Vehicle

Abstract

To easily identify a position of a vehicle parked in a parking lot.SOLUTION: A vehicle includes: an identification device that identifies identification information related to a driver while the driver is positioned outside the vehicle; an oscillation generation device that can oscillate the vehicle body in at least one of the vertical direction, pitch direction, roll direction, and front-rear direction; and a control device having one or more processors and one or more memories connected to the processors. The processor executes processing including oscillating the vehicle body in at least one of the vertical direction, pitch direction, roll direction, and front-rear direction by the oscillation generation device when the identification device identifies the identification information.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a vehicle.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, some vehicles have a function of generating sound or light in order to let the driver identify its own position in a parking lot. For example, in Patent Document 1, it is disclosed that when a vehicle search signal is transmitted from a portable transmitter owned by the driver and the in-vehicle receiver receives the vehicle search signal, the horn device, headlamp, width lamp, and parking lamp of the vehicle are controlled. According to the invention described in Patent Document 1, by generating the sound of the vehicle horn or the light of the lamp, the driver can identify the position of the vehicle he / she owns in the parking lot.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] By the way, in a crowded parking lot, it may be difficult for the driver to identify his / her own vehicle among a large number of vehicles parked in the parking lot. For example, when generating the sound of the vehicle horn as in the invention described in Patent Document 1, even if the driver can identify the general direction where the sound is generated, it is difficult to identify the position of the vehicle he / she owns. Further, since the position of the vehicle lamp is provided at a position lower than the vehicle height of the vehicle, for example, even when generating the light of the vehicle lamp as in the invention described in Patent Document 1, the light of the lamp may be blocked by other vehicles, and the visibility of the lamp may be poor. When the driver cannot visually recognize the light of the lamp, it becomes difficult for the driver to identify his / her own vehicle.

[0005] Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a vehicle capable of easily identifying the position of a vehicle parked in a parking lot.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] To solve the above problems, the vehicle of the present invention includes an identification device that identifies identification information regarding a driver in a state where the driver is located outside the vehicle, a swing generation device capable of swinging the vehicle body in at least one of the vertical direction, pitch direction, roll direction, and front-rear direction, a control device having one or more processors and one or more memories connected to the processor, and the processor when the identification device identifies the identification information, causes the swing generation device to swing the vehicle body in at least one of the vertical direction, pitch direction, roll direction, and front-rear direction, and executes a process including this.

Effects of the Invention

[0007] According to the present invention, the position of a vehicle parked in a parking lot can be easily identified.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0009] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The specific dimensions, materials, numerical values, etc. shown in such embodiments are merely examples for facilitating the understanding of the invention, and do not limit the present invention unless otherwise specified. In the present specification and drawings, elements having substantially the same function and configuration are denoted by the same reference numerals to omit redundant description, and elements not directly related to the present invention are not shown.

[0010] FIG. 1 is a schematic side view showing the configuration of a vehicle 100 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is a schematic block diagram showing the configuration of the vehicle 100 according to the present embodiment. In FIG. 1, with respect to the vehicle 100, up and down and front and back are indicated by arrows. In FIG. 1, the arrow F indicates the front direction, which is the forward direction of the vehicle 100, and the arrow B indicates the rear direction, which is the backward direction of the vehicle 100. Also, the arrow U indicates the upward direction of the vehicle 100, and the arrow D indicates the downward direction of the vehicle 100.

[0011] The vehicle 100 includes an identification device 200, a swing generation device 300, a suspension device 400, and a control device 500. The vehicle 100 is parked, for example, on the ground G in a parking lot.

[0012] The identification device 200 identifies identification information regarding the driver in a state where the driver of the vehicle 100 is located outside the vehicle. Here, the identification information includes, for example, vehicle identification information of the vehicle 100 owned by the driver, driver information, and the like. The vehicle identification information is a unique identifier assigned to each vehicle 100 and is for individually identifying each vehicle 100.

