WO2015104784A1 - 電動パワーステアリング装置 - Google Patents
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- B62D5/00—Power-assisted or power-driven steering
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- B62D5/0457—Power-assisted or power-driven steering electrical, e.g. using an electric servo-motor connected to, or forming part of, the steering gear characterised by control features of the drive means as such
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- B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
- B62D—MOTOR VEHICLES; TRAILERS
- B62D5/00—Power-assisted or power-driven steering
- B62D5/04—Power-assisted or power-driven steering electrical, e.g. using an electric servo-motor connected to, or forming part of, the steering gear
- B62D5/0457—Power-assisted or power-driven steering electrical, e.g. using an electric servo-motor connected to, or forming part of, the steering gear characterised by control features of the drive means as such
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- B62D5/0484—Power-assisted or power-driven steering electrical, e.g. using an electric servo-motor connected to, or forming part of, the steering gear characterised by control features of the drive means as such monitoring the steering system, e.g. failures for reaction to failures, e.g. limp home
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- B62D5/00—Power-assisted or power-driven steering
- B62D5/04—Power-assisted or power-driven steering electrical, e.g. using an electric servo-motor connected to, or forming part of, the steering gear
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- the present invention relates to an electric power steering apparatus that applies a steering assist force to reduce a steering burden on a driver to a steering system.
- the electric power steering apparatus includes a reverse connection protection device for protecting a controller (ECU: Electronic Control Unit) from an overcurrent when a battery (battery: storage battery) is reversely connected (reverse connection).
- ECU Electronic Control Unit
- the reverse connection is to connect the positive electrode and the negative electrode of the battery to the controller (ECU) in reverse to the normal connection.
- This reverse connection protection device is realized by an in-vehicle relay and its drive circuit.
- the in-vehicle relay has a built-in contact mechanical switch and electromagnetic coil.
- the abnormality of the secondary battery is detected based on the output of the secondary battery, the detection result is output, and when the switching element is turned on according to the detection result, A discharge current flows from the secondary battery and the heating element generates heat, and the thermal fuse is blown by receiving heat from the heating element.
- the object of the present invention is to detect and store the occurrence of reverse connection, thereby greatly reducing the probability of occurrence of assist abnormality during driving thereafter, and is more secure.
- An electric power steering device includes an inverter that controls a current of an electric motor that applies a steering assist torque to a steering mechanism, a battery that supplies power to the electric motor via the inverter, And a controller (ECU) that drives the inverter and controls the electric motor.
- the drive control unit drives the inverter according to the drive signal.
- the signal control unit transmits a drive signal to the drive control unit.
- the reverse connection storage unit is attached to the battery in parallel with the inverter, and when reverse connection between the controller (ECU) and the battery occurs, detects and stores the occurrence of the reverse connection, and starts the next controller (ECU).
- the signal controller is notified of the occurrence of reverse connection.
- a microcomputer can be considered as the signal control unit.
- An FET driver can be considered as the drive control unit.
- the signal control unit When the signal control unit is notified of the occurrence of reverse connection from the reverse connection storage unit, the signal control unit transmits a signal indicating that the drive control unit is not permitted to drive to the drive control unit. At this time, the signal control unit transmits a signal indicating that the drive control unit is not permitted to drive to the drive control unit, and also transmits a device control signal to the notification device, and causes the driver to generate a reverse connection. Notification may be made to prompt the controller to be replaced.
- the drive control unit limits or prohibits the drive of the electric motor by limiting or prohibiting the drive of the inverter.
- the reverse connection storage unit outputs a signal of the first voltage to the signal control unit when the reverse connection does not occur, and detects and stores the occurrence of the reverse connection when the reverse connection occurs. By outputting a signal of the second voltage to the signal control unit at the start-up time, the signal control unit is notified of the occurrence of reverse connection.
- the signal control unit transmits the first voltage signal to the drive control unit as a signal indicating permission of driving of the drive control unit, and the signal from the reverse connection storage unit is In the case of the second voltage, a signal of the second voltage is transmitted to the drive control unit as a signal indicating non-permission.
- the diode is mounted in parallel with the inverter with respect to the battery and prevents reverse current by rectification.
- the fuse is located on the anode side of the diode. When the reverse connection does not occur, the fuse becomes conductive, and when the reverse connection occurs, the fuse becomes overcurrent and blows out to detect and store the reverse connection. To do.
- the limiting resistor is located on the cathode side of the diode, and limits the current that does not cause the fuse to blow reliably and the diode to break due to a potential difference when reverse connection occurs.
- the pull-up resistor is connected to a signal line extending from between the diode and the fuse to the signal control unit, maintains the output signal at the first voltage when the fuse is conductive, and pulls the output signal to the second voltage when the fuse is blown. Up.
