Armored vehicles,to accomplish missions in complex harsh conditions with high mobility,require the transmission system to achieve high energy density and high reliability.The wet multi-disc clutch becomes the perishab...Armored vehicles,to accomplish missions in complex harsh conditions with high mobility,require the transmission system to achieve high energy density and high reliability.The wet multi-disc clutch becomes the perishable component under heavy load,large speed difference,and frequent engagement.Due to the difficulty of maintenance in battlefield,clutch carrying post-buckling separate plate is common,and the clutch working process is obstructed.Therefore,considering the post-buckling plate,the multi-physics thermodynamic model of a wet multi-disc clutch is established to describe the entire engagement and separation process.The influence of the buckling degree on the stress-strain,uniformity of gaps,torque,and temperature characteristics is investigated by the numerical method and testified by bench tests.The results show that with the increasing buckling degree,the clutch engagement and separation times decrease gradually.For the separation process,the non-uniformity of gaps is increased,and gaps are eventually occupied,leading to the continuous rough contact among friction pairs.Therefore,the drag torque is increased.Squeezed by the post-buckling plate,the cooling rates of separate plates are decreased.During repeated engagement-separation,temperatures of plates may reach balance points.Since continuous sliding and temperature concentration,the wear form and degree changes,especially at outer radius.Extra drag torque,heat,and wear threats the friction components which increases the risk of failures of the transmission system and affects the mobility of armored vehicles.展开更多
This study aims to develop an accurate calculation model of transmission torque and load-bearing capacity for hydro-viscous clutches(HVC)used in high-power vehicles,which is important to investigate the step-less spee...This study aims to develop an accurate calculation model of transmission torque and load-bearing capacity for hydro-viscous clutches(HVC)used in high-power vehicles,which is important to investigate the step-less speed regulation characteristics in a fan drive system.However,most of the existing models ignore the distribution differences of groove area along the radial direction,which may lead to significant deviations in calculating the mechanical property of friction pairs related to operating conditions and the engagement process.To fill this gap,a new calculation model for bearing capacity and frictional torque of friction pairs with different oil grooves is proposed,in which the traditional fixed contact area ratio coefficient for oil groove measurement is replaced by a more precise discrete micro-ring area ratio(DMAR)integration method.Then,a 32-degree-of-freedoms dynamic model of HVC at a fan drive system is established for the prediction of dynamic responses during speed regulation.Results show that friction pairs with different oil grooves have a direct influence on frictional torque and bearing capacity through the change of DMAR along the radial direction.The friction pairs with different groove structures have oscillation phenomena at the engagement steady-state boundary.Furthermore,a step-less speed regulation experimental setup is established to verify the correctness of the proposed model.It is demonstrated that the axial engagement force and the speed regulation curve predicted by the proposed method are in good agreement with the experimental data.The results could effectively predict the engagement dynamic characteristics.The numerical relationship among the structure parameters,the mechanical properties of friction pairs,and the speed regulation characteristics of the system are established through the proposed model,which lays a theoretical foundation for the structure design of friction plates and optimization of step-less speed regulation performance.展开更多
The control of the clutch engagement for an automatic mechanical transmission in the process of a tracklayer getting to start is studied. The dynamic model of power transmission and automatic clutch system is develope...The control of the clutch engagement for an automatic mechanical transmission in the process of a tracklayer getting to start is studied. The dynamic model of power transmission and automatic clutch system is developed. Using tools of Simulink, the transient characteristics during the vehicle starting, including the jerk and the clutch slip time, are provided here. Based on the analyses of the simulation results and driver’s experiences, a fuzzy controller is designed to control the clutch engagement. Simulation results verify its value.展开更多
Based on the theoretical analyses, the dynamic and mathematical models of the system were developed. The models were implemented in the ambit of the Matlab/Simulink environment, and an integrated simulation model was ...Based on the theoretical analyses, the dynamic and mathematical models of the system were developed. The models were implemented in the ambit of the Matlab/Simulink environment, and an integrated simulation model was developed. The dynamic performance of the power shift clutch during engagement and disengagement was studied by using this assembly model. The sliding speed, torque transmitted through the clutch, and the rate at which energy is dissipated during the process were determined. Using this model, the calculation during simulation can be simplified. This lays a foundation for the dynamic performance research on the power train with the power shift clutch, and provides a powerful tool for developing an automatic, electronically controlled transmission.展开更多
