CN105480094A - Control user interface for a powersports vehicle - Google Patents

Abstract

Methods and systems are provided for adjusting operation of multiple accessories of a vehicle using a single control user interface in communication with a single modular accessory controller of the vehicle. In one example, a system may include a modular accessory controller for a vehicle electrically coupled to a battery and two or more accessories of the vehicle and a control interface in communication with the modular accessory controller and including a plurality of buttons for providing user input for operating each of the two or more accessories of the vehicle.

Description

Control the user interface of outdoor exercises vehicle

Technical field

Subject application relates generally to the user interface for outdoor exercises vehicle.

Background technology

The vehicles such as such as outdoor exercises vehicle are furnished with ancillary system (such as, annex) usually, such as, and capstan winch, cultivated plough, compressor and lamp.These annexes can be controlled by the various switch be positioned on vehicle and/or wired or wireless remote control.In an example, handlebar switch can from driving position operation capstan winch.But handlebar switch can transmit relatively high electric current, thus cause switch block heavier.Other outdoor exercises vehicles can comprise gauge panel switch and/or wired or wireless remote control.But often kind of controlling functions of each equipment (such as, annex) and/or each equipment may need extra switch.In addition, vehicle driver may need in capstan winch place manual regulation that some is winch-operated, thus adds winch-operated required time and efforts.Therefore, different capstan winches and/or attachment function can be used from the diverse location of vehicle, and some function can only use from the outside of vehicle.Out of doors in moving vehicle use procedure, this just causes the time and efforts regulating different accessory operation to increase.

Summary of the invention

In an example, the problems referred to above can be solved by a kind of system at least partly, and described system comprises: for the modular attachment controller of vehicle, and it is electrically connected to two or more annexes of battery and vehicle; And control inerface, it communicates with described modular attachment controller, and comprises multiple button, for providing user to input, to operate each in two or more annexes of vehicle.In this way, single control inerface can control the operation of multiple vehicle accessory via the modular attachment controller of vehicle, thus makes regulate multiple accessory operation simply efficiently in vehicle use procedure.

Should be understood that foregoing invention summary only for introducing some concepts of selection simply, these concepts can further describe in a specific embodiment.This is not intended to determine key of the present invention or principal character, and scope of the present invention is only defined by the claims of enclosing.In addition, the present invention is not limited to solve the embodiment in above-mentioned any shortcoming or any part of the present invention.

Accompanying drawing explanation

Fig. 1 illustrates the schematic diagram of the configuration of the control system of outdoor exercises vehicle.

Fig. 2 illustrates for using user control interface to control the diagram of circuit of the method for each annex of outdoor exercises vehicle.

Fig. 3 illustrates the schematic diagram of the exemplary user interface telltale of the user control interface of outdoor exercises vehicle.

Fig. 4 illustrates the diagram of the modular attachment control unit of outdoor exercises vehicle.

Fig. 5 illustrates the exemplary dashboard mount pad of the removable button panel of the user control interface of outdoor exercises vehicle.

Fig. 6 A illustrates the transparent view of the exemplary handlebar mount pad of the removable button panel of the user control interface of outdoor exercises vehicle.

Fig. 6 B illustrates the lateral plan of the exemplary handlebar mount pad of Fig. 6 A.

Fig. 6 C illustrates the exploded drawings of the exemplary handlebar mount pad of Fig. 6 A to Fig. 6 B, and wherein button panel is separated with mount pad.

Fig. 7 illustrates the exemplary gear level mount pad of the removable button panel of Fig. 6 A to Fig. 6 C of the user control interface of outdoor exercises vehicle.

Fig. 8 illustrates the exemplary sway bar mount pad of the removable button panel of Fig. 6 A to Fig. 6 C of the user control interface of outdoor exercises vehicle.

Fig. 9 illustrates the exemplary wrist mount pad of the removable button panel of Fig. 6 A to Fig. 6 C of the user control interface of outdoor exercises vehicle.

Figure 10 illustrates the schematic diagram of the first embodiment of the control inerface of outdoor exercises vehicle.

Figure 11 illustrates the schematic diagram of the second embodiment of the control inerface of outdoor exercises vehicle.

Detailed description of the invention

Following detailed description of the invention relates to a kind of use and controls user interface to regulate the system and method for the operation of multiple annexes of outdoor exercises vehicle, described control user interface communicates with the modular attachment controller of vehicle, such as, the modular attachment controller shown in Fig. 1, Fig. 3 and Fig. 4.In an example, control user interface and can comprise removable button panel, described button panel can be attached to various different user interface mount pad (comprising wired and wireless).User interface mount pad can be positioned on vehicle or diverse location around.These diverse locations can allow user cosily to regulate the operation of multiple vehicle accessory from the single driving position of vehicle.The example of mount pad position, the interface of different user shown in Fig. 5 to Fig. 9.Such as, user interface mount pad can be positioned on meter panel of motor vehicle (as shown in Figure 5), is positioned at (as shown in Fig. 6 A to Fig. 6 C) on vehicle handlebar, is positioned on replacing vehicle pin (as shown in Figure 7) and/or is positioned at (as shown in Figure 8) in vehicle sway bar.In addition or as an alternative, user interface can be worn in wrist by user, as shown in Figure 9.User interface wired or wirelessly can be connected to modular attachment controller, and described modular attachment controller is attached to vehicle, to perform the order from controlling user interface reception.Control user interface and can comprise button panel and LCD screen, they can be used to as user provides mutual display, thus allow to control more intuitively vehicle accessory.Display configuration possible shown in Fig. 3.Shown in Fig. 2, a kind of modular attachment controller that uses is to control the method for each annex.

