Modular control system for simulated race cars

Abstract

The present invention discloses a modular control system for simulated racing cars, comprising a steering wheel body, a grip module, a screen module, a selector module, a quick-release module, and a communication module, wherein the grip module is detachably connected to the steering wheel body, wherein the screen module is arranged on the steering wheel body and is detachably connected to the steering wheel body, wherein the selector module is arranged on the rear of the steering wheel body and is detachably connected to the steering wheel body, wherein the selector module is used to control the gear changes of the simulated racing car, wherein the quick-release module is arranged at the rear end of the steering wheel body and is detachably connected to the steering wheel body, wherein the communication module is connected to the steering wheel body, and wherein the communication module is used to enable the steering wheel body to communicate with an external device.The modular design facilitates the exchange of various components. With just one steering wheel hub, multiple functions can be implemented by swapping out different accessories, making it suitable for use in various scenarios. The steering wheel is divided into several modules, allowing the driver to select different modules according to their needs for a truly personalized driving experience.

Description

Field of the invention

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of simulated racing cars, in particular to a modular control system for simulated racing cars. State of the art

[0002] Conventional steering wheel designs are typically fixed, making it impossible to customize to the driver's personal preferences or needs. When new features or technologies emerge, the driver typically has to replace the entire steering wheel. If there's a problem with one part of the steering wheel, such as the display module or the selector module, the driver may have to replace the entire steering wheel. It's not possible to replace only the problematic parts. Object of the invention

[0003] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a modular control system for simulated racing cars to solve the disadvantages of the prior art.

[0004] To achieve the above purpose, the following technical solutions are applied in the present invention: A modular control system for simulated racing cars, comprising a steering wheel body, a grip module, a screen module, a selector module, a quick-release module, and a communication module, wherein the grip module is detachably connected to the steering wheel body, wherein the screen module is arranged on the steering wheel body and detachably connected to the steering wheel body, wherein the selector module is arranged on the rear of the steering wheel body and detachably connected to the steering wheel body, wherein the selector module is used to control the gear change of the simulated racing car, wherein the quick-release module is arranged at the rear end of the steering wheel body and detachably connected to the steering wheel body, wherein the communication module is connected to the steering wheel body, wherein the communication module is used to communicate the steering wheel body with an external device.

[0005] Preferably, the steering wheel body is provided with a control board, wherein the steering wheel body is also provided with a plurality of knobs and a plurality of buttons, wherein the plurality of knobs and the plurality of buttons are electrically connected to the control board.

[0006] Preferably, the handle module comprises a handle, wherein the handle is arranged around the steering wheel body and is removably connected to the steering wheel body.

[0007] Preferably, the screen module comprises a display, the display being arranged in the center of the steering wheel body and being detachably connected to the steering wheel body, the display being electrically connected to the control board, the display being used to display various data and parameters of the simulated racing car, the display being electrically connected to the control board.

[0008] Preferably, it is provided that the information interaction can also be carried out with the system module of the simulated racing car via the display.

[0009] Preferably, the selection module comprises at least one selection piece, wherein the selection piece is arranged on the back of the steering wheel body and is removably connected to the steering wheel body, wherein the selection piece is electrically connected to the control board.

[0010] Preferably, the selection module comprises two selection pieces arranged opposite one another.

[0011] Preferably, the quick-removal module comprises a quick-removal device, the quick-removal device being arranged at the rear end of the steering wheel body and arranged between the two selector pieces, the quick-removal device being detachably connected to the steering wheel body, the quick-removal device being electrically connected to the control board.

[0012] Preferably, the communication module comprises a communication port, the communication port being arranged on the back of the steering wheel body, the communication port being electrically connected to the control board, the communication port being used to connect and communicate with a communication line of an external device.

