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EP2443013B1
EP2443013B1 EP10723103.7A EP10723103A EP2443013B1 EP 2443013 B1 EP2443013 B1 EP 2443013B1 EP 10723103 A EP10723103 A EP 10723103A EP 2443013 B1 EP2443013 B1 EP 2443013B1
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  • the invention relates to an operating device with an operating lever for controlling a vehicle, in particular for controlling a locomotive or a traction vehicle, wherein the operating device has a control device which enables a position-dependent mode and a time-dependent operating mode of the operating device.
  • Such an operating device is from the WO 2008/009443 A1 already known.
  • the operating device disclosed therein has a control device which enables a position-dependent operating mode and a time-dependent operating mode of the operating device.
  • the operating modes shown there are not selectable by an operator.
  • the US 2007/134092 A1 and the US 5,318,466 each disclose an operating lever arranged to generate a control signal.
  • the sensitivity of the lever run can be changed or it can be switched between a shunting and a "free ride" mode back and forth.
  • operating levers In rail vehicles, such as locomotives or locomotives, usually operating levers are used, in which by adjusting the deflection angle of the operating lever, the operating function to be performed is selected operator side. Deflection angle, which is associated with a specific operating function, are fixed for example by a locking disk.
  • the invention has for its object to provide an operating device of the type mentioned, which is user-friendly.
  • a selection device is connected to the control device with which the position-dependent operating mode or the time-dependent operating mode of the operating device can be selected on the operator side, and the control device is suitable as a function of the selected operating mode and the respective position of the operating lever on the output side to generate a control signal indicating the respective operating command of the operating lever.
  • the invention provides that the operating device has a control device which allows a position-dependent mode and a time-dependent mode of operation, with the control device is connected to a selector with which the position-dependent mode or the time-dependent mode of operation of the operator can be selected, and the Control device is suitable, depending on the selected Operating mode and the respective position of the operating lever on the output side to generate a control signal indicating the respective operating command of the operating lever.
  • a position-dependent operating mode is understood to mean that the operating command is determined by the respective position of the operating lever.
  • a time-dependent mode of operation is understood to mean that the operating command depends inter alia on how long the operating lever remains in a predetermined position. For example, in the time-dependent operating mode, it is possible for the driving force of the drive to be increased continuously, as long as the operating lever is in the position "Increasing the driving force” is located, and is continuously reduced, as long as the operating lever is in the position "reduction of the driving force". In a corresponding manner, the braking force can also be increased or reduced by setting appropriate positions of the operating lever for increasing or reducing the braking force.
  • a significant advantage of the operating device according to the invention is the fact that it has a switchover, so that it is an operator, ie usually the driver, allows to control the vehicle either position-dependent or time-dependent. Such a changeover allows a change in the operating philosophy, without requiring a replacement of the operating lever or other parts would be required.
  • a further significant advantage of the operating device according to the invention is that switching is also possible while the vehicle is traveling and the driver thus has the opportunity, depending on the driving situation, dynamically to select the operating mode or that operating philosophy that best suits the respective driving situation.
  • the control device is designed such that it, after a user-side change of mode, the operating device for a given Time period inactive switches.
  • Such inactive switching gives the driver the opportunity to check whether the position of the operating lever is correct or desired, so that in the event of a deviation, he can correct the position of the operating lever within the predetermined period of time; This makes it possible, for example, to prevent the vehicle from accelerating after switching the operating mode, although braking of the vehicle is necessary and previously set.
  • the control device outputs a control signal which corresponds to the control signal at the time of the changeover of the operating mode; this ensures continuity in the handling of the vehicle.
  • the control device is preferably configured such that it leaves the control signal unchanged after a user-side changeover of the operating mode for a predefined period of time.
  • the operating device preferably has a display device which displays the respectively selected operating mode.
  • the driver is always signaled which mode currently active, and it is a misoperation avoided.
  • the display device alternatively or additionally also displays the respectively selected operating command of the operating device.
  • Such an indication of the present operating command makes the vehicle control particularly comfortable.
  • the respective operating position can be determined particularly simply and thus advantageously if an angle measuring device for detecting the adjustment angle of the operating lever is connected to the control device and the control device is suitable for generating the control signal with the detected angle value of the angle measuring device and the operating mode selected.
  • an individual Verstellwinkel Colour is assigned to the operating lever for each operating command, and the control device checks, for example, which operating mode is selected and in which Verstellwinkel Geb the detected angle value falls, and generates in dependence on the determined Verstellwinkel Anlagen and the determined mode, the control signal.
  • the operating lever has no detent position and is self-holding within the entire adjustment range of the operating lever.
  • the operating lever provides a single detent position, namely a detenting zero position and restlessly works and is self-holding within the rest of the adjustment range of the operating lever.
  • the latching zero position is preferably located in an axis of symmetry of the adjustment angle range or the operating device.
  • the invention also relates to a method for generating a control signal indicating an operating command of an operating lever, in particular for controlling a locomotive or a traction vehicle, wherein it is checked whether a position-dependent operating mode or a time-dependent operating mode has been selected operator side, and in dependence the selected operating mode and the respective position of the operating lever on the output side, a control signal is generated which indicates the respective operating command of the operating lever.
  • the invention provides that after a user-side switching the operating mode, the operating device is switched inactive for a predetermined period of time and in the predetermined period of inactivating a control signal is output to the control signal at the time Changing the operating mode corresponds.
  • the operating device is switched inactive for a predetermined period of time and a control signal is output in the predetermined period of inactivation which corresponds to the control signal at the time of the changeover of the operating mode.
  • the adjustment angle of the operating lever is measured, and the control signal is generated with the measured angle value, taking into account the operating mode selected operating mode.
  • control lever for each operating command each an individual Verstellwinkel Scheme is specified and is checked which mode is selected and in which Verstellwinkel Scheme the detected angle value falls, and the control signal in dependence on the determined Verstellwinkel Geb and the determined operating mode is generated.
  • FIG. 1 one sees an operating device 10, which is equipped with an operating lever 20.
  • the operating lever 20 is held pivotably within a swivel angle range or adjustment range ⁇ and can assume an arbitrary displacement angle ⁇ within the adjustment range ⁇ .
  • the adjustment range ⁇ is configured symmetrically and has a central axis or axis of symmetry 30, which divides the adjustment into two large partial angle sections.
  • the adjustment range In the area of the axis of symmetry 30 or center axis of the operating lever 20 is held detent, so that the center axis forms a latching zero position for the operating lever 20.
  • the adjustment range is rest-free, wherein the operating lever is self-holding in any position outside the symmetry axis 30.
  • Such a latching can be achieved for example by a corresponding friction of the operating lever 20.
  • the operating device 10 For detecting the respective adjustment angle ⁇ of the operating lever 20, the operating device 10 has an angle measuring device 40 which measures the displacement angle ⁇ , generates a corresponding displacement angle value D ( ⁇ ) and this on the output side emits. Downstream of the angle device 40 is a control device 50 of the operating device 10.
  • the selection device 60 can be selected on the operator side or vehicle driver side, with which operating mode, the operating device 10 is to be operated.
  • the driving force of the drive is continuously increased, as long as the operating lever is in the position "increase the driving force”, and is continuously reduced, as long as the operating lever is in the position "reduction of the driving force”.
  • the braking force can also be increased or reduced by setting appropriate positions of the operating lever for increasing or reducing the braking force.
  • An embodiment of a position-dependent mode of operation is described below in connection with the FIG. 3 explained.
  • the selection device 60 therefore, it can be determined on the operator side whether the operating device is to be operated time-dependent or position-dependent.
  • the selector 60 is a separate component connected to the controller 50.
  • the selection device 60 can also be arranged in or on the operating lever 20, in particular in or on the knob 70 of the operating lever 20.
  • the operating device 10 has a display device 80, which is connected to the control device 50.
  • control device 50 generates on the output side a display signal AZ, which arrives at the display device 80 and determines which display is to be displayed on the display device 80.
  • the display signal AZ causes a display of the respectively current operating command BF and the current operating mode BA.
  • the set driving force or the set braking force therefore depends on how long the operating lever 20 is in the driving force-changing or braking-force-changing adjustment angle range ⁇ 1, ⁇ 3, ⁇ 4 and ⁇ 6.
  • the driving force or the braking force remains unchanged or constant at their respective value.
  • the resulting operating command depends on which adjustment angle ⁇ of the operating lever 20 respectively.
  • the drive of the vehicle should exert a positive driving force.
  • the respective driving force value is within the Verstellwinkel Schemes by the respective adjustment angle ⁇ ⁇ 7 determined: For example, the greater the displacement angle ⁇ of the operating lever, the greater the driving force is set.
  • the braking force is adjusted by pivoting the operating lever 20 in the Verstellwinkel Scheme ⁇ 8, for example, a large displacement ⁇ - with respect to the axis of symmetry 30 - a large braking force and a small adjustment angle ⁇ has a small braking force.
  • FIG. 4 It can be seen how an actuation of the selector 60 and generating a selection signal AS causes a change in the mode BA. If the selection device 60 is activated and generates a selection signal with a logical "1", this does not directly lead to a change in the operating mode; only when the selection signal AS is generated at least during a predetermined minimum period Tmin with a logical "one", a switching of the mode BA is caused.
  • the operating device 10 Only after expiration of the time period Ts, the operating device 10 is again activated, so that the control signal ST again corresponds to the respective adjustment angle ⁇ of the operating lever 20 and the respectively selected mode BA.
  • the reactivation of the operating device 10 after expiration of the inactive phase Ts is in the FIG. 2 symbolized by a return of the status Z from a logical "0" to a logical "1".
  • a switching of the mode BA is caused when the actuation of the selector 60 and generating the selection signal AS with a logical 1 at least during the predetermined minimum time Tmin.
  • a switching of the operating mode BA can also be carried out under other conditions, for example, when a selection signal AS with a predetermined binary or analog coding sequence, for example in the form of "short-long-long” or “short-short-long” or the like.

