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

Abstract

The invention discloses a control system for controlling operation of a vehicle-mounted generator and a vehicle. Comprises: an interaction device configured to receive a user operation instruction to determine configuration information for controlling the working state of a generator, the configuration information comprising enabling information or disabling information of at least one preset generator working state control logic; the processor is further configured to forbid enabling of at least one preset generator working state control logic when determining that the vehicle has the shore power input signal, or output alarm information when receiving enabling information of the at least one preset generator working state control logic; the control equipment is configured to directly or indirectly establish communication connection with the interaction equipment through a communication link and obtain a dynamic input signal related to the control of the working state of the generator; and sending the state control instruction to the generator to control the working state of the generator. The working state of the generator can be automatically controlled according to individual requirements of users, and the flexibility of generator state control is improved.

Description

[0001] This application is a divisional application of patent application No. 202510804489.6 (the original application has an application date of June 17, 2025, and the invention name is Control system and method for controlling operation of vehicle-mounted generator) TECHNICAL FIELD

[0002] The present application relates to the technical field of vehicles, in particular to a control system for controlling operation of a vehicle-mounted generator and a vehicle. BACKGROUND

[0003] With the development of vehicle technology, the functions of a recreational vehicle are becoming more and more numerous, and many functions require power support. Since the capacity of the vehicle-mounted battery of a recreational vehicle is limited, a vehicle-mounted generator is configured on the recreational vehicle to supply power to the electrical equipment on the recreational vehicle and charge the vehicle-mounted battery.

[0004] However, the current vehicle-mounted generator is usually started manually. Since the generator is usually installed outside the body of the recreational vehicle, the user needs to go out of the living space to manually start the generator, which is poor user experience. Currently, intelligent generators have also appeared. However, the intelligent generator can only be started according to the automatic start rules set when the recreational vehicle is shipped, and different users have different use requirements and application scenarios for the recreational vehicle. The generator start judgment according to the factory rules cannot meet the personalized use requirements of the user. SUMMARY

[0005] The present application provides a control system for controlling operation of a vehicle-mounted generator and a vehicle to solve the problem that automatic start control of the generator cannot meet the personalized use requirements of the user.

[0006] According to an aspect of the present application, a control system for controlling operation of a vehicle-mounted generator is provided, comprising:

[0007] An interactive device configured to receive a user operation instruction to determine configuration information for implementing control of a generator working state, the configuration information comprising enabling information or disabling information of at least one preset generator working state control logic; the interactive device is further configured to, in response to determining that the vehicle has a shore power input signal, disable enabling at least one preset generator working state control logic, or, in response to receiving enabling information of at least one preset generator working state control logic, output alarm information;

[0008] A control device adapted to be installed in a vehicle, configured to establish a communication connection with the interactive device directly or indirectly through a communication link, the control device comprising a processor, the processor being configured to:

[0009] acquire dynamic input signals related to the working state of the generator, the dynamic input signals at least including a trigger signal generated from the vehicle or the on-board equipment;

[0010] send 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 signals.

[0011] According to another aspect of the present application, a vehicle is provided, characterized in that the vehicle comprises the control system according to any one of the embodiments of the present application.

[0012] The scheme of the embodiments of the present application realizes automatic control of the working state of the generator according to the individualized needs of the user, supports configurable setting of the user for the working state control of the generator, and improves the flexibility and intelligence of the working state control of the generator, by determining the configuration information for controlling the working state of the generator according to the individualized needs of the user, and determining the state control instruction for controlling the working state of the generator in combination with the configuration information and the dynamic input signals of the vehicle or the on-board equipment.

[0013] It should be understood that the content described in this part is not intended to identify key or important features of the embodiments of the present application, nor is it used to limit the scope of the present application. Other features of the present application will become apparent from the following description. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0014] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with the present application and serve to explain the principles of the present application. In order to more clearly illustrate the technical scheme of the embodiments of the present application, the drawings needed to be used in the embodiment description will be briefly introduced as follows. Obviously, those drawings can also be used to obtain other drawings without creative labor by those skilled in the art. These drawings and the written description 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 referring to specific embodiments.

[0015] Figure 1 is an architecture diagram of a control system for controlling the operation of an on-board generator according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0016] Figure 2 is an architecture diagram of a control system for controlling the operation of an on-board generator using a first trigger mechanism;

[0017] Figure 3 is an architecture diagram of a control system for controlling the operation of an on-board generator using a second trigger mechanism;

[0018] Figure 4is a framework diagram of a control system for controlling operation of an on-board generator using a third triggering mechanism;

[0019] Figure 5 is a framework diagram of a control system for controlling operation of an on-board generator using a fourth triggering mechanism;

[0020] Figure 6 is a framework diagram of a control system for controlling operation of an on-board generator using a fifth triggering mechanism;

[0021] Figure 7 is a framework diagram of a control system for controlling operation of an on-board generator using a plurality of triggering mechanisms;

[0022] Figure 8 is a flow diagram of a control method for controlling operation of an on-board generator according to an embodiment of the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] The exemplary embodiments will be described in detail herein with reference to the attached drawings. The description of the exemplary embodiments is intended to apply to various alternative embodiments as well. The following description is not limited to the exemplary embodiments, but rather, is applicable to any apparatus and method consistent with the present application as set forth in the claims.

[0024] It should be noted that, as used in this document, the terms "comprises", "comprising", or any other variation thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements does not include only those elements but can also include other elements not expressly listed or inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus. An element proceeded by "comprises... a" does not, without more constraints, exclude the presence of additional identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises the element. It should also be understood that, as used in this document, the singular forms "a", "an", and "the" include plural references unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Furthermore, the term "or" as used in this document is to be interpreted as an inclusive or, meaning any one or any combination of the listed items. Only terms clearly indicated to the contrary are excluded from such interpretation.

[0025] It should be understood that, although the terms first, second, third, etc. can be employed in this text to describe various parameters or modules, these parameters or modules should not be limited by these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish one type of parameter or module from another type of parameter or module. For example, a first parameter can also be referred to as a second parameter without departing from the scope of this text. Depending on the context, the word "if" as used herein can be interpreted as "when" or "upon" or "in response to determining" or "in response to detecting". Similarly, depending on the context, the phrase "if determined" or "if detecting (a stated condition or event)" can be interpreted as "when determined" or "in response to determining" or "when detecting (a stated condition or event)" or "in response to detecting (a stated condition or event)". In addition, components, features, elements with the same name in different embodiments of the present application can have the same meaning or different meanings, and the specific meaning thereof should be determined in combination with the explanation thereof in the specific embodiment or the context thereof.

[0026] It should be understood that, although each step in the flowchart in the embodiments of the present application is displayed in sequence according to the direction of the arrow, these steps are not necessarily executed in sequence according to the direction of the arrow. Unless otherwise specified herein, the execution of these steps is not strictly limited in sequence, and they can be executed in other sequences. Moreover, at least part of the steps in the figure can include multiple sub-steps or multiple stages, which are not necessarily executed at the same time, but can be executed at different times, and the execution sequence is not necessarily sequential, but can be alternately or alternately executed with at least part of other steps or sub-steps or stages of other steps.

