KR-20260063557-A - DETACHABLE DEVICE OF DRIVING OPERATION APPARATUS FOR VEHICLE

KR20260063557AKR 20260063557 AKR20260063557 AKR 20260063557AKR-20260063557-A

Abstract

The present invention relates to a detachable device for a vehicle driving control system, wherein a driving control system (30) for steering, acceleration, braking, and shifting of a vehicle is integrated into a single body and can be mounted on or removed from a vehicle panel (10). In manual driving mode, the driving control system (30) is mounted on the vehicle panel (10) for use, and in autonomous driving mode, the driving control system (30) is removed from the vehicle panel (10), thereby increasing the usability of the interior space.

Inventors

김은식
정훈
고기녕
이중재

Assignees

현대자동차주식회사
기아 주식회사
엘에스오토모티브테크놀로지스 주식회사

Dates

Publication Date: 20260507
Application Date: 20241030

Claims (20)

A rod portion rotatably coupled to a vehicle panel, protruding from or inserted into the vehicle panel upon rotation, and having a first connector at its end; and A detachable device for a vehicle driving control system, characterized by including a locking module that is provided in the driving control system of a vehicle, is capable of being coupled to and separated from a load part, and is equipped with a second connector that is connected to a first connector when coupled to the load part.
In claim 1, It further includes a mounting pin provided at the end of the above-mentioned rod portion, with both ends protruding laterally toward the rod portion; A detachable device for a vehicle driving control system, characterized in that when the end of the above-mentioned rod portion is inserted into the locking module, the mounting pin is restrained by the locking module, thereby preventing separation between the rod portion and the locking module.
In claim 1, At one end of the above-mentioned rod portion, a first hole and a second hole are formed spaced apart from each other along a rotational radius centered on the hinge portion; The above vehicle panel is equipped with control buttons; A fixing pin that contacts an operating button is installed on the above vehicle panel via a first spring; A detachable device for a vehicle driving control system, characterized in that the above-mentioned fixing pin moves linearly when the operating button is operated, and when moving linearly, is inserted into a first hole or a second hole to restrict the rotation of the rod portion, or is disengaged from the first hole or the second hole to release the restriction on the rotation of the rod portion.
In claim 3, A detachable device for a vehicle driving control system, characterized in that when the above-mentioned fixing pin is inserted into either the first hole or the second hole, the rotation of the rod portion is restricted while it protrudes from the vehicle panel, and when it is inserted into the other hole, the rotation of the rod portion is restricted while it is inserted into the vehicle panel.
In claim 1, The above vehicle panel is movably provided with a cover portion; A detachable device for a vehicle driving control system, characterized in that the above-mentioned cover part conceals the rod part inserted into the vehicle panel, thereby blocking the exposure of the rod part.
In claim 2, A detachable device for a vehicle driving control system, characterized in that a wiring connected to a first connector is provided inside the above-mentioned load portion, avoiding the mounting pin.
In claim 2, The above driving control system comprises a rotating part that rotates during steering operation; and A detachable device for a vehicle driving control system, characterized by including a fixed part located at the center of the rotating part, which always maintains a fixed state regardless of the rotating part, and equipped with a locking module.
In claim 7, The above driving control system includes a steering control system, an acceleration control system, a braking control system, and a gear shift control system; The above steering control system, acceleration control system, and braking control system are provided in a rotating part; A detachable device for a vehicle driving control system, characterized in that the above-mentioned gear shift control system and display are provided in a fixed part.
In claim 7, The above locking module is coupled to a fixed part of the driving control system, and a connector housing equipped with a second connector; A rotary locking ring that overlaps the connector housing and is installed to rotate clockwise and counterclockwise around a centerline; A second spring installed in the connector housing, which is supported by the connector housing at one end and provided at the other end, which is coupled with a rotary locking ring and rotates the rotary locking ring rotated clockwise or counterclockwise in the opposite direction to return it to its original position; A cover plate coupled to a fixed part of a driving control system in a structure covering the above connector housing and rotary locking ring, with a portion of the rotary locking ring penetrating and protruding; and A detachable device for a vehicle driving control system, characterized by including a rotating lever that is coupled to a part of a rotating locking ring protruding through the cover plate and rotates the rotating locking ring in the same direction when rotated clockwise or counterclockwise.
In claim 9, When the end of the above-mentioned rod portion is inserted into the connector housing and the first connector and the second connector are combined, the mounting pin is positioned between the connector housing and the rotating locking ring and contacts the rotating locking ring; A detachable device for a vehicle driving control system, characterized in that the above-mentioned rotary locking ring restricts the movement of the mounting pin in the direction in which the rod portion is separated from the connector housing, thereby preventing the separation of the rod portion.