- the electric power steering device when reverse connection occurs even once, the occurrence of reverse connection is detected and stored, thereby restricting or prohibiting power assist during subsequent travel. Therefore, it is possible to greatly reduce the probability of occurrence of an assist abnormality and improve safety.
- FIG. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram of an electric power steering apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the controller in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of a structure of the reverse connection memory circuit in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the state which reverse connection generate
- FIG. 1 is an overall configuration diagram showing an electric power steering apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- the steering wheel 1 is connected to the steering shaft 2 and transmits a steering torque (steering force) applied by the driver to the steering shaft 2.
- the steering shaft 2 has an input shaft 2a and an output shaft 2b.
- One end of the input shaft 2 a is connected to the steering wheel 1.
- the other end of the input shaft 2 a is connected to one end of the output shaft 2 b via the torque sensor 3.
- the other end of the output shaft 2 b is connected to one end of the intermediate shaft 5 via the universal joint 4.
- the other end of the intermediate shaft 5 is connected to one end of a pinion shaft 7 via a universal joint 6.
- the other end of the pinion shaft 7 is connected to a tie rod 9 via a steering gear 8.
- the input shaft 2 a transmits the steering torque transmitted from the steering wheel 1 to the output shaft 2 b via the torque sensor 3.
- the output shaft 2 b transmits the steering torque transmitted from the input shaft 2 a via the torque sensor 3 to the intermediate shaft 5 via the universal joint 4 and further to the pinion shaft 7 via the universal joint 6.
- the pinion shaft 7 transmits the transmitted steering torque to the tie rod 9 via the steering gear 8 to steer a not-shown steered wheel (wheel).
- the steering gear 8 is configured in a rack and pinion type having a pinion 8a connected to the pinion shaft 7 and a rack 8b meshing with the pinion 8a, and the rotational motion transmitted to the pinion 8a goes straight in the rack 8b. It has been converted to movement.
- a steering assist mechanism 10 that transmits a steering assist torque (steering assist force) to the output shaft 2b is connected to the output shaft 2b of the steering shaft 2.
- the steering assist mechanism 10 includes a reduction gear 11 connected to the output shaft 2b and an electric motor 13 connected to the reduction gear 11 and generating a steering assist torque for the steering system.
- the torque sensor 3 is disposed between the input shaft 2a and the output shaft 2b of the steering shaft 2, and detects the steering torque applied to the steering wheel 1 and transmitted to the input shaft 2a.
- the torque sensor 3 detects a torsional angle displacement of a torsion bar (not shown) inserted between the input shaft 2a and the output shaft 2b generated by the steering torque by a magnetic signal and converts it into an electric signal.
- the torsion bar is a kind of spring that uses a repulsive force when twisting a metal bar.
- the torque sensor 3 detects the amount of twist (deg) before and after the torsion bar, and calculates the torque (Nm) from the amount of twist (deg) and the known spring rate (Nm / deg) of the torsion bar. .
- the torque sensor 3 is a sensor that detects torsion of the torsion bar, the detection principle (self-inductance type, magnetic type, electromagnetic induction type, etc.) and signal output type (digital, analog, etc.) are not particularly limited.
- the torque sensor 3 passes the torque detection value T to the controller (ECU) 14.
- the controller (ECU) 14 receives the torque detection value T and performs power assist (steering support) according to the torque detection value T. That is, the steering assist torque is calculated according to the detected torque value T, and the electric motor 13 is driven based on the steering assist torque.
- the controller (ECU) 14 operates by being supplied with power from a battery 15 (for example, 13 V) as a DC power source.
- the battery 15 has a negative electrode grounded and a positive electrode connected to a controller (ECU) 14 through two power lines. Of the two power lines, one power line is connected to the controller (ECU) 14 via an ignition switch 16 that starts the engine, and the other power line is directly connected to the controller (ECU) 14 without going through the ignition switch 16. .
- the controller (ECU) 14 acquires (inputs) the vehicle speed Vs detected by the vehicle speed sensor 17 and the steering angle ⁇ detected by the steering angle sensor 18.
- the vehicle speed sensor 17 and the steering angle sensor 18 are provided. However, the vehicle speed sensor 17 and the steering angle sensor 18 may not actually be provided.
- the controller (ECU) 14 can acquire (input) the vehicle speed Vs and the steering angle ⁇ received from a CAN (Controller Area Network) or the like.
- the controller (ECU) 14 performs steering assist control for applying a steering assist torque corresponding to the detected torque value T, the vehicle speed Vs, and the steering angle ⁇ to the steering system.
- the controller (ECU) 14 calculates a current command value for generating the steering assist torque by the electric motor 13, and supplies it to the electric motor 13 based on the calculated current command value and the motor current detection value. The drive current to be fed back is controlled. In addition, the controller (ECU) 14 notifies the driver of the occurrence of reverse connection or an abnormality in the electric power steering apparatus, and prompts the controller (ECU) 14 to be replaced, so that an indicator lamp (indicator) (not shown) is used. And lamps such as warning lamps (warning lamps) are turned on (emission, blinking, discoloration, etc.). Alternatively, error information or the like is displayed on a navigation monitor (display) (not shown).
