WO2020150793A1 - Commande de vitesse d'entraînement sur pistes de kart et procédé et système de course - Google Patents

Commande de vitesse d'entraînement sur pistes de kart et procédé et système de course Download PDF

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WO2020150793A1
WO2020150793A1 PCT/BG2019/000032 BG2019000032W WO2020150793A1 WO 2020150793 A1 WO2020150793 A1 WO 2020150793A1 BG 2019000032 W BG2019000032 W BG 2019000032W WO 2020150793 A1 WO2020150793 A1 WO 2020150793A1
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Ivaylo Borislavov TZONEV
George Krasimirov CHELEV
Veselin Anriev GEORGIEV
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  • This invention is related to a method and system of current positioning, control and management of the driving speed of a go-kart (go-karting, go-carts, karting) on a go-kart track. It can find its application in the field of organizing entertainment, recreational and/or sports services on go-kart tracks, while conducting training sessions and go-kart courses, etc.
  • Go-kart or Go-cart racing or karting (gasoline or electric) rental business for leisure purposes is a popular activity worldwide.
  • karting designs are known; their most common construction is a small, four- wheeled vehicle powered by an internal combustion engine or an electric motor.. Most models have one seat - for the driver (only), but there are other models where a . driver and a passenger can be accommodated.
  • karts are driven in specially designed karting tracks; having different in type and nature situations occurring while racing, and these situations must be reliably controlled or avoided, mainly in order to ensure the safety of users of karting services, marshals, and safety facilities surrounding the karting tracks.
  • EP3385890 Patent Publication has been disclosed; it describes a method and system of detecting and analyzing the effects of motor vehicle racing, in particular go-karts, as the latter— due to their conformation, properties and applications enhance the safety mechanisms and/or systems while racing on go-kart circuits (tracks).
  • the system consists of three subsystems, comprising a set of technical devices located on [the base on] computer devices; by using them, a physical contact between two racing (moving) karts can be detected, vehicles can be identified, their location on the track - of approximate accuracy - and when an impact or physical contact with another vehicle can be determined.
  • This information can be transmitted - using a specific software - to a management and storage computer program, and connect it to an image recording system mounted on the race track; data is captured (collected) and transmitted by the car/kart itself.
  • the goal is to immediately detect any contact or collision between two vehicles, especially karts, occurring during a race, identification of these karts - each associated with a unique identification number, unmistakable identification of when and, optionally, where the impact/contact has occurred.
  • the first subsystem consists of an electronic device that basically has one or more sensors mounted in the bumpers or other points of any vehicle/kart and it detects collisions, contacts or impacts that vehicle/kart may encounter during a race.
  • the sensors mentioned are of the type that reacts to physical contact between two vehicles and are connected to a control box integrated with the data collection means of the aforementioned sensors and which allow connection via a transmission module to the second subsystem, and all of which is controlled by a microcontroller.
  • a means of preventing impact preferably a proximity sensor, is provided operating through a wave emitter that sends a signal to the control center upon a collision with another go-kart. This type of sensor is functional and is intended to avoid contact or collision.
  • This device may include a GPS module or chip in order to determine the position on the track where the impact has occurred and therefore there is data for a quick access to the camera covering that area of the track; data integrated into a package sent to the second subsystem.
  • the said electronic device has a unique identifier unmistakably linked to the vehicle number (circuit board) it is installed in. Every time this electronic device detects, through the sensor or respective sensors, contact with another go-kart or an obstacle, it sends - using its transmitter module, a wireless signal to the second subsystem. This signal contains its unique identification code and additionally the GPS coordinates of the location of the vehicle.
  • the described method and system have the primary task of collecting data and analyzing them after processing them, without providing technical opportunities to undertake actions to prevent an accident both for the first racing go-kart and for others racing behind it.
  • a known patent publication presents a method and system of controlling go-kart speed (US 2011307133A1), in particular a method and system of automatically balancing acceleration rates and electric karting speed(s) of based on the driver’s weight and other characteristics of his.
  • go-kart track speed control method allows the user to have a suitable go-kart assigned (i. e. of a suitable small, medium or large seat) based on the weight information.
