Motor vehicle with a device for emulating alternative vehicle types and a method therefor

Abstract

The invention relates to a motor vehicle (1) comprising a device (2) for emulating at least one alternative vehicle type, at least one display device (3) for displaying optical, illuminated, image, and / or text information, and an acoustic output device (4) for outputting predefined acoustic signals for emulating the at least one alternative vehicle type. The invention also relates to a method for emulating an alternative vehicle type.

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a motor vehicle with a device for emulating alternative vehicle types, and a method for emulating alternative vehicle types.

[0002] In the state of the art, various vehicle types, some of which are legendary, are known which are particularly noticeable to the driver and any vehicle occupants as well as to external observers due to various characteristics, such as their driving characteristics, their appearance and / or acoustics, etc. Some of these vehicle types are far in the past and are no longer comparable with modern motor vehicles which are, for example, electrically powered.

[0003] Although modern motor vehicles are often technically superior and have superior driving characteristics to those of past vehicle types, including older vehicle types, it is nevertheless particularly attractive for some vehicle owners or drivers to drive a motor vehicle of such past vehicle types and to perceive and feel the driving characteristics of such vehicle types.

[0004] Therefore, the object of the present invention is to create a motor vehicle that allows the driver, vehicle occupants, or external observers to perceive alternative vehicle types. It is also the object to create a method that allows this to be displayed.

[0005] The problem of the motor vehicle is solved with the features of claim 1.

[0006] One embodiment of the invention relates to a motor vehicle with a device for emulating at least one alternative vehicle type, with at least one display device for displaying optical, illuminated, image, and / or text information, and an acoustic output device for outputting predefined acoustic signals for emulating the at least one alternative vehicle type. The driver and / or the occupants of the motor vehicle and / or those observing the vehicle from the outside are given the impression that an emulated vehicle is present and / or recognizable, so that at least the driver and other persons are given the impression that they are sitting in and, for example, driving a motor vehicle of such an emulated alternative vehicle type. In this way, at least the driver can be given a driving experience similar to that of an alternative vehicle type, without the driver actually driving such a vehicle.For example, historic vehicles can be emulated that are either unavailable, unaffordable, or even road-legal, such as historic racing cars or similar. Emulation can still give a driver of a road-legal vehicle the impression of driving an alternative vehicle type, thus providing a unique driving experience.

[0007] In one embodiment, it is also expedient if an olfactory output device and / or a haptic output device is further provided for outputting predefined olfactory signals and / or for outputting predefined haptic signals for emulating the at least one alternative vehicle type. Olfactory signals are understood to be scents and / or smells that are emitted to create an olfactory impression of a motor vehicle of the emulated vehicle type, so that the driver believes he is driving or sitting in such a vehicle type. Haptic signals are understood to be movements, shapes, vibrations, i.e. mechanical impressions, etc., that can be experienced by the driver and which convey to the driver the impression of a motor vehicle of the emulated vehicle type, so that the driver believes he is driving or sitting in such a vehicle type.

[0008] In a further embodiment, it is also expedient if, for emulating at least one alternative vehicle type, driving parameters can be adjusted in such a way that they emulate the alternative vehicle type. This controls the driving style of the motor vehicle—i.e., acceleration, cornering, roll and yaw, damper behavior, steering behavior, etc.—to correspond to the emulated vehicle type.

[0009] It is also expedient if the display device has a display on which instruments of the emulated vehicle type are shown and / or has at least one matrix headlight or two matrix headlights which is or are controlled in such a way that the lighting optics of the emulated vehicle type is approximately simulated and / or has at least one matrix rear light or two matrix rear lights which is or are controlled in such a way that the lighting optics of the emulated vehicle type is approximately simulated and / or has at least one interior light or several interior lights which is or are controlled in such a way that the interior lighting of the emulated vehicle type is approximately simulated. In this way, an optical emulation of the alternative vehicle type can be carried out.

[0010] In an advantageous embodiment, it is also expedient if the acoustic output device has at least one interior loudspeaker in the passenger compartment and / or one exterior loudspeaker in the exterior of the motor vehicle for generating acoustic signals and / or noises for emulating an alternative vehicle type, in particular noises of the alternative vehicle type, such as an engine noise when starting off, when driving, when starting the engine, a noise when the catalyst is heating up, noises from ancillary units, when gearshifting, from a rev limiter, whistling noises from the wastegate, exhaust crackling and / or braking noises, etc. In this way, an acoustic emulation of the alternative vehicle type can take place.

