WO2005103726A1 - 角速度センサ及び運送機器 - Google Patents
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- G01C—MEASURING DISTANCES, LEVELS OR BEARINGS; SURVEYING; NAVIGATION; GYROSCOPIC INSTRUMENTS; PHOTOGRAMMETRY OR VIDEOGRAMMETRY
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- B60T—VEHICLE BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEMS OR PARTS THEREOF; BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEMS OR PARTS THEREOF, IN GENERAL; ARRANGEMENT OF BRAKING ELEMENTS ON VEHICLES IN GENERAL; PORTABLE DEVICES FOR PREVENTING UNWANTED MOVEMENT OF VEHICLES; VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS TO FACILITATE COOLING OF BRAKES
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- G01C—MEASURING DISTANCES, LEVELS OR BEARINGS; SURVEYING; NAVIGATION; GYROSCOPIC INSTRUMENTS; PHOTOGRAMMETRY OR VIDEOGRAMMETRY
- G01C19/00—Gyroscopes; Turn-sensitive devices using vibrating masses; Turn-sensitive devices without moving masses; Measuring angular rate using gyroscopic effects
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- B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60T—VEHICLE BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEMS OR PARTS THEREOF; BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEMS OR PARTS THEREOF, IN GENERAL; ARRANGEMENT OF BRAKING ELEMENTS ON VEHICLES IN GENERAL; PORTABLE DEVICES FOR PREVENTING UNWANTED MOVEMENT OF VEHICLES; VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS TO FACILITATE COOLING OF BRAKES
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- the present invention relates to an angular velocity sensor for detecting an angular velocity and a transport device using the angular velocity sensor.
- FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a conventional angular velocity sensor described in Patent Document 1. As shown in FIG.
- the angular velocity sensor 101 shown in FIG. 5 includes an angular velocity detecting element 102, a drive circuit 103, a detection circuit 104, an output terminal 107, a determiner 108, and a monitor signal terminal 109.
- the detection circuit 104 includes a first signal processing unit 105 and a second signal processing unit 106.
- the drive circuit 103 drives the angular velocity detecting element 102.
- the first signal processing unit 105 and the second signal processing unit 106 process a signal obtained from the angular velocity detecting element 102 that moves according to the applied angular velocity, and the second signal processing unit 106
- the obtained angular velocity signal is output to the output terminal 107.
- the determiner 108 monitors the signal at the connection point N1 between the first signal processing unit 105 and the second signal processing unit 106, determines whether the signal at the connection point N1 is normal, and indicates the determination result. Output the signal to the monitor signal terminal 109.
- Patent Document 1 Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 8-327363
- An object of the present invention is to provide an angular velocity sensor capable of monitoring signals at a number of locations within an angular velocity sensor while specifying the location and achieving a compact integration, and using the angular velocity sensor. To provide transportation equipment.
- An angular velocity sensor processes an angular velocity detecting element, a driving circuit for driving the angular velocity detecting element, and a detection signal output from the angular velocity detecting element according to the applied angular velocity.
- a detection circuit for generating an angular velocity signal, an output terminal, a switch circuit connected between a plurality of signal output units in the angular velocity sensor and the output terminal, and control for controlling a connection operation of the switch circuit.
- a switch circuit for connecting one signal output unit selected from a plurality of signal output units according to a control signal of the control circuit to an output terminal.
- a transport device includes an angular velocity sensor described above, which determines abnormality of output signals from a plurality of points in the angular velocity sensor and determines that the output signal is normal.
- a control unit for controlling the angular velocity sensor so as to supply the angular velocity signal to the output terminal.
- the control unit determines abnormality of output signals from a plurality of points in the angular velocity sensor, and when the output signal is determined to be normal, supplies the angular velocity signal of the angular velocity sensor to the output terminal. Therefore, it is not necessary to provide a processing circuit for judging whether or not there is an abnormality in the output signal in the angular velocity sensor independently, so that the sensor itself can be compactly integrated and the angular velocity sensor can be achieved.
