EP2922732A1 - Device and vehicle with tilt compensation for an environment sensor - Google Patents

Device and vehicle with tilt compensation for an environment sensor

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EP2922732A1
EP2922732A1 EP13788979.6A EP13788979A EP2922732A1 EP 2922732 A1 EP2922732 A1 EP 2922732A1 EP 13788979 A EP13788979 A EP 13788979A EP 2922732 A1 EP2922732 A1 EP 2922732A1
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environment
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Heiko Freienstein
Joerg Moennich
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Robert Bosch GmbH
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    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01S—RADIO DIRECTION-FINDING; RADIO NAVIGATION; DETERMINING DISTANCE OR VELOCITY BY USE OF RADIO WAVES; LOCATING OR PRESENCE-DETECTING BY USE OF THE REFLECTION OR RERADIATION OF RADIO WAVES; ANALOGOUS ARRANGEMENTS USING OTHER WAVES
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    • B60R21/01—Electrical circuits for triggering passive safety arrangements, e.g. airbags, safety belt tighteners, in case of vehicle accidents or impending vehicle accidents
    • B60R21/013—Electrical circuits for triggering passive safety arrangements, e.g. airbags, safety belt tighteners, in case of vehicle accidents or impending vehicle accidents including means for detecting collisions, impending collisions or roll-over
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62J—CYCLE SADDLES OR SEATS; AUXILIARY DEVICES OR ACCESSORIES SPECIALLY ADAPTED TO CYCLES AND NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, e.g. ARTICLE CARRIERS OR CYCLE PROTECTORS
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  • the invention relates to a device for a vehicle, in particular
  • Motor vehicle with an environment sensor system having at least one environment sensor for non-contact detection of at least one environment area, with means for setting the environment to be detected area, and with a device for determining the surrounding area to be detected.
  • the invention relates to a vehicle, in particular motor vehicle, with a corresponding device.
  • the device thus comprises a device that the
  • Cornering the environment sensor is aligned in the direction of the curve.
  • the device according to the invention with the features of claim 1 has the advantage that an adjustment of the detected environment area is independent of a steering angle of the vehicle. This adjusts the surrounding area even when the vehicle is not cornering.
  • the Device can thus be used meaningful for environment that are independent of a cornering lane.
  • surrounding areas on a longitudinal side of a vehicle can be adjusted as a function of the lateral inclination of the vehicle, which is particularly advantageous for single-track vehicles.
  • the device is advantageously providable in vehicles that have a variable or changeable body, in which, for example, the inclination of a body section with respect to a
  • the device according to the invention is characterized in that the device has a position sensor which detects the inclination of the vehicle with respect to a vehicle background, and that the means to be detected
  • the inclination of the vehicle can be detected in a simple manner, so that the means can readily determine the environment to be detected adapted to the inclination of the vehicle.
  • the means have an actuator device which pivots the at least one surroundings sensor as a function of the inclination of the vehicle.
  • the environment sensor is expediently stored in a corresponding holder which can be actuated by the actuator device.
  • the actuator device has at least one, preferably a plurality of actuators, for example as
  • the surrounding area detected by the surroundings sensor can be changed in a simple manner or adapted to the inclination of the vehicle.
  • the means set the surrounding area in such a way that it detects the environment substantially as if the vehicle was not inclined to the vehicle ground.
  • the environment sensor is thus designed such that it preferably always at least substantially parallel to the road surface detects the environment.
  • the environment sensor system has at least two, preferably three environment sensors, which are arranged to detect superimposed surrounding areas.
  • the environment sensors are arranged on a vehicle longitudinal side in such a way that they detect surrounding areas on the side of the vehicle.
  • the superimposed surrounding areas are superimposed at a certain angle in such a way that they abut each other or in regions
  • the environment sensors are expediently aligned at an angle to each other.
  • the environment sensor system has at least two, preferably three environmental sensors, which are arranged to detect adjacent surrounding areas.
  • the environmental sensors are correspondingly arranged such that they are adjacent or adjacent to one another
  • the surrounding areas can overlap in regions or adjoin one another without overlapping or can also be spaced apart from one another.
  • the environment sensors are also preferably oriented obliquely to one another in order to capture segment-shaped surrounding areas of an environment.
  • the means preferably have a control unit which operates one or more of the environment sensors as a function of the inclination of the vehicle.
  • the control unit activates the sensor which detects the desired surrounding area, or it controls the actuator device accordingly. This preferably controls
  • Control unit several sensors at the same time.
  • the control unit controls the plurality of sensors in such a way that together they detect an environment that can be varied as a function of the activation of the sensors.
  • beamforming in particular with phase shift of a radar antenna array, a radiation angle of the
  • Environment sensor or one more environment sensors having
  • the Environment sensor group can be varied. If one or more environmental sensors are provided, they are preferably pivoted individually or jointly as an alternative to beamforming. In order to optimize the energy requirement, the control unit preferably controls only one of the sensors of the environmental sensor system or environmental sensor group depending on the angle of inclination. According to an advantageous development of the invention, it is provided that the at least one environment sensor is designed as a radar sensor, lidar sensor, ultrasound sensor or camera sensor or else as a so-called time-of-flight sensor. The individual types of sensor are known in principle, so it will not be discussed in more detail here. In connection with the advantageous device, they allow a robust environment detection.
  • the position sensor is designed as an inertial sensor, gyro sensor and / or optical sensor, in particular a camera sensor.
  • the detection of the inclination of the vehicle, in particular a certain inclination angle of the vehicle with respect to the road surface can be well determined using an inertial sensor or a gyroscope.
  • the formation of the position sensor as an optical sensor facilitates the position detection, especially when the
  • Road surface is not aligned horizontally, but for example represents a slope.
  • the position sensor has a combination of said sensors, wherein in particular a combination of the camera sensor with the inertial sensor or the gyro sensor is advantageous.
  • the vehicle according to the invention with the features of claim 8 is characterized by the device described above. It has the advantage that a robust and interference-free environment detection is ensured.
  • the vehicle is distinguished by the design as a single-track vehicle, a tilt vehicle or as a vehicle provided with a variable body, in particular with a variable wheelbase.
  • the vehicle preferably has the surroundings sensor system on at least one side of the vehicle, that is, on at least one vehicle longitudinal side and / or on a vehicle front and / or vehicle rear side.
  • the surroundings sensor system on at least one side of the vehicle, that is, on at least one vehicle longitudinal side and / or on a vehicle front and / or vehicle rear side.
  • Environment sensor group can be operated by a separate control unit or by a global control unit that is connected to all environment sensor groups.
  • Figure 1 is a single-track vehicle with an advantageous device for
  • FIG. 2 shows the single-track vehicle in a side-inclined condition
  • FIG. 3 shows the single-track vehicle in the side-tilted state with adapted surrounding area of the device
  • Figure 4 shows a tilting vehicle with the device in the inclined state
  • Figures 5A and 5B show a vehicle with a variable body and with the
  • Figure 1 shows a vehicle which is designed as Einspurhus 1 or as a motorcycle.
