KR20240017184A - Multi-function control device of electronic shifting device - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a multi-function operation mechanism for an electronic transmission that easily operates various functions of the vehicle in the electronic transmission by adding an operation mechanism for operating the vehicle functions to the electronic transmission. In the present invention, the operation unit of the electronic transmission is provided. cover installed on; a slider operated to slide in one direction and the other along the surface of the cover; A multi-function operating mechanism for an electronic transmission device including a controller that controls preset functions to operate according to the direction in which the slider is slid is introduced.

Description

{Multi-function control device of electronic shifting device}

The present invention relates to a multi-function operation mechanism for an electronic transmission that easily operates various functions of a vehicle in an electronic transmission by adding an operation mechanism for operating vehicle functions to the electronic transmission.

Conventional dial-type electronic shifting devices (SBW) include shifting devices consisting of only dials and shifting devices with buttons added to the dial.

In the case of a transmission consisting only of dials, a sensing structure for shifting to P range (Parking)/R range (Reverse)/N range (Neutral)/D range (Drive) is configured to select the desired shift range according to the rotation of the dial. is formed.

In the case of a transmission with a button added to the dial, a P button (Parking) or an M button (Manual) can be added.

A transmission with an added P-range button can form P-range by button operation and R-range/N-range/D-range by manipulating a dial. A transmission with an M-range button can be operated by button operation. It can be configured to form the P range/R range/N range/D range by manipulating the dial while forming the M range.

Currently, vehicles are equipped with various functions for driving the vehicle as well as for the safety and convenience of passengers, and are equipped with numerous buttons to implement these functions.

However, each button is individually located in several locations, making it difficult to easily operate the desired function.

The matters described as background technology above are only for the purpose of improving understanding of the background of the present invention, and should not be taken as acknowledgment that they correspond to prior art already known to those skilled in the art.

KR 10-2021-0138956 A

The present invention was developed to solve the problems described above, and is a multi-function operating mechanism for an electronic transmission that easily operates various functions of the vehicle in the electronic transmission by adding an operation mechanism for operating the vehicle's functions to the electronic transmission. is to provide.

The configuration of the present invention for achieving the above object includes a cover installed on the operating unit of an electronic shifting device; a slider operated to slide in one direction and the other along the surface of the cover; It may be characterized by including a controller that controls a preset function to operate according to the direction in which the slider is slid.

A groove-shaped sliding path is formed on the upper surface of the cover, and the slider can slide on the sliding path.

Handle parts may be formed to protrude on the left and right sides of the sliding path, and handle grooves may be formed on the outside of the left and right handle parts.

The upper surface of the slider may be positioned lower than the upper surface of the handle.

The outer surface of the handle may be formed in a convex curved shape.

The left and right handle parts are formed side by side in a straight direction, and a ramp may be provided along the longitudinal direction of the handle part.

A long guide hole is formed along the longitudinal direction of the sliding path so that the slider slides within the guide hole; The slider may be formed to always cover the guide hole.

The slider is formed with a guide bar that penetrates the guide hole so that the guide bar moves within the guide hole; A separation prevention part that is longer in the width direction than the guide hole is formed on the guide bar, so that the separation prevention part can be supported on the lower edge of the guide hole.

It may further include an elastic member that provides elastic restoring force to return the slider that has been slid to one side or the other to the center position.

The elastic members are supported on one side and the other side of the slider while providing the same elastic restoring force, allowing the slider to return to the center position.

The elastic members supporting one side and the other side of the slider may have the same spring constant.

The bottom of the cover is formed in a concave curved shape; The lower end of the slider is provided through a guide hole formed in the sliding path and slides along the bottom of the cover; The elastic member is made of a plate spring with a concavo-convex shape, and is supported between the front and rear of the lower end of the slider and the front and rear of the bottom of the cover, respectively, to provide elastic restoring force in the direction of raising the slider.

A seating groove matching the outer shape of the lower part of the slider is formed on the lower edge of the guide hole, so that the lower part of the slider can be seated in the seating groove.

A slider magnet is fixed to the slider; A magnet sensor is provided inside the cover that can recognize the slider magnet to detect the sliding position of the slider.

