JPH0711471B2 - A device that collects diagnostic data for multiple electronic devices in an automobile - Google Patents

A device that collects diagnostic data for multiple electronic devices in an automobile

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JPH0711471B2
JPH0711471B2 JP3295229A JP29522991A JPH0711471B2 JP H0711471 B2 JPH0711471 B2 JP H0711471B2 JP 3295229 A JP3295229 A JP 3295229A JP 29522991 A JP29522991 A JP 29522991A JP H0711471 B2 JPH0711471 B2 JP H0711471B2
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トーマス・フオルヒエルト
ウルリヒ・ヴイーゼル
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    • GPHYSICS
    • G01MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01RMEASURING ELECTRIC VARIABLES; MEASURING MAGNETIC VARIABLES
    • G01R31/00Arrangements for testing electric properties; Arrangements for locating electric faults; Arrangements for electrical testing characterised by what is being tested not provided for elsewhere
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    • G07CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07CTIME OR ATTENDANCE REGISTERS; REGISTERING OR INDICATING THE WORKING OF MACHINES; GENERATING RANDOM NUMBERS; VOTING OR LOTTERY APPARATUS; ARRANGEMENTS, SYSTEMS OR APPARATUS FOR CHECKING NOT PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE
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Description

【発明の詳細な説明】Detailed Description of the Invention

【0001】[0001]

【産業上の利用分野】本発明は,複数の電子装置の診断
データを収集する装置が,診断指令を入力するキーボー
ドと診断結果を表示する表示装置とを持つ診断装置を含
み,電子装置が,診断データを供給するためそれぞれ導
線を介して,車両に固定した差込み接続装置部分の形の
接続箱に接続され,この差込み接続装置部分が少なくと
も検査すべき最大数の電子装置に相当する数の個別接触
子を持ち,これらの接触子により診断データ収集装置が
接続可能である,自動車にある複数の電子装置の診断デ
ータを収集する装置に関する。
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a device for collecting diagnostic data of a plurality of electronic devices, which includes a diagnostic device having a keyboard for inputting diagnostic commands and a display device for displaying diagnostic results. Connected to the junction box in the form of a plug-in connection device fixed to the vehicle by means of a respective lead for supplying diagnostic data, this plug-in connection device part being at least as many as the number of individual electronic devices to be tested. The present invention relates to a device for collecting diagnostic data of a plurality of electronic devices in an automobile, which has contacts and can be connected to a diagnostic data collecting device by these contacts.

【0002】[0002]

【従来の技術】ドイツ連邦共和国特許出願公開第373
1836号明細書から自動車の電子装置用欠陥診断装置
が公知であり,自己診断機能を持つ電子装置から欠陥信
号を受けて表示するように構成されている。車両は自己
診断機能を持つ少なくとも1つなるべく複数の電子装置
を含み,この目的のためマイクロコンピユータ,記憶装
置等を備えている。個々の電子装置の診断信号は差込み
接続装置へ導かれ,この差込み接続装置へキー及び表示
装置を持つ診断装置を接続することができる。キーボー
ドを介してそのつど選択される電子装置から送られるデ
ータを表示するため表示装置が設けられ,選択された電
子装置を示す符号も同時に表示される。差込み接続装置
から表示装置へのデータの伝送は並列に行われる。診断
を行うため,電子装置に先に接続されている診断装置に
おいてキーが所定の順序で操作されるので,それぞれの
電子装置を順次選択することができる。これは,対応す
る電子装置を示す符号を入力することによつて行われる
ので,データセツトを手により電子装置から読出して,
診断装置の表示装置に表示することができる。
2. Description of the Related Art German Patent Application Publication No. 373
No. 1836 discloses a defect diagnosis device for an electronic device of an automobile, which is configured to receive and display a defect signal from an electronic device having a self-diagnosis function. The vehicle includes at least one electronic device, preferably a plurality of electronic devices, having a self-diagnosis function, and is equipped with a microcomputer, a storage device, etc. for this purpose. The diagnostic signals of the individual electronic devices are guided to the plug-in connection device, to which the diagnostic device with the key and the display device can be connected. A display device is provided for displaying the data sent from the selected electronic device in each case via the keyboard, and a code indicating the selected electronic device is also displayed. The data transmission from the plug-in connection device to the display device takes place in parallel. In order to perform the diagnosis, the keys are operated in a predetermined order in the diagnostic device that is connected to the electronic device first, so that each electronic device can be sequentially selected. This is done by entering a code indicating the corresponding electronic device, so that the data set is read by hand from the electronic device,
It can be displayed on the display device of the diagnostic device.

