EP2175425A2 - Diagnostic method and diagnostic device for facilitating diagnosis of a motor vehicle - Google Patents
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- This invention relates to a diagnostic device that facilitates diagnosis of a motor vehicle.
- Motorcycles include a large number of components that are of different types. As a consequence, motorcycle repairs are usually handed over to repair shops. In the repair shops, motorcycles are diagnosed by a mechanic based on his/her experience, which is prone to error. To solve these problems, as illustrated in
Figure 1 , it has been proposed to install adiagnostic light 11 on aninstrument panel 1 of a motorcycle, which emits flashing light codes indicative of one or more defects of the motorcycle. This, however, requires a driver or a mechanic to decode the flashing light codes, which is also prone to error. To accurately diagnose these defects in the motorcycle, it has been proposed to use a reader, which reads and displays information from an electronic control unit (ECU). The availability of the reader, however, is limited, i.e., not all repair shops has such instrument. - Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a diagnostic device that can overcome the aforesaid drawbacks of the prior art.
- Another object of the present invention is to provide a diagnostic method that is implemented by the diagnostic device.
- According to an aspect of the present invention, a diagnostic device for facilitating diagnosis of a motor vehicle comprises a plurality of detectors, a signal processor, and a display unit. Each of the detectors is configured to detect a state of a corresponding one of components of the motor vehicle, and to generate a detecting signal indicative of the state of the corresponding one of the components of the motor vehicle as detected thereby. The signal processor is coupled to the detectors, and is configured to determine which of the detecting signals indicate an abnormal state, and to generate a set of first signals corresponding to the detecting signals determined thereby as indicating an abnormal state. The display unit is coupled to the signal processor, and includes a lamp module driven by the first signals generated by the signal processor to emit flashing light, and configured to generate a set of lamp signals corresponding to the first signals generated by the signal processor. The signal processor is further configured to generate a set of second signals corresponding to the lamp signals generated by the lamp module. The display unit further includes a display configured to show a set of numeric codes corresponding to the second signals generated by the signal processor.
- According to another aspect of the present invention, a diagnostic method for facilitating diagnosis of a motor vehicle is implemented by a diagnostic device, and comprises:
- A) while an engine of the motor vehicle is running, configuring the diagnostic device to detect states of components of the motor vehicle;
- B) configuring the diagnostic device to generate detecting signals, each of which is indicative of the state of a corresponding one of the components of the motor vehicle detected in step A);
- C) configuring the diagnostic device to determine which of the detecting signals generated in step B) indicate an abnormal state; and
- D) configuring the diagnostic device to show a set of numeric codes corresponding to the detecting signals determined in step C) as indicating an abnormal state.
- Other features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent in the following detailed description of the preferred embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings, of which:
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Figure 1 is a schematic view illustrating a conventional diagnostic light installed on an instrument panel of a motorcycle; -
Figure 2 is a schematic circuit block diagram of the first preferred embodiment of a diagnostic device according to this invention; -
Figure 3 is a schematic view illustrating a motor vehicle on which the first preferred embodiment is applied; -
Figure 4 is a schematic view illustrating first and second displays of the first preferred embodiment mounted on an instrument panel of the motor vehicle; -
Figure 5 is a flow chart of the preferred embodiment of a diagnostic method according to the present invention to be implemented using the first preferred embodiment; -
Figure 6 is a schematic view illustrating first and second displays of the second preferred embodiment of a diagnostic device according to this invention mounted on the instrument panel of the motor vehicle; and -
Figure 7 is a schematic view illustrating first and second displays of the third preferred embodiment of a diagnostic device according to this invention mounted on the instrument panel of the motor vehicle. - Referring to
Figure 2 , the first preferred embodiment of adiagnostic device 2 according to this invention is shown to include a plurality ofdetectors 21, asignal processor 22, and adisplay unit 23. - With further reference to
Figure 3 , thediagnostic device 2 of this embodiment facilitates diagnosis of amotor vehicle 3, such as a motorcycle, in a manner that will be described hereinafter. - Each of the
detectors 21 is coupled to a corresponding one ofcomponents 31, i.e., an engine, a battery, a throttle valve, an ignition coil, and an idle bypass valve, of themotor vehicle 3. - The
