JP3451378B2 - Transmission gear control device for automatic vehicles - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To enhance controllability by automatically shifting a speed change gear position to a neutral or parking position using a gear shift means if the engine is stopped while the vehicle is running or being stopped, and enabling the engine to be restarted simply by the turn-on of a n ignition switch. CONSTITUTION:This direction-selecting control 9 provided to a supporting member 8 projected from the inner surface of the driver's seat side door has a protruding streak 26 serving as a pointer and projected at the center of the outer peripheral surface of a rotary operating drum 25 supported on a base. On the outer peripheral surface of the operating drum 25, R is displayed in front of the protruding streak 26 and N/P and D are displayed behind the protruding streak 26, and a solenoid 28 is suspended below the operating drum 25. Less than T minutes after the driver gets off the vehicle with an ignition switch turned off, an alarm sounds to announce a neutral state; in excess of T minutes or at a vehicle speed of (a) or less, a parking-control canceling switch 42 is turned off to set a parking state.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present invention relates to an automatic vehicle.
The control of the transmission gear. [0002] 2. Description of the Related Art The interior of a conventional general automatic vehicle
1 is shown in FIG.
Selector lever 02 on the center console 03
It is provided so that it can swing freely and tilts the select lever 02 forward
And P position, and R, N, D
_Three, 2,1. [0003] The instrument in front of the steering wheel 04
In addition to the instruments, the ignition panel on the right end
Switch 06 is provided. The select lever 02 can be moved to any position.
Position, unless it is manually operated.
It does not change. The transmission itself is automatically in-gear
From state to neutral or parking
Absent. [0005] Therefore, the transmission is in-gear.
If the engine stops while driving in the state
First, select lever 02 to neutral N with left hand
Operate, then switch the steering wheel 04 to the left hand
Switch on ignition switch 06 with your right hand
Restart the gin and steer when the engine starts
Hold the ring wheel 04 with your right hand and select with your left hand.
The in-gear operation of the bar 02 is performed. When the engine is stopped while the vehicle is stopped
First, operate the select lever 02 with your left hand to
Select the operation mode to be N
Work. In this way, stop the engine.
The work when doing this is surprisingly troublesome. When the transmission is in a parking state,
Only the ignition key can be pulled out
In the case of an automatic car,
Turn off the ignition switch and remove the ignition key.
If you try to operate the select lever 02 without removing it, Parkin
It needs work to make it into a state. If the driver is Parkin
That the ignition key cannot be removed unless it is in the ignition state.
If not, you will get lost. [0008] The present invention has been made in view of such a point,
The purpose is,Easy operation when the ignition is off
To provide a simple automatic transmission gear control device
is there. [0009] [0010] [0011] Means and Actions for Solving the Problems
To achieve this, the present invention provides a
Ignition key can be removed only when
Automatic vehicles,How the driver operates
Selection position of direction selection actuatorDrive and reverse
There is parking in betweenLinearArray and ignition
Detection means for detecting that the switch has been turned off;
The detection means detects that the ignition switch is turned off.
When it detects thatThe selection port of the traveling direction selection operating device
ConditionChange to parkingPosition change meansWhen
Transmission gear for an automatic vehicle, comprising:
Control device. When the ignition switch is not in the parking state,
When the switch is turned off, the parkingProgress
Selection position of row direction selection actuatorTo change the
Ignition immediately
It is convenient because the key can be removed. [0013] [Embodiment] An embodiment of the present invention shown in FIGS.
An embodiment will be described. FIG. 2 shows the operating device of the present embodiment.
In front of the driver's seat 2 of the automatic car 1 to which the system is applied
FIG. The steering of the pivot portion of the steering wheel 3
Wiper operation lever 5 from Aling column 4 to passenger side
And the speed change lever 6 protrudes separately. On the other hand, a support portion is provided on the inner surface of the door 7 on the driver's seat 2 side.
The material 8 is protruded, and the traveling direction is selected on the support member 8
A vessel 9 is provided. Forward of the steering wheel 3
Position indicator light 11 on the instrument panel 10
Are installed together with the meters of
Nission switch 61 is provided, and the center console
An audio device 13 and the like are arranged above the
You. The shift lever 6 is shown in FIGS.
The wiper operation lever of the steering column 4
-5 protrudes from the upper side to the left passenger seat side and swings up and down
Shift up position D-
up, neutral position D-neutral, downshift position
There are 3 positions of D-down, always neutral position D
-Auto return drive with neutral biasing force
It is an expression lever. That is, no external force is applied to the shift lever 6.
