Control methods, devices, vehicles, and storage media for vehicle-mounted cargo box electronic locks

By using the electronic lock control method of the vehicle cargo box magic box, and through the collaborative work of the remote control unit and the body control unit, the intelligent locking and unlocking of the magic box tailgate and side doors is realized. This solves the problems of time-consuming, labor-intensive and easily worn-out use of the modified cargo box partition scheme, and improves the convenience and user-friendliness of operation.

CN117803262BActive Publication Date: 2026-04-03JIANGLING MOTORS
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CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
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Filing Date
2023-11-18
Publication Date
2026-04-03

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Technical Problem

Existing modified cargo box partitioning schemes and unlocking/locking methods are time-consuming, labor-intensive, and prone to wear and tear during use.

Method used

The system employs an electronic lock control method for the vehicle cargo box, enabling intelligent locking and unlocking of the tailgate and side doors through the coordinated operation of the remote control unit and the vehicle body control unit. This includes the sensing range of the remote key and button operation, combined with motor drive to achieve a combination of multiple locking and unlocking modes.

Benefits of technology

It improves the ease of operation and user-friendliness of the cargo door, reduces wear and tear, and adapts to the cargo storage needs of different travel modes.

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Abstract

This invention proposes a control method, device, vehicle, and storage medium for an electronic lock on a vehicle-mounted cargo box. The method includes: when the tailgate of the cargo box is electrically operated, the vehicle's central control system is activated to sense whether the vehicle is within a preset sensing area to determine whether to automatically lock or unlock; if the vehicle's central control system is not activated, the tailgate is locked or unlocked via a remote control unit. When the side door of the cargo box is electrically operated, the motor is controlled by the remote control unit and the side door switch unit to lock or unlock the side door. The vehicle-mounted cargo box electronic lock control method proposed in this invention can perform locking and unlocking operations on the tailgate and side doors of the cargo box through multiple locking and unlocking modes, solving the problems of time-consuming, labor-intensive, and easily worn-out operation in existing modified cargo box partitioning schemes and locking and unlocking modes.
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Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of vehicle Internet technology, and in particular to a control method, device, vehicle, and storage medium for an electronic lock for a vehicle cargo box. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of automotive automation and intelligence, and the increasing demand for travel and camping, the modification methods for pickup truck cargo boxes are becoming more and more diverse. In the current aftermarket modification and installation field, there are various layout designs for cargo box compartments, which adds the need for opening and closing doors and locking mechanisms for different compartments.

[0003] The existing market offers aftermarket cargo box partitioning solutions, using traditional mechanical structures to modify the locking mechanism. For example, Chinese patent publication number CN218085768U, entitled "Cargo Box and Unmanned Vehicle," discloses a method of manually unlocking the latch and latch by pushing a push rod to move the unlocking lever, allowing the cargo door to be opened manually.

[0004] Although the mechanical structure operates accurately and reliably, moving the unlocking lever by pushing the lever can easily cause mechanical wear between the bolt and the latch. Relying on ordinary mechanical locks for locking and unlocking is also vulnerable to theft, especially when manual locking is forgotten. In addition, since the storage functions of each compartment in the cargo box can change according to different travel modes, using the same locking and unlocking mode cannot provide users with a more convenient and personalized cargo storage and retrieval experience. Therefore, the modified cargo box partitioning scheme and locking and unlocking mode have the disadvantages of being time-consuming, laborious, and prone to wear and tear. Summary of the Invention

[0005] Based on this, the purpose of this invention is to propose a control method, device, vehicle, and storage medium for an electronic lock on a vehicle cargo box, in order to solve the problems of time-consuming, labor-intensive, and easily worn-out operation in existing modified cargo box partitioning schemes and unlocking / locking modes.

[0006] The control method for the vehicle cargo box electronic lock according to the present invention includes:

[0007] When performing the lock / unlock operation of the Magic Box tailgate, determine whether the vehicle's central control system has activated the intelligent lock / unlock sensing program.

