TWI426028B - Vehicle opening detection device - Google Patents

Description

Vehicle opening detection device

The present invention relates to a speed control device, and more particularly to a vehicle opening detection device.

Referring to FIG. 1 , the conventional electric motor vehicle 1 directly sets the handle 12 with the built-in Hall element 11 to the grip. When the user rotates the handle 12, the signal can be transmitted to the vehicle through the Hall element 11 . The controller inside the body to adjust the output power.

Referring to FIG. 2, the conventional open four-wheel electric vehicle 2 directly places the Hall element 21 on the pedal mechanism 22. When the user steps on the pedal mechanism 22, the signal can also be transmitted to the setting through the Hall element 21. The controller in the car body to adjust the output power.

However, since open vehicles such as all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), utility vehicles (UVs), etc. lack effective shielding, and the Hall elements 11, 21 are all exposed on the vehicle body, after a long period of time It is inevitable that there will be water seepage in the rain, which may cause the Hall elements 11, 21 to be damaged or malfunction. Damage to the Hall elements 11, 21 increases the cost of maintenance, and malfunctions may cause the motor vehicle 1 or the four-wheeled electric vehicle 2 to storm uncontrollably, causing accidents such as casualties.

Therefore, how to improve the speed control device of the existing electric motor vehicle 1 or the four-wheel electric vehicle 2 to avoid the malfunction of electronic components caused by water inflow, and even cause malfunctions, has been an important goal of the continuous efforts of the technical field.

Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a vehicle opening detecting device that can prevent water from entering to improve the overall service life.

Therefore, the vehicle opening detecting device of the present invention comprises a base, a rotating shaft, a driving plate, a traction cable, a torsion spring, a positioning plate, and a detector.

The base includes a protruding portion, a shaft hole extending through the protruding portion, a recess formed on the shaft hole and located on an opposite side of the protruding portion, a protruding post, and at least one fixing hole, wherein the fixing hole is used for The opening detecting device is mounted on a vehicle.

The rotating shaft is rotatably disposed on the shaft hole of the base.

The driving plate is disposed on the rotating shaft and spaced apart from the base.

One end of the traction cable is disposed on the driving plate, and the other end is pulled by an external force to drive the driving plate, and the driving plate can drive the rotating shaft to rotate.

The torsion spring is sleeved on the protruding portion of the base, the torsion spring is disposed on the protruding post at one end, and the other end is disposed on the driving plate, so that the torsion spring is when the driving plate is pulled by the traction cable Can accumulate an elastic restoring force.

The positioning plate is fixed on the base, and the positioning plate is formed with a stopping portion, and an adjusting bolt disposed on the stopping portion, the stopping portion and the adjusting bolt can limit the driving plate The angle of rotation.

The detector includes a positioning portion that can extend into the recess of the base, and the detector and the driving plate are located on opposite sides of the base.

The effect of the invention is that the external force applied by the user can be sequentially transmitted through The traction cable, the driving plate and the rotating shaft drive the detector output signal to adjust the power output of the vehicle. Since the detector is shielded and disposed in the vehicle, it is not easy to malfunction due to sun and rain. It can extend the overall service life.

The foregoing and other technical aspects, features and advantages of the present invention will be apparent from the Detailed Description of the <RTIgt;

Before the present invention is described in detail, it is noted that in the following description, similar elements are denoted by the same reference numerals.

Referring to FIGS. 3 and 4 and FIG. 5, a first preferred embodiment of the vehicle opening detecting device 4 of the present invention includes a base 41, a rotating shaft 42, and a driving plate 43. A traction cable 44, a torsion spring 45, a positioning plate 46, and a detector 49.

The base 41 includes a protruding portion 411, a shaft hole 412 penetrating the protruding portion 411, and a recess 413 formed on the shaft hole 412 and located on the opposite side of the protruding portion 411.

The rotating shaft 42 is rotatably disposed on the shaft hole 412 of the base 41. The driving plate 43 is disposed on the rotating shaft 42 and spaced apart from the base 41.

One end of the traction cable 44 is disposed on the driving plate 43 and the other end can be pulled by an external force to drive the driving plate 43. The driving plate 43 can drive the rotating shaft 42 to rotate. In the preferred embodiment, the traction cable 44 has an outer tube 441 and a cable body 442 extending through the outer tube 441. One end of the outer tube 441 is connected to the positioning plate 46, and one end of the cable body 442 is connected thereto. The plate 43 can be pulled to rotate the driving plate 43.

