Clutch Characteristic Curve Learning for Stable Torque Control

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing clutch control systems face issues with excessive slip and impact due to unreflected changes in clutch torque characteristics caused by wear, thermal deformation, and friction coefficient changes, leading to inadequate control based on a predetermined characteristic curve.

Innovation Solution

A method for adjusting the clutch characteristic curve through learning, which involves obtaining torque-stroke learning values, calculating convergence values, determining new characteristic curve values based on difference values, and updating the curve to suppress transient response changes while maintaining the overall shape.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If the clutch characteristic curve is adjusted rapidly to reflect current clutch state, then control precision is improved, but transient response instability occurs

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveclutch control precisionVSAvoidtransient response stability
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic adjustment of the clutch characteristic curve by continuously learning and updating torque-stroke relationships based on actual clutch operation. The system adapts the characteristic curve in real-time to reflect current clutch state, resolving the contradiction between rapid adaptation and transient stability through controlled dynamic updates.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent employs feedback mechanisms by calculating convergence values based on actual clutch torque and stroke measurements, then using these feedback values to adjust the characteristic curve. This closed-loop feedback ensures precise control while maintaining stability through iterative refinement rather than abrupt changes.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

2Measurement precision

If the characteristic curve is updated frequently to maintain accuracy, then control accuracy is improved, but system complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveclutch characteristic accuracyVSAvoidcontrol system complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a self-learning control system that automatically updates its own characteristic curve based on measured clutch behavior. The system performs self-adjustment through automated convergence value calculations and curve updates, eliminating the need for external manual calibration and reducing operational complexity while maintaining high accuracy.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent calculates convergence values in advance based on learned torque-stroke relationships, preparing adjustment parameters before actual control actions are needed. This preliminary calculation of characteristic curve updates allows the system to maintain accuracy while simplifying real-time control decisions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentEP3622192B1Method of adjustment of clutch characteristic curve
Publication Date: 2024.01.03 VITESCO TECHNOLOGIES GMBH
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AI summary

The present invention relates to a method for adjusting a clutch characteristic curve, characterized by including steps of obtaining a torque-stroke learning value for adjusting the clutch characteristic curve, calculating a convergence value for each control point of the clutch characteristic curve, calculating a difference value between the convergence value and a characteristic curve value for each control point, and determining a new characteristic curve value of each control point according to whether a maximum value of the calculated difference values exceeds a preset reference value.