[0013] Preferably, the steering wheel body is provided with a plurality of first speed indicator lamps, the plurality of first speed indicator lamps being arranged one after the other, the display being provided with a plurality of second speed indicator lamps, the plurality of second speed indicator lamps being arranged one after the other.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following advantageous effects: 1. The present invention proposes a modular control system for simulated racing cars. The overall modular design facilitates the replacement of various components. With only one steering wheel hub, multiple functions can be realized by exchanging various accessories, making it suitable for use in multiple scenarios. 2. The steering wheel is divided into several modules such as handle module, screen module and selector module, so that the driver can choose different modules according to his needs to achieve a truly customized driving experience. 3. The handle module can be replaced according to user needs, for example, different materials (such as leather, silicone, etc.) or different shapes can be selected. The display is used to display various data and parameters of the simulated racing car. It can be used to display various driving information such as speed, fuel consumption, etc., and can also be used for information interaction with system modules of the simulated racing car, such as navigation, sound, etc. 4. The design of the selector module allows users to use different selectors when purchasing only one steering wheel, making it compatible with various driving scenarios. The modularity of the quick-release device allows users to easily swap out different quick-release devices and select different signal connection modes, ensuring compatibility with various sockets. Short description of the drawings Fig. 1 is a schematic diagram of the structure according to the present invention; Fig. 2 is a schematic diagram of the structure at a different angle according to the present invention; Fig. 3 is an exploded diagram according to the present invention; Fig. 4 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a steering wheel body according to the present invention; Fig. 5 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a steering wheel body and a handle according to the present invention; Fig. 6 is a schematic diagram of the structure according to the present invention in which a screen is installed on a steering wheel body; Fig. 7 is a schematic diagram of the structure according to the present invention in which a selector is installed on a steering wheel body; Fig. 8 is a schematic diagram of the structure according to the present invention in which a quick removal device is installed on a steering wheel body; Fig. 9 is a schematic diagram of the structure according to the present invention in which a communication terminal is installed on a steering wheel body. Description of the preferred embodiments

[0015] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be described clearly and completely below in combination with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments and not all embodiments according to the present invention. Based on the embodiments in the present invention, all other embodiments that a person of ordinary skill in the art can obtain without creative work fall within the scope of the present invention.

[0016] In describing the present invention, it should be noted that the azimuth or positional relationship indicated by the terms center, top, bottom, left, right, vertical, horizontal, inside, outside, etc., is based on the azimuth or positional relationship shown in the drawings. This is done only to facilitate the description of the present invention and to simplify the description, rather than to indicate or imply that the said device or component must have a particular orientation, be constructed, and operate in a particular orientation. Therefore, it should not be construed as limiting the present invention. The terms first, second, and third are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be interpreted as indicating relative importance.Furthermore, the terms installation, connection, and connection should be understood generically unless expressly stated and defined otherwise. For example, it may be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integrated connection; it may be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it may be connected directly or indirectly via an intermediate medium, and it may be a connection within the two components. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the present invention can be understood on a case-by-case basis.

[0017] A modular control system for simulated racing cars, comprising a steering wheel body 1, a grip module 2, a screen module 3, a selector module 4, a quick-release module 5, and a communication module 6. The grip module 2 is detachably connected to the steering wheel body 1. The screen module 3 is arranged on the steering wheel body 1 and detachably connected to the steering wheel body 1. The selector module 4 is arranged on the rear side of the steering wheel body 1 and detachably connected to the steering wheel body 1. The selector module 4 is used to control the gear change of the simulated racing car. The quick-release module 5 is arranged at the rear end of the steering wheel body 1 and detachably connected to the steering wheel body 1. The communication module 6 is connected to the steering wheel body 1. The communication module 6 is used to communicate the steering wheel body 1 with an external device.wherein the steering wheel body 1 is provided with a plurality of module interfaces for connecting to the handle module 2, the screen module 3, the dial module 4, the quick removal module 5 and the communication module 6, with reference to , Fig. 1 to Fig. 4.

[0018] Furthermore, it is provided that the steering wheel body 1 is provided with a control board, wherein the steering wheel body 1 is also provided with a plurality of buttons 11 and a plurality of keys 12, wherein the plurality of buttons 11 and the plurality of keys 12 are electrically connected to the control board. Furthermore, it is provided that the handle module 2 comprises a handle 21, wherein the handle 21 is arranged around the steering wheel body 1 and is detachably connected to the steering wheel body 1. The handle module 2 is the main contact part of the steering wheel and was designed with ergonomics and driver comfort in mind. The two ends of the handle 21 each surround the steering wheel body 1 at two points and are clamped onto the steering wheel body 1, with reference to Fig. 5. The handle 21 can be removed individually without affecting the installation and removal of other components. The handle module 2 can be replaced according to user needs, for example, different materials (such as leather, silicone, etc.) or different shapes can be selected.