[0008] When the vehicle's central control system activates the intelligent unlocking and locking sensing program, it detects whether the remote control unit is within the vehicle's preset sensing area. When the remote control unit is detected to be within the vehicle's preset sensing area, the body control unit controls the Magic Box tailgate lock to unlock. When the remote control unit is detected to be outside the vehicle's preset monitoring area, ensuring the Magic Box tailgate is closed, the body control unit controls the Magic Box tailgate lock to lock.

[0009] When the vehicle's central control system disables the intelligent unlocking and locking sensing program, the remote control unit sends an unlocking signal to the body control unit to unlock the Magic Box tailgate lock. When the Magic Box tailgate is closed, the remote control unit sends a locking signal to the body control unit to lock the Magic Box tailgate lock.

[0010] When performing the side door lock unlocking operation of the Magic Box, press and hold the side door button on the remote control unit to control the vehicle body control unit to drive all side door motors to unlock all side doors of the Magic Box; press the side door button on the remote control unit briefly, and then drive the single-side motor through the side door switch unit to control the corresponding single-side door to unlock.

[0011] When the side door of the magic box is locked, the motor reverses to return to the locked state when the side door is manually closed.

[0012] In summary, based on the control method of the vehicle cargo box electronic lock described above, by separately locking and unlocking the tailgate and side doors of the box, the distribution of goods inside each cargo box door can be adjusted according to different travel modes, so as to optimize the storage and accurate retrieval of goods. Specifically: when locking and unlocking the tailgate, the vehicle's intelligent sensing program senses the remote control unit to achieve intelligent locking and unlocking of the tailgate. Alternatively, when the vehicle's intelligent sensing program is not activated, the remote control unit can wirelessly transmit wireless communication to the vehicle control unit to lock and unlock the tailgate. When locking and unlocking the side doors, a long press on the remote control unit automatically unlocks all side doors, while a short press, combined with the button switch unit, drives the motor to unlock a single side door. It is known that the locking and unlocking of the tailgate and side doors of the Magic Box adopts a combination of multiple locking and unlocking modes, and the tailgate lock and side door lock can be operated independently, making the Magic Box cargo box more convenient and user-friendly. This solves the problems of time-consuming, laborious and easily worn out use in the existing modified cargo box partitioning schemes and locking and unlocking modes.

[0013] Furthermore, when the vehicle's central control system activates the intelligent unlocking and locking sensing program, it detects whether the remote control unit is within the vehicle's preset sensing area; when the remote control unit is detected to be within the vehicle's preset sensing area, the body control unit controls the tailgate lock to unlock; when the remote control unit is detected to be outside the vehicle's preset monitoring area, ensuring the tailgate is closed, the body control unit controls the tailgate lock to lock.

[0014] The intelligent unlocking and locking sensing program is set with a preset sensing area of ​​2m, and the remote control unit is a remote sensing key.

[0015] Furthermore, the steps of sending an unlock signal to the body control unit via the remote control unit to unlock the tailgate lock when the vehicle central control system disables the intelligent unlocking and locking sensing program, and sending a locking signal to the body control unit via the remote control unit to lock the tailgate lock when the tailgate is closed, include:

[0016] The remote control unit is set to have a preset remote control range of 40m. Within the preset remote control range, an unlock signal is sent to the vehicle control unit by pressing the unlock / lock button on the remote key. The vehicle control unit then controls the electronic lock of the tailgate to lock and unlock.

[0017] Furthermore, the steps of long-pressing the side door button in the remote control unit to control the vehicle body control unit to drive all side door motors to unlock all side doors of the magic box when performing the magic box side door unlocking operation, and short-pressing the side door button in the remote control unit to drive a single side motor through the side door switch unit to control the corresponding magic box single side door to unlock, include:

[0018] The side door button has a long press duration of 2 seconds and a short press duration of 1 second.