[0027] It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present application and do not limit the scope of the rights of the present application.

[0028] Figure 1 An architectural diagram of a control system for controlling the operation of an on-board generator is provided for embodiments of the present application. The embodiments can be applicable to the case where a user configures the working state control logic of the on-board generator autonomously, and the system can execute a control method for controlling the operation of the on-board generator. As shown in Figure 1 The control system comprises:

[0029] An interactive device 10 configured to receive user operation instructions to determine configuration information for implementing control of the working state of the generator.

[0030] A control device 20 adapted to be installed in a vehicle, configured to establish a communication connection with the interactive device directly or indirectly through a communication link.

[0031] The control device comprises a processor 21 configured to: acquire a dynamic input signal related to the control of the working state of the generator, the dynamic input signal at least comprising a trigger signal generated from the vehicle or the on-board device; and send 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.

[0032] The interactive device is a terminal device for the control system to interact with the user, and the user can operate the interactive device to input a user operation instruction to the interactive device. The interactive device determines configuration information according to the instruction content in the user operation instruction, and the configuration information is used to control the working state of the on-board generator. As a typical user interactive device, it can be a center control screen integrated into the vehicle, or a screen specially installed for the control system, or a smart terminal device such as a smart phone, PC or tablet computer of the user. The interactive device is pre-installed with a software program and provides a graphical user interface to visually display the configuration process of the system and the necessary system information of the user.

[0033] Specifically, the user operation instruction includes the content of the user's customized configuration of the trigger mechanism for controlling the working state of the generator, i.e., the working state of the on-board generator is controlled based on the user's personalized needs. The user's operation on the interactive device includes the user's input information to the interactive device, which includes the user's configuration information of the trigger mechanism for controlling the working state of the generator, and the input information can be determined by the user through the text input on the screen of the interactive device or the buttons provided on the interactive device.

[0034] For example, the interactive device includes a plurality of buttons, and the user's operation on the interactive device includes a pressing operation on the plurality of buttons to select and configure different trigger mechanisms of the working state of the generator. The interactive device generates the corresponding user operation instruction by acquiring the pressing signals of the buttons and based on the pre-stored corresponding relationship between the buttons and the trigger mechanisms for controlling the working state of the generator. Alternatively, the interactive device can also include a touch screen for inputting text information, and the user's operation on the interactive device includes the user's input of parameter settings for the trigger mechanism for controlling the working state of the generator on the screen. Alternatively, the interactive device can also include a screen device with a microphone, and the corresponding user operation instruction is generated by voice recognition of the user's voice content input in the screen. The voice recognition can be realized by a language recognition model pre-trained and configured in the interactive device.

[0035] The trigger mechanism for controlling the generator switch state is a control condition for changing the generator switch state, for example, the trigger mechanism can be to set a battery state condition, and change the generator switch state according to the matching result of the battery state and the battery state condition. In addition to triggering the generator switch state control through the battery state condition, a variety of different trigger mechanisms can be set according to the actual application scenario, which will be described in detail below. These trigger mechanisms can be preset in the control system in advance, and the user or vehicle manufacturer can choose to enable and configure the corresponding trigger mechanism during installation of the control system.

[0036] The configuration information is content that the control system can recognize according to the user operation instruction, which is usually stored in the form of a file in the memory of the control system, which can be located in the interactive device, or in the gateway device or control device, depending on the architecture of the entire control system and which device generates the subsequent state control instruction, which is not particularly limited here. Based on the configuration information, the control system can determine the trigger mechanism for controlling the generator state set by the user. That is, the configuration information is content that the state control instruction generation device can recognize according to the user operation instruction, and the state control instruction generation device can be an interactive device or a control device in the control system, or it can be a gateway device, which is not limited here.

[0037] The control device is installed in the vehicle for controlling the working state of the generator, and the control device establishes a communication connection with the interactive device. For example, the control device and the interactive device establish a direct communication link through wireless or wired means, or the control device and the interactive device establish an indirect communication link through a gateway device, for example, the control device and the gateway device establish a communication link through wired or wireless means, and the gateway device and the interactive device establish a communication link through wired or wireless means. The above-described wired communication methods include CAN bus communication, RS485 serial communication, RS232 serial communication, etc., and the wireless communication methods include WiFi, Bluetooth, Bluetooth MESH, ZigBee, etc. As a preferred embodiment, the interactive device and the control device are directly connected through CAN bus communication to establish a communication link. As another preferred embodiment, the interactive device and the gateway device establish a communication link through CAN bus, and the control device and the gateway device establish a communication link through WiFi AP hotspots based on IEEE 802.11 series standards, thereby realizing indirect communication between the interactive device and the control device.

[0038] The control device obtains the configuration information determined by the interactive device through a communication link between the control device and the interactive device, or the gateway device obtains the configuration information determined by the interactive device through a communication link between the gateway device and the interactive device. Specifically, the control system is also configured with a non-volatile memory, such as an EEPROM, a Flash Memory, a magnetic memory, etc. According to the different hardware architecture designs of the control system, the memory can be configured in the control device or in the gateway device.

[0039] In addition, the control device is also configured with at least one functional interface to connect at least one of the functional modules of the vehicle and the on-board devices. The control device can obtain the trigger signal related to the working state of the generator generated by the functional modules of the vehicle or the on-board devices (collectively referred to as vehicle devices) through any one of the functional interfaces, and can execute the corresponding control logic according to the trigger signal. According to the actual vehicle device, the control device can be electrically connected to the vehicle device through the functional interface, so that the processor of the control device can obtain the trigger signal in the form of an electrical signal from the vehicle device; the control device can also be communicatively connected to the vehicle device through the functional interface, so that the processor of the control device can obtain the trigger signal in the form of a data packet from the vehicle device. The functional modules of the vehicle include the ignition module, the engine module, the running generator module, the front battery module, the brake module, the steering light module, etc. of the vehicle. The on-board devices are devices related to the working state of the generator configured in the vehicle, such as a thermostat for controlling the operation of an air conditioner and / or a heater (HVAC) configured on the vehicle, a detection sensor for detecting the concentration of carbon monoxide in the vehicle environment, an on-board battery for supplying power to direct-current household appliances in the vehicle, and an on-board inverter charging all-in-one machine for supplying power to alternating-current household appliances in the vehicle, etc.

[0040] For example, according to the trigger mechanism that can support the user to configure the control of the generator switch state by himself / herself, the on-board devices related to the control of the working state of the generator configured on the vehicle are determined, the electrical connection or communication connection between the control device and each on-board device is established, and the trigger signal related to the working state of the generator generated by the vehicle and the on-board devices is obtained through the functional interface provided on the control device and connected to each on-board device as a dynamic input signal. The type of the trigger signal generated by the vehicle or the on-board devices required to be obtained can be determined in advance according to the trigger mechanism that can support the user to configure the control of the generator switch state by himself / herself. If the control device and the interactive device are indirectly communicatively connected 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 determines the running state of the generator.

