Dual-Processor Motor Control for Steered Angle Sensor Mismatch

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Solution Overview

Problem

The controllability of steered angles in motor systems can be compromised due to differences in detection values from rotation angle sensors, leading to inaccuracies in feedback control.

Innovation Solution

A control system for motors that includes separate processing circuits for each stator coil, allowing independent correction of convertible angles based on reference angles, and utilizes manipulated variables calculated without integral elements to ensure accurate control, even in the presence of sensor discrepancies.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If separate processing circuits are used for each stator coil to enable independent control, then control flexibility and redundancy are improved, but differences in sensor detection values cause inaccuracies in steered angle control

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecontrol flexibilityVSAvoidsteered angle control accuracy
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

A command circuit acts as an intermediary between the first and second processing circuits. It receives detection values from both rotation angle sensors, calculates correction amounts based on reference angles, and distributes corrected command values to both processing circuits. This mediator ensures that both independent processing circuits operate with consistent, accurate reference data, resolving the accuracy issue while preserving control flexibility.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The system implements feedback control by continuously comparing detection values from rotation angle sensors with reference angles, calculating correction amounts, and adjusting command values accordingly. The command circuit monitors the difference between sensor readings and applies real-time corrections to maintain accurate steered angle control despite sensor discrepancies.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

2Reliability

If command values from one microcomputer are used by another microcomputer for redundancy, then system reliability is improved, but sensor detection differences cause control inaccuracies

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesystem redundancyVSAvoidcontrol accuracy
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The command circuit serves as a central intermediary that both microcomputers trust. Instead of directly sharing raw sensor data that may contain errors, each microcomputer receives corrected command values from the command circuit, which has processed and reconciled the sensor data using reference angles. This maintains redundancy while ensuring accuracy.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The command circuit transforms raw detection parameters from rotation angle sensors into corrected command parameters by applying correction amounts based on reference angles. This parameter transformation eliminates sensor discrepancies before the values are shared between microcomputers, ensuring that redundant control uses accurate data.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Extent of automation

If feedback control is performed using detection values from rotation angle sensors, then closed-loop control is achieved, but sensor differences reduce controllability of steered angles

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvefeedback controlVSAvoidcontrollability
Core Design Contradiction:
Extent of automationVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The system maintains feedback control by continuously monitoring steered angles through rotation angle sensors and comparing them with target values. The command circuit enhances this feedback loop by calculating correction amounts based on reference angles and applying them to command values, ensuring that automated feedback control operates with high precision despite sensor variations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The command circuit dynamically adjusts control parameters by applying correction amounts to command values based on real-time comparison between detection values and reference angles. This parameter adjustment maintains ease of operation and controllability by compensating for sensor differences within the automated feedback control system.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Data Source

PatentEP3726726B1Control system for motor and control device for motor
Publication Date: 2025.09.17 JTEKT CORP
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AI summary

A control system for a motor includes: a first processing circuit (301) configured to operate a first drive circuit (221); a second processing circuit (302) configured to operate a second drive circuit (222); and a command circuit (60) configured to output a signal relating to a command value for a steered angle of a steered wheel to the first processing circuit (301) and the second processing circuit (302). The command circuit (60) is configured to execute a detection process, a first notification process, and a second notification process. The first processing circuit (301) is configured to execute a first correction process based on a first result signal to control the steered angle to the command value. The second processing circuit (302) is configured to execute a second correction process based on a second result signal to control the steered angle to the command value.