  • the single-track vehicle 1 is in an equilibrium position in which it is perpendicular to a mobile ground 2.
  • the motorcycle has a device 3, which is in particular part of a safety device of the single-track vehicle 1 and has an environment sensor 4 for non-contact detection of the environment of the motorcycle.
  • the environment sensor system 4 has six environment sensors 5 to 10 which are connected to the
  • Vehicle longitudinal sides of the motorcycle are arranged. Here are the
  • the environment sensors 5 to 7 arranged on one side and the environment sensors 8 to 10 on the opposite vehicle longitudinal side.
  • the environment sensors 5 to 10 can be embodied as radar sensors, lidar sensors, ultrasound sensors or else as optical sensors.
  • the environment sensors 5 to 6 or 8 to 10 located on a vehicle longitudinal side each form an environment sensor group.
  • Environment sensor group are aligned so obliquely to each other that their main axes are arranged at an angle of about 45 ° to each other, so that each of the environment sensors 5 to 7 or 8 to 10 respectively detected surrounding areas 1 1 to 13 or 14 to 16
  • surrounding areas 1 1 to 13 and 14 to 16 adjoin one another.
  • the environmental sensors 5 to 10 are designed in such a way that the respectively detected surrounding area 1 1 to 16 is substantially circular-segment-shaped.
  • the device 3 has a position sensor 17 which detects the position of the one-track vehicle 1 with respect to the mobile ground 2.
  • the position sensor 17 determines a tilt angle ⁇ of the one-track vehicle 1 to the mobile ground 2.
  • the position sensor is designed for this purpose, for example, as an inertial sensor, gyro sensor or as an optical camera sensor.
  • the device 3 has a control unit 18 which is connected to the position sensor 17 and the environment sensors 5 to 10
  • the device 3 serves to increase the safety of the driver of the one-track vehicle 1, in particular by driving-supporting measures, such as
  • the display of warning signals, or safety measures, such as a braking operation to initiate automatically in an emergency For example, the display of warning signals, or safety measures, such as a braking operation to initiate automatically in an emergency.
  • the position sensor 17 always detects the position of the motorcycle or the mobile ground 2, wherein the control unit 18 depending on the detected inclination ⁇ , the environment sensors 5 to 10 drives. According to the present embodiment, it is provided that in the
  • the environment sensors 6 and 9 are activated and insofar as the surrounding areas 12 and 15 detect, which are aligned substantially parallel to the vehicle base 2. If the single-track vehicle 1 tilts sideways, as shown by way of example in FIG. 2, for example because a curve is traversed, the environment sensors 6 and 9 also incline accordingly. As a result, the surrounding areas 12 and 15 are no longer parallel to the mobile ground 2 but are inclined to do so. In particular, the surroundings sensor 6 now largely comprises the vehicle ground 2, which leads to a fault value. Traversable objects are captured in the signal.
  • control unit 18 controls the environment sensor 4 such that when falling below a predetermined inclination angle a, as shown in Figure 2, the environment sensors 5 and 10 are activated and the environment sensors 6 and 9 are disabled. The surrounding areas 1 1 and 16 thus detected are then again substantially parallel to the road surface 2, as shown in FIG.
  • the inclination angle ⁇ is less than 90 ° in this case. Nevertheless, the device 3 ensures that the environment of the motorcycle is reliably detected. If the motorcycle is inclined in the opposite direction, so that the angle ⁇ is greater than 90 °, the control unit 18 preferably controls the surroundings sensor 4 in such a way that now only the sensors 7 and 8 are activated and thus the surrounding areas 13 and 14 are detected.
  • the control unit 18 thus constitutes a means for adjusting the detected environment area, while the position sensor means for determining the to be detected
  • Adjust environment sensor groups individually to the inclination angle of the vehicle 1. For this purpose, a phase shift of the respective
  • Environment sensors 6 and 9 provide, which are pivotally mounted. through a corresponding actuator can then be the environment sensors 6 and 9 pivot in order to adjust the respectively detected environment area 12, 15 to the inclination of the vehicle 1.
  • FIG. 4 shows another embodiment in which the vehicle is designed as a tilting vehicle 19. In this case, the vehicle is considered
  • Two-track vehicle is formed, wherein the height level of the wheels can be changed on one side of the vehicle to those on the other side of the vehicle to "corner" the vehicle or to corner when cornering to increase the ride comfort 19 also has the device 3, wherein in this embodiment, an environment sensor group at the front or front of the
  • Neige Vietnamese plants 19 is provided, the present three environment sensors 20, 21, 22, which are arranged side by side. If the control device 18 detects by means of the bearing sensor 17 that the tilting vehicle 19 is inclined with respect to the mobile ground 2, it controls the environmental sensors 20 to 22 by beamforming in such a way that the surrounding area covered by the environmental sensors 20 to 22 is displaced parallel to the surroundings mobile underground 2, as shown in Figure 4 by curved lines to lie. This avoids that the environment area detected by the environment sensors 20 to 22 is restricted by the vehicle background 2 or that the environment sensors 20 to 22 detect the vehicle background 2 and
  • FIGS. 5A and 5B show a further exemplary embodiment of the device 3, this time as part of a vehicle 23 having a variable body 24.
  • the body allows a change in the wheelbase, for which purpose a part 25 of the body 24 is inclined with respect to another part 26.
  • 5A shows the vehicle 23 in an initial state
  • FIG. 5B shows the vehicle 23 in a final state when the wheelbase has been shortened to a minimum, in each case in a simplified side view.
  • the device 3 likewise has an environment sensor group which is arranged on the front side of the vehicle 25 and has at least two environment sensors 27, 28.
  • the Environment sensor 27 is activated, which detects a first environment region 29 whose main axis is aligned parallel to the vehicle base 2.
  • the environment sensor 28 is aligned or arranged on the body 25 such that when the vehicle 23 is in the final state, the environment area covered by the surroundings sensor 28 is aligned with its main axis parallel to the road surface 2.
  • the control unit 18 changes between the environment sensors 27 and 28, so that in the final state of the environment sensor 28 at the initial state
  • the Environment sensor 27 is activated.
  • the inclination of the body part 25 can also be detected by means of the position sensor 17.
  • the device 3 ensures the optimal design of the concluded processes and energy savings, since preferably only the relevant environmental sensor is activated / activated.
  • the road surface or the road surface 2 itself is prevented from being detected, thereby preventing noise and increasing the robustness of the system. Since less irrelevant objects are detected, the total computing power required for evaluating the sensor signals is also reduced overall, so that the control unit 18 can be designed to be relatively inexpensive and simple.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a device (3) for a vehicle (1, 19, 23), particularly a motor vehicle, with an environment sensor system (4) which has at least one environment sensor (5-10) for contactlessly detecting at least one environment region (11-16), means for adjusting the environment region (11-16) to be detected and a device for determining the environment region (11-16) to be detected. According to the invention, the device has a position sensor (17) which detects the tilting of the vehicle (1) in respect of a vehicle base (2), wherein the means adjust the environment region (11-16) to be detected depending on the tilt of the vehicle (1).