[0013] The vehicle identification information is stored, for example, in a portable transmitter such as a keyless entry key issued by the manufacturer and carried by the driver of the vehicle 100. When the driver operates the portable transmitter or when the driver carrying the portable transmitter is located within a predetermined range centered on the vehicle 100, the vehicle identification information is transmitted from the portable transmitter to the vehicle 100. Further, the identification device 200 mounted on the vehicle 100 acquires the vehicle identification information transmitted from the portable transmitter.

[0014] Here, the identification device 200 holds in a storage unit (not shown) the unique vehicle identification information pre-assigned to the vehicle 100. The identification device 200 executes a determination process as to whether the vehicle identification information held in the storage unit matches the acquired vehicle identification information. If these pieces of vehicle identification information match, the identification device 200 identifies that the driver is located in the vicinity of the vehicle 100. In the present embodiment, the identification device 200 executes the above determination process on the condition that the vehicle identification information has been acquired. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the identification device 200 may execute the above determination process on the condition that both the operation information indicating that the driver has operated the portable transmitter so as to transmit the vehicle identification information and the vehicle identification information have been acquired. Further, the identification device 200 may execute the above determination process on the condition that the vehicle identification information has been acquired and the radio wave intensity of the acquired vehicle identification information is equal to or greater than a threshold value.

[0015] Driver information is information regarding a part of the driver's body. In the present embodiment, the information regarding a part of the driver's body is the driver's face information. Hereinafter, an example in which the driver information is the driver's face information will be described. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the driver information may be information regarding a part of the driver's body other than the face. As shown in FIG. 2, the vehicle 100 is equipped with an imaging device 210. The imaging device 210 captures an image of the external environment of the vehicle and transmits the captured image information to the identification device 200, and the identification device 200 acquires the image information. When the driver approaches within a predetermined range of the vehicle 100, the driver's face is captured by the imaging device 210. At this time, the identification device 200 can acquire the image information in which the driver's face is captured as the driver's face information.

[0016] Here, the driver's face information is registered in the identification device 200 in advance, and the registered driver's face information is held in a storage unit (not shown). The identification device 200 performs face authentication by comparing the driver's face information held in the storage unit with the acquired driver's face information. When the driver's identity can be confirmed by face authentication, the identification device 200 identifies that the driver is located in the vicinity of the vehicle 100.

[0017] As described above, when the identification device 200 identifies identification information, for example, vehicle identification information, the rocking generation device 300 rocks the vehicle body 110 of the vehicle 100 in at least one of the vertical direction, the pitch direction, the roll direction, and the front-rear direction. As shown in FIG. 2, the rocking generation device 300 includes a drive source 310, a braking device 320, and a steering device 330.

[0018] The drive source 310 applies a driving force to the wheels 120 of the vehicle 100. The wheels 120 include front wheels 120A and rear wheels 120B. The drive source 310 is configured by a prime mover such as an engine or a motor, for example. In the present embodiment, the drive source 310 is configured by both an engine and a motor. However, the drive source 310 may be configured by only an engine or only a motor.

[0019] The drive source 310 generates a driving force for driving the vehicle 100, and transmits the generated driving force to at least one of the front wheels 120A and the rear wheels 120B via a power transmission mechanism (not shown). For example, the drive source 310 transmits the generated driving force only to the front wheels 120A via a power transmission mechanism (not shown). Also, the drive source 310 transmits the generated driving force only to the rear wheels 120B via a power transmission mechanism (not shown). Further, the drive source 310 transmits the generated driving force to both the front wheels 120A and the rear wheels 120B via a power transmission mechanism (not shown). Thus, the drive source 310 of the present embodiment applies a driving force to at least one of the front wheels 120A and the rear wheels 120B. Also, the magnitude and the rotational direction of the driving force transmitted from the drive source 310 via the power transmission mechanism are controlled based on a control command transmitted from the control device 500.

[0020] The braking device 320 applies a braking force to the wheels 120 of the vehicle 100. The braking device 320 generates a braking force, for example, by pressing a friction member against a rotating member that rotates integrally with the wheel 120. The braking device 320 of the present embodiment applies a braking force to at least one of the front wheels 120A and the rear wheels 120B. For example, the braking device 320 applies a braking force only to the front wheels 120A. Also, the braking device 320 applies a braking force only to the rear wheels 120B. Further, the braking device 320 applies a braking force to both the front wheels 120A and the rear wheels 120B. Also, the braking force of the braking device 320 is controlled based on a control command transmitted from the control device 500.

