DE102019123352A1 - Device for controlling a movement of a mirror element of a vehicle mirror - Google Patents

Abstract

Device (1) for controlling a movement of a mirror element (2) of a vehicle mirror (3), comprising at least one vehicle mirror (3) comprising a mirror element (2) and a control device (4), the control device (4) being set up such that if first vehicle status information (5) is available, the mirror element (2) executes a movement corresponding to a first defined movement pattern (7) and if second vehicle status information (6) different from the first vehicle status information (5) is available, the mirror element (2) executes a second movement , the first defined movement pattern (7) performs different movement patterns (8) corresponding movement.

Description

The invention relates to a device for controlling a movement of a mirror element of a vehicle mirror.

Corresponding devices for controlling a movement of a mirror element of a vehicle mirror are basically known from the prior art. It is known that vehicles are equipped with a vehicle exterior mirror, the mirror element of which can be adjusted in its orientation and thus enables a desired field of vision to the rear for a driver who is typically placed on a vehicle seat.

The invention is based on the object of specifying a device for controlling a movement of a mirror element of a vehicle mirror which, in particular with regard to a simple, quick and convenient measure, expands the field of vision of a vehicle occupant, in particular a driver, placed in the vehicle. An automated movement of the mirror element that is as self-taught as possible and that can be grasped quickly should also be provided for the vehicle occupant. Finally, by means of an interrelation between the controlled mirror element and the vehicle occupant, an expanded field of vision should be provided as comfortably as possible for the vehicle occupant.

The object is achieved by a device for controlling a movement of a mirror element of a vehicle mirror according to claim 1. The dependent claims relate to possible embodiments of the device.

The invention relates to a device for controlling a movement of a mirror element of a vehicle mirror, comprising at least one vehicle mirror including a mirror element and a control device. The device is characterized in that the control device is set up in such a way that when first vehicle status information is available, the mirror element executes a movement corresponding to a first defined movement pattern and when second vehicle status information is available that is different from the first vehicle status information, the mirror element executes a second, the first defined movement patterns different movement patterns corresponding movement is executed. It is thus achieved that when certain or predefined first vehicle status information is present, the mirror element executes a defined first movement and when certain or predefined second vehicle status information is present, the mirror element executes a movement different from the first movement. That is to say that the mirror element does not execute a movement for a single vehicle status information item, but rather different movements can be carried out when different vehicle status information items are present. The vehicle occupant, in particular the driver, can thus experience the movement of the mirror element dependent on vehicle state information and learn that he can adjust to different movements of the mirror element for different vehicle state information.

The moving mirror element can be designed as an outside mirror and / or inside mirror and / or cosmetic mirror and / or other mirror element of a vehicle. The mirror element is preferably designed as an outside mirror or as an inside mirror. The mirror element allows a vehicle occupant, in particular a driver, to comfortably expand his field of vision, i. H. the expansion of the field of view can be expanded without the need for a shoulder movement. Typically, the mirror element is used by a vehicle occupant, in particular a driver, to inspect what is happening outside the vehicle through the vehicle windows and thus the surroundings around a vehicle while driving or when the vehicle is stationary or stationary.

The control of the movement of the mirror element is to be understood as a control and / or regulation, wherein in particular the control or regulation can also take place as a function of respective vehicle status information or superimposed vehicle status information. For example, the control device detects a switch activated by a vehicle occupant and / or a sensor value output by a vehicle-mounted sensor and, based on this vehicle status information or this driving event, generates a control signal to control the mirror element in such a way that it executes a specific movement specified from several predefined movement patterns.

The control device can be arranged or integrated in a control device for controlling the drive system and / or for controlling actuators of the vehicle placed in the vehicle interior or exterior, or in a separate control device responsible for controlling the mirror element. The control device can be set up to transmit control signals to an actuator or servomotor executing the movement of the mirror element and thus to cause the movement of the mirror element.

A movement pattern can be designed as a movement sequence, in particular having a plurality of movement pattern sections, with different movement pattern sections differing in their respective direction and / or movement speed. For example, a first movement pattern can include a clockwise movement and a second movement pattern a similar movement of the mirror element counterclockwise.

In a preferred embodiment it is provided that the control device is set up in such a way that the mirror element executes a similar or identical movement at least in sections during the movement according to the first movement pattern and during the movement according to the second movement pattern. In other words, the first and second movement patterns are similar. This has the result that the vehicle occupant using the mirror element recognizes a (basic) pattern that is familiar to him or her in the manner of movement that is dependent on the vehicle status information and across various vehicle status information. This makes it easier for the vehicle occupant to capture the expanded field of view made possible by the movement of the mirror element in a simple and comfortable manner, even if the present vehicle status information and thus the specific movement pattern for the movement of the mirror element is new to the vehicle occupant. Because a certain degree of the movement pattern of the different movement patterns is designed to be identical or similar, the vehicle occupants are more familiar with them and can therefore choose which extended ones by choosing the point in time or period of time when they look at the moving mirror element Field of view he wants to look at. In other words, the movement of the mirror element provides a plurality of field of view sections supplementing the field of view of the immobile mirror element or is offered to the vehicle occupant, whereby the vehicle occupant can quickly and comfortably grasp the basic pattern based on the recognition value of the similar movement components.