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Beschreibung  description
VORRICHTUNG UND FAHRZEUG MIT NEIGUNGSKOMPENSATION EINES UMFELDSENSORS DEVICE AND VEHICLE WITH TILTING COMPENSATION OF A ENVIRONMENTAL SENSOR
Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung für ein Fahrzeug, insbesondere  The invention relates to a device for a vehicle, in particular
Kraftfahrzeug, mit einer Umfeldsensorik, die mindestens einen Umfeldsensor zur berührungslosen Erfassung zumindest eines Umfeldbereichs aufweist, mit Mitteln zum Einstellen des zu erfassenden Umfeldbereichs, und mit einer Einrichtung zum Bestimmen des zu erfassenden Umfeldbereichs. Motor vehicle, with an environment sensor system having at least one environment sensor for non-contact detection of at least one environment area, with means for setting the environment to be detected area, and with a device for determining the surrounding area to be detected.
Ferner betrifft die Erfindung ein Fahrzeug, insbesondere Kraftfahrzeug, mit einer entsprechenden Vorrichtung. Furthermore, the invention relates to a vehicle, in particular motor vehicle, with a corresponding device.
Stand der Technik State of the art
Vorrichtungen und Fahrzeuge der eingangs genannten Art sind aus dem Stand der Technik bekannt. So offenbart beispielsweise die Offenlegungsschrift DE 10 2005 024 052 A1 eine Vorrichtung mit einer Umfeldsensorik, die mehrere Devices and vehicles of the type mentioned are known from the prior art. Thus, for example, the published patent application DE 10 2005 024 052 A1 discloses a device with an environment sensor system which has a plurality of
Umfeldsensoren aufweist, die nebeneinander an einer Stoßstange eines Environment sensors that adjacent to a bumper of a
Kraftfahrzeugs angeordnet sind, um nebeneinander liegende Umfeldbereiche zu erfassen. Dabei wird in Abhängigkeit eines Lenkwinkels des Kraftfahrzeugs der zu erfassende Umfeldbereich bestimmt. Zum Bestimmen des zu erfassenden Umweltbereichs weist die Vorrichtung somit eine Einrichtung auf, die den Motor vehicle are arranged to detect adjacent areas of the environment. In this case, the surrounding area to be detected is determined as a function of a steering angle of the motor vehicle. To determine the environmental region to be detected, the device thus comprises a device that the
Lenkwinkel des Kraftfahrzeugs erfasst. Dadurch wird erreicht, dass bei Steering angle of the motor vehicle detected. This ensures that at
Kurvenfahrten die Umfeldsensorik in Kurven richtung ausgerichtet ist. Cornering the environment sensor is aligned in the direction of the curve.
Offenbarung der Erfindung Disclosure of the invention
Die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung mit den Merkmalen des Anspruchs 1 hat den Vorteil, dass eine Anpassung des erfassten Umfeldbereichs unabhängig von einem Lenkwinkel des Fahrzeugs erfolgt. Dadurch wird der Umfeldbereich auch dann angepasst, wenn sich das Fahrzeug nicht in einer Kurvenfahrt befindet. Die Vorrichtung lässt sich damit auch für Umfeldbereich sinnvoll nutzen, die von einer Kurvenfahrbahn unabhängig sind. So können insbesondere Umfeldbereiche an einer Längsseite eines Fahrzeugs in Abhängigkeit der Seitenneigung des Fahrzeugs angepasst werden, was insbesondere bei Einspurfahrzeugen von Vorteil ist. Auch ist die Vorrichtung vorteilhaft bei Fahrzeugen vorsehbar, die eine variable beziehungsweise veränderbare Karosserie aufweisen, bei welcher sich beispielsweise die Neigung eines Karosserieabschnitts bezüglich eines The device according to the invention with the features of claim 1 has the advantage that an adjustment of the detected environment area is independent of a steering angle of the vehicle. This adjusts the surrounding area even when the vehicle is not cornering. The Device can thus be used meaningful for environment that are independent of a cornering lane. Thus, in particular surrounding areas on a longitudinal side of a vehicle can be adjusted as a function of the lateral inclination of the vehicle, which is particularly advantageous for single-track vehicles. Also, the device is advantageously providable in vehicles that have a variable or changeable body, in which, for example, the inclination of a body section with respect to a
Fahruntergrunds, auf welchem sich das Fahrzeug befindet, verändern lässt. Die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung zeichnet sich dadurch aus, dass die Einrichtung einen Lagesensor aufweist, der die Neigung des Fahrzeugs bezüglich eines Fahrzeuguntergrunds erfasst, und dass die Mittel den zu erfassenden Fahruntergrunds, on which the vehicle is located, can change. The device according to the invention is characterized in that the device has a position sensor which detects the inclination of the vehicle with respect to a vehicle background, and that the means to be detected
Umfeldbereich in Abhängigkeit der Neigung des Fahrzeugs einstellen. Durch den Lagesensor lässt sich auf einfache Weise die Neigung des Fahrzeugs erfassen, sodass die Mittel ohne Weiteres den zu erfassenden Umfeldbereich an die Neigung des Fahrzeugs angepasst bestimmen können. Set the surrounding area as a function of the inclination of the vehicle. By means of the position sensor, the inclination of the vehicle can be detected in a simple manner, so that the means can readily determine the environment to be detected adapted to the inclination of the vehicle.
Gemäß einer vorteilhaften Weiterbildung der Erfindung ist vorgesehen, dass die Mittel eine Aktoreinrichtung aufweisen, die in Abhängigkeit der Neigung des Fahrzeugs den mindestens einen Umfeldsensor verschwenkt. Der Umfeldsensor ist dafür zweckmäßigerweise in einer entsprechenden Halterung gelagert, die von der Aktoreinrichtung betätigbar ist. Die Aktoreinrichtung weist mindestens einen, vorzugsweise mehrere Aktoren auf, die beispielsweise als According to an advantageous development of the invention, it is provided that the means have an actuator device which pivots the at least one surroundings sensor as a function of the inclination of the vehicle. The environment sensor is expediently stored in a corresponding holder which can be actuated by the actuator device. The actuator device has at least one, preferably a plurality of actuators, for example as
elektromagnetisch, elektromotorisch, hydraulisch, mechanisch und/oder pneumatisch arbeitende Aktoren ausgebildet sind. Durch Verschwenken des Sensors lässt sich auf einfache Art und Weise der von dem Umfeldsensor erfasste Umfeldbereich verändern beziehungsweise der Neigung des Fahrzeugs anpassen. Vorzugsweise ist vorgesehen, dass die Mittel den Umfeldbereich derart einstellen, dass er die Umgebung im Wesentlichen so erfasst, als ob das Fahrzeug nicht zu dem Fahrzeuguntergrund geneigt wäre. Die Umfeldsensorik ist somit derart ausgebildet, dass sie bevorzugt stets zumindest im Wesentlichen parallel zum Fahrbahnuntergrund das Umfeld erfasst. electromagnetically, electromotively, hydraulically, mechanically and / or pneumatically operated actuators are formed. By pivoting the sensor, the surrounding area detected by the surroundings sensor can be changed in a simple manner or adapted to the inclination of the vehicle. Preferably, it is provided that the means set the surrounding area in such a way that it detects the environment substantially as if the vehicle was not inclined to the vehicle ground. The environment sensor is thus designed such that it preferably always at least substantially parallel to the road surface detects the environment.
