KR200471299Y1 - Steering wheel having detachable vehicle information display device - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a vehicle steering wheel, and in detail, various vehicle information (vehicle driving record information) regarding a vehicle driving state and operation of each device through a vehicle information display device detachably mounted on a vehicle steering wheel (or a game vehicle steering wheel). , Engine speed information, vehicle status information, static warning information, dynamic warning information, and the like.
According to the present invention, the display device for displaying various vehicle information on the top of the rim or the hub is detachably mounted to provide the driver with various vehicle information related to the vehicle driving status and operation of each device in real time. It is easy to replace and repair when the vehicle information display device breaks down.

Description

Steering wheel with detachable vehicle information display device {STEERING WHEEL HAVING DETACHABLE VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY DEVICE}

The present invention relates to a vehicle steering wheel, and in detail, various vehicle information (vehicle driving record information) regarding a vehicle driving state and operation of each device through a vehicle information display device detachably mounted on a vehicle steering wheel (or a game vehicle steering wheel). , Engine speed information, vehicle status information, static warning information, dynamic warning information, and the like.

In general, the vehicle is provided with an instrument panel that accurately provides the driver with information on driving conditions and operation of each device on a dashboard in front of the driver's seat in order to safely drive the vehicle. The instrument panel includes an indicator instrument and an indicator light, and recently, a digital or bar graph indicator light employing a new type of electronic meter, a light emitting diode, a fluorescent sign, etc. using electronic circuits is used.

In addition, a vehicle steering wheel, called a steering wheel, a driving wheel, a steering wheel, or the like, is located between the dashboard and the driver's seat installed on the dashboard of the vehicle. The handle usually includes a round or oval rim gripped by the driver, and a horn or airbag installed in the center part is provided, and recently, an audio controller or the like is incorporated.

However, the vehicle steering wheel is located between the instrument panel and the driver, that is, the driver is in the field of view of the instrument panel, and thus obscures part of the instrument panel. Furthermore, in a vehicle equipped with an angle adjustment function of the vehicle steering wheel that adjusts the height of the vehicle steering wheel, the physical condition of the driver As a result, an important part of the dashboard was obscured, making it difficult to secure the view of the dashboard. As a result, although the instrument panel was installed to provide the driver with various information of the vehicle, there was a problem in efficiency, such as not being able to help the driver in reality.

In order to solve this problem, the Republic of Korea Patent Publication No. 10-2005-0032214 (published: 2005, 04, 07) has been proposed a steering wheel of the vehicle to improve the disturbance of the view of the driver's instrument panel by the vehicle handle. In the above-described prior art, by installing a separate flow unit with respect to the ring, the driver can switch between the state of expanding the driver's field of view on the instrument panel and the state of forming the appearance of a normal steering wheel by pressing. It could be of great help in securing visibility into the instrument cluster.

However, in the above-described prior art, a fixed portion for linearly maintaining a state in which the flow portion linearly moves separately, a spring for elastically supporting the flow portion, and a state in which the flow portion is linearly moved to secure the field of view of the instrument panel are fixed. As the means and the like are separately installed on the steering wheel, not only the structure becomes complicated, but also a problem such as causing an accident may occur because the driver must operate the flow unit while driving.

Accordingly, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2004-148911 (published: May 27, 2004) and Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2003-341524 (published: 2003. 12. 03), Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2005-088792 (published: 2005. 04. 07), and Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2008-0065787 (published: 2008. 07. 15) have been proposed.

In the above-mentioned prior arts, it is possible to obtain vehicle information by displaying vehicle information through a display device installed on the steering wheel, and to provide the vehicle information to the driver separately from securing the visibility of the instrument panel. There was a limitation in displaying various vehicle information, and therefore, it was extremely limited such as providing only important information limitedly among various information. As a result, problems such as the need to rely on information provided by the dashboard installed on the dashboard of the vehicle have arisen.

In order to solve this problem, Korean Patent No. 10-1317205, filed on July 8, 2013 and registered on October 2, 2013, was proposed by the present applicant.

Korean Patent No. 10-1317205 provides a handle equipped with a display device for displaying various vehicle information on the top of the rim or hub, thereby eliminating the need to install a separate instrument panel on the dashboard of the vehicle, thereby reducing vehicle cost and weight. The glare caused by the existing vehicle instrument panel is not only prevented at the source, but low power can be realized by installing the instrument panel, which is suitable for electric vehicles and hybrid vehicles.

However, in Korean Patent Registration No. 10-1317205, the display device is fixedly installed in the inside of the vehicle handle, and in such a structure, the entire handle must be replaced when the display device breaks down, making it difficult to replace and repair and increase the replacement cost. Rather, it was difficult to manufacture a vehicle steering wheel with a built-in display device.

KR 10-2005-0032214 A, 2005, 04, 07. JP 2004-148911 A, 2004. 05. 27. JP 2003-341524 A, 2003. 12. 03. JP 2005-088792 A, 2005. 04. 07. KR 10-2008-0065787 A, 2008. 07. 15. KR 10-1317205 B1, 2013. 10. 02.

Accordingly, the present invention is proposed to solve the problems of the prior art, and provides various vehicle information related to the vehicle driving status and operation of each device to the driver in real time through a vehicle information display device detachably mounted on the vehicle steering wheel. And to provide a handle that is easy to replace and repair in the event of failure of the vehicle information display device.

The present invention according to one aspect for achieving the above object is a ring-shaped rim; A hub disposed inside the rim; Spokes interposed between the rim and the hub; A display device mounted on an upper end of the rim in a front direction of a driver's seat and grouping vehicle information into a plurality of group information and sequentially providing the vehicle information in a preset order; And a mode selection button for controlling an order of providing the plurality of group information provided through the display device. The display apparatus may include a vehicle information processor configured to have a bar shape to cross the rim in a horizontal direction, and receive and process the vehicle information transmitted through a vehicle main can line; A mounting unit coupled to both sides of the vehicle information processing unit to be detachably mounted on an upper end of the rim such that the vehicle information processing unit crosses the rim in a horizontal direction; And a display unit displaying the vehicle information transmitted through the vehicle information processing unit. It provides a handle comprising a.