The torsion spring 45 is sleeved on the protruding portion 411 of the base 41. One end of the torsion spring 45 is disposed on the base 41, and the other end is disposed on the driving plate 43 such that the torsion spring 45 can accumulate an elastic restoring force when the driving plate 43 is pulled by the traction cable 44.

Referring to FIG. 5, in the preferred embodiment, the base 41 further includes a stud 414. One end of the torsion spring 45 is disposed on the protrusion 414.

Referring to FIG. 6 , the positioning plate 46 is fixed on the base 41 . The positioning plate 46 defines a stopping portion 461 and an adjusting bolt 462 disposed on the stopping portion 461 . The driving plate 43 includes a first end portion 431 for abutting the adjusting bolt 462 and a second end portion 432 opposite to the first end portion 431. The stopping portion 461 and the adjusting bolt 462 can respectively block the second end portion 432 of the driving plate 43 and the first end portion 431, thereby restricting the rotation angle of the driving plate 43.

Referring to FIG. 4, the detector 49 includes a positioning portion 491 that can extend into the recess 413 of the base 41. The detector 49 and the driving plate 43 are located on opposite sides of the base 41.

Referring to FIGS. 3 and 7, a plurality of fixing holes 415 are formed in the base 41. The fixing hole 415 is for engaging with a bolt to mount the opening detecting device 4 on a vehicle 6.

Referring to FIG. 7, the vehicle 6 is illustrated as a two-wheeled motor vehicle. The vehicle 6 includes a vehicle body 61, a motor 64 disposed on the vehicle body 61 and capable of being controlled to generate power, and a motor 64 disposed in the vehicle body 61. A controller 62 for adjusting the power output of the motor 64, and a force input member 63 disposed on the vehicle body 61.

It is to be noted that, of course, the vehicle opening detection device 4 of the present invention can be applied to other types of electric vehicles 6 or two-wheeled vehicles 6 using a gasoline engine, and is not limited to the preferred embodiment. In addition, in the preferred embodiment, the controller 62 is described by an electronic control unit (ECU), but is not limited thereto.

The vehicle body 61 of the vehicle 6 has a frame 611 for the controller 62, a front wheel 612 pivotally mounted on the frame 611 and located on the front side, and a frame 611 pivoted on the frame 611. And a rear wheel 613 located on the opposite side of the front wheel 612, a front slanting plate 614 disposed on the frame 611 opposite to the front wheel 612, a casing 615 disposed on the frame 611, and a setting A foot pedal 617 is disposed on the frame 611 between the front wheel 612 and the rear wheel 613.

The frame 611 has a front section 6111 blocked by the front slanting plate 614, a pedal section 6112 extending downwardly from the front section 6111 and provided for the foot pedal 617, and extending backward from the pedal section 6112. The rising section 6113 and a rear section 6114 extending rearward from the rising section 6113.

Specifically, in the preferred embodiment, the base 41 is stably disposed on the frame 611 through the fixing hole 415 and the screw and the mounting seat 7. The number of the fixing holes 415 is also Can be one, not limited to this. In addition, welding or other methods can also be used to fix the base 41 to the frame 611, not limited to the contents disclosed in the preferred embodiment.

Referring to FIGS. 3 and 7, the detector 49 can be shielded from the vehicle body 61 and electrically connected to the controller 62. In the preferred embodiment, the detector 49 is an angle detecting component capable of detecting a rotation angle.

The force input member 63 is disposed on the vehicle body 61 and coupled to the traction cable 44 and is capable of pulling the traction cable 44 by an external force. In the preferred embodiment, the force input member 63 is a rotary handle disposed on the frame 611. In use, the traction cable 44 can be pulled through the limiting baffle and the rotating shaft 42 to drive the detector 49 to send a signal, and then the controller 62 can receive the signal to adjust the motor. 64 power output.