[0041] After processing the dynamic input signals related to the working state of the generator, the control device sends the generated state control instruction to the generator, so that the generator adjusts its working state according to the state control instruction. The state control instruction includes a start generator instruction and a stop generator instruction. When the start generator instruction is sent to the generator, the generator adjusts its working state to the start state according to the instruction, that is, the generator starts to work to generate electricity to supply power to the vehicle-mounted device. When the stop generator instruction is sent to the generator, the generator adjusts its working state to the stop state according to the instruction, that is, the generator stops generating electricity, and the power supply of the vehicle-mounted device is provided by other parties, such as through a vehicle battery or shore power.

[0042] 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 directly establishes a communication link with the interactive device, the control device obtains the configuration information from the interactive device and stores the configuration information in the control device, and obtains the dynamic input signals related to the control of the working state of the generator from the vehicle or the vehicle-mounted device. The processor in the control device determines the state control instruction according to the configuration information and the dynamic input signals, and sends the state control instruction to the generator. Alternatively, the control system further includes a gateway device. When the control device indirectly establishes a communication link with the interactive device through the gateway device, the processor of the control device sends the dynamic input signals to the gateway device after obtaining the dynamic input signals, and the gateway device obtains the configuration information from the interactive device and stores the configuration information in the gateway device. The gateway device generates the state control instruction according to the configuration information and the dynamic input signals, and sends the state control instruction to the control device, which sends the state control instruction to the generator.

[0043] The dynamic input signals include trigger signals related to the working state of the generator, and the configuration information includes a logic mechanism for controlling the working state of the generator. The logic mechanism includes judgment conditions for each trigger signal. Whether any logic mechanism is satisfied is determined according to the matching of the trigger signals and the judgment conditions in the configuration information. If it is satisfied, the corresponding state control instruction is generated according to the satisfied logic mechanism. If it is not satisfied, the current working state of the generator remains unchanged.

[0044] According to the technical scheme of the embodiments of the present application, by determining the configuration information for controlling the working state of the generator set according to the individual needs of the user, and combining the configuration information and the dynamic input signals of the vehicle or the vehicle-mounted device to determine the state control instruction for controlling the working state of the generator, the working state of the generator is automatically controlled according to the individual needs of the user. The visual and configurable setting of the user's control of the working state of the generator is supported, the flexibility and intelligence of the control of the working state of the generator are improved, and the user's experience of using the generator during the trip in the motor home is greatly improved.

[0045] In one possible implementation, the configuration information includes at least one of enabling information or disabling information of a preset generator working state control logic, and user setting parameter information in a target generator working state control logic in an enabled state.

[0046] The preset generator working state control logic represents a control logic mechanism for controlling the working state of the generator, which is pre-set in the system and can be customized by the user. The user can set the enabling state of the preset generator working state control logic and perform individual configuration on the specific logic content.

[0047] The enabling information of the preset generator working state control logic refers to configuration information for enabling the preset generator working state control logic to control the working state of the generator. The disabling information of the preset generator working state control logic refers to configuration information for disabling the preset generator working state control logic to control the working state of the generator. The enabling information includes an enabled state, and the disabling information includes a disabled state.

[0048] The user setting parameter information refers to parameter content related to the generator operation, which is configured by the user on the specific logic content in the preset generator working state control logic. For example, the preset generator working state control logic includes preset parameter information, which is used to describe the default value of the configurable parameter in the preset generator working state control logic. For example, the preset parameter information can be the comparison type parameter information in the preset generator working state control logic.

[0049] Specifically, a plurality of preset generator working state control logics that can be configured by the user are pre-set on the interactive device. Each preset generator working state control logic represents the judgment logic of one vehicle factor that has an impact on the working state of the generator. The vehicle factor is determined according to the vehicle-mounted equipment that has an impact on the working state of the generator. For example, the state of the vehicle-mounted battery has an impact on the working state of the generator, and thus the vehicle factor can be the state parameter of the vehicle-mounted battery. Or the load of the vehicle has an impact on the working state of the generator, and thus the vehicle factor can be the state parameter for determining the load of the vehicle, and so on.

[0050] The user operates the interactive device to configure the enabling information and disabling information of each preset generator working state control logic, and determines the target generator working state control logic in the enabling state according to the user operation information, i.e., the user selects to enable the target generator working state control logic according to the personalized needs of the user to automatically control the working state of the generator, and closes other generator working state control logics in the disabling state to control the working state of the generator. For example, the user wants to control the working state of the generator according to the state of the vehicle battery, but does not want to control the working state of the generator according to the state of the vehicle load, and can set the preset generator working state control logic corresponding to the vehicle battery in the enabling state, and set the preset generator working state control logic corresponding to the vehicle load in the disabling state.

[0051] When the user operates the interactive device, the preset parameter information in the target generator working state control logic in the enabling state can be modified to obtain the user setting parameter information, and if the user does not modify, the user setting parameter information is the default preset parameter information.

[0052] The embodiment reflects the personalized customization content of the user to the preset generator working control logic through the configuration information, realizes the automatic start-stop control of the working state of the vehicle generator according to the personalized needs of the user, and improves the intelligence of the working state control of the vehicle generator and meets the self-defined personalized needs of the user.

[0053] In a feasible embodiment, the interactive device is configured with a setting button corresponding to each preset generator working state control logic, and the configuration information is determined based on the user operation of each setting button.

[0054] The setting button can be a virtual touch key displayed on the interactive device with a touch screen, or a physical key set on the accessory of the screen, and each setting button is used to adjust the enabling state or disabling state of the corresponding preset generator working state control logic and adjust the user setting parameter information.

[0055] The user controls each setting button on the interactive device, and determines that the preset generator working state control logic corresponding to the setting button in the on state is in the enabling state, and the preset generator working state control logic corresponding to the setting button in the off state is in the disabling state, i.e., according to the operation information of the user, the on-off state of each setting button is determined, and then the enabling information or disabling information of each preset generator working state control logic is determined. In addition, the user controls each setting button on the interactive device, and determines the user setting parameter information under each preset generator working state control logic according to the user operation, thereby constructing complete configuration information.

[0056] Exemplarily, each preset generator working state control logic is configured with a corresponding virtual button switch on the interactive device, and a user can click the virtual button switch to select to enable or disable the preset generator working state control logic. The related information of the first preset generator working state control logic in the disabled state is in a first color, and the related content of the first preset generator working state control logic does not support modification; the related information of the second preset generator working state control logic in the enabled state is in a second color, and a configuration interface of preset parameter information of the second preset generator working state control logic is displayed to enable a user to configure the preset parameter information.

[0057] The embodiment sets the enabling information and the disabling information of each preset generator working state control logic by configuring a setting button on the interactive device, thereby improving the configuration efficiency of the preset generator working state control logic, and facilitating a user to view the enabling information and the disabling information of the current preset generator working state control logic, and improving the visual effect.

[0058] In a feasible embodiment, the interactive device is further configured to, in response to detecting that the vehicle has a shore power input signal, disable enabling at least one preset generator working state control logic, or in response to receiving enabling information of at least one preset generator working state control logic, output an alarm information.