When in neutral position D-neutral position
Shifts to the shift-up position D-up.
Neutral position when lift-up is instructed and power is released
D-Return to neutral. Similarly, the shift lever 6 receives a downward force.
The gear shifts to the downshift position D-down.
To the neutral position D
-Return to neutral. Gear shift near the steering wheel 3
Since the bar 6 is located, the hand from the steering wheel 3
It can be operated without releasing it and is easy to handle. Next, the traveling direction selection operating device 9 is shown in FIGS.
As shown in FIG.
At a height of 4, slightly forward of the steering wheel 3
And the driver is seated normally in the driver's seat 2 and the right hand is sufficiently reached
Within range. As shown in FIG.
9 is fitted into the rectangular opening 8a of the support member 8 and
The support member 8 itself is screwed through the bracket 21
22 secures the door 7 from the side. The structure of the traveling direction selecting device 9 is not shown in FIG.
And is shown in FIG. The traveling direction selection operating device 9 is a base
Approximately 90 degree angle via a pivot 24 laid horizontally on the left and right on 23
Is supported, and the base 23 is opened.
Part of the mouth is exposed upward. Rotating operation drum
At the center of the outer peripheral surface of 25, a ridge 26 also serves as a pointer in parallel with the pivot 24.
The driver puts his or her finger on this ridge portion 26 and turns.
The operation drum 25 can be easily rotated back and forth. On the outer peripheral surface of the rotating operation drum 25, a ridge 26
R signifies retreat to the front, behind the ridge 26
First, N and P for neutral and parking are left
Appears side by side to the right, indicating forward
The indication of D is written on the translucent member, and is inside each indication.
Each is provided with a built-in display valve 27. An electromagnetic solenoid is provided below the rotating operation drum 25.
28 is suspended from the base 23 supporting the electromagnetic solenoid 28
Each between the extended support member 29 and the rotation operation drum 25
The return spring 30 is moved through the locking members 29a and 25a.
The rotating operation drum 25 is shown in FIGS.
It is urged in the direction of the N / P position. In the N / P position, the rotation operation
Position where the ridge 26 provided at the center of the outer peripheral surface of the
At the rear of the ridge 26 and forward to the driver
The characters displayed next to N and P enter the view, and N / P
The driver knows that he is in position
You. The electromagnetic solenoid 28 projects upward.
The tip of the telescopic rod 28a has a conical shape with a rounded top.
An easily formed cap 31 is fixed, and an electromagnetic
When the solenoid 28 is driven, the telescopic rod 28a expands and contracts and the cap
31 goes up and down. The cap 31 is pivoted to a position above the cap 31.
It is fixed to the operation drum 25 and swings integrally with the rotation operation drum 25
A detent member 32 is provided to
As shown in FIG. 9, the material 32 has a detent convex portion 32a symmetrical in the front-rear direction.
And a detent recess 32b are formed, and an N / P positive
Even if the cap 31 protrudes to the upper position
The rotating operation drum 25 is not touching the detent member 32.
The detent member 32 moves forward or backward integrally with the
When rotated, the detent projection 32a is tapered by the cap 31.
Contact with the end of the cap 31 and pull the cap 31 down slightly.
The cap 31 projects again beyond the detent projection 32a, and
Engages with the detent recess 32b and retards the rotation operation drum 25.
Can be fixed in a rotating state against the spring 30.
it can. That is, when the driver operates the rotating operation drum 25
Rotate the rotary operation drum 25 forward by pressing the part 26
Then, one detent recess 32b of the detent member 32 is
The cap 31 is engaged and held, and at this time, the rotating operation drum 25 is
D appears on the driver's field of view and indicates the driver is moving forward
This indicates that the D position has been reached. A notch of about 90 degrees angle of the rotary operation drum 25
Stopper rubbers 33 are fixed to both ends, respectively.
To the stopper plate 34 provided on the support member 29.
The topper rubber 33 comes into contact with the rotating drum 25
The upward rotation is restricted (see a virtual line in FIG. 9). In this state, the rotating operation drum 25 is turned forward.
When it moves, the detent recess 32b of the detent member 32 and the key
Disengagement with cap 31 and biasing force of return spring 30
Returns to the original N / P position. Conversely, when the driver operates the rotary operation drum 25,
, Pull it forward, and rotate the rotating drum 25 backward.
When moved, the other detent recess 32 of the detent member 32
b is engaged with and held by the cap 31.
