JP2005016250A - Device for opening/closing door for vehicle, and method for automatically opening/closing door for vehicle - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a device for opening/closing a door for a vehicle, and a method for automatically opening/closing the door for the vehicle, which enable the door for the vehicle to be automatically opened/closed according to the clear intention of a person getting on and off the vehicle, and which are highly convenient. <P>SOLUTION: The device for opening/closing the door for the vehicle is equipped with a door opening/closing driving means 40, door opening/closing command means 13 and 14 for outputting a door opening/closing command signal, a vehicle condition detecting means 70 for outputting a vehicle condition signal, a detection means 27 for detecting the door opening/closing command signal and the vehicle condition signal, and a control means 30 for controlling the means 40 according to the signals which are detected by the detection means 27. The means 13 and 14 are each provided on the in-vehicle or out-of-vehicle side of one door 52. Only when a plurality of operation means are provided inside the vehicle or a plurality of operation means provided outside the vehicle are operated simultaneously, the control means 30 controls the drive of the means 40. The method for opening/closing the door for the vehicle is also disclosed. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a vehicle door opening / closing device, and more particularly, to a vehicle door opening / closing device and a vehicle door automatic opening / closing method capable of automatically opening and closing a vehicle door with a clear intention of a passenger.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, a vehicle door opening and closing device that automatically opens and closes a door of a passenger car or the like has been proposed. A conventional vehicle door opening and closing device has a configuration that can automatically open and close a vehicle door with a simple operation. In the automobile sliding door opening device described in Patent Document 1, a switch for opening the door is provided in the door handle portion, and by operating this switch, the sliding door can be slid to open and close. ing.
[Patent Document 1]
JP-A-11-166358 (page 2-8)
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, when the vehicle slide door is automatically opened and closed as described above, the probability of the malfunction of the vehicle door due to an erroneous operation tends to increase as an adverse effect of simplifying the operation. In other words, when the door opening / closing handle or the like is operated by mistake or when an infant or the like performs an inappropriate operation, the vehicle door may easily open or close. In addition, when a child lock or the like is provided, it is necessary to perform an opening / closing operation of the door after releasing the child lock when an opening / closing operation of the door is necessary, and the operation becomes complicated for the user.
The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a highly convenient vehicle door opening and closing device capable of automatically opening and closing a vehicle door with the clear intention of a passenger. is there.
[0004]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
According to the vehicle door opening and closing apparatus according to claim 1, the subject is a door opening and closing drive means for opening and closing the door, a door opening and closing command means for outputting the door opening and closing command signal by the operating means, Based on vehicle status detection means for outputting a vehicle status signal indicating information relating to the vehicle and the situation around the vehicle, detection means for detecting the door opening / closing command signal and the vehicle status signal, and signals detected by the detection means Control means for controlling the door opening / closing drive means, wherein the door opening / closing command means is provided one for each door inside and outside the vehicle. The door opening / closing command signal is output only when the plurality of operating means provided in the vehicle or the plurality of operating means provided outside the vehicle are operated simultaneously. , Wherein, upon receiving the door opening command signal, it is solved by driving and controlling the door opening and closing drive means.
[0005]
As described above, the door opening / closing drive means can be driven and controlled only when a plurality of operation means provided in the vehicle or a plurality of operation means provided outside the vehicle are operated simultaneously. Even when one operating means is operated, the vehicle door does not automatically open and close unless the other operating means is operated simultaneously.
At this time, it is preferable that the plurality of operation means be provided so as to be separated by a certain distance.
By configuring in this way, it is not easy to operate a plurality of operation means at the same time. Therefore, the vehicle door can be automatically opened and closed only when the passenger's intention to automatically open and close the vehicle door is clear. In particular, if a plurality of operation means are installed at positions where it is difficult to operate the operation means simultaneously with the size of the hand of the infant, it is preferable that an unexpected erroneous operation by the infant can be prevented.
[0006]
In addition, at least one of the plurality of operation means is formed as a two-stage switch, and when the switch is operated in one stage, the door can be manually opened and closed. In this case, it is preferable that the door opening / closing drive means is configured to be drive-controlled. In this way, when at least one operation switch is formed in a two-stage manner, the passenger's intention to open / close the vehicle door manually or automatically open / close the vehicle door is clear. Therefore, the malfunction of the vehicle door due to an erroneous operation can be prevented.
[0007]
In addition, the operation means is a first operation means capable of executing the door opening / closing operation or the window opening / closing operation, and the first operation means is switched between the door opening / closing operation and the window opening / closing operation. It is preferable that the second operating means is configured to be provided. With such a configuration, it is possible to use both the operation means for opening and closing the door and the operation means for opening and closing the window, so that it is not necessary to separately provide the operation means for opening and closing the door. , Space in the vehicle can be used effectively.
Moreover, since the opening / closing operation of the window and the opening / closing operation of the door can be centrally managed, the convenience is also improved.
[0008]
Further, the control means is configured to receive the vehicle status signal and invalidate the door opening / closing command signal when it is determined that the vehicle and the situation around the vehicle satisfy a certain condition. It is preferable that With this configuration, for example, when the vehicle is running or when there is an obstacle in the direction of rotation of the vehicle door, the automatic opening / closing operation of the vehicle door can be stopped, resulting in malfunction due to an erroneous operation. And avoiding the contact between the obstacle and the vehicle door.
[0009]
The vehicle condition detection means is selected from the group including a vehicle speed sensor, an obstacle detection sensor that detects an obstacle outside the door, and a pinch detection sensor that detects an obstacle between the door and the vehicle. Any at least one detection means that has been used is preferred. With this configuration, the vehicle speed is monitored by the vehicle speed sensor, and when the vehicle speed is not zero, automatic opening / closing of the vehicle door can be prohibited.
The obstacle detection sensor can detect an obstacle existing outside the vehicle door, and the pinching detection sensor can detect an obstacle present between the vehicle main body and the vehicle door. Therefore, the contact between the obstacle and the door existing outside the vehicle and the contact between the obstacle and the door existing between the vehicle main body and the door can be prevented.
As described above, it is possible to prevent the vehicle door from being opened and the obstacle from being in contact with the vehicle door during traveling due to an erroneous operation of the vehicle door opening and closing device.
[0010]
Further, according to the vehicle door automatic opening and closing method according to claim 7, the subject is an automatic vehicle door opening and closing method for automatically opening and closing a vehicle door, and a plurality of operations for commanding opening and closing of the door. Determining whether or not the means are operated simultaneously, and determining whether or not the vehicle status is in a vehicle status in which opening and closing of the door is prohibited when it is determined that a plurality of the operating means are operated simultaneously. And the step of opening / closing the door when it is determined that the vehicle situation is not permitted to open / close the door.
Thus, when it is determined that the operation means are operated at the same time, it is determined whether the opening / closing of the vehicle door is prohibited, and the opening / closing of the vehicle door is not prohibited. Since the vehicular door can be automatically opened and closed only in the case, it is possible to prevent the vehicular door from malfunctioning due to an erroneous operation of the operating means, and to improve the convenience for passengers.
[0011]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. It should be noted that members, arrangements, and the like described below do not limit the present invention, and it goes without saying that various modifications can be made in accordance with the spirit of the present invention.
