scholarly journals Steering Pull Model and Its Sensitivity Analysis

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (22) ◽  
pp. 8072
Author(s):  
Seong Han Kim ◽  
Min Chul Shin
Keyword(s):  
Sensitivity Analysis ◽  
Lateral Force ◽  
Steering System ◽  
Steering Wheel ◽  
Slip Angle ◽  
Accurate Estimation ◽  
Force Model ◽  
Bank Angle ◽  
Power Steering ◽  
Pulling Forces

When a vehicle goes on the straight road with a bank angle, a steering pull makes the driver exert a constant steering torque to the steering wheel, which causes an annoying steering feel to the driver. This paper proposes a steering pull model and sensitivity analysis on the steering pull. In order to develop the steering pull model, pulling forces on the tires, such as plysteer and conicity forces, lateral force due to slip angle, lifting forces due to cast and kingpin, and camber force are modeled. A steering system is also modeled because the generated pulling forces are attenuated as it is transmitted through the steering system. Each component of the steering system, such as lower body linkages, rack and pinion gear, universal joint, and steering column with electric power steering (EPS) system is modeled, and then they are integrated into a complete steering system. Finally, the steering pull model is developed by integrating the pulling force model with the steering system model. For verification, the steering pull of a vehicle is estimated based on the model, and the results are compared with the experimental results. For the verification experiments, a steering pull measurement system using a global positioning system (GPS) and its accessories are used. The result comparison showed that the developed steering pull model provides very accurate estimation results. Based on the steering pull model, the sensitivity of steering pull factors, such as caster angle, kingpin angle, camber angle, rack friction force, and anti-rattle spring (ARS) stiffness is analyzed.

scholarly journals Experimental Study on Antivibration Control of Electrical Power Steering Systems

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhaojian Wang ◽  
Hamid Reza Karimi
Keyword(s):  
Control Strategy ◽  
Controller Design ◽  
Electrical Power ◽  
Steering System ◽  
Steering Wheel ◽  
Bench Test ◽  
Power Steering ◽  
Motor Controller ◽  
Hydraulic Steering ◽  
Wheel Vibration

We focus on the antivibration controller design problem for electrical power steering (EPS) systems. The EPS system has significant advantages over the traditional hydraulic steering system. However, the improper motor controller design would lead to the steering wheel vibration. Therefore, it is necessary to investigate the antivibration control strategy. For the implementation study, we also present the motor driver design and the software design which is used to monitor the sensors and the control signal. Based on the investigation on the regular assistant algorithm, we summarize the difficulties and problems encountered by the regular algorithm. After that, in order to improve the performance of antivibration and the human-like steering feeling, we propose a new assistant strategy for the EPS. The experiment results of the bench test illustrate the effectiveness and flexibility of the proposed control strategy. Compared with the regular controller, the proposed antivibration control reduces the vibration of the steering wheel a lot.

Simultaneous Optimal Distribution of Lateral and Longitudinal Tire Forces for the Model Following Control

2004 ◽  
Vol 126 (4) ◽  
pp. 753-763 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ossama Mokhiamar ◽  
Masato Abe
Keyword(s):  
Lateral Force ◽  
Longitudinal Force ◽  
Equality Constraints ◽  
Steering Wheel ◽  
Slip Angle ◽  
Force Distribution ◽  
Distribution Method ◽  
Tire Force ◽  
Model Following Control ◽  
Tire Forces

This paper presents a proposed optimum tire force distribution method in order to optimize tire usage and find out how the tires should share longitudinal and lateral forces to achieve a target vehicle response under the assumption that all four wheels can be independently steered, driven, and braked. The inputs to the optimization process are the driver’s commands (steering wheel angle, accelerator pedal pressure, and foot brake pressure), while the outputs are lateral and longitudinal forces on all four wheels. Lateral and longitudinal tire forces cannot be chosen arbitrarily, they have to satisfy certain specified equality constraints. The equality constraints are related to the required total longitudinal force, total lateral force, and total yaw moment. The total lateral force and total moment required are introduced using the model responses of side-slip angle and yaw rate while the total longitudinal force is computed according to driver’s command (traction or braking). A computer simulation of a closed-loop driver-vehicle system subjected to evasive lane change with braking is used to prove the significant effects of the proposed optimal tire force distribution method on improving the limit handling performance. The robustness of the vehicle motion with the proposed control against the coefficient of friction variation as well as the effect of steering wheel angle amplitude is discussed.

Torque Neutrality for Active Steering Systems

2012 ◽  
Vol 134 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jonas Müller
Keyword(s):  
Transfer Functions ◽  
Steering System ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
System Model ◽  
Steering Wheel ◽  
Control Law ◽  
Feed Forward Control ◽  
Power Steering ◽  
Active Steering ◽  
Active Steering System

This paper outlines a method for using an active steering system with two electrical actuators (one power-steering actuator and one superposition actuator) in order to manipulate the steering rack position without torque feedback to the steering wheel. To this effect, the power-steering actuator is used to implement a feed-forward control in order to compensate for the inertial effect introduced by the angle superposition. A rudimentary steering system model is used to derive the relevant transfer functions and assemble the control law for the superposition actuator. Experimental results of a research project at the BMW Group are included.

