Vehicle and intelligent steering wheel thereof

By integrating the temperature control module and vibration module in the steering wheel, the problem of insufficient interactive experience of the traditional steering wheel is solved, diversified driving reminders and personalized touch experience are achieved, and driving safety and comfort are improved.

CN120503703APending Publication Date: 2025-08-19CHINA FAW CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202510833028.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-06-20
Publication Date
2025-08-19

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Technical Problem

The traditional steering wheel lacks interactive experience and perceived feedback with the driver. A single reminder may not be enough to attract the driver's attention in specific situations and affect driving safety.

Method used

The temperature control module and vibration module are integrated into the steering wheel, and its working state is controlled through the steering wheel controller, simulating the touch of different materials and providing a variety of driving reminders.

Benefits of technology

It improves driver's driving comfort and safety, enhances driver's attention through diverse driving reminders, and meets personalized touch needs.

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Abstract

The invention discloses a vehicle and an intelligent steering wheel thereof. The intelligent steering wheel comprises a steering wheel controller, a steering wheel body, a temperature control module and a vibration module, wherein the temperature control module and the vibration module are integrated in the steering wheel body; the temperature control module and the vibration module are arranged around the steering wheel body, and the vibration module is located on the side, away from the steering wheel body, of the temperature control module. The temperature control module is used for controlling the temperature of the steering wheel body; the vibration module is used for generating vibration signals; the steering wheel controller is connected with the temperature control module and the vibration module. The steering wheel controller is used for controlling the working states of the temperature control module and the vibration module. According to the technical scheme, different materials can be simulated through the vibration module and the temperature control module, the personalized touch requirement of a driver for the steering wheel is met, the driver can be reminded by switching the working states of the vibration module and the temperature control module, and the safety and stability of vehicle running are improved.
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Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of vehicle technology, and in particular to a vehicle and an intelligent steering wheel thereof. Background Art

[0002] With the advancement of technology and the increase in vehicle ownership, people are demanding increasingly personalized vehicle experiences. The steering wheel, a core component that drivers interact with over a long period of time, has a relatively simple design and functionality. Traditional steering wheels primarily provide basic control functions but lack driver interaction and sensory feedback. Furthermore, when the driver's attention is required, traditional driving interaction typically involves prompts via instruments, lights, or sounds, or basic steering wheel vibrations. However, in certain situations, such as fatigue or distracted driving, a single reminder may not be sufficient to attract the driver's attention, thus impacting driving safety. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The present invention provides a vehicle and an intelligent steering wheel thereof, which can meet the driver's different touch requirements for the steering wheel and improve driving safety and comfort.

[0004] A first aspect of the present invention provides an intelligent steering wheel for use in a vehicle, comprising: a steering wheel controller, a steering wheel body, and a temperature control module and a vibration module integrated in the steering wheel body;

[0005] The temperature control module and the vibration module are both arranged around the steering wheel body, and the vibration module is located on a side of the temperature control module away from the steering wheel body;

[0006] The temperature control module is used to control the temperature of the steering wheel body;

[0007] The vibration module is used to generate a vibration signal;

[0008] The steering wheel controller is connected to the temperature control module and the vibration module respectively; the steering wheel controller is used to control the working states of the temperature control module and the vibration module.

[0009] Optionally, the smart steering wheel further includes: a temperature detection module and a vibration detection module;

[0010] The temperature detection module is used to obtain the real-time temperature of at least one position point in the steering wheel body;

[0011] The vibration detection module is used to obtain a real-time vibration signal of at least one position point in the steering wheel body;

[0012] The steering wheel controller is also connected to the temperature detection module and the vibration detection module respectively; the steering wheel controller is also used to control the working state of the temperature control module according to the real-time temperature obtained by the temperature detection module, and to control the working state of the vibration module according to the real-time vibration signal obtained by the vibration detection module.

[0013] Optionally, the steering wheel body includes a first hand-holding area; the temperature detection module and / or the vibration detection module are arranged in the first hand-holding area.

[0014] Optionally, the vibration module includes a plurality of vibration units sequentially arranged along the rotation direction of the steering wheel body.

[0015] Optionally, the vibration unit includes piezoelectric ceramics or an actuator.

[0016] Optionally, the temperature control module includes at least one temperature control unit; the temperature control unit is arranged along the rotation direction of the steering wheel body.

[0017] Optionally, the temperature control unit includes at least one of a Peltier plate, a thermocouple, a thermal resistance wire and a condenser.