Fig. 1 illustrates signal Figure 10 of the control system of each annex (such as, equipment) for operating vehicle.In one embodiment, vehicle can be outdoor exercises vehicle, such as, ATV or UTV.Described system comprises the modular attachment controller 30 being attached to vehicle, and its control inerface 11 by wired or wireless connection receives the input of user.In other words, modular attachment controller 30 physical connection and be electrically connected to vehicle.Such as, modular attachment controller 30 can be electrically connected to vehicle control device, such as, and vehicle operating system 46, as shown in Figure 1.Control inerface (such as, controlling user interface) is electrically connected to modular attachment controller 30 by double-direction radio connection or wired electrical connection.

Modular attachment controller 30 can be powered by battery 42.In an example, battery 42 can be the battery of vehicle.Modular attachment controller 30 also can be electrically connected to multiple annex (such as, equipment), include but not limited to, capstan winch 32, cultivated plough/scraper bowl 34, one or more lamp 36, global positioning system (GPS) 40, air compressor 38 and spraying machine 44.In an example, modular attachment controller 30 can be electrically connected at least two annexes.Such as, modular attachment controller 30 can plough with capstan winch 32 and ploughing/scraper bowl 34 is electrically connected.Specifically, modular attachment controller 30 can be electrically connected to winch control device, such as, and the winch control module 33 of capstan winch 32.Therefore, winch control module 33 can be the control module or the controller that are configured to perform in response to the signal received from modular attachment controller 30 various winch-operated capstan winch 32.In another example, modular attachment controller 30 can be connected with one or more lamp 36 and air compressor 38.In a further example, modular attachment controller 30 can be electrically connected to three or more annex, and these annexes can comprise or can not comprise capstan winch 32.Therefore, in some instances, modular attachment controller 30 can carry out telecommunication with the winch control device (such as, winch control module 33) of vehicle control device (such as, vehicle operating system 46) and the capstan winch being connected to vehicle.But in other instances, modular attachment controller 30 only can carry out telecommunication with winch control module 33 or vehicle operating system 46.

Control inerface 11 comprises button panel 12, and described button panel comprises multiple button.Button panel 12 is connected to mount pad (such as, interface mount pad) removably.Therefore, control inerface 11 can be electrically connected to mount pad (not shown in figure 1), and described mount pad is electrically connected to modular attachment controller 30 then.In alternative embodiments, mount pad can be included as a part for control inerface 11.It should be noted that a vehicle can comprise the multiple mount pads (on vehicle and outside vehicle) being applicable to being electrically connected with same control inerface 11, further describe below with reference to Fig. 5 to Fig. 9.

Button panel 12 can comprise the first control button 18 and the second control button 20.In an example, first control button 18 and the second control button 20 can be upper and lower control buttons, it is shown as the top being positioned at prone arrow (the second control button 20) towards upper arrow (the first control button 18), allow user to input or output the power of capstan winch and switching and be presented at menu option in the LCD screen (such as, read-out) 22 of control inerface 11.In alternative embodiments, the first control button 18 and the second control button 20 can not comprise towards upper arrow and prone arrow.Such as, different icons (or not having icon) can be presented on these buttons.But the first control button 18 and the second control button 20 still can control power input and the Power output function of capstan winch.In an example, LCD screen 22 is parts of control inerface 11.Specifically, in some instances, LCD screen 22 is mechanically connected to control inerface 11 removably.But in other instances, LCD screen 22 overall can be formed as a part for control inerface 11.In another example, control inerface 11 can not comprise LCD screen 22, and on the contrary, and LCD screen 22 is away from control inerface 11 but be electrically connected with it.

In addition, button panel 12 can comprise allow user engage be separated capstan winch power-transfer clutch freely rotate clutch control button 14.Such as, when the disengaging of clutch of capstan winch, without the need to the electric power from hoist motor, the rope of capstan winch just can be released.Button panel 12 also can comprise activity pattern select button 16, and it allows the annex of user's choice for use and/or the activity pattern of capstan winch 32.

Button panel 12 can comprise above-mentioned those substitute or additional buttons.Such as, button panel 12 can comprise the single select button for selecting the respective option shown via LCD screen 22.Single select button also can send signal to modular attachment controller 30, such as, to open and close lamp or other annexes, after the concrete annex selecting to control.Therefore, single button can control multiple annex (such as, controlling the operation of at least two annexes).First control button 18 and the changeable different menu option shown via LCD screen 22 of the second control button 20.In another embodiment, button panel 12 can comprise the dedicated button of each annex for being operationally connected to vehicle and modular attachment controller 30.