The controller may control the set function to increase when the slider is slid in one direction and the set function to be decreased when the slider is slid in another direction.

The controller can control the slider to enter the P stage when sliding in one direction and to enter the N stage when the slider is sliding in the other direction.

The controller may control manual shifting to a higher gear whenever the slider slides in one direction and manual gear shifting to a lower gear whenever the slider slides in the other direction.

The controller may control the regenerative braking level to increase whenever the slider slides in one direction and to decrease the regenerative braking level whenever the slider slides in the other direction.

The controller can control the driving mode to be sequentially switched when the slider is slid in one direction and to enter a custom mode when the slider is slid in another direction.

The controller can control the EPB function to be switched between the activated and deactivated states whenever the slider is slid in one direction, and the auto hold function to be switched between the activated and deactivated states whenever the slider is slid in the other direction.

The controller can control the function of the AVN system to increase whenever the slider slides in one direction and to decrease the function of the AVN system whenever the slider slides in the other direction.

The controller can control the function of the air conditioning system to increase whenever the slider slides in one direction, and to decrease the function of the air conditioning system whenever the slider slides in the other direction.

The controller can control the vehicle to enter an autonomous driving mode when the slider is sliding in one direction and to enter a manual driving mode when the slider is sliding in another direction.

Through the above-described means of solving the problem, the present invention has the advantage of easily manipulating vehicle functions desired by the driver in addition to shifting through the transmission by additionally installing an operating mechanism for operating vehicle functions in the electronic transmission.

In addition, other function buttons on the console and center fascia can be removed, which has the advantage of reducing the cost required to install the corresponding function buttons and securing additional space.

Furthermore, button operation is greatly improved as functions related to the vehicle's transmission can be easily operated, and the interior design of the vehicle is also improved by minimizing the number of function buttons.

Figure 3 is a diagram showing the shape of the operating mechanism installed in the dial-type electronic shifting device according to the present invention.
Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view of the operating mechanism according to the present invention.
Figure 5 is a diagram showing the slider in a sliding state in Figure 4.
Figure 6 is a diagram showing the height difference between the slider and the handle according to the present invention.
Figure 7 is a diagram showing the shape of a lamp installed in the handle of the P/R/N/D shift dial type according to the present invention.
Figures 8a, 8b, and 8c are diagrams showing the shape of a lamp installed in the handle of the R/N/D shift dial type according to the present invention.
Figure 9 is a view showing a guide hole formed in the cover of the present invention.
Figure 10 is a view showing the operating mechanism according to the present invention in isolation.
Figure 11 is a view showing the difference in width direction length between the guide hole and the separation prevention portion according to the present invention.
Figure 12 is a view for explaining the seating groove according to the present invention.
Figure 13 is a diagram illustrating the P stage entry control process according to the slider operation of the present invention.
Figure 14 is a diagram illustrating a shift control process according to the slider operation of the present invention.
Figure 15 is a diagram illustrating the regenerative braking control process according to the slider operation of the present invention.
Figure 16 is a diagram illustrating the driving mode control process according to the slider operation of the present invention.
Figure 17 is a diagram illustrating the EPB function control process according to the slider operation of the present invention.
Figure 18 is a diagram illustrating the control process of the AVN system according to the slider operation of the present invention.
Figure 19 is a diagram illustrating the control process of the air conditioning system according to the slider operation of the present invention.
Figure 20 is a diagram illustrating an autonomous driving mode entry control process according to the slider operation of the present invention.

Hereinafter, embodiments disclosed in the present specification will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings. However, identical or similar components will be assigned the same reference numbers regardless of reference numerals, and duplicate descriptions thereof will be omitted.

The suffixes “module” and “part” for components used in the following description are given or used interchangeably only for the ease of preparing the specification, and do not have distinct meanings or roles in themselves.

In describing the embodiments disclosed in this specification, if it is determined that detailed descriptions of related known technologies may obscure the gist of the embodiments disclosed in this specification, the detailed descriptions will be omitted. In addition, the attached drawings are only for easy understanding of the embodiments disclosed in this specification, and the technical idea disclosed in this specification is not limited by the attached drawings, and all changes included in the spirit and technical scope of the present invention are not limited. , should be understood to include equivalents or substitutes.