The oil film clutch, which is superior in speed adjustment, is capable of being used in the belt conveyor to carry out soft start operation. According to running properties of both belt conveyor and oil film clutch...The oil film clutch, which is superior in speed adjustment, is capable of being used in the belt conveyor to carry out soft start operation. According to running properties of both belt conveyor and oil film clutch, equations that are used to decide the lubricating oil flow and the number of oil films (i.e. the number of rotating and stationary plates) are deduced theoretically. Also key parameters are provided for the design of the hydraulic system. All these together provide the theoretical basis for the soft start design of the belt conveyor and references for the application of the oil film clutch in similar fields.展开更多
Aim To carry out an experiment of the application of ER fluids in the clutch by reforming a fan clutch used in a truck. Methods At three different input rotating speeds,when the strength of applied electric field was ...Aim To carry out an experiment of the application of ER fluids in the clutch by reforming a fan clutch used in a truck. Methods At three different input rotating speeds,when the strength of applied electric field was changed, the output rotating speeds were recorded and analyzed. Results By comparing the results got under different experimental procedures with those measured with an electro-rheometer, it can be seen that the shearing rate has tremendous influence on the speed modulating of a fan clutch. This is because the disperse phase can't form chains (clusters)easily at high shear rate.Conclusion The result tested on the present ER fluid demonstrates that this fluid will show the properties of Newton one,i.e. its apparent viscosity is constant. as the shear rate increases.展开更多
Automotive dry clutches have been found to produce a low frequency sliding noise in many applications,which challenges the ride comfort of vehicles.In order to study this clutch sliding noise,a detailed finite element...Automotive dry clutches have been found to produce a low frequency sliding noise in many applications,which challenges the ride comfort of vehicles.In order to study this clutch sliding noise,a detailed finite element model including both a pressure plate assembly and a driven plate assembly was developed.Based on this model,a complex eigenvalue analysis is performed in this research.The effect of several major factors on the clutch sliding noise,such as the coefficient of friction,the clamping force,the geometric imperfection of the friction plate,and the thermal deformation of the pressure plate,were investigated numerically.A vehicle road test with clutch sliding noise was conducted for several different conditions.The leading frequencies of the clutch sliding noise in the testing were obtained and compared with the frequencies predicted by the numerical model.The simulation results show the same tendency as the road test.It is found that the clutch sliding noise can be reduced by decreasing the coefficient of friction.With the presence of the surface bumping of the friction plate,the propensity of the clutch sliding noise greatly increases and the corresponding squeal frequencies fall into the range lower than 1 kHz.With the consideration of the thermally introduced deformation of the clutch pressure plate,the possibility of clutch sliding noise is significantly reduced.It is concluded that the model with the incorporation of the thermal deformation of the pressure plate is more effective for the frequency prediction of clutch sliding noise.展开更多
Reduction of drag torque is one of important potentials to improve transmission efficiency.Existing mathematical model of drag torque was not accurate to predict the decrease after oil film shrinking because of the di...Reduction of drag torque is one of important potentials to improve transmission efficiency.Existing mathematical model of drag torque was not accurate to predict the decrease after oil film shrinking because of the difficulty in modeling the flow pattern between two plates.Flow pattern was considered as laminar flow and full oil film in the gap between two plates in traditional model.Subsequent equivalent circumferential degree model presented an improvement in oil film shrinking due to centrifugal force,but was also based on full oil film in the gap,which resulted difference between model prediction and experimental data.The objective of this paper is to develop an accurate mathematical model for the above problem by using experimental verification.An experimental apparatus was set up to test drag torque of disengaged wet clutch consisting of single friction and separate plate.A high speed camera was used to record the flow pattern through transparent quartz disk plate.The