WO2023248236A1 - Système et procédé pour commander un mode de véhicule - Google Patents

Système et procédé pour commander un mode de véhicule Download PDF

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WO2023248236A1
WO2023248236A1 PCT/IN2023/050214 IN2023050214W WO2023248236A1 WO 2023248236 A1 WO2023248236 A1 WO 2023248236A1 IN 2023050214 W IN2023050214 W IN 2023050214W WO 2023248236 A1 WO2023248236 A1 WO 2023248236A1
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Avinash Gullyal
S Dhinesh Kumar
Dipanjan MAZUMDAR
Chidambaram SUBRAMONIAM
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60W—CONJOINT CONTROL OF VEHICLE SUB-UNITS OF DIFFERENT TYPE OR DIFFERENT FUNCTION; CONTROL SYSTEMS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR HYBRID VEHICLES; ROAD VEHICLE DRIVE CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR PURPOSES NOT RELATED TO THE CONTROL OF A PARTICULAR SUB-UNIT
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    • B60W50/082—Selecting or switching between different modes of propelling
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    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60K—ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PROPULSION UNITS OR OF TRANSMISSIONS IN VEHICLES; ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PLURAL DIVERSE PRIME-MOVERS IN VEHICLES; AUXILIARY DRIVES FOR VEHICLES; INSTRUMENTATION OR DASHBOARDS FOR VEHICLES; ARRANGEMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH COOLING, AIR INTAKE, GAS EXHAUST OR FUEL SUPPLY OF PROPULSION UNITS IN VEHICLES
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    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60W—CONJOINT CONTROL OF VEHICLE SUB-UNITS OF DIFFERENT TYPE OR DIFFERENT FUNCTION; CONTROL SYSTEMS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR HYBRID VEHICLES; ROAD VEHICLE DRIVE CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR PURPOSES NOT RELATED TO THE CONTROL OF A PARTICULAR SUB-UNIT
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60W—CONJOINT CONTROL OF VEHICLE SUB-UNITS OF DIFFERENT TYPE OR DIFFERENT FUNCTION; CONTROL SYSTEMS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR HYBRID VEHICLES; ROAD VEHICLE DRIVE CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR PURPOSES NOT RELATED TO THE CONTROL OF A PARTICULAR SUB-UNIT
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60W—CONJOINT CONTROL OF VEHICLE SUB-UNITS OF DIFFERENT TYPE OR DIFFERENT FUNCTION; CONTROL SYSTEMS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR HYBRID VEHICLES; ROAD VEHICLE DRIVE CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR PURPOSES NOT RELATED TO THE CONTROL OF A PARTICULAR SUB-UNIT
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60W—CONJOINT CONTROL OF VEHICLE SUB-UNITS OF DIFFERENT TYPE OR DIFFERENT FUNCTION; CONTROL SYSTEMS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR HYBRID VEHICLES; ROAD VEHICLE DRIVE CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR PURPOSES NOT RELATED TO THE CONTROL OF A PARTICULAR SUB-UNIT
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60W—CONJOINT CONTROL OF VEHICLE SUB-UNITS OF DIFFERENT TYPE OR DIFFERENT FUNCTION; CONTROL SYSTEMS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR HYBRID VEHICLES; ROAD VEHICLE DRIVE CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR PURPOSES NOT RELATED TO THE CONTROL OF A PARTICULAR SUB-UNIT
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  • the present invention relates to a system and a method for controlling a vehicle mode in a vehicle.
  • Vehicles are now equipped with multiple drive modes, allowing a driver/rider to select a driving/riding mode as per requirement.
  • Most common driving modes include an economy mode which is a fuel-efficient mode, a power mode which offers improved throttle response, a reverse mode for moving the vehicle in a reverse direction, a smart mode which automatically selects a mode of driving depending upon vehicle driving conditions, etc.
  • economy mode which is a fuel-efficient mode
  • power mode which offers improved throttle response
  • a reverse mode for moving the vehicle in a reverse direction
  • smart mode which automatically selects a mode of driving depending upon vehicle driving conditions, etc.
  • number of driving modes may differ from vehicle to vehicle.