In addition, the present invention according to another aspect for achieving the above object is a rim; Spokes; Herb; A display device mounted on an upper end of the rim in a front direction of a driver's seat and grouping vehicle information into a plurality of group information and sequentially providing the vehicle information in a preset order; And a mode selection button for controlling an order of providing the plurality of group information provided through the display device. The display apparatus may include a vehicle information processor configured to have a bar shape to cross the rim in a horizontal direction, and receive and process the vehicle information transmitted through a vehicle main can line; A mounting unit coupled to both sides of the vehicle information processing unit to be detachably mounted on an upper end of the rim such that the vehicle information processing unit crosses the rim in a horizontal direction; A mobile communication terminal for receiving and displaying the vehicle information transmitted through the vehicle information processing unit; And a holder coupled to the upper portion of the mobile communication terminal, the lower portion being coupled to an upper portion of the vehicle information processor. It provides a handle comprising a.

Preferably, the vehicle information processing unit, can communication unit for receiving the vehicle information through the vehicle main can line; A vehicle information receiver configured to receive the vehicle information from the can communication unit; A digital signal converter for converting the vehicle information transmitted from the vehicle information receiver into a digital signal; And grouping the vehicle information converted from the digital signal converter into a digital signal into a plurality of group information according to importance and driver's preference, and grouping the grouped group information in a preset order in response to the control of the mode selection button. A control unit which sequentially provides the display unit; And a control unit.

Preferably, the vehicle information processing unit, can communication unit for receiving the vehicle information through the vehicle main can line; A vehicle information receiver configured to receive the vehicle information from the can communication unit; A digital signal converter for converting the vehicle information transmitted from the vehicle information receiver into a digital signal; Group the vehicle information converted from the digital signal converter into a digital signal into a plurality of group information according to importance and driver's preference, and group the plurality of group information according to a preset order in response to the control of the mode selection button. A control unit that sequentially provides; And a communication module for transmitting the group information transmitted from the control unit to the mobile communication terminal. It may be characterized in that it comprises a.

Preferably, the housing of the vehicle information processing unit has a 'T' shaped structure including a horizontal extension portion and a vertical extension portion extending rearward from the middle portion of the horizontal extension portion and coupled so that the lower portion of the holder slides along the long hole. It can be characterized in that.

Preferably, the mounting portion is made of a synthetic resin material or a metal material having elasticity, is coupled to both ends of the vehicle information processing portion via a hinge pin, and is fixed to the outside of the rim through an opening opening to one side It may be characterized by.

Preferably, the display apparatus simultaneously displays corresponding group information among the plurality of group information on one display screen, wherein the display screen is divided into a plurality of regions in a row direction, and each divided region is included in each group information. The displayed vehicle information may be displayed one by one.

Preferably, the display device receives a steering angle detection signal corresponding to a steering angle of a steering wheel provided from a steering angle sensor, and inverts up and down of currently provided group information when the steering angle detection signal is a signal included within a set angle range. It can be characterized by.

As described above, according to the present invention, by providing a handle that is detachably mounted on the top of the rim or the hub for displaying a variety of vehicle information, the driver can display a variety of vehicle information regarding the driving state of the vehicle and the operation of each device. While providing in real time, it is easy to replace and repair in the event of failure of the vehicle information display device.

1 is a front view showing to explain a handle according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 2 is a perspective view for explaining a display device according to the present invention.
3 is a configuration diagram illustrating an internal configuration of a display device according to the present invention.
4 is a flowchart illustrating a vehicle information display method using a steering wheel according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating a method of providing group information shown in FIG. 4.
6 is a flowchart illustrating a method of providing group information according to another embodiment of the present invention.
7 is a front view showing to explain a handle according to another embodiment of the present invention.
8 is a front view showing to explain a handle according to another embodiment of the present invention.
9 and 10 are front views showing to explain a handle according to another embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining the configuration of the display device shown in FIGS. 9 and 10.
FIG. 12 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of the display device illustrated in FIGS. 9 and 10.
FIG. 13 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of a mobile communication terminal shown in FIGS. 9 and 10.
14 is a diagram illustrating a screen on which vehicle information is displayed on a mobile communication terminal according to the present invention as an example.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS The advantages and features of the present invention, and how to accomplish them, will become apparent with reference to the embodiments described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below, but may be embodied in various forms.

The present embodiments are provided so that this disclosure of the present invention is complete, and that those skilled in the art will fully understand the scope of the present invention. And this invention is only defined by the scope of the claims. Thus, in some embodiments, well known components, well known operations, and well-known techniques are not specifically described to avoid an undue interpretation of the present invention.

In addition, like reference numerals refer to like elements throughout the specification. And, the terms (mentioned) used in this specification are intended to illustrate the embodiments and are not intended to limit the present invention. In the present specification, the singular form includes plural forms unless otherwise specified in the specification. Also, components and acts referred to as " comprising (or comprising) " do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other components and operations.

Unless defined otherwise, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein may be used in a sense that is commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs. Also, commonly used predefined terms are not ideally or excessively interpreted unless they are defined.

Technical features of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a front view illustrating the handle according to an embodiment of the present invention.

1, the handle 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention is a ring-shaped rim 101, the hub 103 disposed inside the rim 101; A display device 110 including a spoke 102 interposed between the rim 101 and the hub 103 and being detachably mounted on an upper end of the rim 101 in the front direction of the driver's seat to display various vehicle information. And a mode selection button 120 for selecting vehicle information displayed on the display apparatus 110.

