CN110553572A - Sensing device for vehicle brake pedal, sensor for vehicle brake pedal and sensing method - Google Patents
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Abstract
the invention discloses a sensing device for a vehicle brake pedal, a sensor for the vehicle brake pedal and a sensing method. Sensing apparatus for a vehicle brake pedal comprising: a sensing element for sensing a magnetic field strength of the magnetic element and outputting a sensing signal; when the sensing element is in linkage with the brake pedal in a free state, the sensing element outputs an initial sensing signal; the initial sensing signal corresponds to an initial voltage value; the processing device is in communication connection with the sensing element to receive the sensing signal output by the sensing element and acquire a corresponding trigger voltage threshold setting based on the initial sensing signal; the trigger voltage threshold corresponds to a trigger signal. When the sensor is applied to the corresponding brake pedal, the sensor enables the corresponding brake pedal to send out a trigger signal at a precise trigger position according to the initial sensing signal.
Description
Technical Field
The invention relates to a sensor, in particular to a sensor, a sensing device and a sensing method for a vehicle brake pedal.
Background
the sensor is a detecting device which can sense the measured information and convert the sensed information into electric signals or other information in required form according to a certain rule to output, so as to meet the requirements of information transmission, processing, storage, display, record, control and the like. Accordingly, sensors have many practical applications. For example, corresponding sensors are required to acquire corresponding information on the vehicle, so that an indispensable role is provided for normal and stable operation of the vehicle.
In particular, a brake pedal on a vehicle can perform a braking operation by moving to a preset position, and can also trigger operations such as turning on and off of a brake light, matching engine starting, and the like. Therefore, sensing the position of the brake pedal by the sensor and obtaining an accurate sensing signal become a problem to be considered.
Disclosure of Invention
one of the objectives of the present invention is to overcome the deficiencies of the prior art and to provide a sensor, a sensor device and a sensing method.
in order to achieve the above purpose, the invention is realized by the following technical scheme:
A sensing device for a brake pedal of a vehicle, the sensing device comprising: a sensing element for sensing a magnetic field strength of the magnetic element and outputting a sensing signal; when the sensing element is in linkage with the brake pedal in a free state, the sensing element outputs an initial sensing signal; the initial sensing signal corresponds to an initial voltage value (Vf); and
A processing device communicatively coupled to the sensing element to receive the sensing signal output by the sensing element and to obtain a corresponding trigger voltage threshold (Vt) setting based on the initial sensing signal; the trigger voltage threshold corresponds to a trigger signal.
according to one embodiment of the invention, when the brake pedal moves to a preset trigger position, the sensing element outputs a trigger signal;
the processing device receives the trigger signal and outputs a control signal.
According to one embodiment of the invention, the control signal is a brake light switch signal or a car start signal.
according to one embodiment of the invention, the processing device comprises a comparison unit;
The comparison unit is arranged to compare the magnitude between a voltage value corresponding to the sensing signal output by the sensing element and a trigger voltage threshold (Vt);
When the voltage value corresponding to the sensing signal is smaller than the voltage value corresponding to the trigger threshold, the sensing device outputs a first control signal;
when the voltage value corresponding to the sensing signal is larger than the voltage value corresponding to the trigger threshold, the sensing device outputs a second control signal.
according to one embodiment of the invention, the first control signal is a low level signal (Vl);
The second control signal is a high level signal (Vh).
According to one embodiment of the invention, the processing device comprises a computing unit;
The calculating unit calculates a trigger voltage threshold according to an initial voltage value corresponding to the initial sensing signal.
according to one embodiment of the present invention, the calculation unit sums the initial voltage value (Vf) with a predetermined constant voltage value (Vc) and obtains the trigger voltage threshold (Vt).
according to an embodiment of the present invention, the processing apparatus further comprises a storage unit;
The storage unit stores the preset constant voltage value and the trigger voltage threshold value;
the computing unit is in communication connection with the storage unit.
according to an embodiment of the present invention, the processing apparatus further includes a determining unit and a triggering unit;
The judging unit receives a sensing signal output by the sensing element;
When the judging unit judges that the voltage value corresponding to the sensing signal falls within a preset trigger voltage range (V01-V02), the triggering unit triggers the calculating unit.