In this context, it can be advantageous if, in particular, at least one angular movement and / or a linear movement and / or a movement path of a first and a second movement pattern described by a fixed point on the mirror element are at least partially similar and / or identical. The movement path of the fixed point cited by way of example can be described or defined as a planar movement path of a fixed point lying on the surface of the mirror element and projected by a projection of the fixed point that is parallel to the main plane of extent of the mirror element, which is in particular essentially flat. The fixed point represents a point which is fixed relative to the mirror element and consequently executes a corresponding movement with the moving mirror element.

Alternatively, the movement path can have a three-dimensional course and thus correspondingly relate to a fixed point placed on the surface of a mirror element (i.e. a point fixed relative to the mirror element).

The similarity or equality of the at least two movement patterns or the at least two movements can, for example, be a deviation of the movement paths perpendicular to the direction of movement of a maximum of 50%, preferably a maximum of 35%, particularly preferably a maximum of 10%, most preferably a maximum of 5%, relative to the total length include the trajectory traveled by the fixed point. Alternatively or additionally, the similarity or equality of the at least two movement patterns can be a rotational movement deviation and / or linear movement deviation at least in sections of a maximum of 50%, preferably a maximum of 35%, particularly preferably a maximum of 10%, most preferably a maximum of 5%. In other words, the similarity is given if the movement in angular amount and / or angular speed and / or angular acceleration and / or movement line and / or movement speed and / or movement acceleration have a slight deviation or are the same.

For example, it can be provided that the control device is set up in such a way that an at least partially similar or identical movement of the mirror element during the movement in accordance with the first and the second movement pattern produces a similar movement, in particular one by a maximum of 50%, preferably by a maximum of 35%, particularly preferably by a maximum of 10%, most preferably by a maximum of 5%, different angular movement (e.g. angular amount) and / or linear movement (e.g. length in X and / or Y and / or Z direction) and / or angular velocity and / or linear movement velocity and / or angular acceleration and / or linear acceleration is carried out. An angular movement deviating by 10%, for example, can relate to a deviation of the angle of movement in the comparison of the first and second movement pattern by a maximum of 10% in its angular amount. A slight discrepancy between the two movement patterns leads to a faster, self-taught use of the field of view sections supplemented by the corresponding movements of the mirror element. By the fact that the similarity and / or similarity of the movement patterns is given via various vehicle status information for initiating the respective movement of the mirror element, a vehicle occupant, in particular a driver, can quickly record and interpret this despite an initiation and movement of the mirror element that was not previously “experienced” for him.

It is possible that the control device is set up in such a way that at least one movement pattern of the mirror element includes a rotational and / or translational movement of the mirror element, preferably the movement of the mirror element corresponding to the movement pattern includes its at least partially rotating about a horizontal and / or a vertical axis of rotation . In particular, at least two or all of the movement patterns that can be controlled by the control device for moving the mirror element have rotary and / or translational movements or movement components.

The control device can be set up, for example, in such a way that at least one movement pattern in a first movement pattern section at least one at least partially, in particular complete, movement of the mirror element in a first direction, in particular direction of rotation, and in a second movement pattern section, at least partial, in particular complete, movement in at least a second direction different from the first direction, in particular a direction of rotation. At least two, in particular a multiplicity, of movement pattern sections form the movement pattern. It can be provided that a defined movement pattern is triggered by vehicle status information or by a driving event and the movement pattern successively executes the individual movement pattern sections by a corresponding movement of the mirror element. For example, a first movement pattern section provides a rotational movement of the mirror element about a first axis of rotation by a first angle and in a subsequent, second movement pattern section a rotational movement of the mirror element about a second axis of rotation by a second angle, the first and the second angle and / or the first and the second axis are different. The direction can include a direction of rotation which determines or defines an orientation of the movement (clockwise or counterclockwise around an axis of rotation) and / or a defined axis for executing the rotational movement.

It can be provided, for example, that the control device is set up such that a first movement occurs during the first movement pattern section in a first direction and a second movement occurs during the second movement pattern section in a second direction opposite to the first direction. For example, a rotary movement occurs during the movement in accordance with a first movement pattern section around an axis of rotation in the clockwise direction and a rotary movement occurs during the movement in accordance with a second movement pattern section, in particular immediately following the first movement pattern section, in a counterclockwise direction. In other words, it can also be a forward movement during the first movement pattern section and a back movement during the second movement pattern section. It can thus arise, for example, that after passing through a part or all movement pattern sections, the mirror element or a fixed point viewed on this takes up its starting point again or passes through this one or more times during the movement.