[0059] The shore power input signal refers to a signal for directly supplying power to the vehicle electrical equipment through the power grid. Exemplarily, the vehicle-mounted equipment of the vehicle includes an inverter charger, and whether there is a shore power input signal is determined through the inverter charger. The inverter charger is used to charge the vehicle-mounted battery through the power grid, or to convert the direct current of the vehicle-mounted battery into alternating current to supply power to the vehicle-mounted alternating current load. When charging the battery, the inverter charger converts the alternating current of the power grid into a voltage and current suitable for charging the vehicle-mounted battery, thereby charging the vehicle-mounted battery. If the inverter charger determines that there is a shore power input voltage, it is determined that the vehicle has a shore power input signal. Alternatively, a special detection sensor is configured on the shore power interface of the vehicle, and if the detection sensor determines that the shore power interface has a power grid voltage input, a signal is sent to the control device.

[0060] Specifically, the control device, upon receiving the detection information that the vehicle has shore power input signal, indicates that the vehicle power supply is supported by shore power at this time, and the generator can not work. In order to avoid miscontrol of the generator, it is determined that at least one of the preset generator working state control logics is in the disabled state. Among them, the at least one preset generator working state can be all preset generator working state control logics, or preset generator working state control logics related to starting the engine. Illustratively, when the vehicle has shore power input, the preset generator working state control logic for automatically disabling the control of the generator start is automatically set to gray the setting button corresponding to the preset generator working state control logic, and the related information of the preset generator working state control logic is set to the first color, and the related content of the preset generator working state control logic is not supported to be modified, preventing the user from misoperating it to cause the generator to be misstarted. And / or, when the enabling information of the preset generator working state control logic related to starting the engine is received, an alarm information is issued to prompt the user that the current is being input with shore power. The alarm information can be issued in the form of a user interface pop-up window, sound or video. The user can also be prompted to confirm whether the generator needs to be started, and after obtaining the user's confirmation operation, the corresponding preset generator working state control logic is enabled.

[0061] Illustratively, the interactive device is configured with a system switch button of the generator automatic start-stop function, and whether to enable the automatic control of the generator based on the control system is determined based on the operation of the user on the system switch button. When it is determined that the automatic control of the generator based on the control system is enabled according to the operation of the user on the system switch button, the control system first determines whether the shore power input signal is currently detected, if yes, an alarm information is displayed on the interactive device, for example: the shore power input currently exists, the generator automatic start-stop function cannot be enabled, and the configuration interface of each preset generator working state control logic is not displayed to the user. If there is no shore power input, a pop-up window prompts the user that the generator automatic start-stop function must be used in a ventilated open environment, otherwise it will be life-threatening (incomplete combustion of the generator may produce carbon monoxide), and after a period of pop-up window alarm or after the user confirms to close the pop-up window information, the system enables the generator automatic start-stop function, that is, the configuration interface of each preset generator working state control logic is displayed to the user. It should be noted that at this time, only the automatic start-stop control function of the control system is enabled, and it does not mean that the generator needs to be started at present.

[0062] The embodiment automatically controls the disabled information of at least one preset generator working state control logic through the detection result of the shore power input signal, and avoids the misstart of the generator when the shore power input exists, thereby avoiding the waste of resources.

[0063] In an embodiment, the dynamic input signals include at least one of the following: a voltage signal or a state of charge (SOC) signal of the on-board battery; an output current signal or an output power signal of the on-board inverter; an ambient temperature detection signal of the vehicle; a carbon monoxide concentration detection signal of the vehicle; a shore power input signal of the vehicle; a current time.

[0064] The dynamic input signals are signals related to the working state of the generator, i.e., according to the specific configuration information, the change of the dynamic input signals will affect the working state of the generator.

[0065] Specifically, the voltage signal or the state of charge (SOC) signal of the on-board battery indicates the state of the remaining battery capacity of the on-board battery. There is an influence relationship between the state of the remaining battery capacity of the on-board battery and the working state of the on-board generator, for example, if the state of the remaining battery capacity of the on-board battery is too low, indicating that the on-board battery cannot continue to support the power supply of various loads in the vehicle, the on-board generator needs to be started to supply power to the vehicle loads and / or charge the on-board battery. Accordingly, according to the type of the on-board battery, the user can configure the voltage or the state of charge threshold of the on-board battery, so that the control system can automatically start and stop the generator according to the voltage signal or the state of charge signal of the on-board battery. That is, the configurable control system in the embodiment can be applied to various types of on-board batteries with different voltage levels, and has a wider application range.

[0066] The output current signal or the output power signal of the on-board inverter indicates the current power consumption of the alternating current load in the vehicle. There is an influence relationship between the power consumption of the vehicle load and the working state of the on-board generator, for example, since the alternating current output power of the inverter device (such as the on-board inverter or the on-board inverter charging integrated machine) is constant, if the alternating current power consumption of the current vehicle load is too large and exceeds the rated output power of the inverter device, it indicates that the current inverter device has insufficient load carrying capacity, which limits the power demand of the on-board alternating current device, and the on-board generator needs to be started to supplement or restore the load carrying capacity. As a further embodiment, the control device is also provided with a remote control interface for connecting the inverter device, and after determining that the generator has been 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.

[0067] The vehicle's ambient temperature detection signal represents the temperature currently detected by a 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 can automatically control 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) are high-power electrical devices (typically exceeding several kilowatts). If the power consumption exceeds the power of the onboard inverter or the discharge current range of the onboard battery, it can overload the vehicle's power system and even create electrical hazards. Therefore, this embodiment provides preset control logic for automatically starting the generator based on the temperature detected by the thermostat. The user can configure the control system based on the HVAC activation temperature set in the thermostat, implementing a mechanism that automatically starts the generator to power the HVAC when the interior temperature requires it.

[0068] 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.

[0069] 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.

[0070] 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.

[0071] The embodiment obtains various dynamic input signals that have an impact on the working state of the generator, and the obtained dynamic input signals are signals that have a key impact on the working state of the generator, and the accuracy of the dynamic input signal acquisition improves the accuracy of determining the state control instruction of the generator according to the dynamic input signal.

[0072] In a feasible embodiment, the state control instruction is determined according to the configuration information and the dynamic input signal, and includes at least one of the following:

[0073] The start generator instruction is generated in response to the voltage signal of the vehicle-mounted battery being less than or equal to a first voltage threshold value, or the remaining power signal being less than or equal to a first remaining power threshold value, or the start generator instruction is generated in response to the voltage signal of the vehicle-mounted battery being greater than a second voltage threshold value, or the remaining power signal being greater than a second remaining power threshold value.

[0074] The start generator instruction is generated in response to the output current signal of the vehicle-mounted inverter being greater than or equal to a first current threshold value, or the output power signal being greater than or equal to a first power threshold value, or the start generator instruction is generated in response to the output current signal of the vehicle-mounted inverter being less than a second current threshold value, or the output power signal being less than a second power threshold value.

[0075] The start generator instruction is generated in response to the ambient temperature on the vehicle being greater than a first temperature threshold value, or less than a second temperature threshold value, wherein the ambient temperature being greater than the first temperature threshold value indicates that the vehicle-mounted air conditioning device is turned on, and the ambient temperature being less than the second temperature threshold value indicates that the vehicle-mounted heating device is turned on.

[0076] The start generator instruction is generated in response to the carbon monoxide concentration of the vehicle being greater than or equal to a carbon monoxide concentration threshold value.

