Control device

By designing a rotatable control unit and a convenient supply part, the problem of complex functions in the PBV is solved, and the passenger's convenient operation of driving and convenient functions is achieved, improving the convenience and satisfaction of the passenger.

CN120270176APending Publication Date: 2025-07-08HYUNDAI MOTOR CO LTD +1
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Application Number
CN202411656415.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2024-01-05
Filing Date
2024-11-19
Publication Date
2025-07-08

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Technical Problem

In existing dedicated vehicles (PBVs), the devices for manipulating and controlling various convenient functions are complex, which makes it impossible for passengers to use these functions effectively.

Method used

A control device is designed, including a rotatable control unit and a convenient supply part. Through the position of the rotatable control unit and the arrangement of the operator, the occupant can easily operate the driving functions and convenient functions set internally, such as air conditioning, sound, lighting, etc.

Benefits of technology

It improves the convenience of the passengers' operation with various convenient functions, enhances the satisfaction of the passengers, and simplifies the use of functions.

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Abstract

Disclosed is a control device which allows an occupant sitting in a seat to conveniently manipulate a driving function and various convenience functions, which are internally set, by using a single control unit, the present invention makes it possible to improve convenience when using convenience functions such as an automatic driving function, a manual driving function, an air conditioner, sound, and internal brightness, thereby improving the satisfaction of an occupant.
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Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a control device that enables a passenger sitting in a seat to conveniently operate various convenience functions provided therein, thereby enhancing the convenience of the passenger. Background Art

[0002] In recent years, urban air mobility (UAM), purpose-built vehicles (PBV), and hubs (transportation hubs) have attracted significant attention as future automated mobility vehicles, and various visions and advanced technology developments have been initiated in this regard.

[0003] A purpose-built vehicle (PBV, purpose-built mobility tool) is a ground vehicle based on an electric vehicle that moves via electric wheels capable of 360-degree free movement rather than vehicle wheels. The PBV not only serves as a means of transportation but also provides personalized services to passengers while they travel to their destinations. The personalized design of the PBV means that they can be used as urban shuttles, providing leisure spaces such as restaurants, cafes, and hotels, and can be transformed into various spaces such as hospitals, pharmacies, and other essential social facilities. For this purpose, the interior of the vehicle body can be customized to suit its purpose by using modular products.

[0004] The PBV provides various convenience functions as well as driving functions. However, the device for operating and controlling the various functions provided is complex, making it impossible to effectively use the various functions.

[0005] The information included in the background art of the present disclosure is only for enhancing the understanding of the general background of the present disclosure and should not be construed as an admission or suggestion in any form that this information constitutes the prior art known to those skilled in the art. Summary of the Invention

[0006] Aspects of the present disclosure are directed to providing a control device configured to enable a passenger sitting in a seat to conveniently operate various convenience functions provided therein, thereby enhancing the convenience of the passenger.

[0007] To achieve the above object, the present disclosure provides a control device including: a main body provided with an internal space in which a seat is disposed, and the main body configured to travel via a drive module; a convenience supply portion movably disposed in the internal space and configured to provide a plurality of convenience functions including an air conditioning function; and a control unit rotatably disposed at a position where a passenger can operate the control unit, and the control unit including a plurality of manipulation surfaces configured to be exposed to a passenger sitting in the seat according to the rotational position of the control unit, and the control unit including operators disposed on the manipulation surfaces and configured to control driving or the convenience supply portion.

[0008] The seat may include armrests on which the occupant's arms can be placed, and the control unit may be rotatably provided on the armrests.

[0009] The control unit may include a steering device configured to control the drive module, and the steering device may be configured as a lever, a dial or a button and configured to control the driving direction of the drive module.

[0010] The control unit may include a steering device configured to control the drive module, the steering device may include a lever and a dial, the dial is rotatably mounted on an end portion of the lever, the lever may be configured to control the driving direction of the drive module according to the operation direction, and the dial may be configured to enable selection of a gear position.