[0019] It is further provided that the screen module 3 comprises a display 31, wherein the display 31 is arranged in the center of the steering wheel body 1 and is detachably connected to the steering wheel body 1, wherein the display 31 is electrically connected to the control board, wherein the display 31 is used to display various data and parameters of the simulated racing car, so that various driving information such as speed, fuel consumption, etc. can be displayed, wherein the display 31 is electrically connected to the control board. Furthermore, it is provided that information interaction can also be carried out with the system module of the simulated racing car via the display 31, such as navigation, sound, etc. The display 31 is installed on the steering wheel body 1 and can be removed separately without affecting the installation and removal of other components, with reference to Fig. 6. The display 31 is connected to the control board via an electrical interface card and is limited to the steering wheel body 1. The user can exchange various displays 31 according to their actual needs, so that the electrical interface of the display 31 can be electrically connected to the electrical interface of the control board. Furthermore, it is provided that the selector module 4 comprises at least one selector piece 41, wherein the selector piece 41 is arranged on the rear side of the steering wheel body 1 and is detachably connected to the steering wheel body 1, wherein the selector piece 41 is electrically connected to the control board. Furthermore, it is provided that the selector module 4 comprises two selector pieces 41 arranged opposite one another. The selector piece 41 is detachably connected to the rear side of the steering wheel body 1 and arranged opposite one another, with reference to Fig. 7. The design of the selector module 4 allows the user to use different selectors 41 when purchasing only one steering wheel, which is compatible with various driving scenarios. For example, single selector, double selector, and two-way selector can be selected.

[0020] Furthermore, it is provided that the quick-release module 5 comprises a quick-release device 51, wherein the quick-release device 51 is arranged at the rear end of the steering wheel body 1 and is arranged between the two selector pieces 41, wherein the quick-release device 51 is detachably connected to the steering wheel body 1, wherein the quick-release device 51 is electrically connected to the control board. The quick-release device 51 is a separate component for connecting the steering wheel body 1 and the steering column. The modularity of the quick-release device 51 allows the user to easily exchange different quick-release devices 51 and select different signal connection modes, thereby achieving compatibility with different sockets, with reference to Fig. 8. It is further provided that the communication module 6 comprises a communication port 61, wherein the communication port 61 is arranged on the back of the steering wheel body 1, wherein the communication port 61 is electrically connected to the control board, wherein the communication port 61 is used to connect and communicate with a communication line of an external device, with reference to Fig.9. The communication port 61 is connected to the magnetic suction data line 100 for external communication, ensuring the timeliness of communication. When communication is required, the magnetic suction data line 100 can be connected for data transmission. Or, the data transmission can be directly transmitted to the cloud via the control board inside the steering wheel body 1 without the need to use the magnetic suction data line 100. The overall modular design facilitates the replacement of various components. With only one steering wheel HUB, multiple functions can be realized by replacing various accessories, suitable for use in multiple scenarios. The steering wheel is divided into several modules such as handle module 2, screen module 3, and dial module 4, allowing drivers to select different modules according to their needs to achieve a truly customized driving experience.

[0021] Furthermore, the steering wheel body 1 is provided with a plurality of first speed indicator lamps 13, the plurality of first speed indicator lamps 13 being arranged one after the other, and the display 31 is provided with a plurality of second speed indicator lamps 32, the plurality of second speed indicator lamps 32 being arranged one after the other. The light of a plurality of first speed indicator lamps 13 is transmitted from the steering wheel body 1 to the outside of the steering wheel body 1. When only the steering wheel body 1 is present, the speed of the simulated racing car is displayed by the first speed indicator lamp 13. When the display 31 is installed on the steering wheel body 1, the speed of the simulated racing car is displayed on the computer by the second speed indicator lamp 32 on the display 31.

