WO1999051468A1 - Appareil de commande pour dispositif de securite des occupants d'un vehicule - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to an activation control device for an occupant protection device that controls activation of an occupant protection device such as an airbag device that protects an occupant in the vehicle when the vehicle collides.
- the impact applied to the vehicle is normally detected as deceleration by an acceleration sensor installed on the floor tunnel, and the calculated value is calculated based on the detected deceleration. Is calculated, the calculated value is compared with a preset threshold value, and ignition control of the squib is performed based on the comparison result.
- the type of vehicle collision depends on the type of collision, as shown in Figs.14A to 14F, head-on collision, oblique collision, pole collision, and offset collision. , And underride collisions.
- head-on collision the vehicle is impacted by the two side members on the left and right, resulting in a significant reduction in the floor tunnel where the floor sensor is installed within a predetermined time after the collision.
- Speed arises.
- a collision other than a head-on collision such a shock is not received, so that no significant deceleration occurs on the floor tunnel within a predetermined time after the collision.
- An object of the present invention is to provide an activation control device for an occupant protection device that can start the occupant protection device at an optimal timing. Disclosure of the invention
- a first sensor is provided at a predetermined position in a vehicle, and detects a shock applied to the vehicle, and a calculated value obtained based on a value detected by the first sensor is a predetermined threshold value.
- An activation control means of the occupant protection device for activating the occupant protection device when the vehicle speed exceeds the threshold, and disposed in the vehicle in front of the first sensor to detect a magnitude of an impact applied to the vehicle,
- a second sensor for detecting at least two values of different magnitudes in accordance with the magnitude of the detected impact, and a threshold changing means for changing the predetermined threshold in accordance with a value detected by the second sensor
- An activation control device for an occupant protection device comprising: a threshold change amount increasing unit that increases a change amount of the predetermined threshold value as a value based on a value detected by the second sensor increases. Equipped with The features.
- the invention is characterized in that the value based on the detection value of the second sensor is obtained by integrating the detection value of the second sensor for a predetermined period.
- the present invention is characterized in that the threshold value change amount increasing means subtracts a value based on a calculated value obtained by integrating the detection value of the second sensor for a predetermined period from the predetermined threshold value.
- the present invention is characterized in that a calculation value obtained based on a detection value of the first sensor is obtained by integrating a detection value of the first sensor for a predetermined period.
- the present invention is characterized in that the second sensor is constituted by two sensors, and a larger one of the detection values detected by the two sensors is set as a detection value by the second sensor. I do.
- the present invention is characterized in that the second sensor is provided at a front central portion of the vehicle.
- the present invention is characterized in that the second sensor detects the magnitude of an impact applied to the vehicle, and outputs the detected value as a linear value. Further, the present invention is characterized in that the second sensor is a mechanical sensor that detects the magnitude of an impact applied to the vehicle and outputs the detected value as two different values.
- the threshold value changing means changes the predetermined threshold value used for determining the activation of the occupant protection device in accordance with the detection value of the second sensor
- the threshold value changing amount increasing means changes the detection value of the second sensor. The larger the value is, the larger the change amount of the predetermined threshold value used for determining the activation of the occupant protection device is, so that the occupant protection device can be activated at an optimal timing.
- the present invention is characterized in that the threshold value changing means reduces the threshold value changing amount reducing means for reducing the changing amount of the predetermined threshold value corresponding to the initial increase state of the calculated value based on the detection value of the first sensor. It is characterized by having.
- the threshold change amount reducing means reduces the change amount of the predetermined threshold corresponding to the initial increase state of the calculated value based on the value detected by the first sensor. This can prevent the occupant protection device from being activated too quickly.
- the present invention is characterized in that, when the threshold value changing means exceeds a predetermined value based on a value detected by the second sensor, an initial value of the calculation value based on the value detected by the first sensor is set. Characterized in that the predetermined threshold value corresponding to the increase state of is not changed.
