CN113734268B

CN113734268B - Control device for steering wheel, steering wheel and vehicle

Info

Publication number: CN113734268B
Application number: CN202010479133.7A
Authority: CN
Inventors: 肖晶晶; 汪承瑞; 聂和超
Original assignee: BYD Co Ltd
Current assignee: BYD Co Ltd
Priority date: 2020-05-29
Filing date: 2020-05-29
Publication date: 2024-04-19
Anticipated expiration: 2040-05-29
Also published as: CN113734268A

Abstract

The invention discloses a control device for a steering wheel, the steering wheel and a vehicle, wherein the control device for the steering wheel comprises: a circuit board; the rocker assembly comprises an identification piece, a rocker arm and a rocker module, wherein the identification piece is electrically connected with the circuit board, the identification piece is matched with the rocker arm to identify the azimuth angle of the rocker arm, the rocker arm is matched with the rocker module to drive the rocker module to swing, and the rocker module is configured to be adjustable in height. The rocker module of the control device provided by the invention is adjustable in height, can be suitable for different operation modes of users, enriches the use modes of the control device, and improves the use experience of users.

Description

Control device for steering wheel, steering wheel and vehicle

Technical Field

The present invention relates to the field of vehicles, and more particularly, to a control device for a steering wheel, and a vehicle.

Background

The existing multifunctional steering wheel is generally provided with a plurality of keys for controlling each module, but the pressing force (generally 4N-6N) of the keys can be provided with a relatively large force for preventing misoperation for driving safety. But when we are playing a game, they require a small pressing force (typically 1-2N) of the keys (e.g. a gamepad) due to the need for rapid pressing or other control of these keys. The difference in pressing force of the two results in that the coexistence between the driving state and the game state on the steering wheel cannot be achieved using the same physical key.

In the related art, some external devices are purchased to perform operation in a game mode, so that the cost is increased, inconvenience is brought to a user, and misoperation is easy to occur.

Disclosure of Invention

The present invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. Therefore, the invention provides the control device for the steering wheel, and the height of the rocker module of the control device is adjustable, so that the control device can be suitable for different operation modes of users, enriches the use modes of the control device, and improves the use experience of the users.

A second aspect of the present invention provides a steering wheel having the control device described above;

an embodiment of a third aspect of the present invention proposes a vehicle having the steering wheel described above.

The steering wheel control device according to the present invention includes: a circuit board; the rocker assembly comprises an identification piece, a rocker arm and a rocker module, wherein the identification piece is electrically connected with the circuit board, the identification piece is matched with the rocker arm to identify the azimuth angle of the rocker arm, the rocker arm is matched with the rocker module to drive the rocker module to swing, and the rocker module is configured to be adjustable in height.

According to the control device for the steering wheel, the rocker module is of the height-adjustable structure, so that the rocker assembly can have different states corresponding to a game mode and a driving mode, the control device can provide operation touch more in line with a use scene of a user in different states, the misoperation of keys can be prevented in the driving mode, the operation sensitivity can be improved in the game mode, and the user can adjust the height of the rocker module according to specific requirements, thereby enabling the control device to have multiple operation modes, enabling the use of the control device to be more flexible and improving the use feeling of the user.

According to some embodiments of the invention, the rocker module comprises: the rocker arm rod is matched with the support base; and the rocker base is movably arranged on the support base so that the height of the rocker module is adjustable.

According to some embodiments of the invention, one of the support base and the rocker base is provided with a mating groove, at least one protruding portion is arranged in the mating groove, the other of the support base and the rocker base is provided with a mating protruding portion, and the mating protruding portion is movably arranged in the mating groove and can move to two opposite sides of the protruding portion to change the height of the rocker module.

According to some embodiments of the invention, an avoidance groove is formed in the inner wall of the matching groove, the avoidance groove is opposite to the protruding portion, and the supporting base or the rocker base is rotated to enable the matching protrusion to move to one side of the protruding portion through the avoidance groove.

According to some embodiments of the invention, the rocker module further comprises an elastic member, and two ends of the elastic member are respectively connected with the support base and the rocker base.

According to some embodiments of the invention, one of the support base and the rocker base is provided with a guide groove, and the other of the support base and the rocker base is provided with a guide protrusion, which is movably inserted into the guide groove.

According to some embodiments of the invention, the rocker module further comprises: the rocker panel is arranged on the rocker base, a rocker capacitance diaphragm is arranged on the surface, facing the rocker base, of the rocker panel, the rocker capacitance diaphragm is electrically connected with the circuit board, and the rocker capacitance diaphragm senses signals and transmits the signals to the circuit board.

According to some embodiments of the invention, the rocker assembly further comprises: the adsorption piece is arranged on the rocker module; and the coil is arranged on the circuit board and is electrically connected with the circuit board, and when the rocker assembly is triggered, the coil is electrified to attract the adsorbing piece.

According to some embodiments of the invention, the plurality of coils are electrically connected to the circuit board.

According to some embodiments of the invention, the rocker module is arranged on the steering wheel body in a lifting manner, and the rocker module is triggered to switch the control device between a first state and a second state.

According to some embodiments of the invention, the control device further comprises an operation assembly, wherein the operation assembly is electrically connected with the circuit board and comprises a first operation module and a second operation module; in the first state, the first operation module can be triggered to operate; in the second state, the second operating module and the rocker assembly may be triggered to operate.

According to some embodiments of the invention, the control device further comprises: the first display lamp set is electrically connected with the circuit board and is correspondingly arranged with the first operation module; the second display lamp set is electrically connected with the circuit board and is correspondingly arranged with the second operation module, the first display lamp set is lightened in the first state, the second display lamp set is extinguished, and the first display lamp set is extinguished in the second state, and the second display lamp set is lightened.

According to some embodiments of the invention, the control device further comprises a vibration module electrically connected to the circuit board, the vibration module vibrating when the operating assembly is triggered.

