GB2218187A - Automobile combination lever control or joystick - Google Patents

Automobile combination lever control or joystick Download PDF

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GB2218187A
GB2218187A GB8810842A GB8810842A GB2218187A GB 2218187 A GB2218187 A GB 2218187A GB 8810842 A GB8810842 A GB 8810842A GB 8810842 A GB8810842 A GB 8810842A GB 2218187 A GB2218187 A GB 2218187A
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G05—CONTROLLING; REGULATING
    • G05G—CONTROL DEVICES OR SYSTEMS INSOFAR AS CHARACTERISED BY MECHANICAL FEATURES ONLY
    • G05G9/00—Manually-actuated control mechanisms provided with one single controlling member co-operating with two or more controlled members, e.g. selectively, simultaneously
    • G05G9/02—Manually-actuated control mechanisms provided with one single controlling member co-operating with two or more controlled members, e.g. selectively, simultaneously the controlling member being movable in different independent ways, movement in each individual way actuating one controlled member only
    • G05G9/04—Manually-actuated control mechanisms provided with one single controlling member co-operating with two or more controlled members, e.g. selectively, simultaneously the controlling member being movable in different independent ways, movement in each individual way actuating one controlled member only in which movement in two or more ways can occur simultaneously
    • G05G9/047—Manually-actuated control mechanisms provided with one single controlling member co-operating with two or more controlled members, e.g. selectively, simultaneously the controlling member being movable in different independent ways, movement in each individual way actuating one controlled member only in which movement in two or more ways can occur simultaneously the controlling member being movable by hand about orthogonal axes, e.g. joysticks
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60W—CONJOINT CONTROL OF VEHICLE SUB-UNITS OF DIFFERENT TYPE OR DIFFERENT FUNCTION; CONTROL SYSTEMS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR HYBRID VEHICLES; ROAD VEHICLE DRIVE CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR PURPOSES NOT RELATED TO THE CONTROL OF A PARTICULAR SUB-UNIT
    • B60W30/00—Purposes of road vehicle drive control systems not related to the control of a particular sub-unit, e.g. of systems using conjoint control of vehicle sub-units
    • B60W30/18—Propelling the vehicle
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62D—MOTOR VEHICLES; TRAILERS
    • B62D1/00—Steering controls, i.e. means for initiating a change of direction of the vehicle
    • B62D1/02—Steering controls, i.e. means for initiating a change of direction of the vehicle vehicle-mounted
    • B62D1/12—Hand levers
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60W—CONJOINT CONTROL OF VEHICLE SUB-UNITS OF DIFFERENT TYPE OR DIFFERENT FUNCTION; CONTROL SYSTEMS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR HYBRID VEHICLES; ROAD VEHICLE DRIVE CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR PURPOSES NOT RELATED TO THE CONTROL OF A PARTICULAR SUB-UNIT
    • B60W2710/00—Output or target parameters relating to a particular sub-units
    • B60W2710/02—Clutches
    • B60W2710/021—Clutch engagement state
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60W—CONJOINT CONTROL OF VEHICLE SUB-UNITS OF DIFFERENT TYPE OR DIFFERENT FUNCTION; CONTROL SYSTEMS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR HYBRID VEHICLES; ROAD VEHICLE DRIVE CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR PURPOSES NOT RELATED TO THE CONTROL OF A PARTICULAR SUB-UNIT
    • B60W2710/00—Output or target parameters relating to a particular sub-units
    • B60W2710/10—Change speed gearings
    • B60W2710/1005—Transmission ratio engaged
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60W—CONJOINT CONTROL OF VEHICLE SUB-UNITS OF DIFFERENT TYPE OR DIFFERENT FUNCTION; CONTROL SYSTEMS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR HYBRID VEHICLES; ROAD VEHICLE DRIVE CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR PURPOSES NOT RELATED TO THE CONTROL OF A PARTICULAR SUB-UNIT
    • B60W2710/00—Output or target parameters relating to a particular sub-units
    • B60W2710/20—Steering systems
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60W—CONJOINT CONTROL OF VEHICLE SUB-UNITS OF DIFFERENT TYPE OR DIFFERENT FUNCTION; CONTROL SYSTEMS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR HYBRID VEHICLES; ROAD VEHICLE DRIVE CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR PURPOSES NOT RELATED TO THE CONTROL OF A PARTICULAR SUB-UNIT
    • B60W30/00—Purposes of road vehicle drive control systems not related to the control of a particular sub-unit, e.g. of systems using conjoint control of vehicle sub-units
    • B60W30/18—Propelling the vehicle
    • B60W30/18181—Propulsion control with common controlling member for different functions

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Abstract

A lever or joystick with vertical handles, is arranged mechanically and electrically to combine all the main control functions of a motor vehicle by the following method: Steering by pushing left or right. Accelerating by pushing back and braking by pushing forward. De-Clutching by pulling in a hand lever mounted on the joystick handles & selecting gear ratio by pushing electric switches located above the clutch lever may also be effected. A Pod or Console also optionally attached to the joystick and within easy reach of the handle grips carries the usual electrical switchgear to operate: The Ignition - Indicators - Lights - Wipers - Horn ... of the motor vehicle.

