Control system and method for controlling operation of vehicle-mounted generator

Abstract

The present application discloses a control system and method for controlling the operation of a vehicle-mounted generator. The system includes: an interactive device configured to receive user operation instructions to determine configuration information for controlling the working state of the generator; a control device suitable for installation in a vehicle, configured to establish a communication connection with the interactive device directly or indirectly via a communication link, the control device including a processor, the processor being configured to: obtain dynamic input signals related to controlling the working state of the generator, the dynamic input signals at least including a trigger signal generated by the vehicle or an on-board device; send a state control instruction to the generator to control the working state of the generator, the state control instruction being determined based on the configuration information and the dynamic input signal. The present application realizes automatic control of the working state of the generator according to the personalized needs of the user, supports the user's visual configuration of the control of the working state of the generator, and improves the flexibility of the control of the working state of the generator.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of vehicle technology, and in particular to a control system and method for controlling the operation of a vehicle-mounted generator. Background Art

[0002] With the development of vehicle technology, RVs have more and more functions, and the realization of many functions requires power support. Since the capacity of the RV's onboard battery is limited, the RV will be equipped with an onboard generator to power the electrical equipment on the RV and charge the onboard battery.

[0003] However, currently, onboard generators often rely on manual activation. Since generators are typically mounted externally to the RV, users must exit their living space to manually activate them, resulting in a poor user experience. Smart generators are now emerging, but they typically only activate based on the automatic start-up rules set at the factory. Different users have different RV usage requirements and application scenarios, and generator activation based on factory-set rules cannot meet their individual needs. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The present application provides a control system and method for controlling the operation of a vehicle-mounted generator, so as to solve the problem that the automatic start-up control of the generator cannot meet the personalized usage needs of users.

[0005] According to one aspect of the present application, a control system for controlling the operation of a vehicle-mounted generator is provided, comprising:

[0006] An interactive device configured to receive a user operation instruction to determine configuration information for controlling the working state of the generator;

[0007] A control device suitable for installation in a vehicle, configured to establish a communication connection with the interactive device directly or indirectly via a communication link, the control device comprising a processor, the processor being configured to:

[0008] Acquiring a dynamic input signal related to controlling the working state of the generator, wherein the dynamic input signal at least includes a trigger signal generated by a vehicle or an on-board device;

[0009] A state control instruction is sent to the generator to control the working state of the generator, wherein the state control instruction is determined according to the configuration information and the dynamic input signal.

[0010] According to another aspect of the present application, a control method for controlling the operation of a vehicle-mounted generator is provided, comprising:

[0011] receiving a user operation instruction to determine configuration information for controlling the working state of the generator;

[0012] Acquiring a dynamic input signal related to controlling the working state of the generator, wherein the dynamic input signal at least includes a trigger signal generated by a vehicle or an on-board device;

[0013] determining a state control instruction according to the configuration information and the dynamic input signal;

[0014] Sending a state control instruction to the generator to control the working state of the generator.

[0015] According to another aspect of the present application, a vehicle is provided, characterized in that the vehicle includes a control system as described in any embodiment of the present application.

[0016] The solution of the embodiment of the present application realizes automatic control of the working state of the generator according to the personalized needs of the user by determining the configuration information for controlling the working state of the generator according to the personalized needs of the user, and determines the state control instructions for controlling the working state of the generator in combination with the configuration information and the dynamic input signal of the vehicle or on-board equipment. It supports the user's configurable settings for the control of the working state of the generator, and improves the flexibility and intelligence of the control of the working state of the generator.

[0017] It should be understood that the content described in this section is not intended to identify the key or important features of the embodiments of the present application, nor is it intended to limit the scope of the present application. Other features of the present application will become easily understood through the following description. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] The drawings herein are incorporated into and constitute a part of the specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with the present application, and together with the specification, are used to explain the principles of the present application. In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application, the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, for ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can also be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative labor. These drawings and textual descriptions are not intended to limit the scope of the concept of the present application in any way, but to illustrate the concept of the present application for those skilled in the art by reference to specific embodiments.

[0019] Figure 1 is an architectural diagram of a control system for controlling the operation of a vehicle-mounted generator provided according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0020] Figure 2 is an architectural diagram of a control system for controlling the operation of an onboard generator using a first trigger mechanism;

[0021] Figure 3 is an architectural diagram of a control system that applies a second trigger mechanism to control the operation of an onboard generator;

[0022] Figure 4 It is an architectural diagram of a control system that uses a third trigger mechanism to control the operation of an onboard generator;

[0023] Figure 5 is an architectural diagram of a control system for controlling the operation of an onboard generator using a fourth trigger mechanism;

[0024] Figure 6 is an architectural diagram of a control system for controlling the operation of an onboard generator using the fifth trigger mechanism;

[0025] Figure 7 This is an architectural diagram of a control system that uses multiple triggering mechanisms to control the operation of the on-board generator;

[0026] Figure 8 This is a flow chart of a control method for controlling the operation of a vehicle-mounted generator provided according to an embodiment of the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] Exemplary embodiments will be described in detail herein, with examples illustrated in the accompanying drawings. In the following description, when referring to the drawings, identical numerals in different figures represent identical or similar elements, unless otherwise indicated. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments are not intended to represent all embodiments consistent with the present application. Rather, they are merely examples of apparatus and methods consistent with certain aspects of the present application, as detailed in the appended claims.

[0028] It should be noted that, in this article, the term "comprise", "include" or any other variant thereof is intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, so that the process, method, article or device comprising a series of elements not only includes those elements, but also includes other elements not clearly listed, or also includes elements inherent to such process, method, article or device. In the absence of more restrictions, the elements limited by the sentence "comprise one..." do not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article or device comprising the element. It should be further understood that, as used in this article, the singular forms "one", "an" and "the" are intended to also include plural forms, unless there is an opposite indication in the context. Furthermore, the terms "or", "and / or", "including at least one of the following" etc. used in this article can be interpreted as inclusive, or mean any one or any combination. Only when the combination of elements, functions, steps or operations is inherently mutually exclusive in some way, will the exception to this definition occur.

[0029] It should be understood that although the terms first, second, third, etc. may be used herein to describe various parameters or modules, these parameters or modules should not be limited to these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish parameters or modules of the same type from each other. For example, without departing from the scope of this document, the first parameter may also be referred to as the second parameter, and similarly, the second parameter may also be referred to as the first parameter. Depending on the context, the words "if" and "if" as used herein can be interpreted as "at the time of" or "when" or "in response to determination" or "in response to detection". Similarly, depending on the context, the phrases "if it is determined" or "if (stated condition or event) is detected" can be interpreted as "when it is determined" or "in response to determination" or "when (stated condition or event) is detected" or "in response to detection (stated condition or event)". In addition, components, features, and elements with the same names in different embodiments of the present application may have the same meaning or different meanings, and their specific meanings need to be determined based on their explanation in the specific embodiment or further combined with the context in the specific embodiment.

[0030] It should be understood that although the various steps in the flowcharts in the embodiments of the present application are shown in sequence as indicated by the arrows, these steps are not necessarily performed in sequence in the order indicated by the arrows. Unless otherwise specified herein, the execution of these steps is not strictly limited in order and may be performed in other orders. Moreover, at least a portion of the steps in the figure may include multiple sub-steps or multiple stages, which are not necessarily performed at the same time but may be performed at different times, and their execution order is not necessarily performed in sequence but may be performed in turn or alternately with at least a portion of other steps or sub-steps or stages of other steps.

[0031] It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present application and are not used to limit the scope of rights of the present application.

[0032] Figure 1 The present invention provides an architecture diagram of a control system for controlling the operation of a vehicle-mounted generator. This embodiment is applicable to the case where a user can independently configure the operating state control logic of the vehicle-mounted generator. The system can execute a control method for controlling the operation of the vehicle-mounted generator. Figure 1 As shown, the control system includes:

[0033] The interactive device 10 is configured to receive a user operation instruction to determine configuration information for controlling the working state of the generator.