FIGS. 1 to 7 and FIG. 10 are views showing an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 is an explanatory view showing a state in which a door is in a half-open state in a vehicle. FIG. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the configuration of the inner handle, FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing the configuration of the outer handle, FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing the configuration of the driver's seat operation switch, and FIG. FIG. 7 is a side view showing a configuration of a door opening / closing drive unit provided with a deformation prevention guide member, and FIG. 10 shows an overall configuration of a vehicle door opening / closing device. It is a block diagram.
[0012]
(Configuration of vehicle door opening and closing device)
First, the configuration of a vehicle door opening and closing device according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 7 and FIG. The code | symbol S shown in FIG. 10 is the door opening / closing apparatus for vehicles which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention.
This vehicle door opening and closing device S is disposed in a vehicle 50 such as a passenger car (see FIGS. 1 and 2), and automatically opens and closes a door 52 provided on the vehicle 50 from a state where it can be manually opened and closed. It is for switching to and automatically opening and closing.
[0013]
As shown in FIG. 10, the vehicle door opening / closing device S according to the present embodiment includes an operation unit 10, a detection unit 20, a control unit 30, a door opening / closing drive unit 40, and a vehicle condition detection unit 70. The detection unit 20 corresponds to detection means, the control unit 30 corresponds to control means, and the door opening / closing drive unit 40 corresponds to door opening / closing drive means.
The operation unit 10 includes a wireless remote controller 11, a driver seat operation switch 12, an inner door command unit 13, and an outer door command unit 14.
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the wireless remote controller 11 allows a driver or the like to open and close the door 52 from the outside of the vehicle. For example, the wireless remote controller 11 includes an opening operation switch and a closing operation switch (not shown). ing. When the opening operation switch of the wireless remote controller 11 is operated, an opening operation signal is output to the receiving unit 21 described later, and when the closing operation switch of the wireless remote control 11 is operated, a closing operation signal is output to the receiving unit 21 described later. It has become. The inner door command unit 13 and the outer door command unit 14 correspond to the door opening / closing command unit.
[0014]
The driver's seat operation switch 12 is provided on an armrest 57 formed inside the door 52 as shown in FIG. The driver seat operation switch 12 is provided with operation switches corresponding to the driver seat, the passenger seat, the left rear seat, and the right rear seat. When each of the operation switches is operated, a window corresponding to each seat is provided. An opening operation signal and a window closing operation signal can be output to the receiving unit 21.
As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the inner door command unit 13 is disposed on the indoor side surface of the door 52 and includes an inner handle 13 a and an inner operation switch 13 b. In the vehicle 50 of the present embodiment, when the inner handle 13a is pulled indoors (in the direction of arrow A shown in FIG. 3), the engagement between the lock portion 54 and the striker member 56, which will be described later, is released and the door 52 opens. It has become. Further, when the inner handle 13a and the inner operation switch 13b are operated simultaneously, the door 52 can be automatically opened and closed. The position of the inner operation switch 13b may be arranged so as to be at least 5 cm to 15 cm, preferably 10 cm to 15 cm away from the handle side end of the inner handle 13a.
On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 4, the outer door command section 14 is disposed on the outer surface of the door 52 and includes an outer handle 14 a and an outer operation switch 14 b. When the outer handle 14a is pulled to the outside of the vehicle (in the direction of arrow B shown in FIG. 4), the engagement between a lock portion 54 and a striker member 56, which will be described later, is released, and the door 52 opens. Further, when the outer handle 14a and the outer operation switch 14b are operated simultaneously, the door 52 can be automatically opened and closed.
The inner door command unit 13 and the outer door command unit 14 correspond to door opening / closing command means, and the inner handle 13a and inner operation switch 13b, and the outer handle 14a and outer operation switch 14b correspond to operation means. It should be noted that the position of the outer operation switch 14b is preferably arranged on the upper portion of the outer handle 14a to the extent that there is no design problem.
[0015]
The vehicle status detection unit 70 is for detecting the status of the vehicle, and includes a vehicle speed sensor 71, an obstacle sensor 72, and a pinching sensor 73.
The vehicle speed sensor 71, the obstacle sensor 72, and the pinch sensor 73 correspond to a vehicle state detection unit.
The vehicle speed sensor 71 is a known vehicle speed sensor, detects the speed of the vehicle, and interlocks with a speedometer (not shown). The obstacle sensor 72 is a sensor that detects an object, and a known ultrasonic sensor, infrared sensor, or the like is used. The pinching sensor 73 detects an object existing between the door 52 and the vehicle, and is a known sensor such as an ultrasonic sensor or an infrared sensor that can detect the presence of the object before the door 52 comes into contact with the object. Is used.
The obstacle sensor 72 and the pinching sensor 73 are provided on the door 52 and the vehicle body as shown in FIGS. The obstacle sensor 72 is disposed outside the door 52 and, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, is disposed at a position farthest from the rotation center axis when the door 52 is opened and closed. Further, the pinching sensor 73 is disposed inside the door 52 and in the vehicle main body, and as illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 2, is disposed in a place where the door 52 and the vehicle main body overlap. Note that the number and location of the obstacle sensor 72 and the sandwiching sensor 73 are not limited, and may be appropriately provided at a plurality of locations.
[0016]
The detection unit 20 is for detecting various signals obtained according to the operation status of a door 52 (see FIGS. 1 and 2) provided in the vehicle 50 described later. The detection unit 20 includes an encoder 22 and an encoder 22. And an inner door handle switch 23, an inner door switch 24, an outer door handle switch 25, an outer door switch 26, and a sensor detection signal detector 27.
The receiving unit 21 is appropriately selected so that it can receive infrared rays, radio waves, and the like emitted from the wireless remote controller 11. And the receiving part 21 is comprised so that the remote signal emitted according to the opening operation or closing operation by the wireless remote control 11 may be received, and a received signal may be output to the signal processing part 33 mentioned later.
[0017]
The encoder 22 is disposed at the center of the rotation axis of the door 52 (for example, a door hinge 46 and an output shaft 144d described later), and outputs a number of pulses corresponding to the opening degree of the door 52 to the counter 34 of the control unit 30. It is configured to be able to. The encoder 22 is, for example, an optical rotary encoder that includes a disc having a plurality of slits provided in an annular shape and an optical element. The encoder 22 is preferably configured as an absolute type capable of outputting a pulse corresponding to an absolute rotation amount. As a result, the absolute opening of the door 52 can be accurately detected. Further, for cost reduction, position detection may be performed using a Hall IC.
[0018]
The inner door handle switch 23 is for detecting a door operation mode by the inner handle 13a (see FIGS. 2 and 3). The inner door handle switch 23 is configured to output an inner handle operation signal (for example, a HIGH signal) to the door opening / closing operation detector 35 when the inner handle 13a is in an open state. . The inner door switch 24 can output an operation switch operation signal (for example, a HIGH signal) to the door opening / closing operation detector 35 when the inner operation switch 13b is pressed.
The outer door handle switch 25 is for detecting a door operation mode by the outer handle 14a (see FIGS. 1 and 4). When the outer handle 14a is open, an outer handle operation signal (for example, a HIGH signal) can be output to the door opening / closing operation detector 35. The outer door switch 26 can output an operation switch operation signal (for example, a HIGH signal) to the door opening / closing operation detection unit 35 when the outer operation switch 14b is pressed.
