Outdoor work vehicle

Abstract

Provided in the embodiments of the present disclosure is an outdoor work vehicle which can move and work. The outdoor work vehicle comprises: at least one controller, which is suitable for controlling movement and working of the outdoor work vehicle; and an unlocking detection unit, which is coupled to one of the controllers and an input unit and is suitable for, in response to input information to be verified having passed verification, sending an unlocking signal to the controller coupled thereto, wherein the unlocking signal is suitable for triggering the controller to configure the outdoor work vehicle to be in an unlocked state, and, in the unlocked state, a movement function and / or a working function of the outdoor work vehicle can be activated. Thus, performing verification on information to be verified can replace a physical key switch, thus eliminating the need for a physical key switch of the outdoor work vehicle and also overcoming various problems caused by physical key switches.

Description

Outdoor working vehicle TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present disclosure relates to the technical field of outdoor tools, in particular to an outdoor working vehicle. BACKGROUND

[0002] Outdoor working vehicles are widely used in the fields of gardening, agriculture, etc. such as riding lawn mowers, riding snow blowers, riding seeders, loaders, etc. The traditional outdoor working vehicles are generally designed with physical key switches to prevent misoperation and misstart. However, such a way brings some problems, such as: 1) the signal recognition of the key switch is a wired way, which increases the complexity of the wire harness, and the additional key and key switch recognition circuit also increase the cost; 2) the key switch signal is not reliable, and in some very bumpy situations, the key is easy to jump and cause abnormal shutdown; 3) the key is easy to lose, causing inconvenience to use and reducing customer satisfaction; 4) the use permission is single, and different users cannot be authorized and managed differently. SUMMARY

[0003] In view of the above-mentioned shortcomings of the prior art, the purpose of the present disclosure is to provide an outdoor working vehicle which can implement a scheme of unlocking the outdoor working vehicle based on user input information verification, thereby replacing the physical key scheme in the related art and solving various problems existing in the physical key switch.

[0004] The first aspect of the present disclosure provides an outdoor working vehicle, comprising: at least one controller adapted to control the walking and working of the outdoor working vehicle; an unlocking assembly comprising: an input unit adapted for a user to input to-be-verified information; the to-be-verified information comprising a password and / or biological feature information of the user; an unlocking detection unit coupled to one of the controllers and the input unit, adapted to send an unlocking signal to the coupled controller in response to the to-be-verified information verification passing; the unlocking signal is adapted to set the at least one controller to an unlocked state; in the unlocked state, the walking function and / or the working function of the outdoor working vehicle can be activated.

[0005] In an embodiment of the first aspect, the outdoor work vehicle further comprises: a work assembly comprising a work mechanism adapted for outdoor work, and a work motor connected to and driving the work mechanism; a travel assembly comprising a travel mechanism adapted for driving the outdoor work vehicle to travel, and a travel motor connected to and driving the travel mechanism; a power supply device adapted for supplying power to the work motor and the travel motor; the at least one controller comprises a travel motor controller, a work motor controller and a vehicle controller; the travel motor controller is connected to and controls the operation of the travel motor; the work motor controller is connected to and controls the operation of the work motor; the power supply device comprises a battery and a battery management system; the vehicle controller is connected to the travel motor controller, the work motor controller and the battery management system respectively; the unlocking detection unit is communicatively connected to at least one of the vehicle controller, the travel motor controller, the work motor controller and the battery management system; the input unit is communicatively connected to at least one of the vehicle controller, the travel motor controller, the work motor controller and the battery management system to form a communication connection with the unlocking detection unit.

[0006] In an embodiment of the first aspect, the unlocking detection unit forms a corresponding unlocking signal based on the matching of the to-be-verified information and the preset unlocking information and sends it to the controller; each of the preset unlocking information corresponds to a use permission; the controller sets the outdoor work vehicle in a corresponding use permission unlocking state based on the unlocking signal; each of the use permissions is one of a permission combination of prohibiting or allowing travel function and / or prohibiting or allowing work function.

[0007] In an embodiment of the first aspect, the activation switches of the travel function and the work function are arranged on a control panel adapted to respectively accept user operations to form activation signals for the work motor and the travel motor and send them to the controller.

[0008] In an embodiment of the first aspect, the input mode of the to-be-verified information comprises one or a combination of the following inputs: input through a key, input through a touch screen, input through voice, input through scanning a two-dimensional code, input through radio frequency identification communication, input through near field communication, input through mobile communication, input through Bluetooth communication.

[0009] The second aspect of the present disclosure provides an outdoor working vehicle, comprising: a seat for sitting; a walking mechanism adapted to drive the outdoor working vehicle to walk; a walking motor connected and adapted to drive the walking mechanism; a working mechanism adapted to outdoor working; a working motor connected and adapted to drive the working mechanism; at least one controller connected and adapted to control the working state of the walking motor and the working motor; an unlocking assembly, the unlocking assembly comprising a display screen and an unlocking detection unit; the display screen is arranged adjacent to the seat, and an activation switch adapted to receive an activation operation to activate the walking motor and / or the working motor is displayed; the unlocking detection unit is adapted to send an unlocking signal to the coupled controller in response to the input verification information being verified; the unlocking signal is adapted to set the outdoor working vehicle in an unlocked state; in the unlocked state, the activation switch can be used to accept the operation to activate the walking motor and / or the working motor.

[0010] In an embodiment of the second aspect, the display screen is adapted to display a first human-computer interaction interface for inputting the to-be-verified information; the unlocking detection unit is adapted to cause the display screen to display a second human-computer interaction interface in response to the to-be-verified information being verified; the activation switch comprises a graphical control displayed on the second human-computer interaction interface, the graphical control comprising the walking motor and / or the working motor.

[0011] In an embodiment of the second aspect, the unlocking detection unit and / or the at least one controller comprises a memory storing a plurality of preset unlocking information, each preset unlocking information being associated with a corresponding use permission of the walking motor and / or the working motor; when the preset unlocking information is matched by the to-be-verified information, the display screen displays the second human-computer interaction interface corresponding to the use permission.

[0012] In an embodiment of the second aspect, the unlocking detection unit determines that the verification is passed in response to the matching of the to-be-verified information and the preset unlocking information, and sends a corresponding unlocking signal to the at least one controller; each of the preset unlocking information corresponds to a use permission; the controller sets the outdoor working vehicle in an unlocked state corresponding to the use permission based on the unlocking signal; the use permission is one of a permission combination of prohibiting or allowing the activation of the walking motor and / or prohibiting or allowing the activation of the working motor.

[0013] In an embodiment of the second aspect, the at least one controller comprises: a vehicle controller; a walking motor controller connected to the vehicle controller and the walking motor; a working motor controller connected to the vehicle controller and the working motor; wherein the vehicle controller sends an activation signal to the walking motor controller and / or the working motor controller in response to the activation switch of the walking motor and / or the working motor being operated.

[0014] In an embodiment of the second aspect, the outdoor work vehicle comprises a power supply device, the power supply device comprises a battery and a battery management system; the battery management system is connected to the vehicle controller; the unlocking detection unit is communicatively connected to at least one of the vehicle controller, the travel motor controller, the work motor controller and the battery management system to obtain inputted to-be-verified information from the at least one controller.

[0015] In an embodiment of the second aspect, in response to a preset condition group being met, the travel motor controller / work motor controller is activated, the preset condition group comprises: the to-be-verified information passing verification; an occupancy sensor arranged on the seat detecting that the seat is occupied; the outdoor work vehicle starting switch being actuated; the travel motor / work motor corresponding activation switch receiving an activation operation.

[0016] In an embodiment of the second aspect, the seat is provided with an occupancy sensor connected to the at least one controller, adapted to detect seat occupancy state information and send it to the at least one controller; the at least one controller is adapted to start a timer in response to the occupancy state information indicating that the user has left the seat; and stop the travel motor and work motor of the outdoor work vehicle in response to the timer counting reaching a predetermined time threshold.

[0017] The third aspect of the present disclosure provides an outdoor work vehicle, comprising: a seat for a user to sit on; a work assembly adapted for work; a travel assembly adapted to drive the outdoor work vehicle to travel; an operation assembly for the user to operate to control the work assembly and the travel assembly; a control panel arranged adjacent to the seat; a display screen arranged in an area of the control panel, adapted to display a first human-computer interaction interface for inputting to-be-verified information in response to receiving a user's unlocking request when the outdoor work vehicle is in an unrunning state.

[0018] In an embodiment of the third aspect, the outdoor work vehicle further comprises: at least one controller connected to the work assembly, the travel assembly and the operation assembly; the controller comprises a memory, the memory storing preset unlocking information; the controller receives the to-be-verified information inputted through the first human-computer interaction interface, and sets the at least one controller to an unlocked state when the to-be-verified information and the preset unlocking information match successfully; in the unlocked state, the work assembly and / or the travel assembly of the outdoor work vehicle can be used.

[0019] In an embodiment of the third aspect, the outdoor work vehicle comprises one of the following: a lawn mower, a snow sweeper, a seeder, a forklift, a utility task vehicle.

[0020] As described above, the outdoor work vehicle provided in the embodiments of the present disclosure can walk and work. The outdoor work vehicle comprises at least one controller adapted to control the walking and working of the outdoor work vehicle; an unlocking detection unit coupled to one of the controllers and the input unit, adapted to send an unlocking signal to the coupled controller in response to the inputted to-be-verified information being verified; the unlocking signal is adapted to trigger the controller to set the outdoor work vehicle in an unlocked state; in the unlocked state, the walking function and / or the working function of the outdoor work vehicle can be activated. Thus, the physical key switch is replaced by the verification of the to-be-verified information, the physical key switch of the outdoor work vehicle is saved, and various problems caused by the physical key switch are overcome.

[0021] The fourth aspect of the present disclosure provides an outdoor work vehicle, comprising: a walking motor controller for controlling the walking function of the outdoor work vehicle; a working motor controller for controlling the working function of the outdoor work vehicle; an unlocking assembly, comprising: an input unit adapted to input to-be-verified information by a user, the to-be-verified information comprising a password and / or biological feature information collected from the user; an unlocking detection unit communicatively connected to the walking motor controller and the working motor controller to selectively activate the walking motor controller and / or the working motor controller; after the walking motor controller and / or the working motor controller are activated, a control signal can be sent to the walking motor and / or the working motor in response to the action of an operating assembly on the outdoor work vehicle, and before the activation, the control signal is prohibited from being sent to the walking motor and / or the working motor.

