A Feasibility Study on Indirect Identification of Transmission Forces through Rubber Bushing in Vehicle Suspension System by Using Vibration Signals Measured on Links

This paper presents a feasibility study on using the rubber bushing itself as a sensor for the identification of transmission forces in vehicle suspension systems. The method starts from the idea that the transmission forces can be related to the deformation of the rubber bushing by an appropriate model and the deformation of the rubber bushing can be obtained by estimation of the relative vibration across the bushing. Simple theories are presented to deal with modeling of a given geometry of rubber bushing by a concentric spring and damper, correlating of measurements of the vibration on the links to the stiffness and damping parameters, and selection of the vibration measurement positions. Importance of the measurement position selection in relation to the measurement noise is illustrated by simulation studies. Then, validity of the proposed indirect approach will be shown by applications to a rear suspension system of dual link type.     

New nonlinear bushing model for general excitations using Bouc-Wen hysteretic model

Because the characteristics of rubber bushing significantly affect the accuracy of vehicle dynamics simulations, they should be accurately modeled in the vehicle suspension model. In this paper, a new nonlinear bushing model for automotive bushing components is developed to improve the accuracy of vehicle dynamics analysis. Bushing components were first tested to capture the nonlinear and hysteretic behavior of typical elements by using a MTS 3-axis elastomer tester. A simple Bouc-Wen hysteretic differential model was modified to generate a more precise rubber bushing model. A sine wave, step input, and random excitations are imposed on the bushing. The ADAMS program is used to calculate sensitivity and the VisualDOC program is employed to find the optimal parameters for the bushing model. An error function is designed to find optimal parameters of the model. Parameter identification is carried out to satisfy the static and dynamic characteristics due to sine and step excitation inputs. It was proved that the proposed model could predict the bushing forces under sine, step, and random inputs well. The errors are within 10% in the overall range. To show the validity of the proposed model, a numerical example was also carried out. Because the bushing forces due to random excitation input show good agreement with experiments, the proposed bushing model is available in the vehicle dynamics simulation.     

制动抖动引起的转向盘振动传递途径分析

建立了基于ADAMS/CAR的多刚体车辆动力学仿真模型,成功再现了制动引起的转向盘振动现象,并与试验结果具有良好的一致性。通过信号时域和频域分析,明确了振动从制动器到转向盘的传递途径,提出了调节橡胶弹性元件刚度的振动控制方法。     

汽车悬架横向稳定杆的参数化设计

为了实现新型汽车悬架横向稳定杆的参数化设计,推导出横向稳定杆尺寸参数的约束公式和橡胶衬套的径向变形量计算公式,在橡胶衬套变形的基础上推导出横向稳定杆端点位移计算公式及其校核公式.运用Excel建立基于CATIA的横向稳定杆参数化模型.并建立Visual Basic窗口,通过编程控制Excel表格相关输入参数,运用Excel实现横向稳定杆相关数值的计算,并将计算值返回到窗口,同时实现参数驱动横向稳定杆三维模型的自动重构.通过有限元分析：稳定杆端部最大位移为83.7 mm,相对偏差为-2.91％;最大Von Mises应力为1 070 MPa,小于许用应力2 884 MPa,从而验证了横向稳定杆参数化设计的正确性.     

Sensitivity analysis and optimisation of suspension bushing using Taguchi method and grey relational analysis

In this paper, a novel method is presented for investigating suspension bushing based on mechanical properties of the bushing, their effective directions, spring stiffness and damping coefficient of bushing. The vehicle vibration model and suspension geometry parameters are used to optimise the vehicle suspension based on multi-body dynamics simulation (ADAMS/CAR) initially. Several experiment tests based on ISO 4128 and ISO 7401 have been performed in one of main Iranian automaker (SAIPA) in order to verify the ADAMS/CAR model. The grey relational analysis based on using Taguchi L27 orthogonal array is used to obtain the optimum suspension. Then the bushing characteristics are optimised considering the indicated method. This method considers a combination of ride comfort and handling qualities of vehicle as objective functions simultaneously. The results of optimum suspension are compared with typical Renault Logan which declares the accuracy and efficiency of this method in optimising suspension bushing.     