In the handle 100 according to the present invention, as shown in FIG. 1, two spokes 102 are provided at the front and left and right sides so as to divide the ring-shaped rim 101 up and down, which is an example. The number of 102 is not limited, and three or four may be installed.

2 is a perspective view illustrating the display device according to the present invention.

1 and 2, the display apparatus 110 according to the present invention is coupled to both sides of the vehicle information processing unit 111 and the vehicle information processing unit 111 having a substantially bar shape, and the vehicle information processing unit. And a mounting unit 112 for attaching and detaching the 111 to the upper end of the rim 101, and a display unit 113 for displaying vehicle information processed through the vehicle information processing unit 111.

As shown in FIG. 1, the vehicle information processing unit 111 may be formed in a bar shape to cross the rim 101 horizontally and horizontally, and both sides may be attached to the rim 101 by the mounting unit 112. Is mounted. At this time, the structure and shape of the vehicle information processing unit 111 is not limited.

The display apparatus 110 according to the present invention includes driving record information including a traveling speed of a traveling vehicle, an integrated driving distance, a section driving distance, engine speed information including an engine speed (rpm), fuel, Vehicle status information including water temperature and engine temperature, static warning information including door open warning light, safety belt non-wear warning light, engine oil low warning light and low battery warning light, and turn signal and emergency light operated by driver's operation. And dynamic warning information including an upward indicator in the form of numbers or figures.

Vehicle information processing unit 111 according to the present invention is in response to the control of the mode selection button 120 of the vehicle information, for example, driving record information, engine speed information, vehicle status information, static warning information and dynamic warning information Provided sequentially according to the preset priority.

As such, the display apparatus 100 according to the present invention controls the vehicle information processing unit 111 through the mode selection button 120 and sequentially provides vehicle information through the display unit 113. The reason for this is the display unit 113. This is because there is a limit to increasing the size of.

That is, since the display unit 113 is mounted on the upper end of the rim 101 which provides a relatively limited size as shown in FIG. 1, the driving record information, the engine speed information, the vehicle status information, the static warning information as in the existing vehicle instrument panel. This is because not only there is a limitation in providing dynamic warning information and the like, but also when the size of the display unit 113 is increased, the steering wheel of the driver is prevented.

Accordingly, the display apparatus 110 according to the present invention does not simultaneously provide driving record information, engine speed information, vehicle status information, static warning information, or dynamic warning information, but is preset according to importance or driver's preference. After grouping the vehicle information according to the priority, the group information is sequentially provided for each group information in response to the control of the mode selection button 120.

The information grouping for providing various vehicle information according to the present invention is, for example, grouped into driving record information, engine speed information, vehicle status information, static warning information and dynamic warning information, or driving record information, engine speed Information, vehicle status information, static warning information and dynamic warning information can be appropriately mixed and grouped according to importance or driver's preference.

For example, as shown in Table 1 below, the display unit 113 according to the present invention is a display panel, and divides the display area of the screen into five regions 1st to 5th sequentially in the row direction, and selects a mode selection button ( In response to the control of 120, the preset group information may be sequentially provided in steps 1 to 5. In this case, Table 1 is grouped as an example, and the information grouped for each step may be appropriately changed in consideration of importance and driver's preference.

step

1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
One

Speed
Accumulation driving distance
Segment driving distance
Event information
Event information
2

Engine speed (rpm)
Event information
Event information
Event information
Event information
3

fuel
Water temperature
Engine temperature
Event information
Event information
4

Door open warning light
No seat belts
Warning light
Engine oil shortage
Warning light
Low battery warning light
Event information
5

Turn signal
(Emergency lights)
High light
Event information
Event information
Event information

In Table 1, 'event information' is any one of static warning information or dynamic warning information, and the vehicle information processing unit 111 is a group currently provided when a warning event such as a driver's operation or a change in vehicle state occurs. Event information can be provided along with the information.

Specifically, for example, in the first step, if the driver operates the direction change lever while displaying driving record information from the first area 1st to the third area 3rd, respectively, the fifth area 5th (1) activates and displays the turn indicators first. In this state, when the door of the vehicle is opened, the door opening warning lamp is activated and displayed in the fourth area 4th.

As another example, as shown in Table 2 below, when various vehicle information is mixed and grouped, the display area of the display unit 113 is sequentially divided into five areas 1st to 5th in the row direction, and the first area. (1st) driving record information, engine speed information in the second area (2nd), vehicle status information in the third area (3rd), static warning information in the fourth area (4th), dynamic warning in the fifth area (5th) Warning information can be provided.

step
1st

2nd
3rd
4th
5th
One

Speed
Engine speed (rpm)
fuel
Door open warning light
Turn indicators (emergency lights)
2

Accumulation driving distance
Engine speed (rpm)
Water temperature
No seat belts
Warning light
High light
3

Segment driving distance
Engine speed (rpm)
Engine temperature
Low engine oil warning light
Turn indicators (emergency lights)
4

Speed
Engine speed (rpm)
fuel
Low battery
Warning light
High light

As shown in Table 2, for example, the vehicle information processor 111 may provide group information sequentially set in a 1-step to 4-step in response to the control of the mode selection button 120. In this case, Table 2 is grouped as an example for convenience of description, and the information grouped for each step may be appropriately changed in consideration of importance and driver's preference.

Meanwhile, the display unit 113 according to the present invention is a display panel, and includes any one of a liquid crystal display (LCD), a light emitting diode (LED) display device, an organic light emitting diode (OLED) display device, or a flexible display. Can be done.

As shown in FIG. 1, the mode selection button 120 may be installed at a lower right portion of the hub 103 so as to facilitate operation without disturbing the driver's driving while driving.

