One-Pedal Deceleration Control for Vehicle Stability Limits

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Solution Overview

Problem

In one-pedal-driving mode, vehicles experience instability and unpredictable handling due to increased longitudinal forces on wheels, especially in low-friction conditions or high lateral acceleration, requiring non-intuitive driver input to manage deceleration.

Innovation Solution

A method that adjusts deceleration levels based on vehicle stability information, reducing deceleration when stability thresholds are exceeded, using sensors and models to maintain stability and predictability.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Speed

If high deceleration levels are requested by one-pedal-driving, then deceleration performance is improved, but vehicle stability deteriorates due to increased longitudinal forces on wheels

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedeceleration levelVSAvoidvehicle stability
Core Design Contradiction:
SpeedVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

The system dynamically adjusts the deceleration level based on real-time wheel slip detection. When wheel slip is detected, the deceleration level is reduced to prevent instability; when wheel slip is absent, the full deceleration level is maintained for optimal performance. This dynamic adaptation resolves the contradiction between maintaining high deceleration performance and ensuring vehicle stability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The system implements a feedback mechanism by continuously monitoring wheel slip conditions and using this information to adjust the deceleration request. The control unit receives wheel slip information and modifies the deceleration level accordingly, creating a closed-loop control system that balances deceleration performance with vehicle stability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

2Stability of the object's composition

If deceleration level is reduced to maintain stability, then vehicle stability is improved, but deceleration performance deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvevehicle stabilityVSAvoiddeceleration level
Core Design Contradiction:
Stability of the object's compositionVSSpeed

Solution Approach 1:

The system dynamically adjusts the deceleration level based on real-time wheel slip detection. When wheel slip is detected, the deceleration level is reduced to prevent instability; when wheel slip is absent, the full deceleration level is maintained for optimal performance. This dynamic adaptation resolves the contradiction between maintaining high deceleration performance and ensuring vehicle stability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The system changes the deceleration parameter dynamically based on wheel slip conditions. By adjusting the deceleration level parameter in response to detected wheel slip, the system optimizes the balance between stability and performance without requiring permanent system changes.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Stability of the object's composition

If driver presses drive pedal to reduce deceleration request, then vehicle stability is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates due to non-intuitive driver input

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvevehicle stabilityVSAvoiddriver input intuitiveness
Core Design Contradiction:
Stability of the object's compositionVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs self-correction by automatically detecting wheel slip and adjusting the deceleration level without driver intervention. The control unit monitors wheel slip conditions and modifies the deceleration request autonomously, eliminating the need for the driver to perform non-intuitive actions to maintain stability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The system implements a feedback mechanism by continuously monitoring wheel slip conditions and using this information to adjust the deceleration request automatically. This closed-loop control eliminates the need for driver intervention, resolving the contradiction between maintaining stability and ease of operation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

4Stability of the object's composition

If activation of antilock braking system or stability control system occurs, then vehicle stability is improved, but driving comfort deteriorates due to significant driver discomfort

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvevehicle stabilityVSAvoiddriving comfort
Core Design Contradiction:
Stability of the object's compositionVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The system takes preliminary action by detecting wheel slip early and reducing the deceleration level before the vehicle enters an unstable state that would trigger antilock braking or stability control systems. This preventive approach maintains stability while avoiding the driver discomfort associated with activating these corrective systems.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #9Preliminary anti-action

Solution Approach 2:

The control unit performs preliminary adjustment of the deceleration level upon detecting wheel slip, preventing the development of severe instability that would require activation of antilock braking or stability control systems. This early intervention maintains both stability and driving comfort.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentEP4470859B1Method for controlling a deceleration request in a one-pedal-driving mode of a vehicle, computer program product, data processing apparatus, and vehicle
Publication Date: 2025.11.19 VOLVO CAR CORP
  • EP4470859B1 patent drawingFigure 1~2

AI summary

The disclosure relates to a method for controlling a deceleration request in a one-pedal-driving mode of a vehicle (10), the deceleration request comprising a deceleration level being a function of a position of a drive pedal (12) of the vehicle (10), the method comprising: receiving a vehicle stability information, the vehicle stability information being indicative for the driving stability of the vehicle (10), comparing the vehicle stability information to a vehicle stability information threshold, and triggering a reduction of the deceleration level of the deceleration request if the vehicle stability information exceeds the vehicle stability threshold. Furthermore, the disclosure relates to a corresponding computer program product (26), a corresponding data processing apparatus (20), and a corresponding vehicle (10).