TWI857427B - Control module, handle and electric vehicle - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention provides a control module, a car handle and an electric car. The control module comprises a lighting unit, a control unit, a wireless communication unit and a power management unit. The lighting unit, the wireless communication unit and the power management unit are electrically connected with the control unit. The wireless communication unit is used to receive the wireless signal to convert the wireless signal into the corresponding operation signal and output it to the control unit. The wireless communication unit is also used to receive the control signal output by the control unit, and convert it into wireless signal for outward transmission. The control unit is used to receive the operation signal input by the user or the wireless communication unit, and output the lamp control signal and/or power control signal according to the operation signal. The lighting unit is used to receive the lamp control signal and switch to the corresponding lighting mode according to the lamp control signal. The power management unit is used to receive the power control signal to adjust the auxiliary power of the electric vehicle according to the power control signal.

Description

Control module, handlebar and electric vehicle

The present invention relates to the field of mobile vehicles, and in particular to a control module, a handlebar, and an electric vehicle using the control module.

To increase riding safety at night and in rainy and foggy weather, bicycles and other vehicles are often equipped with lights. However, conventional lights are often installed independently on bicycles, which is more expensive on the one hand, and further increases the weight and space occupied by the bicycle on the other hand, and affects the appearance of the bicycle.

In view of the above problems, it is necessary to provide a control module, a handlebar and an electric vehicle, wherein the control module is an integrated design and does not affect the aesthetic appearance of the electric vehicle.

The first aspect of the present application provides a control module for use in an electric vehicle, wherein the control module is provided with a lighting unit, a control unit, a wireless communication unit and a power management unit, and the lighting unit, the wireless communication unit and the power management unit are all electrically connected to the control unit, wherein the wireless communication unit is used to receive a wireless signal, so as to convert the wireless signal into a corresponding operation signal and output it to the control unit, and the wireless communication unit is also used to receive the output of the control unit. The control unit is used to receive the operation signal input by the user or the wireless communication unit, and output the headlight control signal and/or the power control signal according to the operation signal; the lighting unit is used to receive the headlight control signal and switch to the corresponding lighting mode according to the headlight control signal; the power management unit is used to receive the power control signal to adjust the auxiliary power of the electric vehicle according to the power control signal.

The second aspect of this application provides a handlebar, including the control module as described above.

The third aspect of this application provides an electric vehicle, including the control module as described above.

This application integrates the lighting unit, control unit, wireless communication unit and power management unit into the control module so that when the control module is applied to an electric vehicle, the appearance of the electric vehicle can be increased and the number of components of the electric vehicle can be reduced, thereby reducing the mold development cost and the weight of the electric vehicle.

100: Electric car

10, 10a: Handlebars

101: First shell

102: Second shell

103: Anti-slip cover

104: Button

1041: First button

1042: Second button

1043: Third button

1044: The fourth button

1: Lighting unit

2: Control unit

3: Wireless communication unit

4: Power management unit

5: Power management unit

6: Monitoring unit

7: Display unit

20: Front rack

30: Frame

40:Battery

50: Motor

60:Wheels

80: Control module

81: Mounting hole

82: Side cover

Figure 1 is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of an electric vehicle provided in an embodiment of this application.

Figure 2 is a functional block diagram of the control module used in the electric vehicle shown in Figure 1.

Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the control module of an embodiment of the present application installed on the handlebar.

Figure 4A is a main view of the control module of an embodiment of this application.

FIG4B is a top view of the control module shown in FIG3.

FIG4C is a side view of the control module shown in FIG3.

Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a handlebar provided in another embodiment of this application.

Figure 6A is a side view of the handlebar shown in Figure 5.

Figure 6B is a front view of the handlebar shown in Figure 5.

FIG6C is a rear view of the handlebar shown in FIG5 .

The following will combine the attached figures in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of them. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary skilled persons in this field without creative labor are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as those commonly understood by those skilled in the art in the technical field of the present invention. The terms used herein in the specification of the present invention are only for describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the present invention. The term "and/or" used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more related listed items.

The following is a detailed description of some implementation methods of the present invention in conjunction with the attached figures. The following embodiments and features in the embodiments can be combined with each other without conflict.

To increase riding safety at night and in rainy and foggy weather, bicycles and other vehicles are often equipped with lights. However, conventional lights are often installed independently on bicycles, which is more expensive on the one hand, and further increases the weight and space of the bicycle on the other hand, and affects the appearance of the bicycle.

To this end, an embodiment of the present application provides a control module 80 that can be installed and applied to an electric vehicle 100 to realize the control of the electric vehicle 100. In the present application, the electric vehicle 100 can be a two-wheeled vehicle or a three-wheeled vehicle, and the two-wheeled vehicle and the three-wheeled vehicle can be either a pure electric vehicle or a hybrid vehicle. In the embodiment of the present application, the electric vehicle 100 is described as a two-wheeled electric bicycle.

