EP3645917A2

EP3645917A2 - Control element for a vehicle

Info

Publication number: EP3645917A2
Application number: EP18730278.1A
Authority: EP
Inventors: Julian Eichhorn
Original assignee: Bayerische Motoren Werke AG
Current assignee: Bayerische Motoren Werke AG
Priority date: 2017-06-29
Filing date: 2018-05-30
Publication date: 2020-05-06
Also published as: CN110662913A; WO2019001886A3; WO2019001886A2; DE102017211062B4; DE102017211062A1; US20200103021A1; US11193580B2; CN110662913B

Abstract

The invention relates to a control element (102) for a vehicle (100). The control element (102) is designed to change between a parking state (210) and a driving state (220). In the parked state (210), the control element (102) is designed to enable a driver to switch the vehicle (100) from a parked state to a travel state. Said control element (102) also enables the vehicle driver (100) to freely select a gear (221) of the vehicle (100) by changing from a parking state (210) into a drive state (220).

Description

Control element for a vehicle

The invention relates to an operating element for a vehicle, in particular for providing the driving readiness of a vehicle.

A vehicle typically has a start-stop control (typically a button) to start or stop a drive motor of the vehicle. Further, a vehicle may include a mechanical or electric parking brake with a dedicated control that may block one or more of the wheels of the vehicle for parking the vehicle. Additionally, a vehicle having an automatic transmission may include a gear selector that allows a driver to set different gear levels (e.g., forward (D), reverse (R), gear lock (P), or neutral (N)).

A vehicle thus typically comprises a multiplicity of different operating elements which have to be actuated before a journey or following a journey. The present document is concerned with the technical problem of providing a control for a vehicle, with which the ease of use for a user at the start of a journey and / or at the end of a journey with the vehicle can be increased.

The object is solved by the independent claim. advantageous

Embodiments are described i.a. in the dependent claims. It should be noted that additional features of one of

independent claim dependent patent claim without the features of the independent claim or only in combination with a subset of the features of the independent claim own and of the combination of all features of the independent claim independent invention, which may be the subject of an independent claim, a divisional application or a subsequent application. This applies equally to technical teachings described in the specification, which may form an independent invention of the features of the independent claims.

According to one aspect, an operating element for a vehicle (in particular for a road motor vehicle) is described. The operating element can be in the

Vehicle can be arranged so that the operating element can be operated by a driver who is placed at a driver's position of the vehicle with one hand. For example, the operating element may be arranged on or in the vicinity of a steering means, in particular a steering wheel, or on a center console of the vehicle. The operating element is designed to switch between a parking state and a driving state. In this case, the operating element can be designed, in the parking state and in the driving state, at least partially different inputs for controlling a transmission, a parking brake, a drive motor (for example an electric drive motor) of the vehicle and / or the

To enable control electronics of the drive motor. It can thus be provided an operating element, which depends on whether the

Operating element is in a park state or in a driving state, different inputs allows. In this case, the operating element may be in a park state when the vehicle (in which the operating element is arranged) is in a parked or parked state. On the other hand, the operating element may be in the driving state when the vehicle is in a running condition. The one or more inputs that can be made with the control element can thus be dependent on whether the control element is in the park state or in the driving state or whether the vehicle is in the parked state or in the ready-to-drive state. The drive motor and / or the drive electronics for the drive motor may be part of a drive unit which includes, for example, an electric drive motor and / or an internal combustion engine. For example, a hybrid drive unit both an electric drive motor and a

Include internal combustion engine. The drive unit may include an electrical system with a (high-voltage) energy storage for storing electrical energy for an electric drive motor. The operating element may thus be designed to enable one or more inputs with respect to a drive unit of the vehicle.

In the parked state of the vehicle, e.g. the gear lock of the transmission of the vehicle to be closed (which can be achieved today typically by inserting the gear P via a gear lever). Further, in the parked state of the vehicle, the vehicle's (electric) parking brake may be applied (e.g., to block at least one wheel of the vehicle). Optionally, the parking brake may be energized depending on environmental data relating to a direct environment of the vehicle. The environment data can be detected by one or more environment sensors of the vehicle. The environment data may e.g. the slope of the roadway, the

Underline friction coefficient of the road, the humidity and / or the temperature of the environment of the vehicle. It can then be decided once or cyclically or repeatedly whether the parking brake is applied in the parked state of the vehicle or is released.

In addition, in the parked state of the vehicle, the drive motor and / or the drive electronics of the drive motor may be inactive. For example, an internal combustion engine may be deactivated. Alternatively or additionally, the energy storage device for storing the electrical energy for the operation of an electric drive motor can be decoupled from an inverter of the electric drive motor. On the other hand, in the running state of the vehicle, the transmission lock of the transmission of the vehicle can be opened. In particular, the driving position R, N or D can be inserted in the ready to drive state. In addition, the drive motor and / or the drive electronics of the drive motor can be active in the ready-to-drive state. For example, an internal combustion engine may be active. Alternatively or additionally, the energy storage device for storing the electrical energy for the operation of an electric drive motor may be coupled to the inverter of the electric drive motor.

The operating element is designed in the park state to enable a user to transfer the vehicle from the parked state to the ready-to-drive state. In this case, preferably a single actuation of the control element is sufficient to transfer the vehicle from the parked state into the ready-to-drive state. It can then be automatically caused that the transmission lock of the transmission is opened and that the drive motor and / or the drive electronics of the drive motor is activated. The

Parking brake may continue to be tightened to prevent the vehicle from rolling away. The parking brake may optionally be automatically released when the user of the vehicle operates an accelerator pedal of the vehicle to accelerate the vehicle.

