Optimal torque coordinating control of the launching with twin clutches simultaneously involved for dry dual-clutch transmission

As for the self-developed six-speed dry dual-clutch transmission (DCT), the optimal torque-coordinated control strategy between engine and dual clutches is proposed to resolve the problem of launching with twin clutches simultaneously involved based on the minimum value principle. Focusing on the sliding friction phase of the launching process, dynamics equations of dry DCT with two intermediate shafts are firstly established, and then the optimal transmitting torque variation rate and the driven plate's rotating speed of dual clutches are deduced by using the minimum value principle, in which the jerk intensity and friction work are taken as the performance indexes, and the terminal constraints of state variables are determined according to the driver's launching intention. Besides, the separating conditions of non-target gear clutch and the torque distributing relations of twin clutches are derived from the launching control targets that guarantee the approximately equal friction extent of two clutches and no power cycle. After the synchronisation of driving and driven plates of on-coming clutch, the output torque of engine is smoothly switched to the driver's demand level. Furthermore, launching the simulation model of the dry DCT vehicle is set up on the Matlab/Simulink platform. Simulation results indicate that the proposed launching control strategy not only can effectively reflect the driver's intention and extend the life span of twin clutches, but also obtain an excellent launching quality. Finally, the torque control laws of two clutches obtained through the simulation are transformed into clutch position control laws for the future realisation in the real car, and the closed-loop position controls of twin clutches in the launching process are conducted on the test bench with two sets of clutch actuator, obtaining preferable tracking effects.     

Shifting control of an automated mechanical transmission without using the clutch

The automated mechanical transmission (AMT) is gaining popularity in the automotive industry, due to its combination of the advantages of mechanical transmissions (MT) and automatic transmissions (AT) in terms of fuel consumption, low cost, improved driving comfort and shifting quality. However, the inherent structural characteristics of the AMT lead to disadvantages, including excessive wear of the clutch plates and jerk and traction interruption during the shift process, that severely affect its popularity in the automatic transmission industry. The emerging technology of shifting control without the use of the clutch is a promising way to improve the shifting transients of AMTs. This paper proposes a control algorithm that combines speed and torque control of the AMT vehicle powertrain to achieve shifting control without using the clutch. The key technologies of accurate engine torque and speed control and rapid position control of the shift actuators are described in detail. To realize accurate engine speed control, a combined control algorithm based on feed-forward, bang-bang and PID control is adopted. Additionally, an optimized closed-loop position control algorithm based on LQR is proposed for the shift actuators. The coordinated control algorithm based on engine and shift actuator control is described in detail and validated on a test vehicle equipped with an AMT. The results show that the coordinated control algorithm can achieve shifting control without the use of the clutch to improve driving comfort significantly, reduce shift transients and extend the service life of the clutch.     

基于扭矩控制的AMT换挡控制策略研究

提出在车辆起步和换挡过程中通过CAN动力网络控制发动机的输出扭矩来改善AMT换挡品质的新方法,制定扭矩控制与离合器接合控制策略,并在装有AMT的某重型商用车上进行试验。试验结果表明,换挡过程中通过控制发动机的输出扭矩并与离合器的接合过程相协调,可显著提高AMT的换挡品质。     

重型车AMT液控气助力离合器自动控制系统的设计与开发

在对传统重型车离合器驱动机构改造的基础上,设计了一种新型的液控气助力离合器自动控制系统;分析了系统的结构和工作原理,建立了系统仿真模型和控制算法,并对离合器接合过程的控制性能进行了分析和仿真检验;在开发的AMT重型载重汽车上进行了实车离合器系统控制性能试验。结果表明:所设计的液控气助力离合器自动控制系统能有效地实现离合器接合位置和速度的控制,具有超调量小、响应速度快等优点,能够满足AMT系统离合器控制的需要。     

TC+AMT换挡离合器控制参数设计与优化

简述了某车辆采用的TC+AMT自动变速系统结构,并针对影响该车换挡品质的换挡离合器充放油特性与充放油规律进行了离合器控制参数的设计.由换挡品质评价指标构造优化目标函数,对缓冲充油速率与结合速差等关键控制参数进行多目标优化.给出了离合器最优控制规律.对装有TC+AMT自动变速系统的样车进行了100％油门开度下1挡升2挡试...     