- Various signals can be controlled for the transport equipment based on the monitored information and the angular velocity information of the angular velocity sensor while specifying the locations of the signals at many points within the equipment. Can be improved.
- FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an angular velocity sensor according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 2 is a circuit diagram showing an example of a configuration of a mode signal generation circuit and a switch circuit shown in FIG. 1.
- FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a main part of an automobile according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a main part of an automobile according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a conventional angular velocity sensor.
- FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the angular velocity sensor according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
- the angular velocity sensor 1 shown in FIG. 1 includes an angular velocity detecting element 2, a detection circuit 3, one output terminal 4, a drive circuit 5, a switch circuit 7, and a mode signal generation circuit 8.
- the detection circuit 3 includes two first and second signal processing units 21 and 22. Note that the number of signal processing units provided in the detection circuit 3 is not particularly limited to the above example, and one or three or more signal processing units may be provided.
- the angular velocity detecting element 2 is composed of, for example, a MEMS (Micro Electro Mechanical Systems) element having a U-shape (tuning fork shape) or an H-shape, and vibrates the vibrating branch based on Coriolis force.
- MEMS Micro Electro Mechanical Systems
- U-shape tilt fork shape
- H-shape tilt fork shape
- a MEMS element is formed by forming a piezoelectric thin film on a substrate and processing it into a U-shape or H-shape.
- the angular velocity detecting element is not particularly limited to the above example, and various angular velocity detecting elements composed of quartz, Elinvar, piezoelectric ceramic, or the like can be used.
- the drive circuit 5 drives the angular velocity detecting element 2.
- the angular velocity detecting element 2 is connected to the first signal processing unit 21 and outputs a detection signal corresponding to the magnitude of the applied angular velocity to the first signal processing unit 21 and the switch circuit 7.
- the first signal processing unit 21 performs predetermined signal processing on the detection signal of the angular velocity detecting element 2 and outputs the signal processed signal to the second signal processing unit 22 and the switch circuit 7.
- a charge generated from the angular velocity detecting element 2 according to the angular velocity applied to the angular velocity sensor 1 is input, and a current-voltage conversion circuit that converts a current based on the charge into a voltage Is used.
- the first processing circuit section 21 includes a first operational amplifier OP1 and a first resistor R1 as shown in the figure, and a predetermined reference voltage is applied to a positive input terminal of the first operational amplifier OP1.
- the angular velocity detecting element 2 and one terminal of the first resistor R1 are connected to the negative input terminal of the first operational amplifier OP1, and the other terminal of the first resistor R1 is connected to the output terminal of the first operational amplifier OP1. Terminals are connected.
- the signal processing example by the first signal processing unit is not particularly limited to the above example, and other processing executed in the angular velocity sensor 1 may be performed.
- the second signal processing unit 22 performs predetermined signal processing on the output signal of the first signal processing unit 21 and outputs the signal processed signal to the switch circuit 7.
- the second signal processing unit 22 for example, a low-pass filter to which a detection signal converted into a voltage corresponding to the magnitude of the angular velocity by the first processing circuit unit 21 is input is used.
- the second signal processing unit 22 includes a second operational amplifier OP2, a second resistor R2, a third resistor R3, and a first capacitor C1, as shown in FIG.
- the predetermined reference voltage is applied to the positive input terminal of OP2, and the output terminal of the first operational amplifier OP1 is connected to the negative input terminal of the second operational amplifier OP2 via the second resistor R2.
- One terminal of the third resistor R3 is connected to the negative input terminal of the second operational amplifier OP2, the other terminal is connected to the output terminal of the second operational amplifier OP2, and one terminal of the first capacitor C1. Is connected to the negative input terminal of the second operational amplifier OP2, and the other terminal is connected to the output terminal of the second operational amplifier OP2.
- the signal processing example by the second signal processing unit is not particularly limited to the above example, and other processing executed in the angular velocity sensor 1 may be performed.