[0022] Optionally, the outdoor work vehicle further comprises a vehicle controller communicatively connected to the walking motor controller and the working motor controller, and the unlocking detection unit is selectively provided in one of the walking motor controller, the working motor controller, and the vehicle controller. Since the controllers are communicatively connected, whether the unlocking detection unit is provided on any one of the controllers, or the controllers are integrated together or separately provided, it does not affect the unlocking detection unit to selectively activate the walking motor controller and / or the working motor controller by sending the unlocking signal.

[0023] Optionally, the input mode of the to-be-verified information comprises one or a combination of the following inputs: input through a key, input through a touch screen, input through voice, input through scanning a two-dimensional code, input through radio frequency identification communication, input through near field communication, input through mobile communication, and input through Bluetooth communication; the to-be-verified information comprises, but is not limited to, a combination of the following: mechanical / electronic password, fingerprint / palmprint, voiceprint, NFC, mobile phone App, face, and retina.

[0024] Specifically, the input unit sends the inputted to-be-verified information to the unlocking detection unit, the unlocking detection unit comprises a memory and a processor, the memory stores a plurality of preset unlocking information, and the processor sends a corresponding unlocking signal to the walking motor controller and / or the working motor controller according to the matching condition of the inputted to-be-verified information and the preset unlocking information; each unlocking signal corresponds to a use permission.

[0025] Specifically, the use permission comprises that one of the walking motor controller and the working motor controller is allowed to be activated, and both the walking motor controller and the working motor controller are allowed to be activated.

[0026] Further, after the walking motor controller and / or the working motor controller are activated, the walking motor and / or the working motor are allowed to be started, i.e., the walking motor and / or the working motor can operate in response to the action of the operation assembly on the outdoor working vehicle.

[0027] Further, the operation assembly on the outdoor working vehicle comprises an operation lever for controlling the running direction and rotating speed of the walking motor, and a control button or handle for controlling the running direction and speed of the working motor.

[0028] Optionally, the unlocking assembly is a control panel, the control panel comprises a panel controller, the unlocking detection unit is arranged on the panel controller, and the panel controller is in communication connection with at least one of the walking motor controller, the working motor controller and the vehicle controller.

[0029] Further, the outdoor working vehicle can further comprise other controllers, such as a BMS controller; each controller comprises a control circuit, and the unlocking detection unit can be located in any control circuit; the input unit collects signal data and is selectively in communication connection with any controller.

[0030] Further, the control panel is arranged adjacent to the seat, an area of the control panel is arranged with the input unit, the input unit is a display screen with a touch function, and the display screen is adapted to display a first man-machine interface for inputting to-be-verified information in response to receiving a user's unlocking request when the outdoor working vehicle is in a non-running state.

[0031] Optionally, the unlocking detection unit is located on the vehicle controller, the control panel is in communication connection with the vehicle controller, the unlocking detection unit activates different functions according to different passwords, and both the walking function and the working function can be activated, or part of the functions can be activated; specifically, the activation process can be that the unlocking signal is selectively sent to the walking motor controller and / or the working motor controller according to the matching condition of different passwords.

[0032] Optionally, the control panel comprises a panel controller, and the unlocking detection unit is located on the panel controller, and the unlocking detection unit is adapted to cause the display screen to display a second human-computer interaction interface in response to the verification of the to-be-verified information being passed; and different second human-computer interaction interfaces can be selectively entered according to matching of the input to-be-verified information and the preset unlocking information.

[0033] Specifically, the second human-computer interaction interface comprises: an interaction interface displaying only a first graphical control; an interaction interface displaying only a second graphical control; and an interaction interface displaying the first graphical control and the second graphical control. The graphical control can be understood as an icon, and the user triggers the icon to activate a corresponding motor, and the operation assembly can be used to control the operation of the motor after the motor is activated.

[0034] Optionally, the travel motor controller and the work motor controller of the outdoor work vehicle are in communication connection with the panel controller, and the panel controller is adapted to send an activation signal to the travel motor controller and / or the work motor controller in response to triggering of the first graphical control and / or the second graphical control.

[0035] Thanks to the above technical solutions, the present disclosure has the following advantages compared with the prior art:

[0036] The outdoor work vehicle of the present disclosure can be unlocked by password recognition, different passwords can be used to open different functions, all functions can be unlocked, or only part of the functions can be unlocked, so that different permission management of the outdoor work vehicle is realized; and before starting, the input of the password can avoid the problem of misoperation and misstart, and further meet the requirement of safety protection for the user of the outdoor work vehicle. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0037] Fig. 1 shows a structural schematic diagram of an outdoor work vehicle in an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0038] Fig. 2 shows a structural schematic diagram of a controller system of the outdoor work vehicle in an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0039] Fig. 3 shows a structural schematic diagram of a controller system of the outdoor work vehicle in another embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0040] Fig. 4 shows a functional module schematic diagram of an unlocking scheme of the outdoor work vehicle in an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0041] Fig. 5 shows a structural schematic diagram of an outdoor work vehicle in an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0042] Fig. 6 shows a structural schematic diagram of an outdoor work vehicle in another embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0043] Fig. 7 shows a schematic diagram of an outdoor working vehicle with an input unit according to another embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0044] Fig. 8 shows a schematic diagram of an outdoor working vehicle with an input unit according to another embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0045] Fig. 9 shows a schematic diagram of an outdoor working vehicle with an input unit according to another embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0046] Fig. 10 shows a schematic diagram of a connection between an unlocking detection unit and a vehicle controller according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0047] Fig. 11 shows a schematic diagram of a connection between an unlocking detection unit and a traveling motor controller and a working motor controller according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0048] Fig. 12 shows a schematic diagram of a connection between an unlocking detection unit and a battery management system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0049] Fig. 13 shows a schematic diagram of a connection between an unlocking detection unit and a vehicle controller and a motor controller according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0050] Fig. 14 shows a schematic diagram of a connection between an unlocking detection unit and a combined motor controller according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0051] Fig. 15 shows a schematic diagram of a connection between an unlocking detection unit and a vehicle controller and a battery controller according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0052] Fig. 16 shows a schematic diagram of a connection between an unlocking detection unit and a battery controller and a motor controller according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0053] Fig. 17 shows a schematic diagram of a connection between an unlocking detection unit and a combined controller assembly according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0054] Fig. 18 shows a schematic diagram of a module for activating a traveling motor and / or a working motor of an outdoor working vehicle according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0055] Fig. 19 shows a schematic diagram of a graphical interface for performing password input and verification on a display screen according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0056] Fig. 20 shows a schematic diagram of a circuit module structure of an unlocking detection unit corresponding to password input according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0057] Fig. 21 shows a schematic diagram of a circuit module structure of an unlocking detection unit corresponding to finger / palm print input according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0058] Fig. 22 shows a schematic diagram of a circuit module structure of an unlocking detection unit corresponding to face information or iris information input according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0059] FIG. 23 shows a schematic diagram of a circuit module structure of the unlock detection unit corresponding to a recording input according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0060] FIG. 24 shows a schematic diagram of a circuit module structure of the unlock detection unit corresponding to a wireless signal input according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0061] FIG. 25 shows a schematic diagram of a verification flow of the to-be-verified information according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0062] FIG. 26 shows a schematic diagram of a structure of an outdoor work vehicle according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0063] FIG. 27 shows a schematic diagram of a structure of an outdoor work vehicle according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0064] FIG. 28 shows a schematic diagram of a connection structure of the unlock detection unit and the vehicle controller according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0065] The advantages and effects of the present disclosure can be easily understood by those skilled in the art from the messages disclosed in the present disclosure. The present disclosure can also be implemented or applied in different specific embodiments or modules, and the details in the present disclosure can be modified or changed in different views and application modules without departing from the spirit of the present disclosure. It should be noted that the embodiments in the present disclosure and the features in the embodiments can be combined with each other without conflict.

[0066] The embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings, so that those skilled in the art can easily implement the present disclosure. The present disclosure can be embodied in various different forms, and is not limited to the embodiments described herein.

[0067] In the description of the present disclosure, the expressions of "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "an example", "a specific example", or "some examples" mean that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics represented in connection with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present disclosure. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics represented can be combined in any one or a group of embodiments or examples in a suitable manner. In addition, the different embodiments or examples represented in the present disclosure and the features of the different embodiments or examples can be combined and combined by those skilled in the art without conflict.

[0068] Also, the terms "first", "second", etc. are used merely to distinguish one element from another, and do not imply a relative importance or a specific order. Thus, a feature defined with "first", "second", etc. can explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the feature. In the description of the present disclosure, the meaning of "a group of" is two or more, unless explicitly specified otherwise.

[0069] For the sake of clear illustration of the present disclosure, devices irrelevant to the description are omitted, and the same reference numerals are assigned to the same or similar constituent elements throughout the specification.

[0070] Throughout the specification, when it is said that a certain device is "connected" to another device, this includes not only the case of "direct connection", but also the case of "indirect connection" in which other elements are interposed therebetween. Also, when it is said that a certain device "includes" a certain constituent element, other constituent elements are not excluded unless specifically stated to the contrary, but it means that other constituent elements can be further included.

[0071] Although the terms first, second, etc. are used herein to refer to various elements, these elements should not be limited by these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish one element from another. For example, a first interface and a second interface, etc. are denoted. Also, as used herein, the singular forms "a", "an" and "the" are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will be further understood that the terms "comprises", "comprising", "includes" and / or "including", when used herein, specify the presence of stated features, steps, operations, elements, modules, items, species, and / or groups but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, steps, operations, elements, modules, items, species, and / or groups thereof. As used herein, the terms "or" and "and / or" are to be interpreted as inclusive, i.e., as meaning one or any combination of items. Thus, "A, B or C" or "A, B and / or C" means any of the following: A; B; C; A and B; A and C; B and C; A, B and C. An exception to this definition will occur only when a combination of elements, functions, steps or acts are in some way inherently mutually exclusive.

[0072] The professional terms used herein are only intended to refer to specific embodiments, and are not intended to limit the present disclosure. The singular form used herein, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, also includes the plural form. The meaning of "include" used in the specification is to specify a certain characteristic, region, integer, step, operation, element and / or component, and does not exclude the presence or addition of other characteristics, regions, integers, steps, operations, elements and / or components.

[0073] Although not defined differently, the technical terms and scientific terms used herein include the technical terms and scientific terms commonly used in the technical field to which the present disclosure belongs, and all terms have the same meaning as generally understood by those skilled in the art to which the present disclosure belongs. The terms defined in the commonly used dictionary are additionally explained to have a meaning consistent with the relevant technical literature and the currently prompted message, and are not over-interpreted as ideal or very formal meanings unless defined.

[0074] In the related art, outdoor work vehicles also gradually use new energy batteries as power sources to replace traditional fuel power sources, and use driving motors to replace fuel engines. However, although the power driving related parts are updated and replaced, there are still some designs that follow the fuel type vehicle, and these designs have certain defects.

