TWI609808B - Vehicle status abnormality warning apparatus and vehicles having the apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention discloses a vehicle condition abnormal warning device and a vehicle containing the same, which are used for solving the problem that the vehicle condition affects traffic safety. The device comprises a speed sensor for outputting a speed signal; a vehicle light state sensor electrically connected to a vehicle light for outputting a light signal of the vehicle; at least one brake switch for outputting at least one brake signal And a controller electrically connecting the speed sensor, the brake light state sensor and the brake switch, if the controller determines that the speed signal exhibits a deceleration state over time and does not receive the brake light signal, the output A lamp failure signal, if the controller determines that the speed signal is in the deceleration state and does not receive the brake signal, outputs a brake switch failure signal; otherwise, the brake lamp failure signal and the brake switch failure signal are prohibited from being output. Thereby, the above problem can be solved.

Description

Abnormal condition warning device and vehicle containing the same

The present invention relates to a warning device, and more particularly to a vehicle condition abnormality warning device and a vehicle including the same.

Road traffic safety depends on the use of passers-by to maintain, for example, to avoid the abnormal driving of vehicles on the road, in order to effectively maintain the personal safety of drivers and passers-by.

However, when the vehicle condition is abnormal, the driver may not be able to know the abnormal condition of the vehicle in time, which may cause personal safety risks for the driver and the passer-by, such as: car accident caused by vehicle failure, lamp failure or inability to illuminate.

In view of this, it is necessary to improve the shortcomings of the above prior art to meet the actual needs and improve its safety and practicability.

The invention provides a vehicle condition abnormality warning device, which can detect whether the vehicle state is in a functional abnormal state for generating a warning.

The invention further provides a vehicle, comprising the above-mentioned abnormal condition warning device, which can detect whether the state of the vehicle is in a functional abnormal state for generating a warning.

The invention discloses a vehicle condition abnormality warning device, which may include: a speed sensor for outputting a speed signal; a vehicle light state sensor electrically connected to a vehicle light for outputting a light signal of the vehicle; at least one brake a switch for outputting at least one brake signal; and a control The controller electrically connects the speed sensor, the brake light state sensor and the brake switch, and if the controller determines that the speed signal exhibits a deceleration state over time and does not receive the brake light signal, outputting a light The fault signal, if the controller determines that the speed signal is in the deceleration state and does not receive the brake signal, outputs a brake switch failure signal; otherwise, the brake light failure signal and the brake switch failure signal are prohibited from being output.

The brake light state sensor is a current detector, and the current detector is configured to detect a current input to the brake light. If the current is greater than a light threshold value, the brake light is output, otherwise, the output is prohibited. The brake light is illuminated; the controller is electrically connected to a front light state sensor, and the front light state sensor is electrically connected to at least one front light for outputting a front light bright signal if the controller Determining that the speed signal presents a non-zero state with time and does not receive the front light signal, and outputs a front light failure signal; otherwise, the front light failure signal is prohibited from being output; the front light state sensor The current detector is configured to detect the current input to the front light. If the current is greater than a light threshold, the front light is output. Otherwise, the front light is prohibited from being output. The speed sensor may be an acceleration sensor, a gyroscope or a module including the acceleration sensor and the gyroscope; the controller may be a microcontroller or a digital signal processor The controller can be electrically connected to a police signal The alarm output module can be a flash controller, an audio controller or a module including the flash controller and the audio controller; the alarm output module can be a wireless communication module group. In this way, the detected abnormal function of the vehicle can be immediately alerted to the driver as a basis for repairing or replacing the vehicle, so as to avoid a dangerous situation of driving.

The controller can be electrically connected to a power management unit; the power management unit is electrically connected to a USB interface module. Thereby, the electronic device can be used as a power source for charging

The invention further discloses a vehicle comprising the above-mentioned abnormal condition warning device, and the abnormal condition warning device can be installed on a vehicle body.