[0034] The control device 20 , which is suitable for being installed in a vehicle, is configured to establish a communication connection with the interactive device directly or indirectly through a communication link.

[0035] The control device includes a processor 21, which is configured to: obtain dynamic input signals related to controlling the working state of the generator, the dynamic input signals at least including a trigger signal generated by a vehicle or an on-board device; send a state control instruction to the generator to control the working state of the generator, wherein the state control instruction is determined based on the configuration information and the dynamic input signal.

[0036] The interactive device is a terminal device that allows the control system to interact with the user. The user can operate the interactive device to input user operation instructions. Based on the instructions, the interactive device determines configuration information, which is used to control the operating status of the onboard generator. A typical user interaction device can be a central control screen integrated into the vehicle, an additional screen dedicated to the control system, or a smart terminal device such as a smartphone, PC, or tablet. The interactive device comes pre-installed with software and provides a graphical user interface to visually display the user's system configuration process and necessary system information.

[0037] Specifically, the user operation instructions include customized configurations of the trigger mechanism for controlling the generator's operating status. This means that the on-board generator's operating status is controlled based on the user's personalized needs. User operation of the interactive device includes user input to the interactive device. This input includes user configuration information for the trigger mechanism for controlling the generator's operating status. This input can be determined by user inputting text on the interactive device's screen or by pressing buttons on the interactive device.

[0038] For example, the interactive device may include multiple buttons, and user operations on the interactive device may include pressing these buttons to select and configure different trigger mechanisms for the generator's operating states. The interactive device generates corresponding user operation instructions by acquiring the press signals from each button and, based on a pre-stored correspondence between each button and the trigger mechanism for controlling the generator's on / off state. Alternatively, the interactive device may also include a touch screen for inputting text information, and user operations on the interactive device may include entering parameter settings for the trigger mechanism for controlling the generator's operating state on the screen. Alternatively, the interactive device may also include a screen device with a microphone, and generate corresponding user operation instructions by performing voice recognition on the screen based on user voice input. Voice recognition can be achieved using a pre-trained language recognition model configured in the interactive device.

[0039] The trigger mechanism for controlling the generator's on / off state is a control condition that modifies the generator's on / off state. For example, a trigger mechanism could be a battery status condition, where the generator's on / off state is modified based on the battery status matching the battery status condition. In addition to triggering generator on / off control based on battery status conditions, various trigger mechanisms can be configured based on actual application scenarios. These trigger mechanisms are described in detail below. These trigger mechanisms can be pre-set within the control system, allowing users or vehicle manufacturers to select and configure the corresponding trigger mechanism during control system installation.

[0040] Configuration information is generated based on user commands and recognizable by the control system. It is typically stored in the control system's memory in the form of a file. This memory can be located within an interactive device, a gateway device, or a control device, depending on the overall control system architecture and which device generates the subsequent state control commands. This information is not specifically limited here. Based on this configuration information, the control system can determine the trigger mechanism for controlling the generator state set by the user. In other words, configuration information is generated based on user commands and recognizable by the device generating the state control commands. This device can be an interactive device, a control device, or a gateway device within the control system, without limitation here.

[0041] The control device is installed in the vehicle and is used to control the working state of the generator, and the control device establishes a communication connection with the interactive device. For example, a direct communication link is established between the control device and the interactive device via wireless or wired means, or an indirect communication link is established between the control device and the interactive device via a gateway device. For example, a communication link is established between the control device and the gateway device via wired or wireless means, and a communication link is established between the gateway device and the interactive device via wired or wireless means. The wired communication methods described above include CAN bus communication, RS485 serial communication, RS232 serial communication and other methods, and wireless communication methods include WiFi, Bluetooth, Bluetooth MESH, ZigBee and other methods. As a preferred embodiment, a communication link is established between the interactive device and the control device by directly connecting via CAN bus communication. As another preferred embodiment, a communication link is established between the interactive device and the gateway device via the CAN bus, and a communication link is established between the control device and the gateway device via a WiFi AP hotspot based on the IEEE802.11 series standards, thereby realizing indirect communication between the interactive device and the control device.

[0042] The control device obtains configuration information determined by the interactive device via a communication link with the interactive device, or the gateway device obtains configuration information determined by the interactive device via a communication link with the interactive device. Specifically, the control system is also configured with non-volatile memory, such as EEPROM, Flash Memory, magnetic storage, etc. Depending on the hardware architecture design of the control system, this memory can be configured in the control device or the gateway device.

[0043] The control device is also equipped with at least one functional interface for connecting to at least one of the vehicle's functional modules and onboard devices. Through any of these functional interfaces, the control device can obtain trigger signals related to the generator's operating status, generated by the vehicle's functional modules or onboard devices (collectively, "vehicle devices"), and can execute corresponding control logic based on these trigger signals. Depending on the actual vehicle devices, the control device may be electrically connected to the vehicle devices via the functional interfaces, allowing the control device's processor to obtain the trigger signals in the form of electrical signals. Alternatively, the control device may be communicatively connected to the vehicle devices via the functional interfaces, allowing the control device's processor to obtain the trigger signals in the form of data messages. Among them, the functional modules of the vehicle include the vehicle's ignition module, engine module, driving generator module, front vehicle battery module, brake module, turn signal module, etc.; the on-board equipment is the equipment configured in the vehicle that is related to the working status of the generator, for example, the thermostat configured on the vehicle for controlling the operation of the air conditioner and / or heater (HVAC), the detection sensor for detecting the carbon monoxide concentration in the vehicle environment, the on-board battery for powering the DC household appliances in the vehicle, and the on-board inverter charging integrated machine for powering the AC household appliances in the vehicle, etc.

[0044] For example, based on a user-configurable trigger mechanism for controlling the on-off state of the generator, the on-board devices configured on the vehicle and related to controlling the operating state of the generator are identified, an electrical or communication connection is established between the control device and each on-board device, and a functional interface provided on the control device that is connected to each on-board device is used to obtain trigger signals related to the operating state of the generator generated by the vehicle and the on-board device as dynamic input signals. The type of trigger signal generated by the vehicle or on-board device to be obtained can be predetermined based on the user-configurable trigger mechanism for controlling the on-off state of the generator. If the control device and the interactive device are indirectly connected in communication via a gateway device, the processor of the control device, after obtaining the dynamic input signal, transmits the dynamic input signal to the gateway device, which then determines the operating state of the generator.

[0045] After processing dynamic input signals related to the generator's operating state, the control device sends the generated state control instructions to the generator, causing it to adjust its operating state according to the state control instructions. State control instructions include generator start instructions and generator shutdown instructions. When the generator start instruction is sent to the generator, the generator adjusts its operating state to the on state according to the instruction, i.e., the generator begins generating electricity to power the onboard equipment. When the generator shutdown instruction is sent to the generator, the generator adjusts its operating state to the off state according to the instruction, i.e., the generator stops generating electricity, and the onboard equipment is powered by other means, such as an onboard battery or shore power.

[0046] The state control instruction can be generated by the processor of the control device or by the processor of the gateway device. For example, when the control device and the interactive device directly establish a communication link, the control device obtains configuration information from the interactive device and stores the configuration information in the control device, and obtains dynamic input signals related to controlling the working state of the generator from the vehicle or the on-board device. The processor in the control device determines the state control instruction based on the configuration information and the dynamic input signal, and sends the state control instruction to the generator. Alternatively, the control system also includes a gateway device. When the control device and the interactive device indirectly establish a communication link through the gateway device, the processor of the control device sends the dynamic input signal to the gateway device after obtaining the dynamic input signal, and the gateway device obtains configuration information from the interactive device and stores the configuration information in the gateway device. The gateway device generates a state control instruction based on the configuration information and the dynamic input signal, and sends the state control instruction to the control device, and the control device sends the state control instruction to the generator.