- Each input terminal of the switch circuit 7 is connected to the angular velocity detecting element 2 and each signal output unit of the first and second signal processing units 21 and 22, and the output terminal of the switch circuit 7 is connected to the output terminal 4.
- the mode signal generating circuit 8 is connected to the switch circuit 7, and should select any one of the outputs of the angular velocity detecting element 2 and the first and second signal processing sections 21 and 22. Then, a mode signal serving as a control signal for instructing whether or not is provided is output to the switch circuit 7.
- the switch circuit 7 selects one of the three outputs of the angular velocity detecting element 2 and the first and second signal processors 21 and 22 according to the mode signal and outputs the selected output to the output terminal 4.
- FIG. 2 is a circuit diagram showing an example of a configuration of the mode signal generating circuit 8 and the switch circuit 7 shown in FIG. In FIG. 2, only an operational amplifier is shown as the first and second signal processing units 21 and 22 for ease of illustration.
- the switch circuit 7 includes first to third switches 11 to 13.
- the first switch 11 includes a first P-channel transistor TP1, a first N-channel transistor TN1, and a first inverter II.
- the signal output of the angular velocity detecting element 2 is connected to the source of the first P-channel transistor TP1 and the source of the first N-channel transistor TN1, and the output terminal 4 is connected to the first P-channel transistor TP1.
- the drain is connected to the drain of the first N-channel transistor TN1.
- the input terminal of the first inverter II is connected to the gate of the first N-channel transistor TN1, and the output terminal of the first inverter II is connected to the gate of the first P-channel transistor TP1.
- the second switch 12 includes a second P-channel transistor TP2, a second P-channel transistor # 2, and a second inverter 12.
- the signal output unit of the first signal processing unit 21 is connected to the source of the second channel transistor # 2 and the source of the second channel transistor # 2, and the output terminal 4 is connected to the second channel transistor # 2.
- the input terminal of the second inverter 12 is connected to the gate of the second channel transistor # 2, and the output terminal of the second inverter 12 is connected to the gate of the second channel transistor # 2.
- the third switch 13 is composed of a third 3-channel transistor # 3, a third ⁇ -channel transistor # 3, and a third inverter 13.
- the signal output unit of the second signal processing unit 22 is connected to the source of the third channel transistor # 3 and the third channel transistor.
- the output terminal 4 is connected to the drain of the third P-channel transistor TP3 and the drain of the third N-channel transistor TN3.
- the input terminal of the third inverter 13 is connected to the gate of the third N-channel transistor TN3, and the output terminal of the third inverter 13 is connected to the gate of the third P-channel transistor TP3.
- the mode signal generation circuit 8 includes first and second comparators CP1 and CP2, a voltage generator 23, first and second NOR gates Gl and G2, a fourth inverter 14, and an AND gate G3. You.
- the voltage generator 23 is connected to positive input terminals of the first and second comparators CP1 and CP2, and a first reference voltage VI is supplied to a negative input terminal of the first comparator CP1.
- the second reference voltage V2 which is higher than the first reference voltage VI, is supplied to the negative input terminal of the second comparator CP2.
- One input terminal of the first NOR gate G1 is connected to the output terminal of the first comparator CP1, and the other input terminal is connected to the output terminal of the second comparator CP2.
- the output terminal of the NOR gate G1 is connected to the input terminal of the third inverter 13 and the gate of the third N-channel transistor TN3.
- the output of the first comparator CP1 is connected to one input terminal of the second NOR gate G2 via the fourth inverter 14, and the output terminal of the second comparator CP2 is connected to the other input terminal.
- the input terminal of the second inverter 12 and the gate of the second N-channel transistor TN2 are connected to the output terminal of the second NOR gate G2.
- the output terminal of the first comparator CP1 is connected to one input terminal of the AND gate G3, the output terminal of the second comparator CP2 is connected to the other input terminal, and the AND gate G3 Is connected to the input terminal of the first inverter II and the gate of the first N-channel transistor TN1.