  • a dedicated switch is provided to switch between the multiple drive modes and another start/ON switch is provided to switch on / power on the vehicle.
  • the switching- ON of the vehicle includes switching ON of an ignition of the vehicle or switching the vehicle from an idle mode (non-driving mode) where there is no throttle response to the drive modes and the throttle does not respond.
  • the other dedicated switch may be operated to switch between the multiple drive modes. Since the switching between the multiple drive modes is performed by the rider/driver while driving/riding, it is essential for the dedicated switch to be located on the vehicle within the reach of the driver/rider and it is desired that it require minimal driver/rider interaction. Especially in cases of a two-wheeled vehicle, if the switch is not within reach or if the switch requires the rider’s attention, the switching operation tends to distract the rider and the rider may lose balance of the vehicle, which is undesirable.
  • transition from power mode to economy mode is also done with no interlocks, the switchover will be jerky and uncomfortable for the rider. It is desired to have an interlock for transitioning between the high energy and the low energy modes and prohibiting the selection of the low energy mode with lower top speeds from the high energy mode, while driving at higher speeds.
  • the present invention is directed at a system for controlling a vehicle mode of a vehicle, which is capable of operating in any one vehicle mode of a plurality of vehicle modes.
  • the system comprises a mode switch, a plurality of vehicular sensors and a plurality of control units in the vehicle.
  • the mode switch is for inputting instructions pertaining to switching between the plurality of vehicle modes.
  • the plurality of vehicular sensors is configured for generating and communicating vehicle parameter values.
  • the plurality of control units is in communication with the mode switch and the plurality of vehicular sensors.
  • the plurality of control units is configured to switch the vehicle between the plurality of vehicle modes. The switching is based upon at least one of a current vehicle mode, inputs from the mode switch and the vehicle parameter values.
  • the plurality of vehicle modes includes a default mode / drive mode of the vehicle, when the vehicle is in motion.
  • the default mode / drive mode may be one of an economy mode and a power mode of the vehicle.
  • the plurality of control units includes a motor controller and a vehicle control unit.
  • the vehicle control unit is configured to switch the vehicle from an idle mode into the default mode / drive mode and subsequently disregard any further instructions received from the mode switch, while the vehicle remains in the default mode / drive mode.
  • the vehicle control unit disregards the inputs from the mode switch until the vehicle re-enters into the idle mode.
  • the re-entry into the idle mode depends upon at least one of: the vehicle parameter values and an ignition status of the vehicle.
  • the motor controller is configured to perform the switching only when the vehicle mode is the default mode / drive mode.
  • the motor controller is configured to disregard the instructions from the mode switch while the vehicle remains in the idle mode.
  • the motor controller is configured to switch the vehicle between the economy mode and the power mode. The switching depends upon the instruction received from the mode switch and at least one of the vehicle parameter values.
  • the motor controller switches the vehicle from the power mode to the economy mode only when a speed of the vehicle is less than a predefined threshold speed value and a throttle value is less than a predefined throttle threshold value.
  • the mode switch is a press and release switch and the inputted instructions from the mode switch includes a pressed duration for which time the switch is kept pressed before being released.
  • the vehicle control unit is configured to change the vehicle mode from the idle mode to the default mode / drive mode only when the pressed duration is greater than a predefined duration value.
  • the vehicle parameter values include at least one of: a current vehicle mode of the vehicle, a side stand status of a side stand of the vehicle, a vehicle speed of the vehicle, a charger connection status, a battery status of a battery of the vehicle and a throttle value of the vehicle.
  • the invention is directed towards a method for controlling a vehicle mode of a vehicle, which is capable of operating in any one vehicle mode of a plurality of vehicle modes.
  • the method comprises receiving inputs from a mode switch of the vehicle, receiving vehicle parameter values from a plurality of vehicular sensors by the plurality of control units, and switching the vehicle mode based upon a current vehicle mode and at least one of the vehicle parameter values.
  • the inputs are received by a plurality of control units in the vehicle and the switching is performed by one of the plurality of control units.
  • the method comprises switching the vehicle from an idle mode to a default mode / drive mode when a mode switch is pressed for more than a predefined duration value and then released.
  • the switching is performed via a vehicle control unit of the plurality of control units.