[0011] The drive module may be configured to enable adjustment of the height of the vehicle, the lever of the steering device may be configured to be manipulated in the up and down directions, and the height of the vehicle may be adjusted by manipulating the lever in the up and down directions.

[0012] When the occupant is configured to control the steering device, the drive module may be switched to the manual driving mode by controlling the steering device.

[0013] When the occupant does not control the steering device, the drive module may be switched to the autonomous driving mode.

[0014] The control unit may include a mode manipulation device configured to adjust the rotational position of the control unit, and the mode manipulation device may be configured to determine whether to adopt the manual driving mode or the autonomous driving mode based on whether the mode manipulation device is manipulated.

[0015] The convenience supply section may further include a lighting function and a sound function, the control unit may include a convenience function manipulation device configured to control the convenience supply section, and the convenience function manipulation device may be configured as a button type and configured to enable selection of multiple functions of the convenience supply section.

[0016] The convenience function manipulation device may include: a button configured to control the moving position of the convenience supply section; a button configured to control the lighting brightness of the convenience supply section; a button configured to control the volume of the convenience supply section; and a button configured to control the air conditioning function.

[0017] The seat or the control unit may include a position manipulation device configured to fix or release the rotational position of the control unit.

[0018] The seat may be configured to enable adjustment of the position and angle of the backrest and the seat cushion, and the seat may include a seat manipulation device configured to adjust the position and angle of the backrest and the seat cushion.

[0019] The convenience supply part can be formed to extend along the inner peripheral surface of the inner space, and enable multiple functions including the air conditioning function to be implemented towards the occupants in the inner space.

[0020] According to the control device configured as described above, the occupant sitting in the seat can conveniently manipulate the driving functions and various convenience functions provided inside by using a single control unit, so that the convenience in using convenience functions such as the autonomous driving function, the manual driving function, the air conditioning, the sound, and the interior brightness can be improved, thereby enhancing the satisfaction of the occupant.

[0021] The method and device of the present disclosure have other features and advantages that are obvious from or more specifically described in the accompanying drawings incorporated herein and the following detailed description, which together with the following detailed description are used to illustrate certain principles of the present disclosure. Description of the Drawings

[0022] Figure 1 is a view exemplarily showing a control device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0023] Figure 2 is exemplarily showing Figure 1 the seat and the control unit of the control device shown in

[0024] Figure 3 is a view exemplarily showing the steering manipulation device and the mode manipulation device of the control unit of the control device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0025] Figure 4 is a view exemplarily showing the convenience function manipulation device of the control unit of the control device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0026] Figure 5 is a view exemplarily showing the position manipulation device of the control unit of the control device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0027] Figure 6 is a view exemplarily showing the seat manipulation device of the control unit of the control device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0028] It can be understood that the attached drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale and present a slightly simplified representation of the various features illustrating the basic principles of the present disclosure. Specific design features of the present disclosure as included herein (including, for example, specific dimensions, orientations, positions, and shapes) will be determined in part by the specific intended application and the usage environment.

[0029] In the accompanying drawings, the same reference numerals denote the same or equivalent parts of the present disclosure throughout several views of the drawings. Detailed Description of the Invention

[0030] Reference will now be made in detail to various embodiments of the present disclosure, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings and described below. Although the present disclosure will be described in conjunction with the exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure, it is to be understood that this specification is not intended to limit the present disclosure to those exemplary embodiments. On the contrary, the present disclosure is intended to cover not only the exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure, but also various alternatives, modifications, equivalents, and other embodiments that may be included within the spirit and scope of the present disclosure as defined by the appended claims.

[0031] Hereinafter, various exemplary embodiments included in the present specification will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Regardless of the reference numerals, the same or similar components are assigned the same reference numerals, and their repeated description will be omitted.

[0032] In the following description, suffixes such as "module", "unit", "section", and "part" used to describe components are used together or interchangeably for ease of description, but the suffixes themselves do not have distinguishable meanings or functions.

