CN217562450U

CN217562450U - Combination switch for controlling automatic driving and automatic driving vehicle

Info

Publication number: CN217562450U
Application number: CN202221529477.5U
Authority: CN
Inventors: 宋富; 赵冰冰
Original assignee: Apollo Intelligent Technology Beijing Co Ltd
Current assignee: Apollo Intelligent Technology Beijing Co Ltd
Priority date: 2022-06-17
Filing date: 2022-06-17
Publication date: 2022-10-11
Anticipated expiration: 2032-06-17

Abstract

The disclosure provides a combination switch for controlling automatic driving and an automatic driving vehicle, relates to the technical field of automatic driving, and particularly relates to an automatic driving control switch technology. The combination switch for controlling automatic driving includes: a base; the emergency drive-by-wire key is sleeved in the emergency switch protection cover, and the computing unit control key is embedded in the computing unit switch installation table.

Description

Combination switch for controlling automatic driving and automatic driving vehicle

Technical Field

The present disclosure relates to the field of autopilot technology, and more particularly to autopilot control switch technology, and more particularly to a combination switch and an autopilot vehicle for controlling autopilot.

Background

Automatic driving is the main direction of intelligent and networking development in the fields of global automobiles and trips at present, and the research and development of a high-level automatic driving system is the direction of automatic driving development. The emergency drive-by-wire switch and the calculation unit control switch are used as control switches for completely automatic driving, and play an important role in safe automatic driving. In the related technology, the emergency line control switch and the calculation unit control switch are distributed independent switches, so that the occupied space is large, different vehicle types are limited by arrangement space, the consistency of switch arrangement and operation is poor, the operation of a safety worker is not facilitated, the risk of mistaken touch and misoperation is high, and the driving safety is easily influenced.

The approaches described in this section are not necessarily approaches that have been previously conceived or pursued. Unless otherwise indicated, it should not be assumed that any of the approaches described in this section qualify as prior art merely by virtue of their inclusion in this section. Similarly, the problems mentioned in this section should not be considered as having been acknowledged in any prior art, unless otherwise indicated.

SUMMERY OF THE UTILITY MODEL

The present disclosure provides a combination switch and an autonomous vehicle for controlling autonomous driving.

According to an aspect of the present disclosure, there is provided a combination switch for controlling automatic driving, the combination switch including: a base; and an emergency drive-by-wire key and a calculation unit control key which are arranged on the base, wherein an emergency switch protective cover and a calculation unit switch mounting table are arranged at the top of the base, the emergency drive-by-wire key is sleeved in the emergency switch protective cover, and the calculation unit control key is embedded on the calculation unit switch mounting table.

According to another aspect of the present disclosure, there is provided an autonomous vehicle comprising the combination switch described above.

According to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, an emergency drive-by-wire switch and a computing unit control switch for controlling automatic driving are integrally installed on a base, and installed in a vehicle through the base, so that the occupied space is small, the universality is strong, the switch arrangement consistency of different vehicle types can be improved, and the operation is convenient. In addition, the emergency line control switch is configured to be a key switch and is sleeved in the protective cover, so that the emergency line control switch is convenient to operate and can avoid mistaken touch.

It should be understood that the statements in this section do not necessarily identify key or critical features of the embodiments of the present disclosure, nor do they limit the scope of the present disclosure. Other features of the present disclosure will become apparent from the following description.

Drawings

The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate exemplary embodiments of the embodiments and, together with the description, serve to explain the exemplary implementations of the embodiments. The illustrated embodiments are for purposes of illustration only and do not limit the scope of the claims. Throughout the drawings, identical reference numbers designate similar, but not necessarily identical, elements.

FIG. 1 shows a schematic structural diagram of a combination switch for controlling autonomous driving according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 2 illustrates a schematic structural view of a combination switch for controlling autopilot in one state after assembly with a mounting plate according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 3 illustrates a schematic structural view of a combination switch for controlling autopilot in another state after assembly with a mounting plate according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 4 shows a schematic structural diagram of an autonomous vehicle according to an embodiment of the disclosure.

Description of reference numerals:

100 combination switches; 10, a base; 11 emergency drive-by-wire keys; 12 calculating unit control keys; 13 emergency switch protection covers; 14 a switch protection cover; 15 calculating a unit switch mounting table; 16 lugs; 17 an open configuration; 121 a main computing unit control key; 122 redundant computing unit control buttons; 1201 pressing the plate; 1202 triggering a stroke block; 141 bar-shaped pivot holes; 151 pivotally mounted on a shaft; 200 an autonomous vehicle; 20 an automatic driving calculation unit; and 3, mounting the plate.

