Vehicle controller (VCON) for automated durability road (ADR) facility
    1.
    发明授权
    Vehicle controller (VCON) for automated durability road (ADR) facility 失效
    汽车控制器(VCON),用于自动化耐久性道路(ADR)设施

    公开(公告)号:US5938705A

    公开(公告)日:1999-08-17

    申请号:US707117

    申请日:1996-09-03

    IPC分类号: G05D1/02 G01C21/00

    摘要: A computer-implemented vehicle controller (VCON) is positioned in the passenger compartment of a vehicle on a test track. The VCON communicates with a base computer for receiving commands therefrom. In response, the VCON, which includes a servo controller and associated servos that are coupled to the controls of the vehicle, operates the controls of the vehicle to drive the vehicle around the test track.

    摘要翻译: 计算机实现的车辆控制器(VCON)被定位在测试轨道上的车辆的乘客舱中。 VCON与基本计算机通信以从其接收命令。 作为响应,包括耦合到车辆的控制的伺服控制器和相关联的伺服机构的VCON操作车辆的控制以驱动车辆围绕测试轨道。

    Vehicle mounted guidance antenna for automated durability road (ADR)
facility
    2.
    发明授权
    Vehicle mounted guidance antenna for automated durability road (ADR) facility 失效
    车载导向天线,用于自动化耐久性道路(ADR)设施

    公开(公告)号:US5906647A

    公开(公告)日:1999-05-25

    申请号:US708243

    申请日:1996-09-03

    IPC分类号: G05D1/02 G06F165/00

    摘要: A right inductive coil is coupled to a vehicle at a first location offset from the vehicle's centerline for generating a first signal in response to an electromagnetic signal in a guide wire beneath the vehicle. Similarly, a left inductive coil coupled to the vehicle opposite the right coil relative to the centerline for generating a second signal in response to an electromagnetic signal in the guide wire. A signal comparator receives the signals and generates a guidance signal representative of the combination of the signals. Also, a position antenna is movably mounted in the vertical dimension on the vehicle for generating query pulses and detecting echo pulses from transponders embedded in a test track.

    摘要翻译: 右电感线圈在与车辆中心线偏置的第一位置处耦合到车辆,用于响应于车辆下方的导丝中的电磁信号而产生第一信号。 类似地,耦合到相对于中心线的与右线圈相对的车辆的左电感线圈,用于响应于导丝中的电磁信号产生第二信号。 信号比较器接收信号并产生代表信号组合的引导信号。 此外,位置天线可移动地安装在车辆的垂直尺寸上,用于产生查询脉冲并检测嵌入在测试轨道中的应答器的回波脉冲。

    Base station for automated durability road (ADR) facility
    4.
    发明授权
    Base station for automated durability road (ADR) facility 失效
    基站自动化耐久性道路(ADR)设施

    公开(公告)号:US06061613A

    公开(公告)日:2000-05-09

    申请号:US707118

    申请日:1996-09-03

    IPC分类号: G08G1/123 G06F163/00

    CPC分类号: G08G1/20

    摘要: A base computer includes a plurality of vehicle managers that communicate via an rf link to corresponding vehicle controllers (VCON) in remotely-operated vehicles on a test track. The base computer also includes a traffic manager that communicates with the vehicle managers to effect overall control of the test facility. The vehicle managers download desired missions to their respective VCONs, and receive status reports back from their VCONs.

    摘要翻译: 基本计算机包括多个车辆管理者,其经由rf链路与测试轨道上的遥控车辆中的相应车辆控制器(VCON)通信。 基本计算机还包括与车辆管理者进行通信以实现测试设施的整体控制的交通管理器。 车辆管理员将所需的任务下载到各自的VCON,并从其VCON接收状态报告。

    Base plate for robotic system for automated durability road (ADR)
facility
    6.
    发明授权
    Base plate for robotic system for automated durability road (ADR) facility 失效
    自动化耐久性道路(ADR)机器人系统基板

    公开(公告)号:US5835867A

    公开(公告)日:1998-11-10

    申请号:US643101

    申请日:1996-05-02

    IPC分类号: B60T17/22 G06F19/00

    CPC分类号: B60T17/223

    摘要: A base plate for a robotic system for automated durability road testing of a vehicle includes a seat surface positionable against a seat of the vehicle. A plurality of walls extend upwardly from and bound the surface when the surface is positioned against the seat, and a ballast space is established between the walls.