[0011] It is also advantageous if the olfactory output device is designed such that it emits fragrances in a controlled manner which at least resemble or approximates a fragrance of the emulated vehicle type, such as a fragrance of an interior material, leather, aging processes, operating materials, vehicle loads, etc. In this way, an olfactory emulation of the alternative vehicle type can take place.

[0012] The problem of the method is solved with the features of claim 7.

[0013] One embodiment of the invention relates to a method for emulating alternative vehicle types in a motor vehicle, wherein the motor vehicle is equipped with a device for emulating at least one alternative vehicle type, wherein the emulation device is designed with at least one display device for displaying optical light, image and / or text information and with an acoustic output device for outputting predefined acoustic signals for emulating the at least one alternative vehicle type, wherein the emulation device is controlled in such a way as to emulate a predefined vehicle type. Accordingly, an emulation can be generated by means of optical and / or acoustic signals, which allows the impression of an alternative vehicle type.

[0014] It is particularly advantageous if the display device has a display on which instruments of the emulated vehicle type are shown and / or has at least one matrix headlight or two matrix headlights which is or are controlled in such a way that the lighting optics of the emulated vehicle type is approximately simulated and / or has at least one matrix rear light or two matrix rear lights which is or are controlled in such a way that the lighting optics of the emulated vehicle type is approximately simulated and / or has at least one interior light or several interior lights which is or are controlled in such a way that the interior lighting of the emulated vehicle type is approximately simulated.

[0015] It is also advantageous if the acoustic output device has at least one interior loudspeaker in the passenger compartment and / or one exterior loudspeaker in the exterior of the motor vehicle, which is or are controlled for the controlled generation of acoustic signals and / or noises for emulating an alternative vehicle type, in particular noises of the alternative vehicle type, such as an engine noise when starting off, when driving, when starting the engine, a noise when the catalyst is heating up, noises from ancillary units, during gearshift interventions, from a rev limiter, whistling noises from the wastegate, exhaust crackling and / or braking noises, etc.

[0016] It is also expedient if, in order to emulate at least one alternative vehicle type, driving parameters are set in such a way that they emulate the alternative vehicle type.

[0017] The invention is explained in detail below using an exemplary embodiment with reference to the drawing. The drawing shows: Fig. 1 a schematic representation of a motor vehicle to explain the invention.

[0018] The Fig. 1 shows a schematic representation of a motor vehicle 1 to explain an embodiment of a motor vehicle according to the invention and to explain the method according to the invention.

[0019] The motor vehicle 1 has a device 2 for emulating at least one alternative vehicle type. This serves to provide the driver of the motor vehicle 1, the occupants of the motor vehicle 1, and / or outsiders with an impression of an alternative vehicle type, even though this is not a real motor vehicle 1, but rather only a predetermined perception through the emulation, which can, however, be selected or controlled for various alternative vehicle types.

[0020] The emulation device 2 comprises at least one display device 3 for displaying optical light, image and / or text information and an acoustic output device 4 for outputting predefined acoustic signals for emulating the at least one alternative vehicle type.

[0021] The display device 3 has, for example, a display 5 on which instruments of the emulated vehicle type can be shown and / or at least one matrix headlight 6 or two matrix headlights 6 which is or are controlled in such a way that the lighting optics of the emulated vehicle type is approximately simulated and / or at least one matrix rear light 7 or two matrix rear lights 7 which is or are controlled in such a way that the lighting optics of the emulated vehicle type is approximately simulated and / or at least one interior light 8 or several interior lights 8 which is or are controlled in such a way that the interior lighting of the emulated vehicle type is approximately simulated.

[0022] For example, a fully digital instrument cluster can display the instruments of the emulated vehicle type. Missing information such as oil pressure, boost pressure, transmission oil temperature, etc. can then be either fictitiously simulated or alternatively filled with current information such as SOC, SOH, HVB, inverter, EM temperature, HV voltage, mechanical power, etc.

[0023] The matrix headlights 6 and / or the matrix rear lights 7 can replicate the lighting graphics of the emulated vehicle type using LED matrix technology, for example, in compliance with the German Road Traffic Regulations (STVO) and vehicle type approval. This can also be limited, for example, to a stationary vehicle, allowing the use of safety-relevant illumination and any convenience functions, such as automated low beams, lane change indicators, etc., while driving. This can affect the front and / or rear lights 6, 7, the turn signals, and / or the parking lights. Alternatively, the lighting graphics of the emulated vehicle type can also be replicated while driving.