Referring to Figures 3, 6 and 7, the actual mode of operation in the preferred embodiment will be described below. When the user holds and rotates the force member 63, both ends of the outer tube 441 of the traction cable 44 are present. When the cable body 442 is pulled, the driving body 43 pulls the driving plate 43 with the rotating shaft 42 as the axis and simultaneously drives the rotating shaft 42 to rotate, and the torsion spring 45 accumulates an elastic restoring force. The detector 49 disposed on the rotating shaft 42 detects the rotation angle of the rotating shaft 42 and generates a corresponding signal. At this time, if the input member 63 continues to be forced to pull the cable body 442 of the traction cable 44, the second end portion 432 of the driving plate 43 abuts against the stopping portion 461 of the positioning plate 46 to It is avoided that the driving plate 43 is excessively rotated. When the controller 62 receives the signal, the motor 64 can be further controlled to output corresponding power for the purpose of speed control.

When the input member 63 is not subjected to an external force, the elastic restoring force accumulated by the torsion spring 45 causes the first end portion 431 of the driving plate 43 to abut against the front end of the adjusting bolt 462. 42 drives the detector 49 to output a signal to stop the power. The first end portion 431, the second end portion 432, the adjusting bolt 462, and the stopping portion 461 are matched to define a rotation angle of the driving plate 43 to prevent the rotation angle from being excessively large, thereby causing damage to the detector 49. .

An advantage of the preferred embodiment is that the detector 49 is shielded from the body 61 and is driven by the input member 63, the traction cable 44, the driving plate 43, and the rotating shaft 42. The detector 49 outputs a signal, so it is not easy to malfunction due to the sun and rain, and can extend the overall service life. It is also not easy to cause a short circuit or malfunction due to water ingress, and even cause the vehicle 6 to rush and cause an irreparable accident. In addition, in the preferred embodiment, since the opening detecting device 4 is disposed in the front swash plate 614, the distance from the input member 63 is the closest, so the interlocking effect is optimal.

Referring to FIG. 8 , a second preferred embodiment of the vehicle opening detection device 4 of the present invention is substantially similar to the first preferred embodiment. The difference is that the opening detection device 4 is disposed on the frame 611 and located opposite the seat cushion 616. The preferred embodiment can shield the opening detecting device 4, so that it is not easy to malfunction due to sun and rain, thereby prolonging the overall service life. It is also not easy to cause a short circuit or malfunction due to water inflow. Since the rear wheel 613 of the general locomotive is provided with a fender (not shown), the dustproof effect of the opening detecting device 4 is better. In addition, the provision of the opening detecting device 4 below the seat cushion 616 also has the advantage of being easy to maintain.

Referring to FIG. 9 , a third preferred embodiment of the vehicle opening detection device 4 of the present invention is substantially similar to the first preferred embodiment. The difference is that the opening detection device 4 is disposed on the rising section 6113 of the frame 611. The preferred embodiment can shield the opening detecting device 4, so that it is not easy to malfunction due to sun and rain, thereby prolonging the overall service life. In addition, since the fender (not shown) is disposed on the rear wheel 613 of the general locomotive, the dustproof effect of the opening detecting device 4 is better.

10 is a fourth preferred embodiment of the vehicle opening detection device 4 of the present invention. The preferred embodiment is substantially similar to the first preferred embodiment. The difference is that the opening detection device 4 is disposed on the rear section 6114 of the frame 611 and located in the vehicle casing 615. The preferred embodiment can shield the opening detecting device 4, so that it is not easy to malfunction due to sun and rain, thereby prolonging the overall service life. In addition, the opening detecting device 4 is disposed in the casing 615 and has the advantage of being easy to maintain, and the detector 49 is closer to the controller 62, so that the setting is more convenient. Moreover, a fender (not shown) is disposed on the rear wheel 613 of the general locomotive, so that the dustproof effect of the opening detecting device 4 is better.

Referring to Figures 11 and 12, a fifth preferred embodiment of the vehicle opening detecting device 4 of the present invention is substantially similar to the first preferred embodiment. The difference is that it is preferred. In the embodiment, the vehicle 6 is described as an open four-wheel electric vehicle 6, such as a utility vehicle (UV) or an all-terrain vehicle (ATV). Of course, the vehicle opening detection device 4 of the present invention is also It can be applied to a gasoline-powered vehicle 6, a hybrid electric vehicle or other type of open vehicle 6.