- the operation modes of the sensor include, for example, a normal mode in which the output of the second processing circuit unit 22 is supplied to the output terminal 4 and a processing circuit diagnosis in which the output of the first processing circuit unit 21 is supplied to the output terminal 4.
- Shutdown mode and angular velocity detection element diagnosis that supplies the output of angular velocity detection element 2 to output terminal 4 There is a mode.
- Each of these modes is, for example, when the sensor is mounted on a car,
- the voltage generator 23 outputs a predetermined voltage preset for each mode according to a mode setting signal output from the ECU.
- the method of determining the mode is not particularly limited to the above example, and various changes can be made.
- the mode can be determined by counting a clock from an oscillation circuit (not shown) provided inside the angular velocity sensor 1. Periodic timing may be created, and each mode may be automatically switched sequentially at this periodic timing.
- a voltage VL lower than the first and second reference voltages V1 and V2 is output from the voltage generator 23 as a predetermined command voltage, so that the first and second The outputs of comparators CP1 and CP2 are both low. Therefore, the output of the AND gate G3 goes low, the output of the first inverter II goes high, the first P-channel transistor TP1 turns off, and the first N-channel transistor TN1 turns off. As a result, the signal output section of the angular velocity detecting element 2 and the output terminal 4 are electrically disconnected.
- the output of the fourth inverter 14 becomes High
- the output of the second NOR gate G2 becomes Low
- the output of the second inverter 12 becomes High
- the second P-channel transistor TP2 is turned off.
- the second N-channel transistor TN2 turns off.
- the signal output unit of the first signal processing unit 21 and the output terminal 4 are electrically disconnected.
- the output of the first NOR gate G1 becomes High
- the output of the third inverter 13 becomes Low
- the third P-channel transistor TP3 turns on
- the third N-channel transistor TN3 turns on. I do. Therefore, the signal output unit of the second signal processing unit 22, that is, the signal output unit of the detection circuit 3 and the output terminal 4 are electrically connected. As a result, the output terminal 4 outputs the angular velocity signal of the present sensor.
- the voltage generator 23 A voltage VM higher than the first reference voltage VI and lower than the second reference voltage V2 is output as the predetermined command voltage.
- the output of the first comparator CP1 becomes High
- the output of the second comparator CP2 becomes Low. Therefore, the output of the fourth inverter 14 is low, the output of the second NOR gate G2 is high, and the output of the second inverter 12 is low.
- the second P-channel transistor TP2 turns on, and the second N-channel transistor TN2 turns on.
- the signal output unit of the first signal processing unit 21 and the output terminal 4 are electrically connected to each other, so that the signal inside the sensor (the first terminal) is output from the outside of the sensor via the output terminal 4.
- the output signal of the signal processing unit 21) can be observed.
- the output of the first NOR gate G1 goes low, the output of the third inverter 13 goes high, the third P-channel transistor TP3 turns off, and the third N-channel transistor TN3 turns off. I do. Therefore, the signal output unit of the second signal processing unit 22, that is, the signal output unit of the detection circuit 3 and the output terminal 4 are electrically disconnected. Also, the output of the AND gate G3 goes low, the output of the first inverter II goes high, the first P-channel transistor TP1 turns off, and the first N-channel transistor TN1 turns off. Therefore, the signal output section of the angular velocity detecting element 2 and the output terminal 4 are electrically disconnected. Thus, since the signal output units other than the signal output unit of the first signal processing unit 21 are cut off from the output terminal 4, the output of the first signal processing unit 21 can be accurately monitored. .
- the voltage generator 23 When the angular velocity detecting element diagnostic mode is set, the voltage generator 23 outputs a voltage VH higher than the first and second reference voltages VI and V2, for example, as a predetermined command voltage. As a result, the outputs of the first and second comparators CP1 and CP2 both become High. Therefore, the output of the AND gate G3 goes high, the output of the first inverter II goes low, the first P-channel transistor TP1 turns on, and the first N-channel transistor TN1 turns on. As a result, the signal output section of the angular velocity detecting element 2 and the output terminal 4 are electrically connected, so that the signal inside the sensor (the output of the angular velocity detecting element 2) Signal) can be observed.
