KR20220152064A - Apparatus for adjusting indoor environment of vehicle and control method thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention provides an apparatus for adjusting an indoor environment of a vehicle and a control method thereof. The apparatus for adjusting an indoor environment of a vehicle according to the present invention comprises: a key input unit for selecting an operation mode and inputting a set value for adjusting an indoor environment; an environmental state detection unit for detecting an environmental state of a vehicle; a window driving unit for opening and closing a vehicle window; a curtain driving unit for driving a curtain installed on a rear door of the vehicle; an air conditioning device which drives an air conditioner and a heater of the vehicle; a storage unit for storing the set value for adjusting the indoor environment; and a control unit which controls the window driving unit, the curtain driving unit, and the air conditioning device by comparing the environmental state input from the environmental state detection unit according to the operation mode selected in the key input unit and the set value stored in the storage unit. The present invention can increase the convenience of drivers and passengers.

Description

Indoor environment control device of vehicle and its control method

The present invention relates to a device for controlling the indoor environment of a vehicle and a method for controlling the same, and more particularly, by detecting the indoor environment of the vehicle and operating windows, rear door curtains and air conditioners according to rainfall conditions, solar radiation and indoor temperature and humidity. It relates to an indoor environment control device for a vehicle that adjusts a vehicle to an optimal state and a method for controlling the same.

In general, when it rains or snows while driving a car, the relative humidity increases, and as a result, a lot of moisture is accumulated in the inside of the vehicle, so that the windshield becomes foggy and obstructs the driver's view. Fogging on the windshield of a car may be caused by an increase in relative humidity inside the car when it rains, when the relative humidity is high and the temperature is low, and in winter.

In particular, the greater the number of factors that increase the relative humidity in the vehicle, the greater the degree of haze. Typically, the greater the number of passengers, the greater the degree of haze. There are two places where fog occurs starting from the bottom of the windshield and there are times when fog occurs as a whole, and sometimes fog occurs at the same time as the entire windshield. is due to an increase in the relative humidity inside the vehicle.

In addition, when direct sunlight shines into the vehicle by sunlight while the vehicle is driving, not only the temperature inside the vehicle increases, but also the glare is strong, causing inconvenience.

The background art of the present invention is disclosed in Republic of Korea Patent Publication No. 10-2005-0093132 (published on September 23, 2005, vehicle air conditioning control method).

In this way, when it rains, the sun shines strongly, or the indoor temperature and humidity of the vehicle change rapidly, windows, door curtains, and air conditioners are operated manually to maintain the optimal environment, so there is a possibility of an accident due to lack of forward visibility. There is a problem with this rise.

The present invention has been made to improve the above problems, and an object of the present invention according to one aspect is to sense the indoor environment of a vehicle and drive windows, rear door curtains, and air conditioners according to rainfall conditions, solar radiation, and indoor temperature and humidity. It is to provide an indoor environment control device for a vehicle and a control method for adjusting the indoor environment to an optimal state.

An apparatus for controlling an indoor environment of a vehicle according to an aspect of the present invention includes a key input unit for selecting an operation mode and inputting a set value for controlling the indoor environment; an environmental state sensor for detecting an environmental state of the vehicle; a window driving unit that opens and closes a vehicle window; a curtain driving unit that drives a curtain installed on a rear door of a vehicle; An air conditioner that drives the air conditioner and heater of the vehicle; a storage unit for storing set values for adjusting the indoor environment; and a control unit that controls the window drive unit, the curtain drive unit, and the air conditioner by comparing the environmental state input from the environmental state sensor according to the operation mode selected by the key input unit with the set value stored in the storage unit.

In the present invention, the environmental state detection unit includes a rainfall detection unit for detecting a rainfall state; Insolation detection unit for detecting the amount of insolation on the left and right sides of the vehicle; an interior temperature sensor for sensing interior temperature of the vehicle; and an indoor humidity sensor for sensing the indoor humidity of the vehicle.

In the present invention, the control unit may operate the window driving unit for a first set time period when at least one of the case where a rain state is detected, the air conditioner is operated, and the curtain driving unit is operated.

In the present invention, the window driving unit is characterized in that operation is stopped when the driving current exceeds the first set current while driving the window.

In the present invention, the control unit is characterized in that, when the amount of solar radiation detected by the solar radiation detector exceeds the set solar radiation amount, the controller operates the curtain driving unit in a direction exceeding the set solar radiation amount for a second set time period.

In the present invention, the curtain driving unit is characterized in that operation is stopped when the driving current exceeds the second set current while driving the curtain.