[0047] The dynamic input signal includes a trigger signal related to the working state of the generator. The configuration information includes a logical mechanism for controlling the working state of the generator. The logical mechanism includes judgment conditions for each trigger signal. Whether any logical mechanism is satisfied is determined based on the matching of the trigger signal with the judgment conditions in the configuration information. If satisfied, the corresponding state control instruction is generated according to the satisfied logical mechanism. If not satisfied, the current working state of the generator is kept unchanged.

[0048] According to the technical solution of the embodiment of the present application, by determining the configuration information for controlling the working state of the generator set according to the personalized needs of the user, and combining the configuration information and the dynamic input signal of the vehicle or on-board equipment to determine the state control instructions for controlling the working state of the generator, automatic control of the working state of the generator according to the personalized needs of the user is achieved, supporting the user to visually and configurably set the control of the working state of the generator, thereby improving the flexibility and intelligence of the control of the working state of the generator, and greatly improving the user's experience of using the generator during RV travel.

[0049] In a feasible embodiment, the configuration information includes enabling information or disabling information of at least one preset generator working state control logic, and user setting parameter information in a target generator working state control logic that is determined to be in an enabled state.

[0050] Among them, the preset generator working state control logic represents a logical mechanism for controlling the generator working state that is pre-set in the system and can be customized by the user. The user can set the activation state of the preset generator working state control logic and personalize the specific logical content therein.

[0051] The enable information of the preset generator operating state control logic refers to configuration information for enabling the preset generator operating state control logic to determine the generator operating state; the disable information of the preset generator operating state control logic refers to configuration information for disabling the preset generator operating state control logic to determine the generator operating state. The enable information includes the enabled state, and the disable information includes the disabled state.

[0052] User-set parameter information refers to parameters related to generator operation that are configured by the user within the preset generator operating state control logic. For example, the preset generator operating state control logic includes preset parameter information, which describes the default values ​​of configurable parameters within the preset generator operating state control logic. For example, the preset parameter information may include comparison-type parameter information within the preset generator operating state control logic.

[0053] Specifically, the interactive device is pre-configured with multiple user-configurable preset generator operating state control logics. Each preset generator operating state control logic represents the judgment logic for a vehicle factor that affects the generator operating state. The vehicle factor is determined based on the onboard equipment that affects the generator operating state. For example, if the state of the vehicle battery affects the generator operating state, the vehicle factor can be the state parameter of the vehicle battery; or if the vehicle load affects the generator operating state, the vehicle factor can be the state parameter that determines the vehicle load, and so on.

[0054] The user operates on the interactive device to configure the enable and disable information for each preset generator operating state control logic. The target generator operating state control logic in the enabled state is determined based on the user's operation information. That is, the user selects to enable the target generator operating state control logic based on their personalized needs to automatically control the generator operating state, and disable other generator operating state control logics that are in the disabled state to control the generator operating state. For example, if the user wants to control the generator operating state based on the state of the vehicle battery, but not based on the state of the vehicle load, the user can set the preset generator operating state control logic corresponding to the vehicle battery to the enabled state and the preset generator operating state control logic corresponding to the vehicle load to the disabled state.

[0055] When the user operates on the interactive device, the preset parameter information in the target generator working state control logic in the enabled state can be modified to obtain the user-set parameter information. If the user does not modify it, the user-set parameter information is the default preset parameter information.

[0056] This embodiment reflects the user's personalized customization of the preset generator working control logic through configuration information, so that the on-board generator can automatically start and stop its working state according to the user's personalized needs, thereby improving the intelligence of the on-board generator working state control and meeting the user's customized personalized needs.

[0057] In a feasible embodiment, the interactive device is configured with setting buttons corresponding to each preset generator working state control logic, and the configuration information is determined based on the user's operation on each setting button.

[0058] The setting button can be a virtual touch button displayed on an interactive device using a touch screen, or a physical button set near the screen. Each setting button is used to adjust the enable state or disable state of the corresponding preset generator working state control logic and adjust the user setting parameter information.

[0059] The user controls the various setting buttons on the interactive device. Based on the user's operation, the preset generator operating state control logic corresponding to the setting button in the on state is enabled, while the preset generator operating state control logic corresponding to the setting button in the off state is disabled. In other words, based on the user's operation information, the on / off state of each setting button is determined, and thus the enable or disable information of each preset generator operating state control logic is determined. Furthermore, based on the user's control operation on the various setting buttons on the interactive device, the user-set parameter information for each preset generator operating state control logic is determined based on the user's operation, thereby constructing complete configuration information.

[0060] For example, each preset generator operating state control logic is configured with a corresponding virtual button switch on the interactive device. The user can click the virtual button switch to enable or disable the preset generator operating state control logic. The relevant information of the first preset generator operating state control logic in the disabled state is a first color, and the relevant content of the first preset generator operating state control logic cannot be modified. The relevant information of the second preset generator operating state control logic in the enabled state is a second color, and the configuration interface of the preset parameter information of the second preset generator operating state control logic is displayed, allowing the user to configure the preset parameter information.

[0061] This embodiment improves the configuration efficiency of the preset generator working state control logic by configuring a setting button on the interactive device to set the enable information and disable information of each preset generator working state control logic, and facilitates the user to view the enable information and disable information of the current preset generator working state control logic, thereby improving the visualization effect.

[0062] In a feasible embodiment, the interactive device is further configured to disable enabling of at least one preset generator operating state control logic in response to detecting that the vehicle has a shore power input signal, or to output an alarm message when receiving enabling information of at least one preset generator operating state control logic.

[0063] Among them, the shore power input signal refers to a signal that directly supplies power to the vehicle's electrical equipment by connecting to the power grid. For example, the vehicle's on-board equipment includes an inverter charger, and the inverter charger is used to determine whether there is a shore power input signal. The inverter charger is used to charge the on-board battery through the power grid, or to invert the DC power of the on-board battery into AC power to supply power to the on-board AC load. When charging the battery, the inverter charger converts the AC power of the power grid into a voltage and current suitable for charging the on-board battery, thereby charging the on-board battery. If the inverter charger determines that there is a shore power input voltage, it determines that the vehicle has detected a shore power input signal. Alternatively, a special detection sensor is configured at the shore power interface of the vehicle. If the detection sensor determines that there is a grid voltage input at the shore power interface, a signal is sent to the control device.

[0064] Specifically, when the control device receives a signal indicating shore power input, indicating that the vehicle is currently powered by shore power and the generator may not operate, it determines that at least one preset generator operating state control logic is disabled to prevent erroneous control of the generator. The at least one preset generator operating state control logic may be all preset generator operating state control logics, or a preset generator operating state control logic related to starting the engine. For example, when shore power input is available, the control device automatically dims the settings button corresponding to the preset generator operating state control logic that controls generator start, sets the relevant information for these preset generator operating state control logics to a first color, and disables modification of the relevant content of these preset generator operating state control logics to prevent users from misoperating and causing erroneous generator start control. Furthermore, upon receiving enable information for the preset generator operating state control logic related to starting the engine, the control device issues an alert to the user that shore power input is currently available. This alert may be issued via a pop-up window, audio, or video in the user interface. Alternatively, the user may be prompted to confirm whether to start the generator. Upon receiving confirmation, the corresponding preset generator operating state control logic is enabled.

