JP2010215037A - Vehicle controller - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a vehicle controller capable of performing window opening/closing control normally even if opening of a door is detected wrongly when vehicles including automobiles are running. <P>SOLUTION: In the case where vehicle speed V measured by a vehicle speed measuring instrument is not 0, whether the raising operation (closing operation) of a window 23 is required or not is verified after a failure of an opening/closing detection part is detected by a control part when a predetermined signal is output from the opening/closing detection part. Then, when the result of the verification by a position detection part indicates that the upper end part G of the window 23 is not at a position lower in the D direction than X3, the window 23 is raised to position the upper end part G at X1, which is the maximum raised position of the window 23. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a vehicle control device that performs opening / closing control of a window provided in a door of a vehicle.

  In vehicles such as automobiles, there are two types of doors (hereinafter referred to as “doors”) used for getting on and off. One is a door having a window frame, and the other is a door not having a window frame. A door that does not have a window frame is generally called a “sashless door”.

  Details of the “sashless door” will be described with reference to the drawings. 3 to 5 described later, the same reference numerals are given to the same or corresponding parts.

  FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the automobile 100 having the “sashless door” as viewed from above. In the figure, F, B, R, L, U, and D indicate the directions of arrows. Details are described below.

  F and B indicate the length direction of the automobile 100. Specifically, the F direction indicates the forward direction of the automobile 100, and the B direction indicates the backward direction of the automobile 100.

  R and L indicate the width direction of the automobile 100. Specifically, the R direction indicates a 90 ° right direction with respect to the F direction, and the L direction indicates a 90 ° left direction with respect to the F direction. That is, the FB direction and the RL direction are orthogonal to each other.

  U and D indicate the height direction of the automobile 100. Specifically, the U direction indicates an upward direction of 90 ° with respect to the F direction, and the D direction indicates a downward direction of 90 ° with respect to the F direction. That is, the FB direction and the UD direction are orthogonal. For this reason, the RL direction and the UD direction are also orthogonal.

  The automobile 100 is a so-called “right-hand drive vehicle” in which the driver's seat is on the right side with respect to the traveling (forward) direction. Reference numeral 21 denotes a main body of the automobile 100. Reference numeral 22 denotes a door of the automobile 100. Reference numeral 23 denotes a window provided in the door 22.

  Reference numeral 24 denotes a sealing member (hereinafter referred to as “seal”) for preventing a gap from being formed between the main body 21 and the window 23, and the seal 24 is attached to the main body 21 side. Although not shown in the drawing, the door 22, the window 23, and the seal 24 are similarly arranged on the driver's seat side of the automobile 100.

  4-7 is sectional drawing which showed the positional relationship of the main body 21, the window 23, and the seal | sticker 24 in the door 22 by the side of a driver's seat. 4 to 7 are cross-sectional views in a state where the door 22 is closed. 4 to 7 are cross-sectional views when viewed in the F direction, that is, in the forward direction of the automobile 100.

  As shown in FIG. 4, a seal 24 is attached to the main body 21 in order to prevent a gap from being generated between the main body 21 and the window 23. In FIG. 4, G represents the upper end portion of the window 23. X1 indicates the maximum ascending position when the window 23 is closed, that is, when the window 23 is raised (moved in the U direction). X2 indicates a limit position where the close state of the window 23 and the seal 24 can be maintained when the window 23 is opened, that is, when the window 23 is lowered (moved in the D direction).

  Therefore, when the upper end G of the window 23 is located between X1 and X2, the window 23 and the seal 24 are in close contact with each other. As a result, the gap between the main body 21 and the window 23 is closed, so that rain, wind, dust, and the like can be prevented from entering the interior of the automobile 100 (FIG. 3) through the gap.

  Here, when a passenger (not shown) boarding the automobile 100 gets out of the automobile 100, the door 22 is normally opened with the window 23 completely closed. And after getting off, the opened door 22 is closed again. Therefore, the upper end G of the window 23 is temporarily moved horizontally in the R direction by the operation of opening the door 22 while being positioned at X1, and horizontally moved again in the L direction by the operation of closing the door 22.