【0003】[0003]

【発明が解決しようとする課題】本発明の課題は,自動
車にある電子装置の診断データを収集する装置を発展さ
せて,このようなデータを得るのみならず,診断データ
収集装置と自動車にある多数の電子装置との間の効率的
で非常に確実な診断交信を可能にし,しかも異なる電子
装置の欠陥を伴う相互反作用を回避することである。
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is not only to obtain such data by developing a device for collecting diagnostic data of an electronic device in an automobile, but also to provide a diagnostic data collecting device and an automobile. The aim is to enable efficient and very reliable diagnostic communication with a large number of electronic devices, while avoiding the mutual interaction with defects of different electronic devices.

【0004】[0004]

【課題を解決するための手段】この課題を解決するため
本発明によれは,信号路選択装置が診断装置とは空間的
に分離して多極差込み接続モジユールに設けられて,接
続ケーブルを介して診断装置に接続され,信号路選択装
置が制御装置とこれにより制御可能な切換え接続装置と
を含み,診断装置において進行可能な検査プログラムに
応じて,この切換え接続装置が接続ケーブルを介して遠
隔制御されて,電子装置から出るデータ導線のうちそれ
ぞれ特定のデータ導線を診断装置において診断装置へ接
続可能にし,診断装置とそのつど選択される電子装置と
の間に両方向データ交換が可能である。
In order to solve this problem, according to the present invention, a signal path selection device is spatially separated from a diagnostic device and provided in a multi-pole plug-in connection module, and via a connection cable. Connected to the diagnostic device, the signal path selection device includes a control device and a switching connection device controllable by the control device, and the switching connection device is remote via a connection cable in accordance with an inspection program that can proceed in the diagnostic device. Under control, each of the specific data conductors leaving the electronic device can be connected to the diagnostic device in the diagnostic device, and bidirectional data exchange is possible between the diagnostic device and the electronic device selected in each case.

【0005】[0005]

【発明の効果】この診断データ収集装置は次のような利
点を持つている。即ち交信可能な電子装置以外に,車両
において周囲条件に永続的に耐えねばならない別の付加
装置を,車両に固定した装備品として必要とせず,信号
路選択装置からデータ信号用診断装置まで,データ用の
1つ,場合によつては2つの信号心線のみを持つ1つの
接続ケーブルしか必要とせず,それにより高度の信頼性
が生ずる。診断装置にあつて2つの制御信号用導線のみ
を介して信号路選択装置を遠隔制御する少なくとも1つ
のマイクロコンピユータは,車両に固定した電子装置と
診断装置との間の効率的な両方向データ交信を可能にす
る。
The diagnostic data collecting device has the following advantages. That is, in addition to the communicable electronic device, another additional device that must withstand the ambient conditions in the vehicle permanently is not required as an equipment fixed to the vehicle. Only one connecting cable with only one and possibly two signal conductors is required, which results in a high degree of reliability. At least one microcomputer for remotely controlling the signal path selector via only two control signal conductors for the diagnostic device provides efficient bidirectional data communication between the electronic device fixed to the vehicle and the diagnostic device. to enable.

【0006】[0006]

【実施態様】従属請求項2ないし12の教示による装置
の構成によつて,別の利点が生ずる。即ち診断データ収
集装置は自動車にある電子装置の車内診断にも車外診断
にも使用することができる。車内診断装置は,一時的に
接続される車外診断装置と同じ信号路を使用でき,必要
な場合車外診断装置をもつと大きい診断コンピユータに
接続して,例えば整備工場において一層精確な検査基準
又は別の検査基準を含む診断を行うことができる。
Further advantages result from the construction of the device according to the teaching of the dependent claims 2 to 12. That is, the diagnostic data collection device can be used for in-vehicle and out-of-vehicle diagnostics of electronic devices in automobiles. The in-vehicle diagnostic device can use the same signal path as the temporarily connected external diagnostic device, and if necessary, the external diagnostic device can be connected to a large diagnostic computer, for example, in a maintenance shop to provide more accurate inspection criteria or separate It is possible to make a diagnosis including the inspection criteria of.