Detailed Description

Exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which various details of embodiments of the present disclosure are included to assist understanding, and which are to be considered as merely exemplary. Accordingly, it will be recognized by those of ordinary skill in the art that various changes and modifications may be made to the embodiments described herein without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. Also, descriptions of well-known functions and constructions are omitted in the following description for clarity and conciseness.

In the present disclosure, unless otherwise specified, the use of the terms "first", "second", etc. to describe various elements is not intended to define a positional relationship, a temporal relationship, or an importance relationship of the elements, and such terms are used only to distinguish one element from another. In some examples, a first element and a second element may refer to the same instance of the element, and in some cases, based on the context, they may also refer to different instances.

The terminology used in the description of the various examples in this disclosure is for the purpose of describing particular examples only and is not intended to be limiting. Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, if the number of elements is not specifically limited, the elements may be one or more. Furthermore, the term "and/or" as used in this disclosure is intended to encompass any and all possible combinations of the listed items.

Embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Fig. 1 to 3 are schematic structural views illustrating a combination switch for controlling automatic driving in different states according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. The structure of the combination switch for controlling the automatic driving will be described in detail with reference to fig. 1 to 3.

As shown in fig. 1, a combination switch 100 for controlling automatic driving includes a base 10, and an emergency drive-by-wire button 11 and a calculation unit control button 12 mounted on the base 10; the top of the base 10 is provided with an emergency switch protective cover 13 and a computing unit switch mounting table 15; wherein, the emergency line control key 11 is sleeved in the emergency switch protective cover 13; the calculation unit control key 12 is embedded in the calculation unit switch mounting base 15.

The combination switch 100 for controlling automatic driving of the embodiment of the present disclosure includes an emergency line control switch and a calculation unit control switch, the emergency line control switch and the calculation unit control switch are integrally installed on the base 10, and are installed in a vehicle through the base 10, so that the occupation space is small, the universality is strong, the switch arrangement consistency of different vehicle types can be improved, and the operation is convenient.

In addition, the emergency line control switch is configured to be a key switch and is sleeved in the protective cover, so that the emergency line control switch is convenient to operate and can avoid mistaken touch.

It should be noted that the emergency drive-by-wire switch and the computing unit control switch are control switches for fully automatic driving. The emergency drive-by-wire switch is used for emergently disconnecting the control link to cut off the control right of automatic driving, and the computing unit control switch is used for controlling the work of hardware equipment, such as controlling the restart of the automatic driving computing unit. The emergency line control switch is generally used for emergency operation, so that the emergency line control switch is required to be convenient to operate and avoid mistaken touch. In the embodiment of the disclosure, the emergency line control switch adopts a button switch, which is more favorable for emergency operation compared with the current rotary switch, and in addition, the emergency line control switch adopts a protective cover to cover the protective cover, and the protective cover adopts a protective cover to protect the protective structure which needs to be temporarily opened, so that the emergency press operation can be more convenient.

In some embodiments, the panic button 11 is a non-automatic reset button, i.e., it is released after being pressed and does not rebound directly, e.g., it needs to be pressed again to reset.

In some embodiments, the computing unit control keys 12 are auto-reset keys, i.e., release after pressing will spring back directly to reset.

In some embodiments, the press face of the panic button 11 is not higher than the top edge of the panic switch shield 13. For example, the pressing surface of the emergency drive-by-wire key 11 is flush with the top edge of the emergency switch protective cover 13, or the pressing surface of the emergency drive-by-wire key 11 is slightly lower than the top edge of the emergency switch protective cover 13, for example, a height difference of 1mm-3mm exists between the pressing surface of the emergency drive-by-wire key 11 and the top edge of the emergency switch protective cover 13, so that the emergency drive-by-wire key 11 can be more effectively prevented from being touched by mistake, and the reliability of automatic driving control is improved.

In some embodiments, the computing unit control key 12 includes a trigger stroke block 1202 partially embedded within the computing unit switch mounting stage 15 and a press plate 1201 connected to the trigger stroke block 1202 and located outside the computing unit switch mounting stage 15; when the calculation unit control key 12 is pressed and displaced to reach the trigger stroke, the pressing plate 1201 is in contact with the calculation unit switch mounting table 15 for limiting.

Specifically, the calculation unit control key 12 is an automatic reset switch, that is, the calculation unit control key is released after being pressed and can be rebounded directly, and it can be understood that, in the embodiment of the present disclosure, the pressing plate 1201 is in contact with the calculation unit switch mounting table 15 for limitation, so that an operator can sense whether the calculation unit control key 12 is pressed in place, and the triggering operation and the user experience are facilitated.