[0018] Optionally, the vehicle includes an operation selection module;

[0019] The operation selection module is used to obtain the operation instructions of the driver and passenger, and determine the current touch mode of the smart steering wheel according to the operation instructions;

[0020] The steering wheel controller is also connected to the operation selection module; the steering wheel controller is also used to control the working states of the vibration module and the temperature control module according to the current touch mode fed back by the operation selection module.

[0021] Optionally, the vehicle includes an intelligent driving module;

[0022] The intelligent driving module is used to obtain intelligent driving instructions from the driver and passengers, control the driving state of the vehicle according to the intelligent driving instructions, and obtain the operating conditions of the vehicle in real time;

[0023] The steering wheel controller is also connected to the intelligent driving module; the steering wheel controller is also used to switch the working states of the vibration module and the temperature control module according to the operating conditions of the vehicle fed back by the intelligent driving module.

[0024] A second aspect of the present invention provides a vehicle, comprising: the above-mentioned smart steering wheel.

[0025] The technical solution of the present invention is to set a vibration module and a temperature control module in the intelligent steering wheel, and control the working states of the vibration module and the temperature control module respectively based on the steering wheel controller, so that the temperature control module and the vibration module can simulate different steering wheel touch experiences and improve the driver's driving comfort; at the same time, by controlling the working states of the vibration module and the temperature control module through the steering wheel controller, the purpose of reminding the driver can be achieved, making driving reminders more diverse and improving driving safety; in addition, the vibration module and the temperature control module are both arranged around the steering wheel body, and the vibration module is located on the side of the temperature control module away from the steering wheel body, so as to prevent the temperature control module from blocking the vibration signal of the vibration module and making it impossible for the driver to perceive it, thereby further improving the driver's experience.

[0026] 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 invention, nor is it intended to limit the scope of the present invention. Other features of the present invention will become readily understood through the following description. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0027] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative work.

[0028] Figure 1 This is a structural block diagram of a smart steering wheel provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 2 This is a schematic structural diagram of a steering wheel body of a smart steering wheel provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 3 It is along Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the partial cross-sectional structure of an intelligent steering wheel at the middle AA section;

[0031] Figure 4 This is a structural block diagram of another smart steering wheel provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 5 This is a schematic structural diagram of a vibration module and a temperature control module of a smart steering wheel provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 6 2 is a schematic structural diagram of a vibration module and a temperature control module of another intelligent steering wheel provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 7 This is a structural block diagram of another smart steering wheel provided by an embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0035] In order to enable those skilled in the art to better understand the solutions of the present invention, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts should fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0036] It should be noted that the terms "first", "second", etc. in the description and claims of the present invention and the above-mentioned drawings are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that the numbers used in this way can be interchanged where appropriate so that the embodiments of the present invention described herein can be implemented in an order other than those illustrated or described herein. In addition, the terms "including" and "having" and any variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusions. For example, a process, method, system, product or device that includes a series of steps or units is not necessarily limited to those steps or units clearly listed, but may include other steps or units that are not clearly listed or inherent to these processes, methods, products or devices.

[0037] An embodiment of the present invention provides an intelligent steering wheel, which is applied to a vehicle for a driver to operate to control the driving direction of the vehicle. Figure 1 This is a structural block diagram of a smart steering wheel provided by an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 is a structural diagram of a steering wheel body of a smart steering wheel provided by an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 3 It is along Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the partial cross-section structure of a smart steering wheel with a medium AA section, reference Figures 1 to 3 The smart steering wheel includes a steering wheel controller 10, a steering wheel body 20, and a temperature control module 30 and a vibration module 40 integrated in the steering wheel body 20; the temperature control module 30 and the vibration module 40 are both arranged around the steering wheel body 20, and the vibration module 40 is located on the side of the temperature control module 30 away from the steering wheel body 20; the temperature control module 30 is used to control the temperature of the steering wheel body 20; the vibration module 40 is used to generate a vibration signal; the steering wheel controller 10 is connected to the temperature control module 30 and the vibration module 40 respectively; the steering wheel controller 10 is used to control the working status of the temperature control module 30 and the vibration module 40.