【0007】[0007]

【実施例】本発明の実施例が図面に示されており,以下
これについて説明する。
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT An embodiment of the present invention is shown in the drawings and will be described below.

【0008】図1によれば,診断データ収集装置はなる
べく入力手段例えばキーボード1.1と少なくとも1つ
の表示手段例えば表示装置1.2とを備えた診断装置1
を含んでいる。複数の心線を含む接続ケーブル2を介し
て,診断装置1が差込み接続モジユール4にある信号路
選択装置4A,4Bに接続されている。差込み接続モジ
ユール4は入力側に4n個の電気接触子4.1〜4.n
を持ち,データ及び指令を両方向に伝送するn個の個別
チヤネルがこれらの接触子に対応している。更に差込み
接続モジユール4は更に別の接触子手段4.mを持ち,
この接触子手段を介して診断装置1及び信号路選択装置
4A,4Bへ,車両から動作電力も供給可能である。差
込み接続モジユール4は,対向接触子5.1〜5.nを
持つ差込み接続装置部分又は接続箱5へはまるように構
成されている。
According to FIG. 1, the diagnostic data collecting device preferably comprises an input means, eg a keyboard 1.1 and at least one display means, eg a display device 1.2.
Is included. The diagnostic device 1 is connected to the signal path selection devices 4A and 4B in the plug-in connection module 4 via a connection cable 2 including a plurality of core wires. The plug-in connection module 4 has 4n electrical contacts 4.1 to 4.n on the input side. n
N individual channels, which carry data and commands in both directions, correspond to these contacts. Furthermore, the plug-in connection module 4 is a further contact means 4. have m,
The operating power can also be supplied from the vehicle to the diagnostic device 1 and the signal path selection devices 4A and 4B via the contactor means. The plug-in connection module 4 includes the opposed contacts 5.1 to 5. It is configured to fit into the plug-in connection device part or connection box 5 with n.

【0009】接触子5.1〜5.nは,データ導線7.
1〜7.nを介して,自動車にある種々の電子装置5.
1〜5.nに接続されている。従つて車両側の差込み接
続装置部分又は接続箱5にはn個のデータチヤネルがあ
る。接触子手段5.mは導線7.mを介して例えば自動
車にある端子87(点火栓キースイツチにより開閉され
る車載電源電圧),端子30(車載電源電圧)及び端子
31(アース)へ通じている。差込み接続モジユール4
にある対応接触子手段4.mは接続ケーブル2の心線
2.3により診断装置1に接続されている。信号路選択
装置4A,4Bの構成部分として差込み接続モジユール
4に切換え接続装置4Aが設けられて,診断装置1から
接続ケーブル2の選択用制御導線2.2を介して供給さ
れる信号に応じて,制御装置4Bにより制御可能であ
る。切換え接続装置4Aは,1つ,場合によつては2つ
のデータ導線2.1を個々の接触子4.1〜4.nに切
換え接続するので,診断装置1と電子装置6.1〜6.
nの1つとの間で,接続ケーブル2を介して両方向デー
タ交換が可能である。
Contacts 5.1 to 5. n is the data conductor 7.
1-7. 4. various electronic devices in the vehicle via
1-5. connected to n. Therefore, there are n data channels in the plug-in connection device part or the connection box 5 on the vehicle side. Contact means 5. m is a conductor 7. For example, a terminal 87 (vehicle-mounted power source voltage that is opened and closed by a spark plug key switch), a terminal 30 (vehicle-mounted power source voltage), and a terminal 31 (earth) are connected to the vehicle via m. Plug-in connection module 4
Corresponding contact means in 4. m is connected to the diagnostic device 1 by the core 2.3 of the connection cable 2. A switching connection device 4A is provided in the plug-in connection module 4 as a component of the signal path selection devices 4A and 4B, and responds to a signal supplied from the diagnostic device 1 via the selection control conductor 2.2 of the connection cable 2. , Can be controlled by the control device 4B. The switching connection 4A has one, and possibly two, data conductors 2.1 connected to the individual contacts 4.1-4. n, the diagnostic device 1 and the electronic devices 6.1 to 6.
Two-way data exchange is possible with one of the n via the connection cable 2.

