Motor vehicle warning and control system and method
    141.
    发明授权
    Motor vehicle warning and control system and method 失效
    机动车警戒与控制系统及方法

    公开(公告)号:US06553130B1

    公开(公告)日:2003-04-22

    申请号:US08671853

    申请日:1996-06-28

    Abstract: A system and method assists the driver of a motor vehicle in preventing accidents or minimizing the effects of same. In one form, a television camera is mounted on a vehicle and scans the roadway ahead of the vehicle as the vehicle travels. Continuously generated video picture signals output by the camera are electronically processed and analyzed by an image analyzing computer, which generates codes that serve to identify obstacles. A decision computer mounted in the controlled vehicle receives such code signals along with code signals generated by the speedometer or one or more sensors sensing steering mechanism operation and generates control signals. Such code signals may be displayed, and a synthetic speech or special sound generating and warning means used, to warn the driver of the vehicle of approaching and existing hazards. The system may also use the control signals, particularly through application of fuzzy logic, to control the operation of the brakes and steering mechanism of the vehicle to avoid or lessen the effects of a collision. In a particular form, the decision computer may select the evasive action taken from a number of choices, depending on whether and where the detection device senses other vehicles or obstacles.

    Abstract translation: 一种系统和方法帮助机动车辆的驾驶员防止事故或最小化其效果。 在一种形式中,电视摄像机安装在车辆上,并在车辆行驶时扫描车辆前方的道路。 相机输出的连续生成的视频图像信号由图像分析计算机进行电子处理和分析,图像分析计算机产生用于识别障碍物的代码。 安装在受控车辆中的判定计算机接收这样的代码信号以及由速度计产生的代码信号或感测转向机构操作的一个或多个传感器,并产生控制信号。 可以显示这样的代码信号,并且使用合成语音或特殊声音产生和警告装置来警告车辆的驾驶员接近和存在的危险。 系统还可以使用控制信号,特别是通过应用模糊逻辑来控制车辆的制动器和转向机构的操作,以避免或减轻碰撞的影响。 在特定形式中,决定计算机可以根据检测装置是否检测其他车辆或障碍物以及在何处检测其他车辆或障碍物来选择从多个选择中采取的回避动作。

    Automotive brake system and method
    142.
    发明授权
    Automotive brake system and method 失效
    汽车制动系统及方法

    公开(公告)号:US06364433B1

    公开(公告)日:2002-04-02

    申请号:US09307494

    申请日:1999-05-07

    Inventor: Werner H. Stemer

    CPC classification number: B60T7/22 B60T2201/024 B60T2230/04

    Abstract: The safety brake system for a motor vehicle continuously monitors for a rear impact collision. If the rear impact is classified as one requiring responsive intervention, the system applies a braking force to the motor vehicle wheels. If the vehicle was stopped with the brake applied at the instant of the rear impact, then the brakes are completely blocked. As a result, the brakes are not released when the driver's foot is forced off the brake pedal upon impact and the resultant forward jerk of the vehicle is reduced or substantially suppressed. If the car was traveling a given speed at the instant of impact, the brakes are applied with a reduced braking force.

    Abstract translation: 机动车辆的安全制动系统连续监控后碰撞。 如果后方碰撞被分类为需要响应的干预,则系统向机动车轮施加制动力。 如果车辆在后冲击时施加制动器而停止,则制动器被完全阻挡。 结果,当驾驶员的脚在撞击时被迫离开制动踏板时,制动器不会释放,并且所得到的车辆前进冲击减小或基本上被抑制。 如果汽车在冲击瞬间行驶一定速度,刹车力就会减小。

    Securely stopped vehicle method and apparatus
    143.
    发明授权
    Securely stopped vehicle method and apparatus 失效
    安全停止车辆的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US06286617B1

