Improving Vehicle Stability and Comfort through Active Corner Positioning

Journal article (2024)

Authors

Viktor Skrickij Vilnius Gediminas Technical University
Eldar Šabanovič Vilnius Gediminas Technical University
Paulius Kojis Vilnius Gediminas Technical University
Vidas Zuraulis Vilnius Gediminas Technical University
Valentin Ivanov Ilmenau University of Technology
B. Shyrokau Intelligent Vehicles - Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering
Research Group
Intelligent Vehicles (Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering) (TU Delft)
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Published Date

2024

Language

English

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Faculty

Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering

Department

Cognitive Robotics

Research Group

Intelligent Vehicles

Abstract

The emergence of new electric vehicle (EV) corner concepts with in-wheel motors offers numerous opportunities to improve handling, comfort, and stability. This study investigates the potential of controlling the vehicle's corner positioning by changing wheel toe and camber angles. A high-fidelity simulation environment was used to evaluate the proposed solution. The effects of the placement of the corresponding actuators and the actuation point on the force required during cornering were investigated. The results demonstrate that the toe angle, compared to the camber angle, offers more effect for improving the vehicle dynamics. The developed direct yaw rate control with four toe actuators improves stability, has a positive effect on comfort, and contributes to the development of new active corner architectures for electric and automated vehicles.