TWI421181B - The remote control method of the vehicle - Google Patents

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車輛的遙控啟動方法Remote start method of vehicle

本發明是有關於一種遙控啟動方法，特別是指一種車輛的遙控啟動方法。The invention relates to a remote starting method, in particular to a remote starting method of a vehicle.

參閱圖1，現有車輛之遙控啟動裝置1，包含一遠端控制器11，一連接該車輛之啟動馬達100的主機12。該遠端控制器11具有一引擎啟動鈕111，及一能發出控制訊號的訊號發射器112。Referring to FIG. 1, a remote start device 1 for a conventional vehicle includes a remote controller 11 and a host 12 that connects the starter motor 100 of the vehicle. The remote controller 11 has an engine start button 111 and a signal transmitter 112 that can send a control signal.

該主機12具有一能接收該訊號發射器112所發出之控制訊號的訊號接收器121，及一電連接該訊號接收器121與該啟動馬達100的驅動電路122。The host 12 has a signal receiver 121 capable of receiving a control signal from the signal transmitter 112, and a drive circuit 122 electrically connecting the signal receiver 121 and the starter motor 100.

當按壓該引擎啟動鈕111時，該訊號發射器112能發出控制訊號，當該訊號接收器121接收到該訊號發射器112所發出的控制訊號後，隨即控制該驅動電路122啟動該啟動馬達100以啟動該車輛。When the engine start button 111 is pressed, the signal transmitter 112 can send a control signal. When the signal receiver 121 receives the control signal sent by the signal transmitter 112, the control circuit 122 is then controlled to start the starter motor 100. To start the vehicle.

如此雖然能達成遙控啟動的目的，但是，由於該遙控啟動裝置1的主機12是直接與該啟動馬達100電連接，因此，若是在車輛處於啟動狀態時再按壓該引擎啟動鈕111，該啟動馬達100仍會被帶動，不但會發出異音更容易造成該啟動馬達100的損壞。Although the purpose of the remote start is achieved in this way, since the host 12 of the remote starting device 1 is directly electrically connected to the starter motor 100, if the engine start button 111 is pressed again when the vehicle is in the activated state, the starter motor The 100 will still be driven, and it will be more likely to cause damage to the starter motor 100.

此外，若是駕駛人在遙控啟動該車輛後隨即行駛，而並未進行車輛解鎖的動作，不但會造成車輛的過度磨耗，更有可能造成車輛失控，危及駕駛人與其他用路人的安全 。In addition, if the driver immediately drives the vehicle after remote control and does not unlock the vehicle, it will not only cause excessive wear of the vehicle, but also cause the vehicle to lose control and endanger the safety of the driver and other passers-by. .

因此，如何提高車輛啟動的方便性，同時兼顧安全性，成為相關業者亟欲克服的問題。Therefore, how to improve the convenience of starting the vehicle, while taking into account the safety, has become a problem that the relevant industry is trying to overcome.

因此，本發明之目的，即在提供一種可以使用方便且能同時兼顧安全性之車輛的遙控啟動方法。Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a remote start method that is easy to use and that can simultaneously take care of safety.

於是，本發明車輛的遙控啟動方法，是透過一車輛的一電子控制單元啟動該車輛的引擎，該遙控啟動方法包含下列驟：(A)利用一與該車輛的電子控制單元電連接的接收器接收來自一遙控器所發出的一遙控啟動訊號。Thus, the remote start method of the vehicle of the present invention activates the engine of the vehicle through an electronic control unit of a vehicle, the remote start method comprising the following steps: (A) utilizing a receiver electrically connected to the electronic control unit of the vehicle Receiving a remote start signal from a remote control.

(B)利用該接收器判斷該遙控啟動訊號是否與啟動該車輛的引擎的遙控啟動訊號相符，若是則進入步驟(C)，若否則結束。(B) using the receiver to determine whether the remote start signal matches the remote start signal of the engine that starts the vehicle, and if so, proceeds to step (C), and if not, ends.