Such as, Figure 10 and Figure 11 illustrates and can be used as the control inerface 11 of any control inerface as herein described and the alternate embodiment of button panel 12.As described in Figure 10, button panel 12 can comprise the first control button 18, second control button 20, freely rotate clutch control button 14 and activity pattern select button 16.In addition, control inerface 11 comprises LCD screen 22.Button panel 12 can comprise the first pivotable button 1002 and the second pivotable button 1004 of the cultivated plough/scraper bowl being operatively connected to outdoor exercises vehicle further.Such as, the first pivotable button 1002 and the second pivotable button 1004 pivotable (such as, rotating) can be connected to cultivated plough or the scraper bowl of vehicle.As shown in figure 11, button panel 12 can comprise and freely rotates clutch control button 14, activity pattern select button 16 and multichannel button 1102.Multichannel button 1102 can be 4 roads or 5 road thumb switch, thus allows user only just can regulate multiple capstan winch and vehicle accessory function (such as, 4 or 5 functions with single button.) such as, different activation signals can be sent to modular attachment controller 30 by each part (or section) of multichannel button 1102.In an example, multichannel function can control the operation (such as, power input and Power output function) of capstan winch and/or plough the operation (such as, pivotable) of plough/scraper bowl.Multichannel button 1102 also can comprise the selection part for selecting the project on LCD display 22, or can be programmed with the actuator outside quota.

In other instances, button panel 12 can comprise multiple micro-current switch further, and it is one or more that described switch is connected in button 14,16,18,20,1102 and 1104, thus more can be user-friendly to described button.

All inputs from button panel 12 receive by the modular attachment controller 30 being used as central processing unit.Except performing the order from user's input, modular attachment controller 30 also can provide feedback by LCD screen 22 for user, describes in more detail below with reference to Fig. 5.

Fig. 2 illustrates the diagram of circuit of the method 200 of the operation for using user control interface to regulate each annex being connected to outdoor exercises vehicle.Instruction for method carried out therewith 200 can be stored in the memory device of controller, such as, and the modular attachment controller 30 shown in Fig. 1.Therefore, modular attachment controller executing method 200, as mentioned below.

Method 200 is from step 202: receive the one or more user's inputs from control inerface (control inerface 11 such as, shown in Fig. 1) at modular attachment controller place.One or more user's inputs can comprise the input of the operation for regulating the one or more annexes being attached to vehicle, and described vehicle is such as outdoor exercises vehicle (such as, SUV (sport utility vehicle)).As mentioned above, one or more annex can comprise following one or more: capstan winch, lamp, spraying machine (or spreader), cultivated plough (or scraper bowl), air compressor etc.In one embodiment, menu displaying contents is presented to user by the read-out (such as, LCD screen 22) that method 200 can comprise by control inerface before step 202.Therefore, user can select from multiple menu option, such as, selects user to want to regulate which annex from control inerface.Such as, if user selects to regulate the operation of the capstan winch being attached to vehicle, so user selects from one or more capstan winch pattern by capstan winch activity pattern select button (the activity pattern select button 16 such as, shown in Fig. 1) subsequently.At 202 places, modular attachment controller (input for selecting) can receive Attachment schema and activity pattern input.

After step 202, in step 204 place, control signal can be sent to selected annex based on the user's input received by modular attachment controller.Specifically, in step 204 place, method 200 can comprise actuator electric signal being sent to one or more annexes that user selects, to regulate position and/or the operation of one or more annex.Such as, as shown in Figure 3, modular attachment controller can carry out telecommunication with the actuator of toppling over of cultivated plough/scraper bowl.In response to being received from user by control inerface to regulate the signal of the pivoting angle ploughing plough/scraper bowl, modular attachment controller sends signal to may correspond to topples over actuator, thus pivotable ploughs plough/scraper bowl.In this way, at 204 places, described method can comprise the input based on being received from user via control inerface, regulates the operation of one or more annex.

The control signal being sent to one or more annex at 204 places can comprise following one or more: open or close the power supply of selected annex, regulate the operation of selected annex, and/or modulate the electric current and/or voltage being fed to selected annex.In this way, the single control inerface of vehicle and the adjustable operation being connected to two or more annexes of vehicle of individual module accessory controller.In certain embodiments, the adjustable operation being connected to all annexes after sale of vehicle of individual module accessory controller.

In addition or as an alternative, at 204 places, method can comprise the user's input based on receiving at 202 places, by the user interface of control inerface (such as, by the LCD screen 22 of the control inerface 11 shown in Fig. 1), extra control displaying contents is presented to user.As an example, the user in response to " self-defined pattern " asks, and described method can comprise modularization accessory controller in the future signal at 204 places is sent to control inerface, so that various self-defined charge capacity is presented to user.In response to the certain negative carrying capacity that user selects, modular attachment controller can send signal to the actuator of the annex that user wants, thus regulates position and/or the function of annex based on the charge capacity that user inputs.

