JP2002205545A - Device for operating automobile door lock - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a device for operating an automobile door lock, improving operability while maintaining safety. SOLUTION: If stop identifying means X does not detect a stop condition when lock/unlock control means 18 stores a lock condition, the operation of door opening operation means 3, 6 is made ineffective, and if the stop identifying means X detects the stop condition, the operation of the door opening operation means 6 on the inside of the automobile is made effective.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an operating device for a door lock for a motor vehicle having locking / unlocking control means for controlling operation of a door opening operation means to be effective or invalid.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art An example of such an apparatus is disclosed in Japanese Patent No. 2,630,896. That is, a door lock including a meshing mechanism that can be engaged with and disengaged from a striker, a driving unit that releases the meshing mechanism of the door lock, and a door opening operation that is disposed inside and outside the vehicle that operates the driving unit. Means, a locking / unlocking operation means capable of performing a locking operation or an unlocking operation, a locking storage state storing the locking operation of the locking / unlocking operation means, and an unlocking storage state storing the unlocking operation of the locking / unlocking operation means. An operation device for a door lock for a vehicle, comprising: a locking / unlocking control means capable of being stored; and a control circuit having a vehicle stop confirmation means for detecting a vehicle stop state.

[0003] This operating device of a door lock for a vehicle, when the locking / unlocking control means stores the unlocking, when the vehicle speed sensor, which is the stop confirmation means for detecting the running state of the vehicle, detects the running state, the door is opened. The operation means is disabled, and the door opening operation means is enabled in a stopped state.

[0004]

However, in the above-described conventional door lock operating device, when the locking / unlocking control means stores the locked state, the vehicle speed sensor detects the stopped state. Even when the door is unlocked, it is necessary to release the lock / unlock knob each time the door is opened, which makes the door opening operation cumbersome.

The present invention has been made in view of such problems of the prior art, and has as its object to provide an operating device of a door lock for an automobile, which has improved operability while ensuring safety.

[0006]

According to the first aspect of the present invention,
A door lock having a meshing mechanism that can be engaged with and disengaged from the striker, a driving unit that releases the meshing mechanism of the door lock, and a door opening operation unit that is disposed inside and outside the vehicle that operates the driving unit; Locking / unlocking operation means capable of locking / unlocking operation, a lock storage state storing the locking operation of the locking / unlocking operation means, and an unlocking storage state storing the unlocking operation of the locking / unlocking operation means can be stored. In a vehicle door lock operating device including a lock / unlock control unit and a control circuit having a stop confirmation unit that detects a stop state, the stop confirmation unit detects the stop state when the lock / unlock control unit is in a lock storage state. If not, the operation of the door opening operation means is invalidated, and if the stop confirmation means detects the stopped state, the operation of the door opening operation means inside the vehicle is enabled. .

According to the first aspect of the present invention, even when the locking / unlocking control means stores the locked state, if the stop confirmation means does not detect the stopped state, the operation of the door opening operation means is performed. Since it is invalidated, safety is ensured, and when the stop confirmation means detects the stop state, the operation of the door opening operation means inside the vehicle is made effective, so that the operability is improved.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, the vehicle stop detecting means is a vehicle speed sensor that is turned off when the vehicle is running and turned on when the vehicle is stopped.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, since the stop confirming means is a vehicle speed sensor, the stop state of the vehicle can be confirmed by the speed, and the stop can be reliably confirmed.

The invention according to claim 3 is characterized in that the stop confirmation means is an engine switch that is turned on when the engine is stopped and turned off when the engine is running.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, since the stop confirmation means is an engine switch, the stop state of the vehicle can be confirmed by the operation state of the engine, and the stop can be reliably confirmed.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, the stop confirmation means of the driver's seat door is turned on when the ignition key is not inserted into the ignition key cylinder and turned off when the ignition key is inserted into the ignition key cylinder. And a parking position switch that is turned on when in a non-operation state and turned off when the shift lever is in a parking position and turned off when in a position other than the parking position. When it is off, the operation of the door opening operation means inside the vehicle is invalidated.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the stop confirmation means at the time of operating the door opening operation means of the driver's door is provided by:
An ignition switch, a parking brake switch, and a parking position switch. When all of the switches are off, the operation of the door opening operation means on the inside of the vehicle is invalidated, so that the vehicle can be reliably stopped and the reliability is improved.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, the vehicle stop confirmation means for a door other than the driver's seat is turned on when the engine is stopped and turned off when the engine is running, and turned on when the shift lever is in the parking position. And a parking position switch that is off when the vehicle is in a position other than the parking position, a parking brake switch that is on when the parking brake is in operation and is off when the parking brake is inactive, and that is on when the foot brake is in operation, and A foot brake switch that is turned off when in an inoperative state. When all of the switches are off, the operation of the door opening operation means inside the vehicle is invalidated.

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the stop confirmation means at the time of operating the door opening operation means of a door other than the driver's seat is an engine switch, a parking position switch, a parking brake switch, and a foot brake switch, wherein the switch is The operation of the door opening operation means inside the vehicle is invalidated only when all of them are off, so when the locking / unlocking control means is in the locked memory state even for doors other than the driver's seat, the stop confirmation means detects the stopped state. If not, the operation of the door opening operation means will be invalidated, and if the safety is ensured and the stop confirmation means detects the stop state, the door opening operation means on the inside of the vehicle will be disabled. Since the operation is enabled, the operability is improved.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, after the vehicle speed sensor of the control circuit detects an OFF state and the operation of the door opening operation means inside the vehicle becomes invalid, the door opening operation is performed again within a predetermined time. When detecting the operation of the means, when the vehicle speed sensor is on, the operation of the door opening operation means inside the vehicle is enabled.