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Die Erfindung bezieht sich auf eine Bedieneinrichtung mit einem Bedienhebel zum Steuern eines Fahrzeugs, insbesondere zum Steuern einer Lokomotive oder eines Triebfahrzeugs, wobei die Bedieneinrichtung eine Steuereinrichtung aufweist, die eine stellungsabhängige Betriebsart und eine zeitabhängige Betriebsart der Bedieneinrichtung ermöglicht.The invention relates to an operating device with an operating lever for controlling a vehicle, in particular for controlling a locomotive or a traction vehicle, wherein the operating device has a control device which enables a position-dependent mode and a time-dependent operating mode of the operating device.

Eine solche Bedieneinrichtung ist aus der WO 2008/009443 A1 bereits bekannt. Die dort offenbarte Bedieneinrichtung weist eine Steuereinrichtung auf, die eine stellungsabhängige Betriebsart und eine zeitabhängige Betriebsart der Bedieneinrichtung ermöglicht. Die dort gezeigten Betriebsarten sind jedoch nicht von einem Bediener auswählbar.Such an operating device is from the WO 2008/009443 A1 already known. The operating device disclosed therein has a control device which enables a position-dependent operating mode and a time-dependent operating mode of the operating device. However, the operating modes shown there are not selectable by an operator.

Die US 2007/134092 A1 und die US 5,318,466 offenbaren jeweils einen Bedienhebel, der zum Erzeugen eines Steuersignals eingerichtet ist. Bei dem besagten Bedienhebel lässt sich die Sensitivität des Hebellaufs verändern oder es kann zwischen einem Rangierbetrieb und einer Betriebsart "freie Fahrt" hin und her geschaltet werden.The US 2007/134092 A1 and the US 5,318,466 each disclose an operating lever arranged to generate a control signal. In the said operating lever, the sensitivity of the lever run can be changed or it can be switched between a shunting and a "free ride" mode back and forth.

In Schienenfahrzeugen, beispielsweise Lokomotiven oder Triebfahrzeugen, gelangen üblicherweise Bedienhebel zum Einsatz, bei denen durch ein Verstellen des Auslenkwinkels des Bedienhebels die durchzuführende Bedienfunktion bedienerseitig ausgewählt wird. Auslenkwinkel, denen eine bestimmte Bedienfunktion zugeordnet ist, werden beispielsweise durch eine Rastscheibe fixiert.In rail vehicles, such as locomotives or locomotives, usually operating levers are used, in which by adjusting the deflection angle of the operating lever, the operating function to be performed is selected operator side. Deflection angle, which is associated with a specific operating function, are fixed for example by a locking disk.

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine Bedieneinrichtung der eingangs genannten Art anzugeben, die bedienerfreundlicher ist.The invention has for its object to provide an operating device of the type mentioned, which is user-friendly.

Diese Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemäß dadurch gelöst, dass mit der Steuereinrichtung eine Auswahleinrichtung verbunden ist, mit der sich die stellungsabhängige Betriebsart oder die zeitabhängige Betriebsart der Bedieneinrichtung bedienerseitig auswählen lässt, und die Steuereinrichtung geeignet ist, in Abhängigkeit von der ausgewählten Betriebsart und der jeweiligen Stellung des Bedienhebels ausgangsseitig ein Steuersignal zu erzeugen, das den jeweiligen Bedienbefehl des Bedienhebels angibt.This object is achieved according to the invention in that a selection device is connected to the control device with which the position-dependent operating mode or the time-dependent operating mode of the operating device can be selected on the operator side, and the control device is suitable as a function of the selected operating mode and the respective position of the operating lever on the output side to generate a control signal indicating the respective operating command of the operating lever.

Danach ist erfindungsgemäß vorgesehen, dass die Bedieneinrichtung eine Steuereinrichtung aufweist, die eine stellungsabhängige Betriebsart und eine zeitabhängige Betriebsart der Bedieneinrichtung ermöglicht, mit der Steuereinrichtung eine Auswahleinrichtung verbunden ist, mit der sich die stellungsabhängige Betriebsart oder die zeitabhängige Betriebsart der Bedieneinrichtung bedienerseitig auswählen lässt, und die Steuereinrichtung geeignet ist, in Abhängigkeit von der ausgewählten Betriebsart und der jeweiligen Stellung des Bedienhebels ausgangsseitig ein Steuersignal zu erzeugen, das den jeweiligen Bedienbefehl des Bedienhebels angibt.Thereafter, the invention provides that the operating device has a control device which allows a position-dependent mode and a time-dependent mode of operation, with the control device is connected to a selector with which the position-dependent mode or the time-dependent mode of operation of the operator can be selected, and the Control device is suitable, depending on the selected Operating mode and the respective position of the operating lever on the output side to generate a control signal indicating the respective operating command of the operating lever.