After control signal is sent to each annex by 204 places, described method proceeds to 206, the feedback of the state about selected annex is sent to user by LCD display and/or by the lamp on the button panel of control inerface.Such as, if modular attachment controller sends signal to enable (such as, turning on) lamp or to plough plough, so controller can send signal to control inerface after lamp or cultivated plough are enabled, to show that lamp or cultivated plough are activated.In this way, the current operation status of one or more annexes that user selects presents to user by LCD display and/or by the lamp transmission on the button panel of control inerface.Hereinafter with reference Fig. 3 illustrates the exemplary user interface can presenting to user on an lcd display.

Forward Fig. 3 to, describe the schematic diagram 300 of the user interface 320 of control inerface (control inerface 11 such as, shown in Fig. 1).In an example, user interface 320 shows by the LCD screen 22 of control inerface.Therefore, user interface 320 can be graphic user interface, for various menu and/or control displaying contents are shown to user, to regulate the operation being electrically connected to one or more vehicle accessorys of modular attachment controller 30.But should be appreciated that, in alternative embodiments, user interface 320 can be shown by the read-out outside LCD screen, such as, LED screen, laser screen, holographic screen etc.As described in reference diagram 1 above, the one or more annexes being connected to modular attachment controller 30 can comprise capstan winch 32 and/or plough plough/scraper bowl 34.Schematic diagram 300 shows the difference shown by LCD screen 22 may displaying contents.

As mentioned above, user can use control inerface to regulate the operation of the one or more annexes being connected to modular attachment controller 30.Such as, user can use control inerface to regulate the operation of capstan winch 32.But capstan winch 32 can be used for different activities or application, comprise winch-operated, turn over plough operation (such as, mention plough plough or scraper bowl) or other self-defining operation patterns.In an example, user interface 320 (by LCD screen 22) can show the activity of some different capstan winches or pattern to user.Specifically, in response to user's solicit operation capstan winch, modular attachment controller can send signal to LCD screen 22, is shown to user with some different capstan winches is movable or pattern.Therefore, in the LCD screen 22 shown in Fig. 3, the exemplary displaying contents of display can be the displaying contents of presenting to user after user selects capstan winch annex.

Different capstan winch activities shows by capstan winch activity pattern displaying contents.Such as, user can choice criteria capstan winch mode 3 02, cultivated plough mode 3 04 and/or self-defined mode 3 08.User is by selecting one or more activity pattern with the wired or wireless connection of button panel (button panel 12 such as, shown in Fig. 1).Therefore, modular attachment controller 30 receives activity pattern selection (such as, user's input) by button panel (button panel 12 such as, shown in Fig. 1).But in other instances, LCD display 22 can be touch display, and user inputs activity pattern selection by LCD display 22.Based on the operating voltage stored and/or range of current and correspond to the data of each activity pattern, modular attachment controller 30 fetches the voltage and/or the electric current that regulate and be fed to capstan winch 32 and/or topple over actuator 306 subsequently by being electrically connected accordingly.

Self-defined mode 3 08 can allow user to regulate charge capacity or the load limit of capstan winch 32.Ploughing plough mode 3 04 can allow user operation to be connected to the cultivated plough/scraper bowl 34 of capstan winch.Specifically, plough plough mode 3 04 to can be used to regulate the pivoting angle ploughing plough/scraper bowl 34.Therefore, select to plough plough mode 3 04 in response to user, modular attachment controller 30 can send signal to topples over actuator 306, to regulate the pivoting angle ploughing plough/scraper bowl 34.Based on the signal received from modular attachment controller 30, toppling over actuator (can be any suitable electromechanical actuator) can mechanical rotary tillage plough/scraper bowl.Based on the input from user, the electricity being supplied to and toppling over actuator 306 can be regulated.

In other instances, capstan winch mode 3 02 can be used to regulate the height ploughing plough/scraper bowl 34.Therefore, capstan winch 32 can be mechanically connected to ploughs plough/scraper bowl 34, to regulate the position ploughing plough/scraper bowl based on the signal received from modular attachment controller 30.Therefore, user controls to the electric power of capstan winch 32 height ploughing plough/scraper bowl 34 by manipulation of supply, and by control capstan 32 and/or topple over the angle that actuator 306 controls cultivated plough/scraper bowl 34.In addition, at capstan winch 32 and/or topple in the operating process of actuator 306, the feedback of capstan winch 32 and/or the current state (such as, load, power stage, current draw, speed etc.) of toppling over actuator 306 is supplied to user by LCD screen 22 by modular attachment controller 30.

In this way, the one or more annex of user's selectively actuatable.After the annex of choice for use, the read-out that LCD display is provided with can point out user to be selected annex select operating mode.User can select the annex that will use, and regulates the operation of selected annex by input equipment (such as, button panel, touch-screen etc.).In addition, in the operating process of one or more annex, can by the current state of one or more annex (such as by read-out, load, power stage, current draw, speed etc.) feedback be supplied to user therefore, user can continue to monitor and regulate the operation of one or more annex.Hereinafter with reference Fig. 4 illustrates the exemplary configuration of modular attachment controller.