For example, when the computing unit control key 12 is pressed and displaced to reach the triggering stroke, the pressing plate 1201 is in contact with the computing unit switch mounting table 15 for limiting, and cannot be pressed downwards continuously, and the operator can determine that the computing unit control key 12 is pressed in place, that is, the triggering is successful.

In some embodiments, the combination switch 100 further includes a switch protection cover 14, the switch protection cover 14 being connected to the base 10 and including a closed state in which the switch protection cover 14 covers over the computing unit control keys 12 and an open state in which the switch protection cover 14 exposes the computing unit control keys 12. The computing unit control keys 12 can be effectively prevented from being touched by mistake by the switch protective cover 14.

In addition, the computing unit control key 12 and the emergency drive-by-wire key 11 are integrally mounted on the base 10, and are easily mixed to cause false touch, which can be avoided by providing the switch protection cover 14 on the computing unit control key 12. The switch protection cover 14 is normally closed and covers the computing unit control key 12, and is generally opened when the computing unit control key 12 needs to be operated, so that the overall aesthetic property of the combination switch 100 can be improved.

In some embodiments, the switch protection cover 14 is pivotally connected to the computing unit switch mounting block 15, and the switch protection cover 14 is rotatable relative to the pivot axis 151 to switch between open and closed states. Thus, the switch protection cover 14 can be opened and closed by the turning operation, and the operation is more convenient.

In some embodiments, the emergency-by-wire keys 11 and the calculation-unit control keys 12 are arranged in a direction perpendicular to the direction of extension of the pivot-mounting shaft 151. In this way, the switch protection cover 14 can be turned over toward the direction close to the emergency-by-wire key 11 or the direction close to the computing-unit control key 12, and the opening and closing operations of the switch protection cover 14 require less space, and do not need to leave additional space for the turning operation.

In some embodiments, the pivot shaft 151 is disposed on the computing unit switch mounting block 15, and the switch protector is provided with a bar-shaped pivot hole 141 connected to the pivot shaft 151, the pivot shaft 151 being slidable in the direction of extension of the pivot hole 141. Thus, the opening and closing operations of the switch protection cover 14 are facilitated, the switch protection cover 14 can be opened more in the open state, and the computing unit control key 12 can be conveniently pressed.

For example, when the switch protection cover 14 is in the closed state, the pivot axis 151 is located at the first end of the bar-shaped pivot hole 141, and in the process of opening the switch protection cover 14, the relative position of the pivot axis 151 and the bar-shaped pivot hole 141 gradually changes along with the turning of the switch protection cover 14, and when the switch protection cover 14 is completely opened, the pivot axis 151 is located at the second end of the bar-shaped pivot hole 141. Similarly, in the process of closing the switch protection cover 14, the relative position between the pivot shaft 151 and the bar-shaped pivot hole 141 gradually changes along with the turning of the switch protection cover 14, and when the switch protection cover 14 is completely closed, the pivot shaft 151 reaches the first end of the bar-shaped pivot hole 141 again.

In some embodiments, the switch protection cover 14 is provided with an opening structure 17 at an edge away from the pivot axis 151, and the opening structure 17 can facilitate the rotational driving of the switch protection cover 14. By providing the opening structure 17, the protective cover can be opened more conveniently.

For example, the opening structure 17 may be a receiving groove that allows insertion of a finger to facilitate the flipping of the switch protection cover 14 by finger actuation. It should be noted that the opening structure 17 is not limited to the receiving groove, and may be designed in other forms according to actual requirements.

In some embodiments, switch protection cover 14 is aligned with a top edge of panic switch shield 13 when closed. Thus, when the switch protection cover 14 is closed, the top surface of the combination switch 100 is relatively flat, so that the pressing operation of the emergency line control key 11 can be facilitated, and the overall aesthetic property of the combination switch 100 can be improved.

It will be appreciated that in embodiments of the present disclosure, the 'alignment' is a substantial alignment, allowing for a certain height difference, for example, the switch protection cover 14 and the top edge of the emergency switch protection cover 13 when closed allow for a height difference of no more than 5mm, e.g., the height difference may be 1mm, 2mm, 3mm, 4mm, 5mm.

In some embodiments, the side of the base 10 is provided with a lug 16, and the lug 16 is provided with a mounting hole. In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the base 10 may be connected to the mounting plate 3 by a lug 16, for example, both may be bolted.