  However, when the door 22 is closed, air is pushed into the vehicle 100 by the door 22, so that the air pressure in the vehicle temporarily increases. As a result, there is a difference between the air pressure inside the vehicle 100 and the air pressure outside the vehicle, so the door 22 may be pushed back in the direction opposite to the closing direction (L direction), that is, in the opening direction (R direction). is there. That is, the door 22 is difficult to close.

  Further, since the shape of the seal 24 is not uniform, a seal 24 different from the shape as shown in FIG. 4, for example, the seal 24 having a shape as shown in FIG. 7 may be used. In this case, when the window 23 is closed, the upper portion of the window 23 is accommodated in the accommodating portion 25 of the seal 24.

  Therefore, when the door 22 is opened (moved in the R direction) with the window 23 closed, horizontal movement of the window 23 in the R direction is prevented by the seal 24. Further, when the door 22 is forcibly opened by ignoring the hindrance caused by the seal 24, the seal 24 may be damaged.

  Similarly, when the opened door 22 is closed (moved in the L direction) while the window 23 is closed, horizontal movement of the window 23 in the L direction is prevented by the seal 24. Further, when the door 22 is forcibly closed ignoring the hindrance by the seal 24, the seal 24 may be damaged.

  That is, depending on the shape of the seal 24, there are problems that the opening / closing operation of the door 22 is hindered by the seal 24, or that the seal 24 may be damaged by the opening / closing operation of the door 22.

  In order to solve this problem, in recent years, when the door 22 is opened, the window 23 is lowered to a position not in close contact with the seal 24, and when the door 22 is closed, the window 23 is brought to a position in close contact with the seal 24. Window opening / closing control is performed to raise the window.

  For example, while the clasp (not shown) of the door 22 is disengaged (the door 22 is open), the window 23 and the seal 24 are kept away from each other and the clasp of the door 22 is hung (the door 22 is The window 23 and the seal 24 are kept in close contact with each other during (closed). Hereinafter, the clasp of the door 22 is referred to as “latch”. Further, whether or not the latch is applied is detected using an open / close sensor (not shown). For example, the open / close sensor outputs a predetermined signal while the latch is released, and stops outputting the signal while the latch is engaged. Further, techniques for opening and closing the window 23 in conjunction with the opening and closing operation of the door 22 are described in, for example, Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2 described later.

  The window opening / closing control described above will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 5, when the door 22 is opened and the latch is released, the window 23 is lowered (moved in the D direction) to a position where it is not in close contact with the seal 24. For example, the upper end G of the window 23 descends to a position X3 that is lower in the D direction than X2. The position is maintained until the door 22 is closed and the latch is engaged again. However, this is not the case when a passenger or the like performs an operation to raise or lower the window 23.

  When the door 22 is latched, the window 23 rises (moves in the U direction) to a position in close contact with the seal 24. For example, the upper end G of the window 23 rises to X1, which is the maximum ascending position of the window 23. The position is maintained until the latch of the door 22 is released again. However, this is not the case when a passenger or the like performs an operation to raise or lower the window 23.

  By performing the window opening / closing control as described above, a gap is generated between the window 23 and the seal 24 between X2 and X3 while the door 22 is unlatched. It is possible to suppress the air pressure inside the automobile 100 from rising temporarily. Thereby, the door 22 becomes easy to close.

  Even when the seal 24 has a shape as shown in FIG. 7, a gap is generated between the window 23 and the seal 24 between X2 and X3 while the door 22 is unlatched. It is possible to prevent the opening / closing operation of the 22 from being hindered by the seal 24, or the seal 24 from being damaged by the opening / closing operation of the door 22.

  Further, while the door 22 is latched, there is no gap between the window 23 and the seal 24 between X1 and X2, and the window 23 and the seal 24 are in close contact, so that the door 22 is closed. For example, rain, wind, dust, and the like can be prevented from entering the interior of the automobile 100 when traveling or parking. This can also prevent forgetting to close the window 23. A technique for preventing forgetting to close the window is disclosed in, for example, Patent Document 3 and Patent Document 4 described later.

Japanese Patent Publication No. 2-55593 Japanese Patent No. 3655134 JP 7-305562 A JP 2006-138128 A

  However, in order to perform the above-described window opening / closing control, the opening / closing state of the door 22 must be normally detected. In other words, if the open / close sensor that detects whether the door 22 is latched or not is broken, the open / close state of the door 22 cannot be detected normally, so that the window open / close control can be performed normally. Absent.