[0075] For example, a riding mower. In order to prevent the fuel type riding mower from being misoperated and misstarted, a physical key switch is generally designed to be used to unlock the rear of the fuel type riding mower before it can be started and started. Among them, the lithium battery charging type riding mower follows the design of the physical key switch. However, the physical key switch has many defects, such as the cost and wire harness complexity of the structure and signal recognition circuit cooperating with it, the physical key switch may jump with the vehicle in the actual environment to cause shutdown, and the key needs to be saved independently and is more likely to be lost.

[0076] In view of this, the outdoor work vehicle provided in the embodiments of the present disclosure replaces the unlocking scheme of the physical key switch with an information verification unlocking scheme implemented in the outdoor work vehicle, thereby eliminating the above problems caused by using the physical key switch.

[0077] The outdoor work vehicle involved in the embodiments of the present disclosure can include one of the following: a mower, a snow blower, a seeder, a forklift, a utility task vehicle (UTV), and the like. Vehicles with multiple purposes.

[0078] As shown in FIG. 1, a structural schematic diagram of an outdoor work vehicle in an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0079] The outdoor work vehicle 100 comprises a carrying device 110, a frame 120, a walking mechanism 130 and a work mechanism 140. In the embodiment, the outdoor work vehicle 100 is exemplarily shown as a riding lawn mower. The carrying device 110 can comprise at least one of a seat or a standing platform. In the embodiment, the carrying device 110 is exemplarily shown as comprising a seat. The seat or the standing platform is used for a user to sit or stand. That is, the outdoor work vehicle can provide a riding work mode or a standing work mode. Further, the seat and the standing platform can be flexibly switched. That is, the work mode of the multifunctional vehicle can be flexibly switched between the riding work mode and the standing work mode according to the actual needs of a working user.

[0080] The carrying device 110 is used for a user to sit. The frame 120 is used for loading the carrying device 110, the work mechanism 140 and the walking mechanism 130.

[0081] The walking mechanism 130 is used for driving the outdoor work vehicle 100 to walk. In some embodiments, the walking mechanism 130 can be implemented as a wheel mechanism, comprising three, four or more tires. In the embodiment, a pair of front wheels 131, 132 and a pair of rear wheels 133, 134 are exemplarily shown. The pair of rear wheels 133, 134 can be driving wheels (i.e. a left driving wheel and a right driving wheel), and the pair of front wheels 131, 132 can be driven wheels. In further embodiments, the pair of front wheels 131, 132 can be connected to the frame 120 through steering, and steering can be realized when the pair of front wheels 131, 132 are turned. In other embodiments, the walking mechanism 130 can also be implemented as other structures according to different scenes, such as a track structure.

[0082] The work mechanism 140 is used for work. As an example, corresponding to the outdoor work vehicle 100 being a lawn mower, the work mechanism 140 is implemented as a cutting blade 141, 142 used for mowing.

[0083] In some embodiments, the walking mechanism 130 and the work mechanism 140 can be driven by motors. As an example, the walking mechanism 130 can be connected to a walking motor, and driven by the walking motor. The work motor can be connected to a work motor, and driven by the work motor.

[0084] In some embodiments, the outdoor working vehicle 100 can further comprise an operation assembly 150 for accepting user operation to control the operation of the outdoor working vehicle 100, such as walking or working. As an example, the operation assembly 150 can comprise steering handles, such as a left steering handle 151 and a right steering handle 152. The operation assembly 150 can also be in the form of an operation lever, a steering wheel, a foot pedal, or the like, based on which the user can control the operation of the walking motor and / or the working motor.

[0085] In some embodiments, the outdoor working vehicle 100 can further comprise a control panel 160. As an example, the control panel 160 can be implemented to be provided with human-machine interaction elements, such as operation buttons, a display screen (not shown), or the like. In yet some embodiments, the display screen can also be provided independently, such as being positioned on a support frame (not shown) formed at a lower front position of the carrying device 110, with the display screen being positioned on the support frame with its display surface facing the carrying device 110.

[0086] The outdoor working vehicle 100 can be controlled by a controller system to perform walking and / or working. For example, the walking motor for driving the walking mechanism 130 can be controlled by a walking motor controller, and the working motor for driving the working mechanism 140 can be controlled by a working motor controller.

[0087] As shown in FIG. 2, a structural schematic diagram of a controller system of an outdoor working vehicle in an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0088] In the example of FIG. 2, the outdoor working vehicle 200 is an example of a mower, whose walking mechanism 230 comprises a left driving wheel 231 and a right driving wheel 232, and whose working mechanism 240 comprises a left cutter 241 and a right cutter 242. The walking motor 270 of the outdoor working vehicle 200 comprises a left driving wheel motor 271 connected to and driving the left driving wheel 231, and a right driving wheel motor 272 connected to and driving the right driving wheel 232. The working motor 280 of the outdoor working vehicle 200 comprises a left cutter motor 281 connected to and driving the left cutter 241, and a right cutter motor 282 connected to and driving the right cutter 242.

[0089] In the embodiment, the controller system 290 includes a vehicle controller 291 (VCU), a traveling motor controller 292, a working motor controller 293, and a battery management system 2942 (BMS). Specifically, the traveling motor controller 292 includes a left traveling controller 2921 connected to and controlling the left drive wheel motor 271, and a right traveling controller 2922 connected to and controlling the right drive wheel motor 272. The working motor controller 293 includes a left cutter controller 2931 connected to and controlling the left cutter motor 281, and a right cutter controller 2932 connected to and controlling the right cutter motor 282.

[0090] The outdoor working vehicle 200 includes a power supply device 294, which includes a battery 2941 and the battery management system 2942. As an example, the battery 2941 can be a lithium-ion battery, a lead-acid battery, a nickel-hydrogen battery, or other types of power battery. The battery management system 2942 is used to manage the power supply of the battery 2941 to the various controllers and motors of the outdoor working vehicle 200.

[0091] The vehicle controller 291 is communicatively connected to the traveling motor controller 292, the working motor controller 293, and the battery management system 2942. In some embodiments, the communicative connection can be implemented as a Controller Area Network (CAN) bus connection. The vehicle controller 291, the left traveling controller 2921, the right traveling controller 2922, the left cutter controller 2931, and the right cutter controller 2932 each have a unique address in the CAN bus network, and they communicate messages with each other according to their respective addresses.

[0092] The outdoor working vehicle 200 also includes an operation assembly 250. As an example, the operation assembly 250 includes a left operation handle 251 and a right operation handle 252. The left operation handle 251 is connected to the left traveling controller 2921 for accepting user operation to output a control signal for the left drive wheel 231 to the left traveling controller 2921. The right operation handle 252 is connected to the right traveling controller 2922 for accepting user operation to output a control signal for the right drive wheel 232 to the right traveling controller 2922. In this way, the left operation handle 251 and the right operation handle 252 can be used to control the left drive wheel 231 and the right drive wheel 232, allowing the outdoor working vehicle 200 to travel in a desired manner. The electrical signals generated by the operation of the left operation handle 251 and the right operation handle 252 can be analog signals, such as analog current or voltage signals.

[0093] The operation assembly 250 can further include a mower switch 253. The mower switch 253 is configured to receive user operation to output a switch signal to the vehicle controller 291, and the vehicle controller 291 sends corresponding mowing instructions to the left mower controller 2931 or the right mower controller 2932 to control the left mower motor 281 and the right mower motor 282. In some embodiments, the vehicle controller 291 synchronously controls the left mower controller 2931 and the right mower controller 2932 to make the left mower 241 and the right mower 242 work and stop synchronously. Alternatively, in other embodiments, the vehicle controller 291 can also independently control the left mower controller 2931 and the right mower controller 2932 to make the left mower 241 and the right mower 242 work or stop independently without dependence on each other. Optionally, the mower switch 253 is configured with two gears, “on” and “off”, corresponding to the synchronous control of the left mower 241 and the right mower 242. Alternatively, the mower switch 253 is configured with four gears corresponding to the independent control of the left mower 241 and the right mower 242.

[0094] It can be understood that the number of mower motors and mower controllers matches the number of mowers. If the number of mowers increases, for example, to 3-4, the number of mower motors and mower controllers also increases accordingly.

[0095] It can be understood that the distribution of the controllers in FIG. 2 is only an example, and in actual application scenarios, the controllers can be combined physically (such as integrated) or divided according to needs, and is not limited to the example shown in the figure.

[0096] As shown in FIG. 3, another embodiment of the controller system of the outdoor working vehicle is shown.

[0097] Different from the embodiment of FIG. 2, some controllers of the controller system 390 in FIG. 3 are integrated. For simplicity of description, the mechanism is omitted in FIG. 3. Specifically, the left travel controller 2921 and the right travel controller 2922 are integrated into a vehicle and travel controller 391 with the vehicle controller 291. In addition, a plurality of mower motors 393 (for example, 2, 3, or 4 mower motors) are controlled by an integrated mower controller 392. The vehicle and travel controller 391, the integrated mower controller 392, and the battery management system 3942 are communicatively connected, for example, by a CAN bus. The battery 3941 is used for power supply.

[0098] The left operating handle 351 and the right operating handle 352 are in communication connection with the whole vehicle and walking controller 391, and the whole vehicle and walking controller 391 is connected to and controls the left driving wheel motor 371 and the right driving wheel motor 372.

[0099] It should be particularly pointed out that, under the teaching of the embodiments of FIG. 2 and FIG. 3, other integration / distribution schemes can also be used between the at least one controller included in the outdoor work vehicle, which are not listed one by one and can be within the protection scope of the present disclosure.

[0100] In other embodiments, the whole vehicle controller can be integrated into a whole vehicle and battery controller with the battery management system. For example, the battery management system can be integrated into a battery and motor controller with the motor controller (such as the walking motor controller and / or the work motor controller). For example, the whole vehicle controller, the walking motor controller, the work motor controller, and the battery management system are integrated into a combined controller assembly. As an example, the integration can refer to integration in the same circuit board or the same package housing.

[0101] In some embodiments, the riding mower can be provided with an occupancy sensor, for example, arranged below the carrier device. The occupancy sensor can be used to detect whether the carrier device is occupied. The occupancy sensor can be directly or indirectly in communication connection with at least one controller, such as the whole vehicle controller or the controller integrated with the whole vehicle controller.

[0102] The outdoor work vehicle can generate danger during work, for example, there is a risk of cutting when the cutter is working. Therefore, unlike ordinary vehicles, the outdoor work vehicle needs to be locked based on the work safety consideration of the outdoor work vehicle. Only after being unlocked, the outdoor work vehicle can be started, and further, the walking function, the work function, and other functions can be activated. That is, the outdoor work vehicle has the demand for multiple protection.