[0033] When describing the embodiments disclosed in the present specification, when it is determined that a specific description of well-known related art may obscure the subject matter of the embodiments disclosed in the present specification, that specific description will be omitted. In addition, it should be understood that the accompanying drawings are provided only to enable those skilled in the art to easily understand the embodiments disclosed in the present specification, and the technical spirit disclosed in the present specification is not limited by the accompanying drawings, and includes all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives included within the spirit and technical scope of the present disclosure.

[0034] Ordinal terms such as "first", "second", etc. may be used to describe various components, but the components are not limited by these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish one component from another.

[0035] When a component is described as being "coupled" or "connected" to another component, it should be understood that a component can be directly coupled or directly connected to another component, and there may also be intermediate components between these components. When a component is described as being "directly coupled to" or "directly connected to" another component, it should be understood that there are no intermediate components between these components.

[0036] Unless explicitly described as having a different meaning in the context, singular expressions include plural expressions.

[0037] In this specification, it should be understood that the terms "comprising", "including", "containing", "having", "covering", "possessing", "carrying" or other variants thereof are inclusive and thus denote the presence of the stated features, wholes, steps, operations, elements, components or combinations thereof, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, wholes, steps, operations, elements, components or combinations thereof.

[0038] Hereinafter, a control device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0039] The control device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure includes a main body 100 and a convenience supply part 200.

[0040] The main body 100 includes an internal space in which at least one seat 110 is provided.

[0041] The main body 100 may include a bottom part 100a and a lid part 100b. The lid part 100b may be made of a transparent material so that the view inside and outside the main body 100 can be ensured.

[0042] In addition, a drive module 120 configured to be able to travel may be provided on the main body 100. Four drive modules 120 may be provided in the lower part of the main body 100 to achieve four-wheel drive. The drive module 120 may travel when a single drive module operates, or when these drive modules operate simultaneously. The drive module 120 may have integrated traveling functions, steering functions, braking functions and suspension functions, and is configured to enable autonomous driving.

[0043] The drive module 120 can impart mobility to the main body 100 so that the drive module 120 can move the main body 100 to a desired destination, or can adjust the position of the main body 100 by adjusting the height by using the suspension function to adapt to the purpose of use.

[0044] Meanwhile, the convenience supply part 200 is provided in the main body 100, and the convenience supply part 200 may be provided in a movable manner in the internal space of the main body 100 and provide convenience functions including an air conditioning function.

[0045] The convenience supply part 200 may be provided as a plurality of convenience supply parts 200 in the internal space, and in addition to the air conditioning function, various functions such as a sound function and a lighting function are provided.

[0046] Accordingly, the convenience supply section 200 can move within the interior space of the main body 100 through a guide rail structure. The convenience supply section 200 can be connected to heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) and supply conditioned air provided by the HVAC to the interior space. In addition, speakers can be provided so that the occupants can play desired music or information. Further, the occupants can provide various lighting functions to the interior through lighting devices including LEDs.

[0047] The convenience supply section 200 can extend along the inner peripheral surface of the interior space and is configured to implement various functions including an air conditioning function for the occupants in the interior space.

[0048] That is, the convenience supply section 200 can be formed in an annular shape and have a shape that extends along the inner peripheral surface of the interior space. The convenience supply section 200 can move to positions optimized for various types of functions required by the occupants and provide various types of functions including an air conditioning function, a sound function, a lighting function, etc. to the occupants.

[0049] Accordingly, the control device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure can move to a destination through the drive module 120 and provide various convenience functions through the convenience supply section 200 in the interior space of the main body 100.

[0050] In an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, a control unit 300 for integrally controlling driving functions and convenience functions is provided.

[0051] The control unit 300 is provided to be rotatable at a position where the occupants can manipulate the control unit 300. A plurality of manipulation surfaces are provided, and these manipulation surfaces are exposed to the occupants sitting in the seat 110 according to the rotational position. Manipulators for controlling driving or the convenience supply section 200 can be respectively provided on these manipulation surfaces.

