JP5086220B2 - Vehicle storage box locking device - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a storage box locking device for a vehicle, and more particularly, to a storage box locking device for a vehicle that executes authentication of a mobile key unique to the vehicle and switches between a locked state and an unlocked state.

  Conventionally, when wireless communication is performed between a portable key owned by a user and a control unit provided in the vehicle and an ID unique to the vehicle is correctly authenticated, the engine is started and a storage box such as a trunk is opened. A vehicle locking system configured to allow operation is known. In such a locking system, it is necessary to take measures to prevent a “confined state” in which the portable key cannot be removed by closing the portable key in the storage box.

In Patent Document 1, in a trunk locking system for a four-wheeled vehicle, a dedicated transmitter for detecting that a portable key is present in the trunk is provided in the trunk, and when the lock of the portable key is detected. A trunk locking system is disclosed in which the operation of an unlocking switch provided outside the trunk is made effective so that the user can open the trunk without having a portable key.
JP 2006-77408 A

  However, the technique disclosed in Patent Document 1 requires a dedicated transmitter that detects the presence of a portable key in the trunk, which increases the number of parts and complicates the configuration, as well as a motorcycle with little extra space. There was a problem that it was difficult to apply to other vehicles.

  SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a storage box locking device for a vehicle that solves the above-described problems of the prior art and can prevent the lock of the portable key by executing the authentication of the portable key before the locking operation of the storage box. It is to provide.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention performs authentication of a portable key unique to a vehicle and switches the locked / unlocked state of the storage box locking device of the vehicle so that the storage box is closed or opened . A lock device; an actuator for driving the lock device; and an open button for opening the storage box, and authentication of the portable key when the open button is operated and when the storage box is closed. When the authentication at the time of operating the open button is normally performed, the lock device is driven to open the storage box. On the other hand, if the authentication is not normally performed, the lock device is If the storage box is kept closed without being driven, and the authentication is normally performed when the storage box is closed, the lock device is The storage box is closed by moving, and when the authentication is not normally performed, the storage box is not opened and the storage box is kept open. Has the first feature.

  In addition, when the authentication executed when the storage box is closed is not normally performed and the storage box is kept closed for a predetermined time, the lock device is driven to store the storage box. A second feature is that the box is closed.

  Further, in a storage box locking device for a vehicle that performs authentication of a portable key unique to the vehicle and switches between a locked state and an unlocked state, an open / close latch that opens or closes the storage box, and an open / close latch is opened. An open lever that is driven in the direction, a lock position that prohibits the opening and closing latch from being driven in the opening direction, and an unlocking state that allows the opening and closing latch to be driven and unlocks the storage box. A lock knob that can be switched to a lock position; and an actuator that switches the lock knob to a lock position and an unlock position. The lock knob is disposed outside the vehicle body, and the lock position is shifted from the unlock position to the lock position. While manual switching is possible, switching from the locked position to the unlocked position is performed by the actuator. When the open lever is operated in the locked state of the storage box, the mobile key is authenticated, and the lock knob is operated when the open lever is normally operated. When the authentication is not performed normally, the lock knob is kept in the locked position, and when the lock knob is operated from the unlocked position to the locked position, the portable key When the authentication at the time of the operation of the lock knob is normally performed, the lock knob is maintained in the locked position. On the other hand, when the authentication is not performed normally, the lock knob is unlocked by the actuator. There is a third feature in that it is configured to switch to a position.

  According to the first feature, even when the open button is operated or the storage box is closed, the lock device can be driven only when the authentication of the portable key is normally performed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the storage box from being opened and closed by a third party who does not have the portable key. Here, the case where the authentication of the mobile key is not performed normally means that the mobile key is out of the range where wireless communication with the vehicle body is possible, or the wireless communication is impossible due to the battery of the mobile key running out. Corresponds to the case. In addition, the case where the mobile key is normally authenticated is a case where the mobile key exists within a range where wireless communication with the vehicle body is possible, and this is also the case where the mobile key exists in the storage box. included. Therefore, even if the storage key is closed with the mobile key in the storage box, it will be locked if authentication is performed normally, but the storage box can be opened by operating the open button. Can be prevented. Accordingly, it is possible to take measures for confining the portable key without using a dedicated sensor or the like for detecting whether or not the portable key exists in the storage box. That is, it becomes possible to realize a locking system having a function for preventing the lock of the portable key at a low cost.

  According to the second feature, when the authentication executed when the storage box is closed is not normally performed, the lock device is driven when the storage box is kept closed for a predetermined time. Since the storage box is closed, the storage box can be closed according to the intention of the occupant even when the authentication of the portable key is not normally performed.