In order to execute the movement pattern or the movement pattern sections assigned to a movement pattern, a single vehicle state information item detected or provided at the beginning of the movement carried out can be required as the initiator of the movement pattern to be followed with the mirror element.

It can also be provided that the movement components of the second movement pattern section are only carried out as soon as all movement components of the first movement pattern section have been completely carried out, in particular between one end of the movement of the first movement pattern section and the beginning of the second movement pattern section there is a movement pause phase or non-moving movement of the mirror element. a standstill phase is planned. This at least one standstill phase, optionally held between individual movement pattern sections, can be configured differently in terms of its respective duration. The duration and / or the occurrence of a possible standstill phase during the movement of the mirror element can also be dependent on the present and / or current vehicle status information or the respective, in particular current, vehicle event. Finally, a signal that is output as a function of the mirror element movement and addressed to a vehicle occupant, in particular a driver, can be output as a function of a possible standstill phase or of the duration of the standstill phase. In other words, a different signal can be output depending on the duration of a standstill phase.

Furthermore, it can be provided, for example, that the control device is set up in this way is that during the first movement pattern section there is movement in a first direction, in particular direction of rotation, and in a third direction, in particular direction of rotation, and during the second movement pattern section there is movement in a second direction opposite to the first, in particular direction of rotation, and in a fourth , the second direction, in particular the direction of rotation, the opposite direction, in particular the direction of rotation, takes place. The movement via the first and third or the second and fourth directions of rotation can take place one after the other or in a superimposed manner, i.e. the mirror element can, for example, first be rotated in a first direction of rotation around a first axis of rotation and only after completion of this rotation in a further (third) direction of rotation a second axis of rotation can be rotated. Alternatively, a rotational movement that is superimposed at least in sections can be carried out, in which the mirror element is rotated at least in sections at the same time about a first and a third direction of rotation.

It is possible that the control device is set up in such a way that the mirror element executes a movement during its movement in accordance with at least one movement pattern in which a fixed point on the mirror element is at least partially L-shaped and / or U-shaped and / or O-shaped and / or w-shaped and / or P-shaped movement, in particular a similar L-shaped and / or U-shaped and / or O-shaped and / or w- shaped and / or p-shaped movement. To define the shape of the movement of the mirror element, the reference point is again based on the fixed point and thus on a point arranged relative to the surface of the mirror element.

In a further optional embodiment it can be provided that the control device is set up such that the mirror element executes a movement during its movement in accordance with at least one movement pattern in which a fixed point on the mirror element describes a closed circle and / or ring, in particular describes the Movement according to the first and the second movement pattern in each case a closed circle and / or ring. Alternatively, the fixed point can follow a trajectory corresponding to an open circle or ring. A circle or ring is understood to mean all closed two-dimensional shapes or three-dimensional shapes following a line. For example, this can include a circle, an ellipse, a regular or irregular polygon, in particular a square or rectangle. These shapes can also comprise shapes that are curved in a further spatial plane.

For example, the circular or ring-like or circular or ring-shaped path of movement traveled during the first and second movement pattern can include an at least partially, in particular completely, similar and / or identical shape and / or dimensioning of the, in particular closed, circle or ring. I. E. z. B. that the circle and / or ring of the first and second movement pattern differ slightly (e.g. less than 35% to the main extent) by, for example, circular and / or ring diameter and / or circular and / or ring shape.

It is possible for the control device to be set up in such a way that at least one item of vehicle status information includes information on a driving event, the driving event being an overtaking process and / or a turning process and / or a parking process and / or an uphill or downhill drive and / or a drive with a defined load state of the vehicle and / or a trip with a trailer, in particular a first vehicle state information is assigned to a first driving event and a second vehicle state information different from the first vehicle state information is assigned to a second driving event different and / or different from the first driving event. Different driving events mean that the driving events compared with one another do not have a compelling logical connection; for example, a parking process is not necessarily associated with an uphill drive, but a parking process can take place in an uphill parking space. It can be provided, for example, that a superimposed movement pattern is formed from a movement pattern for the parking process and the movement pattern for driving uphill, with, in particular, weighted movement pattern components of the relevant vehicle state information-specific movement patterns being combined or merged. A driving event can include an event that occurred as a result of the action of a vehicle occupant, in particular a driver, and / or, in particular automated, by a vehicle-mounted sensor and / or, in particular, automated, navigation information transmitted to the vehicle. An event that occurs during an at least temporary standstill of the vehicle can also be understood as a driving event in the present sense.

For example, a first driving event can relate to a turning maneuver and a second driving event can relate to a parking maneuver. The mirror element is moved differently for these two driving events; this different movement can be designed to be identical or uniform, at least in sections. Depending on the different driving events, the mirror element will follow different but to a certain extent similar or similar movement patterns.