  In particular, if a predetermined signal continues to be output from the open / close sensor due to the failure of the open / close sensor, the window when the door 22 is unlatched (when the door 22 is open) regardless of the open / closed state of the door 22. Open / close control is performed. Therefore, while the door 22 is closed, the upper end G of the window 23 maintains the position X3. As a result, a gap is generated between the window 23 and the seal 24 between X2 and X3. For example, rain, wind, dust, or the like cannot be prevented from entering the interior of the automobile 100 during traveling.

  In view of the above-described problems, the present invention provides a vehicle control device capable of normally performing window opening / closing control even when it is erroneously detected that a door is open during traveling of a vehicle such as an automobile. The purpose is that.

  A vehicle control device according to the present invention includes a control unit that controls each part of the vehicle, an open / close detection unit that detects an open / closed state of a door for getting on and off the vehicle, and an elevating drive unit that drives an elevating window provided on the door. If the opening / closing detector detects that the door has been opened, the elevator drive unit lowers the window by a predetermined amount so that a gap is created between the vehicle body and the window, When it is detected by the open / close detection unit that the door is closed, the window is raised by a predetermined amount by the elevating drive unit so that no gap is generated between the vehicle body and the window. When the opening / closing detection unit detects that the door is opened when the vehicle speed exceeds a predetermined speed, the control unit detects a failure of the opening / closing detection unit, The window is raised by the elevating drive unit to a position where there is no gap between the main body and the window.

  As a result, when the vehicle speed exceeds a predetermined speed (during traveling), even if the door is erroneously detected to be open due to a failure of the open / close detection unit that detects the open / closed state of the door, the vehicle body The window is driven to rise up to a position where no gap is created between the window and the window. That is, window opening / closing control is performed when the door is closed. For this reason, it is possible to prevent rain, wind, dust, and the like from entering the interior of the vehicle through a gap generated between the vehicle body and the window during the traveling of the vehicle.

  The vehicle control device of the present invention further includes a position detection unit that detects the position of the window in the up-and-down direction, and the control unit moves up and down when the window is lowered from a predetermined position as a result of detection by the position detection unit. You may make it not raise the said window with a drive part.

  Accordingly, when the passenger intentionally opens the window, the position of the window is maintained, so that the window opening / closing control without impairing the convenience of the passenger can be performed.

  In the vehicle control device of the present invention, the control unit detects the position when the vehicle speed exceeds a predetermined speed and the vehicle speed becomes equal to or lower than the predetermined speed after the window is raised by the elevating drive unit. Thus, when it is detected that the window is not lowered to the predetermined position, the window may be lowered to the predetermined position by the elevating drive unit.

  Thereby, when closing a door, since it can suppress that air is pushed in into the vehicle by the door and the air pressure in the vehicle increases temporarily, the door becomes easy to close. In addition, even when a sealing member is provided to prevent a gap between the vehicle body and the window, the opening and closing operation of the door is hindered by the sealing member, and the sealing member is damaged. Can be prevented.

  In the vehicle control device of the present invention, the controller detects the position by the position detector when the vehicle speed exceeds a predetermined speed and the drive controller that drives the vehicle stops after the window is raised by the elevating drive unit. When it is detected that the window has not been lowered to the predetermined position, the window may be lowered to the predetermined position by the elevating drive unit.

  Even when this is done, when the door is closed, air can be prevented from being pushed into the vehicle by the door and the air pressure in the vehicle can be temporarily increased, so that the door can be easily closed. In addition, even when a sealing member is provided to prevent a gap between the vehicle body and the window, the opening and closing operation of the door is hindered by the sealing member, and the sealing member is damaged. Can be prevented.

  In the vehicle control device of the present invention, the control unit parks the vehicle by a transmission included in the drive control device that drives the vehicle after the vehicle speed exceeds a predetermined speed and the window is raised by the elevating drive unit. When the position detecting unit detects that the window has not been lowered to the predetermined position, the elevator driving unit lowers the window to the predetermined position. Also good.

  Even when this is done, when the door is closed, air can be prevented from being pushed into the vehicle by the door and the air pressure in the vehicle can be temporarily increased, so that the door can be easily closed. In addition, even when a sealing member is provided to prevent a gap between the vehicle body and the window, the opening and closing operation of the door is hindered by the sealing member, and the sealing member is damaged. Can be prevented.

