Control apparatus for a vehicle with a retractable speaker
A control apparatus for a vehicle includes a speaker, a first bracket, a second bracket, an engagement mechanism, a vehicle collision detector, and a vehicle processor. The speaker is configured to output a notification sound that notifies surroundings of an approach of the vehicle. The first bracket holds the speaker. The second bracket movably supports the first bracket and is configured to be fixed to the vehicle. The engagement mechanism detachably engages the first bracket and the second bracket. The vehicle collision detector is configured to detect a collision of the vehicle. The vehicle processor is configured to move the engagement mechanism, based on a detection signal of the vehicle collision detector. The vehicle processor is configured to, in response to an input of the detection signal, move the engagement mechanism, and release the engagement of the first and second brackets and move the first bracket toward the inside of the vehicle.
1 . A control apparatus for a vehicle, the control apparatus comprising:
a speaker configured to output a notification sound that notifies surroundings of an approach of the vehicle;
a first bracket that holds the speaker;
a second bracket that movably supports the first bracket, is configured to be fixed to the vehicle, and comprises a rail along which the first bracket is configured to move;
an engagement mechanism that detachably engages the first bracket and the second bracket with each other;
a vehicle collision detector configured to detect a collision of the vehicle; and
a vehicle processor configured to move the engagement mechanism, based on a detection signal of the vehicle collision detector, wherein
the rail comprises a downwardly inclined structure directed toward the inside of the vehicle, and
the vehicle processor is configured to, in response to an input of the detection signal of the vehicle collision detector, move the engagement mechanism to release the engagement of the first bracket and the second bracket, such that the first bracket moves toward the inside of the vehicle by its own weight along the rail.
2 . The control apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein
the engagement mechanism comprises a housing, a solenoid disposed inside the housing, and a movable engagement member, and
the second bracket comprises an engagement receiving portion configured to come into engagement with the engagement member.
3 . The control apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the second bracket includes a material having a higher rigidity than the first bracket.
4 . A control apparatus for a vehicle, the control apparatus comprising:
a speaker configured to output a notification sound that notifies surroundings of an approach of the vehicle;
a first bracket that holds the speaker;
a second bracket that movably supports the first bracket, is configured to be fixed to the vehicle, and comprises a rail along which the first bracket is configured to move;
an engagement mechanism that detachably engages the first bracket and the second bracket with each other;
a vehicle collision detector configured to detect a collision of the vehicle; and
a vehicle processor is configured to move the engagement mechanism, based on a detection signal of the vehicle collision detector, wherein
the first bracket comprises:
a wheel configured to move along the rail; and
a drive device configured to drive the wheel, and
the vehicle processor is configured to, in response to an input of the detection signal of the vehicle collision detector, move the engagement mechanism to release the engagement of the first bracket and the second bracket, and drive the wheel by the drive device to move the first bracket along the rail.
5 . The control apparatus according to claim 4 , wherein
the engagement mechanism comprises a housing, a solenoid disposed inside the housing, and a movable engagement member, and
the second bracket comprises an engagement receiving portion configured to come into engagement with the engagement member.
6 . The control apparatus according to claim 4 , wherein the second bracket includes a material having a higher rigidity than the first bracket.