Please refer to Figure 1. The electric vehicle 100 includes two handlebars 10, a front frame 20, a frame 30, a battery 40, a motor 50 and two wheels 60. The two handlebars 10 are respectively arranged at the two ends of the front frame 20 of the bicycle. The battery 40 is mounted on the frame 30, and the battery 40 is electrically connected to the motor 50 to provide power for the motor 50. The motor 50 is used to convert the electrical energy in the battery 40 into mechanical energy, thereby driving the wheels of the electric vehicle 100 to rotate, so that the electric vehicle 100 moves.

In some embodiments, the control module 80 is installed on the handlebar 10 of the electric vehicle 100 to facilitate user operation.

Please continue to refer to Figure 2. In the embodiment of this application, the control module 80 is provided with a lighting unit 1, a control unit 2, a wireless communication unit 3 and a power management unit 4. The lighting unit 1, the wireless communication unit 3 and the power management unit 4 are all electrically connected to the control unit 2.

Among them, the wireless communication unit 3 is used to receive wireless signals to convert the wireless signals into corresponding operation signals and output them to the control unit 2. The wireless communication unit 3 is also used to receive the control signal output by the control unit 2, and convert it into a wireless signal to be transmitted outward. The control unit 2 is used to receive the operation signal input by the user or the wireless communication unit 3, and output a variety of control signals according to the operation signal, such as a headlight control signal and/or a power control signal. The lighting unit 1 is used to receive the headlight control signal output by the control unit 2, and switch to the corresponding lighting mode according to the headlight control signal. The power management unit 4 is used to receive the power control signal to adjust the auxiliary power of the motor on the electric vehicle 100 to the corresponding power mode according to the power control signal.

Please continue to refer to Figure 3. In this embodiment, the control module 80 is roughly in the shape of a block. Among them, a mounting hole 81 is dug at the lower end of the control module 80 (please refer to Figure 4A). In this way, the mounting hole 81 of the control module 80 is used to accommodate the handlebar 10 to install the control module 80 on the handlebar 10. In other embodiments, the control module 80 can also be connected to the handlebar 10 by a connector (such as a hook or adhesive) to detachably install the control module 80 on the handlebar 10.

Please refer to Figure 4A, the lighting unit 1 is arranged on one side of the control module 80 to provide lighting.

Please continue to refer to FIG. 4B . In some embodiments, a plurality of buttons 104 are provided on the surface of the control module 80 to respond to the user's touch operation and execute the corresponding function. In the embodiment of the present application, the plurality of buttons 104 include a first button 1041, a second button 1042, a third button 1043 and a fourth button 1044. The first button 1041 and the second button 1042 are used to adjust the auxiliary power of the power management unit 4. For example, when the first button 1041 is pressed, the control unit 2 receives the user's operation signal and outputs a power control signal to the power management unit 4, so that the power management unit 4 increases the output auxiliary power; when the second button 1042 is pressed, the control unit 2 receives the user's operation signal and outputs a power control signal to the power management unit 4, so that the power management unit 4 reduces the output auxiliary power.

The third button 1043 is used to adjust the lighting mode of the lighting unit 1. For example, in some embodiments, when the user presses the third button 1043 for the first time, the control unit 2 outputs a light control signal to light up the lighting unit 1 and put the lighting unit 1 in a first lighting mode, such as a low beam mode; when the user presses the third button 1043 for the second time, the control unit 2 outputs a light control signal to put the lighting unit 1 in a second lighting mode, such as a high beam mode; when the user presses the third button 1043 for the third time, the control unit 2 outputs a light control signal to put the lighting unit 1 in a third lighting mode, such as a flashing mode; when the user presses the third button 1043 for the fourth time, the control unit 2 outputs a light control signal to control the lighting unit 1 to turn off.

The fourth button 1044 is used to start the control unit 2 of the electric vehicle 100 to power up the control unit 2. It is understood that in some embodiments, the control module 80 is also provided with a power management unit 5. The power management unit 5 is electrically connected to power-consuming devices such as the lighting unit 1, the control unit 2, the wireless communication unit 3, and the power management unit 4. The power management unit 5 is used to supply power to each power-consuming device on the electric vehicle 100 under the control of the control unit 2, and to charge under the control of the control unit 2. In this way, when the user presses the fourth button 1044, the battery first supplies power to the control unit 2 through the power management unit 5. After the control unit 2 is powered on, it controls the power management unit 5 to step up and/or step down the power output from the battery 40 according to the operation signal, so as to provide corresponding power to each power-consuming device on the electric vehicle 100.