[0065] For example, an interactive device is equipped with a system switch button for automatic generator start and stop. User operation of the system switch button determines whether automatic generator control based on the control system is enabled. When the user's operation determines whether automatic generator control based on the control system is enabled, the control system first determines whether a shore power input signal is currently detected. If so, an alert message is displayed on the interactive device. For example, if shore power is currently present, the automatic generator start and stop function cannot be enabled, and the configuration interface for each preset generator operating state control logic is not displayed to the user. If shore power is not present, a pop-up window appears to warn the user that the automatic generator start and stop function requires the generator to be used in an open and well-ventilated environment, otherwise it could be life-threatening (incomplete combustion in the generator may produce carbon monoxide). After a period of time, or after the user confirms the pop-up window's closing, the system enables the automatic generator start and stop function, presenting the user with the configuration interface for each preset generator operating state control logic. It should be noted that this only enables the control system's automatic start and stop function and does not indicate that the generator needs to be started.

[0066] This embodiment automatically controls the prohibition information of at least one preset generator working state control logic based on the detection result of the shore power input signal, thereby avoiding the generator from being mistakenly started when there is shore power input, which causes waste of resources.

[0067] In a feasible embodiment, the dynamic input signal includes at least one of the following: a voltage signal or a remaining power signal of the vehicle battery; an output current signal or an output power signal of the vehicle inverter; a vehicle ambient temperature detection signal; a vehicle carbon monoxide concentration detection signal; a vehicle shore power input signal; and the current time.

[0068] The dynamic input signal is a signal related to the working state of the generator, that is, according to specific configuration information, changes in the dynamic input signal will affect the working state of the generator.

[0069] Specifically, the voltage signal or the remaining charge signal (state of charge, SOC) of the vehicle battery represents the remaining battery charge state of the vehicle battery. There is an influencing relationship between the remaining battery charge state of the vehicle battery and the working state of the vehicle generator. For example, if the remaining charge signal of the vehicle battery is too low, it means that the vehicle battery is currently unable to continue to support the power supply of various loads in the vehicle, and it is necessary to enable the vehicle generator to supply power to the vehicle loads and / or charge the vehicle battery. Accordingly, depending on the type of vehicle battery, the user can configure the corresponding voltage or remaining charge threshold of the vehicle battery, so that the control system can automatically start and stop the generator according to the voltage signal or remaining charge signal of the vehicle battery. In other words, the configurable control system in this embodiment can be applied to vehicle batteries of various types and voltage levels, and has a wider range of applicability.

[0070] The output current signal or output power signal of the on-board inverter indicates the current power consumption of the AC load in the vehicle. There is an influencing relationship between the power consumption of the vehicle load and the working state of the on-board generator. For example, since the AC output power of the inverter device (such as the on-board inverter or the on-board inverter charger) is fixed, if the AC power consumption of the current vehicle load is too large and exceeds the rated output power of the inverter device, it means that the current load capacity of the inverter device is insufficient, which limits the power demand of the on-board AC device. At this time, it is necessary to start the on-board generator to supplement or restore the load capacity. As a further implementation method, the control device is also provided with a remote control interface for connecting to the inverter device. After determining that the generator has started, the control device will also send a shutdown signal to the inverter device through the remote control interface to automatically shut down the inverter device.

[0071] The vehicle's ambient temperature detection signal represents the temperature currently detected by the thermostat, which controls the operation of the vehicle's onboard temperature control equipment. Onboard temperature control equipment includes an onboard air conditioner and / or heater (HVAC). The onboard air conditioner is used to cool the vehicle, while the onboard heater is used to heat the vehicle. The thermostat automatically controls the onboard air conditioner and / or heater based on set temperature conditions and the monitored interior temperature to adjust the vehicle's interior temperature. Generally speaking, onboard air conditioners and / or heaters (HVAC) consume high power (typically exceeding several kilowatts). If their power exceeds the power of the onboard inverter or the discharge current range of the onboard battery, the vehicle's power system may be overloaded and even pose a risk of power outages. Therefore, this embodiment provides preset control logic for automatically starting the generator based on the temperature detected by the thermostat. Users can configure the control system based on the HVAC activation temperature set in the thermostat, enabling the generator to automatically start to power the HVAC system when the interior temperature requires it.

[0072] The vehicle's carbon monoxide concentration detection signal indicates the status of the onboard generator. Incomplete combustion in the generator may produce carbon monoxide, which can be fatal to the user. Therefore, a carbon monoxide concentration detection sensor can be installed in the vehicle. This sensor can send a carbon monoxide concentration detection signal to the control device, so that when the carbon monoxide concentration in the vehicle is detected to be too high, the control system automatically shuts down the onboard generator.

[0073] As described above, the vehicle's shore power input signal refers to the signal used to directly power the vehicle's electrical devices through the power grid. This signal can be provided by an inverter charger or a dedicated detection sensor. If the shore power input signal is detected, the onboard generator is automatically shut down to avoid wasting energy in the vehicle battery.

[0074] The current time signal is used to determine whether the vehicle is currently within or has reached the default activation time period or default deactivation time period for the configured on-board generator. On-board generators often produce annoying noise when starting up. By configuring a default deactivation time period, a "quiet mode" is created in which the generator cannot be activated, thereby providing users with a quieter sleep or rest time during their travels. In this "quiet mode," users can also access or exit this mode through user interface operations to resume starting the generator. Similarly, if a scheduled activation of the generator is required, a default activation time period can also be configured. For example, if a user always wants to make coffee when waking up at a fixed time in the morning, the default activation time period can be configured to automatically activate the generator at the fixed time to power the coffee machine.

[0075] This embodiment acquires various dynamic input signals that affect the working state of the generator, and the acquired dynamic input signals are all signals that have a key impact on the working state of the generator. The accuracy of acquiring the dynamic input signals improves the accuracy of determining the state control instructions of the generator based on the dynamic input signals.

[0076] In a feasible embodiment, the state control instruction is determined based on the configuration information and the dynamic input signal, and includes at least one of the following:

[0077] In response to the voltage signal of the vehicle battery being less than or equal to the first voltage threshold, or the remaining power signal being less than or equal to the first remaining power threshold, a generator start command is generated; or, in response to the voltage signal of the vehicle battery being greater than the second voltage threshold, or the remaining power signal being greater than the second remaining power threshold, a generator shutdown command is generated.

[0078] In response to the output current signal of the vehicle-mounted inverter being greater than or equal to the first current threshold, or the output power signal being greater than or equal to the first power threshold, a generator start command is generated; or, in response to the output current signal of the vehicle-mounted inverter being less than the second current threshold, or the output power signal being less than the second power threshold, a generator shutdown command is generated.

[0079] A generator start instruction is generated in response to the ambient temperature on the vehicle being greater than a first temperature threshold or less than a second temperature threshold, wherein the ambient temperature greater than the first temperature threshold indicates the start of the vehicle air-conditioning device, and the ambient temperature less than the second temperature threshold indicates the start of the vehicle heating device.

[0080] A generator shutdown command is generated in response to a carbon monoxide concentration in the vehicle being greater than or equal to a carbon monoxide concentration threshold.

[0081] A generator shutdown command is generated in response to detecting a shore power input signal from the vehicle.

[0082] A generator shut-down instruction or a generator start-up instruction is generated in response to the current time entering a user-defined time period configured by the user.

[0083] Specifically, the generator start trigger condition and the generator shutdown trigger condition corresponding to the user demand are determined according to the target generator working state control logic in the enabled state in the configuration information and the user setting parameter information in the target generator working state control logic in the enabled state.

[0084] Among them, the generator start-up trigger conditions include the vehicle battery start-up trigger conditions, the vehicle load power size start-up trigger conditions, the ambient temperature start-up trigger conditions, and the custom time period start-up trigger conditions; the generator shutdown trigger conditions include the carbon monoxide concentration shutdown trigger conditions, the shore power input shutdown trigger conditions, and the custom time period shutdown trigger conditions.

[0085] According to the judgment results of each trigger signal in the dynamic input signal and the generator start trigger condition and the generator shutdown trigger condition, if any trigger condition is met, a corresponding generator start instruction or generator shutdown instruction is generated according to the trigger condition.