Fig. 4 illustrates above with reference to the schematic diagram 400 of the embodiment of the configuration of the modular attachment controller 30 described in figure 1 and Fig. 3.In an example, modular attachment controller 30 can be powered by the reserve battery 42 being electrically connected to corresponding socket 404.Such as, battery 42 can be 12V battery.In another example, battery 42 can be the battery of vehicle (such as, outdoor exercises vehicle).Can open or turn off modular attachment controller 30 by switch 402.In addition, modular attachment controller 30 can have some annexes input 408.Such as, annex input 408 can comprise the input from GPS, lamp or another type annex.LED pairing indicating device 412 can point out when accessory device successfully matches with modular attachment controller 30.The USB 406 that modular attachment controller 30 is furnished with can be used to other annexes (such as, phone and ipod) to be connected to modular attachment controller 30.Finally, modular attachment controller 30 can utilize high ampere cable (such as, exporting) 410 power and be electrically connected to annex, such as, and capstan winch, cultivated plough, spraying machine etc.

Fig. 5 to Fig. 9 illustrates the exemplary mount pad of the removable button panel (button panel 12 such as, shown in Fig. 1) of the user control interface (such as, control inerface 11) of outdoor exercises vehicle.The user control interface of Fig. 5 to Fig. 9 can comprise those parts being similar to the control inerface 11 shown in Fig. 1.Therefore, similar parts can be similar to described in reference diagram 1ly above numbers and plays a role like that.Each user control interface of Fig. 5 to Fig. 9 all can comprise: removable button panel 12; For removable button panel 12 being installed to the mount pad of vehicle or user; And optionally, for feedback and/or Control-Menu option being presented to the LCD screen (LCD screen 22 shown in Fig. 1 such as, can be similar to) of user.Same removable button panel 12 can be used for and be attached to all interfaces mount pad shown in Fig. 5 to Fig. 9.Therefore, button panel 12 can on vehicle and/or user or around diverse location multiple mount pads between exchange.Therefore, each interface mount pad shown in Fig. 5 to Fig. 9 can have (via co-planar contacts) and be electrically connected the similar electrical connection of carrying out connecting and matching with the corresponding of button panel 12.Thus, button panel 12 is electrically connected to each interface mount pad, and each interface mount pad subsequently (wireless or pass through wired connection) is electrically connected to modular attachment controller 30 (above shown in Fig. 1 and Fig. 3 to Fig. 4), control signal to be sent to modular attachment controller, to regulate the operation of multiple vehicle accessory.

Fig. 5 illustrates the diagram 500 of the user control interface 501 being suitable for the gauge panel being installed to outdoor exercises vehicle (or comprising the vehicle of modular attachment controller).Control inerface 501 can be same or similar with the control inerface 11 above shown in Fig. 1.User control interface 501 comprises interface mount pad 502, and button panel 12 can be installed to described mount pad.In one embodiment, interface mount pad 502 can be fixed on vehicle.In another embodiment, interface mount pad 502 by pairing spline or alternative mate from gauge panel remove and Automatic manual transmission to gauge panel.Interface mount pad 502 can be hardwired to vehicle, and consumes the electric power of vehicle, or it can have the battery of oneself.User control interface 501 communicates with modular attachment controller 30 by the wired connection between interface mount pad 502 with modular attachment controller 30.But the connection between controller 30 (discussing with reference to figure 1 and Fig. 3 to Fig. 4 above) and user control interface 501 also may be wireless (such as, two-way wireless connections).Interface mount pad 502 (also referred to as gauge panel mount pad) can contain LCD screen 504.LCD screen 504 can be same or similar with the LCD screen 22 above shown in Fig. 1.Therefore, in some instances, LCD screen 504 is mechanically connected to interface mount pad 502 removably.But in other instances, LCD screen 22 overall can be formed as a part for interface mount pad 502.In another example, interface mount pad 502 can not comprise LCD screen 504, and on the contrary, and LCD screen 504 can be electrically connected with it away from control inerface 501.In other words, LCD screen 504 can be installed to vehicle away from interface mount pad 502, but can be electrically connected with interface mount pad 502.

As mentioned above, button panel 12 can remove from interface mount pad 502.In alternative embodiments, LCD screen 504 also can remove from interface mount pad 502.Such as, removable button panel 12 can be separated with interface mount pad 502 and passes through the quick attach system that is made up of mate (such as, being engaged flange) or alternative mechanical link and be again attached to described interface mount pad.As described in previously in FIG, button panel 12 is containing the first control button 18 and the second control button 20, and described control button can allow user to be that power input or Power output are modulated to the capstan winch in capstan winch operating process.In addition or as an alternative, the first control button 18 and the second control button 20 can be used to switch the menu option that LCD display 504 place presents, as previously in figure 3 as described in.Freely rotate the below that clutch control button 14 and activity pattern select button 16 also can be positioned at the first control button 18 and the second control button 20.