Unter einer stellungsabhängigen Betriebsart wird verstanden, dass der Bedienbefehl von der jeweiligen Stellung des Bedienhebels bestimmt wird. Unter einer zeitabhängigen Betriebsart wird verstanden, dass der Bedienbefehl unter anderem davon abhängt, wie lange der Bedienhebel in einer vorgegebenen Stellung verbleibt: Bei der zeitabhängigen Betriebsart kann beispielsweise vorgesehen sein, dass die Antriebskraft des Antriebs kontinuierlich erhöht wird, solange sich der Bedienhebel in der Stellung "Erhöhen der Antriebskraft" befindet, und kontinuierlich reduziert wird, solange sich der Bedienhebel in der Stellung "Reduktion der Antriebskraft" befindet. In entsprechender Weise kann auch die Bremskraft erhöht oder reduziert werden, indem entsprechende Stellungen des Bedienhebels zum Erhöhen oder Reduzieren der Bremskraft eingestellt werden.A position-dependent operating mode is understood to mean that the operating command is determined by the respective position of the operating lever. A time-dependent mode of operation is understood to mean that the operating command depends inter alia on how long the operating lever remains in a predetermined position. For example, in the time-dependent operating mode, it is possible for the driving force of the drive to be increased continuously, as long as the operating lever is in the position "Increasing the driving force" is located, and is continuously reduced, as long as the operating lever is in the position "reduction of the driving force". In a corresponding manner, the braking force can also be increased or reduced by setting appropriate positions of the operating lever for increasing or reducing the braking force.

Ein wesentlicher Vorteil der erfindungsgemäßen Bedieneinrichtung ist darin zu sehen, dass diese eine Umschaltmöglichkeit aufweist, so dass es einer Bedienperson, also üblicherweise dem Fahrzeugführer, ermöglicht wird, das Fahrzeug wahlweise stellungsabhängig oder zeitabhängig zu steuern. Ein solches Umstellen ermöglicht eine Veränderung der Bedienphilosophie, ohne dass hierfür ein Austauschen des Bedienhebels oder anderer Teile erforderlich wäre.A significant advantage of the operating device according to the invention is the fact that it has a switchover, so that it is an operator, ie usually the driver, allows to control the vehicle either position-dependent or time-dependent. Such a changeover allows a change in the operating philosophy, without requiring a replacement of the operating lever or other parts would be required.

Ein weiterer wesentlicher Vorteil der erfindungsgemäßen Bedieneinrichtung besteht darin, dass ein Umschalten auch während der Fahrt des Fahrzeugs möglich ist und der Fahrzeugführer somit je nach Fahrsituation die Möglichkeit hat, dynamisch diejenige Betriebsart bzw. diejenige Bedienphilosophie zu wählen, die am besten zu der jeweiligen Fahrsituation passt.A further significant advantage of the operating device according to the invention is that switching is also possible while the vehicle is traveling and the driver thus has the opportunity, depending on the driving situation, dynamically to select the operating mode or that operating philosophy that best suits the respective driving situation.

Um zu vermeiden, dass es zu einer ungewünschten Veränderung des Fahrverhaltens, insbesondere des Antriebs- oder Bremsverhaltens des Fahrzeugs, kommt, wird es als vorteilhaft angesehen, wenn die Steuereinrichtung derart ausgestaltet ist, dass sie nach einem bedienerseitigen Umstellen der Betriebsart die Bedieneinrichtung für eine vorgegebene Zeitspanne inaktiv schaltet. Ein solches Inaktivschalten gibt dem Fahrzeugführer die Gelegenheit zu überprüfen, ob die Stellung des Bedienhebels korrekt bzw. wunschgemäß ist, so dass er im Falle einer Abweichung die Stellung des Bedienhebels innerhalb der vorgegebenen Zeitspanne korrigieren kann; dadurch lässt sich zum Beispiel verhindern, dass es nach einem Umschalten der Betriebsart zu einem Beschleunigen des Fahrzeugs kommt, obwohl ein Abbremsen des Fahrzeugs nötig ist und vorher eingestellt war.In order to avoid that there is an undesirable change in the driving behavior, in particular the drive or braking behavior of the vehicle, it is considered advantageous if the control device is designed such that it, after a user-side change of mode, the operating device for a given Time period inactive switches. Such inactive switching gives the driver the opportunity to check whether the position of the operating lever is correct or desired, so that in the event of a deviation, he can correct the position of the operating lever within the predetermined period of time; This makes it possible, for example, to prevent the vehicle from accelerating after switching the operating mode, although braking of the vehicle is necessary and previously set.

Vorzugsweise gibt die Steuereinrichtung in der vorgegebenen Zeitspanne des Inaktivschaltens ein Steuersignal aus, das dem Steuersignal zum Zeitpunkt des Umstellens der Betriebsart entspricht; dies stellt eine Kontinuität im Fahrverhalten des Fahrzeugs sicher. Mit anderen Worten ist die Steuereinrichtung vorzugsweise also derart ausgestaltet, dass sie nach einem bedienerseitigen Umstellen der Betriebsart für eine vorgegebene Zeitspanne das Steuersignal unverändert lässt.Preferably, in the predetermined time period of the inactive switching, the control device outputs a control signal which corresponds to the control signal at the time of the changeover of the operating mode; this ensures continuity in the handling of the vehicle. In other words, the control device is preferably configured such that it leaves the control signal unchanged after a user-side changeover of the operating mode for a predefined period of time.

Die Bedieneinrichtung weist vorzugsweise eine Anzeigeeinrichtung auf, die die jeweils ausgewählte Betriebsart anzeigt. Somit wird dem Fahrzeugführer stets signalisiert, welche Betriebsart aktuell aktiv ist, und es wird eine Fehlbedienung vermieden.The operating device preferably has a display device which displays the respectively selected operating mode. Thus, the driver is always signaled which mode currently active, and it is a misoperation avoided.

Vorzugsweise zeigt die Anzeigeeinrichtung alternativ oder zusätzlich auch den jeweils ausgewählten Bedienbefehl der Bedieneinrichtung an. Eine solche Anzeige des anliegenden Bedienbefehls macht die Fahrzeugsteuerung besonders komfortabel.Preferably, the display device alternatively or additionally also displays the respectively selected operating command of the operating device. Such an indication of the present operating command makes the vehicle control particularly comfortable.

Besonders einfach und damit vorteilhaft lässt sich die jeweilige Bedienstellung ermitteln, wenn mit der Steuereinrichtung eine Winkelmesseinrichtung zum Erfassen des Verstellwinkels des Bedienhebels in Verbindung steht und die Steuereinrichtung geeignet ist, mit dem erfassten Winkelwert der Winkelmesseinrichtung und der bedienerseitig ausgewählten Betriebsart das Steuersignal zu erzeugen.The respective operating position can be determined particularly simply and thus advantageously if an angle measuring device for detecting the adjustment angle of the operating lever is connected to the control device and the control device is suitable for generating the control signal with the detected angle value of the angle measuring device and the operating mode selected.