- icons, lamp marks, and the like may be displayed on the above-described monitor, and these may be turned on (emission, blinking, discoloration, etc.). Moreover, you may make it alert
- a driver's portable terminal may be used instead of the monitor and the speaker. These lamps, monitors, speakers, portable terminals, and the like serve as “notification devices” for notifying the driver of the occurrence of reverse connection and the abnormality of the electric power steering apparatus.
- FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of the controller (ECU) 14 according to the present embodiment.
- the controller (ECU) 14 includes a microcomputer 14a, an FET driver 14b, an inverter 14c, and a reverse connection memory circuit 14d.
- the microcomputer 14a transmits a PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) signal to the FET driver 14b. Furthermore, the microcomputer 14a is configured to transmit a gate prohibition signal (permission / rejection signal) indicating permission / inhibition of PWM driving of the FET driver 14b to the FET driver 14b and to select permission / non-permission of PWM driving.
- the PWM drive non-permission includes limitation and prohibition of PWM drive.
- the microcomputer 14a transmits a gate prohibition signal indicating that the PWM drive of the FET driver 14b is not permitted to the FET driver 14b
- the microcomputer 14a further transmits a device control signal to the notification device, so that the driver (even an operator is allowed).
- the occurrence of reverse connection or an abnormality in the electric power steering apparatus is notified, and the replacement of the controller (ECU) 14 or the reverse connection memory circuit 14d is urged.
- a lighting control signal for lighting is transmitted to a lamp (not shown) such as an indicator lamp (indicating lamp) or a warning lamp (warning lamp) to light the lamp (light emission, blinking, discoloration, etc.).
- an image display signal for display is transmitted to a navigation monitor (not shown) to display error information and the like.
- icons, lamp marks, and the like may be displayed on the above-described monitor, and these may be turned on (emission, blinking, discoloration, etc.).
- the microcomputer 14a may output a sound by transmitting a sound output signal to a speaker or the like.
- a notification signal (an image display signal or an audio output signal may be used) is transmitted to the driver's portable terminal so that the driver is notified via the portable terminal. Also good.
- the microcomputer 14a may transmit the device control signal for the notification device in parallel with the gate prohibition signal.
- a microprocessor MPU: Micro-Processing Unit
- MCU Micro-Control Unit
- FET driver 14b drives inverter 14c according to the PWM signal.
- the FET driver 14b may be integrated with the microcomputer 14a.
- the inverter 14c controls the current of the electric motor 13 according to the PWM signal. Normally, the inverter 14c electrically generates (reverses) AC power from DC power.
- the inverter 14c is configured by an FET (Field Effect Transistor).
- FET Field Effect Transistor
- MOSFET Metal Oxide Semiconductor Field Effect Transistor
- a power MOSFET is assumed as the inverter 14c.
- CMOS inverter in which a P-type MOS (p-MOS) is arranged in the upper stage and an N-type MOS (n-MOS) is arranged in the lower stage may be used.
- the inverter 14c includes an FET bridge using three upper stage and three lower stage FETs.
- the inverter 14c is a three-phase inverter that supplies power with a three-phase alternating current.
- “upper stage” and “lower stage” merely show the positional relationship (upper FET, lower FET) of FETs in a general inverter circuit.
- the FET may be read as a switch circuit. However, actually, it is not limited to these examples.
- the reverse connection memory circuit 14 d detects and stores the state (occurrence of reverse connection) when the reverse connection occurs even once in the connection between the controller (ECU) 14 and the battery 15, and the next controller (ECU) 14. Is notified of the occurrence of reverse connection (outputs a command value indicating the occurrence of reverse connection). For example, the reverse connection memory circuit 14d sets the output signal to 0V when the reverse connection has never occurred, and sets the output signal to 5V when the reverse connection has occurred even once.
- the microcomputer 14a transmits a gate prohibition signal of 0V (permission) to the FET driver 14b when the output signal from the reverse connection memory circuit 14d is 0V, and 5V when the output signal from the reverse connection memory circuit 14d is 5V. A (non-permitted) gate inhibition signal is transmitted to the FET driver 14b.
- FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of the configuration of the reverse connection memory circuit 14d.
- FIG. 3 shows a state in which the battery 15 is normally connected.
- the reverse connection memory circuit 14 d includes a diode 21, a fuse 22, a limiting resistor 23, and a pull-up resistor 24.
- the diode 21, the fuse 22, and the limiting resistor 23 are attached to the battery 15 in parallel with the inverter 14c.
- the diode 21 is a diode that prevents a reverse current by rectification, and is arranged so as to be in a non-conducting state when no reverse connection occurs and to be in a conducting state when reverse connection occurs. .