[0052] In this case, the position where the occupants can manipulate the control unit can be the seat 110. The control unit is rotatably provided on the seat 110, and the position of the manipulation surface provided with the manipulator can change according to the rotational position. That is, the manipulation surface seen by the occupants in the state of sitting in the seat 110 changes according to the rotational position of the control unit 300. Different manipulators can be provided on the manipulation surface so that the occupants can control the manipulator having the desired function by rotating the control unit 300.

[0053] As Figure 2 shown, an armrest 111 on which the arms of the occupants can be placed is provided on the seat 110, and the control unit 300 is rotatably provided on the armrest 111.

[0054] Accordingly, the rider can conveniently operate the control unit 300 while sitting in the seat 110 and placing his or her arm on the armrest 111.

[0055] In addition, the control unit 300 can be disposed on the portion of the armrest 111 where the rider's hand is located. Since the control unit 300 is rotatably disposed on the armrest 111, the operator can be selectively operated by changing the operation surface.

[0056] A plurality of operators according to exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure will be described below.

[0057] The control unit 300 includes a steering device 310 for controlling the drive module 120. The steering device 310 can be configured as a lever type, a dial type, or a button type, and controls the traveling direction of the drive module 120.

[0058] That is, the steering device 310 is arranged to control the traveling direction by operating the drive module 120, and is configured as a lever type, a dial type, or a button type.

[0059] The steering device 310 can be configured as a lever type that is convenient to be operated in terms of the human body structure. By operating the drive module 120 (the operation of which is combined with the operation of the steering device 310), the main body 100 can be moved to a desired destination.

[0060] As Figure 3 shown, the steering device 310 can include a lever 311 and a dial 312 mounted at an end portion of the lever 311. The lever 311 can be configured to control the traveling direction of the drive module 120 according to the operation direction, and the dial 312 can be configured to select a shift position.

[0061] A plurality of operation surfaces are provided on the control unit 300, and the steering device 310 is provided on any one of the plurality of operation surfaces.

[0062] In this case, the steering device 310 can be configured as the lever 311. When the rider directly operates the steering device 310, the traveling direction of the drive module 120 can be controlled. In addition, the steering device 310 can further include a dial 312 provided at an end portion of the lever 311, and a shift position can be selected by operating the dial 312.

[0063] As described above, when the rider directly operates the steering control device 310, the gear is changed to the forward gear or the reverse gear through the dial 312, and then driving is achieved by operating the lever 311, thereby ensuring driving stability. In this case, the dial 312 of the steering control device 310 can provide various shift positions, such as the neutral gear position and the parking gear position.

[0064] In addition, an illumination function can be added to the dial 312 of the steering control device 310. Therefore, in a state where the steering control device 310 is not in use or the steering control device 310 is moved downward, the internal illumination function of the dial 312 can achieve a sense of sophistication.

[0065] As described above, the lever 311 and the dial 312 of the steering control device 310 are integrated so that the steering control device 310 can be operated according to the driving situation and the gear required for driving, and the convenience of use can be improved.

[0066] Meanwhile, the drive module 120 can be configured to be able to adjust the height of the vehicle.

[0067] Therefore, the lever 311 of the steering control device 310 can be configured to be operated in the up and down directions so that the height of the vehicle can be adjusted by operating the lever 311 in the up and down directions.

[0068] As described above, the steering control device 310 can be configured to adjust the suspension function and the driving function of the drive module 120. For this purpose, the steering control device 310 can be configured to be operable in the up and down directions. When the steering control device 310 is pulled upward, the height of the vehicle can be increased, and when the steering control device 310 is pushed downward, the height of the vehicle can be decreased.

[0069] As described above, since the driving function control and the suspension function control are integrated into the drive module 120, the steering control device 310 can be configured to control all functions related to driving only by operating the steering control device 310.

[0070] Meanwhile, in the case where the rider controls the steering control device 310, the drive module 120 can be switched to the manual driving mode by controlling the steering control device 310.