Terms containing ordinal numbers, such as first, second, etc., may be used to describe various components, but the components are not limited by the terms. The above terms are used only for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another.

When a component is said to be "connected" or "connected" to another component, it is understood that it may be directly connected to or connected to the other component, but that other components may exist in between. It should be. On the other hand, when it is mentioned that a component is “directly connected” or “directly connected” to another component, it should be understood that there are no other components in between.

Singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

In this specification, terms such as “comprise” or “have” are intended to indicate the presence of features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof described in the specification, but are not intended to indicate the presence of one or more other features. It should be understood that this does not exclude in advance the possibility of the existence or addition of elements, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

In addition, the controller is a communication device that communicates with other controllers or sensors to control the function it is in charge of, a memory that stores the operating system, logic commands, input/output information, etc., and performs judgments, calculations, and decisions necessary to control the function it is in charge of. It may include one or more processors.

A preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with the accompanying drawings as follows.

Figure 1 is a diagram showing the shape of the operating mechanism installed in the dial-type electronic shifting device 10 according to the present invention.

Referring to the drawings, the multi-function operating mechanism of the electronic shifting device 10 of the present invention includes a cover 100 installed on the shifting operating unit 12 of the electronic shifting device 10; A slider 200 that is operated to slide in one direction and the other along the surface of the cover 100; It is configured to include a controller that controls a preset function to operate according to the direction in which the slider 200 is slid.

For example, the housing of the electronic shift device 10 is installed around the driver's seat and is fixed to the console, center fascia, etc. within reach of the driver's hand.

In the case of the dial-type electronic shifting device 10, the dial-shaped shift control unit 12 is exposed to the outside of the housing, and the shift control unit 12 is rotatable around a rotation axis in the vertical direction.

Then, a cover 100 is installed in a shape that covers the shift operation unit 12.

In this case, when the cover 100 rotates, the shift control unit 12 also rotates to form a desired shift range.

In addition, the slider 200 is provided on the upper surface of the cover 100 and can be slidably operated toward the front and rear, and functions set according to the direction in which the slider 200 is operated are operated.

The slider 200 is made of a material with high friction or a surface with a pattern applied to prevent the fingers operating the slider 200 from slipping.

The controller 400 consists of a sub-controller 400a and a main controller 400b. The sub-controller 400a is provided within the cover 100 to detect the position of the slider 200, and the main controller 400b receives a signal transmitted from the sub-controller 400a and operates several operations according to the operating direction of the slider 200. It is responsible for implementing control logic that operates various functions.

In this way, the present invention adds an operating mechanism for operating vehicle functions to the electronic transmission 10, so that functions other than shifting can be easily operated through the electronic transmission 10, and other functions in the console and center fascia are also easily operated. Function buttons can be removed, saving costs.

Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view of the operating mechanism according to the present invention.

Referring to the drawings, a groove-shaped sliding path 110 is formed on the upper surface of the cover 100, and the slider 200 can slide on the sliding path 110.

For example, the cover 100 is formed in a hemispherical shape, and a sliding path 110 is formed in an arc shape across the middle portion of the upper surface of the cover 100.

At this time, the width of the sliding path 110 is slightly larger than the width of the finger that operates the slider 200, so that it can be safely operated with one finger.

Accordingly, in the process of sliding the slider 200 forward and backward along the arc-shaped sliding path 110, the slider 200 can be easily operated as if manipulating the wheel of a wheel mouse, thereby improving the convenience of operation of the slider 200. will improve.

In addition, referring to FIG. 4, handle parts 120 may be formed to protrude on the left and right sides of the sliding path 110, and handle grooves 130 may be formed on the outside of the left and right handle parts 120.

That is, the handle portion 120 protrudes in parallel in an 11-shape from the left and right sides of the sliding path 110, and a recessed handle groove 130 is formed on the side of the handle portion 120, so that the handle groove 130 ), the handle portion 120 can be easily grasped and rotated.