[0021] The steering device 330 includes, for example, a power steering device, and applies a driving force that enables the wheels 120 of the vehicle 100 to rotate around a predetermined rotation axis. In the present embodiment, the steering device 330 applies a driving force that enables the front wheels 120A to rotate around a predetermined rotation axis. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the steering device 330 may apply a driving force that enables the rear wheels 120B to rotate around a predetermined rotation axis. Also, the magnitude and the rotation direction of the driving force of the steering device 330 are controlled based on a control command transmitted from the control device 500.

[0022] The suspension device 400 is interposed between the vehicle body 110 and the wheel 120 shown in FIG. 1. The suspension device 400 buffers the vertical movement of the vehicle body 110. As shown in FIG. 2, the suspension device 400 includes a spring 410 and an electronically controlled damper 420.

[0023] The spring 410 supports the vehicle weight of the vehicle 100. Further, the spring 410 alleviates and absorbs the impact received from the ground G. The electronically controlled damper 420 generates a damping force that damps the vibration of the spring 410.

[0024] In the present embodiment, the electronically controlled damper 420 is configured to be adjustable, that is, variable, in the damping force that damps the vibration of the spring 410 of the suspension device 400. The damping force of the electronically controlled damper 420 is controlled based on a control command transmitted from the control device 500.

[0025] The control device 500 controls the swing generation device 300 and the suspension device 400 based on the identification information identified by the identification device 200. The control device 500 includes an I / F 510, a storage device 520, a system bus 530, one or more processors 540, and one or more memories 550. The I / F 510 is an interface for communicating with the identification device 200, the swing generation device 300, and the suspension device 400. For example, the I / F 510 acquires data transmitted from the identification device 200. Further, the I / F 510 transmits a control signal to the swing generation device 300 and the suspension device 400.

[0026] The storage device 520 is composed of a RAM, a flash memory, an HDD, etc., and holds various information necessary for the processing of the processor 540 shown below. The system bus 530 is a transmission path that electrically connects the I / F 510, the storage device 520, the processor 540, and the memory 550, and transmits data between them.

[0027] The processor 540 includes, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit). The memory 550 includes, for example, a ROM (Read Only Memory) and a RAM (Random Access Memory). The ROM is a storage element that stores programs and arithmetic parameters used by the CPU. The RAM is a storage element that temporarily stores data such as variables and parameters used in the processes executed by the CPU.

[0028] FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of the control device 500 according to the present embodiment. For example, as shown in FIG. 3, the control device 500 includes an acquisition unit 500a and a swing control unit 500b.

[0029] The processor 540 cooperates with the program included in the memory 550 and executes the program included in the memory 550, thereby realizing various processes including the processes described below performed by the acquisition unit 500a and the swing control unit 500b.

[0030] When the identification device 200 identifies the identification information, the acquisition unit 500a acquires result information indicating that the identification information has been identified. The swing control unit 500b starts controlling the swing generation device 300 and the suspension device 400 in response to the acquisition of the result information. Details of the control of the swing control unit 500b will be described later.

[0031] By the way, when parking the vehicle 100 in a crowded parking lot, the driver may have difficulty identifying the vehicle 100 he / she owns among the many vehicles 100 parked in the parking lot. Here, in order to identify the vehicle 100 he / she owns among the many vehicles 100 parked in the parking lot, for example, it is also possible to generate a sound from the vehicle 100 or generate the light of the lamp of the vehicle 100.

[0032] However, for example, even if a sound is generated from the vehicle 100, even if the driver can identify the general direction from which the sound is generated, it is difficult to identify the position of the vehicle 100 that the driver owns. Further, since the position of the lamp of the vehicle 100 is provided at a position lower than the vehicle height of the vehicle 100, for example, even if the light of the lamp of the vehicle 100 is generated, the light of the lamp may be blocked by other vehicles, and the visibility of the light of the lamp may be poor. When the light of the lamp cannot be visually recognized, it becomes difficult for the driver to identify the vehicle 100 that the driver owns.

