Non-inductive low-voltage power-on control system

By introducing a VCU controller and sensors into a micro electric vehicle, seamless low-voltage power-on is achieved using seat pressure switches and seatbelt switches, while high-voltage power-on is controlled by brake pedal signals. This solves the problem of poor user experience caused by mechanical key toggling and unlocking, and realizes automated power-on control.

CN223750795UActive Publication Date: 2026-01-02JIANGSU JEMMELL NEW ENERGY VEHICLE CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202520188872.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-02-07
Publication Date
2026-01-02
Estimated Expiration
2035-02-07

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Technical Problem

Current micro electric vehicles require a mechanical key to unlock when powered on at low voltage, resulting in a poor user experience.

Method used

The system uses a VCU controller combined with a seat pressure switch and a seatbelt switch to achieve low-voltage power-on through a contactless action, and controls high-voltage power-on through a brake pedal signal, replacing the operation of a mechanical key.

Benefits of technology

It achieves seamless low-voltage and high-voltage power-on automation control, improving the user experience.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a non-inductive low-voltage power-on control system which comprises a VCU controller, and the VCU controller is connected with a seat pressure switch used for detecting whether a person gets on a bus and a safety belt switch used for detecting whether a safety belt is closed or not. The VCU controller is further connected with an ON-gear relay used for powering on, through non-inductive actions such as sitting on a driving seat and fastening a safety belt, mechanical key twisting unlocking powering on is replaced, or through a one-key starting button, low-voltage powering on of the whole vehicle is completed, a direction tubular column electronic lock is unlocked, and high-voltage powering on of the whole vehicle is conducted by collecting a brake pedal signal through the VCU.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of electric vehicle technology, specifically to a sensorless low-voltage power-on control system. Background Technology

[0002] Current micro electric vehicles require a mechanical key to be turned to unlock and power on the vehicle, resulting in a poor user experience.

[0003] Therefore, a sensorless low-voltage power-on control system is proposed. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a sensorless low-voltage power-on control system to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a non-inductive low-voltage power-on control system, including a VCU controller, wherein the VCU controller is respectively connected to a seat pressure switch for detecting whether a person is getting into the vehicle and a seat belt switch for detecting whether the seat belt is closed;

[0006] The VCU controller is also connected to an ON-position relay for power-on.

[0007] Preferably, the ON position relay is connected to a low-voltage power supply.

[0008] Preferably, the ON position relay is also connected to an electrical component that participates in the high-voltage electrical process.

[0009] Preferably, the VCU controller is connected to a steering column electronic unlocking controller, and the steering column electronic unlocking controller is connected to a steering column electronic unlocking motor.

[0010] Preferably, a communication transmission line is connected between the VCU controller, the direction column electronic unlocking controller, and the electrical components.

[0011] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are: by having a person sit in the driver's seat and fasten the seat belt, the vehicle can be powered on at low voltage and the steering column electronic lock can be unlocked by replacing the mechanical key to turn and power on or by using a one-button start button, and the vehicle can be powered on at high voltage by collecting brake pedal signals through the VCU. Attached Figure Description

[0012] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model.

[0013] In the figure: 1, safety belt switch; 2, seat pressure switch; 3, VCU controller; 4, low-voltage power supply; 5, ON gear relay; 6, direction column electronic unlocking motor; 7, direction column electronic unlocking controller; 8, communication transmission line; 9, electrical device. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0014] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model.

[0015] Please refer to Figure 1 The utility model provides a technical scheme: a non-inductive low-voltage power-on control system, including VCU controller 3, VCU controller 3 is connected with the seat pressure switch 2 of detecting personnel on the car and the safety belt switch 1 of whether the safety belt is closed respectively.

[0016] VCU controller 3 is also connected with the ON gear relay 5 for power-on.

[0017] As Figure 1 Indicated: ON gear relay 5 is connected with low-voltage power supply 4;Through the above setting, for providing power, guarantee normal low-voltage power-on process.

[0018] As Figure 1 Indicated: ON gear relay 5 is also connected with electrical device 9 participating in high-voltage current process.

[0019] As Figure 1 Indicated: VCU controller 3 is connected with direction column electronic unlocking controller 7, and direction column electronic unlocking controller 7 is connected with direction column electronic unlocking motor 6;Through the above setting, VCU controller 3 sends the command of unlocking direction column electronic lock to direction column electronic unlocking controller 7 through communication transmission line 8, and direction column electronic unlocking motor 6 completes the unlocking command.

[0020] As Figure 1 Indicated: VCU controller 3, direction column electronic unlocking controller 7 and electrical device 9 are connected with communication transmission line 8;Through the above setting, the transmission of signal can be quickly carried out, and it is guaranteed that direction column can be quickly unlocked.

[0021] Working principle: when the sensor of the seat pressure switch 2 is closed, the VCU controller 3 receives a low level signal from the seat pressure switch 2, proving that someone has sat on the seat, when the VCU controller 3 detects that the seat belt switch 1 is closed at the same time, the VCU controller 3 sends a low level signal to control the ON relay 5 to close, at the same time, the ON relay 5 outputs the ON electricity to the electrical device 9 participating in the high voltage current process, and the VCU controller 3 sends an unlocking direction column electronic lock command to the direction column electronic lock controller 7 through the communication transmission line 8, the direction column electronic lock completes the unlocking command, and the low voltage power-on unlocking process is completed. Then by stepping on the brake pedal, the VCU controller 3 completes the high voltage power-on, the vehicle is ready, and the vehicle can normally drive.

[0022] Although the embodiments of the present application have been shown and described, it is to be understood that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present application, and the scope of the present application is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A non-inductive low voltage power-on control system comprising a VCU controller (3), characterized in that: The VCU controller (3) is respectively connected with a seat pressure switch (2) for detecting the getting-on of a person and a safety belt switch (1) for detecting whether the safety belt is closed; The VCU controller (3) is further connected with an ON gear relay (5) for power-on.

2. The non-inductive low voltage power-on control system of claim 1, wherein: The ON gear relay (5) is connected with a low-voltage power supply (4).

3. The non-inductive low voltage power-on control system of claim 2, wherein: The ON gear relay (5) is further connected with an electrical device (9) participating in the high-voltage current process.

4. The non-inductive low voltage power-on control system of claim 1, wherein: The VCU controller (3) is connected with a direction column electronic unlocking controller (7), and the direction column electronic unlocking controller (7) is connected with a direction column electronic unlocking motor (6).

5. The non-inductive low voltage power-on control system of claim 4, wherein: The VCU controller (3), the direction column electronic unlocking controller (7) and the electrical device (9) are connected with a communication transmission line (8).