【0010】差込み接続モジユール4を車両側差込み接
続装置部分又は接続箱5に規則正しく接続して,診断装
置1を始動した後,切換え接続装置4Aがまず所定のチ
ヤネルへ接続され,診断の初めにこのチヤネルを介し
て,車両に関係するか又は車両の電子装備品を特徴づけ
るデータ又はプログラム部分が,車両にある電子装置か
ら診断装置1へ伝送されるようにすることができる。
After the plug-in connection module 4 is regularly connected to the vehicle-side plug-in connection device part or the connection box 5 and the diagnostic device 1 is started, the changeover connection device 4A is first connected to a predetermined channel, and at the beginning of the diagnosis, Via the channel, data or program parts relating to the vehicle or characterizing the electronic equipment of the vehicle can be transmitted from the electronic device in the vehicle to the diagnostic device 1.

【0011】例えば実際の事例におけるように35個の
個別電子装置を診断する場合,信号路選択装置4A,4
Bによつて診断装置1へ至る導線が著しく節約される。
場合によつては2つのデータ導線2.1のほかに少数の
別な導線2.2を含む接続ケーブル2は,比較的細く構
成され,可撓的で,心線の破断する傾向が少なく,従つ
て粗暴な使用に適している。異なる診断チヤネルの間で
接続ケーブルに沿う信号漏話を生じたり,例えば多チヤ
ネルに構成される接続ケーブルの個々の心線間の短絡に
より,個々の電子装置の相互反作用を生ずることがな
い。
For example, when diagnosing 35 individual electronic devices as in the actual case, the signal path selectors 4A, 4
With B, the wires to the diagnostic device 1 are significantly saved.
In some cases, the connecting cable 2 which, in addition to the two data conductors 2.1, comprises a small number of further conductors 2.2, has a relatively thin construction, is flexible and has a low tendency to break the core, Therefore, it is suitable for rough use. There is no signal crosstalk along the connecting cable between different diagnostic channels, nor is there a mutual reaction of the individual electronic devices, for example due to a short circuit between the individual cores of the connecting cable configured in multiple channels.

【0012】図2は,本発明による装置を車両に固定し
て取付けたバス3の例を示している。後側機関室に,信
号路選択装置を含む差込み接続モジユール4が,例えば
図示しない電子装置からのデータ導線7.1〜7.nが
導かれる接続箱5と共に収容されている。種々の機能を
持つ信号路選択装置は,接続箱に差込まれている。接続
ケーブル2は車両内を前方へ診断装置1の所まで延びて
いる。診断装置1は例えば運転者の視野又は接近可能な
所に設けられている。この場合診断装置は車両装備品の
固定構成部分である。
FIG. 2 shows an example of a bus 3 in which the device according to the invention is fixedly mounted on a vehicle. In the rear engine room, a plug-in connection module 4 including a signal path selecting device is provided, for example, with data conductors 7.1 to 7. It is housed together with the junction box 5 through which n is guided. Signal path selectors with various functions are plugged into the junction box. The connecting cable 2 extends forward in the vehicle to the diagnostic device 1. The diagnostic device 1 is provided, for example, in the driver's visual field or in a place accessible. In this case, the diagnostic device is a fixed component of a vehicle accessory.

【0013】図3は車外装置としての本発明による診断
データ収集装置を示している。この場合も車両側差込み
接続装置部分又は接続箱5は自動車の機関室に収容され
ている。保守の場合整備工場において,信号路選択装置
を含む差込み接続モジユール4が接続箱5へ差込まれ
る。それから整備工場の作業員は,接続ケーブル2を介
して診断装置2から,検査プログラムに従つてすべての
電子装置を検査するか,手による入力によつて個々の電
子装置のみを選択することができる。これは制御装置4
Bにより切換え接続装置4Aを適当に制御することによ
つて行われ,その際制御装置は制御導線2.2を介して
遠隔制御されて,そのつど関係のある検査チヤネルを選
択する。
FIG. 3 shows a diagnostic data collecting device according to the present invention as an external device. Also in this case, the vehicle-side plug-in connection device portion or the connection box 5 is housed in the engine room of the automobile. In the case of maintenance At the maintenance shop, the plug-in connection module 4 including the signal path selection device is plugged into the connection box 5. The garage worker can then inspect all electronic devices from the diagnostic device 2 via the connecting cable 2 according to the inspection program or by manual input select only individual electronic devices. . This is the controller 4
By means of a suitable control of the switching connection 4A by means of B, the control unit is controlled remotely via the control line 2.2 and in each case selects the relevant test channel.