The mode selection button 120 may provide an operation mode including a manual mode and an automatic mode.

In the manual mode, as described above, the driver operates the mode selection button 120 to sequentially display the group information for each step, and in the automatic mode, the driver does not need to operate the mode selection button 120 separately for each step at a predetermined time interval. Group information can be displayed sequentially. For example, in the automatic mode, the steps may be switched at intervals of 10 seconds to 20 seconds.

As shown in FIG. 2, the mounting unit 112 may be formed by a pair of clamps which are hinged to both sides of the vehicle information processing unit 111 to detachably couple the vehicle information processing unit 111 to the rim 102. have. The mounting part 112 has an opening having one side open, and may be made of a synthetic resin material or a metal material having elasticity and relatively high strength.

The mounting portion 112 is configured to be fixed to the outside of the rim 102 through the opening. At this time, the mounting unit 112 has hinge pins 114 coupled to both ends of the vehicle information processing unit 111 on the upper surface thereof, and are coupled to both ends of the vehicle information processing unit 111 in a lateral adjustable direction.

As such, the mounting part 112 according to the present invention is laterally oriented to the mounting part 112 according to the curvature of the rim 102 as the hinge pins 114 are rotatably coupled to both sides of the vehicle information processing part 111. It can be applied to various kinds of handles by adjusting the angle by rotating it.

Since the display device 110 according to the present invention is mounted so that the vehicle information processing unit 111 is detachably attached to the rim 102 through the mounting unit 112, it is easy to replace and repair the display device in the event of a failure of the display device. Replacement cost can be lowered. Furthermore, since the display device can be independently purchased and mounted on the handle, the display device may not only provide convenience in use but also lower the manufacturing cost of the handle.

3 is a diagram illustrating an internal configuration of a display apparatus according to the present invention.

2 and 3, the vehicle information processing unit 111 according to the present invention receives the driving record information, the engine speed information, the vehicle status information, the static warning information, and the dynamic warning information from the vehicle like the existing instrument panel. Displays according to the operation mode of the mode selection button 120.

The vehicle information processing unit 111 receives the vehicle instrument signal driving record information, engine rotation speed information, vehicle state information, static warning information, and dynamic warning information through a main CAN LINE.

CAN communication through a vehicle main can line is a bus-based network, so that a plurality of processors can share data sent from one processor as needed. Accordingly, the vehicle information processing unit 111 according to the present invention may be connected to the can driver by two lines CAN_H and CAN_L to communicate with various units in the vehicle.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 3, the vehicle information processing unit 111 may include a can communication unit 111-1, a vehicle information receiving unit 111-2, a digital signal conversion unit 111-3, and a control unit 111-4. ).

The can communication unit 111-1 performs can communication for stably receiving vehicle information transmitted from the vehicle main can line in real time, that is, driving record information, engine speed information, vehicle status information, static warning information, and dynamic warning information. To perform. The can communication unit 111-1 transmits vehicle information received from the vehicle main can line to the vehicle information receiving unit 111-2.

The vehicle information receiver 111-2 transmits the vehicle information transmitted from the can communication unit 111-1 to the digital signal converter 111-3.

The digital signal converter 111-3 converts the vehicle information received through the vehicle information receiver 111-2 into a digital signal and transmits the digital signal to the controller 111-4. That is, since the can communication unit 111-1 receives analog vehicle information from the vehicle main can line, in order to display the vehicle information in digital form through the display unit 113, the can communication unit 111-1 may be converted into a digital signal.

The controller 111-4 generally controls the overall operation of the vehicle information processor 111. Specifically, after receiving the digital vehicle information received from the digital signal conversion unit 111-3, the received vehicle information is output through the display unit 113. As described above, the control unit 111-4 sets the order of displaying through the display unit 113 according to the importance or the driver's preference, and provides the display unit 113 in advance.

That is, the vehicle information provided from the digital signal converter 111-3, that is, the driving record information, the engine speed information, the vehicle status information, the static warning information and the dynamic warning information are grouped according to a preset priority, The group information is sequentially provided to the display unit 113.

In this case, the control unit 111-4 may be grouped into driving record information, engine rotation speed information, vehicle state information, static warning information, and dynamic warning information as shown in Table 1 above, or may be operated as shown in Table 2 above. Record information, engine speed information, vehicle status information, static warning information and dynamic warning information can be appropriately mixed and grouped according to importance or driver's preference.

As illustrated in FIG. 3, the controller 111-4 may determine an operation mode in response to the mode selection button 120. For example, in case of entering the manual mode by the mode selection button 120, group information grouped in response to the mode selection button 120 is sequentially provided to the display unit 113, and in case of entering the automatic mode. Apart from the operation of the mode selection button 120, the group information is provided to the display unit 113 in sequence at predetermined time intervals. For example, the automatic mode may be provided at intervals of 5 to 10 seconds.

On the other hand, the display unit 113 receives the digitized vehicle information from the control unit 111-4 and displays it. At this time, the display unit 113 displays the vehicle information sequentially by dividing the display area of the screen into five areas (speed, RPM, thermometer, fuel indication, warning light, etc.) in the row direction, for example.

On the other hand, the steering wheel 100 according to the present invention is rotated by the driver while driving the vehicle to change the steering angle. For example, when the steering angle of the steering wheel 100 is 180 degrees, up and down of vehicle information displayed through the display apparatus 110 is reversed, so that it is difficult for a driver to recognize accurate vehicle information. To this end, the display device 110 according to the present invention is a vehicle displayed by the display unit 113 in response to the detection signal input from the steering angle sensor 130, as shown in Figure 3 through the control unit 111-4 Information can be reversed.