[0038] The steering wheel body 20 can be understood as the basic support structure of the steering wheel, which includes a ring-shaped frame 21 and a support frame 22 for supporting the ring-shaped frame 21 and located within the ring-shaped frame 21. The steering wheel controller 10 can be mounted on the support frame 22. The temperature control module 30 and the vibration module 40 can match the shape of the ring-shaped frame 21, that is, the temperature control module 30 and the vibration module 40 can also be ring-shaped and arranged around the ring-shaped frame 21, that is, the temperature control module 30 and the vibration module 40 can both be ring-shaped with a hollow structure, and the ring-shaped frame 21 is located within this hollow structure. At the same time, the vibration module 40 is located on the side of the temperature control module 30 facing away from the steering wheel body 20, that is, the ring-shaped frame 21 is located within the hollow structure of the temperature control module 30, and the temperature control module 30 is located within the hollow structure of the vibration module 40. In addition, the smart steering wheel can also include a flexible insulating structure that covers the vibration module 40, the temperature control module 30, and the entire steering wheel body 20 to provide insulation and isolation.

[0039] It is understood that the temperature control module 30 can control the temperature of the steering wheel body 20. For example, in the hot summer, the temperature control module 30 can be used to control the steering wheel body to a lower temperature, while in the cold winter, the temperature control module 30 can be used to control the steering wheel body to a higher temperature, thereby meeting the driver's touch needs in different application scenarios. The vibration module 40 can generate a vibration signal to simulate a stationary object or a moving object. For example, the vibration module 40 generates a vibration signal to make the surface of the smart steering wheel have an uneven touch feeling, while combining with the temperature control module 30 to control the temperature of the steering wheel body 20 to simulate the touch of "pebbles". Alternatively, the vibration module 40 generates a vibration signal to make the surface of the smart steering wheel smooth and flat, while combining with the temperature control module 30 to control the temperature of the steering wheel body 20 to simulate the touch of "jade". Alternatively, the vibration module 40 and the temperature control module 30 can be combined to simulate the touch of animals. In this way, by combining the vibration module 40 and the temperature control module 30, different materials can be simulated, thereby allowing the driver to have different steering wheel tactile sensations and meet the driver's personalized steering wheel tactile needs.

[0040] Because the temperature control module 30 controls the temperature of the steering wheel body 20, the driver can sense it through heat conduction. The vibration signal provided by the vibration module 40 controls the vibration frequency and amplitude of the outermost portion of the smart steering wheel. By placing the vibration module 40 on the side of the temperature control module 30 facing away from the steering wheel body 20, the driver can accurately sense the vibration frequency and amplitude of the smart steering wheel, meeting their personalized touch needs.

[0041] It should be noted that the above is only an exemplary description of the combination of the vibration module 40 and the temperature control module 30 to achieve different material touch feelings. In the embodiment of the present invention, the type and quantity of the touch feelings of the steering wheel can be designed according to actual needs, and the embodiment of the present invention does not make specific limitations on this.

[0042] Continue to refer Figure 1 The steering wheel controller 10 is communicatively or electrically connected to the vibration module 40 and the temperature control module 30, respectively. The specific connection method can be designed according to actual needs and is not specifically limited in this embodiment of the present invention. The steering wheel controller 10 can provide control signals to the vibration module 40 and the temperature control module 30, respectively. The control signals may include, for example, pulse width modulation (PWM) signals. This embodiment of the present invention does not specifically limit this, as long as the operating states of the vibration module 40 and the temperature control module 30 can be controlled so that the vibration module 40 and the temperature control module 30 can be combined to simulate the tactile sensation of different materials.

[0043] In addition, during vehicle driving, the steering wheel controller 10 can also control the working status of the vibration module 40 and the temperature control module 30 to provide multi-dimensional reminders to the driver. For example, when the driver drives the vehicle for a long time, the steering wheel controller 10 controls the working status of the vibration module 40 and / or the temperature control module 30 to remind the driver to concentrate, thereby improving driving safety and stability.

[0044] This embodiment sets a vibration module and a temperature control module in the intelligent steering wheel, and controls the working states of the vibration module and the temperature control module respectively based on the steering wheel controller, so that the temperature control module and the vibration module can simulate different steering wheel touch experiences and improve the driver's driving comfort; at the same time, by controlling the working states of the vibration module and the temperature control module through the steering wheel controller, the purpose of reminding the driver can be achieved, making driving reminders more diverse and improving driving safety; in addition, the vibration module and the temperature control module are both arranged around the steering wheel body, and the vibration module is located on the side of the temperature control module away from the steering wheel body, so as to prevent the temperature control module from blocking the vibration signal of the vibration module and making it impossible for the driver to perceive it, thereby further improving the driver's experience.

