A Study on Power Transmission Control for Applying MR Fluid Multi-Plate Clutch to Automobile Power Distribution Device
Abstract
:1. Introduction
2. Theory and Experimental Method
2.1. MR Fluid Power Distribution System
2.1.1. MR Fluid Properties
2.1.2. MR Fluid Multi-Plate Clutch Design
2.1.3. MR Fluid Properties
2.1.4. Multi-Plate Clutch Fluid Mode Torque Modeling
2.2. 4WD Vehicle Dynamic Properties Analysis
2.2.1. Longitudinal Driving Performance
2.2.2. Lateral Driving Performance
2.3. Experiment Method
2.3.1. Experiment Equipment
2.3.2. Control System
3. Experiment Results and Observations
3.1. Basic Experiment on Output Torque by Current and Drive RPM
3.2. Simulation and HILS Experiment Results
3.2.1. Longitudinal Driving Simulation Conditions
3.2.2. The Longitudinal Driving Simulation and HILS Experiment Results
3.2.3. Lateral Driving Simulation Conditions
3.2.4. The Lateral Driving Simulation and HILS Experiment Results
4. Conclusions
Author Contributions
Funding
Institutional Review Board Statement
Informed Consent Statement
Data Availability Statement
Conflicts of Interest
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Parameter | Value |
---|---|
0.1 Pa∙s | |
3.8 Pa∙s | |
4.5 T−1 | |
12 Pa | |
40,000 Pa | |
2.9 T−1 |
Parameter | Value |
---|---|
Vehicle classification | E-Segment |
Internal Engine Model, kW | 200 |
Transmission | 6-Speed |
Sprung Mass, kg | 1590 |
Unsprung Mass, kg | 270 |
Wheelbase Length, mm | 2950 |
Length, mm | 4770 |
Width, mm | 1875 |
Height, mm | 1800 |
Tire Model | 265/75 R16 |
Center of Gravity mm | 650 |
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Park, J.-Y.; Jeon, J.-H.; Kim, Y.-C. A Study on Power Transmission Control for Applying MR Fluid Multi-Plate Clutch to Automobile Power Distribution Device. Appl. Sci. 2024, 14, 3871. https://doi.org/10.3390/app14093871
Park J-Y, Jeon J-H, Kim Y-C. A Study on Power Transmission Control for Applying MR Fluid Multi-Plate Clutch to Automobile Power Distribution Device. Applied Sciences. 2024; 14(9):3871. https://doi.org/10.3390/app14093871
Chicago/Turabian StylePark, Jin-Young, Jae-Hoon Jeon, and Young-Choon Kim. 2024. "A Study on Power Transmission Control for Applying MR Fluid Multi-Plate Clutch to Automobile Power Distribution Device" Applied Sciences 14, no. 9: 3871. https://doi.org/10.3390/app14093871