vehicle

Abstract

To provide a vehicle that can increase operation items with respect to the vehicle while suppressing an increase of the number of switches.SOLUTION: A vehicle (1a, 1b) includes: a handle (2) to be operated by a driver; a first switch (52) disposed on the handle; and first devices (41, 42); and a second device (40). The vehicle includes: a vehicle operation state recognition unit (21) configured to recognize an operation state of the vehicle; and a control unit (22) configured to accept an operation of the first switch as an operation targeted at the first device when a running state of the vehicle is recognized by the vehicle operation state recognition unit and to accept an operation of the first switch as an operation targeted at the second device when a stopped state of the vehicle is recognized by the vehicle operation state recognition unit.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a vehicle. [Background technology]

[0002] In the past, in order to reduce the number of switches provided in a vehicle, a technology has been disclosed in which the function of a button switch located on a switch display panel is switched before and after the power switch is turned off when the vehicle engine is stopped (see, for example, Patent Document 1). Also, a technology has been disclosed in which a changeover switch is provided for changing the function assigned to the operation switch, and the operation performed by the vehicle is different when the operation switch is operated while the changeover switch is continuing to be operated from when the operation switch is operated without the changeover switch being operated (see, for example, Patent Document 2). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] JP 2003-54333 A [Patent Document 2] Patent No. 6903754 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] In recent years, the number of functions equipped in vehicles has been increasing. However, it is desirable to avoid an increase in the number of switches used to select functions to be used, as this would increase the cost of the switches and require space to place the switches. The present invention has been made in view of the above background, and has an object to provide a vehicle that can increase the number of operation items for the vehicle by the switches while suppressing an increase in the number of switches. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] As an embodiment for achieving the above object, a steering wheel (2) operated by a driver and a steering wheel (3) provided on the steering wheel (3) are provided. It is a turn signal switch. A first switch (52); A second switch (51) provided on the handle; , direction indicator (41 、 42) and Information display (40) A vehicle comprising: a vehicle operation state recognition unit (21) that recognizes an operation state of the vehicle; and when the vehicle operation state recognition unit recognizes that the vehicle is in a traveling state, To The operation of the first switch direction indicator It is accepted as an operation targeting hair The vehicle operation state recognition unit recognizes that the vehicle is stopped, And the second switch is operated. When To, The operation of the first switch Information display Accepted as an operation targeting When the vehicle operation state recognition unit recognizes that the vehicle is in the stopped state and the second switch is not operated, the operation of the first switch is accepted as an operation for the direction indicator. and a control unit (22) for controlling the vehicle. Effect of the Invention

[0006] According to the above vehicle, it is possible to suppress an increase in the number of switches and increase the number of vehicle operation items that can be performed using the switches. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0007] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a left side view of a motorcycle using an engine as a drive source. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a left side view of the motorcycle using a motor as a drive source. [Diagram 3] FIG. 3 is a detailed view of the handle shown in FIGS. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a control block diagram of the motorcycle shown in FIG. [Diagram 5] FIG. 5 is a flowchart of a process for switching an operation target by the turn signal switch. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram of an operation mode of the information display device by the winker switch. [Figure 7]FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram of a first modified example of the arrangement of switches provided on the handle. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram of a second modified example of the arrangement of switches provided on the handle. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0008] [1. Vehicle configuration] The configuration of a vehicle in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. First, with reference to Fig. 1, a configuration of a motorcycle 1a using an engine 60 as a drive source, which is an example of a vehicle of the present disclosure, will be described. The motorcycle 1a is a saddle-ride type vehicle, and the engine 60 corresponds to the internal combustion engine of the present disclosure. The motorcycle 1a includes a handlebar 2 operated by a rider seated on a seat 4, an information display 40, direction indicators 41L, 42L, a headlamp 43, a rear wheel 5 driven by the engine 60, a fuel tank 61, and an ECU (Electronic Control Unit) 10a that controls the operation of the motorcycle 1a.