In the present invention, the controller operates the air conditioner of the air conditioner when the indoor temperature and humidity exceed the first set temperature and the first set humidity, and operates the heater of the air conditioner when the indoor temperature is less than the second set temperature. to be characterized

According to one aspect of the present invention, a method for controlling an indoor climate control device of a vehicle includes the steps of receiving, by a control unit, an environmental state of the vehicle detected from an environmental state sensor when an operation mode selected from a key input unit is an automatic mode; Comparing, by a controller, an input environmental state with a set value stored in a storage unit; and adjusting an environmental state by controlling at least one of a window driving unit, a curtain driving unit, and an air conditioner based on a result of the comparison between the environmental state and the set value by the controller.

In the present invention, the step of receiving an environmental state includes receiving a rainfall state from the rain sensor, receiving left and right solar radiation from the solar radiation sensor, receiving the interior temperature of the vehicle from the indoor temperature sensor, and receiving input from the indoor humidity sensor. It is characterized in that the indoor humidity of the vehicle is input from the.

In the present invention, the step of adjusting the environmental state may include the control unit first setting the window driving unit when any one or more of the case where a rainfall state is detected based on the environmental state, the case of operating the air conditioner, and the case of operating the curtain driving unit. It is characterized by operating for a period of time.

The present invention is characterized in that the operation of the window driver is stopped when the driving current exceeds the first set current when the window driver is operated for the first set time.

In the step of adjusting the environmental state in the present invention, when the amount of solar radiation exceeds the set amount of insolation based on the environmental state, the control unit operates the curtain driving unit in the direction exceeding the set amount of insolation for a second set time period.

In the present invention, when the driving current exceeds the second set current when the curtain driver is operated for the second set time, the operation is stopped.

In the present invention, the step of adjusting the environmental condition includes the control unit operating the air conditioner of the air conditioner when the indoor temperature and the indoor humidity exceed the first set temperature and the first set humidity, and the control unit when the indoor temperature is less than the second set temperature It is characterized in that the heater of the air conditioner is operated.

An apparatus for controlling the indoor environment of a vehicle and a method for controlling the same according to an aspect of the present invention detects the indoor environment of the vehicle and operates windows, rear door curtains, and an air conditioner according to rainfall conditions, solar radiation, and indoor temperature and humidity to optimize the indoor environment. It can be adjusted according to the state of the vehicle, which not only increases the convenience of the driver and passengers, but also reduces the risk of accidents.

1 is a block configuration diagram showing an indoor climate control device for a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a flowchart illustrating a control method of an indoor climate control device of a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, a vehicle interior climate control device and a control method thereof according to the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. In this process, the thickness of lines or the size of components shown in the drawings may be exaggerated for clarity and convenience of explanation. In addition, terms to be described later are terms defined in consideration of functions in the present invention, which may vary according to the intention or custom of a user or operator. Therefore, definitions of these terms will have to be made based on the content throughout this specification.

1 is a block configuration diagram showing an indoor climate control device for a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 1 , the device for controlling the indoor environment of a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention includes an environmental state detection unit 10, a key input unit 20, a window driving unit 40, a curtain driving unit 50, and an air conditioner. (60), a storage unit 70 and a control unit 30 may be included.

The key input unit 20 can select an operating mode from among automatic mode and manual mode, and can input set values such as a first set temperature, a second set temperature, and a first set humidity for controlling the indoor environment.

The environmental state detection unit 10 may detect the environmental state of the vehicle.

In this embodiment, the environmental state sensor 10 may include a rain sensor 12, a solar radiation sensor 14, an indoor temperature sensor 16, and an indoor humidity sensor 18.

The rain sensor 12 may detect a rain condition and provide a detection result to the control unit 30 .

The solar radiation detection unit 14 may sense the amount of solar radiation on the left and right sides of the vehicle and provide the detected amount to the control unit 30 .

The indoor temperature sensor 16 may sense the indoor temperature of the vehicle and provide the detected temperature to the control unit 30 .

The indoor humidity sensor 18 may detect the indoor humidity of the vehicle and provide the detected humidity to the control unit 30 .

The window driving unit 40 may open and close a window of the vehicle.

The curtain driving unit 50 may block sunlight by driving curtains installed on left and right rear doors of the vehicle to cover windows.

The air conditioner 60 may lower or increase the indoor temperature of the vehicle and lower the indoor humidity by driving the air conditioner and heater of the vehicle.

The storage unit 70 may store initial setting values for adjusting the indoor environment and setting values input through the key input unit 20 .

The control unit 30 compares the environmental state input from the environmental state sensor 10 according to the operation mode selected by the key input unit 20 with the set value stored in the storage unit 70, and the window driving unit 40, the curtain driving unit ( 50) and the air conditioner 60 can be controlled.

