Enhancement of the Vehicle Suspension Performance Using Motion-Doubling Linkage Mechanisms

2006 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jahangir Rastegar ◽  
Kavous Jorabchi ◽  
Hee J. Park
Keyword(s):  
Suspension System ◽  
Vehicle Suspension ◽  
Vertical Acceleration ◽  
Linkage Mechanism ◽  
New Class ◽  
Suspension Systems ◽  
Full Rotation ◽  
Rocking Motion ◽  
Vehicle Suspension System ◽  
Suspension Performance

In recent studies, a new class of planar and spatial linkage mechanisms was presented in which for a continuous full rotation or continuous rocking motion of the input link, the output link undergoes two continuous rocking motions. Such linkage mechanisms were referred to as the “motion-doubling” linkage mechanisms. This class of mechanisms was also shown to generally have dynamics advantage over regular mechanisms designed to achieve similar gross output motions. In the present study, the use of the motion-doubling linkage mechanisms in the construction of vehicle suspension systems is investigated. The performance of the resulting vehicle suspension system is compared to that of a suspension system regularly used in vehicles. For a typical set of vehicle and tire parameters, the parameters of both suspension systems are optimally determined with a commonly used objective function, which is defined as the standard deviation of the vertical acceleration of the vehicle. Using numerical simulation, it is shown that the suspension system constructed with a motion-doubling linkage mechanism has a significantly better performance as compared to a standard suspension system.

Novel Motion-Doubling Linkage Mechanisms for Vehicle Suspension: Performance Simulation Results

2007 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jahangir Rastegar ◽  
Dake Feng
Keyword(s):  
Suspension System ◽  
Superior Performance ◽  
Vehicle Suspension ◽  
Performance Simulation ◽  
New Class ◽  
Suspension Systems ◽  
Full Rotation ◽  
Rocking Motion ◽  
Vehicle Suspension System ◽  
Suspension Performance

In recent studies, a new class of planar and spatial linkage mechanisms was presented in which for a continuous full rotation or continuous rocking motion of the input link, the output link undergoes two continuous rocking motions. Such linkage mechanisms were referred to as the “motion-doubling” linkage mechanisms. This class of mechanisms was also shown to generally have dynamics advantage over regular mechanisms designed to achieve similar gross output motions. In a recent study, the application of such motion-doubling linkage mechanisms to vehicle suspension system was investigated. In the present study, the performance of a vehicle using such a suspension system is compared to a suspension system regularly used in vehicles. For a typical set of vehicle and tire parameters, the parameters of both suspension systems are optimally determined with a commonly used objective function. The performance of the two systems in the presence of various input disturbances is then determined using computer simulation. It is shown that suspension systems constructed with motion-doubling linkage mechanisms can provide a significantly superior performance as compared to a commonly used suspension system.

scholarly journals Optimal control and parameters design for the fractional-order vehicle suspension system

2018 ◽  
Vol 37 (3) ◽  
pp. 456-467 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hao You ◽  
Yongjun Shen ◽  
Haijun Xing ◽  
Shaopu Yang
Keyword(s):  
Optimal Control ◽  
Fractional Order ◽  
Suspension System ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Vehicle Body ◽  
Vehicle Suspension ◽  
Vertical Acceleration ◽  
Control Force ◽  
Suspension Systems ◽  
Vehicle Suspension System

In this paper the optimal control and parameters design of fractional-order vehicle suspension system are researched, where the system is described by fractional-order differential equation. The linear quadratic optimal state regulator is designed based on optimal control theory, which is applied to get the optimal control force of the active fractional-order suspension system. A stiffness-damping system is added to the passive fractional-order suspension system. Based on the criteria, i.e. the force arising from the accessional stiffness-damping system should be as close as possible to the optimal control force of the active fractional-order suspension system, the parameters of the optimized passive fractional-order suspension system are obtained by least square algorithm. An Oustaloup filter algorithm is adopted to simulate the fractional-order derivatives. Then, the simulation models of the three kinds of fractional-order suspension systems are developed respectively. The simulation results indicate that the active and optimized passive fractional-order suspension systems both reduce the value of vehicle body vertical acceleration and improve the ride comfort compared with the passive fractional-order suspension system, whenever the vehicle is running on a sinusoidal surface or random surface.

Research on vibration reduction of semi-active suspension system of quarter vehicle based on time-delayed feedback control with body acceleration

2021 ◽  
pp. 146134842110518
Author(s):  
Yong Guo ◽  
Chuanbo Ren
Keyword(s):  
Feedback Control ◽  
Delayed Feedback ◽  
Suspension System ◽  
Delayed Feedback Control ◽  
Vehicle Body ◽  
Vehicle Suspension ◽  
Vertical Acceleration ◽  
Control Parameters ◽  
Vehicle Suspension System ◽  
Time Delayed Feedback