The force input member 63 is a pedal mechanism provided on the frame 611. The vehicle body 61 of the vehicle 6 has a frame 611 for the controller 62, and a front wheel 612 pivotally spaced apart from the frame 611. The two frames are pivotally spaced apart from the frame 611. And a rear wheel 613 located on the opposite side of the front wheel 612, a front portion 613 disposed on the frame 611 and located above the front wheel 612 The cover 618, the seat cushion 616 disposed on the frame 611, and an instrument panel 619 disposed on the frame 611. It is to be noted that the number of the cushions 616 in the preferred embodiment is two. The number of the cushions 616 may be one or two or more, and is not limited thereto.

In the preferred embodiment, the opening detecting device 4 is disposed in the front cover 618. The preferred embodiment can shield the opening detecting device 4, so that it is not easy to malfunction due to sun and rain, thereby prolonging the overall service life. In addition, the opening detection device 4 is disposed in the front cover 618 and has the advantage of being easy to maintain.

Referring to Figures 12 and 13, there is shown a sixth preferred embodiment of the vehicle opening detecting device 4 of the present invention. The preferred embodiment is substantially similar to the fifth preferred embodiment. The difference is that the opening detection The measuring device 4 is disposed in the instrument panel 619. The preferred embodiment can shield the opening detecting device 4, so that it is not easy to malfunction due to sun and rain, thereby prolonging the overall service life. The opening detection device 4 is disposed in the instrument panel 619 to further improve the waterproof and dustproof effect. Moreover, the opening detecting device 4 is disposed in the instrument panel 619 and is also convenient for maintenance.

Referring to FIG. 14 , a seventh preferred embodiment of the vehicle opening detecting device 4 of the present invention is substantially similar to the fifth preferred embodiment, and the difference lies in the preferred embodiment. The vehicle 6 is an open four-wheeled vehicle 6 that is generally driven by a gasoline engine. The vehicle 6 also includes a throttle valve 65 for regulating the amount of intake air of an engine (not shown). The motor 64 is coupled to the throttle valve 65 for adjusting the opening and closing of the throttle valve 65.

In actual use, the controller 62 can control the motor 64, and then The motor 64 then adjusts the degree of opening and closing of the throttle valve 65 for the purpose of adjusting the power output of the engine. The preferred embodiment can shield the opening detecting device 4, so that it is not easy to malfunction due to sun and rain, thereby prolonging the overall service life. By directly controlling the design of the throttle valve 65 by the motor 64, the vehicle opening degree detecting device 4 of the present invention can be placed on a general gasoline engine vehicle 6, and the versatility can be greatly improved.

With the above-described design, the vehicle opening detecting device 4 of the present invention has the following advantages when actually used:

(1) The overall service life is longer:

Since the detector 49 is shielded from the vehicle body 61, and the input member 63 and the opening detecting device 4 drive the detector 49 to output signals, it is not easy to be exposed to the sun and rain. It can be overwhelmed and can extend the overall service life.

(2) will not cause malfunction:

As described above, since the detector 49 is shielded from the vehicle body 61, it is not easy to cause a short circuit or malfunction due to water ingress, and even cause the vehicle 6 to burst and cause an irreparable accident.

(3) Good general use:

The interlocking manner is to sequentially drive the output signal 63, the traction cable 44, the driving plate 43, and the rotating shaft 42 to drive the detector 49 to output a signal, and the input member 63 can be a rotating handle or a pedal mechanism, so the universal use It is suitable for all types of electric vehicles 6 .

In summary, the vehicle opening detecting device 4 of the present invention can use the external force applied by the user to sequentially transmit the detecting member 63, the traction cable 44, the driving plate 43, and the rotating shaft 42 to drive the detecting. The controller 49 outputs a signal, so that the controller 62 adjusts the power output. Since the detector 49 is shielded in the vehicle body 61, it is not easy to malfunction due to sun and rain, and can extend the overall service life. Therefore, the object of the present invention can be achieved.

The above is only the preferred embodiment of the present invention, and the scope of the invention is not limited thereto, that is, the simple equivalent changes and modifications made by the scope of the invention and the description of the invention are All remain within the scope of the invention patent.

