Integration optimization of novel electric power steering system based on quality engineering theory

The dynamic model of a novel electric power steering （EPS） system integrated with active front steering function （the novel EPS system） is built. The concepts and quantitative expressions of the steering road feel, steering sensibility, and steering operation stability are introduced. Based on quality engineering theory, the optimization algorithm is proposed by integrating the Monte Carlo descriptive sampling, elitist non-dominated sorting genetic algorithm （NSGA-II） and 6-sigma design method. With the steering road feel and the steering portability as optimization targets, the system parameters are optimized by the proposed optimization algorithm. The simulation results show that the system optimized based on quality engineering theory can improve the steering road feel, guarantee steering stability and steering portability and thus provide a theoretical basis for the design and optimization of the novel electric power steering system.

PARAMETER OPTIMIZATION OF ELECTRIC POWER STEERING INTEGRATED WITH ACTIVE FRONT STEERING FUNCTION

The dynanaic model of a novel electric power steering（EPS） system integrated with active front steer- ing function and the three-freedom steering model are built. Based on these models, the concepts and the quanti- tative expressions of road feel, sensitivity, and operation stability of the steering are introduced. Then, according to constrained optimization features of multi-variable function, a genetic algorithm is designed. Making the road feel of the steering as optimization objective, and operation stability and sensitivity of the steering as constraints, the system parameters are optimized by the genetic and the coordinate rotation algorithms. Simulation results show that the optimization of the novel EPS system by the genetic algorithm can effectively improve the road feel, thus providing a theoretical basis for the design and optimization of the novel EPS system.

H∞ control of novel active steering integrated with electric power steering function

Based on the traditional active steering system, a novel active steering system integrated with electric power steering function was introduced, which can achieve the functions of both active steering and electric power steering. In view of the interference from road random signal and sensor noise in the novel active steering system, the H∞ control model of the novel active steering system was built. With satisfying steering feel, good robust performance and steering stability being the control objectives, the H∞ controller for the novel active front steering (AFS) system was designed. The simulation results show that the novel AFS system with H∞ control strategy can attenuate the road interference quickly, and there is no resonance peak in the bode diagram. It can make the driver obtain more useful information in the low frequency range, and attenuate the road interference better in the high frequency range, thus the driver can get more satisfying road feeling. Therefore, the designed H∞ controller can synthesize the advantages of both robust performance and robust stability, and has certain contribution to the design of novel AFS system.

Performance optimization of electric power steering based on multi-objective genetic algorithm

The vehicle model of the recirculating ball-type electric power steering (EPS) system for the pure electric bus was built. According to the features of constrained optimization for multi-variable function, a multi-objective genetic algorithm (GA) was designed. Based on the model of system, the quantitative formula of the road feel, sensitivity, and operation stability of the steering were induced. Considering the road feel and sensitivity of steering as optimization objectives, and the operation stability of steering as constraint, the multi-objective GA was proposed and the system parameters were optimized. The simulation results show that the system optimized by multi-objective genetic algorithm has better road feel, steering sensibility and steering stability. The energy of steering road feel after optimization is 1.44 times larger than the one before optimization, and the energy of portability after optimization is 0.4 times larger than the one before optimization. The ground test was conducted in order to verify the feasibility of simulation results, and it is shown that the pure electric bus equipped with the recirculating ball-type EPS system can provide better road feel and better steering portability for the drivers, thus the optimization methods can provide a theoretical basis for the design and optimization of the recirculating ball-type EPS system.

Primary studies on integration optimization of differential steering of electric vehicle with motorized wheels based on quality engineering

The model of the differential steering system(DSS) of electric vehicle with motorized wheels and the three-degree-of-freedom dynamic model of vehicle are built.Based on these models,the concepts and quantitative expressions of steering road feel,steering portability and steering stability are proposed.Through integrating the Monte Carlo descriptive sampling,elitist non-dominated sorting genetic algorithm(NSGA-II) and Taguchi robust design method,the system parameters are optimized with steering road feel and steering portability as optimization targets,and steering stability and steering portability as constraints.The simulation results show that the system optimized based on quality engineering can improve the steering road feel,guarantee steering stability and steering portability and thus provide a theoretical basis for the design and optimization of the electric vehicle with motorized wheels system.

Multi-objective optimization of active steering system with force and displacement coupled control

A novel active steering system with force and displacement coupled control(the novel AFS system) was introduced,which has functions of both the active steering and electric power steering.Based on the model of the novel AFS system and the vehicle three-degree of freedom system,the concept and quantitative formulas of the novel AFS system steering performance were proposed.The steering road feel and steering portability were set as the optimizing targets with the steering stability and steering portability as the constraint conditions.According to the features of constrained optimization of multi-variable function,a multi-variable genetic algorithm for the system parameter optimization was designed.The simulation results show that based on parametric optimization of the multi-objective genetic algorithm,the novel AFS system can improve the steering road feel,steering portability and steering stability,thus the optimization method can provide a theoretical basis for the design and optimization of the novel AFS system.