  According to the third feature, even when the open lever is operated or the lock knob is operated to the locked position, the locked / unlocked state is only obtained when the mobile key is normally authenticated. Since the switching is performed, it is possible to prevent the storage box from being opened and closed by a third party who does not have the portable key. Moreover, if the portable key is possessed, the storage box can be opened only by operating the open lever from the locked state of the storage box. In addition, even when the mobile key is closed with the storage box inserted, it will be locked if authentication is successful, but the storage box can be opened by operating the open lever. Can be prevented.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a rear perspective view of a motorcycle 1 to which a storage box locking device according to an embodiment of the present invention is applied. A steering stem (not shown) is pivotally supported in front of the body frame 2, and a steering handle 5 and a pair of left and right front forks 4 are fixed above and below the steering stem. A front wheel WF is rotatably supported at the lower end of the front fork 4. An engine 3 as a power source is suspended below the body frame 2, and the upper side of the engine 3 is covered with a side cowl 6. In front of the side cowl 6, a left and right two-lamp headlight 8 is provided. A meter unit 10 is disposed in the center of the vehicle body in front of the steering handle 5, and a wind screen 9 is attached above the meter unit 10. A side pocket 90 as a storage box according to the first embodiment of the present invention is disposed above the side cowl 6 on the left side in the vehicle width direction.

In the vehicle width direction center on the rear side of the steering handle 5, an open / close lid 11 for the fuel filler opening is provided, and a seat 12 is disposed behind the lid. A swing arm ( not shown) for pivotally supporting the rear wheel WR is pivotally supported by a pivot 13 at the rear end portion of the vehicle body frame 2 so as to swing up and down. A pair of left and right silencers 14 are attached to the outside of the swing arm in the vehicle width direction. A pair of left and right saddle bags 15 are attached to the upper part of the silencer 14. A trunk 30 as a storage box according to the second embodiment of the present invention is attached to the center in the vehicle width direction above the saddle bag 15. The trunk 30 is configured such that an openable / closable trunk lid 31 is attached to an opening of a case 32. A pair of left and right tail lamp devices 33 are provided at the rear end of the case 32, and a backrest 16 of the rear seat is provided at the upper front part of the case 32.

  FIG. 2 is an enlarged view of the side pocket 90. The side pocket 90 is configured such that a pocket lid 92 is attached to the opening of the storage portion 91 via a hinge (not shown). The pocket lid 92 is always urged in the opening direction by an urging means (not shown). The side pocket 90 is maintained in a closed state by a lock device (not shown) disposed inside the engagement hole 99 holding the hook 93 erected on the back surface of the pocket lid 92. It is configured. On the rear side of the vehicle body of the side pocket 90, an open button 94 for driving the lock device to release the hook 93, that is, for opening the pocket lid 92 is provided.

  With the above-described configuration, when the open button 94 is operated under a predetermined condition, the side pocket 90 automatically opens to the open position illustrated in the figure, while the pocket lid 92 is closed under the predetermined condition. Is operated and the closed state is maintained. A power socket 95 for accessories is disposed inside the storage portion 91.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the locking device of the side pocket 90 and its peripheral configuration. The same reference numerals as those described above denote the same or equivalent parts. The side pocket 90 is provided with a pocket open button (hereinafter sometimes simply referred to as an open button) 94 for driving the lock device 97. Further, the side pocket 90 includes a lock device actuator 96 that drives the lock device 97, and button operation detection means 98 that detects the operation of the open button 94. The locking device 97 can be configured by a pin that engages with the hook 93 and a solenoid, a motor, or the like that causes the pin to project and retract.

  The portable key 70 carried by the passenger includes a lock button 71 related to the operation of the trunk 30, an unlock button 72, a pop-up (automatic open) button 73, a power button 74 of the portable key 70, and a light emitting diode 75 for operation confirmation. Is provided. In addition, the communicable range of the portable key 70 from the vehicle is set, for example, within a radius of 2 meters.

  The ECU 60 includes an actuator drive control unit 62 that gives a drive signal to the lock device actuator 96, and authentication of whether the portable key 70 is a portable key corresponding to the motorcycle 1 based on the received radio wave of the communication antenna 64. A communication authentication unit 61 that performs processing and a warning state determination unit 63 that determines whether or not a warning is necessary based on the authentication result of the communication authentication unit 61 and information such as the state of the lock device 97 are included.

