TWI443033B - Method for controlling vehicle startup and switching operational modes - Google Patents

Description

Method for controlling vehicle start-up and operation mode switching

The present invention relates to a method of controlling vehicle start-up and operation mode switching, and more particularly to a method of controlling vehicle start-up and operation mode switching using a single start switch.

In general, the starter switches currently deployed in vehicles can only be used for a single purpose, that is, to start the engine of a general vehicle or the motor of an electric vehicle. If the vehicle needs to perform other functions, it must be achieved by using other switches. As a result, too many switches are often placed in the vehicle, which may cause inconvenience in configuration and use.

In view of the above, it is an object of the present invention to provide a method for controlling vehicle start-up and operation mode switching, which can achieve multiple purposes of controlling vehicle start-up and operation mode switching using only a single start switch.

The present invention basically employs the features detailed below in order to solve the above problems. That is, the present invention provides a method for controlling vehicle startup and operation mode switching, comprising: providing a power source, a start switch, a multi-function electronic control unit, and a load device, wherein the start-up relationship is connected to the power source And the multi-function electronic control unit, and the load device is electrically connected to the multi-function electronic control unit; actuating the start switch to transmit a first signal to the multi-function electronic control unit, wherein the The functional electronic control unit activates the load device according to the first signal; and activates the start switch after the load device is activated to transmit a second signal to the multifunctional electronic control unit, wherein the multifunctional electronic device The control unit drives the load device to switch the operating mode according to the second signal.

Meanwhile, the method for controlling vehicle start-up and operation mode switching according to the present invention further includes: providing a power switch, wherein the power-on relationship is connected between the power source and the start switch; and the start switch is actuated The power switch is actuated before.

In still another aspect of the invention, the load device includes a motor assembly or an engine assembly.

The above described objects, features and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent from the description of the appended claims.

The preferred embodiment of the invention is described in conjunction with the drawings.

Referring to FIG. 1 , the method for controlling vehicle startup and operation mode switching provided by this embodiment can be applied to a vehicle 100 .

As shown in FIG. 1 , the vehicle 100 mainly includes a power source 110 , a power switch 120 , a start switch 130 , a multi-function electronic control unit 140 , and a load device 150 . Here, the power switch 120 is connected between the power source 110 and the start switch 130, the start switch 130 is connected between the power switch 120 and the multi-function electronic control unit 140, and the load device 150 is electrically connected to the multi-function electronic control. Unit 140. In addition, the load device 150 can be a motor assembly or an engine assembly, but is not limited thereto.

Next, a method of controlling vehicle startup and operation mode switching in the present embodiment will be described in detail.

First, for example, when the vehicle 100 is an electric motor vehicle, the load device 150 can be a motor assembly in an electric motor vehicle. Here, the load device 150 (or the motor assembly) can selectively perform various modes of operation (for example, three modes of operation such as high power, normal, and power saving).

Next, an operator may first actuate the power switch 120 to cause the vehicle 100 to be in a standby state or even cause the multi-function electronic control unit 140 to operate first.

Then, when the operator actuates the start switch 130, the start switch 130 transmits a first signal to the multi-function electronic control unit 140. At this time, the multifunctional electronic control unit 140 activates the load device 150 (or the motor assembly) according to the first signal. Meanwhile, after the multi-function electronic control unit 140 determines that the load device 150 (or the motor assembly) has been activated, the multi-function electronic control unit 140 automatically converts the subsequent activation of the start switch 130 into the load device 150 (or The operation mode of the motor assembly is switched.

Then, when the operator activates the start switch 130 again after the load device 150 (or the motor assembly) is activated, the start switch 130 transmits a second signal to the multi-function electronic control unit 140. At this time, the multifunctional electronic control unit 140 drives the load device 150 (or the motor assembly) to switch the operation mode according to the second signal. For example, when the operator first activates the start switch 130 after the load device 150 (or motor assembly) is activated, the load device 150 (or motor assembly) will operate in a high power mode; when the operator is When the starter switch 130 is actuated a second time after the load device 150 (or motor assembly) is activated, the load device 150 (or motor assembly) will operate in the normal mode; when the operator is at the load device 150 (or motor assembly) When the start switch 130 is actuated a third time after being activated, the load device 150 (or motor assembly) will operate in a power saving mode; when the operator is actuated for the fourth time after the load device 150 (or motor assembly) is activated When the switch 130 is actuated, the load device 150 (or motor assembly) will again return to operate in a high power mode, in other words, when the operator continuously actuates the start switch 130 after the load device 150 (or motor assembly) is activated, the load The mode of operation of device 150 (or motor assembly) is cyclically switched in a recurring manner.

In addition, when the power switch 120 is turned off, all operations of the entire vehicle 100 are terminated.

In addition, the general flow of the method for controlling vehicle startup and operation mode switching disclosed in this embodiment may be as shown in step S1 to step S4 of FIG. 2 .

In summary, by using the method and related structure for controlling vehicle startup and operation mode switching disclosed in the present invention, the operator can achieve multiple purposes of controlling vehicle startup and operation mode switching by using a single start switch, thereby improving The convenience of using the vehicle and simplifying the complexity of component configuration in the vehicle.

Although the present invention has been disclosed in its preferred embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention, and it is possible to make some modifications and refinements without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. The scope of the invention is defined by the scope of the appended claims.

100. . . vehicle

110. . . power supply

120. . . switch

130. . . Start switch

140. . . Multi-function electronic control unit

150. . . Load device

Figure 1 is a partial schematic view showing the construction of a vehicle;

Figure 2 is a flow chart showing the method of controlling the startup and operation mode of the vehicle of the present invention.

Claims (4)

A method for controlling vehicle startup and operation mode switching includes: providing a power source, a start switch, a multi-function electronic control unit, and a load device, wherein the start-up relationship is connected to the power source and the multi-function electronic control unit And the load device is electrically connected to the multifunctional electronic control unit; actuating the start switch to transmit a first signal to the multifunctional electronic control unit, wherein the multifunctional electronic control unit is configured according to the first Activating the load device with a signal; and actuating the start switch after the load device is activated to transmit a second signal to the multifunctional electronic control unit, wherein the multifunctional electronic control unit is based on the second signal And driving the load device to switch the operating mode. The method for controlling vehicle startup and operation mode switching according to claim 1, further comprising: providing a power switch, wherein the power switch relationship is connected between the power source and the start switch; and the start switch The power switch is actuated before being actuated. The method of controlling vehicle start-up and operation mode switching as described in claim 1, wherein the load device comprises a motor assembly. The method for controlling vehicle start-up and operation mode switching as described in claim 1, wherein the load device comprises an engine assembly.