  • each go-kart to be provided with a unique frequency transponder, controlled by a radio frequency (RF) transmitter.
  • the remote transmitter may change the speed settings, including the acceleration speed (or the speed at which power or amperage is delivered to the engine), to the electric motor controller of each kart on the track before, after, and during racing on the track, e. g. during competitions.
  • the system automatically programs the go-kart electric motor controller to different settings to match acceleration rates and speeds for the different weight of drivers. Engine speed and acceleration rate of each go-kart are adjusted based on the driver’s weight so that the actual acceleration speeds and the maximum go-kart speed in the race are comparable.
  • each -driver is issued a magnetic stripe card and it contains, but is not limited to, information on the balance of the driver's account, the driver’s level of experience and the driver’s weight. Another information not related to speed control may also be included in the driver's license card.
  • the information, including the driver's weight, is read from the driver's license card and used to adjust the speed and acceleration rate of the go-kart electric motor operated by that participant.
  • the card can be read at the point of sale (POS) (i. e. a cashier or a check-in desk) or using a card reader mounted on each go-kart.
  • POS point of sale
  • the go-kart "normal racing speed" is determined by the level of experience (e. g.
  • the method and system do not take into account the instantaneous positioning of each go- kart and its speed of racing, so it is not possible to control and manage the go-kart racing in the event of an emergency, for example, to timely submit a signal/alarm for a speed reduction for the purposes of preventing an emergency situation, as well as to reduce the racing speed of other go- karts racing after the one that may create such a situation.
  • a go-karting track positioning system consisting of an "n" number of camcorders (video cameras) located at different points on the karting track connected to a central control panel of racing control on the karting track, each of these transmits a video signal from a certain interval of the track within the camera range.
  • the cameras fare mounted and positioned/oriented so that there is an overlap of the peripheral sections of the track areas observed.
  • Another system of positioning a track-racing go-kart is known and it consists of at least three "markers" located at different locations on the go-kart track, as well as markers mounted on each kart.
  • Triangulation using radio signals emitted by the anchors and the markers ensures the location of a go- kart in a certain section of the track.
  • Triangulation using radio signals emitted by the anchors and the markers ensures the location of a go- kart in a certain section of the track.
  • a known go-kart speed control system (http://www.de-haardt.com) consists of a rev/speed limitation application device mounted fixedly on the kart and connected to the engine ignition system, such as the speed limitation device; it is powered by a charging coil installed in the go- kart engine.
  • the speed control device is coupled to a sensor reading the pass, through the start- finish line.
  • Different sections of the kart track have one or more marking devices determining the sectors where speed may be restricted.
  • the speed limitation application devices located on the go-karts and marking devices along the go-kart track are controlled by a hand-held remote control.
  • the system operates by radio communication, signaling via the remote control towards the device of applying speed limitation to one or more karts in order to reduce the racing speed.
  • the remote control can be used to signal/alarm the marking devices, thus limiting the racing sp eed in certain sections of the track.
  • the system can be connected to a computer and commands can be sent not only from the remote control device, but also from a computer - if it is technically possible.
  • an operator manual intervention is used, where operators select the value of the limitation prior to the beginning of karting racing or while racing.
  • the manual control of processes is associated with the subjective judgment of the operator, and may lead to a risk of human error respectively; in case of more than one incident at the same time - to the inability to quickly and properly respond to the situation.
  • Setting limitations can be done using a portable push button device or a computer.
  • the areas of operation of limiting the revs are determined by 'marking devices' delineating the areas yet not allowing the precise position of the go-kart on the go-kart track to be determined.
  • the main disadvantage of the described known karting track speed control and control systems is the insufficient control reliability with respect to the overall racing control of karting track go-karts, in particular insufficient - in bulk - information on the instantaneous/current positioning of the go-kart along the karting track, for example, there is no information about the exact position of the go-kart (it is known in which sector the kart is located, but not exactly in which part of the sector); in addition, there is no information about the racing speed of the individual karts, in order to provide the basic control indicator— go-kart safe racing, When using these systems, it is generally necessary to install additional devices along the entire length of the go-kart track.
