Travel mode switching device for vehicle and display unit of the same
US11767017B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 8, 2022 |
| Grant date | Sep 26, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 8, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60W2540/215
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A travel mode switching device for a vehicle is provided, which is switchable between a plurality of travel modes including a sport travel mode and a towing travel mode. The device includes a travel mode selection interface that allows a driver to select one of the travel modes, a towing detection sensor that detects a towing state, and a processor configured to execute a travel mode switching module to switch the travel mode to the travel mode selected by the travel mode selection interface, and a travel mode regulating module to regulate the selection of the sport travel mode by the travel mode selection interface when the towing state is detected by the towing detection sensor, and regulate the selection of the towing travel mode by the travel mode selection interface when the towing state is not detected.
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