  The authentication process of the portable key 70 in the communication authentication unit 61 is executed by verification of an encryption code signal included in the received radio wave. Further, when it is determined that a warning is necessary, the warning required state determination unit 63 activates a warning unit including the tail lamp device 33 and the horn 68. The warning means can be variously modified such as a headlight, a blinker device, a display of a navigation device, and a speaker of an audio device.

  FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the flow of control when locking the side pocket 90 (hereinafter sometimes simply referred to as the pocket 90). First, in step S10, it is determined whether or not the pocket lid 92 of the pocket 90 is closed. The open / closed state of the pocket lid 92 can be detected by a switch sensor or the like that detects that the pocket lid 92 has left the closed state. If an affirmative determination is made in step S10, the process proceeds to step S11, and authentication of the portable key 70 is started. In step S12, it is determined whether or not the authentication has been correctly completed. If an affirmative determination is made, the process proceeds to step S13. In step S13, the locking device actuator 96 is driven to bring the pocket lid 92 into the locked state, and a series of controls is terminated.

On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S12, the process proceeds to step S14, in which it is determined whether or not a predetermined time (for example, 15 seconds) has passed with the side pocket 90 closed. If a negative determination is made in step S14, the open state of the pocket 90 is maintained without driving the lock device 97, and the series of controls is terminated. If an affirmative determination is made in step S14, the process proceeds to step S16 to execute a warning by the warning means, and in step S17, the pocket 90 is locked, and a series of controls is terminated. Here, the case where the authentication of the mobile key 70 is not normally performed means that the mobile key 70 exists outside the range in which wireless communication with the vehicle body side is possible, the mobile key 70 is defective, the battery is dead, or the like. This corresponds to the case where wireless communication is impossible. The case where the authentication of the portable key 70 is normally performed is a case where the portable key 70 exists in a range where wireless communication with the vehicle body side is possible. This is because the portable key 70 exists in the pocket 90. It is also included when doing.

  When opening the pocket 90 in the locked state, authentication of the portable key 70 is executed in accordance with the operation of the open button 94. When the authentication is correctly completed, the lock device actuator 96 is driven to open the pocket lid 92. On the other hand, when the authentication is not correctly performed, the lock device actuator 96 is not driven and the closed state is maintained.

  According to the locking / unlocking control of the side pocket 90 as described above, a third party who does not have the portable key 70 can be prevented from opening and closing the side pocket 90. Even if the mobile key 70 is closed with the side pocket 90 inserted, it is confirmed that wireless communication with the mobile key 70 is possible when the mobile key 70 is closed. In this case, the authentication of the portable key 70 is normally performed again and the side pocket 90 can be opened. Thereby, it becomes possible to prevent the portable key 70 from being confined.

  In addition, if the predetermined time elapses with the pocket lid 92 closed, the side pocket 90 is locked even if the authentication with the mobile key 70 is not normally completed. Thus, the side pocket 90 can be closed.

  5 and 6 are enlarged views of the trunk 30 as a storage box according to the second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 shows a closed state of the trunk 30, and FIG. 6 shows an open state. The same reference numerals as those described above denote the same or equivalent parts. The trunk 30 according to the second embodiment of the present invention pivotally supports the trunk lid 31 so that it can be opened and closed by a hinge (not shown) provided at the front end of the case 32. Referring also to the enlarged view of FIG. 7, on the outside of the trunk lid 31 on the vehicle body, an open lever 40 that drives the opening / closing latch 41 and a button type that protrudes and retracts depending on the locked / unlocked state of the trunk 30. The lock knob 50 is attached.

  When the open lever 40 is operated when the trunk 30 is in the closed state and the unlocked state, the opening / closing latch 41 is driven to disengage from the hook (not shown) on the case 32 side, and the trunk lid 31 is open. On the other hand, when the trunk 30 is in a locked state, the opening / closing latch 41 is not driven even when the open lever 40 is operated, and the trunk lid 31 is not opened. Further, when closing the trunk lid 31, it is not necessary to use the open lever 40. By pushing the upper portion of the trunk lid 31 downward, the hook and the opening / closing latch 41 are engaged and the closed state is maintained.

The columnar lock knob 50 is in an unlocked position (shown by a solid line) that largely protrudes from the mounting surface when the trunk 30 is unlocked. On the other hand, when the trunk 30 is in a locked state, the amount of protrusion is greatly reduced, and the trunk 30 is configured to switch to a locked position (two-dot chain line in the figure) that is immersed in the mounting surface. The user can know the locked / unlocked state of the trunk 30 by viewing the lock knob 50.