  According to the present invention, when the speed of the vehicle exceeds a predetermined speed, and the opening / closing detection unit detects that the door is opened, there is a gap between the vehicle body and the window. Since the window is raised by the elevating drive unit to a position where it does not occur, rain, wind, dust, etc., enter the interior of the vehicle from the gap generated between the vehicle body and the window when the vehicle is traveling. Intrusion can be prevented.

It is the block diagram which showed the structure of the vehicle control apparatus. It is the flowchart which showed the window opening / closing control performed in a vehicle control apparatus. It is a perspective view of the motor vehicle which has a sashless door. It is sectional drawing which showed the positional relationship of a vehicle main body, a window, and a seal | sticker. It is sectional drawing which showed the positional relationship of a vehicle main body, a window, and a seal | sticker. It is sectional drawing which showed the positional relationship of a vehicle main body, a window, and a seal | sticker. It is the figure which showed the other shape of the seal | sticker. It is the flowchart which showed the other window opening / closing control performed in a vehicle control apparatus.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. 1 and FIG. 6 described later, the same reference numerals are given to the same or corresponding parts as those in FIGS. 3 to 5 described above.

    FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a vehicle control device 11 mounted on the automobile 100 (FIG. 3). In the figure, the control unit 12 includes, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit), an ECU (Electronic Control Unit), and the like, and controls each unit of the automobile 100.

  The open / close detection unit 13 includes, for example, a push switch and detects the open / closed state of the door 22. Specifically, a predetermined signal is output while the latch (clasp) of the door 22 is released, and the output of the signal is stopped while the door 22 is latched.

  The raising / lowering drive part 14 is comprised from the motor, for example, and performs the raising / lowering operation | movement of the window 23 provided in the door 22. As shown in FIG. That is, in FIG. 3, the operation of the window 23 in the UD direction is controlled. The position detection unit 15 is composed of, for example, a position sensor, and detects the position of the window 23 in the UD direction. Specifically, the position of the window 23 in the UD direction is detected from the rotation amount of the motor in the elevating drive unit 14.

  The drive control device 51 includes, for example, a prime mover, a transmission, an accelerator, a brake, and the like, and controls driving of the automobile 100. The drive control device 51 is connected to the vehicle control device 11. The prime mover is, for example, an engine used in a gasoline vehicle or a motor used in an electric vehicle. The transmission is, for example, a gear box. The accelerator is, for example, an accelerator pedal. The brake is, for example, a brake pedal (foot brake) or a brake lever (parking brake).

  The vehicle speed measuring device 61 measures the speed of the automobile 100 from the speeds of wheels (not shown) of the automobile 100, for example. The vehicle speed measuring device 61 is connected to the vehicle control device 11.

  The vehicle control device 11 includes various devices other than those described above. However, since there is no direct relationship in describing the embodiment of the present invention, the description thereof is omitted below. The configuration of the vehicle control device 11 described above is a general configuration regardless of whether or not the vehicle control device 11 is mounted on an automobile having a “sashless door”.

  In the vehicle control device 11 configured as described above, when performing the opening / closing operation of the window 23, predetermined window opening / closing control shown in the flowchart of FIG. 2 is executed.

  Specifically, in step S1 of FIG. 2, when the measured value of the vehicle speed measuring device 61 (FIG. 1), that is, the speed V of the automobile 100 is V = 0 (step S1: YES), the process proceeds to step S2. If V = 0 is not satisfied (step S1: NO), the process proceeds to step S13. Here, the vehicle speed V = 0 is an example of a predetermined speed in the present invention.

  In step S2, in the transmission (not shown) of the drive control device 51 (FIG. 1), when “parking selection” is performed (step S2: YES), the process proceeds to step S3, and “parking selection” is performed. If not (step S2: NO), the process proceeds to step S9. The “parking selection” means that when the transmission is MT (Manual Transmission), the position of the select lever (shift lever) for selecting the shift is in the “neutral” position. Is AT (Automatic Transmission), it indicates that the position of the select lever is in the position of “P (Parking) range”.

  In step S3, if a predetermined signal is output from the open / close detection unit 13 (FIG. 1), that is, if the door 22 (FIG. 1) is open and the latch is released (step S3: YES), step S4 is performed. If the predetermined signal is not output, that is, if the door 22 is closed and latched (step S3: NO), the process returns immediately before step S1.