Control strategy of a novel electric power steering system integrated with active front steering function

A novel electric power steering system(EPS) integrated with active front steering(AFS) is developed.It has functions of both AFS system and EPS system with two actuator units:the AFS actuator unit and the EPS actuator unit.The AFS actuator unit controls the displacement transfer behavior of the steering system,and improves the handling stability under adverse road conditions by varying the steering ratio directly related to the speed and road conditions.The EPS actuator unit controls the force transfer behavior of the steering system,and improves the steering portability and road feel of the vehicle.Based on a dynamic model,the mixed H2/H∞ control strategy of the EPS actuator and the active steering intervention control strategy of the AFS actuator are designed.The simulation indicates that the novel EPS system with the designed control strategies has obvious advantages in vehicle handling stability and the driver's road feel over the traditional EPS system,and extends the vehicle's steering performance.

四轮转向干预下电动助力转向控制策略研究

四轮转向(4WS)车辆相较于前轮转向(FWS)车辆具有更高的灵活性,其后轮转向在提高车辆操稳性的同时转向阻力矩也发生变化,使得原电动助力转向系统助力策略与四轮转向车辆不匹配,对行车安全产生影响.本文以线性二自由度车辆模型为基础,对比分析了前轮转向车辆与四轮转向车辆的转向特性,提出电动助力转向修正控制策略.仿真结果表明,角阶跃工况下,有助力修正的四轮转向车辆,驾驶员操纵方向盘力矩与驾驶前轮转向车辆基本一致,既保证了四轮转向车辆低速时的操纵轻便性,也兼顾了高速时的操纵稳定性.

基于磁弹效应的电动舵机压力传感器设计

为了实现对电动舵机的电动缸输出轴压力的动态测量,该文设计并实现了一种基于磁弹效应的非接触式压力传感器,它包括传感器探头和信号处理电路两部分。该文首先从磁致伸缩的理论模型中分析并建立了传感器的测量原理,设计了传感器探头的结构。为优化激励源,通过实验研究分析了不同的激励源对传感器信号的影响,结果表明采用105 kHz、幅值为5 V的方波作为激励源时传感器输出信号最优,并以此设计了传感器信号电路。通过对传感器整体的压力标定实验得到传感器灵敏度为0.294 mV/N,重复性误差为3.53%,在运用三阶多项式拟合对传感器输入输出曲线进行校正后得到传感器的非线性误差为1.76%,适用于承压较大的电动缸输出轴及其他大重量设备的动态压力测量。

轮毂电机驱动电动汽车4WS和DYC协调控制

为了提高轮毂电机驱动电动汽车的路径跟踪能力和操纵稳定性,本文针对主动四轮转向系统(4WS)和直接横摆力矩控制系统(DYC)提出一种新型的协调控制策略。首先,综合考虑车辆的路径跟踪性能和操纵稳定性,建立一种共享转向控制模型,并在此基础上提出基于非合作Nash博弈的4WS控制策略。其次,为了提高危险行驶工况下的车辆侧向稳定性,基于质心侧偏角相平面将车辆状态划分为稳定区域、过渡区域和失稳区域,并分区域建立DYC控制器。再次,为了实现后轮转向与直接横摆力矩的协同控制,建立基于模糊神经网络的ARS/DYC协调控制器。最后,利用CarSim/Simulink联合仿真平台和硬件在环平台,分别进行双移线工况下的试验验证。研究结果表明,所提出的控制策略能够有效地提高车辆在极端行驶工况下的路径跟踪精度和操纵稳定性能。

电动助力转向系统转向性能的客观评价

针对电动助力转向的结构特点 ,分析了电动助力转向对汽车转向性能的影响 ,提出从转向轻便性、转向回正性、转向盘中间位置区域性能、转向盘振动、随动灵敏度和助力特性等方面进行电动助力转向系统转向性能的客观评价 ,并探讨了相应的评价指标 ,对电动助力转向助力控制规律、基本设计参数以及相关试验标准的确定有指导意义。

汽车电动转向技术发展综述

综述了汽车电动转向技术的发展,包括电子控制的液压助力转向系统、电动助力转向系统和下一代线控电动转向系统;叙述电动助力转向系统的结构、工作原理和特点,重点介绍线控电动转向系统的发展动因、结构、工作原理、特点以及关键技术,探讨汽车电动转向系统的发展趋势。