visualization of flow pattern in the clearance was investigated to evaluate the characteristics of oil film shrinking.Visual test results reveal that the oil film begins to shrink from outer radius to inner radius at the stationary plate and only flows along the rotating plate after shrinking.Meanwhile,drag torque decreases sharply due to little contact area between the stationary plate and the oil.A three-dimensional Navier-Stokes(N-S)equation based on laminar flow is presented to model the drag torque.Pressure distributions in radial and circumferential directions as well as speed distributions are deduced.The model analysis reveals that the acceleration of flow in radial direction caused by centrifugal force is the key reason for the shrinking at the constant feeding flow rate.An approach to descript flow pattern was presented on the basis of visual observation.The drag torque predicted by the model agrees well with test data for non-grooved wet clutch.The proposed model enhances the precision for predicting drag torque,and lays down a framework on which some subsequent models are developed.展开更多
Start-up working condition is the key to the research of optimal engagementof automatic clutch for AMT. In order to guarantee an ideal dynamic performance of the clutchengagement, an optimal controller is designed by ...Start-up working condition is the key to the research of optimal engagementof automatic clutch for AMT. In order to guarantee an ideal dynamic performance of the clutchengagement, an optimal controller is designed by considering throttle angle, engine speed, gearratio, vehicle acceleration and road condition. The minimum value principle is also introduced toachieve an optimal dynamic performance of the nonlinear system compromised in friction plate wearand vehicle drive quality. The optimal trajectory of the clutch engagement can be described in theform of explicit and analytical expressions and characterized by the deterministic and accuratecontrol strategy in stead of indeterministic and soft control techniques which need thousands ofexperiments. For validation of the controller, test work is carried out for the automated clutchengagements in a commercial car with an traditional mechanical transmission, a hydraulic actuator, agroup of sensors and a portable computer system. It is shown through experiments that dynamicbehaviors of the clutch engagement operated by the optimal control are more effective and efficientthan those by fuzzy control.展开更多
Reduction of drag torque in disengaged wet clutch is one of important potentials for vehicle transmission improvement.The flow of the oil film in clutch clearance is investigated.A three-dimension Navier-Stokes(N-S)eq...Reduction of drag torque in disengaged wet clutch is one of important potentials for vehicle transmission improvement.The flow of the oil film in clutch clearance is investigated.A three-dimension Navier-Stokes(N-S)equation based on laminar flow is presented to model the drag torque.Pressure and speed distribution in radial and circumferential directions are deduced.The theoretical analysis reveals that oil flow acceleration in radial direction caused by centrifugal force is the key reason for the shrinking of oil film as constant feeding flow rate.The peak drag torque occurs at the beginning of oil film shrinking.A variable is introduced to describe effective oil film area and drag torque after oil film shrinking is well evaluated with the variable.Under the working condition,tests were made to obtain drag torque curves at different clutch speed and oil viscosity.The tests confirm that simulation results agree with test data.The model performs well in the prediction of drag torque and lays a theoretical foundation to reduce it.展开更多
A complete mathematical model for logarithmic spiral type sprag one-way clutch design and analysis is given.It assumes that the motion of all clutch components can be expressed by a model of epicyclic gearing.It takes...A complete mathematical model for logarithmic spiral type sprag one-way clutch design and analysis is given.It assumes that the motion of all clutch components can be expressed by a model of epicyclic gearing.It takes advantage of Hunt-Crossley contact impact theory to calculate the contact forces between sprags and races,and it can be used for optimization of design and comparison with other types of sprag clutches.A good deal of analysis shows that the parameters of the steady windup angle,the steady contact force,the natural frequency and natural cycle of clutch have nothing to do with the initial velocity of outer race,while the parameters of the maximum transient windup angle,the maximum transient impact force and the steady engagement time increase linearly in the mode of engaging operation of clutch.It is also shown that the strut angle has great influence on the dynamic engagement performance of clutch.The parameters of the steady windup angle,the maximum transient windup angle,the steady engaging time,the steady contact force,the maximum transient impact force and the natural cycle of clutch decrease linearly nearly with the inner strut angle,while the natural frequency of the system increases linearly with the inner strut angle.展开更多