Only the indication of R on the outer peripheral surface of the ram 25 enters the driver's view,
Indicates that the vehicle has reached the R position for instructing retreat. this
If the rotation operation drum 25 is rotated forward from the state,
The engagement between the detent recess 32b of the
Return N / P position by return spring 30
Return to The rotary operation drum 25 slides below the pivot 24.
The switching plate 35 is hung integrally, as shown in FIG.
As shown, the switching plate 35 has a symmetrical shape
And convex portions 35a and 35b are formed on the front and rear, respectively.
Have been. The rotary operation drum 25 rotates together with the rotation.
Predetermined on the trajectory of projections 35a and 35b of switching plate 35
At the rear side of the position,
Operation switch 37, and an R erroneous operation determination switch 38 on the front side.
A motor drive switch 39 is provided. Now, the rotating operation drum 25 is rotated forward,
The switching plate 35 swings back together with it.
First, the projection 35a of the switching plate 35
If the operation judgment switch 36 was activated and the operation was incorrect,
Turn off the electromagnetic solenoid 28 and retract the cap 31
The cap 31 is engaged with the detent recess 32b of the detent member 32.
The rotation operation drum 25 is not held at the D position and
Release, return spring 30 returns to original N / P position
I will return to my homepage. However, when the rotating operation drum 25 is rotated forward,
If there is no erroneous operation, the D erroneous operation determination switch 36 operates.
Then the electromagnetic solenoid 28 is turned on and the cap 31 is projected
The cap 31 is inserted into the detent recess 32b of the detent member 32.
The rotation operation drum 25 is held at the D position by being engaged,
At the same time, the projection 35b turns on the motor drive switch 37 and turns on the gear.
Drive D to position_FourTo the forward mode
You. On the other hand, when the rotation operation drum 25 is rotated rearward,
First, the convex part 35a on the front side of the switching plate 35
If the R operation error switch 38 is activated and the operation is incorrect
Turns off the electromagnetic solenoid 28 and retracts the cap 31
The dynamic operation drum 25 is not held in the R position, and
If not, turn on the solenoid 28 and
The detent recess 32b of the detent member 32
To hold the rotary operation drum 25 at the R position.
At the same time, the front projection 35b turns on the motor drive switch 39.
The gear position to reverse R and set to reverse mode
Is done. As described above, the traveling direction selection operating device 9 is
Unless it is a work, if you turn the rotation operation drum 25 forward
The mode is set to the forward mode.
Therefore, the operation intention and the operation direction match and the sensor
And even the first person can easily operate accurately. A part of the rotary operation drum 25 is exposed upward.
The translucent display panel 40 is fitted adjacent to the left side of the base 23
And as shown in FIG.
Display of D, N, P, R and scale of D position, center of N, P
The scale of the position and the scale of the position of R are displayed.
Guidance on the operation direction of the ram 25 is shown, and D,
Operable position inside display of N, P, R
Built-in display valve 41 and pre-operable position
Lights up so that the driver can see it
Swelling. In front of the translucent display panel 40, a holding contact is provided.
Push button type parking control cancel switch 42
And its ON indicator light 43 are provided, behind the translucent display panel 40.
Is also a push-button door control can with holding contacts
A cell switch 44 is provided, and an operation guide display is provided next to it.
You. The above is the traveling direction selection operating device 9, which is below the base 23.
One is covered with a cover 8a of the support member 8. Next, the position of the instrument panel 10
FIG. 11 shows details of the operation indicator 11. Position indicator
11 is vertically arranged at the center in the left-right direction of the circular display panel 50.
The fuel gauge 51 and the water temperature gauge 52 are arranged on the left and right,
On the lower side, four warning indicators 53 are provided. The position indicator light 11 includes a fuel gauge 51 and a water temperature gauge.
52 from top to bottom sandwiched by 52_Four, D_Three, 2,1 of
The shift position display during forward movement surrounded by a double square frame is
The display panel 50 is arranged at a slight angle, and is positioned below the display panel 50 at approximately the center.
Display the forward position of D surrounded by a triangular frame
N neutral position surrounded by a circle on the left below
Display, P parking position surrounded by a square frame on the right
Display, and an inverted triangle below the N and P position displays
A reverse position display with a framed R is arranged.
Indication is shown on the translucent plate, each with a built-in display valve
Have been. D_Four, D_Three, 2,1, D are displayed in light blue
It is a color tone, and according to the shift position with the lighting of D
D_Four, D_Three, 2, 1 will light up
ing. The display of N has a yellow color and blinks.