The vehicle status information can include, for example, activation and / or deactivation and / or manual control and / or reception of sensor or navigation information from a vehicle functional element. In particular, a defined activation and / or defined deactivation and / or defined manual and / or automated control and / or defined sensor data reception of a vehicle functional element can be assigned to a defined driving event. A vehicle functional element can be designed as a steering wheel and / or a turn signal lever (also called a steering column switch) and / or a power demand pedal and / or a brake pedal and / or a steering angle sensor and / or an inertia sensor and / or a navigation system (navigation data). The vehicle functional element can also generally comprise an input unit on the vehicle and / or at least temporarily connected or connectable or arranged or arrangeable to a vehicle. As an alternative or in addition, a vehicle functional element can also be lane release information, for example. H. z. For example, when a vehicle positioned to the side of the vehicle equipped with the device described herein is detected, the mirror element follows its path of movement in a defined movement pattern.

In a further advantageous embodiment, it is provided that the control device is set up in such a way that at the beginning and / or during and / or at the end of the movement of the mirror element corresponding to at least one movement pattern, one dependent on the movement of the mirror element and for at least one Vehicle occupants perceptible, optical and / or acoustic and / or haptic signal is output. Here, the signal can be output, for example, at the beginning and / or at the end of a movement pattern section.

An optical signal can be embodied, for example, as a lighting means, in particular LED lighting means, arranged in or on a mirror element. For example, the luminous means is designed as a luminous means which does not show through in its deactivated state and in its activated state through a reflective surface of the mirror element. As an alternative or in addition, the lighting means can be arranged in or on a mirror housing accommodating the mirror element. Finally, the lighting means, in particular LED lighting means, can fulfill a double function or serve as a signal for at least two different items of information, i.e. H. z. B. in a first function for signaling a function that is used for the movement of the mirror element and in a second function for signaling that the distance between the vehicle carrying the mirror and another road user or other objects or people is not reached.

A haptic signal can include, for example, a vibration that can be perceived by the vehicle occupant, in particular the driver, in a tactile or haptic manner; for this purpose, in particular, an at least section-wise vibration of a vehicle seat and / or a steering wheel can be used. An acoustic signal can include, for example, a sound or noise output by a loudspeaker, in particular arranged on the vehicle side.

The signal output of the signal can take place, for example, when an end position is reached in one direction of movement, in particular the direction of rotation. In general, one signal or different signals can be output at the start, end and / or during a movement pattern and / or movement segment. The output signal can also be dependent on whether a first or a second movement pattern and / or whether a first or a second movement pattern section begins, is currently being carried out or has been ended.

In particular when changing the movement pattern section, a targeted signal output can prove to be advantageous, since this helps a vehicle occupant to better classify the movement carried out by the mirror element or to better predict its upcoming course of movement. This increases the convenience of using the moving mirror element.

It is possible that the control device is set up in such a way that a vehicle equipped with the device can be operated in a first, at least partially autonomous driving mode and in a second, non-autonomous driving mode First vehicle state information, a movement of the mirror element takes place in accordance with a first movement pattern and during a non-autonomous driving mode if vehicle state information similar or identical to the first vehicle state information is present, the mirror element of the vehicle mirror moves in accordance with a second movement pattern different from the first movement pattern. This is associated with the fact that during an autonomous and / or semi-autonomous driving operation of a vehicle the interest or the necessity of the Consideration of a defined field of view for a vehicle occupant, in particular for a driver, can be different and this difference in the different movement or the different movement pattern can be taken into account. Thus, it can be provided that when the same or identical driving event occurs and thus basically the same or identical vehicle status information, depending on whether this situation is present during a partially autonomous or autonomous or during a non-autonomous driving mode, a different movement of the mirror element accordingly different movement patterns are performed.

In this context, a partially autonomous or autonomous driving mode is understood to be a driving mode which enables at least partially autonomous driving of a vehicle or the vehicle is operated in autonomy levels 2 to 6. I. E. z. B. that a partial automation, z. B. automatic parking, lane keeping, general longitudinal guidance, acceleration, braking can be taken over by an assistance system. An at least partially autonomous driving mode can also include operating automation, in which the driver does not have to constantly or uninterruptedly monitor the system. For example, a lane change and lane keeping can be carried out automatically on the vehicle side without the driver having to monitor it. Finally, a high level of automation can also be provided in which the control of the vehicle is permanently taken over by a system. Ultimately, there can be a fully automated driving mode in which no driver is required to drive the vehicle, so that with the exception of determining the destination and starting the system, no further human intervention is required.

In addition to the device for controlling a movement of a mirror element of a vehicle mirror, the invention also relates to a method for controlling a movement of a mirror element of a vehicle mirror by means of a control device, the control device being set up in such a way that when first vehicle status information is present, the mirror element has a movement pattern corresponding to a first defined Executes movement and, if a second vehicle state information item is present, which is different from the first vehicle state information item, the mirror element executes a movement corresponding to a second movement pattern different from the first defined movement pattern.