According to some embodiments of the invention, the operating assembly comprises: the key panel is provided with a plurality of key characters to define the first operation module and the second operation module; the key capacitive diaphragm is arranged on the key panel and is electrically connected with the circuit board, and when each key character is triggered, the key capacitive diaphragm outputs signals towards the circuit board.

A steering wheel according to an embodiment of the second aspect of the present invention is briefly described below.

The steering wheel according to the present invention includes: a steering wheel body; the control device is used for the steering wheel, the control device is arranged on the steering wheel body, and the rocker module can be arranged on the steering wheel body in a swinging manner. The steering wheel is provided with the control device of the embodiment, so that the steering wheel can obtain control functions with different handfeel in different modes, the steering wheel is more convenient to operate, and the use experience of a user is improved.

A vehicle according to an embodiment of the third aspect of the invention is briefly described below.

According to the steering wheel provided with the embodiment, the steering wheel is integrated with more abundant control functions, can be suitable for a driving mode and a game mode, has multiple operation modes, is more convenient for a user to operate, and optimizes the use experience of the user in different modes of the vehicle.

Additional aspects and advantages of the invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention.

Drawings

The foregoing and/or additional aspects and advantages of the invention will become apparent and may be better understood from the following description of embodiments taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in which:

fig. 1 is a schematic view of a steering wheel provided with a control device according to an embodiment of the invention, wherein the control device is in a first state;

FIG. 2 is an enlarged schematic view of portion A of FIG. 1;

Fig. 3 is a schematic view of a steering wheel provided with a control device according to an embodiment of the invention, wherein the control device is in a second state;

FIG. 4 is an enlarged schematic view of portion B of FIG. 3;

FIG. 5 is an exploded view of a control device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of a rocker module with an absorbent member according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram of a circuit board with a potentiometer, a coil, a first display light set, and a second display light set according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 8 is a schematic view of an operating assembly provided with a vibration module according to an embodiment of the present invention;

fig. 9 is a schematic control flow chart of a steering wheel provided with a control device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 10 is a schematic view of a rocker module in a first state according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 11 is a schematic diagram of a rocker module in a second state according to an embodiment of the invention;

Fig. 12 is a cross-sectional view of a rocker module according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Reference numerals:

steering wheel 1000,

Steering wheel body 200,

A control device 100,

A circuit board 1,

An operation module 2, a first operation module 20, a second operation module 22, a key panel 23, a panel upper cover 230, a panel seat 231, a avoiding hole 232, a positioning ring 233, a key capacitance diaphragm 24,

Rocker assembly 3, rocker module 30,

Rocker base 301, fitting groove 3011, fitting projection 3012, guide projection 3013,

Rocker panel 302, rocker capacitance diaphragm 303, potentiometer 31, rocker lever 310, adsorbing member 32, coil 33, support base 34, mating groove 341, boss 342, avoiding groove 343, and guide groove 344

A first display lamp set 4, a first display lamp 40,

A second display lamp set 5, a second display lamp 50,

A vibration module 6,

A mounting bracket 7, a bracket main body 70, a bracket base 71,

Back adhesive 8,

Wire harness connector 9, elastic member 10.

Detailed Description

Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings, wherein like or similar reference numerals refer to like or similar elements or elements having like or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below by referring to the drawings are illustrative only and are not to be construed as limiting the invention.

In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "circumferential," and the like indicate or are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, merely to facilitate description of the invention and to simplify the description, and do not indicate or imply that the devices or elements referred to must have a specific orientation, be configured and operated in a specific orientation, and thus should not be construed as limiting the invention. Furthermore, features defining "first", "second" may include one or more such features, either explicitly or implicitly. In the description of the present invention, unless otherwise indicated, the meaning of "a plurality" is two or more.

In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless explicitly specified and limited otherwise, the terms "mounted," "connected," and "connected" are to be construed broadly, and may be either fixedly connected, detachably connected, or integrally connected, for example; can be mechanically or electrically connected; can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and can be communication between two elements. The specific meaning of the above terms in the present invention will be understood in specific cases by those of ordinary skill in the art.

The control device 100 of the steering wheel 1000 according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to fig. 1 to 11.

The steering wheel 1000 according to the present invention includes a steering wheel body 200, the steering wheel body 200 is rotatably mounted on a vehicle, the control device 100 is provided on the steering wheel body 200, the steering wheel 1000 is used for steering the vehicle, and the steering wheel 1000 may be integrally provided with a control device for user input signals.

The control device 100 in the present application is provided in a steering wheel body 200.

The control device 100 includes a circuit board 1 and a rocker assembly 3, the rocker assembly 3 includes a recognition element, a rocker arm 310 and a rocker module 30, the recognition element is electrically connected with the circuit board 1, the recognition element cooperates with the rocker arm 310 to recognize the azimuth angle of the rocker, the rocker arm 310 cooperates with the rocker module 30 to drive the rocker module 30 to swing, and the rocker module 30 is configured to be height-adjustable.

The control device 100 in the steering wheel 1000 according to the present invention may have a first state and a second state, wherein the first state may be a driving mode, the second state may be a game mode, and the position requirements of the user for the keys are different in different states, for example, during driving, the user needs to safely and reliably operate the rocker module, and the corresponding signal needs to be sent after the accurate operation information is obtained by the rocker assembly 3, so that the false touch operation on the buttons on the rocker module needs to be avoided; in the game mode, the user needs to sensitively react to the rocker assembly 3 and reduce the operation difficulty of the rocker assembly 3, so that the height of the upper surface of the rocker assembly 3 is increased as much as possible in the game mode, and the user can operate the rocker assembly 3 more conveniently.