Gemäß einer vorteilhaften Weiterbildung der Erfindung ist vorgesehen, dass die Umfeldsensorik mindestens zwei, vorzugsweise drei Umfeldsensoren aufweist, die angeordnet sind, um übereinanderliegende Umfeldbereiche zu erfassen. Durch das Vorsehen mehrerer Umfeldsensoren entfällt die Notwendigkeit, einen Umfeldsensor zu verschwenken. So sind die Umfeldsensoren beispielsweise an einer Fahrzeuglängsseite derart angeordnet, dass sie seitlich des Fahrzeugs übereinanderliegende Umfeldbereiche erfassen. Insbesondere liegen die übereinanderliegende Umfeldbereiche in einem bestimmten Winkel derart übereinander, dass sie aneinanderliegende oder sich bereichsweise According to an advantageous embodiment of the invention, it is provided that the environment sensor system has at least two, preferably three environment sensors, which are arranged to detect superimposed surrounding areas. By providing several environmental sensors eliminates the need for a To swivel environment sensor. For example, the environment sensors are arranged on a vehicle longitudinal side in such a way that they detect surrounding areas on the side of the vehicle. In particular, the superimposed surrounding areas are superimposed at a certain angle in such a way that they abut each other or in regions
überschneidende Segmente bilden. Je nach Neigung des Fahrzeugs zur Seite wird einer der Sensoren zum Erfassen des jeweiligen Umfeldbereichs durch die Mittel aktiviert. Die Umfeldsensoren sind dabei zweckmäßigerweise schräg zueinander ausgerichtet. form overlapping segments. Depending on the inclination of the vehicle to the side of one of the sensors for detecting the respective environment area is activated by the means. The environment sensors are expediently aligned at an angle to each other.
Gemäß einer alternativen Ausführungsform der Erfindung ist vorgesehen, dass die Umfeldsensorik mindestens zwei, vorzugsweise drei Umfeldsensoren aufweist, die angeordnet sind, um nebeneinanderliegende Umfeldbereiche zu erfassen. Hierbei sind die Umfeldsensoren entsprechend derart angeordnet, dass sie nebeneinanderliegende beziehungsweise aneinander angrenzendeAccording to an alternative embodiment of the invention it is provided that the environment sensor system has at least two, preferably three environmental sensors, which are arranged to detect adjacent surrounding areas. In this case, the environmental sensors are correspondingly arranged such that they are adjacent or adjacent to one another
Umfeldbereich erfassen. Dabei können sich die Umfeldbereiche bereichsweise überlappen oder überlappungsfrei aneinander angrenzen oder auch beabstandet zueinander sein. Die Umfeldsensoren sind dabei ebenfalls bevorzugt schrägt zueinander ausgerichtet, um segmentformige Umfeldbereichen eines Umfelds zu erfassen. Enter environment area. In this case, the surrounding areas can overlap in regions or adjoin one another without overlapping or can also be spaced apart from one another. The environment sensors are also preferably oriented obliquely to one another in order to capture segment-shaped surrounding areas of an environment.
Vorzugsweise weisen die Mittel ein Steuergerät auf, das in Abhängigkeit von der Neigung des Fahrzeugs einen oder mehrere der Umfeldsensoren betreibt. Das Steuergerät aktiviert den Sensor, der den gewünschten Umfeldbereich erfasst, oder es steuert die Aktoreinrichtung entsprechend an. Bevorzugt steuert dasThe means preferably have a control unit which operates one or more of the environment sensors as a function of the inclination of the vehicle. The control unit activates the sensor which detects the desired surrounding area, or it controls the actuator device accordingly. This preferably controls
Steuergerät mehrere Sensoren gleichzeitig an. Vorzugsweise steuert das Steuergerät die mehreren Sensoren derart an, dass sie gemeinsam einen Umfeldbereich erfassen, der in Abhängigkeit der Ansteuerung der Sensoren veränderbar ist. So kann durch sogenanntes Beamforming, insbesondere mit Phasenverschiebung eines Radar-Antennen-Arrays, ein Abstrahlwinkel derControl unit several sensors at the same time. Preferably, the control unit controls the plurality of sensors in such a way that together they detect an environment that can be varied as a function of the activation of the sensors. Thus, by so-called beamforming, in particular with phase shift of a radar antenna array, a radiation angle of the
Umfeldsensorik oder einer mehrere Umfeldsensoren aufweisenden Environment sensor or one more environment sensors having
Umfeldsensorgruppe variiert werden. Sind einer oder mehrere Umfeldsensoren vorgesehen, so werden diese alternativ zum Beamforming bevorzugt einzeln oder gemeinsam verschwenkt. Um den Energiebedarf zu optimieren steuert das Steuergerät bevorzugt in Abhängigkeit des Neigungswinkels jeweils nur einen der Sensoren der Umfeldsensorik oder Umfeldsensorgruppe an. Gemäß einer vorteilhaften Weiterbildung der Erfindung ist vorgesehen, dass der mindestens eine Umfeldsensor als Radarsensor, Lidar-Sensor, Ultraschallsensor oder Kamerasensor oder auch als sogenannter Time-of-flight-Sensor ausgebildet ist. Die einzelnen Sensortypen sind prinzipiell bekannt, sodass an dieser Stelle nicht näher darauf eingegangen werden soll. Im Zusammenhang mit der vorteilhaften Vorrichtung erlauben sie eine robuste Umfelderfassung. Environment sensor group can be varied. If one or more environmental sensors are provided, they are preferably pivoted individually or jointly as an alternative to beamforming. In order to optimize the energy requirement, the control unit preferably controls only one of the sensors of the environmental sensor system or environmental sensor group depending on the angle of inclination. According to an advantageous development of the invention, it is provided that the at least one environment sensor is designed as a radar sensor, lidar sensor, ultrasound sensor or camera sensor or else as a so-called time-of-flight sensor. The individual types of sensor are known in principle, so it will not be discussed in more detail here. In connection with the advantageous device, they allow a robust environment detection.