[0009] In Fig. 1, the direction indicators 41L, 42L are shown provided on the left side of the body of the motorcycle 1a, but similar direction indicators 41R, 42R are also provided on the right side of the body. Hereinafter, the direction indicators 41L, 41R, 42L, 42R are collectively referred to as direction indicators 41, 42. In Fig. 1, the left switch attachment portion 3L is shown provided on the left side of the handlebar 2, but as will be described later, a right switch attachment portion 3R is similarly provided on the right side of the handlebar 2. The rear wheel 5 is driven by the driving force of the engine 60 to travel the motorcycle 1a.

[0010] Next, the configuration of a motorcycle 1b using a motor 70 as a drive source, which is another example of a vehicle according to the present disclosure, will be described with reference to Fig. 2. The motor 70 corresponds to an electric motor according to the present disclosure. The motorcycle 1a shown in Fig. 1 and the motorcycle 1b shown in Fig. 2 have the same basic configuration except for the drive source, and therefore the same components are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof will be omitted.

[0011] The motorcycle 1b includes a motor 70, a battery 71 that supplies power to the motor 70, and an ECU 10b that controls the operation of the motorcycle 1b. The battery 71 may be a replaceable battery pack. The rear wheel 5 is driven by the driving force of the motor 70, causing the motorcycle 1b to travel.

[0012] [2. Handle configuration] The configuration of the handlebar 2 provided on the motorcycles 1a and 1b will be described with reference to Fig. 3. The handlebar 2 is provided with a left switch attachment portion 3L on the left side WL in the vehicle width direction facing forward FR with respect to a center portion C of the handlebar 2, and a right switch attachment portion 3R on the right side WR. In other words, the left switch attachment portion 3L and the right switch attachment portion 3R are allocated and arranged on the left side WL and right side WR in the vehicle width direction with respect to the center portion C of the handlebar 2.

[0013] The left switch attachment portion 3L is provided with a winker switch 52, a headlight switch 53, and a horn switch 54. The winker switch 52 is a switch for instructing the blinking and turning off of the direction indicators 41, 42. The winker switch 52 is configured to be capable of instructing the start of blinking of the left direction indicators 41L, 42L or the right direction indicators 41R, 42R by operating in two directions, left and right, and of canceling the blinking (turning off) of the direction indicators 41, 42 by pressing in.

[0014] The headlight switch 53 is a switch for instructing switching of the illumination range (Hi, Lo) (also switching of the illuminance) of the headlight 43. The horn switch 54 is a switch for instructing sounding of the horn 44 (see FIG. 4).

[0015] A main switch 50 is provided at a location behind the handlebar 2. The main switch 50 has a key hole, and by rotating a key inserted into the key hole, the state of the motorcycles 1a, 1b is switched between LOCK (a state in which operation of the handlebar 2 is restricted), OFF (a state in which the power is turned off), and ON (a state in which the power is turned on). By setting the main switch 50 to the ON position, it becomes possible to operate the turn signal switch 52 and the headlight switch 53 to give instructions.

[0016] A start switch 51 is provided on the right switch attachment portion 3R. The start switch 51 is a switch for instructing the start of the drive source, and can be given by operating the start switch 51 when the main switch 50 is set to the ON position and the power source is turned on. In the motorcycle 1a, in response to the operation of the start switch 51, a starter motor 62 (see FIG. 4) is operated to start the engine 60. This brings the motorcycle 1a into a state in which it can be driven (idling state, standby state) by operating the accelerator grip 6.

[0017] In the motorcycle 1b, when the main switch 50 is turned on and the power is turned on, the drive circuit of the motor 70 is put into an active state (a state in which drive power is supplied to the motor 70 in response to the input of a control signal) in response to the operation of the start switch 51. This brings the motorcycle 1b into a state (standby state) in which it is possible to run the motorcycle 1b by operating the accelerator grip 6.

[0018] [3. Control system configuration] The configuration of a control system of the motorcycle 1a will be described with reference to Fig. 4. A main switch 50, a start switch 51, a turn signal switch 52, a headlight switch 53, and a horn switch 54 are connected to an ECU 10a provided in the motorcycle 1a, and operation signals of these switches are input to the ECU 10a. A wheel speed sensor 55 and sensors (pressure sensor, temperature sensor, etc.) provided in the engine 60 are also connected to the ECU 10a, and detection signals of these sensors are input to the ECU 10a.