According to the control device 100 of the present application, the rocker module 30 is matched with the rocker arm 310, and the rocker module 30 can be configured to have an adjustable height, so that the rocker module 30 can provide different operation handfeel by adjusting the height of the rocker module 30, and a user can adjust the height of the rocker module 30 according to different operation modes, so that the user obtains a proper operation handfeel in different modes, and the use feeling of the steering wheel control device 100 of the present application is improved.

According to the control device 100 for the steering wheel 1000 of the present invention, the rocker module 30 is configured to have a height-adjustable structure, so that the rocker assembly 3 can have different states corresponding to a game mode and a driving mode, the control device 100 can provide operation touch more in line with a user's use scene in different states, the wrong touch of a key can be prevented in the driving mode, the sensitivity of operation can be improved in the game mode, and the user can adjust the height of the rocker module 30 according to specific requirements, thereby enabling the control device 100 to have multiple operation modes, enabling the use of the control device 100 to be more flexible, and improving the user's use feeling.

According to one embodiment of the present invention, the rocker module 30 includes a support base 34 and a rocker base 301, the rocker arm 310 cooperating with the support base 34; the rocker mount 301 is movably disposed on the support mount 34 to allow the height of the rocker module 30 to be adjustable. Wherein the support base 34 cooperates with the rocker arm 310, and a user transmits rotation and movement generated by the rocker arm 3 to the rocker arm 310 through the support base 34 when manipulating the rocker arm 3, and the rocker arm 310 is connected with a recognition member, which recognizes the movement of the rocker arm 3 to be converted into an electrical signal and transmits the electrical signal to the circuit board 1, and the user can convert a mechanical signal into an electrical signal after manipulating the rocker arm 3.

By arranging the rocker base 301 on the support base 34 and by moving the rocker base 301 and the support base 34, the height of the rocker module 30 is adjusted, so that the rocker module 30 can be suitable for different operation modes.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the identification member may be configured as a potentiometer 31, wherein the potentiometer 31 may be connected to the rocker 310, and the potentiometer 31 is electrically connected to the circuit board 1, and the potentiometer 31 may determine an azimuth angle of the rocker 310 to determine a rotational position of the rocker 310, thereby enabling control of the rocker assembly 3 in a driving state and/or a game state, for example, enabling control of a game interface. The rocker arm 310 can be depressed downward and self-locking to effect switching between the two states. The principle of operation of the potentiometer 31 is already known and will not be described in detail here.

9-12, According to one embodiment of the present invention, one of the support base 34 and the rocker base 301 is provided with a fitting groove 341, at least one protrusion 342 is provided in the fitting groove 341, the other of the support base 34 and the rocker base 301 is provided with a fitting protrusion 3012, and the fitting protrusion 3012 is movably provided in the fitting groove 341 and is movable to opposite sides of the protrusion 342 to change the height of the rocker module 30.

The extending direction of the mating groove 341 may extend in the height direction of the rocker module 30, and the mating protrusion 3012 slides in the mating groove 341, which is a way of implementing the relative movement between the support base 34 and the rocker base 301, and the mating protrusion 3012 moves in the mating groove 341 to limit the moving direction between the support base 34 and the rocker base 301, and the mating support base 34 and the rocker base 301 move relatively, so as to change the height of the rocker module 30.

The protruding portion 342 is disposed on the inner wall of the mating groove 341, the protruding portion 3013 may protrude from the side wall of the mating groove 341, and the extending direction of the protruding portion 342 may be orthogonal to the moving direction of the mating protrusion 3012, the protruding portion 342 is adapted to limit the moving direction of the mating protrusion 3012, so as to ensure that the height between the rocker base 301 and the support base 34 of the rocker module 30 in a certain mode is not changed, and the protruding portion 342 is adapted to abut against the mating protrusion 3012 in the extending direction of the mating groove 341, so as to limit the movement of the mating protrusion 3012.

According to one embodiment of the present invention, the inner wall of the fitting groove 341 is provided with a relief groove 3014, the relief groove 3014 is disposed opposite to the boss 342, and the support base 34 or the rocker base 301 is rotated to move the fitting protrusion 3012 to one side of the boss 342 through the relief groove 3014. The fitting groove 341 and the avoiding groove 3014 are communicated with each other, and the avoiding groove 3014 may be disposed in the middle of the fitting groove 341 and divide the fitting groove 341 into an upper section and a lower section, when the fitting protrusion 3012 is located at the upper section, the rocker base 301 and the support base 34 are in a first state, and when the fitting protrusion 3012 is located at the lower section, the rocker base 301 and the support base 34 are in a second state; the protruding portion 342 is opposite to the avoiding groove 3014, and the rocker base 301 is rotated, so that the matching protruding portion 3012 arranged on the rocker base 301 enters the avoiding groove 3014 from the lower section to avoid the protruding portion 342, and the matching protruding portion 3012 enters the upper section after passing through the avoiding groove 3014.

The setting of dodging groove 3014 can make the adjustment of height between support base 34 and rocker base 301 more convenient, and protruding portion 342's setting can block the protruding 3012 of cooperation effectively, avoids protruding 3012 of cooperation to remove at will in the upper segment and the hypomere of cooperation groove 341, ensures that the switching between the different states of controlling means 100 is reliable.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the rocker module 30 further includes an elastic member 10, two ends of the elastic member 10 are respectively connected to the support base 34 and the rocker base 301, the elastic member 10 can be tensioned between the support base 34 and the rocker base 301, after a user rotates the rocker base 301, the rocker base 301 can automatically pop up, after being pressed, the rocker base 301 can return, by setting the elastic member 10, the control device 100 can be conveniently switched in different modes, the state switching of the control device 100 is more convenient, and the use feeling of the user is improved.

According to one embodiment of the present invention, one of the support base 34 and the rocker base 301 is provided with a guide groove 344, and the other of the support base 34 and the rocker base 301 is provided with a guide protrusion 3013, the guide protrusion 3013 being movably protruded into the guide groove 344. Here, the guide groove 344 is spaced apart from the engagement groove 341 in the circumferential direction, and the guide groove 344 and the guide protrusion 3013 cooperate to limit the moving direction between the support base 34 and the rocker base, so as to ensure stable moving direction of the support base 34 and the rocker base.