[0019] Furthermore, the steps of long-pressing the side door button in the remote control unit to control the vehicle body control unit to drive all side door motors to unlock all side doors of the magic box when performing the magic box side door unlocking operation, and short-pressing the side door button in the remote control unit to drive a single side motor through the side door switch unit to control the corresponding magic box single side door to unlock, include:

[0020] When a side door is installed on both the left and right sides of the Magic Box, the motors of the left and right side doors can be unlocked simultaneously by pressing and holding the side door button on the remote key; first, press the side door button on the remote key briefly, and when the switch on the left door is pressed, the motor of the left door will start to unlock, and when the switch on the right door is pressed, the motor of the right door will start to unlock.

[0021] Furthermore, the step of reversing the motor to restore the locked state when the side door of the magic box is manually closed during the locking operation includes:

[0022] After the side door is unlocked, the vehicle body control unit continuously provides power to the side door motor for 2 seconds, causing the motor to reverse and return to the locked state, so that the side door can be closed and locked after use and ready for the next unlocking.

[0023] Furthermore, the step of continuously supplying power to the side door motor for 2 seconds after the side door is unlocked, causing the motor to reverse and return to the locked state, in order to prepare for locking the side door after use and unlocking it again, includes:

[0024] The HSD winch relay is used to continuously supply and regulate the input and output power to the side door motor.

[0025] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a vehicle-mounted cargo box electronic lock control device includes a tailgate control module and a side door control module. The tailgate control module and the side door control module each include a body control unit, a remote control unit wirelessly connected to the body control unit, a side door switch unit electrically connected to the body control unit, and a motor electrically connected to the body control unit and the side door switch unit, wherein:

[0026] The tailgate control module is used to determine whether the vehicle's central control system has activated the intelligent unlocking and locking sensing program when the tailgate lock is being unlocked or locked. When the intelligent unlocking and locking sensing program is activated, the module detects whether the remote control unit is within the vehicle's preset sensing area. When the remote control unit is detected to be within the vehicle's preset sensing area, the body control unit controls the tailgate lock to unlock. When the remote control unit is detected to be outside the vehicle's preset sensing area, the body control unit controls the tailgate lock to lock while the tailgate is closed. When the intelligent unlocking and locking sensing program is deactivated, the remote control unit sends an unlock signal to the body control unit to unlock the tailgate lock, and sends a lock signal to the body control unit to lock the tailgate lock while the tailgate is closed.

[0027] The side door control module is used to, when performing a side door unlocking operation, press and hold the side door button on the remote control unit to control the vehicle body control unit to drive all side door motors to unlock all side doors of the Magic Box; and to, when performing a side door locking operation, press and hold the side door button on the remote control unit to drive a single-side motor through the side door switch unit to control the corresponding single-side door to unlock. When performing a side door locking operation, the motor reverses to return to the locked state when the side door is manually closed.

[0028] In another aspect, the present invention provides a vehicle, characterized in that it includes a memory and a processor, wherein: the memory is used to store a computer program; and the processor is used to execute the computer program stored in the memory to implement the vehicle cargo box electronic lock control method according to any one of claims 1-7.

[0029] In another aspect, the present invention provides a computer-readable storage medium, characterized in that the readable storage medium stores one or more programs, which, when executed by a processor, implement the vehicle cargo box electronic lock control method as described in any one of claims 1-7. Attached Figure Description

[0030] Figure 1 The flowchart is a process for controlling the electronic lock of the vehicle cargo box according to the first embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 2 The flowchart of the vehicle cargo box electronic lock control method proposed in the second embodiment of the present invention is shown in Figure (a), which shows the tailgate control method flowchart and Figure (b) shows the side door control method flowchart.

[0032] Figure 3 Figure (a) shows a schematic diagram of the electronic lock control device for the vehicle cargo box proposed in the third embodiment of the present invention, and Figure (b) shows a schematic diagram of the tailgate control module and a schematic diagram of the side door control module.