  As an example of “NO” in step S3, for example, a situation where a passenger (driver) is waiting in the vehicle after the automobile 100 is parked is considered. However, since it is conceivable that the automobile 100 is transmitted again without getting out of the standby state, it is preferable to return to step S1 and measure the speed of the automobile 100 whether or not the automobile 100 has started. .

  In step S4, it is verified whether or not the descent operation (opening operation) of the window 23 is necessary. If the descent operation is necessary as a result of the verification (step S4: YES), the process proceeds to step S5 and the descent operation is performed. If no action is required (step S4: NO), the process proceeds to step S6.

  Details will be described with reference to FIG. For example, in the present embodiment, the position of the window 23 in the UD direction is detected by the position detector 15 (FIG. 1) under the control of the controller 12 (FIG. 1). If the upper end G of the window 23 is not at X3 or a position lower than the X3 in the D direction (for example, the position of X4), the window 23 needs to be lowered (step S4: YES), When the position is lower in the D direction than X3 or X3, the lowering operation of the window 23 is unnecessary (step S4: NO). Here, X3 is an example of a predetermined position in the present invention.

  Returning to the flowchart of FIG. 2, in step S5, the lowering operation of the window 23 is executed based on the verification result in step S4. That is, in FIG. 6, the upper end G of the window 23 is positioned at X3. Thereby, since a gap is generated between the window 23 and the seal 24 between X2 and X3, when the door 22 is closed, it is possible to suppress the air pressure inside the automobile 100 from temporarily rising. Therefore, the door 22 can be easily closed.

  In step S6, if the predetermined signal is not output from the open / close detection unit 13, that is, if the door 22 is latched (step S6: YES), the process proceeds to step S7, and the predetermined signal is output. If it is, that is, if the door 22 is unlatched (step S6: NO), the process returns to immediately before step S6.

  As an example of “NO” in step S6, for example, a situation where the door 22 opened after the automobile 100 is parked is not closed is conceivable.

  In step S7, it is verified whether or not the ascending operation (closing operation) of the window 23 is necessary. If the ascending operation is necessary as a result of the verification (step S7: YES), the process proceeds to step S8. If no operation is necessary (step S7: NO), this flowchart ends.

  Details will be described with reference to FIG. 6 again. For example, in the present embodiment, as a result of detecting the position of the window 23 in the UD direction by the position detection unit 15, when the upper end G of the window 23 is not in a position lower than the X3 in the D direction, When the window 23 needs to be lifted (step S7: YES), and the window 23 is at a position lower in the D direction than X3 (for example, position X4), the window 23 is not lifted (step S7: NO). )

  As an example of “NO” in step S <b> 7, for example, a situation in which the window 23 is largely opened by a passenger of the automobile 100 can be considered. In this case, since the operation performed by the passenger is prioritized, the ascending operation of the window 23 is not performed. That is, step S8 described later is not executed.

  Returning to the flowchart of FIG. 2, in step S8, the raising operation of the window 23 is executed based on the verification result in step S7. That is, in FIG. 6, the upper end G of the window 23 is positioned at X <b> 1 that is the maximum rising position of the window 23. As a result, there is no gap between the window 23 and the seal 24 between X1 and X2, that is, the window 23 and the seal 24 are in close contact with each other. In this case, rain, wind, dust and the like can be prevented from entering the room of the automobile 100. This can also prevent forgetting to close the window 23. Here, between X1 and X2 is an example of a position where no gap is generated between the vehicle body and the window in the present invention.

  In step S9, if “reverse selection” is performed in the transmission of the drive control device 51 (step S9: YES), the process proceeds to step S10, and if “reverse selection” is not performed (step S9: NO). Advances to step S13. Note that “reverse selection” means that when the transmission is in the MT, the position of the select lever for selecting the shift is in the “reverse” position, and when the transmission is in the AT, This indicates that the position of the select lever is in the “R (Reverse) range” position.

  In step S10, when a predetermined signal is output from the open / close detection unit 13, that is, when the door 22 is not latched (step S10: YES), the process proceeds to step S11, and the predetermined signal is output. If not, that is, if the door 22 is latched (step S10: NO), the process returns to step S1.

