High-speed optimal steering of a tractor–semitrailer

A high-speed optimal trailer steering controller for a tractor–semitrailer is discussed. A linear model of a tractor–semitrailer with steered trailer axles is described, and an optimal trailer steering controller is introduced. A path-following controller is derived to minimise the path-tracking error in steady-state manoeuvres using active trailer steering. A roll stability controller is introduced by adding the lateral acceleration of trailer centre of gravity as another objective in the steering controller, so as to improve roll stability in transient manoeuvres. A strategy to switch between these two control modes is demonstrated. Simulation results show that the steering controller can ensure good path tracking of articulated vehicles in steady-state manoeuvres and improve roll stability significantly in transient manoeuvres, while maintaining the path-tracking deviation within an acceptable range. Tests with an experimental tractor–semitrailer equipped with a high-bandwidth active steering system validate the controller design and simulation results. The roll stability controller reduces the measured rearward amplification by 27%.     

Asymptotic sideslip angle and yaw rate decoupling control in four-wheel steering vehicles

This paper shows that, for a four-wheel steering vehicle, a proportional-integral (PI) active front steering control and a PI active rear steering control from the yaw rate error together with an additive feedforward reference signal for the vehicle sideslip angle can asymptotically decouple the lateral velocity and the yaw rate dynamics; that is the control can set arbitrary steady state values for lateral speed and yaw rate at any longitudinal speed. Moreover, the PI controls can suppress oscillatory behaviours by assigning real stable eigenvalues to a widely used linearised model of the vehicle steering dynamics for any value of longitudinal speed in understeering vehicles. In particular, the four PI control parameters are explicitly expressed in terms of the three real eigenvalues to be assigned. No lateral acceleration and no lateral speed measurements are required. The controlled system maintains the well-known advantages of both front and rear active steering controls: higher controllability, enlarged bandwidth for the yaw rate dynamics, suppressed resonances, new stable cornering manoeuvres and improved manoeuvrability. In particular, zero lateral speed may be asymptotically achieved while controlling the yaw rate: in this case comfort is improved since the phase lag between lateral acceleration and yaw rate is reduced. Also zero yaw rate can be asymptotically achieved: in this case additional stable manoeuvres are obtained in obstacle avoidance. Several simulations, including step references and moose tests, are carried out on a standard small SUV CarSim model to explore the robustness with respect to unmodelled effects such as combined lateral and longitudinal tyre forces, pitch, roll and driver dynamics. The simulations confirm the decoupling between the lateral velocity and the yaw rate and show the advantages obtained by the proposed control: reduced lateral speed or reduced yaw rate, suppressed oscillations and new stable manoeuvres.     

客车主销定位角和回正力矩的计算及关系

推导出车辆主销定位参数引起的回正力矩计算公式;分析主销定位参数的作用;提出直线行驶的车辆,虽然没有侧向力的作用,但其左右转向轮仍有预加的回正力矩,以及回正力矩与主销偏移距没有关系的结论。     

Interaction of vehicle and steering system regarding on-centre handling

For the on-centre handling behaviour of vehicles the steering system is absolutely important. To investigate the interaction of the vehicle and steering system a validated, especially tailored simulation model was developed. Some meaningful vehicle and steering system parameters are altered to show the influence on steering wheel torque, steering feel and understeer. The results underline the importance of an accurate steering system model. Identified measures to improve the centre feel and steering response were a stiffer torsion bar, a higher cornering stiffness or a lower overall steering ratio. The steering response, however, suffers when the centre feel is improved by a higher trail. The steering rack friction reduces mainly the steering response while the steering column friction decreases the centre feel whereas a stiffer torsion bar lessens the understeer tendency.     

转向机构冲击试验台发射机构的开发

按国标GB11557的规定,在进行转向机构冲击试验时,须将规定质量的上半身假人以规定的速度水平发射到转向机构上.文中就这项试验所需的发射机构进行研究,设计了一种钢丝绳牵引式发射机构,并对其关键技术进行探讨.     

电动助力转向器的设计要求

为了促进国家标准或行业标准的旱日制定，文章提出了电动助力转向器的一些设计方面的要求。介绍了电动助力转向器的结构，阐述了其基本性能、工作环境及安全性要求，表明电动助力转向器具有结构简单、动力消耗小和节约能源等显著优势。指出目前国内许多自主品牌轿车都已安装了自己研发的电动助力转向器，其蓬勃的发展势头必将使电动助力转向器取代液力助力转向器成为可能。     

Theory and experimental research on six-track steering vehicles

The structural characteristics and steering behaviour of a six-track vehicle are described in this paper. Kinematic analysis for skid steering of a six-track vehicle under steady-state conditions on firm ground is conducted, with the relationship between thrust force and speed instantaneous centre of the track–terrain interface taken into consideration. A mechanical model for steady steering of a six-track vehicle is also presented based on the kinematic analysis. In this model, the steering inaccuracy and efficiency are defined to evaluate steering performance. The steering performance of a six-track vehicle is numerically simulated to analyse the effect of the structural parameters and deflection angles on tracks. A virtual prototype model is established based on the multi-body dynamics software RecurDyn for steering simulation and the findings coincide well with theoretical results. The theory and the virtual prototype simulations presented are verified by a power test of a bucket-wheel excavator. The method for analysing the steering performance of a six-track vehicle proposed in this paper provides a basis for designing a six-track vehicle.     

异步牵引电动机直接转矩控制系统建模与仿真

根据直接转矩控制原理及其特点,利用MATLAB/Simulink建立一种适合异步牵引电动机直接转矩控制系统的仿真模型,仿真结果验证了控制方法的正确性。     

基于多目标遗传算法的复式转叶舵机结构优化

针对舰船转叶舵机运动时舵叶与水动力之间存在强力位耦合的问题,设计一种新型复式液压摆动缸转舵机构。为减小结构整体占地面积,基于多目标遗传算法(Multi-Objective Genetic Algorithm, MOGA)建立以复式摆动缸壳体内径、力矩解耦缸转子内径、驱动缸转子轮毂直径、动静叶片高度、动静叶片宽度和壳体厚度几何尺寸为设计变量的多目标优化模型。在使用遗传算法(Genetic Algorithm, GA)求解非线性约束条件下的多变量优化问题时,通过设计罚函数,将适应度函数与约束条件分离以处理约束条件,根据设定的准则择优筛选最优尺寸参数。通过有限元软件ANSYS对摆动缸壳体、力矩解耦缸转子和驱动缸转子进行应力应变分析。结果表明,在满足结构强度、刚度和安全因数的前提下,复式摆动缸结构尺寸最优,验证优化后结构的可靠性。