- the output of the fourth inverter 14 becomes Low
- the output of the second NOR gate G2 becomes Low
- the output of the second inverter 12 becomes High
- the second P-channel transistor TP2 Turns off and the second N-channel transistor TN2 turns off. Therefore, the signal output unit of the first signal processing unit 21 and the output terminal 4 are electrically disconnected.
- the output of the first NOR gate G1 goes low
- the output of the third inverter 13 goes high
- the third P-channel transistor TP3 turns off
- the third N-channel transistor TN3 turns off. Therefore, the signal output unit of the second signal processing unit 22, that is, the signal output unit and the output terminal of the detection circuit 3
- the child 4 is electrically disconnected.
- the signal output units other than the signal output unit of the angular velocity detecting element 2 are cut off from the output terminal 4, so that the output of the angular velocity detecting element 2 can be accurately monitored.
- one output terminal 4 is connected by switching the signals of each part in the angular velocity sensor 1 output to the output terminal 4 in accordance with the mode signal input from the mode signal generation circuit 8 to the switch circuit 7.
- the signal is an instruction signal for selectively connecting one of the outputs of the angular velocity detecting element 2 and the first and second signal processing units 21 and 22 to the output terminal 4.
- the force described in the example of setting the mode signal by performing a level comparison between the voltage generated from the voltage generator 23 and the first and second reference voltages VI and V2 is not necessarily limited to this.
- the mode signal generating circuit 8 includes an oscillator and a counter connected to the oscillator so that an output signal having a logical configuration for operating the switch circuit 7 in a predetermined format can be obtained from the counter. It is also possible to configure.
- the first to third switches 11 to 13 are also not necessarily limited to the forces constituting the transistor force. Further, in the above-described embodiment, the force using the inverter for switching the first to third switches 11 to 13 between the ON state and the OFF state is not necessarily limited to this. Further, in the present embodiment, a configuration in which the first to third inverters 11 to 13 are connected to the first to third P-channel transistors TP1 to TP3 of the first to third switches 11 to 13 respectively. As described above, conversely, a configuration in which an inverter is connected to the first to third ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ -channel transistors TNI to # 3 is also naturally possible.
- the angular velocity sensor 1 is mounted on an automobile, and the operation mode of the angular velocity sensor 1 is output using the ECU mounted on the automobile as a transport device, and the output of the angular velocity detecting element 2 is output.
- Angular velocity detection element diagnostic mode output from terminal 4; processing circuit diagnostic mode in which output of first signal processing unit 21 is output from output terminal 4; and second signal
- the normal mode in which the output of the processing unit 22 is output from the output terminal 4 not only the processing circuit for uniquely determining whether or not each output signal is abnormal in the angular velocity sensor 1 becomes unnecessary, but also each It is possible to check whether there is any abnormality in the output signal of the control circuit 3 and perform various controls based on the normal output (angular velocity information) of the detection circuit 3, thereby improving the reliability of the transport equipment itself.
- this output signal is stored in a memory (not shown) built in the ECU. If the output of the angular velocity detecting element 2 and the outputs of the first and second signal processing units 21 and 22 are determined to be normal, the output of the second signal processing unit 22 stored in the memory is stored. Can be adopted as a regular signal of the angular velocity sensor 1.
- the force mainly described in the example of accurately monitoring the angular velocity detecting element 2 of the angular velocity sensor 1 and the first signal processing unit 21 is not shown.
- a temperature sensor or processing unit for correcting the signal of the driving circuit 5 of the angular velocity detecting element 2, the signal of the oscillation unit in the driving circuit 5, and the signal obtained from the angular velocity detecting element 2 according to the applied angular velocity.
