Integrated Control Lever for Autonomous Driving
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Solution Overview
Problem
In autonomous driving vehicles, the fixed positions of separate devices for starting, shifting, accelerating, and steering limit interior space efficiency and user comfort, making it difficult to operate the vehicle in a relaxed mode effectively.
Innovation Solution
An integrated control apparatus with a rotatable lever that combines acceleration, braking, and steering functions, along with a transparent dome and actuator system, allows for 360-degree operation and includes buttons for starting and shifting, enhancing user convenience and commercial value by simplifying vehicle control through a single integrated system.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If separate devices (start button, shift lever, accelerator pedal, brake pedal, steering wheel) are disposed at fixed positions in an autonomous driving vehicle, then each device can perform its specific function reliably, but it is difficult to efficiently use the interior space and uncomfortable to operate in relax mode
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple separate control devices (start button, shift lever, accelerator pedal, brake pedal, steering wheel) into a single integrated control lever. This integrated lever integrates starting, shifting, accelerating, braking, and steering functions, reducing the number of separate devices while maintaining all necessary control capabilities for autonomous driving vehicles.
Solution Approach 2:
The integrated control lever is designed to perform multiple functions: it can start the vehicle, shift gears, accelerate, brake, and steer. This multi-functional design allows a single device to replace multiple separate control devices, improving interior space efficiency and operability in relax mode while maintaining comprehensive vehicle control capabilities.
2Ease of operation
If multiple separate control devices are used for starting, shifting, accelerating, and braking, then each function can be controlled independently and reliably, but the interior space efficiency is reduced and the vehicle operation becomes less convenient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple control devices into one integrated control lever, consolidating the space previously occupied by separate start button, shift lever, accelerator pedal, brake pedal, and steering wheel into a single compact unit. This significantly improves interior space efficiency while maintaining all necessary control functions.
Solution Approach 2:
The integrated control lever is designed as a universal control device that performs starting, shifting, accelerating, braking, and steering functions. This multi-functionality allows a single device to replace multiple separate controls, freeing up interior space while providing convenient operation for autonomous driving vehicles.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The integrated control apparatus enables easy operation of autonomous driving vehicles by consolidating control functions into a single lever and detachable unit, improving convenience and commercial value by allowing efficient use of interior space and enhancing user experience.
Implementation Method 1
the lever magnet and the dome magnet have the same polarity to generate repulsion
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure relates to an integrated control apparatus for an autonomous driving vehicle, in which operation for accelerating, braking, and steering of a vehicle is implemented through one integrated lever and buttons for starting and shifting of a vehicle are disposed on one case together with the integrated lever. Accordingly, the integrated control apparatus can be easily used for an autonomous driving vehicle.