According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, if the operation of the door opening operation means is invalidated within a predetermined time after the operation of the door opening operation means inside the vehicle is invalidated, the exit of the vehicle is stopped. Since the vehicle speed sensor is detected when the intention is determined to be certain, the vehicle speed sensor need not always be in a detectable state, the system itself can be simplified, and the cost can be reduced accordingly. If the vehicle speed sensor detects that the vehicle speed sensor is on, the operation of the door opening operation means inside the vehicle is enabled even if the operation is invalidated, so that safety is ensured and the operation is simplified.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, after the engine switch of the control circuit is turned off and the operation of the door opening operation means inside the vehicle becomes invalid, the door opening operation is performed again within a predetermined time. When detecting the operation of the means, when the engine switch is on, the operation of the door opening operation means inside the vehicle is enabled.

According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, when the operation of the door opening operation means is detected again within a predetermined time after the operation of the door opening operation means inside the vehicle is invalidated, the driver gets off the vehicle. Is determined, and the engine switch is detected at that time. Therefore, the engine switch does not have to be always detectable, the system itself can be simplified, and the cost can be reduced accordingly. If the engine switch is detected to be on, the operation of the door opening operation means on the inside of the vehicle is enabled even if the operation is invalidated, so that safety is ensured and the operation is simplified.

According to the present invention, all of an ignition switch, a parking position switch, and a parking brake switch of the control circuit are off.
When the operation of the door opening operation means inside the driver's seat door is invalidated and the operation of the door opening operation means is detected again within a predetermined time, at least one of the switches is off or all of the switches are on. In this case, the operation of the door opening operation means inside the vehicle is made effective.

According to the eighth aspect of the present invention, after the operation of the door opening operation means inside the driver's seat door is invalidated,
If the operation of the door opening operation means is detected again within a predetermined time, it is determined that the intention to get off is certain, and at that time, an ignition switch, a parking position switch,
Since all of the parking brake switches are detected, not all of the ignition switch, the parking position switch, and the parking brake switch need to be in a constantly detectable state, and the system itself can be simplified, and the cost can be reduced accordingly. I can do it. If at least one of the switches is detected to be off or all on, the operation of the door opening operation means on the inside of the vehicle is enabled even if the operation has been invalidated, so that safety is ensured and the operation is performed. It's easy.

According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, an engine switch of the control circuit, a parking position switch,
When all of the parking brake switch and the foot brake switch are off and the operation of the door opening operation means inside the vehicle is invalidated, when the operation of the door opening operation means is detected again within a predetermined time, When any one of the switches is turned on, the operation of the door opening operation means inside the vehicle is enabled.

According to the ninth aspect of the present invention, when the operation of the door opening operation means is detected again within a predetermined time after the operation of the door opening operation means inside the vehicle is invalidated, the driver gets off the vehicle. And the engine switch,
Since all of the parking position switch, the parking brake switch, and the foot brake switch are detected, all of the engine switch, the parking position switch, the parking brake switch, and the foot brake switch are not always in a detectable state. The system itself can be simplified, and the cost can be reduced accordingly. If any of the switches is detected to be on, the operation of the door opening operation means inside the vehicle is enabled even if the operation has been invalidated, so that safety is ensured and the operation is simplified.

According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, in the control circuit, the window switch is turned on when the window panel is in a fully closed state and is turned off when the window panel is in a state other than the fully closed state, and the sunroof is in a fully closed state. A sunroof switch that is turned on when it is on and off when it is in a state other than the fully closed state, a light switch that is turned on when the lights for lighting are off, and off when it is in a state other than off, A door switch that is turned on when in the closed state and turned off when in a state other than the closed state, and when at least one of the switches of the check means is off, a door opening operation means on the inside of the vehicle. Is invalidated.

According to the tenth aspect of the present invention, in addition to the stop confirmation means, a check means comprising a window switch, a sunroof switch, a light switch, and a door switch is provided, and the operation of the door opening operation means inside the vehicle is detected. At least one of the switches of the check means is turned off, so that the operation of the door opening operation means on the inside of the vehicle is invalidated, so that it is possible to prevent forgetting to close the window and the sunroof and to prevent the half door from being closed, thereby improving the anti-theft property. In addition, useless consumption of the battery due to forgetting to turn off the lamp can be prevented.

According to an eleventh aspect of the present invention, the control circuit corresponds to each switch of the stop confirmation means or the check means which outputs an invalidation signal when the operation of the door opening operation means inside the vehicle becomes invalid. It is characterized by having warning means for giving a warning.

According to the eleventh aspect of the present invention, when the operation of the door opening operation means on the inside of the vehicle is invalidated, a warning corresponding to the stop confirmation means or each switch which outputs the invalidation signal is issued. The cause of invalidity can be easily recognized and dealt with, thereby improving safety.

According to a twelfth aspect of the present invention, the vehicle stop confirming means includes: a reverse position switch that is turned on when the shift lever is in a reverse position and off when the shift lever is in a position other than the reverse position; A vehicle speed sensor that is turned on when the vehicle is in a stopped state. Even when the vehicle speed sensor is off, when the speed is equal to or lower than a predetermined value and the reverse position switch is on, a door opening operation means on the inside of the vehicle is provided. Is made effective.

According to the twelfth aspect of the invention, when the vehicle is in a traveling state, that is, when the vehicle speed sensor is off, the speed is equal to or lower than a predetermined value and the reverse position switch is on. At this time, the operation of the door opening operation means inside the vehicle is enabled, so that the garage can be put into the garage while the door is opened and the rear is confirmed, thereby improving the convenience.

