scholarly journals Invariant points of semi-active suspensions

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (7) ◽  
pp. 168781401877731 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shida Nie ◽  
Ye Zhuang ◽  
Fan Chen ◽  
Jie Xie
Keyword(s):  
Linear Approximation ◽  
Active Suspension ◽  
Vehicle Suspension ◽  
Approximation Model ◽  
Vehicle Model ◽  
Active Suspensions ◽  
Equivalent Linear ◽  
Invariant Points ◽  
Suspension Model ◽  
Suspension Performance

The invariant points of the quarter vehicle model shape many properties concerned in vehicle suspension design. Although they have been studied for years, the invariant points are still confusing for their different traits. Hence, the existing invariant points are sorted and analysed. Meanwhile, the invariant points of the semi-active suspension were introduced. In this article, a further study on the invariant points of the semi-active suspension is conducted, which provides insight for suspension optimization. In detail, an equivalent linear approximation model, derived from the transformation of the semi-active suspension model, is utilized to analyse the invariant points of the semi-active suspension. With the equivalent linear approximation model, the invariant points of the sky-hook semi-active suspension are proved to be highly dependent on the adjustable damping range. In fact, the frequencies and magnitudes of the invariant points, as the limit of the semi-active suspension, are determined by the adjustable damping range. Consequently, the influence rule of the adjustable damping range on semi-active suspension performance is revealed, which provides insight for the optimization of the damping for different demands. Experimental study shows that the invariant points are real, not just exist in the theoretical analysis.

scholarly journals FxLMS Method for Suppressing In-Wheel Switched Reluctance Motor Vertical Force Based on Vehicle Active Suspension System

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yan-yang Wang ◽  
Yi-nong Li ◽  
Wei Sun ◽  
Chao Yang ◽  
Guang-hui Xu
Keyword(s):  
Vertical Component ◽  
Active Suspension ◽  
Radial Force ◽  
Suspension System ◽  
Vertical Force ◽  
Least Mean Square ◽  
Active Suspensions ◽  
Switched Reluctance ◽  
Resonance Frequencies ◽  
Suspension Performance

The vibration of SRM obtains less attention for in-wheel motor applications according to the present research works. In this paper, the vertical component of SRM unbalanced radial force, which is named as SRM vertical force, is taken into account in suspension performance for in-wheel motor driven electric vehicles (IWM-EV). The analysis results suggest that SRM vertical force has a great effect on suspension performance. The direct cause for this phenomenon is that SRM vertical force is directly exerted on the wheel, which will result in great variation in tyre dynamic load and the tyre will easily jump off the ground. Furthermore, the frequency of SRM vertical force is broad which covers the suspension resonance frequencies. So it is easy to arouse suspension resonance and greatly damage suspension performance. Aiming at the new problem, FxLMS (filtered-X least mean square) controller is proposed to improve suspension performance. The FxLMS controller is based on active suspension system which can generate the controllable force to suppress the vibration caused by SRM vertical force. The conclusion shows that it is effective to take advantage of active suspensions to reduce the effect of SRM vertical force on suspension performance.

Research on the Decoupling Control Algorithm of Full Vehicle Semi-Active Suspension

2012 ◽  
Vol 479-481 ◽  
pp. 1355-1360
Author(s):  
Jian Guo Chen ◽  
Jun Sheng Cheng ◽  
Yong Hong Nie
Keyword(s):  
Differential Geometry ◽  
Control Algorithm ◽  
Active Suspension ◽  
Suspension System ◽  
Decoupling Control ◽  
Vehicle Suspension ◽  
Full Vehicle ◽  
Vibration Attenuation ◽  
Magneto Rheological ◽  
Suspension Model

Vehicle suspension is a MIMO coupling nonlinear system; its vibration couples that of the tires. When magneto-rheological dampers are adopted to attenuate vibration of the sprung mass, the damping forces of the dampers need to be distributed. For the suspension without decoupling, the vibration attenuation is difficult to be controlled precisely. In order to attenuate the vibration of the vehicle effectively, a nonlinear full vehicle semi-active suspension model is proposed. Considering the realization of the control of magneto-rheological dampers, a hysteretic polynomial damper model is adopted. A differential geometry approach is used to decouple the nonlinear suspension system, so that the wheels and sprung mass become independent linear subsystems and independent to each other. A control rule of vibration attenuation is designed, by which the control current applied to the magneto-rheological damper is calculated, and used for the decoupled suspension system. The simulations show that the acceleration of the sprung mass is attenuated greatly, which indicates that the control algorithm is effective and the hysteretic polynomial damper model is practicable.