signal processor 22 includes areceiving module 221 connected to thedetectors 21, adiagnostic module 222 connected to thereceiving module 221, and anoutput module 223 connected to thediagnostic module 222. In this embodiment, thesignal processor 22 is an electronic control unit (ECU). - With further reference to
Figure 4 , thedisplay unit 23 includes adisplay module 231, alamp module 232, aninput module 233, and acontrol module 234. Thedisplay module 231 is mounted on aninstrument panel 32 of themotor vehicle 3, and includes first andsecond displays lamp module 232 is mounted on theinstrument panel 32 of themotor vehicle 3, and is connected to the receivingmodule 221 and thediagnostic module 222 of thesignal processor 22. Theinput module 233 is coupled to thedisplay module 231, and is connected to theoutput module 223 of thesignal processor 22. Thecontrol module 234 is coupled to thedisplay module 231. In this embodiment, each of the first andsecond displays display module 231 of thedisplay unit 23 is a liquid crystal display. - The first preferred embodiment of a diagnostic method for facilitating diagnosis of the
motor vehicle 3 to be implemented using the aforementioneddiagnostic device 2 according to this invention will now be described with further reference toFigure 5 . - In
step 51, when theengine 31 of themotor vehicle 3 is started and while theengine 31 of themotor vehicle 3 is running, each of thedetectors 21 detects a state of a corresponding one of thecomponents 31 of themotor vehicle 3. - In
step 52, each of thedetectors 21 generates a detecting signal indicative of the state of thecomponent 31 of themotor vehicle 3 detected instep 51. - In
step 53, thereceiving module 221 of thesignal processor 22 receives the detecting signals generated instep 52. - In
step 54, thediagnostic module 222 of thesignal processor 22 determines which of the detecting signals received instep 53 indicate an abnormal state. - In
step 55, when none of the detecting signals is determined as indicating an abnormal state instep 54, the flowproceeds tostep 60. Otherwise, the flowproceeds tostep 56. - In
step 56, thediagnostic module 222 of thesignal processor 22 analyzes the detecting signals determined instep 55 as indicating an abnormal state, and generates a set of first signals that correspond to the detecting signals thus analyzed. - The first signals generated in this step drive the
lamp module 232 of thedisplay unit 23 to emit flashing light. - In
step 57, thelamp module 232 of thedisplay unit 23 generates a set of lamp signals that correspond to the first signals generated instep 56. - In
step 58, thediagnostic module 222 of thesignal processor 22 reads the lamp signals generated by thelamp module 232, and generates a set of second signals that correspond to the lamp signals read thereby. - The second signals generated in this step are sent to the first and
second displays display module 231 of thedisplay unit 23 through theoutput module 223 of thesignal processor 22 and theinput module 233 of thedisplay unit 23. - In
step 59, as best shown inFigure 4 , thefirst display 235 shows a set of numeric codes corresponding to the second signals generated instep 58, whereas thesecond display 236 shows a set of graphic codes corresponding to the second signals generated instep 58. Thereafter, the flow goes back tostep 51. - In
step 60, thefirst display 235 of thedisplaymodule 231 of thedisplay unit 23 displays thereon information, such as time or temperature, and thesecond display 236 of thedisplay module 231 of thedisplay unit 23 displays thereon a symbol associated with the information displayed on thefirst display 235, such as a clock or a thermometer. Thereafter, the flow goes back tostep 51. - In this embodiment,
step 51 includes the sub-step of turning on thelamp module 232 to thereby provide a message indicating that the states of thecomponents 31 of themotor vehicle 3 are being detected, andstep 60 includes the sub-step of turning off thelamp module 232 to thereby provide a message indicating that the states of thecomponents 31 of themotor vehicle 3 are all normal. - Furthermore, in this embodiment, in
step 59, the numeric codes are shown in succession, and thecontrol module 234 of thedisplay unit 23 is configured to set time intervals at which the numeric codes are respectively shown instep 59. - From the above description, the
diagnostic device 2 of this invention shows thereon numeric codes that correspond tocomponents 31 of themotor vehicle 3 having an abnormal state. As such, with thediagnostic device 2 of this invention, a driver or a mechanic can accurately diagnose thecomponents 31 of themotor vehicle 3 having an abnormal state in real-time. -
Figure 6 illustrates the second preferred embodiment of adiagnostic device 2 according to this invention. Unlike the previous embodiment, thefirst display 235 of thedisplay module 231 of thedisplay unit 23 is a light-emitting diode display. -
Figure 7 illustrates the third preferred embodiment of adiagnostic device 2 according to this invention. Unlike the previous embodiments, thefirst display 235 of thedisplay module 231 of thedisplay unit 23 is a numeric light display that includes ten numeric-shaped lights that represent numbers from one to ten. In this case, thefirst display 235 shows the numeric codes by lighting one or more of the numeric-shaped lights thereof.