[0077] The start generator instruction is generated in response to detecting that the vehicle has a shore power input signal.

[0078] The start generator instruction or the start generator instruction is generated in response to the current time entering a user-configured custom time period.

[0079] Specifically, 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 are used to determine the generator start trigger condition and the generator stop trigger condition corresponding to the user demand.

[0080] The generator opening trigger condition includes a vehicle-mounted battery opening trigger condition, a vehicle-mounted load power size opening trigger condition, an environment temperature opening trigger condition, and a self-defined time period opening trigger condition. The generator closing trigger condition includes a carbon monoxide concentration closing trigger condition, a shore power input closing trigger condition, and a self-defined time period closing trigger condition.

[0081] According to the judgment results of each trigger signal in the dynamic input signal and the generator opening trigger condition and the generator closing trigger condition, if any trigger condition is met, a corresponding generator opening instruction or generator closing instruction is generated according to the trigger condition.

[0082] Specifically, the vehicle-mounted battery opening trigger condition is that if it is determined that the voltage signal of the vehicle-mounted battery is less than or equal to a first voltage threshold value or the remaining power signal is less than or equal to a first remaining power threshold value, a generator opening instruction is generated. The vehicle-mounted battery closing trigger condition is that if it is determined that the voltage signal of the vehicle-mounted battery is greater than a second voltage threshold value or the remaining power signal is greater than a second remaining power threshold value, a generator closing instruction is generated. According to the matching results of the voltage signal or the remaining power signal of the vehicle-mounted battery in the dynamic input signal and the vehicle-mounted battery opening trigger condition or the vehicle-mounted battery closing trigger condition, it is determined whether to generate a state control instruction. For example, the voltage signal of the vehicle-mounted battery is monitored as a basic starting condition. When the voltage signal of the vehicle-mounted battery is less than or equal to the first voltage threshold value or is lower than the first voltage threshold value for a period of time (so as to avoid repeated starting and stopping of the generator caused by unstable voltage), the generator is automatically started. Similarly, when the voltage signal of the vehicle-mounted battery is greater than the second voltage threshold value or is higher than the second voltage threshold value for a period of time, the generator is automatically closed. There are two ways to obtain the voltage signal of the vehicle-mounted battery: 1. The control device is connected to the vehicle-mounted battery to obtain power input as a power distribution device. A voltage sampling circuit can be arranged at the input end to sample and obtain the voltage of the vehicle-mounted battery. 2. The vehicle-mounted battery communicates with the gateway device. The vehicle-mounted battery is configured with a BMS or a voltage sampler to detect the voltage, current, SOC, temperature, and other parameters of the battery in real time and send them to the gateway device. The gateway device sends the battery voltage to the control device.

[0083] The opening trigger condition of the power consumption of the vehicle load is that the opening generator instruction is generated if it is determined that the output current signal of the vehicle inverter is greater than or equal to a first current threshold value or the output power signal is greater than or equal to a first power threshold value. The closing trigger condition of the vehicle load is that the closing generator instruction is generated if it is determined that the output current signal of the vehicle inverter is less than a second current threshold value or the output power signal is less than a second power threshold value. Whether the state control instruction is generated is determined according to the matching result of the output current signal or the output power signal of the vehicle inverter in the dynamic input signal and the opening trigger condition and the closing trigger condition of the vehicle load. For example, the load condition of the vehicle power system is monitored, and when the power load is too large, the control system starts the generator to meet the power consumption demand even if the battery voltage has not decreased to the starting threshold value. The power consumption of the load is represented by the operating parameters of the inverter in the vehicle, and the operating parameters include the output current signal and the output power signal. The operating parameters of the inverter are obtained, and then the automatic start-stop instruction of the generator is generated according to the operating parameters. For example, when the output current signal of the vehicle inverter is greater than or equal to a first current threshold value (such as a rated current) or the output power signal is greater than or equal to a first power threshold value (such as a rated power), it indicates that the inverter is currently in a full load or overload operating state, and the generator needs to be started. The operating parameters of the inverter can be obtained by the gateway device through communication, or the operating parameters of the inverter can be obtained by the control device through the communication connection between the control device and the inverter.

[0084] The opening trigger condition of the ambient temperature is that the opening generator instruction is generated if it is determined that the ambient temperature on the vehicle is greater than a first temperature threshold value or less than a second temperature threshold value. Whether the state control instruction is generated is determined according to the matching result of the ambient temperature detection signal in the dynamic input signal and the opening trigger condition of the ambient temperature. For example, the thermostat is introduced on the vehicle to monitor the ambient temperature, and when the ambient temperature reaches or exceeds the preset value, the thermostat needs to start the corresponding air conditioner or heater, which requires high-power power supply. Therefore, the control system intelligently determines whether the generator needs to be automatically started or closed according to the detection signal of the thermostat to ensure the normal operation of the heating or refrigeration equipment.

[0085] The closing trigger condition of the carbon monoxide concentration is that the closing generator instruction is generated if it is detected that the carbon monoxide concentration of the vehicle is greater than or equal to a carbon monoxide concentration threshold value. Whether the closing generator instruction is generated is determined according to the matching result of the carbon monoxide concentration detection signal in the dynamic input signal and the closing trigger condition of the carbon monoxide concentration. For example, a carbon monoxide concentration detection sensor is arranged in the motor home, and the sensor is connected to the control device. When the carbon monoxide content in the vehicle exceeds the set value, the control device is closed and an alarm information is sent.

[0086] The shore power input closing trigger condition is that a close generator instruction is generated if a shore power input signal is detected in the vehicle. The close generator instruction is generated according to a matching result of the shore power input signal in the dynamic input signal and the shore power input closing trigger condition. Exemplarily, the shore power input is detected in the vehicle, and in order to avoid the generator continuing to consume fuel, the automatic close generator can be triggered.

[0087] The self-defined time period closing trigger condition is that a close generator instruction is generated if the current time enters a self-defined closing time period configured by the user. The close generator instruction is generated according to a matching result of the current time in the dynamic input signal and the self-defined closing time period. Exemplarily, the control system supports the user to customize other starting trigger conditions according to actual needs, such as a specific time period, a specific device running state, and the like, so that the control system is more flexible and personalized. Specifically, a self-defined closing time period (such as a user sleep time) is set, and the generator is prohibited to start in the time period. The self-defined time period opening trigger condition is that an open generator instruction is generated if the current time enters a self-defined opening time period configured by the user. The open generator instruction is generated according to a matching result of the current time in the dynamic input signal and the self-defined opening time period. Exemplarily, since the generator will be damaged if it is not used for a long time, it needs to be started regularly, and therefore the user can determine the self-defined opening time period according to the use needs, that is, an automatic working time, in which the generator is automatically started. The user can set the following parameters by himself / herself: automatic starting period (such as once a month), automatic starting time (such as 9:00 am), and automatic starting duration (such as 30 min).

[0088] The embodiment improves the accuracy of the state control instruction generation by describing the determination of the state control instruction under various conditions, and provides a highly customizable generator use experience for the user.

[0089] In a feasible embodiment, the user setting parameter information includes at least one of the following:

[0090] 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 self-defined opening time, the self-defined closing time, the minimum running duration, and the maximum running duration.

