MDPS Controller Boost Gain Adjustment for Disturbance Resistance

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional motor-driven power steering (MDPS) systems are vulnerable to disturbances due to fixed boost gain settings, which require lengthy tuning processes and reduce precision in achieving desired steering feel and system stability.

Innovation Solution

The MDPS system incorporates a controller that calculates an input torque by subtracting a control torque from the steering torque, using a boost gain relation that considers steering angle and torque, allowing for adjustable boost gain to maintain steering feel while enhancing resistance to disturbances.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If the boost gain is increased to enhance resistance to disturbance, then the system becomes more resistant to load variations, but the system tuning process requires more time and iterations

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveresistance to disturbanceVSAvoidtuning process time
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies parameter changes by introducing a steering angle-dependent boost gain calculation method. Instead of using a fixed boost gain, the system calculates the boost gain dynamically based on the measured steering angle, allowing the assist torque to adapt to different steering conditions. This resolves the contradiction by enabling disturbance resistance without requiring extensive manual tuning iterations, as the boost gain automatically adjusts according to the steering angle parameter.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Measurement precision

If the boost gain is determined through repeated tuning to achieve desired steering feel, then the steering feel precision is improved, but the tuning process becomes lengthy and complex

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesteering feel precisionVSAvoidtuning process complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements self-service by enabling the MDPS system to automatically determine the appropriate boost gain based on the measured steering angle, without requiring manual tuning interventions. The system uses the steering angle sensor to detect the current steering state and calculates the corresponding boost gain automatically, making the system self-adjusting and eliminating the need for complex repeated tuning processes to achieve precise steering feel.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

3Ease of manufacture

If a fixed boost gain is used to simplify the control logic, then the system becomes easier to implement, but the system becomes vulnerable to disturbances and load variations

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesystem implementation easeVSAvoidresistance to disturbance
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies dynamics by transitioning from a static fixed boost gain to a dynamic boost gain that varies with the steering angle. The control logic remains relatively simple, but the boost gain parameter becomes dynamic, automatically adjusting according to the measured steering angle. This resolves the contradiction by maintaining ease of implementation while significantly improving resistance to disturbances through dynamic parameter adaptation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

4Reliability

If the boost gain is adjusted to improve disturbance resistance, then the system stability under load variation improves, but the steering feel may deviate from the target value

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesystem stabilityVSAvoidsteering feel accuracy
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies local quality by making the boost gain specific to different steering angle conditions rather than using a uniform value across all operating conditions. The boost gain is locally optimized for each steering angle range, ensuring that the steering feel remains accurate for the current operating condition while providing appropriate disturbance resistance. This resolves the contradiction by enabling both stability and steering feel accuracy through localized parameter optimization.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Data Source

PatentUS10118638B2Motor driven power steering system and control method thereof
Publication Date: 2018.11.06 HYUNDAI MOBIS CO LTD
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AI summary

A motor driven power steering (MDPS) system may include: a torque sensor configured to measure a steering torque caused by a steering operation of a driver; a steering angle sensor configured to measure a steering angle of the steering operation; and a controller configured to determine a control torque according to the steering angle measured through the steering angle sensor, calculate an input torque based on the control torque and the steering torque measured through the torque sensor, and determine an assist torque based on the calculated input torque.