[0024] The interior lighting can be modeled on the vehicle type to be emulated using the interior light 8, for example by simulating the light color to that of the light bulbs of the time and dimming the light intensity accordingly.

[0025] The acoustic output device 4 serves to output predefined acoustic signals for emulating the at least one alternative vehicle type, wherein the acoustic output device 4 has at least one interior loudspeaker 10 in the passenger compartment 13 and / or one exterior loudspeaker 9 in the exterior 14 of the motor vehicle 1 for generating acoustic signals and / or noises for emulating an alternative vehicle type, in particular noises of the alternative vehicle type, such as an engine noise when starting off, when driving, when starting the engine, a noise when the catalyst is heating up, noises from ancillary units, during gearshift interventions, from a rev limiter, whistling noises from the wastegate, exhaust crackling and / or braking noises, etc.

[0026] This may accordingly include an emulation of an engine noise, for example a start-up and / or idling of the combustion engine of the alternative vehicle type.

[0027] After starting, terminal 15 on, a further action may be necessary to start the engine, terminal 50, analogous to the emulated vehicle type. The engine start can be simulated acoustically via the loudspeaker system of the acoustic output device 4, for example by means of a pinion starter, idle overshoot, catalytic converter heating and / or noises from the auxiliary units.

[0028] This can also include emulating an engine noise, for example, an engine noise during startup and / or while driving. The engine noise and / or the clicking of shift rods can be simulated. Furthermore, gearshift interventions, throttle blips, rev limiters, and wastegate whistling noises can be simulated acoustically and via torque shaping.

[0029] It can also be an emulation of a noise due to thermodynamics and / or exhaust crackle. Depending on the previously driven profile, after the vehicle is parked, an exhaust crackle and / or a brake crackle can be simulated, particularly / primarily by an external loudspeaker 9.

[0030] It can also be an emulation of a noise due to the brake and / or parking brake, for example when releasing and / or applying.

[0031] It can also be an emulation of a noise caused by splashing noises in the wheel house during rain and / or on unpaved surfaces.

[0032] Especially in sports cars, people used to skimp on soundproofing material for weight reasons. The resulting audible noises in the wheelhouse, such as water thrown off the wheel or, in the case of warm, soft tires, the throwing off of stones or pickup rubber, can be simulated, for example, depending on driving speed, tire temperature, and surface conditions.

[0033] Other typical acoustic feedback can also be simulated, such as the sound of a turn signal relay, switch actuations, a steering column stalk, a door closing and opening noise, a seat squeaking, seat adjustment noises, etc.

[0034] It can also be an emulation of a sound from music playback, for example, accompanied by a typical record-like creaking. Optionally, music genres can be limited to contemporary songs or suggested.

[0035] Noises generated in the interior can be made by means of at least one interior loudspeaker 10.

[0036] Furthermore, an olfactory output device 11 and / or a haptic output device 12 can be provided for outputting predefined olfactory signals and / or for outputting predefined haptic signals for emulating the at least one alternative vehicle type.

[0037] The olfactory output device 11 is designed such that it emits a fragrance in a controlled manner, which at least resembles or approximates a fragrance of the emulated vehicle type, such as a fragrance of an interior material, leather, aging processes, operating materials, vehicle loads, etc.

[0038] The olfactory output device 11 can, for example, be an interior fragrancer, which, in emulator mode, recreates the following typical odors in a situation-appropriate manner and which can be emitted in a controlled manner. These fragrances include, for example, the scents of interior materials such as leather, fabric, rubber, Alcantara, etc. Aging processes or moisture, oil mist, and / or fuel leaks, etc., can also be simulated. Scents from operating fluids such as gasoline, exhaust gases, oil mist, etc. or from stress on parts such as brakes, exhaust gases, tires, etc. can also be emulated.

[0039] To emulate at least one alternative vehicle type, driving parameters of motor vehicle 1 can also be set such that they emulate the alternative vehicle type. For example, a typical temperature distribution and / or typical air circulation in the vehicle interior can be simulated using interior climate control.

[0040] For example, the interior climate control system can also emulate drafts and / or a leaky cabin. A sensation of warmth can also be emulated, such as warming in the footwell under load in a front-engine vehicle or, in a rear-engine vehicle, due to the seat heating.

[0041] Furthermore, the operating forces of the motor vehicle 1 can, as far as possible, be adapted to the original operating forces of the motor vehicle 1 to be emulated, for example the seat adjustment, the seat bolster adjustment, the pedal forces and / or the steering forces.

