Control device and electric vehicle
US11292488B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 10, 2020 |
| Grant date | Apr 5, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 12, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60W2554/40
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
There is provided a control device configured to perform a collision preventing control based on an output of an obstacle detection unit. A risk level determination unit determines a collision risk level based on a distance between the obstacle and the electric vehicle. A control level adjustment unit adjusts a control level of the collision preventing control based on the collision risk level. The control level adjustment unit lowers the control level when a releasing unit configured to temporarily release the collision preventing control is operated by a driver during the collision preventing control and causes the electric vehicle to display presence of the obstacle.
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