[0022] In practical applications, when replacing the module, the original module originally installed on the steering wheel body 1 must be removed and then replaced with a new one. If another module is electrically connected to the steering wheel body 1, the corresponding module type identification can be detected and identified by the steering wheel body 1. After detecting the module type identification, the recognition result can be displayed via the display 31 for user confirmation. When the user replaces the module in the event of a power failure, the current module type identification is identified. Inconsistent with the module type identification recorded before the power failure, it is known that the multimedia function, driving authorization, and the like need to be adjusted according to the latest recognition results by the control board.

[0023] The driving function mentioned here can be understood as driving-related functions, such as: the vehicle's steering ratio, the hand feedback torque, the steering authority, the multimedia function, the steering system connection relationship, and so on. It is easy to understand that the driving functions that need to be customized to connect different modules are different. For some modules, it is necessary to customize one driving function, and for some modules, it is necessary to customize multiple driving functions at the same time.

[0024] The above are only preferred specific embodiments of the present invention, but the scope of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitution or modification made by a person skilled in the art according to the technical solutions of the present invention and its inventive concept within the scope of the disclosed technique should be considered within the scope of the present invention. List of reference symbols 1. Steering wheel body, 2. Handle module, 3. Display module, 4. Dial module, 5. Quick release module, 6. Communication module, 11. Knob, 12. Button, 13. First speed indicator lamp, 21. Handle, 31. Display, 32. Second speed indicator lamp, 41. Dial piece, 51. Quick release device, 61. Communication port, 100. Magnetic suction data line.

Claims

[1] Modular control system for simulated racing cars, comprising a steering wheel body, a grip module, a screen module, a selection module, a quick removal module and a communication module, characterized by that the handle module is detachably connected to the steering wheel body, wherein the screen module is arranged on the steering wheel body and is detachably connected to the steering wheel body, wherein the selector module is arranged on the back of the steering wheel body and is detachably connected to the steering wheel body, wherein the selector module is used to control the gear change of the simulated racing car, wherein the quick removal module is arranged at the rear end of the steering wheel body and is detachably connected to the steering wheel body, wherein the communication module is connected to the steering wheel body, wherein the communication module is used to communicate the steering wheel body with an external device. [2] Modular control system for simulated racing cars according to claim 1, characterized by that the steering wheel body is provided with a control board, wherein the steering wheel body is also provided with a plurality of knobs and a plurality of buttons, wherein the plurality of knobs and the plurality of buttons are electrically connected to the control board. [3] Modular control system for simulated racing cars according to claim 1, characterized by that the handle module comprises a handle, wherein the handle is arranged around the steering wheel body and is removably connected to the steering wheel body. [4] Modular control system for simulated racing cars according to claim 2, characterized bythat the screen module comprises a display, wherein the display is arranged in the center of the steering wheel body and is detachably connected to the steering wheel body, wherein the display is electrically connected to the control board, wherein the display is used to display various data and parameters of the simulated racing car, wherein the display is electrically connected to the control board. [5] Modular control system for simulated racing cars according to claim 4, characterized by that the information interaction can also be carried out with the system module of the simulated racing car via the display. [6] Modular control system for simulated racing cars according to claim 2, characterized by that the selection module comprises at least one selection piece, wherein the selection piece is arranged on the back of the steering wheel body and is removably connected to the steering wheel body, wherein the selection piece is electrically connected to the control board. [7] Modular control system for simulated racing cars according to claim 6, characterized by that the selection module comprises two selection pieces arranged opposite each other. [8] Modular control system for simulated racing cars according to claim 7, characterized by in that the quick removal module comprises a quick removal device, wherein the quick removal device is arranged at the rear end of the steering wheel body and is arranged between the two selector pieces, wherein the quick removal device is detachably connected to the steering wheel body, wherein the quick removal device is electrically connected to the control board. [9] Modular control system for simulated racing cars according to claim 2, characterized bythat the communication module comprises a communication port, wherein the communication port is arranged on the back of the steering wheel body, wherein the communication port is electrically connected to the control board, wherein the communication port is used to connect and communicate with a communication line of an external device. [10] Modular control system for simulated racing cars according to claim 1, characterized by in that the steering wheel body is provided with a plurality of first speed indicator lamps, wherein the plurality of first speed indicator lamps are arranged one after the other, wherein the display is provided with a plurality of second speed indicator lamps, wherein the plurality of second speed indicator lamps are arranged one after the other.

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