Integration of Bilinear Systems and Neural Networks for Designing Nonlinear Semi-Active Suspensions

1995 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 295-300 ◽  
Author(s):  
Antonio Moran ◽  
◽  
Tomohiro Hasegawa ◽  
Masao Nagai
Keyword(s):  
Neural Networks ◽  
Optimal Control ◽  
Design Method ◽  
Piezoelectric Actuators ◽  
Active Suspension ◽  
Bilinear Systems ◽  
Active Suspensions ◽  
Suspension Model ◽  
Nonlinear Components

This paper presents a new design method of semi-active suspensions based on the integration of neural networks and bilinear systems. It is known that semi-active suspensions with ideal linear components have a bilinear structure. However actual semi-active suspensions with nonlinear components have an structure which is not purely bilinear. In order to improve the performance of semi-active suspensions, neural networks and bilinear systems are integrated and used for the identification and optimal control of nonlinear semi-active suspensions. The validity and applicability of the proposed method are analyzed and verified theoretically and experimentally using a semi-active suspension model equipped with piezoelectric actuators.

Semi-Active Suspension System for 2S1 Tracked Platform in Application of Improvement of the Vehicle Body Stability

2015 ◽  
Vol 759 ◽  
pp. 77-90 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tomasz Nabagło ◽  
Andrzej Jurkiewicz ◽  
Janusz Kowal
Keyword(s):  
Active Suspension ◽  
Suspension System ◽  
Comfort Level ◽  
Vehicle Body ◽  
Active Suspensions ◽  
Basic Model ◽  
Strategy Model ◽  
Ground Conditions ◽  
Suspension Model ◽  
Torsion Springs

In the article, a new solution of a semi-active suspension system is presented. It is based on a sky-hook strategy model. This solution in 2S1 tracked platform is applied to improve body vehicle stability and driving comfort. The solution is applied in two versions of the 2S1 vehicle suspension model. First one is a basic model. This suspension is based on existing construction of the 2S1 platform suspension. It is based on torsion bars. Second one is a modified model, based on spiral torsion springs. In this model a new solution of idler mechanism is applied. It provides constant tension of the tracks. Semi-active suspensions simulations results are compared with results of models with passive versions of the suspension to highlight the improvement level. Simulations are conducted in the Yuma Proving Ground conditions. Results of all models simulations are compared and analyzed to improve stability and comfort level in conditions of the modern battlefield. Stability level is analyzed for weapon aiming tasks. Comfort level is analyzed for the vehicle crew efficiency.

Influence of Vehicle Suspension System on Ride Comfort

2011 ◽  
Vol 141 ◽  
pp. 319-322
Author(s):  
Jun Zhong Xia ◽  
Zong Po Ma ◽  
Shu Min Li ◽  
Xiang Bi An
Keyword(s):  
Degrees Of Freedom ◽  
Ride Comfort ◽  
Suspension System ◽  
Vehicle Suspension ◽  
Vehicle Model ◽  
Active Suspensions ◽  
Suspension Systems ◽  
Non Linear ◽  
Vehicle Suspension System

This paper focuses on the influence of various vehicle suspension systems on ride comfort. A vehicle model with eight degrees of freedom is introduced. With this model, various types of non-linear suspensions such as active and semi-active suspensions are investigated. From this investigation, we draw the conclusion that the active and semi-active suspensions models are beneficial for ride comfort.

Study on Control Technology of Active Suspension Based on ADAMS and MATLAB

2014 ◽  
Vol 602-605 ◽  
pp. 1372-1377 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yi Zhang ◽  
Li Li Sun
Keyword(s):  
Pid Control ◽  
Ride Comfort ◽  
Active Suspension ◽  
Vertical Vibration ◽  
Vehicle Suspension ◽  
Control Effect ◽  
Vibration Acceleration ◽  
Suspension Control ◽  
Suspension Model ◽  
Control Principle