Accordingly, the display device 110 according to the present invention receives a signal corresponding to the steering angle of the steering wheel 100 sensed in real time from the steering angle sensor 130 to move up and down the vehicle information displayed through the display device 110. Inverting the driver so that the driver can easily recognize the vehicle may always provide accurate vehicle information regardless of the steering angle of the steering wheel 100.

As shown in FIG. 3, the control unit 111-4 receives a steering angle detection signal from the steering angle sensor 130, and inverts up and down of vehicle information displayed through the display unit 113 in response to the steering angle detection signal. to provide. For example, when the steering angle detection signal provided from the steering angle sensor 130 corresponds to the steering angle of the steering wheel 100, the controller 111-4 may move up and down the vehicle information displayed on the display unit 113. Can be displayed by inverting.

The steering angle sensor 130 may be installed at the handle 100 or another part of the vehicle according to the present invention. When the steering wheel 100 is installed, the steering angle detection signal is transmitted to the display device 110 through a connector. When the steering wheel 100 is installed at another part of the vehicle, the display device is connected through the vehicle main can line shown in FIG. And transmit to 110.

4 is a flowchart illustrating a vehicle information display method using a steering wheel according to an embodiment of the present invention.

1, 3, and 4, first, when a vehicle is in a key-on or start-up state and an operation mode of the display apparatus 110 is set to a manual mode through the mode selection button 120, the display apparatus ( 110 first displays the first group information through the display unit 113 (ST1 to ST3).

When the driver operates the mode selection button 120 (that is, presses the button) while the display panel 111-5 is displaying vehicle information corresponding to the first group information, the display apparatus 110 is next. The second group information, which is the first group information, is displayed through the display unit 113 (ST4 and ST5).

Subsequently, when the driver does not operate the mode selection button 120 while the next group information displayed on the display unit 113 does not correspond to the last group information (that is, the fifth group information), the display device ( 110 does not display the next group information, but displays the currently displayed group information as it is (ST6 to ST8). In contrast, in step ST7, when the driver presses the mode selection button 120, the display apparatus 110 displays the next group information.

The display apparatus 110 repeatedly executes until the currently displayed group information is the last group information. When the display of the last group information is completed through the display 111-5, the display device 110 selects a mode from the first group information. It executes repeatedly in response to the operation of the button 120.

On the other hand, when the operation mode of the display apparatus 110 is set to the automatic mode by the mode selection button 120 in step ST2, the first group information is displayed on the display unit 113 (ST2, ST9).

When the set time is exceeded while the display unit 113 displays the first group information, the display apparatus 110 displays the next group information, that is, the second group information through the display unit 113 (ST10, ST11). In this case, the setting time may be set to, for example, 10 seconds to 20 seconds.

Thereafter, if the next group information displayed on the display unit 113 does not correspond to the last group information (fifth group information), and the setting time is not exceeded, the display apparatus 110 does not display the next group information. Instead, the currently displayed group information is displayed as it is (ST12 to ST14).

Similarly to the manual mode, in the automatic mode, the display apparatus 110 is repeatedly performed until the currently displayed group information is the last group information, and when the display of the last group information is completed through the display unit 113, From the first group information, the above operation is repeatedly performed according to the set time.

5 is a flowchart illustrating a method of providing group information shown in FIG. 4.

3, 4, and 5, as shown in Table 1, when the event does not occur in the vehicle, the display apparatus 110 displays corresponding group information, and when the event occurs in the vehicle, Group information and event information are displayed together (ST21 to ST23). In this case, the event information may be any one of static warning information or dynamic warning information.

6 is a flowchart illustrating a method of providing group information according to another embodiment of the present invention.

3, 4, and 6, first, while the display apparatus 110 provides corresponding group information, the steering angle of the handle 100 input from the steering angle sensor 130 may be set within a set angle range, for example. In the case of 150 ° to 230 °, the currently provided group information is inverted to provide the driver with accurate vehicle information regardless of the steering angle of the steering wheel 100 (ST31 to ST34).

7 is a front view illustrating the handle according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 7, the handle 200 according to another embodiment of the present invention has a circular or oval rim 201, the spokes 202, and the hub 203, similar to the handle 100 shown in FIG. 1. In addition, the display device 210 and the mode selection button 220 are further included.

The display apparatus 210 according to another embodiment of the present invention includes a vehicle information processing unit 211, a mounting unit 212, and a display unit 213 similarly to the display apparatus 110 of the handle 100 illustrated in FIG. 1. .

The vehicle information processing unit 211, the mounting unit 212, and the display unit 213 each have the same configuration as the display device 110 shown in FIG. 1. However, the housing structure of the vehicle information processing unit 211 has a shape in which both side portions coupled to the mounting unit 212 are bent at a predetermined angle in the downward direction.

8 is a front view illustrating the handle according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 8, the handle 300 according to another embodiment of the present invention may have a circular or oval rim 301, a spoke 302, and a hub 303 similar to the handle 100 shown in FIG. 1. In addition, the display device 310 and the mode selection button 320 are included.

The display apparatus 310 according to another embodiment of the present invention includes a vehicle information processing unit 311, a mounting unit 312, and a display unit 313 similarly to the display apparatus 110 of the handle 100 illustrated in FIG. 1. do.

The vehicle information processing unit 311, the mounting unit 312, and the display unit 313 have the same configuration as the display device 110 shown in FIG. 1. However, the housing structure of the vehicle information processor 311 has a shape in which both side portions coupled to the mounting portion 312 are bent at an angle in an upward direction.

9 and 10 are front views illustrating a handle according to still another embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 9 is a view illustrating a state in which a mobile communication terminal is mounted in a horizontal direction, and FIG. 10 is shown in FIG. 9. FIG. Is a diagram illustrating a state in which the illustrated mobile communication terminal is mounted in a vertical direction.

