Recent developments have demonstrated that the brake pedal simulator(BPS)is becoming an indispensable apparatus for the break-by-wire systems in future electric vehicles.Its main function is to provide the driver with...Recent developments have demonstrated that the brake pedal simulator(BPS)is becoming an indispensable apparatus for the break-by-wire systems in future electric vehicles.Its main function is to provide the driver with a comfortable pedal feel to improve braking safety and comfort.This paper presents the development and control of an adjustable BPS,using a disk-type magnetorheological(MR)damper as the passive braking reaction generator to simulate the traditional pedal feel.A detailed description of the mechanical design of the MR damper-based BSP(MRDBBPS)is presented in this paper.Several basic performance experiments on the MRDBBPS prototype are conducted.A returnto-zero(RTZ)algorithm is proposed to avoid hysteresis and improve the repeatability of the pedal force.In addition,an RTZ algorithm-based real-time current-tracking controller(RTZRC)is designed in consideration of the response lag of the coil circuit.Finally,an experimental system is established by integrating the MRDBBPS prototype into a selfdeveloped automotive MR braking test bench(AMRBTB),and several control and braking experiments are performed.This research proposes a RTZRC control algorithm which can significantly increase the tracking accuracy of the brake pedal characteristic curve,particularly at a high pedal velocity.Additionally,the designed MRDBBPS prototype can achieve an effective and favorable control of the AMRBTB with a good repeatability.展开更多
Current research on lane-keeping systems ignores the effect of the driver and external resistance on the accuracy of tracking the lane centerline.To reduce the lateral deviation of the vehicle,a lane-keeping control m...Current research on lane-keeping systems ignores the effect of the driver and external resistance on the accuracy of tracking the lane centerline.To reduce the lateral deviation of the vehicle,a lane-keeping control method based on the fuzzy Takagi-Sugeno(T-S)model is proposed.The method adopts a driver model based on near and far visual angles,and a driver-road-vehicle closed-loop model based on longitudinal nonlinear velocity variation,obtaining the expected assist torque with a robust H∞controller which is designed based on parallel distributed compensation and linear matrix inequality.Considering the external influences of tire adhesion and aligning torque when the vehicle is steering,a feedforward compensation control is designed.The electric power steering system is adopted as the actuator for lane-keeping,and active steering redressing is realized by a control motor.Simulation results based on Carsim/Simulink and real vehicle test results demonstrate that the method helps to maintain the vehicle in the lane centerline and ensures driving safety.展开更多
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.52175047 and 51505114)Anhui Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.2008085ME140).
文摘Recent developments have demonstrated that the brake pedal simulator(BPS)is becoming an indispensable apparatus for the break-by-wire systems in future electric vehicles.Its main function is to provide the driver with a comfortable pedal feel to improve braking safety and comfort.This paper presents the development and control of an adjustable BPS,using a disk-type magnetorheological(MR)damper as the passive braking reaction generator to simulate the traditional pedal feel.A detailed description of the mechanical design of the MR damper-based BSP(MRDBBPS)is presented in this paper.Several basic performance experiments on the MRDBBPS prototype are conducted.A returnto-zero(RTZ)algorithm is proposed to avoid hysteresis and improve the repeatability of the pedal force.In addition,an RTZ algorithm-based real-time current-tracking controller(RTZRC)is designed in consideration of the response lag of the coil circuit.Finally,an experimental system is established by integrating the MRDBBPS prototype into a selfdeveloped automotive MR braking test bench(AMRBTB),and several control and braking experiments are performed.This research proposes a RTZRC control algorithm which can significantly increase the tracking accuracy of the brake pedal characteristic curve,particularly at a high pedal velocity.Additionally,the designed MRDBBPS prototype can achieve an effective and favorable control of the AMRBTB with a good repeatability.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.51675151,U1564201)Open Fund of the Key Laboratory of Advanced Perception and Intelligent Control of High-end Equipment of Ministry of Education(Grant No.GDSC202013).
文摘Current research on lane-keeping systems ignores the effect of the driver and external resistance on the accuracy of tracking the lane centerline.To reduce the lateral deviation of the vehicle,a lane-keeping control method based on the fuzzy Takagi-Sugeno(T-S)model is proposed.The method adopts a driver model based on near and far visual angles,and a driver-road-vehicle closed-loop model based on longitudinal nonlinear velocity variation,obtaining the expected assist torque with a robust H∞controller which is designed based on parallel distributed compensation and linear matrix inequality.Considering the external influences of tire adhesion and aligning torque when the vehicle is steering,a feedforward compensation control is designed.The electric power steering system is adopted as the actuator for lane-keeping,and active steering redressing is realized by a control motor.Simulation results based on Carsim/Simulink and real vehicle test results demonstrate that the method helps to maintain the vehicle in the lane centerline and ensures driving safety.