It can be understood that in the embodiment of the present application, a display unit 7 is disposed on the upper surface of the control module 80. And a plurality of touch keys 104 are displayed on the display unit 7.

It is understandable that this application does not limit the number and function of the keys provided on the control module 80. In other embodiments, any number of keys can be provided on the control module 80. The keys can be physical keys, sensor keys, or virtual keys.

Please refer to FIG. 4C. In some embodiments, the control module 80 is further provided with a battery compartment (not shown) and a side cover 82. The side cover 82 movably covers the battery compartment (not shown), and the battery compartment is used to accommodate a battery (not shown). The battery is used to power the control module 80. In some embodiments, the battery may be a detachable battery. Thus, by opening the side cover 82, the battery in the control module 80 may be replaced. In some embodiments, the battery may also be a rechargeable battery. Thus, after removing the control module 80 from the handlebar 10 and opening the side cover 82, the battery may be charged.

Please refer to Figure 3 again. In the embodiment of the present application, when the control module 80 is mounted on the handlebar 10, the display unit 7 faces the user, so that the user can check the status of the electric vehicle 100 at any time. The lighting unit 1 is arranged on the side of the control module 80 facing the riding direction to illuminate the road for the user and facilitate the user to understand the road conditions. The side cover 82 is arranged on the side of the control module 80 away from the riding direction. The control unit 2, the wireless communication unit 3 and the power management unit 4 are arranged inside the control module 80.

Please refer to Figure 2 again. In some embodiments, the handlebar 10 is also provided with a monitoring unit 6. The monitoring unit 6 is provided on the inner side of the handlebar 10 and contacts the user's hand. The monitoring unit 6 is also signal-connected to the control unit 2 in the control module 80 (including wireless connection or wired connection). In this way, the control unit 2 obtains the heart rate data and/or blood oxygen data of the riding user through the monitoring unit 6 to monitor the user's health.

Please refer to FIG. 1 again. In some embodiments, the electric vehicle 100 is further provided with another display unit 7. The other display unit 7 is mounted on the front frame 20 and is located between the two handlebars 10. The display unit 7 is electrically connected to the control unit 2 of the control module 80. The display unit 7 is used to display various data of the electric vehicle 100, such as power, mileage, lighting mode and/or current gear position, etc.

In some embodiments, the control unit 2 also communicates with the motor 50 via the wireless communication unit 3. Thus, the control unit 2 receives information output by the motor 50 via wireless communication and controls the operation of the motor 50 via wireless communication.

In some embodiments, the control unit 2 of the control module 80 also communicates with a mobile communication device, such as a mobile phone, through the wireless communication unit 3 to wirelessly transmit various information on the electric vehicle 100 and the user's heart rate data and/or blood oxygen data to the mobile communication device. Specifically, the wireless communication unit 3 can communicate with the mobile communication device or other wireless units on the electric vehicle 100 through one or more of Bluetooth, ANT+, Zigbee, UWB, etc.

In some embodiments, when the control unit 2 of the control module 80 receives a call symbol sent by the mobile communication device through the wireless communication unit 3, the control unit 2 outputs a headlight control signal to the lighting unit 1 to control the lighting unit 1 to switch to the third lighting mode. In this way, the user can quickly find the electric vehicle 100 at the parking spot by the continuous flashing of the lighting unit 1.

In some embodiments, two control modules 80 are also provided on the electric vehicle 100. The two control modules 80 are respectively provided on the two handlebars 10 of the electric vehicle 100. In this way, the user can conveniently control the electric vehicle 100 through the controllers on the two handlebars 10.

Please continue to refer to FIG. 5. In some embodiments, the lighting unit 1, control unit 2, wireless communication unit 3, power management unit 4, power management unit 5 and monitoring unit 6 mentioned in FIG. 2 can also be integrated with the handlebar 10.

For example, another embodiment of the present application further provides a handlebar 10a. In some embodiments, the handlebar 10a is roughly cylindrical. The handlebar 10a includes a first shell 101 and a second shell 102. Among them, one end of the first shell 101 is connected to one end of the second shell 102. In the embodiment of the present application, one end of the first shell 101 is connected to the front frame 20. One end of the first shell 101 away from the front frame 20 is connected to the second shell 102. The surface of the second shell 102 is provided with an anti-slip cover 103. It can be understood that when riding, the user holds the anti-slip cover 103.

Please refer to Figures 6A to 6C, which are the side view, rear view and front view of the handlebar 10 shown in Figure 5. Please refer to Figures 6A and 6B, the lighting unit 1 is embedded in the surface of the handlebar 10a on one side facing the riding direction. In this way, when the lighting unit 1 is lit under the control of the control unit 2, the lighting unit 1 can illuminate the road in front of the vehicle.