User's input can be presented in LCD screen 504, and user can be allowed to see, and what annex they can operate via user control interface 501.User selects concrete function for selected annex subsequently.LCD screen 504 also can be the feedback that user provides the attachment status in annex use procedure, and wherein said feedback can include, but not limited to be fed to the temperature etc. of electrical motor of the voltage of described annex and/or electric current, described annex.Button panel 12, LCD screen 504 and interface mount pad 502 be composition user control interface 501 jointly, and described control inerface allows the multiple annexes on user interactions control outdoor exercises vehicle.It should be noted that in certain embodiments, user control interface 501 can not comprise LCD screen 504, but feedback can be presented to user and/or be presented tactile feedback by the button of button panel 12 by multiple LED.

Another mount pad that active button plate 12 can be attached to has been shown in Fig. 6 A to Fig. 6 C.Specifically, diagrammatically show user control interface 601 in Fig. 6 A to Fig. 6 C, described user control interface can be attached to the handlebar of outdoor exercises vehicle, to control the position that vehicle accessory provides convenience for user.

Forward now Fig. 6 A to, the figure shows the transparent view 600 of control inerface 601.User control interface 601 can with same or similar with reference to the control inerface 11 shown in figure 1 above.User control interface 601 can comprise the button panel 12 being connected to interface mount pad 603 in removable mode.Interface mount pad 603 can be annular mount pad, and it has hollow center 618, is applicable to being contained on the handlebar of vehicle.Interface mount pad 603 is electrically connected to modular attachment controller 30 (discussing with reference to figure 1 and Fig. 3 to Fig. 4) above by wire, and can consume the electric power of Vehicular battery.But in other instances, interface mount pad 603 can be wirelessly connected to modular attachment controller 30, and oneself battery or other power supplys can be comprised.Button panel 12 can be separated with interface mount pad 603 and again be attached to described interface mount pad 603 (such as handlebar mount pad) by quick attach system, as described in previously in Figure 5.In figure 6 c, button panel 12 shows for being separated with mount pad 603.As mentioned above, the button panel 12 shown in Fig. 6 A to Fig. 6 C can be the same button panel shown in Fig. 1 and Fig. 5, therefore comprises same button as above.

Fig. 6 B illustrates the lateral plan 625 of control inerface 601.In Fig. 6 A, the parts of the control inerface 601 of by the agency of can no longer again be introduced or describe in the description of Fig. 6 B to Fig. 6 C.As shown in Figure 6B, interface mount pad 603 can comprise hollow center 618, and it is applicable to being contained on the handlebar of outdoor exercises vehicle.More specifically, mount pad 603 can comprise two structure members, and described structure member is separable and be again attached, to be assemblied in around handlebar.Such as, mount pad 603 can comprise the first structural constituent 616 and the second structural constituent 614, and described structural constituent can comprise mount pad 603 together.First structural constituent 616 is connected in removable mode with the second structural constituent 614, thus mount pad 603 can be assemblied in around vehicle handlebar.In structural constituent 614 and 616, each all can suitably be shaped, and to comprise semi-circular recess 620, described recess forms hollow center 618.As shown in Figure 6B, the first structural constituent 616 and the second structural constituent 614 can physically connected to each other respectively, thus make their semi-circular recess 620 form hollow center 618, and handlebar can be received in described center.In other words, mount pad 603 can be assemblied on handlebar, thus makes handlebar substantially fill hollow center 618, and with semi-circular recess 620 co-planar contacts.Therefore, handlebar mount pad 603 can the circumference of closed car handle completely.

Forward now Fig. 6 C to, this illustrates the exploded drawings 650 of control inerface 601, and wherein button panel 12 is separated with mount pad 603.As shown in Figure 6 C, mount pad 603 can comprise the groove 622 for receiving and hold button panel 12.Therefore, button panel 12 can be inserted in the groove 622 of mount pad 603 or therefrom remove.Specifically, groove 622 can comprise groove 624, and described groove can be configured to the companion flange 626 receiving button panel 12.In other words, button panel 12 and mount pad 603 are physically connected to each other by the companion flange 626 of button panel 12 and the groove 624 of mount pad 603.But, in other instances, can use other attachment methods (such as, magnet, occlusion flange, VELCRO etc.) that button panel 12 is connected to mount pad 603 in removable mode.

Fig. 7 illustrates the diagram 700 of the user control interface 701 of the gear level that can be installed to outdoor exercises vehicle.User control interface 701 comprises button panel 12 and interface mount pad 702.Button panel 12 is connected to interface mount pad 702 removably, and interface mount pad 702 can be connected to the gear level of outdoor exercises vehicle.Interface mount pad 702 can comprise knob 706, wherein removable button panel 12 (as previously described in FIG) can easily with as described in knob be separated and use quick attach system (as previous in Figure 5 as described in) be again attached to as described in knob.Semi-circular piece 704 can be assembled around gear level, and uses mechanical pair system (such as, spline or occlusion flange) to lock with knob 706.User control interface 701 can be fastened to gear level with the pairing of knob 706 by semi-circular piece 704.In addition or as an alternative, interface mount pad 702 can comprise the alternative gear level knob 708 that can replace existing replacing vehicle pin.In one embodiment, interface mount pad 702 can be electrically connected to modular attachment controller 30 (discussing with reference to figure 1 and Fig. 3 to Fig. 4) above, and can consume the electric power of vehicle.Or in another embodiment, interface mount pad 702 can have the power supply of oneself, and can be wirelessly connected to modular attachment controller 30.