[0033] The following detailed description, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, will further illustrate the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0034] To facilitate understanding of the present invention, a more complete description will be given below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Several embodiments of the invention are illustrated in the drawings. However, the invention can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete.

[0035] It should be noted that when a component is said to be "fixed to" another component, it can be directly on the other component or there may be an intervening component. When a component is said to be "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to the other component or there may be an intervening component. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "left," "right," and similar expressions used in this document are for illustrative purposes only.

[0036] Unless otherwise defined, 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. The terminology used herein in the description of the invention is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0037] Please see Figure 1 The diagram shows a flowchart of the vehicle cargo box electronic lock control method in the first embodiment of the present invention. The reversing camera offline configuration method includes steps S01 to S05, wherein:

[0038] Step S01: When performing the lock / unlock operation of the Magic Box tailgate, determine whether the vehicle central control system has activated the intelligent lock / unlock sensing program.

[0039] Step S02: When the vehicle central control system activates the intelligent unlocking and locking sensing program, it detects whether the remote control unit is within the vehicle's preset sensing area; when the remote control unit is detected to be within the vehicle's preset sensing area, the body control unit controls the Magic Box tailgate lock to unlock; when the remote control unit is detected to be outside the vehicle's preset monitoring area, ensuring the Magic Box tailgate is closed, the body control unit controls the Magic Box tailgate lock to lock.

[0040] Understandably, before performing the lock / unlock operation on the tailgate using the Magic Box, you need to connect the Magic Box to the vehicle's cigarette lighter or USB port, start the vehicle, and press the power button on the Magic Box to start it. Then, you can activate the intelligent lock / unlock sensing program through the vehicle's central control system. When the remote key, acting as the remote control unit, approaches the vehicle, the tailgate electronic lock will open to unlock. When the remote key moves away from the vehicle, the tailgate electronic lock will close to lock.

[0041] Specifically, the range for the remote key to approach or move away from the vehicle is 2 meters. That is, the remote key can automatically unlock the tailgate when it is within 2 meters of the vehicle, and conversely, the tailgate will automatically lock when it is more than 2 meters away from the vehicle.

[0042] It should be noted that the range within which the remote key can approach or move away from the vehicle is not fixed and can be determined based on factors such as the environment, the vehicle, and the performance of the remote key. Typically, it is between 1m and 3m. Furthermore, the unlocking and locking operation used when locking and unlocking the tailgate is a smart Bluetooth electronic lock. Unlike ordinary mechanical locks, smart Bluetooth electronic locks have an automatic electronic sensing locking system. It automatically senses that the door is closed and will automatically lock, effectively preventing theft of goods from the vehicle due to the user forgetting to lock it. On the other hand, it can reduce manual unlocking operations when unlocking the tailgate, saving time and effort.

[0043] Step S03: When the vehicle central control system disables the intelligent unlocking and locking sensing program, the remote control unit sends an unlocking signal to the body control unit to unlock the Magic Box tailgate lock. When the Magic Box tailgate is closed, the remote control unit sends a locking signal to the body control unit to lock the Magic Box tailgate lock.

[0044] It should be noted that when the intelligent unlocking and locking sensing program is turned off, the unlocking and locking operations can still be performed via the remote key. In this case, it is necessary to set the effective range for remote control via the remote key. Under normal circumstances, the remote control unit is preset to a normal remote control range of 30-50m. When there are no obstructions, the effective remote control range will be longer. Within the preset remote control range, by pressing the unlocking and locking button on the remote key to send an unlocking signal to the vehicle control unit, the electronic lock of the Magic Box tailgate can be unlocked and locked.

[0045] Step S04: When performing the side door lock unlocking operation of the Magic Box, press and hold the side door button on the remote control unit to control the vehicle body control unit to drive all side door motors to unlock all side doors of the Magic Box. Press and hold the side door button on the remote control unit to drive the single-side motor through the side door switch unit to control the corresponding single-side door to unlock.