According to an embodiment of the invention, the processing device further comprises a shut-down unit;
The closing unit is in communication connection with the computing unit;
And when the computing unit calculates the trigger voltage threshold, the closing unit closes the recalculation function of the computing unit.
According to an embodiment of the present invention, further comprising:
A circuit board;
the sensing element and the processing device are both arranged on the circuit board and are electrically connected with the circuit board.
according to one embodiment of the present invention, when the brake pedal moves, the sensing element outputs a linear trigger signal;
the control signal is a switching signal.
according to one embodiment of the invention, the sensing element is a linear hall element.
According to an embodiment of the present invention, further comprising:
and the magnetic element is used for being in linkage arrangement with the brake pedal and can be arranged close to and far away from the sensor.
according to one embodiment of the invention, the magnetic element is a magnet.
a sensor for a brake pedal of a vehicle, the sensor comprising:
A housing for mounting on a vehicle; and
a sensing element for sensing a magnetic field strength of the magnetic element and outputting a sensing signal;
when the sensing element is in linkage with the brake pedal in a free state, the sensing element outputs an initial sensing signal; the initial sensing signal corresponds to an initial voltage value (Vf); the initial voltage value (Vf) is used to determine a trigger voltage threshold (Vt) of the sensor.
According to one embodiment of the present invention, when the brake pedal moves, the sensing element outputs a linear trigger signal;
the control signal is a switching signal.
According to one embodiment of the invention, the sensing element is a linear hall element.
A sensing method for sensing a position of a brake pedal, the sensing method comprising:
sensing the magnetic field intensity of the brake pedal in an initial free state, and acquiring an initial sensing signal; the initial sensing signal corresponds to an initial voltage value (Vf);
Calculating a trigger voltage threshold (Vt) according to the initial voltage value; the trigger voltage threshold corresponds to a trigger signal.
According to one embodiment of the present invention, the initial voltage value (Vf) is summed with a predetermined constant voltage value (Vc) to obtain the trigger voltage threshold (Vt).
According to an embodiment of the present invention, before calculating the trigger voltage threshold, the following operations are performed:
judging whether the voltage value corresponding to the sensing signal falls within a preset trigger voltage (V01-V02) range or not;
When the voltage value corresponding to the sensing signal falls within the trigger voltage range, the operation of calculating the trigger voltage threshold (Vt) is triggered.
According to an embodiment of the present invention, after calculating the trigger voltage threshold, the following operations are performed:
The operation of recalculating the trigger voltage threshold (Vt) is turned off.
according to an embodiment of the present invention, after obtaining the trigger voltage threshold, the following operations are performed:
The position of the brake pedal is sensed, and a corresponding control signal is output according to the sensed trigger signal.
according to one embodiment of the invention, after obtaining the trigger voltage threshold (Vt), the following operations are performed:
Sensing the position of a brake pedal and outputting a sensing signal;
comparing the magnitude between a voltage value corresponding to the sensing signal and the trigger voltage threshold (Vt);
When the voltage value corresponding to the sensing signal is smaller than the trigger voltage threshold, outputting a first control signal;
And outputting a second control signal when the voltage value corresponding to the sensing signal is greater than the trigger voltage threshold value.
Compared with the prior art, the sensor can obtain the accurate physical quantity such as the trigger voltage threshold value corresponding to the trigger signal on the basis of the physical quantity such as the initial voltage value corresponding to the initial sensing signal. In particular, when the sensor is applied to the corresponding brake pedal, the sensor obtains an initial sensing signal when the brake pedal is in a free state without being stepped through a sensing element, and enables the corresponding brake pedal to send out a trigger signal at a precise trigger position (corresponding to a certain moving stroke) according to the initial sensing signal. Further, the sensor can always send out corresponding control signals according to accurate trigger signals, so that the problems of brake position inconsistency and the like caused by brake pedal tolerance are avoided. That is, no matter what height the brake pedal is at when the first loading, the sensor can receive the trigger and send corresponding control signal when the brake pedal moves through the preset moving distance all the time to have high precision.
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Fig. 1 is a diagram of the matching relationship between a sensor device including a sensor, a brake pedal and a brake lamp.
Fig. 2 is a schematic block diagram of the processing apparatus of fig. 1.
