JP2013169799A - Display device for two-wheeled motor vehicle and two-wheeled motor vehicle - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a display device for a two-wheeled motor vehicle that enables a state of a brake or suspension to be viewed in a ride posture, and a two-wheeled motor vehicle.SOLUTION: A display device 1 for a two-wheeled motor vehicle includes a sensor group 10 which detects a state of the brake or suspension of a two-wheeled motor vehicle, an ECU 20 which performs calculation on detected values of the sensor group 10, and a display part 30 which displays display data obtained as a result of the calculation by the ECU 20, and the ECU 20 includes a pattern selection part 22 which selects one display pattern out of a plurality of kinds of display patterns for showing the detected values of the sensor group 10, and a conversion part 23 which converts the detected values into display data of the selected display pattern.

Description

  The present invention relates to a motorcycle display device and a motorcycle.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there has been known a motorcycle including an electronic device that automatically adjusts an initial set load (preload) or a damping force amount of a suspension in accordance with wheel speed or road surface condition (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2009-281407 A

  By the way, the setting / use state of the suspension such as the suspension or the brake directly affects the riding comfort. However, when the suspension setting or the like is automatically adjusted by the electronic device, it is difficult for the user to grasp how the suspension or the brake functions. For this reason, in a vehicle equipped with an electronic device, there is a desire to know the current setting and state of the electronic device.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a motorcycle display device and a motorcycle that can visually recognize the state of a brake or suspension in a riding posture.

  The invention according to claim 1 is obtained as a result of the calculation by the detection means for detecting the state of the brake or suspension of the motorcycle, the ECU for performing a predetermined calculation on the detection value by the detection means, and the ECU. A display unit for displaying the display data, wherein the ECU selects one display pattern from a plurality of types of display patterns for representing a detection value by the detection unit. Selecting means; and converting means for converting the detected value into display data of a display pattern selected by the pattern selecting means.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in addition to the configuration according to the first aspect, the detection means detects a front wheel stroke sensor that detects a motion state of the front wheel suspension and a motion state of the rear wheel suspension. And a rear wheel stroke sensor, wherein the converting means converts the detection values of the front wheel stroke sensor and the rear wheel stroke sensor into the display data for representing each independently.

  According to a third aspect of the invention, in addition to the configuration of the first or second aspect, the detection means includes a front wheel brake pressure sensor that detects a hydraulic pressure acting on a front wheel brake, and a rear wheel brake. A rear wheel brake pressure sensor for detecting a hydraulic pressure acting on the display wheel, and the converting means includes the display data for independently representing the detected values of the front wheel brake pressure sensor and the rear wheel brake pressure sensor. It is characterized by converting.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in addition to the configuration according to any one of the first to third aspects, a storage means for storing a history of the detected value and a display target from the history. Range selection means for selecting a range.

  According to the first aspect of the invention, the motorcycle display device can detect the state of the brake or suspension of the motorcycle and convert the detected value into a selected predetermined display pattern for display. Therefore, the user of the motorcycle can visually recognize the state of the brake or the suspension in the riding posture.

According to the invention described in claim 2, the motorcycle display device can independently display the detection values of the front wheel stroke sensor and the rear wheel stroke sensor. Thereby, since the user can know the stroke state of the front and rear wheels, the user can recognize the center of gravity and the pitching state of the vehicle body.
Further, for example, the user can indirectly grasp the operation state of the throttle by looking at the amount of depression of the rear wheel. As a result, contribution to eco-driving can be expected.

  According to the invention described in claim 3, the motorcycle display device can independently display the detection values of the front wheel brake pressure sensor and the rear wheel brake pressure sensor. Thereby, the user can grasp the brake distribution of the front and rear wheels. Since the brake distribution of the front and rear wheels affects the braking distance, the brake distribution is displayed independently, so that the user can visually recognize the front and rear braking distribution and optimize the braking distance.

  According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the motorcycle display device can store a history of detection values detected by the detection means and display detection values in a selected range. Therefore, the user can confirm the state of the brake or the suspension later, and can reflect the setting or the driving style.