【0014】図4は差込み接続モジユール4にある切換
え接続装置4Aの構成を概略的に示している。データ導
線2.1は駆動回路8a及び8bにより分離され,切換
え接続装置側でまとめられている。駆動回賂8a,8b
は実施例ではインタフエース変換に使用されている。制
御装置4Bは,入力側で緩衝増幅器9a及び9bを介し
て例えば2つの選択制御導線2.2から制御信号を供給
される。
FIG. 4 schematically shows the construction of the switching connection device 4A in the plug-in connection module 4. The data conductors 2.1 are separated by the drive circuits 8a and 8b and are grouped together on the switching connection device side. Drive circuit 8a, 8b
Is used for interface conversion in the preferred embodiment. The control device 4B is supplied on the input side via control amplifiers 9a and 9b with control signals, for example from two selective control conductors 2.2.

【0015】例えば診断装置1に図示しない再充電可能
な電池が設けられて,少なくとも2つの導線2.3を介
して診断データ収集装置の動作開始の際そのつど充電さ
れ,車載電池が故障するか又はその他の欠陥が車両の電
源回路に生じて,車両から診断装置1用動作電力の供給
を不可能にする時にも,診断装置1の電池が初期プログ
ラムルーチンの進行を可能にすることも,本発明の範囲
内にある。
For example, if the diagnostic device 1 is provided with a rechargeable battery (not shown), is it charged each time the operation of the diagnostic data collecting device is started via at least two conductors 2.3, and the on-board battery fails? Alternatively, even when another defect occurs in the power supply circuit of the vehicle and it becomes impossible to supply the operating power for the diagnostic device 1 from the vehicle, the battery of the diagnostic device 1 enables the initial program routine to proceed. Within the scope of the invention.

【図面の簡単な説明】[Brief description of drawings]

【図1】本発明による診断データ収集装置の構成部分の
概略接続図である。
FIG. 1 is a schematic connection diagram of components of a diagnostic data collection device according to the present invention.

【図2】車内検査装置として構成される電子装置診断デ
ータ装置を持つ車両の側面図である。
FIG. 2 is a side view of a vehicle having an electronic device diagnostic data device configured as an in-vehicle inspection device.

【図3】車外検査装置として構成される電子装置診断デ
ータ装置を持つ車両の側面図である。
FIG. 3 is a side view of a vehicle having an electronic device diagnostic data device configured as a vehicle exterior inspection device.

【図4】差込み接続モジユールにおける機能部分の接続
図である。
FIG. 4 is a connection diagram of functional portions in the plug-in connection module.

【符号の説明】[Explanation of symbols]

1 診断装置 1.1 キーボード 1.2 表示装置 2 接続ケーブル 4 差込み接続モジユール 4A 切換え接続装置 4B 制御装置 5 接続箱 5.1〜5.n 接触子 6.1〜6.n 電子装置 7.1〜7.n データ導線 1 Diagnostic Device 1.1 Keyboard 1.2 Display Device 2 Connection Cable 4 Plug-in Connection Module 4A Switching Connection Device 4B Control Device 5 Connection Box 5.1-5. n contactor 6.1 to 6. n Electronic device 7.1 to 7. n data lead

Claims (12)