FIG. 3a is a diagram of the relationship between the corresponding position of the sensing unit in FIG. 1 and the corresponding voltage of the sensing signal.
fig. 3b is a relationship diagram of the processing device in fig. 1 outputting corresponding control signals when the sensor senses operation at the corresponding position.
Fig. 4 is a flowchart of a first embodiment of a sensing method according to the present invention.
Fig. 5 is a flowchart of a second embodiment of the sensing method of fig. 4.
fig. 6 is a flowchart of a third embodiment of the sensing method of fig. 4.
fig. 7 is a flowchart of a fourth embodiment of the sensing method of fig. 4.
fig. 8 is a flowchart of a fifth implementation of the sensing method of fig. 4.
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the invention is described in detail below with reference to the attached drawing figures:
the first embodiment is as follows:
referring to fig. 1, the present invention provides a sensor 101 for a brake pedal of a vehicle. The sensor 101 is for being disposed on the brake pedal 200 of the vehicle and for sensing the magnetic field strength of the magnetic element 300. The sensor 101 includes a sensing element 10 and a processing device 30.
the sensing element 10 is used to sense the magnetic field strength of the magnetic element 300. The sensing element 10 is provided on a brake pedal 200 of a vehicle and outputs a sensing signal. The sensing element 10 may use physical quantities such as electrical signals to characterize the magnetic field strength. Preferably, the sensing element 10 outputs a voltage signal to characterize the corresponding magnetic field strength. In order to accurately and conveniently characterize the magnetic field strength, the voltage signal output by the sensing element 10 is related to the magnetic field strength, such as a linear function. Accordingly, in the present embodiment, the magnitude of the voltage value corresponding to the sensing signal of the sensing element 10 is linearly related to the distance (between the sensing element 10 and the magnetic element 200).
When the sensor 101 is first installed to the brake pedal, the sensor 101 forms an electrical loop, and the sensing element 10 is electrically operated. At this time, the sensor 101 can sense the magnetic field strength when the brake pedal 200 is at the initial free position, and output an initial sensing signal in the form of a voltage value. Accordingly, when the sensor 101 moves to any position following the brake pedal 200, a corresponding sensing signal can be generated. When the brake pedal 200 moves to the preset trigger position Lt, the sensing element 10 outputs a sensing signal representing the trigger signal.
the specific type, specification, type, etc. of the sensing element 10 are only required to be suitable for sensing the corresponding magnetic field strength. To facilitate the sensing signal, which is characteristic of the magnetic field strength, to be embodied as an electrical signal, the sensing element 10 is a hall element. That is, the sensing element 10 performs its function based on the hall effect. Further, to facilitate accurately characterizing the linear correlation between the magnetic field strength sensed by the sensing element 10 and the distance, the sensing element 10 is a linear hall chip. That is, the sensing element 10 is a linear hall effect chip. The sensing element 10 may be a 2D hall chip or a 3D hall chip, as desired.
Accordingly, there is a physical spatial separation D between the sensing element 10 and the magnetic element 200. That is, the sensing element 10 and the magnetic element 200 are spaced apart from each other. Accordingly, the sensor 101 can avoid mechanical contact, and the function thereof is realized in a non-contact manner, so that the problems of error, abrasion and the like caused by mechanical contact are avoided.
Referring to fig. 2, fig. 3a and fig. 3b, the processing device 30 is used for processing the sensing signal output by the sensing element 10. The processing device 30 may be electrically connected to the sensing element 10. Accordingly, the processing device 30 may be electrically coupled with the sensing element 10 as long as the transmission of the corresponding electrical signal is achieved. Accordingly, the processing means 30 may process the respective voltage signal. It will be appreciated that the processing of the corresponding electrical signals may take many forms, such as at least one of an electronic circuit, an integrated circuit (chip), and a logic element. To facilitate the processing of the signals and save space, the processing device 30 may be a microprocessor. Specifically, the processing device 30 may adopt a microprocessor such as a Central Processing Unit (CPU) or a single chip Microcomputer (MCU) to realize its functions.