The invention can also relate to a vehicle which, in particular, can be operated at least partially in an autonomous driving mode and has a vehicle mirror having a mirror element and a device described herein or a control device described herein for controlling a movement of the mirror element.

Finally, the invention can also include a device for controlling a movement of at least one mirror element of a vehicle mirror, the device including an interface for receiving vehicle status information and the mirror element being controllable in such a way that, when first vehicle status information is present, the mirror element executes a movement corresponding to a first defined movement pattern executes and, if a second vehicle state information item is present that is different from the first vehicle state information item, the mirror element executes a movement corresponding to a second movement pattern that differs from the first movement pattern.

All advantages, details, designs and / or features of the device according to the invention can be transferred or applied to the method according to the invention and / or to the vehicle according to the invention.

• 1 eine Prinzipdarstellung eines Fahrzeugspiegels mit einem Spiegelelement gemäß einem Ausführungsbeispiel;
• 2 eine Prinzipdarstellung eines Spiegelelements mit einer durch einen Fixpunkt des Spiegelelement abgefahrenen Bewegungsbahn gemäß einem Ausführungsbeispiel;
• 3a bis 3e Prinzipdarstellungen unterschiedlicher Bewegungsmuster für die Bewegung des Spiegelelements gemäß einem Ausführungsbeispiel;
• 4 eine schematische Blockbilddarstellung einzelner Elemente der Vorrichtung gemäß einem Ausführungsbeispiel.

The invention is explained in more detail using exemplary embodiments in the drawings. It shows:

• 1 a schematic diagram of a vehicle mirror with a mirror element according to an embodiment;
• 2 a schematic representation of a mirror element with a trajectory traveled through a fixed point of the mirror element according to an embodiment;
• 3a to 3e Basic representations of different movement patterns for the movement of the mirror element according to an embodiment;
• 4th a schematic block diagram representation of individual elements of the device according to an embodiment.

1 shows an apparatus 1 for controlling a movement of a mirror element 2 a vehicle mirror 3rd . Via at least one control device 4th can control the movement of the mirror element 2 can be controlled. The control device 4th is set up in such a way that when first vehicle status information is available 5 the mirror element 2 a first defined movement pattern 7th executes corresponding movement and when a second, from the first vehicle status information is available 5 different vehicle status information 6th the mirror element 2 one defined by a second, the first Movement pattern 7th different movement patterns 8th executes corresponding movement.

The mirror element 2 can during movement according to the first movement pattern 7th and during the movement according to the second movement pattern 8th Execute a similar or identical movement at least in sections, in particular at least one angular movement and / or one linear movement and / or one through a fixed point 9 , 9 ' , 9 " , 11 , 11 ' , 11 " on the mirror element 2 described trajectory 10 or movement line of a first and a second movement pattern 7th , 8th at least in sections of the same type and / or identical design. For example, in 3a a first trajectory 10 or a movement of a fixed point 9 , 9 ' , 9 " of the mirror element during a first movement pattern 7th (as a full line) as well as another movement of a fixed point 11 , 11 ' , 11 " of the mirror element 2 during a second movement pattern 8th (shown as a dashed line). Here are the two movement patterns 7th , 8th or the trajectories 10 , 12th similar or similar. The similarity is in the in 3a The embodiment shown is given by each trajectory describing a u-shape 10 , 12th . Alternatively or in addition, the movement components for a similarity for a movement in horizontal and / or vertical movement can each occupy a similar or identical period of time; if necessary, the movement speed is for this purpose with regard to that for the second movement path 12th increased distances to be traveled.

The control device 4th can be set up in such a way that an at least sectionally similar or identical movement of the mirror element 2 while moving in accordance with the first and second movement patterns 7th , 8th a similar, in particular one by a maximum of 50%, preferably a maximum of 35%, particularly preferably a maximum of 10%, most preferably a maximum of 5%, different, angular movement and / or linear movement and / or angular speed and / or linear movement speed and / or angular acceleration and / or linear acceleration includes. According to the aforementioned example 3a can in addition to the linear movement relating to the time period for the respective route sections of the movement paths 10 , 12th alternatively or additionally, for example, an at least section-wise acceleration of the movement with respect to comparable movement path sections can be designed in the same or identical manner.

At least one movement pattern can be used 7th , 8th of the mirror element 2 a rotary and / or translational movement of the mirror element 2 include, preferably includes the movement pattern 7th , 8th corresponding movement of the mirror element its at least partially rotating about a horizontal and / or a vertical axis of rotation 13th , 14th , see. 1 .