Therefore, the convenience of rotation operation is improved compared to the existing round dial.

In addition, the upper surface of the slider 200 may be located lower than the upper surface of the handle portion 120.

That is, since the top height of the slider 200 is located lower than the top height of the handle portion 120, the slider 200 is prevented from being mismanaged by an object even if an object is placed on the cover 100.

Furthermore, referring to FIG. 2, the outer surface of the handle portion 120 may be formed in a convex curved shape.

That is, the handle portion 120 is formed in a hemispherical shape when viewed from the side, so that even if an object is placed on the cover 100, it will slip on the cover 100 to prevent unintentional malfunction of the slider 200. do.

Meanwhile, Figure 5 is a diagram showing the shape of the lamp 140 installed on the handle 120 in the P/R/N/D shift dial type according to the present invention, and Figures 6a, 6b, and 6c are according to the present invention. This is a diagram showing the shape of the lamp 140 installed on the handle 120 in the R/N/D shift dial type.

Referring to the drawings, in the present invention, the left and right handle parts 120 are formed side by side in a straight direction, and a ramp 140 may be provided along the longitudinal direction of the handle part 120.

For example, an LED is placed on the handle portion 120, and the LED is positioned in the front-to-back longitudinal direction. In addition, the N position is located between the left and right handle parts 120 for both the P/R/N/D shift dial type and the R/N/D shift dial type.

Accordingly, the LED lit on the left and right handle parts 120 serves as the standard, so that if the shift range between the left and right LEDs is lit, it is recognized as N-range, and if it is lit on the left side of the left and right LEDs, it is recognized as R-range, and the shift range of the left and right LEDs is recognized as R-range. If it is lit on the right, it can be recognized as D stage.

Therefore, the current shift range can be recognized by checking that the shift range letters on the console are lit, but even if the shift range letters cannot be seen, the shift range can be determined by looking at the direction of the lighted shift range based on the LED on the handle unit 120. This can further prevent erroneous operation.

Meanwhile, Figure 7 is a diagram showing the guide hole 150 formed in the cover 100 of the present invention.

Referring to Figures 2 and 7, a long guide hole 150 is formed along the longitudinal direction of the sliding path 110 so that the slider 200 slides within the guide hole 150; The slider 200 may be formed in a shape that always covers the guide hole 150.

For example, a rectangular guide hole 150 is formed at the center of the sliding path 110 along its longitudinal direction. Additionally, the front-to-back length of the slider 200 is formed to be more than twice as large as the front-to-back length of the guide hole 150.

Therefore, even if the slider 200 moves forward or backward as much as possible, the guide hole 150 is not exposed to the outside, thereby preventing foreign substances from entering through the guide hole 150.

Figure 8 is a view showing the operating mechanism according to the present invention separated, and Figure 9 is a view showing the difference in width direction length between the guide hole 150 and the separation prevention portion 220 according to the present invention.

Referring to the drawing, the slider 200 is formed with a guide bar 210 that penetrates the guide hole 150, so that the guide bar 210 moves within the guide hole 150; A separation prevention portion 220 that is longer in the width direction than the guide hole 150 is formed on the guide bar 210, so that the separation prevention portion 220 can be supported on the lower edge of the guide hole 150.

Specifically, a square guide bar 210 is formed at the center of the bottom of the slider 200, and the guide bar 210 penetrates the guide hole 150. At this time, the front-to-back length of the guide hole 150 is formed to be longer than the front-to-back thickness of the guide bar 210, so that the guide bar 210 moves back and forth within the guide hole 150.

And, a separation prevention portion 220 is formed at the bottom of the guide bar 210 in the shape of a square plate.

At this time, the left and right width direction length (W1) of the separation prevention part 220 is formed to be longer than the left and right width direction length (W2) of the guide hole 150, so that the slider 200 is covered by the separation prevention part 220. It prevents deviation from (100).

Meanwhile, referring to FIGS. 2, 3, and 8, the present invention further includes an elastic member 300 that provides an elastic restoring force to return the slider 200, which has been slid in one direction or the other, to the center position. I do it.