Based on detail analysis of clutch engaging process control targets and adaptive demands, a control strategy which is based on speed signal, different from that of based on main clutch displacement signal, is put forw...Based on detail analysis of clutch engaging process control targets and adaptive demands, a control strategy which is based on speed signal, different from that of based on main clutch displacement signal, is put forward. It considers both jerk and slipping work which are the most commonly used quality evaluating indexes of vehicle starting phase. The adaptive control system and its reference model are discussed profoundly. Taking the adaptability to different starting gears and different road conditions as examples, some proving field test records are shown to illustrate the main clutch adaptive control strategy at starting phase. Proving field test gives acceptable results.展开更多
The current design of hydro-viscous clutch（HVC） in tracked vehicle fan transmission mainly focuses on high-speed and high power. However, the fluid torque under the influence of fluid temperature can not be predicte...The current design of hydro-viscous clutch（HVC） in tracked vehicle fan transmission mainly focuses on high-speed and high power. However, the fluid torque under the influence of fluid temperature can not be predicted accurately by conventional mathematical model or experimental research. In order to validate the fluid torque of HVC by taking the viscosity-temperature characteristic of fluid into account, the test rig is designed. The outlet oil temperature is measured and fitted with different rotation speed, oil film thickness, oil flow rate, and inlet oil temperature. Meanwhile, the film torque can be obtained. Based on Navier-Stokes equations and the continuity equation, the mathematical model of fluid torque is proposed in cylindrical coordinate. Iterative method is employed to solve the equations. The radial and tangential speed distribution, radial pressure distribution and theoretical flow rate are determined and analyzed. The models of equivalent radius and fluid torque of friction pairs are introduced. The experimental and theoretical results indicate that tangential speed distribution is mainly determined by the relative rotating speed between the friction plate and the separator disc. However, the radial speed distribution and pressure distribution are dominated by pressure difference at the lower rotating speed. The oil film fills the clearance and the film torque increases with increasing rotating speed. However, when the speed reaches a certain value, the centrifugal force will play an important role on the fluid distribution. The pressure is negative at the outer radius when inlet flow rate is less than theoretical flow, so the film starts to shrink which decreases the film torque sharply. The theoretical fluid torque has good agreement with the experimental data. This research proposes a new fluid torque mathematical model which may predict the film torque under the influence of temperature more accurately.展开更多
Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) with a knife is a technically demanding procedure associated with a high complication rate.The shortcomings of this method are the deficiencies of fixing the knife to the target ...Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) with a knife is a technically demanding procedure associated with a high complication rate.The shortcomings of this method are the deficiencies of fixing the knife to the target lesion,and of compressing it.These shortcomings can lead to major complications such as perforation and bleeding.To reduce the risk of complications related to ESD,we developed a new grasping type scissors forceps (Clutch Cutter,Fujifilm,Japan) which can grasp and incise the targeted tissue using an electrosurgical current.Esophagogastroduodenoscopy on a 59-year-old Japanese man revealed a 16mm esophageal submucosal nodule with central depression.Endoscopic ultrasonography demonstrated a hypoechoic solid tumor limited to the submucosa without lymph node involvement.The histologic diagnosis of the specimen obtained by biopsy was granular cell tumor.It was safely and accurately resected without unexpected incision by ESD using the CC.No delayed hemorrhage or perforation occurred.Histological examination confirmed that the granular cell tumor was completely excised with negative resection margin.We report herein a case of esophageal granular cell tumor successfully treated by an ESD technique using the CC.展开更多
The automatic control of clutch starting in car with a metal pushingbelt-planetary gear continuously variable transmission (CVT) is a complex problem. A suited controlstrategy is required to realize quick and smooth s...The automatic control of clutch starting in car with a metal pushingbelt-planetary gear continuously variable transmission (CVT) is a complex problem. A suited controlstrategy is required to realize quick and smooth start. A simulation state space equation isestablished on clutch staring control of a car with CVT by bond graph theory. According to the fuzzycontrol method with the expert system, a fuzzy control system of car starting process to weaken thejerk motion is introduced. The simulation results indicate that the jerk motion of clutch startingis below 10 m/s^3.展开更多