According to a thirteenth aspect of the present invention, the vehicle stop confirming means includes a reverse position switch which is turned on when the shift lever is in the reverse position and turned off when the shift lever is in a position other than the reverse position, and which is turned on when the parking brake is in the operating state. And a parking brake switch that is turned off when the engine is stopped and an engine switch that is turned on when the engine is stopped and turned off when the engine is running, wherein the reverse position switch is turned on, and the parking brake switch is turned on. When the engine switch is off, the operation of the door opening operation means on the inside of the vehicle is made effective even if is off.

According to the thirteenth aspect of the present invention, even when the engine is in operation, the parking brake is released and the reverse position switch is turned on. Since the operation of the operation means is made effective, the garage can be put into the garage while the door is opened and the rear is confirmed, so that the convenience is improved.

[0032]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS One embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIG. 5, a door A is pivotally connected to the body of the automobile so that the front end can be opened and closed by a door hinge (not shown). As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, a door lock 1 is fixed to the rear end of the door A, and a box-shaped body main body 1a is engaged with and disengaged from a striker (not shown) fixed to the vehicle body. A meshing mechanism including a possible latch (not shown) and a locking plate (not shown) detachable from the latch is housed.

The release end 1b of the locking plate forming a part of the meshing mechanism is slidably inserted into a slit 1c formed in the body 1a, and is integrally fixed to the body 1a. It protrudes so as to be able to come into contact with the release lever 2a of the actuator 2 serving as the means. Actuator 2
Is configured to house a motor and a speed reduction mechanism, and by lowering the rotation of the motor and moving the release lever 2a in the direction shown by the arrow in FIG. 8, the locking plate is moved in the release direction, and the latch and the striker are moved. , The door A can be opened.

As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the outside handle 3, which serves as a "door opening operation means" provided on the outer panel A1 of the door A, is pivotally attached to the escutcheon 4 so as to be rotatable within a predetermined range. An outside switch (door opening switch) for detecting that the outside handle 3 has been turned in the direction indicated by the arrow in FIG.
5 is connected to the detection lever 5a. As shown in FIG. 7, an inside handle 6 serving as a door opening operation means is pivotally attached to a panel A2 inside the door A so as to be rotatable by a predetermined amount. Inside switch (door open switch) shown in Fig. 1
7.

A locking / unlocking operation switch (locking / unlocking operation means) 8 provided inside the vehicle of the door A can perform a locking operation and an unlocking operation by a touch operation, and the locking operation of the locking / unlocking operation switch 8 by the locking operation. When the lock signal 8a (FIG. 1) is turned on, the lock signal is input to the input port of the main control unit 14 (FIG. 1). When the unlock switch 8b (FIG. 1) is turned on by the unlock operation, the unlock signal is It is input to the input port of the main control unit 14.

Next, the control circuit B (FIG. 7) installed in each door will be described with reference to FIG. When the locking switch 8a of the locking / unlocking operation switch 8 is turned on, the main control unit 14 of the control circuit B stores the operation and stores the locked state. When the unlocking switch 8b is turned on in the locked state, A lock / unlock storage circuit (lock / unlock control means) 18 for resetting the locked state and storing the unlocked state is provided. The lock switch 8 a and the lock switch 8 b of the lock / unlock operation switch 8 are connected to the lock / unlock storage circuit 18 via an input port of the main control unit 14. Further, the main control unit 14 has a timer 20 to which the inside switch 7 is connected, and has a function selection unit 21 for selecting whether to enable or disable a check unit Y described later.

The inside switch 7 and the outside switch 5 are connected to an input port of the main control unit 14. The inside switch 7 is further connected to a timer 20 that measures the interval between the first door opening operation and the second door opening operation.

As shown in FIG. 1, an engine switch 22 which is turned on when the engine is stopped, a foot brake switch 23 which outputs an on signal when the foot brake is depressed, and a key plate inserted into the ignition key cylinder. An ignition switch 24 that outputs an ON signal when the parking brake is not operated, and a parking brake switch 25 that outputs an ON signal when the parking brake is actuated, output a signal corresponding to each state to an input port of the main control unit 14. Connected to enter.

A parking position switch 26 for outputting an ON signal when the shift position of the shift lever is at the parking position, and a reverse position switch 27 for outputting an ON signal when the shift position of the shift lever is at the reverse position. Main control unit 1
The input ports 4 are connected to input signals corresponding to the respective states.

A vehicle speed sensor 28 outputs an off signal when detecting the running state of the automobile and outputs speed data at the same time, and outputs an on signal when detecting a stopped state.
Are connected to input signals corresponding to respective states to input ports of the main control unit 14.

The above-mentioned engine switch 22, foot brake switch 23, ignition switch 24, parking brake switch 25, parking position switch 26, reverse position switch 27, and vehicle speed sensor 28 constitute a stop confirmation means X.

The window switch 29 which outputs an ON signal when the window panel supported on each door A is vertically movable is input to the input port of the main control unit 14 according to each state. It is connected to the. The window switch 29 is attached to a window regulator (not shown) that supports the window panel so as to be able to move up and down.

A door switch 30 that outputs an ON signal when each door A is fully closed is connected so that a signal corresponding to the state is input to an input port of the main control unit 14. Door switch 30 that outputs an ON signal when each door A is fully closed
Are connected so as to input a signal corresponding to a state to an input port of the main control unit 14.

A sunroof switch 31 for outputting an ON signal at a fully closed position of the roof panel of a sunroof device (not shown) for supporting the roof panel so that it can be opened and closed outputs a signal corresponding to each state to an input port of the main control unit 14. Connected to enter.

A light switch 32 for outputting an ON signal when the lamps are turned off is connected so as to input a signal corresponding to the state to an input port of the main control unit 14.

The above-described window switch 29, door switch 30, sunroof switch 31, light switch 3
The check means Y is constituted by 2 and it is possible to prevent forgetting to turn off the light when getting off, forgetting to close the window panel and the sunroof, and preventing the door from being incompletely closed.