According to one embodiment of the present invention, in some embodiments of the present invention, the rocker module 30 further includes a rocker panel 302, the rocker panel 302 is disposed on the rocker base 301, a rocker capacitive diaphragm 303 is disposed on a surface of the rocker panel 302 facing the rocker base 301, the rocker capacitive diaphragm 303 is electrically connected to the circuit board 1, and the rocker capacitive diaphragm 303 senses signals and transmits the signals to the circuit board 1. Specifically, the rocker base 301 may be disposed in the accommodating groove, when the user touches the rocker panel 302, the rocker capacitive membrane 303 senses a touch signal and transmits the touch signal to the circuit board 1, and the circuit board 1 transmits operation information outwards to operate in the first state or the second state, so that the structure of the rocker module 30 is simple and reliable. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, in the first state, the rocker panel 302 is touched to cause the rocker module 30 to send a signal toward the circuit board 1. In the second state, by swinging the rocker module 30, the potentiometer 31 detects the azimuth angle of the rocker arm 310 and then sends a signal toward the circuit board 1.

More specifically, as shown in fig. 1 and 2, the rocker panel 302 is a four-way touch key provided with four indicia identifying different directions.

In some embodiments of the present invention, the rocker panel 302 is an injection-molded part, the surface is sprayed with black, four-directional arrows are engraved on the upper surface by laser engraving, the rocker capacitive membrane 303 is arranged below the upper surface, and the rocker capacitive membrane 303 is bonded to the rocker panel 302 by back adhesive. The rocker panel 302 is then snapped onto the rocker mount 301.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the rocker module 30 is disposed on the steering wheel body 200 in a liftable manner, and the rocker module 30 is triggered to switch the control device 100 between the first state and the second state.

As shown in fig. 5 and 6, the rocker assembly 3 further comprises, according to some embodiments of the invention: the adsorbing member 32 is arranged on the rocker module 30, wherein the adsorbing member 32 can be made of a metal material or a magnetic material. A coil 33 is provided on the circuit board 1 and is electrically connected to the circuit board 1, and when the rocker assembly 3 is triggered, the coil 33 is energized to attract the suction member 32. The coil 33 is energized to realize the lifting of the rocker module 30.

Further, the plurality of coils 33 are provided, the plurality of coils 33 are respectively electrically connected with the circuit board 1, when the plurality of coils 33 are electrified, the coils 33 can generate a magnetic field to absorb the absorbing piece 32, and the absorbing piece 32 can be subjected to absorption impact by controlling the electrification of the plurality of coils 33, so that the rocker module 30 can generate vibration, and the vibration reminding effect is achieved.

In the embodiment of the present invention, in the first state, when the rocker panel 302 is touched, the singlechip on the circuit board 1 can energize the plurality of coils 33 according to a preset program, so that the coils 33 generate suction force to attract the absorbing member 32 to generate vibration effect, a certain tactile feedback is achieved, and the touch key can achieve the effect of physical key. In the second state, when the user shakes the rocker module 30, the singlechip energizes the plurality of coils 33 according to a preset program, so that the coils 33 generate magnetic attraction to attract the absorbing member 32, and a vibration effect is generated, and a certain tactile feedback is achieved, wherein the vibration effect of the absorbing member in the second state can be different from that of the absorbing member in the first state.

As shown in fig. 6, in some examples of the present invention, a groove is formed on the bottom wall of the rocker base 301, and the adsorbing member 32 is formed on the groove, so that the mounting manner of the adsorbing member 32 is simple and reliable, and the suction force of the magnetic field of the coil 33 to the adsorbing member 32 is ensured. Specifically, the attraction member 32 is a steel ring, so that the cost can be reduced and the attraction force of the magnetic field to the attraction member 32 can be ensured. In the specific example of the present invention, the adsorbing member 32 is formed by stamping, and the adsorbing member 32 and the rocker base 301 are connected by plastic coating, that is, the adsorbing member 32 is used as a part to be coated on the rocker base 301. In the specific example of the present invention, the coils 33 are four and are disposed around the potentiometer 31. It will be understood, of course, that the number of coils 33 may be selected according to the actual situation, and is not particularly limited herein.

The control device 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention has a first state and a second state, wherein the first state may be a driving state and the second state may be a game state. It will be understood, of course, that the first state may also be an unmanned state and the second state a manned state; or the first state and the second state may be game states of two different modes as long as the control apparatus 100 can achieve different control states in the first state and the second state.

In some embodiments of the present invention, the first state is a driving state and the second state is a game state, at this time, in the first state, the control device 100 may control the modes of multimedia/bluetooth/voice/meter/cruise in the vehicle, and the driving direction of the vehicle, that is, the steering wheel 1000 is in the driving mode, by controlling the rotation of the steering wheel body 200. In the second state, the steering wheel 1000 is a control input device for in-vehicle games, and cannot function as a vehicle driving function, and only a pre-installed game interface in the vehicle, such as a racing game and a role playing game, can be controlled by the control device 100, i.e., the steering wheel 1000 is in a game mode.

As shown in fig. 1 to 5, a control device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a circuit board 1 and a rocker assembly 3, wherein the circuit board 1 is connected to a control system of the vehicle for transmitting commands to the control system. The rocker assembly 3 is electrically connected with the circuit board 1, and the rocker assembly 3 includes a rocker module 30 arranged on the steering wheel body 200 in a lifting manner, wherein the rocker module 30 is triggered to switch the control device 100 between a first state and a second state.