In this paper, the mechanical model of two-degree-of-freedom vehicle semi-active suspension system based on time-delayed feedback control with vertical acceleration of the vehicle body was studied. With frequency-domain analysis method, the optimization of time-delayed feedback control parameters of vehicle suspension system in effective frequency band was studied, and a set of optimization method of time-delayed feedback control parameters based on “equivalent harmonic excitation” was proposed. The time-domain simulation results of vehicle suspension system show that compared with the passive control, the time-delayed feedback control based on the vertical acceleration of the vehicle body under the optimal time-delayed feedback control effectively broadens the vibration absorption bandwidth of the vehicle suspension system. The ride comfort and stability of the vehicle under random road excitation are significantly improved, which provides a theoretical basis for the selection of time-delayed feedback control strategy and the optimal design of time-delayed feedback control parameters of vehicle suspension system.

scholarly journals Performance Comparison of Various controllers on Semi-Active Vehicle Suspension System

2021 ◽  
Vol 40 ◽  
pp. 01001
Author(s):  
Sarvesh Walavalkar ◽  
Viraj Tandel ◽  
Rahul Sunil Thakur ◽  
V.V Pramod Kumar ◽  
Supriya Bhuran
Keyword(s):  
Active Suspension ◽  
Suspension System ◽  
Internal Model Control ◽  
Vehicle Body ◽  
Vehicle Suspension ◽  
Inference System ◽  
Proportional Integral ◽  
Suspension Systems ◽  
Model Control ◽  
Vehicle Suspension System

The value of a self-tuning adaptive semi-active control scheme for automotive suspension systems is discussed in this paper. The current vehicle suspension system uses fixed-coeffcient springs and dampers. The ability of vehicle suspension systems to provide good road handling and improve passenger comfort is usually valued. Passive suspension allows you to choose between these two options. Semi-Active suspension(SAS), on the other hand, can provide both road handling and comfort by manipulating the suspension force actuators directly. The semi-active suspension system for a quarter car model is compared to passive and various controllers such as Proportional-Integral, Proportional-Integral-Derivative, Internal model control (IMC)-PID, IMC-PID with filter, FUZZY, and Adaptive-network-based fuzzy inference system(ANFIS) in this analysis. This research could be relevant in the future for designing better car suspension adjustments to eliminate vertical jerks and rolling motion experienced by the vehicle body on bumps and humps.

Influence of Vehicle Suspension System on Ride Comfort

2011 ◽  
Vol 141 ◽  
pp. 319-322
Author(s):  
Jun Zhong Xia ◽  
Zong Po Ma ◽  
Shu Min Li ◽  
Xiang Bi An
Keyword(s):  
Degrees Of Freedom ◽  
Ride Comfort ◽  
Suspension System ◽  
Vehicle Suspension ◽  
Vehicle Model ◽  
Active Suspensions ◽  
Suspension Systems ◽  
Non Linear ◽  
Vehicle Suspension System

This paper focuses on the influence of various vehicle suspension systems on ride comfort. A vehicle model with eight degrees of freedom is introduced. With this model, various types of non-linear suspensions such as active and semi-active suspensions are investigated. From this investigation, we draw the conclusion that the active and semi-active suspensions models are beneficial for ride comfort.

Ride Comfort Enhancement of MR-Damped Vehicle Suspension System Based on Fractional Order Fuzzy PI+D Controller

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmed Bashir ◽  
Xiaoting Rui ◽  
Adeel Shehzad
Keyword(s):  
Fractional Order ◽  
Active Suspension ◽  
Suspension System ◽  
Vehicle Body ◽  
Ride Quality ◽  
Vehicle Suspension ◽  
Quality Level ◽  
Vertical Acceleration ◽  
Proportional Integral ◽  
Vehicle Suspension System

Abstract In this paper, a fractional order fuzzy proportional-integral plus differential (FOFPI+D) controller is presented for nonlinear vehicle semi-active suspension system (SAS). The control goal is to meliorate the ride quality level by minimizing the root mean square of vehicle body vertical acceleration (RMSVBVA) and maintaining suspension travel. The FOFPI+D controller is realized using non-integer differentiator operator in fuzzy proportional integral (FPI) controller plus the derivative (D) action with additional fractional differentiator. A dynamical model of four degrees–of–freedom vehicle suspension system incorporating magnetorheological dampers (MRD’s) is derived and simulated using Matlab/Simulink software. The performance of the semi-active suspension system using FOFPI+D controller is compared to MR-passive suspension system. The simulation results prove that semi-active suspension system controlled using FOFPI+D outperform and offer better comfort ride under road profiles such as random and bump.

scholarly journals ANALISA KENYAMANAN PADA KENDARAAN MULTIGUNA PEDESAAN DENGAN PEMODELAN 8 DOF

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (01) ◽  
pp. 19-23
Author(s):  
Nanda Pranandita
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Simulation Software ◽  
Suspension System ◽  
Vehicle Suspension ◽  
Vertical Acceleration ◽  
Acceleration Response ◽  
Passive Suspension ◽  
Passive Suspension System ◽  
Simulation Results ◽  
Vehicle Suspension System

