Patent classifications
B60K2360/345
SWITCH KNOB AND OPERATING MODULE HAVING THE SAME
The present invention provides an operating module comprising: a vehicular multi-operating switch unit; a module housing configured to allow the vehicular multi-operating switch unit to be movably accommodated therein; a module drive unit disposed in the module housing and configured to generate a driving force that moves the module housing; a module unit shuttle configured to allow the vehicular multi-operating switch unit to be accommodated therein, the module unit shuttle being movably disposed in the module housing; and a module drive transfer unit connected at one side thereof to the module drive unit and connected at the other side thereof to the module unit shuttle, and configured to transfer a driving force that moves the vehicular multi-operating switch unit relative to the module housing, wherein a switch knob is provided at an end of the switch shaft unit, is moved together with the module unit shuttle in response to the movement of the module unit shuttle, and forms a grip for a user, and wherein a module optical unit s provided at the module housing and is configured to display an operation state of the switch knob, including whether or not the switch knob can be operated.
INPUT DEVICE
An input device is provided which includes: a first light source which emits light to cause a first design to be displayed on a display region: a second light source which emits light to cause a second design different from the first design to be displayed on the display region; a switch which receives an input from a user; and a control circuit which, according to the input received by the switch, (i) controls displaying of a design on the display region, by controlling a lighting state of the first light source and a lighting state of the second light source, and (ii) outputs a control signal corresponding to the input received by the switch, to an external device.
Adjustment device for activating or deactivating at least one driver assistance system and/or at least one drive mode for an autonomous drive
An adjustment device for activating or deactivating at least one of a driver assistance system and a driver assistance mode for autonomous driving in a vehicle may include a push-button. The push-button may be configured to select at least one of the driver assistance system and the driver assistance mode upon rotation of the push-button. The push button may also be configured to activate or deactivate at least one of the driver assistance system and the driver assistance mode upon linear movement of the push-button due to a pushing action by an operator.
LUMINOUS LEVER FOR TURNING ON A ROAD VEHICLE AND RELATIVE ROAD VEHICLE
Road vehicle comprising an ignition system for the powertrain system comprising in turn a luminous device integral with the passenger compartment of the road vehicle and comprising a movable part configured to move between an off configuration and an on configuration; the luminous device comprising a display device configured to at least partially assume a first colour and a second colour; wherein the display device is configured to switch from the first colour to the second colour when the movable part switches from the off configuration to the on configuration and vice versa when the movable part switches from the on configuration to the off configuration.
LUMINOUS DEVICE FOR TURNING ON A ROAD VEHICLE AND RELATIVE ROAD VEHICLE
Road vehicle comprising an ignition system for the powertrain system comprising in turn a luminous device integral with the passenger compartment of the road vehicle and comprising a movable part configured to move between an off configuration and an on configuration; the luminous device comprising a display device configured to at least partially assume a first colour and a second colour; wherein the display device is configured to switch from the first colour to the second colour when the movable part switches from the off configuration to the on configuration and vice versa when the movable part switches from the on configuration to the off configuration.
Rotary dial assembly
A rotary dial assembly includes a rotary dial configured to selectively display a plurality of graphical images and a polarized film assembly disposed in the rotary dial and configured to control the selective displaying of the plurality of graphical images on the rotary dial. When the rotary dial is rotated the polarized film assembly is illuminated such that at least one of the plurality of graphical images is displayed on the rotary dial assembly.
SURFACE WRAPPED USER INTERFACE TOUCH CONTROL
The present disclosure relates to touch control devices and surface wrapped control interfaces for vehicles. In one embodiment, a touch control device includes a housing assembly including an outer surface, and a touch sensor mounted to an inner surface of the housing assembly. The touch sensor includes at least one touch zone and is configured to detect contact to the outer surface of the housing assembly associated with the at least one touch zone. The touch control device may also include at least one illumination element to illuminate a portion of the outer surface of the housing assembly associated the at least one touch zone and a controller configured to illuminate at least one illumination element in response to contact with the a touch zone. The touch control device can output a control signal in response to contact with the at least one touch zone.
ASSISTANCE APPARATUS FOR WORKING VEHICLE AND OPERATING DEVICE FOR WORKING VEHICLE
An assistance apparatus for a working vehicle includes a controller configured or programmed to control a plurality of functions relating to the working vehicle, a first function operation actuator to select a function among the plurality of functions, and a second function operation actuator to change a control parameter of the function selected via the first function operation actuator, and the second function operation actuator includes a dial switch to change the control parameter by being rotated.
Selection controller for an audio control device, audio control device and vehicle
A selection controller for manual selection of an operating mode and/or operating characteristics of an audio control device is disposed within an interior of a vehicle. The selection controller includes a selector element that is designed to allow a user to make the manual selection. The selecting element can be arranged at least in a first position that is not elevated from a control surface of the audio control device and in a second position that is elevated from the control surface of the audio control device.
Driver Interface System
A driver interface system includes a steering wheel assembly and a display. The steering wheel assembly includes a variable-function input device. The variable-function input device includes a plurality of assignable functions and a present function being one of the plurality of assignable functions. The display is configured to display an image corresponding to the present function of the variable-function input device. The driver interface system may include a plurality of display modes, and in response to a change in display mode, the driver interface system may change the present function in the plurality of assignable functions. The steering wheel assembly may also include a touchpad configured to receive a handwritten input, and the display may be configured to display an image corresponding to the handwritten input.