The operating element can release the possibility of selecting a driving position (in particular of a transmission) of the vehicle by a user of the vehicle by changing from the parking state into the driving state. In other words, as a result of the transition from the parking state to the driving state of the operating element, the operating element can enable the selection of a driving position of the vehicle (in particular a driving step N, D or R). On the other hand, the operating element can be designed such that no selection of the driving position is made possible in the park state. The driving levels that can be selected in the driving state of the operating element can be limited to a driving speed N, one or more driving speeds for a forward drive (D) and / or one or more driving speeds for a driving backwards (R). A dedicated selection of the gear P for activating the transmission lock may not be possible (if the control element remains in the driving state).

It is thus described a (single, contiguous) control element that can be converted into different states (in particular in a parking state and in a driving state), depending on the state of the vehicle differently limited amount of possible inputs

provide. In this case, the operating element can in particular only between the parking state and the driving state, i. between the parked state and the ready-to-drive state of the vehicle. Thus, the ease of use for a user of a vehicle can be increased.

It should be noted that even without gear different driving levels can be provided in a vehicle. For example, an (electric) drive motor can provide two different directions of rotation for forward travel (with gear D) and reverse travel (with gear R). The operating element can be designed to allow the change between these driving levels in the driving state, so that the drive motor is caused to change its direction of rotation. The change of

The direction of rotation of an (electric) drive motor may be e.g. be effected by an adjustment of the drive electronics of the drive motor.

The operating element may be configured in the park state to detect only an input in order to transfer the vehicle from the parked state into the ready-to-drive state. In other words, the operating element may be limited to a single input in the park state, the only one

Enter an automatic change of the vehicle from the parked state into the ready-to-drive state (without the need for further input). If necessary, for reasons of safety or

Misoperation (possibly under certain conditions) the simultaneous operation of a UNLOCK button or a brake pedal of the vehicle may be required to effect the automatic change of the vehicle from the parked state to the running state.

In particular, the control element in the park state no input with respect to a change of the gear (in particular the transmission) of the vehicle allow. Furthermore, the control element can be designed such that no input is made possible in the park state, which is directed solely to the release of the transmission lock of the transmission of the vehicle. Thus, a particularly high level of operating comfort can be made possible, since all necessary measures for transferring the vehicle to a ready-to-drive state are carried out automatically in response to a single actuation of the operating element.

The operating element may be configured in the driving state to detect an input in order to transfer the vehicle from the ready-to-drive state to the parked state. Again, a single actuation of the control element can be sufficient to transfer the vehicle from the (fully) ready to drive state in the (fully) parked state. On the other hand, the control element can be designed to allow no input, which is directed exclusively to an activation of the transmission lock of the transmission (without deactivation of the drive motor and / or the control electronics of the drive motor and possibly without tightening the parking brake). Furthermore, the operating element may be designed to allow no input that is exclusively related to a stop of the drive motor and / or the

Control electronics of the drive motor of the vehicle is directed (without activating the gear lock of the transmission and / or without tightening the parking brake). The control element can thus be limited in the driving state to the change of driving levels of the vehicle (possibly limited to the driving levels N, D and R or limited to the driving levels D and R) and to the transfer of the vehicle from the ready to drive state in the parked state , Optionally, in

Driving state optionally a change of a driving mode of the vehicle (for example, a sports mode or an Eco mode or a configuration of a

Hybrid drive strategy) can be effected. Other input options can be excluded while driving. So the ease of use can be further increased. In particular, incorrect entries can thus be avoided.

The operating element may comprise a touch-sensitive screen (for example on the surface of a control body of the operating element). The

The screen can have a pixel matrix to represent different symbols or graphic elements based on the individual pixels. Alternatively or additionally, the screen may have different graphics segments (for different control segments). The screen can be designed to display different symbols in different segments. Of

Further, the screen may be configured to detect the touch of a segment or a symbol by a user of the vehicle.

In particular, the operating element, preferably the touch-sensitive screen, can be secured against unintentional actuation. For example, the operating element may be configured to detect a touch as an actuation if the touch has a predetermined minimum duration and / or one

having predetermined minimum pressure. Alternatively or additionally, a detection of the operation by means of a pressure sensor, for example by means of a pressure switch or a pressure-sensitive display element. Further, additionally or alternatively, further or other sensors may be provided for detecting an actuation, for example capacitive sensors, optical sensors, and / or piezoelements. Within this description, a "touching" example, a control element as "pressing" to understand. The screen can be configured to display a start operating segment (eg with a corresponding symbol) in the parking state of the operating element and / or when the vehicle is in the parked state, wherein the start operating segment enables a user to actuate the start signal. Operating segment to transfer the vehicle from the parked state in the ready to drive state. The start operating segment may preferably be the only operating segment which is displayed to a user in the park state of the operating element and / or provided for the operation. So can the

Operating comfort can be increased.

Furthermore, the screen may be formed in the driving state of

Operating element and / or when the vehicle is in running order to display and / or provide a speed control segment that allows a user, by pressing the speed control segment different driving levels (possibly limited to the driving levels N, D and R) of the vehicle.

The start operating segment can not be provided while driving. On the other hand, the screen may be formed in the driving state of

Operating a park control segment display (possibly at the same point as the start-control), which allows a user, by pressing the park control segment, the vehicle, in particular starting from any gear (eg N, D or R) of the Vehicle, from the ready to drive state in the parked state to convict. Thus, to end a trip in a comfortable manner (i.e., with a minimum number of

Operating steps) the vehicle is put into the parked state.