In the embodiment of the present invention, the steering wheel body 200 may be provided with a receiving groove, and the rocker module 30 is liftably disposed in the receiving groove, or the height of the rocker module 30 is adjusted by the relative movement between the support base and the rocker base as described above, thereby facilitating the assembly of the rocker module 30 and also facilitating the observation of whether the rocker module 30 is lifted or not. That is, whether the rocker module 30 is triggered is a precondition for the state switching of the control device 100, and the control device 100 can switch from the first state to the second state when the rocker module 30 is triggered; or from the second state to the first state. It can be appreciated that the circuit board 1 is electrically connected to the rocker module 30, and when the rocker module 30 is triggered, the circuit board 1 receives a trigger signal to determine the state of the rocker module 30, so as to control the control device 100 to switch between the first state and the second state.

It should be noted that the fact that the rocker module 30 is disposed on the steering wheel body 200 in a manner that the rocker module 30 is capable of being lifted means that the position of the top wall of the rocker module 30 is switched between the first height and the second height, so that whether the control device 100 is switched can be determined by determining the lifting state of the rocker module 30. Specifically, the rocker module may be moved in the up-down direction, or the height of the rocker module 30 may be adjusted by moving the support base and the rocker base relative to each other as described above, and the height adjustment method of the rocker module is not limited thereto.

In some preferred embodiments of the present invention, the rocker module 30 may be switched between a state of being positioned in the receiving groove and a state of being extended out of the receiving groove, and whether the state of the control device 100 is switched may be determined by whether the rocker module 30 is extended out of the receiving groove. The rocker module 30 is in the first state when not lifted, and in the second state when lifted, so that the state of the control device 100 can be simply and directly determined.

According to the control device 100 of the steering wheel 1000 of the embodiment of the invention, the control device 100 is switched between the first state and the second state by lifting and lowering the rocker module 30, so that the judgment mode is simple and visual, and no misoperation exists.

In some embodiments of the invention, the rocker assembly 3 may be triggered to operate in the second state, so that the mode of operation may be increased. In some embodiments of the present invention, in the first state, the rocker module 30 is positioned within the receiving slot. In the second state, at least a portion of the rocker module 30 protrudes out of the accommodating groove, and the rocker module 30 can be triggered to operate, so that the state of the control device 100 can be simply determined and the operation mode can be increased.

In some embodiments of the present invention, the control device 100 further includes an operation assembly 2, where the operation assembly 2 is electrically connected to the circuit board 1, and the operation assembly 2 includes a first operation module 20 and a second operation module 22, and in the first state, the first operation module 20 may be triggered to perform an operation. In the second state, the second operating module 22 and the rocker assembly 3 can be triggered to operate.

According to the control device 100 of the steering wheel 1000 in the embodiment of the invention, the control device 100 is switched between the first state and the second state by lifting the rocker module 30, and the control operation can be respectively performed through the second operation module 22 and the rocker module 3 in the second state, so that the operation is comfortable and visual, the operation is not needed to be performed by additionally purchasing equipment, and the cost is saved. Meanwhile, in the first state, the first operation module 20 can be used for operation, so that the original operation requirement of the vehicle is not affected.

In some embodiments of the present invention, the operation module 2 includes a first operation module 20 and a second operation module 22, where the first operation module 20 is used for performing driving operation (as shown in fig. 2) when the vehicle is driven, so as to control modes such as multimedia/bluetooth/voice/meter/cruise in the vehicle. The second operation module 22 is used for controlling a pre-installed game interface (as shown in fig. 4) in the vehicle in the game mode. In the first state, the rocker module 30 is located in the accommodating groove and the first operation module 20 can be triggered to perform driving operation. In the second state, at least a portion of the rocker module 30 protrudes out of the receiving slot, and the second operating module 22 and the rocker assembly 3 can be triggered to perform a game operation.

Specifically, the first operation module 20 may be triggered to control the modes of multimedia/bluetooth/voice/meter/cruise and the like in the vehicle in the first state, and it should be noted that the rocker module 30 may also be configured to be triggered to perform driving operation in the first state, thereby increasing the operation modes.

According to the control device 100 of the steering wheel 1000 in the embodiment of the invention, the control device 100 is switched between the first state and the second state by lifting the rocker module 30, and the game operation can be performed in the second state through the second operation module 22 and the rocker module 3 respectively, so that the operation is comfortable and visual, the game operation is performed without purchasing equipment additionally, and the cost is saved. Meanwhile, in the first state, the driving operation can be performed through the first operation module 20, so that the driving operation requirement of the vehicle is not influenced.

In some embodiments of the present invention, as shown in fig. 7, the control device 100 further includes: the first display lamp set 4 and the second display lamp set 5, the first display lamp set 4 is electrically connected with the circuit board 1 and is arranged corresponding to the first operation module 20. The second display lamp set 5 is electrically connected with the circuit board 1 and is arranged corresponding to the second operation module 22, the first display lamp set 4 is turned on and the second display lamp set 5 is turned off in the first state, and the first display lamp set 4 is turned off and the second display lamp set 5 is turned on in the second state. Thus, by providing the first display lamp set 4 and the second display lamp set 5, the current operation mode can be intuitively displayed. Further, in order to ensure that the first display lamp set 4 and the second display lamp set 5 do not affect each other, the mounting bracket 7 is provided with a separate backlight channel, and the first display lamp set 4 and the second display lamp set 5 are disposed in the corresponding backlight channels.

As shown in fig. 5, the operating assembly 2, according to some embodiments of the invention, comprises: the key panel 23 and the key capacitor film 24, a plurality of key characters are arranged on the key panel 23 to define a first operation module 20 and a second operation module 22. The key capacitance diaphragm 24 is disposed on the key panel 23 and electrically connected to the circuit board 1, and the key capacitance diaphragm 24 outputs a signal toward the circuit board 1 when each key character is activated. That is, the key characters corresponding to the first operation module 20 and the key characters corresponding to the second operation module 22 are arranged at intervals, so that a user can conveniently operate the corresponding key characters in different modes, and when the user touches the key characters on the key panel 23, the key capacitance film 24 at the corresponding position is triggered to output corresponding signals to the circuit board 1, thereby realizing the operation of the first state or the second state, for example, realizing the purpose of driving operation or game operation. The operating assembly 2 of the embodiment of the invention is thus simple and reliable in construction. It is understood that the first operation module 20 and the second operation module 22 may be formed as physical key structures, as long as the operation in the first state and the second state can be achieved.