The P display is lit in green tones and the R display
Blinks in red tones. Lighting of each position of D, N, P, R
Indicates the operation status of the traveling direction selection operating device 9
Then D_Four, D_Three, 2, 1 shift position lighting display
It changes with the operation of the shift lever 6. The position indicator light 11 moves forward as described above.
Is displayed on the upper side, and the R position is displayed
It is located on the lower side and
Operation of the traveling direction selection operating device 9 and the shift lever 6
The direction is intuitively consistent and easy to see. In addition, each position
The display is color-coded and the shape is different, so visibility is good.
are doing. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG.
Lower corner near the front pillar on the driver's seat side of window 14
An R indicator light 54 for red display of R is provided in the section so as to be blinkable,
As shown in FIG. 12, the rear window 15 has a D
A D indicator light 55 for displaying light blue is provided so as to blink. Therefore, when the driver intends to move forward,
R indicator at the corner of the front window 14 when looking at
If 54 is blinking, this blinking will surely be seen and gear state
Is in retreat, and the traveling direction selector
Easily reset to the correct forward state by operation 9
Can be. On the contrary, the driver moves backward while looking backward.
The D indicator light 55 at the lower center of the rear window 15 will light up.
If it has disappeared, it will be easy to see again and the gear will move forward.
It can be seen that the operation
A more correct retreat state can be set again. The traveling direction selecting operation device 9 and the gearshift
The control by the operation of the bar 6 is performed by a microcomputer.
And other related switches and sensors.
FIG. 13 shows the system configuration. The ECU 60, which is the control center, has an ignition
Signal of the operation switch 61,
Switches 62 such as the D erroneous operation determination switch 36, a shift lever
Speed change switch 63 for detecting the operation state of the accelerator pedal 6
Accelerator switch 64 for detecting the presence or absence of
Brake switch that detects whether the brake pedal has been depressed
65, Door switch that detects the open / closed state of doors other than the driver's seat
H 66, a seating sensor that detects the presence or absence of the driver's seat 2
67, Proximity sensors 68 attached to the front and rear of the vehicle
Fuel cap switch showing the open / closed state of the fuel cap at the supply port
Switch 69, and an engine that detects the presence or absence of engine rotation
Rotation sensor 70, vehicle speed sensor 71 with forward / reverse judgment,
Motor position for detecting the rotational position of the high-speed drive motor
A signal from the sensor 72 or the like is input. On the other hand, from the ECU 60, the traveling direction selection operation is performed.
Indications 75, such as the display valve 27 of the potter 9 and the position
Display devices such as the indicator light 11, the R indicator light 54, the D indicator light 55, and the like;
Electromagnetic solenoid 28 in the traveling direction selection operating device 9, shifting
Motor 76, audio device 13, alarm / control
The drive signal is output to the sound production device 77 and the like. Aude
The audio device 13 and the alarm / operation sound utterance device 77 drive the speaker 78.
Move and speak. Under the above system configuration, first, the traveling direction
The control by the selection operation device 9 is described in the flow charts of FIGS.
I will explain according to the chart. In FIG. 14, the ignition
Start by turning on the switch 61 (step 1)
And the ignition switch 61 is turned on in step 2.
State and determine if it is on for any reason.
If not, the process proceeds to step 3 where the absolute value of the vehicle speed | V |
Is less than 1 km / h).
Proceed to Step 4 and the parking control cancel switch 42
If it is on, forcibly turn it off and switch to parking.
Is set (step 5), and this control is terminated. In step 3, the vehicle speed absolute value | V | is larger than a.
When it is determined that the vehicle is
It is determined whether or not the vehicle is running for less than T seconds. Here the driver gets off
Whether the vehicle has been driven or not is determined by the signal of the seating sensor 67.
Is done. Then, the driver gets off the vehicle and takes less than T seconds or
If you are in a car, set it to neutral (step
7) If the audio device 13 is used, reduce its volume.
Flick (audio mute) (step 8) and alert
・ Activate the operation sound utterance device 77 to activate the sound alert “neutral
(Step 9) to call attention and
Return to Step 2. In step 6, the driver gets off and exceeds T seconds
If so, proceed to step 4 to cancel the parking control
Turn off switch 42 and set to parking state
(Step 5). That is, the ignition switch 61 is turned off.
In the state, the vehicle speed exceeds a and the driver gets off and T seconds
If less than, it is set as the neutral state (step 7).
An alarm is issued, and when the time exceeds T seconds or the vehicle speed is lower than a.
Turns off the parking control cancel switch 42
To set the parking state (step 5). did
When the ignition switch is turned off.