[0103] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, the outdoor work vehicle includes an unlocking assembly cooperating with the controller system to perform verification on the to-be-verified information input by the user, so as to replace the physical key switch for the outermost locking / unlocking protection of the outdoor work vehicle, thereby solving the problems of the cooperation circuit of the physical key switch, such as cost, complex wiring harness, prone to stop due to jumping during bumping, and easy to lose.

[0104] Only in the case of passing the verification, the walking and / or working function of the outdoor working vehicle can be activated, i.e. the permission to activate and use the walking motor and / or working motor is obtained. Thus, the design in the embodiments of the present disclosure has the advantages of being more secure and reliable, convenient, and not easy to lose, and also has the advantages of improving the flexibility of vehicle use and the convenience of authorization management. For example, in the scenario of unlocking the outdoor working vehicle by using the physical key switch, if the father takes away the physical key switch, no one at home can unlock the outdoor working vehicle, which is inconvenient to use. However, if the to-be-verified information (such as a password) is used, the father only needs to remotely provide the to-be-verified information to the family members, and the family members can unlock the outdoor working vehicle according to the password and use it, which has better flexibility of outdoor working vehicle control.

[0105] As shown in FIG. 4, a functional module schematic diagram of the unlocking scheme of the outdoor working vehicle in an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0106] The outdoor working vehicle 400 comprises a controller system 490 and an unlocking assembly 420. The unlocking assembly 420 comprises an input unit 421 and an unlocking detection unit 422. The unlocking detection unit 422 communicates with the controller system 490. The input unit 421 can communicate with the controller system 490 to realize communication with the unlocking detection unit 422, or the input unit 421 can also directly communicate with the unlocking detection unit 422.

[0107] The controller system 490 can be exemplified as the controller system 290, 390 in the embodiments of FIG. 2 or FIG. 3. Then, the input unit 421 and the unlocking detection unit 422 can take one of the controllers in the controller system 490 as a communication interface to be connected in communication.

[0108] The input unit 421 is adapted to input the to-be-verified information by the user. In some embodiments, the input unit 421 can be implemented as a password input device, such as a keyboard, etc., to input a password as the verification information. In some embodiments, the input unit 421 can be implemented to input the biometric information as the to-be-verified information. The biometric information can include one or a combination of face, finger / palm print, iris, voiceprint, etc. As a corresponding example, the input unit 421 can be implemented as an image acquisition device, such as a camera, etc., which can be used to acquire the biometric information of face, finger / palm print, iris, etc. As a corresponding example, the input unit 421 can be implemented as a finger / palm print sensor for acquiring the biometric information of finger / palm print. As a corresponding example, the input unit 421 can be implemented as a recording device, such as a voice acquisition device, etc., for inputting a sound signal for extracting voiceprint information and verification.

[0109] In some embodiments, the information to be verified can also be implemented as other specific signals. As a corresponding example, the input unit 421 can be implemented as a device with one or more communication circuits of near field communication (NFC), radio frequency identification (RFID), Bluetooth, etc., provided on the outdoor working vehicle for communication interaction with an external terminal device to achieve the reception and verification of the information to be verified (which can be a specific code). In possible embodiments, the external terminal device can be a mobile terminal such as a smartphone or a tablet, or a dedicated terminal integrating only one type of communication circuit, such as a remote control key, etc.

[0110] In some embodiments, the input unit 421 can be different according to the different setting positions of the outdoor working vehicle. The following will be illustrated respectively by taking the outdoor working vehicle 100 in FIG. 1 as an example.

[0111] As shown in FIG. 5, a structure schematic diagram of an input unit provided on an outdoor working vehicle in an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0112] In the example of FIG. 5, the input unit 421 is implemented as a keyboard 421a provided on the outdoor working vehicle 100 at the control panel 160 adjacent to the front lower side of the carrying device 110. This position can facilitate the user riding on the carrying device to reach the keyboard 421a to input a password.

[0113] As an example, the keyboard 421a can be implemented as a physical keyboard to provide physical keys for the user to input a password. Alternatively, in another example, the input unit 421 can be implemented as a display screen which can display a virtual keyboard. Optionally, the display screen can be a touch screen to facilitate the user to input directly on the touch screen.

[0114] As shown in FIG. 6, a structure schematic diagram of an input unit provided on an outdoor working vehicle in another embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0115] In the example of FIG. 6, the input unit 421 is implemented as a fingerprint sensor 421b provided on the outdoor working vehicle 100 at the control panel 160 adjacent to the front lower side of the carrying device 110. This position can facilitate the user riding on the carrying device to reach the fingerprint sensor to input a fingerprint.

[0116] It can be understood that the setting position of the palmprint sensor can be the same as that of the fingerprint sensor.

[0117] As shown in FIG. 7, a structure schematic diagram of an input unit provided on an outdoor working vehicle in still another embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0118] In the example of FIG. 7, the input unit 421 is implemented as an image acquisition device 421c for collecting face information and / or iris information, which can be arranged at an upper portion, such as a top end or a position below the top end, of the left operating handle 151 or the right operating handle 152 of the outdoor work vehicle 100. This position is close to the user's face on the carrying device 110, facilitating the collection of face information and / or iris information of the user's face.

[0119] As shown in FIG. 8, a structure diagram of an outdoor work vehicle with an input unit arranged thereon is shown in another embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0120] In the example of FIG. 8, the input unit 421 is implemented as a voice acquisition device 421d, which can be arranged at an upper portion, such as a top end or a position below the top end, of the left operating handle 151 or the right operating handle 152 of the outdoor work vehicle 100. This position is close to the user's mouth, facilitating the collection of voice signals of the user on the carrying device 110.

[0121] In some embodiments, the voice acquisition device can be arranged at a position lower than the image acquisition device on the left operating handle or the right operating handle.

[0122] As shown in FIG. 9, a structure diagram of an outdoor work vehicle with an input unit arranged thereon is shown in another embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0123] In the example of FIG. 9, the input unit is implemented as a wireless communication device 421e, which can have at least one wireless communication circuit, such as near field communication (NFC), radio frequency identification (RFID), Bluetooth communication, mobile communication (3G / 4G / 5G), etc., and can be arranged on the outdoor work vehicle to communicate with a counterpart device of the same communication protocol.

[0124] As an example, for a wireless communication device 421e (such as an NFC or RFID tag) with a relatively short communication range, such as NFC or RFID, it can be arranged on the outdoor work vehicle 100 at a control panel 160 located below and adjacent to the front of the carrying device. This position can facilitate a user riding on the carrying device 110 to hold the wireless communication device 421e (such as an NFC or RFID reader) to form a communication to input information.

[0125] As an example, for a communication method with a relatively long communication distance, such as Bluetooth, the corresponding Bluetooth communication wireless communication device 421e on the outdoor work vehicle 100 can be arranged at a position within the Bluetooth communication range of a smart phone.

[0126] As an example, for mobile communication (3G / 4G / 5G) mode, the wireless communication device 421e can be implemented with mobile communication circuitry, with a SIM card inserted to access a mobile communication network, to remotely communicate with a user's mobile terminal. In this example, the user's mobile terminal can remotely communicate with the wireless communication device 421e to remotely unlock the outdoor working vehicle 100.

[0127] Based on the capability of the wireless communication device 421e to access a mobile communication network, the input of the to-be-verified information can also be achieved by combining the remote communication capability of the wireless communication device 421e with other information input modes. For example, each outdoor working vehicle 100 can have an unlocking QR code containing specific network link information, and the user can scan the unlocking QR code by a mobile terminal to access a server pointed by the specific network link information, and the to-be-verified information can be generated by the server and transmitted to the outdoor working vehicle through a wide area network and / or a local area network. The wireless communication device 421e receives the to-be-verified information and transmits it to the unlocking detection unit 422 for verification. As an example, the QR code can be displayed by a display screen located on the outdoor working vehicle 100, or formed on the surface of the outdoor working vehicle by printing or printing methods.

[0128] For another example, the user communicates with a server by operating an application (APP) on a mobile phone to trigger the server to send to-be-verified information to the outdoor working vehicle. The outdoor working vehicle can have a unique device ID, and the mobile phone APP can have a unique user ID preset. When the mobile phone establishes a wireless communication connection with the wireless communication device 421e on the outdoor working vehicle, a binding relationship between the device ID and the user ID can be established to determine the ownership of the outdoor working vehicle for the user and further use.

[0129] The unlocking detection unit 422 is coupled to one of the controllers in the controller system of the outdoor working vehicle. The "coupling" refers to a communication connection or integration into the controller. The controller can be a vehicle controller, a traveling motor controller, a working motor controller, a battery management system, or a controller integrated in various ways among them. The unlocking detection unit is adapted to verify the to-be-verified information, for example, to verify whether one or more combinations of the input password, fingerprint / palmprint, face, iris, voiceprint, NFC signal, RFID signal, Bluetooth signal are consistent with the previous input. Moreover, the unlocking detection unit can send an unlocking signal to the coupled controller in response to the to-be-verified information verification passing. The unlocking signal is adapted to set the outdoor working vehicle to an unlocked state. As an example, the unlocked state can specifically be manifested as the vehicle controller (or the controller integrated with the vehicle controller) being activated to enable the activation of the traveling motor controller and / or the working motor controller to control the respective connected motors. In the unlocked state, the outdoor working vehicle cannot be enabled by the user to perform the traveling or working functions. In the unlocked state, the traveling function and / or the working function of the outdoor working vehicle can be activated. Specifically, the vehicle controller can accept user instructions to perform control, and the traveling motor controller and / or the working motor controller can be controlled by the vehicle controller to enable the traveling motor and / or the working motor to be activated by the user to drive the movement of the traveling mechanism and / or the working mechanism.

[0130] In some embodiments, the unlocked state can be different according to different use permissions. For example, there can be multiple use permissions, such as only the traveling function can be used, only the working function can be used, or both the traveling function and the working function can be used.

[0131] According to FIGS. 2 and 3, the controllers in the controller system are in communication connection. When there are multiple controllers integrated, the unlocking detection unit can form a communication path with the input unit through the communication connection between the controllers to obtain the to-be-verified information and verify it. Or, when multiple controllers are integrated into one, the unlocking detection unit can also communicate with the input unit through the communication connection with the one controller.

[0132] Alternatively, the unlocking detection unit can also be implemented as a hardware circuit, a software program, or a hardware circuit cooperating with a software program in at least one controller (such as a vehicle controller, etc.) that can verify the to-be-verified information.