- the predetermined threshold value corresponding to the initial increase state of the calculated value based on the detection value of the first sensor is determined. Since the change is not performed, the start time of the change of the predetermined threshold value can be delayed, so that the occupant protection device can be prevented from being activated too quickly due to an impact or the like when traveling on a rough road.
- the second sensor has a right sensor and a left sensor disposed at the front left and right of 3 $ both in front, and the threshold value changing means is configured by the right sensor and the left sensor.
- the predetermined threshold value is changed according to the magnitude of the difference between the detected impacts.
- the threshold value changing means determines the magnitude of the difference between the impacts detected by the right sensor and the left sensor.
- the predetermined threshold value used for the determination of the activation of the occupant protection device is changed according to. Since the magnitude of the difference between the impacts detected by the right sensor and the left sensor varies depending on the collision location of the vehicle, a predetermined threshold is set according to the magnitude of the difference between the impacts detected by the right sensor and the left sensor.
- the second sensor includes a right sensor and a left sensor disposed in front of the front and left sides of the front vehicle
- the threshold value changing means includes an impact detected by the right sensor and the left sensor.
- the predetermined threshold value is changed in accordance with the difference between the threshold values or the magnitude of the ratio of the impact detected by the right sensor and the left sensor.
- the threshold value changing means changes the predetermined threshold value according to the difference between the impacts detected by the right sensor and the left sensor or the magnitude of the ratio of the impact detected by the right sensor and the left sensor. Therefore, it is possible to optimally control the activation of the occupant protection device according to the collision site of the vehicle.
- FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an activation control device of the occupant protection device according to the first embodiment.
- FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing locations of the satellite sensor and the floor sensor of the activation control device of the occupant protection device according to the first embodiment.
- FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining operations of a satellite sensor, a floor sensor, a CPU, and the like of the activation control device of the occupant protection device according to the first embodiment.
- FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a determination map used in the activation control device of the occupant protection device according to the first embodiment.
- FIG. 5 is a graph showing the detection values of the satellite sensor of the activation control device for the occupant protection device according to the first embodiment.
- FIG. 6A is a diagram showing a determination map used in the activation control device of the occupant protection device according to the second embodiment, and a detection value at the time of a collision of the satellite sensor.
- FIG. 6B is a graph showing the detection values of the satellite sensor of the activation control device for the occupant protection device according to the second embodiment.
- FIG. 7A is a diagram showing a determination map used by the activation control device of the occupant protection device according to the second embodiment, and a detection value of the satellite sensor when traveling on a rough road.
- FIG. 7B is a graph showing a detection value of a satellite sensor of the activation control device for the occupant protection device according to the second embodiment.
- FIG. 8A is a diagram showing a determination map used in the activation control device of the occupant protection device according to the third embodiment and a detection value at the time of collision of the satellite sensor.
- FIG. 8B is a graph showing the detection values of the satellite sensor of the activation control device for the occupant protection device according to the third embodiment.
- FIG. 9A is a diagram showing a judgment map used in the activation control device of the occupant protection device according to the third embodiment and a detection value of the satellite sensor when traveling on a rough road.
- FIG. 9B is a graph showing the detection values of the satellite sensor of the activation control device for the occupant protection device according to the third embodiment.
- FIG. 1OA is a diagram showing a detection value of a satellite sensor of an activation control device for an occupant protection device according to a fourth embodiment.
- FIG. 10B is a diagram showing the detection values of the satellite sensor of the activation control device for the occupant protection device according to the fourth embodiment.
- FIG. 11 is a schematic diagram illustrating an activation control device of an occupant protection device according to a fifth embodiment.
- FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a determination map used in the activation control device of the occupant protection device according to the fifth embodiment.
- FIG. 13 is a block diagram showing a modification of the activation control device for the occupant protection device according to the fifth embodiment.
- FIG. 14A is a diagram showing a state in which the vehicle has crashed.
- FIG. 14B is a diagram showing a state in which the vehicle has leaned.