Even if the vehicle is in the neutral state, the vehicle will automatically
When you pull out the ignition key
It is usually in a parking state, and dare to park
It is convenient because there is no need to select and operate. Parking
I can not pull out the ignition key unless it is in a state
This is particularly convenient for vehicles. On the other hand, in step 2, the ignition switch
If 61 is on, go to step 10
The open / closed state of the fuel cap is determined from the switch 69, and the fuel
If the cap is open, go to step 11
Mute the sound and the alarm “Fuel cap is open.
(Step 12), and the vehicle speed absolute value | V |
It is determined whether it is below (step 13). If the vehicle speed absolute value | V |
Proceed to step 14 to stop the engine and
Lock (step 15) and jump to step 20 Parkin
Parking control if switch 42 is off
State (step 21), and returns to step 2. That is, the ignition switch 61 is turned on.
When the fuel cap is open in this state, an audible alarm and
If the absolute value of vehicle speed | V |
Stop, interlock starter, parking
If control cancel switch 42 is off, parking state
(Step 21). For example, gas stations
Automatically stop the engine when refueling with Parkin
State. In step 10, the fuel cap is closed.
When it is determined that the vehicle speed
If | exceeds a, proceed to step 16 to proceed
Determines whether the selection operation device 9 is in the N / P position
If it is in the N / P position, go to step 17 and actually
Determine if transmission is parked or neutral
Separately, if you are in parking or neutral
Jump to step 19 and in-gear other than parking or neutral
If it is in the state, emit an operation sound in step 18 and go to step 19
move on. The operation sound of step 18 is a beep for a moment.
And let the driver confirm that there is a gear change.
You. In step 19, the vehicle speed absolute value | V |
Is determined, and if it is equal to or smaller than a, the process proceeds to step 20.
To determine the state of the parking control cancel switch 42.
If it is off, set it to parking (step
P 21). In step 19, the vehicle speed absolute value | V |
Exceeded or parking control canceled in step 20
When the switch 42 is on, the process proceeds to step 22, where the driver
Determine whether you are getting off, and if you are not
Set to neutral state by flying to step 25, but the driver
If you are getting off, go from step 22 to step 23
Audio mute and voice alert “neutral
To alert you and set it in neutral.
(Step 25), and return to Step 2. That is, the traveling direction selection operating device 9 is
Ral and parking are in the same N / P position,
Parking control cancel switch 42 is off
If the vehicle speed absolute value | V |
Is automatically set to neutral if it exceeds a.
It is set to be automatically. Therefore, neutral and parking are separated.
Since there are no individual positions, reduce the number of positions
To easily operate the traveling direction selection operating device 9 and automatically
It is set to the parking state, so work when stopping is easier.
Simply. If the driver does not want this automatic setting,
Press the parking control cancel switch 42 to
If you leave it on, it will not be automatically set to parking
And maintain a neutral state. However, parking
Even if the control cancel switch 42 is on,
Switch 61 turns off and vehicle speed absolute value
V | is equal to or less than a or T seconds have passed after the driver got off the vehicle
Then the parking control cancel switch 42 is turned on.
(Step 4), forcibly enters the parking state
(Step 5). At step 16, the traveling direction selection operating device 9
When the rotation operation drum 25 is not in the P / N position, FIG.
Jump to step 31. Step 31 is for selecting the direction of travel
It is determined whether or not the device 9 is in the D position, and the D position is determined.
If so, proceed to step 32 and set the transmission to drive.
It is determined whether or not it has been set. The transmission is not set to the drive state
At this time, the routine proceeds to step 33, where the vehicle speed absolute value | V |
Is determined to be less than 5 km / h).
Go to step 34 and brake switch 65 is on
Whether the brake pedal is depressed or not.
Separately, if you step on the accelerator switch in the next step 35
64 is off or not, that is, depress the accelerator pedal
Is determined. When the brake pedal is depressed,
If the pedal is also depressed, go to step 36
Mute the sound and release the voice alert “Release the accelerator”
Is uttered (step 37) and jumps to step 44 to proceed
When the electromagnetic solenoid 28 of the direction selection operating device 9 is turned off,
Return to Step 10 (see FIG. 14). That is, at the time of starting or the like, the traveling direction selection operating device 9
Was moved to the D position, but the accelerator pedal was already depressed.
When you are on the road
Both turn off the electromagnetic solenoid 28 and retract the cap 31
The detent member 32 is engaged with the detent recess 32b.
The rotation operation drum 25 in the D position
Not be carried. Therefore, release the hand from the rotary operation drum 25.
If the rotation operation drum 25 is N /
Return to P position, switching to drive mode is prohibited
Is done. On the other hand, in step 34, the brake switch 65 is turned off.