In particular, a transfer from the ready-to-drive state to the parked state can be effected by a single actuation of the parking operating segment. The operating element may comprise an operating body which can be moved out of a surface of the vehicle (eg from a center console of the vehicle) and back again. In a retracted state, a

Surface of the operating body substantially flush with the surface of the

Be a vehicle. On the other hand, in an extended state (for example, by 2 cm, 5 cm or more), the operating body may protrude beyond the surface of the operating body. The surface of the operating body can be one

have touch-sensitive screen, e.g. in order to provide a start operating segment or a parking operating segment, and / or to indicate the different driving levels (in particular of the transmission) of the vehicle (depending on the state of the operating element).

The operating element of the operating element can be used for the change of the

Park state in the driving state are moved out of the surface of the vehicle (i.e., to be moved to the extended state). On the other hand, the operating body of the operating member for the change from the running condition to the parking condition may be moved back to the surface of the vehicle (i.e., moved to the retracted state). In the retracted state of the operating body, the operating element may possibly only enable the transfer of the vehicle from the parked state into the ready-to-travel state (for example via a start operating segment provided on the surface of the operating body).

On the other hand, the operating element in the extended state of

Control body allow the selection of a gear. In particular, the operating body can be movably arranged in the extended state (eg monostable or multistable). The operating element can then be designed to allow a user of the vehicle by moving the operating body to change the driving position (in particular of the transmission) of the vehicle. In this case, the selectable on the control body driving levels on a drive level N, on one or more driving levels for a forward drive and one or more Ranges for a reverse drive be limited. In particular, the control element can not enable the parking stage P (for locking the

Gear lock). In addition, the control element in the extended state of

Operating body allow the transfer of the vehicle from the running condition to the parked state (for example, via a provided on the surface of the operating body Park operating segment). The parking state and the driving state of the operating element can thus be provided by means of a control body, wherein the operating body in the parked state of the operating element in the retracted state and in the driving state of the operating element is in the extended state. By using a movable operating body, the different states of the operating element in a reliable manner, in particular visually and haptically, can be distinguished.

The operating element may have an operating part which moves relative to a base part of the operating element, in particular rotated and / or in one

Translation direction can be moved. The base part may e.g. be arranged on a steering wheel lever. The base part may have different areas, in particular a parking state area and a driving state area. For example, the base part may be formed as a cuboid and the

Park state surface and the driving state surface may be arranged on different sides of the cuboid.

The keypad may be configured to be rotated by a user from the park state area to the drive state area to transition the vehicle from the parked state to the runnable state. In particular, a mark on the keypad from the park state area to the

Driving state surface to be rotated. The rotation may be the be the only possibility of movement for the control panel when the control panel (in particular the marking of the control panel) faces the park state surface and thus the control is in the park state. In particular, no translational movement of the operating part can be made possible in the parking state of the operating element.

Furthermore, the operating part may be designed to be displaced by a user along the driving state surface (in a translatory movement) in order to change the driving position (in particular of the transmission) of the vehicle. The operating element may be in the driving state when the operating element (in particular the marking of the operating element) faces the driving state surface.

The control panel may be further configured by a user of the

Driving state surface to the parking state surface to be rotated, in particular on the basis of any driving stage of the vehicle (and thus on the basis of any of the possible displacements of the control unit) to transfer the vehicle from the running state to the parked state. By providing a control panel that in different states of the control element different movements (rotation and / or

Translational movement), an operating element can be provided with a high level of operating convenience. The operating element may include a control unit that is set up in response to an input of a user to the operating element

Control signal for the drive motor, for the control electronics of the

Drive motor to generate for the transmission and / or for the parking brake of the vehicle. In particular, control signals can be generated in order to transfer the vehicle from the parked state to the ready-to-drive state (or vice versa) or to change a driving position. As already stated above, the transmission lock of the transmission is typically closed when the vehicle is parked. The control unit of the

Operating element may be configured to generate a control signal to open the transmission lockout in response to a user input on the control element configured to transition the vehicle from the parked state to the runnable state. The vehicle may then be provided (without further input by the user) in the N or D driving mode.

The control unit can be set up to transfer the operating element from the parking state into the driving state (or vice versa) as soon as the vehicle has been transferred from the parked state to the roadworthy state (or vice versa). Thus, it can be ensured that the user of the vehicle, the control element is available in the park state when the vehicle is in the parked state, and that the user of the vehicle, the control element is available when driving when the vehicle is in running order. In another aspect, a road vehicle (particularly a passenger car or a truck or a bus) is described that includes the control described in this document. Furthermore, the vehicle can drive a motor (in particular an electric

Drive motor) for driving one or more wheels of the vehicle. In addition, the vehicle may include a (possibly automatic) transmission that is configured to alter a coupling between the drive motor and the one or more wheels.

It should be noted that in this document

described methods, devices and systems both alone, as well as in combination with others in this document described methods, devices and systems can be used. Furthermore, any aspects of the methods, devices, and systems described herein may be combined in a variety of ways. In particular, the characteristics of the

Claims are combined in a variety of ways.

Furthermore, the invention will be described in more detail with reference to exemplary embodiments. Show

Figure 1 exemplary components of a vehicle;

2a shows an operating element with different operating segments;

FIG. 2b shows the operating element from FIG. 2a in a parking state; FIG.

FIGS. 2c and 2d show the operating element from FIG. 2a in a driving state;

3 shows an extendable operating element;

4a shows an operating element with a rotatably mounted operating part;

FIG. 4b shows the operating element from FIG. 4a in a parking state; FIG.

FIG. 4c shows the operating element from FIG. 4a in a driving state; FIG.

5 is a flowchart of an exemplary method for transferring a vehicle into a ready-to-drive state;

FIGS. 6a to 6d show different states of an exemplary operating element; FIGS. 7a to 7d show different states of a further exemplary operating element;

FIGS. 8a to 8d show different states of a further exemplary operating element,

Figures 9a to 9g different states of another exemplary control element, and

FIG. 10 is an exemplary state diagram according to various

Embodiments of the operating element.