- FIG. 14C is a diagram showing a state where the vehicle has collided with a pole.
- FIG. 14D is a diagram showing a state where the vehicle has undergone an offset collision.
- FIG. 14E is a diagram showing a state in which the vehicle has undergone an underride collision.
- FIG. 14F is a diagram showing a state where the vehicle is traveling on a rough road.
- FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a start-up control device for an occupant protection system using a satellite sensor
- FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing locations of the satellite sensor and the floor sensor in FIG.
- the activation control device of the occupant protection device is a device that controls the activation of the airbag device 36, which is a kind of occupant protection device.
- the activation control device mainly includes a control circuit 20, a satellite sensor (second 30A and 30B, a floor sensor (first sensor) 32, and a drive circuit 34.
- the satellite sensors 3OA and 30B are electronic sensors for detecting the magnitude of the impact applied to the vehicle 46, and specifically, detect and detect the deceleration applied to the vehicle 46. A detection signal corresponding to the magnitude of the deceleration is output.
- the floor sensor 32 is a so-called acceleration sensor for measuring an impact applied to the vehicle 46. Specifically, the floor sensor 32 measures the deceleration applied to the vehicle 46 in the front-rear direction as needed, and measures the measurement. Output the value as a measurement signal.
- the control circuit 20 includes a central processing unit (CPU) 22, a read only memory (R
- the CPU 22 controls the activation of the airbag device 36 according to the program stored in the ROM 26.
- the RAM 28 is a memory for storing data obtained from signals from the sensors 30A, 30B, and 32, results calculated by the CPU 22 based on the data, and the like.
- the I / O circuit 24 is a circuit for inputting signals from the respective sensors 30A, 30B, 32 and outputting a start signal to the drive circuit 34.
- the CPU 22 compares a value obtained based on the measurement result of the floor sensor 32 with a predetermined threshold value according to a program or the like stored in the ROM 26, and based on the comparison result, the airbag device 36 It functions as a start control unit 40 for controlling the start of the operation and a threshold changing unit 42 for changing a threshold according to the magnitude of the impact detected by the satellite sensors 3OA and 30B.
- the drive circuit 34 starts the airbag device by the start signal from the control circuit 20.
- the airbag device 36 includes a squib 38 as an ignition device, a gas generating agent (not shown) ignited by the squib 38, a bag (not shown) expanded by generated gas, and the like. ing.
- the control circuit 20, the floor sensor 32, and the drive circuit 34 are housed in an ECU (electronic control device) 44 shown in FIG. 2 and mounted on a floor tunnel almost in the center of a vehicle 46. I have. As shown in FIG. 2, the satellite sensors 30 A and 30 OB are disposed at the front of a vehicle 46 which is obliquely right and forward and left obliquely forward with respect to the floor sensor 32 in the ECU 44. .
- FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the operations of the satellite sensors 30A and 30B, the floor sensor 32, and the CPU 22 shown in FIG.
- the activation control unit 40 in the CPU 22 includes an arithmetic unit 58 And a start determination unit 60.
- the floor sensor 32 measures the deceleration applied to the vehicle 46 in the front-rear direction as needed, and outputs the deceleration as a measurement signal G (t).
- Calculating portion 5 8 of the activation control section 40 predetermined calculation on the measured value outputted from the floor sensor 32 G (t), namely formula 1 is subjected to a calculation by Equation 2 obtains the calculation value V 15 V 2.
- This calculated value V l 5 V 2 is input to the activation determination part 60, the value defined by the operation values V l5 V 2 is compared with the threshold V n in the determination map stored by the threshold changing unit 42.
- the threshold V n is or when an impact of about beyond the start of the air bag device is applied to the vehicle 46 by a head-on collision, the vehicle 46 is a rough road when you are, it is set to a value larger than the value of the impact applied to the vehicle 46. that is, when defining the threshold V n is first calculated value in the case where not extend to activation of the air bag device 36 drawing a plurality of curves showing changes in V 15 V 2, is greater than these songs line as the value, in. Specifically defining a pattern as close to these curves as possible, the envelope of the plurality of curves the obtained defined as the threshold V n.