Gemäß einer vorteilhaften Weiterbildung der Erfindung ist vorgesehen, dass der Lagesensor als Inertialsensor, Kreiselsensor und/oder optischer Sensor, insbesondere Kamerasensor ausgebildet ist. Die Erfassung der Neigung des Fahrzeugs, insbesondere eines bestimmten Neigungswinkels des Fahrzeugs bezüglich des Fahrbahnuntergrunds lässt sich gut mithilfe eines Inertialsensors oder eines Kreisels bestimmen. Die Ausbildung des Lagesensors als optischer Sensor erleichtert die Lageerfassung insbesondere dann, wenn der According to an advantageous development of the invention, it is provided that the position sensor is designed as an inertial sensor, gyro sensor and / or optical sensor, in particular a camera sensor. The detection of the inclination of the vehicle, in particular a certain inclination angle of the vehicle with respect to the road surface can be well determined using an inertial sensor or a gyroscope. The formation of the position sensor as an optical sensor facilitates the position detection, especially when the
Fahrbahnuntergrund nicht horizontal ausgerichtet ist, sondern beispielsweise eine Steigung darstellt. Mittels des optischen Sensors, insbesondere des Road surface is not aligned horizontally, but for example represents a slope. By means of the optical sensor, in particular the
Kamerasensors, kann ein Horizont optisch erfasst und daraus die Lage des Fahrzeugs ermittelt werden. Besonders bevorzugt weist der Lagesensor eine Kombination der genannten Sensoren auf, wobei insbesondere eine Kombination des Kamerasensors mit dem Inertialsensor oder dem Kreiselsensor von Vorteil ist. Camera sensor, a horizon can be visually detected and used to determine the position of the vehicle. Particularly preferably, the position sensor has a combination of said sensors, wherein in particular a combination of the camera sensor with the inertial sensor or the gyro sensor is advantageous.
Das erfindungsgemäße Fahrzeug mit den Merkmalen des Anspruchs 8 zeichnet sich durch die oben beschriebene Vorrichtung aus. Es hat den Vorteil, dass eine robuste und störfreie Umfelderfassung gewährleistet wird. The vehicle according to the invention with the features of claim 8 is characterized by the device described above. It has the advantage that a robust and interference-free environment detection is ensured.
Gemäß einer vorteilhaften Weiterbildung der Erfindung ist vorgesehen, dass sich das Fahrzeug durch die Ausbildung als Einspurfahrzeug, Neigefahrzeug oder als mit variabler Karosserie versehenes Fahrzeug, insbesondere mit einem variablen Radstand, auszeichnet. According to an advantageous development of the invention, it is provided that the vehicle is distinguished by the design as a single-track vehicle, a tilt vehicle or as a vehicle provided with a variable body, in particular with a variable wheelbase.
Vorzugsweise weist das Fahrzeug die Umfeldsensorik an zumindest einer Fahrzeugseite, also an zumindest einer Fahrzeuglängsseite und/oder an einer Fahrzeugfront und/oder Fahrzeugrückseite auf. Vorteilhafterweise ist die The vehicle preferably has the surroundings sensor system on at least one side of the vehicle, that is, on at least one vehicle longitudinal side and / or on a vehicle front and / or vehicle rear side. Advantageously, the
Umfeldsensorik an mehrere der Fahrzeugseiten insbesondere mit einer jeweiligen Umfeldsensorgruppe vorgesehen, wobei die jeweilige Environment sensor to several of the vehicle sides, especially with a provided respective environment sensor group, wherein the respective
Umfeldsensorgruppe durch jeweils ein eigenes Steuergerät oder durch ein globales Steuergerät, das mit allen Umfeldsensorgruppen verbunden ist, betrieben werden kann. Environment sensor group can be operated by a separate control unit or by a global control unit that is connected to all environment sensor groups.
Im Folgenden soll die Erfindung anhand der Zeichnung näher erläutert werden. Dazu zeigen In the following, the invention will be explained in more detail with reference to the drawing. Show this
Figur 1 ein Einspurfahrzeug mit einer vorteilhaften Vorrichtung zur Figure 1 is a single-track vehicle with an advantageous device for
Umfelderfassung,  Environmental detection,
Figur 2 das Einspurfahrzeug in einem zur Seite geneigten Zustand, FIG. 2 shows the single-track vehicle in a side-inclined condition;
Figur 3 das Einspurfahrzeug in dem zur Seite geneigten Zustand mit angepasstem Umfeldbereich der Vorrichtung, FIG. 3 shows the single-track vehicle in the side-tilted state with adapted surrounding area of the device;
Figur 4 ein Neigefahrzeug mit der Vorrichtung im geneigten Zustand und Figure 4 shows a tilting vehicle with the device in the inclined state and
Figuren 5A und 5B ein Fahrzeug mit variabler Karosserie und mit der Figures 5A and 5B show a vehicle with a variable body and with the
Vorrichtung in unterschiedlichen Karosserie-Zuständen.  Device in different body conditions.
Figur 1 zeigt ein Fahrzeug, das als Einspurfahrzeug 1 beziehungsweise das als Motorrad ausgebildet ist. Vorliegend befindet sich das Einspurfahrzeug 1 in einer Gleichgewichtsposition, in welcher es senkrecht auf einen fahrbaren Untergrund 2 steht. Das Motorrad weist eine Vorrichtung 3 auf, die insbesondere Teil einer Sicherheitseinrichtung des Einspurfahrzeugs 1 ist und eine Umfeldsensorik 4 zum berührungslosen Erfassen des Umfeldes des Motorrads aufweist. Die Umfeldsensorik 4 weist sechs Umfeldsensoren 5 bis 10 auf, die an den Figure 1 shows a vehicle which is designed as Einspurfahrzeug 1 or as a motorcycle. In the present case, the single-track vehicle 1 is in an equilibrium position in which it is perpendicular to a mobile ground 2. The motorcycle has a device 3, which is in particular part of a safety device of the single-track vehicle 1 and has an environment sensor 4 for non-contact detection of the environment of the motorcycle. The environment sensor system 4 has six environment sensors 5 to 10 which are connected to the
Fahrzeuglängsseiten des Motorrads angeordnet sind. Dabei sind die Vehicle longitudinal sides of the motorcycle are arranged. Here are the
Umfeldsensoren 5 bis 7 an einer Seite und die Umfeldsensoren 8 bis 10 an der gegenüberliegenden Fahrzeuglängsseite angeordnet. Die Umfeldsensoren 5 bis 10 können als Radarsensoren, Lidar-Sensoren, Ultraschallsensoren oder auch als optische Sensoren ausgebildet sein. Die auf einer Fahrzeuglängsseite befindlichen Umfeldsensoren 5 bis 6 beziehungsweise 8 bis 10 bilden jeweils eine Umfeldsensorgruppe. Die Umfeldsensoren 5 bis 7 beziehungsweise 8 bis 10 der jeweiligen Environment sensors 5 to 7 arranged on one side and the environment sensors 8 to 10 on the opposite vehicle longitudinal side. The environment sensors 5 to 10 can be embodied as radar sensors, lidar sensors, ultrasound sensors or else as optical sensors. The environment sensors 5 to 6 or 8 to 10 located on a vehicle longitudinal side each form an environment sensor group. The environment sensors 5 to 7 or 8 to 10 of the respective
Umfeldsensorengruppe sind dabei derart schräg zueinander ausgerichtet, dass ihre Hauptachsen in einem Winkel von etwa 45° zueinander angeordnet sind, sodass die von den Umfeldsensoren 5 bis 7 beziehungsweise 8 bis 10 jeweils erfassten Umfeldbereiche 1 1 bis 13 beziehungsweise 14 bis 16 Environment sensor group are aligned so obliquely to each other that their main axes are arranged at an angle of about 45 ° to each other, so that each of the environment sensors 5 to 7 or 8 to 10 respectively detected surrounding areas 1 1 to 13 or 14 to 16
übereinanderliegen. Dabei können benachbarte Umfeldbereiche sich überlappen, beabstandet zueinander oder direkt aneinander angrenzend ausgerichtet sein. In dem vorliegenden Ausführungsbeispiel grenzen die Umfeldbereiche 1 1 bis 13 beziehungsweise 14 bis 16 aneinander an. Die Umfeldsensoren 5 bis 10 sind dabei derart ausgebildet, dass der jeweils erfasste Umfeldbereich 1 1 bis 16 im Wesentlichen kreissegmentförmig ausgebildet ist. superimposed. In this case, adjacent surrounding areas may overlap, be spaced apart from each other or directly adjacent to each other. In the present embodiment, the surrounding areas 1 1 to 13 and 14 to 16 adjoin one another. The environmental sensors 5 to 10 are designed in such a way that the respectively detected surrounding area 1 1 to 16 is substantially circular-segment-shaped.