The processing device 30 receives the sensing signal output by the sensing element 10. Accordingly, the processing device 30 receives the sensing signal in the form of a voltage signal and processes the sensing signal. In particular, the processing device 30 may read the sensing signal obtained by the sensing element 10. The processing device 30 calculates a trigger threshold corresponding to a preset trigger signal according to the initial sensing signal output by the sensing element 10. The trigger threshold may correspond to a certain preset voltage threshold, that is, a trigger voltage threshold. Preferably, to facilitate the processing of the signal, the processing device 30 sums an initial voltage value Vf corresponding to the sensed initial sensing signal and a preset constant voltage value Vc, so as to obtain a trigger voltage threshold Vt corresponding to the trigger signal.
preferably, the processing means 30 comprise a calculation unit 31. The calculating unit 31 sums an initial voltage value Vf corresponding to the initial sensing signal with a predetermined voltage constant value Vc, and obtains a trigger voltage threshold Vt corresponding to the trigger signal. The calculating unit 31 may be implemented by a circuit such as a corresponding adding circuit, or by a component having a calculating function.
further, the processing device 30 further comprises a storage unit 33. The storage unit 33 is used for storing corresponding data, operation programs and the like. In particular, the storage unit 33 may be used to store a voltage constant value. The voltage constant value Vc characterizes the increment of the voltage value of the sensing element 10 when the brake pedal 200 moves from the initial free position Lf to the trigger position Lt. The storage unit 33 may be a corresponding memory. For example, the storage unit 33 may be a memory of a single chip Microcomputer (MCU).
in order to avoid that the sensing element 10 is triggered to calculate when it is not mounted to the brake pedal 200 and thus obtains a less accurate "trigger voltage threshold", the processing device 30 further comprises a triggering unit 35. When the initial voltage value Vf corresponding to the initial sensing signal output by the sensing device 10 falls within the preset trigger voltage range V01-V02, the triggering unit 35 triggers the processing device 30 to calculate the trigger voltage threshold Vt. Accordingly, the preset trigger voltage range V01-V02 may be a voltage range configured for the voltage values generated by the sensor 101 when following the brake pedal 200 at any position. That is, the voltage values that may be generated by the sensor 101 during the whole life cycle of the operation are included in the preset trigger voltage range V01-V02. The sensor 101 may be powered up due to an erroneous operation, a test, etc., and the signal sensed by the sensing element 10 may not be the voltage signal when the brake pedal 200 is in the free state, and the "trigger threshold" obtained based on the signal may not be accurate and does not meet the sensing accuracy requirement. Accordingly, the triggering unit 35 is configured to trigger the calculating unit 31 of the processing device 30 to perform the calculation only when the voltage value corresponding to the sensing signal outputted by the sensing element 10 is within the preset triggering voltage range V01-V02, and not trigger the calculating unit 31 of the processing device 30 when the voltage value corresponding to the sensing signal is beyond (smaller than or larger than) the preset triggering voltage range V01-V02. When the voltage value corresponding to the sensing signal output by the sensing element 10 is within the preset trigger voltage range V01-V02, the trigger unit 35 may output a high-level signal; conversely, the trigger unit 35 outputs a low level signal. The trigger unit 35 may adopt corresponding circuits, components or logic elements to realize functions thereof. For example, the trigger unit 35 may be specifically configured by a trigger, a trigger circuit, or even a diode.
Accordingly, the preset trigger voltage range V01-V02 of the sensor 101 corresponds to the allowable position range L01-L02 of the brake pedal 200 within the tolerance range. Accordingly, the voltage signal sensed by the sensor 101 is linearly related to the position of the brake pedal 200. More specifically, the brake pedal 200 is preset to move a distance Lc. Accordingly, the preset moving distance Lc of the brake pedal 200 is the distance that the brake pedal 200 moves from the initial free position Lf to the trigger position Lt. The preset moving distance Lc of the brake pedal 200 can be set to be a constant, so that the sensor 101 can be accurately triggered to send out corresponding control signals when the brake pedal 200 at different initial (height) positions is stepped on by a constant stroke (namely Lc).
In order to make the triggering threshold obtained when the sensor 101 is first mounted on the brake pedal 200 less susceptible to alteration, the processing device 30 further comprises a closing unit 37. The shutdown unit 37 is configured to shut down the computing function of the processing device 30. That is, when the processing device 30 calculates the trigger voltage threshold Vt, the shutdown unit shuts down the calculation function of the processing device 30. Accordingly, the closing unit 37 may be a corresponding switching device, a switching circuit, a corresponding switching logic program, or even a component such as a fuse that destroys the physical structure of the computing unit 31. In this embodiment, the shutdown unit 37 inhibits reprogramming by setting a flag bit with a single chip, so that the sensors 101 are used to directly obtain sensing signals after being powered on for the first time, and the triggering ignition threshold Vt does not need to be obtained by recalculation.