[0046] Specifically, the side door buttons are set to have a long press duration of 2 seconds and a short press duration of 1 second. This means that when the cargo box button on the remote key is pressed for 2 seconds, the vehicle control unit receives the key signal and outputs a control to simultaneously unlock the motors of both the left and right side doors. When the cargo box button on the remote key is pressed for 1 second, pressing the electronic button switch on a single side door controls that side door motor to unlock. For example, when there are side doors on both sides of the control box, pressing the side door button on the remote key simultaneously unlocks the motors of both side doors. Alternatively, a short press of the side door button on the remote key will activate the left door motor to unlock when the switch on the left door is pressed, and the right door motor will activate the right door motor to unlock when the switch on the right door is pressed.

[0047] It should be noted that the duration settings for long press and short press are not unique. In addition, when unlocking all side door locks, all side door motors will unlock simultaneously. Furthermore, multiple side doors and side door electronic locks can be set according to user needs.

[0048] Step S05: When the side door of the magic box is locked, the motor reverses to return to the locked state when the side door is manually closed.

[0049] It should be noted that after the side door is unlocked, the vehicle body control unit continuously provides the side door motor with output power for 2 seconds, so that the motor reverses to return to the locked state, so as to prepare for the side door to close and lock after use and for the next unlocking. At this time, the winch relay HSD continuously provides and adjusts the input and output power to the side door motor.

[0050] In summary, based on the control method of the vehicle cargo box electronic lock described above, by separately locking and unlocking the tailgate and side doors of the box, the distribution of goods inside each cargo box door can be adjusted according to different travel modes, so as to optimize the storage and accurate retrieval of goods. Specifically: when locking and unlocking the tailgate, the vehicle's intelligent sensing program senses the remote control unit to achieve intelligent locking and unlocking of the tailgate. Alternatively, when the vehicle's intelligent sensing program is not activated, the remote control unit can wirelessly transmit wireless communication to the vehicle control unit to lock and unlock the tailgate. When locking and unlocking the side doors, a long press on the remote control unit automatically unlocks all side doors, while a short press, combined with the button switch unit, drives the motor to unlock a single side door. It is known that the locking and unlocking of the tailgate and side doors of the Magic Box adopts a combination of multiple locking and unlocking modes, and the tailgate lock and side door lock can be operated independently, making the Magic Box cargo box more convenient and user-friendly. This solves the problems of time-consuming, laborious and easily worn out use in the existing modified cargo box partitioning schemes and locking and unlocking modes.

[0051] Please see Figure 2 The diagram shows a flowchart of the vehicle cargo box electronic lock control method in the second embodiment of the present invention. The reversing camera offline configuration method includes steps S11 to S19, wherein:

[0052] Step S11: When performing the lock / unlock operation of the Magic Box tailgate, determine whether the vehicle central control system has activated the intelligent lock / unlock sensing program.

[0053] Step S12: When the vehicle central control system activates the intelligent unlocking and locking sensing program, it detects whether the remote control unit is within 2m of the vehicle.

[0054] Step S13: When the remote control unit is detected to be within 2m of the vehicle, the body control unit controls the Magic Box tailgate lock to unlock;

[0055] Step S14: When the remote control unit is detected to be outside the 2m range around the vehicle, the body control unit controls the tailgate lock to lock the box while ensuring the tailgate is closed.

[0056] Step S15: When the vehicle central control system closes the intelligent unlocking and locking sensing program, and the remote control unit is within 40m of the vehicle, it sends an unlocking and locking signal to the body control unit to unlock and lock the Magic Box tailgate lock.

[0057] Step S16: When performing the magic box side door lock unlocking operation, ensure that the remote control unit is within a 40m radius of the vehicle;

[0058] Step S17: Press and hold the left and right side door buttons in the remote control unit for 2 seconds to control the vehicle body control unit to drive the side door motors to unlock the left and right side doors of the Magic Box;

[0059] Step S18: Press the side door button in the remote control unit for 1 second, then press the switch on the left door to start the left door motor and unlock it, and press the switch on the right door to start the right door motor and unlock it.