[0086] Specifically, the on-board battery start trigger condition generates a generator start command when the on-board battery voltage signal is determined to be less than or equal to a first voltage threshold, or the remaining power signal is less than or equal to a first remaining power threshold. The on-board battery shutdown trigger condition generates a generator shutdown command when the on-board battery voltage signal is determined to be greater than a second voltage threshold, or the remaining power signal is greater than a second remaining power threshold. Whether to generate a state control command is determined based on the match between the on-board battery voltage signal or remaining power signal in the dynamic input signal and the on-board battery start trigger condition or the on-board battery shutdown trigger condition. Exemplarily, monitoring the on-board battery voltage signal serves as a basic startup condition. When the on-board battery voltage signal is less than or equal to a first voltage threshold, or remains below the first voltage threshold for a period of time (this prevents voltage instability from causing repeated generator starts and stops), the generator is automatically started. Similarly, when the on-board battery voltage signal is greater than a second voltage threshold, or remains above the second voltage threshold for a period of time, the generator is automatically shut down. There are two ways to obtain the on-board battery voltage signal: 1. The control device, acting as a power distribution device, needs to be connected to the on-board battery to obtain power input. A voltage sampling circuit can be provided at the input end to sample the on-board battery voltage. 2. The on-board battery communicates with the gateway device. The on-board battery itself is equipped with a BMS or voltage sampler to detect the battery's voltage, current, SOC, temperature and other parameters in real time and send them to the gateway device through communication. The gateway device then sends the battery voltage to the control device.

[0087] The on-board load power level trigger condition is to generate a generator start command when the output current signal of the on-board inverter is greater than or equal to a first current threshold, or the output power signal is greater than or equal to a first power threshold. The on-board load shutdown trigger condition is to generate a generator shutdown command when the output current signal of the on-board inverter is less than a second current threshold, or the output power signal is less than a second power threshold. Whether to generate a state control command is determined based on the matching result of the on-board inverter output current signal or output power signal in the dynamic input signal with the on-board load on trigger condition and the on-board load off trigger condition. For example, the load of the vehicle power system is monitored. When the power load is too high, even if the battery voltage has not yet dropped to the startup threshold, the control system will start the generator to meet the power demand. The load power consumption is represented by the operating parameters of the vehicle's inverter, which include output current and output power signals. The inverter's operating parameters (output current and output power) are obtained, and then automatic generator start and stop instructions are generated based on these parameters. For example, if the vehicle-mounted inverter's output current signal is greater than or equal to a first current threshold (such as the rated current), or if the output power signal is greater than or equal to a first power threshold (such as the rated power), it indicates that the inverter is currently operating at full load or overload, and the generator needs to be started. The inverter's operating parameters can be obtained by a gateway device through communication, or by the control device itself through a communication connection with the inverter.

[0088] The ambient temperature activation trigger condition generates a generator activation command when the vehicle's ambient temperature is determined to be greater than a first temperature threshold or less than a second temperature threshold. Whether to generate a state control command is determined based on the matching of the ambient temperature detection signal within the dynamic input signal with the ambient temperature activation trigger condition. For example, a thermostat is incorporated into the vehicle to monitor ambient temperature. When the ambient temperature reaches or exceeds a preset value, the thermostat activates the corresponding air conditioner or heater, requiring high power. Therefore, the control system intelligently determines whether to automatically activate or deactivate the generator based on the thermostat's detection signal to ensure the proper operation of the heating or cooling equipment.

[0089] The carbon monoxide concentration shutdown trigger condition generates a generator shutdown command if the vehicle's carbon monoxide concentration is greater than or equal to a carbon monoxide concentration threshold. Whether to generate the generator shutdown command is determined based on the match between the carbon monoxide concentration detection signal in the dynamic input signal and the carbon monoxide concentration shutdown trigger condition. For example, a carbon monoxide concentration sensor is installed in the RV, connected to a control device. When the carbon monoxide concentration in the vehicle exceeds a set value, the generator is shut down and an alarm is issued.

[0090] The shore power input shutdown trigger condition generates a generator shutdown command when a shore power input signal is detected. Whether to generate the generator shutdown command is determined based on the matching result between the shore power input signal in the dynamic input signal and the shore power input shutdown trigger condition. For example, detecting shore power input can trigger automatic generator shutdown to prevent further fuel consumption.

[0091] The custom time period off trigger condition generates a generator off command when the current time enters a user-configured custom off time period. Whether to generate the generator off command is determined by the match between the current time in the dynamic input signal and the custom off time period. For example, the control system allows users to customize other start trigger conditions based on actual needs, such as specific time periods and specific equipment operating states, making the control system more flexible and personalized. Specifically, this includes setting a custom off time period (such as the user's sleep time) during which the generator is prohibited from starting. The custom time period on trigger condition generates a generator on command when the current time enters a user-configured custom on time period. Whether to generate the generator on command is determined by the match between the current time in the dynamic input signal and the custom on time period. For example, since generators will damage if not used for a long time and need to be started regularly, users can define custom on time periods, also known as automatic operating hours, based on usage requirements. Users can set the following parameters: automatic start cycle (e.g., once a month), automatic start time (e.g., 9:00 AM), and automatic start duration (e.g., 30 minutes).

[0092] This embodiment improves the accuracy of generating state control instructions by describing the determination of state control instructions under various conditions, and provides users with a highly customizable generator usage experience.

[0093] In a feasible embodiment, the user setting parameter information includes at least one of the following:

[0094] First voltage threshold, second voltage threshold, first remaining power threshold, second remaining power threshold, first current threshold, second current threshold, first power threshold, second power threshold, first temperature threshold, second temperature threshold, carbon monoxide concentration threshold, custom turn-on time, custom turn-off time, minimum operating time, and maximum operating time.

[0095] The control system allows users to set parameters in the target generator operating state control logic. Specifically, based on the user-set parameter information, the generator start trigger condition and generator shutdown trigger condition that match the user's needs are determined.

[0096] Based on the description of the generator on- and off-triggers in the above embodiment, users can adjust the parameters according to their actual needs, including the first voltage threshold, the second voltage threshold, the first remaining battery threshold, the second remaining battery threshold, the first current threshold, the second current threshold, the first power threshold, the second power threshold, the first temperature threshold, the second temperature threshold, the carbon monoxide concentration threshold, the custom on-time, and the custom off-time. The carbon monoxide concentration threshold must be set within a preset carbon monoxide concentration threshold range to ensure user safety.

[0097] In order to reduce abnormal losses of the generator, avoid equipment losses caused by frequent opening and closing of the generator according to various logics, and avoid equipment losses caused by long-term operation of the generator, users can also set the minimum and maximum operating time of the generator. If the operating time of the generator is less than the minimum operating time, it is prohibited to shut down the generator; if the operating time of the generator is greater than the maximum operating time, a generator shutdown instruction is generated.

[0098] For example, a generator start command is generated in response to the vehicle battery voltage signal being less than or equal to a first voltage threshold, or the remaining power signal being less than or equal to a first remaining power threshold. Alternatively, a generator shutdown command is generated in response to the vehicle battery voltage signal being greater than a second voltage threshold, or the remaining power signal being greater than a second remaining power threshold, and the generator operating duration being greater than the minimum operating duration. Other examples of determining operating duration in other logic can be referenced in this example and are not further described here.

[0099] This embodiment controls the start and stop of the vehicle-mounted generator according to the user's personalized needs by setting parameter information set by the user, thereby improving the flexibility and intelligence of the generator control.