A function selection switch 19 for selecting whether to activate or deactivate the check means Y is connected to the function selection section 21 of the main control section 14. When the function selection switch 19 outputs an ON signal, the function selection unit 2
1 indicates that the check means Y is valid and the function selection switch 19
Outputs an OFF signal, thereby invalidating the checking means Y.

Load control unit 17 constituted by a relay or the like
When the high-level signal is output from the output port of the main control unit 14, the load control unit 17 of the motor 13 of the actuator 2 connected to
The power is supplied from the power supply 15 and the power is turned to rotate the release lever 2a of the actuator 2 in the direction indicated by the arrow. The voltage converter 16 supplies power of a predetermined voltage to the main controller 14.

The output ports of the main control unit 14 are provided with an engine operation warning lamp 33, an ignition warning lamp 34, and a parking brake warning lamp 3 as warning means Z.
5, parking position warning lamp 36, vehicle speed warning lamp 37, window warning lamp 38, door warning lamp 39, sunroof warning lamp 40, light warning lamp 4
Each warning lamp is connected. These warning lamps are set so that when the door opening operation of the inside handle 6 is invalidated by a signal from the vehicle stop confirmation means X or the check means Y, the warning lamp corresponding to the invalidation cause is turned on.

Next, the operation will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS.

In the flowchart, steps S21 and S39 for giving a warning are shown as one step. However, in actuality, the engine is operated in response to the cause of invalidation from a plurality of steps in which the door opening operation of the inside handle 6 is determined to be invalid. Operation warning lamp 33, ignition warning lamp 3
4. The parking brake warning lamp 35, the parking position warning lamp 36, the vehicle speed warning lamp 37, the window warning lamp 38, the door warning lamp 39, the sunroof warning lamp 40, and the light warning lamp 41 are turned on.

If it is determined in step S1 that the unlocking switch 8b of the locking / unlocking operation switch 8 is unlocked and unlocked (indicated as "Unlocked?" In FIG. 2), YES is determined. Therefore, the lock / unlock storage circuit 18 stores the unlocked state (step S2). If it is determined in step S3 that the locking operation has been performed, and if the result is NO, the state is the unlocked state, and the process proceeds to step S4. At step S4, the outside handle 3 or the inside handle 6 is opened.
(The abbreviation “Do you perform the door opening operation?” In FIG. 2) is displayed, and when the outside switch 5 or the inside switch 7 is turned on, the determination is YES and the process proceeds to step S5. In step S5, if the vehicle speed sensor 28 detects the stopped state of the vehicle (in FIG. 2, it is abbreviated as "vehicle speed sensor ON?"), A NO signal is output, and the process proceeds to step S6. The motor 13 of the actuator 2 releases the lock, the release lever 2a moves the locking plate of the door lock 1 in the release direction, releases the engagement mechanism of the door lock 1, and the door A is opened.

Again, in step S1, if it is in the locked state, the result is NO, so the process proceeds to step S8. Also,
In step S3, it is confirmed that the locking operation has been performed.
Proceed to. Further, in step S5, the vehicle speed sensor 2
When the vehicle 8 detects the running state of the vehicle, a NO signal is output, so that the locking operation is performed in step S7, and the process proceeds to step 8.

In step S8, the lock / unlock storage circuit 18 stores the lock state.
It is checked whether the target door A is a driver's seat door or a door other than the driver's seat (in FIG. 2, it is abbreviated as “driver's door?”). Then, the process proceeds to the flowchart of FIG. 3, and if the door is other than the driver's seat, the determination is NO, and the process proceeds to the flowchart of FIG.

(In the case of the driver's seat door) In step S10, it is confirmed whether the inside handle 6 has been opened.
(In FIG. 3, “Is the inside handle opening operation performed?” Is displayed.) When the inside switch 6 is turned on by operating the inside handle 6, the process proceeds to step S 11 because it is YES, and the operation proceeds to step S 11. N if not
Since it is O, the confirmation is repeated many times.

In step S11, the vehicle speed sensor 2
It is checked whether or not 8 is ON (in FIG. 3, it is abbreviated as "vehicle speed sensor ON?"). If it is on, it means that the stop state has been detected, so a YES signal is output and the process proceeds to step S12.

In step S12, it is confirmed by the engine switch 22 whether or not the engine is running (in FIG. 3, "engine running?" Is abbreviated).
If the engine switch 22 is turned on and the state in which the engine is stopped is detected, a NO signal is output, and the process proceeds to step S13.

In step S13, the parking brake switch 25 is turned on ("P brake O" in FIG. 3).
N ”) and the parking position switch 26 is turned on (in FIG. 3,“ shift is P pos ”).
? "Is abbreviated as"). When the parking brake switch 25 is on and the parking position switch 26 is on, a YES signal is output, and the process proceeds to step S14.

In step S14, it is checked whether the ignition switch 24 is turned on and the key plate is inserted into the ignition key cylinder (in FIG. 3, it is abbreviated as "IGN?"). Steps S13 and S14 constitute a stop confirmation means X for confirming whether or not the vehicle is in a stopped state. If the ignition switch 24 is turned on and the key plate is not inserted into the ignition key cylinder, NO is determined. A signal is output, and the process proceeds to step S15.

In step S15, check means Y
And the window switch 29 and the door switch 3
0, the status of the sunroof switch 31 and the light switch 32 are confirmed (in FIG. 3, the display is abbreviated as "Is Windows, Light, etc. forgotten?"). If all the switches of the check means Y are on, a NO signal is issued, it is determined that there is no abnormality, the process proceeds to step S16, the door is unlocked, the operation of the inside handle 6 is enabled, and the door A can be opened.