As set forth above, the present document is concerned with increasing the ease of use of a vehicle, particularly in the transfer of the Vehicle in a running condition and / or in the transfer of the vehicle in a parked state.

Today, a vehicle typically includes an ignition lock or a start-stop button to start the engine of the vehicle or to activate the ignition of the internal combustion engine. If a vehicle does not have an internal combustion engine (but only an electric motor) and / or if a vehicle has an engine start-stop automatic, there is typically no need to start or stop the vehicle's drive engine.

In addition, a vehicle may have an (electric) parking brake and / or a gear lock, which may need to be manually released before entering a trip on a dedicated control or parked for parking. In addition, there may be ambiguity in the condition of the parking brake or the transmission lock.

FIG. 1 shows exemplary components of a vehicle 100. In particular, FIG. 1 shows an operating element 102 that allows a user of the vehicle 100 to make an input in order to put the vehicle 100 in a ready-to-drive state or to disengage the vehicle 100 from a vehicle 100 ready to drive state in a parked state. Furthermore, the vehicle 100 comprises an (automatic) transmission 103, a drive motor 104 and a parking brake 105. The operating element 102 may be a user-input-dependent

Send control signal to a control unit 101 of the vehicle 100. Optionally, the control element 102 may include the control unit 101. The control unit 101 can then be set up to control the transmission 103, the drive motor 104 and / or the parking brake 105 in response to the control signal. Furthermore, the control unit 101 may be configured to determine a state of the vehicle 100. For example, it may be determined whether the vehicle 100 is in a running condition or in a parked state. The control unit 101 can then adjust the detectable via the operating element 102 one or more inputs depending on the state of the vehicle 100.

FIG. 2 a shows an exemplary operating element 102 with different ones

Operating segments 201, 202, 203, 204, which may be active or inactive depending on the state of the operating element 102 or depending on the state of the vehicle 100. The different operating segments 201, 202, 203, 204 may be e.g. be provided as segments of a touch-sensitive screen. On

Control segment 201, 202, 203, 204 may be marked as active or inactive (e.g., a faded representation of a symbol may indicate that the corresponding control segment 201, 202, 203, 204 is inactive). Typically, no input can be detected via an inactive control segment 201, 202, 203, 204.

The control element 102 shown in FIG. 2 a comprises a start operating segment 201, which enables a user to transfer the vehicle 100 from a parked state into a ready-to-run state. In addition, the control element 102 shown in FIG. 2 a comprises a parking operating element 202, which enables a user to transfer the vehicle 100 from the ready-to-drive state into the parked state. Furthermore, the operating element 102 may comprise a drive level operating segment 203, with which different drive levels (eg D, N or R) of a transmission 103 can be set. In addition, the control element 102 may include a driving mode operating segment 204 with which different driving modes (eg, a sports mode, a comfort mode, or an eco mode) may be selected. FIG. 2 b shows the operating element 102 from FIG. 2 a in a parking state 210 when the vehicle 100 is in a parked state and is not ready to drive. As shown in FIG. 2b by the dotted frames of the operating segment 203, 204, the speed control segment 203 and the optional drive mode control 204 may be hidden and inactive. Optionally, the parking operating segment 202 may be hidden. On the other hand, the park control segment 202 in park state 210 may be used to indicate the state of the parking brake 105 and / or the transmission lock of the transmission 103 (this is illustrated by the dashed frame of the park control segment 202).

In the parked state of the vehicle 100, e.g.

The parking brake 105 has been applied;

• the transmission lock 103 to be activated; and or

· The drive motor 104 is deactivated and / or control electronics of

Drive motor 104 may be disabled.

By operating the start operating segment 201, the vehicle 100 can be transferred from the parked state into the ready-to-drive state. When in running condition, e.g.

The transmission lock 103 is deactivated; and or

• The drive motor 104 is activated and / or control electronics of

Drive motor 104 to be activated.

The parking brake 105 may optionally continue to be tightened to prevent the vehicle 100 from rolling away.

When the vehicle 100 is in the running condition, the operating member 102 may be transferred to a driving state 220 in which

Operating segments 202, 203, 204 are activated or deactivated. FIGS. 2c and 2d show different variants of the operating element 102

Transfer of the vehicle 100 in the ready state. From the figures 2c and 2d it can be seen that the start control element 201 was deactivated in the driving state 220 of the operating element 102 (represented by the dotted frame). On the other hand, the speed control element 203 and the parking control element 202 and the optional drive mode control element 204 have been activated.

When transferred from the parked state to the ready-to-run state of the vehicle 100, the transmission 103 may be automatically transferred to the drive stage 221 "N" (as shown in FIG. 2c) or the drive stage 221 "D" (as shown in FIG. 2d) (eg, by operating the startup control segment 201 alone). As already stated above, a release of the transmission lock can be effected automatically. Thus, the ease of use of a vehicle 100 can be increased. In particular, it is thus possible to save a manual change from a driving step 221 "P" to the driving step 221 "N" or "D." The optionally still engaged parking brake 105 can, if appropriate, be automatically activated when the vehicle 100 starts up (i.e.

Accelerator pedal of the vehicle 100) are released.

In order to transfer the vehicle 100 from the ready-to-drive state to the parked state, the user of the vehicle 100 can actuate the parking operating segment 202. If appropriate, this can be done starting from any desired speed step 221. In response to the actuation of the park control 202 may be automatic

• the parking brake 105 are tightened;

· The gear lock is activated; and or

The drive motor 104 is deactivated and / or the drive electronics of the drive motor 104 are deactivated.

Pressing the parking control element 202 or causing a

Transfer of the vehicle 100 from the ready to drive state in the parked Condition may possibly only be enabled when the vehicle 100 is stationary.