[0100] To further expand the control system's applicability and cover more potential user electricity usage scenarios, in addition to the several preset triggering mechanisms for controlling the generator's operating status described above, a universal triggering mechanism for controlling the generator's operating status is also provided. Specifically, the control device is also equipped with a universal signal input interface, which can be a digital signal input interface or an analog signal input interface, respectively, for receiving dynamic digital input signals or dynamic analog input signals provided by external devices or sensors. For example, a digital signal input interface is configured to receive high-level (typically 1) or low-level (typically 0) signals. Different interfaces may have different input voltage ranges, such as 5V, 12V, or 24V. Corresponding configuration information includes whether the signal is active high, inactive high, active low, or inactive low, as well as the control logic to be executed when the signal is active or inactive. Consequently, upon receiving the corresponding level signal, the control system determines whether the signal is active or inactive based on the configuration information. If the signal is active or inactive, the control system sends the generator state control instructions corresponding to the configuration information to the generator, thereby controlling the generator's operating status.

[0101] Therefore, the configuration of this universal signal input interface provides users with the possibility of expanding usage scenarios and improving the user experience, rather than being limited to the control logic preset at the factory. Users can configure the linkage control effect between various sensors or on-board devices and the generator according to their needs, as long as the dynamic input signal provided by the sensor or on-board device meets the signal requirements of the universal signal input interface. For example, using this universal signal input interface, users can achieve the following effects: shutting down the on-board generator based on the vehicle's ignition signal, starting the on-board generator based on the detection signal from the vehicle's black water tank liquid level sensor, and so on.

[0102] In a feasible embodiment, the configuration information further includes a trigger priority of the target generator working state control logic in the enabled state.

[0103] The control system supports users to determine the trigger priority of the target generator working state control logic in the enabled state. When at least two target generator working state control logics are satisfied at the same time and there is a conflict between at least two target generator working state control logics, the state control instruction is determined according to the priority.

[0104] For example, if the first target generator operating state control logic determines that the current corresponding state control instruction is a generator start instruction, and the second target generator operating state control logic determines that the current corresponding state control instruction is a generator shutdown instruction, and if the configuration information determines that the trigger priority of the first target generator operating state control logic is higher than that of the second target generator operating state control logic, then the actual state control instruction is determined to be a generator start instruction. Furthermore, as long as the trigger signal of the first target generator operating state control logic persists, the first target generator operating state control logic will always override the second target generator operating state control logic until the trigger signal of the first target generator operating state control logic disappears or changes.

[0105] Exemplarily, the trigger priority includes a fixed priority and a configurable priority. The control logic related to vehicle safety and user safety in the target generator operating state control logic is set to the highest trigger priority, and other control logics can adjust the trigger priority according to user operations.

[0106] This embodiment avoids logic conflicts by configuring the trigger priority of the target generator working state control logic in the enabled state, and supports users to personalize the trigger priority configuration, thereby improving the flexibility and intelligence of the engine automatic control.

[0107] In a feasible embodiment, the processor is further configured to obtain the operating status and / or operating parameters of the generator; the interactive device is further configured to display at least one of the enable or disable status of the preset generator working status control logic, the operating status of the generator and the operating parameters of the generator.

[0108] The processor of the control device may also obtain at least one of the operating state and operating parameters of the generator. The operating state indicates whether the generator is on or off, and the operating parameters indicate information such as the operating duration of the generator's current operating state and state triggering logic. Exemplarily, the operating parameters include at least one of the following: the operating duration of the current operating state (i.e., on duration or off duration); the generator operating state control logic corresponding to the current operating state triggering the corresponding state; and the generator's output voltage, frequency, output power, and accumulated power generation.

[0109] After the user sets the enable and disable information for each preset generator operating state control logic on the interactive device, the interactive device displays the enabled or disabled state of each preset generator operating state logic. Furthermore, the interactive device obtains the operating state and / or operating parameters of the generator via a communication link with the control device and displays at least one of these parameters. For example, the interactive device displays whether the generator is currently on or off, separately displays the enabled and disabled preset generator operating state control logics, and displays the operating parameters of the generator when it is in operation.

[0110] This embodiment displays generator-related information on the interactive device so that the user can view the specific information of the generator, thereby improving the convenience of interaction with the user and facilitating configuration according to the content displayed on the interactive device.

[0111] In a feasible embodiment, the control system further includes a memory configured to store preset parameter information corresponding to a preset generator operating state control logic; the interactive device is further configured to update the preset parameter information according to user operation instructions.

[0112] The preset parameter information is used to represent the default parameter information of the preset generator working state control logic. The user determines the user-set parameter information in the target generator working state control logic on the interactive device, and updates the preset parameter information in the memory according to the user-set parameter information.

[0113] Specifically, when the control device and the interactive device are directly connected in communication, the memory is provided in the control device, and the control device generates the state control instruction based on the preset parameter information updated in the memory and the dynamic input signal. When the control device and the interactive device are indirectly connected in communication via a gateway device, the memory is provided in the gateway device, and the gateway device generates the state control instruction based on the preset parameter information updated in the memory and the dynamic input signal.

[0114] This embodiment improves the stability of the control system by storing preset parameter information corresponding to the preset generator operating state control logic in the memory of the control system.

[0115] In a feasible embodiment, the interactive device is a vehicle-mounted monitoring device, and the control device establishes a direct communication connection with the vehicle-mounted monitoring device through a wired communication link, or establishes an indirect communication connection with the vehicle-mounted monitoring device through a gateway device; or, the interactive device is a mobile monitoring device, and the control device establishes an indirect communication connection with the mobile monitoring device through a gateway device.

[0116] The interactive device is an in-vehicle monitoring device, such as an in-vehicle screen. If a gateway device is present, a first communication link is established between the interactive device and the gateway device, and a second communication link is established between the gateway device and the control device. The interactive device and the control device establish an indirect communication connection via the first and second communication links. The first communication link can be a wired or wireless communication link, and the second communication link can be a wired communication link. If a gateway device is not present, the control device and the interactive device communicate via a wired communication link.

[0117] If the interactive device is a mobile monitoring device, such as a smart mobile terminal such as a mobile phone or tablet computer, a third communication link is established between the interactive device and the gateway device, and a second communication link is established between the gateway device and the control device. The third communication link is a wireless communication link.

[0118] The wired communication link is a CAN connection or an RS485 connection, and the wireless communication link is a WiFi connection or a Bluetooth connection.

[0119] This embodiment establishes a communication connection between the interactive device and the control device through different communication links, thereby improving the stability of the communication connection between the interactive device and the control device.

[0120] Figure 2-Figure 7 The architecture diagram of various control systems for controlling the operation of vehicle-mounted generators provided in the embodiments of the present application specifically includes:

[0121] The interactive device and the control device communicate directly or indirectly through a gateway. Specifically, if the interactive device is an in-vehicle screen, the in-vehicle screen and the control device can be connected directly via a wired connection (CAN, RS485, etc.) or through a gateway. If the interactive device is a mobile device such as a mobile phone, the mobile device and the gateway are connected wirelessly (WiFi or Bluetooth), and the gateway and the control device are directly connected via a wired connection (CAN, RS485, etc.), thus enabling communication between the two devices.

[0122] like Figure 2 The figure shows the architecture of a control system that uses a first trigger mechanism to control the operation of an on-board generator. The preset generator operating state control logic corresponding to the first trigger mechanism determines a state control instruction based on the voltage signal or remaining power signal of the on-board battery, specifically including:

[0123] The interactive device is connected to the control device, and the control device obtains the voltage signal of the vehicle battery, and generates a generator start instruction in response to the voltage signal of the vehicle battery being less than or equal to the first voltage threshold, or the remaining power signal being less than or equal to the first remaining power threshold, or generates a generator shutdown instruction in response to the voltage signal of the vehicle battery being greater than the second voltage threshold, or the remaining power signal being greater than the second remaining power threshold.