In step S11 again, the vehicle speed sensor 28
Is off and the running state of the vehicle is detected, the process proceeds to step S17 in response to a NO signal, and the reverse position switch 27 is turned on to check whether the vehicle speed is equal to or less than a predetermined value (in FIG. 3, "back & low speed?" Abbreviated). This is to confirm whether or not the vehicle is moving backward at a low speed, such as during a parking operation.

In step S17, if the vehicle speed is equal to or higher than the predetermined value or the reverse position switch 27 is off,
The door is not unlocked by the NO signal, the operation of the inside handle 6 is invalidated, and the door A cannot be opened. on the other hand,
In step S17, if the vehicle speed is equal to or lower than the predetermined value and the reverse position switch 27 is ON, it is determined that the vehicle is retreating at a low speed such as during a garage operation, the process proceeds to step S18, and the inside handle 6 is unlocked. Is enabled, and the door A can be opened.

In step S12, if the engine switch 22 is turned off and it is detected that the engine is running, a YES signal is output and step S19 is reached.
Proceed to.

In step S19, it is confirmed whether the reverse position switch 27 is on and the parking brake switch 25 is off (see "back & P brake OF" in FIG. 3).
F? Is abbreviated as "). This is to confirm whether or not the garage is being put into operation. If the parking brake switch 25 is off and the reverse position switch 27 is on, a YES signal is issued, the garage is determined to be in operation, the process proceeds to step S20, the door is unlocked, the operation of the inside handle 6 is enabled, and the door A can be opened to check the rear.

On the other hand, if the parking brake switch 25 is on or the reverse position switch 27 is off in step S19, a NO signal is issued, the door is not unlocked, and the operation of the inside handle 6 is invalidated. Then, the warning lamp 35 is turned on, and the door A cannot be opened.

In step S13, if the parking brake switch 25 is off or the parking position switch 26 is off, a NO signal is issued, the flow advances to step S21, and the corresponding warning lamps 35 and 36 are turned on. Disable opening.

In step S14, if the ignition switch 24 is turned on and the key plate is inserted into the ignition key cylinder, the YE
The S signal is output, and the process proceeds to step S21, where the warning lamp 34
Is turned on to disable the opening of the door A.

In step S15, if any one of the window switch 29, the door switch 30, the sunroof switch 31, and the light switch 32 is off, a YES signal is issued, and the window or sunroof is forgotten to be closed. It is determined that the user has forgotten to turn off the light or the door is incompletely closed, and the process proceeds to step S22. In step S22, the function selection switch 19 is confirmed (in FIG. 3, "function selection switch ON?" Is abbreviated and displayed. If the function selection switch 19 is on, Y
An ES signal is issued, the determination by the check means Y is made valid as it is, and the process proceeds to step S21, in which the corresponding warning lamps 38, 39, 40, and 41 are turned on, and the door A cannot be opened. If the function selection switch 19 is turned off in step S22, the judgment of the check means Y is invalidated and NO
A signal is issued, and all switches are in the same state as the ON state, and the process proceeds to step S16, where the door is unlocked, the operation of the inside handle 6 is enabled, and the door A can be opened.

Next, after it is determined that the opening operation of the inside handle 6 is once invalid, the door A is unlocked and the operation of the inside handle 6 is enabled by the second opening operation of the inside handle 6, and the door A is opened. An operation that can be opened will be described.

In step S21, the inside handle 6
Is determined to be invalid once and a warning is issued, it is checked in step S23 whether or not the second opening operation of the inside handle 6 is performed (in FIG. 3, "the second inside detection is performed"). ?? "). If step S23 is a state in which a NO signal is output, the process proceeds to step S24. In step S24,
It is checked whether or not the elapsed time since the warning was issued is within a predetermined time (indicated as "Waiting time has elapsed?" In FIG. 3). Out,
Steps S23 and S24 are repeated, and the second opening operation of the inside handle 6 is permitted only within a predetermined waiting time. In step S24, when the waiting time set by the timer 20 has elapsed, a YES signal is issued, and the subsequent opening operation of the inside handle 6 is invalidated.

When the second operation of opening the inside handle 6 is performed in step S23, a YES signal is issued, and the flow advances to step S25. In step S25, the status of the parking brake switch 25 is confirmed (it is abbreviated as "P brake ON?" In FIG. 3). In step S25, if the parking brake switch 25 is on, a YES signal is issued and step S25 is executed.
Proceed to 26.

In step S26, it is confirmed whether or not the ignition switch 24 is off (in FIG. 3, "absence of IGN key?" Is displayed). If the ignition switch 24 is turned on and the key plate has not been inserted into the ignition key cylinder, a NO signal is issued, and the flow advances to step S27 to check the check means Y.

In step S27, the checking means Y checks the status of the window switch 29, the door switch 30, the sunroof switch 31, and the light switch 32. When all the switches of the check means Y are on,
When it is determined that there is no abnormality, a NO signal is issued, the process proceeds to step S16, the door is unlocked, the operation of the inside handle 6 is enabled, and the door A can be opened.

When the parking brake switch 25 is turned off again at step 25, a NO signal is issued,
Proceeding to step S30, the warning lamp 35 is turned on, and the door A cannot be opened.

If it is determined in step S26 that the ignition switch 24 is off and the key plate is inserted in the ignition key cylinder, a YES signal is issued, the flow advances to step S29, and it is confirmed whether the parking position switch 26 is on (FIG. 3). "Is the shift abbreviated as P pos?").

At step S27, check means Y
If any one of the window switch 29, the door switch 30, the sunroof switch 31, and the light switch 32 is turned off, the user forgets to close the window or the sunroof, forgets to turn off the light, or incompletely closes the door. Judgment is made and a YES signal is issued to proceed to step S28, where the function selection switch 19 is confirmed. If the function selection switch 19 is ON, that is, if the YES signal is issued, the process proceeds to step S21 and the corresponding warning lamp 38,
Lights 39, 40, and 41 disable door A from opening. When the function selection switch 19 is off, that is, when a NO signal is issued, the judgment of the check means Y is invalidated, and the state becomes the same as when all the switches are on. The door A can be opened by enabling the operation of the handle 6.

