Active Suspension Control via Redundant Actuation

2004 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert A. Freeman
Keyword(s):  
Degrees Of Freedom ◽  
Frontal Plane ◽  
Redundant Actuation ◽  
Suspension Systems ◽  
Stiffness Model ◽  
Suspension Control ◽  
Redundantly Actuated ◽  
Automotive Suspension ◽  
Suspension Model ◽  
And Control

The use of redundant actuation in the design and control of active automotive suspension systems is described. Redundantly actuated systems consist of more active force / torque inputs than degrees-of-freedom and allow for active control of the effective stiffness of the system to the environment without a change in the equilibrium position. A frontal plane half-car, double A-arm, independent suspension model is investigated. Results show that five actuators, with one connecting the two suspensions, is required for full stiffness and motion control. Due to the dependence of this approach on correct stiffness modeling a previously developed stiffness model is reviewed. The validity of this model is illustrated through some simple yet sufficient examples.

scholarly journals The Modeling of Redundantly Actuated Mechanical Systems

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yaojun Wang ◽  
Bruno Belzile ◽  
Jorge Angeles ◽  
Qinchuan Li
Keyword(s):  
Degrees Of Freedom ◽  
Screw Theory ◽  
Mechanical Systems ◽  
Coefficient Matrix ◽  
Dynamics Modeling ◽  
Norm Minimization ◽  
Redundantly Actuated ◽  
The Right ◽  
And Control

Abstract Dynamics modeling is essential in the design and control of mechanical systems, the focus of the paper being redundantly actuated systems, which bring about special challenges. The authors resort to the natural orthogonal complement (NOC), based on an adaptation of screw theory, to derive the dynamics model. Benefiting from the elimination of the constraint wrenches, the NOC offers a simple, systematic alternative to the modeling of redundantly actuated mechanical systems. The optimum actuator-torque distribution is determined via Euclidean-norm minimization; then, by relying on the QR-decomposition, an efficient and robust method is produced to compute explicitly the right Moore–Penrose generalized inverse of the coefficient matrix. The methodology is illustrated via a case study involving a redundantly actuated parallel-kinematics machine with three degrees of freedom and four actuators.

scholarly journals Energy Harvesting from Vehicle Suspension System by Piezoelectric Harvester

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Zhen Zhao ◽  
Tie Wang ◽  
Baifu Zhang ◽  
Jinhong Shi
Keyword(s):  
Energy Harvesting ◽  
Degrees Of Freedom ◽  
Inertial Mass ◽  
Vehicle Suspension ◽  
Roughness Coefficient ◽  
Generation Model ◽  
Vehicle Speed ◽  
Suspension Systems ◽  
Suspension Model ◽  
Piezoelectric Harvester

In this paper, a new type of piezoelectric harvester for vehicle suspension systems is designed and presented that addresses the current problems of low energy density, vibration energy dissipation, and reduced energy harvesting efficiency in current technologies. A new dual-mass, two degrees of freedom (2-DOF), suspension dynamic model for the harvester was developed for the inertial mass and the force of the energy conversion component by combining with the piezoelectric power generation model, the rotor dynamics model, and the traditional 2-DOF suspension model. The influence of factors such as vehicle speed, the parameters of the harvester, and road classification on the root mean square (RMS) of the generated electric power is discussed. The results show that the RMS increases with the increase of the speed of the vehicle, the thickness and length of piezoelectric patches and magnetic slabs, and the residual flux density of magnets and road roughness coefficient and with the decrease of the width of piezoelectric patches and magnetic slabs and the space between the stator ring and the rotator ring. In the present research, a power of up to 332.4 W was harvested. The proposed model provides a powerful reference for future studies of energy harvesting from vehicle suspension systems.

Simulation of Hydraulic Semi-Active Suspension System Based on the Adaptive Fuzzy Control

2011 ◽  
Vol 48-49 ◽  
pp. 1065-1068
Author(s):  
Zhi Xuan Jia ◽  
Hui Gang Zhang ◽  
Jie Li
Keyword(s):  
Fuzzy Control ◽  
Degrees Of Freedom ◽  
Fuzzy Controller ◽  
Adaptive Fuzzy Control ◽  
Active Suspension ◽  
Vertical Vibration ◽  
Suspension System ◽  
Suspension Control ◽  
Suspension Model ◽  
Suspension Structure

