Some Design Aspects of Anti-Lock Brake Systems for Commercial Vehicles

SUMMARY

In this paper a simulation model of tractor-semitrailers suitable for design and performance analysis of anti-lock systems is presented. The model is used to evaluate the effects of various methods of prediction and reselection of the anti-lock system on the braking performance of tractor-semitrailers. The characteristics and the equivalent control logic of a commercially available anti-lock system are examined and its deficiencies are identified. To rectify these deficiencies, improved methods of prediction and reselection are proposed. A comparison of the slip characteristics and braking effectiveness between the proposed and the commercially available systems is made. The effects of various types of control logic on the steerability and directional stability of tractor-semitrailers and on the air consumption of the brake systems will be examined in a separate paper.     

模型跟踪控制在复合制动系统中的应用

本文旨在协调复合制动系统中的机-电制动力矩,确保车辆的制动效能。以搭载基于常规的逻辑门限值控制的液压防抱死制动系统车辆单轮模型为仿真平台,构建了复合制动控制器。针对以轮速为控制变量的模型跟踪控制方法的缺陷,搭建了以车轮角加速度为控制变量的模型跟踪控制器,并通过仿真对比验证了其改进效果。硬件在环试验结果验证了控制策略的有效性。     

Design of Regenerative Anti-Lock Braking System Controller for 4 In-Wheel-Motor Drive Electric Vehicle with Road Surface Estimation

This paper presents a regenerative anti-lock braking system control method with road detection capability. The aim of the proposed methodology is to improve electric vehicle safety and energy economy during braking maneuvers. Vehicle body longitudinal deceleration is used to estimate a road surface. Based on the estimation results, the controller generates an appropriate braking torque to keep an optimal for various road surfaces wheel slip and to regenerate for a given motor the maximum possible amount of energy during vehicle deceleration. A fuzzy logic controller is applied to fulfill the task. The control method is tested on a four in-wheel-motor drive sport utility electric vehicle model. The model is constructed and parametrized according to the specifications provided by the vehicle manufacturer. The simulation results conducted on different road surfaces, including dry, wet and icy, are introduced.     

汽车防抱死制动系统的自抗扰控制研究

汽车防抱死制动系统(Anti-lock Braking System,ABS)的作用是确保汽车制动时行驶方向的稳定性、可靠性,但是目前仍存在非线性、时变性以及参数不确定性等问题.为保证汽车制动行驶过程中的操纵稳定性和安全性,进一步实现各工况下防抱死制动系统的优化控制,以影响整车稳定的变量滑移率为研究对象,分析所设计策略...     

A model-based traction control strategy non-reliant on wheel slip information

A traction control system (TCS) for two-wheel-drive vehicles can conveniently be realised by means of slip control. Such a TCS is modified in this paper in order to be applicable to four-wheel-drive vehicles and anti-lock braking systems, where slip information is not readily available. A reference vehicle model is used to estimate the vehicle velocity. The reference model is excited by a saw-tooth signal in order to adapt the slip for maximum tyre traction performance. The model-based TCS is made robust to vehicle modelling errors by extending it with (i) a superimposed loop of tyre static curve gradient control or (ii) a robust switching controller based on a bi-directional saw-tooth excitation signal. The proposed traction control strategies are verified by experiments and computer simulations.     

汽车ABS控制策略的仿真研究

利用Matlab／Simulink软件建立汽车ABS系统仿真模型。分别采用Bang—Bang控制、PID控制以及模糊控制策略,选择合适的控制参数和模糊规则,对ABS控制系统进行仿真,并对其性能进行分析,以确定最优控制方法,目的在于为汽车ABS产品的开发提供借鉴和依据。     

A practical identifier design of road variations for anti-lock brake system

Emergency brake technologies have always been a major interest of vehicle active safety-related studies. On homogeneous surfaces, traditional anti-lock brake system (ABS) can achieve efficient braking performance and maintain the handling capability as well. However, when road conditions are time variant during the braking process, or different at the bilateral wheels, braking stability performance is likely to be degraded. To address this problem and enhance ABS performances, a practical identifier of road variations is developed in this study. The proposed identifier adopts a statechart-based approach and is hierarchically constructed with a wheel layer and a full vehicle layer identifier. Based on the identification results, modifications are made to a four-phase wheel-behaviour-based ABS controller to enhance its performance. The feasibility and effectiveness of the proposed identifier in collaborating with the modified ABS controller are examined via simulations and further validated by track tests under various practical braking scenarios.     