In step S29, if the parking position switch 26 is ON, a YES signal is issued, and the flow advances to step S27 to check the check means Y. On the other hand, when the parking position switch 26 is off, a NO signal is issued to disable the door A from being opened.

(In the case of a door other than the driver's seat) Step S3
In 1, it is confirmed whether or not the inside handle 6 has been opened (in FIG. 4, “Is the inside handle opened?”), And the inside switch 6 is turned on by operating the inside handle 6. When
If the operation is ES, the process proceeds to step S32. If the operation is not performed, the determination is NO.

In step S32, the vehicle speed sensor 2
At 8, the running state of the vehicle is confirmed (in FIG. 3, “vehicle speed sensor ON?” Is abbreviated). If the vehicle speed sensor 28 is on, it means that the vehicle has stopped, so a YES signal is output and the process proceeds to step S33.

At step S33, it is confirmed by the engine switch 22 whether or not the engine is running (in FIG. 4, "absence of engine running?" Is displayed).
If the engine switch 22 is turned on and the state in which the engine is stopped is detected, a NO signal is output, and the process proceeds to step S34.

In step S34, if the foot brake switch 23 is on (in FIG. 4, it is abbreviated as "Whether the foot brake is being operated?"), It is depressed, so a YES signal is issued, and step S35 is performed. Proceed to
In step S35, the door is unlocked, the operation of the inside handle 6 is enabled, and the door A can be opened.

If the foot brake switch 23 is off in step S34, a NO signal is issued, and the flow advances to step S36.

In step S36, it is confirmed by the parking position switch 26 whether the shift position is the parking position (in FIG. 4, "shift is Ppos?"). If the parking position switch 26 is ON, a YES signal is issued, and step S
In step S35, the door is unlocked, the operation of the inside handle 6 is enabled, and the door A can be opened.

In step S36, if the parking position switch 26 is off, a NO signal is issued,
Proceed to step S37.

In step S37, it is confirmed whether the parking brake is operated by the parking brake switch 25 (in FIG. 4, "P brake ON?" Is abbreviated). Parking brake switch 25
Is ON, a YES signal is issued, the process proceeds to step S35, and in step S35, the door A is unlocked, the operation of the inside handle 6 is enabled, and the door A can be opened.

In step S37, if the parking brake switch 25 is off, a NO signal is issued, the flow advances to step S39, and the warning lamps 35 and 36 are turned on.
Disable the opening of door A. Note that the warning lamp corresponding to the foot brake is omitted because the condition for viewing the condition of the foot brake switch 23 is auxiliary to be viewed in parallel with other conditions.

That is, steps S34 and S3
6. In step S37, if any one of the foot brake switch 23, the parking position switch 26, and the parking brake switch 25 is on, the door is unlocked, the door opening operation is enabled, and a warning is issued only when all are off. Then, the door A cannot be opened.

If the vehicle speed sensor 28 is off and the running state of the vehicle is detected in step S32, a NO signal is issued, the process proceeds to step S38, and the warning lamp 37 is turned on.
Disable the opening of door A.

In step S33, the engine switch 22
Is ON, a YES signal is issued and step S39 is performed.
Then, the warning lamp 33 is turned on to disable the opening of the door A.

Next, once it is determined that the opening operation of the inside handle 6 is invalid, the second inside handle 6
The operation of unlocking the door A to enable the operation of the inside handle 6 and opening the door A will be described.

Even after the door opening operation of the inside handle 6 is determined to be invalid and a warning is issued (step S39), the second opening operation of the inside handle 6 is permitted only within the waiting time (step S41). (Step S40). After the elapse of the waiting time in step S41, the subsequent door opening operation of the inside handle 6 becomes invalid.

In step S40, if the second opening operation of the inside handle 6 is detected within the waiting time set by the timer 20, the vehicle speed sensor 28
To check the running state of the automobile (step S42).

In step S42, the vehicle speed sensor 2
If the stop state is detected when the switch 8 is turned on, the door A can be opened by unlocking and enabling the operation of the inside handle 6. On the other hand, when the vehicle speed sensor 28 is off and the running state of the vehicle is detected, the door A cannot be opened.

In this embodiment, the window switch 29, the sunroof switch 31,
Although the door switch 30 and the light switch 32 have been checked, the present invention is not limited to this, and it goes without saying that the status of other in-vehicle devices may be checked.

[0095]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, even when the locking / unlocking control means stores the locked state, if the vehicle stop confirmation means does not detect the vehicle stop state, the door opening / closing operation means does not operate. Since the operation is invalidated, safety is ensured, and when the stop confirmation means detects the stop state, the operation of the door opening operation means inside the vehicle is enabled, so that the operability is improved. .

According to the second aspect of the present invention, since the stop confirmation means is a vehicle speed sensor, the stop state of the vehicle can be confirmed by the speed, and the stop can be reliably confirmed.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, since the vehicle stop confirmation means is an engine switch, the vehicle stop state can be confirmed by the operation state of the engine, and the vehicle stop can be reliably confirmed.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the stop confirmation means at the time of operating the door opening operation means of the driver's door is provided by:
An ignition switch, a parking brake switch, and a parking position switch. When all of the switches are off, the operation of the door opening operation means on the inside of the vehicle is invalidated, so that the vehicle can be reliably stopped and the reliability is improved.