The sensor detection signal detection unit 27 is for detecting a signal detected by the vehicle state detection unit 70. The signal detected here is transmitted to the control unit 30 to be described later, and is used to determine whether or not the vehicle situation is such that the door 52 can be opened and closed.
[0019]
The control unit 30 is for driving and controlling the door opening / closing drive unit 40 based on a detection signal obtained from the detection unit 20, and includes a control circuit 31 and a drive circuit 32. The control circuit 31 includes a CPU (not shown) and an arithmetic circuit including a ROM, a RAM, and the like in which a program for operating the CPU is stored, and includes a signal processing unit 33, a counter 34, a door opening / closing operation detection unit 35, The vehicle status holding unit 36 and an arithmetic processing unit (not shown) are the main components.
As will be described later, the signal processing unit 33 includes a blinking lamp (not shown), a clutch 42, a door lock motor 48, a door drive motor 41, and the like based on a signal received by the receiving unit 21 from the remote control means. The control process to the door opening / closing drive part 40 is performed.
[0020]
The counter 34 is configured to count the number of pulses output from the encoder 22 and convert the number of pulses into the opening of the door.
The door opening / closing operation detection unit 35 detects the door handle operation signals output from the inner door handle switch 23 and the inner door switch 24, the outer door handle switch 25 and the outer door switch 26, respectively. The switch 13b, the outer handle 14a, and the outer operation switch 14b are configured to detect whether or not they are operated.
Note that the door opening / closing operation detection unit 35 includes an inner door opening / closing operation signal and an outer door opening / closing operation signal (hereinafter referred to as “outer door opening / closing operation signal”) output from the inner door handle switch 23 and the inner door switch 24 or the outer door handle switch 25 and the outer door switch 26, respectively. Based on the door opening / closing operation signal, the inner handle 13a and the inner operation switch 13b, or the outer handle 14a and the outer operation switch 14b may be discriminated.
[0021]
The vehicle status holding unit 36 stores the vehicle status based on the signal output from the sensor detection signal detection unit 27, and the stored vehicle status information is used for automatic opening / closing control of the door 52. The vehicle status information is updated to the latest information at a constant cycle based on a signal transmitted from the sensor detection signal detection unit.
The control circuit 31 including the signal processing unit 33, the counter 34, the door opening / closing operation detection unit 35, and the vehicle state holding unit 36 described above is configured so that the motor control signal and the clutch are controlled according to the open signal and the close signal. A control signal can be output to the drive circuit 32. Details of the operation of the entire control circuit 31 will be described later.
[0022]
The drive circuit 32 controls the door opening / closing drive unit 40 at the same time as controlling the output of lamp lighting and flashing signals. The drive circuit 32 is supplied with power from a battery (not shown), and in response to each motor control signal output from the control circuit 31, a predetermined motor is supplied to the door drive motor 41, the door lock motor 48, and the release motor 49. It is comprised so that each voltage can be applied. The drive circuit 32 is configured to output an excitation signal to the clutch 42 in accordance with the clutch control signal output from the control circuit 31.
[0023]
The door opening / closing drive unit 40 is a drive source for automatically opening and closing the door 52, and includes a door drive motor 41, a clutch 42, a link mechanism unit 45, a door lock motor 48, and a release device. And a motor 49. The door drive motor 41 includes, for example, a stepping motor, a brushless motor, a motor with a brush, and the like, and rotates a rotating shaft (not shown) based on the motor voltage applied by the drive circuit 32 to drive the link mechanism unit 45. It is comprised so that it can be made to.
A door opening 51 is formed on the side of the vehicle 50 equipped with the vehicle door opening and closing device S of the present embodiment, and a pillar 53 is disposed on the vehicle front side of the door opening 51, and the door A pillar 55 is disposed on the vehicle center side of the opening 51. A door 52 is attached to the door opening 51 so as to be able to be opened and closed by a door hinge 46 provided on the front side of the vehicle so as to close the door opening 51. The door drive motor 41 is fixed inside the door 52 as shown in FIG.
The clutch 42 is disposed at the upper end of the door drive motor 41 and is configured by an electromagnetic clutch that is ON / OFF controlled in accordance with an excitation signal output from the drive circuit 32. That is, the clutch 42 transmits the rotational force of the door drive motor 41 to the drive shaft 43 when in the ON state, and does not transmit the rotational force of the door drive motor 41 to the drive shaft 43 when in the OFF state. It is configured as follows.
[0024]
As described above, the link mechanism unit 45 is driven by the rotational force of the door drive motor 41 to open and close the door 52. As shown in FIG. 6, the link mechanism unit 45 according to the present embodiment includes a crank arm 45a, a link 45b, and a link member 45c. One end of the crank arm 45a is connected to the drive shaft 43 described above, and the other end is connected to one end of the link 45b. The other end of the link 45b is connected to one end of the link member 45c, and the other end of the link member 45c is pivotally supported by the support shaft 44a. The support shaft 44a is connected to a bearing portion 44b provided on the vehicle body side, whereby the door and the vehicle body are linked. The link member 45c has a substantially central portion in the longitudinal direction that penetrates the inside of the check mechanism portion 60 provided in the door 52 and engages with the check member 63 housed in the housing 61 of the check mechanism portion 60. A groove 62 is formed. Similarly, the check member 63 is urged in a direction to sandwich the link member 45c from above and below by an elastic body 64 housed in the housing 61 of the check mechanism portion 60.
As the door 52 is opened and closed, the link member 45 c slides inside the check mechanism 60. When the slopes provided before and after the groove 62 are in contact with the protrusions provided on the check member 63, a large sliding resistance is generated by the biasing force of the elastic body 64, and the movement of the link member 45c is caused. Decelerated. When the groove 62 of the link member 45c is engaged with the convex portion of the check member 63, the link member 45c is held with a predetermined check force. The door 52 is held in the half-open position. As the link member that generates such a check force, an existing link member that is normally provided in a manual door that does not include a door opening / closing device can be used as it is.
When the strength of the link member 45c is insufficient, a deformation prevention guide member 65 may be provided above and below the link member 45c as shown in FIG. 7 to restrict the vertical displacement of the link member 45c.
[0025]
The connecting portion between the link 45b and the crank arm 45a, and the connecting portion between the link 45b and the link member 45c are all constituted by ball joints. The ball joint includes a rotating member having a spherical surface, and the spherical surface is slidably contacted with inner surfaces of bearing portions provided at both ends of the link 45b so as to be three-dimensionally rotatable. With this configuration, the link 45b links the link member 45c and the crank arm 45a while maintaining a linear shape, and transmits the output of the drive shaft 43 to the link member 45c.
[0026]
In the link mechanism 45 of the present embodiment, when the door drive motor 41 rotates forward and backward with the clutch 42 being ON-controlled, this rotational force is transmitted to the drive shaft 43 via the clutch 42. Then, the crank arm 45 a rotates around the connecting portion with the drive shaft 43 by the output of the drive shaft 43.