(C)利用該車輛的電子控制單元判斷該車輛的引擎是否已啟動，若是則進入步驟(G)，若否則進入步驟(D)。步驟(D)是由該車輛的電子控制單元啟動該車輛的引擎，並進入步驟(E)。(C) Using the electronic control unit of the vehicle to determine whether the engine of the vehicle has been started, and if so, proceeding to step (G), otherwise proceeding to step (D). Step (D) is to start the engine of the vehicle by the electronic control unit of the vehicle and proceed to step (E).

(E)利用該車輛的電子控制單元判斷該車輛的一主開關鎖是否開啟，若是則進入步驟(G)，若否則進入步驟(F)。(E) using the electronic control unit of the vehicle to determine whether a main switch lock of the vehicle is turned on, and if so, proceeding to step (G), otherwise proceeding to step (F).

(F)利用該車輛的電子控制單元判斷該車輛的一節流閥是否開啟，若是則由該車輛的電子控制單元關閉該車輛的引擎，若否則進入步驟(G)。(G)利用該車輛的電子控制單元控制該車輛的引擎維持在一怠速轉速。(F) Using the electronic control unit of the vehicle to determine whether the throttle valve of the vehicle is open, and if so, the engine of the vehicle is turned off by the electronic control unit of the vehicle, otherwise the process proceeds to step (G). (G) The engine of the vehicle is controlled by the electronic control unit of the vehicle to maintain an idle speed.

本發明的有益效果在於：由於該接收器是與該車輛的 電子控制單元電連接，因此，可以透過該車輛的電子控制單元獲取該車輛的情況，不但可以利用步驟(C)避免發生重複啟動，還可以利用步驟(E)避免於該車輛的主開關鎖未解鎖前行駛，不但同時兼具安全性與方便性，也能避免該車輛零件的磨損。The beneficial effects of the present invention are: since the receiver is associated with the vehicle The electronic control unit is electrically connected, so that the vehicle can be obtained through the electronic control unit of the vehicle, not only can step (C) be used to avoid repeated activation, but also step (E) can be used to avoid the main switch lock of the vehicle. Driving before unlocking, not only at the same time, it also has safety and convenience, and can also avoid the wear of the vehicle parts.

有關本發明之前述及其他技術內容、特點與功效，在以下配合參考圖式之二個較佳實施例的詳細說明中，將可清楚的呈現。The above and other technical contents, features and advantages of the present invention will be apparent from the following detailed description of the preferred embodiments of the invention.

在本發明被詳細描述之前，要注意的是，在以下的說明內容中，類似的元件是以相同的編號來表示。Before the present invention is described in detail, it is noted that in the following description, similar elements are denoted by the same reference numerals.

參閱圖2、3，本發明車輛的遙控啟動方法之一第一較佳實施例適用於遙控啟動一車輛3。該遙控啟動方法包含下列步驟：(A)利用一與該車輛3的一電子控制單元31(Electronic control unit,ECU)電連接的接收器22接收來自一遙控器21所發出的一遙控啟動訊號。於本較佳實施例中該車輛3是一機車，而且該電子控制單元31是與該接收器22間隔設置，並以一訊號線30電連接，當然在實際應用上，該電子控制單元31與該接收器22也可以是整合為一體的設計，依然具有相同的功效。Referring to Figures 2 and 3, a first preferred embodiment of the remote start method of the vehicle of the present invention is suitable for remotely starting a vehicle 3. The remote start method includes the following steps: (A) receiving a remote start signal from a remote controller 21 by a receiver 22 electrically connected to an electronic control unit (ECU) of the vehicle 3. In the preferred embodiment, the vehicle 3 is a locomotive, and the electronic control unit 31 is spaced apart from the receiver 22 and electrically connected by a signal line 30. Of course, in practical applications, the electronic control unit 31 and The receiver 22 can also be an integrated design that still has the same efficacy.

步驟(B)是利用該接收器22判斷該遙控啟動訊號是否與啟動該車輛3的一引擎32的遙控啟動訊號相符，若是則進入步驟(C)，若否則結束。Step (B) is to use the receiver 22 to determine whether the remote start signal matches the remote start signal of an engine 32 that activates the vehicle 3. If yes, proceed to step (C), if not, otherwise.