Uncovering abnormal condition warning devices and vehicles can instantly detect abnormal vehicle functions The situation promptly alerts the driver to use as a basis for repairing or replacing the vehicle, so as to avoid the danger of driving, and can achieve the effect of "warning the abnormal function of the vehicle" and help improve road traffic safety.

1‧‧‧speed sensor

2‧‧‧煞Light state sensor

2a‧‧‧煞灯灯

3‧‧‧Brake switch

4‧‧‧ Controller

5‧‧‧ Front car light sensor

5a‧‧‧Front lights

6‧‧‧Alarm output module

7‧‧‧Power Management Unit

8‧‧‧USB interface module

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Fig. 1 is a functional block diagram of an embodiment of a vehicle condition abnormality warning device of the present invention.

The above and other objects, features, and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent from the aspects of the invention. For example, "before", "after", "left", "right", "upper (top)", "lower", "inside", "outside", "side", etc., mainly refer to additional drawings The directional terms are used to assist in the description and understanding of the various embodiments of the invention and are not intended to limit the invention.

The "coupled connection" as used throughout the present invention means that the two devices communicate with each other via a conductive medium electrical connection or wireless communication technology, but not limited thereto, and have the usual knowledge in the technical field to which the present invention pertains. Can understand.

Please refer to FIG. 1 , which is a functional block diagram of an embodiment of a vehicle condition abnormality warning device of the present invention. The abnormality warning device of the vehicle condition may include a speed sensor 1, a brake light state sensor 2, at least one brake switch 3, and a controller 4, wherein the speed sensor 1 can be used to output a speed signal; The brake light sensor 2 can be electrically connected to a light 2a for outputting a light signal of the vehicle; the brake switch 3 can output at least one brake signal; the controller 4 can be electrically connected to the speed sensor 1, the brake The lamp state sensor 2 and the brake switch 3, if the controller 4 determines that the speed signal exhibits a deceleration state with time and does not receive the light signal of the brake lamp, a lamp failure signal may be output, if the controller 4 determines The speed signal is the deceleration state and the brake signal is not received, and a brake switch failure signal can be output. Otherwise, the output of the brake light is prohibited. No. and the brake switch failure signal. The following examples illustrate the implementation of the above-mentioned abnormal condition warning device, but not limited to this.

For example, the speed sensor 1 may be a device having an object movement amount sensing function, such as an acceleration sensor (G-sensor), a gyroscope (Gyro), or the same that includes the acceleration sensor and the gyroscope. A module or the like is used to sense an object speed and output a speed signal. In addition, the brake light sensor 2 can be a current detector, the current detector is configured to detect the current input to the brake light, and if the current is greater than a light threshold value, the brake light is output, otherwise , it is forbidden to output the lighting signal of the brake light.

In this example, the brake switch 3 can be an element having a vehicle brake switching function, such as a brake switch, etc., and the brake switch 3 can be coupled to at least one vehicle brake, and the brake switch 3 can be different depending on the brake state. Generate different electrical signals. In addition, the controller 4 can be a module with signal generation and data processing functions, such as a microcontroller (MCU) or a digital signal processor (DSP), and the controller 4 can execute a control logic (eg, software). Program or hardware circuit, etc.).

Referring to FIG. 1 again, the controller 4 can also be electrically connected to a front light state sensor 5, and the front light state sensor 5 is electrically connected to at least one front light 5a for outputting a front The light signal is on, if the controller 4 determines that the speed signal presents a non-zero state with time and does not receive the front light signal, a front light failure signal is output, otherwise, the front light failure signal is prohibited from being output. . In this example, the front light state sensor 5 can be a current detector for detecting the current input to the front light 5a. If the current is greater than the light threshold value, The front lamp illumination signal is output. Otherwise, the front lamp illumination signal is prohibited from being output.

Please refer to FIG. 1 again, the controller 4 can also be electrically connected to a warning output module 6, such as a flash controller, an audio controller or a module including the flash controller and the audio controller. The alarm output module 6 can generate a flashing light, a special sound or a combination thereof according to the warning signal to promptly alert the surrounding personnel; and the alarm output module 6 can also be a wireless The communication module, the wireless communication module can be coupled to another wireless communication module (such as a fire or police unit, etc.) for transmitting a wireless communication signal as a basis for automatic help or reporting.

