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Research on clutch position control based on backstepping method for small-sized tractors.
Jie Gao1, Chengqiang Yin1, Chao Jiang2
1School of Machinery and Automation, Weifang University, Weifang, China.
Science Progress
|May 18, 2023
Summary
Automated manual transmissions in tractors improve driver comfort and shift quality. This study presents an enhanced clutch control strategy using a backstepping method for precise and rapid clutch position tracking.
Area of Science:
- Agricultural Engineering
- Control Systems Engineering
- Robotics
Background:
- Automated manual transmissions (AMT) in tractors enhance driver comfort by reducing physical effort and improve gear shifting.
- Precise and rapid control of the automatic clutch is essential for optimal AMT performance.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and validate an enhanced control strategy for automatic clutch control in tractors.
- To achieve precise and fast tracking of the clutch position.
Main Methods:
- Detailed modeling of the DC motor and mechanical actuator for the clutch system.
- Development of a controllable clutch model.
- Design of a clutch position tracking control scheme using the backstepping method, including a motor control circuit and motor angle tracking controller.
Main Results:
- Simulations demonstrated the effectiveness of the proposed control scheme.
- The enhanced strategy showed superior rapidity and accuracy in clutch position tracking compared to the internal model control method.
Conclusions:
- The presented backstepping-based control scheme effectively achieves precise and rapid clutch position tracking for tractor automated manual transmissions.
- This enhanced strategy contributes to improved AMT performance and driver experience.
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