Improved vehicle performance using combined suspension and braking forces

Andrew Alleyne

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Abstract

This paper investigates the integration of various subsystems of an automobile's chassis. The specific focus of this research is the integration of active suspension components with anti-lock braking (ABS) mechanisms. The performance objective for the integrated approach is defined as a reduction in braking distance over just anti-lock brakes. A two degree of freedom Half Car vehicle model is developed along with models for a hydraulic active suspension and an ABS system. For both subsystems, actuator dynamics are included. Individual controllers are developed for the subsystems and a governing algorithm is constructed to coordinate the two controllers. Simulations of the integrated controller and an ABS system demonstrate a significant increase in performance.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)1672-1676
Number of pages5
JournalProceedings of the American Control Conference
Volume3
StatePublished - 1995
EventProceedings of the 1995 American Control Conference. Part 1 (of 6) - Seattle, WA, USA
Duration: Jun 21 1995Jun 23 1995

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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