Weiterhin weist die Vorrichtung 3 einen Lagesensor 17 auf, der die Lage des Einspurfahrzeugs 1 bezüglich des fahrbaren Untergrunds 2 erfasst. Dabei bestimmt der Lagesensor 17 einen Neigewinkel α des Einspurfahrzeugs 1 zu dem fahrbaren Untergrund 2. Vorliegend beträgt der Neigewinkel α aufgrund der ausbalancierten Stellung des Einspurfahrzeugs 1 90° (a = 90°). Der Lagesensor ist dazu beispielsweise als Inertialsensor, Kreiselsensor oder auch als optischer Kamerasensor ausgebildet. Ferner weist die Vorrichtung 3 ein Steuergerät 18 auf, das mit dem Lagesensor 17 und den Umfeldsensoren 5 bis 10 Furthermore, the device 3 has a position sensor 17 which detects the position of the one-track vehicle 1 with respect to the mobile ground 2. In this case, the position sensor 17 determines a tilt angle α of the one-track vehicle 1 to the mobile ground 2. In the present case, the tilt angle α due to the balanced position of Einspurfahrzeugs 1 90 ° (a = 90 °). The position sensor is designed for this purpose, for example, as an inertial sensor, gyro sensor or as an optical camera sensor. Furthermore, the device 3 has a control unit 18 which is connected to the position sensor 17 and the environment sensors 5 to 10
wirkverbunden ist. is actively connected.
Die Vorrichtung 3 dient dazu, die Sicherheit des Fahrers des Einspurfahrzeugs 1 zu erhöhen, insbesondere um fahrunterstützende Maßnahmen, wie The device 3 serves to increase the safety of the driver of the one-track vehicle 1, in particular by driving-supporting measures, such as
beispielsweise das Anzeigen von Warnsignalen, oder Sicherheitsmaßnahmen, wie beispielsweise einen Bremsvorgang, im Notfall automatisch einleiten zu können. Hierzu erfasst der Lagesensor 17 stets die Lage des Motorrads beziehungsweise des fahrbaren Untergrundes 2, wobei das Steuergerät 18 in Abhängigkeit der erfassten Neigung α die Umfeldsensoren 5 bis 10 ansteuert. Gemäß dem vorliegenden Ausführungsbeispiel ist dabei vorgesehen, dass in dem For example, the display of warning signals, or safety measures, such as a braking operation to initiate automatically in an emergency. For this purpose, the position sensor 17 always detects the position of the motorcycle or the mobile ground 2, wherein the control unit 18 depending on the detected inclination α, the environment sensors 5 to 10 drives. According to the present embodiment, it is provided that in the
Ausführungsfall gemäß Figur 1 die Umfeldsensoren 6 und 9 aktiviert sind und insofern die Umfeldbereiche 12 und 15 erfassen, die im Wesentlichen parallel zum Fahrzeuguntergrund 2 ausgerichtet sind. Neigt sich das Einspurfahrzeug 1 zur Seite, wie beispielhaft in Figur 2 dargestellt, beispielsweise weil eine Kurve durchfahren wird, so neigen sich entsprechend auch die Umfeldsensoren 6 und 9. Dies hat zur Folge, dass die Umfeldbereiche 12 und 15 nicht mehr parallel zum fahrbaren Untergrund 2 sondern geneigt dazu ausgerichtet sind. Insbesondere der Umfeldsensor 6 umfasst nunmehr zu einem Großteil den Fahrzeuguntergrund 2, was zu einem Störwert führt. Überfahrbare Objekte werden im Signal eingefangen. Execution case according to Figure 1, the environment sensors 6 and 9 are activated and insofar as the surrounding areas 12 and 15 detect, which are aligned substantially parallel to the vehicle base 2. If the single-track vehicle 1 tilts sideways, as shown by way of example in FIG. 2, for example because a curve is traversed, the environment sensors 6 and 9 also incline accordingly. As a result, the surrounding areas 12 and 15 are no longer parallel to the mobile ground 2 but are inclined to do so. In particular, the surroundings sensor 6 now largely comprises the vehicle ground 2, which leads to a fault value. Traversable objects are captured in the signal.
Vorteilhafterweise steuert das Steuergerät 18 die Umfeldsensorik 4 derart an, dass bei Unterschreiten eines vorgebbaren Neigungswinkels a, wie in Figur 2 gezeigt, die Umfeldsensoren 5 und 10 aktiviert und die Umfeldsensoren 6 und 9 deaktiviert werden. Die dadurch erfassten Umfeldbereiche 1 1 und 16 liegen dann wieder im Wesentlichen parallel zum Fahrbahnuntergrund 2, wie in Figur 3 dargestellt. Der Neigungswinkel α ist in diesem Fall kleiner 90°. Dennoch gewährleistet die Vorrichtung 3, dass das Umfeld des Motorrads sicher erfasst wird. Wird das Motorrad in entgegengesetzter Richtung geneigt, sodass der Winkel α größer 90° ist, so steuert das Steuergerät 18 die Umfeldsensorik 4 bevorzugt derart an, dass nunmehr lediglich die Sensoren 7 und 8 aktiviert und somit die Umfeldbereiche 13 und 14 erfasst werden. Das Steuergerät 18 stellt somit ein Mittel zum Einstellen des erfassten Umfeldbereichs dar, während der Lagesensor eine Einrichtung zum Bestimmen des zu erfassenden Advantageously, the control unit 18 controls the environment sensor 4 such that when falling below a predetermined inclination angle a, as shown in Figure 2, the environment sensors 5 and 10 are activated and the environment sensors 6 and 9 are disabled. The surrounding areas 1 1 and 16 thus detected are then again substantially parallel to the road surface 2, as shown in FIG. The inclination angle α is less than 90 ° in this case. Nevertheless, the device 3 ensures that the environment of the motorcycle is reliably detected. If the motorcycle is inclined in the opposite direction, so that the angle α is greater than 90 °, the control unit 18 preferably controls the surroundings sensor 4 in such a way that now only the sensors 7 and 8 are activated and thus the surrounding areas 13 and 14 are detected. The control unit 18 thus constitutes a means for adjusting the detected environment area, while the position sensor means for determining the to be detected
Umfeldbereichs bildet. In Abhängigkeit der Neigung des Fahrzeugs 1 wird somit stets ein optimaler Umfeldbereich beiderseits des Fahrzeugs erfasst. Environment area forms. Depending on the inclination of the vehicle 1, an optimum surrounding area on both sides of the vehicle is thus always detected.