Vehicle suspension system is an important part to minimize the vibration of the vehicle caused by road unevenness. Ideal conditions would be difficult to obtain, especially in rural areas with uneven road conditions. Analysis of passive suspension system in this study is expected to explain the level of comfort in riding Rural Multipurpose Vehicles. Full car modelling with 1 DOF riders used in this study, simulated using numerical simulation software. Excitation roads used in the form of a sinusoidal wave with an amplitude of 0.05 m and a wavelength of 0.5 m. Analysis carried out on the comfort of the vertical acceleration response received driver’s head. Based on the simulation results showed that by using a constant speed between 20-40 km / h, the vehicle will be comfortable driving for more than 2.5 hours.

scholarly journals Design and FEA Simulation of Vehicle Suspension System by Using ANSYS

2021 ◽  
pp. 32-41
Author(s):  
Rashmi Paliwal ◽  
Rahul Shrivastava
Keyword(s):  
Cast Iron ◽  
Equivalent Stress ◽  
Suspension System ◽  
Vehicle Suspension ◽  
Low Carbon ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Total Strength ◽  
Suspension Systems ◽  
Carbon Dioxide Co2 ◽  
Vehicle Suspension System

The suspension system is a combination of tires, springs, shock absorbers, and connectors that connect the vehicle to its wheels, allowing the vehicle to travel reasonably well.  The primary goal of this research was to mitigate the suspension system's overall weight. And improve the total strength of the vehicle suspension system by using ANSYS. Calculated the total deformation and equivalent stress at different loading conditions and check the durability of the system by using the FEA method. The deployment of FEA (finite element analysis) to analyses the fatigue life and stationary stress of a Vehicle Suspension System resulted in a flexible architecture that can be utilized in Vehicle Suspension Systems implementations. The current carbon alloy VSS can be lowered to a compact Vehicle Suspension Systems with better durable capabilities and good mechanical qualities, as well as emitting low carbon dioxide (CO2) benefits. On comparing The titanium Ti-6Al-4V with Titanium Ti-13V-11Cr-3Al and cast iron, inside this analysis it is concluded that  titanium Ti-6Al-4V outperforms than other two with regards to the material composition.  Seeing as titanium Ti-6Al-4V has a greater yield stress on comparing to titanium Ti-13V-11Cr-3Al.  The cast iron and titanium Ti-13V-11Cr-3Al have high densities while Titanium Ti-6Al-4V has low densities .

A Novel Fuzzy Controller to Improve Desired Suspension Performance

2007 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Biglarbegian ◽  
William Melek ◽  
Farid Golnaraghi
Keyword(s):  
Degrees Of Freedom ◽  
Ride Comfort ◽  
Fuzzy Controller ◽  
Active Suspension ◽  
Suspension System ◽  
Suspension Systems ◽  
System A ◽  
Active Suspension Systems ◽  
Vehicle Suspension System ◽  
Suspension Performance

Semi-active suspension systems allow for adjusting the vehicle shock damping and hence improved suspension performance can be achieved over passive methods. This paper presents the design of a novel fuzzy control structure to concurrently improve ride comfort and road handling of vehicles with semi-active suspension system. A full car model with seven degrees of freedom is adopted that includes the vertical, roll, and pitch motions as well as the vertical motions of each wheel. Four decentralized fuzzy controllers are developed and applied to each individual damper in the vehicle suspension system. Mamdani’s method is applied to infer the damping coefficient output from the fuzzy controller. To evaluate the performance of the proposed controller, numerical analyses were carried out on a real road bump. Moreover, results were compared with well-known and widely used controllers such as Skyhook. It is shown that the proposed fuzzy controller is capable of achieving enhanced ride comfort and road handling over other widely used control methods.

Novel Transmissibility Shaping Control for Regenerative Vehicle Suspension Systems

2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xubin Song ◽  
Dongpu Cao
Keyword(s):  
Control Method ◽  
Dynamic Performance ◽  
Suspension System ◽  
Vehicle Suspension ◽  
Efficient Manner ◽  
Suspension Systems ◽  
Model Free ◽  
Displacement Pump ◽  
System 2 ◽  
Vehicle Suspension System

This research proposes a novel transmissibility shaping control (T-shaping Control) method and explores its potential performance benefits for active vehicle suspension systems with energy-regeneration [1]. The proposed model-free T-shaping control integrates a range of sub-strategies based on the frequency information extracted from measured dynamic signals. Each strategy is designed to function dominantly in a certain frequency range to achieve a desirable (or optimal) transmissibility of vehicle responses for enhanced vehicle dynamic performance and safety. Different sub-strategies employed for different frequency ranges consist of stiffness control, skyhook control, groundhook control, and variable damping. In order to demonstrate the effectiveness of this proposed control method, a novel tunable compressible fluid strut (CFS) integrating with digital displacement pump motor (DDPM) is used to form an energy-regenerative controllable vehicle suspension system [2–4]. Two vehicle models, including quarter-car and full-vehicle models, are employed to investigate the dynamic performance of a road vehicle with the proposed T-shaping control and novel regenerative suspension system. The results demonstrate the effectiveness and considerable performance enhancements of the proposed novel T-shaping control applied to the novel CFS suspension system in a very energy-efficient manner.

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