【特許請求の範囲】[Claims] 【請求項1】 複数の電子装置(6.1〜6.n)の診
断データを収集する装置が,診断指令を入力するキーボ
ード(1.1)と診断結果を表示する表示装置(1.
2)とを持つ診断装置(1)を含み,電子装置(6.1
〜6.n)が,診断データを供給するためそれぞれ導線
(7.1〜7.n)を介して,車両に固定した差込み接
続装置部分の形の接続箱(5)に接続され,この差込み
接続装置部分が少なくとも検査すべき最大数の電子装置
に相当する数の個別接触子(5.1〜5.n)を持ち,
これらの接触子により診断データ収集装置が接続可能で
あるものにおいて,信号路選択装置(4A,4B)が診
断装置(1)とは空間的に分離して多極差込み接続モジ
ユール(4)に設けられて,接続ケーブル(2)を介し
て診断装置(1)に接続され,信号距選択装置(4A,
4B)が制御装置(4B)とこれにより制御可能な切換
え接続装置(4A)とを含み,診断装置(1)において
進行可能な検査プログラムに応じて,この切換え接続装
置(4A)が接続ケーブル(2)を介して遠隔制御され
て,電子装置(6.1〜6.n)から出るデータ導線
(7.1〜7.n)のうちそれぞれ特定のデータ導線を
診断装置(1)において診断装置(1)へ接続可能に
し,診断装置(1)とそのつど選択される電子装置
(6.1〜6.n)との間に両方向データ交換が可能で
あることを特徴とする,自動車にある複数の電子装置の
診断データを収集する装置。
1. A device for collecting diagnostic data of a plurality of electronic devices (6.1 to 6.n), a keyboard (1.1) for inputting a diagnostic command, and a display device (1.
2) and a diagnostic device (1) having an electronic device (6.1)
~ 6. n) are connected via conductors (7.1 to 7.n) respectively to supply diagnostic data to a connection box (5) in the form of a plug-in connection device part fixed to the vehicle, which plug-in connection device part Have at least as many individual contacts (5.1 to 5.n) as the maximum number of electronic devices to be tested,
In those in which the diagnostic data collecting device can be connected by these contacts, the signal path selection device (4A, 4B) is spatially separated from the diagnostic device (1) and provided in the multipole plug-in connection module (4). Is connected to the diagnostic device (1) via the connection cable (2), and the signal distance selection device (4A,
4B) includes a control device (4B) and a switching connection device (4A) controllable by the control device (4B), and the switching connection device (4A) is connected to a connection cable (4A) in accordance with an inspection program that can proceed in the diagnostic device (1). 2) The specific data conductors of the data conductors (7.1 to 7.n) output from the electronic devices (6.1 to 6.n) are remotely controlled via the diagnostic device (1). An automobile, characterized in that it is connectable to (1) and bidirectional data exchange is possible between the diagnostic device (1) and the electronic device (6.1 to 6.n) selected in each case. A device that collects diagnostic data for multiple electronic devices.
【請求項2】 信号路選択装置(4A,4B)と診断装
置(1)との間のデータ交換が,接続ケーブル(2)の
構成部分としてのただ1つのデータ導線(2.1)を介
して可能であることを特徴とする,請求項1に記載の装
置。
2. Data exchange between the signal path selector (4A, 4B) and the diagnostic device (1) is carried out via only one data conductor (2.1) as part of the connecting cable (2). Device according to claim 1, characterized in that it is possible.
【請求項3】 信号路選択装置(4A,4B)と診断装
置(1)との間のデータ交換が,接続ケーブル(2)の
構成部分としての2つのデータ導線(2.1)即ち往復
導線を介して可能であることを特徴とする,請求項1に
記載の装置。
3. Data exchange between the signal path selector (4A, 4B) and the diagnostic device (1) comprises two data conductors (2.1), ie round trip conductors, as part of the connecting cable (2). Device according to claim 1, characterized in that it is possible via
【請求項4】 診断データ収集装置に接続すべき電子装
置を選択するため,接続ケーブル(2)の構成部分とし
て2つの制御導線(2.2)のみが設けられていること
を特徴とする,請求項1に記載の装置。
4. In order to select the electronic device to be connected to the diagnostic data collecting device, only two control conductors (2.2) are provided as a component of the connecting cable (2), The device according to claim 1.
【請求項5】 車両側差込み接続装置部分又は接続箱
(5)及び差込み接続モジユール(4)の少なくとも2
つの付加的な差込み接触子(4.m,5.m)を介し
て,更に接続ケーブル(2)の少なくとも2つの導線
(2.3)を介して,診断すべき車両から診断装置