  • the scope of the invention is to provide a method and system of controlling and managing go-kart racing on a karting track by measuring the current positioning of the go-kart along the track as well as automatic speed control based on predefined scenarios and pilot racing models in order to provide increased racing safety on the go-kart track and reduce the possibility of risk situations occurring.
  • the task is solved by a method and system of controlling and managing the go-kart racing, as its essence is based on the simultaneous measurement/ determination of the go-kart location and speed - at any moment while racing on the track.
  • the received positioning and speed data is transmitted to an electronic device connected to the go-kart engine, and it automatically submits - via a wireless connection to the driving software - and, if necessary, returns a command, and the electronic device limits the go-kart speed.
  • the task is solved by a method of go-kart racing control and driving, where after a go- kart starts racing, a device mounted on the go-kart transmits positioning: information along the go-kart track.
  • a device mounted on the go-kart transmits positioning: information along the go-kart track.
  • the go-kart positioning and racing speed are simultaneously measured; the data is transmitted to a local server to be processed and a wireless signal is sent to a control electronic device mounted on each go-kart, in order to reduce engine revs and racing speed and speed of the racing go-karts along the track - down to a safe racing speed.
  • the go-kart positioning and speed measurement is performed by collecting information on the rotation; (revs) of the go-kart elements from a contact or contact-less element mounted on the go-kart rotating parts that sends a signal to the electronic device.
  • the measurement of a go-kart positioning and racing speed is performed by directly collecting information on the revs of the rotating elements of the engine. .
  • the positioning measurement of can be carried out by using a GPS technology or a combination of a GPS technology and collecting information on the revs of the go-kart rotating elements or the engine.
  • the length of a previous lap of a pilot is used in the current karting session.
  • the data in the local server represent pre-defined racing patterns defined by the combination of at least two criteria, for example the driver's experience and/or age.
  • the pre-defmed models include limiting the engine speed during the entire track racing.
  • the predetermined models include limiting the engine speed only in certain areas of the track - dangerous turns or sections where rev/speed limitation is activated.
  • an engine speed reduction signal is automatically sent to the electronic device of each go-kart approaching the incident area and after passing the incident area, the engine speed limitation is restored to its previous normal operation mode.
  • the go-kart racing control and monitoring system consists of an electronic device on limiting engine revs/speed mounted fixedly on each go-kart and connected to the ignition system of the engine.
  • the speed limiter device is configured as a positioning sensor mounted to a rotating element of the go-kart connected to a control electronic device mounted fixedly on the go-kart and connected to a local database server via a wireless connection model.
  • the control electronic device consists of three interconnected modules, a power- providing, control and“data” module, respectively, mounted in a waterproof housing.
  • the control module is configured as a separate plate and a processor, a go-kart engine speed limiter switch, and an acceleration sensor (an accelerometer), a rotation sensor (a gyroscope), magnetometer (a compass) are mounted and connected to each other in the space, as well as a GPS receiver and signal LEDs.
  • the "data” module is designed as a plate and an "n" number of contact elements connected to the electronic device where sensors are connected to are mounted. It is preferable to use sensors to collect and process telemetry data, for example a brake pedal pressure sensor, an accelerator pedal pressure sensor and a steering wheel system sensor.
  • sensors to collect and process telemetry data, for example a brake pedal pressure sensor, an accelerator pedal pressure sensor and a steering wheel system sensor.
  • the speed limiter device is connected directly to the electric motor or to the controller run by it.
  • the go-kart driving and racing control method and system are distinguished by the completeness of the proposed technical solution, thus providing effective go-kart racing control along the entire length of the track, as well as go-kart traffic/racing management in case of emergencies, by automatically introducing racing speed limits of a go- kart approaching fully stopped go-karts, thus limiting the size of the occurred emergency situation.
  • the objects of the invention (a method and a system) use a web-based application that provides complete control on the go-kart speed based on continuous measuring/calculating of the distance raced from the start and the racing speed; the data is being processed and enabled automatically - using the electronic device mounted on the go-kart to signal to limit the engine revs/speed.