Thus, an operating element 102 is described which only differentiates between a parked state and a ready-to-drive state of the vehicle 100. In the driving state 220 of the operating element 102, the operating element 102 geometrically and / or visually releases a degree of freedom for selecting a driving step 221 (forward, backward or neutral). This degree of freedom is in

Park state 210 of the control 102 not available.

As shown in Fig. 3, the control element 102 can be designed to be extendable. In particular, an operating body 301 of the operating element 102 may be moved out of a surface 302 (for example, from the surface 302 of a center console of the vehicle 100) (shown by the arrow 310) when the

Operating element 102 is transferred from the park state 210 in the driving state 220. On the other hand, the operating body 301 of the operating element 102 can be retracted (for example, level with the surface 302) when the operating element 102 is transferred from the driving state 220 to the parking state 210. The retraction of the operating body 301 is illustrated by the arrow 320.

For example, by depressing a start operating member 201 shown on the surface of the operating body 301 (for example, by a correspondingly designed mechanism), the operating body 301 may be extended. Furthermore, pressing one on the surface of the

Operating body 301 shown park control 202 causes the operating body 301 is moved back.

Fig. 4a shows an operating element 102, e.g. can be provided as a lever on a steering column of a vehicle 100 (similar to the lever for

Controlling a windshield wiper of a vehicle 100). The operating element 102 comprises a base part 405, which is formed for example as a lever. Furthermore, the operating element 102 comprises an operating part 406 which can be rotated and / or displaced relative to the base part 405 in order to make an input. The base part 405 may be configured as a cuboid, wherein the base part 405 has a parking state area 401 and a driving state area 403.

FIG. 4 b shows the operating element 102 in the parking state 210. The operating part 406 may have a marking 407, which indicates that the operating part 406 is oriented toward the parking state area 401. By a rotation 411 of

Operating part 406, the operating element 102 in the driving state 220 are transferred (see FIG. 4c), so that the marking 407 of the driving state surface 403 faces. In the driving state 220, the operating part 403 can then be displaced 421 laterally relative to the base part 405 in order to select different driving steps 221. By a reverse rotation of the operating part 406, the operating element 102 can then be transferred back into the parking state 210 in order to transfer the vehicle from the ready-to-drive state into the parked state.

FIG. 5 shows a flowchart of an exemplary method 500 for

Transferring a vehicle 100 from a parked state to a

ready to drive state by means of the described in this document

Operating element 102. The method 500 may be carried out, for example, by a control unit 101 of a vehicle 100 and / or an operating element 102. The method 500 includes determining 501 that the operator 102 has been actuated to transfer the vehicle 100 from the parked state to the runnable state. In this case, a single actuation of the operating element 102 (eg a single actuation of the start operating segment 201 and / or a single rotation 411 of the operating part 406 from the parking state area 401 to the driving state area 403) may be sufficient to transfer from the parked state in the ready to drive condition. In addition, the method 500 includes immediately in response to the

Determining 501 to trigger the drive 502 of the transmission 103 of the vehicle 100 to disengage the transmission lock 103 of the transmission 103. The transmission 103 can be transferred directly into the driving stage 221 N or D. In other words, the vehicle 100 can be transferred to the ready-to-drive state directly in the driving stage 221 N or D without any further input by the user.

Figures 6a to 6d, 7a to 7d and 8a to 8d show different states of different exemplary controls 102 in one

perspective view. FIGS. 6a to 6d show different states of that described in connection with FIGS. 4a to 4c

Control element 102. FIG. 6 a shows the operating element 102 in the parking state 210. The marking 407 of the operating part 406 faces the parking state surface 401. By rotation 411 of the operating part 406, the marking 407 of the driving state surface 403 of the base member 405 may be facing (see Figures 6b to 6d). After rotation 411 of the operating part 406, first the driving step 221 N may be set (as shown in FIG. 6b). The operating element 102 allows a translational movement 421 of the operating part 421 in the driving state 220 in order to set the driving step 221 D (see FIG. 6 c) or the driving step 221 R (see FIG. 6 d). By a rotary movement 411 of the operating part 406, the operating element 102 can again be transferred to the parking state 210. in the

Park state 210 is typically not a translational motion 421 of FIG

Control unit 406 possible. FIGS. 7a to 7d show different states of an operating element 102, which comprises aspects from FIGS. 2a to 2d and from FIG.

In particular, the operating element 102 comprises an operating body 301 which is in a retracted state (see FIGS. 7 a and 7 b) or in a retracted state

extended state (see Figures 7c and 7d) can be located. In particular, the operating body 301 can be moved out of a frame on a surface 302 of the vehicle 100 (eg on the center console). A visible also in the retracted state of the operating body 301 for a user of the operating element 102 surface of the operating body 301 can

be configured to represent one or more symbols. In particular, the surface of the operating body 301 may have a (possibly touch-sensitive)

Screen. Alternatively or additionally, graphical elements (in particular for display) can be provided, which are illuminated depending on the state of the operating element 102 or not. Fig. 7a shows the control 102 in an idle state 710. The idle state 710 may be e.g. then exist when there is no user in the vehicle and / or when a central locking of the vehicle 100 is active.

For example, the control unit 101 may be configured to detect whether a driver is at a driver's position of the vehicle 100. If this is the case, then the operating element 102 can be transferred from the idle state 710 to the park state 210. On the other hand, the operating element 102 can be held in the idle state 710. In idle state 710 may optionally no

Operating segment 201, in particular no start operating segment 201, on the

Control element 102 (e.g., to reduce the power consumption of the control element 102). The operating element 102 can thus be designed so that no input can be made available to idle state 710.