Fig. 8 illustrates the diagram 800 of the another user control interface 801 of the sway bar that can be attached to outdoor exercises vehicle.User control interface 801 comprises button panel 12 and interface mount pad 802, and button panel 12 is connected to interface mount pad 802 in removable mode, and interface mount pad 802 is connected to the sway bar of outdoor exercises vehicle then.Interface mount pad 802 is made up of two mechanical mates 804 and 806, and described mate is engaged in around sway bar, so that user control interface 801 is fastened to sway bar.Removable button panel 12 in Fig. 1 can be separated with interface mount pad 802 and use quick attach system to be again attached to described interface mount pad, as described in Figure 5.Interface mount pad 802 wired or wirelessly can be connected to the modular attachment controller 30 in Fig. 1 and Fig. 3 to Fig. 4, and can be electrically connected to Vehicular battery, or it can have the battery of oneself.

Forward Fig. 9 to now, the figure shows the transparent view 900 describing the user control interface 901 that can be worn in user's wrist.User control interface 901 comprises button panel 12 and interface mount pad 902, and button panel 12 is connected to interface mount pad 902 in removable mode, and interface mount pad 902 is connected in the wrist of outdoor exercises vehicle user then.Therefore, interface mount pad 902 can be described as wrist mount pad 902 in this article.Interface mount pad 902 can comprise two ends: first end 910 and the second end 912.In addition, interface mount pad 902 can be made up of such as rubber elastomeric material.Therefore, in some instances, first end 910 and the second end 912 may not be physically connected to each other, and mount pad 902 can be assemblied in the major part of user's wrist circumferentially, thus make mount pad 902 be fastened to the wrist of user.Therefore, the elasticity of mount pad 902 can be configured to the various wrist sizes of applicable user.

But in other instances, first end 910 and the second end 912 are connected to each other in removable mode, thus make mount pad 902 can assemble around the circumference of user's wrist.First end 910 and the second end 912 can use any feasible separable and mechanical connection (such as, VELCRO, magnet, band, lock pin etc.) that is that can again be attached to be connected to each other respectively.As described in reference diagram 5 above, interface mount pad 902 can have quick attach system (and electrical connection), and it allows button panel 12 to be electrically connected to interface mount pad 902 and is separated with it and is again attached.Interface mount pad 902 can be wirelessly connected to modular attachment controller 30 (above shown in Fig. 1 and Fig. 3 to Fig. 4), and can have the power-supply battery of oneself.

In this way, the unique user control inerface communicated with the modular attachment controller of vehicle can allow user to facilitate position to control multiple vehicle accessory from vehicle (such as, outdoor exercises vehicle) outside upper and vehicle.By feedback being presented on optional LCD display or another feedback mechanism, user control interface also provides more intuitive interactive user experience.Based on user's input of the removable button panel by user control interface, electric power distribution is given each vehicle accessory by the modular attachment controller on vehicle.Button panel is installed to each interface mount pad in removable and interchangeable mode, and described interface mount pad is wired or wireless is connected to modular attachment controller.This can allow user to select the position of most convenient to operate vehicle accessory, such as, and the gauge panel of vehicle or handlebar, or or even the wrist of user.In addition, owing to using compatible similar electrical connection to be connected with machinery pairing, therefore, same button panel is movable on same vehicle or different interfaces mount pad around.Therefore, user from a position control part or all vehicle operatings, and can correspond to the different control buttons of different vehicle annex without the need to change or transferring position with contact.Thus, by the technique effect providing a kind of system can realize the access of the control inerface improving vehicle, described system comprises removable and interchangeable control inerface, described control inerface communicates with the modular attachment controller of vehicle, so that only from an equipment and the operation regulating two or more annexes being connected to vehicle (with modular attachment controller) from the single driving position vehicle.In other words, can be attached to the removable button panel of any one or more in multiple mount pad (described mount pad be arranged in vehicle facilitate position) by comprising, user can the easier operation controlling vehicle accessory from the single driving position vehicle.User may without the need to leaving vehicle to regulate accessory operation (such as, winch-operated) time, this also can improve the safety of user.

In another represents, vehicle comprises: vehicle control device; Capstan winch, it comprises and is suitable for regulating winch-operated winch control device; Be connected to the first annex of vehicle; And modular attachment controller, it is applicable to communicating with winch control device with vehicle control device, and the operation of capstan winch and the first annex is regulated based on the input received at removable control inerface place, described removable control inerface is suitable for being connected to the multiple interchangeable mount pad being positioned at vehicle periphery diverse location.