[0019] Furthermore, the ECU 10a is connected to an information display 40, direction indicators 41, 42, a headlamp 43, a horn 44, a starter motor 62, and an engine 60, and controls the operation of these in-vehicle elements by outputting control signals to these in-vehicle elements.

[0020] The ECU 10 a is a control device having a processor, a memory, and the like, and includes a vehicle operation state recognition unit 21 and a control unit 22 .

[0021] The vehicle operation state recognition unit 21 recognizes the state (operating state, stopped state, etc.) of the motorcycle 1a based on the detection signal of the wheel speed sensor 55, the operation state of the engine 60, etc. The control unit 22 executes a process of switching the target to be accepted in response to the operation of the turn signal switch 52 according to the state of the motorcycle 1a recognized by the vehicle operation state recognition unit 21, as will be described in detail later.

[0022] Here, in the electric motorcycle 1b, the drive source is replaced from the engine 60 to a motor 70, and the starter motor 62 is replaced with a motor drive circuit. Also, as described later, in the ECU 10b, the recognition process by the vehicle operating state recognition unit 21 is different.

[0023] [4. Switching between control targets using the turn signal switch] A process of switching an operation target by the turn signal switch 52, which is executed by the vehicle operation state recognition unit 21 and the control unit 22, will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in Fig. 5. Here, the turn signal switch 52 corresponds to the first switch of the present disclosure. The process according to the flowchart in Fig. 5 is executed when the main switch 50 is in the ON position (power-on state), starting of the engine 60 by the starter motor 62 is completed, and the engine 60 is operating.

[0024] 5, the vehicle operation state recognition unit 21 recognizes the operation state of the motorcycle 1a based on the rotation speed of the rear wheel 5 detected by the wheel speed sensor 55 and the state of the engine 60. When the wheel speed sensor 55 detects that the rotation speed of the rear wheel 5 is 0 km / h and the engine 60 is operating, the vehicle operation state recognition unit 21 recognizes that the motorcycle 1a is in a stopped state (standby state, idling state).

[0025] In the following step S2, when the vehicle operation state recognition unit 21 recognizes that the motorcycle 1a is in a stopped state, the control unit 22 advances the process to step S10. On the other hand, when the vehicle operation state recognition unit 21 recognizes that the motorcycle 1a is not in a stopped state (is in a running state), the control unit 22 advances the process to step S3.

[0026] In step S3, the control unit 22 determines whether or not the turn signal switch 52 has been operated. When the turn signal switch 52 has been operated, the control unit 22 advances the process to step S4, accepts the operation of the turn signal switch 52 as an operation targeting the direction indicators 41, 42, and advances the process to step S5. In this case, the direction indicators 41, 42 correspond to the first device of the present disclosure.

[0027] In response to the operation of the turn signal switch 52, the control unit 22 executes any one of the following processes: starting the blinking of the left turn indicators 41L, 42L, starting the blinking of the right turn indicators 42L, 42R, or turning off the turn indicators 41, 42. On the other hand, when the turn signal switch 52 has not been operated in step S3, the control unit 22 advances the process to step S5.

[0028] Furthermore, in step S10, the control unit 22 determines whether the start switch 51 is in an operated state (a pressed state) and whether the winker switch 51 has been operated. If the conditions that the start switch 51 is in an operated state and the winker switch 51 has been operated are met, the control unit 22 advances the process to step S11, and if these conditions are not met, the control unit 22 advances the process to step S3.

[0029] In step S11, the control unit 22 accepts the operation of the winker switch 52 as an operation targeted at the information display 40, and proceeds to step S5. In this case, the information display 40 corresponds to the second device of the present disclosure.