- the fuse 22 is disposed on the anode side of the diode 21 and immediately blows when an overcurrent state occurs. It is desirable that the time for which the fuse 22 is blown is set to be equal to or shorter than the reverse connection time allowed by the controller (ECU) 14.
- the reverse connection memory circuit 14 d detects and stores the occurrence of reverse connection by blowing the fuse 22.
- the limiting resistor 23 is arranged on the cathode side of the diode 21 and limits the current to a level where the fuse 22 is surely blown and the diode 21 is not broken due to a potential difference when reverse connection occurs. As shown in FIG. 3, when the fuse 22 is connected to the negative electrode of the battery 15 and the limiting resistor 23 is connected to the positive electrode of the battery 15, the battery 15 is normally connected (no reverse connection occurs). State). On the other hand, when the fuse 22 is connected to the positive electrode of the battery 15 and the limiting resistor 23 is connected to the negative electrode of the battery 15, it is in a reversely connected state (a state where reverse connection occurs).
- a signal line is provided from a connection node between the diode 21 and the fuse 22 toward the microcomputer 14a, and a pull-up resistor 24 is connected to the signal line.
- the pull-up resistor 24 maintains (fixes) the output signal at 0 V when the fuse 22 is in a conductive state (not disconnected), and pulls up the output signal to 5 V when the fuse 22 is blown (when disconnected) ( Pull up).
- the microcomputer 14a transmits a PWM signal to the FET driver 14b.
- the FET driver 14b receives a gate prohibition signal of 0V (permission) from the microcomputer 14a
- the FET driver 14b drives the inverter 14c according to the PWM signal from the microcomputer 14a when receiving the PWM signal from the microcomputer 14a.
- the current of the electric motor 13 is controlled.
- the FET driver 14b controls the drive of the electric motor 13 via the inverter 14c and normally performs power assist.
- the microcomputer 14a transmits a 5V (non-permission) gate inhibition signal to the FET driver 14b. Further, the microcomputer 14a transmits a PWM signal to the FET driver 14b. At this time, the microcomputer 14a may not transmit the PWM signal to the FET driver 14b.
- the microcomputer 14a informs the driver of the occurrence of reverse connection or an abnormality in the electric power steering device, and prompts the controller (ECU) 14 or the reverse connection memory circuit 14d to be replaced.
- a control signal is transmitted to light the lamp (emission, blinking, discoloration, etc.).
- a display signal is transmitted to a monitor (not shown) to display error information and the like.
- the microcomputer 14a may transmit the device control signal and the display signal in parallel with the gate inhibition signal.
- the FET driver 14b receives a 5V (non-permitted) gate inhibition signal from the microcomputer 14a
- the FET driver 14b receives the PWM signal from the microcomputer 14a and drives the inverter 14c according to the PWM signal from the microcomputer 14a.
- the drive of 14c is disapproved and the control of the current of the electric motor 13 by the inverter 14c is disallowed.
- Non-permissions include restrictions and prohibitions.
- the FET driver 14b does not follow the PWM signal from the microcomputer 14a and does not need to drive the inverter 14c. That is, the control of the current of the electric motor 13 by the inverter 14c may be stopped (prohibited).
- the FET driver 14b receives a 5V (non-permitted) gate prohibition signal from the microcomputer 14a
- the FET driver 14b controls the driving of the electric motor 13 via the inverter 14c, thereby disabling power assist. .
- the power assist may be limited (output reduction), or the power assist may be prohibited (stopped). Note that prohibition may be regarded as an aspect of restriction.
- a column assist type is assumed as an electric power steering device (EPS).
- EPS electric power steering device
- the reverse connection memory circuit 14d may be configured to be detachable (replaceable) with respect to the controller (ECU) 14.
- the reverse connection memory circuit 14d may have a configuration in which the fuse 22 can be repaired (regenerated) or replaced.
- the reverse connection memory circuit 14d stores a sensor that detects the occurrence of reverse connection between the controller (ECU) 14 and the battery 15, and a command value that indicates the occurrence of reverse connection when the occurrence of reverse connection is detected.
- this memory may be provided in the microcomputer 14a. Further, this memory may have an area for storing a flag (normal: 0, reverse connection: 1) indicating whether or not reverse connection has occurred.
- this memory is a nonvolatile memory such as an EEPROM or a flash memory.
- the controller (ECU) 14 When the controller (ECU) 14 is a control board, the microcomputer 14a, the FET driver 14b, the inverter 14c, and the reverse connection memory circuit 14d are arranged on the control board.
- the inverter 14 c may be arranged independently of the controller (ECU) 14.
- microcomputer 14a can be read as “signal control unit”.
- FET driver 14b can be read as “drive control unit”.
- reverse connection memory circuit 14d can be read as “reverse connection memory unit”.
