JPH0478741A - Self-diagnostic result annunciator of automobile - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To annunciate a diagnostic result even to other than a driver by transmitting the diagnostic result to an annunciator by a self-diagnostic device mounted on an automobile, receiving the transmitted diagnostic result from the self-diagnostic device and annunciating it by the annunciator. CONSTITUTION:A self-diagnostic device with a self-diagnostic circuit 1 connected to each sensor is mounted on an automobile 2. A diagnostic result annunciator 8 is built in a service unit 7 of a gas filling station or others. A transmitter 13 of the diagnostic result annunciator 8 transmits a transmission command to a receiver 5 of the automobile 2, a diagnostic result signal from a transmitter 6 is received by a receiver 14 and input to a control device, and a display part 9, a printer 10 and a speaker 11 are actuated. In this way, abnormal points are directly annunciated even to a worker and others out of the car and effective processing is applied to them.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Field of Industrial Application] The present invention relates to a diagnosis result notification device that is installed at a gas station or the like and displays the self-diagnosis results of an automobile.

[Conventional technology]

2. Description of the Related Art Automobiles equipped with self-diagnosis devices have been developed for the purpose of ensuring safety while driving.

This self-diagnosis device can be used, for example, with lamps such as blinkers,
This system uses a microcomputer to self-diagnose whether each part of the car, such as wipers, tire pressure, battery electrical system, and engine, is functioning properly. It is installed inside the car, and the diagnostic results are posted in front of the driver's seat. The driver is notified by lighting up a lamp on the installed panel.

[Problem to be solved by the invention]

For this reason, only the driver can know the diagnosis result, and the driver may overlook the panel display, or may continue to drive without taking any action even after seeing the diagnosis result. If this continues, driving safety cannot be ensured, and depending on where the abnormality is determined, it may be extremely dangerous.

An object of the present invention is to solve the above-mentioned disadvantages of the conventional example, and to enable information on the results of self-diagnosis of a vehicle to be communicated not only to the driver but also to outsiders, such as workers at gas stations or expressway gates. It is an object of the present invention to provide an automobile self-diagnosis result notification device that enables workers with knowledge about automobile maintenance to appropriately respond to the results and is useful for ensuring safety during driving of automobiles.

[Means to solve the problem]

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention includes a transmitter that outputs a transmission command signal to a self-diagnosis device installed in an automobile, a receiver that receives a diagnosis result signal from the self-diagnosis device, and a receiver that notifies the diagnosis result. The main point is that the system is equipped with an alarm.

[Effect]

According to the present invention, when a predetermined signal is outputted to a vehicle from a transmitter installed in a diagnosis result notification device installed at a gas station or a highway gate, etc., the transmitter is connected to a self-diagnosis device installed in the vehicle. The receiver receives this signal and outputs the result of the self-diagnosis performed by the self-diagnosis device from the transmitter to the diagnosis result notification device. In the diagnosis result notification device, a receiver receives this signal and displays the diagnosis result for each diagnosis item by lighting a lamp or the like. Therefore, a worker at a gas station or an expressway gate can know the diagnosis result of the vehicle by looking at the output of this notification device, and can take effective measures against the diagnosis result.

[Example] Embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings.

Fig. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing an embodiment of the self-diagnosis result notification device for an automobile according to the present invention, Fig. 2 is a front view showing the display section of the diagnosis result notification device, which is the main part of the same, and Fig. 3 is a diagram showing the diagnosis result notification device. 1 is a control block diagram of a self-diagnosis device 3 that uses a microcomputer installed in an automobile 2. The self-diagnosis circuit 1 is a control block diagram of a self-diagnosis device 3 that uses a microcomputer installed in an automobile 2. Sensors 4a, 4b, 4c, and 4d are installed on lamps such as blinkers, wipers, tires, batteries, electrical systems, engines, etc.

4e and 4f, and has a storage circuit for storing diagnosis results.

The self-diagnosis device 3 is provided with a receiver 5 that receives a transmission command and a transmitter 6 that transmits diagnosis contents based on the receiver 5.

Note that the diagnosis content is not limited to this.

On the other hand, in the case of a gas station, such as a gas station or a highway gate, for example, the diagnosis result is reported in the service unit 7, which is installed side by side with the gas machine on the island F where the gas machine is installed, and which houses service equipment such as an ashtray cleaner. Install the device 8.