[0030] As shown in Fig. 6, the control unit 22 switches the screen displayed on the information display 40 to one of a Main screen 100, a Sys Setting screen 110, and a Maintenance screen 120 in response to the operation of the winker switch 52 in the left or right direction. In Fig. 6, among the screen mode buttons 101, 102, and 103, the button corresponding to the displayed screen is displayed brighter than the other buttons. For example, on the Main screen, the screen mode button 101 indicating Main may be displayed brighter than the screen mode button 102 indicating Sys Setting and the screen mode button 103 indicating Maintenance, or may be displayed one size larger.

[0031] In addition, when the turn signal switch 52 is pressed while any of the screens 100, 110, and 120 is displayed, the control unit 22 is in a state where it accepts a change operation of a parameter that can be set on the displayed screen. For example, on the Sys Setting screen 110, the rider can switch the driving mode of the motorcycle 1a between Sports, Comfort, and ECO by operating the turn signal switch 52 left and right, and can confirm the selection by pressing the turn signal switch 52 to set or move one level deeper in the screen hierarchy. In addition, by pressing and holding the turn signal switch 52, the rider can cancel the selection or move one level deeper in the screen hierarchy. In other words, the rider can select whether to confirm or cancel the function, or to advance or go back in the screen hierarchy, depending on the pressing time of the turn signal switch 52.

[0032] 6, on a screen 110, a selected Sport button 111 is displayed brighter than the other Comfort buttons 112 and ECO buttons 113. The control unit 22 performs control such as changing the output responsiveness of the engine 60 in response to the operation of the accelerator grip 6 according to the set driving mode.

[0033] 5, when the motorcycle 1a is in a running state or a stopped state (standby state) and the start switch 51 is not operated, the target of operation of the turn signal switch 52 is the direction indicators 41, 42. When the motorcycle 1a is in a stopped state and the start switch 51 is in an operating state, the target of operation of the turn signal switch 52 is the information display 40. This makes it possible to increase the number of operation items using the turn signal switch 52 without adding an additional switch to be provided on the motorcycle 1a.

[0034] 5. Other embodiments 6 shows a flowchart of the process for the motorcycle 1a using the engine 60 as a drive source, but the process is similar for the motorcycle 1b using the motor 70 as a drive source. When the motorcycle 1b is used, the process contents of steps S1 and S2 in FIG. 6 are different.

[0035] For the motorcycle 1b, when the main switch 50 is in the ON position (power on state) and the start switch 51 is operated to bring the vehicle into a standby state in which power can be supplied to the motor 70 by the motor drive circuit, a process is executed to switch the target to be operated by the turn signal switch 52. In this case, in step S1, the vehicle operation state recognition unit 21 recognizes that the motorcycle 1b is in a stopped state when the wheel speed sensor 55 indicates that the rotation speed of the rear wheel 5 is 0 km / h and the motor 70 is stopped.

[0036] In the above embodiment, as shown in Fig. 3, an example was shown in which the turn signal switch 52, which is the first switch, is provided on the left switch mounting portion 3L of the handlebar 2, and the start switch 51, which is the second switch, is provided on the right switch mounting portion 3R of the handlebar 2. As another embodiment, as shown in Fig. 7, the first switch and the second switch may be provided on the same side, either on the right side or the left side, with respect to the center of the handlebar 2, such as by arranging the start switch 51 and the turn signal switch 56 on the right switch mounting portion 3R. Also, as shown in Fig. 8, a hazard switch 57 that flashes the left direction indicators 41L, 42L and the right direction indicators 41R, 42R when pressed may be provided on the right switch mounting portion 3R, and this may be used as the second switch.

[0037] In the above embodiment, an example has been shown in which the turn signal switch 52 is the first switch of the present disclosure, and the start switch 51 is the second switch of the present disclosure. In another embodiment, a switch other than the turn signal switch 52 may be assigned as the first switch, and a switch other than the start switch 51 may be assigned as the second switch.