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the vehicle stop confirmation means at the time of operating the door opening operation means of a door other than the driver's seat is an engine switch, a parking position switch, a parking brake switch, and a foot brake switch. The operation of the door opening operation means inside the vehicle is invalidated only when all of them are off, so when the locking / unlocking control means is in the locked memory state even for doors other than the driver's seat, the stop confirmation means detects the stopped state. If not, the operation of the door opening operation means will be invalidated, and if the safety is ensured and the stop confirmation means detects the stop state, the door opening operation means on the inside of the vehicle will be disabled. Since the operation is enabled, the operability is improved.

According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, if the operation of the door opening operation means is invalidated within a predetermined time after the operation of the door opening operation means on the inside of the vehicle is invalidated, the exit of the vehicle is stopped. Since the vehicle speed sensor is detected at that time when the intention is determined to be certain, the vehicle speed sensor does not need to be always in a detectable state, the system itself can be simplified, and the cost can be reduced accordingly. If the vehicle speed sensor detects that the vehicle speed sensor is on, the operation of the door opening operation means inside the vehicle is enabled even if the operation is invalidated, so that safety is ensured and the operation is simplified.

According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, when the operation of the door opening operation means is detected again within a predetermined time after the operation of the door opening operation means on the inside of the vehicle is invalidated, the driver gets off the vehicle. Is determined, and the engine switch is detected at that time. Therefore, the engine switch does not have to be always detectable, the system itself can be simplified, and the cost can be reduced accordingly. If the engine switch is detected to be on, the operation of the door opening operation means on the inside of the vehicle is enabled even if the operation is invalidated, so that safety is ensured and the operation is simplified.

According to the eighth aspect of the present invention, after the operation of the door opening operation means inside the driver's seat door is invalidated,
When the operation of the door opening operation means is detected again within a predetermined time, it is determined that the intention to get off is certain, and at that time, an ignition switch, a parking position switch,
Since all of the parking brake switches are detected, not all of the ignition switch, the parking position switch, and the parking brake switch need to be in a constantly detectable state, and the system itself can be simplified, and the cost can be reduced accordingly. I can do it. If at least one of the switches is detected to be off or all on, the operation of the door opening operation means on the inside of the vehicle is enabled even if the operation has been invalidated, so that safety is ensured and the operation is performed. It's easy.

According to the ninth aspect of the present invention, when the operation of the door opening operation means is detected again within a predetermined time after the operation of the door opening operation means inside the vehicle is invalidated, the driver gets off the vehicle. And the engine switch,
Since all of the parking position switch, the parking brake switch, and the foot brake switch are detected, all of the engine switch, the parking position switch, the parking brake switch, and the foot brake switch are not always in a detectable state. The system itself can be simplified, and the cost can be reduced accordingly. If any of the switches is detected to be on, the operation of the door opening operation means inside the vehicle is enabled even if the operation has been invalidated, so that safety is ensured and the operation is simplified.

According to the tenth aspect of the present invention, in addition to the stop confirmation means, a check means comprising a window switch, a sunroof switch, a light switch, and a door switch is provided, and the operation of the door opening operation means inside the vehicle is detected. At least one of the switches of the check means is turned off, so that the operation of the door opening operation means on the inside of the vehicle is invalidated, so that it is possible to prevent forgetting to close the window and the sunroof and to prevent the half door from being closed, thereby improving the antitheft property. In addition, useless consumption of the battery due to forgetting to turn off the lamp can be prevented.

According to the eleventh aspect of the present invention, when the operation of the door opening operation means inside the vehicle is invalidated, a warning corresponding to the stop confirmation means or each switch which outputs the invalidation signal is issued. The cause of invalidity can be easily recognized and dealt with, thereby improving safety.

According to the twelfth aspect of the invention, when the vehicle is in a traveling state, that is, when the vehicle speed sensor is off, the speed is equal to or lower than a predetermined value and the reverse position switch is on, At this time, the operation of the door opening operation means inside the vehicle is enabled, so that the garage can be put into the garage while the door is opened and the rear is confirmed, thereby improving the convenience.

According to the thirteenth aspect of the present invention, even when the engine is running, the parking brake is released and the reverse position switch is turned on. Since the operation of the operation means is made effective, the garage can be put into the garage while the door is opened and the rear is confirmed, so that the convenience is improved.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a control circuit diagram showing one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing a main operation state.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an operation state of a driver seat door.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an operation state of a door other than a driver's seat.

FIG. 5 is a schematic side view of the door provided with the above embodiment as viewed from outside the vehicle.

FIG. 6 is a sectional view taken along line VI-VI of FIG. 5;

FIG. 7 is a schematic side view of a door provided with the above embodiment as viewed from inside a vehicle.

FIG. 8 is a schematic view of a door lock using the above embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Door lock 2 Actuator (driving means) 3 Outside handle (door opening operation means) 5 Outside switch (door opening switch) 6 Inside handle (door opening operation means) 7 Inside switch (door opening switch) 8 Locking / unlocking Operation switch (locking / unlocking operation means) 13 Motor 14 Main control unit 20 Timer 18 Locking / unlocking storage circuit (locking / unlocking control means) 22 Engine switch (stop confirmation means) 23 Foot brake switch (stop confirmation means) 24 Ignition switch (stop confirmation) Means) 25 Parking brake switch (stop confirmation means) 26 Parking position switch (stop confirmation means) 27 Reverse position switch (stop confirmation means) 28 Vehicle speed sensor (stop confirmation means) 29 Window switch (check means) 30 Sunroof switch (Checking means) 31 door switch (check means) 32 light switch (check means) 33 to 41 warning lamp (warning means) A door B control circuit X stops checking means Y checking means Z warning means

Claims (13)