As shown in FIG. 2, even when the door 52 is fully opened and the door drive motor 41 is in a stopped state, some load resistance of the link mechanism 45 and the door drive motor 41 is applied to the door 52 via the clutch 42. As a result, the door 52 is held in the fully open position.
On the other hand, in a state in which the clutch 42 is OFF controlled, the connection between the door drive motor 41 and the link mechanism 45 is released, so that the door 52 can be manually operated. At this time, since the load of the door drive motor 41 and the link mechanism unit 45 is not applied to the door 52, the passenger can easily open and close the door 52.
[0027]
(Operation of vehicle door opening and closing device)
Next, the operation of the vehicle door opening / closing device S having the above-described configuration will be described.
First, FIGS. 11 to 14 are flowcharts for explaining a first example of a vehicle door opening and closing device. In the first example, the door 52 is opened and closed by an operation by the handles 13a and 14a and the operation switches 13b and 14b provided inside and outside the vehicle.
FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating a second example of the vehicle door opening and closing device S, and FIGS. 18 and 19 are explanatory diagrams illustrating a switch configuration of the second example. In the second example, the door 52 is opened and closed by an operation by a vehicle door opening / closing switch that is also used as a driver's seat operation switch provided in the vehicle.
16 and 17 are flowcharts for explaining a third example of the vehicle door opening and closing device. In this third example, it is detected that the key has been inserted into the key cylinder and the door lock has been released, or that the key has been inserted into the ignition switch and that the ignition has been turned on, and the door 52 is opened. It is configured to open and close.
[0028]
(First example)
In FIG. 11, the operation of the vehicle door opening and closing apparatus S in the present embodiment will be described. 11 is controlled by a CPU (not shown) of the control unit 30.
First, when it is detected that an operation of pulling the inner handle 13a or the outer handle 14a forward is performed, the operation process of the vehicle door opening / closing device S is started. When the process starts, the inner door handle switch 23 (hereinafter referred to as SW1) and the inner door switch 24 (hereinafter referred to as SW2), or the outer door handle switch 25 (hereinafter referred to as SW3) and the outer door switch 26 (hereinafter referred to as SW4). ) Are both turned on (step S1101). That is, the operation of pulling the inner handle 13a and pushing the inner operation switch 13b or the operation of pulling the outer handle 14a and pushing the outer operation switch 14b is performed simultaneously, and the output signals of SW1 and SW2 or SW3 and SW4 are simultaneously HIGH. It means to determine whether or not.
[0029]
When it is determined that SW1 and SW2 or SW3 and SW4 are not ON at the same time, that is, when only a signal from one switch is detected (step S1101: NO), timer T1 is set (step S1101: NO). S1103). Next, it is determined whether or not the timer T1 is a set value (for example, 2.0 seconds) or more. If timer T1 is equal to or greater than the set value (step S1104: YES), the process ends.
For example, when the set value of the timer T1 is 2.0 seconds, and the timer T1 becomes 2.0 seconds or longer, the SW1 is set despite the inner handle 13a or the outer handle 14a being pulled forward. , SW2 or SW3 and SW4 are not turned on at the same time, so it is assumed that any one of SW1 to SW4 is only turned on by chance and the process ends. It is. If the timer T1 is smaller than the set value (step S1104: NO), it is determined that it is in the standby time, and it is determined whether SW1 and SW2 or SW3 and SW4 are turned on simultaneously (step S1105). That is, in steps S1103 to S1105, the HIGH signal input from both SW1 and SW2 or both SW3 and SW4 switches is waited within the set time of timer T1. If it is determined that SW1 and SW2 or SW3 and SW4 are not ON at the same time (step S1105: NO), the process returns to step S1104, and it is determined whether or not the timer T1 is equal to or greater than a set value. If it is determined that SW1 and SW2 or SW3 and SW4 are ON at the same time (step S1105: YES), the process proceeds to step S1102 via H, and it is determined whether or not the vehicle speed is zero. In this way, it is repeatedly determined during the time set by the timer T1 whether or not SW1 and SW2, or SW3 and SW4 are simultaneously ON, and SW1 and SW2 or the time until the time set in the timer T1 elapses. If SW3 and SW4 are not turned ON at the same time, the process ends. By being configured in this way, it is possible to prevent malfunction of the door 52 due to the malfunction of the passenger.
[0030]
If SW1 and SW2 or SW3 and SW4 are turned ON simultaneously (step S1101: YES), it is determined whether the vehicle speed is 0, that is, whether the vehicle is parked or stopped (step S1102). If the vehicle speed is not 0 (step S1102: NO), it is determined that the vehicle is running and the process is terminated. In order to prevent the operation of the door 52 during traveling of the vehicle, the operation is stopped, that is, the switch operation is invalidated. If the vehicle speed is 0 (step S1102: YES), it is determined whether or not the door 52 is fully closed (step S1106). That the door 52 is fully closed can be detected by a door open / closed state detection sensor (not shown). If the door 52 is in the fully closed state (step S1106: YES), it is determined that the operation is for opening the door 52, and the door opening process is executed (step S1107). If the door is not fully closed, it is determined that the operation is for closing the door 52, and the door closing process is executed (step S1108).
[0031]
Next, details of the door opening process will be described with reference to FIG.
First, it is determined whether or not the obstacle signal detected by the obstacle sensor 72 of the vehicle condition detection unit 70 and detected by the sensor detection signal detection unit 27 is input to the vehicle condition holding unit 36 (step S1201). When the obstacle signal is input to the vehicle state holding unit 36 (step S1201: YES), the timer T2 is set (S1203), and it is determined whether the timer T2 is equal to or larger than the set value (step S1204). ). If the timer T2 is equal to or greater than the set value (step S1204: YES), it is determined that the obstacle has not been removed, and the process ends. When the timer T2 is smaller than the set value (step S1204: NO), it is determined again whether or not an obstacle signal is input to the vehicle state holding unit 36 (step S1205). If it is determined that the obstacle signal is being input to the vehicle status holding unit 36 at that time (step S1205: YES), the process returns to step S1204 via I. If it is determined that the obstacle signal is not input to the vehicle status holding unit 36 at that time (step S1205: NO), it is determined that the obstacle has been eliminated, and the process proceeds to step S1202 via I. The door drive motor 41 and the clutch 42 are driven. That is, in steps S1203 to S1205, whether or not the detected obstacle is eliminated is monitored within the time set in the timer T2 (for example, 3.0 seconds). Since the data input to the vehicle status holding unit 36 is updated to the latest information at a fixed period, the obstacle detected by the obstacle sensor 72 is eliminated within the set time of the timer T2, and the obstacle sensor detects the obstacle. If no more are detected, the obstacle signal input to the vehicle status holding unit 36 is cleared, and NO is determined in step S1205.
[0032]
If it is determined that the obstacle signal from the obstacle sensor 72 has not been input to the vehicle state holding unit 36 (step S1201: NO), the door drive motor 41 and the clutch 42 are driven to automatically open the door 52. Start (S1202). When the door drive motor 41 and the clutch 42 are driven, it is determined whether or not the obstacle signal detected by the sensor detection signal detection unit 27 is input to the vehicle state holding unit 36 (step S1206). If it is determined that an obstacle signal is input to the vehicle status holding unit 36 (step S1206: YES), the process proceeds to step S1208, and the door drive motor 41 and the clutch 42 are stopped (step S1208). The process is terminated.