[0033] Therefore, the vehicle 100 of the present embodiment makes it easier for the driver to identify the vehicle 100 that the driver himself owns by swinging the vehicle body 110 to improve the driver's visibility. Specifically, the vehicle 100 of the present embodiment includes a swing generation device 300 capable of swinging the vehicle body 110 in at least one of the vertical direction, pitch direction, roll direction, and front-rear direction, and a control device 500 capable of controlling the swing generation device 300. Hereinafter, the operations of the swing generation device 300 and the control device 500 according to the present embodiment will be described in detail.

[0034] FIG. 4 is a first diagram showing a state in which the vehicle body 110 of the vehicle 100 according to the present embodiment is swinging in the pitch direction Pi. FIG. 5 is a second diagram showing a state in which the vehicle body 110 of the vehicle 100 according to the present embodiment is swinging in the pitch direction Pi. Note that FIGS. 4 and 5 show a case where the vehicle 100 is parked in a parking lot, the driver is not on board the vehicle 100, and is located outside the vehicle.

[0035] First, the identification device 200 of the vehicle 100 identifies identification information regarding the driver in a state where the driver is located outside the vehicle. The method of identifying the identification information regarding the driver is as described above.

[0036] When the identification device 200 identifies the identification information, the swing control unit 500b shown in FIG. 3 executes control to drive the swing generator 300. Further, when the identification device 200 does not identify the identification information, the swing control unit 500b maintains the drive stop state without driving the swing generator 300.

[0037] As shown in FIG. 4, the swing control unit 500b executes braking control to control the braking device 320 and apply a braking force to the front wheels 120A. Further, simultaneously with or after the braking control, the swing control unit 500b starts driving the drive source 310 and executes drive control to apply a driving force to the rear wheels 120B so that the vehicle 100 travels forward in the forward direction F.

[0038] Due to the driving force in the forward direction F that advances the vehicle 100 from the drive source 310, the rear wheels 120B move slightly in the forward direction F in which the vehicle 100 advances. Also, the braking force of the braking device 320 restricts the movement of the front wheels 120A in the forward direction F. At this time, a part of the driving force in the forward direction F that advances the vehicle 100 by the rear wheels 120B is absorbed by the suspension device 400 on the front wheel 120A side, and accordingly, the frontward F side of the vehicle body 110 sinks downward D so as to approach the ground G.

[0039] Thereafter, the swing control unit 500b executes drive stop control to stop driving the drive source 310. By the drive stop control, the driving force transmitted to the rear wheels 120B becomes 0, and the driving force in the forward direction F that advances the vehicle 100 also becomes 0. As a result, the driving force absorbed by the suspension device 400 becomes 0, and due to the restoring force of the spring 410 of the suspension device 400, the frontward F side of the vehicle body 110 moves upward U so as to separate from the ground G and returns to the reference position shown in FIG. 1.

[0040] After the drive stop control, the swing control unit 500b starts driving the drive source 310 again and executes drive control to apply a driving force to the rear wheels 120B. The drive stop control and the drive control by the swing control unit 500b are repeatedly executed. Note that the drive stop control and the drive control may be executed periodically or irregularly.

[0041] In this way, while applying a braking force to the front wheels 120A, the swing control unit 500b repeatedly performs drive control and drive stop control for applying a driving force to the rear wheels 120B, so that the vehicle body 110 can be swung in the vertical direction and the pitch direction Pi as shown in FIG. 4. By swinging the vehicle body 110, the visibility of the vehicle 100 can be improved. As a result, the driver can easily identify the position of the vehicle 100 parked in the parking lot.

[0042] Further, when the swing control unit 500b repeatedly executes drive stop control and drive control, it controls the electronic control damper 420 of the suspension device 400 shown in FIG. 2. Specifically, the swing control unit 500b controls the electronic control damper 420 so as to reduce the damping force for damping the vibration of the spring 410 of the suspension device 400. Thereby, the swing of the vehicle body 110 in the vertical direction and the pitch direction Pi becomes larger, and the visibility of the vehicle 100 can be further improved.