[0060] Step S19: After the side door is unlocked, use the winch relay HSD to continuously supply and adjust the input and output power to the side door motor, supply the side door motor with 2S of output power, so that the motor reverses to return to the locked state, so as to prepare for the side door to close and lock after use and for the next unlocking.

[0061] In summary, based on the control method of the vehicle cargo box electronic lock described above, by separately locking and unlocking the tailgate and side doors of the box, the distribution of goods inside each cargo box door can be adjusted according to different travel modes, so as to optimize the storage and accurate retrieval of goods. Specifically: when locking and unlocking the tailgate, the vehicle's intelligent sensing program senses the remote control unit to achieve intelligent locking and unlocking of the tailgate. Alternatively, when the vehicle's intelligent sensing program is not activated, the remote control unit can wirelessly transmit wireless communication to the vehicle control unit to lock and unlock the tailgate. When locking and unlocking the side doors, a long press on the remote control unit automatically unlocks all side doors, while a short press, combined with the button switch unit, drives the motor to unlock a single side door. It is known that the locking and unlocking of the tailgate and side doors of the Magic Box adopts a combination of multiple locking and unlocking modes, and the tailgate lock and side door lock can be operated independently, making the Magic Box cargo box more convenient and user-friendly. This solves the problems of time-consuming, laborious and easily worn out use in the existing modified cargo box partitioning schemes and locking and unlocking modes.

[0062] Please see Figure 3 The diagram shows a structural schematic of the vehicle cargo box electronic lock control device according to the third embodiment of the present invention. The device includes:

[0063] The tailgate control module 1 and the side door control module 2 include a body control unit 10, a remote control unit 20 wirelessly connected to the body control unit 10, a side door switch unit 30 electrically connected to the body control unit 10, and a motor 40 electrically connected to the body control unit 10 and the side door switch unit 30, wherein:

[0064] like Figure 3As shown in (a), the tailgate control module 1 is used to: determine whether the vehicle central control system has activated the intelligent unlocking and locking sensing program when the Magic Box tailgate lock is being unlocked or locked; when the vehicle central control system has activated the intelligent unlocking and locking sensing program, detect whether the remote control unit 20 is within the vehicle's preset sensing area; when the remote control unit 20 is detected to be within the vehicle's preset sensing area, the body control unit 10 controls the Magic Box tailgate lock to unlock; when the remote control unit 20 is detected to be outside the vehicle's preset monitoring area, ensuring the Magic Box tailgate is closed, the body control unit 10 controls the Magic Box tailgate lock to lock; when the vehicle central control system has deactivated the intelligent unlocking and locking sensing program, the remote control unit 20 sends an unlock signal to the body control unit 10 to unlock the Magic Box tailgate lock, and when the Magic Box tailgate is closed, the remote control unit 20 sends a lock signal to the body control unit 10 to lock the Magic Box tailgate lock.

[0065] like Figure 3 As shown in (b), the side door control module 2 is used to: when performing the magic box side door lock unlocking operation, press and hold the side door button in the remote control unit 20 to control the body control unit 10 to drive all side door motors 40 to unlock all side doors of the magic box; when performing the side door button in the remote control unit 20, press and hold the side door button to drive the single-side motor 40 through the side door switch unit 30 to control the corresponding magic box single-side door to unlock; when performing the magic box side door locking operation, when the side door is manually closed, the motor 40 reverses to return to the locked state.