Transient switching control strategy from regenerative braking to anti-lock braking with a semi-brake-by-wire system

Regenerative braking is an important technology in improving fuel economy of an electric vehicle (EV). However, additional motor braking will change the dynamic characteristics of the vehicle, leading to braking instability, especially when the anti-lock braking system (ABS) is triggered. In this paper, a novel semi-brake-by-wire system, without the use of a pedal simulator and fail-safe device, is proposed. In order to compensate for the hysteretic characteristics of the designed brake system while ensure braking reliability and fuel economy when the ABS is triggered, a novel switching compensation control strategy using sliding mode control is brought forward. The proposed strategy converts the complex coupling braking process into independent control of hydraulic braking and regenerative braking, through which a balance between braking performance, braking reliability, braking safety and fuel economy is achieved. Simulation results show that the proposed strategy is effective and adaptable in different road conditions while the large wheel slip rate is triggered during a regenerative braking course. The research provides a new possibility of low-cost equipment and better control performance for the regenerative braking in the EV and the hybrid EV.     

基于混杂理论的电磁与摩擦集成制动方法

鉴于传统电子液压制动系统连续制动易产生"热衰退"现象，结构缺陷导致的制动响应慢，制动系统与电控系统衔接差等缺点，提出了一种基于混杂自动机模型的电磁与摩擦集成制动方法。首先分析集成制动器制动时的工作特点以及不同情况下对应的工作模式（纯电磁制动、纯摩擦制动以及集成制动），并确定3种制动模式的切换条件，通过逻辑门限算法将其实现。根据制动时车辆既具有连续运动状态又有离散状态的混杂特性，使用MATLAB/Stateflow建立基于制动模式切换系统的推广自动机模型，并根据制动模式切换控制策略，对3种制动模式切换进行试验，验证制动模式切换控制策略的合理性。最后选取车辆制动初速度为28 m·s^-1的直线制动工况，分别在高附着系数（0.85）以及低附着系数（0.3）的路面条件下，通过试验平台对控制算法和制动系统性能进行试验验证。研究结果表明：所提出的汽车混杂理论模型以及优化方法在在低附着系数（0.3）路面条件下，集成制动方法较传统液压制动系统缩短5.12%的制动距离，缩短制动时间0.3 s；在高附着系数（0.85）路面条件下，集成制动方法较传统液压制动系统缩短5.66%的制动距离，缩短制动时间0.2 s，能有效提高制动效能。     

带随机网络时滞补偿的测功机动态负载模拟

本文研究了控制网络传输时滞影响下测功机加载控制算法。首先,针对一款前驱电动汽车,建立车辆与台架动力学动态耦合模型和服从均匀分布的随机网络诱导延时数学模型。其次,为改善测功机网络控制系统负载模拟性能,提出了一种基于预测控制结构的随机网络诱导延时补偿算法;接着通过系统增广将随机系统跟踪控制问题转化为鲁棒镇定问题,并分析系统H∞性能,通过非线性优化问题得到系统控制增益。最后,进行了防抱死制动控制台架测试的仿真,结果表明:提出的方法可大幅提升测功机负载模拟精度。     

基于ARM7的汽车底盘系统分层式协调控制试验研究

采用分层协调控制策略,进行了汽车电动助力转向系统和防抱死制动系统集成控制的研究.分别设计了底层控制器和上层协调控制器,底层控制器包括电动助力转向和防抱死制动两个单独的控制器,用以执行各子系统的控制任务;上层协调控制器则对两系统进行协调分析,并及时修改底层控制决策.试验结果表明,自行开发的底层控制器逻辑正确,上层协调控制器能够较好地协调两系统问的矛盾,解决了汽车在转向过程中施加紧急制动时车辆的操纵稳定性和平顺性变差的间题,使整车综合性能得到提高.     

Slip regulation for anti-lock braking systems using multiple surface sliding controller combined with inertial delay control

In this paper, a multiple surface sliding controller is designed for an anti-lock braking system to maintain the slip ratio at a desired level. Various types of uncertainties coming from unknown road surface conditions, the variations in normal force and the mass of the vehicle are estimated using an uncertainty estimation technique called the inertial delay control and then the estimate is used in the design of the multiple surface sliding controller. The proposed scheme does not require the bounds of uncertainties. The ultimate boundedness of the overall system is proved. The proposed scheme is validated by simulation under various scenarios of road friction, road gradient and vehicle loading followed by experimentation on a laboratory anti-lock braking set-up for different friction conditions.     