[0033]
When it is determined that the obstacle signal from the obstacle sensor 72 is not input to the vehicle state holding unit 36 (step S1206: NO), the door position is set at a preset value (for example, 60 degrees). It is determined whether or not there is (step S1207). The door position is grasped by the door opening angle. The door opening angle is obtained by converting the angle by the counter 34 of the control circuit 31 based on a signal from the encoder 22 of the detection unit 20. The angle at which the door 52 is opened can be set in advance to, for example, 60 degrees. In step S1207, the door opening angle at that time is compared with the set value. If it is determined that the door position has not reached the set value (step S1207: NO), the process returns to step S1206, and it is determined whether an obstacle signal is input to the vehicle status holding unit 36. If it is determined that the door position is the set value (step S1207: YES), the drive of the door drive motor 41 and the clutch 42 is stopped (step S1208), and the process ends. That is, the obstacle sensor 72 is always in a period from when the door drive motor 41 and the clutch 42 are driven to start the automatic door opening until the opening degree of the door 52 reaches a set value and the automatic door opening ends. The presence or absence of obstacle detection is monitored. Further, when an obstacle is detected, the automatic door opening is stopped.
[0034]
Next, details of the door closing process will be described with reference to FIGS. 13 and 14.
First, it is determined whether or not a pinching signal detected by the pinching sensor 73 of the vehicle state detection unit 70 and detected by the sensor detection signal detection unit 27 is input to the vehicle state holding unit 36 (step S1301). When the pinching signal is input to the vehicle state holding unit (step S1301: YES), the timer T3 is set (S1303), and it is determined whether the timer T3 is equal to or greater than a set value (step S1304). Next, when the timer T3 is equal to or greater than the set value (step S1304: YES), it is determined that the sandwiched object cannot be excluded, and the process is terminated. If the timer T3 is smaller than the set value (step S1304: NO), it is determined again whether or not the pinching signal has been input to the vehicle status holding unit 36 (step S1305). If it is determined that the pinching signal is still input to the vehicle status holding unit 36 (step S1305: YES), the process returns to step S1304 to determine whether the timer T3 is equal to or greater than the set value. If it is determined that the pinching signal has not been input to the vehicle status holding unit 36 at that time (step S1305: NO), the process proceeds to step S1302 via J, and whether the door position is open more than half a door. Determine whether or not. That is, in steps S1303 to S1305, whether or not the detected sandwiched object is eliminated is monitored within the time set in the timer T3 (for example, 3.0 seconds). Since the data input to the vehicle status holding unit 36 is updated to the latest information at a constant period, the pinched object detected by the pinch sensor is eliminated within the set time of the timer T3 and the pinch sensor no longer detects the pinched object. If this happens, the pinching signal input to the vehicle status holding unit is cleared and NO is determined in step S1305.
[0035]
When it is determined that the pinching signal from the pinching sensor 73 has not been input to the vehicle state holding unit 36 (step S1301: NO), it is determined whether or not the door position is a half door state (step S1302). . The half door state means a half latch state. In the present embodiment, after the door 52 is closed to the half-door state, the door 52 is pulled to the fully closed position by the door closer mechanism to completely close the door, thereby reducing the impact at the time of closing. The closer mechanism is a mechanism for automatically closing the door 52 by driving a closer motor (not shown) when it is detected that the door 52 is in a half-door state, and a known closer mechanism is used. . This closer motor may also be used as the door drive motor 41. A half door, that is, a half latch state, may be detected by a known detection means such as a limit switch, or in a state where a door full close signal detected by a door open / close state detection sensor (not shown) is not detected, When the door opening detected by the encoder 22 is 0, it may be determined that the door is a half door. If it is determined that the door is in the half-door state (step S1302: NO), the process proceeds from K in FIG. 13 to step S1311 to be described later via K in FIG. 14, and the closer motor is driven. If it is determined that the door 52 is not in a half-door state, that is, is in an open state (step S1302: YES), the door drive motor 41 and the clutch 42 are driven to start automatic door closing (S1306). .
[0036]
When the door drive motor 41 and the clutch 42 are driven, whether or not the pinching signal detected by the pinching sensor 73 of the vehicle state detection unit 70 and detected by the sensor detection signal detection unit is input to the vehicle state holding unit 36 is determined. Is determined (step S1307). If it is determined that the pinching signal has been input to the vehicle state holding unit 36 (step S1307: YES), the process proceeds to step S1309, the door drive motor 41 and the clutch 42 are stopped, and the process is terminated.
[0037]
When it is determined that the pinching signal from the pinching sensor 73 has not been input to the vehicle state holding unit 36 (step S1307: NO), it is determined whether or not the door position is in the half door state (step S1308). If it is determined that the door position has not reached the half-door state (step S1308: NO), the process returns to step S1307, and it is determined whether or not a pinching signal has been input to the vehicle status holding unit 36. When it is determined that the door position has reached the half door state (step S1308: YES), the drive of the door drive motor 41 and the clutch 42 is stopped (step S1310). That is, the presence or absence of the pinching sensor 73 is constantly monitored from when the door driving motor 41 and the clutch 42 are driven to start the automatic door closing until the door 52 reaches the half door state. It becomes. Further, when a pinched object is detected, the automatic door closing is stopped.
[0038]
When the drive of the door drive motor 41 and the clutch 42 is stopped in step S1310, the process proceeds from K in FIG. 13 to K in FIG. 14, the closer motor is driven (step S1311), and the closer is operated (step S1312). Next, it is determined whether or not the door position is fully closed (step S1313). If it is determined that the door position is not fully closed (step S1313: NO), the process returns to step S1313, and the closer is operated until the door position is fully closed. If it is determined that the door position is fully closed (step S1313: YES), the closer is stopped (step S1314), the closer motor is stopped (step S1315), and the process is terminated.
[0039]
(Second example)
In the first example, the operation switches 13b and 14b are provided on the inner handle 13a and the outer handle 14a, and the door 52 is operated when the handles 13a and 14a and the operation switches 13b and 14b provided on the surfaces of the handles 13a and 14a are operated simultaneously. However, these switches can be installed in combination with the driver's seat operation switch 12 for opening and closing the window as shown in FIG.
FIG. 18 is an explanatory view showing a driver's seat window / door opening / closing operation switch. The changeover switch 91 is a changeover switch between window operation and door operation, and can be tilted in the R1 or R2 direction.
The changeover switch 91 returns to the neutral position after a predetermined time has elapsed after being tilted in the R1 or R2 direction.
The switch 92 is a window / door opening / closing operation switch, and includes switches 92a to 92d. When the changeover switch 91 is tilted in the R1 direction, the switch 92 functions as a driver's seat window operation switch, and when it is tilted in the R2 direction, the switch 92 functions as a vehicle door opening / closing operation switch. 92a to 92d correspond to the respective windows and doors arranged in the vehicle. In this example, four are provided, but a necessary number can be provided according to the vehicle to be mounted.