Circuit racing,track texture,temperature and rubber friction

ABSTRACT

Some general observations relating to tyre shear forces and road surfaces are followed by more specific considerations from circuit racing. The discussion then focuses on the mechanics of rubber friction. The classical experiments of Grosch are outlined and the interpretations that can be put on them are discussed. The interpretations involve rubber viscoelasticity, so that the vibration properties of rubber need to be considered. Adhesion and deformation mechanisms for energy dissipation at the interface between rubber and road and in the rubber itself are highlighted. The enquiry is concentrated on energy loss by deformation or hysteresis subsequently. Persson's deformation theory is outlined and the material properties necessary to apply the theory to Grosch's experiments are discussed. Predictions of the friction coefficient relating to one particular rubber compound and a rough surface are made using the theory and these are compared with the appropriate results from Grosch. Predictions from Persson's theory of the influence of nominal contact pressure on the friction coefficient are also examined. The extent of the agreement between theory and experiment is discussed. It is concluded that there is value in the theory but that it is far from complete. There is considerable scope for further research on the mechanics of rubber friction.     

某副车架橡胶衬套潜在的失效特性及改进方案

在现代汽车技术中,橡胶衬套的应用越来越广泛,对车辆NVH性能的影响越来越重要。但在使用过程中,橡胶衬套的检查和维护极其不便,直到发生断裂后经过反复检查才能知道,造成很大的经济损失。文章对某副车架橡胶衬套潜在的失效模式及机理进行分析,在此基础上对进行现行过程控制预防,对提高橡胶衬套的使用寿命,具有非常重要的意义。     

Fatigue life prediction of a rubber material based on dynamic crack growth considering shear effect

This paper suggests a fatigue life calculation method (A fatigue life calculation method is suggested) for rubber components based on the dynamic crack growth considering shear effect. Dynamic tearing tests were carried out, and the crack length was measured using an optical microscope to calculate the dynamic crack growth rate which characterizes and determines the fatigue life. The algorithm was numerically implemented in finite element code, ABAQUS standard, by using the user subroutine and applied to several rubber components. In the finite element analysis, deformation mode of an element was classified into tension and shear, and a weighting factor was multiplied to a strain energy density according to the degree of shear strain. Tension and compression of an elliptic dumbbell specimen was simulated in order to verify the material parameters of the suggested fatigue life prediction equation and to enhance the reliability of the algorithm. Finally, the fatigue life of a vehicle suspension bushing was calculated and compared with test. There were good agreements in the failure location and the magnitude of the fatigue life.     

铰接式自卸车橡胶弹簧悬架系统试验研究

采用模拟随机输入路面谱激励室内台架试验的方法,对装有新型橡胶弹簧悬架系统的某型号铰接式自卸车进行台架试验研究,以评价橡胶弹簧悬架系统的减振性能和整车行驶平顺性。试验结果表明由于橡胶弹簧悬架系统某些参数匹配不合理导致该车行驶平顺性很不理想,通过优化悬架及座椅的刚度和阻尼参数,可提高整车行驶平顺性,并给出了座椅弹簧的优化结果。     

A semi-empirical dynamic tire model for combined-slip forces

This article presents a semi-empirical combined-slip tire model including transient behavior. It is assumed that the transient behavior is a result from the dynamic deformation of the tire carcass and that the interaction between the lateral and longitudinal slip, and forces can be explained by the deformation of the rubber treads. The deformation of the tire carcass makes the tread slip deviate from the wheel-rim motion in a way that may be described by differential equations. A method based on brush-model tire mechanics is used to construct the combined-slip forces as nonlinear scalings of corresponding pure-slip forces.     

弹性元件在汽车悬架上的应用

阐述了应用于汽车悬架上的钢板弹簧、螺旋弹簧、扭杆弹簧、气体弹簧的功用特性、结构特点及应用实例,指出弹性元件在悬架装置中起传递垂直支承力、缓和不平路面经轮胎传给车架的冲击振动幅值和降低频率的作用,保持车辆行驶的稳定性,满足乘坐舒适陛的要求。     

A Non-Linear Rubber Spring Model for Rail Vehicle Dynamics Analysis

A non-linear, dynamic rubber spring model is proposed. It mainly aims at representing the mechanical behaviour of rubber suspension components in rail vehicle dynamics. The model is one-dimensional, has five parameters and is based on a superposition of elastic, friction and viscous forces. The model is implemented in the computer packages MATLAB and GENSYS. Comparisons between model and measurement results for harmonic excitations show good agreement. A procedure to determine the model parameters from only two measured force-displacement loops is described. The model represents a reasonable compromise between accuracy and computational effort and should be a suitable tool in rail vehicle dynamics analysis.     