FIG. 7 b shows the operating element 102 in the park state 210. The operating element 102 comprises a start operating segment 201 which can be actuated by a user in order to transfer the vehicle 100 from the parked state into the ready-to-drive state. In addition, if necessary, the state of

Parking brake 105 and / or a gear lock of a transmission 103 of the vehicle 100 are displayed. By pressing on the surface of the operating body 301, for example, a push-button can be actuated by the operating body 301. In response, then the Vehicle be transferred from the parked state in the ready to drive state. Furthermore, the operating body 301 can be moved (eg by a spring) into the extended state. FIGS. 7c and 7d show the operating element 102 in the driving state 220. The operating body 301 can be moved out to transfer into the driving state 220. It can then be provided on the surface of the control body 301, a speed display element 703, which displays the currently set speed step 221 (and possibly the available speed levels 221). By a (translational) movement of the operating body 301, the speed range 221 of the vehicle 100 can be changed.

The operating member 102 may be configured such that the operating body 301 can be pressed by a user from the extended state to the retracted state (for example, to overcome the spring force of a spring for retracting the operating body 301). As a result, the operating element 102 can be transferred from the driving state 220 to the parking state 210. Furthermore, the vehicle 100 may be caused to transfer from the ready-to-drive state to the parked state. The pushing back of the operating body 301 can thus an input for the transfer of the vehicle 100 of the

ready to drive condition in parked condition.

Furthermore, in the example shown in FIGS. 7c and 7d, the operating element 102 comprises an optional parking interface element 702. The parking interface element 702 can be designed to determine the state of the parking brake 105 (ie, released) and / or the state of the parking brake Transmission lock of the transmission 103 (ie, active or inactive) of the vehicle 100 display.

In particular, a combined display may be provided that indicates both the state of the parking brake 105 and the state of the transmission lock. Furthermore, separate parking interface elements 702, 702 '(see FIG 9c), which separately indicate the state of the parking brake 105 and the state of the transmission lock.

Further, the park interface element 702 may allow a user (e.g., by touching the park interface element 702) to change the state of the parking brake 105 and / or the state of the transmission lock. For example, by operating the parking interface element 702, the parking brake 105 can be tightened or released. Alternatively or additionally, by operating the parking interface element 702, the

Transmission lock can be activated or deactivated. For example, can be effected by operating the parking interface element 702 of the other state of the parking brake 105 and / or the transmission lock.

As already stated above, the vehicle 100 may be one or more

Environment sensors for providing environmental data include. The environment data may be information related to the grade and / or the friction value of

Road on which the vehicle 100 is located. In response to the actuation of the parking interface element 702, depending on the environmental data, either only the parking brake 105, either only the parking brake 105, may be activated

Transmission lock or both the parking brake 105 and the transmission lock are controlled (to change the respective state).

FIGS. 8a to 8d show different states of an operating element 102 with a movable operating body 301. In the extended state, the operating body 301 makes it possible to set a rotational movement about the different driving steps 221. For example, by a rotational movement to the front, the setting of the gear D (see Fig. 8d) and by a

Rotary movement to the rear, the setting of the speed N are effected. The operating element 102 from FIGS. 8a to 8d comprises a start operating segment 201 that can be touched by a user about the vehicle 100 to transfer from the parked state in the ready to drive state. In response to touching the startup operating segment 201, the operating body 301 may be automatically transferred (eg, by an electric drive) from the retracted state to the extended state. This may be as part of the transfer of the operating element 102 from the parking state 210 in the

Driving condition 220 take place.

In the driving state 220 can then be a parking control segment 202 on the

Surface of the operating body 301 (e.g., in the same place as the start operating segment 201). By touching the parking operating segment 202, it is possible to cause the operating body 301 (possibly automatically) to be transferred from the extended state into the retracted state. FIGS. 9a to 9g show different states of an operating element 102 with a movable operating body 301. FIGS. 9a and 9b show the operating body 301 in the retracted state and FIGS. 9c to 9g show the operating body in the extended state or in a state of actuation, e.g. by a driver (see Figures 9d, 9f).

The operating body 301 allows in the extended state, a rotational or tilting movement to adjust the different speed levels 221.

For example, (starting from N or R) by a rotary or

Tilting movement forward (i.e., in the direction of travel) the setting of the gear D or N (see Fig. 9d) and (starting from D or N) by a rotary or

Tilting movement to the rear (i.e., counter to the direction of travel) the setting of the driving level N or R be effected.

The operating body 301 can furthermore be arranged to be movable in such a way that a movement (for example, a turning or tilting) of the operating body 301 takes place in one or more snap-in positions that can be detected haptically by a user. On The intended change of the driving position can then take place as a function of the locking position selected by a user. For example, starting from the gear D, a first selected detent position of the control body 301 cause a change of the selected gear to N and cause a second selected detent position of the control body 301 a change of the selected gear to R.

The first and second detent positions may differ based on a different rotational or tilt angle, so that the second detent position is achieved at a greater rotational or tilt angle than the first detent position. Analogously, starting from the gear R, a first selected detent position of the control body 301 cause a change of the selected gear to N and cause a second selected detent position of the control body 301 a change of the selected gear to D. Further, the available locking positions may be limited based on a selected gear, so that, for example, when engaged N only a locking position in each of the two rotational or tilting directions is available, the control then causes a change to D and R respectively. The locking positions described above may be provided according to all described embodiments, in particular in

Connection with translational movement of the operating body 301.

The operating element 102 from FIGS. 9a to 9g comprises a start operating segment 201 which can be actuated by a user in order to operate the

Vehicle 100 to transfer from the parked state in the ready to drive state. In response to the actuation of the startup control segment 201, the operation body 301 may be automatically transferred (eg, by an electric drive) from the retracted state to the extended state. This can be done as part of the transfer of the operating element 102 from the parking state 210 to the driving state 220. In the driving state 220 can then be a parking control segment 202 on the

Surface of the operating body 301 (e.g., in the same place as the start operating segment 201). By actuating the parking operating segment 202, it is possible to cause the operating body 301 (possibly automatically) to be transferred from the extended state into the retracted state.