The effect of the design parameter on the clutch engagement process of the hydro-mechanical continuously variable transmission(CVT)was investigated.First,the model of the power train was developed with the software of...The effect of the design parameter on the clutch engagement process of the hydro-mechanical continuously variable transmission(CVT)was investigated.First,the model of the power train was developed with the software of SimulationX,and the clutch shift experiment was used to validate the correctness of the model.Then,the friction coefficient function was fitted with the test data to get the friction coefficient model suitable for this paper.Finally,based on the evaluating index of the friction torque and the friction power,two groups of design parameters(oil pressure and friction coefficient)were simulated and explained the changing regulation theoretically.According to the simulation results,the high oil pressure and friction coefficient can reduce the slipping time.The large oil pressure can increase the peak torque but the effect of friction coefficient on the peak torque is not so significant.The friction power reaches the maximum value at 3.2 s,the peak value increases as the oil pressure and friction coefficient increase.The effect of the oil pressure on the clutch engagement and thermal performance is greater than the friction coefficient.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundations of China(Grant Nos.52205047,52175037)Frontier Cross Project of Beijing Institute of Technology(Grant No.2024CX11006)。
文摘Armored vehicles,to accomplish missions in complex harsh conditions with high mobility,require the transmission system to achieve high energy density and high reliability.The wet multi-disc clutch becomes the perishable component under heavy load,large speed difference,and frequent engagement.Due to the difficulty of maintenance in battlefield,clutch carrying post-buckling separate plate is common,and the clutch working process is obstructed.Therefore,considering the post-buckling plate,the multi-physics thermodynamic model of a wet multi-disc clutch is established to describe the entire engagement and separation process.The influence of the buckling degree on the stress-strain,uniformity of gaps,torque,and temperature characteristics is investigated by the numerical method and testified by bench tests.The results show that with the increasing buckling degree,the clutch engagement and separation times decrease gradually.For the separation process,the non-uniformity of gaps is increased,and gaps are eventually occupied,leading to the continuous rough contact among friction pairs.Therefore,the drag torque is increased.Squeezed by the post-buckling plate,the cooling rates of separate plates are decreased.During repeated engagement-separation,temperatures of plates may reach balance points.Since continuous sliding and temperature concentration,the wear form and degree changes,especially at outer radius.Extra drag torque,heat,and wear threats the friction components which increases the risk of failures of the transmission system and affects the mobility of armored vehicles.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.52475089,52035002)National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant No.2021YFB2011400)the Chongqing Natural Science Foundation(Grant No.CSTB2022NSCQ-MSX1243).
文摘This study aims to develop an accurate calculation model of transmission torque and load-bearing capacity for hydro-viscous clutches(HVC)used in high-power vehicles,which is important to investigate the step-less speed regulation characteristics in a fan drive system.However,most of the existing models ignore the distribution differences of groove area along the radial direction,which may lead to significant deviations in calculating the mechanical property of friction pairs related to operating conditions and the engagement process.To fill this gap,a new calculation model for bearing capacity and frictional torque of friction pairs with different oil grooves is proposed,in which the traditional fixed contact area ratio coefficient for oil groove measurement is replaced by a more precise discrete micro-ring area ratio(DMAR)integration method.Then,a 32-degree-of-freedoms dynamic model of HVC at a fan drive system is established for the prediction of dynamic responses during speed regulation.Results show that friction pairs with different oil grooves have a direct influence on frictional torque and bearing capacity through the change of DMAR along the radial direction.The friction pairs with different groove structures have oscillation phenomena at the engagement steady-state boundary.Furthermore,a step-less speed regulation experimental setup is established to verify the correctness of the proposed model.It is demonstrated that the axial engagement force and the speed regulation curve predicted by the proposed method are in good agreement with the experimental data.The results could effectively predict the engagement dynamic characteristics.The numerical relationship among the structure parameters,the mechanical properties of friction pairs,and the speed regulation characteristics of the system are established through the proposed model,which lays a theoretical foundation for the structure design of friction plates and optimization of step-less speed regulation performance.