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- A diagnostic device (2) for facilitating diagnosis of a motor vehicle (3) that includes a plurality of components (31), said diagnostic device (2) comprising:a plurality of detectors (21), each of which is configured to detect a state of a corresponding one of the components (31) of the motor vehicle (3) and to generate a detecting signal indicative of the state of the corresponding one of the components (31) of the motor vehicle (3) as detected thereby;a signal processor (22) coupled to said detectors (21), and configured to determine which of the detecting signals indicate an abnormal state, and to generate a set of first signals corresponding to the detecting signals determined thereby as indicating an abnormal state; anda display unit (23) coupled to said signal processor (22), and including a lamp module (232) driven by the first signals generated by said signal processor (22) to emit flashing light, and configured to generate a set of lamp signals corresponding to the first signals generated by said signal processor (22),wherein said signal processor (22) is further configured to generate a set of second signals corresponding to the lamp signals generated by said lamp module (232), and
wherein said display unit (23) further includes a display configured to show a set of numeric codes corresponding to the second signals generated by said signal processor (22). - The diagnostic device (2) as claimed in Claim 1, wherein said display of said display unit (23) shows the numeric codes in succession, said display unit (23) further including a control module (234) coupled to said displaymodule (231) andconfiguredto set time intervals at which the numeric codes are respectively shown by said display module (231).
- The diagnostic device (2) as claimed in Claim 1, wherein said display unit (23) further includes a second display (236) configured to show a set of graphic codes corresponding to the second signals generated by said signal processor (22).
- The diagnostic device (2) as claimed in Claim 3, wherein said second display (236) of said display unit (23) is a liquid crystal display.
- The diagnostic device (2) as claimed in Claim 1, wherein said display of said display unit (23) is one of a liquid crystal display, a light-emitting diode display, and a numeric light display.
- The diagnostic device (2) as claimed in Claim 1, wherein said signal processor (22) is an electronic control unit (ECU).
- A diagnostic method for facilitating diagnosis of a motor vehicle (3) to be implemented by a diagnostic device (2), said diagnostic method comprising:A) while an engine (31) of the motor vehicle (3) is running, configuring the diagnostic device (2) to detect states of components (31) of the motor vehicle (3);B) configuring the diagnostic device (2) to generate detecting signals, each of which is indicative of the state of a corresponding one of the components (31) of the motor vehicle (3) detected in step A);C) configuring the diagnostic device (2) todetermine which of the detecting signals generated in step B) indicate an abnormal state; andD) configuring the diagnostic device (2) to show a set of numeric codes corresponding to the detecting signals determined in step C) as indicating an abnormal state.
- The diagnostic method as claimed in Claim 7, wherein step A) includes the sub-step of configuring the diagnostic device (2) to provide a message that the states of the components (31) of the motor vehicle (3) are being detected, said diagnostic method further comprising:E) when none of the detecting signals is determined as indicating an abnormal state in step C), configuring the diagnostic device (2) to remove the message provided in step A).
- The diagnostic method as claimed in Claim 8, wherein, in step A), the message is provided using a lamp module (232).
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