1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a motorcycle display device according to an embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the setting process of the display mode which concerns on embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the display process of the detected value which concerns on embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the normal screen which concerns on embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the setting selection screen which concerns on embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the display switching screen which concerns on embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the layout setting screen which concerns on embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of an icon showing the display pattern of the state of the suspension which concerns on embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of an icon showing the display pattern of the state of the brake which concerns on embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of an icon showing the display pattern containing the engine speed and throttle opening which concern on embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of an icon showing the display pattern containing the vehicle speed, throttle opening, suspension stroke, and brake pressure which concern on embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of a series of input screens for designating the storage place of the display layout which concerns on embodiment.

Hereinafter, an example of an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a motorcycle display device 1 according to the present embodiment.
The motorcycle display device 1 is a display device mounted on a vehicle, in particular, a motorcycle that is a straddle-type vehicle.

  The motorcycle display device 1 includes a sensor group 10 (detection means) that detects a state of a brake or suspension of the motorcycle, an ECU (Electronic Control Unit) 20, a display unit 30, a storage unit 40, and an input unit 50. And.

  The sensor group 10 includes a front wheel stroke sensor 10a for detecting the motion state of the front wheel suspension, a rear wheel stroke sensor 10b for detecting the motion state of the rear wheel suspension, and a front wheel brake for detecting the hydraulic pressure acting on the front wheel brake. A pressure sensor 10c, a rear wheel brake pressure sensor 10d for detecting the hydraulic pressure acting on the rear wheel brake, a rotation speed sensor 10e for detecting the engine speed, and a throttle opening sensor 10f for detecting the operation amount of the accelerator. A gear position sensor 10g, a vehicle speed sensor 10h, a front wheel speed sensor 10i, and a rear wheel speed sensor 10j.

The ECU 20 performs a predetermined calculation based on the detection value of the sensor group 10, the data in the storage unit 40, and the data provided from the input unit 50, and outputs display data as a calculation result to the display unit.
The ECU 20 also includes a range selection unit 21 (range selection unit), a pattern selection unit 22 (pattern selection unit), and a conversion unit 23 (conversion unit).

The range selection unit 21 selects a range to be displayed from the history of detection values by the sensor group 10.
The pattern selection unit 22 selects one display pattern from a plurality of types of display patterns for representing the detection values obtained by the sensor group 10.
The conversion unit 23 converts the detection value into display data of the display pattern selected by the pattern selection unit 22.

  Further, the conversion unit 23 converts, for example, the detection values of the front wheel stroke sensor 10a and the rear wheel stroke sensor 10b into display data for representing each independently according to the display pattern selected by the pattern selection unit 22. Alternatively, the conversion unit 23 converts the detection values of the front wheel brake pressure sensor 10c and the rear wheel brake pressure sensor 10d into display data for representing each independently.

The display unit 30 displays the display data converted by the conversion unit 23 on the screen.
The display unit 30 may be a liquid crystal display, for example, and is preferably disposed so as to overlap with the touch sensor panel.

  The storage unit 40 stores history information of detection values obtained by the sensor group 10. The history information is stored in association with time information, position information, and the like, for example, and the range of the time information is selected by the range selection unit 21.

  The input unit 50 includes an operation key group for receiving user operation input, a touch sensor panel, or the like. Data based on the operation input is provided to the range selection unit 21 and the pattern selection unit 22 of the ECU 20.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing display mode setting processing according to the present embodiment.
Here, the display mode defines the type and layout of information displayed on the display unit 30 among the detection values obtained by the sensor group 10.

  In step S <b> 1, the ECU 20 receives an input for setting the display mode via the input unit 50.

  In step S <b> 2, the ECU 20 receives an input to create a new display mode or select an existing display mode via the input unit 50. If a new display mode is to be created, the process proceeds to step S3. If an existing display mode is selected, the process proceeds to step S5.

  In step S <b> 3, the ECU 20 receives an input for designating the type and layout of information displayed on the display unit 30 via the input unit 50.

  In step S4, the ECU 20 stores the display mode in which the type of information and the layout are defined in step S3.

  In step S <b> 5, the ECU 20 sets the display mode selected via the input unit 50 and switches the display on the display unit 30.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a display process of detection values by the sensor group 10 according to the present embodiment.
This display process is executed in real time following detection by the sensor group 10 in accordance with the display mode set by the display mode setting process (FIG. 2).

  In step S <b> 11, the ECU 20 acquires a detection value from each sensor included in the sensor group 10 and stores it as history data in the storage unit 40.