Accordingly, when the brake pedal 200 moves to the preset trigger position Lt, the sensing unit 10 outputs a trigger signal. The processing means 30 receives the trigger signal and outputs a corresponding control signal. Specifically, the control signal corresponds to a voltage signal Vs. The control signal may be a binary signal. Accordingly, when the binary signal corresponding to the control signal is "0", the processing device 30 outputs a low level signal Vl. When the binary signal corresponding to the control signal is "1", the processing device 30 outputs a high level signal Vh. The binary signal output by the processing device 30 may be a brake light switch signal or a vehicle start signal according to application requirements. That is, the binary signal may be a switching signal for turning on or off the brake light; the binary signal may also be a signal for the brake pedal 200 to step on to a predetermined position and start the vehicle.
In order to facilitate the processing of the corresponding binary signal by the processing means 30, the processing means 30 further comprises a comparing unit 39. The comparison unit 39 is configured to compare a voltage value corresponding to the sensing signal output by the sensing element 10 with a voltage value corresponding to the trigger voltage threshold Vt. When the voltage value corresponding to the sensing signal is smaller than the voltage value corresponding to the trigger voltage threshold Vt, the sensor 30 outputs a low level signal; when the sensing signal is greater than the voltage value corresponding to the trigger voltage threshold Vt, the sensor 30 outputs a high level signal. Accordingly, the high level signal may be a valid value that triggers, for example, the turning on of brake lights. The comparing unit 39 can be implemented by a corresponding circuit, a comparator or a logic program depending on a single chip microcomputer and the like.
to facilitate the transmission of the respective electrical signals and to improve the overall integration performance of the sensor 101, the sensor 101 comprises a circuit board. The circuit board is used for supporting the processing device 30 and the sensing element 10. Accordingly, the circuit board is electrically connected to the processing device 30 and the sensing element 10, and performs transmission of corresponding electrical signals.
In a preferred embodiment, the trigger signal output by the processing device 30 is a switch signal for turning on/off the brake light 400. Accordingly, to facilitate control of the on and off of, for example, the brake light 400, the sensor 101 further includes a drive unit 70. The driving unit 70 may be a corresponding driving circuit. The driving unit 70 receives the trigger signal and turns on or off the brake lamp 400 according to the trigger signal.
In order to make the sensing element 10 and the processing device 30 work stably, the sensor 101 further includes a voltage stabilizing unit 60. Preferably, the sensor 101 receives a 12V supply voltage provided by the vehicle. The voltage stabilizing unit 60 stabilizes the 12-volt power supply voltage to a 5V operating voltage, and provides the operating voltage to the hall chip as the sensing element 10 and the single chip as the processing device 30. In the present embodiment, the voltage stabilizing unit 60 includes a Low Dropout Regulator (LDO).
As an example, the working principle of the sensor 101 is further explained: the preset trigger voltage range V01-V02 of the sensor 101 may be 1-4V. Accordingly, the tolerance allowed range of positions (distance from a reference) L01-L02 for the brake pedal 200 is 10-40 mm. The preset moving distance Lc of the brake pedal 200 is 20 mm. Correspondingly, the predetermined constant voltage value Vc is 2V. When the corresponding position Lf is 12mm when the brake pedal 200 is in a free state (first loaded, not yet stepped on), and the corresponding initial voltage value Vf obtained by the sensing element 10 is 1.2V, the corresponding trigger voltage threshold Vt calculated by the processing device 30 is calculated to be 3.2V by summing 1.2V + 2V. That is, the sensor 101 may obtain the corresponding trigger voltage threshold Vt through the first loading and powering up (electrical conduction to form an electrical loop). Thereafter, when the brake pedal 200 is stepped on and moved by a distance of 20mm each time (corresponding to a trigger position such as a braking position), the sensing element 10 outputs a trigger signal corresponding to a voltage value of 3.2V, and causes the processing device 30 to output a corresponding control signal, such as a switching operation of the brake lamp 400.