[0091] The control system supports the user to set parameters in the target generator working state control logic. Specifically, the generator opening trigger condition and the generator closing trigger condition matched with the user needs are determined according to the user setting parameter information.

[0092] According to the description of the generator start trigger condition and the generator stop trigger condition in the above embodiments, the user can adjust the parameters according to the actual use requirements, including 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 start time and the custom stop time. The carbon monoxide concentration threshold needs to be set within the preset carbon monoxide concentration threshold range to ensure the safety of the user.

[0093] In order to reduce the abnormal loss of the generator, avoid the device loss caused by frequent starting and stopping of the generator according to various logics, and avoid the device loss caused by long-time operation of the generator, the user can also set the minimum operation time and the maximum operation time of the generator. If the operation time of the generator is less than the minimum operation time, the generator is prohibited to be stopped. If the operation time of the generator is greater than the maximum operation time, a generator stop instruction is generated.

[0094] For example, a generator start instruction is generated in response to the voltage signal of the vehicle-mounted 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 a generator stop instruction is generated in response to the voltage signal of the vehicle-mounted battery being greater than the second voltage threshold, or the remaining power signal being greater than the second remaining power threshold, and the operation time of the generator being greater than the minimum operation time. The judgment examples of the operation time in other logics can refer to this example, and will not be described here.

[0095] The present embodiment realizes the control of the start and stop of the vehicle-mounted generator according to the personalized needs of the user through the setting of the user-set parameter information, and improves the flexibility and intelligence of the generator control.

[0096] To further improve the scope of application of the control system, covering more possible user power consumption scenarios, in addition to the above-mentioned several preset trigger mechanisms for controlling the working state of the generator, a general trigger mechanism for the working state of the generator is also provided. Specifically, the control device is also configured with a general signal input interface, which can be a digital signal input interface or an analog signal input interface, respectively used to receive dynamic digital input signals or dynamic analog input signals provided by external devices or sensors. Taking the digital signal input interface as an example, it is configured to receive high-level (usually 1) or low-level (usually 0) signals. Different interfaces may have different input voltage ranges, such as 5V, 12V, and 24V signals. The corresponding configuration information includes high-level valid, high-level invalid, low-level valid, or low-level invalid, as well as the control logic executed when the signal is valid or the control logic executed when the signal is invalid. Thus, when the control system receives the corresponding level signal, it determines whether the signal is a valid signal or an invalid signal according to the configuration information, and sends the corresponding generator state control instruction to the generator when determining the valid signal or the invalid signal, thereby controlling the working state of the generator.

[0097] Thus, the setting of the general signal input interface provides the possibility for users to expand larger use scenarios and better user experience, rather than being limited to several control logics preset by the control system when it is shipped. Users can configure the linkage control effect of various sensors or vehicle-mounted devices with the generator according to their own needs, as long as the dynamic input signal provided by the sensor or vehicle-mounted device meets the signal requirement range of the general signal input interface. For example, relying on the general signal input interface, users can achieve the effect of turning off the vehicle-mounted generator according to the vehicle's starting ignition signal, starting the vehicle-mounted generator according to the detection signal given by the vehicle's black water tank level sensor, etc.

[0098] In a feasible embodiment, the configuration information further includes the trigger priority of the target generator working state control logic in the enabled state.

[0099] The control system supports the user to determine the trigger priority of the target generator working state control logic in the enabled state. When there are at least two target generator working state control logics that meet at the same time, and there is a conflict between the at least two target generator working state control logics, the state control instruction is determined according to the priority.

[0100] Exemplarily, the current corresponding state control instruction is determined as the start generator instruction according to the first target generator working state control logic, the current corresponding state control instruction is determined as the stop generator instruction according to the second target generator working state control logic, and the trigger priority of the first target generator working state control logic is determined to be greater than the trigger priority of the second target generator working state control logic according to the configuration information, so that the actual state control instruction is determined as the start generator instruction. Moreover, as long as the trigger signal of the first target generator working state control logic exists, the first target generator working state control logic always overrides the second target generator working state control logic until the trigger signal of the first target generator working state control logic disappears or changes.

[0101] Exemplarily, 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 working state control logic is set as the highest trigger priority, and other control logics can adjust the trigger priority according to user operations.

[0102] The embodiment configures the trigger priority of the target generator working state control logic in the enabled state, avoids the phenomenon of logic conflict, supports individualized configuration of the trigger priority by the user, and improves the flexibility and intelligence of automatic engine control.

[0103] In a feasible embodiment, the processor is further configured to acquire a running state and / or a running parameter of the generator; and the interaction device is further configured to display at least one of the following: the enabled or disabled state of the preset generator working state control logic, the running state of the generator, and the running parameter of the generator.

[0104] The processor of the control device can also acquire at least one of the running state and the running parameter of the generator. The running state indicates the start state or the stop state of the generator, and the running parameter indicates the running time of the current running state, the state trigger logic, and other information. Exemplarily, the running parameter includes at least one of the following: the running time of the current running state, i.e., the start time or the stop time, the current running state triggers the corresponding generator working state control logic, and the output voltage, frequency, output power, and cumulative power generation of the generator.

[0105] After the user sets the enabling information and disabling information of each preset generator working state control logic on the interactive device, the interactive device displays the enabling state or disabling state of each preset generator working state logic which is set, and acquires the running state and / or running parameter of the generator through the communication link with the control device, and displays at least one parameter. Exemplarily, the interactive device displays whether the current generator is in an open state or a closed state, separately displays the preset generator working state control logic in the enabling state and the disabling state, and displays the running parameter of the generator when the generator is in the running state.

[0106] The embodiment displays the generator related information on the interactive device, so that the user can view the specific information of the generator, improves the convenience of interaction with the user, and facilitates the configuration according to the display content on the interactive device.

[0107] In a feasible embodiment, the control system further comprises a memory configured to store preset parameter information corresponding to the preset generator working state control logic; and the interactive device is further configured to update the preset parameter information according to the user operation instruction.

[0108] The preset parameter information is used to represent the default parameter information of the preset generator working state control logic, and the user determines the user setting 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 setting parameter information.

[0109] Specifically, when the control device is directly communicatively connected with the interactive device, the memory is arranged in the control device, and the control device generates the state control instruction according to the updated preset parameter information in the memory and the dynamic input signal. When the control device is indirectly communicatively connected with the interactive device through the gateway device, the memory is arranged in the gateway device, and the gateway device generates the state control instruction according to the updated preset parameter information in the memory and the dynamic input signal.

[0110] The embodiment stores the preset parameter information corresponding to the preset generator working state control logic in the memory of the control system, and improves the stability of the control system.

[0111] 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 the 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 the gateway device.

[0112] The interactive device is a vehicle-mounted monitoring device, such as a vehicle-mounted screen, and if a gateway device exists, a first communication link is established between the interactive device and the gateway device, a second communication link is established between the gateway device and the control device, and the interactive device and the control device establish an indirect communication connection through the first communication link and the second communication link. The first communication link is a wired communication link or a wireless communication link, and the second communication link is a wired communication link. If there is no gateway device, the control device and the interactive device establish a wired communication link.