[0066] In summary, based on the control method of the vehicle cargo box electronic lock described above, by separately locking and unlocking the tailgate and side doors of the box, the distribution of goods inside each cargo box door can be adjusted according to different travel modes, so as to optimize the storage and accurate retrieval of goods. Specifically: when locking and unlocking the tailgate, the vehicle's intelligent sensing program senses the remote control unit to achieve intelligent locking and unlocking of the tailgate. Alternatively, when the vehicle's intelligent sensing program is not activated, the remote control unit can wirelessly transmit wireless communication to the vehicle control unit to lock and unlock the tailgate. When locking and unlocking the side doors, a long press on the remote control unit automatically unlocks all side doors, while a short press, combined with the button switch unit, drives the motor to unlock a single side door. It is known that the locking and unlocking of the tailgate and side doors of the Magic Box adopts a combination of multiple locking and unlocking modes, and the tailgate lock and side door lock can be operated independently, making the Magic Box cargo box more convenient and user-friendly. This solves the problems of time-consuming, laborious and easily worn out use in the existing modified cargo box partitioning schemes and locking and unlocking modes.

[0067] In the description of this specification, references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0068] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementations of the present invention, and while the descriptions are specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present invention. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of the present invention, and these modifications and improvements all fall within the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of this patent should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A method for controlling an electronic lock on a vehicle cargo box, characterized in that, This is achieved through an electronic lock control device for the vehicle cargo box. The device includes a tailgate control module and a side door control module. Each tailgate and side door control module includes a body control unit, a remote control unit wirelessly connected to the body control unit, a side door switch unit electrically connected to the body control unit, and a motor electrically connected to the body control unit and the side door switch unit. The method includes the following steps: When performing the lock / unlock operation of the Magic Box tailgate, determine whether the vehicle's central control system has activated the intelligent lock / unlock sensing program. When the vehicle's central control system activates the intelligent unlocking and locking sensing program, it detects whether the remote control unit is within the vehicle's preset sensing area. When the remote control unit is detected to be within the vehicle's preset sensing area, the body control unit controls the Magic Box tailgate lock to unlock. When the remote control unit is detected to be outside the vehicle's preset monitoring area, ensuring the Magic Box tailgate is closed, the body control unit controls the Magic Box tailgate lock to lock. When the vehicle's central control system disables the intelligent unlocking and locking sensing program, the remote control unit sends an unlocking signal to the body control unit to unlock the Magic Box tailgate lock. When the Magic Box tailgate is closed, the remote control unit sends a locking signal to the body control unit to lock the Magic Box tailgate lock. When performing the side door lock unlocking operation of the Magic Box, press and hold the side door button on the remote control unit to control the vehicle body control unit to drive all side door motors to unlock all side doors of the Magic Box; press the side door button on the remote control unit briefly, and then drive the single-side motor through the side door switch unit to control the corresponding single-side door to unlock. When the side door of the magic box is locked, the motor reverses to return to the locked state when the side door is manually closed.

2. The vehicle-mounted cargo box electronic lock control method according to claim 1, characterized in that, When the vehicle's central control system activates the intelligent unlocking and locking sensing program, it detects whether the remote control unit is within the vehicle's preset sensing area. When the remote control unit is detected to be within the vehicle's preset sensing area, the body control unit controls the tailgate lock to unlock. When the remote control unit is detected to be outside the vehicle's preset monitoring area, ensuring the tailgate is closed, the body control unit controls the tailgate lock to lock. The intelligent unlocking and locking sensing program is set with a preset sensing area of ​​2m, and the remote control unit is a remote sensing key.

3. The vehicle-mounted cargo box electronic lock control method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The steps of sending an unlock signal to the body control unit via the remote control unit to unlock the tailgate lock when the vehicle central control system disables the intelligent unlocking and locking sensing program, and sending a locking signal to the body control unit via the remote control unit to lock the tailgate lock when the tailgate is closed, include: The remote control unit is set to have a preset remote control range of 40m. Within the preset remote control range, by pressing the unlock / lock button on the remote key, an unlock signal or a lock signal is sent to the vehicle control unit, which then controls the tailgate lock to unlock or lock accordingly.