[0133] Please refer to FIGS. 10-17 for the connection diagrams of the unlocking detection unit 422 and the controller system with different controller integration forms in an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0134] As shown in FIG. 10, a structure diagram of the connection between the unlocking detection unit and the vehicle controller in an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown. It should be noted that the communication connection between the controllers is shown in FIGS. 10-17, and not all power supply lines of the battery management system to other controllers are shown, so it does not mean that the power supply lines of the battery to each controller do not exist.

[0135] In the present embodiment, the vehicle controller 1010 is communicatively connected to the traveling motor controller 1020, the working motor controller 1030, and the battery management system 1040, and the unlocking detection unit 422 can be communicatively connected to the vehicle controller 1010.

[0136] As shown in FIG. 11, a structure diagram of the connection between the unlocking detection unit and the traveling motor / working motor controller in an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0137] In the present embodiment, the vehicle controller 1010 is communicatively connected to the traveling motor controller 1020, the working motor controller 1030, and the battery management system 1040, and the unlocking detection unit 422 can be communicatively connected to the traveling motor controller 1020 (or the working motor controller 1030).

[0138] As shown in FIG. 12, a structure diagram of the connection between the unlocking detection unit and the battery management system in an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0139] In the present embodiment, the vehicle controller 1010 is communicatively connected to the traveling motor controller 1020, the working motor controller 1030, and the battery management system 1040, and the unlocking detection unit 422 can be communicatively connected to the battery management system 1040.

[0140] As shown in FIG. 13, a structure diagram of the connection between the unlocking detection unit and the vehicle and motor controller in an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0141] In the present embodiment, the vehicle controller 1010 and the traveling motor controller 1020 and the working motor controller 1030 are integrated into a vehicle and motor controller 1311, and are communicatively connected to the battery management system 1040. The unlocking detection unit 422 is communicatively connected to the vehicle and motor controller 1311.

[0142] As shown in FIG. 14, a structure diagram of the connection between the unlocking detection unit and the combined motor controller in an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0143] In the present embodiment, the traveling motor controller 1020 and the working motor controller 1030 are integrated into a combined motor controller 1490, and are communicatively connected to the vehicle controller 1010 and the battery management system 1040. The unlocking detection unit 422 is communicatively connected to the combined motor controller 1490.

[0144] As shown in FIG. 15, a structure diagram of the unlocking detection unit connected with the vehicle and battery controller in an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0145] In the embodiment, the vehicle controller 1010 and the battery management system 1040 are integrated into a vehicle and battery controller 1510, and are communicatively connected with the traveling motor controller 1020 and the working motor controller 1030. The unlocking detection unit 422 is communicatively connected with the vehicle and battery controller 1510.

[0146] As shown in FIG. 16, a structure diagram of the unlocking detection unit connected with the battery and motor controller in an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0147] In the embodiment, the battery management system 1040 is integrated with the traveling motor controller 1020 and the working motor controller 1030 into a battery and motor controller 1610, and is communicatively connected with the vehicle controller 1010. The unlocking detection unit 422 is communicatively connected with the battery and motor controller 1610.

[0148] As shown in FIG. 17, a structure diagram of the unlocking detection unit connected with the combined controller assembly in an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0149] In the embodiment, the vehicle controller 1010, the traveling motor controller 1020, the working motor controller 1030 and the battery management system 1040 are integrated into a combined controller assembly 1710. The unlocking detection unit 422 is communicatively connected with the combined controller assembly 1710.

[0150] As shown in FIG. 18, a module diagram of the outdoor working vehicle activating the traveling motor and / or the working motor in an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0151] In consideration of the safety of the outdoor working vehicle, the outdoor working vehicle can be provided with various switch devices 1850.

[0152] In possible embodiments, the plurality of switch devices 1850 can be coupled with the unlocking detection unit 422 to transmit signals to the controller system 1820 (which can be any of the controller systems in previous embodiments, such as one of the embodiments in FIGS. 10-17) via the unlocking detection unit, such as to the vehicle controller 1810 (or a controller integrated with the vehicle controller, such as a vehicle and travel controller, a vehicle and battery controller, a combined controller assembly, etc.). As an example, the vehicle controller 1810 pre-stores a preset condition set 1811 related to the plurality of switch devices 1850, and when the signals of the plurality of switch devices 1850 are determined to meet the preset condition set 1811, enables the connected travel motor controller 1820 and / or work motor controller 1830 to be able to control the travel motor and / or work motor to drive the travel mechanism and work mechanism to operate.

[0153] Embodiments of the plurality of switch devices 1850 are illustrated. For example, in the case of a riding mower, the carrying device of the outdoor work vehicle can be provided with an occupancy sensor 1851 for detecting occupancy state information of whether the carrying device 110 is occupied by a user. The outdoor work vehicle can include a start switch 1852. The outdoor work vehicle can include an activation switch 1853 corresponding to the travel motor / work motor, such as a physical pull switch or a corresponding virtual button graphical control (icon) displayed on a display screen, etc. Accordingly, the preset condition set 1811 can include:

[0154] Condition 1: The verification of the to-be-verified information input by the input unit 421 is passed. The verification can be completed by the unlocking detection unit.

[0155] Condition 2: The occupancy sensor 1851 provided on the carrying device detects that the carrying device is occupied.

[0156] Condition 3: The actuation of the start switch 1852 of the outdoor work vehicle.

[0157] Condition 4: The activation switch 1853 corresponding to the travel motor controller / work motor controller receives an activation operation. It should be particularly noted that in other embodiments, the occupancy sensor 1851, the start switch 1852, and the activation switch 1853 can also be selected to be directly connected to a controller, such as a VCU or a controller integrated with the VCU, and the input unit 421 can be selected to be connected with the unlocking detection unit 422 or at least one controller.

[0158] In some embodiments, the conditions in the preset condition group 1811 can have priority difference between each other. For example, the start switch 1852 is operated by the user to power on the outdoor work vehicle. When the outdoor work vehicle is powered on, the input unit 420 is input by the user to verify the information to be verified, and the verification of the information to be verified can make the outdoor work vehicle in an unlocked state, and whether the walking or working can be determined according to the occupancy state information of the occupancy sensor 1851. For safety considerations, when no one is present, the walking mechanism and the working mechanism are not allowed to be operated. Therefore, if the occupancy state information indicates that the carrying device is not occupied, the activation switch 1853 cannot work. If the occupancy state information indicates that someone is located in the carrying device, the activation switch 1853 can be operated by the user to activate the corresponding walking motor and / or working motor. Thus, the activation process of the walking motor and / or working motor can be: "start switch actuation→information verification pass unlocking→carrying device is occupied & activation switch accepts activation operation→walking motor and / or working motor is activated". Further, the walking function and / or working function can be used. Alternatively, in some embodiments, the unlocking assembly and the controller system can also be powered but locked and cannot be activated and operated, and then the user can input the information to be verified for verification. Thus, the activation process of the walking motor and / or working motor can be: "information verification pass unlocking→start switch actuation→carrying device is occupied & activation switch accepts activation operation→walking motor and / or working motor is activated".

[0159] In some embodiments, at least one controller (such as VCU or controller integrated with VCU) can also be adapted to start a timer in response to the occupancy state information representing that the user leaves the carrying device. And, in response to the timer counting reaching a predetermined time threshold, stop the walking motor and working motor of the outdoor work vehicle, to ensure the safety of the vehicle and the safety of the surrounding people.

[0160] When the input unit 422 is implemented as a display screen, the display screen can provide a graphical user interface (GUI) for the user to input information to be verified, such as a password.

[0161] As shown in FIG. 19, a graphical interface schematic diagram for password input and verification performed on the display screen in an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0162] In FIG. 19, the display screen 1900 can be adapted to display a first human-computer interaction interface 1910 for inputting the to-be-verified information. Specifically, the first human-computer interaction interface 1910 can include a password input field 1911 and a virtual keyboard 1912 for inputting the password. When the display screen 1900 is implemented as a touch screen, the user can perform a touch operation on the virtual keyboard 1912 to form an input in the password input field. In the present embodiment, the virtual keyboard 1912 can be implemented as a numeric keypad. Alternatively, in other embodiments, the virtual keyboard 1912 can also be implemented as an 87-key keyboard or a 104 full-key keyboard.

[0163] In some embodiments, the display screen 1900 can display the first human-computer interaction interface 1910 triggered by a specific condition. As an example, the specific condition can be set as, for example, actuation of the start switch 1852. Specifically, when the user presses the start switch 1852, the display screen 1900 can be triggered to display the first human-computer interaction interface 1910.

[0164] Further, the unlocking detection unit 422 is adapted to cause the display screen 1900 to display a second human-computer interaction interface 1920 in response to the to-be-verified information being verified. As an example, in the second human-computer interaction interface 1920, a first graphical control 1921 (i.e., a first icon) of the walking motor and a second graphical control 1922 (i.e., a second icon) of the working motor are displayed as activation switches. The user can select to click the first graphical control 1921 to activate the walking motor, and click the second graphical control 1922 to activate the working motor.

[0165] According to the present embodiment, the activation process of the walking motor and / or the working motor can also be implemented as: “actuation of the start switch 1852 → the display screen displays the first human-computer interaction interface 1910 for inputting the to-be-verified information → the input to-be-verified information is verified, and the unlocking is performed → the carrying device is occupied and the activation switch accepts the activation operation → the walking motor and / or the working motor are activated”. In this way, the walking function and / or the working function can be used.

[0166] In some embodiments, when the outdoor working vehicle is unlocked and running, the start switch 1852 is actuated, and the controller system can be controlled by the vehicle controller to be in an unstarted state, and the walking motor and the working motor are stopped running. The outdoor working vehicle is locked and can only be unlocked by re-verifying the information.

[0167] In some embodiments, the start switch 1852 can be integrated with certain types of input units 421, so that when operated, it can achieve integrated unlocking and starting. For example, the start switch 1852 can be implemented as a button, and a finger / palm print sensor can be arranged on the pressing surface, so that when the user presses the start switch, the user can complete the unlocking and starting actions at the same time. Alternatively, the start switch 1852 can also form a space for an indicator light (not shown) inside, and a light-emitting part of light-transmitting material can be arranged on the surface to output the light path of the indicator light. The indicator light can have different colors and can be controlled to be electrically connected to the controller system, such as the VCU or the controller integrated with the VCU, so as to be lit corresponding to different working states.

[0168] Referring to FIGS. 20-25, schematic diagrams of circuit modules of unlocking detection units cooperating with different types of input units in embodiments of the present disclosure are shown.

[0169] As shown in FIG. 20, a schematic diagram of a circuit module of an unlocking detection unit corresponding to password input in an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0170] In the present embodiment, the unlocking detection unit 422a includes an unlocking processor 4221a, which can be implemented as a micro control unit (MCU) chip. As an example, a plurality of communication interfaces of the unlocking processor 4221a are connected with the occupancy sensor 1851, the start switch 1852, the keyboard 421a, the activation switch 1853, and at least one controller of the controller system 2090 (for example, the controller system 290, 390, 490, or any one of the controller systems in FIGS. 10-17), respectively. The unlocking processor 4221a can also include a power supply interface electrically connected with the battery management system.