- the threshold value changing unit 42 includes detection values G, (t) from the satellite sensors 3OA and 30B. There are input, the detected value G, by performing the calculation of Equation 3 (t), obtains a computation value V 3, changes the threshold V n to the threshold V 'n according to Equation 4. That is, shows the relationship between the operation value V 3 and the operation value in the graph of FIG. 5, the threshold V n shown in FIG. 4, the threshold V of decrease threshold is determined according to the magnitude of the operation value V 3 'is changed to n .
- the larger of the detection values G and (t) of the satellite sensors 30A and 30B is used between the detection value of the satellite sensor 3OA and the detection value of the satellite sensor 30B.
- Vn V n -V a
- the activation determination part 60 the detection value G from the satellite Tosensa 30 A, 30 B, (t), the in the case where the threshold V n is changed threshold V, and n is the threshold change part 42 acquires the threshold V, and n from the threshold V, and compares the value defined by the operation values V l5 V 2 obtained by n and the arithmetic unit 58, the value determined by the calculation value V 15 V 2
- the start determination unit 60 outputs a start signal A to the drive circuit 34 (see FIG. 1).
- the drive circuit 34 energizes the squib 38 to activate the airbag device 36, and the squib 38 ignites a gas generating agent (not shown).
- the airbag device 36 can be activated at the time of ignition a. That is, when performing activation determination using the threshold V n is the air bag device 3 6 at the time of ignition b is to be started, the threshold V n in response to the magnitude of the operation value V 3 threshold because it has been changed to V 'n, Ru can activate the air bag device 3 6 at the time of the early ignition a than the time of ignition b. Therefore, the airbag device 36 can be started at an optimum timing according to the magnitude of the impact, that is, at an earlier timing when the impact is large.
- the satellite sensors 3OA and 3OB are provided on the front left and right of the vehicle. However, only one satellite sensor may be provided at the front center of the vehicle.
- the satellite sensors 3 OA and 3 OB in the first embodiment only need to be able to detect two or more different values, and linearly change the values based on the magnitude of the applied impact. It may be a sensor for detecting or a mechanical sensor capable of detecting the magnitude of two different types of impact. As a sensor capable of detecting a linear value, any sensor such as an electronic type, a semiconductor type, a diaphragm type, a capacitive type acceleration (deceleration) sensor, or the like may be used. May be various load sensors that detect the load.
- the start signal output by the start determination unit 60 may be used as a start signal for door lock release, fuel cut, transmission of an emergency call in the event of an accident, and the like.
- the reliability of the start signal can be improved by using the signals from the satellite sensors 30A and 30B for determining the output of the start signal.
- FIGS. 6A to 7B An activation control device for an occupant protection device according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 6A to 7B.
- the configuration of the activation control device of the occupant protection device is the same as the activation control device of the occupant protection device according to the first embodiment (see FIGS. 1 and 3).
- the control to change the change amount is performed.
- Figure 6 A is the determination pine-flop having a threshold V n stored in the threshold changing section 42, the value determined by the calculation value V "V 2 based on the measurement value G of the floor sensor 32 (t) at the time of collision changes are those described by the solid line 70. Further, FIG.
- the determination map V n stored in the threshold changing unit 42 when running on a bad road, the floor during the under hit during running the change in the value defined by the operation values V l5 V 2 measured value based on the G (t) of the sensor 32 are those described by the solid line 72.
- the determination map V n stored in the threshold changing unit 42 This is the same as the determination map n in the first embodiment, and the operation values V and V 2 are calculated using the same mathematical expressions as in the first embodiment.
- the V 12 as in the first embodiment, the threshold value is changed V n threshold V, and n by Equation 4, in vu Vi V, the threshold value V threshold V n by equation 5, change to n (see FIG. 6 a).