As another example, when the brake pedal 200 is in a free state (loaded for the first time, not stepped yet), the corresponding position Lf is 15mm, and the corresponding initial voltage value Vf obtained by the sensing element 10 is 1.5V, then the corresponding trigger voltage threshold Vt calculated by the processing device 30 is calculated to be 3.5V by summing 1.5V + 2V. That is, the sensor 101 may obtain the corresponding trigger voltage threshold Vt through the first loading and powering up (electrical conduction to form an electrical loop). Thereafter, when the brake pedal 200 is stepped on and moved by a distance of 20mm each time (corresponding to a trigger position such as a braking position), the sensing element 10 outputs a trigger signal corresponding to a voltage value of 3.5V, and causes the processing device 30 to output a corresponding control signal, such as a switching operation of the brake lamp 400.
that is, regardless of the position (height) of the brake pedal 200 in the initial free state, when the brake pedal 200 moves a preset distance (corresponding to the trigger position), the sensor 101 can be triggered and send a corresponding control signal.
Example two:
with continued reference to FIG. 1, the present invention also provides a sensor assembly 103 for a brake pedal of a vehicle. The sensor device 103 comprises a support 50, a magnetic element 300 and a sensor 101 according to the above description.
the support 50 is used to support other structures of the sensor device 101. The support 50 can be used to fixedly mount the sensor device 101 to a vehicle. The specific shape and configuration of the support member 50 may be sufficient to meet the support requirements. In this embodiment, the support 50 may be an injection molded housing.
the magnetic element 300 remains stationary relative to the vehicle. The magnetic member 300 provides a magnetic field of corresponding strength in a three-dimensional space. Accordingly, the magnetic member 300 emits magnetic lines of force 308 in three-dimensional space. The type, specification and parameters of the magnetic member 300 are only required to generate a magnetic field that can be sensed by the sensing element 10. The magnetic member 300 may be a magnet. Further, the magnetic member 300 may be a permanent magnet or an electromagnet. In this embodiment, the magnetic member 300 is a permanent magnet.
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Referring to fig. 4, the present invention further provides a sensing method. The sensing method is used to sense the position of the brake pedal 200. The sensing method comprises the following steps:
S110: sensing the magnetic field intensity of the brake pedal 200 in an initial free state (initial state) and acquiring an initial sensing signal; the initial sensing signal corresponds to an initial voltage value Vf;
S120: calculating a trigger voltage threshold value Vt according to the initial voltage value Vf; the threshold Vt corresponds to a trigger signal.
Accordingly, the sensing method may sense the magnetic field strength using the aforementioned sensing element 10 and obtain a corresponding initial sensing signal. It is understood that the magnetic field strength of the brake pedal 200 in the initial free state may be the size strength of the space in which the brake pedal 200 itself is located, or the magnetic field strength of the space in which the sensing element 10 is located (the relative position is constant) in linkage with the brake pedal 200. The sensing element 10 outputs an initial sensing signal to the aforementioned processing means 30. The processing device 30 calculates a trigger voltage threshold Vt according to an initial voltage value Vf corresponding to the initial sensing signal. Specifically, the processing device 30 calculates Vt by: vf + Vc (preset constant voltage value) ═ Vt.
referring to fig. 5, preferably, the sensing method performs the following operations before calculating the trigger voltage threshold Vt:
s102: judging whether the voltage value corresponding to the sensing signal falls within a preset trigger voltage range V01-V02;
s104: when the voltage value corresponding to the sensing signal falls within a preset trigger voltage range V01-V02, the operation of calculating the trigger voltage threshold Vt is triggered.
Accordingly, the sensing method may use the corresponding determining unit 36 to determine whether the voltage value corresponding to the sensing signal falls within the preset trigger voltage range V01-V02, so as to avoid an erroneous operation, and ensure that the sensor 101 performs the operation of calculating the trigger voltage threshold Vt only when the vehicle is first loaded. At this time, the trigger unit 35 connected in communication (electrical) with the determination unit 36 triggers the operation of the calculation unit 31 to calculate the trigger voltage threshold Vt. Accordingly, the trigger voltage threshold Vt may be stored in the corresponding memory cell 33.