In claim 9, A detachable device for a vehicle driving control system, characterized by further including an elastic stopper that is fixedly installed in the connector housing and contacts a mounting pin when a rod portion is inserted into the connector housing and the first connector and the second connector are combined.
In claim 11, A second connector is provided in the central part of the above connector housing; A detachable device for a vehicle driving control system, characterized by having an arc groove formed on the outer side of the second connector in which a second spring including an arc guide is installed and a stopper groove formed in which an elastic stopper is installed.
In claim 11, One side of the above-mentioned rotary locking ring is provided with a guide projection that engages with an arc guide; The other side of the above-mentioned rotary locking ring is provided with a protrusion that penetrates the cover plate and engages with the rotary lever; On the inner surface of the above-mentioned rotary locking ring, inner protrusions are formed that protrude toward the center of the rotary locking ring at positions facing each other; A detachable device for a vehicle driving control system, characterized in that the above inner projection restricts the movement of the mounting pin when the rod portion is inserted into the connector housing and the first connector and the second connector are coupled, thereby preventing the rod portion from being separated from the connector housing.
In claim 13, When the end of the rod is inserted into the locking module while the above driving control system and the rod are separated, the mounting pin contacts one surface of the inner projection; A detachable device for a vehicle driving control system, characterized in that one surface of an inner projection in contact with the mounting pin is formed as an inclined surface.
In claim 14, The above inner projections are composed of a pair facing each other on the inner surface of the rotation locking ring; A detachable device for a vehicle driving control system, characterized in that the above-mentioned inclined surface is formed with a point-symmetric structure with respect to the center of the rotating locking ring.
In claim 14, When the above mounting pin moves toward the connector housing while in contact with the inclined surface, the rotary locking ring rotates clockwise or counterclockwise; When the above-mentioned rotary locking ring is rotated clockwise or counterclockwise, a stopper groove in which an elastic stopper is installed in the connector housing is opened; A detachable device for a vehicle driving control system, characterized in that the above-mentioned mounting pin is inserted into an open stopper groove and comes into contact with an elastic stopper.
In claim 16, When the above mounting pin contacts the elastic stopper and the first connector and the second connector are coupled, the rotary locking ring rotates in the opposite direction and returns due to the spring force of the second spring, and the stopper groove becomes covered by the inner projection; A detachable device for a vehicle driving control system, characterized in that the inner projection above restricts the movement of the mounting pin to prevent the rod portion from being separated from the connector housing.
In claim 13, When the end of the rod is inserted into the locking module while the above driving control system and the rod are separated, the mounting pin contacts one surface of the inner projection; One surface of the inner projection in contact with the above-mentioned mounting pin is formed as a flat surface; When the user grasps the handle of the rotation lever and rotates the rotation lever clockwise or counterclockwise while the above mounting pin is in contact with the flat surface of the inner projection, the rotation locking ring rotates together with the rotation lever; The rotation of the above-mentioned rotary locking ring opens the stopper groove in the connector housing where an elastic stopper is installed; A detachable device for a vehicle driving control system, characterized in that the above-mentioned mounting pin is inserted into an open stopper groove and comes into contact with an elastic stopper.
In claim 17, When the driving control system is mounted on the load section through the combination of the above-mentioned load section and locking module, and the user presses the driving control system toward the vehicle panel, the mounting pin presses the elastic stopper, thereby compressing the elastic stopper; A predetermined gap is formed between the mounting pin and the inner projection of the rotating locking ring; When the user grasps the handle of the rotating lever while the above gap is in place and rotates the rotating lever clockwise or counterclockwise, the rotating locking ring rotates together with the rotating lever; The stopper groove, in which an elastic stopper is installed, is opened by the rotation of the above-mentioned rotary locking ring; A detachable device for a vehicle driving control system, characterized in that when a user pulls the driving control system while the stopper groove is open, the driving control system is detached from the load part as the load part and the locking module are separated.
In claim 11, A central hole is formed in the central part of the above cover plate through which the end of the rod part passes; The mounting pin hole through which the above-mentioned mounting pin passes is formed to be connected to both sides of the central hole; On the outer side of the above-mentioned mounting pinhole, a protrusion hole is formed in an arc shape through which a protrusion of a rotating locking ring passes; A detachable device for a vehicle driving control system, characterized in that the entrance of the central hole is formed with a trapezoidal cross-sectional shape that opens outward.