Description

( 1 ) AUTOMOBIIE COFEINATION LEVER CONTROL OR JOYSTICK Description This invention relates to a method of steering, braking, accelerating, gear selection & de-clutching a motor vehicle, using a single combination lever control or joystick.
Motorised vehicles including cars, vans & trucks for use on the public highways use a system whereby separate levers and a geared wheel have to be coordinated by the Driver to effect directional & velocity change control. The system is clumsy, taking many hours of rehearsal to reach a stage of familiarisation whereby a person-having normal faculties can control a vehicle so equipped.
Concentration & pays cayDriver fatigue soon ?E lead todallyerols z~Oauwa performance. Moreover, the expense of manufacturing & fitting many separate control devices, could be reduced if combined in one compact unit.
This present system groups all the controls onto a single lever or joystick, located comfortably for the seated Driver. Two hand grip stations are fitted atop the joystick which enables either hand to be freed when required for supplementary control usage & other normal duties, although it is possible to drive a vehicle equipped in this way single handed. To accelerate the vehicle, the Driver merely pulls the hand grips back. To brake, the Driver pushes the lever forward. To steer, the Driver pushes left to go left or right to go right. A hydraulic hand operated clutch lever ( motor cycle style ) is located on one hand grip station - left or right - depending on the Driver's need/ preference. Electric push button switches placed above said clutch lever provide gear selection options of up and down ration via solenoid operation.
Vehicles using an automatic gear box need not of course require a clutch lever or push button gear selection.
Placed approximately 100 mms before the joystick handles - within easy reach is a pod/console containing the usual electrical switch gear to control Ignition - Indicators - Lights - Wipers - Horn.
This pod/console is attached to and moves with the joystick, to provide constant location relative to hand position whilst driving.
The joystick action is geared to provide moderate movements at the joystick handles. Power assistance via hydraulic: Pump - Apportioning Valve - Two Way Slave Ram . . ease the steering movements. Joystick motion connects with conventional rack or recirculating ball type steering gear - via a suitable rose or metalastic joint on a common axis with the hydraulic slave power ram.
Similarly, conventional vacuum servo assistance is applied to braking movements to reduce the Driver's operating inputs. Remote brake fluid reservoirs are linked to the brake Master Cylinder with flexible hydraulic hoses - the Master Cylinder being mounted upon the joystick itself.

Claims (5)

  1. ( 2 ) AUTOMOBILE COMBINATION LEREUR CONTROL OR JOYSTICK
    CLAIMS 1. A combination lever control or joystick for motor vehicle control comprising a. tubular main shaft with vertical hand grips. Connections to the said main shaft via ball & hinge joints, rods, cable, hydraulic couplings, electric wiring & motivators to link the 'Driver as demanded by positional placing of the main shaft using the hand grips, with steering to left or to right, accelerating by pulling back & braking by pushing forward.
  2. 2. A combination lever control as claimed in Claim 1. wherein a Thand -opereted lever'is provided parallel to one hand grip & hinged at one end to operate de-clutching of the vehicle via hydraulic means.
  3. 3. A combination lever control as claimed in Claim 1. or 2. wherein electrical switches are provided above the hydraulic clutch lever to control gear selection via solenoids.
  4. 4. A combination lever control as claimed in any preceeding Claim, wherein a Pod or Console is 'attached to the moving main shaft within easy reach of the hand grips containing the usual electrical switch gear to operate: Ignition - Indicators - Lights - Wipers - Horn of the motor vehicle.
  5. 5. A combination lever control substantially as described herein with reference to the accompanying description.
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ES2184601A1 (en) * 2001-03-15 2003-04-01 Castellon Melchor Daumal Steering system using optical or radio electric signal

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GB883554A (en) * 1958-04-11 1961-11-29 Gen Motors Corp Improved control system for motor road vehicles
GB1473063A (en) * 1975-01-30 1977-05-11 Niigata Engineering Co Ltd Control apparatus for manoueuvring a ship
GB1477847A (en) * 1973-07-04 1977-06-29 Landstingens Inkopscentral Electric motor driven electrically turnable wheelchairs for invalids and other patients

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GB883554A (en) * 1958-04-11 1961-11-29 Gen Motors Corp Improved control system for motor road vehicles
GB1477847A (en) * 1973-07-04 1977-06-29 Landstingens Inkopscentral Electric motor driven electrically turnable wheelchairs for invalids and other patients
GB1473063A (en) * 1975-01-30 1977-05-11 Niigata Engineering Co Ltd Control apparatus for manoueuvring a ship

Cited By (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
ES2184601A1 (en) * 2001-03-15 2003-04-01 Castellon Melchor Daumal Steering system using optical or radio electric signal

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