    公开(公告)日:2001-09-11

    申请号:US09634279

    申请日:2000-08-09

    Abstract: The braking system of a vehicle is securely engaged in response to the operator of the vehicle causing the vehicle to stop. The vehicle being stopped is determined in response to several conditions including a predetermined time of stopping as well as suspensions settling time. The braking system remains securely engaged in the event of a moving vehicle colliding with the stopped vehicle. The braking system also remains securely engaged even if the foot of the operator is removed from the vehicle's brake pedal. The braking system is disengaged in response to the operator accelerating the vehicle, such as the operator's pressing of the vehicle's gas pedal, release of the vehicle's clutch and/or release of the vehicle's brake pedal. The rate of release of the braking system is responsive to the gas pedal position. The braking system is released rapidly in response to a substantially depressed gas pedal to facilitate a rapid start. The braking system is release gradually in response to a partially depressed gas pedal to facilitate a smooth start.

    Abstract translation: 车辆的制动系统响应于车辆的操作者而牢固地接合,导致车辆停止。 被停止的车辆是响应于包括预定的停止时间以及悬挂稳定时间的几个条件来确定的。 在车辆与停止的车辆碰撞的情况下,制动系统保持牢固地接合。 即使操作者的脚从车辆的制动踏板上拆下,制动系统也保持牢固地接合。 响应于操作者加速车辆,例如操作者按压车辆的加油踏板,释放车辆的离合器和/或释放车辆的制动踏板,制动系统被分离。 制动系统的释放速度响应于加速踏板位置。 制动系统响应于基本上压下的踏板而快速释放,以便于快速起动。 制动系统响应于部分压下的踏板逐渐释放以促进平稳起动。

    Automatic-braking control system for a motor vehicle
    144.
    发明授权
    Automatic-braking control system for a motor vehicle 失效
    汽车自动制动控制系统

    公开(公告)号:US6017102A

    公开(公告)日:2000-01-25

    申请号:US970193

    申请日:1997-11-14

    Applicant: Masami Aga

    Inventor: Masami Aga

    Abstract: An automatic-braking control system for a motor vehicle, wherein an obstacle ahead of the vehicle is sensed so as to automatically brake the vehicle. In a case where the vehicle has been brought into a substantially stopped state by the automatic braking, a braking force for keeping the stopped state of the vehicle is determined, and the vehicle is subjected to a braking control with the determined braking force. In a case where the vehicle has resumed its drive and has reached a vehicle speed of predetermined value, the braking force is released. Thus, the vehicle is permitted to be driven as intended by the driver thereof.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于机动车辆的自动制动控制系统,其中感测到车辆前方的障碍物以便自动地制动车辆。 在通过自动制动使车辆处于基本停止状态的情况下,确定用于保持车辆的停止状态的制动力,并且以所确定的制动力对车辆进行制动控制。 在车辆恢复驱动并达到预定值的车速的情况下,释放制动力。 因此,允许车辆按照驾驶员的意图被驱动。

    Automatic damping device for braking a vehicle
    145.
    发明授权
    Automatic damping device for braking a vehicle 失效
    用于制动车辆的自动阻尼装置

    公开(公告)号:US3810520A

    公开(公告)日:1974-05-14

    申请号:US21318671

    申请日:1971-12-28

    Inventor: IWATA M MAEDA T

    CPC classification number: B60T7/22 B60T7/14 B60T2201/024

    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to an automatic damping device for use in vehicles, said device being activated by collision of the vehicle and without the operation of the brake pedal by the driver. In a further embodiment of the present disclosure, the damping condition of the vehicle can be obtained and maintained in a collision situation as soon as the driver depresses the brake pedal. The function of the device does not interfere with the regular braking operation so as to insure the regular braking operation under normal operating conditions.

    Abstract translation: 本公开涉及一种用于车辆的自动阻尼装置,所述装置通过车辆的碰撞而被驱动而不由制动踏板的操作而被启动。 在本公开的另一实施例中,一旦驾驶员按下制动踏板,就可以获得车辆的阻尼状态并保持在碰撞状态。 该装置的功能不会干扰常规制动操作,以确保在正常工作条件下的正常制动操作。

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