Furthermore, in the example illustrated in FIGS. 9b to 9g, the operating element 102 may include an optional parking interface element 702. The park interface element 702 may be configured to indicate the state of the parking brake 105 (i.e., released) and / or the state of the transmission lock of the transmission 103 (i.e., active or inactive) of the vehicle 100. In particular, a combined display may be provided which includes both the state of the parking brake 105 and the state of the parking brake

Gear lock indicates. Figure 9b illustrates an exemplary display of an activated park interface element 702 signaling a handbrake applied. FIGS. 9c to 9g show by way of example a display which signals that the handbrake is released.

Further, a separate display may be provided which indicates the state of the parking brake 105 in element 702 and the state of the transmission lock P in a separate element 702 '. In Figure 9c, separate elements 702 and 702 'are shown, with an activated (e.g., illuminating) element 702' signaling an engaged transmission lock P.

The park interface element 702 illustrated in FIGS. 9c to 9g can also be actuated in the driving state 220 in order to decelerate or stop the vehicle 100 via the parking brake 105 in exceptional or emergency cases. This can also be done by a passenger by an operation of the parking interface element 702, for example, when the Driver is unable to do so. In the event of providing a combined display indicating both the state of the parking brake 105 and the state of the transmission lock, in such emergency situations, actuation of the parking interface element 702 may initially activate the parking brake 105 to brake the vehicle 100 cause and, after the vehicle 100 has come to a halt, activation of the

Transmission lock.

FIG. 10 shows an exemplary state diagram 800 in accordance with various embodiments of the control element, the various states and

State transitions exemplified. The state diagram is based on the control element 102 described by way of example with reference to FIGS. 9a to 9g, but can be transferred to other embodiments (cf., for example, FIGS. 7a to 7d with translational movements). The display and operating functions described below for the individual states are to be understood as examples. In various embodiments, different or modified display and operating functions can be realized. The following as "search lighting" or "functional lighting"

described display states are to be understood as visually different perceptible to indicate states or functions. Reference hereinafter to "START / STOP" refers to "START ENGINE" or "ENGINE STOP", as shown for example in Figures 9b and 9c, whereby a transition between two states independent of direction can be described (eg from state 814 to state 816 and vice versa).

After starting the system (power on), the state 801 is reached. In the state 801, the operating element 102 (or the operating body 301) is in the retracted state and the display elements are switched off (compare FIG. no indication). After a predetermined time (eg 500 ms), the state 802 is reached. In state 802, "START ENGINE" pulsates in search light that signals the user to actuate, and the parking light is displayed in functional lighting.

After pressing "START ENGINE", the state 804 is reached, in state 804 the operating element 102 or the operating body 301 becomes

extended. In state 804, "START ENGINE" is displayed in search light, and the parking light is displayed in functional lighting, as soon as the operating element 102 or the operating body 301 has reached the upper end position, state 806 is reached.

In state 806, P is displayed in functional lighting. Further, D, N, and R, "ENGINE STOP" and the parking lamp are displayed in search light, and the user can change to one of the states 808, 810, and 812 by moving the operating member 102 or the operating body 301 (see FIG In this case, the operating element 102 or the operating body 301 can either be moved into a first detent position (eg "Down" or "Up") or over the first detent position into a second detent position (eg "DownDown" or "UpUp") (see Figures 9d, 9f), before he automatically returns to the

Central position returns (see Figures 9e, 9g). You can also switch to state 816 by pressing "ENGINE STOP".

In state 808, R is displayed in functional lighting. In addition, D, N, "ENGINE STOP" and the parking light are displayed in search light and the vehicle can be moved backward in state 808 while driving.

In state 810, N is shown in functional lighting. Next, D, R, "ENGINE STOP" and the parking light are displayed in search light The vehicle is in the 808 idle state with the engine running

is switched on or running. About a movement of the operating element 102 or of the operating body 301, the user can change to one of the states 808 or 812, as described above (compare state 806). By pressing "START / STOP" it is possible to change between state 810 and state 814 (eg by pressing "START ENGINE" or "ENGINE STOP", depending on the current state.) In state 814, N in

Function lighting shown. Further, D, R, "START ENGINE" and the parking light are displayed in search light, the vehicle is idling with the engine turned off in state 814. For example, state 814 is to apply the vehicle without the parking brake or transmission lock and without the vehicle on or off Keep the engine running (eg in a car wash).

In state 812, D is displayed in functional lighting. In addition, N, R, "ENGINE STOP" and the parking light are displayed in search light, and the vehicle can be moved forward while driving in state 812.

In state 816, "START ENGINE" pulsates in search light and the

Operating element 102 and the operating body 301 is retracted. As soon as the operating element 102 or the operating body 301 has reached the lower end position, the state 802 is reached.

By the measures described in this document, the number of operating steps when starting a vehicle 100 or when parking a

Vehicle 100 can be reduced. Thus, the comfort for the user of a vehicle 100 can be increased. Furthermore, costs in a vehicle 100 can thus be reduced.

