电动助力转向硬件在环试验台的研究

介绍了自主研发的电动助力转向硬件在环试验台的软硬件构成及工作原理,采用三自由度车辆动力学模型,永磁同步电机采用直接转矩控制（DTC）模式,驱动滚珠丝杠实时模拟转向阻力,该试验台可以用于转向系统硬件的开发、系统试验及性能评价。     

Dynamic correction of the steering-characteristic curve and application to an EPS control system

The steering torque of an electric-power steering (EPS) motor is interrelated with the performance of the EPS control system, therefore calculating an exact steering torque is critical in this application. This study presents a dynamic correction method that greatly decreases the calculated error in the steering torque; the PID controller demonstrated here is therefore suitable for the demands of this system. Based on an analysis of the detection process of the steering torque sensor, we first deduced that the variation of the system resistance torque equals the difference between the measured value of the steering torque and the ideal one in the previous cycle. Based on this result, we then proposed a dynamic correction method. Finally, a comparison of the simulated and experimental results for several vehicles evidenced the effectiveness of this dynamic correction method.     

Boundary conditions of active steering control of independent rotating wheelset based on hub motor and wheel rotating speed difference feedback

The source of torque ripple in a permanent-magnet synchronous motor was analysed. Based on the feedback of the rotating speed difference between the left and right wheels, the error value of torque ripple in an in-wheel motor was calculated. Next, a simulation model of active steering control of an independently rotating wheel (IRW) in an in-wheel motor was developed to investigate effects of torque ripple. The relationship between the accuracy of active steering control of an IRW in an in-wheel motor and wheel/rail profile was derived, and then the boundary conditions of active steering control were obtained. Finally, a method was proposed to improve the active steering control of an IRW by optimising the tread.     

汽车电动助力转向控制系统的初步研究

自行设计的电动助力转向系统(EPS)由控制器、转向盘转矩传感器、车速传感器、电流传感器(在控制器内)、助力电机及减速机构、机械式转向器、蓄电池等组成。EPS的控制系统主要由控制器、传感器及信号处理电路、助力电机及驱动电路等组成。控制算法由电机助力控制算法和电机转矩控制算法两部分构成。该方案易于实现，同时又能保证转向控制系统较高的控制精度。     

基于MATLAB/SIMULINK的汽车电动助力转向系统特性仿真

为了研究电动汽车EPS助力特性对汽车操纵稳定性的影响,在对EPS工作原理和助力特性进行分析的基础上,建立了EPS动力学方程,设计了一种能实现理想助力特性的PID控制器。基于MATLAB/SIMULINK对其进行了仿真分析,结果表明,系统加入PID控制后齿条位移、方向盘转角及检测转矩相比无控制时运行更平稳,调节时间分别缩短0.2,0.4,0.4 s;前助力转矩阶跃响应呈高频波动,电机内部的波动现象明显改善,PID控制器对于EPS的助力特性具有更好的控制效果和稳定性。     

Controller design for soft-disability remedy of the electric power steering system

The electric power steering (EPS) system is designed to reduce the effort exerted by driver on the steering wheel. One of the most common and critical failures of EPS is the soft-disability of the torque sensor or the loss of its signal, which leads to the instant shutdown of the EPS system while turning and causes serious traffic accidents. In this paper, a novel controller based on the self-alignment torque (SAT) estimation was designed to remedy the soft-disability of EPS system. After the SAT estimation method was verified by the empirical Magic Formula (MF) tire model, the remedy control strategy based on the SAT estimation was developed and evaluated by simulations under step and sinusoidal inputs. To further evaluate the performance of the controller on a real vehicle, experiments on a real EPS system were implemented under step and sinusoidal inputs. The results of simulation and experiment using the controller based on estimated SAT showed this controller to be feasible and capable of eliminating the abrupt reaction torque increment caused by shutdown of EPS and of remedying the soft-disability of EPS system under common input signals.     