[0124] like Figure 3 The figure shows the architecture of a control system that uses the second trigger mechanism to control the operation of the on-board generator. The preset generator operating state control logic corresponding to the second trigger mechanism determines the state control instruction based on the output current signal or output power signal of the on-board inverter, specifically including:

[0125] The interactive device is connected to the control device, and the control device is connected to the inverter-charger via the vehicle-mounted battery, or a connection is established between the control device and the inverter-charger via a gateway, so that the control device obtains the output current signal or output power signal of the vehicle-mounted inverter in the inverter-charger. In response to the output current signal of the vehicle-mounted inverter being greater than or equal to a first current threshold, or the output power signal being greater than or equal to a first power threshold, a generator start instruction is generated; or in response to the output current signal of the vehicle-mounted inverter being less than a second current threshold, or the output power signal being less than a second power threshold, a generator shutdown instruction is generated.

[0126] like Figure 4 The figure shows the architecture of a control system that uses the third trigger mechanism to control the operation of the on-board generator. The preset generator operating state control logic corresponding to the third trigger mechanism determines the state control instruction based on the vehicle's ambient temperature detection signal, specifically including:

[0127] The interactive device is connected to the control device, and the control device is connected to the generator and the thermostat. The thermostat sends the detected ambient temperature of the vehicle to the control device, and the thermostat controls the opening of the vehicle air-conditioning device and the vehicle heating device according to the detected ambient temperature of the vehicle; in response to the ambient temperature of the vehicle being greater than a first temperature threshold or less than a second temperature threshold, a generator opening instruction is generated, wherein the ambient temperature greater than the first temperature threshold indicates the opening of the vehicle air-conditioning device, and the ambient temperature less than the second temperature threshold indicates the opening of the vehicle heating device.

[0128] like Figure 5 The figure shows the architecture of a control system that uses the fourth trigger mechanism to control the operation of the on-board generator. The preset generator operating state control logic corresponding to the fourth trigger mechanism determines the state control instruction based on the vehicle's carbon monoxide concentration detection signal, specifically including:

[0129] The interactive device is connected to the control device, and the control device is connected to the carbon monoxide concentration detection sensor. The carbon monoxide concentration detection sensor sends the detected carbon monoxide concentration to the control device, and generates a generator shutdown instruction in response to the carbon monoxide concentration of the vehicle being greater than or equal to the carbon monoxide concentration threshold.

[0130] like Figure 6The figure shows the architecture of a control system that uses the fifth trigger mechanism to control the operation of the on-board generator. The preset generator operating state control logic corresponding to the fifth trigger mechanism determines the state control instruction based on the vehicle's shore power input signal, specifically including:

[0131] The interactive device is connected to the control device, and the control device is connected to the inverter charger through the vehicle battery, or a connection is established between the control device and the inverter charger through the gateway, so that the control device obtains the shore power input signal detected by the inverter charger, and generates a generator shutdown instruction in response to detecting that the vehicle has a shore power input signal.

[0132] like Figure 7 The diagram shows the architecture of a control system that uses multiple triggering mechanisms to control the operation of the on-board generator. All triggering mechanisms include but are not limited to the triggering mechanisms mentioned above, specifically including:

[0133] The control device establishes connections with onboard devices, including but not limited to: a temperature controller, a carbon monoxide detection sensor (CO sensor), an onboard energy storage battery, and an onboard generator, to obtain dynamic input signals and output control signals for the onboard generator. Specifically, the control device connects to various sensors on the vehicle (e.g., temperature sensors, liquid level sensors), onboard batteries, generators, shore power access, inverter chargers, inverters, etc., and obtains dynamic input signals (e.g., the voltage signal or remaining power signal of the onboard battery; the output current signal or output power signal of the onboard inverter; the vehicle's ambient temperature detection signal; the vehicle's carbon monoxide concentration detection signal; the vehicle's shore power input signal, etc.) from these connected devices or sensors. State control instructions are generated based on these dynamic input signals and configuration information determined by the interactive device. The specific process for determining the state control instructions can be referred to the above embodiment and will not be repeated here.

[0134] Figure 8 This is a flow chart of a control method for controlling the operation of a vehicle-mounted generator provided in an embodiment of the present application. Figure 8 As shown, the method includes:

[0135] S310: Receive a user operation instruction to determine configuration information for controlling the working state of a generator.

[0136] S320: Acquire a dynamic input signal related to controlling the working state of the generator, where the dynamic input signal at least includes a trigger signal generated by a vehicle or a vehicle-mounted device.

[0137] S330: Determine a state control instruction according to the configuration information and the dynamic input signal.

[0138] S340: Send a status control instruction to the generator to control the working status of the generator.

[0139] In a feasible embodiment, the configuration information includes enabling information or disabling information of at least one preset generator working state control logic, and user setting parameter information in a target generator working state control logic that is determined to be in an enabled state.

[0140] In a feasible embodiment, the configuration information is determined based on the user's operation of each setting button configured on the interactive device, wherein the setting button is a facility configured on the interactive device corresponding to each preset generator working state control logic.

[0141] In a feasible embodiment, in response to detecting that the vehicle has a shore power input signal, at least one preset generator working state control logic is disabled, or an alarm message is output when enabling information of at least one preset generator working state control logic is received.

[0142] In a feasible embodiment, the dynamic input signal includes at least one of the following: a voltage signal or a remaining power signal of the vehicle battery; an output current signal or an output power signal of the vehicle inverter; a vehicle ambient temperature detection signal; a vehicle carbon monoxide concentration detection signal; a vehicle shore power input signal; and the current time.

[0143] In a feasible embodiment, determining the state control instruction according to the configuration information and the dynamic input signal includes at least one of the following:

[0144] generating a generator start command in response to a voltage signal of the vehicle battery being less than or equal to a first voltage threshold, or a remaining power signal being less than or equal to a first remaining power threshold, or generating a generator stop command in response to a voltage signal of the vehicle battery being greater than a second voltage threshold, or a remaining power signal being greater than a second remaining power threshold;

[0145] generating a generator start instruction in response to an output current signal of the on-board inverter being greater than or equal to a first current threshold, or an output power signal being greater than or equal to a first power threshold, or generating a generator stop instruction in response to an output current signal of the on-board inverter being less than a second current threshold, or an output power signal being less than a second power threshold;

[0146] generating a generator start command in response to an ambient temperature on the vehicle being greater than a first temperature threshold or less than a second temperature threshold, wherein an ambient temperature greater than the first temperature threshold indicates turning on the vehicle air conditioning device, and an ambient temperature less than the second temperature threshold indicates turning on the vehicle heating device;

[0147] generating a generator shutdown command in response to a carbon monoxide concentration in the vehicle being greater than or equal to a carbon monoxide concentration threshold;

[0148] generating a generator shutdown command in response to detecting a shore power input signal from the vehicle;

[0149] A generator shut-down instruction or a generator start-up instruction is generated in response to the current time entering a user-defined time period configured by the user.

[0150] In a feasible embodiment, the user-set parameter information includes at least one of the following: a first voltage threshold, a second voltage threshold, a first remaining power threshold, a second remaining power threshold, a first current threshold, a second current threshold, a first power threshold, a second power threshold, a first temperature threshold, a second temperature threshold, a carbon monoxide concentration threshold, a custom turn-on time, a custom turn-off time, a minimum operating time, and a maximum operating time.

[0151] In a feasible embodiment, the configuration information further includes a trigger priority of the target generator working state control logic in the enabled state.

[0152] In a feasible embodiment, the operating status and / or operating parameters of the generator are obtained; and at least one of the enabled or disabled status of the preset generator working status control logic, the operating status of the generator and the operating parameters of the generator is displayed to the user.

[0153] In a feasible embodiment, preset parameter information corresponding to a preset generator operating state control logic is determined; and the preset parameter information is updated according to a user operation instruction.

[0154] The control method for controlling the operation of a vehicle-mounted generator provided in an embodiment of the present application can be applied to the control system for controlling the operation of a vehicle-mounted generator provided in any embodiment of the present application, and has the corresponding characteristics and beneficial effects of system execution.

