Collaborative engineering of integrated chassis control for ground vehicle: Case study of lifelong learning technologies in automotive mechatronics

Abstract

The paper introduces an approach to development and testing of integrated active chassis systems for the ground vehicle through intersectoral and interdisciplinary collaboration. The approach is illustrated by example of design of integrated control for the decoupled brake system, the active tyre pressure management and the active suspension elements. The corresponding demonstrator of sport utility vehicle is introduced. Testing procedures for the demonstrator are presented including remotely connected experiments at different locations. The paper explains how the development and testing processes are realized by way of knowledge transfer and experience sharing between academic and industrial collaborators.

Tyre Design and Optimization by Dedicated CAD Tyre Model

“…[4,5]), to mechatronic systems that improve different aspects of ergonomics and safety (e.g. [6][7][8][9]). At a first glance, compared to some other automobile components and sub-systems, tyre appears to be a relatively simple one.…”