scholarly journals An Experimental Study on Dynamics of a Novel Dual-Belt Continuous Variable Transmission Based on a Newly Developed Test Rig

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-23 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pak Kin Wong ◽  
Zhengchao Xie ◽  
Yueqiao Chen

A novel dual-belt Van Doorne’s continuous variable transmission (DBVCVT) system, which is applicable to heavy-duty vehicles, has been previously proposed by the authors in order to improve the low torque capacity of traditional single-belt CVT. This DBVCVT is a novel design among continuously variable transmissions and is necessary to be prototyped for experimental study, and the analytical dynamic model for this DBVCVT also needs to be experimentally validated. So, this work originally fabricated a prototype of DBVCVT and integrates this prototype to a light-load hardware-in-the-loop test rig by replacing the engine and load equipment with the AC motor and magnetic powder dynamometer. Moreover, with the use of this newly developed test rig, this work implements the experimental study of this DBVCVT for the first time. The comparison of experimental and simulation results validates the previously proposed analytical model for DBVCVT, and some basic characteristics of the DBVCVT in terms of the reliability, speed ratio, and transmission efficiency are also experimentally studied. In all, this developed test rig with the analytical model lays the foundation for further study on this novel DBVCVT.

Author(s):  
Guang Xia ◽  
Huayu Zong ◽  
Xiwen Tang ◽  
Linfeng Zhao ◽  
Baoqun Sun

Given the transmission efficiency fluctuation and response lag problem of hydromechanical continuous variable transmission combined with the complex and variable working environment of a tractor, an integrated control strategy of engine throttle compensation–hydromechanical continuous variable transmission speed regulation is adopted for dual-flow transmission control. On the basis of the estimation of working resistance, a fuzzy algorithm is used to design the throttle compensation law. Considering the maximum driving power of a tractor as the target of variable speed control, an hydromechanical continuous variable transmission efficiency model is established, and the control law of an hydromechanical continuous variable transmission displacement ratio with the maximum driving power of the tractor under any working condition is determined. On the basis of the wavelet neural network proportional–integral–derivative algorithm, the control law of the hydromechanical continuous variable transmission speed regulation is designed, and the parameters of proportional–integral–derivative control are corrected in real time during the control process. Based on MATLAB/Simulink modelling and simulation and the real vehicle verification test, results showed that the influence of hydromechanical continuous variable transmission efficiency fluctuation on the driving power of the entire vehicle, the response lag of the pump-controlled motor system, and the effect of the leakage on the variable speed control and the fluctuation of the working resistance are solved by studying the hydromechanical continuous variable transmission variable speed transmission control strategy. This strategy improves the stability of the tractor speed and ensured the quality of the work, thereby improving the ability of the tractor to adapt to complex working environments.


Author(s):  
Sina Hamzehlouia ◽  
Afshin Izadian ◽  
Sohel Anwar

This paper introduces modeling of a gearless hydraulic transmission system that provides an infinite speed ratio like continuous variable transmission (CVT). The transmission system is modeled in various operating conditions such as all-electric and gasoline configurations. The results demonstrate the high performance operation of the transmission system.


2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-17
Author(s):  
Zhengchao Xie ◽  
Pak Kin Wong ◽  
Yueqiao Chen ◽  
Ka In Wong

Van Doorne’s continuously variable transmission (CVT) is the most popular CVT design for automotive transmission, but it is only applicable to low-power passenger cars because of its low torque capacity. To overcome this limitation of traditional single-belt CVT, a novel dual-belt Van Doorne’s CVT (DBVCVT) system, which is applicable to heavy-duty vehicles, has been previously proposed by the authors. This paper, based on the published analytical model and test rig of DBVCVT, further proposes an intelligent multiobjective fuzzy controller for slip and speed ratio control of DBVCVT. The controller aims to safely control the clamping forces of both the primary and the secondary pulleys in order to improve the transmission efficiency, achieve the accurate speed ratio, and avoid the belt slip under different engine loads and vehicle speeds. The slip, speed ratio, and transmission efficiency dynamics of DBVCVT are firstly analyzed and modeled in this paper. With the aid of a flexible objective function, the analytical model, and fuzzy logic, a Pareto rule base for fuzzy controller is developed for multiobjective DBVCVT control. Experimental results show that the proposed controller for slip and speed ratio regulation of DBVCVT is effective and performs well under different user-defined weights.


2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhun Cheng ◽  
Zhixiong Lu ◽  
Fang Dai

Research on the efficiency characteristic of the hydromechanical continuous variable transmission (HMCVT) in tractors is key to obtaining optimal transmission, developing control strategies, and assessing efficiency. To ease and improve the accuracy of obtaining the efficiency completely based on test measurements or theoretical calculation, this study proposes a method for building the HMCVT efficiency model. The method is based on an improved simulated annealing (SA) algorithm according to a small amount of test data. The study uses 8 groups of transmission efficiency values under different operating conditions obtained from bench tests. By theoretical analysis of the HMCVT, this study divides the total transmission efficiency into (i) the transmission efficiency from the output power of the power source to the confluence mechanism, (ii) the transmission efficiency of the confluence mechanism, and (iii) the transmission efficiency of the output part after confluence. The formulas for the three parts of transmission efficiencies are then derived. This study improves the SA algorithm and uses it to identify the three key parameters of hydraulic systems of the transmission efficiency calculation model. Research results indicate that the efficiency model built using the proposed method exhibits high accuracy with an error of about 1.90%. The improved SA algorithm can rapidly complete key parameter identification with an error of about 2.16%; when the displacement ratio is 0, the efficiency values at the same stage are approximately equal under different operating conditions. The HMCVT efficiency model can be built rapidly and effectively with only five groups of efficiency measurement tests.


2014 ◽  
Vol 494-495 ◽  
pp. 167-170 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ming Zhu Zhang ◽  
Rui Guo ◽  
Chen Chen

Based on the hydro-mechanical continuous variable transmission (HMCVT) of 400 house-power of Dongfanghong, the synchronization in period of contions to content to multiple period of HMCVT was established by analyzing its transmission principle, and the relation fomulas of power distributing ratio and efficiency was presented. That results showed that the characteristics of power flow at the first half and at the second half were different, when it was within the certain grade to do the boundary of e equaled with zero; while it was each grade in section points, that characters were the same; the more grades, the greater HMCVT system transmitting power and the higher the transmission efficiency of the entire system. The high efficiency features of multiple range hydro-mechanical stepless transmission, meet the requirement of tractor operation.


Energy ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 67 ◽  
pp. 623-630 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shahaboddin Shamshirband ◽  
Dalibor Petković ◽  
Amineh Amini ◽  
Nor Badrul Anuar ◽  
Vlastimir Nikolić ◽  
...  

Author(s):  
Yuan Mao Huang ◽  
Bi Shyang Hu

Abstract Many design parameters affect the performance of continuous variable transmissions. This paper presents the optimization of a continuous variable transmission by using the simulated annealing algorithm. The Bessel method of curve fitting and the tensor product method of surface fitting were used to facilitate the discrete fuel consumption, emissions of carbon monoxide (CO) and HC compound of experimental engine data. A compromise method was used to analyze the multi-objective functions. The values for design variables are recommended for further development.


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