[0071] That is, when the rider operates the steering control device 310, the rider directly controls the driving by applying his own intention, so that the drive module 120 drives according to the operation of the steering control device 310.

[0072] In this case, when the rider controls the steering control device 310, a prompt message for manual driving can be sent to the rider before the mode changes to the manual driving mode. After finally confirming the rider's intention for manual driving, the mode can be changed to the manual driving mode, thereby enabling safe driving.

[0073] Meanwhile, when the rider does not control the steering control device 310, the driving module 120 can switch to the autonomous driving mode. The situation where the steering control device 310 is not controlled can be a situation where the manipulation surface including the steering control device 310 changes to another manipulation surface. That is, when the rider does not control the steering control device 310, the rider does not directly participate in driving, enabling the driving module 120 to drive in the autonomous driving mode, thereby causing the driving module 120 to automatically move towards a predetermined destination.

[0074] As described above, the manual driving mode or the autonomous driving mode can be achieved by manipulating the steering control device 310, and stable driving can be achieved by applying the driver's intention.

[0075] In addition, the control unit 300 includes a mode manipulation device 320 for adjusting the rotational position of the control unit 300, and it can be determined whether to adopt the manual driving mode or the autonomous driving mode based on whether the mode manipulation device 320 is manipulated.

[0076] The rotational position of the control unit 300 can be adjusted based on whether the mode manipulation device 320 is manipulated. To achieve the autonomous driving mode, the steering control device 310 can be moved downward to prevent forced manipulation by the rider. Or, to achieve the manual driving mode, the steering control device 310 can be moved upward to allow the rider to manipulate the steering control device 310 to achieve driving.

[0077] As described above, since the mode manipulation device 320 is provided, the autonomous driving mode or the manual driving mode can be conveniently changed.

[0078] Meanwhile, in the exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the convenience supply section 200 further includes a lighting function and a sound function.

[0079] As Figure 4 shown, the control unit 300 includes a convenience function manipulation device 330 for controlling the convenience supply section 200. The convenience function manipulation device 330 can be configured as a button type and configured to enable selection of multiple functions of the convenience supply section 200.

[0080] A plurality of control surfaces can be provided on the control unit 300, and the convenience function operating device 330 can be provided on any one of the plurality of control surfaces. For example, the control surface provided with the convenience function operating device 330 can be provided on the side opposite to the control surface provided with the steering operating device 310.

[0081] That is, the convenience function operating device 330 is configured to select and control various functions provided by the convenience supply section 200. For easy operation, the convenience function operating device 330 can be configured as a button type.

[0082] Therefore, when the occupant rotates the control unit 300 and positions the control unit so that the control surface provided with the convenience function operating device 330 is exposed, the convenience function operating device 330 can be controlled to move the position of the convenience supply section 200, and various convenience functions of the convenience supply section 200 can be operated.

[0083] In this case, the convenience function operating device 330 can include buttons configured to control the moving position of the convenience supply section 200, buttons configured to adjust the illumination brightness of the convenience supply section 200, buttons configured to adjust the volume of the convenience supply section 200, and buttons configured to control the air conditioning function.

[0084] That is, in the convenience function operating device 330, the buttons configured to control the moving position of the convenience supply section 200 can be divided into two buttons so that the convenience supply section 200 can move forward or backward. The buttons configured to adjust the illumination brightness can be divided into two buttons so that the illumination brightness can be adjusted to be dimmer or brighter and the color temperature can be adjusted for each case mode. In addition, the buttons configured to adjust the volume and the buttons configured to control the air conditioning function can be configured as dials 312 so that the sound function and the air conditioning function can be selected in various ways according to the preferences of the occupant, such as sound mode, sound position, air conditioning mode, air conditioning temperature, and air conditioning intensity.

[0085] Meanwhile, as Figure 5 shown, the seat 110 or the control unit 300 can include a position operating device 340 to fix or release the rotational position of the control unit 300.