- Signal that may use the diode characteristics in the IC), information stored in the memory, a signal from the oscillation unit for operating the logic circuit, or an angular velocity detection element in the first signal processing unit 21 A configuration in which the signal after passing through the second amplifier is supplied to the output terminal 4 using the mode signal generation circuit 8 and the switch circuit 7 is also possible.
- the reliability of the sensor can be improved when these components are shared with other sensors (for example, acceleration sensors). The unique effect of connecting is also created.
- FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a main part of an automobile according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
- the automobile 32 shown in FIG. 3 is an example of transportation equipment, and includes an angular velocity sensor 1, wheels 33, and a brake system 34 as an example of a control unit.
- the angular velocity sensor 1 shown in FIG. 3 has the same configuration as the angular velocity sensor 1 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, and thus a detailed description is omitted.
- the brake system 34 is connected to the output signal (angular speed) of the detection circuit 3 (see Fig. 1) of the angular speed sensor 1. (Degree information) and angular velocity sensor 1.A number of locations inside the sensor 1 are accurately monitored while specifying the locations, and the braking force of each wheel 33 is controlled based on these signals. I have.
- the brake system 34 includes a memory 34a that also includes a RAM and the like and a determination unit 34b that includes a microcomputer and the like.
- the memory 34a receives the angular velocity signal of the second signal processing unit 22 (see FIG. 1) of the angular velocity sensor 1, and stores the angular velocity information represented by the angular velocity signal.
- the memory 34a outputs the output of the angular velocity detecting element 2 (see FIG. 1) and the outputs of the first and second signal processing sections 21 and 22 (see FIG. 1) to the determination section 34b. Note that these outputs may be directly output from the angular velocity sensor 1 without passing through the memory 34a to the determination unit 34b.
- the determination unit 34b outputs a mode setting signal to the angular velocity sensor 1 to sequentially switch among the three modes of the angular velocity detecting element diagnostic mode, the processing circuit unit diagnostic mode, and the normal mode, and The angular velocity sensor 1 is controlled so as to sequentially output the output and the outputs of the first and second signal processing units 21 and 22.
- the determining unit 34b determines whether the output of the angular velocity detecting element 2 and the outputs of the first and second signal processing units 21 and 22 are normal. For example, the determination unit 34b samples and captures each output at regular intervals (for example, lmsec) created on the basis of the operation clock of the microcomputer, and for each sampling of each output, sets each output to a predetermined voltage range. Judge that each output is normal when it is within. Note that the timing of the determination process is not particularly limited to the above example, and various changes such as performing once for a plurality of samplings are possible.
- the determination unit 34b When it is determined that all outputs are normal, the determination unit 34b reads out the angular velocity information once stored in the memory 34a, and controls the braking force of each wheel 33 based on the angular velocity information. I do. On the other hand, when it is determined that any of the outputs is abnormal, the determination unit 34b cuts the angular velocity information of the angular velocity sensor 1 and outputs a predetermined warning light without controlling the braking force of each wheel 33. A warning such as turning on is given to notify the driver that an abnormality has occurred.
- the angular velocity sensor 1 does not need a processing circuit for independently judging whether the output of the angular velocity detecting element 2 and the outputs of the first and second signal processing sections 21 and 22 are abnormal, and the angular velocity The size of the sensor 1 itself can be reduced.
- the angular velocity information is stored in the memory 34a.
- the present invention is not limited to this example, and various changes can be made.
- the memory 34a may be omitted.
- the judgment unit 34b sets the angular velocity sensor 1 to the normal mode. Can be used to control the braking force of each wheel 33.
- FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a main part of an automobile according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
- the automobile 32 shown in FIG. 4 is an example of transportation equipment, and includes an angular velocity sensor 1, an airbag 36, and an airbag system 37 as an example of a control unit.
- the angular velocity sensor 1 shown in FIG. 4 has the same configuration as the angular velocity sensor 1 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, and therefore a detailed description is omitted.