[0038] In the above embodiment, the turn signal switch 52 is the first switch of the present disclosure, and the start switch 51 is the second switch of the present disclosure, but a configuration including only the first switch is also possible. For example, the start switch 51 is not operated when the motorcycles 1a and 1b are in a running state. Therefore, the start switch 51 may be the first switch, and when the motorcycles 1a and 1b are in a stopped state, the operation of the start switch 51 may be accepted as an operation to instruct the start of the drive source (the engine 60 or the motor 70), and when the motorcycles 1a and 1b are in a running state, the operation of the start switch 51 may be accepted as an operation for other devices, such as changing the display content of the information display 40. In that case, for example, an operation for other devices, such as changing the display content, may be performed depending on the operation time of the start switch 51.

[0039] In the above embodiment, motorcycles 1a and 1b are used as examples of vehicles according to the present disclosure, however, the vehicle according to the present disclosure may be any vehicle that has a handle operated by a driver and has a plurality of devices that can be operated by switches provided on the handle, and may be a four-wheeled vehicle or a three-wheeled vehicle.

[0040] In the above embodiment, it is described that the screen displayed on the information display 40 of the present disclosure is switched to one of the Main screen 100, the Sys Setting screen 110, and the Maintenance screen 120, but the content and number of the screens are not limited to these.

[0041] In the above embodiment, the vehicle operation state recognition unit 21 of the present disclosure recognizes that the motorcycle 1a is stopped (standby state, idling state) when the wheel speed sensor 55 detects that the rotational speed of the rear wheel 5 is 0 km / h and the engine 60 is operating, but in the case of a vehicle with gears, it may be determined that the motorcycle 1a is stopped when the detection result of a sensor that detects the gear state of the motorcycle 1a detects that the gear state is neutral and the engine 60 is operating. Also, the determination may be made by other vehicle stop determination processes other than the above-described method.

[0042] 4 is a schematic diagram showing the functional configuration of the motorcycle 1a divided according to main processing contents in order to facilitate understanding of the invention of the present disclosure, and the functional configuration of the motorcycle 1a may be divided in other ways. Furthermore, the processing of each component may be executed by one hardware unit or by multiple hardware units. Furthermore, the processing according to the flowchart shown in FIG. 5 may be executed by one program or by multiple programs.

[0043] [6. Configuration supported by the above embodiment] The above embodiment is a specific example of the following configuration.

[0044] (Configuration 1) A vehicle comprising a steering wheel (2) operated by a driver, a first switch (52) provided on the steering wheel, a first device (41, 42), and a second device (40), the vehicle also comprising: a vehicle operation state recognition unit (21) that recognizes the operation state of the vehicle; and a control unit (22) that, when the vehicle operation state recognition unit recognizes that the vehicle is in a traveling state, accepts operation of the first switch as an operation intended for the first device, and, when the vehicle operation state recognition unit recognizes that the vehicle is in a stopped state, accepts operation of the first switch as an operation intended for the second device. According to the vehicle of configuration 1, it is possible to increase the number of switch operation items for the vehicle while suppressing an increase in the number of switches.

[0045] (Configuration 2) The vehicle described in Configuration 1 further includes a second switch (51) provided on the steering wheel, the first switch and the second switch being arranged on one side and the other side of the center of the steering wheel in the vehicle width direction of the vehicle, and when the vehicle operation state recognition unit recognizes that the vehicle is in the stopped state and the second switch is operated, the control unit accepts the operation of the first switch as an operation intended for the second device. According to the vehicle of configuration 2, when the vehicle is stopped, the object to be operated by the first switch can be switched depending on whether or not the second switch is operated.

[0046] (Configuration 3) A vehicle as described in Configuration 2, further comprising wheels, a wheel speed sensor (55) for detecting the rotation state of the wheels, and an internal combustion engine (50) as a driving source, wherein the vehicle operation state recognition unit recognizes that the vehicle is in the stopped state when the internal combustion engine is in an operating state and the wheel speed sensor detects that the wheels are stopped. According to the vehicle of configuration 3, when the internal combustion engine is in operation and the vehicle is stopped (idling), the object to be operated by the first switch can be changed by operating the second switch.