  • the vehicle is in motion when in the default mode / drive mode.
  • the default mode / drive mode being one of an economy mode and a power mode of the vehicle.
  • the method comprises disregarding, by the vehicle control unit, of the instructions from the mode switch while the vehicle is not in the idle mode and until the vehicle re-enters into the idle mode.
  • the re-entry into the idle mode depends upon the at least one of the vehicle parameter values and the ignition status.
  • the method comprises switching the vehicle between the power mode and the economy mode, by a motor controller, only when the current vehicle mode is the default mode / drive mode.
  • the switching depends upon the input received from the mode switch and at least one of the vehicle parameter values.
  • the method comprises disregarding, by the motor controller, of the inputs from the mode switch when the vehicle is in the idle mode and until the vehicle re-enters into the default mode / drive mode.
  • the switching from the power mode to the economy mode is performed only when a speed of the vehicle is less than a predefined threshold speed value and a throttle value is less than a predefined threshold throttle value.
  • the vehicle parameter values include at least one of a current vehicle mode of the vehicle, a side stand status of a side stand of the vehicle, a vehicle speed of the vehicle, a charger connection status, a battery status of a battery of the vehicle and a throttle value of the vehicle.
  • Figure 1 illustrates a system for controlling a vehicle mode of a vehicle, which is capable of operating in any one mode from a plurality of vehicle modes, in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.
  • Figure 2 is a flowchart illustrating a method for controlling a vehicle mode of a vehicle capable of operating in any one vehicle mode of a plurality of vehicle modes, in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.
  • Figure 3 is a flow chart illustrating an exemplary method for controlling the vehicle modes of the vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.
  • the present invention relates to a systems and methods for controlling a vehicle mode of a vehicle. More particularly, the present invention relates to systems and methods for controlling the vehicle mode of the vehicle capable of operating in a plurality of vehicle modes.
  • FIG. 1 illustrates a system 100 for controlling a vehicle mode of a vehicle 150, which is capable of operating in any one mode from a plurality of vehicle modes, in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.
  • the vehicle 150 is a twowheeler vehicle.
  • the vehicle 150 may be any multi-wheeled vehicle such as an EV (Electric Vehicle), an HEV (Hybrid Electric Vehicle), an ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) based vehicle and the like.
  • the vehicle 150 has a motor 152 for providing traction and a brake 154 connected to a brake switch 164.
  • the system 100 controls and manages the vehicle mode of the vehicle 150 by switching the vehicle 150 between the plurality of vehicle modes based upon vehicle parameters, a vehicle current mode, inputs from a user/rider and the like.
  • vehicle parameter values include at least one of a side stand status of a side stand of the vehicle 150, a vehicle speed of the vehicle 150, a charger connection status, a battery status of at least one battery 158 of the vehicle
  • the system 100 further comprises a mode switch 162 in the vehicle 150, a plurality of vehicular sensors 120 for generating and communicating the vehicle parameter values and a plurality of control units 1 10 in the vehicle 150.
  • the mode switch 162 is configured for inputting instructions pertaining to switching between the plurality of vehicle modes. The inputs may be provided by the user by operating the mode switch 162.
  • the mode switch 162 may be a physical hardwired switch embedded on a handle-bar of the vehicle 150 in proximity to an instrument cluster on the handle bar of the vehicle 150.
  • the mode switch 162 may be a soft switch provided in one of user interfaces of the instrument cluster.
  • the mode switch 162 is an input device for the rider/user of the vehicle 150 to operate and change the vehicle mode between the plurality of vehicle modes.
  • the mode switch 162 is a press and release switch.
  • the inputted instructions from the mode switch 162 includes a pressed duration for which time the switch is kept pressed before being released.
  • the mode switch 162 may be a rotary switch or a joystick switch.
  • the plurality of control units 110 is in communication with the mode switch 162 and the plurality of vehicular sensors 120.
  • the plurality of control units 1 10 is configured to switch the vehicle 150 between the plurality of vehicle modes based upon at least one of a current vehicle mode, inputs from the mode switch 162, and the vehicle parameter values.