- An electric power steering device drives an inverter that controls an electric current of an electric motor that applies steering assist torque to a steering mechanism, a battery that supplies power to the electric motor via the inverter, and an inverter. And a controller (ECU) for controlling the electric motor.
- the drive control unit drives the inverter according to the drive signal.
- the signal control unit transmits a drive signal to the drive control unit.
- the reverse connection storage unit is attached to the battery in parallel with the inverter, and when reverse connection between the controller (ECU) and the battery occurs, detects and stores the occurrence of the reverse connection, and starts the next controller (ECU).
- the signal controller is notified of the occurrence of reverse connection.
- the controller (ECU) detects and stores the occurrence of the reverse connection when the reverse connection between the battery and the controller (ECU) occurs and is damaged due to the reverse connection.
- the occurrence of reverse connection can be detected when the controller (ECU) is activated. This detects damage due to reverse connection, restricts power assist, minimizes the progress of intermediate failure due to continued use of the controller (ECU) in intermediate failure, and generates assist abnormality during driving And the secondary failure can be prevented in advance.
- the signal control unit When the signal control unit is notified of the occurrence of reverse connection from the reverse connection storage unit, the signal control unit transmits a signal indicating that the drive control unit is not permitted to drive to the drive control unit.
- the signal control unit When the signal control unit is notified of the occurrence of reverse connection from the reverse connection storage unit, the signal control unit transmits a signal indicating that the drive control unit is not permitted to drive to the drive control unit.
- the drive control unit prohibits driving of the electric motor by prohibiting driving of the inverter. In this way, by prohibiting the power assist itself, the progress of the intermediate failure state due to continued use of the controller (ECU) in the intermediate failure state is completely suppressed, and the possibility of the occurrence of assist abnormality during traveling is completely wiped out. In addition, secondary failure can be prevented in advance.
- the signal control unit When the signal control unit is notified of the occurrence of reverse connection from the reverse connection storage unit, the signal control unit transmits a signal indicating that the drive control unit is not permitted to drive to the drive control unit, and transmits a device control signal to the notification device.
- a lamp such as an indicator lamp is possible so as to prompt the driver to replace the controller (ECU) or the reverse connection memory circuit.
- error information or the like may be displayed on a navigation monitor instead of lighting the lamp.
- the reverse connection storage unit outputs a signal of the first voltage to the signal control unit when the reverse connection between the controller (ECU) and the battery has not occurred.
- the signal control unit transmits a signal of the first voltage to the drive control unit as a signal indicating permission.
- the reverse connection storage unit detects and stores the occurrence of reverse connection, and outputs the signal of the second voltage to the signal control unit when the controller (ECU) is activated next time. To notify the signal controller of the occurrence of reverse connection.
- the signal control unit transmits a signal of the second voltage to the drive control unit as a signal indicating non-permission when the signal from the reverse connection storage unit is the second voltage.
- the present embodiment can be reliably and easily implemented.
- the inverter is a switch circuit using a CMOS inverter
- the switch circuit is turned on with respect to the 0V signal, and with respect to the 5V signal.
- the switch circuit is turned off.
- the diode is attached in parallel to the inverter with respect to the battery, and prevents reverse current by rectification.
- the fuse is located on the anode side of the diode. When the reverse connection does not occur, the fuse becomes conductive, and when the reverse connection occurs, the fuse becomes overcurrent and blows out to detect and store the reverse connection. To do.
- the limiting resistor is located on the cathode side of the diode, and limits the current that does not cause the fuse to blow reliably and the diode to break due to a potential difference when reverse connection occurs.
- the pull-up resistor is connected to a signal line extending from between the diode and the fuse to the signal control unit, maintains the output signal at the first voltage when the fuse is conductive, and pulls the output signal to the second voltage when the fuse is blown. Up.
- the reverse connection protection device it is possible to reduce expensive in-vehicle relays used in the reverse connection protection device and their drive circuits.
- the reverse connection memory circuit is composed of a relatively small number of parts, it is effective in reducing the number of parts and reducing the price of the electric power steering apparatus.