For example, at least one movement pattern can also be used 7th , 8th in a first movement pattern section 15th at least one at least partial, in particular complete, movement of the mirror element 2 in a first direction, in particular direction of rotation, and in a second movement pattern section 16 comprise an at least partial, in particular complete, movement in at least one second direction different from the first direction, in particular the direction of rotation.

For example, the mirror element leads 2 in the in 3c The example shown is essentially a trajectory that forms a square (rectangle) 10 of the movement pattern 7th out. This takes place in a first straight, in particular vertical, movement section 15th a rotary movement or a rotation in a direction of rotation about the horizontal axis of rotation or axis of rotation 13th and in a second, movement section 16 a different type of rotary movement or a movement or rotation in a different direction of rotation. The other direction of rotation is exemplified by a rotational movement of the mirror element 2 around the vertical axis of rotation 14th and thus by a substantially horizontal movement of a relative to the mirror element 2 considered fixed point 9 ' educated.

In this context, a first movement during the first movement pattern section 15th take place in a first direction and a second movement during the second movement pattern section 16 in a second direction opposite to the first direction. This is exemplified in 3e shown, there the fixed point leads 9 , 9 ' , 9 " a trapezoidal movement, the first movement segment 15th the movement along a short first side and the second movement segment 16 comprises a movement along a second side opposite the first side, the one with the arrows 17th , 18th indicated movement orientation shows that the movement directions of the movement sections 15th , 16 are opposite to each other. Alternatively or in addition, a mutually opposite movement of two movement sections can be used 15th , 16 also take place at least in sections on a common line (not shown), with or without further movement sequences in between. In the simplest case describes the movement of the fixed point 9 , 9 ' , 9 " , 11 , 11 ' , 11 " a reciprocating motion, with the point on a straight or curved line is moved first in a first and then in an opposite direction.

In addition, during the first movement pattern section 15th a movement in a first direction, in particular direction of rotation, and in a third direction, in particular direction of rotation, take place and during the second movement pattern section 16 a movement in a second direction opposite to the first, in particular direction of rotation, and in a fourth direction, in particular direction of rotation, opposite to the second direction, in particular direction of rotation, take place. This is for example in the in 3c The example shown here can be seen, in this case a movement in opposite directions in each case takes place on the side edges or lines of the square or rectangular body that are aligned parallel to one another.

The mirror element 2 can for example correspond to at least one movement pattern during its movement 7th , 8th perform a movement with a fixed point 9 , 9 ' , 9 " on the mirror element 2 at least in sections an L-shaped (cf. 2 ) and / or U-shaped (cf. 3a) and / or o-shaped (cf. 3c , 3d ) and / or w-shaped movement. In particular, in the movements corresponding to the first and the second movement pattern 7th , 8th a similar L-shaped and / or U-shaped and / or O-shaped and / or W-shaped and / or P-shaped movement can be executed. The similarity can already be given, for example, by the fact that the respective movement pattern based on a letter is recognizable per se or corresponds to such a pattern.

The mirror element 2 can for example correspond to at least one movement pattern during its movement 7th , 8th perform a movement with a fixed point 9 , 9 ' , 9 " , 11 , 11 ' , 11 " on the mirror element 2 , in particular each, describes a closed circle and / or ring, cf. 3b to 3e .

The initiation of the respective one movement pattern 7th , 8th corresponding movements of the mirror element 2 vehicle condition information used 5 , 6th can, for example, provide information about a driving event 17th , 18th include. The driving event 17th , 18th can include, for example, an overtaking maneuver and / or a turning maneuver and / or a parking maneuver and / or an uphill or downhill journey and / or a journey with a defined load condition of the vehicle and / or a journey with a trailer. First vehicle status information can be used here as an example 5 a first driving event 17th and a second one of the first vehicle state information 5 different vehicle status information 6th a second, from the first driving event 17th different and / or different driving event 18th be assigned or relate to.

At least one piece of vehicle status information 5 , 6th can activate and / or deactivate and / or manual and / or automated control of a vehicle functional element 19th , 20th include. In particular, a defined activation and / or defined deactivation and / or defined manual and / or automated control of a vehicle functional element can be achieved 19th a defined driving event 17th , 18th be assigned. In 4th is a schematic structure of the device 1 shown being in a data store 21 different control signals for respective movement patterns 7th , 8th are stored or stored and a control device 4th can be provided or transmitted. The control device 4th can forward and / or modify and / or generate the control signals and a mirror element 2 moving actuator 22nd (e.g. a servomotor) or the actuator 22nd control with the control signals. The mirror element 2 and the actuator 22nd can for example in the vehicle mirror 3rd be arranged or integrated.

Depending on the current driving event 17th , 18th evaluates the control device 4th present vehicle state information 5 , 6th and uses or uses that of the respective vehicle status information 5 , 6th assigned movement patterns 7th , 8th from the data store 21 .