4. The vehicle-mounted cargo box electronic lock control method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The steps of unlocking the side door locks of the Magic Box by pressing and holding the side door button in the remote control unit to control the vehicle body control unit to drive all side door motors to unlock all side doors of the Magic Box, and by pressing the side door button in the remote control unit briefly and then driving a single-side motor through the side door switch unit to control the corresponding single side door of the Magic Box to unlock, include: The side door button has a long press duration of 2 seconds and a short press duration of 1 second.

5. The vehicle-mounted cargo box electronic lock control method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The steps of unlocking the side door locks of the Magic Box by pressing and holding the side door button in the remote control unit to control the vehicle body control unit to drive all side door motors to unlock all side doors of the Magic Box, and by pressing the side door button in the remote control unit briefly and then driving a single-side motor through the side door switch unit to control the corresponding single side door of the Magic Box to unlock, include: When a side door is installed on both the left and right sides of the Magic Box, the motors of the left and right side doors can be unlocked simultaneously by pressing and holding the side door button on the remote key; first, press the side door button on the remote key briefly, and when the switch on the left door is pressed, the motor of the left door will start to unlock, and when the switch on the right door is pressed, the motor of the right door will start to unlock.

6. The vehicle-mounted cargo box electronic lock control method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The step of reversing the motor to restore the locked state when manually closing the side door of the magic box during the side door locking operation includes: After the side door is unlocked, the vehicle body control unit continuously provides power to the side door motor for 2 seconds, causing the motor to reverse and return to the locked state, so that the side door can be closed and locked after use and ready for the next unlocking.

7. The vehicle-mounted cargo box electronic lock control method according to claim 6, characterized in that, After the side door is unlocked, the vehicle control unit continuously supplies power to the side door motor for 2 seconds, causing the motor to reverse and return to the locked state. This process prepares the side door for locking after use and for the next unlocking. The steps include: The HSD winch relay is used to continuously supply and regulate the input and output power to the side door motor.

8. A vehicle-mounted cargo box electronic lock control device, characterized in that, The device includes a tailgate control module and a side door control module. Each tailgate control module and side door control module includes a body control unit, a remote control unit wirelessly connected to the body control unit, a side door switch unit electrically connected to the body control unit, and a motor electrically connected to the body control unit and the side door switch unit, wherein: The tailgate control module is used to determine whether the vehicle's central control system has activated the intelligent unlocking and locking sensing program when the tailgate lock is being unlocked or locked. When the intelligent unlocking and locking sensing program is activated, the module detects whether the remote control unit is within the vehicle's preset sensing area. When the remote control unit is detected to be within the vehicle's preset sensing area, the body control unit controls the tailgate lock to unlock. When the remote control unit is detected to be outside the vehicle's preset sensing area, the body control unit controls the tailgate lock to lock while the tailgate is closed. When the intelligent unlocking and locking sensing program is deactivated, the remote control unit sends an unlock signal to the body control unit to unlock the tailgate lock, and sends a lock signal to the body control unit to lock the tailgate lock while the tailgate is closed. The side door control module is used to, when performing a side door unlocking operation, press and hold the side door button in the remote control unit to control the vehicle body control unit to drive all side door motors to unlock all side doors of the magic box; and to, when performing a side door unlocking operation, press and hold the side door button in the remote control unit to drive a single-side motor through the side door switch unit to control the corresponding single side door of the magic box to unlock. When performing a side door locking operation, the motor reverses to return to the locked state when the side door is manually closed.

9. A vehicle, characterized in that, Includes memory and processor, wherein: The memory is used to store computer programs; when the processor executes the computer programs stored in the memory, it implements the vehicle cargo box electronic lock control method according to any one of claims 1-7.

10. A computer-readable storage medium, characterized in that, The readable storage medium stores one or more programs that, when executed by a processor, implement the vehicle cargo box electronic lock control method as described in any one of claims 1-7.

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