Vorzugsweise ist dem Bedienhebel für jeden Bedienbefehl jeweils ein individueller Verstellwinkelbereich zugeordnet, und die Steuereinrichtung prüft beispielsweise, welche Betriebsart gewählt ist und in welchen Verstellwinkelbereich der erfasste Winkelwert fällt, und erzeugt in Abhängigkeit von dem ermittelten Verstellwinkelbereich und der ermittelten Betriebsart das Steuersignal.Preferably, an individual Verstellwinkelbereich is assigned to the operating lever for each operating command, and the control device checks, for example, which operating mode is selected and in which Verstellwinkelbereich the detected angle value falls, and generates in dependence on the determined Verstellwinkelbereich and the determined mode, the control signal.

Um eine Doppelnutzung des Bedienhebels für die zwei unterschiedlichen Bedienphilosophien zu vereinfachen, wird es als vorteilhaft angesehen, wenn der Bedienhebel keine Raststellung aufweist und innerhalb des gesamten Verstellbereichs des Bedienhebels selbsthaltend ist.In order to simplify a double use of the operating lever for the two different operating philosophies, it is considered advantageous if the operating lever has no detent position and is self-holding within the entire adjustment range of the operating lever.

Alternativ kann vorgesehen sein, dass der Bedienhebel eine einzige Raststellung, nämlich eine rastende Nullstellung, bereitstellt sowie im Übrigen rastfrei arbeitet und innerhalb des gesamten übrigen Verstellbereichs des Bedienhebels selbsthaltend ist. Die rastende Nullstellung befindet sich vorzugsweise in einer Symmetrieachse des Verstellwinkelbereichs oder der Bedieneinrichtung.Alternatively, it can be provided that the operating lever provides a single detent position, namely a detenting zero position and restlessly works and is self-holding within the rest of the adjustment range of the operating lever. The latching zero position is preferably located in an axis of symmetry of the adjustment angle range or the operating device.

Die Erfindung bezieht sich außerdem auf ein Verfahren zum Erzeugen eines Steuersignals, das einen Bedienbefehl eines Bedienhebels anzeigt, insbesondere zum Steuern einer Lokomotive oder eines Triebfahrzeugs, wobei geprüft wird, ob eine stellungsabhängige Betriebsart oder eine zeitabhängige Betriebsart bedienerseitig ausgewählt worden ist, und in Abhängigkeit von der ausgewählten Betriebsart und der jeweiligen Stellung des Bedienhebels ausgangsseitig ein Steuersignal erzeugt wird, das den jeweiligen Bedienbefehl des Bedienhebels angibt.The invention also relates to a method for generating a control signal indicating an operating command of an operating lever, in particular for controlling a locomotive or a traction vehicle, wherein it is checked whether a position-dependent operating mode or a time-dependent operating mode has been selected operator side, and in dependence the selected operating mode and the respective position of the operating lever on the output side, a control signal is generated which indicates the respective operating command of the operating lever.

Um einen möglichst großen Bedienkomfort beim Steuern des Fahrzeugs zu gewährleisten, ist erfindungsgemäß vorgesehen, dass nach einem bedienerseitigen Umstellen der Betriebsart die Bedieneinrichtung für eine vorgegebene Zeitspanne inaktiv geschaltet wird und in der vorgegebenen Zeitspanne des Inaktivschaltens ein Steuersignal ausgegeben wird, das dem Steuersignal zum Zeitpunkt des Umstellens der Betriebsart entspricht.In order to ensure the greatest possible ease of use when controlling the vehicle, the invention provides that after a user-side switching the operating mode, the operating device is switched inactive for a predetermined period of time and in the predetermined period of inactivating a control signal is output to the control signal at the time Changing the operating mode corresponds.

Bezüglich der Vorteile des erfindungsgemäßen Verfahrens sei auf die Vorteile der erfindungsgemäßen Bedieneinrichtung verwiesen, da die Vorteile des erfindungsgemäßen Verfahrens denen der erfindungsgemäßen Bedieneinrichtung im Wesentlichen entsprechen.With regard to the advantages of the method according to the invention, reference is made to the advantages of the operating device according to the invention, since the advantages of the method according to the invention essentially correspond to those of the operating device according to the invention.

Als vorteilhaft wird es angesehen, wenn nach einem bedienerseitigen Umstellen der Betriebsart die Bedieneinrichtung für eine vorgegebene Zeitspanne inaktiv geschaltet wird und in der vorgegebenen Zeitspanne des Inaktivschaltens ein Steuersignal ausgegeben wird, das dem Steuersignal zum Zeitpunkt des Umstellens der Betriebsart entspricht.It is considered advantageous if, after a user-side changeover of the operating mode, the operating device is switched inactive for a predetermined period of time and a control signal is output in the predetermined period of inactivation which corresponds to the control signal at the time of the changeover of the operating mode.

Vorzugsweise wird der Verstellwinkel des Bedienhebels gemessen, und mit dem gemessenen Winkelwert wird unter Berücksichtigung der bedienerseitig ausgewählten Betriebsart das Steuersignal erzeugt.Preferably, the adjustment angle of the operating lever is measured, and the control signal is generated with the measured angle value, taking into account the operating mode selected operating mode.

Gemäß einer besonders bevorzugten Ausgestaltung des Verfahrens ist vorgesehen, dass dem Bedienhebel für jeden Bedienbefehl jeweils ein individueller Verstellwinkelbereich vorgegeben ist und geprüft wird, welche Betriebsart gewählt ist und in welchen Verstellwinkelbereich der erfasste Winkelwert fällt, und das Steuersignal in Abhängigkeit von dem ermittelten Verstellwinkelbereich und der ermittelten Betriebsart erzeugt wird.According to a particularly preferred embodiment of the method is provided that the control lever for each operating command each an individual Verstellwinkelbereich is specified and is checked which mode is selected and in which Verstellwinkelbereich the detected angle value falls, and the control signal in dependence on the determined Verstellwinkelbereich and the determined operating mode is generated.

Die Erfindung wird nachfolgend anhand eines Ausführungsbeispiels näher erläutert; dabei zeigen beispielhaft

Figur 1
ein Ausführungsbeispiel für eine erfindungsgemäße Bedieneinrichtung, anhand derer auch ein Ausführungsbeispiel für das erfindungsgemäße Verfahren erläutert wird,
Figur 2
die Aufteilung des Schwenkwinkelbereichs eines Bedienhebels der Bedieneinrichtung gemäß Figur 1 in Verstellwinkelbereiche für eine zeitabhängige Bedienung,
Figur 3
die Zuordnung von Verstellwinkelwerten des Bedienhebels zu Bedienbefehlen für eine stellungsabhängige Betriebsart der Bedieneinrichtung gemäß Figur 1,
Figur 4
die Funktionsweise einer Steuereinrichtung der Bedieneinrichtung gemäß Figur 1, wobei anhand von Zeitverläufen ein Inaktivschalten der Bedieneinrichtung im Falle eines Wechsels der Betriebsart erläutert wird.
The invention will be explained in more detail with reference to an embodiment; thereby show by way of example
FIG. 1
An exemplary embodiment of an operating device according to the invention, with reference to which an embodiment of the inventive method is explained,
FIG. 2
the division of the swivel angle range of an operating lever of the operating device according to FIG. 1 in adjustment angle ranges for a time-dependent operation,
FIG. 3
the assignment of Verstellwinkelwerten the operating lever to operating commands for a position-dependent mode of operation according to FIG. 1 .
FIG. 4
the operation of a control device of the operating device according to FIG. 1 , wherein on the basis of time courses an inactive switching of the operating device in case of a change of the mode is explained.