[0113] The interactive device is a mobile monitoring device, such as a mobile phone, a tablet computer, or other smart mobile terminal, 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.

[0114] 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.

[0115] The 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.

[0116] Figures 2-7 The embodiment provides a plurality of architecture diagrams of control systems for controlling the operation of a vehicle-mounted generator, which specifically includes:

[0117] The interactive device and the control device are directly connected in communication or indirectly connected in communication through a gateway. Specifically, if the interactive device is a vehicle-mounted screen, the vehicle-mounted screen and the control device can be directly connected in wired communication (CAN, RS485, etc.) or connected 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 in wired communication (CAN, RS485, etc.), thereby realizing communication between the two devices.

[0118] As shown in FIG. 1, the control system for controlling the operation of the vehicle-mounted generator includes an interactive device, a control device, and a gateway device. Figure 2 As shown in FIG. 2, the architecture diagram of the control system for controlling the operation of the vehicle-mounted generator according to the first trigger mechanism includes the interactive device, the control device, and the gateway device.

[0119] The interactive device and the control device are connected, the control device acquires the voltage signal of the vehicle-mounted battery, and generates an open generator instruction in response to the voltage signal of the vehicle-mounted 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 generates a close generator instruction in response to the voltage signal of the vehicle-mounted battery being greater than a second voltage threshold or the remaining power signal being greater than a second remaining power threshold.

[0120] As Figure 3 shown is the architecture diagram of the control system for controlling the operation of the vehicle-mounted generator by applying the second trigger mechanism; the preset generator working state control logic corresponding to the second trigger mechanism is to determine the state control instruction according to the output current signal or the output power signal of the vehicle-mounted inverter, specifically including:

[0121] The interactive device and the control device are connected, the control device is connected with the inverter charging integrated machine through the vehicle-mounted battery, or the connection between the control device and the inverter charging integrated machine is established through the gateway, so that the control device obtains the output current signal or the output power signal of the vehicle-mounted inverter in the inverter charging integrated machine. The start generator instruction is generated 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, 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, the stop generator instruction is generated.

[0122] As Figure 4 shown is the architecture diagram of the control system for controlling the operation of the vehicle-mounted generator by applying the third trigger mechanism; the preset generator working state control logic corresponding to the third trigger mechanism is to determine the state control instruction according to the environmental temperature detection signal of the vehicle, specifically including:

[0123] The interactive device and the control device are connected, the control device is connected with the generator and the temperature controller, the temperature controller sends the detected environmental temperature on the vehicle to the control device, and the temperature controller controls the start of the vehicle-mounted air conditioning device and the vehicle-mounted heating device according to the detected environmental temperature on the vehicle; the start generator instruction is generated in response to the environmental temperature on the vehicle being greater than the first temperature threshold, or being less than the second temperature threshold, wherein the environmental temperature being greater than the first temperature threshold indicates the start of the vehicle-mounted air conditioning device, and the environmental temperature being less than the second temperature threshold indicates the start of the vehicle-mounted heating device.

[0124] As Figure 5 shown is the architecture diagram of the control system for controlling the operation of the vehicle-mounted generator by applying the fourth trigger mechanism; the preset generator working state control logic corresponding to the fourth trigger mechanism is to determine the state control instruction according to the carbon monoxide concentration detection signal of the vehicle, specifically including:

[0125] The interactive device and the control device are connected, the control device is connected with the carbon monoxide concentration detection sensor, the carbon monoxide concentration detection sensor sends the detected carbon monoxide concentration to the control device, and the stop generator instruction is generated in response to the carbon monoxide concentration of the vehicle being greater than or equal to the carbon monoxide concentration threshold.

[0126] As Figure 6The fifth trigger mechanism corresponds to a preset generator state control logic for determining a state control instruction according to a shore power input signal of the vehicle, and specifically includes:

[0127] The interactive device is connected with the control device, the control device is connected with the inverter charger integrated machine through the vehicle battery, or the connection between the control device and the inverter charger integrated machine is established through the gateway, so that the control device obtains the shore power input signal detected by the inverter charger integrated machine, and generates a generator shutdown instruction in response to detecting that the vehicle has a shore power input signal.

[0128] As shown in Figure 7 The fifth trigger mechanism corresponds to a preset generator state control logic for determining a state control instruction according to a shore power input signal of the vehicle, and specifically includes:

[0129] The control device is connected with the vehicle device, including but not limited to: temperature controller, carbon monoxide detection sensor (CO sensor), vehicle energy storage battery and vehicle generator, to obtain dynamic input signals and output control signals of the vehicle generator. Specifically, the control device is connected with various sensors (such as temperature sensor, liquid level sensor) on the vehicle, vehicle battery, generator, shore power access, inverter charger, inverter, etc., to obtain dynamic input signals (such as voltage signal or remaining power signal of the vehicle battery; output current signal or output power signal of the vehicle inverter; environmental temperature detection signal of the vehicle; carbon monoxide concentration detection signal of the vehicle; shore power input signal of the vehicle, etc.) from these connected devices or sensors, and generate state control instructions according to the dynamic input signals and configuration information determined by the interactive device. The specific determination process of the state control instruction can refer to the above embodiments, which will not be described here.

[0130] Figure 8 A flow chart of a control method for controlling the operation of a vehicle generator is provided for the embodiments of the present application. As shown in Figure 8 The method includes:

[0131] S310, receiving a user operation instruction to determine configuration information for controlling the working state of the generator.

[0132] S320, obtaining dynamic input signals related to the control of the working state of the generator, the dynamic input signals at least including trigger signals generated from the vehicle or the vehicle device.

[0133] S330, determining a state control instruction according to the configuration information and the dynamic input signals.

[0134] S340, sending the state control instruction to the generator to control the working state of the generator.

[0135] In an embodiment, the configuration information comprises at least one of enabling information or disabling information of a preset generator working state control logic, and parameter information of a user setting in a target generator working state control logic in an enabling state.

[0136] In an embodiment, the configuration information is determined based on user operations on setting buttons configured on the interactive device, wherein the setting buttons are facilities corresponding to the preset generator working state control logics.

[0137] In an 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 in response to receiving enabling information of at least one preset generator working state control logic, an alarm information is output.

[0138] In an embodiment, the dynamic input signal comprises at least one of: a voltage signal or a remaining capacity signal of the on-board battery; an output current signal or an output power signal of the on-board inverter; an ambient temperature detection signal of the vehicle; a carbon monoxide concentration detection signal of the vehicle; a shore power input signal of the vehicle; a current time.

[0139] In an embodiment, the state control instruction is determined according to the configuration information and the dynamic input signal, comprising at least one of:

[0140] generating an open generator instruction in response to the voltage signal of the on-board battery being less than or equal to a first voltage threshold, or the remaining capacity signal being less than or equal to a first remaining capacity threshold, or generating a close generator instruction in response to the voltage signal of the on-board battery being greater than a second voltage threshold, or the remaining capacity signal being greater than a second remaining capacity threshold;

[0141] generating an open generator instruction in response to the output current signal of the on-board 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, or generating a close generator instruction in response to the output current signal of the on-board inverter being less than a second current threshold, or the output power signal being less than a second power threshold;

[0142] generating an open generator instruction in response to the ambient temperature on the vehicle being greater than a first temperature threshold, or being less than a second temperature threshold, wherein the ambient temperature being greater than the first temperature threshold indicates that the on-board air conditioning device is turned on, and the ambient temperature being less than the second temperature threshold indicates that the on-board heating device is turned on;

[0143] generating a close generator instruction in response to the carbon monoxide concentration of the vehicle being greater than or equal to a carbon monoxide concentration threshold.