文摘The control of the clutch engagement for an automatic mechanical transmission in the process of a tracklayer getting to start is studied. The dynamic model of power transmission and automatic clutch system is developed. Using tools of Simulink, the transient characteristics during the vehicle starting, including the jerk and the clutch slip time, are provided here. Based on the analyses of the simulation results and driver’s experiences, a fuzzy controller is designed to control the clutch engagement. Simulation results verify its value.
文摘Based on the theoretical analyses, the dynamic and mathematical models of the system were developed. The models were implemented in the ambit of the Matlab/Simulink environment, and an integrated simulation model was developed. The dynamic performance of the power shift clutch during engagement and disengagement was studied by using this assembly model. The sliding speed, torque transmitted through the clutch, and the rate at which energy is dissipated during the process were determined. Using this model, the calculation during simulation can be simplified. This lays a foundation for the dynamic performance research on the power train with the power shift clutch, and provides a powerful tool for developing an automatic, electronically controlled transmission.
文摘The oil film clutch, which is superior in speed adjustment, is capable of being used in the belt conveyor to carry out soft start operation. According to running properties of both belt conveyor and oil film clutch, equations that are used to decide the lubricating oil flow and the number of oil films (i.e. the number of rotating and stationary plates) are deduced theoretically. Also key parameters are provided for the design of the hydraulic system. All these together provide the theoretical basis for the soft start design of the belt conveyor and references for the application of the oil film clutch in similar fields.
文摘Aim To carry out an experiment of the application of ER fluids in the clutch by reforming a fan clutch used in a truck. Methods At three different input rotating speeds,when the strength of applied electric field was changed, the output rotating speeds were recorded and analyzed. Results By comparing the results got under different experimental procedures with those measured with an electro-rheometer, it can be seen that the shearing rate has tremendous influence on the speed modulating of a fan clutch. This is because the disperse phase can't form chains (clusters)easily at high shear rate.Conclusion The result tested on the present ER fluid demonstrates that this fluid will show the properties of Newton one,i.e. its apparent viscosity is constant. as the shear rate increases.
基金support for this work from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC)(No.51965012)the Key Research and Development Plan of Guangxi Province of China(No.AB18126002).
文摘Automotive dry clutches have been found to produce a low frequency sliding noise in many applications,which challenges the ride comfort of vehicles.In order to study this clutch sliding noise,a detailed finite element model including both a pressure plate assembly and a driven plate assembly was developed.Based on this model,a complex eigenvalue analysis is performed in this research.The effect of several major factors on the clutch sliding noise,such as the coefficient of friction,the clamping force,the geometric imperfection of the friction plate,and the thermal deformation of the pressure plate,were investigated numerically.A vehicle road test with clutch sliding noise was conducted for several different conditions.The leading frequencies of the clutch sliding noise in the testing were obtained and compared with the frequencies predicted by the numerical model.The simulation results show the same tendency as the road test.It is found that the clutch sliding noise can be reduced by decreasing the coefficient of friction.With the presence of the surface bumping of the friction plate,the propensity of the clutch sliding noise greatly increases and the corresponding squeal frequencies fall into the range lower than 1 kHz.With the consideration of the thermally introduced deformation of the clutch pressure plate,the possibility of clutch sliding noise is significantly reduced.It is concluded that the model with the incorporation of the thermal deformation of the pressure plate is more effective for the frequency prediction of clutch sliding noise.
基金supported by National Defense Arming Pre-researching Project of China(Grant No.40402060102)
文摘Reduction of drag torque is one of important potentials to improve transmission efficiency.Existing mathematical model of drag torque was not accurate to predict the decrease after oil film shrinking because of the difficulty in modeling the flow pattern between two plates.Flow pattern was considered as laminar flow and full oil film in the gap between two plates in traditional model.Subsequent equivalent circumferential degree model presented an improvement in oil film shrinking due to centrifugal force,but was also based on full oil film in the gap,which resulted difference between model prediction and experimental data.The objective of this paper is to develop an accurate mathematical model for the above problem by using experimental verification.An experimental apparatus was set up to test drag torque of disengaged wet clutch consisting of single friction and separate plate.A high speed camera was used to record the flow pattern through transparent quartz disk plate.The visualization of flow pattern in the clearance was investigated to evaluate the characteristics of oil film shrinking.Visual test results reveal that the oil film begins to shrink from outer radius to inner radius at the stationary plate and only flows along the rotating plate after shrinking.Meanwhile,drag torque decreases sharply due to little contact area between the stationary plate and the oil.A three-dimensional Navier-Stokes(N-S)equation based on laminar flow is presented to model the drag torque.Pressure distributions in radial and circumferential directions as well as speed distributions are deduced.The model analysis reveals that the acceleration of flow in radial direction caused by centrifugal force is the key reason for the shrinking at the constant feeding flow rate.An approach to descript flow pattern was presented on the basis of visual observation.The drag torque predicted by the model agrees well with test data for non-grooved wet clutch.The proposed model enhances the precision for predicting drag torque,and lays down a framework on which some subsequent models are developed.
