Topology Optimization and Performance Calculation for Control Arms of a Suspension

Tang, Liang; Wu, Jie; Liu, Jinhao; Jiang, Cheng; Shangguan, Wen‐Bin

doi:10.1155/2014/734568

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“…In addition, to make the vehicle has good handling stability in most of the time, the control target is set as v = 0. Simplifying equations (14) and (15), there is…”

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“…Topology is a fundamental determinant of suspension performance. 14 Compared with conventional system, the new design has no mechanical connection between the wheel and the body. As a result, the system restraint A1: tires; A2: rotor speed hub motor; A3: motor shell; A4: magnetic encoder; A5: wheel motor cover; A6: wheel motor shaft; A7: thrust nut; A8: brakes pads; A9: electromagnetic brake; A10: rim; A11: hall sensor; B1: connection plate; B2: bump; B3: damping; B4: cutter tooth shock absorber; B5: fixed hoop; B6: suspension arm; C1: convex shaft; C2: sleeve; C3: tapered roller bearings; C4: thrust bearing; C5: thrust bearing; C6: lock sheet; C7: cover; C8: gear reducer; C9: stepper motor; C10: photoelectric encoder; D1: cantilever clamping (bolt group, and key, the affiliated parts omitted).…”

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Modular design and analysis of the x-by-wire center point steering independent suspension for in-wheel electric vehicle

Chi

et al. 2018

Advances in Mechanical Engineering

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In this article, a new design scheme of x-by-wire steering suspension system is proposed, which aims to solve the adaptation problem of the traditional steering system, suspension system, and the electric wheel. It meets the requirement of fourwheel independent steering function with large scale. The design keeps wheel steering center axis to coincide with the virtual wheel kingpin, thereby realizing the application of the center point steering independent suspension system in electric wheels. In addition, modular design is adopted to reduce the coupling between the system and the car body, thereby realizing the generalization of the front and rear steering suspension system, and it also decreases the number of components. Furthermore, the theoretical analysis and parameter design of the self-aligning torque of the suspension are carried out. The multi-body dynamics model of system is established, and the performance is simulated in both time domain and frequency domain. The comparison test shows that the center point steering independent suspension has higher feasibility. Finally, a prototype of the system is developed, which provides a new idea for the designing of chassis for electric vehicles.

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“…In addition, to make the vehicle has good handling stability in most of the time, the control target is set as v = 0. Simplifying equations (14) and (15), there is…”

Section: Modeling Of 4wis Algorithmmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Mechanical Analysismentioning

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Modular design and analysis of the x-by-wire center point steering independent suspension for in-wheel electric vehicle

Chi

et al. 2018

Advances in Mechanical Engineering

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“…One of these components is the swings. Swings have an essential role in the automotive industry [1,2]. Wishbones are vital parts of the vehicle's front 21 suspension, from the classic cars of the past to today's modern vehicles [2,3].…”

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Optimization of Welding Parameters in MAG Lap Welding of DD13 Sheet Metal with Taguchi Method and FEM Analysis

Apay

2022

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In this study, DD13 sheet materials used in automobile swing manufacturing were welded with GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding) welding method with different parameters such as welding method, welding amperage, and welding speed. The optimized value of the welding parameters, which will give the lowest hardness value in the weld seam hardness, was calculated by the Taguchi method. In addition, the heat input values that are thought to affect the hardness change were calculated, and the results were used to interpret the hardness change and Taguchi optimization values. After the experimental studies, the optimized value was compared with the actual results, and the verification test was performed. As a result of the optimization process, the lowest hardness value was estimated as 172.98 HV0.1 in MAG welding performed at 420 min/mm welding speed, 290 A, and 33.6 V parameters. The validation test result was found to be consistent with 173.4 HV0.1. Based on these values, finite element analysis (FEM) was performed with Simufact Welding 8.0 software. As a result of the investigation, the weld macrostructure, thermal changes, and the amount of distortion were examined. The results obtained are in agreement with the validation experiments.

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“…Similarly, the method was utilised for a truck frame design by Wang et al in 2013 [12]. Tang et al determined the loads that act on a suspension control arm by using multibody dynamics and accordingly employed the topology optimisation methodology for mechanical optimisation of control arms in 2014 [13]. This study aims to combine the multibody dynamics for the load determination according to the specific function of a connection bracket and a two-stage optimisation process.…”

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Lightweight Design of a Rear Axle Connection Bracket for a Heavy Commercial Vehicle by Using Topology Optimisation: A Case Study

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Karaca

Aksoy

et al. 2020

mech

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An important design challenge of modern vehicles is mass reduction. Hence in many cases, mechanical design of vehicle components covers different optimization processes. One important structural optimization technique which is highly utilised in weight reduction applications is the topology optimization. This paper contains a multi-stage optimization based on the topology and design optimizations. During this study, the mechanical design of a rear axle-chassis connection bracket is achieved. First of all, the design load of the bracket was determined through a multibody dynamics analysis. This load case was determined among various driving conditions and the most critical load case was indicated as the design load of the bracket. This process was executed by using Adams/Car™ software. Subsequently, a design volume for the bracket was decided, which specifies the domain of topology optimization that will be employed later on. The determination of the design domain was made by considering the structural position of the design component, the neighbor components of the rear axle and the chassis. In this manner, the basic shape and dimensions of the bracket were created. The unnecessary volume of the draft design, which is not properly loaded under the design conditions was determined and removed from the design by means of topology optimization. The topology optimization was run in topology optimization module of ANSYS® Workbench 18.2 finite element analysis (FEA) software package. In the light of the primary shape obtained from the topology optimization study, a producible initial design model was built. This model was then subjected to FE analysis under the same circumstances with the draft model, in order to perform strength and deformation assessments of the initial design. Correspondingly, the critical regions were determined where stress concentrations were observed. The model was updated in a way that the stress values were reduced in these regions through the response surface methodology (RSM). The comparisons between the result and the initial geometries reveal that the mass of the connection bracket was reduced by 63%. Besides, the total deformation which was dropped by the design optimization is 13% lower than the initial design that was generated with the influence of topology optimization result.

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Topology Optimization and Performance Calculation for Control Arms of a Suspension

Cited by 11 publications

References 14 publications

Modular design and analysis of the x-by-wire center point steering independent suspension for in-wheel electric vehicle

Modular design and analysis of the x-by-wire center point steering independent suspension for in-wheel electric vehicle

Optimization of Welding Parameters in MAG Lap Welding of DD13 Sheet Metal with Taguchi Method and FEM Analysis

Lightweight Design of a Rear Axle Connection Bracket for a Heavy Commercial Vehicle by Using Topology Optimisation: A Case Study

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