Turning characteristic study of multi-axle compound steering vehicle

Fei Gao, Xue Yuan Li

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Abstract

The larger and longer body of multi-axle vehicle makes it difficult to steer as flexibly as usual. For this reason, a novel steering mode which combines traditional Ackerman steering and Skid steering method is proposed and the resulted turning characteristics is studied in this research. First, the research methods are identified by means of building and analysing a vehicle dynamical model. Then, the influence of rear-wheels' assisted steering on vehicle yaw rate, turning radius and wheel side-slip angle is analysed by solving a linear simplified model. An executive strategy of an additional yaw moment produced by rear-wheels during the vehicle steering at a relative lower speed is put forward. And a torque distribution method of rear-wheels is given. Finally, a comparison with all-wheel steering vehicles is made. It turned out that this steering mode can effectively decrease the turning radius or increase mobility and have an advantage over all-wheel steering.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationIEEE Transportation Electrification Conference and Expo, ITEC Asia-Pacific 2014 - Conference Proceedings
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781479942398
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 30 Oct 2014
Event2014 IEEE Transportation Electrification Conference and Expo, ITEC Asia-Pacific 2014 - Beijing, China
Duration: 31 Aug 20143 Sept 2014

Publication series

NameIEEE Transportation Electrification Conference and Expo, ITEC Asia-Pacific 2014 - Conference Proceedings

Conference

Conference2014 IEEE Transportation Electrification Conference and Expo, ITEC Asia-Pacific 2014
Country/TerritoryChina
CityBeijing
Period31/08/143/09/14

Keywords

  • Compound steering
  • Multi-axle
  • Torque distribution
  • Turning performance

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