[0045] Optional, Figure 4 This is a structural block diagram of another smart steering wheel provided by an embodiment of the present invention, such as Figure 4As shown, the smart steering wheel can also include: a temperature detection module 50 and a vibration detection module 60; the temperature detection module 50 is used to obtain the real-time temperature of at least one position point in the steering wheel body 20; the vibration detection module 60 is used to obtain the real-time vibration signal of at least one position point in the steering wheel body 20; the steering wheel controller 10 is also connected to the temperature detection module 50 and the vibration detection module 60 respectively; the steering wheel controller 10 is also used to control the working state of the temperature control module 30 according to the real-time temperature obtained by the temperature detection module 50, and to control the working state of the vibration module 40 according to the real-time vibration signal obtained by the vibration detection module 60.

[0046] It is understandable that the steering wheel controller 10 can be communicatively connected or electrically connected to the temperature detection module 50 and the vibration detection module 60 . The specific connection method can be designed according to actual needs and is not specifically limited in the embodiment of the present invention.

[0047] Among them, by setting a temperature detection module 50 in the smart steering wheel, the real-time temperature of the steering wheel body can be detected. At this time, the steering wheel controller 10 can determine whether the temperature control module 30 is accurately controlling the temperature of the steering wheel body based on the real-time temperature obtained by the temperature detection module 50. When the temperature control module 30 deviates from the temperature control of the steering wheel body, the working state of the temperature control module 30 can be adjusted so that the temperature control module 30 controls the temperature of the steering wheel body within the required temperature range. Similarly, by setting a vibration detection module 60 in the smart steering wheel, the vibration signal generated by the vibration module 40 can be detected in real time. At this time, the steering wheel controller 10 can determine whether the vibration signal generated by the vibration module 40 is accurate based on the real-time vibration signal obtained by the vibration detection module 60. When the vibration signal generated by the vibration module 40 deviates, the working state of the vibration module 40 can be adjusted so that the vibration signal generated by the vibration module 40 is within the required vibration range. In this way, by setting the temperature detection module 50 and the vibration detection module 60, closed-loop control of the temperature control module 30 and the vibration module 40 can be achieved, so that the working status of the temperature control module 30 and the vibration module 40 can be accurately controlled to meet the driver's personalized needs.

[0048] Optional, combined with reference Figure 2 and Figure 4 The steering wheel body 20 includes a first hand-holding area B; the temperature detection module 50 and / or the vibration detection module 60 are arranged in the first hand-holding area B.

[0049] Among them, the first hand-rest area B can be the area that the driver habitually touches. By setting the temperature detection module 50 and / or the vibration detection module 60 in the first hand-rest area B, at least the temperature and / or vibration signals in the first hand-rest area B can be detected, thereby ensuring that at least the touch feeling in the first hand-rest area B meets the driver's expected touch requirements, thereby improving the driver's experience.

[0050] It can be understood that the figure only exemplarily shows that the steering wheel body 20 includes a first handhold area B. In the embodiment of the present invention, the number and distribution positions of the first handhold areas B in the steering wheel body 20 can be designed according to actual needs, and the embodiment of the present invention does not make specific limitations on this.

[0051] Optional, Figure 5 FIG. 1 is a structural diagram of a vibration module and a temperature control module of an intelligent steering wheel provided by an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 5 As shown, the vibration module 40 includes a plurality of vibration units 41 sequentially arranged along the rotation direction of the steering wheel body.

[0052] Among them, each vibration unit 41 is arranged in sequence along the rotation direction of the steering wheel body, so that the vibration state of each vibration unit 41 can be controlled separately along the rotation direction of the steering wheel body, thereby realizing the control of the vibration state of each position of the steering wheel body to meet the personalized needs of the driver. Each vibration unit 41 can be connected in series or in parallel, or each vibration unit 41 can also be independent of each other. The specific design can be based on actual needs, and the embodiment of the present invention does not specifically limit this. In an optional embodiment, the vibration unit 41 may include piezoelectric ceramics or an actuator. When the vibration unit 41 includes an actuator, the actuator may be a hydraulic actuator, an electromagnetic actuator, or a pneumatic actuator, etc.

[0053] For example, when each vibration unit 41 is connected in parallel between the vibration control signal terminal PWM1 and the ground terminal GND, the vibration control signal provided by the steering wheel controller is received through the vibration control signal terminal PWM2, and the vibration state of each vibration unit 41 can be controlled at the same time, so that the vibration state of each vibration unit 41 can be kept consistent, thereby making the simulation scenes at each position consistent.