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電動パワーステアリング装置には、バッテリ(battery:蓄電池)を逆接続(逆接)した時に過電流からコントローラ(ECU:Electronic Control Unit)を保護するため、逆接保護装置が備わっている。なお、逆接続とは、コントローラ(ECU)に対してバッテリの正極と負極を、正常な接続とは逆に接続することである。この逆接保護装置は、車載用リレーとその駆動回路により実現されている。車載用リレーは、接触式のメカニカルスイッチと電磁コイルが組み込まれており、電磁コイルに励磁電流を流して電磁石にすることでスイッチの鉄片を引き付け、可動接点と固定接点とを接触させ、スイッチをONにするというものである。なお、電磁コイルに励磁電流が流れなくなると、スイッチの鉄片に設けられた復帰バネにより、可動接点と固定接点とが離れる。逆接続した場合、車載用リレーのスイッチはONにならないため、逆接保護の手法として一般的である。
本発明の目的は、上記課題を解決するために、逆接続の発生を検出して記憶することにより、それ以降の走行中のアシスト異常発生等の確率を大幅に減少した、より安全性の高い電動パワーステアリング装置を提供することである。
逆接記憶部は、逆接続が発生していない場合には第1電圧の信号を信号制御部に出力し、逆接続が発生した場合には逆接続の発生を検出して記憶し、次回のコントローラの起動時に第2電圧の信号を信号制御部に出力することで、信号制御部に逆接続の発生を通知する。信号制御部は、逆接記憶部からの信号が第1電圧の場合には駆動制御部の駆動の許可を示す信号として第1電圧の信号を駆動制御部に送信し、逆接記憶部からの信号が第2電圧の場合には不許可を示す信号として第2電圧の信号を駆動制御部に送信する。
以下の詳細な説明では、本発明の一実施形態の完全な理解を提供するように多くの特定の細部について記載される。しかしながら、かかる特定の細部がなくても1つ以上の実施態様が実施できることは明らかであろう。他にも、図面を簡潔にするために、周知の構造及び装置が略図で示されている。
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図1は、本発明の一実施形態に係る電動パワーステアリング装置を示す全体構成図である。
本実施形態に係る電動パワーステアリング装置において、ステアリングホイール1は、ステアリングシャフト2に連結され、運転者から作用される操舵トルク(操舵力)をステアリングシャフト2に伝達する。このステアリングシャフト2は、入力軸2aと、出力軸2bとを有する。入力軸2aの一端は、ステアリングホイール1に連結されている。入力軸2aの他端は、トルクセンサ3を介して出力軸2bの一端に連結されている。出力軸2bの他端は、ユニバーサルジョイント4を介して中間シャフト5の一端に連結されている。中間シャフト5の他端は、ユニバーサルジョイント6を介してピニオンシャフト7の一端に連結されている。ピニオンシャフト7の他端は、ステアリングギヤ8を介してタイロッド9に連結されている。
また、ステアリングシャフト2の出力軸2bには、操舵補助トルク(操舵補助力)を出力軸2bに伝達する操舵補助機構10が連結されている。この操舵補助機構10は、出力軸2bに連結された減速ギヤ11と、この減速ギヤ11に連結されて操舵系に対して操舵補助トルクを発生する電動モータ13とを備えている。
図2は、本実施形態に係るコントローラ(ECU)14の構成例を示す図である。なお、図2は、バッテリ15が正常に接続された状態を示している。ここでは、コントローラ(ECU)14は、マイクロコンピュータ(マイコン)14aと、FETドライバ14bと、インバータ(Inverter)14cと、逆接記憶回路14dを備える。
ダイオード21は、整流作用により逆方向電流を防ぐダイオードであって、逆接続が発生していない場合には非導通状態となり、逆接続が発生した場合には導通状態となるように配置されている。
ヒューズ22は、ダイオード21のアノード側に配置されており、過電流状態になると直ちに溶断する。ヒューズ22が溶断する時間は、コントローラ(ECU)14が許容できる逆接続時間以下に設定することが望ましい。逆接記憶回路14dは、ヒューズ22の溶断によって、逆接続の発生を検出して記憶する。
プルアップ抵抗24は、ヒューズ22の導通状態時(非断線時)には出力信号を0Vに維持(固定)し、ヒューズ22の溶断時(断線時)には出力信号を5Vにプルアップする(引き上げる)。
以下に、本実施形態に係るコントローラ(ECU)14とバッテリ15とを接続した際における、コントローラ(ECU)14の動作について説明する。
図2に示すように、バッテリ15が正常に接続された場合(逆接続が発生していない場合)、逆接記憶回路14dにおいて、ダイオード21がバッテリ15の正極からの電流を防ぎ、ヒューズ22が導通状態となり、プルアップ抵抗24がヒューズ22を通してバッテリ15の負極につながるため、逆接記憶回路14dの出力信号は0Vとなる。