Further, the key panel 23 is composed of a panel upper cover 230 and a panel base 231. The panel upper cover 230 is a transparent PC or PVC film, and the back surface of the panel upper cover 230 is printed as a decorative surface of the key panel 23. The back of the upper panel cover 230 is made of multiple layers of ink, the key character positions are black when seen from the front and are opaque, and the key characters can be illuminated when the first display lamp set 4 or the second display lamp set 5 is on the back of the key panel 23. Since the panel top cover 230 has a two-character system, key characters are printed in different positions. The control key panel 23 is turned on by the display lamps on the back to display different character information. The panel mount 231 is made of a transparent material, so that light of the backlight can be ensured to pass through the panel mount 231. So that the structure of the key panel 23 is simple and reliable. In a specific example of the present invention, the first display lamp set 4 includes a plurality of first display lamps 40, the second display lamp set 5 includes a plurality of second display lamps 50, the plurality of first display lamps 40 are disposed in one-to-one correspondence with the plurality of key characters of the first operation module 20, and the plurality of second display lamps 50 are disposed in one-to-one correspondence with the plurality of key characters of the second operation module 22.

Specifically, the operation assembly 2 and the rocker assembly 3 are both touch keys, and when the vehicle is not electrified, the surface of the control device 100 is in a completely black state, so that a high technological sense is achieved. When in the first state, the first display lamp group 4 is turned on, and character information (as shown in fig. 2) in the first state is displayed on the key panel 23. When in the second state, the second display lamp group 5 is turned on, and character information in the second state (as shown in fig. 4) is displayed on the key panel 23.

As shown in fig. 5 and 7, in some embodiments of the present invention, the control device 100 further includes a vibration module 6, the vibration module 6 is electrically connected to the circuit board 1, and the vibration module 6 vibrates when the operation assembly 2 is triggered. That is, in the first state, when the first operation module 20 is triggered, the vibration module 6 may vibrate to achieve a certain tactile feedback. In the second state, when the second operation module 22 is triggered, the vibration module 6 can vibrate to achieve a certain tactile feedback, so that the user can be prompted to operate the assembly 2 to be triggered. Preferably, the vibration effect of the vibration module 6 in the first state may be different from the vibration effect of the vibration module 6 in the second state, thereby achieving a mode in which the user is prompted to be currently located.

In some embodiments of the present invention, as shown in fig. 5 and 7, the vibration module 6 is a linear motor. Thereby making the structure of the vibration module 6 simple. It will of course be appreciated that the structure of the vibration module 6 is not limited thereto, and that the vibration module 6 may also be a memory alloy, for example, as long as vibrations can be generated when the operating assembly 2 is triggered.

According to some embodiments of the present invention, the control device 100 is disposed in the accommodating groove, the key panel 23 is provided with a avoidance hole 232, and the rocker module 30 is disposed opposite to the avoidance hole 232. Thereby improving the compactness of the control device 100 and facilitating the installation of the control device 100. It will be appreciated that since the rocker module 30 is liftable relative to the operating assembly 2, i.e. the rocker module 30 and the operating assembly 2 are separately arranged, the vibrations of the vibration module 6 are not transmitted to the rocker module 30.

According to some embodiments of the present invention, as shown in fig. 5, the control device 100 further includes a mounting bracket 7, and the circuit board 1, the operating assembly 2, and the rocker assembly 3 are respectively disposed on the mounting bracket 7, and the mounting bracket 7 is engaged with the steering wheel body 200. So that the overall assembly of the control device 100 can be facilitated by integrating the circuit board 1, the operating assembly 2 and the rocker assembly 3 on the mounting bracket 7, respectively. Further, the mounting bracket 7 may be provided in the receiving groove in a snap-fit or screw manner to facilitate assembly of the control device 100.

Further, as shown in fig. 5, the mounting bracket 7 includes a bracket main body 70 and a bracket base 71, wherein the circuit board is disposed in the bracket base 71 and is located in the bracket main body 70 to protect the circuit board 1, and the operation assembly 2 and the rocker assembly 3 are disposed on the bracket main body 70, so that the assembly manner between the mounting bracket 7 and the circuit board 1, the operation assembly 2 and the rocker assembly 3 is simple. Further, the bracket main body 70 and the bracket base 71 are connected by adopting a buckle, and the bracket main body and the bracket base are directly buckled together, so that a screw is not required, and time and labor are saved.

In some embodiments of the invention, the rocker assembly 3 further comprises: the potentiometer 31, the potentiometer 31 is connected with the circuit board 1 electrically, the potentiometer 31 comprises a swinging and lifting rocker arm 310, and the rocker arm 310 is matched with the rocker module 30 to drive the rocker module 30 to lift. Specifically, potentiometer 31 may determine an azimuth angle of rocker 310 to determine a rotational position of rocker 310 to enable control of the first state and/or the second state, such as control of a game interface. The rocker arm 310 can be pressed downwards and self-locked to switch between the two states, so that the rocker assembly 3 is simple in structure. The principle of operation of the potentiometer 31 is already known and will not be described in detail here.

In a specific example of the present invention, the self-locking switch of the rocker 310 includes a buckle and a spring, when the rocker 310 is pressed downward, the buckle cooperates with a clamping groove inside the potentiometer 31 to realize the self-locking function, when the rocker 310 is pressed downward again, the buckle is disengaged from the clamping groove, and under the action of the spring, the rocker 310 rises to drive at least a part of the rocker module 30 to extend out of the accommodating groove, so that the self-locking principle of the rocker 310 is simple and reliable. It will be appreciated, of course, that different potentiometers 31 may employ different latching switches to effect latching of rocker arm 310, without limitation.