  • the aforesaid web driving application has defined various conditions (situations) where accurate measurement of the current distance along the track- i. e. a go-kart has raced within a single lap - is performed. Also, the racing speed is measured using information obtained from the positioning sensor on the number of engine revs or the number of revs of rotating elements.
  • a method of self-training of the positioning sensor is applied, forming a driver’s personal profile.
  • predefined emergency and driving/racing models can be entered in the local server, whereby the electronic device of each go-kart shall be automatically signaled to limit engine speed in order to «reduce speed and ensure driving/racing safety.
  • the application can also be used to send manual commands to the electronic device.
  • the system can determine - relatively quickly and reliably - the current position of the kart and the racing speed, and by combining this data with a variety of pre-defined situations and driving/racing models to send automatic commands in limiting revs/speed, thus providing a higher level of safety on the go-kart track.
  • the system is designed in a way it can provide complete management of the go-kart track activities, as it contains a complete database of user information, track features, by providing all the necessary sensors and antennas to submit continuous information; also, they allow its self- training.
  • the system can monitor the racing of all karts on the track, while simultaneously determining the current positioning of each go-kart along the entire length of the track, and display it on the screen of the remote [control] of the track racing control. Based on current positioning information and the racing speed of each go-kart, the system gives automatic commands based on the occurrence of situations where forced speed limitation of the internal combustion engine or electric motors is required.
  • the software also allows manual control of engine speed.
  • Fig. 1 Top plan view of the elements of a go-kart driving and control system on a track, scope of the invention
  • FIG. 2 General view of an exemplary execution of a positioning sensor from Figure 1
  • FIG. 3 Block diagram/scheme of a karting control device
  • Fig. 5 Speed limiting device for a go-kart with an electric motor
  • Fig. 6 Vertical diagram/scheme of execution of the go-kart driving and control on a track.
  • the method of managing and controlling the racing on a go-kart track is performed in the following sequence: the user, a go-kart pilot registers at the go-kart track at a Kiosk or Cash Desk (POS terminal) / Figure 1/, and then by entering personal and other data stored on a local server, their personal profile is created.
  • the personal profile also stores data from the pilot’s previous racings on the track, for example, the measured length of each lap completed, representing the distance traveled between two passes at the start-finish line of the track.
  • the user wishes to go karting by filling out an order that specifies the purchase of laps, minutes or packages.
  • a go-kart session is created, with a duration equal to the duration of the purchased product, in combination with the chosen type of go-kart. This is followed by an installation and accommodation process, where the user’s personal profile is connected to the particular go-kart, thus creating a connection between the user and the managing electronic device mounted on the go-kart.
  • data such as, but not limited to, the calibrated base length of the track along the centerline, the maximum permissible engine revs, data determining the restriction levels of the engine revs in certain section of the track or such that require to be restricted/limited in case of certain situations occur are also entered in advance in the local go-kart database on managing a go-kart racing on a track.
  • the determination of the current positioning is made on the basis of the average lap length of the particular user, and the data on the average length of one. lap is corrected after each lap completed in the current racing, too.
  • the current positioning during each lap is determined by the average value of the length of the previous laps of the track by the same pilot.
  • the operation to improve the current positioning determination is performed after the first lap, and for each-subsequent ones, the current positioning shall be determined by the length of the average values of the previous ones.
  • the software analyzes the accumulated database of user’s laps, excludes the peak/top results, and calculates the distance traveled along the track with a higher degree of accuracy. Adjustments to the databases are made after the user’s each completed lap.
  • the positioning sensor transmits data about the current go-kart position at any time based on the data after self-training/adjustmen t tofthe driver’s style.
  • the elements located in the electronic device transmit information to the server and driving software on the current positioning and state of the go-kart, i. e. whether or not it is moving or has stopped, at what speed it is moving, etc.
  • the electronic device receives a command from the driving software to limit the engine revs by force, resulting in, regardless of the go-kart driver's actions, i. e. whether or not the driver continues to press the accelerator pedal of the go-kart, the racing speed is limited and reduced to a safe speed.
  • predefined driving patterns are introduced into the database server in advance - in order to be applied depending on a combination of different criteria, for example, driver’ s experience and/or age.