  • the plurality of vehicle modes includes an economy mode and a power mode. During both the vehicle modes, the vehicle 150 is in motion and may operate in any one of them.
  • the economy mode or the power mode may be a default mode of the vehicle 150 as set by the OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer).
  • the plurality of control units 110 includes a motor controller 1 12 and a vehicle control unit 114 in the vehicle 150.
  • the motor controller 112 drives a traction motor such as the motor 152.
  • a throttle 156 located at the handle-bar of the vehicle 150 provides the input received from the rider/user to the motor controller 112.
  • the input of the throttle pertains to acceleration, deceleration and the like.
  • the motor controller 112 also receives other inputs such as from the brake 154 through the brake switch 164.
  • the motor controller 112 receives a hall sensor signal indicative of the speed of motor 152 and thus computes the vehicle speed accordingly.
  • the vehicle control unit 114 is configured to switch the vehicle 150 from an idle mode into the default mode and subsequently disregard any further instructions received from the mode switch 162, while the vehicle 150 remains in the default mode or any of the vehicle modes other than the idle mode.
  • the vehicle 150 When the vehicle 150 is powered ON or vehicle ignition is turned ON, for example by operating a key lock using a mechanical key, the vehicle 150 enters into the idle mode. In the idle mode, the vehicle 150 is ready to get started but there is no mobility based on throttle input. In the idle mode, the throttle 156 of the vehicle is not responsive and the vehicle 150 is not moving. The user needs to exit the idle mode and enter one of the drive modes such as the power mode, the economy mode and the like for the vehicle 150 to move and to perform the mobility function based on the throttle input. The re-entry into the idle mode depends upon at least one of: the vehicle parameter values and an ignition status of the vehicle 150.
  • the motor controller 112 is configured to perform the switching only when the vehicle mode is the default mode or one of the drive modes.
  • the motor controller 112 is configured to disregard the instructions/inputs from the mode switch 162 while the vehicle 150 remains in the idle mode.
  • the motor controller 112 is configured to switch the vehicle 150 between the economy mode and the power mode. The switching depends upon the instruction received from the mode switch 162 and at least one of the vehicle parameter values.
  • the vehicle control unit 114 sends a message to the motor controller 112 over CAN bus to deliver the output according to the mode change determined by the motor controller 112.
  • the motor controller 112 is configured to switch the vehicle 150 from the power mode to the economy mode only when a speed of the vehicle 150 is less than a predefined threshold speed value and a throttle value is less than a predefined threshold throttle value.
  • additional conditions for switching the vehicle 150 between the power mode and the economy mode include: that the current vehicle mode is other than the idle mode or the park assist mode and a side stand status is in OFF. The side stand status is sensed and communicated by a side stand switch 166 connected to the vehicle control unit 114.
  • the mode switch 162 is operated by the rider to switch between the drive modes.
  • the switch from the economy mode to the power mode is allowed while the switch from the power mode to the economy requires fulfilment of the conditions such as: the speed of the vehicle 150 is less than the predefined threshold speed value and the throttle input value is less than the predefined threshold throttle value. If the vehicle 150 is in idle mode, then the mode switch 162 operation is disregarded by the motor controller 112.
  • the speed of the vehicle 150 is limited to a top speed of 45 km/h and in the power mode the speed of the vehicle 150 is limited to a top speed of 80 km/h.
  • the predefined threshold speed value is 40 km/h and the predefined threshold throttle value is 40%.
  • the mode switch 162 is operated, then the vehicle 150 is not allowed to enter the economy mode.
  • the rider needs to decelerate the vehicle 150 first before the motor controller 112 is allowed to switch the vehicle mode from the power mode to the economy mode. As a result, the rider does not enter the economy mode feeling loss of throttle control over the vehicle 150.
  • the vehicle control unit 114 is configured to change the vehicle mode from the idle mode to the default mode or the drive mode only when the pressed duration of the mode switch 162 is greater than a predefined duration value.
  • the vehicle control unit 114 is configured to read the input from the mode switch 162 and compare the pressed duration of operation of the mode switch 162 to the predefined duration value. When the pressed duration exceeds the predefined duration value, the vehicle control unit 1 14 changes the mode from the idle mode to the default mode / drive mode.