It will be understood, of course, that the rocker assembly 3 may be of other construction as long as control of the first and/or second state, e.g. the game interface, is possible, e.g. the rocker assembly 3 may comprise a rocker lever cooperating with the rocker module 30 and a plurality of position sensors detecting the azimuth angle of the rocker lever, thereby enabling control of the first and/or second state, e.g. the game interface.

In some embodiments of the present invention, the steering wheel 1000 may identify the current operation mode by its own software, such as the software preset for detection on the circuit board 1, and the signal of the switching of the mode is collected as a self-locking switch of the rocker 310, and when the rocker 310 is in a depressed and self-locking state, the control device 100 is in a first state, such as the steering wheel 1000 enters a driving mode. When rocker arm 310 is raised, control device 100 is in a second state, such as steering wheel 1000 entering a play mode.

As shown in FIG. 6, in some examples of the invention, the rocker mount 301 is provided with a mounting slot 3011, and the rocker arm 310 extends into the mounting slot 3011 to move the rocker module 30 synchronously. As shown in fig. 7, the circuit board 1 is provided with a wire harness connector 9, and a wire harness electrically connected with the rocker capacitive diaphragm 303 can be connected to the wire harness connector 9, so that the rocker capacitive diaphragm 303 is electrically connected with the circuit board 1. Specifically, the harness connector 9 may be soldered to the circuit board 1.

Specifically, the back of the panel seat 231 is provided with a mounting structure, and the key panel 23 can be mounted on the mounting bracket 7 in a snap-fit manner, for example, the panel seat 231 is provided with a snap-fit portion to define the mounting structure, so that the assembly and the disassembly are convenient. In order to prevent the vibration module 6 from moving, the panel seat 231 is provided with a positioning ring 233, and the positioning ring 233 is disposed around the vibration module 6. The key capacitive membrane 24 is disposed on the panel base 231 by the positioning Kong Niantie of the panel base 231 so as to face the first operation module 20 and the second operation module 22.

In the embodiment of the present invention, the vibration module 6 is adhered to the panel base 231 through the back adhesive 8, and there may be a loosening situation after a long time use, in order to solve this problem, a supporting protrusion for supporting the vibration module 6 may be provided on the mounting bracket 7 to prevent the loosening of the vibration module 6.

Further, a wire harness electrically connected to the key capacitance diaphragm 24 may be plugged onto the wire harness plug 9, thereby facilitating the electrical connection of the key capacitance diaphragm 24 to the circuit board 1.

The following describes the operation flow of the control device 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

When in the driving mode, the rocker module 30 is in a pressed state, and the rocker panel 302 is flush with the key panel 23 when the rocker module 30 is pressed down, so that the self-locking switch is in a self-locking state and cannot bounce. The key characters on the key panel 23 at this time are characters of the driving mode. When the first operation module 20 is triggered, the linear motor generates vibration to simulate the pressing and bouncing of the key, so that the touch key can achieve the effect of physical key. When the rocker panel 302 is touched, the singlechip on the circuit board 1 energizes the coil 33 around the potentiometer 31 according to a preset program, so that the coil 33 generates magnetic attraction to attract the steel ring on the rocker base 301, a vibration effect is generated, and a certain tactile feedback is achieved.

If the driver wants to enter the game mode, he pushes the rocker module 30, and the rocker module 30 springs up, the rocker module 30 extends, and the rocker panel 302 is higher than the key panel 23 by, for example, 5mm, so that the characters on the key panel 23 are displayed as characters in the game state. When the second operation module 22 is touched in this state, the linear motor vibrates in another lower vibration mode to achieve different feedback effects. When a user shakes the rocker module 30, the singlechip energizes the coil 33 around the potentiometer 31 according to a preset program, so that the coil 33 generates magnetic attraction to attract the steel ring on the rocker base 301, and the vibration effect is generated, so that a certain tactile feedback is achieved.

The steering wheel 1000 according to the embodiment of the present invention includes: the steering wheel body 200 and the control device 100 may be provided with a receiving groove in the steering wheel body 200. The control device 100 is the control device 100 of the steering wheel 1000 according to the above embodiment of the present invention, the control device 100 is provided on the steering wheel body 200, and the rocker module 30 is provided on the steering wheel body 200 in a liftable manner.

According to the steering wheel 1000 of the embodiment of the present invention, by providing the control device 100, the control device 100 is switched between the first state and the second state by lifting and lowering the rocker module 30, so that the determination mode is simple and visual, and no misoperation exists.

In a specific embodiment of the present invention, the steering wheel 1000 recognizes the current operation mode through its own software. The signal of the switching of the modes is collected as a self-locking switch of the rocker arm 310. When rocker arm 310 is depressed and self-locking, steering wheel 1000 enters a drive mode. When the user bounces the rocker module 30, the steering wheel 1000 enters a play mode.

As shown in fig. 9, when the system detects that the self-locking switch is in the closed state, the steering wheel 1000 is judged to be in the driving mode, and meanwhile, the first display lamp set 4 is turned on to enable the first operation module 20 to display that the linear motor vibration mode is in the driving mode, the coil 33 is powered on to be in the driving mode, and meanwhile, direction plate state information is sent to the whole vehicle network.

When the system detects that the self-locking switch is in the off state, the system judges that the steering wheel 1000 is in the game mode, and meanwhile, the second display lamp set 5 is lightened to enable the second operation module 22 to display, the linear motor vibration mode is in the game mode, the coil 33 is electrified in the game mode, and meanwhile, direction plate state information is sent to the whole vehicle network.

The vehicle according to the above-described embodiment of the invention includes the steering wheel 1000 according to the above-described embodiment of the invention.