Here, the control unit 30 operates the window driving unit 40 for a first set time in case of any one or more of the case where a rain state is detected, the case in which the air conditioner 60 is operated, and the case in which the curtain driving unit 50 is operated. to close the window.

At this time, the window driver 40 stops operating if the driving current exceeds the first set current even within the first set time while driving the window, so that not only can the window be stopped when the window is closed, but also foreign substances are removed from the window. Even if it is caught, the operation is stopped, so that damage caused by the window or damage to the window drive unit 40 can be prevented.

In addition, when the solar radiation detected by the solar radiation detection unit 14 exceeds the set solar radiation, the control unit 30 operates the curtain driving unit 50 in the direction of the excess for a second set time to cover the sun with a curtain.

At this time, the curtain driving unit 50 stops operating when the driving current exceeds the second setting current even within the second set time while driving the curtains, so that the curtains can be stopped when the curtains are completely operated, as well as the curtain driving unit. (50) can be prevented from damage.

The control unit 30 controls the air conditioner 60 when the indoor temperature and indoor humidity detected by the environmental state sensor 10 exceed the first set temperature and the first set humidity, which are set values stored in the storage unit 70. When the air conditioner is operated and the room temperature is lower than the second set temperature, the heater of the air conditioner 60 may be operated.

As described above, according to the apparatus for controlling the indoor environment of a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention, the indoor environment of the vehicle is sensed and the windows, the rear door curtain and the air conditioner are operated according to the rainfall state, solar radiation, and indoor temperature and humidity to control the indoor environment. can be adjusted to the optimal state, which not only increases the driver's and passengers' convenience, but also reduces the risk of an accident.

2 is a flowchart illustrating a control method of an indoor climate control device of a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 2 , in the method for controlling the indoor climate control device of a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention, the control unit 30 first determines whether the operation mode selected from the key input unit 20 is the automatic mode (S10).

When the automatic mode is selected in step S10, the controller 30 receives an input of the environmental state of the vehicle detected by the environmental state sensor 10 (S20).

Here, the control unit 30 receives a rainfall state from the rainfall detection unit 12 included in the environmental state detection unit 10, receives the left and right solar radiation of the vehicle from the solar radiation detection unit 14, and the indoor temperature detection unit ( The indoor temperature of the vehicle may be input from 16) and the indoor humidity of the vehicle may be input from the indoor humidity sensor 18.

After receiving the environmental state of the vehicle in step S20, the control unit 30 compares it with the set value stored in the storage unit 70 (S30).

Based on the result of comparing the environmental state and the set value in step S30, the control unit 30 controls the environmental state by controlling one or more of the window driving unit 40, the curtain driving unit 50, and the air conditioner 60 ( S40).

Here, in order to adjust the environmental state, the control unit 30 operates the window driving unit 40 in any one or more of cases where a rainfall state is detected, when the air conditioner 60 is operated, and when the curtain driving unit 50 is operated. The window may be closed by operating for the first set time.

At this time, the window driver 40 stops operating if the driving current exceeds the first set current even within the first set time while driving the window, so that not only can the window be stopped when the window is closed, but also foreign substances are removed from the window. Even if it is caught, the operation is stopped, so that damage caused by the window or damage to the window drive unit 40 can be prevented.

In addition, in order to adjust the environmental state, the control unit 30 operates the curtain driving unit 50 in the direction of exceeding the set amount of insolation for a second set time when the amount of insolation detected by the insolation sensor 14 exceeds the set amount of insolation, so that the curtains are formed. You can shade the sun.

At this time, the curtain driving unit 50 stops operating when the driving current exceeds the second setting current even within the second set time while driving the curtains, so that the curtains can be stopped when the curtains are completely operated, as well as the curtain driving unit. (50) can be prevented from damage.

The control unit 30 controls the air conditioner 60 when the indoor temperature and indoor humidity detected by the environmental state sensor 10 exceed the first set temperature and the first set humidity, which are set values stored in the storage unit 70. The air conditioner is operated, and when the indoor temperature is less than the second set temperature, the heater of the air conditioner 60 is operated to adjust the environmental condition.

As described above, according to the method for controlling the indoor environment of a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention, the indoor environment of the vehicle is sensed and windows, rear door curtains and air conditioners are driven according to the rainfall state, solar radiation, and indoor temperature and humidity. The indoor environment can be adjusted to the optimal state, so the driver's and passengers' convenience can be increased, and the risk of an accident can be reduced.

Implementations described herein may be embodied in, for example, a method or process, an apparatus, a software program, a data stream, or a signal. Even if discussed only in the context of a single form of implementation (eg, discussed only as a method), the implementation of features discussed may also be implemented in other forms (eg, an apparatus or program). The device may be implemented in suitable hardware, software and firmware. The method may be implemented in an apparatus such as a processor, which is generally referred to as a processing device including, for example, a computer, microprocessor, integrated circuit, programmable logic device, or the like. Processors also include communication devices such as computers, cell phones, personal digital assistants ("PDAs") and other devices that facilitate communication of information between end-users.