マイクロコンピュータ14aは、逆接記憶回路14dからの出力信号が0Vの場合には、0V(許可)のゲート禁止信号をFETドライバ14bに送信する。また、マイクロコンピュータ14aは、PWM信号をFETドライバ14bに送信する。
FETドライバ14bは、マイクロコンピュータ14aから0V(許可)のゲート禁止信号を受信した場合、マイクロコンピュータ14aからのPWM信号を受信した時に、マイクロコンピュータ14aからのPWM信号に従ってインバータ14cを駆動し、インバータ14cにより電動モータ13の電流を制御する。このように、FETドライバ14bは、マイクロコンピュータ14aから0V(許可)のゲート禁止信号を受信した場合には、インバータ14cを介して電動モータ13の駆動を制御し、パワーアシストを正常に実施する。
マイクロコンピュータ14aは、逆接記憶回路14dからの出力信号が5Vの場合には、5V(不許可)のゲート禁止信号をFETドライバ14bに送信する。また、マイクロコンピュータ14aは、PWM信号をFETドライバ14bに送信する。このとき、マイクロコンピュータ14aは、PWM信号をFETドライバ14bに送信しないようにしても良い。
FETドライバ14bは、マイクロコンピュータ14aから5V(不許可)のゲート禁止信号を受信した場合、マイクロコンピュータ14aからのPWM信号を受信し、マイクロコンピュータ14aからのPWM信号に従ってインバータ14cを駆動する時に、インバータ14cの駆動を不許可にし、インバータ14cによる電動モータ13の電流の制御を不許可にする。不許可には、制限や禁止が含まれるものとする。このとき、FETドライバ14bは、マイクロコンピュータ14aからのPWM信号に従わず、インバータ14cを駆動しなくても良い。すなわち、インバータ14cによる電動モータ13の電流の制御を停止(禁止)しても良い。このように、FETドライバ14bは、マイクロコンピュータ14aから5V(不許可)のゲート禁止信号を受信した場合には、インバータ14cを介して電動モータ13の駆動を制御し、パワーアシストを不許可にする。パワーアシストを不許可にする場合、パワーアシストを制限(出力低下)しても良いし、パワーアシストを禁止(停止)しても良い。なお、禁止は、制限の一態様とみなしても良い。
本実施形態では、電動パワーステアリング装置(EPS)として、コラムアシスト型を想定しているが、実際には、本実施形態の構成が適用可能であれば、ラックアシスト型や、ピニオンアシスト型等でも良い。
また、逆接記憶回路14dは、コントローラ(ECU)14に対して着脱可能(交換可能)な構成であっても良い。若しくは、逆接記憶回路14dは、ヒューズ22を修復(再生)・交換可能な構成であっても良い。
また、図示しないが、逆接記憶回路14dは、コントローラ(ECU)14とバッテリ15との逆接続の発生を検出するセンサと、逆接続の発生を検出した時に逆接続の発生を示す指令値を記憶して次回のコントローラ(ECU)14の起動時に当該指令値をマイクロコンピュータ14aに出力するメモリと、を組み合わせることで実現することも可能である。このセンサはヒューズ22の溶断を検出するものでも良い。また、このメモリはマイクロコンピュータ14a内に設けられていても良い。また、このメモリは逆接続の発生の有無を示すフラグ(正常:0、逆接:1)を格納する領域を有していても良い。例えば、このメモリはEEPROMやフラッシュメモリ等の不揮発性メモリである。
別の視点では、コントローラ(ECU)14の構成について、「マイクロコンピュータ14a」を「信号制御部」と読み替えることができる。また、「FETドライバ14b」を「駆動制御部」と読み替えることができる。また、「逆接記憶回路14d」を「逆接記憶部」と読み替えることができる。
本実施形態によれば、以下のような効果を奏する。
(1)本実施形態に係る電動パワーステアリング装置は、操舵機構に操舵補助トルクを付与する電動モータの電流を制御するインバータと、インバータを介して電動モータに電源供給するバッテリと、インバータを駆動して電動モータを制御するコントローラ(ECU)とを備える。コントローラ(ECU)において、駆動制御部は、駆動信号に従ってインバータを駆動する。信号制御部は、駆動制御部に駆動信号を送信する。逆接記憶部は、バッテリに対してインバータと並列に取り付けられ、コントローラ(ECU)とバッテリとの逆接続が発生した場合、逆接続の発生を検出して記憶し、次回のコントローラ(ECU)の起動時に信号制御部に逆接続の発生を通知する。
このような構成にすることにより、コントローラ(ECU)は、バッテリとコントローラ(ECU)との逆接続が発生し、逆接続によるダメージを受けた場合、逆接続の発生を検出して記憶し、次回のコントローラ(ECU)の起動時に逆接続の発生を検知することができる。これにより、逆接続によるダメージを受けたことを検出し、パワーアシストを制限し、中間故障状態のコントローラ(ECU)の継続使用による中間故障状態の進行を最小限に抑え、走行中のアシスト異常発生の確率を大幅に低減し、2次故障を未然に防止することができる。
このように、パワーアシスト自体を制限することで、中間故障状態のコントローラ(ECU)の継続使用による中間故障状態の進行を最小限に抑止し、走行中のアシスト異常の発生の確率(蓋然性)を大幅に低減し、2次故障を未然に防止することができる。