In den Figuren werden der Übersicht halber für identische oder vergleichbare Komponenten stets dieselben Bezugszeichen verwendet.For the sake of clarity, the same reference numerals are always used in the figures for identical or comparable components.

In der Figur 1 sieht man eine Bedieneinrichtung 10, die mit einem Bedienhebel 20 ausgestattet ist. Der Bedienhebel 20 ist innerhalb eines Schwenkwinkelbereichs bzw. Verstellbereichs γ schwenkbar gehalten und kann innerhalb des Verstellbereichs γ einen beliebigen Verstellwinkel α annehmen.In the FIG. 1 one sees an operating device 10, which is equipped with an operating lever 20. The operating lever 20 is held pivotably within a swivel angle range or adjustment range γ and can assume an arbitrary displacement angle α within the adjustment range γ.

Wie sich in der Figur 1 erkennen lässt, ist der Verstellbereich γ symmetrisch ausgestaltet und weist eine Mittenachse bzw. Symmetrieachse 30 auf, die den Verstellbereich in zwei große Teilwinkelabschnitte unterteilt. Im Bereich der Symmetrieachse 30 bzw. Mittenachse wird der Bedienhebel 20 rastend gehalten, so dass die Mittenachse eine rastende Nullstellung für den Bedienhebel 20 bildet. Außerhalb des Bereichs der Mittenachse bzw. außerhalb der Symmetrieachse 30 ist der Verstellbereich rastfrei, wobei der Bedienhebel in jeder Position außerhalb der Symmetrieachse 30 selbsthaltend ist. Eine solche Selbsthaltung kann beispielsweise durch eine entsprechende Reibung des Bedienhebels 20 erreicht werden.As reflected in the FIG. 1 can be seen, the adjustment range γ is configured symmetrically and has a central axis or axis of symmetry 30, which divides the adjustment into two large partial angle sections. In the area of the axis of symmetry 30 or center axis of the operating lever 20 is held detent, so that the center axis forms a latching zero position for the operating lever 20. Outside the range of the center axis or outside of the axis of symmetry 30, the adjustment range is rest-free, wherein the operating lever is self-holding in any position outside the symmetry axis 30. Such a latching can be achieved for example by a corresponding friction of the operating lever 20.

Zum Erfassen des jeweiligen Verstellwinkels α des Bedienhebels 20 weist die Bedieneinrichtung 10 eine Winkelmesseinrichtung 40 auf, die den Verstellwinkel α misst, einen entsprechenden Verstellwinkelwert D(α) erzeugt und diesen ausgangsseitig abgibt. Der Winkeleinrichtung 40 nachgeordnet ist eine Steuereinrichtung 50 der Bedieneinrichtung 10.For detecting the respective adjustment angle α of the operating lever 20, the operating device 10 has an angle measuring device 40 which measures the displacement angle α, generates a corresponding displacement angle value D (α) and this on the output side emits. Downstream of the angle device 40 is a control device 50 of the operating device 10.

Ebenfalls mit der Steuereinrichtung 50 verbunden ist eine Auswahleinrichtung 60 der Bedieneinrichtung 10. Mit der Auswahleinrichtung 60 kann bedienerseitig bzw. fahrzeugführerseitig ausgewählt werden, mit welcher Betriebsart die Bedieneinrichtung 10 betrieben werden soll. Zur Auswahl stehen eine zeitabhängige Betriebsart BA, die in den Figuren 2 und 4 durch eine logische Eins gekennzeichnet ist (BA=1), sowie eine stellungsabhängige Betriebsart, die in den Figuren 3 und 4 durch eine logische Null gekennzeichnet ist (BA=0).Also connected to the control device 50 is a selection device 60 of the operating device 10. With the selection device 60 can be selected on the operator side or vehicle driver side, with which operating mode, the operating device 10 is to be operated. You can choose from a time-dependent operating mode BA, which is included in the Figures 2 and 4 is characterized by a logical one (BA = 1), and a position-dependent mode of operation, which in the Figures 3 and 4 is characterized by a logical zero (BA = 0).

Unter einer zeitabhängigen Betriebsart (BA=1) wird verstanden, dass der Bedienbefehl, der von der Steuereinrichtung 50 in Form eines Steuersignals ST ausgangsseitig erzeugt wird, unter anderem davon abhängt, wie lange der Bedienhebel in einer vorgegebenen Stellung verbleibt: Bei der zeitabhängigen Betriebsart kann beispielsweise vorgesehen sein, dass die Antriebskraft des Antriebs kontinuierlich erhöht wird, solange sich der Bedienhebel in der Stellung "Erhöhen der Antriebskraft" befindet, und kontinuierlich reduziert wird, solange sich der Bedienhebel in der Stellung "Reduktion der Antriebskraft" befindet. In entsprechender Weise kann auch die Bremskraft erhöht oder reduziert werden, indem entsprechende Stellungen des Bedienhebels zum Erhöhen oder Reduzieren der Bremskraft eingestellt werden. Ein Ausführungsbeispiel für eine zeitabhängige Betriebsart wird weiter unten im Zusammenhang mit der Figur 2 näher erläutert.A time-dependent mode of operation (BA = 1) is understood to mean that the operating command, which is generated on the output side by the control device 50 in the form of a control signal ST, depends inter alia on how long the operating lever remains in a predetermined position: in the time-dependent operating mode For example, be provided that the driving force of the drive is continuously increased, as long as the operating lever is in the position "increase the driving force", and is continuously reduced, as long as the operating lever is in the position "reduction of the driving force". In a corresponding manner, the braking force can also be increased or reduced by setting appropriate positions of the operating lever for increasing or reducing the braking force. An embodiment of a time-dependent mode of operation will be described below in connection with FIG. 2 explained in more detail.

Unter einer stellungsabhängigen Betriebsart BA=0 wird verstanden, dass der Bedienbefehl von der jeweiligen Stellung des Bedienhebels bestimmt wird und unabhängig davon ist, wie lange er in der jeweiligen Position bereits verharrte. Ein Ausführungsbeispiel für eine stellungsabhängige Betriebsart wird weiter unten im Zusammenhang mit der Figur 3 erläutert.A position-dependent operating mode BA = 0 is understood to mean that the operating command is determined by the respective position of the operating lever and is independent of how long he remained in the respective position already. An embodiment of a position-dependent mode of operation is described below in connection with the FIG. 3 explained.