  Examples of the case of “YES” in step S10 include the following cases.

  Usually, when the vehicle 100 is moving backward, the rear and side portions of the vehicle 100 are visually confirmed using a side mirror (not shown) and a room mirror (not shown). However, when parallel parking is performed when the parking space is narrow or when the automobile 100 is moved backward toward the wall surface, the driver may open the door 22 on the driver's seat side and directly confirm the rear part of the automobile 100 visually. . That is, the door 22 may be opened not only when getting on and off but also when the automobile 100 is moving backward.

  Returning to the flowchart of FIG. 2, in step S11, it is verified whether or not the lowering operation (opening operation) of the window 23 is necessary as in step S4 described above, and as a result of the verification, the lowering operation is necessary. In the case (step S11: YES), the process proceeds to step S12, and when the descent operation is not necessary (step S11: NO), the process returns to step S1.

  The details of step S11 are the same as step S4, and thus the description thereof is omitted. If “YES” in the step S11, the process proceeds to a step S12. Since the operation executed in the step S12 is the same as that in the above-described step S5, the description is omitted.

  Here, when step S9 and step S10 are "YES", the reason for verifying whether the descent | fall operation | movement of the window 23 is required in step S11 is as follows.

  As described above, the door 22 may be opened not only when getting on and off, but also when the automobile 100 is moving backward. Therefore, regardless of the state of the transmission, it is possible to simplify the verification program by verifying whether the lowering operation of the window 23 is necessary when the door 22 is unlatched. .

  Another reason is that the shape of the seal 24 is not uniform. For example, a seal 24 having a shape as shown in FIG. 7 may be used. In this case, when the window 23 is closed, the upper portion of the window 23 is accommodated in the accommodating portion 25 of the seal 24. For this reason, when the door 22 is opened, if the upper end G of the window 23 is not lowered to the position X3, the horizontal movement of the window 23 in the R direction is hindered by the seal 24. However, in the present embodiment, if the door 22 is unlatched regardless of the state of the transmission (step S10: YES), it is verified whether or not the window 23 needs to be lowered (step S10). S11) When the lowering operation is necessary, the window 23 is lowered (step S12), so that the horizontal movement of the window 23 in the R direction is not hindered regardless of the shape of the seal 24.

  The reason for returning to step S1 when step S10 is “NO”, step S11 is “NO”, or step S12 is executed is as follows.

  The backward movement of the automobile 100 is performed not only when the vehicle is parked but also when the vehicle travels too far. In many cases, when the vehicle travels too far, the vehicle travels backward to a position immediately before the vehicle travels too far and starts to advance again. For this reason, in step S5 which performs the same operation as step S12, after the step S5, the opening / closing detection unit 13 detects that the door 22 is closed in step S6. This is because it is preferable to return to step S1 after S12 and check with the vehicle speed measuring device 61 whether or not the vehicle has started moving forward again after moving backward.

  Returning to the flowchart of FIG. 2, in step S13, when the predetermined signal is not output from the open / close detection unit 13 (step S13: YES), the process proceeds to step S15, and when the predetermined signal is output (step S13). (S13: NO) progresses to step S14.

  Here, if “NO” in step S1 or “NO” in step S9, the vehicle 100 is traveling, so that it is determined as “NO” in step S13, that is, open / close detection. It is not usually considered that the part 13 detects that the door 22 is unlatched.

  Therefore, if “NO” in step S13, that is, if the open / close detection unit 13 detects that the door 22 is unlatched even though the automobile 100 is running, In S <b> 14, the control unit 12 detects a failure of the open / close detection unit 13.

  In step S15, as in step S7 described above, it is verified whether or not the ascending operation (closing operation) of the window 23 is necessary. As a result of the verification, if the ascending operation is necessary (step S15: YES). Then, the process proceeds to step S16, and if the ascending operation is not necessary (step S15: NO), the process returns to step S1.

  The details of step S15 are the same as step S7, and thus the description thereof is omitted. If “YES” in the step S15, the process proceeds to a step S16, but the operation executed in the step S16 is the same as that in the above-described step S8, and thus the description thereof is omitted.

  Here, the reason for verifying whether or not the raising operation of the window 23 is necessary in step S15 is as follows.