That is, when the operating force applied to the slider 200 is released while the slider 200 is sliding forward or backward, the slider 200 moves forward due to the elastic restoring force of the elastic member 300 provided to the slider 200. and returns to the center position before moving rearward.

Specifically, the elastic member 300 is supported on one side and the other side of the slider 200 while providing the same elastic restoring force, thereby returning the slider 200 to the center position.

Preferably, the elastic members 300 supporting one side and the other side of the slider 200 may have the same spring constant.

For example, the elastic members 300 are supported on the front and rear sides of the separation prevention part 220 provided at the lower part of the slider 200, so that each elastic member 300 is the same at the front and rear of the separation prevention part 220. As the separation prevention part 220 is supported by force, the slider 200 can be returned to the center position.

Looking at the configuration in which the elastic member 300 is installed in more detail, the bottom of the cover 100 is formed in a concave curved shape; The lower end of the slider 200 is provided through the guide hole 150 formed in the sliding path 110 and slides along the bottom of the cover 100; The elastic member 300 is made of a plate spring with an uneven shape, and is supported between the front and rear of the lower end of the slider 200 and the front and rear of the bottom of the cover 100, respectively, to provide an elastic restoring force in the direction of raising the slider 200. You can.

For example, the bottom of the cover 100 is formed in a concave curved shape corresponding to the convex curved shape of the sliding path 110.

In addition, the elastic member 300 is a leaf spring that provides elastic restoring force while the unevenness is compressed or tensioned, and is provided at the front and rear of the separation prevention portion 220, respectively.

That is, the front end of the front leaf spring is supported on the front bottom of the cover 100, and the rear end of the front leaf spring is provided in an upward direction toward the separation prevention part 220 and is supported by the front end of the separation prevention part 220. .

In addition, the rear end of the rear leaf spring is supported on the rear bottom of the cover 100, and the front end of the rear leaf spring is provided in an upward direction toward the separation prevention part 220 and is supported by the rear end of the separation prevention part 220. .

Accordingly, the front leaf spring and the rear leaf spring apply a load in the diagonal direction at the front and rear ends of the separation prevention portion 220.

In this way, the leaf spring applies the same load in the direction of pushing the slider 200 upward, thereby preventing the spring from moving (rattle) during the movement of the slider 200 and returning the slider 200 to the center position. It becomes possible.

Figure 10 is a diagram for explaining the seating groove 160 according to the present invention.

Referring to the drawing, a seating groove 160 matching the outer shape of the lower portion of the slider 200 is formed on the lower edge of the guide hole 150, so that the lower portion of the slider 200 can be seated in the seating groove 160.

For example, seating grooves 160 of a shape corresponding to the left and right edges of the separation prevention portion 220 are formed on the lower left and right edges of the guide hole 150.

Accordingly, the left and right edges of the separation prevention portion 220 are seated in a matching state within the seating groove 160, thereby allowing the slider 200 to return to the center position more stably.

For reference, when the seating groove 160 is formed, when operating the slider 200, the slider 200 can be operated after slightly pressing the slider 200 downward.

Meanwhile, in the present invention, a slider magnet 230 is fixed to the slider 200; A magnet sensor 410 is provided inside the cover 100 capable of recognizing the slider magnet 230 to detect the sliding position of the slider 200.

Referring to Figures 2 and 3, the slider magnet 230 is fixed to the bottom of the separation prevention portion 220, and a PCB is installed on the inner surface of the cover 100 facing the slider magnet 230.

Additionally, a magnet sensor 410 that detects the rotation of the slider magnet 230 is provided on the PCB to implement the function of the sub-controller 400a.

That is, when the slider 200 is manipulated, the magnet sensor 410 provided on the PCB recognizes a change in the magnetic position of the slider magnet 230. And, by transmitting the recognized signal to the main controller 400b, the vehicle function corresponding to the movement operation of the slider 200 is implemented through control of the main controller 400b.

Meanwhile, in the present invention, the controller 400 can control the set function to increase when the slider 200 is slid in one direction and the set function to be decreased when the slider 200 is slid in the other direction.