  Further, the lock position is configured such that the bottom-shaped operation surface of the lock knob 50 is recessed to a position equal to or lower than the mounting surface. Therefore, when the lock knob 50 is in the unlock position, the lock knob 50 is moved to the lock position by a pressing operation. On the other hand, since the lock knob 50 cannot be gripped when in the locked position, switching from the locked position to the unlocked position by manual operation can be disabled.

  In addition, the shape and arrangement of the open lever and the lock knob are not limited to this embodiment, and various modifications are possible. For example, an open lever and a lock knob may be provided on the case side, and an open / close latch may be provided on the case side. Further, the open lever and the lock knob can be disposed on the lower surface and side surfaces of the case, and further, both of them can be disposed at different locations separated from each other.

  FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram of the structure of the lock knob 50 and the lock knob actuator 66 that drives the lock knob 50. A swing arm 82 is attached to a swing shaft 80 of a lock knob actuator 66 made of a solenoid, a motor, or the like. A drive rod 83 is connected to the swing arm 82, and a lock knob 50 is attached to the tip of the drive rod 83. According to such a configuration, the lock knob actuator 66 can be driven to switch between the lock position and the unlock position of the lock knob 50.

  When the lock knob 50 is in the unlocked position protruding from the mounting surface 84, the lock knob 50 is inserted into the mounting surface 84 while the rocking shaft 80 is rotated counterclockwise by pushing the lock knob 50 from the outside. Can be switched to a locked position (two-dot chain line in the figure). The output signal of the position sensor 81 that detects that the lock knob 50 is in the locked position or unlocked position is transmitted to the communication authentication unit 61 of the ECU 60.

FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing the locking device of the trunk 30 and its peripheral configuration. The same reference numerals as those described above denote the same or equivalent parts. Further, the description of the same configuration as in FIG. 3 is omitted. The trunk 30 is provided with an open lever 40 for driving the open / close latch 41 and a lock knob 50 for prohibiting the drive of the open / close latch 41 in the locked state. Further, the trunk 30 includes a lock knob actuator 66 that drives the lock knob 50, an open / close latch actuator 42 that drives the open / close latch 41, and lever operation detection means 67 that detects that the open lever 40 has been operated. The lever operation detection means 67 can be configured by an on / off type switch sensor that detects that the open lever 40 has moved from the initial position.

  The trunk 30 is configured to be able to be locked, unlocked and automatically opened by a portable key 70 possessed by a passenger. Further, in the ECU 60 according to the present embodiment, the portable key 70 is connected to the motorcycle 1 on the basis of the actuator drive control unit 62 that supplies a drive signal to the lock knob actuator 66 and the open / close latch actuator 42 and the received radio wave of the communication antenna 64. A communication authentication unit 61 that performs an authentication process as to whether or not the portable key is compatible with the mobile phone, and a warning state determination that determines whether or not a warning is necessary based on information such as an authentication result of the communication authentication unit 61 and a state of the lock knob 50 Part 63.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a flow of control when the trunk 30 is locked by manual operation. First, in step S30, it is determined whether or not the trunk 30 is closed. If an affirmative determination is made, the process proceeds to step S31. The open / closed state of the trunk lid 31 can be detected by an on-off sensor that detects that the trunk lid 31 has left the closed state. In step S31, it is determined whether or not the lock knob 50 has been operated to the locked position. If an affirmative determination is made, the process proceeds to step S32 and authentication of the portable key 70 is started. If a negative determination is made in steps S30 and 31, the process returns to the determination in steps S30 and 31, respectively.

  In a succeeding step S33, it is determined whether or not the authentication is correctly completed. If an affirmative determination is made in step S33, the process proceeds to step S34, where the lock position of the lock knob 50 is held, and the series of controls is terminated. On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S33, that is, if it is determined that a person who does not have the portable key 70 has pressed the lock knob 50, the process proceeds to step S35. In step S35, the lock knob actuator 66 returns the lock knob 50 to the unlock position, and in step S36, a warning by the warning means is executed.

Note that when the trunk 30 in the locked state is manually opened, the authentication of the portable key 70 is executed in accordance with the operation of the open lever 40. When the authentication is correctly completed, the lock knob actuator 66 is driven, the lock knob 50 is switched to the unlock position, and the trunk lid 31 is opened. On the other hand, when the authentication is not correctly performed, the lock knob actuator 66 is not driven, and the closed state of the trunk 30 is maintained.