  When the automobile 100 moves backward (step S9: YES), and the descent operation of the window 23 is executed in step S12, the ascending operation of the window 23 similar to that in step S8 may not be executed before reaching step S15. . In this case, a gap is generated between the window 23 and the seal 24, and rain, wind, dust, etc. cannot be prevented from entering the room of the automobile 100. Therefore, in order to solve the problem, Step S15 is executed. To do.

  The reason for returning to step S1 when step S15 is “NO” or step S16 is executed is as follows.

  After the execution of step S16, since the automobile 100 is traveling, the passenger remains on the board. For this reason, in this embodiment, after the automobile 100 is parked, the process returns to step S1 without ending this flowchart until the door 22 is opened and then closed.

  Thus, in the embodiment described above, the speed V of the automobile 100 (FIG. 3) measured by the vehicle speed measuring device 61 (FIG. 1) is V = 0 (step S1: YES), and the drive control device 51 ( In the transmission (not shown) in FIG. 1), when “parking selection” is performed (step S2: YES), it is verified whether a predetermined signal is output from the open / close detection unit 13 (FIG. 1). When the predetermined signal is output (step S3: YES), that is, when the door 22 (FIG. 1) is unlatched, the window 23 (FIG. 1) is lowered (opened). It is verified whether it is necessary (step S4).

  As a result of verification by the position detection unit 15 (FIG. 1), the upper end G (FIG. 6) of the window 23 is lowered in the D direction (FIG. 6) from X3 (FIG. 6) or X3 (for example, FIG. 6). If it is not (position X4) (step S4: YES), the window 23 is lowered and the upper end G is positioned at X3 (step S5).

  Thereafter, it is verified whether or not a predetermined signal is output from the open / close detection unit 13, and when the predetermined signal is not output (step S6: YES), that is, when the door 22 is latched. Then, it is verified whether the window 23 needs to be lifted (closed) (step S7).

  As a result of the verification by the position detection unit 15, when the upper end G of the window 23 is not in a position lower than the X3 in the D direction (step S7: YES), the window 23 is raised and the upper end G is The window 23 is positioned at X1 which is the maximum rising position (step S8).

  Based on the above operation as a basic operation, when the speed V of the automobile 100 measured by the vehicle speed measuring device 61 is not V = 0 (step S1: NO), a predetermined signal is output from the open / close detection unit 13 (Step S13: NO), after detecting a failure of the opening / closing detection unit 13 by the control unit 12 (Step S14), it is verified whether or not the raising operation (closing operation) of the window 23 is necessary (Step S15). .

  As a result of the verification by the position detection unit 15, when the upper end G of the window 23 is not at a position lower than the X3 in the D direction (step S15: YES), the window 23 is raised and the upper end G is moved. The window 23 is positioned at X1 which is the maximum ascending position (step S16). After raising the window 23, the process returns to step S1, and measurement of the vehicle speed of the automobile 100 is started again. The above operation is continued after the automobile 100 is parked until the door 22 is opened and then closed.

  In this way, when the open / close detection unit 13 that detects the open / closed state of the door 22 fails and it is erroneously detected that the door 22 is open even though the door 22 is closed. In addition, the window opening / closing control when the door 22 is closed can be normally performed (steps S14 to S16). Therefore, while the door 22 is closed, for example, when traveling or parking, the window 23 and the seal 24 are in close contact with each other so that no gap is generated, so that rain, wind, dust, etc. enter the interior of the automobile 100. Can be prevented. This can also prevent forgetting to close the window 23.

  Further, regardless of the state of the transmission in the drive control device 51, when the door 22 is unlatched, it is verified whether the lowering operation of the window 23 is necessary, and when the lowering operation is necessary, In order to lower the window 23, for example, even when the seal 24 has the shape shown in FIG. 7, the horizontal movement of the window 23 in the R direction is not hindered.

  In the present invention, various embodiments other than those described above can be adopted. For example, in the above-described embodiment, the vehicle control device 11 is mounted on the automobile 100. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the vehicle control device 11 can be mounted on any vehicle having a “sashless door”.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, the opening / closing detection part 13 was made into the press-type switch, and it output a signal when the door is an open state, and does not output a signal when it is a closed state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a signal may not be output when the door is open, but a signal may be output when the door is closed. Different signals may be output depending on whether the door is open or closed. It may be. Further, as the form of the open / close detection unit 13, an optical sensor using infrared rays or the like can be used, and any form may be used as long as the open / closed state of the door can be detected.