When the brake pedal is not depressed
Proceeding to 38, the turning operation drum 25 of the traveling direction selection operating device 9
Rotating forward moves from R position to D position
Whether the operation time is less than t seconds which is extremely short by direct switching
And if it is less than t seconds, the process proceeds to step 35, where t seconds
When the above operation time is required, the process proceeds to step 39. That is, when starting from a normal stop state
And so on from the N / P position to the D position
The operation time is more than t seconds instead of the operation from the R position
If it is determined, the process goes to step 39 to mute the audio and
The voice alert “Step on the brake” is issued (step
Step 40), the electromagnetic solenoid 28 is turned off (step 44)
Become. However, when the reverse vehicle speed is lower than b, the vehicle moves from reverse to forward.
When switching and traveling, etc., shift from the R position to the D position.
The operation time for the option does not take t seconds,
Proceed from step 38 to step 35 to check the state of the accelerator switch 64.
Judgment has been made and the brake pedal is not depressed after all.
You can enter drive mode at any time. In step 33, the vehicle speed absolute value | V |
If it is determined that the vehicle speed has exceeded
It is determined whether V is larger than b.
Skip the key judgment (step 34) and proceed to step 35
When the vehicle speed is less than b, that is, when the reverse vehicle speed is
If not, go to step 42
And turn on the audio alert “Stop and then operate.”
Speak (step 43) and fly to step 44 to electromagnetic solenoid
Turn off id 28 and return to step 10. Ie from retreat
When moving forward, how to proceed until the reverse vehicle speed drops below b
The direction selection operating device 9 is prohibited from entering the drive mode.
You. In step 32, the transmission enters the drive.
When it is determined that the
If it is determined that the pedal has not been depressed,
Also jumps to step 45 to determine whether the engine is running
Determined by the motion sensor 70, if the engine is stopped
Jump to step 44 to turn off the electromagnetic solenoid 28 and
Return to step 10. That is, the traveling direction selection operating device 9 is set to the D position.
Despite the option, the transmission was
When the engine is stopped while it is in, the electromagnetic solenoid
Turn off the guide 28 and turn the drive
Releases the holding of the program 25 and automatically returns to the N / P position.
With this return, the transmission side is also neutral (step 2
5) Automatically change to parking (step 21).
Therefore, select the N / P position when restarting
Turn on the ignition switch immediately
Operation can be simplified and erroneous operations can be prevented.
it can. At step 45, it is determined that the engine is running.
When the driver goes off at step 46
It is determined whether it is less than T seconds after getting off and if it is more than T seconds
For example, the process jumps to step 44 to turn off the electromagnetic solenoid 28. sand
That is, the driver leaves the seat for more than T seconds while the engine is running.
If it is, the traveling direction selection operating device 9 is automatically set to the N / P position.
On. Even when getting on or off while the engine is running
If the time is less than T seconds, proceed to step 47 except for the driver's seat door.
Signal of the door switch 66 whether or not all the doors are closed
When it is closed, it jumps to step 52,
If at least one door is open, go to step 48
Audio muted and audio alert “Does the door open
(Step 49), and the vehicle speed absolute value | V |
It is determined whether it is below or not (step 50).
Proceed to step 51 and the door control cancel switch 44 is on.
The door control cancel switch 44 is turned off.
If it is in the off state, proceed to step 44 to turn off the electromagnetic solenoid 28.
Off. That is, even one of the doors other than the driver's seat door
When open, emits an audio alarm and door control
Select the direction of travel based on the OFF state of the cancel switch 44
Set the operation device 9 to the N / P position. However, even if the door is open,
Door control cancel switch 44 for special case desired
Press to turn on. When the door is closed or the door is open
The door control cancel switch 44 is on.
Goes to step 52, the vehicle speed absolute value | V |
Is determined, and if it exceeds a, the process jumps to step 55.
Is less than or equal to a, the process proceeds to step 53, where the distance between the front and rear vehicles is
It is determined from the signal of the proximity sensor 68 whether or not it is Am or less, and Am is determined.
If it exceeds, jump to step 55, if it is less than Am, step
Proceed to 54 to check if the relative speed with the front and rear vehicles is Vr km / h or more
Is determined, and if it is less than Vr km / h, the process proceeds to step 55,
If it is more than Vr km / h, it jumps to step 44 and electromagnetic solenoid
Turn off C28. That is, stop when the vehicle speed absolute value | V |
Near or at a standstill, and the front and rear vehicles have a relative speed of Vr km / h or more
, Turn off the electromagnetic solenoid 28.