[0043] As shown in FIG. 5, the swing control unit 500b may execute braking control for applying a braking force to the rear wheels 120B by controlling the braking device 320. Also, simultaneously with or after the braking control, the swing control unit 500b may start driving the drive source 310 and execute drive control for applying a driving force to the front wheels 120A so that the vehicle 100 travels in the rearward direction B.

[0044] In this case, due to the driving force in the rearward direction B for moving the vehicle 100 from the drive source 310, the front wheels 120A slightly move in the rearward direction B for moving the vehicle 100 backward. Also, the movement of the rear wheels 120B in the rearward direction B is restricted by the braking force of the braking device 320. At this time, a part of the driving force in the rearward direction B for moving the vehicle 100 backward by the front wheels 120A is absorbed by the suspension device 400 on the rear wheel 120B side, and accordingly, the rearward B side of the vehicle body 110 sinks downward D so as to approach the ground G.

[0045] After that, the swing control unit 500b executes drive stop control to stop the drive of the drive source 310. By the drive stop control, the driving force transmitted to the front wheels 120A becomes 0, and the driving force in the backward direction B for moving the vehicle 100 backward also becomes 0. As a result, the driving force absorbed by the suspension device 400 becomes 0, and due to the restoring force of the spring 410 of the suspension device 400, the rearward B side of the vehicle body 110 moves upward U so as to be separated from the ground G and returns to the reference position shown in FIG. 1.

[0046] After the drive stop control, the swing control unit 500b starts the drive of the drive source 310 again and executes drive control to apply a driving force to the front wheels 120A. The drive stop control and the drive control by this swing control unit 500b are repeatedly executed. Note that the drive stop control and the drive control may be executed periodically or irregularly.

[0047] In this way, the swing control unit 500b can also swing the vehicle body 110 in the vertical direction and the pitch direction Pi as shown in FIG. 5 by repeatedly performing drive control and drive stop control to apply a driving force to the front wheels 120A while applying a braking force to the rear wheels 120B. As a result, similar to the above, the position of the vehicle 100 parked in the parking lot can be easily specified.

[0048] In the above, an example has been described in which a braking force is applied to one of the front wheels 120A and the rear wheels 120B of the wheels 120, and a driving force is applied to the other of the front wheels 120A and the rear wheels 120B. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the swing control unit 500b may apply a driving force to at least one of the front wheels 120A and the rear wheels 120B to make the vehicle 100 start suddenly, and then apply a braking force to at least one of the front wheels 120A and the rear wheels 120B to make the vehicle 100 stop suddenly.

[0049] Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, the swing control unit 500b may execute drive control to start driving the drive source 310 and apply a driving force to at least one of the front wheels 120A and the rear wheels 120B so that the vehicle 100 makes a sudden forward acceleration in the forward direction F. Then, immediately after the drive control for the vehicle 100 to make a sudden forward acceleration in the forward direction F, the swing control unit 500b may execute braking control to control the braking device 320 and apply a braking force to at least one of the front wheels 120A and the rear wheels 120B so that the vehicle 100 makes a sudden stop.

[0050] Due to the driving force in the forward direction F for advancing the vehicle 100 from the drive source 310, the vehicle 100 makes a sudden forward acceleration and moves slightly in the forward direction F which is the forward movement direction. Then, immediately after the vehicle 100 has moved slightly in the forward direction F, the movement of the vehicle 100 in the forward direction F is restricted by the braking force of the braking device 320 and the vehicle makes a sudden stop. At this time, a part of the driving force for the vehicle 100 to move forward in the forward direction F is absorbed by the suspension device 400 on the front wheel 120A side, and accordingly, the front side in the forward direction F of the vehicle body 110 sinks downward in the D direction so as to approach the ground G.

[0051] Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 5, the swing control unit 500b executes drive control to apply a driving force to at least one of the front wheels 120A and the rear wheels 120B so that the vehicle 100 makes a sudden backward acceleration in the backward direction B. Then, immediately after the drive control for the vehicle 100 to make a sudden backward acceleration in the backward direction B, the swing control unit 500b may execute braking control to control the braking device 320 and apply a braking force to at least one of the front wheels 120A and the rear wheels 120B so that the vehicle 100 makes a sudden stop.