9 and 10, the handle 400 according to another embodiment of the present invention, like the handle 100 shown in FIG. 1, has a rim 401, a spoke 402, and a hub ( 403). In addition, the display apparatus 410 is mounted to be detachably attached to the upper end of the rim 401 in the front direction of the driver's seat to display various vehicle information and to select vehicle information displayed on the display apparatus 410. ).

The display apparatus 410 includes a vehicle information processing unit 411 functioning as a display unit, and a mounting unit 412 for attaching and detaching the vehicle mobile communication terminal 411 to the rim 401.

FIG. 11 is a diagram for describing a configuration of the display apparatus illustrated in FIGS. 9 and 10.

9 to 11, the display apparatus 410 according to the present invention includes a vehicle information processing unit 411, a mounting unit 412 for attaching and detaching the vehicle information processing unit 411 to the rim 401. The mobile communication terminal 413 displaying the vehicle information provided from the vehicle information processing unit 411 and the mobile communication terminal 411 are mounted to be detachably attached to each other, and are mounted on the vehicle information processing unit through the fixing screw 416 and the fixing nut 417. And a holder 414 coupled to 411.

The housing structure of the vehicle information processing unit 411 has a substantially 'T' shaped structure including a horizontal extension extending laterally and a vertical extension extending rearward from the middle of the horizontal extension.

The mounting part 412 may be made of a synthetic resin material or a metal material while being elastic as a clamp. The mounting unit 412 is rotatably coupled to both ends of the vehicle information processing unit 411 through the hinge pin 415, and is fixed to the outside of the rim 402 through an opening opened to one side.

The holder 414 has a mobile communication terminal 413 mounted at an upper portion thereof, and a lower portion thereof is fixed to a long hole 411a provided at a vertical extension portion of the vehicle information processing unit 411 through a fixing screw 416 and a fixing nut 417. do.

The display apparatus 410 according to the present invention mounts the mobile communication terminal 413 on the holder 414 in a state in which the mounting unit 412 is coupled to the rim 401. Then, the holder 414 is slid in the front-rear direction along the long hole 411a, or as shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the holder 414 is rotated laterally to adjust the position and the direction of the holder 414. After adjusting, tighten the fixing nut 417 to the fixing screw 416 to mount the mobile communication terminal 413 to the handle 400.

As shown in FIG. 11, the mounting unit 412 according to the present invention is mounted at both ends of the horizontal extension of the vehicle information processing unit 411 and is formed to be laterally spaced apart from the rim 401. ) Can be combined more firmly. In particular, as the rim 401 of the handle 400 is formed in a ring shape, the central axes of the mounting portions 412 are mounted to the rim 401 so as to cross each other, and thus the mobile communication terminal 413 in the holder 414. Is mounted so that a load that sags downward on the vertical extension of the vehicle information processing unit 411 is supported, so that the vertical extension of the mounting portion 412 does not sag downward while the mounting portion 412 is twisted in different directions, thereby supporting the holder. The mobile communication terminal 413 coupled to 414 can be more firmly supported.

In addition, as described above, the mounting portion 412 according to the curvature of the rim 401 of the steering wheel 400 is coupled to the both ends of the horizontal extension of the vehicle information processing unit 411 so as to rotate sideways. By rotating the mounting portion 412 in the lateral direction can be adjusted, it can be easily mounted on the handle 400 of various types, the curvature of the rim 401 is different.

FIG. 12 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of the display apparatus illustrated in FIGS. 9 and 10.

9, 10, and 12, the vehicle information processing unit 411 according to the present invention, like the vehicle information processing unit 111 shown in FIG. 3, can communication unit 411-1 and vehicle information receiving unit 411- 2), a digital signal converter 411-3 and a controller 411-4, and further include a communication module 411-5 for performing wired and wireless communication with the mobile communication terminal 413.

As shown in FIG. 12, the vehicle information processing unit 411 according to the present invention receives a driving record information, engine rotation speed information, vehicle status information, static warning information, and dynamic warning information from a vehicle like a conventional instrument panel. The display is displayed according to the operation mode of the selection button 420.

The vehicle information processing unit 411 receives the driving record information, the engine rotation speed information, the vehicle status information, the static warning information, and the dynamic warning information, which are vehicle instrument signals, through the main CAN LINE of the vehicle.

CAN communication through a vehicle main can line is a bus-based network, so that a plurality of processors can share data sent from one processor as needed. Accordingly, the vehicle information processing unit 411 according to the present invention may be connected to the can driver by two lines CAN_H and CAN_L to communicate with various units in the vehicle.

The can communication unit 411-1 performs can communication for stably receiving vehicle information transmitted from the vehicle main can line in real time, that is, driving record information, engine rotation speed information, vehicle status information, static warning information, and dynamic warning information. To perform. The can communication unit 411-1 transmits the vehicle information received from the vehicle main can line to the vehicle information receiving unit 411-2.

The vehicle information receiver 411-2 transmits the vehicle information transmitted from the can communication unit 411-1 to the digital signal converter 411-3, and the digital signal converter 411-3 is the vehicle information receiver 411. The vehicle information received through -2) is converted into a digital signal and transmitted to the controller 411-4.

The controller 411-4 receives the digital vehicle information received from the digital signal converter 411-3, and then transfers the received vehicle information to the mobile communication terminal 413 through the communication module 411-5. send. In this case, as described above, the controller 411-4 sequentially transmits the data to the mobile communication terminal 413 through the communication module 411-5 according to the importance or the driver's preference.

That is, the controller 411-4 prioritizes vehicle information provided from the digital signal converter 411-3, that is, driving record information, engine rotation speed information, vehicle status information, static warning information, and dynamic warning information in advance. After grouping according to, each group information is provided sequentially.