[0054] In addition, if Figure 6 As shown, when the smart steering wheel includes a vibration detection module 60, the vibration detection module 60 can be arranged between two adjacent vibration units 41, so as to be able to detect at least the vibrations generated by the two vibration units 41 through the real-time vibration signal fed back by the vibration signal detection terminal IO, or, at least the strength and tiny displacement of the driver's grip on the smart steering wheel in the area between the two vibration units 41.

[0055] Optional, reference Figure 5 or Figure 6 The temperature control module 30 includes at least one temperature control unit 31 ; the temperature control unit 31 is arranged along the rotation direction of the steering wheel body.

[0056] It is understandable that the temperature control module 30 includes at least one temperature control unit 31, that is, the temperature control module 30 may include one or more temperature control units 31, which can be specifically designed according to actual needs and is not specifically limited in the embodiment of the present invention.

[0057] In an exemplary embodiment, when the temperature control module 30 includes multiple temperature control units 31, each temperature control unit 31 can be connected in series or in parallel, or each temperature control unit 31 can also be independent of each other. On the premise that the temperature of the steering wheel body can be controlled, the embodiment of the present invention does not limit the specific connection method of the temperature control unit 31.

[0058] For example, when each temperature control unit 31 is connected in series between the temperature control signal terminal PWM1 and the ground terminal GND, the temperature control signal provided by the steering wheel controller is received through the temperature control signal terminal PWM1, and the heat exchange state of each temperature control unit 31 can be controlled at the same time, so that the heat exchange state of each temperature control unit 31 can be kept consistent, thereby making the simulation scenes at each position consistent.

[0059] In an optional embodiment, the temperature control unit 31 may include at least one of a Peltier plate, a thermocouple, a thermal resistance wire and a condenser, and the specific selection can be made according to actual needs. The embodiment of the present invention does not make any specific limitation on this.

[0060] This embodiment utilizes a temperature control unit to precisely cool or heat the wheel, simulating the thermal conductivity of different materials and providing realistic temperature feedback. Furthermore, by adjusting the vibration frequency of the vibration unit to simulate the surface roughness of different materials, the driver's tactile perception is enhanced. This synchronizes temperature and vibration changes, resulting in a consistent tactile experience for the smart steering wheel. Furthermore, by providing both temperature and vibration detection modules, multi-dimensional signal feedback is implemented, enabling accurate control of both temperature and vibration.

[0061] Based on the above embodiment, optionally, Figure 7 This is a structural block diagram of another smart steering wheel provided by an embodiment of the present invention, refer to Figure 7 The vehicle includes an operation selection module 70; the operation selection module 70 is used to obtain the operation instructions of the driver and passengers, and determine the current touch mode of the smart steering wheel according to the operation instructions; the steering wheel controller 10 is also connected to the operation selection module 70; the steering wheel controller 10 is also used to control the working status of the vibration module 40 and the temperature control module 30 according to the current touch mode feedback from the operation selection module 70.

[0062] Among them, the operation selection module 70 may include but is not limited to touch buttons or mechanical buttons, etc. The operation selection module can be integrated into the vehicle's touch display screen, control panel, smart steering wheel, or mobile terminal. It can be designed according to actual needs, and the embodiment of the present invention does not make specific limitations on this.

[0063] Specifically, when the driver is driving the vehicle, he can select his expected smart steering wheel touch mode through the operation selection module 70 and generate corresponding operation instructions, so that the operation selection module 70 can determine the touch mode currently selected by the driver according to the operation instructions, and send the current touch mode to the steering wheel controller 10, so that the steering wheel controller 10 can control the working status of the vibration module 40 and the temperature control module 30 according to the current touch mode, so that the vibration module 40 and the temperature control module 30 are combined to present the driver's expected touch feeling, thereby meeting the driver's personalized touch needs.

[0064] Optional, continue to refer to Figure 7 The vehicle may further include an intelligent driving module 80; the intelligent driving module 80 may be used to obtain intelligent driving instructions from the driver and passengers, control the vehicle's driving status according to the intelligent driving instructions, and obtain the vehicle's operating conditions in real time; the steering wheel controller 10 is also connected to the intelligent driving module 80; the steering wheel controller is also used to switch the working states of the vibration module 40 and the temperature control module 30 according to the vehicle's operating conditions fed back by the intelligent driving module 80.