At the beginning and / or during and / or at the end of the at least one movement pattern 7th , 8th corresponding movement of the mirror element 2 can be a function of the movement of the mirror element 2 standing and for at least one vehicle occupant (not shown), in particular the driver, perceptible optical and / or acoustic and / or haptic signal on a signal output device 23 are output, in particular the signal is at the beginning and / or at the end of a movement pattern section 15th , 16 issued. The signal output device 23 can be a loudspeaker (acoustic output) arranged in the vehicle interior (not shown), a vibration element that sets the vehicle seat and / or the steering wheel in vibration (haptic / tactile output) and / or an optical element arranged in the vehicle interior and / or in an external attachment part of the vehicle include perceptible element. The visually perceptible element can, for. B. by a marking in a vehicle screen and / or in a lamp 24 be implemented. The illuminant is exemplary 24 as an on or in the vehicle mirror 3rd , in particular as an in or on the mirror element 2 arranged or trained illuminant 24 implemented, cf. 1 , 2 and 4th . That in a vehicle mirror 3rd integrated light source 24 can in addition to the optical signal output function with regard to the movement of the mirror element 2 In addition, an optical signal output function relating to the distance between a person and / or an object and the person with the mirror element 2 equipped vehicle (also known as "distance warning"). It can also be provided that the lighting means 24 the movement of the mirror element 2 simulates and indicates the course and thus indicates the current position and / or location of the mirror element movement.

The signal output can also be different for the respective movement pattern 7th , 8th of the mirror element 2 be designed. This enables the vehicle occupant to quickly and unmistakably see the current or future movement of the mirror element in a simple and convenient manner 2 to understand or to classify or to see.

The one with the device 1 equipped vehicle can be operated, for example, in a first, at least partially autonomous driving mode and in a second, non-autonomous driving mode, wherein during the first, at least partially autonomous driving mode when first vehicle status information is available 5 movement of the mirror element 2 according to a first movement pattern 7th takes place and during a non-autonomous driving mode when one of the first vehicle state information is present 5 similar or identical vehicle status information 5 , 6th movement of the mirror element 2 of the vehicle mirror 3rd corresponding to a second, to the first movement pattern 7th different movement patterns 8th respectively. This allows the control device 4th driving mode information 26th which indicates whether the vehicle is being operated in an at least partially autonomous driving mode or in a non-autonomous driving mode, depending on the respective driving mode when certain vehicle status information is present 5 , 6th a first or a second movement pattern different from the first 7th , 8th the movement of the mirror element 2 is taken as the basis.

The method for controlling movement of a mirror element 2 a vehicle mirror 3rd by means of a control device 4th , can provide, for example, that when a first vehicle status information 5 the mirror element 2 a first defined movement pattern 7th executes corresponding movement and when a second, from the first vehicle status information is available 5 different vehicle status information 6th the mirror element 2 a movement pattern defined by a second, the first 7th different movement patterns 8th executes corresponding movement.

Finally, for example, a vehicle that can be operated at least partially in an autonomous driving mode can have a mirror element 2 having vehicle mirror 3rd be equipped and a device described herein 1 for controlling a movement of the mirror element 2 include.

The control device 4th can use data connections 25th with the data storage 21 the actuator 22nd , the signal output device 23 and / or means (e.g. sensors and / or navigation device and / or driving mode information provider) for providing vehicle status information 5 , 6th be connected. The data connections 25th can transfer data wired or wirelessly, so can the data connections 25th For example, it can be designed as a radio link, preferably as a short-range radio link, in particular as a Bluetooth radio link. Furthermore, the data connections can at least partially 25th as unidirectional or bidirectional data connections 25th be designed and is not limited to the data exchange directions shown in the drawings.

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Claims (15)