That is, when the slider 200 moves forward, control may be performed in a direction to increase the set function, and when the slider 200 moves backward, control may be performed in a direction to decrease the set function.

Figure 11 is a diagram illustrating the P stage entry control process according to the operation of the slider 200 of the present invention.

Referring to the drawings, the slider 200 can be controlled to enter the P stage when sliding in one direction, and the slider 200 can be controlled to enter the N stage when sliding in the other direction.

For example, in the case of a transmission that forms R/N/D gear by manipulating the dial, it is determined whether the ignition was operated in R/N/D gear.

If the engine is not turned off, the operating direction of the slider 200 is detected.

When sliding the slider 200 forward, it enters the P stage, and when sliding the slider 200 backward, it enters the N stage.

However, as a result of the ignition off determination, if the ignition is off, the vehicle automatically enters P stage for safety.

After entering the P stage, determine whether the slider 200 is operated backward within a set time (approximately 3 minutes).

When the slider 200 is not operated backward, the P stage is maintained, and when the slider 200 is manipulated backward, it is controlled to enter the N stage.

That is, when parking in the N position is required in a parking lot, the slider 200 is operated backward to perform N position parking.

Figure 12 is a diagram illustrating a shift control process according to manipulation of the slider 200 of the present invention.

Referring to the drawing, the controller 400 can control manual shifting to an upper gear whenever the slider 200 slides in one direction and manual gear shifting to a lower gear whenever the slider 200 slides in the other direction.

For example, the operating direction of the slider 200 is monitored while the current shift gear is D.

When the slider 200 is operated forward during the monitoring process, it switches to manual shifting mode and is controlled to shift to the upper gear by one gear each time it is operated forward.

On the other hand, when the slider 200 is operated backward, it is controlled to shift to the lower gear by one gear each time the slider 200 is operated backward.

Figure 13 is a diagram illustrating the regenerative braking control process according to the operation of the slider 200 of the present invention.

Referring to the drawing, the controller 400 may control the regenerative braking level to increase whenever the slider 200 slides in one direction and to decrease the regenerative braking level whenever the slider 200 slides in the other direction.

For example, the operating direction of the slider 200 is monitored while the current shift gear is D.

When the slider 200 is operated forward during the monitoring process, the regenerative braking stage is controlled upward by one stage each time the slider 200 is operated forward.

On the other hand, when the slider 200 is operated backward, the regenerative braking stage is controlled downward by one stage each time the slider 200 is operated backward.

Figure 14 is a diagram illustrating the driving mode control process according to the operation of the slider 200 of the present invention.

Referring to the drawing, the controller 400 can control the driving mode to be sequentially switched when the slider 200 is sliding in one direction and to enter a custom mode when the slider 200 is sliding in the other direction.

Driving modes may include eco mode, comfort mode, and sports mode.

Custom mode is a mode that allows the driver to directly set each detailed mode, such as powertrain, steering wheel, suspension, and AWD, and can be set in advance.

For example, the operating direction of the slider 200 is monitored while the current shift gear is D.

When the slider 200 is operated forward during the monitoring process, the driving mode is switched in the order of eco mode, comfort mode, and sports mode each time the slider 200 is operated forward.

Then, when the slider 200 is operated backward, the custom mode is entered.

Figure 15 is a diagram illustrating the EPB function control process according to the operation of the slider 200 of the present invention.

Referring to the drawing, the controller 400 switches the EPB function between the enabled and disabled states whenever the slider 200 is slid in one direction, and the auto hold function switches between the enabled and disabled states whenever the slider 200 is slid in the other direction. It can be controlled to switch to the unlocked state.

For example, the operating direction of the slider 200 is monitored when the current shift gear is one of P gear, R gear, N gear, and D gear.

If the slider 200 is operated forward during the monitoring process, the EPB function is activated. Subsequently, when the slider 200 is operated forward once more, the EPB operation is canceled.

On the other hand, when the slider 200 is operated backward, the auto hold function is activated. Subsequently, when the slider 200 is operated backward once more, the auto hold operation is canceled.

Figure 16 is a diagram illustrating the control process of the AVN system according to the operation of the slider 200 of the present invention.