文摘Start-up working condition is the key to the research of optimal engagementof automatic clutch for AMT. In order to guarantee an ideal dynamic performance of the clutchengagement, an optimal controller is designed by considering throttle angle, engine speed, gearratio, vehicle acceleration and road condition. The minimum value principle is also introduced toachieve an optimal dynamic performance of the nonlinear system compromised in friction plate wearand vehicle drive quality. The optimal trajectory of the clutch engagement can be described in theform of explicit and analytical expressions and characterized by the deterministic and accuratecontrol strategy in stead of indeterministic and soft control techniques which need thousands ofexperiments. For validation of the controller, test work is carried out for the automated clutchengagements in a commercial car with an traditional mechanical transmission, a hydraulic actuator, agroup of sensors and a portable computer system. It is shown through experiments that dynamicbehaviors of the clutch engagement operated by the optimal control are more effective and efficientthan those by fuzzy control.
基金supported by National Defense Arming Pre-researching Project(Grant No.40402060102)
文摘Reduction of drag torque in disengaged wet clutch is one of important potentials for vehicle transmission improvement.The flow of the oil film in clutch clearance is investigated.A three-dimension Navier-Stokes(N-S)equation based on laminar flow is presented to model the drag torque.Pressure and speed distribution in radial and circumferential directions are deduced.The theoretical analysis reveals that oil flow acceleration in radial direction caused by centrifugal force is the key reason for the shrinking of oil film as constant feeding flow rate.The peak drag torque occurs at the beginning of oil film shrinking.A variable is introduced to describe effective oil film area and drag torque after oil film shrinking is well evaluated with the variable.Under the working condition,tests were made to obtain drag torque curves at different clutch speed and oil viscosity.The tests confirm that simulation results agree with test data.The model performs well in the prediction of drag torque and lays a theoretical foundation to reduce it.
基金Project(2011CB706800)supported by the National Basic Research Program of China
文摘A complete mathematical model for logarithmic spiral type sprag one-way clutch design and analysis is given.It assumes that the motion of all clutch components can be expressed by a model of epicyclic gearing.It takes advantage of Hunt-Crossley contact impact theory to calculate the contact forces between sprags and races,and it can be used for optimization of design and comparison with other types of sprag clutches.A good deal of analysis shows that the parameters of the steady windup angle,the steady contact force,the natural frequency and natural cycle of clutch have nothing to do with the initial velocity of outer race,while the parameters of the maximum transient windup angle,the maximum transient impact force and the steady engagement time increase linearly in the mode of engaging operation of clutch.It is also shown that the strut angle has great influence on the dynamic engagement performance of clutch.The parameters of the steady windup angle,the maximum transient windup angle,the steady engaging time,the steady contact force,the maximum transient impact force and the natural cycle of clutch decrease linearly nearly with the inner strut angle,while the natural frequency of the system increases linearly with the inner strut angle.