[0042] Due to the driving parameters, forces can also act on the driver or passengers so that a body balance can be felt, for example through maximum acceleration, gearshift jolts, load build-up, turbo lag, drivability, overrun behavior, gearshift strategy and / or gearshift characteristics. List of reference symbols 1 motor vehicle 2 Facility 3 Display device 4 Output device 5 Display 6 matrix headlights 7 Matrix rear light 8 interior light 9 outdoor speakers 10 indoor speakers 11 Output device 12 Output device 13 Passenger interior 14 Outdoor space

Claims

[1] Motor vehicle (1) with a device (2) for emulating at least one alternative vehicle type, with at least one display device (3) for displaying optical light, image and / or text information and an acoustic output device (4) for outputting predefined acoustic signals for emulating the at least one alternative vehicle type. [2] Motor vehicle (1) according to claim 1, characterized by that an olfactory output device (11) and / or a haptic output device (12) is further provided for outputting predefined olfactory signals and / or for outputting predefined haptic signals for emulating the at least one alternative vehicle type. [3] Motor vehicle (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that, in order to emulate at least one alternative vehicle type, driving parameters can be set in such a way that they emulate the alternative vehicle type. [4] Motor vehicle (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the display device (3) has a display (5) on which instruments of the emulated vehicle type are shown and / or has at least one matrix headlight (6) or two matrix headlights (6) which is or are controlled in such a way that the lighting optics of the emulated vehicle type is approximately simulated and / or has at least one matrix rear light (7) or two matrix rear lights (7) which is or are controlled in such a way that the lighting optics of the emulated vehicle type is approximately simulated and / or has at least one interior light (8) or several interior lights (8) which is or are controlled in such a way that the interior lighting of the emulated vehicle type is approximately simulated. [5] Motor vehicle (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized bythat the acoustic output device (4) has at least one interior loudspeaker (10) in the passenger compartment (13) and / or one exterior loudspeaker (9) in the exterior (14) of the motor vehicle (1) for generating acoustic signals and / or noises for emulating an alternative vehicle type, in particular noises of the alternative vehicle type, such as an engine noise when starting off, when driving, when starting the engine, a noise when the catalyst is heating up, noises from ancillary units, during gearshift interventions, from a rev limiter, whistling noises from the wastegate, exhaust crackling and / or braking noises, etc. [6] Motor vehicle (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized bythat the olfactory output device (11) is designed such that it emits a fragrance in a controlled manner which at least resembles or approximates a fragrance of the emulated vehicle type, such as a fragrance of an interior material, leather, aging processes, operating materials, vehicle loads, etc. [7] Method for emulating alternative vehicle types in a motor vehicle (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the motor vehicle (1) is equipped with a device (2) for emulating at least one alternative vehicle type, wherein the device (2) for emulation is designed with at least one display device (3) for displaying optical light, image and / or text information and with an acoustic output device (4) for outputting predefined acoustic signals for emulating the at least one alternative vehicle type, wherein the device (2) for emulation is controlled in such a way as to emulate a predefined vehicle type. [8] Method according to claim 7, characterized bythat the display device (3) has a display (5) on which instruments of the emulated vehicle type are shown and / or has at least one matrix headlight (6) or two matrix headlights (6) which is or are controlled in such a way that the lighting optics of the emulated vehicle type is approximately simulated and / or has at least one matrix rear light (7) or two matrix rear lights (7) which is or are controlled in such a way that the lighting optics of the emulated vehicle type is approximately simulated and / or has at least one interior light (8) or a plurality of interior lights (8) which is or are controlled in such a way that the interior lighting of the emulated vehicle type is approximately simulated. [9] Method according to claim 7 or 8, characterized bythat the acoustic output device (4) has at least one interior loudspeaker (10) in the passenger compartment (13) and / or one exterior loudspeaker (9) in the exterior (14) of the motor vehicle (1), which is or are controlled for the controlled generation of acoustic signals and / or noises for emulating an alternative vehicle type, in particular noises of the alternative vehicle type, such as an engine noise when starting off, when driving, when starting the engine, a noise when the catalyst is heating up, noises from ancillary units, during gearshift interventions, from a rev limiter, whistling noises from the wastegate, exhaust crackling and / or braking noises, etc. [10] Method according to one of the preceding claims 7, 8 or 9, characterized by that, in order to emulate at least one alternative vehicle type, driving parameters are set in such a way that they emulate the alternative vehicle type.

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