[0171] The unlocking processor 4221a can include a memory 42211a, which can be implemented as a random access memory (RAM), a flash memory, a read-only memory (ROM), a cache, or other storage medium. As an example, the memory 42211a can store preset unlocking information 422111a to be matched with the to-be-verified information, and when a match is found, it is determined that the verification is passed. Taking a password as an example, in a simple decryption algorithm, the preset unlocking information 422111a can be a preset password, and a comparison between the input password and the preset password determines whether they are the same, thereby determining whether a match is found. Alternatively, the preset unlocking information 422111a can also be preset encoding information (such as a hash value) obtained by a preset encoding algorithm (such as a hash or other algorithm) from the preset password, and the unlocking processor 4221a can also call the preset encoding algorithm to encode the input password to generate current encoding information, and compare the preset encoding information to obtain the verification result. Alternatively, preset encryption encoding information (such as a password hash value) can be formed based on the preset encoding information by an encryption algorithm, the input password can be encoded and encrypted to obtain current encryption encoding information, and the preset encryption encoding information is compared to obtain the verification result. In addition to the above examples, other key algorithms can also be combined, and the above examples are not limited.

[0172] As an example, the unlocking processor 4221a can also include a data manager 42212a for password management, such as password addition, deletion, and the like. The data manager 42212a can be implemented by a hardware circuit, a software program, or a combination thereof.

[0173] It can be understood that other forms of to-be-verified information, such as fingerprint information, palmprint information, face information, iris information, voiceprint information, and information transmitted in NFC, RFID, Bluetooth, and APP, can also be verified by matching the preset unlocking information 422111a, which includes but is not limited to comparison, encoding and / or encrypted comparison, and the like.

[0174] In some embodiments, each preset unlocking information is associated with a corresponding usage permission of the walking motor and / or the working motor. The usage permission is one of the permission combinations of prohibiting or allowing the activation of the walking motor and / or the permission combinations of prohibiting or allowing the activation of the working motor, such as that the first preset unlocking information corresponds to permission 1: prohibiting the activation of the walking motor and the working motor; the second preset unlocking information corresponds to permission 2: allowing the activation of the working motor and the walking motor; the third preset unlocking information corresponds to permission 3: allowing the activation of the walking motor but prohibiting the activation of the working motor, and the like. When the walking motor includes multiple walking motors such as left and right walking motors, or the working motor includes multiple working motors such as left and right working motors or more, the usage permission can be further subdivided into a corresponding number of multiple permissions according to different arrangement combinations of the motors.

[0175] In some embodiments, the usage permission information corresponding to each preset unlocking information can be stored in the storage unit of the unlocking detection unit or in the storage unit of the at least one controller, so as to be more flexible to adapt to the needs of different scenarios.

[0176] In some embodiments, when multiple usage permissions are formed, different second human-computer interaction interfaces of different permissions can be provided according to different usage permission information. For example, in the second human-computer interaction interface corresponding to the permission of “allowing the activation of the walking motor but prohibiting the activation of the working motor”, the first graphical control corresponding to the activation of the walking motor can be operated, and the second graphical control corresponding to the activation of the working motor can be limited to operate or hidden.

[0177] According to the above embodiments, the input of the to-be-verified information in different input modes can be used to unlock the corresponding usage permission required. In a family scenario, if the father and mother are not at home and only the daughter is at home. Suddenly encountering bad weather such as heavy rain, the father remotely communicates with the riding mower at home through a mobile phone APP to unlock the input information of the usage permission corresponding to the walking function and prohibiting the mowing function. Further exemplarily, after unlocking, the display screen on the riding mower can display the second human-computer interaction interface corresponding to the usage permission, for example, only display the first graphical control for activating the walking motor. The father can also inform the daughter through telephone, text, voice or video communication to drive the riding mower back to the warehouse or garage. Since the usage permission including the mowing function is not unlocked, the daughter can be prevented from operating the cutter during the process of driving the riding mower to the warehouse, thereby avoiding a certain risk.

[0178] As shown in FIG. 21, a circuit module structure schematic diagram of the unlocking detection unit corresponding to the finger / palmprint input in an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0179] In the present embodiment, the unlocking detection unit 422b comprises an unlocking processor 4221b, which can be implemented as a micro control unit (MCU) providing a plurality of communication interfaces connected with the occupancy sensor 1851, the start switch 1852, the input unit 421, the activation switch 1853 and at least one controller of the controller system 2090 (e.g. the controller system 290, 390, 490, any of the controller systems in FIGS. 10-17), respectively. The unlocking processor 4221b can further comprise a power supply interface electrically connected with the battery management system. As an example, the unlocking processor 4221b can comprise a memory 42211b and a data manager 42212b for managing the finger / palmprint data. In the present embodiment, the input unit 421 is implemented as a finger / palmprint sensor 421b communicatively connected with the unlocking processor 4221b.

[0180] As shown in FIG. 22, a schematic diagram of the circuit module structure of the unlocking detection unit corresponding to the input of face information or iris information in an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0181] In the present embodiment, the unlocking detection unit 422c comprises an unlocking processor 4221c, which can be implemented as a micro control unit (MCU) providing a plurality of communication interfaces connected with the occupancy sensor 1851, the start switch 1852, the input unit 421, the activation switch 1853 and at least one controller of the controller system 2090 (e.g. the controller system 290, 390, 490, any of the controller systems in FIGS. 10-17), respectively. The unlocking processor 4221b can further comprise a power supply interface electrically connected with the battery management system. In the present embodiment, the input unit 421 is implemented as an image acquisition device 421c communicatively connected with the unlocking processor 4221c.

[0182] As an example, the unlocking processor 4221c can comprise a memory 42211c and a data manager 42212c for managing the face or iris data.

[0183] As shown in FIG. 23, a schematic diagram of the circuit module structure of the unlocking detection unit corresponding to the input of voice recording in an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0184] In the present embodiment, the unlocking detection unit 422d comprises an unlocking processor 4221d, which can be implemented as a micro control unit (MCU) providing a plurality of communication interfaces connected with the occupancy sensor 1851, the start switch 1852, the input unit 421, the activation switch 1853 and at least one controller of the controller system 2090 (e.g. the controller system 290, 390, 490, any of the controller systems in FIGS. 10-17) respectively. The unlocking processor 4221d can further comprise a power supply interface electrically connected with the battery management system. In the present embodiment, the input unit 421 can be implemented as a voice collection device 421d, which is communicatively connected with the unlocking processor 4221d.

[0185] As an example, the unlocking processor 4221d can comprise a memory 42211d and a data manager 42212d for managing voiceprint data.

[0186] As shown in FIG. 24, a schematic diagram of the circuit module structure of the unlocking detection unit corresponding to the wireless signal input in an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0187] In the present embodiment, the unlocking detection unit 422e comprises an unlocking processor 4221e, which can be implemented as a micro control unit (MCU) providing a plurality of communication interfaces connected with the occupancy sensor 1851, the start switch 1852, the input unit 421, the activation switch 1853 and at least one controller of the controller system 2090 (e.g. the controller system 290, 390, 490, any of the controller systems in FIGS. 10-17) respectively. The unlocking processor 4221e can further comprise a power supply interface electrically connected with the battery management system. In the present embodiment, the input unit 421 is implemented as a wireless communication device 421e, which comprises at least one of, for example, NFC, RFID, mobile communication, Bluetooth communication circuit.

[0188] As an example, the unlocking processor 4221e can comprise a protocol stack 42211e corresponding to the communication protocol of the wireless communication device 421e. A data manager 42212e for managing preset unlocking information (e.g. electronic key). Since the unlocking processor needs to communicate with the outside and respond, in order to consider the data security of the unlocking processor, optionally, the unlocking processor 4221e can further comprise a secure access controller 42213e.

[0189] When the to-be-verified information is verified, the verification can fail due to environmental reasons. For example, when the password is verified, due to a mistake or inexperience, an error number or symbol can be input in the process of inputting the password. When the finger / palm print is identified, due to the fact that the hand is blocked by an object that is not conducive to identification, the print is incomplete or unclear, and the like, an error can occur in the process of identifying the finger / palm print. When the voiceprint is verified, in the case where the user's voice changes due to illness or other reasons, an error can occur in the process of identifying the voiceprint. When NFC, RFID, Bluetooth, mobile communication, and the like are verified, due to communication failure or input unit failure, and the like, the verification can fail.

[0190] It should be particularly pointed out that, in another embodiment, when the unlocking detection unit is implemented in the at least one controller, the preset unlocking information can be stored in the memory of the controller, the controller can determine the result of whether the verification is passed according to the matching of the to-be-verified information input by the input unit and the preset unlocking information, and set the unlocking state according to the unlocking signal generated when the verification is passed. Alternatively, the memory can also store the use permission information corresponding to each preset unlocking information, for setting the unlocking state of the corresponding use permission.

[0191] To this end, as shown in FIG. 25, a flowchart of the verification of the to-be-verified information in an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0192] The verification process includes:

[0193] Step S2501: Determine whether the received to-be-verified information is verified.

[0194] First, determine whether the password, biometric information (face, finger / palm print, iris information, and the like), wireless communication signal (NFC, RFID, Bluetooth, mobile communication network signal, and the like), and the like that are correctly formatted and can be identified for verification are received.

[0195] Second, verify the to-be-verified information using a verification program.

[0196] If yes, go to step S2502; if no, go to step S2504.

[0197] Step S2502: Determine that the unlocking is successful.

[0198] Step S2503: Start the outdoor work vehicle.

[0199] Alternatively, the outdoor work vehicle can be started in this step by pressing the start switch by the user. Subsequently, the walking motor and / or the work motor can be activated according to the use permission or without the use permission.

[0200] Step S2504: Determine that the unlocking fails.

[0201] Step S2505: judging whether the number of unlocking failures reaches a preset threshold N.

[0202] Specifically, the biometric information can change over time / biological state, resulting in verification failure. For example, due to a mistake or long-term non-use, there will be an error in the process of inputting the password. For example, as time goes by or in a sick state, the user's throat is hoarse, so the voiceprint changes and there will be an error in the process of voiceprint recognition. Of course, in this example, a voiceprint recognition system with self-learning ability can also be used, which can continuously update during the identification of the correct user's voice over time to adapt to the user's voice changes. For example, there are stains, water stains and other debris on the hands that are not conducive to identification, resulting in errors in the process of finger / palm print identification. Therefore, multiple verifications can help improve the fault tolerance of verification. As an example, N can be 3, 4, 5 or more, which can be set according to actual needs.