Please refer to FIG. 1 again, the controller 4 can also be electrically connected to a power management unit 7, such as a voltage conversion module, etc., in order to convert the external power supply into the working power specification required for the abnormal operation of the vehicle condition abnormality device. The power management unit 7 can also be electrically connected to a USB interface module 8 for powering an electronic device, such as a mobile computing device such as a smart phone or a tablet computer, but not limited thereto. The following examples illustrate the implementation of the abnormal condition warning device, but not limited to this.

Please refer to Fig. 1 again. The above abnormal condition warning device can be installed in one of the vehicle bodies (not shown). For example, the abnormal condition warning device can be installed in the storage compartment of the locomotive or the car. In the meantime, it is not limited thereto, so as to form a vehicle containing the abnormal warning device for the vehicle condition, the abnormal condition warning device of the vehicle condition can be powered by the vehicle, but not limited thereto.

Therefore, the above-mentioned embodiments of the present invention can instantly detect abnormalities of the vehicle function and promptly alert the driver to serve as a basis for repairing or replacing the vehicle, so as to avoid a dangerous situation of driving, and can achieve the effect of "warning the abnormal function of the vehicle", which is helpful. To improve road traffic safety.

While the present invention has been disclosed in the above embodiments, it is not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. The scope of protection of the invention is therefore defined by the scope of the appended claims.

Claims (12)

A vehicle condition abnormality warning device comprises: a speed sensor for outputting a speed signal; a vehicle light state sensor electrically connected to a vehicle light for outputting a light signal of a vehicle; at least one brake switch for And outputting at least one brake signal; and a controller electrically connecting the speed sensor, the brake light state sensor and the brake switch, if the controller determines that the speed signal exhibits a deceleration state over time and does not receive The brake light is illuminated to output a light failure signal. If the controller determines that the speed signal is in the deceleration state and the brake signal is not received, a brake switch failure signal is output. Otherwise, the brake light failure signal is prohibited from being output. Brake switch failure signal. According to the vehicle condition abnormality warning device of claim 1, wherein the brake light state sensor is a current detector, and the current detector is configured to detect a current input to the brake light, if the current is greater than one The light threshold is turned on, and the light signal of the brake light is output. Otherwise, the light signal of the brake light is prohibited from being output. According to the vehicle condition abnormality warning device of claim 1, wherein the controller is electrically connected to a front lamp state sensor, and the front lamp state sensor is electrically connected to at least one front lamp for outputting one The front light is on, if the controller determines that the speed signal presents a non-zero state with time and does not receive the front light signal, a front light failure signal is output, otherwise, the front light failure signal is prohibited from being output. . According to the vehicle condition abnormality warning device of claim 3, wherein the front vehicle light state sensor is a current detector, the current detector is configured to detect a current input to the front light, if the current If the value is greater than one light threshold, the front light is output. Otherwise, the front light is not allowed to be output. The vehicle condition abnormality warning device according to claim 1, wherein the speed sensor is an acceleration sensor, a gyroscope or the acceleration sensor and the same The module of the gyroscope. The vehicle condition abnormality warning device according to claim 1, wherein the controller is a microcontroller or a digital signal processor. The vehicle condition abnormality warning device according to claim 1 or 3, wherein the controller is electrically connected to a warning output module. The vehicle condition abnormality warning device according to claim 7, wherein the alarm output module is a light controller, an audio controller or a module including the light controller and the audio controller. According to the vehicle condition abnormality warning device of claim 7, wherein the alarm output module is a wireless communication module. The vehicle condition abnormality warning device according to claim 1, wherein the controller is electrically connected to a power management unit. The vehicle condition abnormality warning device according to claim 10, wherein the power management unit is electrically connected to a USB interface module. A vehicle condition abnormality warning device according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein the abnormal condition warning device is installed in a vehicle body.