文摘Based on detail analysis of clutch engaging process control targets and adaptive demands, a control strategy which is based on speed signal, different from that of based on main clutch displacement signal, is put forward. It considers both jerk and slipping work which are the most commonly used quality evaluating indexes of vehicle starting phase. The adaptive control system and its reference model are discussed profoundly. Taking the adaptability to different starting gears and different road conditions as examples, some proving field test records are shown to illustrate the main clutch adaptive control strategy at starting phase. Proving field test gives acceptable results.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.51275039)
文摘The current design of hydro-viscous clutch（HVC） in tracked vehicle fan transmission mainly focuses on high-speed and high power. However, the fluid torque under the influence of fluid temperature can not be predicted accurately by conventional mathematical model or experimental research. In order to validate the fluid torque of HVC by taking the viscosity-temperature characteristic of fluid into account, the test rig is designed. The outlet oil temperature is measured and fitted with different rotation speed, oil film thickness, oil flow rate, and inlet oil temperature. Meanwhile, the film torque can be obtained. Based on Navier-Stokes equations and the continuity equation, the mathematical model of fluid torque is proposed in cylindrical coordinate. Iterative method is employed to solve the equations. The radial and tangential speed distribution, radial pressure distribution and theoretical flow rate are determined and analyzed. The models of equivalent radius and fluid torque of friction pairs are introduced. The experimental and theoretical results indicate that tangential speed distribution is mainly determined by the relative rotating speed between the friction plate and the separator disc. However, the radial speed distribution and pressure distribution are dominated by pressure difference at the lower rotating speed. The oil film fills the clearance and the film torque increases with increasing rotating speed. However, when the speed reaches a certain value, the centrifugal force will play an important role on the fluid distribution. The pressure is negative at the outer radius when inlet flow rate is less than theoretical flow, so the film starts to shrink which decreases the film torque sharply. The theoretical fluid torque has good agreement with the experimental data. This research proposes a new fluid torque mathematical model which may predict the film torque under the influence of temperature more accurately.
文摘Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) with a knife is a technically demanding procedure associated with a high complication rate.The shortcomings of this method are the deficiencies of fixing the knife to the target lesion,and of compressing it.These shortcomings can lead to major complications such as perforation and bleeding.To reduce the risk of complications related to ESD,we developed a new grasping type scissors forceps (Clutch Cutter,Fujifilm,Japan) which can grasp and incise the targeted tissue using an electrosurgical current.Esophagogastroduodenoscopy on a 59-year-old Japanese man revealed a 16mm esophageal submucosal nodule with central depression.Endoscopic ultrasonography demonstrated a hypoechoic solid tumor limited to the submucosa without lymph node involvement.The histologic diagnosis of the specimen obtained by biopsy was granular cell tumor.It was safely and accurately resected without unexpected incision by ESD using the CC.No delayed hemorrhage or perforation occurred.Histological examination confirmed that the granular cell tumor was completely excised with negative resection margin.We report herein a case of esophageal granular cell tumor successfully treated by an ESD technique using the CC.
基金National Natural Science Founda-tion of China (No.59835160).
文摘The automatic control of clutch starting in car with a metal pushingbelt-planetary gear continuously variable transmission (CVT) is a complex problem. A suited controlstrategy is required to realize quick and smooth start. A simulation state space equation isestablished on clutch staring control of a car with CVT by bond graph theory. According to the fuzzycontrol method with the expert system, a fuzzy control system of car starting process to weaken thejerk motion is introduced. The simulation results indicate that the jerk motion of clutch startingis below 10 m/s^3.
基金Project(CX(19)3081)supported by the Agricultural Science and Technology Independent Innovation Fund of Jiangsu Province,ChinaProject(BE2018127)supported by the Key Research and Development Program of Jiangsu Province,China。
文摘The effect of the design parameter on the clutch engagement process of the hydro-mechanical continuously variable transmission(CVT)was investigated.First,the model of the power train was developed with the software of SimulationX,and the clutch shift experiment was used to validate the correctness of the model.Then,the friction coefficient function was fitted with the test data to get the friction coefficient model suitable for this paper.Finally,based on the evaluating index of the friction torque and the friction power,two groups of design parameters(oil pressure and friction coefficient)were simulated and explained the changing regulation theoretically.According to the simulation results,the high oil pressure and friction coefficient can reduce the slipping time.The large oil pressure can increase the peak torque but the effect of friction coefficient on the peak torque is not so significant.The friction power reaches the maximum value at 3.2 s,the peak value increases as the oil pressure and friction coefficient increase.The effect of the oil pressure on the clutch engagement and thermal performance is greater than the friction coefficient.