At this time, the controller 411-4 is grouped into driving record information, engine rotation speed information, vehicle status information, static warning information and dynamic warning information as shown in Table 1 above, or is operated as shown in Table 2 above. Record information, engine speed information, vehicle status information, static warning information and dynamic warning information can be appropriately mixed and grouped according to importance or driver's preference.

As illustrated in FIG. 12, the controller 411-4 may determine an operation mode in response to the mode selection button 420. For example, when entering the manual mode by the mode selection button 420, the group information grouped in response to the mode selection button 420 is sequentially provided to the mobile communication terminal 413, and enters the automatic mode In this case, the group information for each step is sequentially provided to the mobile communication terminal 413 at a predetermined time interval separately from the operation of the mode selection button 420. For example, the automatic mode may be provided at intervals of 5 to 10 seconds.

FIG. 13 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of the mobile communication terminal illustrated in FIGS. 9 and 10.

12 and 13, the mobile communication terminal 413 according to the present invention is mounted to be detachably attached to the vehicle information processing unit 211 and forms a wired / wireless communication channel with the communication module 411-5 to form a communication module. Vehicle information is received from 411-5 and displayed in real time. In this case, the mobile communication terminal 413 and the communication module 411-5 may be connected by short-range wireless communication.

The mobile communication terminal 413 according to the present invention may be, for example, a smartphone, a PDA, or the like. As shown in FIG. 13, the control unit 413-1, the wired / wireless communication unit 413-2, and the A / V input unit 413-3, user input unit 413-4, output unit 413-5, memory 413-6, sensing unit 413-7, power supply unit 413-8 and TTS (Text To Speech) ) Module 413-9. Such configurations are not required, and may include more or less than these components. For example, the mobile communication terminal 413 may further include an interface and a haptic module.

The controller 413-1 controls overall operations of the mobile communication terminal 413. That is, it performs related control and processing for text message transmission / reception, voice communication, data communication, video communication, and the like.

As shown in FIG. 13, the wire / wireless communication unit 413-2 may include a broadcast receiving module, a mobile communication module, a wireless internet module, a short range communication module (Bluetooth), a location information module, and a wired communication module. First, the broadcast receiving module receives broadcast signals and / or broadcast-related information from an external broadcast management server through a broadcast channel (including a satellite channel and a terrestrial channel).

The mobile communication module transmits and receives a radio signal to at least one of a base station, an external terminal, and a server on a mobile communication network. The wireless signal may include various types of data depending on a voice call signal, a video call call signal, or a text / multimedia message transmission / reception.

The wireless Internet module may include a wireless LAN (WLAN) (Wi-Fi), a wireless broadband (WIB), a wimax (World Interoperability for Microwave Access), a high speed downlink packet access (HSDPA) Etc. may be used.

The short range communication module may be Bluetooth, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Infrared Data Association (IrDA), UltraWideband (UWB), ZigBee, etc., but in the present invention, the vehicle information processor 411 A short distance communication module of Bluetooth 3.0 or higher is used for short distance wireless communication.

The location information module is for identifying the location of the mobile communication terminal 413 and may use a global navigation satellite system (GNSS). The GNSS includes Global Position System (GPS), Galileo, Global Orbiting Navigational Satellite System (GLONASS), COMPASS, and Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS).

The A / V input unit 413-3 is for inputting an audio signal or a video signal, and may include a camera and a microphone. The camera processes image frames such as still images or moving images obtained by the image sensor in the video communication mode or the photographing mode.

The user input unit 413-4 generates input data for the user to control the operation of the terminal. The user input unit 24 includes a key pad, a dome switch, and a touch pad (constant voltage / capacitance). , A jog wheel or a jog switch.

The output unit 413-5 may include a display module, a sound output module, and a vibration output module.

The display module displays and outputs information processed by the mobile communication terminal 413. For example, when the mobile communication terminal 413 is in a call mode, the mobile terminal 413 displays a user interface (UI) or a graphic user interface (GUI) related to the call. Such a display module may be an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) or an OLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode).

The sound output module includes a speaker and outputs audio data received from the wired / wireless communication unit 413-2 or stored in the memory 413-6 in a call signal reception, a call mode or a recording mode, a voice recognition mode, a broadcast reception mode, and the like. You may. The sound output module outputs a sound signal related to a function (call signal reception sound, message reception sound, etc.) performed in the mobile communication terminal 413.

The memory 413-6 may store a program for the operation of the controller 413-1, and store input / output data (for example, a phone book, a message, a still image, a video, etc.) and various applications. Can be. These memories 413-6 include flash memory, RAM, static random access memory (SRAM), ROM, electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM), programmable read-only memory (PROM), magnetic It may include a storage medium of at least one type of memory, magnetic disk or optical disk.

The sensing unit 413-7 may include an open / closed state of the mobile communication terminal 413, a location of the mobile communication terminal 413, a user contact presence, a user's touch operation on a specific part, a bearing of the mobile terminal, and a mobile communication terminal 413. A sensing signal for controlling the operation of the mobile communication terminal 413 is generated by detecting the current state of the mobile communication terminal 413 such as acceleration or deceleration.

The power supply unit 413-8 receives an external power source (power cord) or an internal power source (rechargeable battery) under the control of the controller 413-1, and supplies power required for the operation of each component.

In the memory 413-6 of the mobile communication terminal 413 according to the present invention, vehicle information transmitted from the vehicle information processing unit 411 through the communication module 411-5 is stored in the display module of the output unit 413-5. The vehicle information display application for outputting through the TTS module 413-9 or converting the vehicle information into voice and providing the same to the sound output module (speaker) is installed.

14 is a diagram illustrating a screen on which vehicle information is displayed on a mobile communication terminal according to the present invention.