[0047] (Configuration 4) A vehicle as described in Configuration 2, further comprising an electric motor (60) as a driving source, wherein the vehicle operation state recognition unit recognizes that the vehicle is in the stopped state when the power supply of the vehicle is on and the electric motor is in a standby state stopped waiting for an operation instruction. According to the vehicle of configuration 4, when the vehicle is powered on and the electric motor is in a standby state, the object to be operated by the first switch can be changed by operating the second switch.

[0048] (Configuration 5) A vehicle described in any one of configurations 2 to 4, wherein the second device is a driving source (50, 60) of the vehicle, and the second switch is a switch for instructing the start of the driving source. According to the vehicle of configuration 5, the switch for starting the drive source of the vehicle can be used as the second switch. Here, starting the drive source means starting the internal combustion engine when the drive source is an internal combustion engine, and means putting the electric motor in a state where it is possible to supply drive power to the electric motor when the drive source is an electric motor.

[0049] (Configuration 6) A vehicle described in any one of configurations 1 to 5, wherein the first device is a turn indicator (41, 42) and the first switch is a switch that can be operated in two directions to indicate operation of the turn indicator. According to the vehicle of configuration 6, the switch for instructing the operation of the turn signal can be repurposed as a first switch that can be operated in two directions.

[0050] (Configuration 7) A vehicle as described in Configuration 6, wherein the second device is an information display (40), and the control unit accepts operation of the first switch as an operation to switch information displayed by the information display when the vehicle operation state recognition unit recognizes that the vehicle is in the stopped state. According to the vehicle of configuration 7, it is possible to switch the information displayed by the information display device by operating the first switch in two directions. [Explanation of symbols]

[0051] 1a, 1b...motorcycle, 2...handlebar, 3L...left switch mounting portion, 3R...right switch mounting portion, 4...seat, 5...rear wheel, 6...accelerator grip, 10a, 10b...ECU, 20...processor, 21...vehicle operation state recognition portion, 22...control portion, 30...memory, 31...program, 40...information display, 41L, 41R, 42L, 42R...direction indicator, 43...headlamp, 44...horn, 50...main switch, 51...start switch, 52...blinker switch, 53...headlight switch, 54...horn switch, 55...wheel speed sensor, 56...blinker switch, 57...hazard switch, 60...engine (internal combustion engine), 61...fuel tank, 62...starter motor, 70...motor (electric motor), 71...battery.

Claims

1. A vehicle including a steering wheel (2) operated by a driver, a first switch (52) which is a turn signal switch provided on the steering wheel, a second switch (51) provided on the steering wheel, direction indicators (41, 42), and an information display (40), A vehicle operation state recognition unit (21) that recognizes an operation state of the vehicle; When the vehicle operation state recognition unit recognizes that the vehicle is in a traveling state, the operation of the first switch is accepted as an operation for the direction indicator, when the vehicle operation state recognition unit recognizes that the vehicle is in a stopped state and the second switch is operated, the operation of the first switch is accepted as an operation intended for the information display device; a control unit (22) that accepts an operation of the first switch as an operation for the direction indicator when the vehicle operation state recognition unit recognizes that the vehicle is in the stopped state and the second switch is not operated; A vehicle equipped with.

2. The first switch and the second switch are arranged on one side and the other side of the vehicle width direction with respect to the center of the handle, 2. The vehicle of claim 1.

3. The second switch is a start switch.

2. The vehicle of claim 1.

4. The vehicle further includes a wheel, a wheel speed sensor (55) for detecting the rotation state of the wheel, and an internal combustion engine (50) as a drive source. The vehicle operation state recognition unit recognizes that the vehicle is in the stopped state when the internal combustion engine is in an operating state and the wheel speed sensor detects that the wheels are stopped.

3. A vehicle as claimed in claim 2.

5. Further comprising an electric motor (60) as a drive source; The vehicle operation state recognition unit recognizes that the vehicle is in the stopped state when a power source of the vehicle is on and the electric motor is in a standby state in which the electric motor is stopped and waiting for an operation instruction.

3. A vehicle as claimed in claim 2.

6. The second switch is a switch for instructing the start of a drive source (50, 60) of the vehicle. A vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 5.

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