并联式混合动力汽车模式切换控制策略研究

并联式混合动力汽车模式切换时离合器会介入传动系统,容易引起较明显的冲击感,是影响整车驾驶舒适性的主要因素。为此,提出了基于离合器双模糊和电机转矩协调的模式切换控制策略。首先建立混合动力汽车模式切换过程的动力学模型,以减小离合器滑磨功为目标,对模式切换时的离合器接合过程进行划分;其次,结合混合动力汽车模式切换的基本要求和驾驶意图,制定离合器双模糊控制策略,分别对滑摩阶段的接合时长和转矩同步阶段的压力变化率进行控制;然后以离合器滑磨功和整车冲击度为优化目标,采用二次型最优控制算法对滑摩阶段的接合压力进行优化,从而获取模式切换过程中离合器的最优接合压力轨迹;在此基础上,通过实时计算离合器传递转矩,根据电机转矩响应快的特点,制定电机转矩协调控制策略;最后,基于某混合动力试验样车,在底盘测功机上分别进行缓加速、中等加速和急加速下的模式切换试验,对所提出的控制策略进行验证。试验结果表明：该策略能较好地反映驾驶人驾驶意图,保证离合器的使用寿命,所产生的整车冲击度均处于合理范围之内,改善了整车模式切换过程中的驾驶舒适性。     

提高AMT车辆换挡品质控制策略与试验研究

提出换挡过程中通过控制发动机上的断油电磁阀来改善AMT换挡品质的新方法,制定断油电磁阀与离合器接合控制策略,并在装有AMT的某重型载货汽车上进行试验。试验结果表明,换挡过程中通过控制断油电磁阀和设置换挡重叠并与离合器的接合过程相协调,可显著提高AMT的换挡品质。     

基于虚拟现实技术的AMT换挡特性仿真系统

以桑塔纳2000型轿车数据为基础,建立了发动机特性数学模型。通过对汽车车速计算、线性2自由度汽车模型稳态响应的建立、离合器分离与接合模型分析、换档规律的计算以及图像模型的建立和处理,设计了机械式自动变速器换档特性仿真系统。系统仿真结果与装有AMT的桑塔纳2000轿车实测数据对比表明,二者基本一致,验证了仿真系统的正确性。     

AMT汽车起步过程节气门目标控制量的确定

根据电控机械自动变速汽车起步过程中,对不同目标油门踏板开度下传动系统冲击度的设计要求,提出一种新的节气门开度变化率目标控制量的求取方法.通过Matlab/Simulink仿真分析,建立了节气门开度变化率随目标油门踏板开度和离合器接合位移量而变化的目标控制数表.试验结果表明:所确定的节气门开度变化率目标控制数表,可有效地协调离合器接合速度与节气门开度之间的变化关系,较好地满足电控机械自动变速汽车的发动机局部恒转速起步控制策略的要求.     

AMT车辆爬行工况离合器控制策略与试验

开发了以直流无刷电机驱动的AMT车辆电控操纵系统。根据电机驱动式自动离合器的特点，制定了车辆爬行时离合器的控制策划，并采用PD控制算法实现了离合器的慢接合控制，使车辆的爬行速度可以适应驾驶员的意图、行驶环境以及负载的变化，经试验取得了满意的控制效果。     

机械式自动变速器起车过程综合控制

分析机械式自动变速器在各种工况下起车离合器接合过程，以起车冲击度和滑摩功均较小为原则，来实现离合器结合的平顺性。根据油门开度、发动机转速、输入轴转速计算发动机的负荷能力，控制离合器传递的扭矩使发动机输出扭矩与离合器扭矩匹配。另外建立滑摩功与离合器温升的模型，防止离合器摩镣片过温损坏。据此建立起车离合器控制MAP图，已应用于某车型的AMT样车上。     

AMT车辆变速系统及控制过程的研究

介绍了AMT的工作原理、系统组成及AMT车辆发动机的电控调节方式。针对评价换挡品质的3项指标、影响换挡品质的因素及存在的问题，分析了AMT车辆换挡过程中对发动机、离合器、变速器的综合控制及对换挡品质的影响，为进一步提高AMT换挡品质提供参考。     

基于新型动力耦合构型的HEV模式切换协调控制策略研究

受到不同动力源响应差异及离合器非连续工作特点的影响,混合动力汽车(Hybrid Electric Vehicle,HEV)在模式切换过程中存在动力传递不连续及整车纵向冲击.针对一种采用新型动力耦合构型的混合动力汽车,研究了车辆由纯电动状态切换至发动机单独驱动的多动力源协调控制策略.此方案将模式切换过程分为5个阶段,确定...     