According to vehicle suspension structure, a 2-DOF (degrees of freedom) semi-active hydraulic suspension model for 1/4 vehicle is built. Fuzzy control as a result of simple modeling, with high precision control and non-linear adaptive advantages of the vehicle active suspension control strategy, has been a wider application. In this paper, the body’s speed and acceleration were selected for the fuzzy controller inputs, damper output, to realize the semi-active suspension control. Taking some type of vehicle as the simulation object, this paper uses Matlab/Simulink for computer simulation in the same road conditions. And the performance parameters of improving vehicle vertical vibration are compared to the passive suspension. The results show that the semi-active suspension system strategy by fuzzy control can obviously improve the comfortable and safe ride.

scholarly journals Hybrid Sliding Mode Control of Full-Car Semi-Active Suspension Systems

Symmetry ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (12) ◽  
pp. 2442
Author(s):  
Ayman Aljarbouh ◽  
Muhammad Fayaz ◽  
Muhammad Shuaib Qureshi ◽  
Younes Boujoudar
Keyword(s):  
Ride Comfort ◽  
Sliding Mode ◽  
Experimental Tests ◽  
Active Suspension ◽  
Suspension Systems ◽  
Production Code ◽  
Car Suspension ◽  
Automotive Production ◽  
Suspension Model ◽  
And Control

With the advance in technology in driving vehicles, there is currently more emphasis on developing advanced control systems for better road handling stability and ride comfort. However, one of the challenging problems in the design and implementation of intelligent suspension systems is that there is currently no solution supporting the export of generic suspension models and control components for integration into embedded Electronic Control Units (ECUs). This significantly limits the usage of embedded suspension components in automotive production code software as it requires very high efforts in implementation, manual testing, and fulfilling coding requirements. This paper introduces a new dynamic model of full-car suspension system with semi-active suspension behavior and provides a hybrid sliding mode approach for control of full-car suspension dynamics such that the road handling stability and ride comfort characteristics are ensured. The semi-active suspension model and the hybrid sliding mode controller are implemented as Functional Mock-Up Units (FMUs) conforming to the Functional Mock-Up Interface for embedded systems (eFMI) and are calibrated with a set experimental tests using a 1/5 Soben-car test bench. The methods and prototype implementation proposed in this paper allow both model and controller re-usability and provide a generic way of integrating models and control software into embedded ECUs.

A Research on Simulation for Semi-Active Suspension Control Based on Immune Algorithm

2013 ◽  
Vol 694-697 ◽  
pp. 2035-2039
Author(s):  
Guang Xing Tan ◽  
Wen Guo Jian ◽  
Shan Li ◽  
Xin Peng Ye
Keyword(s):  
Fuzzy Logic Control ◽  
Degrees Of Freedom ◽  
Active Suspension ◽  
Immune Algorithm ◽  
Vertical Acceleration ◽  
Passive Suspension ◽  
Logic Control ◽  
Suspension Control ◽  
Control Capability ◽  
Suspension Model

Based on two-degrees-of-freedom (2-DOFs) quarter-car semi-active suspension model, a method for semi-active suspension control is proposed based on immune algorithm. According to this algorithm, an immune controller is designed to research and simulation for semi-active suspension control. Simulation results show that the proposed algorithm is effective，and compared with the passive suspension and fuzzy logic control (FLC) algorithm, its control capability is the best. Using immune controller, the RMS of body vertical acceleration, tire loads and suspension distortion are significantly reduced, so vehicle ride performance, handling stability are effectively improved.

Control of processing at multi-tool two-support setup

2020 ◽  
pp. 67-73
Author(s):  
N.D. YUsubov ◽  
G.M. Abbasova
Keyword(s):  
Degrees Of Freedom ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Angular Displacement ◽  
Factor Models ◽  
Technological System ◽  
Displacement Control ◽  
Model Accuracy ◽  
Six Degrees Of Freedom ◽  
Angular Displacements ◽  
And Control

The accuracy of two-tool machining on automatic lathes is analyzed. Full-factor models of distortions and scattering fields of the performed dimensions, taking into account the flexibility of the technological system on six degrees of freedom, i. e. angular displacements in the technological system, were used in the research. Possibilities of design and control of two-tool adjustment are considered. Keywords turning processing, cutting mode, two-tool setup, full-factor model, accuracy, angular displacement, control, calculation [email protected]

scholarly journals Biologically Inspired Design and Development of a Variable Stiffness Powered Ankle-Foot Prosthesis