[0155] The acquisition, storage, use, and processing of data in the technical solution of this application comply with the relevant provisions of national laws and regulations and do not violate public order and good morals.

[0156] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the present disclosure also provides a vehicle, which includes a control system as described in any embodiment of the present application.

[0157] The serial numbers of the above-mentioned embodiments of the present application are for description only and do not represent the advantages or disadvantages of the embodiments.

[0158] In this application, the same or similar terminology, technical solutions and / or application scenario descriptions are generally only described in detail the first time they appear. When they appear again later, they are generally not repeated for the sake of brevity. When understanding the technical solutions and other contents of this application, for the same or similar terminology, technical solutions and / or application scenario descriptions that are not described in detail later, you can refer to the previous relevant detailed descriptions.

[0159] In this application, the description of each embodiment has its own focus. For parts that are not described or recorded in detail in a certain embodiment, please refer to the relevant description of other embodiments.

[0160] The various technical features of the technical solution of this application can be combined arbitrarily. In order to make the description concise, not all possible combinations of the various technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this application.

[0161] Through the description of the above implementation methods, those skilled in the art can clearly understand that the above-mentioned embodiment methods can be implemented by means of software plus the necessary general hardware platform. Of course, they can also be implemented by hardware, but in many cases the former is a better implementation method. Based on this understanding, the technical solution of the present application, or the part that contributes to the prior art, can be embodied in the form of a software product. The computer software product is stored in a storage medium (such as ROM / RAM, magnetic disk, optical disk) as described above, and includes a number of instructions for enabling a terminal device (which can be an electrical device or a network device, etc.) to execute the method of each embodiment of the present application.

[0162] The above are only preferred embodiments of the present application and do not limit the patent scope of the present application. Any equivalent structure or equivalent process transformation made using the contents of the present application specification and drawings, or directly or indirectly applied in other related technical fields, are also included in the patent protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A control system for controlling the operation of a vehicle-mounted generator, characterized in that: The control system includes: An interactive device is configured to receive a user operation instruction to determine configuration information for controlling the operating state of a generator; the configuration information includes enablement information or disablement information for at least two preset generator operating state control logics, user-set parameter information for determining a target generator operating state control logic in an enabled state, and a trigger priority for the target generator operating state control logic in an enabled state; each preset generator operating state control logic represents judgment logic for a vehicle factor affecting the operating state of the generator, the vehicle factor being determined based on the on-board equipment affecting the operating state of the generator, the trigger priority including a fixed priority and a configurable priority, and the control logic related to vehicle safety and user safety in the target generator operating state control logic is set to the highest trigger priority, and the trigger priority of other control logics is adjusted based on user operation; The interactive device is further configured to, in response to detecting that the vehicle has a shore power input signal, disable enabling of at least one of the preset generator operating state control logics, or output an alarm message upon receiving enabling information of at least one of the preset generator operating state control logics; wherein the at least one preset generator operating state is all preset generator operating state control logics, or is a preset generator operating state control logic related to starting the engine; A control device suitable for installation in a vehicle, configured to establish a communication connection with the interactive device directly or indirectly via a communication link, the control device comprising a processor, the processor being configured to: Acquiring a dynamic input signal related to controlling the working state of the generator, wherein the dynamic input signal at least includes a trigger signal generated by a vehicle or an on-board device; sending a state control instruction to the generator to control the working state of the generator, wherein the state control instruction is determined according to the configuration information and the dynamic input signal; The interactive device is an on-vehicle monitoring device, and the control device establishes a direct communication connection with the on-vehicle monitoring device via a wired communication link, or establishes an indirect communication connection with the on-vehicle monitoring device via a gateway device; or, The interactive device is a mobile monitoring device, and the control device establishes an indirect communication connection with the mobile monitoring device through a gateway device.

2. The control system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The interactive device is configured with setting buttons corresponding to each preset generator working state control logic, and the configuration information is determined based on the user's operation on each setting button.

3. The control system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The dynamic input signal includes at least one of the following: The voltage signal or remaining power signal of the vehicle battery; Output current signal or output power signal of the vehicle inverter; Vehicle ambient temperature detection signal; Vehicle carbon monoxide concentration detection signal; The vehicle's shore power input signal; Current time.

4. The control system according to claim 3, characterized in that: The state control instruction is determined according to the configuration information and the dynamic input signal, and includes at least one of the following: generating a generator start instruction in response to the voltage signal of the vehicle battery being less than or equal to a first voltage threshold, or the remaining power signal being less than or equal to a first remaining power threshold, or generating a generator stop instruction in response to the voltage signal of the vehicle battery being greater than a second voltage threshold, or the remaining power signal being greater than a second remaining power threshold; generating a generator start instruction in response to an output current signal of the vehicle-mounted inverter being greater than or equal to a first current threshold, or an output power signal being greater than or equal to a first power threshold, or generating a generator stop instruction in response to an output current signal of the vehicle-mounted inverter being less than a second current threshold, or an output power signal being less than a second power threshold; generating a generator start command in response to an ambient temperature on the vehicle being greater than a first temperature threshold or less than a second temperature threshold, wherein an ambient temperature greater than the first temperature threshold indicates turning on the vehicle air conditioning device, and an ambient temperature less than the second temperature threshold indicates turning on the vehicle heating device; generating a generator shutdown command in response to a carbon monoxide concentration in the vehicle being greater than or equal to a carbon monoxide concentration threshold; generating a generator shutdown command in response to detecting a shore power input signal from the vehicle; In response to the current time entering a user-defined time period, a generator shutdown instruction or a generator startup instruction is generated.

5. The control system according to claim 4, characterized in that: The user setting parameter information includes at least one of the following: The first voltage threshold, the second voltage threshold, the first remaining power threshold, the second remaining power threshold, the first current threshold, the second current threshold, the first power threshold, the second power threshold, the first temperature threshold, the second temperature threshold, the carbon monoxide concentration threshold, the custom turn-on time, the custom turn-off time, the minimum operating time, and the maximum operating time.

6. The control system according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The processor is further configured to obtain an operating state and / or operating parameters of the generator; The interactive device is further configured to display at least one of an enabled or disabled state of the preset generator operating state control logic, an operating state of the generator, and an operating parameter of the generator.

7. The control system according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The control system further includes a memory configured to store preset parameter information corresponding to the preset generator operating state control logic; The interactive device is further configured to update the preset parameter information according to the user operation instruction.

8. A control method for controlling the operation of a vehicle-mounted generator, characterized in that: The method includes: Receive user operation instructions to determine configuration information for controlling the generator operating state; the configuration information includes enablement information or disablement information of at least two preset generator operating state control logics, as well as user-set parameter information for determining a target generator operating state control logic in an enabled state, and a trigger priority of the target generator operating state control logic in an enabled state; each preset generator operating state control logic represents judgment logic for a vehicle factor affecting the generator operating state, the vehicle factor being determined based on the on-board equipment affecting the generator operating state; the trigger priority includes a fixed priority and a configurable priority, and the control logic related to vehicle safety and user safety in the target generator operating state control logic is set to the highest trigger priority, and the trigger priority of other control logics is adjusted according to user operation; in response to detecting that the vehicle has a shore power input signal, disable the at least one preset generator operating state control logic, or output an alarm message when the enablement information of at least one preset generator operating state control logic is received; wherein the at least one preset generator operating state is all preset generator operating state control logics, or is a preset generator operating state control logic related to starting the engine; Acquiring a dynamic input signal related to controlling the working state of the generator, wherein the dynamic input signal at least includes a trigger signal generated by a vehicle or an on-board device; determining a state control instruction according to the configuration information and the dynamic input signal; Sending a state control instruction to the generator to control the working state of the generator.

9. A vehicle, characterized in that: The vehicle comprises a control system according to any one of claims 1 to 7.

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