  • the other conditions which are considered for the switch are charger connection status, side stand status, electrical faults status and the like.
  • the user/rider while in the idle mode, applies the brake 154 and presses the mode switch 162.
  • the rider /user holds on and keeps both the brake 154 and the mode switch 162 pressed for more than the predefined duration value.
  • the predefined duration value is in the order of three to five seconds.
  • the predefined duration value is four seconds. Consequently, both the motor controller 112 and the vehicle control unit 114 receive the signals pertaining to the brake 154 and the mode switch 162 as input. Since the vehicle 150 is in the idle mode, the motor controller 112 disregards the inputs and the vehicle control unit 114 responds to the inputs and compares the input of the mode switch 162 - duration for which it is pressed to the predefined duration.
  • the vehicle 150 is switched into the drive mode.
  • the vehicle control unit 114 will enter the vehicle 150 into a default driving mode as configured at the time of designing. Subsequently, the vehicle control unit 114 disregards the inputs from the mode switch 162 until the vehicle 150 re-enters the idle mode due to any of the following: turned OFF and turned ON again, side stand operated, charger connected, vehicle kept idle for predefined time and the like.
  • Switches 160 including the mode switch 162 and the brake switch 164 are all connected to the motor controller 112 with hardwire. Upon operation of the switches 160, there is an electrical signal in the form of voltage, which is transmitted to the motor controller 112. The motor controller 112 is configured to receive these electrical signals as inputs.
  • the mode switch 162 is also connected to the vehicle control unit 114 with hardwire. Hence, a single switch - the mode switch 162 is connected to two different control units - the motor controller 112 and the vehicle control unit 114.
  • the motor controller 112 is connected to traction motor such as the motor 152 for powering the motor 152 and also receive the speed and temperature of the motor 152.
  • the motor controller 112 thus receives motor speed signals and computes the vehicle speed.
  • FIG. 2 is a flowchart illustrating a method 200 for controlling a vehicle mode of a vehicle 150 capable of operating in any one vehicle mode of a plurality of vehicle modes, in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.
  • the method 200 comprises steps of receiving 210 inputs from a mode switch 162 of the vehicle 150 by a plurality of control units 110 in the vehicle 150; receiving 220 vehicle parameter values from a plurality of vehicular sensors 120 by the plurality of control units 110; and switching 230 the vehicle mode, by one of the plurality of control units 1 10, based upon a current vehicle mode and at least one of the vehicle parameter values.
  • the method 200 comprises step of switching 232 the vehicle 150 from an idle mode to a default mode when the mode switch 162 is pressed for more than a predefined duration and then released and/or the brake is also pressed for the same duration.
  • the step of switching 232 is performed by the vehicle control unit 114 of the plurality of control units 110.
  • the vehicle 150 is in motion when in the default mode.
  • the default mode is one of an economy mode and a power mode of the vehicle 150.
  • the method 200 comprises step of disregarding 212, by the vehicle control unit 114, of the instructions from the mode switch 162 while the vehicle 150 is not in the idle mode and until the vehicle 150 re-enters into the idle mode.
  • the re-entry into the idle mode depends upon at least one of the vehicle parameter values and the ignition status.
  • the method 200 comprises step of switching 234 the vehicle 150 between the power mode and the economy mode, by a motor controller 1 12, only when the current vehicle mode is the default mode or one of the drive modes.
  • the switching 234 depends upon the input received from the mode switch 162 and at least one of the vehicle parameter values.
  • the switching 234 from the power mode to the economy mode is performed only when a speed of the vehicle 150 is less than a predefined threshold speed value and a throttle value is less than a predefined threshold throttle value.
  • the method 200 comprises disregarding 214, by the motor controller 112, of the inputs from the mode switch 162 when the vehicle 150 is in the idle mode and until the vehicle 150 re-enters into the default mode / drive mode.
  • the vehicle parameter values include at least one of a current vehicle mode of the vehicle 150, a side stand status of a side stand of the vehicle 150, a vehicle speed of the vehicle 150, a charger connection status, a battery status of a battery 158 of the vehicle, a throttle value of the vehicle 150 and the like.