The present invention has been described with reference to the embodiments shown in the drawings, but this is only exemplary, and those skilled in the art can make various modifications and equivalent other embodiments. will understand

Therefore, the true technical protection scope of the present invention should be determined by the claims below.

10: environmental state detection unit 12: rain detection unit
14: insolation sensor 16: room temperature sensor
18: indoor humidity sensor 20: key input unit
30: control unit 40: window driving unit
50: curtain driving unit 60: air conditioner
70: storage unit

Claims (14)

a key input unit for selecting an operation mode and inputting a set value for controlling the indoor environment;
an environmental state sensor for detecting an environmental state of the vehicle;
a window driving unit that opens and closes a window of the vehicle;
a curtain driving unit for driving a curtain installed in the rear door of the vehicle;
an air conditioner for driving the air conditioner and heater of the vehicle;
a storage unit for storing the set values for adjusting the indoor environment; and
and a control unit that compares the environmental state input from the environmental state detection unit according to the operation mode selected by the key input unit with the set value stored in the storage unit and controls the window driving unit, the curtain driving unit, and the air conditioner. An indoor environment control device for a vehicle, characterized in that for doing.
The method of claim 1, wherein the environmental state sensor,
a rain sensor that detects a rain state;
a solar radiation detection unit for detecting solar radiation on the left and right sides of the vehicle;
an interior temperature sensing unit configured to sense an interior temperature of the vehicle; and
An indoor environment control device for a vehicle, comprising: an indoor humidity sensor for detecting the indoor humidity of the vehicle.
The method of claim 2 , wherein the control unit operates the window driving unit for a first set time when at least one of the cases where the rain state is detected, the air conditioner is operated, and the curtain driving unit is operated. Characterized by the vehicle's interior climate control system.
4 . The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the operation of the window driving unit is stopped when a driving current exceeds a first set current while driving the window.
3 . The indoor environment of a vehicle according to claim 2 , wherein the control unit operates the curtain driving unit in a direction exceeding a set amount of insolation for a second set time when the amount of insolation detected by the amount of insolation sensor exceeds a set amount of insolation. regulator.
6 . The apparatus of claim 5 , wherein an operation of the curtain driving unit is stopped when a driving current exceeds a second set current while driving the curtain.
The method of claim 2, wherein the control unit operates an air conditioner of the air conditioner when the indoor temperature and the indoor humidity exceed a first set temperature and a first set humidity, and when the indoor temperature is less than a second set temperature An indoor environment control device for a vehicle, characterized in that for operating the heater of the air conditioner.
receiving, by a control unit, an environmental state of the vehicle detected from an environmental state detection unit when an operation mode selected from the key input unit is an automatic mode;
Comparing, by the control unit, the input environmental state with a set value stored in a storage unit; and
and adjusting, by the control unit, the environmental state by controlling at least one of a window driving unit, a curtain driving unit, and an air conditioner based on a result of comparing the environmental state with the set value. Control method of environmental controller.
The method of claim 8, wherein the step of receiving an input of the environmental state comprises:
Receives a rainfall state from the rain sensor, receives left and right solar radiation from the solar radiation sensor, receives the interior temperature of the vehicle from the indoor temperature sensor, and receives the indoor humidity of the vehicle from the indoor humidity sensor. A control method of an indoor climate control device of a vehicle.
The method of claim 9, wherein the step of adjusting the environmental state,
When the rainfall state is detected based on the environmental state, when at least one of the cases in which the air conditioner is operated and the case in which the curtain driver is operated, the control unit operates the window driver for a first set time. A method for controlling an indoor climate control device of a vehicle, characterized in that
11. The method according to claim 10, wherein the operation of the window driver is stopped when the driving current exceeds the first set current when the window driver is operated for the first set time.
The method of claim 9, wherein the step of adjusting the environmental state,
Wherein the control unit operates the curtain driving unit in the exceeding direction for a second set time when the amount of insolation exceeds a set amount of insolation based on the environmental state.
13. The method of claim 12, wherein, when the driving current exceeds the second set current when the curtain driving part is operated for the second set time, operation is stopped.
The method of claim 9, wherein the step of adjusting the environmental state,
When the indoor temperature and the indoor humidity exceed the first set temperature and the first set humidity, the controller operates the air conditioner of the air conditioner, and when the indoor temperature is less than the second set temperature, the controller operates the air conditioner of the air conditioner. A method of controlling an indoor climate control device of a vehicle, characterized in that by operating a heater.

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