电动助力转向系统H∞鲁棒控制研究

建立了3自由度EPS系统动力学模型,提出了EPS控制系统结构,基于转矩传感器输出及其它可测信号,设计了转矩估计器来估算驾驶员操纵转矩。仿真结果表明：所设计EPS控制系统有良好助力跟随和鲁棒稳定性能。     

电动助力转向系统转矩传感器故障自诊断的研究

根据转矩传感器故障自诊断原理，利用信号比较设定法，设计了一套基于转向柱式电动助力转向系统（EPS）的转矩传感器的故障自诊断系统，包括转矩传感器故障自诊断思路分析、信号采集、故障辨识、故障代码的显示控制、故障自诊断程序的设计以及系统发生故障时采取的安全防范措施。特别是针对偶尔的噪声和振动可能影响信号的采集和辨识方面，提出了独特处理方法，减少了系统对故障的误判。     

Steering torque control using variable impedance models for a steer-by-wire system

This paper presents a novel sensor-less steering torque control method for applications to the steer-by-wire system. A steer-by-wire system has not any mechanical link to connect a steering wheel and a rack and pinion gear module. Instead of mechanical devices, two electric motors are used on each side. A one motor is attached to the steering wheel and the other is set on rack and pinion. The motor on the steering wheel works as a deliverer between a steering torque and load torque from the road. In this paper, we focus on motion control related to the steering feel based on impedance control. Therefore, the model of rack and pinion is not considered in this work. In most power steering systems, a torque sensor is used to set impedance effect on driver’s steering feel. In this paper, we proposed a novel steering control method without using any torque sensors. The effectiveness of a proposed method is confirmed from experimental results.     

A theoretical model of speed-dependent steering torque for rolling tyres

ABSTRACT

It is well known that the tyre steering torque is highly dependent on the tyre rolling speed. In limited cases, i.e. parking manoeuvre, the steering torque approaches the maximum. With the increasing tyre speed, the steering torque decreased rapidly. Accurate modelling of the speed-dependent behaviour for the tyre steering torque is a key factor to calibrate the electric power steering (EPS) system and tune the handling performance of vehicles. However, no satisfactory theoretical model can be found in the existing literature to explain this phenomenon. This paper proposes a new theoretical framework to model this important tyre behaviour, which includes three key factors: (1) tyre three-dimensional transient rolling kinematics with turn-slip; (2) dynamical force and moment generation; and (3) the mixed Lagrange–Euler method for contact deformation solving. A nonlinear finite-element code has been developed to implement the proposed approach. It can be found that the main mechanism for the speed-dependent steering torque is due to turn-slip-related kinematics. This paper provides a theory to explain the complex mechanism of the tyre steering torque generation, which helps to understand the speed-dependent tyre steering torque, tyre road feeling and EPS calibration.     

Application of rack type motor driven power steering control system for heavy vehicles

The Electric Power Steering (EPS) or Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) mechanism proves to be a bright prospect among passenger vehicles ensuring better vehicle safety and fuel economy. The car manufacturers are focusing on the production of Rack type EPS system (REPS). This paper describes the development of concurrent simulation technique using TruckSim and control strategy for analysing RMDPS control system with a dynamic vehicle system. A full Truck vehicle model interacting with RMDPS control algorithm was concurrently simulated on a sinusoidal steering input. The dynamic responses of vehicle chassis and steering system resulting were evaluated and compared with proving ground experimental data. The comparisons show reasonable agreement on steering wheel torque, lateral acceleration and yaw rate. This concurrent simulation research leads the possibility of RMDPS performance evaluation of Truck and Semi-bonnet cars.     

Disturbance compensation with a torque controllable steering system

Via a conventional steering system the driver perceives desired and disturbing effects such as road feedback and resonance effects, respectively. They appear with overlapping frequency spectra within the driver's steering torque. This paper introduces a control algorithm that is suppressing periodic disturbances without affecting useful steering road feedback attributes as well as regular power assistance characteristic. This is realised by an integrated torque actuator within the steering column in conjunction with a conventional Hydraulic-assisted Power Steering (HPS) system.     

Disturbance compensation with a torque controllable steering system

Via a conventional steering system the driver perceives desired and disturbing effects such as road feedback and resonance effects, respectively. They appear with overlapping frequency spectra within the driver's steering torque. This paper introduces a control algorithm that is suppressing periodic disturbances without affecting useful steering road feedback attributes as well as regular power assistance characteristic. This is realised by an integrated torque actuator within the steering column in conjunction with a conventional Hydraulic-assisted Power Steering (HPS) system.     