Referring to the drawing, the controller 400 increases the function of the AVN (Audio, Video, Navigation) system each time the slider 200 is slid in one direction, and the function of the AVN system is increased each time the slider 200 is slid in the other direction. This can be controlled to decrease.

For example, when the button that performs the function of the AVN system is activated while the current shift gear is one of P, R, N, and D, the operating direction of the slider 200 is monitored.

If the slider 200 is manipulated forward during the monitoring process, control such as increasing the volume of the AVN system or increasing the radio frequency is performed.

On the other hand, when the slider 200 is operated backward, control such as decreasing the volume of the AVN system or lowering the radio frequency is performed.

Figure 17 is a diagram illustrating the control process of the air conditioning system according to the operation of the slider 200 of the present invention.

Referring to the drawing, the controller 400 can control the function of the air conditioning system to increase each time the slider 200 slides in one direction, and to decrease the function of the air conditioning system whenever the slider 200 slides in the other direction. .

For example, when the button that performs the function of the air conditioning system is activated while the current shift gear is in any one of P, R, N, and D, the operating direction of the slider 200 is monitored.

If the slider 200 is manipulated forward during the monitoring process, the air volume or set temperature of the heater/air conditioner increases.

On the other hand, when the slider 200 is operated backward, the air volume or set temperature of the heater/air conditioner is reduced.

Figure 18 is a diagram illustrating the control process for entering the autonomous driving mode according to the operation of the slider 200 of the present invention.

Referring to the drawing, the controller 400 can control the vehicle to enter an autonomous driving mode when the slider 200 is sliding in one direction and to enter a manual driving mode when the slider 200 is sliding in another direction.

For example, the operating direction of the slider 200 is monitored when the current shift gear is one of P gear, R gear, N gear, and D gear.

If the slider 200 is operated forward during the monitoring process, the vehicle switches to autonomous driving mode, operates the foldable system such as pedals/steering wheel, and stores the operating system.

On the other hand, when the slider 200 is operated backward, the driver switches to manual driving mode and operates a foldable system such as pedals/steering wheel to retrieve the operating system.

As such, the present invention additionally installs an operation mechanism for operating vehicle functions in the electronic transmission device 10, allowing the driver to easily manipulate vehicle functions desired by the driver in addition to shifting through the transmission device.

In addition, other function buttons on the console and center fascia can be removed, reducing the cost required to install the corresponding function buttons and securing additional space.

Moreover, button operability is greatly improved as functions related to the vehicle's transmission can be easily operated, and the interior design of the vehicle is improved by minimizing the number of function buttons.

Meanwhile, although the present invention has been described in detail only with respect to the above-mentioned specific examples, it is clear to those skilled in the art that various changes and modifications are possible within the technical scope of the present invention, and it is natural that such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the appended patent claims. .

10: Electronic shifting device
12: Shift control unit
100: cover
110: sliding path
120: handle part
130: Handle groove
140: lamp
150: Guide hole
160: Seating groove
200: Slider
210: guide bar
220: Breakaway prevention unit
230: Slider magnet
300: Elastic member
400: controller
400a: Sub-controller
400b: main controller
410: Magnet sensor

Claims (23)