  In step S12, the pattern selection unit 22 of the ECU 20 selects a display pattern defined in the display mode correspondingly to each detection value of the display target defined in the display mode.

  In step S13, the conversion unit 23 of the ECU 20 converts each detection value to be displayed into display data of a selected display pattern.

  In step S14, the ECU 20 provides display data to the display unit 30, and displays a screen of the set display mode.

  Note that, by selecting the history data stored in step S1 by the range selection unit 21, step S12 and subsequent steps can be executed at an arbitrary timing.

FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of a normal screen on the display unit 30 according to the present embodiment.
The normal screen includes a speedometer 30a, a rotational speedometer 30b, a water temperature gauge 30c, an oil temperature gauge 30d, a gear position 30e, an electronically controlled suspension stroke gauge 30f, a brake pressure gauge 30g, a time display and a stopwatch display. Possible clocks 30h are displayed in a selected display pattern.

The suspension stroke meter 30f will be described.
The stroke meter 30f includes a front wheel stroke display unit 30f1 that displays the stroke amount of the front wheel suspension, a rear wheel stroke display unit 30f2 that displays the stroke amount of the rear wheel suspension, and the strokes of the front and rear wheel suspensions that are on and stopped. The front wheel reference position display unit 30f3 and the rear wheel reference position display unit 30f4 display the position as a reference position at the approximate center position of the front wheel stroke display unit 30f1 and the rear wheel stroke display unit 30f2, respectively, and the stroke amount of the front wheel suspension is the most compressed. And a boundary display portion 30f6 at the time of extension indicating that the stroke amount of the rear wheel suspension is in the vicinity of the maximum extension.

The front wheel stroke display part 30f1 and the rear wheel stroke display part 30f2 are respectively in the negative direction on the left side of the figure when compressed, and on the right side of the figure when extended, with reference to the front wheel reference position display part 30f3 and the rear wheel reference position display part 30f4, respectively. Each parameter is displayed in the plus direction.
When the parameter of the front wheel stroke display unit 30f1 exceeds the boundary display unit 30f5 during compression or when the parameter of the rear wheel stroke display unit 30f2 exceeds the boundary display unit 30f6 during expansion, the color of each display unit changes (for example, from green (Changes to red), and it is possible to easily tell the user that the compression or expansion is almost the same through vision.

Next, the brake pressure gauge 30g will be described.
The pressure gauge 30g includes a front wheel brake pressure display unit 30g1 for displaying the hydraulic pressure acting on the front wheel brake, a rear wheel brake pressure display unit 30g2 for displaying the hydraulic pressure acting on the rear wheel brake, and an ABS (Antilock Brake System). ) Is operating, an ABS display unit 30g3 is displayed.

  The front wheel brake pressure is displayed on the upper side of the figure (in front of the vehicle when the display unit 30 is installed inclined), and the rear wheel brake pressure is displayed on the lower side of the figure (rear of the vehicle). It is possible to easily grasp which brake is displayed.

  Further, when the ABS is activated, the ABS display unit 30g3 changes from being extinguished to being lit, and the display color of the front wheel brake pressure display unit 30g1 or the rear wheel brake pressure display unit 30g2 on the side on which the ABS is activated changes (for example, green) To red). Thereby, the user can easily grasp which of the front and rear wheels is in a locked state, or whether both wheels are in a locked state.

FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of a setting selection screen according to the present embodiment.
This setting selection screen is displayed when a button (not shown) is operated on the normal screen (FIG. 4) and the input unit 50 receives an operation input for screen switching.

  On the setting selection screen, items 30i, j, and k for receiving setting inputs of electronic devices for controlling the engine, brakes, and suspension related to the running of the motorcycle, and types and layouts of information displayed on the normal screen are created. An item (creation button 301) or an item to be selected (selection button 30m) is arranged.

FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of a display switching screen according to the present embodiment.
This display switching screen is displayed when the display switching selection button is pressed on the setting selection screen (FIG. 5).

In the display switching screen, a plurality of types of display modes in which the types and layouts of information displayed on the normal screen are set in advance are selectable. For example, a sports mode 30n, a road mode 30o, an ECO mode 30p, a touring mode 30q, and the like are set in advance, and a plurality of original modes 30r created and stored by the user can be selected.
Note that the preset initial setting mode may be customizable on a layout setting screen (FIG. 7) described later.

FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of a layout setting screen according to the present embodiment.
This layout setting screen is displayed when a display switching creation button is pressed on the setting selection screen (FIG. 5). The display unit 30 displays at least a layout area 31, an essential element selection field 32, and an optional element selection field 33.

  The layout area 31 has a reduced size of the normal screen (FIG. 4). Various parts arranged in the essential element selection field 32 or the optional element selection field 33 are laid out in the layout area 31 in accordance with an operation input received by the input unit 50, for example, a drag and drop operation.

  Among the parts that can be laid out, icons 32a and 32b representing a plurality of display patterns (for example, analog display, digital display, graph display, etc.) are displayed in the essential element selection field 32 for vehicle speed display and distance display, which are essential elements. Be placed.

In addition, icon groups 33 a, 33 b, and 33 c representing a plurality of display patterns are arranged in the optional element selection column 33 for optional elements such as rotation speed display, water temperature display, and oil temperature display.
Here, when the Next button 33d is pressed, icons representing the display patterns of other parts such as suspension and brake are displayed in the same manner.

FIG. 8 is a view showing an example of an icon representing a display pattern of the suspension state according to the present embodiment.
As display patterns for displaying the detection values of the front wheel stroke sensor 10a and the rear wheel stroke sensor 10b, for example, the following are prepared together with the icon 35.

(A) A display pattern in which the detection values of the front wheel stroke sensor 10a and the rear wheel stroke sensor 10b are each independently displayed in a time-series line graph.
(B) A display pattern in which the detection values of the front wheel stroke sensor 10a and the rear wheel stroke sensor 10b at a certain time point are each independently displayed as a horizontal bar graph. This icon is the display pattern (stroke meter 30f) of FIG.
(C) The detected values of the front wheel stroke sensor 10a and the rear wheel stroke sensor 10b at a certain point in time are each independently added to the reference value (for example, the value when the vehicle is on a single person and stopped) by a vertical bar graph. Display pattern displayed in (elongation) or minus (compression).
(D) A display pattern for displaying a suspension setting mode such as a sports mode or a two-seater mode.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of an icon representing a display pattern of the brake state according to the present embodiment.
As display patterns for displaying the detected values of the front wheel brake pressure sensor 10c and the rear wheel brake pressure sensor 10d, for example, the following are prepared together with the icon 36.

(A) A display pattern in which the detection values (pressure: P) of the front wheel brake pressure sensor 10c and the rear wheel brake pressure sensor 10d are each independently displayed in a line graph in time series.
(B) A display pattern in which the detected values of the front wheel brake pressure sensor 10c and the rear wheel brake pressure sensor 10d at a certain time are displayed as two-dimensional points 36b4. In this case, the detected value is displayed together with the ideal brake distribution curve 36b3 idealized by the front wheel lock limit line 36b1, the rear wheel lock limit line 36b2, and the ABS, and the difference between them can be visually recognized. Further, when the detected value of the brake pressure exceeds the lock limit lines 36b1 and 36b2 of the front and rear wheels, the wheels are locked, so that it is possible to visually recognize how much the brake operator can be operated.
(C) A display pattern in which the detected values of the front wheel brake pressure sensor 10c and the rear wheel brake pressure sensor 10d at a certain point in time are displayed in a graph with the mutual distribution ratio. This icon is the display pattern (pressure gauge 30g) of FIG.
(D) A display pattern in which the detected values of the front wheel brake pressure sensor 10c and the rear wheel brake pressure sensor 10d at a certain time point are each independently displayed as a bar graph.

FIG. 10 is a view showing an example of an icon representing a display pattern including the engine speed and the throttle opening according to the present embodiment.
In this display pattern, the detection value (revolution number) of the rotation speed sensor 10e and the detection value (Th opening degree) of the throttle opening sensor 10f are independently displayed in a time-series line graph.

FIG. 11 is a view showing an example of an icon representing a display pattern including the vehicle speed, the throttle opening, the suspension stroke, and the brake pressure according to the present embodiment.
In this display pattern, the detection values of the vehicle speed sensor 10h, the throttle opening sensor 10f, the front wheel stroke sensor 10a, the rear wheel stroke sensor 10b, the front wheel brake pressure sensor 10c, and the rear wheel brake pressure sensor 10d are each independently bent in a time series. Displayed as a graph.