To set the traveling direction selector 9 to N / P position
At this time, since there is | V | ≦ a, the transmission is parked.
The state is automatically set (step 21). One of the above steps 52, 53, 54
If the answer is no, skip to step 55 to drive the transmission.
Is in the drive, and if it is not in the drive
If so, proceed to step 56 and emit an operation sound to the rear window 15
The D indicator light 55 provided at the lower end of the center of the
Seconds) (step 57), and in step 58
Turn on the solenoid 28 and drive the transmission in step 55
If it is in, jump to step 58 immediately and electromagnetic solenoid
28 to the ON state, the turning operation
Drive the transmission by engaging and holding the ram 25 in the D position
The state is set (step 59), and the process returns to step 2. In step 31, the traveling direction selecting
When the rotary operation drum 25 is not in the D position, the switch shown in FIG.
Jump to step 61, and turn the rotating drum 25 to the R position.
Is determined. If the rotary operation drum 25 is not at the R position,
Returns to step 10 (FIG. 14) and returns to the R position.
Go to step 62,
Up to 89, it is almost the same as the flow of FIG. 15,
Drive D and reverse R in some steps 62, 68, 85 and 88
Of step 89 and step 89 corresponding to step 57
The only difference is that the location is different, so a detailed explanation
Is omitted. In steps 62 and 85, which are the differences,
It is determined whether or not the machine is in reverse, and step 68
Then, the rotation operation drum 25 in the traveling direction selection operation device 9 is
When changing from D position to R position
It is determined whether or not the time has elapsed by t seconds or more.
Set the transmission to reverse. Then, in step 88, reverse is set.
In the next step 89, at the lower right corner of the front window 14
Flashes the provided R indicator light 54 to mute the audio
(Step 90), and sound the voice alert "Reverse."
(Step 91), the process returns to Step 2 of FIG. When the transmission enters reverse R as described above,
Is set to the front window 14 with an audio alert.
The blinking R indicator light 54 flashes,
Lost drive R
Even if you try to move forward
You can see the blinking R on the window 14 (see Fig. 2).
Can actually notice that you are in Reverse R
Wear. In this embodiment, the transmission is newly
When entering D, an operation sound (step 56)
Flashes the D indicator 55 provided on the rear window 15 for a predetermined time
(Step 57)
Nevertheless, after misunderstanding as reverse R and trying to retreat
When you look in the direction, the display of D blinking on the rear window 15
(See Fig. 12) and confirm that it is in drive D.
Really noticeable. Note that the D indicator light 55 and the R
The indicator light 54 is at a position where the view is not obstructed. Then, the transmission is in the R position.
Sometimes (step 62) when the engine stops
(Step 75), turn off the electromagnetic solenoid 28 (Step
74) Therefore, the rotation operation drum of the traveling direction selection operation device 9
Release 25 and automatically return to N / P position.
The speed side is also neutral (step 25) or parking
(Step 21) Automatically change to restart the engine
At this time, it is only necessary to turn on the ignition switch. Next, another embodiment is shown in FIGS.
explain. Steerer that supports the steering wheel 90
Select lever 93 that projects to the left from the working column 91
Is a wiper operation lever similar to the shift lever 6 of the embodiment.
It is located above the bar 92 and, like the shift lever 6,
Can be swung up and down in order from the top.
D-up, neutral position D-neutral, downshift positive
There are three positions: D-down, always neutral position
Option D-Neutral biasing force is applied to return automatically
Drive. Further, the select lever 93 is
In addition to the movement, it can swing back, and it is possible to select the traveling direction of the above embodiment.
It also has the same function as the operating device 9. That is, FIG.
And FIG. 20 (the vicinity of the base end of the select lever 93 is enlarged.
As shown in Fig.), The foremost position is the neutral position D-middle
Standing, N / P position at the position moved one step backward
There is an R position further behind. The movement of the select lever 93 back and forth is
The rotation operation drum 25 of the traveling direction selection operation device 9 of the embodiment is
Same control, D-neutral, R positions are maintained
Is possible and D-neutral while the shift
Up and down shifts are possible. And D-neutral, R
Hold function in each position is released under certain conditions.
Automatically returns to the N / P position.
You. Therefore, under the same control as in the above embodiment,
If you stop the engine while driving or stopping
Release the holding function to automatically adjust the gear position of the transmission.
Neutral or parking,
Turn on ignition switch to restart engine
Just do it. FIG. 21 shows a modification of this embodiment. Same change
In the example, the R position of the select lever 95 is set to N / P position.