Design Synthesis of a Vehicle Suspension System Using Multi-Parameter Qptimization

The transmission of road-generated vibrations into a vehicle body is treated as a source-path-receiver problem. The suspension system acts as the path, and improved isolation can be achieved by having a single compliant bushing at the connecting point of the shock absorber to the body with none at the other end. A mathematical model is derived for such a system which would enable detailed parameter investigation to be undertaken using the gradient method of optimization. An expression for the absolute displacement transmissibility of the body is derived and the optimization procedure is applied in order to evaluate the optimum values of the non-dimensional variables involved. This minimizes the maximum motion transmitted to the body from the road surface over a broad frequency range. Design data which are presented non-dimensionally for parameter variations show the influence of three variables: the bushing stiffness, the resonant frequency ratio and the damping coefficient upon the transmissibility.     

Method for measuring force transmitted from road surface to tires and its applications

The force transmission from road surface to a rolling tire has been successfully measured by force measurements on suspension parts and correction for interia forces of suspension parts. The results of the measurement have shown that the force from road to tire has a sharp directivity, which is inclined rearward in side view, within the frequency range between 5 and 15 Hz. And the inclination angle of the direction of action has been found to be dependent on the vehicle velocity. As the application of the finding, the optimal wheel center locus inclination in side view has been studied, to minimize the longitudinal force transmission. And the optimum angle has been confirmed to exist.     

Vibrational characteristics of automotive transmission

A mathematical model of an automotive transmission is developed, that considers the flexibility of the shafts, bearings, and gear teeth, and gyroscopic effects of geared rotors. The transverse, torsional, and axial motions are strongly coupled due to helical gearing. The excitation forces acting on the automotive transmission are classified into first, second, and third grades, based on the magnitudes of the forces that are determined by the perturbation method. The excitation forces are caused by the mass imbalances among gears, misalignment of shafts, clearance and non-linear deformation of bearings, transmission errors, and the periodic variation of the gear mesh stiffness. A bench test on loading conditions is carried out for the third speed of the automotive transmission. The experimental results of vibration characteristics are compared with those from theoretical analysis. The results show good agreement, i.e., within a tolerance of 3.3%.     

某柴油机连杆小头结构演变分析

针对某柴油机连杆小头衬套松脱问题,提出2种连杆小头结构改进方案,分别从安装状态的衬套背压、工作状态的衬套滑移以及小头内孔变形三方面研究关键参数及敏感区域对结构刚度的影响。结果表明:增加衬套壁厚、增大连杆小头支撑刚度可有效增大衬套背压,减小内孔变形,降低衬套由切向力所导致的滑动风险。     

悬架衬套安装方向优化设计

基于ADAMS和iSIGHT软件,提出了对悬架衬套安装方向进行优化设计的方法及流程.通过调整悬架衬套安装方向来改变悬架导向杆系的受力,从而使悬架弹性运动学特性满足特定要求.以某一轿车麦弗逊前悬架为例,通过优化前、后结果的对比分析可知,采用优化后的衬套安装方向,悬架弹性运动学特性参数得到改善,验证了 .该优化方法的有效性.     

基于振动信号分析的发动机轴瓦间隙异常诊断

对发动机的主要激励源和传播路径进行了研究,在实验的基础上对测取的发动机轴瓦振动信号在时、频域进行了对比分析,比较了不同轴瓦间隙工况下的振动能量幅值,验证了理论研究的正确性,在此基础上,提出了一种简单有效的诊断方法,能够对发动机的故障进行较准确的诊断。     

板簧模型对车架强度计算的影响分析

轻型载货汽车钢板弹簧对车架的支持往往简化为对车架的弹性约束，由于悬架系统的工作特点，当车架受力变形时，可以带动车轮在地面上有微小的滚动，从而实现整个钢板弹簧的协调变形，为车架提供支持力，利用前后置处理软件MSC／PATRAN（V8．5）和有限元求解器MSC／PATRAN ADVANCED－FEA（V8．5）能够对轻型载货汽车钢板弹簧的模拟方式进行若干情况的分析和比较，得出能较好模拟真实结构的建模方式。     

弹性元件对奥迪轿车前悬架力学特性及顺从性的影响

本文分析了奥迪１００轿车前悬架的结构特点，应用多体系统动力学理论和结构力学方法建立了设及导向构件和橡胶铰链弹性变形的悬架多体系统模型，并对其进行了计算分析。探讨了这两类变形元件对悬架力学特性和汽车顺从性的影响。