[0065] Specifically, the intelligent driving module 80 can control the vehicle's intelligent driving mode on and off. Upon receiving intelligent driving commands from the driver or passengers, the intelligent driving module 80 can activate the vehicle's intelligent driving mode, enabling the vehicle to cruise automatically and automatically detect and avoid obstacles, thereby enhancing the driver's driving experience. Furthermore, after intelligent driving mode is activated, the intelligent driving module 80 can also obtain real-time information about the vehicle's operating conditions, such as whether the vehicle is deviating from its lane, the vehicle's speed and acceleration, and the presence of obstacles during the vehicle's rotation. Based on the vehicle's operating conditions, the intelligent driving module 80 can promptly determine the vehicle's driving status. When the vehicle requires driver engagement, the intelligent driving module 80 can send a corresponding control signal to the steering wheel controller 10, causing the steering wheel controller 10 to control the operating state of at least one of the vibration module 40 and the temperature control module 30, thereby prompting the driver to engage the steering wheel as soon as possible. This meets diverse driving reminder requirements and improves the driver's driving experience and safety.

[0066] Based on the same inventive concept, the present invention also implements a vehicle, which includes at least the smart steering wheel provided by an embodiment of the present invention. Therefore, the vehicle provided by an embodiment of the present invention possesses the technical features of the smart steering wheel provided by an embodiment of the present invention and can achieve the beneficial effects of the smart steering wheel provided by an embodiment of the present invention. The similarities can be referred to above and will not be repeated here.

[0067] The above specific embodiments do not limit the scope of protection of the present invention. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that various modifications, combinations, sub-combinations, and substitutions may be made based on design requirements and other factors. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention are intended to be included within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A smart steering wheel, used in a vehicle, characterized in that: include: A steering wheel controller, a steering wheel body, and a temperature control module and a vibration module integrated in the steering wheel body; The temperature control module and the vibration module are both arranged around the steering wheel body, and the vibration module is located on a side of the temperature control module away from the steering wheel body; The temperature control module is used to control the temperature of the steering wheel body; The vibration module is used to generate a vibration signal; The steering wheel controller is connected to the temperature control module and the vibration module respectively; the steering wheel controller is used to control the working states of the temperature control module and the vibration module.

2. The smart steering wheel according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: Temperature detection module and vibration detection module; The temperature detection module is used to obtain the real-time temperature of at least one position point in the steering wheel body; The vibration detection module is used to obtain a real-time vibration signal of at least one position point in the steering wheel body; The steering wheel controller is also connected to the temperature detection module and the vibration detection module respectively; the steering wheel controller is also used to control the working state of the temperature control module according to the real-time temperature obtained by the temperature detection module, and to control the working state of the vibration module according to the real-time vibration signal obtained by the vibration detection module.

3. The smart steering wheel according to claim 2, characterized in that: The steering wheel body includes a first hand-holding area; the temperature detection module and / or the vibration detection module are arranged in the first hand-holding area.

4. The smart steering wheel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The vibration module includes a plurality of vibration units sequentially arranged along a rotation direction of the steering wheel body.

5. The smart steering wheel according to claim 4, characterized in that: The vibration unit includes piezoelectric ceramics or an actuator.

6. The smart steering wheel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The temperature control module includes at least one temperature control unit; the temperature control unit is arranged along the rotation direction of the steering wheel body.

7. The smart steering wheel according to claim 6, characterized in that: The temperature control unit includes at least one of a Peltier plate, a thermocouple, a thermal resistance wire and a condenser.

8. The smart steering wheel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The vehicle includes an operation selection module; The operation selection module is used to obtain the operation instructions of the driver and passenger, and determine the current touch mode of the smart steering wheel according to the operation instructions; The steering wheel controller is also connected to the operation selection module; the steering wheel controller is also used to control the working states of the vibration module and the temperature control module according to the current touch mode fed back by the operation selection module.

9. The smart steering wheel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The vehicle includes an intelligent driving module; The intelligent driving module is used to obtain intelligent driving instructions from the driver and passengers, control the driving state of the vehicle according to the intelligent driving instructions, and obtain the operating conditions of the vehicle in real time; The steering wheel controller is also connected to the intelligent driving module; the steering wheel controller is also used to switch the working states of the vibration module and the temperature control module according to the operating conditions of the vehicle fed back by the intelligent driving module.

10. A vehicle, characterized in that: include: The smart steering wheel according to any one of claims 1 to 9.

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