Electric Vehicle Torque Control for Wheel Slip Suppression
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional control systems for electric vehicles fail to prevent simultaneous slip of front and rear wheels, especially when driver operation is excessive on varying road surfaces.
Innovation Solution
A control apparatus that differentiates the torque command values between the front and rear electric motors by a predetermined value, adjusting torque distribution based on the longitudinal gradient and road friction coefficient to prevent simultaneous slip.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If torque command values are differentiated between front and rear electric motors, then simultaneous slip is suppressed, but control complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent achieves slip prevention through a multi-functional control strategy that serves multiple purposes simultaneously. The torque differentiation mechanism not only prevents simultaneous slip but also optimizes traction utilization, improves vehicle stability, and enhances starting performance on slopes. By consolidating these functions into a single control framework, the patent minimizes additional complexity while maximizing benefits.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs feedback control by continuously monitoring wheel speed and detecting slip conditions, then using this information to dynamically adjust torque commands to front and rear motors. The feedback loop compares actual wheel speed with expected speed and modifies torque distribution accordingly. This closed-loop control approach automates the slip prevention process, reducing the perceived complexity for the driver while maintaining reliable simultaneous slip suppression.
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AI summary
Provided is control apparatus for an electric vehicle, which is capable of suppressing simultaneous slip of front and rear wheels. The control apparatus for an electric vehicle controls a front electric motor and a rear electric motor so that a difference between a torque command value of the front electric motor and a torque command value of the rear electric motor is larger than a predetermined value.