12 to 14, when the vehicle information display application stored in the memory 413-6 of the mobile communication terminal 413 according to the present invention is executed, the control unit 413-1 is connected to the vehicle information display application. It is controlled by the operation, and receives the vehicle information from the communication module 411-5 of the vehicle information processing unit 411 through the wired / wireless communication unit 413-2.

When the mobile communication terminal 413 completes the reception of the vehicle information transmitted from the vehicle information processing unit 411, the vehicle information display application outputs the vehicle information transmitted from the vehicle information processing unit 411 to the output unit 413-5. Outputs in real time through the display module.

In addition, the vehicle information display application activates the text to speech (TTS) module 413-9 of the mobile communication terminal 413 to convert the vehicle information transmitted from the vehicle information processing unit 411 into voice and output unit 413. -5) Output through the sound output module (speaker).

As described above, the technical idea of the present invention has been specifically described in the preferred embodiments, but the preferred embodiments described above are intended to be illustrative, not limiting. It will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes in form and details may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims.

100, 200, 300, 400: handle 101, 201, 301, 401: rim
102, 202, 302, 402: spokes 103, 203, 303, 403: hubs
110, 210, 310, 410: display device
120, 220, 320, 420: Mode selection buttons 130, 430: Steering angle sensor
111, 411: vehicle information processing unit 112, 412: mounting unit
113: display unit 114, 415: hinge pin
414: holder 416: fixing screw
417: fixing nut 413: mobile communication terminal
111-1, 411-1: CAN communication unit 111-2, 411-2: vehicle information receiving unit
111-3 and 411-3: digital signal converter 111-4 and 411-4
411-5: communication module 113: display unit
413-1: control unit 413-2: wired and wireless communication unit
413-3: A / V input unit 413-4: User input unit
413-5: Output 413-6: Memory
413-7: sensing unit 413-8: power supply unit
413-9: TTS Module

Claims (8)

Ring-shaped rims;
A hub disposed inside the rim;
Spokes interposed between the rim and the hub;
A display device mounted on an upper end of the rim in a front direction of a driver's seat and grouping vehicle information into a plurality of group information and sequentially providing the vehicle information in a preset order; And
A mode selection button for controlling an order of providing the plurality of group information provided through the display device; ≪ / RTI >
The display device includes:
A vehicle information processor configured to have a bar shape and disposed to cross the rim in a horizontal direction, and receive and process the vehicle information transmitted through a vehicle main can line;
A mounting unit coupled to both sides of the vehicle information processing unit to be detachably mounted on an upper end of the rim such that the vehicle information processing unit crosses the rim in a horizontal direction; And
A display unit which displays the vehicle information transmitted through the vehicle information processing unit;
Handle comprising a.
The method of claim 1,
The vehicle information processing unit,
A can communication unit configured to receive the vehicle information through the vehicle main can line;
A vehicle information receiver configured to receive the vehicle information from the can communication unit;
A digital signal converter for converting the vehicle information transmitted from the vehicle information receiver into a digital signal; And
Group the vehicle information converted from the digital signal converter into a digital signal into a plurality of group information according to importance and driver's preference, and group the plurality of group information according to a preset order in response to the control of the mode selection button. A controller which sequentially provides the display unit;
Handle comprising a.
Ring-shaped rims;
A hub disposed inside the rim;
Spokes interposed between the rim and the hub;
A display device mounted on an upper end of the rim in a front direction of a driver's seat and grouping vehicle information into a plurality of group information and sequentially providing the vehicle information in a preset order; And
A mode selection button for controlling an order of providing the plurality of group information provided through the display device; ≪ / RTI >
The display device includes:
A vehicle information processor configured to have a bar shape and disposed to cross the rim in a horizontal direction, and receive and process the vehicle information transmitted through a vehicle main can line;
A mounting unit coupled to both sides of the vehicle information processing unit to be detachably mounted on an upper end of the rim such that the vehicle information processing unit crosses the rim in a horizontal direction;
A mobile communication terminal for receiving and displaying the vehicle information transmitted through the vehicle information processing unit; And
A holder mounted on the upper portion to be detachably mounted, and a lower portion coupled to the upper portion of the vehicle information processor;
Handle comprising a.
The method of claim 3, wherein
The vehicle information processing unit,
A can communication unit configured to receive the vehicle information through the vehicle main can line;
A vehicle information receiver configured to receive the vehicle information from the can communication unit;
A digital signal converter for converting the vehicle information transmitted from the vehicle information receiver into a digital signal;
Group the vehicle information converted from the digital signal converter into a digital signal into a plurality of group information according to importance and driver's preference, and group the plurality of group information according to a preset order in response to the control of the mode selection button. A control unit that sequentially provides; And
A communication module for transmitting the group information transmitted from the control unit to the mobile communication terminal;
Handle comprising a.
The method of claim 3, wherein
The housing of the vehicle information processing unit has a 'T' shaped structure including a horizontal extension portion and a vertical extension portion extending rearward from the middle portion of the horizontal extension portion and coupled so that the lower portion of the holder slides along the long hole. Handle.
The method according to claim 1 or 3,
The mounting portion is made of a synthetic resin material or a metal material while having elasticity, and is rotatably coupled to both ends of the vehicle information processor through a hinge pin, and is fixed to the outside of the rim through an opening opened to one side. Handle.
The method according to claim 1 or 3,
The display apparatus simultaneously displays corresponding group information among the plurality of group information on one display screen, wherein the display screen is divided into a plurality of areas in a row direction, and each divided area includes vehicle information included in each group information. Handles that are displayed one by one.
The method according to claim 1 or 3,
The display device receives a steering angle detection signal corresponding to a steering angle of a steering wheel provided from a steering angle sensor, and inverts the upper and lower sides of currently provided group information when the steering angle detection signal is a signal included within a set angle range. Handle.

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