    摘要翻译: 用于车辆的自动耐久性道路测试的机器人系统的基板包括可抵靠车辆的座椅定位的座椅表面。 当表面相对于座椅定位时,多个壁向上延伸并限制该表面,并且在壁之间建立一个压载空间。

    Robotic system for automated durability road (ADR) facility
    7.
    发明授权
    Robotic system for automated durability road (ADR) facility 失效
    自动化耐久性道路(ADR)机器人系统

    公开(公告)号:US5821718A

    公开(公告)日:1998-10-13

    申请号:US646208

    申请日:1996-05-07

    IPC分类号: G01M17/007 G05G1/54 G05G1/21

    CPC分类号: G05G1/54 G01M17/0074

    摘要: A robotic system for automated durability road testing of a vehicle includes a robotic body that is positioned on a base plate, and the base plate in turn is positioned on the driver's seat of a vehicle. The robotic body includes a brake pedal bell crank assembly for operating the brake pedal, and an accelerator beel crank assembly for operating the accelerator pedal. Additionally, the robotic body includes a steering wheel shaft that is engaged with the steering column of the vehicle for turning the vehicle, and a shift mechanism engaged with the gear shifter of the vehicle to shift the gears of the vehicle.

    摘要翻译: 用于车辆的自动耐久性道路测试的机器人系统包括位于基板上的机器人主体,并且基板又位于车辆的驾驶员座椅上。 机器人本体包括用于操作制动踏板的制动踏板钟形曲柄组件和用于操作加速器踏板的加速器油门曲柄组件。 另外,机器人本体包括与车辆的转向柱接合以转向车辆的方向盘轴,以及与车辆的变速器接合以移动车辆的齿轮的换档机构。

    Operator interface for automated durability road (ADR) facility
    9.
    发明授权
    Operator interface for automated durability road (ADR) facility 失效
    自动化耐久性道路(ADR)设施的操作界面

    公开(公告)号:US5908454A

    公开(公告)日:1999-06-01

    申请号:US708244

    申请日:1996-09-03

    IPC分类号: G05D1/02 G06F165/00

    摘要: An operator computer is used with a base computer for generating signals for controlling a plurality of vehicles on a test track. Each vehicle includes an on-board vehicle controller (VCON) for controlling the vehicle. The operator computer includes a data entry device and a monitor. It is programmed with computer readable code means for receiving input signals from the data entry device and converting the input signals to mission signals representative of a vehicle's desired movement around the track.

    摘要翻译: 操作员计算机与基本计算机一起使用,用于产生用于控制测试轨道上的多个车辆的信号。 每个车辆包括用于控制车辆的车载车辆控制器(VCON)。 操作员计算机包括数据输入装置和监视器。 它被编程有计算机可读代码装置,用于从数据输入装置接收输入信号,并将输入信号转换成代表车辆围绕磁道的期望运动的任务信号。

    Apparatus for remotely operating an automobile ignition switch
    10.
    发明授权
    Apparatus for remotely operating an automobile ignition switch 失效
    用于远程操作汽车点火开关的装置

    公开(公告)号:US5602450A

    公开(公告)日:1997-02-11

    申请号:US509256

    申请日:1995-07-31

    摘要: An apparatus for remotely operating an ignition switch mounted on the steering column of an automobile includes a motor mounted on the floor or other surface of the automobile away from the steering column, such that the steering column does not bear the weight of the motor. A drive cable is connected to the motor, and the drive cable is also connected to a coupling which is mounted on the steering column and which is connected to the ignition switch. The coupling translates rotational motion of the drive cable 90.degree., so that the coupling and drive cable do not unduly project straight out from the steering column and hence do not interfere with other components, e.g., shift levers, that are mounted on the steering column. A position sensor generates a signal representative of the position of the ignition switch, and the signal is received by a controller. In turn, the controller activates the motor as necessary to establish and/or maintain a desired position of the ignition switch.

    摘要翻译: 用于远程操作安装在汽车转向柱上的点火开关的装置包括安装在离开转向柱的地板或其他表面上的电动机,使得转向柱不承受电动机的重量。 驱动电缆连接到电机,驱动电缆也连接到安装在转向柱上并连接到点火开关的联轴器。 联接器使驱动电缆的旋转运动90°平移,使得联接和驱动电缆不会过度地从转向柱突出地突出,并且因此不会干扰安装在转向柱上的其他部件,例如换档杆 。 位置传感器产生表示点火开关位置的信号,并且控制器接收信号。 反过来,控制器根据需要激活电动机以建立和/或保持点火开关的期望位置。