4‧‧‧ opening detection device

41‧‧‧Base

411‧‧‧ protruding parts

412‧‧‧Axis hole

413‧‧‧ recess

414‧‧‧Bump

415‧‧‧Fixed holes

42‧‧‧ shaft

43‧‧‧Drive board

431‧‧‧First end

432‧‧‧second end

44‧‧‧ traction cable

441‧‧‧External management

442‧‧‧ body

45‧‧‧Torque spring

46‧‧‧ Positioning board

461‧‧‧stop

462‧‧‧ Adjusting bolts

49‧‧‧Detector

491‧‧‧ Positioning Department

6‧‧‧ Vehicles

61‧‧‧Car body

611‧‧‧ frame

6111‧‧‧

6112‧‧‧ pedal segment

6113‧‧‧ rising section

6114‧‧‧After

612‧‧‧ front wheel

613‧‧‧ Rear wheel

614‧‧‧ front sloping plate

615‧‧ ‧ car shell

616‧‧‧Cushion

617‧‧‧ pedals

618‧‧‧ front cover

619‧‧‧dashboard

62‧‧‧ Controller

63‧‧‧Investment

64‧‧‧Motor

65‧‧‧throttle valve

7‧‧‧Settings

1 is a partial perspective view showing a conventional vehicle opening detecting device; FIG. 2 is a partial perspective view showing another conventional vehicle opening detecting device; and FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view showing the vehicle for use in the present invention. FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view, and FIG. 3 is a bottom view for assistance in explaining the first preferred embodiment; FIG. 6 is a side view for assistance in explaining Figure 5 is a perspective view showing the first preferred embodiment mounted on a two-wheel motor vehicle; Figure 8 is a perspective view showing a second preferred embodiment of the vehicle opening detecting device of the present invention ; Figure 9 is a perspective view showing a third preferred embodiment of the vehicle opening detecting device of the present invention; and Figure 10 is a perspective view showing a fourth preferred embodiment of the vehicle opening detecting device of the present invention; Is a perspective view illustrating a fifth preferred embodiment of the vehicle opening detecting device of the present invention; and FIG. 12 is a partial perspective view showing the loading member of the vehicle opening detecting device of the present invention disposed on a four-wheel electric vehicle. FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing a sixth preferred embodiment of the vehicle opening detecting device of the present invention; and FIG. 14 is a perspective view showing a seventh preferred embodiment of the vehicle opening detecting device of the present invention. example.

4. . . Opening detection device

41. . . Pedestal

411. . . Protruding

412. . . Shaft hole

414. . . Tab

415. . . Fixed hole

42. . . Rotating shaft

43. . . Drive board

431. . . First end

432. . . Second end

44. . . Traction cable

441. . . Outer tube

442. . . Cable body

45. . . Torsion spring

46. . . Positioning plate

461. . . Stop

462. . . Adjustment bolt

49. . . Detector

491. . . Positioning department

Claims (10)