Mit der Auswahleinrichtung 60 kann also bedienerseitig festgelegt werden, ob die Bedieneinrichtung zeitabhängig oder stellungsabhängig betrieben werden soll. Bei dem Ausführungsbeispiel gemäß der Figur 1 handelt es sich bei der Auswahleinrichtung 60 um eine separate Komponente, die mit der Steuereinrichtung 50 verbunden ist. Alternativ kann die Auswahleinrichtung 60 auch im oder am Bedienhebel 20, insbesondere im oder am Knauf 70 des Bedienhebels 20, angeordnet sein.With the selection device 60, therefore, it can be determined on the operator side whether the operating device is to be operated time-dependent or position-dependent. In the embodiment according to the FIG. 1 the selector 60 is a separate component connected to the controller 50. Alternatively, the selection device 60 can also be arranged in or on the operating lever 20, in particular in or on the knob 70 of the operating lever 20.

Wie sich der Figur 1 darüber hinaus entnehmen lässt, weist die Bedieneinrichtung 10 eine Anzeigeeinrichtung 80 auf, die mit der Steuereinrichtung 50 verbunden ist.How is the FIG. 1 In addition, the operating device 10 has a display device 80, which is connected to the control device 50.

Die Bedieneinrichtung 10 kann beispielsweise wie folgt betrieben werden:

  • Die Steuereinrichtung 50 ermittelt mit den eingangsseitig anliegenden Signalen, also dem Verstellwinkelwert D(α) der Winkelmesseinrichtung 40 sowie dem Auswahlsignal AS der Auswahleinrichtung 60, ein Steuersignal ST und gibt dieses ausgangsseitig ab. Mit dem Steuersignal ST wird der jeweilige Bedienbefehl BF des Bedienhebels 20 angezeigt bzw. ausgegeben.
The operating device 10 can be operated, for example, as follows:
  • With the signals present on the input side, that is to say the adjustment angle value D (α) of the angle measuring device 40 and the selection signal AS of the selection device 60, the control device 50 determines a control signal ST and outputs it on the output side. With the control signal ST, the respective operating command BF of the operating lever 20 is displayed or output.

Außerdem erzeugt die Steuereinrichtung 50 ausgangsseitig ein Anzeigesignal AZ, das zur Anzeigeeinrichtung 80 gelangt und festlegt, welche Anzeige auf der Anzeigeeinrichtung 80 dargestellt werden soll. Vorzugsweise wird mit dem Anzeigesignal AZ eine Anzeige des jeweils aktuellen Bedienbefehls BF sowie der jeweils aktuellen Betriebsart BA hervorgerufen.In addition, the control device 50 generates on the output side a display signal AZ, which arrives at the display device 80 and determines which display is to be displayed on the display device 80. Preferably, the display signal AZ causes a display of the respectively current operating command BF and the current operating mode BA.

Die Figur 2 zeigt beispielhaft, wie eine Aufteilung des Verstellbereichs γ gemäß Figur 1 in Verstellwinkelbereiche Δγ0 bis Δγ6 erfolgen kann, um eine zeitabhängige Betriebsart (BA=1) der Bedieneinrichtung 10 zu ermöglichen. Beispielsweise sind den einzelnen Verstellwinkelbereichen Δγ0 bis Δγ6 folgende Bedienbefehle zugeordnet:

Δγ0:
Antriebskraft und Bremskraft = 0
Δγ1:
Antriebskraft wird kontinuierlich reduziert
Δγ2:
Antriebskraft bleibt konstant
Δγ3:
Antriebskraft wird kontinuierlich erhöht
Δγ4:
Bremskraft wird kontinuierlich reduziert
Δγ5:
Bremskraft bleibt konstant
Δγ6:
Bremskraft wird kontinuierlich erhöht.
The FIG. 2 shows by way of example how a division of the adjustment range γ in accordance with FIG. 1 can be done in Verstellwinkelbereiche Δγ0 to Δγ6 to allow a time-dependent mode (BA = 1) of the operating device 10. For example, the following operating commands are assigned to the individual adjustment angle ranges Δγ0 to Δγ6:
Δγ0:
Driving force and braking force = 0
Δγ1:
Driving force is continuously reduced
Δγ2:
Driving force remains constant
Δγ3:
Driving force is increased continuously
Δγ4:
Braking force is reduced continuously
Δγ5:
Braking force remains constant
Δγ6:
Braking force is increased continuously.

Bei einer zeitabhängigen Betriebsart hängt die eingestellte Antriebskraft bzw. die eingestellte Bremskraft also davon ab, wie lange sich der Bedienhebel 20 in den antriebskraftändernden bzw. bremskraftändernden Verstellwinkelbereich Δγ1, Δγ3, Δγ4 und Δγ6 befindet. In den Verstellwinkelbereichen Δγ2 und Δγ5 bleibt die Antriebskraft bzw. die Bremskraft bei ihrem jeweiligen Wert unverändert bzw. konstant.In the case of a time-dependent mode of operation, the set driving force or the set braking force therefore depends on how long the operating lever 20 is in the driving force-changing or braking-force-changing adjustment angle range Δγ1, Δγ3, Δγ4 and Δγ6. In the Verstellwinkelbereiche Δγ2 and Δγ5 the driving force or the braking force remains unchanged or constant at their respective value.

In der Figur 3 ist beispielhaft gezeigt, wie der Verstellbereich γ im Falle einer stellungsabhängigen Betriebsart (BA = 0) genutzt werden kann. Im Falle einer stellungsabhängigen Betriebsart hängt der resultierende Bedienbefehl davon ab, welchen Verstellwinkel α der Bedienhebel 20 jeweils aufweist.In the FIG. 3 shows by way of example how the adjustment range γ in the case of a position-dependent mode (BA = 0) can be used. In the case of a position-dependent mode of operation, the resulting operating command depends on which adjustment angle α of the operating lever 20 respectively.

Befindet sich der Bedienhebel 20 im Verstellwinkelbereich Δγ7, so soll der Antrieb des Fahrzeugs eine positive Antriebskraft ausüben. Der jeweilige Antriebskraftwert wird durch den jeweiligen Verstellwinkel α innerhalb des Verstellwinkelbereichs Δγ7 festgelegt: Beispielsweise wird die Antriebskraft umso größer eingestellt, je größer der Verstellwinkel α des Bedienhebels ist.If the operating lever 20 is in the adjustment angle range Δγ7, then the drive of the vehicle should exert a positive driving force. The respective driving force value is within the Verstellwinkelbereichs by the respective adjustment angle α Δγ7 determined: For example, the greater the displacement angle α of the operating lever, the greater the driving force is set.

In entsprechender Weise wird die Bremskraft durch ein Verschwenken des Bedienhebels 20 in den Verstellwinkelbereich Δγ8 eingestellt, wobei beispielsweise ein großer Verstellwinkel α - bezogen auf die Symmetrieachse 30 - eine große Bremskraft und ein kleiner Verstellwinkel α eine kleine Bremskraft zur Folge hat.In a corresponding manner, the braking force is adjusted by pivoting the operating lever 20 in the Verstellwinkelbereich Δγ8, for example, a large displacement α - with respect to the axis of symmetry 30 - a large braking force and a small adjustment angle α has a small braking force.

