Abstract

An input module, able to be retrofitted in a vehicle, for controlling a vehicle, having a haptic input element, at least one sensor, at least one electronic circuit that is able to determine a sensor signal, at least one force feedback element, and a housing having at least one electrical interface. The sensor, the electronic circuit and the force feedback element are accommodated completely in the housing and the input element is accommodated partially in the housing. The force feedback is calculated in the electronic circuit and is able to be adjusted dynamically and adapted to a specific the driver. The invention also relates to a modular control system having the input module cited above, a data bus and at least one central distributor module.

IPC Classes  ?

• B62D 5/00 - Power-assisted or power-driven steering
• B60K 35/00 - Instruments specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement of instruments in or on vehicles
• B60K 35/10 - Input arrangements, i.e. from user to vehicle, associated with vehicle functions or specially adapted therefor
• B60K 35/25 - Output arrangements, i.e. from vehicle to user, associated with vehicle functions or specially adapted therefor using haptic output

Abstract

The invention relates to an input module (140), able to be retrofitted in a vehicle, for controlling a vehicle, having a haptic input element (100), at least one sensor (200), at least one electronic circuit (350) that is able to determine a sensor signal, at least one force feedback element (400), and a housing (57) having at least one electrical interface (35). The sensor (200), the electronic circuit (350) and the force feedback element (400) are accommodated completely in the housing (57) and the input element (100) is accommodated partially in the housing (57). The force feedback is calculated in the electronic circuit and is able to be adjusted dynamically and adapted in a manner specific to the driver. The invention also relates to a modular control system (13) having the input module (140) cited above, a data bus (77a, 77b) and at least one central distributor module (300a, 300b).

IPC Classes  ?

• B60K 37/06 - Arrangement of fittings on dashboard of controls, e.g. control knobs

Goods & Services

Electronic steering (vehicle part).

Goods & Services

Vehicle parts, namely, steering wheels, joysticks, handlebars, steering units, brakes, and accelerators all especially adapted for operating automobiles, trucks and boats

Abstract

a, b, 321, 332) is provided. For the steering input module, the main controller board sets the individual parameters with respect to the steering angle and straight-ahead position of the exchangeable operating elements (12) for steering the vehicle. For the brake input module, the main controller board sets the individual parameters with respect to the brake distance of the exchangeable operating elements (22) for braking. The invention further relates to a method for subsequently retrofitting a vehicle with the control system.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60K 26/00 - Arrangement or mounting of propulsion-unit control devices in vehicles

Abstract

A vehicle comprising a controller is disclosed, said controller being characterized by a steering input module (11) having a mechanical interface to which the exchangeable operating elements (12) for steering the vehicle can be attached and/or a brake input module (21) comprising a mechanical interface having touchless sensors (211a, b), to which the exchangeable operating elements (22) for braking can be attached, wherein per steering input module (11) and/or brake input module (21) at least one main controller board (131a, b, 231a, b, 321, 332) is provided in order to set the individual parameters with respect to the steering angle and straight-ahead position of the exchangeable operating elements (12) for steering the vehicle and in order to set the individual parameters with respect to the brake distance of the exchangeable operating elements (22) for braking. The invention further relates to a method for subsequently retrofitting a vehicle with the control system according to the invention.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60W 30/18 - Propelling the vehicle
• B60W 10/18 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of braking systems
• B60W 10/20 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of steering systems