液压电控离合器接合速度控制

详细介绍了液压离合器的结构及基本控制原理，提出基于单位控制周期内接合量反馈的闭环控制和基于脉宽调制（PWM）的开环控制两种离合器接合速度控制方法，并将其应用于AMT样车的开发实践中。     

AMT换挡过程的离合器控制

电控机械式自动变速器(AMT)的离合器控制是AMT开发中的一项关键技术。系统地分析了换挡过程中离合器接合特性及其对换挡品质评价指标的影响。以冲击度最大值为约束条件,以减少离合器滑摩功为原则,提出了离合器接合的控制策略。将该控制方法应用于某越野车上,对车辆换挡过程进行实时控制,试验结果表明该控制方法有效地提高了车辆的换挡品质,满足了军用越野车辆对行驶平顺性的要求。     

Design of an energy management strategy for parallel hybrid electric vehicles using a logic threshold and instantaneous optimization method

A novel parallel hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) configuration consisting of an extra one-way clutch and an automatic mechanical transmission (AMT) is taken as the study subject of this paper. An energy management strategy (EMS) combining a logic threshold approach and an instantaneous optimization algorithm is developed for the investigated PHEV. The objective of this EMS is to achieve acceptable vehicle performance and drivability requirements while simultaneously maximizing engine fuel economy and maintaining the battery state of charge (SOC) in its rational operation range at all times. Under the MATLAB/Simulink environment, a computer simulation model of the studied PHEV is established using the bench test results. Simulation results for the behavior of the engine, motor, and battery illustrate the potential of the proposed control strategy in terms of fuel economy and in keeping the deviations of SOC at a low level.     

串联式混合动力系统APU结构设计

开发了1套基于天然气发动机的串联式混合动力系统APU,并针对APU起动过程提出了带电控离合器的结构设计,该结构保证了发动机起动的平顺可靠。试验表明,APU起动过程为7.2 s,其中离合器脱开过程0.85 s,接合过程1.2 s,实现了预期目标。APU应用在整车上时,整车燃油经济性和排放性能均得到提高。     

Improved optimal controller for start-up of amt trucks in consideration of driver’s intention

A linear-quadratic optimal controller is proposed for vehicle start-up, which is designed as a linear feedback form of the states and the measured (estimated) disturbances. The requirements of less friction loss and less driveline shock are represented by the weighting matrices of the cost function. The driver’s intension is also considered and the controller gains are adjusted on-line accordingly. The designed control strategy is tested on a complete powertrain simulation model. Through large amount of simulations, it is verified that the system is robust to the variations of driving conditions, such as variation of vehicle mass and road grade. It is also shown that the control performance is influenced greatly by the estimation error of engine torque and clutch torque, and the acceptable level of mean estimation error is about ±10%.     

基于分段控制的CVT湿式离合器起步控制策略

针对湿式离合器起步结合过程的几个阶段的工作特点,建立离合器起步的分段控制策略,空行程阶段以一较大占空比快速接合,克服阻力阶段选择合适的初始占空比缩短克服阻力时间,速度增长阶段根据油门开度以及开度变化率的模糊推理和利用发动机转速差进行修正得出用于实时控制的占空比变化率。根据上述控制策略,设计带修正的模糊控制器。通过对控制策略的试验,结果表明实施针对各阶段工作特点的控制策略,起步过程能够在适应驾驶员起步意图的前提下,优化起步冲击度、滑磨功性能指标,同时提高了起步的灵敏度,保证了发动机的稳定运转。     

P2结构混合动力系统协同控制

为了提高混合动力各系统的控制效率和响应性,针对P2结构混合动力系统控制对象的特点和整车的功能需求,提出了P2结构混合动力控制系统的构架和所有有效的工作模式,并从整车运行工况和模式转换效率的角度总结了所有有效的工作模式转换真值矩阵。为了满足各节点单元的协同控制要求,提出了P2混合动力控制系统的协同控制构架,约束了各控制单元的主要功能和接口定义,并对多个控制单元之间的复合控制过程进行描述。分析了2种不同动力源在液压控制的混合动力离合器的耦合过程以及混合动力离合器与换挡离合器控制过程重叠时所带来的动力迟滞,对离合器的压力控制和发动机的启动过程时序进行了优化。在不同的控制阶段定义了关键的控制目标,建立发动机扭矩、电机扭矩、混合动力离合器控制压力三者之间的关联。结果表明：发动机、电机、变速器之间通过HCU的协同控制方法能够高效地完成混动工作模式之间的转换。整车试验验证了各系统的系统控制效果,整个模式转换过程的时间为1.5 s,换挡品质和动力响应性满足驾驶需求。