[0144] generating the instruction to turn off the generator in response to detecting that the vehicle has the onshore power input signal;

[0145] generating the instruction to turn off the generator or the instruction to turn on the generator in response to the current time entering a user-configured custom time period.

[0146] In an embodiment, the user setting parameter information includes at least one of: 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 on time, a custom off time, a minimum running time, and a maximum running time.

[0147] In an embodiment, the configuration information further includes a trigger priority of the target generator operating state control logic in the enabled state.

[0148] In an embodiment, the running state and / or the running parameter of the generator are acquired; and at least one of the following is displayed to the user: an enabling or disabling state of the preset generator operating state control logic, the running state of the generator, and the running parameter of the generator.

[0149] In an embodiment, preset parameter information corresponding to the preset generator operating state control logic is determined; and the preset parameter information is updated according to the user operation instruction.

[0150] The control method for controlling the operation of the vehicle-mounted generator provided in the embodiments of the present application can be applied to the control system for controlling the operation of the vehicle-mounted generator provided in any of the embodiments of the present application, and has the corresponding features and beneficial effects of the system.

[0151] In the technical solutions of the present application, the acquisition, storage, use, processing, etc. of data comply with relevant provisions of national laws and regulations, and do not violate public order and good customs.

[0152] According to the embodiments of the present disclosure, the present disclosure also provides a vehicle including the control system according to any of the embodiments of the present application.

[0153] The above-mentioned serial numbers of the embodiments of the present application are only for description, and do not represent the advantages or disadvantages of the embodiments.

[0154] In the present application, for the same or similar term concept, technical scheme and / or application scene description, generally only the first time is described in detail, and the repeated description is not repeated in order to be brief. When understanding the technical scheme of the present application, the same or similar term concept, technical scheme and / or application scene description which is not described in detail can be referred to the relevant description before.

[0155] In the present application, the description of each embodiment has its own focus, and the part not described or recorded in a certain embodiment can be referred to the relevant description of other embodiments.

[0156] The technical features of the technical scheme of the present application can be combined arbitrarily. In order to make the description simple, all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are not described, however, as long as the combination of the technical features does not exist contradictory, it should be considered as the range recorded in the present application.

[0157] From the above description of the embodiments, those skilled in the art can clearly understand that the above-mentioned embodiment method can be realized by software and necessary general hardware platform, of course, it can also be realized by hardware, but in many cases, the former is a better embodiment. Based on such understanding, the technical scheme of the present application can be embodied in the form of software product, which is stored in the above-mentioned storage medium (such as ROM / RAM, magnetic disc, optical disc), including a plurality of instructions to make a terminal device (which can be an electrical device or a network device) execute the method of each embodiment of the present application.

[0158] The above is only the preferred embodiment of the present application, and does not limit the patent scope of the present application. Any equivalent structure or equivalent process transformation, or direct or indirect application in other related technical fields, is also included in the patent protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A control system for controlling the operation of an on-board generator, characterized in that, The control system comprises: An interactive device configured to receive user operation instructions to determine configuration information for implementing control of the generator operating state, the configuration information comprising enabling information or disabling information of at least one preset generator operating state control logic; the interactive device is further configured to, in response to determining that the vehicle has a shore power input signal, disable enabling of at least one of the preset generator operating state control logic, or, in response to receiving the enabling information of at least one of the preset generator operating state control logic, output alarm information; A control device adapted to be installed in the vehicle, configured to establish a communication connection with the interactive device directly or indirectly through a communication link, the control device comprising a processor configured to: Obtain dynamic input signals related to control of the generator operating state, the dynamic input signals comprising at least trigger signals generated from the vehicle or on-board devices; Send state control instructions to the generator to control the operating state of the generator, wherein the state control instructions are determined according to the configuration information and the dynamic input signals.

2. The control system of claim 1, wherein, The configuration information further comprises user-set parameter information in the target generator operating state control logic in the enabled state.

3. The control system of claim 2, wherein, The interactive device is configured with setting buttons corresponding to each preset generator operating state control logic, and the configuration information is determined based on user operation of each setting button.

4. The control system of claim 1, wherein, The dynamic input signals comprise at least one of: A voltage signal or a remaining capacity signal of an on-board battery; An output current signal or an output power signal of an on-board inverter; An ambient temperature detection signal of the vehicle; A carbon monoxide concentration detection signal of the vehicle; A shore power input signal of the vehicle; The current time.

5. The control system of claim 4, wherein, The state control instructions are determined according to the configuration information and the dynamic input signals, and comprise at least one of: In response to the voltage signal of the on-board battery being less than or equal to a first voltage threshold, or the remaining capacity signal being less than or equal to a first remaining capacity threshold, an instruction to start the generator is generated, or, in response to the voltage signal of the on-board battery being greater than a second voltage threshold, or the remaining capacity signal being greater than a second remaining capacity threshold, an instruction to stop the generator is generated; In response to the output current signal of the on-board 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, an instruction to start the generator is generated, or, in response to the output current signal of the on-board inverter being less than a second current threshold, or the output power signal being less than a second power threshold, an instruction to stop the generator 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, an instruction to start the generator is generated, wherein the ambient temperature being greater than the first temperature threshold indicates that the on-board air conditioning device is on, and the ambient temperature being less than the second temperature threshold indicates that the on-board heating device is on; In response to the carbon monoxide concentration of the vehicle being greater than or equal to a carbon monoxide concentration threshold, an instruction to stop the generator is generated; In response to detecting that the vehicle has a shore power input signal, an instruction to stop the generator is generated; The closing generator instruction or the starting generator instruction is generated in response to the current time entering a custom time period configured by the user.

6. The control system of claim 5, wherein, The user setting parameter information includes at least one of: 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 starting time, the custom closing time, the minimum running time and the maximum running time.

7. The control system of claim 4, wherein, The dynamic input signal further includes a dynamic digital input signal or a dynamic analog input signal provided by an external device or a sensor.

8. The control system of claim 1, wherein, The configuration information further includes a trigger priority of the target generator working state control logic in the enabled state.

9. The control system of claim 8, wherein, The trigger priority includes a fixed priority and a configurable priority.

10. The control system of any one of claims 1-9, wherein, The processor is further configured to acquire the running state and / or the running parameter of the generator; The interactive device is further configured to display at least one of the enabling or disabling state of the preset generator working state control logic, the running state of the generator and the running parameter of the generator.

11. The control system of any one of claims 1-9, wherein, The control system further includes a memory configured to store preset parameter information corresponding to the preset generator working state control logic; The interactive device is further configured to update the preset parameter information according to the user operation instruction.

12. The control system of any one of claims 1-9, wherein, 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. Alternatively, 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.

13. A vehicle characterized by comprising: The vehicle includes the control system according to any one of claims 1-12.

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