[0086] The control unit 300 can be rotatably provided on the seat 110, and the rotational position of the control unit 300 can be fixed by a separate locking structure. Various forms such as an electromagnet and a push-type latch can be adopted as the locking structure, and the locking structure can be configured to achieve unlocking based on whether the position operating device 340 is operated.

[0087] That is, the position manipulation device 340 is configured to control the locked state of the locking structure. When the position manipulation device 340 is manipulated, the locked state can be released to enable the control unit 300 to rotate.

[0088] When the locked state is released by manipulating the position manipulation device 340, the rotational position of the control unit 300 can be automatically changed by the operation of the motor, so that a specific manipulation surface can be exposed to the occupant. In an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the motor can be electrically connected to the processor to control the operation of the motor.

[0089] As can be seen Figure 5 from, the position manipulation device 340 can be provided between the manipulation surface provided with the steering manipulation device 310 and the manipulation surface provided with the convenience function manipulation device 330. The position manipulation device 340 can be provided on the seat 110 and arranged near the control unit 300.

[0090] As described above, the rotational position of the control unit 300 is adjusted by the position manipulation device 340 according to the intention of the occupant, so that the occupant can recognize the manipulation of the control unit 300.

[0091] Meanwhile, the seat 110 is configured such that the positions and angles of the backrest 112 and the seat cushion 113 can be adjusted.

[0092] To adjust the seat 110, the seat 110 can include a seat manipulation device 350 for adjusting the positions and angles of the backrest 112 and the seat cushion 113.

[0093] As Figure 6 shown, the seat 110 can include a seat manipulation device 350, and the seat manipulation device 350 can be provided on the armrest 111.

[0094] That is, the seat 110 (including the position movement of the seat 110, the angle of the backrest 112, and the angle of the seat cushion 113) can be adjusted to optimize for the seating posture of the occupant, and this optimization can be automatically performed according to the control of the seat manipulation device 350.

[0095] The seat manipulation device 350 is integrated with a switch for adjusting the backrest 112 and the seat cushion 113 of the seat 110. The seat manipulation device 350 can be provided on the seat 110 so as to adjust the posture of the seat 110 regardless of the rotational position of the control unit 300.

[0096] According to the control device configured as described above, a passenger sitting in the seat 110 can conveniently manipulate the in-vehicle driving functions and various convenience functions by using a single control unit 300, thereby improving the convenience when using convenience functions such as an autonomous driving function, a manual driving function, air conditioning, sound, and interior brightness, and thus enhancing the satisfaction of the passenger.

[0097] In an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, a vehicle may be referred to based on the concept including various modes of transportation. In some cases, a vehicle may be interpreted based on the concept including not only various land transportation modes (such as cars, motorcycles, trucks, and buses traveling on roads) but also various transportation modes such as airplanes, drones, ships, etc.

[0098] For ease of explanation and to accurately define the appended claims, the terms "upper", "lower", "inner", "outer", "above", "below", "upward", "downward", "front", "rear", "back", "interior", "exterior", "inward", "outward", "inner side", "outer side", "inside", "outside", "forward", and "backward" are used to describe such features with reference to the positions of the features of the exemplary embodiments shown in the drawings. It should also be understood that the term "connected" or its derivatives refers to both direct connection and indirect connection.

[0099] The term "and / or" may include combinations of multiple related listed items or any one of the multiple related listed items. For example, "A and / or B" includes all three cases, such as "A", "B", and "A and B".

[0100] In an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, "at least one of A and B" may mean "at least one of A or B" or "at least one combination of at least one of A and B". In addition, "one or more of A and B" may mean "one or more of A or B" or "one or more combinations of one or more of A and B".

[0101] In this specification, unless otherwise stated, a singular expression includes a plural expression, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0102] In an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, it should be understood that terms such as "comprising" or "having" are intended to specify the presence of the features, quantities, steps, operations, elements, parts, or combinations thereof described in the specification, and do not exclude the possibility of adding or the presence of one or more other features, quantities, steps, operations, elements, parts, or combinations thereof.

[0103] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the respective components may be combined with each other to be implemented as one component, or some components may be omitted.