For example, the mounting plate 3 may be mounted within an autonomous vehicle and the top surface of the base 10 may be substantially aligned with the surface of the mounting plate 3, such that the pressing operation of the switch may be facilitated, and the overall aesthetics of the internal arrangement of the autonomous vehicle may be improved, enhancing the user experience.

In some embodiments, the computing unit control keys 12 include a primary computing unit control key 121 and a redundant computing unit control key 122. The main computing unit control key 121 and the redundant computing unit control key 122 are used for controlling hardware devices, the operation urgency of the two is approximately the same, and the use frequency is close, so that the two can adopt the same type of keys, be arranged on the computing unit switch mounting table 15 in the same manner, and be protected by the same switch protection cover 14.

Fig. 4 is a schematic diagram showing the structure of an autonomous vehicle 200 to which the combination switch 100 of the embodiment of the present disclosure can be applied.

As shown in fig. 4, an autonomous vehicle 200 according to an embodiment of the disclosure includes a combination switch 100 according to an embodiment of the disclosure.

For example, combination switch 100 may be mounted inside autonomous vehicle 200 via mounting plate 3.

For example, an autonomous vehicle of an embodiment of the present disclosure may be an autonomous vehicle.

In some embodiments, the autonomous vehicle 200 of the disclosed embodiment further includes an autonomous driving calculation unit 20, and the combination switch 100 is connected to the autonomous driving calculation unit 20 for controlling the autonomous driving calculation unit 20.

While embodiments or examples of the present disclosure have been described with reference to the accompanying drawings, it is to be understood that the above-described methods, systems and apparatus are merely illustrative embodiments or examples and that the scope of the invention is not to be limited by these embodiments or examples, but only by the claims as issued and their equivalents. Various elements in the embodiments or examples may be omitted or may be replaced with equivalents thereof. Further, the steps may be performed in an order different from that described in the present disclosure. Further, the various elements in the embodiments or examples may be combined in various ways. It is important that as technology evolves, many of the elements described herein may be replaced by equivalent elements that appear after the present disclosure.

Claims

1. A combination switch for controlling automatic driving, characterized in that it comprises:

a base; and

an emergency drive-by-wire button and a computing unit control button mounted on the base,

wherein the top of the base is provided with an emergency switch protective cover and a computing unit switch mounting platform,

the emergency line control key sleeve is arranged in the emergency switch protective cover and

the computing unit control key is embedded on the computing unit switch mounting table.

2. A combination switch according to claim 1, wherein the press face of the panic button is no higher than the top edge of the panic switch shield.

3. The combination switch of claim 1,

the computing unit control key comprises a trigger stroke block partially embedded in the computing unit switch mounting table and a pressing plate connected with the trigger stroke block and positioned outside the computing unit switch mounting table;

when the computing unit controls the key to press and move to reach the trigger stroke, the pressing plate is in contact with the computing unit switch mounting table for limiting.

4. The combination switch of claim 1, further comprising a switch protective cover,

the switch protective cover is connected with the base and comprises a closed state and an open state, wherein in the closed state, the switch protective cover covers the computing unit control keys, and in the open state, the switch protective cover exposes the computing unit control keys.

5. The combination switch of claim 4, wherein the switch protection cover is pivotally coupled to the computing unit switch mounting block, the switch protection cover being pivotable relative to the pivot axis to switch between an open and a closed state.

6. The combination switch of claim 5,

the arrangement direction of the emergency line control key and the calculation unit control key is vertical to the extension direction of the pivot shaft.

7. A combination switch according to claim 5, wherein the pivot mounting is provided on the computing unit switch mounting block, the switch protection cover being provided with a bar-shaped pivot mounting hole connected to the pivot mounting, the pivot mounting being slidable in the direction of extension of the pivot mounting hole.

8. A combination switch according to claim 5, wherein the switch protection cover is provided with an opening formation at an edge remote from the pivot mounting, the opening formation facilitating rotational actuation of the switch protection cover.

9. The combination switch of claim 4,

the switch protection cover is aligned with a top edge of the emergency switch protection cover when closed.

10. A combination switch according to claim 1, wherein the base is provided with lugs on its sides, said lugs being provided with mounting holes.

11. The combination switch of claim 1,

the emergency line control key is a non-automatic reset key;

the computing unit controls the keys to be automatic reset keys.

12. A combination switch according to any of claims 1-11, wherein the calculation unit control keys comprise a main calculation unit control key and a redundant calculation unit control key.

13. An autonomous vehicle comprising: a combination switch according to any of claims 1-12.