[0203] In addition, considering the possibility of biometric information being forged, such as using user photos to forge facial information, using fingerprint / palm print rubber to forge finger / palm print information, using a voice simulator to forge voiceprint information, etc., the outdoor working vehicle can also be provided with corresponding devices for implementing living body detection technology. For example, through the audio / video acquisition / playback device, the user is prompted to perform a specified action according to the instruction, such as making the user perform a head / face action, reading a specified word or sentence, etc., to exclude at least part of the forged biometric information from being verified.

[0204] In some embodiments, based on reliability considerations, when any combination of the above multiple unlocking functions is used, password unlocking can be used as their final backup scheme. If the password is forgotten, some relief ways to find the password through the phone or network can also be provided.

[0205] If yes, go to step S2506; if no, return to step S2501.

[0206] Step S2506: keeping the outdoor working vehicle locked.

[0207] That is, the user is prohibited from enabling the walking function and the working function of the outdoor working vehicle. Further optionally, a warning or prompt message can also be generated and sent to the terminal of the specified user through the mobile network or wired Internet network to prompt the event that the outdoor working vehicle fails to be unlocked, which is beneficial to the user to quickly respond and perform the next action.

[0208] As shown in FIG. 26, a structural schematic diagram of the outdoor working vehicle 400 in an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0209] The outdoor work vehicle 400 comprises a seat 110, a frame, a traveling mechanism 230 and a work mechanism 240. In the embodiment, the outdoor work vehicle 400 is exemplarily a riding mower, and the outdoor work vehicle 400 can also be a snow blower, a washer, a mini-tiller, a wood splitter, a forklift, a walk-behind mower, a stand-on mower, a seeder, etc.

[0210] The seat 110 is for a user to sit on, the frame is for loading the seat 110, the work mechanism 240 and the traveling mechanism 230, the traveling mechanism 230 is for driving the outdoor work vehicle 400 to travel, and comprises at least two driving wheels 2711, each of which is driven by a traveling motor 271 to realize straight travel, reverse travel, turning, zero steering and other motion control of the whole vehicle, and the work mechanism 240 is for work, and in the embodiment, the work mechanism 240 comprises a cutter 2811 for mowing, and the outdoor work vehicle 400 has at least one cutter 2811, each of which is driven by a work motor 281.

[0211] The outdoor work vehicle 400 further comprises an operation assembly for receiving user operation to control the operation of the traveling motors 271 and the work motors 281. As shown in FIG. 1, the operation assembly comprises a left operation handle 251 and a right operation handle 252, the left operation handle 251 controls the operation of the left traveling motor, and the right operation handle 252 controls the operation of the right traveling motor; the operation assembly can further comprise a cutter switch to control the operation of the cutter 2811, and the operation of the cutter 2811 comprises the start-stop, rotation speed, steering and the like of each cutter. It can be understood that the number of the work motors 281 and the work motor controllers 1830 matches the number of the cutters 2811.

[0212] As an example, as shown in FIG. 26, the seat 110 of the outdoor work vehicle 400 is provided with an input unit 421, which is exemplarily an electronic password lock, and is adapted to input password information to be verified by the user; in other embodiments, the input unit 421 can also be a fingerprint lock, a voiceprint lock, an NFC lock or a camera, and the electronic password lock is arranged to face the seat 110.

[0213] As shown in FIG. 2-28, the outdoor work vehicle 400 is controlled by a control system 410 to perform walking and / or work. The control system 410 includes a vehicle controller 291 (VCU), a walking motor controller, a work motor controller, and a battery management system 2942; the walking motor 271 for driving the walking mechanism 230 is controlled by the walking motor controller, and the work motor 281 for driving the work mechanism 240 is controlled by the work motor controller. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 2, the walking motor controller includes a left walking controller 2921 connected to and controlling the left walking motor 271, and a right walking controller 2922 connected to and controlling the right walking motor 271; the work motor controller 1830 includes a left cutter controller 2931 connected to and controlling the left cutter motor 281, and a right cutter controller 2932 connected to and controlling the right cutter motor 282. The left walking controller 2921 is communicatively connected to the sensors on the left operating handle 251 and the left walking motor 271, and the right walking controller 2922 is communicatively connected to the sensors on the right operating handle 252 and the right walking motor 271, to receive the control signals of the user's operation output to the left walking motor and / or right walking motor, so that the left driving wheel 231 and the right driving wheel 232 can be controlled through the left operating handle 251 and the right operating handle 252, to make the outdoor work vehicle 400 walk in the desired manner.

[0214] The outdoor work vehicle 400 includes a power supply device, which includes a battery 2941 and a battery management system 2942. As an example, the battery 2941 can be a lithium-ion battery 2941, a lead-acid battery 2941, a nickel-hydrogen battery 2941, or other types of power batteries 2941. The battery management system 2942 is used to manage the charging and discharging of the battery 2941, and the battery 2941 supplies power to the electrical equipment on the outdoor work vehicle 400, including the controllers and the motors.

[0215] As shown in FIG. 1-28, the vehicle controller 291 is communicatively connected to the electronic password lock, the walking motor controller 1820, the work motor controller 1830, and the battery management system 2942. The vehicle controller 291 has an unlocking detection unit 422 integrated therein, and the to-be-verified information input through the electronic password lock keyboard is directly transmitted to the unlocking detection unit 422 on the vehicle controller 291. The unlocking detection unit 422 is part of the control circuit on the vehicle controller 291, which includes a memory module and a processor module, the memory module stores preset unlocking information, and the processor module can determine whether the input to-be-verified information matches the preset unlocking information, and send an unlocking signal to the walking motor controller 1820 and / or the work motor controller 1830 to activate the walking motor and / or the work motor in the case of matching.

[0216] The password stored in the memory module has multiple passwords, such as password 1 corresponding to only enabling the walking function of the outdoor working vehicle 400, and password 2 corresponding to enabling the walking function and the working function of the outdoor working vehicle 400. In a family scenario, if the father and mother are not at home and only the daughter is at home, and suddenly encounters heavy rain and other bad weather, the father informs the daughter of the password 1 through the mobile phone, and the daughter can unlock the walking function of the outdoor working vehicle 400 according to the password 1 and use it to drive the outdoor working vehicle 400 into the warehouse. Since the password 1 does not unlock the use permission of the mower function, it can prevent the daughter from operating the mower during the process of driving the outdoor working vehicle 400 into the warehouse, thereby avoiding certain dangers and improving the flexibility of use.

[0217] The electronic password lock is a lock whose opening and closing are controlled by a circuit and a microprocessor. The user can input a digital password through a keyboard or operate a touch screen. Such a lock usually has an anti-disassembly function and a safety locking mechanism when an incorrect password is input. The electronic password lock includes main components such as a power supply, a keyboard / touch screen, a microprocessor / control unit, a lock body mechanical structure, and a memory unit. In another embodiment, the unlocking detection unit 422 (UDU) can also be arranged on the microprocessor / control unit of the electronic password lock. The microprocessor / control unit of the electronic password lock is at least in communication connection with one of the vehicle controller 291 (VCU), the motor controller, and the battery management system 2941 on the outdoor working vehicle 400. The unlocking detection unit 422 sends different unlocking signals to the controller in communication connection with it according to different passwords, and finally selectively activates the walking motor and / or the working motor. The unlocking detection unit 422 and the input unit 421 jointly constitute the unlocking assembly 420 for controlling the unlocking of the outdoor working vehicle. As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the left walking controller, the right walking controller, the left mower controller, the right mower controller, the vehicle controller 291, and the battery management system 2942 on the outdoor working vehicle 400 can be partially combined or separately arranged. Each controller is provided with a control circuit corresponding to the function, and the controllers are selectively in communication connection.

[0218] The starting process of the outdoor working vehicle 400 in this embodiment is as follows: S1. The user presses the starting switch, the main circuits of the battery management system 2942, the motor controller modules, and the signal modules are powered on and activate the vehicle controller 291 (VCU); S2. The user inputs a password through the electronic password lock, the unlocking detection unit 422 judges whether the password is correct, and in the case that the password is correct, selects the use permission corresponding to the password, and sends the unlocking signal under the corresponding permission to the walking motor controller 1820 and / or the working motor controller 1830 to activate the walking 271 and / or the working motor 281, and in the case that the input password is incorrect and reaches a preset threshold, enters the locking state; S3. The user actuates the operation assembly to perform corresponding walking and / or working.

[0219] Since the work vehicle is equipped with a work motor and a work tool (such as a cutter), the outdoor work vehicle 400 has certain dangers when starting to run. For safety considerations, to avoid user misoperation and misoperation start, the user needs to meet at least two action signals before operating the outdoor work vehicle 400 to start the outdoor work vehicle 400. In this embodiment, an electronic password lock is used instead of a physical key as a protection before starting the outdoor work vehicle 400, thereby solving the problems of the cost of the cooperation circuit of the physical key switch, the complexity of the wire harness, the stop caused by the jolt of the wire harness, and the loss of the physical key.

[0220] Please refer to FIG. 27, the outdoor work vehicle 400 of an embodiment of the present disclosure is a riding mower, which comprises a vehicle frame, a seat 110 connected to the vehicle frame for a user to ride, a walking mechanism 230 connected to the vehicle frame and adapted to drive the outdoor work vehicle 400 to walk, a walking motor 271 connected to and adapted to drive the walking mechanism 230, a work mechanism 240 (a mowing assembly) connected to the vehicle frame and adapted to outdoor work, a work motor 281 connected to and adapted to drive the work mechanism 240, an operation assembly for a user to operate to control the operation of the work motor 281 and the walking motor 271, and a control panel 160 arranged in front of the seat 110, wherein the control panel 160 is provided with an input unit 421, and the input unit 421 comprises a display screen 1900 with a touch function.

[0221] As shown in FIG. 19, the display screen 1900 is lighted after receiving a trigger signal of the user, and displays a first man-machine interaction interface 1910 for the user to input to-be-verified information; the trigger signal can be a start switch on the outdoor work vehicle 400, or a screen activation control button on the control panel 160.

[0222] As shown in FIG. 19 and FIG. 4, the control panel 160 comprises a panel processor, and the control circuit of the panel controller is provided with an unlocking detection unit module 422, which is adapted to display a second man-machine interaction interface 1920 on the display screen 1900 in response to the passing of the to-be-verified information.