[0104] For purposes of illustration and description, the foregoing description of specific exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure has been presented. These descriptions are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the present disclosure to the precise forms disclosed, and it is apparent that, according to the above teachings, various modifications and variations are possible. For purposes of illustrating certain principles of the present invention and its practical applications, these exemplary embodiments have been selected and described so that others skilled in the art can make and utilize the various exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure, as well as their various alternatives and modifications. The scope of the present disclosure is intended to be defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A control device, comprising: A main body provided with an internal space, in which a seat is provided, and the main body is configured to travel through a drive module; A convenience supply part movably provided in the internal space, and the convenience supply part is configured to provide a plurality of convenience functions including an air conditioning function; And A control unit rotatably provided at a position where a rider manipulates the control unit, and the control unit includes a plurality of manipulation surfaces, and the plurality of manipulation surfaces are configured to be exposed to the rider sitting in the seat according to the rotational position of the control unit. The control unit includes operators provided on the plurality of manipulation surfaces and configured to control travel or the convenience supply part.

2. The control device according to claim 1, wherein The control unit is rotatably provided on an armrest of the seat for placing the rider's arm.

3. The control device according to claim 1, wherein, The control unit includes a steering control device configured to control the drive module, and the steering control device is configured as a lever, a dial or a button and is configured to control the travel direction of the drive module.

4. The control device according to claim 1, wherein, The control unit includes a steering control device configured to control the drive module. The steering control device includes a lever and a dial. The dial is rotatably mounted on an end portion of the lever. The lever controls the travel direction of the drive module according to a manipulation direction, and the dial is configured to enable selection of a gear position in response to an operation of the dial.

5. The control device according to claim 4, wherein, The drive module is configured to enable adjustment of the height of a vehicle. The lever of the steering control device is configured to be manipulated in a vertical direction, and the drive module is controlled by manipulating the lever in the vertical direction, thereby adjusting the height of the vehicle.

6. The control device according to claim 4, wherein, In response to the rider controlling the steering control device, the drive module switches to a manual travel mode by controlling the steering control device.

7. The control device according to claim 4, wherein, In response to the rider not controlling the steering control device, the drive module switches to an autonomous driving mode.

8. The control device according to claim 4, wherein, An autonomous driving mode is achieved in response to the steering control device rotating downward.

9. The control device according to claim 4, wherein A manual travel mode is achieved in response to the steering control device rotating upward.

10. The control device according to claim 1, wherein, The control unit includes a mode control device configured to adjust the rotational position of the control unit, and the mode control device is configured to determine whether to adopt a manual travel mode or an autonomous driving mode based on whether the mode control device is manipulated.

11. The control device according to claim 1, wherein, The convenience supply part further includes a lighting function and a sound function. The control unit includes a convenience function control device configured to control the convenience supply part, and the convenience function control device is configured as a button and is configured to enable selection of the plurality of convenience functions of the convenience supply part.

12. The control device according to claim 11, wherein, The convenience function control device includes: A button configured to control the moving position of the convenience supply part; A button configured to control the lighting brightness of the convenience supply part; A button configured to control the volume of the convenience supply part; and A button configured to control the air conditioning function.

13. The control device according to claim 1, wherein, The seat or the control unit includes a position manipulation device configured to fix or release the rotational position of the control unit.

14. The control device according to claim 13, wherein, In response to releasing the locked state by manipulating the position manipulation device, the rotational position of the control unit automatically changes such that a predetermined manipulation surface among the plurality of manipulation surfaces is exposed to the occupant.

15. The control device according to claim 1, wherein, The seat is configured to be able to adjust the position and angle of the backrest and the seat cushion, and the seat includes a seat manipulation device configured to adjust the position and angle of the backrest and the seat cushion.

16. The control device according to claim 1, wherein, The convenience supply portion is formed to extend along the inner peripheral surface of the internal space and enables a plurality of the convenience functions including the air conditioning function to be implemented toward the occupant in the internal space.