[0040]
FIG. 19 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the operation of the switch 92. Each of the switches 92a to 92d is configured to be movable up and down in two steps. When the switch 92a is set in the upper first step, the manual opening operation is performed. While the switch 92 is set in the upper first step, the door 52 is opened. Is implemented. Further, when it is set in the upper second stage, an automatic opening operation is commanded. Similarly, a manual closing operation is set when set in the first lower stage, and an automatic closing operation is commanded when set in the second lower stage. Whether to open or close the vehicle window or the vehicle door is set by tilting the changeover switch 91 in the R1 or R2 direction.
The manual operation is an operation in which the door 52 is opened and closed only while the switch 92 is operated. When the operation of the switch 92 is stopped, the opening / closing drive of the door 52 is ended, which is different from the automatic opening / closing operation that automatically ends the opening / closing drive of the door 52 when reaching the set value or the fully closed state.
As described above, in order to automatically open and close the door 52, it is necessary to operate the switch 92 in two steps until the switch 91 is tilted in the R1 or R2 direction and then returned to the neutral position.
[0041]
Next, the operation of the vehicle door opening and closing apparatus S according to the second example will be described with reference to FIG.
15 is controlled by a CPU (not shown) of the control unit 30.
The process starts when it is detected that the changeover switch 91 is operated.
First, it is determined whether the changeover switch 91 is set to the vehicle door opening / closing operation (step S1501). When it is determined that the changeover switch 91 is not set to the vehicle door opening / closing operation (step S1501: NO), a window opening / closing operation is performed (step S1502). In the window opening / closing operation, the corresponding window rises when the switches 92a to 92d are operated upward until the changeover switch 91 returns to neutral from the R1 direction, and the corresponding window descends when operated downward. . Next, the process ends.
[0042]
When it is determined that the changeover switch 91 has been set to the vehicle door opening / closing operation direction R2 (step S1501: YES), it is determined whether or not the switch 92 has been set to manual operation (step S1503). That is, it is determined whether or not the switch 92 is set to the first-stage manual operation. When it is determined that the switch 92 is set to manual operation (step S1503: YES), the manual operation is performed (step S1504).
[0043]
When it is determined that the door 52 is not set for manual operation (step S1503: NO), it is determined whether the switch 92 is automatically set for door opening operation (step S1505). If it is determined that the switch 92 is automatically set to open the door (step S1505: YES), it is determined whether the current door position is equal to or greater than a set value (step S1506). If the current door position is greater than or equal to the set value (step S1506: YES), it is determined that further automatic opening of the door 52 is inappropriate, and all switch operations are invalidated (step S1509). The process ends. If the current door position has not reached the set value (step S1506: NO), door opening processing for the door 52 is performed (step S1507). In the door opening process in step S1507, the process of FIG. 12 is performed. When the door opening process in step S1507 ends, the selector switch 91 and the switch 92 are returned to the neutral position (step S1508), and the process ends.
[0044]
When it is determined that the switch 92 is not automatically set to open the door (step S1505: NO), it is determined whether the switch 92 is automatically set to close the door (step S1510). When it is determined that the switch 92 is automatically set to open and close the door (step S1510: YES), it is determined whether or not the door position is fully closed (step S1511). If it is determined that the door position is in the fully closed state (step S1511: YES), it is determined that any further closing operation is inappropriate, all the switch operations are invalidated (step S1514), and the process is performed. finish. If it is determined that the door position is not fully closed (step S1511: NO), the door closing process of the door 52 is performed (step S1512). This door closing process performs the process of FIG. 13 and FIG. When the door closing process in step S1512 ends, the selector switch 91 and the switch 92 are returned to the neutral position (step S1513), and the process ends.
[0045]
If it is determined that the switch 92 has not been automatically set to close (step S1510: NO), a predetermined time (for example, 3.) is determined after it is first determined that the changeover switch 91 is set to the vehicle door opening / closing operation direction. It is determined whether or not 0 second has elapsed (step S1515). If it is determined that the predetermined time has not elapsed since it was initially determined that the changeover switch 91 was set to the vehicle door opening / closing operation direction (step S1515: NO), the process returns to step S1501, and the changeover switch is changed. It is determined whether 91 is set to the door opening / closing operation direction. If it is determined that a predetermined time has elapsed since it was first determined that the changeover switch 91 was set to the vehicle door opening / closing operation (step S1515: YES), it is determined that there is no intention to continue the operation or the changeover switch 91 is erroneously operated. It is determined that there is a switch, and the changeover switch 91 is returned to the neutral state where the switch 91 is not tilted in any direction (step S1516), and the process is terminated. In this example, the changeover switch 91 is returned to the neutral state after a lapse of a predetermined time, but normally, when the changeover switch is tilted in the vehicle window opening / closing operation direction and the predetermined time has elapsed, You may comprise so that it may return to the vehicle window opening / closing operation direction. In order to prevent erroneous operation of the door 52, the vehicle window opening / closing operation direction is set as a reference position. Such a configuration is preferable because it improves the convenience for the user.
[0046]
(Third example)
16 and 17 are flowcharts showing the operation of the vehicle door opening and closing apparatus S of the third example. In this third example, it is detected that the key has been inserted into the key cylinder and the door lock has been released, or that the key has been inserted into the ignition switch and that the ignition has been turned on, and the door 52 is opened. It is configured to open and close.
The processing of the flowcharts of FIGS. 16 and 17 is controlled by a CPU (not shown) of the control unit 30.
First, processing is started when the insertion of a key into the key cylinder outside the door is detected, and it is determined whether or not both a signal indicating that the key is inserted into the key cylinder and a signal indicating that the door lock is released are detected. (Step S1601). If both the signal that the key is inserted into the key cylinder and the signal that the door lock is released are not detected at the same time (step S1601: NO), a predetermined time (for example, 2.0 seconds) from the insertion of the key into the key cylinder. It is determined whether or not elapses (step S1603). If it is determined that the predetermined time has not elapsed since the key insertion into the key cylinder (step S1603: NO), the process returns to step S1601. If it is determined that a predetermined time has elapsed since the key is inserted into the key cylinder (step S1603: YES), it is determined that there is no intention to continue the process, and the process ends.
[0047]
If both a signal indicating that the key is inserted into the key cylinder and a signal indicating that the door lock is released are detected at the same time (step S1601: YES), the timer T4 is set (S1602), and the timer T4 is set to a set value (for example, 3 .0 seconds) (step S1604: NO). If the timer T4 is greater than or equal to the set value (step S1604: YES), it is determined whether or not the door position is fully closed (step S1605). If the door position is not fully closed (step S1605: NO), the process proceeds from L in FIG. 16 to step 1607 via L in FIG. 17, and the signal indicating that the key is inserted into the ignition switch and the ignition switch is ON. It is determined whether or not the detected signals are simultaneously detected. If the door position is in the fully closed state (step S1605: YES), door opening processing is performed (step S1606). The door opening process performs the process shown in FIG.