[0052] Due to the driving force in the backward direction B for reversing the vehicle 100 from the drive source 310, the vehicle 100 makes a sudden backward acceleration and moves slightly in the backward direction B which is the backward movement direction. Then, after the vehicle 100 has moved slightly in the backward direction B, the movement of the vehicle 100 in the backward direction B is restricted by the braking force of the braking device 320 and the vehicle makes a sudden stop. At this time, a part of the driving force for the vehicle 100 to move backward in the backward direction B is absorbed by the suspension device 400 on the rear wheel 120B side, and accordingly, the rear side in the backward direction B of the vehicle body 110 sinks downward in the D direction so as to approach the ground G.

[0053] The rocking control unit 500b repeatedly executes control for sudden acceleration and sudden stop in the forward direction F of the vehicle 100 and control for sudden acceleration and sudden stop in the backward direction B. By repeatedly performing this control for sudden acceleration and sudden stop, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the vehicle body 110 can be rocked in the pitch direction Pi and the longitudinal direction. As a result, similar to the above, the position of the vehicle 100 parked in the parking lot can be easily specified. Even when performing this control for sudden acceleration and sudden stop, the rocking control unit 500b may control the electronic control damper 420 of the suspension device 400. Specifically, the rocking control unit 500b controls the electronic control damper 420 so as to reduce the damping force that attenuates the vibration of the spring 410 of the suspension device 400. Thereby, the rocking of the vehicle body 110 in the pitch direction Pi and the longitudinal direction becomes larger, and the visibility of the vehicle 100 can be further improved.

[0054] FIG. 6 is a first diagram showing a state in which the vehicle body 110 of the vehicle 100 according to the present embodiment is rocked in the roll direction Ro. FIG. 7 is a second diagram showing a state in which the vehicle body 110 of the vehicle 100 according to the present embodiment is rocked in the roll direction Ro. Note that FIGS. 6 and 7 also show a case where the vehicle 100 is parked in a parking lot and the driver is not on board the vehicle 100 but is located outside the vehicle. In FIGS. 6 and 7, an arrow R indicates the right direction of the vehicle 100, and an arrow L indicates the left direction of the vehicle 100. Also, an arrow U indicates the upward direction of the vehicle 100, and an arrow D indicates the downward direction of the vehicle 100.

[0055] As shown in FIG. 6, the rocking control unit 500b controls the steering device 330 to apply a driving force that allows the front wheels 120A to rotate around a predetermined rotation axis. In the example shown in FIG. 6, the rocking control unit 500b shows a state in which the front wheels 120A are rotated clockwise around a predetermined rotation axis. Also, in the example shown in FIG. 7, the rocking control unit 500b shows a state in which the front wheels 120A are rotated counterclockwise around a predetermined rotation axis.

[0056] The rocking control unit 500b controls the steering device 330 to execute rotational control for repeatedly rotating the front wheels 120A clockwise and counterclockwise around a predetermined axis of rotation. By repeatedly performing such rotational control, as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the vehicle body 110 can be rocked in the roll direction Ro. Also, at this time, the vehicle body 110 slightly rocks in the vertical direction and the longitudinal direction as well. By rocking the vehicle body 110 in the roll direction Ro, the vertical direction, and the longitudinal direction in this way, the position of the vehicle 100 parked in the parking lot can be easily specified in the same manner as described above.

[0057] Further, when the rocking control unit 500b repeatedly executes the rotational control, it controls the electronic control damper 420 of the suspension device 400 shown in FIG. 2. Specifically, the rocking control unit 500b controls the electronic control damper 420 to reduce the damping force that damps the vibration of the spring 410 of the suspension device 400. Thereby, the rocking of the vehicle body 110 in the roll direction Ro, the vertical direction, and the longitudinal direction becomes larger, and the visibility of the vehicle 100 can be further improved.

[0058] As described above, the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Needless to say, the present invention is not limited to such embodiments. It is obvious that those skilled in the art can conceive of various modification examples or correction examples within the scope described in the claims, and it is naturally understood that those also belong to the technical scope of the present invention.