Referring to fig. 6, preferably, the sensing method performs the following operations after calculating the trigger voltage threshold Vt:
s112: the operation of recalculating the trigger voltage threshold Vt is turned off.
accordingly, the sensing method may shut down the calculation function of the calculation unit 31 using the aforementioned shut down unit 37. That is, after the sensor 101 is powered on for the first time to obtain the trigger voltage threshold Vt, the operation of recalculating the trigger voltage threshold Vt is prohibited, so as to improve the response speed of the subsequent sensing operation of the sensor 101. Preferably, the shutdown unit 37 can read whether the trigger voltage threshold Vt exists in the memory cell 33. When the trigger voltage threshold Vt exists in the memory cell 33, the shutdown unit 37 performs a shutdown operation of recalculating the calculation unit 31.
referring to fig. 7, preferably, after calculating the trigger voltage threshold Vt, the sensing method performs the following operations:
s130: the position of the brake pedal 200 is sensed and a control signal is output according to the sensed trigger signal.
at this time, the brake pedal 200 moves to the triggering position, and the sensing element 10 senses a triggering signal corresponding to the triggering voltage threshold Vt; the trigger signal triggers the processing means 30 to output a control signal.
referring to fig. 8, further, preferably, the sensing method performs the following operations after calculating the trigger voltage threshold Vt:
s132: sensing the position of the brake pedal 200 and outputting a sensing signal;
s134: comparing the magnitude between a voltage value corresponding to the sensing signal and a trigger voltage threshold Vt;
S136 a: when the voltage value corresponding to the sensing signal is smaller than the voltage value corresponding to the trigger voltage threshold value Vt, outputting a first control signal;
S136 b: and outputting a second control signal when the voltage value corresponding to the sensing signal is greater than the voltage value corresponding to the trigger voltage threshold value Vt.
At this time, the sensor 101 starts a sensing operation, and the sensing method may sense a corresponding position of the brake pedal 200 through the sensing element 10 and output a sensing signal. The processing device 30 receives the sensing signal and compares the voltage value corresponding to the sensing signal with the trigger voltage threshold Vt corresponding to the trigger signal through the comparing unit 39. In particular, the comparison unit 39 may read the trigger voltage threshold Vt stored in the memory cell 33. When the voltage value corresponding to the sensing signal is smaller than the trigger voltage threshold value Vt, outputting a first control signal; when the voltage value corresponding to the sensing signal is larger than the trigger voltage threshold value Vt, outputting a first control signal. As an example, the first control signal may be a signal to turn off the brake lamp 400 or to maintain the off state of the brake lamp 400; the first control signal may be a signal to turn on the brake lamp 400 or to maintain the brake lamp 400 in an illuminated state.
the above description is only for the purpose of illustrating the preferred embodiments of the present invention and is not to be construed as limiting the scope of the present invention, and any modifications, equivalents or improvements that are within the spirit of the present invention are intended to be covered by the following claims.
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1. a sensing device (103) for a brake pedal of a vehicle, characterized in that it comprises: a sensing element (10) for sensing a magnetic field strength of the magnetic element (300) and outputting a sensing signal; when the sensing element (10) is in linkage with the brake pedal (200) in a free state, the sensing element outputs an initial sensing signal; the initial sensing signal corresponds to an initial voltage value (Vf); and
a processing device (30) communicatively connected to the sensing element (10) to receive the sensing signal output by the sensing element and set to obtain a corresponding trigger voltage threshold (Vt) based on the initial sensing signal; the trigger voltage threshold corresponds to a trigger signal.
2. The sensing device of claim 1, wherein:
When the brake pedal moves to a preset trigger position, the sensing element outputs a trigger signal;
the processing device (30) receives the trigger signal and outputs a control signal.
3. The sensing device of claim 2, wherein:
the control signal is a brake lamp switch signal or an automobile starting signal.
4. the sensing device of claim 2, wherein:
The processing device comprises a comparison unit (39);
the comparison unit is arranged to compare the magnitude between a voltage value corresponding to the sensing signal output by the sensing element and a trigger voltage threshold (Vt);
When the voltage value corresponding to the sensing signal is smaller than the voltage value corresponding to the trigger threshold, the sensing device outputs a first control signal;
when the voltage value corresponding to the sensing signal is larger than the voltage value corresponding to the trigger threshold, the sensing device outputs a second control signal.
5. The sensing device of claim 4, wherein:
The first control signal is a low level signal (Vl);
the second control signal is a high level signal (Vh).