[0048]
When the vehicle door opening process is completed, the process proceeds from step L in FIG. 16 to step S1607 through step L in FIG. 17, and a signal indicating that the key is inserted into the ignition switch and a signal indicating that the ignition switch is turned on are detected simultaneously. It is determined whether or not there is (step S1607). When it is determined that a signal indicating that the key is inserted into the ignition switch and a signal indicating that the ignition switch is turned on are not detected at the same time (step S1607: NO), a predetermined time (for example, 3. It is determined whether or not (0 second) has elapsed (step S1609). If it is determined that the predetermined time has not elapsed since the key is inserted into the key cylinder (step S1609: NO), the process returns to step S1607. If it is determined that a predetermined time has elapsed since the key is inserted into the key cylinder (step S1609: YES), it is determined that there is no intention to continue the process, and the process ends.
[0049]
When it is determined that the signal indicating that the key is inserted into the ignition switch and the signal indicating that the ignition switch is turned on are detected at the same time (step S1607: YES), the timer T5 is set (S1608), and the timer T5 is set to the set value ( For example, it is determined whether or not it is longer than 3.0 seconds (step S1610). If the timer T5 is not equal to or greater than the set value (step S1610: NO), the process returns to step S1610, and it is determined whether or not the timer T5 is equal to or greater than the set value (for example, 3.0 seconds) (step S1610). That is, it waits for the time set in the timer T5 to elapse. If the timer T5 is equal to or greater than the set value (step S1610: YES), it is determined whether or not the door position is fully closed (step S1611). If the door position is in the fully closed state (step S1611: YES), the process ends. If the door position is not fully closed (step S1611: NO), a vehicle door closing process is performed (step S1612). In the vehicle door closing process, the process shown in FIGS. 13 and 14 is performed.
[0050]
As described above, according to the present embodiment, the following effects are obtained.
(A) In the vehicle door opening and closing apparatus S of the present embodiment, as described above, the operation signals from a plurality of operating means are required to be input simultaneously as a condition for automatically opening and closing the door 52. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the door 52 from automatically opening and closing due to a malfunction.
In addition, by arranging a plurality of operation means so as to be separated from each other so that simultaneous operation with an infant's hand is difficult, for example, it becomes possible to prevent an erroneous operation by the infant, resulting in a higher effect. In this case, if a plurality of operation means are installed at a position where simultaneous operation is possible with an adult's hand, the convenience for the user will be improved.
[0051]
(B) In the vehicle door opening and closing apparatus S of the present embodiment, the vehicle state detection unit 70 includes a vehicle speed sensor 71, an obstacle sensor 72, and a pinching sensor 73, and monitors the vehicle state. For this reason, when it is inappropriate to automatically open and close the door 52, the automatic opening and closing operation of the door 52 can be prohibited. Therefore, it is possible to prevent problems such as the door 52 opening and closing unexpectedly while the vehicle is traveling, or an obstacle and the door 52 contacting each other. In addition, since the pinching sensor 73 is provided, it is possible to prevent an object from being pinched between the door 52 and the vehicle.
[0052]
(C) By providing the changeover switch 91, the operation means of the vehicle door opening and closing device S of the present embodiment can be used also as a driver seat operation switch for operating the opening and closing of the window. Therefore, it is not necessary to separately provide the vehicle door opening / closing device S in a narrow vehicle space, so that the vehicle interior space can be used effectively. In addition, since the switch 92 is configured in two steps for each opening and closing operation, it is possible to freely switch between manual operation and automatic operation, and it is possible to more clearly reflect the intention of the passengers to operate. Become.
[0053]
(D) The vehicle door opening / closing device S of the present embodiment automatically inserts the key into the ignition switch by inserting the key into the key cylinder and unlocking the door 52, and then inserting the key into the ignition switch. It is possible to configure the door 52 to automatically close when turned on. With this configuration, the trouble of manually opening and closing the door 52 is eliminated, and convenience for passengers is improved.
[0054]
The embodiment of the present invention can be modified as follows.
(A) In the above embodiment, the vehicle door opening and closing device S is provided in the vehicle 50 having the hinged door 52, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the vehicle door opening and closing device S may be used in a vehicle having a sliding door. The opening degree α at this time is obtained from the sliding amount of the door. Further, the vehicle door opening and closing device S may be used for a vehicle having a flip-up type door. Furthermore, the door to be automatically opened is not limited to the door for the front seat but may be for the rear seat or the rear door.
[0055]
(B) The pinch sensor is not limited to detecting an obstacle in a non-contact state, but automatically opens and closes the door 52 when a load is applied to the door 52, such as a touch sensor or a load sensor. It may be configured to be stopped automatically. That is, load detection and detection load determination are performed together with opening detection during automatic opening and closing of the door 52, and the door 52 is stopped when it is determined in this detection load determination processing that a preset load has been exceeded. May be. If it does in this way, the automatic opening and closing of the door 52 can be stopped when the door 52 in automatic opening and closing touches a passenger lightly. Therefore, the automatic opening and closing of the door can be stopped more reliably than a sensor that detects in a non-contact state.
[0056]
(C) A voice notification device, a display notification device, or the like is provided near the door 52 of the vehicle 50, and the voice notification is made when the vehicle door opening / closing device S is automatically opening the door 52. You may be comprised so that it may alert | report by an apparatus, a display alerting | reporting apparatus, etc. Further, a warning light may be provided in the driver's seat or the like so that the vehicle 50 is not started while the vehicle door opening / closing device S is in operation.
[0057]
(D) In the above embodiment, the vehicle door opening / closing device S is provided on the door 52 side of the vehicle 50 having the door 52 rotatably held by the door hinge 46, but the present invention is limited to this. It is not a thing. For example, the door drive motor 41, the clutch 42, and the link mechanism part 45 are provided on the vehicle body side of the vehicle 50, and the bearing part 44b that pivotally supports the link member 45c is provided on the door 52 side. Also good.
[0058]
(E) In the above embodiment, the link mechanism portion 45 is composed of the crank arm 45a, the link 45b, and the link member 45c. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the link mechanism portion 45 is formed at the lower end portion of the crank arm 45a. A configuration may be employed in which an intermeshing pinion is provided and the output of the drive shaft 43 is transmitted through the pinion. Moreover, the structure by which the drive shaft 43 and the crank arm 45a are connected via the deceleration mechanism which consists of a some gearwheel may be sufficient.
Furthermore, although the link member 45c is pivotally supported by the support shaft 44a provided on the vehicle body side or the door side, another link mechanism may be provided between the link member 45c and the support shaft 44a. .
[0059]
(F) In the above embodiment, the door drive motor 41 is fixed inside the door 52, and the link mechanism unit 45 is driven by the rotational force of the door drive motor 41 to open and close the door 52. The present invention is not limited to this, and as shown in FIG. 8, a door drive motor 41 fixed inside the pillar 53, a clutch 42 disposed at the upper end of the motor 31, and a drive mechanism The structure provided with the part 144 may be sufficient.
[0060]
As shown in FIG. 9, the drive mechanism 144 includes a drive shaft 144a, a drive-side gear 144b, a driven-side gear 144c, an output shaft 144d, a support shaft 144e, and hinge arms 145a and 145b. Has been. The drive shaft 144a is connected to a rotation shaft (not shown) of the door drive motor 41 via the clutch 42, and a drive side gear 144b is disposed at the upper end portion of the drive shaft 144a. The driven gear 144c is disposed at the lower end of the output shaft 144d and meshed with the drive gear 144b. The driven gear 144c is a gear having a diameter larger than that of the driving gear 144b. Thus, the driving gear 144b and the driven gear 144c constitute a speed reduction mechanism, and the door driving motor 41 is rotated. It has come to decelerate.