[Claims] 1. A door lock having a meshing mechanism that can be disengaged from a striker, a driving means for releasing the meshing mechanism of the door lock, and a door opening disposed on the inside and outside of the vehicle for operating the driving means. A door operating means, a locking / unlocking operation means capable of performing a locking operation or an unlocking operation, a locking storage state storing the locking operation of the locking / unlocking operation means, and an unlocking storage state storing the unlocking operation of the locking / unlocking operation means And a control circuit having a vehicle stop confirmation means for detecting a vehicle stop state, wherein the vehicle lock confirmation means is provided when the vehicle lock and lock control means is in the lock storage state. Disables the operation of the door opening operation means when the vehicle does not detect the stop state, and enables the operation of the door opening operation means inside the vehicle when the stop confirmation means detects the stop state. To be Automotive door lock of the operating device for the butterflies. 2. The operating device for an automobile door lock according to claim 1, wherein the vehicle stop sensor is a vehicle speed sensor that is turned off when the vehicle is running and turned on when the vehicle is stopped. Operating device for automobile door lock. 3. The operating device for a door lock for an automobile according to claim 1, wherein the stop confirming means is an engine switch that is turned on when the engine is stopped and turned off when the engine is running. An operating device for an automobile door lock. 4. The operating device for an automobile door lock according to claim 1, wherein the stop confirmation means of the driver's seat door is turned on when the ignition key is not inserted into the ignition key cylinder and is inserted when the ignition key is not inserted. A parking switch that is turned off when the ignition switch is off, a parking brake switch that is turned on when the parking brake is operating and is off when it is inactive, and is off when the shift lever is in the parking position and is off in positions other than the parking position An operation device for a door lock for an automobile, comprising a position switch, wherein when all of the switches are off, the operation of the door opening operation means inside the vehicle is invalidated. 5. The operating device for an automobile door lock according to claim 1, wherein the stop confirmation means of a door other than the driver's seat is turned on when the engine is stopped and turned off when the engine is running. A switch, a parking position switch that is turned on when the shift lever is in the parking position and is turned off when the shift lever is in a position other than the parking position, and a parking brake switch that is turned on when the parking brake is activated and turned off when the parking brake is not activated. A foot brake switch that is turned on when the foot brake is in the operating state and turned off when the foot brake is in the inoperative state. When all of the switches are off, the operation of the door opening operation means inside the vehicle is invalidated. An operating device for a door lock for an automobile, characterized by being characterized by the above-mentioned. 6. The operating device for an automobile door lock according to claim 2, wherein after the vehicle speed sensor of the control circuit detects that the vehicle is off and the operation of the door opening operation means inside the vehicle is invalidated. When the operation of the door opening operation means is detected again within a predetermined time, when the vehicle speed sensor is on, the operation of the door opening operation means on the inside of the vehicle is made effective. Lock operating device. 7. The operating device for an automobile door lock according to claim 3, wherein after the engine switch of the control circuit detects that the engine switch is turned off and the operation of the door opening operation means inside the vehicle is invalidated. When the operation of the door opening operation means is detected again within a predetermined time, when the engine switch is on, the operation of the door opening operation means on the inside of the vehicle is made effective. Lock operating device. 8. The vehicle door lock operating device according to claim 4, wherein all of an ignition switch, a parking position switch, and a parking brake switch of the control circuit are off, and the vehicle having a driver's seat door is provided. When the operation of the door opening operation means is detected again within a predetermined time after the operation of the inner door opening operation means is invalidated, if at least one of the switches is off or all of the switches are on, the vehicle An operation device for an automobile door lock, wherein the operation of an inner door opening operation means is enabled. 9. The operation device for an automobile door lock according to claim 5, wherein all of an engine switch, a parking position switch, a parking brake switch, and a foot brake switch of the control circuit are off. After the operation of the door opening operation means on the inside of the vehicle is disabled, when the operation of the door opening operation means is detected again within a predetermined time, if any of the switches is on, the door on the inside of the vehicle is opened. An operation device for an automobile door lock, wherein the operation of the door opening operation means is made effective. 10. The operating device for an automobile door lock according to claim 1, wherein the control circuit is turned on and fully closed when the window panel is in a fully closed state. A window switch that is turned off in a state other than the state, a sunroof switch that is turned on when the sunroof is in a fully closed state and turned off in a state other than the fully closed state, and a state in which lights for lighting are off. A light switch that is turned on and turned off in a state other than the light-off state; and a door switch that is turned on when the door is closed and turned off in a state other than the closed state; Wherein at least one of the switches is turned off, the operation of the door opening operation means inside the vehicle is invalidated. 11. The operating device for an automobile door lock according to claim 1, wherein the control circuit disables an operation of a door opening operation means inside the vehicle. An operating device for an automobile door lock, comprising: a warning unit that issues a warning corresponding to each switch of the stop confirmation unit or the check unit that outputs an invalid signal when the door lock is output. 12. The operating device for an automobile door lock according to claim 1, wherein the stop confirming means is configured such that the shift lever is turned on when the shift lever is in a reverse position and is turned off when the shift lever is in a position other than the reverse position. A switch and a vehicle speed sensor that is turned off when the vehicle is running and turned on when the vehicle is stopped. Even when the vehicle speed sensor is off, the speed is equal to or lower than a predetermined value and the reverse position switch is on. A door lock operating device for an automobile, wherein the operation of the door opening operation means on the inside of the vehicle is made effective at the time. 13. The operation device for an automobile door lock according to claim 1, wherein the stop confirmation means is turned on when the shift lever is in a reverse position and is turned off when the shift lever is in a position other than the reverse position. When,
A parking brake switch that is turned on when the parking brake is activated and turned off when the parking brake is inactive,
An engine switch that is turned on when the engine is stopped and turned off when the engine is running, wherein even when the reverse position switch is on and the parking brake switch is off, when the engine switch is off, A door lock operating device for an automobile, wherein the operation of the door opening operation means inside the vehicle is enabled.