步驟(C)是利用該車輛3的電子控制單元31判斷該車輛 3的引擎32是否已啟動，若是則進入步驟(G)，若否則進入步驟(D)。步驟(D)是利用該車輛3的電子控制單元31啟動該車輛3的引擎32，並進入步驟(E)。Step (C) is to judge the vehicle by using the electronic control unit 31 of the vehicle 3. Whether the engine 32 of 3 has been started, if yes, proceeds to step (G), otherwise proceeds to step (D). The step (D) is to start the engine 32 of the vehicle 3 by the electronic control unit 31 of the vehicle 3, and proceeds to step (E).

步驟(E)是利用該車輛3的電子控制單元31判斷該車輛3的一主開關鎖33是否開啟，若是則進入步驟(G)，若否則進入步驟(F)。步驟(F)是利用該車輛3的電子控制單元31判斷該車輛3的一節流閥34是否開啟，若是則關閉該車輛3的引擎32，若否則進入步驟(G)。Step (E) is to determine whether a main switch lock 33 of the vehicle 3 is turned on by the electronic control unit 31 of the vehicle 3, and if so, proceed to step (G), otherwise proceed to step (F). The step (F) is to determine whether the throttle valve 34 of the vehicle 3 is turned on by the electronic control unit 31 of the vehicle 3, and if so, turn off the engine 32 of the vehicle 3, otherwise proceed to step (G).

步驟(G)是利用該車輛3的電子控制單元31控制該車輛3的引擎32維持在怠速轉速。於本較佳實施例中，該怠速轉速是介於每分鐘1500轉至每分鐘1800轉之間。The step (G) is to control the engine 32 of the vehicle 3 to maintain the idle rotation speed by the electronic control unit 31 of the vehicle 3. In the preferred embodiment, the idle speed is between 1500 revolutions per minute and 1800 revolutions per minute.

由於該接收器22是與該車輛3的電子控制單元31電連接，因此，可以透過該車輛3的電子控制單元31獲取該車輛3的情況，不但可以利用步驟(C)判斷該車輛3的引擎32是否已啟動，避免該車輛3的引擎32發生重複啟動而使該車輛3之零件的過度磨損；還可以利用步驟(E)確保在該車輛3的引擎32啟動後且該車輛3的主開關鎖33未解鎖前無法行駛，提升遙控啟動的安全性。Since the receiver 22 is electrically connected to the electronic control unit 31 of the vehicle 3, the vehicle 3 can be acquired through the electronic control unit 31 of the vehicle 3, and the engine of the vehicle 3 can be judged not only by the step (C). Whether or not 32 has been activated to prevent the engine 32 of the vehicle 3 from being repeatedly activated to cause excessive wear of the parts of the vehicle 3; step (E) may also be utilized to ensure that the main switch of the vehicle 3 after the engine 32 of the vehicle 3 is started The lock 33 cannot be driven before it is unlocked, and the safety of the remote start is improved.

參閱圖4、5，本發明車輛的遙控啟動方法之一第二較佳實施例，大致是類似於該第一較佳實施例，不相同的地方在於：該遙控啟動方法還包含一接續在步驟(G)之後的步驟(H)，且該步驟(G)中該車輛3的電子控制單元31還會啟動該車輛3的車燈35閃爍。Referring to Figures 4 and 5, a second preferred embodiment of the remote starting method of the vehicle of the present invention is substantially similar to the first preferred embodiment. The difference is that the remote starting method further includes a continuation step. (G) Subsequent step (H), and the electronic control unit 31 of the vehicle 3 in the step (G) also starts the blinking of the vehicle lamp 35 of the vehicle 3.

步驟(H)是由該車輛3的電子控制單元31判斷該引擎 32維持在該怠速轉速的時間是否超過一設定值，若是則關閉該車輛3的引擎32並結束，若否則回到步驟(G)。Step (H) is judged by the electronic control unit 31 of the vehicle 3 32 Whether the time during which the idle speed is maintained exceeds a set value, and if so, the engine 32 of the vehicle 3 is turned off and ends, otherwise the process returns to step (G).