[0223] As shown in FIG. 20, the unlocking detection unit 421a module includes a memory and a judgment unit, the memory stores a plurality of preset unlocking information, such as first preset unlocking information and second preset unlocking information, each preset unlocking information corresponds to a different second human-computer interaction interface 1920, the judgment unit receives the to-be-verified information input through the first human-computer interaction interface 1910, and when the to-be-verified information matches the preset unlocking information successfully, the display screen 1900 displays the second human-computer interaction interface 1920 corresponding to the preset unlocking information; in a scene, the second human-computer interaction interface 1920 corresponding to the first preset unlocking information contains a first graphical control with an activated walking motor controller 1820 and a second graphical control with an activated work motor controller 1830, and the second human-computer interaction interface 1920 corresponding to the second preset unlocking information only contains the first graphical control with the activated walking motor controller 1820; the first graphical control and the second graphical control are icons that can be triggered, and the user activates the walking motor and / or the work motor by triggering the corresponding icons. After activating the walking motor and / or the work motor, the user can control the operation of the walking motor and / or the work motor by operating the assembly.

[0224] The outdoor work vehicle 400 further includes a walking motor controller 1820, a work motor controller 1830, a vehicle controller 291 and a battery management system 2942, and the panel processor in the control panel 160 is in communication connection with at least one of the walking motor controller 1820, the work motor controller 1830, the vehicle controller 291 and the battery management system 2942; in this embodiment, the panel processor is in communication connection with the vehicle controller 291, the vehicle controller 291 is connected with the walking motor controller 1820 and the work motor controller 1830 through a CAN bus, when the first graphical control is triggered, the panel controller sends a first unlocking signal to the vehicle controller 291, when the second graphical control is triggered, the panel controller sends a second unlocking signal to the vehicle controller 291, and the vehicle controller 291 deactivates the corresponding motor according to the received first unlocking signal and second unlocking signal.

[0225] The above embodiments only exemplarily illustrate the principles of the present disclosure and its effects, and are not suitable for limiting the present disclosure. Any person skilled in the art can modify or change the above embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure. Therefore, all equivalent modifications or changes made by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and technical thought disclosed by the present disclosure shall still be covered by the protection scope of the present disclosure.

Claims

1. An outdoor work vehicle, characterized in that The outdoor work vehicle comprises: at least one controller adapted to control the walking and working of the outdoor work vehicle; an unlocking assembly comprising: an input unit adapted to receive information to be verified from a user, the information to be verified comprising a password and / or a user's biological feature information collected; an unlocking detection unit coupled to one of the controllers and the input unit, adapted to send an unlocking signal to the coupled controller in response to the information to be verified being verified, the unlocking signal being adapted to trigger the controller to set the outdoor work vehicle in an unlocked state, in which the walking function and / or the working function of the outdoor work vehicle can be activated.

2. The utility vehicle of claim 1, characterized in that, The outdoor work vehicle further comprises: a working assembly comprising a working mechanism adapted to outdoor work, and a working motor connected to and adapted to drive the working mechanism; a walking assembly comprising a walking mechanism adapted to drive the outdoor work vehicle to walk, and a walking motor connected to and adapted to drive the walking mechanism; a power supply device adapted to supply power to the working motor and the walking motor; the at least one controller comprises a walking motor controller, a working motor controller and a vehicle controller; the walking motor controller controls the operation of the walking motor; the working motor controller controls the operation of the working motor; the power supply device comprises a battery and a battery management system; the vehicle controller is connected to the walking motor controller, the working motor controller and the battery management system respectively; the unlocking detection unit is communicatively connected to at least one of the vehicle controller, the walking motor controller, the working motor controller and the battery management system; and the input unit is communicatively connected to at least one of the vehicle controller, the walking motor controller, the working motor controller and the battery management system to form a communication connection with the unlocking detection unit.

3. The utility vehicle of claim 1, characterized in that, The unlocking detection unit forms a corresponding unlocking signal based on the matching of the information to be verified and preset unlocking information and sends the unlocking signal to the controller; each of the preset unlocking information corresponds to a use permission, and the controller sets the outdoor work vehicle in a corresponding use permission unlocked state based on the unlocking signal; each of the use permissions is one of a permission combination of prohibiting or allowing the walking function and / or prohibiting or allowing the working function.

4. The utility vehicle of claim 1, characterized in that, The activation switch of the walking function and / or the working function is arranged on a control panel adapted to receive user operations to form an activation signal for the working motor and / or the walking motor and send the activation signal to the controller.

5. The utility vehicle of claim 1, characterized in that, The input mode of the information to be verified comprises one or a combination of the following inputs: key input, touch screen input, voice input, two-dimensional code scanning input, radio frequency identification communication input, near field communication input, mobile communication input and Bluetooth communication input.

6. An outdoor work vehicle comprising: a carrying device to carry a user; a walking mechanism adapted to drive the outdoor work vehicle to walk; a walking motor connected to and adapted to drive the walking mechanism; a working mechanism adapted to outdoor work; a working motor connected to and adapted to drive the working mechanism; at least one controller connected to and adapted to control the working state of the walking motor and the working motor; An unlocking assembly comprising a display screen and an unlocking detection unit, the display screen is arranged adjacent to the carrying device and displays an activation switch adapted to receive user operation to activate the walking motor and / or the working motor; The unlocking detection unit is adapted to send an unlocking signal to the coupled controller in response to the inputted to-be-verified information being verified successfully; the unlocking signal is adapted to set the outdoor working vehicle in an unlocked state; In the unlocked state, the activation switch can be used to receive user operation to activate the walking motor and / or the working motor.

7. An outdoor work vehicle as claimed in claim 6, characterized in that The display screen is adapted to display a first human-computer interaction interface for inputting the to-be-verified information; The unlocking detection unit is adapted to cause the display screen to display a second human-computer interaction interface in response to the to-be-verified information being verified successfully; The activation switch comprises: a first graphical control displayed on the second human-computer interaction interface and adapted to activate the walking motor and / or a second graphical control adapted to activate the working motor.

8. The outdoor work vehicle of claim 7, characterized in that The unlocking detection unit and / or at least one controller comprises a memory storing a plurality of preset unlocking information, each preset unlocking information is associated with a use permission corresponding to the walking motor and / or the working motor; When the preset unlocking information is matched with the to-be-verified information, the display screen displays the second human-computer interaction interface corresponding to the use permission.

9. An outdoor work vehicle according to claim 6 or 8, characterized in that The unlocking detection unit determines that the verification is successful in response to the matching of the to-be-verified information and the preset unlocking information, and sends a corresponding unlocking signal to the at least one controller; Each of the preset unlocking information corresponds to a use permission; The controller sets the outdoor working vehicle in a corresponding use permission unlocked state based on the unlocking signal; the use permission is one of the permission combinations of prohibiting or allowing the activation of the walking motor and / or prohibiting or allowing the activation of the working motor.

10. The utility vehicle of claim 6, characterized in that, The at least one controller comprises: a vehicle controller; a walking motor controller connected to the vehicle controller and the walking motor; a working motor controller connected to the vehicle controller and the working motor; The vehicle controller sends an activation signal to the walking motor controller and / or the working motor controller in response to the activation switch of the walking motor and / or the working motor being operated.

11. The outdoor work vehicle of claim 10, characterized in that The outdoor working vehicle comprises a power supply device, the power supply device comprises a battery and a battery management system; the battery management system is connected to the vehicle controller; The unlocking detection unit is communicatively connected with at least one of the vehicle controller, the walking motor controller, the working motor controller and the battery management system to obtain the inputted to-be-verified information from the at least one controller.

12. The utility vehicle of claim 10, characterized in that, In response to satisfying a preset condition group, the walking motor controller and / or the working motor controller are activated, the preset condition group comprises: the to-be-verified information is verified successfully; the occupancy sensor arranged on the carrying device detects the presence of a user; the actuation of the outdoor working vehicle start switch; the activation switch corresponding to the walking motor and / or the working motor receives the activation operation.

13. The outdoor work vehicle of claim 6, characterized in that, The carrying device is provided with an occupancy sensor connected with the at least one controller, which is adapted to detect occupancy state information of the carrying device and send the information to the at least one controller; the at least one controller is adapted to start a timer when the occupancy state information indicates that the user leaves the carrying device; and inhibit the operation of the walking motor and the working motor when the timer counts up to a predetermined time threshold.

14. An outdoor work vehicle characterized by Comprise: a carrying device for carrying a user; a working assembly adapted to work; a walking assembly adapted to drive the outdoor working vehicle to walk; an operation assembly for the user to operate to control the working assembly and the walking assembly; a control panel arranged adjacent to the carrying device; and a display screen arranged in an area of the control panel, which is adapted to display a first human-computer interaction interface for inputting to-be-verified information in response to receiving a user's unlocking request when the outdoor working vehicle is in an inoperative state. The outdoor working vehicle further comprises:

15. The outdoor work vehicle of claim 14, characterized in that, at least one controller connected with the working assembly, the walking assembly and the operation assembly; the controller comprises a memory, and the memory stores preset unlocking information; the controller receives the to-be-verified information input through the first human-computer interaction interface, and sets the at least one controller to an unlocked state when the to-be-verified information matches the preset unlocking information successfully; in the unlocked state, the working assembly and / or the walking assembly of the outdoor working vehicle can be used. The control panel comprises a panel controller, and the panel controller is provided with an unlocking detection unit, which is adapted to cause the display screen to display a second human-computer interaction interface in response to the to-be-verified information being verified successfully; the second human-computer interaction interface comprises a first graphical control for activating the walking motor and / or a second graphical control for activating the working motor; 16. The outdoor work vehicle of claim 14, characterized in that, After the walking motor and / or the working motor are activated, the operation assembly can control the operation of the working motor and / or the walking motor. The outdoor working vehicle further comprises a walking motor controller and a working motor controller, which are in communication connection with the panel controller and are adapted to activate the walking motor and / or the working motor in response to the triggering of the first graphical control and / or the second graphical control.

17. The outdoor work vehicle of claim 16, characterized in that, The unlocking detection unit comprises a memory and a judgment unit, and the memory stores a plurality of preset unlocking information, each of which corresponds to a different second human-computer interaction interface; 18. The outdoor work vehicle of claim 16, characterized in that, The judgment unit receives the to-be-verified information input through the first human-computer interaction interface, and causes the display screen to display the second human-computer interaction interface corresponding to the preset unlocking information when the to-be-verified information matches the preset unlocking information successfully. The second human-computer interaction interface comprises at least the following three interfaces:

19. The outdoor work vehicle of claim 18, characterized in that, an interaction interface displaying a first graphical control; an interaction interface displaying a second graphical control; an interaction interface displaying a first graphical control and a second graphical control. The outdoor working vehicle comprises one of the following: a riding tractor, a mower, a snow blower, a seeder, a forklift, a loader and the like, which are vehicles with multiple purposes.

20. The utility vehicle of claims 1, 6, or 14, characterized in that, ​

Images