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of a series of input screens for designating a display layout storage destination according to the present embodiment.
These input screens are displayed when the input unit 50 receives a save or screen switching operation input on the layout setting screen (FIG. 7) or a preview screen transitioned from the layout setting screen.

  First, on the input screen 37a, a selection input as to whether or not to save the set layout is accepted. When saving (YES) is selected, the selection input of the save destination is accepted on the input screen 37b. This storage destination is one of the original modes among the display modes displayed on the above-described display switching screen (FIG. 6).

  When the save destination is selected, a selection input as to whether or not to change the name of the original mode on the input screen 37c is accepted. When the change (YES) is selected, the input of the save destination name 37d2 is accepted by the software keyboard 37d1 on the input screen 37d.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, the motorcycle display device 1 can detect the state of the brake or suspension of the motorcycle and convert the detected value into a selected predetermined display pattern for display. Therefore, the user of the motorcycle can visually recognize the state of the brake or the suspension in the riding posture.

Further, the motorcycle display device 1 can independently display the detection values of the front wheel stroke sensor 10a and the rear wheel stroke sensor 10b. Thereby, since the user can know the stroke state of the front and rear wheels, the user can recognize the center of gravity and the pitching state of the vehicle body.
Further, for example, the user can indirectly grasp the operation status of the slot by looking at the amount of depression of the rear wheel. As a result, contribution to eco-driving can be expected.

  Further, the motorcycle display device 1 can independently display the detection values of the front wheel brake pressure sensor 10c and the rear wheel brake pressure sensor 10d. Since the brake distribution of the front and rear wheels affects the braking distance, the user can visually recognize the front and rear braking distribution and optimize the braking distance by being displayed independently.

  In addition, the motorcycle display device 1 can store a history of detection values by the sensor group 10 and display detection values in a selected range. Therefore, the user can confirm the state of the brake or the suspension later, and can reflect the setting or the driving style.

  As mentioned above, although embodiment of this invention was described, this invention is not restricted to embodiment mentioned above. The effects described in the embodiments of the present invention are only the most preferable effects resulting from the present invention, and the effects of the present invention are limited to those described in the embodiments of the present invention. is not.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Display apparatus for motorcycles 10 Sensor group (detection means)
10a front wheel stroke sensor 10b rear wheel stroke sensor 10c front wheel brake pressure sensor 10d rear wheel brake pressure sensor 21 range selection unit 22 pattern selection unit (pattern selection means)
23 Conversion unit (conversion means)
30 Display section (display means)
40 storage unit (storage means)
50 input section

Claims (5)

Detecting means (10) for detecting a state of a brake or suspension of the motorcycle;
An ECU (20) for performing a predetermined calculation on the detection value by the detection means (10);
A display device (1) for a motorcycle comprising display means (30) for displaying display data obtained as a result of calculation by the ECU (20),
The ECU (20)
Pattern selection means (22) for selecting one display pattern from a plurality of types of display patterns for representing the detection values by the detection means (10);
A motorcycle display device (1) comprising: conversion means (23) for converting the detected value into display data of a display pattern selected by the pattern selection means (22). The detection means (10) includes a front wheel stroke sensor (10a) for detecting the motion state of the front wheel suspension, and a rear wheel stroke sensor (10b) for detecting the motion state of the rear wheel suspension,
The motorcycle according to claim 1, wherein the conversion means (23) converts the detection values of the front wheel stroke sensor (10a) and the rear wheel stroke sensor (10b) into the display data for representing each independently. Display device (1). The detection means (10) includes a front wheel brake pressure sensor (10c) for detecting a hydraulic pressure acting on a front wheel brake, a rear wheel brake pressure sensor (10d) for detecting a hydraulic pressure acting on a rear wheel brake, With
The said conversion means (23) converts the detected value of the said front-wheel brake pressure sensor (10c) and the said rear-wheel brake pressure sensor (10d) into the said display data for expressing each independently. The motorcycle display device (1) according to 2. Storage means (40) for storing the history of the detected values;
The motorcycle display device (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising range selection means (21) for selecting a range to be displayed from the history.   A motorcycle comprising the motorcycle display device according to any one of claims 1 to 4.

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