- the time of V 12 to start the change of threshold is determined as follows. Immediate Chi, Fig 6 B the satellite Tosensa 3 OA, 3 OB of detection value G at the time of collision, which shows the relationship between the calculated value and the calculation value V 3 based on the (t), Fig. 7B, rough road when traveling, the detection value G of the satellite Tosensa 30A, 3 OB at the time the under hit during running, shows the relationship between the calculated value and the calculation value V 3 based on the (t).
- the value determined by the calculated value V 15 V 2 based on the measured value G (t) of the floor sensor 32 Does not exceed the threshold values V, n, and it is possible to prevent the airbag device 36 from being activated too quickly.
- the to Rukoto and a very large value Equation 5 Nohi ' so as to greatly reduce the reduction rate threshold V n in Vu Vi V (substantially zero) May be.
- the effect that the airbag device 36 can be prevented from being activated too quickly can be further enhanced.
- an activation control device for an occupant protection device according to a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 8A to 9B.
- the configuration of the activation control device of the occupant protection device is the same as the activation control device of the occupant protection device according to the first embodiment (see FIGS. 1 and 3). The control to change the change start time is performed.
- Figure 8 A is a value determine the constant map that having a threshold V ⁇ VJ stored in the threshold changing section 42, defined by the calculated value YV 2 based on the measurement value G of the floor sensor 32 (t) at the time of collision Is indicated by the solid line 70.
- FIG. 9 A is a determination maps having a threshold V n (VJ stored in the threshold changing section 42, measurement of the floor sensor 32 during running on a rough road, when under-hit during running The change in the value defined by the operation values V l5 V 2 based on the value G (t) is obtained by placing serial by the solid line 72. Note that the calculated value and V 2 are calculated using the same mathematical expressions as in the first embodiment.
- the VJJ rather ⁇ Ku V 12, changes the threshold V n (V by Equation 6 the threshold value V, n (V. I.e., during which The threshold V, n (V is equal to the threshold V n (VJ, and the threshold is not changed.
- V n V by Equation 7 to the threshold V, n (V!).
- FIGS. 8 A and 9 thresholds from the point of V 12 as shown in A V n (threshold V V, n (change to V is started.
- the time of V 12 to start the change of threshold is determined in the same manner as in the second embodiment.
- the value defined by the operation values V l5 V 2 based on the measurement value G of the floor sensor 32 (t) (solid line 72) is the threshold value V , N, which can prevent the airbag device 36 from being activated too quickly.
- an activation control device for an occupant protection device according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 10A and 1OB.
- the configuration of the activation control device of the occupant protection device is the same as the activation control device of the occupant protection device according to the first embodiment (see FIGS. 1 and 3). The control for changing the change amount is performed.
- Figure 10 A is a satellite Tosensa 30A at symmetrical collision, 30B of the detection value G, and shows the relationship between the calculated value and the calculation value V 3 based on the (t),
- FIG. 10 B at the time of asymmetric collision satellite Tosensa 30A, shows the relationship between the detection value G 'calculated value and calculation value V 3 based on the (t) of 30B in.
- the calculation value V 15 V 3 are those calculated using the same formula as in the first embodiment. As shown in FIG.
- the configuration of the activation control device of the occupant protection device is such that the threshold change unit 42 of the activation control device of the occupant protection device according to the first embodiment (see FIG. 1) has a threshold change pattern.
- the threshold change pattern changing unit 43 stores a judgment map having a threshold 80 for head-on collision, a bad road threshold 80 and a threshold 82 for irregular collision shown in FIG.
- the activation determination section 60 compares the value obtained by the calculation value V "V 2 based on the random measurements of the collision threshold 82 and the floor sensor 32, is more required for operation value V 15 V 2 value Outputs a start signal to the drive circuit 34 when the threshold value exceeds the irregular collision threshold value 82.