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexander Agboola-Dobson ◽  
Guowu Wei ◽  
Lei Ren
Keyword(s):  
Lower Limb ◽  
Degrees Of Freedom ◽  
Sagittal Plane ◽  
Frontal Plane ◽  
Variable Stiffness ◽  
Plane Motion ◽  
Biologically Inspired ◽  
Passive Rotation ◽  
Ground Conditions ◽  
Biologically Inspired Design

Recent advancements in powered lower limb prostheses have appeased several difficulties faced by lower limb amputees by using a series-elastic actuator (SEA) to provide powered sagittal plane flexion. Unfortunately, these devices are currently unable to provide both powered sagittal plane flexion and two degrees of freedom (2-DOF) at the ankle, removing the ankle’s capacity to invert/evert, thus severely limiting terrain adaption capabilities and user comfort. The developed 2-DOF ankle system in this paper allows both powered flexion in the sagittal plane and passive rotation in the frontal plane; an SEA emulates the biomechanics of the gastrocnemius and Achilles tendon for flexion while a novel universal-joint system provides the 2-DOF. Several studies were undertaken to thoroughly characterize the capabilities of the device. Under both level- and sloped-ground conditions, ankle torque and kinematic data were obtained by using force-plates and a motion capture system. The device was found to be fully capable of providing powered sagittal plane motion and torque very close to that of a biological ankle while simultaneously being able to adapt to sloped terrain by undergoing frontal plane motion, thus providing 2-DOF at the ankle. These findings demonstrate that the device presented in this paper poses radical improvements to powered prosthetic ankle-foot device (PAFD) design.

Design, Construction and Control of a Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV)

2011 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alireza Marzbanrad ◽  
Jalil Sharafi ◽  
Mohammad Eghtesad ◽  
Reza Kamali
Keyword(s):  
High Speed ◽  
Degrees Of Freedom ◽  
Remotely Operated Vehicle ◽  
Six Degrees Of Freedom ◽  
Depth Sensors ◽  
Control Schemes ◽  
On Line ◽  
Operation Unit ◽  
And Control ◽  
Design Construction

This is report of design, construction and control of “Ariana-I”, an Underwater Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV), built in Shiraz University Robotic Lab. This ROV is equipped with roll, pitch, heading, and depth sensors which provide sufficient feedback signals to give the system six degrees-of-freedom actuation. Although its center of gravity and center of buoyancy are positioned in such a way that Ariana-I ROV is self-stabilized, but the combinations of sensors and speed controlled drivers provide more stability of the system without the operator involvement. Video vision is provided for the system with Ethernet link to the operation unit. Control commands and sensor feedbacks are transferred on RS485 bus; video signal, water leakage alarm, and battery charging wires are provided on the same multi-core cable. While simple PI controllers would improve the pitch and roll stability of the system, various control schemes can be applied for heading to track different paths. The net weight of ROV out of water is about 130kg with frame dimensions of 130×100×65cm. Ariana-I ROV is designed such that it is possible to be equipped with different tools such as mechanical arms, thanks to microprocessor based control system provided with two directional high speed communication cables for on line vision and operation unit.

scholarly journals Soft Spherical Tensegrity Robot Design Using Rod-Centered Actuation and Control

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lee-Huang Chen ◽  
Kyunam Kim ◽  
Ellande Tang ◽  
Kevin Li ◽  
Richard House ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Degrees Of Freedom ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Space Exploration ◽  
Robot Design ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Flexible Design ◽  
Spherical Robot ◽  
Potential Benefits ◽  
And Performance ◽  
And Control

This paper presents the design, analysis and testing of a fully actuated modular spherical tensegrity robot for co-robotic and space exploration applications. Robots built from tensegrity structures (composed of pure tensile and compression elements) have many potential benefits including high robustness through redundancy, many degrees of freedom in movement and flexible design. However to fully take advantage of these properties a significant fraction of the tensile elements should be active, leading to a potential increase in complexity, messy cable and power routing systems and increased design difficulty. Here we describe an elegant solution to a fully actuated tensegrity robot: The TT-3 (version 3) tensegrity robot, developed at UC Berkeley, in collaboration with NASA Ames, is a lightweight, low cost, modular, and rapidly prototyped spherical tensegrity robot. This robot is based on a ball-shaped six-bar tensegrity structure and features a unique modular rod-centered distributed actuation and control architecture. This paper presents the novel mechanism design, architecture and simulations of TT-3, the first untethered, fully actuated cable-driven six-bar tensegrity spherical robot ever built and tested for mobility. Furthermore, this paper discusses the controls and preliminary testing performed to observe the system’s behavior and performance.

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