Im Verstellwinkelbereich Δγ0 wird weder eine Antriebskraft noch eine Bremskraft erzeugt, so dass das Fahrzeug ungebremst und unbeschleunigt seinen Bewegungszustand - von Reibung, Luftwiderstand und sonstigen Einflüssen abgesehen - beibehält.In Verstellwinkelbereich Δγ0 neither a driving force nor a braking force is generated, so that the vehicle unrestrained and unaccelerated his state of motion - apart from friction, air resistance and other influences - retains.

Die Funktionsweise der Bedieneinrichtung 10 gemäß Figur 1 soll nun in Zusammenschau mit der Figur 4 näher erläutert werden: In der Figur 4 lässt sich erkennen, wie ein Betätigen der Auswahleinrichtung 60 und ein Erzeugen eines Auswahlsignals AS eine Änderung der Betriebsart BA hervorruft. Wird die Auswahleinrichtung 60 aktiviert und ein Auswahlsignal mit einer logischen "1" erzeugt, so führt dies nicht unmittelbar zu einer Änderung der Betriebsart; lediglich dann, wenn das Auswahlsignal AS mindestens während einer vorgegebenen Mindestzeitspanne Tmin mit einer logischen "Eins" erzeugt wird, wird ein Umschalten der Betriebsart BA hervorgerufen.The operation of the operating device 10 according to FIG. 1 should now in conjunction with the FIG. 4 be explained in more detail: In the FIG. 4 It can be seen how an actuation of the selector 60 and generating a selection signal AS causes a change in the mode BA. If the selection device 60 is activated and generates a selection signal with a logical "1", this does not directly lead to a change in the operating mode; only when the selection signal AS is generated at least during a predetermined minimum period Tmin with a logical "one", a switching of the mode BA is caused.

In der Figur 4 ist beispielhaft ein Umschalten der Betriebsart zum Zeitpunkt t = t1 gezeigt. Zum Zeitpunkt t1 weist das Auswahlsignal AS eine logische ""1" für die vorgegebene Zeitspanne Tmin auf, so dass die Betriebsart von BA = 0 auf BA = 1 umgeschaltet wird. Dies bedeutet, dass von einer stellungsabhängigen Betriebsart (BA = 0), wie sie im Zusammenhang mit der Figur 3 erläutert wurde, in eine zeitabhängige Betriebsart (BA = 1) umgestellt wird, wie sie im Zusammenhang mit der Figur 2 erläutert worden ist.In the FIG. 4 is an example of switching the mode at time t = t1 shown. At time t1, the selection signal AS has a logical "1" for the predetermined period of time Tmin, so that the operating mode from BA = 0 to BA = 1 is switched. This means that from a position-dependent mode (BA = 0), as related to the FIG. 3 is converted into a time-dependent mode (BA = 1), as in connection with the FIG. 2 has been explained.

In der Figur 4 ist darüber hinaus der jeweilige Status Z der Bedieneinrichtung 10 dargestellt. Weist der Status Z eine logische "1" auf, so ist die Bedieneinrichtung 10 aktiv und die Steuereinrichtung 50 erzeugt ausgangsseitig das Steuersignal ST, das der jeweiligen Bedienstellung bzw. dem jeweiligen Verstellwinkel α des Bedienhebels 20 entspricht. Weist der Status Z hingegen eine logische "0" auf, so ist die Bedieneinrichtung 10 inaktiv und erzeugt ausgangsseitig ein Steuersignal ST, das den jeweils ausgewählten Bedienbefehl angibt, den die Bedieneinrichtung 10 zum Zeitpunkt vor dem Umstellen der Betriebsart aufgewiesen hat. Mit anderen Worten wird also während des Zustands Z = 0, also während der Zeitspanne Ts, das Steuersignal ST konstant bleiben und dem Steuersignal ST entsprechen, das zum Zeitpunkt t1 erzeugt worden ist. Erst nach Ablauf der Zeitspanne Ts wird die Bedieneinrichtung 10 wieder aktiv geschaltet, so dass das Steuersignal ST wieder dem jeweiligen Verstellwinkel α des Bedienhebels 20 sowie der jeweils ausgewählten Betriebsart BA entspricht. Das Wiederaktivwerden der Bedieneinrichtung 10 nach Ablauf der Inaktivphase Ts ist in der Figur 2 durch ein Rückspringen des Status Z von einer logischen "0" auf eine logische "1" symbolisiert. Zum Zeitpunkt t1 + Ts ist die Bedieneinrichtung 10 also aktiv und arbeitet nachfolgend in der zeitabhängigen Betriebsart (BA = 1).In the FIG. 4 In addition, the respective status Z of the operating device 10 is shown. If the status Z has a logic "1", then the operating device 10 is active and the control device 50 generates the control signal ST on the output side, which corresponds to the respective operating position or the respective displacement angle α of the operating lever 20. If, however, the status Z has a logic "0", then the operating device 10 is inactive and generates on the output side a control signal ST which indicates the respectively selected operating command which the operating device 10 had displayed at the time before the operating mode was changed over. In other words, during the state Z = 0, ie during the time period Ts, the control signal ST will remain constant and correspond to the control signal ST generated at the time t1. Only after expiration of the time period Ts, the operating device 10 is again activated, so that the control signal ST again corresponds to the respective adjustment angle α of the operating lever 20 and the respectively selected mode BA. The reactivation of the operating device 10 after expiration of the inactive phase Ts is in the FIG. 2 symbolized by a return of the status Z from a logical "0" to a logical "1". At the time t1 + Ts, the operating device 10 is thus active and subsequently operates in the time-dependent operating mode (BA = 1).

In der Figur 4 ist darüber hinaus ein Umschalten von der zeitabhängigen Betriebsart BA = 1 in eine stellungsabhängige Betriebsart BA = 0 dargestellt. So lässt sich der Figur 4 entnehmen, dass zum Zeitpunkt t = t2 aufgrund eines Erzeugens des Auswahlsignals AS mit einer logischen 1 für eine Zeitspanne größer oder gleich Tmin ein Betriebsartwechsel hervorgerufen wird. Auch bei diesem Umschalten der Betriebsart von BA = 1 auf BA = 0 wird der Status Z der Bedieneinrichtung 10 geändert und die Bedieneinrichtung 10 wird für eine Zeitspanne Ts inaktiv geschaltet. Dies bedeutet, dass das Steuersignal ST, das zum Zeitpunkt t = t2 erzeugt worden ist, am Ausgang der Steuereinrichtung 50 konstant bleibt und erst nach Ablauf der Zeitspanne Ts, also zum Zeitpunkt t2 + Ts, geändert wird, selbstverständlich nur, sofern dies dann die jeweilige Stellung des Bedienhebels 20, also der Verstellwinkelwert D(α), unter Berücksichtigung der dann aktivierten stellungsabhängigen Betriebsart BA = 0 gebietet.In the FIG. 4 In addition, a switchover from the time-dependent operating mode BA = 1 to a position-dependent Operating mode BA = 0 shown. That's how it works FIG. 4 can be seen that at the time t = t2 due to a generation of the selection signal AS with a logical 1 for a period greater than or equal to Tmin a mode change is caused. Even with this switching of the operating mode from BA = 1 to BA = 0, the status Z of the operating device 10 is changed and the operating device 10 is switched inactive for a time Ts. This means that the control signal ST, which has been generated at the time t = t2, remains constant at the output of the control device 50 and is changed only after expiration of the time Ts, ie at the time t2 + Ts, of course only if this then the respective position of the operating lever 20, so the Verstellwinkelwert D (α), taking into account the then activated position-dependent mode BA = 0 commands.