  • Models may include limiting engine revs throughout the driving/racing on the go-kart track or limiting engine revs only at designated areas of the track. In the latter case, virtual track areas (dangerous turns or sections) are defined where revs are restricted. The restriction applies only when entering the designated area and is lifted after the go-kart leaves the area designated as dangerous for the particular driver.
  • the positioning sensor works in combination with the driving software, and a self-study method is applied to each pilot's driving style.
  • the method is based on the analysis of time from previous laps of drivers extracted from the database (drivers’ profiles) by comparing the data - average lap time, measured revolutions at the speedometer relative to the tire circumference. Processing of the collected data, excluding peak times, allows determining with greater accuracy the location of a particular go-kart driver along the track.
  • the positioning sensor works in combination with three other sensor devices housed in the electronic device - a GPS module (applicable only to outdoor go-kart tracks), a compass and a gyroscope, as well as an option of having te le metric sensors mounted to read brake and accelerator pedal data, etc.
  • the various sensors located in the electronic device transmit information to the local server, and after processing it, if necessary, it sends a signal for forcibly limiting the engine revs in order to reduce the speed of driving.
  • the driving software has pre-entered data that determines the levels of engine rev limitation in certain sections of the track or in situations where limitation is required.
  • the electronic device signals to the software installed on the server via a Wi-Fi signal, and it returns a command to automatically reduce engine revs regardless of the go-kart driver actions, i. e. whether or not they continue to press the acceleration pedal of the go- kart.
  • the method of racing/driving control on a go-kart track is done by means of a driving and speed control system of a go-kart, and it includes a go-kart 1 consisting of a supporting chassis 2 a seat 3 is mounted on. In addition, a motor/engine 4 is mounted on the chassis 2 connected to the rear motor axis 5. A control electronic device 6 is mounted at the rear of the seat 3, designed as a standalone module, connected to a positioning sensor 7 mounted on a rotating element of the go-kart 1.
  • the electronic device 6 is placed in a housing, preferably waterproof, where three separate sub-modules - a power supply, control and data modules respectively, are located and connected.
  • a power-providing element 8 preferably a single-cell lithium- ion battery, is mounted, coupled via an adapter for converting voltage 9 ⁇ using the motor 4 of the go-kart 1.
  • the control sub-module is preferably configured as a separate circuit board, where a processor 10, a switch 11 for limiting the go-kart engine speed/revs, an acceleration sensor 12
  • the control module is connected to the data module, also designed as a separate circuit board where mounted an "n" number of contact elements 17 are mounted on, associated with the electronic device 6 and sensors for various purposes are connected to, such as sensors for collecting and processing telemetry data, namely: brake pedal pressure' sensor, accelerator pedal pressure sensor and steering wheel sensor not shown in the figures, thus allowing it to monitor and determine its angular position.
  • This data is necessary for the go-kart electronic control device 6 can submit to the local server up-to-date data on a driver’s style of driving, or form and self-train the positioning sensor 7 mounted to the rear axle 5 of the go-kart 1, respectively.
  • the electronic device 6 when using an internal combustion engine go-kart 1, the electronic device 6 is connected via a cable connection 21 to a starting contact switch 22 to the ignition system of the go-kart engine 4 using the contact switch 22 , and it provides speed/rev measurement and application of speed limitation.
  • the signal from the ignition system is a series of short high voltage impulses, one at each engine rev.
  • these signals are converted to low voltage suitable for measurement by the microprocessor electronics in it.
  • the engine rotational speed (revolutions) is determined and if they exceed the speed limiter, the signal from the ignition system towards the mas (similar to the mechanical switch) is shortened by a semiconductor switch (transistor or triac), the same way the engine also stops igniting the fuel and cannot accelerate.
  • the semiconductor switch 11 is processor-controlled and shortens the impulses only for a short time, which is calculated and determined by the software based on the limiter value and the current engine revs. By means of software control of the amount of stopped and allowed sparks, the "limiting" function is achieved and thus the engine cannot exceed the prescribed speed revs.
  • the electronic device 6 is connected directly to the motor 23 or to the controller that controls it.