[0059] In the above-described embodiment, a first example of applying a driving force to at least one of the front wheels 120A and the rear wheels 120B while applying a braking force to at least one of the front wheels 120A and the rear wheels 120B has been described. Also, a second example of applying a driving force to at least one of the front wheels 120A and the rear wheels 120B to cause the vehicle 100 to make a sudden start, and then applying a braking force to at least one of the front wheels 120A and the rear wheels 120B to cause the vehicle 100 to make a sudden stop has been described. Also, a third example of rotating the wheels 120 around a predetermined rotation axis by the steering device 330 has been described. Also, a fourth example of reducing the damping force of the vibration of the spring 410 and increasing the rocking of the vehicle body 110 by controlling the electronic control damper 420 has been described. These first, second, and third examples may be executed by the rocking control unit 500b alone or in combination. At this time, the fourth example may also be executed in combination with the first, second, and third examples.

[0060] In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the suspension device 400 includes the electronic control damper 420 and the rocking control unit 500b controls the electronic control damper 420 has been described. However, the electronic control damper 420 is not an essential component. Therefore, the suspension device 400 may not include the electronic control damper 420, and the rocking control unit 500b may not control the electronic control damper 420.

[0061] In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the identification device 200 identifies identification information regarding the driver has been described. However, the identification of the identification information regarding the driver may be performed by the control device 500. In that case, the identification device 200 acquires vehicle identification information or driver information, and transmits the acquired vehicle identification information or driver information to the control device 500. Thereafter, the rocking control unit 500b of the control device 500 identifies the identification information regarding the driver by performing the above-described determination process using the vehicle identification information or driver information acquired from the identification device 200.

Explanation of Reference Numerals

[0062] 100 Vehicle 110 Vehicle body 120 Wheels 120A Front wheels 120B Rear wheels 200 Identification device 210 Imaging device 300 Oscillation generating device 310 Drive source 320 Braking device 330 Steering device 400 Suspension device 410 Spring 420 Electronic control damper 500 Control device 500a Acquisition unit 500b Oscillation control unit 540 Processor 550 Memory

Claims

1. An identification device that identifies identification information regarding a driver in a state where the driver is located outside the vehicle, A rocking generation device that can rock the vehicle body in at least one of the vertical direction, pitch direction, roll direction, and longitudinal direction, A control device having one or more processors and one or more memories connected to the processor, Comprising, The processor, When the identification device identifies the identification information, causing the rocking generation device to rock the vehicle body in at least one of the vertical direction, pitch direction, roll direction, and longitudinal direction, Executing a process including, A vehicle.

2. The rocking generation device, A braking device that applies a braking force to at least one of the front wheels and rear wheels of the vehicle, A drive source that applies a driving force to at least one of the front wheels and rear wheels, Having, The processor, When the identification device identifies the identification information, applying the braking force to one of the front wheels and rear wheels and applying the driving force to the other of the front wheels and rear wheels to rock the vehicle body in the vertical direction, Executing a process including, The vehicle according to claim 1.

3. The rocking generation device, A braking device that applies a braking force to at least one of the front wheels and rear wheels of the vehicle, A drive source that applies a driving force to at least one of the front wheels and rear wheels, Having, The processor, When the identification device identifies the identification information, applying the driving force to at least one of the front wheels and rear wheels and then applying the braking force to at least one of the front wheels and rear wheels to rock the vehicle body in the pitch direction, Executing a process including, The vehicle according to claim 1.

4. The rocking generation device, A steering device that applies a driving force that allows the front wheels of the vehicle to rotate around a predetermined rotation axis Having, The processor, When the identification device identifies the identification information, rotating the front wheels around the rotation axis to rock the vehicle body in the roll direction, Executing a process including, The vehicle according to claim 1.

5. The rocking generation device, An electronically controlled damper capable of adjusting a damping force that attenuates the vibration of the spring of the vehicle suspension device Having, The processor, When the identification device identifies the identification information, reducing the damping force, Executing a process including, The vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 4.

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