Durch das Inaktivschalten der Bedieneinrichtung 10 wird vermieden, dass nach einem Betriebsartwechsel, also einem Umschalten von BA = 0 auf BA = 1 bzw. einem Umschalten von BA = 1 auf BA = 0, eine unerwünschte Änderung des Fahrzeugzustandes erfolgen kann. Während der vorgegebenen Inaktivphase Ts hat nämlich der Fahrzeugführer bzw. die Bedienperson der Bedieneinrichtung die Möglichkeit, die jeweilige Stellung des Bedienhebels 20 mit dem Knauf 70 so einzustellen, wie es dem gewünschten Fahrzustand des Fahrzeugs in der jeweils neu eingestellten Betriebsart entspricht.By inactivating the operating device 10, it is avoided that after a change of operating mode, that is to say switching from BA = 0 to BA = 1 or switching from BA = 1 to BA = 0, an undesired change in the vehicle condition can take place. Namely, during the predetermined inactive phase Ts, the vehicle driver or the operator of the operating device has the option of setting the respective position of the operating lever 20 with the knob 70 in accordance with the desired driving state of the vehicle in the newly set operating mode.

Bei dem Ausführungsbeispiel gemäß Figur 4 wird ein Umschalten der Betriebsart BA hervorgerufen, wenn das Betätigen der Auswahleinrichtung 60 und ein Erzeugen des Auswahlsignals AS mit einer logischen 1 mindestens während der vorgegebenen Mindestzeitspanne Tmin erfolgt. Alternativ kann ein Umschalten der Betriebsart BA auch unter anderen Bedingungen erfolgen, beispielsweise, wenn ein Auswahlsignal AS mit einer vorgegebenen binären oder analogen Kodiersequenz erzeugt wird, zum Beispiel in der Form "kurz-lang-lang" oder "kurz-kurz-lang" oder dergleichen.In the embodiment according to FIG. 4 a switching of the mode BA is caused when the actuation of the selector 60 and generating the selection signal AS with a logical 1 at least during the predetermined minimum time Tmin. Alternatively, a switching of the operating mode BA can also be carried out under other conditions, for example, when a selection signal AS with a predetermined binary or analog coding sequence, for example in the form of "short-long-long" or "short-short-long" or the like.

BezugszeichenlisteLIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1010
Bedieneinrichtungoperating device
2020
Bedienhebeloperating lever
3030
Symmetrieachseaxis of symmetry
4040
WinkelmesseinrichtungAngle measuring device
5050
Steuereinrichtungcontrol device
6060
Auswahleinrichtungselector
7070
Knaufknob
8080
Anzeigeeinrichtungdisplay
ASAS
Auswahlsignalselect signal
AZAZ
Anzeigesignaldisplay signal
BABA
Betriebsartoperating mode
BFBF
Bedienbefehloperating command
STST
Steuersignalcontrol signal
tt
Zeitpunkttime
t1t1
Zeitpunkttime
t2t2
Zeitpunkttime
Tsts
ZeitspannePeriod of time
TminTmin
ZeitspannePeriod of time
ZZ
Statusstatus
γγ
Verstellbereichadjustment
Δγ0 -Δγ0 -
Δγ8 VerstellwinkelbereicheΔγ8 adjustment angle ranges
αα
Verstellwinkeldisplacement
D(α)D (α)
VerstellwinkelwertVerstellwinkelwert

Claims (14)

  1. Operating device (10) having an operating lever (20) for controlling a vehicle, in particular for controlling a locomotive or a traction vehicle, wherein the operating device has a control device (50) which allows a position-dependent operating mode (BA=0) and a time-dependent operating mode (BA=1) of the operating device,
    characterised in that
    - a selection device (60) that allows the operator to select the position-dependent operating mode or the time-dependent operating mode of the operating device is connected to the control device, and
    - as a function of the selected operating mode and the respective position of the operating lever, the control device is suitable for generating a control signal (ST) on the output side, which specifies the respective operating command (BF) of the operating lever.
  2. Operating device according to claim 1,
    characterised in that
    the control device is designed such that after the operating mode has been changed by the user it switches the operating device to inactive for a specified period (Ts).
  3. Operating device according to claim 2,
    characterised in that
    in the specified period of being switched to inactive the control device outputs a control signal that corresponds to the control signal at the time of changing the operating mode.
  4. Operating device according to one of the preceding claims,
    characterised in that
    the control device is designed such that after the operating mode has been changed by the user it leaves the control signal unchanged for a specified period (Ts).
  5. Operating device according to one of the preceding claims,
    characterised in that
    the operating device has a display device (80) that displays the currently selected operating mode (BA).
  6. Operating device according to one of the preceding claims,
    characterised in that
    the operating device has a display device (80) that displays the currently selected operating command (BF) of the operating device.
  7. Operating device according to one of the preceding claims,
    characterised in that
    - an angle measuring device (40) for detecting the adjustment angle (α) of the operating lever is connected to the control device,
    - and the control device is suitable for generating the control signal using the detected adjustment angle value (D(α)) of the angle measuring device and the operating mode selected by the user.
  8. Operating device according to one of the preceding claims,
    characterised in that
    - an individual adjustment angle range or adjustment angle value is specified for the operating lever for each operating command in each case and
    - the control device checks to see which operating mode is selected and in which adjustment angle range the detected angle value falls or to which adjustment angle value the measured angle value is identical or similar, and generates the control signal as a function of the determined adjustment angle range or adjustment angle value and the determined operating mode.
  9. Control device according to one of the preceding claims,
    characterised in that
    the operating lever provides a latching zero position and moreover works latch-free and is self-retaining throughout the rest of the adjustment range of the operating lever.
  10. Control device according to claim 9,
    characterised in that
    the latching zero position is arranged in an axis of symmetry (30) of the adjustment angle range.
  11. Rail vehicle having an operating device according to one of claims 1 to 10.
  12. Method for generating a control signal (ST) that displays an operating command (BF) of an operating lever (20), in particular for controlling a locomotive or a traction vehicle, whereby as a function of a selected operating mode (BA) and the respective position of the operating lever a control signal (ST) is generated on the output side which indicates the respective operating command of the operating lever,
    characterised in that
    after the operating mode has been changed by the user the operating device switches to inactive for a specified period (Ts) and in the specified period of being switched to inactive a control signal is output that corresponds to the control signal at the time of changing the operating mode.
  13. Method according to claim 12,
    characterised in that
    - the adjustment angle (α) of the operating lever is measured and
    - the control signal is generated using the measured angle value D(α)), taking account of the operating mode selected by the user.
  14. Method according to claim 13,
    characterised in that
    - an individual adjustment angle range or adjustment angle value is specified for the operating lever for each operating command in each case and
    - a check is made to see which operating mode is selected and in which adjustment angle range the detected angle value falls or to which adjustment angle value the measured angle value is identical or similar, and the control signal is generated as a function of the determined adjustment angle range or adjustment angle value and the determined operating mode.
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