Alternativ zu dem Umschalten zwischen den einzelnen Umfeldsensoren 5 bis 10 ist es auch denkbar, mittels Beamforming die Abstrahlcharakteristik der As an alternative to switching between the individual environment sensors 5 to 10, it is also conceivable by means of beamforming the radiation characteristic of
Umfeldsensorgruppen individuell an den Neigungswinkel des Fahrzeugs 1 anzupassen. Hierzu wird eine Phasenverschiebung der jeweiligen Adjust environment sensor groups individually to the inclination angle of the vehicle 1. For this purpose, a phase shift of the respective
Umfeldsensorgruppe durchgeführt und durch eine abstandabhängige Environment sensor group carried out and by a distance-dependent
Signalverzögerung ein gewünschter Abstrahlwinkel der jeweilige Signal delay a desired beam angle of the respective
Umfeldsensorgruppe eingestellt. Environment sensor group set.
Ebenso ist es denkbar, anstelle mehrere Umfeldsensoren pro Längsseite des Fahrzeugs 1 lediglich jeweils einen Umfeldsensor, beispielsweise It is also conceivable, instead of several environment sensors per longitudinal side of the vehicle 1, only one environmental sensor, for example
Umfeldsensoren 6 und 9, vorzusehen, die verschwenkbar gelagert sind. Mittels einer entsprechenden Aktorik lassen sich dann die Umfeldsensoren 6 und 9 verschwenken, um den jeweils erfassten Umfeldbereich 12, 15 an die Neigung des Fahrzeugs 1 anzupassen. Environment sensors 6 and 9, provide, which are pivotally mounted. through a corresponding actuator can then be the environment sensors 6 and 9 pivot in order to adjust the respectively detected environment area 12, 15 to the inclination of the vehicle 1.
Figur 4 zeigt ein weiteres Ausführungsbeispiel, bei welchem das Fahrzeug als Neigefahrzeug 19 ausgebildet ist. In diesem Fall ist das Fahrzeug als Figure 4 shows another embodiment in which the vehicle is designed as a tilting vehicle 19. In this case, the vehicle is considered
Zweispurfahrzeug ausgebildet, wobei sich das Höhenniveau der Räder auf einer Seite des Fahrzeugs zu denen auf der anderen Seite des Fahrzeugs verändern lässt, um das Fahrzeug„in die Kurve zu legen" beziehungsweise bei einer Kurvenfahrt zu neigen, um den Fahrkomfort zu erhöhen. Das Neigefahrzeug 19 weist ebenfalls die Vorrichtung 3 auf, wobei in diesem Ausführungsbeispiel eine Umfeldsensorgruppe an der Front beziehungsweise Vorderseite des Two-track vehicle is formed, wherein the height level of the wheels can be changed on one side of the vehicle to those on the other side of the vehicle to "corner" the vehicle or to corner when cornering to increase the ride comfort 19 also has the device 3, wherein in this embodiment, an environment sensor group at the front or front of the
Neigefahrzeugs 19 vorgesehen ist, die vorliegend drei Umfeldsensoren 20, 21 , 22 umfasst, die nebeneinander angeordnet sind. Erfasst das Steuergerät 18 durch den Lagersensor 17, dass das Neigefahrzeug 19 gegenüber dem fahrbaren Untergrund 2 geneigt ist, so steuert es die Umfeldsensoren 20 bis 22 durch Beamforming derart an, dass der von den Umfeldsensoren 20 bis 22 erfasste Umfeldbereich verlagert wird, um parallel zum fahrbaren Untergrund 2, wie in Figur 4 durch gekrümmte Linien gezeigt, zu liegen. Dadurch wird vermieden, dass der von den Umfeldsensoren 20 bis 22 erfasste Umfeldbereich durch den Fahrzeuguntergrund 2 eingeschränkt wird beziehungsweise dass die Umfeldsensoren 20 bis 22 den Fahrzeuguntergrund 2 erfassen und Neigefahrzeugs 19 is provided, the present three environment sensors 20, 21, 22, which are arranged side by side. If the control device 18 detects by means of the bearing sensor 17 that the tilting vehicle 19 is inclined with respect to the mobile ground 2, it controls the environmental sensors 20 to 22 by beamforming in such a way that the surrounding area covered by the environmental sensors 20 to 22 is displaced parallel to the surroundings mobile underground 2, as shown in Figure 4 by curved lines to lie. This avoids that the environment area detected by the environment sensors 20 to 22 is restricted by the vehicle background 2 or that the environment sensors 20 to 22 detect the vehicle background 2 and
gegebenenfalls fälschlicherweise als Hindernis auswerten. possibly wrongly evaluate it as an obstacle.
Figuren 5A und 5B zeigen ein weiteres Ausführungsbeispiel für die Vorrichtung 3, diesmal als Bestandteil eines Fahrzeugs 23, das eine variable Karosserie 24 aufweist. Die Karosserie erlaubt eine Veränderung des Radstands, wobei hierzu ein Teil 25 der Karosserie 24 bezüglich eines anderen Teils 26 geneigt wird. Figur 5A zeigt hierzu das Fahrzeug 23 in einem Ausgangszustand und Figur 5B das Fahrzeug 23 in einem Endzustand, wenn der Radstand auf ein Minimum verkürzt wurde, jeweils in einer vereinfachten Seitenansicht. FIGS. 5A and 5B show a further exemplary embodiment of the device 3, this time as part of a vehicle 23 having a variable body 24. The body allows a change in the wheelbase, for which purpose a part 25 of the body 24 is inclined with respect to another part 26. 5A shows the vehicle 23 in an initial state and FIG. 5B shows the vehicle 23 in a final state when the wheelbase has been shortened to a minimum, in each case in a simplified side view.
Die Vorrichtung 3 weist in diesem Fall ebenfalls eine Umfeldsensorgruppe auf, die an der Frontseite des Fahrzeugs 25 angeordnet ist und zumindest zwei Umfeldsensoren 27, 28 aufweist. Im Ausgangszustand gemäß Figur 5A ist der Umfeldsensor 27 aktiviert, der einen ersten Umfeldbereich 29 erfasst, dessen Hauptachse parallel zum Fahrzeuguntergrund 2 ausgerichtet ist. In this case, the device 3 likewise has an environment sensor group which is arranged on the front side of the vehicle 25 and has at least two environment sensors 27, 28. In the initial state according to FIG. 5A, the Environment sensor 27 is activated, which detects a first environment region 29 whose main axis is aligned parallel to the vehicle base 2.