  In the above embodiment, only the failure of the open / close detection unit 13 is detected in step S14 in the flowchart of FIG. 2. After the failure is detected, a warning light is given to the passenger, particularly the driver. The failure of the open / close detection unit 13 may be notified by turning on or outputting a warning sound.

  In the above embodiment, when the speed V of the automobile 100 is not V = 0 (step S1: NO) by the vehicle speed measuring device 61 in step S1 of FIG. 13, the open / closed state of the door 22 is detected. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the speed V of the automobile 100 may be measured again between step S1 and step S13. If the speed V of the automobile 100 is equal to or higher than a predetermined speed (for example, V = 30 [km / h]), the process proceeds to step S13. If the speed V is less than the predetermined speed, the process returns to step S1. Good.

  Further, as in the flowchart shown in FIG. 8, step S100 for verifying whether or not the drive control device 51 is being driven may be provided before step S1 in the flowchart in FIG.

  In FIG. 8, if the drive control device 51 is being driven (step S100: YES), the process proceeds to step S1, and thereafter the above-described processing is performed. If the drive control device 51 is stopped (step S100: NO), the process proceeds to step S3 and subsequent steps. By the part 14, the window 23 is lowered to a predetermined position.

  In this way, when the drive control device 51 is not being driven in step S100 (step S100: NO), the engine or the like is stopped, the vehicle speed V of the automobile 100 is V = 0, and the drive control is performed. Since it is a premise that “parking selection” is performed in the transmission of the device 51, it is not necessary to execute steps S1 and S2. As a result, the processing operation can be simplified.

  After “NO” in step S3, the process returns to step S100, and in the case of “NO” in step S100, or after execution of step S12 or step S16, the process returns to step S100, As a case where “NO” is determined in S100, a case where the drive control device 51 stops suddenly (so-called “engine stall”) can be considered.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 11 Vehicle control apparatus 12 Control part 13 Opening / closing detection part 14 Elevation drive part 15 Position detection part 21 Main body (automobile)
22 Door 23 Window 24 Seal (sealing member)
51 Drive control device

Claims (5)

A control unit for controlling each part of the vehicle;
An open / close detector for detecting an open / closed state of the door for getting on and off the vehicle;
An elevating drive unit for elevating and driving a window provided in the door;
With
When the opening / closing detection unit detects that the door is opened, the window is lowered by a predetermined amount by the elevating drive unit so that a gap is generated between the vehicle body and the window, When the opening / closing detection unit detects that the door is closed, the window is raised by a predetermined amount by the elevating drive unit so that no gap is generated between the vehicle body and the window. In the vehicle control device
When the speed of the vehicle exceeds a predetermined speed, and the opening / closing detection unit detects that the door is opened, the control unit is configured between the vehicle body and the window. The vehicle control device is characterized in that the window is raised by the elevating drive unit to a position where no gap is generated. The vehicle control device according to claim 1,
A position detector for detecting the position of the window in the up-and-down direction;
When the window is lowered from a predetermined position as a result of detection by the position detection unit, the control unit does not raise the window by the lift drive unit. In the vehicle control device according to claim 1 or 2,
When the speed of the vehicle exceeds a predetermined speed, and the speed of the vehicle becomes equal to or lower than a predetermined speed after the window is raised by the elevating drive unit, the position detection unit, When it is detected that the window has not been lowered to the predetermined position, the vehicle controller is configured to lower the window to the predetermined position by the elevating drive unit. In the vehicle control device according to claim 1 or 2,
When the speed of the vehicle exceeds a predetermined speed and the drive control device that drives the vehicle stops after the window is raised by the lift drive unit, the control unit detects the position by the position detection unit. When it is detected that a window has not been lowered to the predetermined position, the vehicle controller is configured to lower the window to the predetermined position by the elevating drive unit. In the vehicle control device according to claim 1 or 2,
The control unit is a state in which a transmission provided in a drive control device for driving the vehicle parks the vehicle after the speed of the vehicle exceeds a predetermined speed and the window is raised by the elevating drive unit. When the position detecting unit detects that the window is not lowered to the predetermined position, the elevator driving unit lowers the window to the predetermined position. A vehicle control device.

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