汽车电动助力转向系统转向盘转矩直接控制策略

为改善汽车转向轻便性和路感的问题,设计了以转向盘转矩为控制目标的电动助力转向系统。在分析电动助力转向系统数学模型的基础上,建立了基于Simulink的电动助力转向系统仿真模型。仿真结果表明,所设计的电动助力转向系统,在改善转向轻便性和路感问题的同时,控制性能不受系统参数变化的影响,具有稳定的转向盘转矩特性。

电动助力转向系统的建模与仿真技术

概述了电动助力转向系统(EPS)的结构和工作原理,并介绍了电动助力转向系统助力特性的设计方法。在分析了电动助力转向系统各组成部分数学模型的基础上,构建了基于Simulink的电动助力转向系统仿真模型。采用了PID和直流斩波控制策略对电动机目标电流进行闭环跟踪控制。仿真结果表明:所设计的助力特性较好地协调了转向轻便性和路感之间的矛盾,同时,电动机实际电流较好地跟踪了目标电流,从而验证了控制策略的有效性。

电动助力转向系统的建模及控制

介绍了基于笛卡儿坐标的电动助力转向系统的多刚体动力学模型 ,并联合轮胎转向模型及整车二自由度转向模型 ,建立了用于汽车转向特性分析的动力学模型 ,通过对模型的求解证明了其正确性。在该模型基础上采用 PD控制器对电机助力进行控制 ,仿真结果表明 ,该方法能初步解决转向轻便与灵活的问题。为今后进一步的控制研究和设计制造打下了基础。

电动助力转向主动回正控制方法

提出了一种无转向盘转角传感器的主动回正控制方法,并以软件形式附加在电动助力转向系统控制程序中,以达到不需要附加系统元件就能改善汽车的回正性能的目的。实车试验结果表明:无转角传感器的主动回正控制方法能够有效地改善汽车的回正性能,有较好的实际应用价值。

基于MATLAB SIMULINK的电传动履带车辆转向性能仿真

首先采用一种简单可行的电传动方案建立了新的电传动履带车辆模型。然后在对电传动履带车辆转向行驶基本理论分析的基础上,结合鼠笼式异步电机模型及其经典矢量控制方法,分别采用独立式和差速式两种控制方案对电传动履带车辆的转向行驶性能进行了仿真分析。结果表明:采用速度控制可以很好地实现车辆转向;为使扭矩和电流平稳,参考速度应以平缓的方式给定;对不同的转向工况,应采取不同的转向模式;再生转向时产生的再生能量很大,应对其加以充分重视和利用。

一种典型数字无刷电动舵机的设计

为满足新型空空导弹高机动性、快速性的要求,基于DSP设计了一种典型数字无刷电动舵机系统.首先分析了数字无刷电动舵机的组成与功能,并从传动机构、反馈装置、控制电路、舵面锁制器、控制算法、控制软件和舵机自检等各主要组成部分,对舵机系统的性能参数设计进行了分析和阐述.实验结果表明,数字无刷电动舵机系统最大负载扭矩为75 N.m,空载角速度为600°/s,满载角速度为200°/s,动态相移为28°(1°,20 Hz).该系统在提高控制精度的同时,较传统模拟电动舵机具有深度自检功能,实现了全弹的数字化.经适应性优化,可完成更复杂控制算法如变结构控制,模糊控制的设计实现.

用于电动轮驱动汽车的差动助力转向

根据电动轮汽车的各轮独立驱动特点,提出一种针对电动轮汽车的新型助力转向方式。着重讨论了差动助力转向的基本原理和可行性。应用Matlab及Simulink建立了整车和转向系模型,给出了目标扭矩分配的特性曲线及左右转向轮的扭矩输出的控制算法,并进行了仿真验证。结果表明:对于电动轮驱动汽车,所提出的差动助力转向方法满足了转向轻便和驾驶路感要求,可以在保留传统机械转向系的前提下,成功应用于四轮独立驱动的电动汽车,提高电动轮汽车整车性能优势并降低成本。

基于电动助力转向的线控转向汽车路感反馈控制

针对线控转向(SBW)系统路感需要模拟生成的问题,建立了SBW系统动力学模型并研究路感产生机理。在分析电动助力转向(EPS)系统助力特性等控制算法的基础上,提出了综合路感模拟控制算法。算法中的转向系统齿条受力信息通过测量转向电机工作电流获取。选取中心区和双纽线试验工况,进行硬件在环试验。试验结果表明,本文的路感模拟方法保证了汽车低速转向轻便和高速路感清晰,可以满足驾驶员的路感反馈需求。