According to the vehicle of the embodiment of the invention, the steering wheel 1000 is arranged, and the control device 100 is switched between the first state and the second state by lifting the rocker module 30, so that the judgment mode is simple and visual, and no misoperation exists.

Other components of a vehicle, such as a brake system, and the like, and operation of the vehicle according to embodiments of the invention are known to those of ordinary skill in the art and will not be described in detail herein.

In the description of the present specification, reference to the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiments," "examples," "specific examples," or "some examples," etc., means that a particular feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the invention. In this specification, schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiments or examples. Furthermore, the particular features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.

While embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art that: many changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the spirit and principles of the invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A control device (100) for a steering wheel, wherein the steering wheel (1000) comprises a steering wheel body (200), the steering wheel body (200) being adapted to be rotatably mounted on a vehicle, the control device (100) being provided on the steering wheel body (200), the control device (100) comprising:

A circuit board (1);

The rocker assembly (3), the rocker assembly (3) comprises an identification piece, a rocker arm (310) and a rocker module (30), the identification piece is electrically connected with the circuit board (1), the identification piece is matched with the rocker arm (310) to identify the azimuth angle of the rocker arm (310), the rocker arm (310) is matched with the rocker module (30) to drive the rocker module (30) to swing, and the rocker module (30) is configured to be adjustable in height;

the rocker module (30) comprises:

-a support base (34), said rocker arm (310) cooperating with said support base (34);

And the rocker base (301) is movably arranged on the support base (34) so that the height of the rocker module (30) can be adjusted.

2. The steering wheel control device (100) according to claim 1, wherein one of the support base (34) and the rocker base (301) is provided with a fitting groove (341), at least one protruding portion (342) is provided in the fitting groove (341), the other of the support base (34) and the rocker base (301) is provided with a fitting protrusion (3012), and the fitting protrusion (3012) is movably provided in the fitting groove (341) and is movable to opposite sides of the protruding portion (342) to change the height of the rocker module (30).

3. The steering wheel control device (100) according to claim 2, wherein an avoidance groove (343) is provided on an inner wall of the engagement groove (341), the avoidance groove (343) is provided opposite to the boss (342), and the support base (34) or the rocker base (301) is rotated to move the engagement protrusion (3012) to one side of the boss (342) through the avoidance groove (343).

4. The steering wheel control device (100) according to claim 2, wherein the rocker module (30) further comprises an elastic member (10), and both ends of the elastic member (10) are respectively connected to the support base (34) and the rocker base (301).

5. The steering wheel control device (100) according to claim 1, wherein one of the support base (34) and the rocker base (301) is provided with a guide groove (344), and the other of the support base (34) and the rocker base (301) is provided with a guide protrusion (3013) that movably protrudes into the guide groove (344).

6. The steering wheel control device (100) according to claim 1, wherein the rocker module (30) further comprises:

the rocker panel (302), rocker panel (302) are established on rocker base (301), rocker panel (302) orientation is equipped with rocker electric capacity diaphragm (303) on the surface of rocker base (301), rocker electric capacity diaphragm (303) with circuit board (1) electricity is connected, rocker electric capacity diaphragm (303) response signal and pass for circuit board (1).

7. The steering wheel control device (100) according to claim 1, wherein the rocker assembly (3) further comprises:

the adsorption piece (32), the adsorption piece (32) is arranged on the rocker module (30);

the coil (33) is arranged on the circuit board (1) and is electrically connected with the circuit board (1), and when the rocker assembly (3) is triggered, the coil (33) is electrified to attract the adsorbing piece (32).

8. The steering wheel control device (100) according to claim 7, wherein the number of coils (33) is plural, and the plurality of coils (33) are electrically connected to the circuit board (1), respectively.

9. Steering wheel control device (100) according to any of claims 1-8, wherein the rocker module (30) is arranged on the steering wheel body (200) in a liftable manner, the rocker module (30) being triggered to switch the control device (100) between a first state and a second state.

10. The steering wheel control device (100) according to claim 9, further comprising an operating assembly (2), the operating assembly (2) being electrically connected to the circuit board (1), the operating assembly (2) comprising a first operating module (20) and a second operating module (22);

In the first state, the first operation module (20) can be triggered to operate;

In the second state, the second operating module (22) and the rocker assembly (3) may be triggered to operate.

11. The steering wheel control device (100) according to claim 10, further comprising:

the first display lamp set (4) is electrically connected with the circuit board (1) and is arranged corresponding to the first operation module (20);

The second display lamp set (5), second display lamp set (5) with circuit board (1) electricity is connected and with second operation module (22) correspond the setting, first display lamp set (4) light and second display lamp set (5) go out in the first state first display lamp set (4) go out and second display lamp set (5) go out in the second state first display lamp set (4) go out and second display lamp set (5) light.

12. The steering wheel control device (100) according to claim 10, further comprising a vibration module (6), the vibration module (6) being electrically connected to the circuit board (1), the vibration module (6) vibrating when the operating assembly (2) is triggered.

13. Steering wheel control device (100) according to any of claims 10-12, wherein the operating assembly (2) comprises:

A key panel (23), wherein a plurality of key characters are arranged on the key panel (23) to define the first operation module (20) and the second operation module (22);

The key capacitive diaphragm (24), the key capacitive diaphragm (24) is arranged on the key panel (23) and electrically connected with the circuit board (1), and when each key character is triggered, the key capacitive diaphragm (24) outputs signals towards the circuit board (1).

14. A steering wheel (1000), characterized by comprising:

a steering wheel body (200);

-a control device (100), the control device (100) being a control device (100) for a steering wheel according to any one of claims 1-13, the control device (100) being provided on the steering wheel body (200), the rocker module (30) being provided swingably on the steering wheel body (200).

15. A vehicle characterized by comprising a steering wheel (1000) according to claim 14.