- the airbag 36 is installed near at least one seat of the automobile 32, and operates in the event of a collision or the like to protect a driver or a passenger.
- the airbag system 37 outputs the output signal (angular velocity information) of the detection circuit 3 (see FIG. 1) of the angular velocity sensor 1 and a signal obtained by accurately monitoring a number of points inside the angular velocity sensor 1 while specifying the position. It is configured to input and control the deployment operation of the airbag 36 based on these signals! RU
- the airbag system 37 includes a memory 37a that also includes a RAM and the like and a determination unit 37b that also includes a microcomputer and the like.
- the memory 37a receives the angular velocity signal of the second signal processing unit 22 (see FIG. 1) of the angular velocity sensor 1, and temporarily stores the angular velocity information represented by the angular velocity signal.
- the memory 37a outputs the output of the angular velocity detecting element 2 (see FIG. 1) and the outputs of the first and second signal processing sections 21 and 22 (see FIG. 1) to the determination section 37b. Note that these outputs are directly output from the angular velocity sensor 1 that does not pass through the memory 37a to the determination unit 37b.
- the determination unit 37 b By outputting a mode setting signal to the angular velocity sensor 1, the determination unit 37 b sequentially switches among the three modes of the angular velocity detecting element diagnostic mode, the processing circuit section diagnostic mode, and the normal mode to output the angular velocity detecting element 2.
- the angular velocity sensor 1 is controlled so as to sequentially output the output and the outputs of the first and second signal processing units 21 and 22.
- the determining unit 37b determines whether the output of the angular velocity detecting element 2 and the outputs of the first and second signal processing units 21 and 22 are normal.
- the determination unit 37b samples and captures each output at regular intervals (for example, lmsec) created based on the operation clock of the microcomputer, and, for each sampling of each output, sets each output to a predetermined voltage range. Judge that each output is normal when it is within. Note that the timing of the determination process is not particularly limited to the above example, and various changes such as performing once for a plurality of samplings are possible.
- the determination unit 37b When it is determined that all the outputs are normal, the determination unit 37b reads the angular velocity information temporarily stored in the memory 37a, and controls the operation of deploying the airbag 36 based on the angular velocity information. I do. On the other hand, if any of the outputs is determined to be abnormal, the determination unit 37b cuts off the angular velocity information of the angular velocity sensor 1 and turns on a predetermined warning light without performing the operation of deploying the airbag 36. And other warnings to notify the driver that an abnormality has occurred.
- the airbag 36 when the determination unit 37b determines that all outputs are normal, the airbag 36 is deployed using the normal angular velocity information accumulated in the memory 37a. Since the operation can be controlled, the reliability of the airbag system 37 can be improved, and the reliability of the vehicle 32 itself can be further improved.
- the angular velocity sensor 1 does not need a processing circuit for independently judging whether the output of the angular velocity detecting element 2 and the outputs of the first and second signal processing sections 21 and 22 are abnormal or not. 1 itself can be made smaller.
- the angular velocity information is stored in the memory 37a.
- the memory 37a may be omitted.
- the determination unit 37b sets the angular velocity sensor 1 to the normal mode, and uses the angular velocity signal output in the normal mode.
- the deployment operation of the airbag 36 can be controlled.
- the brake system 34 and the airbag system 37 are described as separate units. One ECU realizes the functions of the brake system and the airbag system. You may do so.
- the control unit in which the angular velocity sensor of the present invention is used is not particularly limited to each of the above examples, and can be similarly applied to various control units used in transport equipment, and similar effects can be obtained. . Industrial applicability
- the angular velocity sensor of the present invention can monitor a signal at a number of locations inside the device, from a force S that does not specify the location, and can realize a small-scale integration of the sensor. It is useful as an angular velocity sensor or the like for detecting, and by using this angular velocity sensor as a transport device, the reliability of the entire transport device can be further improved, which is useful for a transport device such as an automobile.
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Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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