Description

Detachable device of driving operation apparatus for vehicle The present invention relates to a detachable device for a vehicle driving control system, and more specifically, to a technology for a detachable device for a vehicle driving control system capable of mounting or removing a driving control system for steering, acceleration, braking, and gear shifting from a vehicle. An autonomous vehicle is a smart vehicle equipped with autonomous driving technology that allows it to find its way to a destination on its own without the driver having to directly operate the steering wheel, accelerator pedal, or brakes. When autonomous driving becomes a common reality, drivers can select a manual driving mode in which they drive directly, and an autonomous driving mode in which the vehicle drives itself to the destination without the driver driving directly. The driving control system of an autonomous vehicle typically includes control systems for steering, acceleration, braking, and gear shifting, and these control systems can be integrated into a single body to form a modular configuration. However, conventional driving control systems are configured to be fixed to the vehicle, which can sometimes cause inconvenience in use. The matters described above as background technology are intended only to enhance understanding of the background of the present invention and should not be construed as an acknowledgment that they constitute prior art already known to those skilled in the art. FIGS. 1 and 2 are drawings of a state in which a load portion is inserted into a vehicle panel according to the present invention. FIGS. 3 and 4 are drawings of FIGS. 1 and 2 with the cover portion open. FIGS. 5 and 6 are drawings of the state in which the load portion protrudes from the vehicle panel in FIGS. 3 and 4, FIGS. 7 and 8 are drawings of a driving control system mounted on a load portion. FIGS. 9 to 14 are drawings for explaining a load portion according to the present invention, FIG. 15 is a perspective view of a locking module coupled to a driving control system according to the present invention. FIG. 16 is an exploded view of FIG. 15, FIGS. 17 to 26 are drawings for explaining a locking module according to the present invention, FIGS. 27 to 28 are drawings showing the driving control system and the load part separated. FIGS. 29 to 30 are drawings of the process of mounting a driving control system on a load part. FIGS. 31 and 32 are drawings of a driving control system mounted on a load portion. Fig. 33 is a drawing of the driving control system being removed from the load section. In describing the embodiments disclosed in this specification, if it is determined that a detailed description of related prior art may obscure the essence of the embodiments disclosed in this specification, such detailed description is omitted. Furthermore, the attached drawings are intended only to facilitate understanding of the embodiments disclosed in this specification, and the technical concept disclosed in this specification is not limited by the attached drawings; it should be understood that they include all modifications, equivalents, and substitutions that fall within the spirit and technical scope of the present invention. Terms including ordinal numbers, such as first, second, etc., may be used to describe various components, but said components are not limited by said terms. These terms are used solely for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another. Singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In this specification, terms such as “comprising” or “having” are intended to indicate the existence of the features, numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof described in the specification, and should be understood as not excluding in advance the existence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof. The suffixes "module" and "part" used for components in the following description are assigned or used interchangeably solely for the ease of drafting the specification, and do not inherently possess distinct meanings or roles. When it is stated that one component is "connected" or "connected" to another component, it should be understood that while it may be directly connected or connected to that other component, there may also be other components in between. On the other hand, when it is stated that one component is "directly connected" or "directly connected" to another component, it should be understood that there are no other components in between. Furthermore, the terms "Unit" or "Control Unit" included in names such as Motor Control Unit (MCU) and Hybrid Control Unit (HCU) are merely widely used terms for naming controllers that control specific vehicle functions, and do not refer to generic function units. A controller may include a communication device that communicates with o