A vehicle opening detecting device includes: a base, a protruding portion, a shaft hole penetrating the protruding portion, a concave portion formed on the shaft hole and located on an opposite side of the protruding portion, and a protruding post, And at least one fixing hole for mounting the opening detecting device on a vehicle; a rotating shaft rotatably disposed on the shaft hole of the base; and a driving plate disposed on the rotating shaft The upper part is spaced apart from the base; a traction cable is disposed on the driving plate at one end, and the other end is pulled by an external force to drive the driving plate, and the driving plate can drive the rotating shaft to rotate; a torsion spring is sleeved on the base On the protruding portion, one end of the torsion spring is disposed on the protruding post, and the other end is disposed on the driving plate, so that the torsion spring can accumulate an elastic restoring force when the driving plate is pulled by the traction cable; a positioning plate, Fixed on the pedestal, the positioning plate is formed with a stopping portion, and an adjusting bolt disposed on the stopping portion, the stopping portion and the adjusting bolt can limit the rotation angle of the driving plate; a detector, including one that can protrude into the Positioning the concave portion of the base portion, the detector with the drive plate is located at the opposite sides of the base. The vehicle opening detection device according to claim 1, wherein the vehicle includes a vehicle body, a controller disposed in the vehicle body and electrically connected to the detector to adjust a power output, and a force input member disposed on the vehicle body and connected to the traction cable, the force input member being capable of pulling the traction cable by an external force, thereby driving the rotating shaft to rotate and driving the detector to emit A signal that the controller can receive to adjust the power output. The vehicle opening detection device according to claim 2, wherein the vehicle body has a frame for the controller, a front wheel pivoted to the frame, and a front wheel a rear wheel pivotally disposed on the frame and located on the opposite rear side of the front wheel, a front slant plate disposed on the frame and opposite to the front wheel, a car shell disposed on the frame, and a setting a footboard on the frame and located between the front wheel and the rear wheel, the frame having a front section that is shielded by the front slanting plate, and a rearwardly extending rearward portion of the front slanting plate for the pedal a pedal section, a rising section extending rearward and upward from the pedal section, and a rear section extending backward from the rising section, the opening detecting device being disposed on the front section of the frame and located in the front swash plate The force input member is a rotary handle disposed on the frame. The vehicle opening detection device according to claim 2, wherein the vehicle body has a frame for the controller, a front wheel pivoted to the frame, and a front wheel a rear wheel pivotally disposed on the frame and located on the opposite rear side of the front wheel, a front slant plate disposed on the frame and opposite to the front wheel, a car shell disposed on the frame, and a setting a footboard on the frame and located between the front wheel and the rear wheel, the frame having a front section that is shielded by the front slanting plate, and a rearwardly extending rearward portion of the front slanting plate for the pedal a pedal segment, an ascending segment extending rearward and upward from the pedal segment, and a rear segment extending rearward from the ascending segment, the opening detecting device being disposed on the frame and located opposite the seat cushion, the input force The piece is a rotating handle set on the frame hand. The vehicle opening detection device according to claim 2, wherein the vehicle body has a frame for the controller, a front wheel pivoted to the frame, and a front wheel a rear wheel pivotally disposed on the frame and located on the opposite rear side of the front wheel, a front slant plate disposed on the frame and opposite to the front wheel, a car shell disposed on the frame, and a setting a footboard on the frame and located between the front wheel and the rear wheel, the frame having a front section that is shielded by the front slanting plate, and a rearwardly extending rearward portion of the front slanting plate for the pedal a pedal section, a rising section extending rearward and upward from the pedal section, and a rear section extending backward from the rising section, the opening detecting device is disposed on the rising section of the frame, and the input member is set A rotating handle on the frame. The vehicle opening detection device according to claim 2, wherein the vehicle body has a frame for the controller, a front wheel pivoted to the frame, and a front wheel a rear wheel pivotally disposed on the frame and located on the opposite rear side of the front wheel, a front slant plate disposed on the frame and opposite to the front wheel, a car shell disposed on the frame, and a setting a footboard on the frame and located between the front wheel and the rear wheel, the frame having a front section that is shielded by the front slanting plate, and a rearwardly extending rearward portion of the front slanting plate for the pedal a pedal segment, an ascending segment extending rearward and upward from the pedal segment, and a rear segment extending rearward from the rising segment, the opening detecting device being disposed on the rear portion of the frame and located in the casing The force input member is a rotary handle disposed on the frame. The vehicle opening detection device according to claim 2, wherein the vehicle body of the vehicle has a frame for the controller to be pivotally disposed on the frame at two intervals. a rear wheel, two spaced apartly spaced on the frame, a rear wheel on the opposite side of the front wheel, a front cover disposed on the frame and opposite the front wheel, and a front cover The instrument panel on the rack, the opening detecting device is disposed in the front cover, and the force input member is a pedal mechanism disposed on the frame. The vehicle opening detection device according to claim 2, wherein the vehicle body of the vehicle has a frame for the controller to be pivotally disposed on the frame at two intervals. a rear wheel, two spaced apartly spaced on the frame, a rear wheel on the opposite side of the front wheel, a front cover disposed on the frame and opposite the front wheel, and a front cover The instrument panel on the rack, the opening detecting device is disposed in the instrument panel, and the force input member is a pedal mechanism disposed on the frame. The vehicle opening detection device according to claim 1, wherein the traction cable has an outer tube, and a cable body disposed in the outer tube, the one end of the outer tube being connected to the opening The positioning plate of the detecting device is connected to the driving plate through one end of the cable. The vehicle opening detection device according to claim 7 or 8, wherein the vehicle further includes a throttle valve for adjusting an intake air amount of the engine, the controller being capable of controlling the throttle valve Adjust the power output.