- the drive circuit 34 supplies electricity to the squib 38 to activate the airbag device 36, and the squib 38 c ignites generator (not shown) the calculation value V l5 V 2 starting the occupant protection device according to c the fifth embodiment obtained by the same equation as in the first embodiment
- the control apparatus obtains the detection value G of Satera I Tosensa 30 a, the detection value 0 of the arithmetic value V a and the satellite Tosensa 3 08 based on (t), and a calculation value V B based on the (t), (V a - If both V B) and (V a / V B) exceeds a predetermined value, the vehicle is irregular opposition Due to the determining that the can reliably determine the irregular collision of the vehicle, the site of the collision the vehicle, it is possible to perform activation control of the optimal occupant protection device according to the collision type state of the vehicle.
- the detection value G of the satellite sensor 3OA, the calculation value VA based on (t) and the detection value G of the satellite sensor 30B obtains a calculated value V B based on the (t), - is determined that both the (V a V B) and (V a / V B) is the case of exceeding a predetermined value, the vehicle has an irregular collision but - it may be determined and when one of (V a V B) and (V a / V B) exceeds a predetermined value, the vehicle has an irregular collision.
- the activation determination of the airbag device 36 is based on a value obtained from a calculation value V 15 V 2 based on a measurement value of the floor sensor 32. Is determined based on whether or not exceeds the threshold value of the judgment map.However, the floor sensor is abolished, and the calculated value VA based on the detected values G and (t) of satellite sensor 3OA and satellite sensor 30B are detected. value G, may be performed activation determination of airbags 3 6 depending on whether or not exceeding the threshold value of the computed value determination map obtained by the calculation value V B based on the (t).
- the detection values of satellite sensors 3OA and 3OB are input to arithmetic section 58 and integral arithmetic section 90.
- the collision type determination unit 92 determines the collision type based on the calculated value in the integration operation unit 90, and when it is determined that the collision is irregular, the threshold change pattern changing unit 94 generates the collision map. Switch the threshold to the threshold for irregular collision.
- the calculation unit 58 performs a predetermined calculation based on the detection values of the satellite sensors 30A and 3OB, and the calculated value is compared with the threshold value of the determination map in the startup determination unit 60, and when the calculated value exceeds the threshold value. Then, the activation signal of the airbag device is output. Further, in the activation control device of the occupant protection device according to the fifth embodiment, the threshold change pattern changing unit 43 has a judgment map having a head-on collision, a bad road threshold 80, and an irregular collision threshold 82.
- the threshold reduction width may be determined, and the threshold value 80 for head-on collision and rough road may be linearly reduced by the reduction width.
- the threshold value changing means changes the predetermined threshold value used for determining the activation of the occupant protection device according to the value detected by the second sensor, and the threshold value changing means is detected by the second sensor Since the predetermined threshold value used for determining the activation of the occupant protection device by a predetermined size according to the value is changed, the occupant protection device can be activated at an optimum timing. Further, according to the present invention, the threshold value change amount reducing means reduces the change amount of the predetermined threshold value corresponding to the initial increase state of the calculated value based on the value detected by the first sensor. Thus, it is possible to prevent the occupant protection device from being activated too quickly.
- the predetermined value corresponding to the initial increase state of the calculated value based on the value detected by the first sensor Since the threshold value is not changed, the start time for changing the predetermined threshold value can be delayed, and the occupant protection device can be prevented from being activated too quickly due to an impact or the like when traveling on a rough road.
- the threshold value changing means changes the predetermined threshold value used for determining the activation of the occupant protection device in accordance with the magnitude of the difference between the impacts detected by the right sensor and the left sensor. Optimal start-up control of the occupant protection device can be performed according to the collision site.
- the threshold value changing means changes the predetermined threshold value according to the difference between the impacts detected by the right sensor and the left sensor or the magnitude of the ratio of the impact detected by the right sensor and the left sensor. Therefore, it is possible to control the activation of the occupant protection device optimally according to the collision site of the vehicle.
- the activation control device for an occupant protection device is suitable for use in an activation control device such as an airbag device.
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