Zero-second switcher for motion mode of automobile steering wheel

Abstract

Through the three-nine-point holding posture, the thumb is put on the two wheel spokes of the steering wheel, and the steering wheel motion mode recognizer is triggered, so that a common mode is changed into a motion mode within an extremely short time. According to the invention, the switch keys are carried on the left and right spokes of the steering wheel, and when the thumbs of the two hands press the positions of the spokes at the same time to trigger the capacitor and the induction, the motion mode of the vehicle is directly changed through the trip computer. The method has the advantages that when overtaking and intense driving are carried out, a user can put hands at the position of the 3ninth o'clock of the steering wheel accidentally and put fingers on a drive letter of the steering wheel, the user can switch into the motion mode very quickly, the user does not need to enter a complex menu through central control of the automobile, and the method is efficient and rapid. The zero-second switcher can be switched to a common mode when the two hands leave the motion mode of the steering wheel of the automobile, and the effects of saving energy and prolonging the endurance are achieved for a new energy automobile.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The technology of controlling and changing the car's driving mode by touching the spokes of the steering wheel with the thumb while holding the steering wheel, and the field of facilitating the use and control of other vehicle functions. Background Technology

[0002] Observing the driving styles of most car drivers, when a driver wants to drive aggressively or overtake, their hands are usually gripped on the steering wheel between the three and nine o'clock positions. When a driver wants to drive more leisurely, their hands will rest below the steering wheel, or other parts of the steering wheel will not be gripped in the standard three to nine o'clock positions. Switching to sport mode usually requires navigating through complex menus, causing significant inconvenience while driving, especially with the advancement of new energy vehicles, which have seen a substantial increase in power compared to traditional vehicles, resulting in a significant difference between sport and comfort modes. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This invention overcomes the cumbersome process of navigating through multiple menus to quickly switch to sport mode in a car.

[0004] This invention greatly enhances the driver's enjoyment of driving and the need for quick switching between sport and normal modes while driving.

[0005] This invention can adjust the height of the vehicle's suspension. If the driver prefers a higher suspension to avoid bumpy roads, when overtaking, the driver's thumbs resting on the capacitive sensors on the dashboard control the vehicle's computer to automatically lower the suspension and activate the rear spoiler, thus improving vehicle stability.

[0006] This mode only changes the driving dynamics of the car and does not directly participate in driving.

[0007] In view of this, the present invention provides a power switch installed on the steering wheel spokes. This switch can be a physically responsive button, or it can be a capacitive sensor, such as a capacitor, that directly senses whether the hands are in contact with the capacitor. This sensor is placed on the steering wheel spokes at the three and nine o'clock positions, where the thumbs grip the wheel when both hands are firmly on it. The power switch capacitive sensor is directly connected to the vehicle's computer for changing driving modes. It can also activate other vehicle functions, essentially acting as a smart switch.

[0008] As per the instruction manual Figure 1 As shown, the area where your thumb presses is the steering wheel spoke. By touching the steering wheel spoke with your thumb, you can activate the corresponding functions, such as changing the driving mode to sport mode, adjusting the suspension height, and turning on the rear spoiler.

[0009] Secondly, by touching the steering wheel spokes with your thumb, you can change the vehicle's suspension. Activating Sport mode lowers the suspension and deploys the rear spoiler, improving vehicle stability.

[0010] Thirdly, the functions of the steering wheel spokes can be customized within the vehicle's infotainment system. By touching the steering wheel spokes with both thumbs, one can either activate or deactivate the sport mode without changing the suspension height, or vice versa.

[0011] Fourthly, the steering wheel spoke function can be controlled through the vehicle's central control system; this function can be turned off or on. Attached Figure Description

[0012] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram showing the structural position of the zero-second switcher for automotive steering wheel movement modes of the present invention. Figure 2 This is a flowchart illustrating a control method for an embodiment of the zero-second switcher for automotive steering wheel movement modes of the present invention. In the above figures, 1-left-hand steering wheel position, 2-right-hand steering wheel position. Detailed Implementation

[0013] Install a switch on each of the two spokes of the steering wheel; this could be a capacitive sensor, a physical button, or something else.

[0014] This switch is directly connected to the vehicle's computer.

[0015] By touching this sensor switch with both hands, you can activate the vehicle's sport mode, adjust the chassis height, and activate the rear spoiler.

[0016] We can configure the settings of the switches on this disc via the vehicle's computer. This includes controlling the sport mode, chassis height, and whether the rear wing is open, open, or closed.

Claims

1. A hand position for changing driving modes, characterized by including the following steps.

2. The car steering wheel sports mode zero-second switcher is installed on the spokes on both the left and right sides of the steering wheel.

3. Install a switch at the disc spokes. The switch can be any physical button, a resistor-capacitor sensor, or a capacitor sensor.

4. As claimed in claim 3: The switch on the steering wheel spoke, such as a capacitive sensor or other switch directly connected to the vehicle computer, when both hands are on the steering wheel and fingers are on the capacitive sensor or other switch on the steering wheel spoke, directly transmits the command to the vehicle computer, thereby changing the vehicle's driving mode, the height of the vehicle suspension, or controlling other vehicle functions, such as raising or lowering the vehicle's rear spoiler.

5. As described in claim 4: The car steering wheel motion mode zero-second switcher, by pressing the steering wheel spokes with both thumbs, is only responsible for changing the driving mode and controlling other vehicle functions, and does not participate in driving the car.

6. As described in claim 3: the automobile steering wheel does not specify what type of steering wheel it is.

7. As claimed in claim 2.3.4: when there is no contact with the steering wheel spokes, quickly return to the car's energy-saving mode and normal or custom mode, and turn off other vehicle infotainment functions.

8. As claimed in claim 4: If the vehicle infotainment system function that controls other vehicle infotainment functions to be turned off at any time by using the vehicle steering wheel motion mode zero-second switch does not affect the driver's safe driving.

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