Variable caster steering in vehicle dynamics

2017 ◽  
Vol 232 (9) ◽  
pp. 1270-1284 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dai Q Vo ◽  
Hormoz Marzbani ◽  
Mohammad Fard ◽  
Reza N Jazar
Keyword(s):  
Kinematic Model ◽  
Lateral Force ◽  
Lateral Acceleration ◽  
Steering Wheel ◽  
Force Model ◽  
Front Suspension ◽  
The Road ◽  
Handling Characteristics ◽  
Centre Of Rotation ◽  
Vehicle Dynamic Model

When a car is cornering, its wheels usually lean away from the centre of rotation. This phenomenon decreases lateral force, limits tyre performance and eventually reduces the vehicle lateral grip capacity. This paper proposes a strategy for varying caster in the front suspension, thereby altering the wheel camber to counteract this outward inclination. The homogeneous transformation was utilised to develop the road steering wheel kinematics which includes the wheel camber with respect to the ground during a cornering manoeuvre. A variable caster scheme was proposed based on the kinematic analysis of the camber. A rollable vehicle model, along with a camber-included tyre force model, was constructed. MATLAB/Simulink was used to simulate the dynamic behaviour of the vehicle with and without the variable caster scheme. The results from step steer, ramp steer, and sinusoidal steer inputs simulations show that the outward leaning phenomenon of the steering wheels equipped with the variable caster, is reduced significantly. The corresponding lateral acceleration and yaw rate increase without compromising other handling characteristics. The actively controlled car, therefore, provides better lateral stability compared to the passive car. The tyre kinematic model and the vehicle dynamic model were validated using multibody and experimental data.

Modeling and Simulation of Electric Power Steering System Based on Multi-Body Dynamics

2011 ◽  
Vol 121-126 ◽  
pp. 2091-2097
Author(s):  
Jian Jun Hu ◽  
Zheng Bin He ◽  
Peng Ge ◽  
Guo Yun Li
Keyword(s):  
Electric Power ◽  
Dynamic Characteristic ◽  
Degrees Of Freedom ◽  
Steering System ◽  
Network Control ◽  
Steering Wheel ◽  
Electric Power Steering ◽  
Power Steering System ◽  
Power Steering ◽  
Electric Power Steering System

In order to analyze dynamic characteristic accurately during steering, electric power steering system is selected as research object and dynamic equation of steering system is established. Combined with eleven degrees of freedom vehicle model and tire model at combined conditions of longitudinal slip and side slip, the integral-simulation model of electric power steering system is established. The dynamic response of steering system at different steering wheel angle, control methods, front wheel steering angle and braking force is analyzed. The simulation results show that electric power steering system with neural network control has good stability, tracking performance, assist characteristic and anti-interference ability. The established model can reflect the dynamic characteristic correctly and effectively during steering.

Research of Electric Power Steering System Assistance Characteristic Based on the Identification of the Road

2013 ◽  
Vol 756-759 ◽  
pp. 4401-4406 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qiang Li ◽  
Chang Gao Xia
Keyword(s):  
Characteristic Curve ◽  
Steering System ◽  
Lateral Acceleration ◽  
Steering Wheel ◽  
Analysis Model ◽  
The Road ◽  
Power Steering ◽  
Resistance Torque ◽  
Wheel Torque ◽  
The Difference

Study of traditional assist characteristic cure does not take into account the difference of steering resistance torque caused by different road adhesion coefficient. Vehicle dynamics analysis model is established based on ADAMS/CAR. Simulation of steering wheel torque is realized under different road conditions. Departure from the ideal boost characteristics requirements and combined with ideal steering wheel torque under different speed and lateral acceleration., the article built assist characteristic curve under a certain road conditions. The system can real-time select the assist characteristic curve through identifying the vehicle traveling road conditions by the way of BP neural network. The theory provided a feasible method for the improvement of the EPS system performance.

Development and Application Road Testbench on Vehicle Hydraulic Power Steering System

2014 ◽  
Vol 490-491 ◽  
pp. 1018-1022
Author(s):  
Yong Chen
Keyword(s):  
Angular Velocity ◽  
Data Gathering ◽  
Steering System ◽  
Steering Wheel ◽  
Hydraulic Pressure ◽  
Time Data ◽  
Hydraulic Power ◽  
Power Steering ◽  
Operation Parameters ◽  
Hydraulic Power Steering

In order to study operation characteristic of the hydraulic power steering (HPS) system, a data gathering system, based on the testbench, was designed to test HPS system operating on-road. By using various kinds of sensors, such as hydraulic pressure, fluid flow rate, steering torque, corner angle, angular velocity, vehicle speed, gyro sensors and so on, convert steering wheel angle, angular velocity, torque and other operation parameters into analog voltage signals, which provided to real-time data acquisition, storage and analysis. 11 physical quantities can be tested simultaneously, including steering system and operation parameters of vehicles. Different angular velocity of steering wheel speed and "S" shape road were tested on different vehicle speeds, and the result shows that the tests are in accordance with theoretical analysis, which proves the data gathering system's credibility.

A New Hydraulic Power Steering System for Hybrid City Bus

2013 ◽  
Vol 321-324 ◽  
pp. 1562-1565 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhen Lin Yang ◽  
Ren Guang Wang ◽  
Lin Tao Zhang ◽  
Chao Yu ◽  
Guang Kui Shi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Steering System ◽  
Steering Wheel ◽  
Hydraulic Pressure ◽  
Power Steering System ◽  
City Bus ◽  
Power Steering ◽  
Steering Mechanism ◽  
New Type ◽  
Type Power ◽  
Hydraulic Power Steering

A new type power steering system was developed for electric hybrid city bus. It is mainly composed of fluid reservoir, electric motor, steering pump, safety valve, solenoid, pressure sensor, hydraulic cylinder, braking air tank, controller, steering wheel, steering angle sensor, steering control valve, mechanical steering mechanism, steering power cylinder. Its main idea is based on using of pressure from braking air tank to push a cylinder to generate hydraulic pressure. It can provide enough pressure for steering needing timely. And the steering pump does not need working at the time of no steering requirement. The application of a new type power steering system can save energy to improve fuel efficiency.

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