  • a positioning sensor 7 is mounted on the rear motor axis 5 of the go-kart 1, connected to the electronic device 6 by means of a cable connection 24.
  • the positioning sensor 7 is configured as a standalone module consisting of a contact element, for example a magnet 25 and a sensor 26 connected to it.
  • the magnet 25 is fixedly mounted to a rotating part of the go-kart 1 drive system, e.g. the rear axle 5 (tires, rims, belt, chain, etc.), and the sensor 26 is suitably mounted fixedly on a go-kart 1 element to take into account the movement of the magnet 25.
  • a positioning sensor 7 is mounted on each go-kart 1 and can be used to determine the speed of travel as well as the distance traveled since it started on the track.
  • the positioning sensor 7 calculates the distance traveled and the speed of travel based on counting the received signals of completed revs relative to a predetermined tire circumference and thus convert it to the distance traveled.
  • the start-finish line of the go-kart track is taken as the starting and ending point for the distance traveled (in meters) - per lap.
  • the control electronic device 6 is connected via a wireless device, for example, a modem 27 to a local server 28 where a software module 29 is installed.
  • a wireless device for example, a modem 27
  • a local server 28 where a software module 29 is installed.
  • the go-kart track driving and control system operates as follows: after a go-kart 1 starts moving on the track, the positioning sensor 7 receives speed data and transmits it via the electronic device 6 to the local server 28, where more details are also provideo on the go-kart positioning on the track, distance traveled, speed. Upon detection of a specific event (collision, stopping, reversing, last lap, etc.) occurred, the server 28 automatically sends, via the wireless modem 27, a signal to the electronic device 6 for limiting the engine revs of go-kart 1. The electronic device 6 limits the revs by signal b depending on the engine type - one of internal combustion engine or an electric motor.
  • the server 28 also signals to the electronic devices 6 of the go-karts that approach the area of a specific situation, thereby automatically limiting their speed of travel, preventing them from entering the incident zone in high speed.
  • the system will automatically signal to the electronic devices 6 of all the other go-karts on the track, shutting down their motors and this will ensure they are forced to stop (racing). Such impact can be ensured regardless of the positioning of the go-karts on the track or only in a specific area of the track, for example before the incident zone.
  • the system can control the driving speed of individual go-karts, for example by limiting the revs of a slower-moving go-kart reached by a faster-moving go-kart. In this way, regardless of the pilot's experience or their behavior on the track, conditions will be provided to facilitate the passing (overtaking) the slower-moving go-kart without provoking the occurrence of incident conditions. As soon as the overtaking is completed, the restriction imposed on the slower moving go-kart will be dropped and it may race at its previous speed.
  • Such driving speed control will also be applied if it is determined a go-kart has started going in a direction opposite to the defined driving direction: the system shall signal the electronic device 6 of the corresponding go-kart to turn its engine off, as well as a signal to limit the engine revs of the go-karts approaching the area where the stopped go-kart is located.
  • the system may impose a forced restriction on the engine revs of a go-kart whose pilot drives in a dangerous/risky manner further endangering other racing go-karts.
  • the positioning sensor 7 After changing a specific condition (e.g., overtaking the incident location) occurred, the positioning sensor 7 transmits information to the device 6, and the latter communicates via a Wi- Fi signal 29 to the server 28, and it in turn sends a signal to the electronic device 6 to stop limiting the engine revs and restore the engine revs, allowing the previous mode of normal, permitted speed, respectively.
  • a specific condition e.g., overtaking the incident location

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L'invention concerne un procédé et un système de positionnement, de commande et de gestion de vitesse actuels d'un kart sur une piste de kart, qui peuvent trouver une application dans le domaine de l'organisation de services de divertissement et/ou de sport sur des pistes de kart. Le système est constitué d'un dispositif de limitation de vitesse de moteur, configuré sous forme de capteur de positionnement (7) et monté sur une pièce rotative de kart (1), reliée à un dispositif électronique de commande (6), monté fixement sur le kart (1) et connecté à un serveur local de base de données (28) par l'intermédiaire d'un modem sans fil (27).
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