このように、パワーアシスト自体を禁止することで、中間故障状態のコントローラ(ECU)の継続使用による中間故障状態の進行を完全に抑止し、走行中のアシスト異常の発生の可能性を完全に払拭し、2次故障を未然に防止することができる。
これにより、運転者に対してコントローラ(ECU)又は逆接記憶回路の交換を促すように、インジケータランプ等のランプを点灯(発光、点滅、変色等)させる動作が可能になる。実際には、ランプの点灯の代わりに、ナビゲーション用のモニタにエラー情報等を表示しても良い。
このような構成にすることにより、本実施形態を確実に且つ容易に実施することができる。例えば、インバータがCMOSインバータを用いたスイッチ回路である場合、第1電圧を0V、第2電圧を5Vと定義することで、0Vの信号に対してスイッチ回路がONとなり、5Vの信号に対してスイッチ回路がOFFとなる。
このように、逆接保護装置を使用しないことで、逆接保護装置に使用される高価な車載用リレーやその駆動回路を削減することができる。また、逆接記憶回路は、比較的安価な少数の部品で構成されているため、電動パワーステアリング装置の部品点数の削減や低価格化の点で効果がある。
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- 操舵機構に操舵補助トルクを付与する電動モータの電流を制御するインバータと、
前記インバータを介して前記電動モータに電源供給するバッテリと、
前記バッテリに接続され、前記インバータを駆動して前記電動モータを制御するコントローラと、
を備え、
前記コントローラは、
駆動信号に従って前記インバータを駆動する駆動制御部と、
前記駆動制御部に前記駆動信号を送信する信号制御部と、
前記バッテリに対して前記インバータと並列に取り付けられ、前記コントローラと前記バッテリとの逆接続が発生した場合、前記逆接続の発生を検出して記憶し、次回の前記コントローラの起動時に前記信号制御部に前記逆接続の発生を通知する逆接記憶部と、
を備えることを特徴とする電動パワーステアリング装置。 - 前記信号制御部は、前記逆接記憶部から前記逆接続の発生を通知された場合、前記駆動制御部の駆動の不許可を示す信号を前記駆動制御部に送信し、
前記駆動制御部は、前記信号制御部から前記駆動制御部の駆動の不許可を示す信号を受信した場合、前記インバータの駆動を制限することにより、前記電動モータの駆動を制限することを特徴とする請求項1に記載の電動パワーステアリング装置。 - 前記信号制御部は、前記逆接記憶部から前記逆接続の発生を通知された場合、前記駆動制御部の駆動の不許可を示す信号を前記駆動制御部に送信し、
前記駆動制御部は、前記信号制御部から前記駆動制御部の駆動の不許可を示す信号を受信した場合、前記インバータの駆動を禁止することにより、前記電動モータの駆動を禁止することを特徴とする請求項1に記載の電動パワーステアリング装置。 - 前記信号制御部は、前記逆接記憶部から前記逆接続の発生を通知された場合、前記駆動制御部の駆動の不許可を示す信号を前記駆動制御部に送信すると共に、報知用機器に機器制御信号を送信し、運転者に対して、前記逆接続の発生を報知し、前記コントローラの交換を促すことを特徴とする請求項1乃至3のいずれか一項に記載の電動パワーステアリング装置。
- 前記逆接記憶部は、前記逆接続が発生していない場合には第1電圧の信号を前記信号制御部に出力し、前記逆接続が発生した場合には前記逆接続の発生を検出して記憶し、次回の前記コントローラの起動時に第2電圧の信号を前記信号制御部に出力することで、前記信号制御部に前記逆接続の発生を通知し、
前記信号制御部は、前記逆接記憶部からの信号が第1電圧の場合には前記駆動制御部の駆動の許可を示す信号として第1電圧の信号を前記駆動制御部に送信し、前記逆接記憶部からの信号が第2電圧の場合には前記駆動制御部の駆動の不許可を示す信号として第2電圧の信号を前記駆動制御部に送信することを特徴とする請求項1乃至4のいずれか一項に記載の電動パワーステアリング装置。 - 前記逆接記憶部は、
前記バッテリに対して前記インバータと並列に取り付けられ、前記逆接続が発生していない場合には非導通状態となり、前記逆接続が発生した場合には導通状態となるように配置されているダイオードと、
前記ダイオードのアノード側に位置し、前記逆接続が発生していない場合には導通状態となり、前記逆接続が発生した場合には過電流状態となり溶断することにより前記逆接続の発生を検出して記憶するヒューズと、
前記ダイオードのカソード側に位置し、前記逆接続の発生時の電位差に対し、前記ヒューズが確実に溶断し且つ前記ダイオードが断線故障しない電流に制限する制限抵抗と、
前記ダイオードと前記ヒューズとの間から前記信号制御部に延びる信号線に接続され、前記ヒューズの導通状態時には出力信号を第1電圧に維持し、前記ヒューズの溶断時には出力信号を第2電圧にすることで、前記信号制御部に前記逆接続の発生を通知するプルアップ抵抗と、
を備えることを特徴とする請求項1乃至5のいずれか一項に記載の電動パワーステアリング装置。
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