由於本較佳實施例大致是與該第一較佳實施例相同，因此除了具有與該第一較佳實施例相同的功效外，在該車輛3的引擎32被遙控啟動後，車主即可利用閃爍的車燈35判斷該車輛3的所在位置，以便於車主於廣大的停車場中尋車：此外，步驟(H)是當該車輛3的引擎32被遙控啟動後，卻遲遲沒有行駛而一直處於怠速轉速，在經過一設定時間後該車輛3的電子控制單元31即會主動關閉該車輛3的引擎32(怠速停止機能)，避免該車輛3的引擎32一直維持在怠速，以減少燃料的消耗。Since the preferred embodiment is substantially the same as the first preferred embodiment, in addition to having the same functions as the first preferred embodiment, after the engine 32 of the vehicle 3 is remotely activated, the owner can utilize The flashing light 35 determines the location of the vehicle 3 so that the owner can find a car in the parking lot: In addition, the step (H) is that when the engine 32 of the vehicle 3 is remotely activated, it is delayed. At idle speed, after a set time elapses, the electronic control unit 31 of the vehicle 3 actively closes the engine 32 of the vehicle 3 (idle stop function), preventing the engine 32 of the vehicle 3 from being kept idle at all times to reduce fuel. Consumption.

綜上所述，本發明車輛的遙控啟動方法，藉由該接收器22是與該車輛3的電子控制單元31電連接的設計，而能夠透過該車輛3的電子控制單元31獲取該車輛3的情況，不但可以利用步驟(C)判斷該車輛3的引擎32是否已啟動，避免該車輛3的引擎32發生重複啟動，以避免該車輛3之零件的過度磨損；還可以利用步驟(E)確保在該車輛3的引擎32啟動後且該車輛3的主開關鎖33未解鎖前無法行駛，提升遙控啟動的安全性。故確實能達成本發明之目的。In summary, the remote start method of the vehicle of the present invention is capable of acquiring the vehicle 3 through the electronic control unit 31 of the vehicle 3 by the design that the receiver 22 is electrically connected to the electronic control unit 31 of the vehicle 3. In this case, not only can the step (C) be used to determine whether the engine 32 of the vehicle 3 has been started, but also the engine 32 of the vehicle 3 is prevented from being repeatedly activated to avoid excessive wear of the components of the vehicle 3; and step (E) can be used to ensure It is impossible to drive after the engine 32 of the vehicle 3 is started and the main switch lock 33 of the vehicle 3 is not unlocked, thereby improving the safety of the remote start. Therefore, the object of the present invention can be achieved.

惟以上所述者，僅為本發明之較佳實施例而已，當不能以此限定本發明實施之範圍，即大凡依本發明申請專利範圍及發明說明內容所作之簡單的等效變化與修飾，皆仍屬本發明專利涵蓋之範圍內。The above is only the preferred embodiment of the present invention, and the scope of the invention is not limited thereto, that is, the simple equivalent changes and modifications made by the scope of the invention and the description of the invention are All remain within the scope of the invention patent.

21‧‧‧搖控器21‧‧‧ Remote Control

22‧‧‧接收器22‧‧‧ Receiver

3‧‧‧車輛3‧‧‧ Vehicles

30‧‧‧訊號線30‧‧‧Signal line

31‧‧‧電子控制單元31‧‧‧Electronic Control Unit

32‧‧‧引擎32‧‧‧ Engine

33‧‧‧主開關鎖33‧‧‧Main switch lock

34‧‧‧節流閥34‧‧‧ throttle valve

35‧‧‧車燈35‧‧‧ headlights

(A)~(H)‧‧‧步驟(A)~(H)‧‧‧ steps

圖1是一系統圖，說明一現有車輛之遙控啟動裝置；圖2是一流程圖，說明本發明車輛的遙控啟動方法的一第一較佳實施例：圖3是一示意圖，輔助說明圖2：圖4是一流程圖，說明本發明車輛的遙控啟動方法的一第二較佳實施例；及圖5是一示意圖，輔助說明圖4。1 is a system diagram illustrating a remote start device of a conventional vehicle; FIG. 2 is a flow chart illustrating a first preferred embodiment of a remote start method for a vehicle of the present invention: FIG. 3 is a schematic view, and FIG. FIG. 4 is a flow chart illustrating a second preferred embodiment of the remote start method of the vehicle of the present invention; and FIG. 5 is a schematic view of FIG.