A cover installed on the shift control part of an electronic transmission device;
a slider operated to slide in one direction and the other along the surface of the cover;
A multi-function operating mechanism for an electronic transmission device comprising: a controller that controls preset functions to operate according to the direction in which the slider is slid. In claim 1,
A multi-function operating mechanism for an electronic transmission, characterized in that a groove-shaped sliding path is formed on the upper surface of the cover, and the slider slides on the sliding path. In claim 2,
A multi-function operating mechanism for an electronic transmission, characterized in that handle portions are formed to protrude on the left and right sides of the sliding path, and handle grooves are formed on the outside of the left and right handle portions. In claim 3,
A multi-function operating mechanism for an electronic transmission, characterized in that the upper surface of the slider is located lower than the upper surface of the handle. In claim 3,
A multi-function operating mechanism for an electronic transmission, characterized in that the outer surface of the handle is formed in a convex curved shape. In claim 3,
A multi-function operating mechanism for an electronic shifting device, characterized in that the left and right handles are formed parallel to each other in a straight direction, and a lamp is provided along the longitudinal direction of the handle portion. In claim 2,
A long guide hole is formed along the longitudinal direction of the sliding path so that the slider slides within the guide hole;
A multi-function operating mechanism for an electronic transmission, characterized in that the slider is formed in a shape that always covers the guide hole. In claim 7,
The slider is formed with a guide bar that penetrates the guide hole so that the guide bar moves within the guide hole;
A multi-function operating mechanism for an electronic transmission, characterized in that the separation prevention part is formed on the guide bar and is longer in the width direction than the guide hole, and the separation prevention part is supported on the lower edge of the guide hole. In claim 1,
A multi-function operating mechanism for an electronic transmission, characterized in that it further includes an elastic member that provides elastic restoring force to return the slider that has been slid to one side or the other to the center position. In claim 9,
A multi-function operating mechanism for an electronic shifting device, characterized in that the elastic members provide the same elastic restoring force on one side and the other side of the slider and are supported on each side to return the slider to the center position. In claim 10,
A multi-function operating mechanism for an electronic transmission, characterized in that the elastic members supporting one side and the other side of the slider have the same spring constant. In claim 10,
The bottom of the cover is formed in a concave curved shape;
The lower end of the slider is provided through a guide hole formed in the sliding path and slides along the bottom of the cover;
The elastic member is made of a plate spring with a convex-convex shape, and is supported between the front and rear of the lower end of the slider and the front and rear of the bottom of the cover, respectively, to provide an elastic restoring force in the direction of raising the slider. In claim 9,
A multi-function operating device for an electronic transmission, characterized in that a seating groove matching the outer shape of the lower part of the slider is formed on the lower edge of the guide hole, and the lower part of the slider is seated in the seating groove. In claim 1,
A slider magnet is fixed to the slider;
A multi-function operating mechanism for an electronic transmission, characterized in that a magnet sensor is provided inside the cover capable of recognizing the slider magnet to detect the sliding position of the slider. In claim 1,
The controller is,
A multi-function operating mechanism for an electronic transmission, characterized in that it controls the set function to increase when the slider is sliding in one direction and to decrease the set function when the slider is sliding in the other direction. In claim 1,
The controller is,
A multi-function operating mechanism for an electronic transmission, characterized in that it controls the slider to enter the P range when sliding in one direction and to enter the N range when the slider slides in the other direction. In claim 1,
The controller is,
A multi-function operating mechanism for an electronic transmission, characterized in that it controls manual shifting to an upper gear whenever the slider slides in one direction and manual shifting to a lower gear whenever the slider slides in the other direction. In claim 1,
The controller is,
A multi-function operating mechanism for an electronic transmission, characterized in that it controls the regenerative braking level to be raised each time the slider slides in one direction, and the regenerative braking level is controlled to be lowered each time the slider slides in the other direction. In claim 1,
The controller is,
A multi-function operating device for an electronic transmission, characterized in that it sequentially switches the driving mode when the slider is sliding in one direction and controls to enter a custom mode when the slider is sliding in the other direction. In claim 1,
The controller is,
A multi-function operating device for an electronic transmission, characterized in that the EPB function is switched between the activated and unlocked states whenever the slider is slid in one direction, and the auto hold function is controlled to be switched between the activated and unlocked states whenever the slider is slid in the other direction. . In claim 1,
The controller is,
A multi-function operating mechanism for an electronic transmission, characterized in that it controls the function of the AVN system to increase whenever the slider slides in one direction and to decrease the function of the AVN system whenever the slider slides in the other direction. In claim 1,
The controller is,
A multi-function operating mechanism for an electronic transmission, characterized in that it controls the function of the air conditioning system to increase whenever the slider slides in one direction and to decrease the function of the air conditioning system whenever the slider slides in the other direction. In claim 1,
The controller is,
A multi-function operating device for an electronic transmission, characterized in that it controls to enter autonomous driving mode when the slider is sliding in one direction and to enter manual driving mode when the slider is sliding in the other direction.

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