(1)へ動作電力が供給可能であることを特徴とする,
請求項1に記載の装置。
5. At least two of the vehicle-side plug-in connection device part or the connection box (5) and the plug-in connection module (4).
A diagnostic device (1) from the vehicle to be diagnosed via two additional plug contacts (4.m, 5.m) and also via at least two conductors (2.3) of the connecting cable (2). Operating power can be supplied to
The device according to claim 1.
【請求項6】 車両側差込み接続装置剖分又は接続箱
(5)及び差込み接続モジユール(4)の少なくとも1
つの別の差込み接続子(4.m,5.m)を介して,更
に接続ケーブル(2)の少なくとも1つの別の導線
(2.3)を介して,診断すべき車両において点火栓キ
ースイツチにより開閉可能な車載電源電圧が診断装置
(1)へ供給可能であることを特徴とする,請求項1に
記載の装置。
6. Vehicle-side plug-and-connect device at least one of autopsy or connection box (5) and plug-in connection module (4)
By means of a spark plug key switch in the vehicle to be diagnosed, via one further plug connector (4.m, 5.m) and also via at least one further conductor (2.3) of the connecting cable (2). Device according to claim 1, characterized in that a switchable on-vehicle power supply voltage can be supplied to the diagnostic device (1).
【請求項7】 診断装置(1)が再充電可能な電池を含
み,診断データ収集装置を車両の適当なインタフエース
へ接続する際,この電池が再充電又は充電状態に保持可
能であり,診断装置用動作エネルギを供給可能であるこ
とを特徴とする,請求項1に記載の装置。
7. The diagnostic device (1) comprises a rechargeable battery, which can be recharged or held in a charged state when the diagnostic data collecting device is connected to a suitable interface of the vehicle, Device according to claim 1, characterized in that it can supply operating energy for the device.
【請求項8】 差込み接続モジユール(4)にある信号
路選択装置が,データ導線(2.1)及び制御導線
(2.2)へ挿入される増輻又はインタフエース変換用
駆動回路(8a,8b,9a,9b)を含んでいること
を特徴とする,請求項1に記載の装置。
8. A drive circuit (8a, 8a) for increasing or interfering conversion, wherein a signal path selection device in the plug-in connection module (4) is inserted into the data conductor (2.1) and the control conductor (2.2). Device according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises 8b, 9a, 9b).
【請求項9】 車両側差込み接続装置部分又は接続箱
(5)に接続される装置の動作開始後,車両にある特定
の電子装置(例えば6.n)への接続のため切換え接続
装置(4A)が制御可能であり,少なくとも診断装置
(1)により進行すべき検査プログラム用データが,電
子装置から診断装置(1)へ格納可能であることを特徴
とする,請求項1に記載の装置。
9. A switching connection device (4A) for connection to a specific electronic device (for example, 6.n) in the vehicle after the operation of the device connected to the vehicle-side plug-in connection device portion or the connection box (5) is started. 2) is controllable, and at least data for an inspection program to be advanced by the diagnostic device (1) can be stored in the diagnostic device (1) from an electronic device.
【請求項10】 診断装置(1)において進行すべき検
査プログラムの車両に付加的に特有な部分が,電子装置
から診断装置(1)へ格納可能であることを特徴とす
る,請求項1に記載の装置。
10. The vehicle-specific part of the inspection program to be advanced in the diagnostic device (1) can be stored in the diagnostic device (1) from an electronic device, according to claim 1. The described device.
【請求項11】 診断データ収集装置が車両に固定した
取付けのために設けられ,キーボード(1.1)及び表
示装置(1.2)が通常は閉鎖されるカバーにより保護
されていることを特徴とする,請求項1に記載の装置。
11. A diagnostic data collecting device is provided for fixed mounting in a vehicle, the keyboard (1.1) and the display device (1.2) being protected by a normally closed cover. The device according to claim 1, wherein
【請求項12】 診断データ収集装置が保守装置として
構成され,診断装置が携帯装置として構成されているこ
とを特徴とする,請求項1に記載の装置。
12. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that the diagnostic data collecting device is configured as a maintenance device and the diagnostic device is configured as a portable device.
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