  • Figure 3 is a flow chart illustrating a method 300 for controlling the vehicle modes of the vehicle 150, in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.
  • the method 300 is an exemplary embodiment comprising step 302 to 326, in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.
  • the method checks if an ignition of the vehicle 150 is ON.
  • the vehicle 150 When the vehicle 150 is powered ON or the ignition is ON, for example by operating a key lock using a mechanical key, the vehicle 150 enters into the idle mode.
  • the method checks if the vehicle 150 is in the idle mode.
  • step 306 is performed wherein the motor controller 1 12 disregards the inputs of the mode switch 162 and the vehicle 150 is ready to get started but there will be no mobility based on the throttle input.
  • a throttle 156 of the vehicle 150 is not responsive and the vehicle 150 is not moving.
  • step 308 if the mode switch 162 is pressed for more than the predefined duration value, steps 310 and 312 are performed.
  • step 310 the vehicle is switched from the idle mode into the default mode / drive mode via the vehicle control unit 114.
  • the vehicle control unit 114 disregards the inputs from the mode switch 162 until the vehicle 150 re-enters the idle mode.
  • the re-entry into the idle mode depends upon at least one of: the vehicle parameter values and an ignition status of the vehicle 150.
  • the user/rider applies the brake 154 and presses the mode switch 162.
  • the rider /user holds on and keeps both the brake 154 and the mode switch 162 pressed for more than the predefined duration value.
  • the motor controller 112 disregards the inputs and the vehicle control unit 1 14 responds to the inputs and checks for the signals received with pre-defined thresholds and then enters the vehicle 150 into the default mode.
  • the default mode may be one of the drive modes such as the economy mode and the power mode.
  • step 312 Subsequent to step 312; and also, if at the step 304, the vehicle 150 is not in the idle mode; step 314 and subsequent steps are performed.
  • step 314 traction is provided to the motor 152 of the vehicle 150 by the motor controller 112 as per the input from the throttle 156.
  • Further steps 316 and 318 check if the vehicle 150 is in the power mode or the economy mode.
  • the vehicle control unit 1 14 will enter the vehicle 150 into a default mode as configured at the time of designing. The user needs to exit the idle mode and enter one of the drive modes such as the power mode, the economy mode and the like for the vehicle 150 to move and to perform the mobility function based on the throttle input.
  • step 320 if the mode switch 162 is operated and the speed of the vehicle 150 is less than the predefined threshold speed value and the throttle value is less than the predefined threshold throttle value, step 322 is performed wherein the motor controller 1 12 switches the vehicle 150 into the economy mode.
  • step 326 is performed wherein the motor controller 1 12 switches the vehicle 150 into the power mode.
  • the vehicle control unit 1 14 disregards the inputs from the mode switch 162 until the vehicle 150 re-enters the idle mode due to any of the following: Turned OFF and turned ON again, side stand operated, charger connected, vehicle kept idle for predefined time and the like.
  • the system and the method provided by the invention provides a single switch operation for controlling the vehicle modes of the vehicle. The provision of extra switch and associated wiring required and the confusion related to which switch to operate and when to operate is done away with.

Abstract

La présente invention concerne un système (100) et un procédé (200) pour commander un mode de véhicule d'un véhicule (150) pouvant fonctionner dans une pluralité de modes de véhicule. Le système (100) comprend un commutateur de mode (162) dans le véhicule (150) pour entrer des instructions concernant la commutation entre la pluralité de modes de véhicule; une pluralité de capteurs de véhicule (120) pour générer et communiquer des valeurs de paramètre de véhicule; et une pluralité d'unités de commande (110) comprenant un dispositif de commande de moteur (112) et une unité de commande de véhicule (114) en communication avec le commutateur de mode (162) et la pluralité de capteurs de véhicule (120). Les unités de commande (110) sont configurées pour commuter le véhicule (150) entre la pluralité de modes de véhicule sur la base d'au moins l'un parmi un mode de véhicule actuel, des entrées provenant du commutateur de mode (162) et des valeurs de paramètre de véhicule. L'invention fournit un commutateur unique pour effectuer une commutation entre les modes de véhicule, ce qui permet d'accroître l'expérience de l'utilisateur/conducteur.
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