The control unit 2, the wireless communication unit 3 and the power management unit 4 are arranged inside the handlebar 10a. The control unit 2, the wireless communication unit 3 and the power management unit 4 can be arranged inside the first housing 101 and/or the second housing 102. An opening A is also provided on the lower surface of the handlebar 10a. It can be understood that the electronic devices such as the control unit 2 and the power management unit 4 are electrically connected to the battery 40 and/or the motor 50 through wires, and the wires extend out of the handlebar 10 through the opening A to connect to the battery 40 and/or the motor 50. A plurality of buttons 104 are arranged on the surface of the handlebar 10a on the side away from the riding direction. The monitoring unit 6 is disposed inside the handlebar 10a corresponding to the anti-slip cover 103 to better contact the user, thereby obtaining the user's heart rate data and/or blood oxygen data. In this way, the embodiment of the present application enhances the aesthetics of the electric vehicle 100 by integrating the lighting unit 1, the control unit 2, the wireless communication unit 3 and the power management unit 4 into the handlebar 10a, and can reduce the number of components of the electric vehicle 100, thereby reducing the mold development cost and the weight of the electric vehicle 100.

It can be understood that the control module 80 provided by the present application improves the aesthetics of the electric vehicle 100 by integrating the lighting unit 1, the control unit 2, the wireless communication unit 3 and the power management unit 4 on the handlebar 10, and can reduce the space occupied by the electric vehicle 100 and reduce the manufacturing cost.

This application also provides a monitoring unit 6 provided on the handlebar 10, so as to conveniently monitor the user's body condition at any time and ensure riding safety.

This application also communicates with the mobile communication device through the wireless communication unit 3, so that when the mobile communication device sends a call symbol, the lighting unit 1 is controlled to enter the flashing mode, so that the user can quickly locate the position of the electric vehicle 100.

The above implementations are only used to illustrate the technical solution of the present invention and are not intended to limit it. Although the present invention is described in detail with reference to the above preferred implementations, those with ordinary skills in this field should understand that the technical solution of the present invention can be modified or replaced equivalently without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solution of the present invention. Those with ordinary skills in this field can also make other changes within the spirit of the present invention for the design of the present invention, as long as they do not deviate from the technical effects of the present invention. Such changes made in accordance with the spirit of the present invention should be included in the scope of protection required by the present invention.

1: Lighting unit

2: Control unit

3: Wireless communication unit

4: Power management unit

5: Power management unit

6: Monitoring unit

Claims (8)

A control module is applied to an electric vehicle. The improvement is that the control module is integrated with a lighting unit, a control unit, a wireless communication unit and a power management unit, and the lighting unit, the wireless communication unit and the power management unit are all electrically connected to the control unit. The wireless communication unit is used to receive wireless signals, convert the wireless signals into corresponding operation signals and output them to the control unit. The wireless communication unit is also used to receive control signals output by the control unit and convert them into wireless signals for external transmission. The control unit is used to receive operation signals input by a user or the wireless communication unit. signal, and outputs a headlight control signal and/or a power control signal according to the operation signal; the lighting unit is used to receive the headlight control signal and switch to a corresponding lighting mode according to the headlight control signal; the power management unit is used to receive the power control signal to adjust the auxiliary power of the electric vehicle according to the power control signal; a mounting hole is dug at the lower end of the control module, and the mounting hole is used to accommodate a handlebar, so that the control module is installed on the handlebar; the control module is also provided with a side cover and a battery compartment, the side cover is movably covered on the battery compartment, and the battery compartment is used to accommodate the battery. The control module as described in claim 1, wherein the control module is mounted on the handlebar of the electric vehicle, wherein the lighting unit is disposed on the surface of the control module facing one side of the riding direction. A control module as described in claim 2, wherein the control module is also provided with a plurality of buttons, and the buttons are arranged toward the user. As described in claim 2, the control module, wherein the handlebar is also provided with a monitoring unit, the monitoring unit is provided on the inner side of the handlebar and is signal-connected to the control unit, and the control unit obtains the heart rate data and/or blood oxygen data of the cyclist through the monitoring unit. The control module as described in claim 1, wherein when the control unit receives a call symbol through the wireless communication unit, the control unit outputs the vehicle light control signal to the lighting unit to control the lighting unit to flash. A handlebar, the improvement of which is that a control module as described in any one of claims 1 to 5 is installed on the handlebar. An electric vehicle, the improvement of which is that the electric vehicle includes a control module as described in any one of claims 1 to 5. The electric vehicle as described in claim 7, wherein the electric vehicle further includes a display unit, the display unit is electrically connected to the control module and is used to display information about the electric vehicle.

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