基于滑模自抗扰的电制动系统动态负载模拟

为精准模拟传动系弹性及齿隙作用下电制动系统非线性机械负载,提出了自适应模糊滑模自抗扰的测功机控制算法。首先,针对一款前驱电动汽车,建立融合感应电机模型的车辆及台架机电一体化模型,引入典型正常制动和防抱死制动控制作为测试对象。其次,构建扩张状态观测器估计台架系统未建模动态,以自适应模糊滑模控制测功机实时模拟高度非线性机械负载。最后,开展了制动控制策略台架测试的仿真研究。结果表明:提出的方法可精确模拟电制动系统动态负载,有效提高制动控制算法台架测试精度。     

基于ADAMS与Matlab的ABS模糊控制仿真研究

将多体系统动力学与智能控制理论相结合对汽车制动防抱死控制系统进行了研究，利用ADAMS／CAR建立了汽车整车的多体力学模型，模型包含了前后悬架、动力总成、转向系统、稳定杆、制动系、轮胎力学模型以及车身，同时也考虑了轮胎、衬套、弹簧、减震器等部件的非线性，准确地表达了车辆的动态特性；利用Matlab／Simulink模糊控制工具箱建立了制动防抱死控制系统的模糊控制策略，利用ADAMS／Control接口进行模型的集成、协同仿真，并将仿真结果与另一种控制策略一逻辑门限值控制的仿真结果进行了比较和分析，仿真反映出模糊控制在整车制动防抱死控制系统上的应用效果，结果表明该控制算法稳定好并具有较强的鲁棒性。     

Combined emergency braking and turning of articulated heavy vehicles

‘Slip control’ braking has been shown to reduce the emergency stopping distance of an experimental heavy goods vehicle by up to 19%, compared to conventional electronic/anti-lock braking systems (EBS). However, little regard has been given to the impact of slip control braking on the vehicle’s directional dynamics. This paper uses validated computer models to show that slip control could severely degrade directional performance during emergency braking. A modified slip control strategy, ‘attenuated slip demand’ (ASD) control, is proposed in order to rectify this. Results from simulations of vehicle performance are presented for combined braking and cornering manoeuvres with EBS and slip control braking with and without ASD control. The ASD controller enables slip control braking to provide directional performance comparable with conventional EBS while maintaining a substantial stopping distance advantage. The controller is easily tuned to work across a wide range of different operating conditions.     

Application of the Pacejka Magic Formula Tyre Model on a Study of a Hydraulic Anti-Lock Braking System for a Light Motorcycle

The object of the study is to apply the Pacejka magic formula tyre model on a study of a hydraulic anti-lock braking system, especially applied to a light motorcycle. A sliding mode PWM controller is designed and tested. Both simulation and experimental studies of an anti-lock braking system are undertaken. The paper presents an analytical approach for estimating the longitudinal adhesive coefficient between a tyre and the road through the magic formula tyre model, the parameters of which are identified by a genetic algorithm. A dynamic analysis of a light motorcycle is carried out in detail. The experimental results show that the antilock braking system designed in the study is effective to prevent wheels locking during emergency braking. The proposed simulation results match experimental data well.     

Application of the Pacejka Magic Formula Tyre Model on a Study of a Hydraulic Anti-Lock Braking System for a Light Motorcycle

The object of the study is to apply the Pacejka magic formula tyre model on a study of a hydraulic anti-lock braking system, especially applied to a light motorcycle. A sliding mode PWM controller is designed and tested. Both simulation and experimental studies of an anti-lock braking system are undertaken. The paper presents an analytical approach for estimating the longitudinal adhesive coefficient between a tyre and the road through the magic formula tyre model, the parameters of which are identified by a genetic algorithm. A dynamic analysis of a light motorcycle is carried out in detail. The experimental results show that the antilock braking system designed in the study is effective to prevent wheels locking during emergency braking. The proposed simulation results match experimental data well.     

Improvement of drivability and fuel economy with a hybrid antiskid braking system in hybrid electric vehicles

When braking on wet roads, Antilock Braking System (ABS) control can be triggered because the available brake torque is not sufficient. When the ABS system is active, for a hybrid electric vehicle, the regenerative brake is switched off to safeguard the normal ABS function. When the ABS control is terminated, it would be favorable to reactivate the regenerative brake. However, recurring cycles from ABS to motor regenerative braking could occur. This condition is felt to be unpleasant by the driver and has adverse effects on driving stability. In this paper, a novel hybrid antiskid braking system using fuzzy logic is proposed for a hybrid electric vehicle that has a regenerative braking system operatively connected to an electric traction motor and a separate hydraulic braking system. This control strategy and the method for coordination between regenerative and hydraulic braking are developed. The motor regenerative braking controller is designed. Control of regenerative and hydraulic braking force distribution is investigated. The simulation and experimental results show that vehicle braking performance and fuel economy can be improved and the proposed control strategy and method are effective and robust.     

线控制动系统防抱死特性模糊控制方法的仿真研究

作者研究分析了直接影响汽车行驶安全性能的汽车制动系统的重要组成部分,阐述了以油或空气作为传力介质的传统制动系统必将被全电的制动系统——线控制动系统所取代,线控制动系统是未来制动系统的发展方向。介绍了线控制动系统的分类、结构和工作原理;建立了线控制动系统和制动执行器的数学模型,以1/4车辆模型为研究对象,设计了模糊控制器,并在Matlab/Simulink下进行了仿真分析。仿真结果表明,模糊控制对线控制动系统的防抱死特性取得了理想的控制效果。