Should be appreciated that, configuration disclosed herein and program are exemplary, and these specific embodiments should not be considered restrictive, because may there be various change.Theme of the present invention comprises all novelties of various system and configuration and other features disclosed herein, function and/or character and non-obvious combination and point combination.

Claims are especially pointed out to be considered novelty and non-obvious combination and point combination.These claims can with reference to " one " element or " first " element or its equivalent.This type of claim should be understood to include and be incorporated to this class component one or more, neither needs also not get rid of two or more these class components.By the correction of this claim or by presenting the new claim in subject application or related application, other combinations and point combination of disclosed feature, function, element and/or character can be advocated.This type of claim, no matter its scope than original claim more extensively, less, equal or different, be also considered and be included in theme of the present invention.

Claims (20)

1. a system, it comprises:

For the modular attachment controller of vehicle, it is electrically connected to two or more annexes of battery and described vehicle; And

Control inerface, it communicates with described modular attachment controller, and comprises multiple button, for providing user to input, so that it is each to operate in two or more annexes described of described vehicle.

2. the system as claimed in claim 1, wherein said control inerface comprises removable button panel and mount pad, described removable button panel can remove from described mount pad, and described mount pad communicates with described modular attachment controller, and wherein said removable button panel comprises described multiple button.

3. system as claimed in claim 2, wherein said removable button panel comprises the first pairing interface, described first pairing interface comprises the first electrical connection and the first mechanical connection, and wherein said mount pad comprises the second pairing interface, described second pairing interface comprises the second electrical connection and the second mechanical connection, described first pairing interface and described second matches interface and matches, so that described removable button panel and mount pad are electrically connected and are mechanically connected to each other.

4. system as claimed in claim 2, wherein said mount pad is arranged in one or more places of following item: the gauge panel of described vehicle, the handle of described vehicle, the gear level of described vehicle, the sway bar of described vehicle, or the wrist of user.

5. system as claimed in claim 4, wherein said user interface can be exchanged between multiple mount pads at the diverse location place of described vehicle periphery.

6. the system as claimed in claim 1, wherein said modular attachment controller comprises the multiple annex inputs for described modular attachment controller being electrically connected to two or more annexes described.

7. the system as claimed in claim 1, wherein said multiple button comprises following one or more: for provide the capstan winch power load button of power pull-up winch, for provide power to release winch capstan winch Power output button, for regulating the capstan winch of the position of winch clutching device freely to rotate power-transfer clutch button, or activity pattern select button.

8. the system as claimed in claim 1, wherein said control inerface comprises that feedback to be supplied in the telltale of user or lamp one or more.

9. the system as claimed in claim 1, tactile feedback, after selecting in described multiple button, is supplied to user by wherein said control inerface.

10. the system as claimed in claim 1, wherein said modular attachment controller is the winch control device of the capstan winch being connected to described vehicle.

11. the system as claimed in claim 1, wherein said modular attachment controller communicates with the winch control device of vehicle control device with the capstan winch being connected to described vehicle.

12. 1 kinds of methods, it comprises:

The modular attachment controller place of moving vehicle out of doors:

Multiple user input is received via single control inerface, to regulate each operation in the capstan winch and one or more annex being connected to described outdoor exercises vehicle, described single control inerface communicates with described modular attachment controller and is connected to described vehicle in removable mode; And

Based on the multiple users input of described reception, what send signal in described capstan winch and described one or more annex is each, to regulate capstan winch and accessory operation.

13. methods as claimed in claim 12, it comprises further: after to be sent to by described signal in described capstan winch and described one or more annex each, the feedback of the state about described capstan winch and described one or more annex is sent to described single control inerface.

14. methods as claimed in claim 12, it comprises further: the read-out via described single control inerface presents multiple menu option to user, and described multiple menu option can be selected via one or more buttons of described single control inerface.

15. 1 kinds of control inerface for vehicle, it comprises:

Be connected to the button panel of interface mount pad removably, it is one or more that described interface mount pad is connected in the user of described vehicle or described vehicle, described button panel comprise described user can from the driving described vehicle regioselective multiple button, to regulate the operation of capstan winch and the one or more annex being connected to described vehicle;

Microcontroller, it is suitable for generating user interface at the read-out place of described control inerface, and feedback is supplied to described user based on selecting one or more in described multiple button by described user interface; And

With the radio module of control module radio communication, to control the operation of described capstan winch and described one or more annex.

16. control inerface as claimed in claim 15, wherein said control module is winch control module.

17. control inerface as claimed in claim 15, wherein said control module is the modular attachment control module with winch control module, vehicle control module and described one or more accessory communication.

18. control inerface as claimed in claim 15, wherein said read-out and described interface mount pad become one.

19. control inerface as claimed in claim 15, wherein said read-out is mechanically connected to described interface mount pad.

20. control inerface as claimed in claim 15, wherein said read-out is installed to vehicle, away from described interface mount pad, and is electrically connected with described interface mount pad.