[0061]
The output shaft 144d is pivotally supported by a bearing portion 147a fixed to the upper side of the pillar 53, and the support shaft 144e is pivotally supported by a bearing portion 147b fixed to the lower side of the pillar 53. It is supported. A hinge arm 145a is fixed at the center of the output shaft 144d, and a hinge arm 145b is fixed at the center of the support shaft 144e. As shown in FIG. 9, the free end of the hinge arm 145 a is fixed to the upper portion of the end surface on the rotating shaft side of the door 52, and the free end of the hinge arm 145 b is fixed to the lower portion of the end surface of the door 52 on the rotating shaft side. ing.
[0062]
And when the door drive motor 41 rotates, this rotational force is transmitted to the drive shaft 144a via the clutch 42, and the drive side gear 144b rotates. When the driving side gear 144b rotates, the driven side gear 144c rotates and the output shaft 144d rotates. Thereby, the hinge arm 145a rotates, and the door 52 opens and closes accordingly.
The drive mechanism 144 may be configured to include a speed reduction mechanism or belt mechanism including a worm gear and a spur gear instead of the speed reduction mechanism including two spur gears.
[0063]
【The invention's effect】
As described above in detail, according to the present invention, the vehicle door opening and closing device is activated by simultaneously operating a plurality of operation means. Therefore, it is possible to prevent automatic door opening and closing due to malfunction.
In addition, it is difficult for an infant's hand to operate a plurality of operation means at the same time, but an adult's hand can operate a plurality of operation means at the same time. Thus, it is possible to prevent erroneous operation by an infant and to ensure convenience for an adult passenger.
Further, when a plurality of operation means are not operated simultaneously, it can be handled in the same manner as a conventional door.
[0064]
Furthermore, in addition to the simultaneous operation of a plurality of operation means, various sensors provided in the vehicle status detection unit constantly monitor whether the door can be opened or closed. Contact or the like can be prevented.
[0065]
In addition, since the plurality of operation means used for the door opening / closing command can be shared with other various operation means conventionally installed in the vehicle, the vehicle interior space can be used effectively. There will be improved convenience for passengers.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing a state where a door is in a half-open state in a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is an explanatory view showing a state in which the door is fully opened by the vehicle door opening and closing device according to the embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a configuration of an inner handle according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a configuration of an outer handle according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration of a driver's seat operation switch according to one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 6 is a partially cutaway side view of a vehicle door provided with a door opening / closing drive unit according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 7 is a side view showing a configuration of a door opening / closing drive unit including a deformation prevention guide member according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing a modified example of the door opening / closing drive unit according to the embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration of a drive mechanism unit according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing an overall configuration of a vehicle door opening / closing device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing control of the vehicle door opening / closing device of the first example according to the embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing control of the vehicle door opening / closing device of the first example according to the embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing control of the vehicle door opening / closing device of the first example according to the embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing control of the vehicle door opening / closing device of the first example according to the embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing control of the vehicle door opening / closing device of the second example according to the embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the control of the vehicle door opening / closing device of the third example according to the embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the control of the vehicle door opening / closing device of the third example according to the embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram of a vehicle door opening / closing device of a second example according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 19 is an explanatory diagram of a second example vehicle door opening and closing device according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Operation part, 11 Wireless remote control, 12 Driver's seat operation switch, 13 Inside door command part, 13a Inside handle, 13b Inside operation switch, 14 Outside door command part, 14a Outside handle, 14b Outside operation switch, 20 Detection part, 21 Reception Unit, 22 encoder, 23 inner door handle switch, 24 inner door switch, 25 outer door handle switch, 26 outer door switch, 27 sensor detection signal detection unit, 30 control unit, 31 control circuit, 32 drive circuit, 33 signal processing unit , 34 counter, 35 door opening / closing operation detection unit, 36 vehicle state holding unit, 40 door opening / closing drive unit, 41 door drive motor, 42 clutch, 43 drive shaft, 44a support shaft, 44b bearing unit, 45 link mechanism unit, 45a crank Arm, 45b link, 45c link member, 46a 46b door hinge, 48 door lock motor, 49 release motor, 50 vehicle, 51 door opening, 52 door, 53, 55 pillar, 54 lock part, 56 striker member, 57 armrest, 60 check mechanism, 61 housing, 62 Groove part, 63 check member, 64 elastic body, 65 guide member, 70 vehicle state detection part, 71 vehicle speed sensor, 72 obstacle sensor, 73 pinching sensor, 91 changeover switch, 92 switch, 144 drive mechanism part, 144a drive shaft, 144b Drive side gear, 144c Driven side gear, 144d Output shaft, 144e Support shaft, 145a, 145b Hinge arm, 147a, 147b Bearing, S Vehicle door opening / closing device

Claims (7)

Door opening and closing drive means for opening and closing the door;
Door opening / closing command means for outputting the door opening / closing command signal by operating means;
Vehicle status detection means for outputting a vehicle status signal indicating information on the vehicle and the status around the vehicle;
Detecting means for detecting the door opening / closing command signal and the vehicle status signal;
Control means for controlling the door opening and closing drive means based on a signal detected by the detection means, and a vehicle door opening and closing device comprising:
One door opening / closing command means is provided for each door inside and outside the vehicle, and a plurality of the operating means provided inside the vehicle or a plurality of the operations provided outside the vehicle. The door opening / closing command signal is output only when the means are operated simultaneously,
The vehicle door opening and closing device characterized in that the control means drives and controls the door opening and closing driving means when receiving the door opening and closing command signal. The vehicular door opening and closing device according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of operation means are provided apart from each other by a predetermined distance. At least one operation means among the plurality of operation means is formed as a two-stage switch,
The switch can be manually opened and closed when the switch is operated in one stage, and the door opening and closing drive means can be driven and controlled when operated in two stages. The vehicle door opening and closing device according to claim 1. The operation means includes a first operation means capable of executing an opening / closing operation of the door or an opening / closing operation of a window;
2. The vehicle door opening / closing device according to claim 1, further comprising: a second operation means capable of switching between the door opening / closing operation and the window opening / closing operation. The control means receives the vehicle status signal and invalidates the door opening / closing command signal when it is determined that the vehicle and the situation around the vehicle satisfy a certain condition. Item 4. The vehicle door opening and closing device according to Item 1. The vehicle state detection means is selected from the group including a vehicle speed sensor, an obstacle detection sensor that detects an obstacle outside the door, and a pinch detection sensor that detects an obstacle between the door and the vehicle. The vehicle door opening and closing device according to claim 1, wherein the vehicle door opening and closing device is at least one detection means. A vehicle door automatic opening and closing method for automatically opening and closing a vehicle door,
Determining whether a plurality of operation means for commanding opening and closing of the door are operated simultaneously;
Determining that the vehicle status is in a vehicle status in which the opening and closing of the door is prohibited when it is determined that a plurality of the operating means are operated simultaneously;
A vehicle door automatic opening and closing method, comprising: a step of opening and closing the door when it is determined that the vehicle situation is not permitted to open and close the door.

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