6. The sensing device of claim 1, wherein:
the processing device comprises a calculation unit (31);
The calculating unit calculates a trigger voltage threshold according to an initial voltage value corresponding to the initial sensing signal.
7. the sensing device of claim 6, wherein:
the calculation unit sums the initial voltage value (Vf) with a preset constant voltage value (Vc) and obtains the trigger voltage threshold (Vt).
8. The sensing device of claim 7, wherein:
the processing device further comprises a storage unit (33);
The storage unit stores the preset constant voltage value and the trigger voltage threshold value;
the computing unit is in communication connection with the storage unit.
9. the sensing device of claim 6, wherein:
The processing device also comprises a judging unit (36) and a triggering unit (35);
The judging unit receives a sensing signal output by the sensing element (10);
When the judging unit (36) judges that the voltage value corresponding to the sensing signal falls within a preset trigger voltage range (V01-V02), the triggering unit (35) triggers the calculating unit.
10. The sensing device of claim 6, wherein:
The processing device further comprises a closing unit (37);
The closing unit is in communication connection with the computing unit;
and when the computing unit calculates the trigger voltage threshold, the closing unit closes the recalculation function of the computing unit.
11. the sensing device of claim 1, further comprising:
a circuit board;
The sensing element (10) and the processing device (30) are both arranged on the circuit board and are electrically connected with the circuit board.
12. The sensing device of any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein:
When the brake pedal moves, the sensing element outputs a linear trigger signal;
The control signal is a switching signal.
13. the sensing device of claim 12, wherein:
the sensing element is a linear hall element.
14. the sensing device (103) of claim 1, further comprising:
A magnetic element (300) for being arranged in conjunction with a brake pedal (200) and being arranged to be movable towards and away from the sensor (101).
15. The sensing device of claim 14, wherein:
The magnetic element is a magnet.
16. a sensor for a brake pedal of a vehicle, the sensor comprising:
A housing for mounting on a vehicle; and
A sensing element (10) for sensing a magnetic field strength of the magnetic element (300) and outputting a sensing signal;
When the sensing element (10) is in linkage with the brake pedal (200) in a free state, the sensing element outputs an initial sensing signal; the initial sensing signal corresponds to an initial voltage value (Vf);
the initial voltage value (Vf) is used to determine a trigger voltage threshold (Vt) of the sensor.
17. The sensor of claim 16, wherein:
when the brake pedal moves, the sensing element outputs a linear trigger signal;
the control signal is a switching signal.
18. The sensor of claim 17, wherein:
the sensing element is a linear hall element.
19. A sensing method for sensing a position of a brake pedal, the sensing method comprising: sensing the magnetic field intensity of the brake pedal in an initial free state, and acquiring an initial sensing signal; the initial sensing signal corresponds to an initial voltage value (Vf);
calculating a trigger voltage threshold (Vt) according to the initial voltage value; the trigger voltage threshold corresponds to a trigger signal.
20. the sensing method of claim 19, wherein:
And summing the initial voltage value (Vf) and a preset constant voltage value (Vc) to obtain the trigger voltage threshold (Vt).
21. the sensing method of claim 19, wherein:
Before calculating the trigger voltage threshold, the following operations are carried out:
judging whether the voltage value corresponding to the sensing signal falls within a preset trigger voltage (V01-V02) range or not;
when the voltage value corresponding to the sensing signal falls within the trigger voltage range, the operation of calculating the trigger voltage threshold (Vt) is triggered.
22. the sensing method of claim 19, wherein:
After the trigger voltage threshold is calculated, the following operations are carried out:
the operation of recalculating the trigger voltage threshold (Vt) is turned off.
23. The sensing method of claim 19, wherein:
After the trigger voltage threshold is obtained, the following operations are carried out:
The position of the brake pedal (200) is sensed, and a corresponding control signal is output according to the sensed trigger signal.
24. The sensing method of claim 19, wherein:
-after obtaining said trigger voltage threshold (Vt):
sensing a position of a brake pedal (200) and outputting a sensing signal;
comparing the magnitude between a voltage value corresponding to the sensing signal and the trigger voltage threshold (Vt);
When the voltage value corresponding to the sensing signal is smaller than the trigger voltage threshold, outputting a first control signal;
And outputting a second control signal when the voltage value corresponding to the sensing signal is greater than the trigger voltage threshold value.
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