17 in the figure indicates the display unit 9, printer 10, speaker 1
1, and the display section 9 has flashing lamps 12a, 12 corresponding to each self-diagnosis item, as shown in FIG.
b, 12c, 12d, 12e, and 12f. An information display in the form of a dot display may be used as the display section 9.

The diagnostic result notification device 8 is also provided with a transmitter 13 that issues a transmission command to the receiver 5 and a receiver 14 that receives information signals from the transmitter 6.

As shown in the block diagram of FIG. 3, the diagnosis result notification device 8
A self-diagnosis circuit 1 in which a receiver 5 of two automobiles receives a predetermined transmission command signal from a transmitter 13, and output signals from the receiver 5 are inputted with detection signals from various sensors 4a to 4f. to be introduced.

Then, the diagnosis result signal drawn from the memory circuit of the self-diagnosis circuit 1 is introduced into the control device 15 via the transmitter 6 of the two automobiles and the receiver 14 of the eight diagnosis result notification devices. The output signal from the display section 9 of the alarm 17,
Installed in printer IO and speaker 11 respectively.

Next, usage and operation will be explained.

In the automobile 2, detection signals from sensors 4a to 4f installed on the turn signals and other lamps, wipers, tires, battery, electrical system, engine, etc. are manually input to the self-diagnosis circuit 1 of the self-diagnosis device 3. The lamp burns out,
Poor wiper operation, insufficient or high tire pressure,
Pantry up, poor electrical connection 1. The presence or absence of engine trouble is diagnosed, and the diagnosis results are displayed on the display panel 16 inside the vehicle and are temporarily stored in the memory circuit of the self-diagnosis circuit.

When the car 2 enters the gas station to refuel and stops near the island where the refueling machine and service unit 7 are installed, a sensor (ultrasonic,
A transmission command signal is output from the transmitter 13 of the diagnostic result notification device 8 which is transmitted to the service unit 7. This signal is attached to the vehicle 2. The signal is received by the receiver 5 and output from there to the self-diagnosis circuit 1.

The self-diagnosis circuit 1 receives this signal, stores it in a memory circuit, and outputs the diagnosis results of each part of the automobile from the transmitter 6 to the diagnosis result notification device 8.

In the diagnosis result notification device 8, when this signal is received by the receiver 14, it is output from there to the control device 15.
is output to the display unit 9, and an item lamp diagnosed as abnormal among the lamps 12a to 12f corresponding to a diagnostic item provided on the display unit 9, for example, if the battery is insufficiently charged, the item lamp is displayed in the battery item. The corresponding lamp 12d flashes, etc., to notify the gas station worker and the driver that there is an abnormality with the battery.

At the same time, the printer 10 issues a slip with the diagnostic results printed thereon, and the speaker 11 audibly pronounces the diagnostic results.

Therefore, when the gas station worker or the driver sees or hears the diagnosis result, the worker will ask the driver whether or not to perform maintenance on the area diagnosed as abnormal, and the driver will Workers are requested to perform maintenance, and repairs, maintenance and inspections are carried out on the spot using equipment installed within the gas station.

In this way, if there is an abnormality in a car, a worker with maintenance knowledge can directly go to a service station with maintenance equipment and take effective measures on the spot. It's possible to yell.

Note that the transmission command signal in the diagnosis result notification device 8 may be outputted at all times without detecting a vehicle. Furthermore, the installation location of the diagnostic result notification device 8 is not limited to the service unit 7 as described above, but it can also be incorporated into the refueling machine itself. It is also possible to use what is already provided in the service unit 7 or the refueling machine without installing anything.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing an embodiment of the self-diagnosis result notification device for an automobile according to the present invention, FIG. 2 is a front view of a display section which is the main part of the same, and FIG. 3 is a control block diagram. l...Self-diagnosis circuit 2...Car 3...Self-diagnosis device 4a, 4b, 4c, 4d, 4e, 4f-sensor 5.1
4... Receiver 6, 13... Transmitter 7... Service unit 8... Diagnosis result notification device 9... Display unit 10... Printer 11...
・Speakers 12a, 12b, 12c, 12d, 12e, 12f ・
... Lamp 15 ... Control device 16 ... Display panel 17 ... Alarm

Claims (1)

[Claims] The vehicle is characterized by being equipped with a transmitter that outputs a transmission command signal to a self-diagnosis device installed in the automobile, a receiver that receives a diagnosis result signal from the self-diagnosis device, and an alarm that notifies the diagnosis result. Automobile self-diagnosis result notification device.