(A)~(G)．．．步驟(A)~(G). . . step

Claims (7)

一種車輛的遙控啟動方法，透過一車輛的一電子控制單元啟動該車輛的一引擎，該遙控啟動方法包含：(A)利用一與該車輛的電子控制單元電連接的接收器接收來自一遙控器所發出的一遙控啟動訊號；(B)利用該接收器判斷該遙控啟動訊號是否與啟動該車輛的引擎的遙控啟動訊號相符，若是則進入步驟(C)，若否則結束；(C)利用該車輛的電子控制單元判斷該車輛的引擎是否已啟動，若是則進入步驟(G)，若否則進入步驟(D)；(D)啟動該車輛的引擎，並進入步驟(E)；(E)利用該車輛的電子控制單元判斷該車輛的一主開關鎖是否開啟，若是則進入步驟(G)，若否則進入步驟(F)；(F)利用該車輛的電子控制單元判斷該車輛的一節流閥是否開啟，若是則關閉該車輛的引擎，若否則進入步驟(G)；及(G)利用該車輛的電子控制單元控制該車輛的引擎維持在一怠速轉速。 A remote start method for a vehicle, which activates an engine of the vehicle through an electronic control unit of a vehicle, the remote start method comprising: (A) receiving from a remote controller by using a receiver electrically connected to the electronic control unit of the vehicle a remote control activation signal sent; (B) using the receiver to determine whether the remote activation signal matches the remote activation signal of the engine that starts the vehicle, and if so, proceeds to step (C), if otherwise ended; (C) utilizes the The electronic control unit of the vehicle determines whether the engine of the vehicle has been started, if yes, proceeds to step (G), otherwise proceeds to step (D); (D) starts the engine of the vehicle, and proceeds to step (E); (E) utilizes The electronic control unit of the vehicle determines whether a main switch lock of the vehicle is turned on, and if yes, proceeds to step (G), if otherwise proceeds to step (F); (F) uses the electronic control unit of the vehicle to determine the throttle valve of the vehicle Whether it is turned on, if it is, the engine of the vehicle is turned off, if otherwise, the step (G) is entered; and (G) the electronic control unit of the vehicle is used to control the engine of the vehicle to maintain an idle speed. 根據申請專利範圍第1項所述之車輛的遙控啟動方法，還包含一接續在步驟(G)之後的步驟(H)，係由該車輛的電子控制單元判斷該引擎維持在該怠速轉速的時間是否超過一設定值，若是則關閉該車輛的引擎並結束，若否則回到步驟(G)。 The method for remotely starting a vehicle according to claim 1, further comprising a step (H) following the step (G), wherein the electronic control unit of the vehicle determines that the engine is maintained at the idle speed Whether it exceeds a set value, if yes, close the engine of the vehicle and end, if not, return to step (G). 根據申請專利範圍第1項所述之車輛的遙控啟動方法，其中，在該步驟(G)該車輛的電子控制單元還會啟動該車輛的一車燈閃爍。 The remote start method of the vehicle of claim 1, wherein the electronic control unit of the vehicle further activates a vehicle light flashing of the vehicle in the step (G). 根據申請專利範圍第1至3項中任一項所述之車輛的遙控啟動方法，其中，該怠速轉速是介於每分鐘1500轉至每分鐘1800轉之間。 The remote start method of a vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the idle speed is between 1500 rpm and 1800 rpm. 根據申請專利範圍第2項所述之車輛的遙控啟動方法，其中，該設定值是1分鐘。 The remote start method of a vehicle according to claim 2, wherein the set value is 1 minute. 根據申請專利範圍第1項所述之車輛的遙控啟動方法，其中，該電子控制單元是與該接收器間隔設置，並以一訊號線電連接。 The method for remotely starting a vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the electronic control unit is spaced apart from the receiver and electrically connected by a signal line. 根據申請專利範圍第1項所述之車輛的遙控啟動方法，其中，該電子控制單元是與該接收器整合為一體。 The remote start method of a vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the electronic control unit is integrated with the receiver.