights for enhanced safety. The structure is simple and easy to implement.

[0075] Those skilled in the art will understand that embodiments of the present invention can be provided as methods, systems, or computer program products. Therefore, the present invention can take the form of a completely hardware embodiment, a completely software embodiment, or an embodiment combining software and hardware aspects. Furthermore, the present invention can take the form of a computer program product embodied on one or more computer-usable storage media (including, but not limited to, disk storage, CD-ROM, optical storage, etc.) containing computer-usable program code.

[0076] This invention is described with reference to flowchart illustrations and / or block diagrams of methods, apparatus (systems), and computer program products according to embodiments of the invention. It will be understood that each block of the flowchart illustrations and / or block diagrams, and combinations of blocks in the flowchart illustrations and / or block diagrams, can be implemented by computer program instructions. These computer program instructions can be provided to a processor of a general-purpose computer, special-purpose computer, embedded processor, or other programmable data processing apparatus to produce a machine, such that the instructions, which execute via the processor of the computer or other programmable data processing apparatus, generate instructions for implementing the flowchart illustrations and / or block diagrams. Figure 1 One or more processes and / or boxes Figure 1 A device that provides the functions specified in one or more boxes.

[0077] These computer program instructions may also be stored in a computer-readable storage medium that can direct a computer or other programmable data processing device to function in a particular manner, such that the instructions stored in the computer-readable storage medium produce an article of manufacture including instruction means, which are implemented in a process Figure 1 One or more processes and / or boxes Figure 1 The function specified in one or more boxes.

[0078] These computer program instructions may also be loaded onto a computer or other programmable data processing equipment to cause a series of operational steps to be performed on the computer or other programmable equipment to produce a computer-implemented process, thereby providing instructions that execute on the computer or other programmable equipment for implementing the process. Figure 1 One or more processes and / or boxes Figure 1 The steps of the function specified in one or more boxes.

[0079] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the invention. Various modifications and variations can be made to the present invention by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0080] While the specific embodiments of the present invention have been described above in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, this is not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. Those skilled in the art should understand that various modifications or variations that can be made by those skilled in the art without creative effort based on the technical solutions of the present invention are still within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A control system for a spare tire replacement lighting system, characterized in that, include: Tire pressure monitoring module, used to detect the tire pressure of each vehicle tire; The spare tire detection module is used to detect whether the spare tire has been removed. The light intensity detection module is used to detect the current ambient light intensity. Tire changing lights are installed next to each tire; Hazard alarm devices are used to display hazard alarm information; The controller communicates with the above-mentioned tire pressure detection module, spare tire detection module, light intensity detection module, tire changing lighting equipment and hazard alarm equipment to determine whether the tire pressure of a vehicle tire is lower than the set value, whether the spare tire should be removed, whether the ambient light intensity is lower than the set threshold, and if all the judgment results are yes, to turn on the tire changing lighting equipment and hazard alarm equipment of the corresponding vehicle tire. The spare tire detection module includes a spare tire support frame and a manual switch. The spare tire support frame is used to hold the spare tire, and the manual switch is used to receive an input signal indicating whether the spare tire has been removed. Alternatively, the spare tire detection module includes a spare tire support frame and an identification module. The spare tire support frame is used to hold the spare tire, and the identification module is used to identify whether the spare tire has been removed from the spare tire frame. The identification module is a trigger switch or a photoelectric switch.

2. The control system for a spare tire changing lighting system as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The tire-changing lighting equipment includes a lamp and a power source. The lamp is positioned on the vehicle above the corresponding tire, and the power source provides electrical energy to the lamp.

3. The control system for a spare tire changing lighting system as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The tire changing lighting equipment includes a telescopic rod, a light, and a power source. The telescopic rod is located on the vehicle body near the tire and can extend and retract within the vehicle body shell. A light is installed on the outside of the telescopic rod. When the telescopic rod extends, the light acts on the outside of the vehicle body. The power source provides electrical energy to the light.

4. The control system for a spare tire changing lighting system as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The light intensity detection module is mounted on the vehicle body.

5. The control system for a spare tire changing lighting system as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The controller is connected to the tire changing lighting equipment and the hazard alarm equipment via control lines.

6. A method for controlling a spare tire changing lighting system, employing a spare tire changing lighting system control system as described in any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, Includes the following steps: Determine if any tire pressure is lower than the set value; Determine whether to remove the spare tire; Determine if the ambient light intensity is less than a set threshold; If all of the above judgment results are yes, then turn on the tire changing lighting equipment located next to the corresponding tire and the hazard warning equipment on the vehicle. The spare tire detection module includes a spare tire support frame and a manual switch. The spare tire support frame is used to hold the spare tire, and the manual switch is used to receive an input signal indicating whether the spare tire has been removed. Alternatively, the spare tire detection module includes a spare tire support frame and an identification module. The spare tire support frame is used to hold the spare tire, and the identification module is used to identify whether the spare tire has been removed from the spare tire frame. The identification module is a trigger switch or a photoelectric switch.

7. A vehicle characterized in that, Including the vehicle itself, and: Tire pressure monitoring module, used to detect the tire pressure of each vehicle tire; The spare tire detection module is used to detect whether the spare tire has been removed. The light intensity detection module is used to detect the current ambient light intensity. Tire changing lights are installed next to each tire; Hazard alarm devices are used to display hazard alarm information; The controller communicates with the above-mentioned tire pressure detection module, spare tire detection module, light intensity detection module, tire changing lighting equipment and hazard alarm equipment to determine whether the tire pressure of a vehicle tire is lower than the set value, whether the spare tire should be removed, whether the ambient light intensity is lower than the set threshold, and if all the judgment results are yes, to turn on the tire changing lighting equipment and hazard alarm equipment of the corresponding vehicle tire. The spare tire detection module includes a spare tire support frame and a manual switch. The spare tire support frame is used to hold the spare tire, and the manual switch is used to receive an input signal indicating whether the spare tire has been removed. Alternatively, the spare tire detection module includes a spare tire support frame and an identification module. The spare tire support frame is used to hold the spare tire, and the identification module is used to identify whether the spare tire has been removed from the spare tire frame. The identification module is a trigger switch or a photoelectric switch.

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