In order to improve the control effect of vehicle suspension, the simplified Seven-DOF active suspension model was created in ADAMS/View by applying the dynamics theory, and classical PID control principle was utilized to design an active suspension controller for vehicle. The vehicle model was imported into the PID controller established in MATLAB as a module to create a vehicle active suspension control model. According to the simulation results, compared with passive suspension, the PID control of active suspension can control effectively the vertical vibration acceleration (VVA),roll and pitch acceleration (RAA&PAA) of body ,which improved vehicle ride comfort performance.

scholarly journals Active and Passive Suspension System Performance under Random Road Profile Excitations

2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (4) ◽  
pp. 532-541
Author(s):  
Shailendra Kumar ◽  
Amit Medhavi ◽  
Raghuvir Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Transfer Functions ◽  
Controller Design ◽  
Active Suspension ◽  
Open Loop ◽  
Suspension System ◽  
Vehicle Suspension ◽  
Vehicle Model ◽  
Full Vehicle ◽  
Behavior Simulation ◽  
Passive Suspensions

Passive suspensions are designed to satisfy the conflicting criteria of riding comfort and vehicle handling. An active suspension system attempts to overcome these compromises to provide the best performance for vehicle control. Different types of mathematical models have been used to study the suspension system of a vehicle. The quarter vehicle model is used for initial investigation. Later, the half vehicle and full vehicle models are used for the study, which is closer to the actual model of a vehicle suspension. In this paper, the behavior of a suspension system is analyzed using the full vehicle model. In the current work, the dynamic equation and their state-space formulation are presented for the full vehicle model to understand the system prior to the controller design. The open-loop response of the full vehicle suspension system, when subjected to various road excitations, is also studied. The procedure of modeling a SIMULINK model for passive suspensions system is discussed in detail. Design of the simple Proportional Integral Derivative (PID) feedback and feed-forward controller is presented for the active suspension system using transfer functions. Closed-loop transfer functions are also derived and their responses are plotted. To analyze the rollover behavior simulation for cornering is also performed in the current study.

scholarly journals Comparative analysis of strategies for a semi-active suspension of a ¼ vehicle

2018 ◽  
Vol 211 ◽  
pp. 02004
Author(s):  
Matheus Melo ◽  
Suzana Avila
Keyword(s):  
Control Strategy ◽  
Linear Quadratic Regulator ◽  
Active Suspension ◽  
Damping Coefficient ◽  
Vehicle Suspension ◽  
Linear Quadratic ◽  
Limit Values ◽  
The Road ◽  
Road Profile ◽  
Suspension Model

The vehicle suspension isolates the chassis from road irregularities, reacting to forces produced by the tires and the braking torques, always keeping the road tire contact, providing stability and safety. Stability and safety are two antagonistic characteristics in suspension design, when improving one the other is impaired and vice versa. The semi-active suspension is a type of vehicle suspension that can change its stiffness and/or damping in real time depending on the vehicle response to the actual road profile. The On-Off semi-active suspension changes its damping coefficient between two fixed limit values. This work proposes an On-Off semi-active suspension model, in which the damping coefficient changes its values considering the road profile function frequency. A control strategy is proposed in a way to improve performance keeping the same simplicity, without any structural change of the semi-active suspension. On the proposed control strategy one of the damping coefficients is obtained through the linear quadratic regulator (LQR) algorithm, with the aim to set the coefficient from the gain matrix associated to the velocity of the suspended mass. This model is compared to anothers found in literature.

A Vibration Attenuation Control Algorithm of Half Vehicle Using Active Suspension

2013 ◽  
Vol 456 ◽  
pp. 14-17
Author(s):  
Jian Guo Chen ◽  
Xia Feng ◽  
Xiao Ling Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Differential Geometry ◽  
Nonlinear System ◽  
Control Algorithm ◽  
Active Suspension ◽  
Pole Assignment ◽  
Suspension System ◽  
Vehicle Suspension ◽  
Vehicle Model ◽  
Pitching Motion ◽  
Vibration Attenuation

Vehicle suspension is a MIMO coupling nonlinear system; its vibration couples that of the tires. For the suspension without decoupling, the vibration attenuation is difficult to be controlled precisely. In order to attenuate the vibration of the vehicle effectively, a nonlinear half vehicle model with active suspension is established and a differential geometry approach is used to decouple the nonlinear suspension system. The decoupled system becomes independent linear subsystems, though pole assignment, the vibration attenuation of the sprung mass is achieved. The simulations show that the vertical and the pitching motion of the sprung mass are attenuated greatly, which indicates that the control algorithm is effective.

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