电动助力转向系统回正控制策略研究

在分析电动助力转向系统回正模型的基础上,提出了电动助力转向回正控制算法。尝试直接采用扭矩信号作为转向盘转角估计的依据,并以此为基础提出不需配置转角传感器的回正控制策略。在matlab中建立了电动助力转向系统的模型,并利用Simulink工具箱对算法进行了仿真。仿真结果表明,所提出的回正控制策略能提高转向盘的回正性能,并为台架试验打下了基础。     

一种新型PWM控制模式及其在EPS系统中的应用

针对直流电机脉宽调制控制系统的工作原理,分析了受限单极和双极脉宽调制控制模式应用于电动助力转向系统电机驱动时的优缺点,提出了一种"半双极"控制模式及该模式下占空比的修正方法。分析表明,该模式更适合于电动助力转向系统的电机驱动,试验验证了理论分析的正确性和半双极模式在电动助力转向系统中的实用性。     

基于转速辨识的EPS阻尼控制策略的研究

将基于递推最小二乘算法的转速在线辨识方法引入电动助力转向系统中,以估计助力电动机的转速。利用估计转速结合车速,设计了相应的阻尼特性,提出了阻尼控制策略,并对转速辨识和阻尼特性进行仿真。结果表明,利用递推算法进行转速辨识成本低,可靠性、鲁棒性高;提出的阻尼控制策略有效可行。     

基于永磁同步电机的电动助力转向系统

在阐述电动助力转向（Electric Power Steering,EPS）系统的基本组成和工作原理的基础上,设计了以STM32F103VET6单片机为核心的永磁同步电机电动助力转向控制器。介绍了其硬件组成及软件结构,并采用矢量控制对永磁同步电机进行了闭环电流控制,且可以通过CAN总线实现EPS与整车的数据传输。对所设计的系统进行了硬件在环试验,试验结果证明了硬件设计的正确性。     

基于快速控制原型的电动助力转向系统控制研究

阐述了车辆电动助力转向系统(EPS)的结构与工作原理.研究了EPS系统在路面冲击下的稳定性能及控制方法,对助力电机输出电流施行模糊PID闭环反馈控制,并采用幅频复合滤波对控制信号进行滤波处理,从而进一步提高了控制效果.通过在快速控制原型平台上进行的硬件在环实时仿真表明,该方法明显改善了EPS系统的控制性能.     

Design of ferrite magnet CFSM to improve speed response of EPS system

This paper deals with the speed response characteristic of the concentrated flux synchronous motor (CFSM) using ferrite magnets for the electric power steering (EPS) system. To analyze the response characteristic of the CFSM, an analytical method using the electromechanical undamped natural frequency and damping ratio based on the transfer function is proposed. By using the method, the speed response according to the variations of the shape of the permanent magnets (PMs) and rotor core is analyzed. It was analyzed under the conditions of the constant volume of the PMs as well as the constant diameter of the rotor. By using the proposed analysis method, the improved model is desgined based on the initial model fulfilling the required specifications. Finally, the torque and speed response characteristics of two motors are simulated through the finite element analysis (FEA) and MATLAB Simulink.     

Decoupled self-tuning PI controller for an idling stop system applied to scooters

This paper is aimed to propose a decoupled self-tuning proportional plus integral (PI) controller with simple law for an idling stop system applied to scooters. An integrated starter generator (ISG) of the idling stop system is designed with a high efficiency permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM). The PMSM used as an ISG must have a high torque characteristic to ensure that the engine can be accelerated up to firing speed. A conventional and useful control algorithm named PI control is unable to handle motor current very well for dynamic load, parametric variation, and external disturbance, especially in a vehicle application. Therefore, a robust algorithm for current control in an ISG is proposed. The decoupled selftuning PI controller based on the Lyapunov stability theorem is utilized to guarantee the control performance. Numerical simulations demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed control algorithm. Experimental results show that the engine of a 150 cm3 scooter can be cranked to reach firing speed by a ISG within 0.1?0.2 second. The proposed method is simple, robust, as well as stable for idling stop system, and can be effectively implemented.