  According to the locking / unlocking control of the trunk 30 as described above, it is possible to prevent a third party who does not have the portable key 70 from opening and closing the trunk 30. Even when the trunk key 30 is closed with the portable key 70 inserted, and the lock knob 50 is further pushed down, the trunk 30 can be opened by operating the open lever 40. Thereby, it becomes possible to prevent the portable key 70 from being confined in the trunk 30.

  As described above, according to the storage box locking device of the present invention, when the storage box such as the side pocket or the trunk is closed, the wireless communication with the mobile key is performed, After the authentication is successfully completed, the lock state will be entered, so even if you close the phone key while putting it in your side pocket or trunk, you can open it again by operating the open lever or open button. be able to. Thereby, it becomes possible to prevent the portable key from being confined in the side pocket or the trunk.

  The structure of the side pocket and trunk, the open button of the side pocket, the structure and arrangement position of the lock knob and open lever of the trunk, the structure and form of each actuator and sensor, etc. are not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various changes can be made. Is possible. For example, the storage box locking device according to the present invention can be applied to a side pocket provided with a lock knob, a trunk having no lock knob, or the like. Furthermore, the storage box locking device according to the present invention is not limited to a motorcycle, and may be applied to a tricycle, a four-wheel vehicle, or the like.

1 is a perspective view of a motorcycle using a storage box locking device for a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is an enlarged view of the side pocket which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows a side pocket locking device and its periphery structure. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of control in the case of closing a side pocket. It is a partially expanded view (closed state) of the trunk which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a partially expanded view (open state) of the trunk which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is an expansion perspective view of an open lever and a lock knob. It is structure explanatory drawing of a lock knob and a lock knob actuator. It is a block diagram which shows a trunk locking apparatus and its periphery structure. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of control in the case of locking a trunk by manual operation.

Explanation of symbols

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Motorcycle (vehicle), 30 ... Trunk (storage box), 31 ... Trunk lid, 32 ... Case, 33 ... Taillight device (warning means), 40 ... Open lever, 41 ... Open / close latch, 42 ... Open / close latch actuator, DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 50 ... Lock knob, 60 ... ECU, 61 ... Communication authentication part, 62 ... Actuator drive control part, 63 ... Warning condition judgment part, 64 ... Communication antenna, 66 ... Lock knob actuator, 67 ... Lever operation detection means, 68 ... Horn ( Warning means), 70 ... mobile key, 90 ... side pocket (storage box), 91 ... storage section, 92 ... pocket lid, 93 ... hook, 94 ... open button, 96 ... lock device actuator, 97 ... lock device, 98 ... Button operation detection means

Claims (3)

In the vehicle storage box locking device that executes the authentication of the mobile key unique to the vehicle and switches the locking / unlocking state,
A locking device for closing or opening the storage box;
An actuator for driving the locking device;
An open button for opening the storage box;
When the open button is operated and when the storage box is closed, the mobile key is authenticated,
If the authentication at the time of operating the open button is normally performed, the lock device is driven to open the storage box. On the other hand, if the authentication is not normally performed, the lock device is not driven. Maintaining the closed state of the storage box,
If the authentication is normally performed when the storage box is closed, the lock device is driven to close the storage box. On the other hand, if the authentication is not performed normally, the lock is A storage box locking device for a vehicle, characterized in that the storage box is kept open without driving the device.   If the authentication executed when the storage box is closed is not normally performed and the storage box is kept closed for a predetermined time, the lock device is driven to The storage box locking device for a vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the storage box locking device is in a closed state. In the vehicle storage box locking device that executes the authentication of the mobile key unique to the vehicle and switches the locking / unlocking state,
An open / close latch that closes or opens the storage box;
An open lever for driving the open / close latch in an opening direction;
A lock knob that can be switched between a lock position that prohibits the opening / closing latch from being driven in the opening direction and locks the storage box, and an unlock position that permits the opening / closing latch to unlock the storage box. When,
An actuator for switching the lock knob to a locked position and an unlocked position;
The lock knob is disposed outside the vehicle body and can be manually switched from the unlock position to the lock position, while the switch from the lock position to the unlock position can be performed only by the actuator. Configured,
When the open lever is operated in the locked state of the storage box, the mobile key is authenticated,
When the authentication at the time of operating the open lever is normally performed, the lock knob is driven to the unlocked position, while when the authentication is not normally performed, the lock knob is maintained at the locked position,
When the lock knob is operated from the unlock position to the lock position, the mobile key is authenticated,
The lock knob is maintained in the locked position when authentication at the time of operating the lock knob is normally performed, and the lock knob is switched to the unlock position by the actuator when the authentication is not normally performed. A storage box locking device for a vehicle.

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