After swinging backward from the
It is a thing. When you put the select lever 95 in reverse
It is easy to confirm the situation, but only under certain conditions
The point which is not held is the same as the above embodiment. [0091] [0092]【The invention's effect】 The present invention Turn the ignition switch off
Automatically changes the transmission gear to parking when
So you can pull out the ignition key immediately
It is profitable.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a state in front of a driver's seat of a conventional automatic car. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a state in front of a driver's seat of an automatic vehicle to which the operating device of one embodiment according to the present invention is applied. FIG. 3 is a plan view of a front seat portion of the automatic vehicle with the roof cut away. FIG. 4 is a side view of the steering portion. FIG. 5 is a partially cutaway front view of the steering wheel portion. FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view of a traveling direction selection operation device. FIG. 7 is a plan view of the operating device. 8 is a sectional view taken along line VIII-VIII in FIG. FIG. 9 is a sectional view taken along line IX-IX in FIG. 7; FIG. 10 is a partially cut-away view from the arrow X in FIG. 7; FIG. 11 is a front view of a position indicator light. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a state behind a vehicle cabin. FIG. 13 is a system configuration diagram of a control system by the present operating device. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a control procedure by a traveling direction selection operation device. FIG. 15 is a flowchart continued from FIG. 14; FIG. 16 is a flowchart continued from FIGS. 14 and 15; FIG. 17 is a front view of a steering wheel of an automatic car having a select lever according to another embodiment, with a part of the steering wheel being omitted. FIG. 18 is a plan view of the same. FIG. 19 is a side view of the same. FIG. 20 is an enlarged view of the vicinity of a base end of a select lever. FIG. 21 is an enlarged view of the vicinity of a base end of a select lever according to another modification. [Description of Signs] 1 ... automatic car, 2 ... driver seat, 3 ... steering wheel, 4 ... steering column, 5 ... wiper operation lever, 6 ... shift lever, 7 ... door, 8 ... support member, 9
… Advancing direction selector, 10… Instrument panel,
11… Position indicator light, 12… Center console, 13…
Audio equipment, 14: Front window, 15: Rear window, 20: Screw, 21: Bracket, 22: Screw, 23: Base, 24: Axis, 25: Rotating operation drum, 26: Flange, 27
... Display valve, 28 ... Electromagnetic solenoid, 29 ... Support member,
30 ... return spring, 31 ... cap, 32 ... detent member, 33 ... stopper rubber, 34 ... stopper plate, 35 ... switching plate, 36 ... D erroneous operation judgment switch, 37 ... motor drive switch, 38 ... R erroneous operation judgment switch, 39 … Motor drive switch, 40… Transparent display board, 41…
Operable position display valve, 42: Parking control cancel switch, 43: ON indicator light, 44: Door control cancel switch, 50: Display panel, 51: Fuel gauge, 52: Water temperature gauge, 53: Warning display, 54: R Indicator light, 55… D indicator light, 60…
ECU, 61: ignition switch, 62: switches of traveling direction selection operating device, 63: shift switch by shift lever, 64: accelerator switch, 65: brake switch,
66 ... door switch, 67 ... seating sensor, 68 ... proximity sensor, 69 ... fuel cap switch, 70 ... engine rotation sensor, 71 ... vehicle speed sensor with forward / reverse judgment, 72 ... motor position sensor, 75 ... Indications, 76
… Transmission drive motor, 77… Alarm / operation sound generator, 78
... speaker, 90 ... steering wheel, 91 ... steering column, 92 ... wiper operation lever, 93 ... select lever, 95 ... select lever.

Continuation of the front page (51) Int.Cl. ⁷ Identification symbol FI // F16H 59:68 F16H 59:68 59:74 59:74 (56) References JP-A-59-121241 (JP, A) JP-A Sho 58-94660 (JP, A) JP-A-5-32079 (JP, A) (58) Fields investigated (Int. Cl. ⁷ , DB name) B60K 20/02-20/06 B60K 23/00 F16H 61 / 18 F16H 63/30-63/38

Claims (1)

(57) [Claim 1] A selection position of a traveling direction selection operation device operated by a driver in an automatic vehicle in which an ignition key can be removed only when a gear position of a transmission is in a parking position. is a linear arrangement having parking between the drive and the reverse, and detecting means for detecting that an ignition switch is turned off; and wherein the detecting means turns off the ignition switch. When it is detected that the traveling direction has been
Automatic car transmission gear control device, characterized in that a position changing means for changing the parking Jishon