The present invention is not limited to the embodiments shown. In particular, it should be noted that the description and figures are intended to illustrate only the principle of the proposed methods, apparatus and systems. LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

100 vehicle

101 control unit

102 control element

103 gears

104 drive motor

105 gears

201 start operating segment

202 Park operating segment

203 Speed control segment

204 driving mode operating segment

210 park state

220 driving condition

221 Selected drive level

301 operating body

302 surface

310, 320 arrows (direction of movement)

401 park state area

403 driving state area

405 base part

406 control panel

407 mark

411 rotation

421 Translational motion

500 method for transferring a vehicle from a park state to a running state

501, 502 process steps

702, 702 'Park interface element

703 Speed indicator

710 idle state

Claims

claims

1) control element (102) for a vehicle (100), wherein

- The operating element (102) is designed to switch between a parking state (210) and a driving state (220);

- The operating element (102) in the park state (210) is designed to allow a user to transfer the vehicle (100) from a parked state to a ready-to-drive state; and

- The operating element (102) by a change from the park state (210) in the driving state (220) a way to select a

Driving level (221) of the vehicle (100) by a user of the vehicle (100) releases.

Control element (102) according to claim 1, wherein the operating element (102) is formed, in the park state (210) and in the driving state (220) at least partially different inputs for controlling a transmission (103), a parking brake (105) and / or a drive motor (104) of the vehicle (100).

Operating element (102) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the operating element (102) is in the parking state (210).

is exclusively designed to capture an input to the

Transfer vehicle (100) from the parked state to the ready-to-drive state; and or

no input concerning a change of the speed step (221) of the

Vehicle (100) allows; and or

- does not allow any input on solving a single

Transmission lock of a transmission (103) of the vehicle (100) is directed. 4) operating element (102) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the operating element (102) in the driving state (220), - Is configured to detect an input to the vehicle (100) from the ready to drive state in the parked state; and or

- allows no input, which is directed exclusively to an activation of a transmission lock of a transmission (103); and or

- allows no input, which is directed exclusively to a stop of a drive motor (104) of the vehicle (100).

5) Operating element (102) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein - the operating element (102) comprises a touch-sensitive screen;

- The screen is formed in the park state (210) of

Operating element (102) to display a start-up operating segment (201), which allows a user to transfer the vehicle (100) from the parked state to the ready-for-drive state by actuation of the start operating segment (201); and

- The screen is formed, in the driving state (220) of the

Operating element (102) to display a speed control segment (203), which allows a user to set different driving levels (221) of the vehicle (100) by operating the driving stage operating segment (203).

6) operating element (102) according to claim 5, wherein the screen is configured, in the driving state (220) of the operating element (102) to display a park operating segment (202), which allows a user, by operating the parking

Operating segment (202), the vehicle (100), in particular on the basis of any driving stage (221), to transfer from the ready to drive state in the parked state. 7) control element (102) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein - The control element (102) comprises a control body (301) which can be moved out of a surface (302) of the vehicle (100) and back again; and

- The operating body (301) of the operating element (102) for the change from the parking state (210) in the driving state (220) of the

Surface (302) of the vehicle (100) is moved out; and or

- The operating body (301) of the operating element (102) for the change from the driving state (220) in the parking state (210) to the surface (302) of the vehicle (100) is moved back.

8) Operating element (102) according to claim 7, wherein

- The operating body (301) is arranged to be movable in an extended state; and

- The operating element (102) is designed to be a user of the

By moving the operating body (301) to allow the vehicle (100) to change the driving position (221) of the vehicle (100).

9) operating element (102) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein

- The control element (102) has a control unit (406) which can be moved relative to a base part (405) of the operating element (102);

- The base part (405) a parking state area (401) and a

Driving state surface (403);

- The operating part (406) is formed by a user of the

Park state surface (402) to the driving state surface (403) turned turned (411) to transfer the vehicle (100) from the parked state to the running state; and

the operating part (406) is designed to be shifted (421) by a user along the driving state area (403) in order to change the driving level (221) of the vehicle (100). 10) operating element (102) according to claim 9, wherein the operating part (406) is adapted to be rotated (411) by a user of the driving state surface (403) to the parking state surface (402), in particular starting from any Drive stage (221) of the vehicle (100) to transfer the vehicle (100) from the ready to drive state in the parked state.

11) control element (102) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the control element (102) comprises a control unit (101) which is arranged in response to an input of a user to the operating element (102) a control signal for a drive motor (104). to generate for control electronics of the drive motor (104), for a transmission (103) and / or for a parking brake (105) of the vehicle (100). 12) operating element (102) according to claim 11, wherein

- In the parked state of the vehicle (100) a transmission lock of the transmission (103) is closed; and

the control unit (101) is arranged in response to a

User input to the control (102), which is adapted to the vehicle (100) from the parked state in the ready to drive

Condition to generate a control signal to open the transmission lock of the transmission (103).

13) control element (102) according to any one of claims 11 to 12, wherein the

Control unit (101) is arranged, the operating element (102) of the

Park state (210) in the driving state (220) to transfer as soon as the vehicle (100) has been transferred from the parked state to the running state. 14) control element (102) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein - In the parked state, a gear lock of a transmission (103) of the vehicle (100) is closed, a parking brake (105) of the vehicle (100) is tightened and a drive motor (104) and / or drive electronics of the drive motor (104) are inactive; and - in running order, the transmission lock of the transmission (103) of the

Vehicle (100) is open and the drive motor (104) and / or the control electronics of the drive motor (104) are active.

15) vehicle (100) comprising

- A drive motor (104) for driving one or more wheels of the vehicle (100);

a transmission (103) configured to alter a coupling between the drive motor (104) and the one or more wheels; and

- An operating element (102) according to one of the preceding claims.

16) control element (102) according to claim 8, wherein moving the

Operating body (301) comprises:

- A translational movement of the operating body (301); or

- A rotational movement of the operating body (301).

17) control element (102) according to claim 8 or 16, wherein the moving of the operating body (301) one or more discrete locking positions of the

Operating body (301) comprises, wherein optionally a change of the driving stage (221) of the vehicle (100) takes place in dependence on the selected locking position.

18) Operating element (102) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the operating element (102) is secured against unintentional actuation.