Der Umfeldsensor 28 ist derart ausgerichtet beziehungsweise an der Karosserie 25 angeordnet, dass wenn sich das Fahrzeug 23 im Endzustand befindet, der von dem Umfeldsensor 28 erfasste Umfeldbereich mit seiner Hauptachse parallel zum Fahrbahnuntergrund 2 ausgerichtet ist. Wird somit die Karosserie 24 entsprechend von dem Ausgangszustand in den Endzustand verfahren, so wechselt das Steuergerät 18 zwischen den Umfeldsensoren 27 und 28, sodass im Endzustand der Umfeldsensor 28 an dem Ausgangszustand der The environment sensor 28 is aligned or arranged on the body 25 such that when the vehicle 23 is in the final state, the environment area covered by the surroundings sensor 28 is aligned with its main axis parallel to the road surface 2. Thus, if the body 24 is moved accordingly from the initial state to the final state, the control unit 18 changes between the environment sensors 27 and 28, so that in the final state of the environment sensor 28 at the initial state
Umfeldsensor 27 aktiviert ist. Die Neigung des Karosserie-Teils 25 kann dabei ebenfalls mittels des Lagesensors 17 erfasst werden. Environment sensor 27 is activated. The inclination of the body part 25 can also be detected by means of the position sensor 17.
Insgesamt gewährleistet somit die Vorrichtung 3 die optimale Auslegung des Umfelderfassungsbereichs und eine Energieersparnis, da bevorzugt nur der jeweils relevante Umfeldsensor angesteuert/aktiviert wird . Durch das Wechseln zwischen den Umfeldsensoren, wie oben beschrieben, wird verhindert, dass die Fahrbahnoberfläche oder der Fahrbahnuntergrund 2 selbst erfasst werden, wodurch Störungen verhindert und die Robustheit des Systems erhöht wird. Da weniger nicht relevante Objekte erfasst werden, wird auch insgesamt die benötigte Rechenleistung zum Auswerten der Sensorsignale verringert, sodass das Steuergerät 18 verhältnismäßig kostengünstig und einfach ausgebildet sein kann. Overall, therefore, the device 3 ensures the optimal design of the Umfeldfassungsbereichs and energy savings, since preferably only the relevant environmental sensor is activated / activated. By switching between the environmental sensors as described above, the road surface or the road surface 2 itself is prevented from being detected, thereby preventing noise and increasing the robustness of the system. Since less irrelevant objects are detected, the total computing power required for evaluating the sensor signals is also reduced overall, so that the control unit 18 can be designed to be relatively inexpensive and simple.

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1 . Vorrichtung (3) für ein Fahrzeug (1 ,19,23), insbesondere Kraftfahrzeug, mit einer Umfeldsensorik (4), die mindestens einen Umfeldsensor (5-10) zur berührungslosen Erfassung zumindest eines Umfeldbereichs (1 1 -16) aufweist, mit Mitteln zum Einstellen des zu erfassenden Umfeldbereichs (1 1 16) und mit einer Einrichtung zum Bestimmen des zu erfassenden 1 . Device (3) for a vehicle (1, 19, 23), in particular a motor vehicle, with an environmental sensor system (4) which has at least one environment sensor (5-10) for non-contact detection of at least one surrounding area (1 1 -16) for setting the surrounding area to be detected (1 1 16) and having means for determining the area to be detected
Umfeldbereichs (1 1 -16), dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Einrichtung einen Lagesensor (17) aufweist, der die Neigung des Fahrzeugs (1 ) bezüglich eines Fahrzeuguntergrunds (2) erfasst, wobei die Mittel den zu erfassenden Umfeldbereich (1 1 -16) in Abhängigkeit von der Neigung des Fahrzeugs (1 ) einstellen.  Surrounding area (1 1 -16), characterized in that the device comprises a position sensor (17) which detects the inclination of the vehicle (1) with respect to a vehicle background (2), wherein the means to be detected environment area (1 1 -16) depending on the inclination of the vehicle (1).
2. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 1 , dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Mittel eine Aktoreinrichtung aufweisen, die in Abhängigkeit der Neigung des Fahrzeugs den mindestens einen Umfeldsensor (5-10) verschwenkt. 2. Apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that the means comprise an actuator device which pivots in dependence on the inclination of the vehicle, the at least one environment sensor (5-10).
3. Vorrichtung nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch 3. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized
gekennzeichnet, dass die Umfeldsensorik (4) mindestens zwei  characterized in that the environment sensor (4) at least two
Umfeldsensoren (5,6), (8-10) aufweist, die angeordnet sind, um  Environment sensors (5,6), (8-10), which are arranged to
übereinanderliegende Umfeldbereich (1 1 -13), (14-16) zu erfassen.  overlapping surrounding area (1 1 -13), (14-16).
4. Vorrichtung nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch 4. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized
gekennzeichnet, dass die Umfeldsensorik (4) mindestens zwei  characterized in that the environment sensor (4) at least two
Umfeldsensoren (20-22) aufweist, die angeordnet sind, um  Environment sensors (20-22), which are arranged to
nebeneinanderliegenden Feldbereich zu erfassen.  to capture adjacent field area.
5. Vorrichtung nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch 5. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized
gekennzeichnet, dass die Mittel ein Steuergerät (18) aufweisen, das in Abhängigkeit von der Neigung des Fahrzeugs zumindest einen der Umfeldsensoren (5-10) betreibt. in that the means comprise a control device (18) which operates at least one of the environment sensors (5-10) depending on the inclination of the vehicle.
6. Vorrichtung nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der mindestens eine Umfeldsensor (5-10) als Radarsensor, Lidar-Sensor, Ultraschallsensor oder Kamerasensor ausgebildet ist. 6. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the at least one environment sensor (5-10) is designed as a radar sensor, lidar sensor, ultrasonic sensor or camera sensor.
7. Vorrichtung nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch 7. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized
gekennzeichnet, dass der Lagesensor (17) als Inertialsensor, Kreiselsensor oder optischer Sensor, insbesondere Kamerasensor, ausgebildet ist.  in that the position sensor (17) is designed as an inertial sensor, gyro sensor or optical sensor, in particular a camera sensor.
8. Fahrzeug (1 ,19,23), insbesondere Kraftfahrzeug, mit einer Vorrichtung (3) nach einem oder mehreren der vorhergehenden Ansprüche. 8. vehicle (1, 19, 23), in particular motor vehicle, with a device (3) according to one or more of the preceding claims.
9. Fahrzeug nach Anspruch 8, gekennzeichnet durch die Ausbildung als 9. Vehicle according to claim 8, characterized by the training as
Einspurfahrzeug (1 ), Neigefahrzeug (19) oder als Fahrzeug (23) mit variabler Karosserie.  Single-track vehicle (1), tilting vehicle (19) or as a vehicle (23) with a variable body.
10. Fahrzeug nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch 10. Vehicle according to one of the preceding claims, characterized
gekennzeichnet, dass das Fahrzeug (1 ,19,23) die Umfeldsensorik (4) an zumindest einer Fahrzeugseite aufweist.  in that the vehicle (1, 19, 23) has the surroundings sensor system (4) on at least one vehicle side.
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