Device (1) for controlling a movement of a mirror element (2) of a vehicle mirror (3), comprising at least one vehicle mirror (3) comprising a mirror element (2) and a control device (4), characterized in that the control device (4) is set up in such a way is that when first vehicle state information (5) is available, the mirror element (2) executes a movement corresponding to a first defined movement pattern (7) and when second vehicle state information (6) different from the first vehicle state information (5) is available, the mirror element (2) executes a movement corresponding to a second movement pattern (8) different from the first defined movement pattern (7). Device (1) according to Claim 1 , characterized in that the control device (4) is set up in such a way that the mirror element (2) executes a similar or identical movement at least in sections during the movement according to the first movement pattern (7) and during the movement according to the second movement pattern (8), In particular, at least one angular movement and / or a linear movement and / or a movement path (10, 12) of a first and a second movement pattern (7, 8) described by a fixed point on the mirror element (2) is at least partially similar and / or identical. Device (1) according to Claim 1 or 2 , characterized in that the control device (4) is set up in such a way that an at least partially similar or identical movement of the mirror element (2) during the movement in accordance with the first and second movement patterns (7, 8) is similar, in particular by a maximum of 50 %, preferably a maximum of 35%, particularly preferably a maximum of 10%, most preferably a maximum of 5%, different angular movement and / or linear movement and / or angular speed and / or linear movement speed and / or angular acceleration and / or linear acceleration. Device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the control device (4) is set up in such a way that at least one movement pattern (7, 8) of the mirror element (2) comprises a rotary and / or translational movement of the mirror element (2) , preferably the movement of the mirror element (2) corresponding to the movement pattern (7, 8) comprises its rotation at least in sections about a horizontal and / or a vertical axis of rotation (13, 14). Device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the control device (4) is set up in such a way that at least one movement pattern (7, 8) in a first movement pattern section (15) at least one at least partially, in particular complete, movement of the mirror element (2) in a first direction, in particular direction of rotation, and in a second movement pattern section (16) comprises at least partial, in particular complete, movement in at least a second direction different from the first direction, in particular direction of rotation. Device (1) according to Claim 5 , characterized in that the control device (4) is set up such that a first movement occurs during the first movement pattern section (15) in a first direction and a second movement during the second movement pattern section (16) in a second direction opposite to the first direction he follows. Device (1) according to Claim 5 or 6th , characterized in that the control device (4) is set up in such a way that during the first movement pattern section (15) there is movement in a first direction, in particular direction of rotation, and in a third direction, in particular direction of rotation, and during the second movement pattern section (16) a movement takes place in a second direction opposite to the first, in particular direction of rotation, and in a fourth direction, in particular direction of rotation, opposite to the second direction, in particular direction of rotation. Device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the control device (4) is set up in such a way that the mirror element (2) executes a movement during its movement in accordance with at least one movement pattern (7, 8) in which a fixed point ( 9, 9 ', 9 ", 11, 11', 11") on the mirror element (2) at least in sections an L-shaped and / or U-shaped and / or O-shaped and / or W-shaped and / or P-shaped Movement executes, in particular a similar L-shaped and / or U-shaped and / or O-shaped and / or W-shaped and / or P-shaped occurs in the movements corresponding to the first and the second movement pattern (7, 8) Move. Device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the control device (4) is set up in such a way that the mirror element (2) executes a movement during its movement in accordance with at least one movement pattern (7, 8) in which a fixed point ( 9, 9 ', 9 ", 11, 11', 11") describes a closed circle and / or ring on the mirror element (2), in particular the movement corresponding to the first and the second movement pattern (7, 8) describes a closed circle Circle and / or ring. Device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the control device (4) is set up in such a way that at least one item of vehicle status information (5, 6) comprises information on a driving event (17, 18), the driving event (17, 18) includes an overtaking maneuver and / or a turning maneuver and / or a parking maneuver and / or an uphill or downhill journey and / or a journey with a defined load condition of the vehicle and / or a journey with a trailer; in particular, a first vehicle condition information (5 ) Associated with a first driving event (17) and a second vehicle state information (6) different from the first vehicle state information (5) to a second driving event (18) different from and / or different from the first driving event (17). Device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the control device (4) is set up such that at least one vehicle status information (5, 6) activation and / or deactivation and / or manual and / or automated control of a Vehicle functional element comprises, in particular a defined activation and / or defined deactivation and / or defined manual and / or automated control of a vehicle functional element is assigned to a defined driving event (17, 18). Device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the control device (4) is set up in such a way that at the beginning and / or during and / or at the end of the movement of the mirror element (2 ) an optical and / or acoustic and / or haptic signal that is perceptible to at least one vehicle occupant, in particular a driver, is output as a function of the movement of the mirror element (2); in particular, the signal is output at the beginning and / or at the end of a movement pattern section (15, 16) are output. Device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the control device (4) is set up in such a way that a vehicle equipped with the device (1) is in a first, at least partially autonomous driving mode and in a second, non-autonomous driving mode can be operated, wherein during the first, at least partially autonomous driving mode, when first vehicle status information (5) is available, the mirror element (2) is moved in accordance with a first movement pattern (7) and during a non-autonomous driving mode when one of the first vehicle status information (5) is available ) similar or identical vehicle state information (5, 6) a movement of the mirror element (2) of the vehicle mirror (3) takes place in accordance with a second movement pattern (8) different from the first movement pattern (7). Method for controlling a movement of a mirror element (2) of a vehicle mirror (3) by means of a control device (4), characterized in that the control device (4) is set up in such a way that when first vehicle status information (5) is present, the mirror element (2) has a executes a movement corresponding to a first defined movement pattern (7) and, in the presence of a second vehicle status information (6) different from the first vehicle status information (5), the mirror element (2) has a movement pattern (8) that differs from the first defined movement pattern (7) Movement. Vehicle, in particular a vehicle which can be operated at least partially in an autonomous driving mode, with a vehicle mirror (3) having a mirror element (2) comprising a device (1) for controlling a movement of the mirror element (2) according to one of the Claims 1 to 13th .

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