Automotive Mechatronics: Operational and Practical Issues: Volume II (Paperback, 2011)

PART 4; 4 SBW AWS Conversion Mechatronic Control System; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Variable-Assist SBW 2WS Conversion Mechatronic Control Systems; 4.2.1 Essentials of SBW 2WS Conversion Mechatronic Control Systems; 4.2.2 Categories of the SBW 2WS Conversion Mechatronic Control Systems; 4.2.3 Description of SBW 2WS Conversion Mechatronic Control Systems; 4.2.4 Hybrid E-M-F-M EPFS SBW 2WS Conversion Mechatronic Control System; 4.2.5 E-M EPS SBW 2WS Conversion Mechatronic Control System; 4.3 Energy-Saving Effectiveness; 4.3.1 Foreword; 4.3.2 Tendency in Research and Development (R&D); 4.4 Steer-By-Wire (SBW) Four-Wheel Steering (4WS) Conversion Mechatronic Control Systems.; 4.4.1 Foreword; 4.4.2 Philosophy of SBW 4WS Conversion Mechatronic Control Systems; 4.4.3 Dynamic Analysis of SBW 4WS Conversion Mechatronic Control Systems; 4.4.4 Categories of SBW 4WS Conversion Mechatronic Control Systems; 4.4.5 Foreword to Each SBW 4WS Conversion Mechatronic Control System; 4.4.6 E-M SBW 4WS Conversion Mechatronic Control Systems; 4.4.7 Tendency in Research and Development (R&D); 4.5 Tri-Mode Hybrid SBW AWS Conversion Mechatronic Control Systems for Future Automotive Vehicles; 4.5.1 Foreword; 4.5.2 Philosophy of Tri-mode Hybrid SBW AWS Conversion Mechatronic Control; 4.5.3 EM SBW AWS Conversion Actuators; 4.5.4 SBW 4WS Conversion Mechatronic Control; 4.5.5 Conclusion; 4.6 SBW 4WS Conversion Mechatronic Control System for Automotive Vehicle Lane Keeping; 4.6.1 Foreword; 4.6.2 Automotive Vehicle Physical and Mathematical Models; 4.6.3 SBW 4WS Conversion Mechatronic Control System Design; 4.6.4 4WS Automotive Vehicle Lane-Keeping Simulation; 4.6.5 Conclusion; 4.7 Model-Based Design with Production Code Generation for SBW AWS Conversion Mechatronic Control System Development; 4.7.1 Foreword; 4.7.2 Model-Based Design with Production Code Generation; 4.7.3 Behavioural Modelling; 4.7.4 Simulation and Analysis; 4.7.5 Rapid Prototyping; 4.7.6 Detailed Software Design; 4.7.7 Physical Model Testing; 4.7.8 Distributed Architecture Design; 4.7.9 Production Code Generation; 4.7.10 In-the-Loop Testing; 4.7.11 Integration Components; 4.7.12 Additional Resources; 4.8 SBW AWS Conversion Mechatronic Control System Using Fault-Silent Units; 4.8.1 Foreword; 4.8.2 Time-Triggered Architectures for SBW AWS Conversion Mechatronic Control Systems; 4.8.3 Structure of Possible Four-Wheel-Steered (4WS) Steer-By-Wire (SBW) Conversion Architecture; 4.8.4 Conclusion; 4.9 Discussion and Conclusions; Glossary; References and Bibliography; PART 5; 5 ABW AWA Suspension Mechatronic Control Systems; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Vehicular Suspension; 5.2.1 Vehicular Suspension Categories; 5.2.2 Vehicular Suspension Functions; 5.2.3 Vehicular Suspension Performance; 5.3 Passive Suspension; 5.3.1 Foreword; 5.3.2 Passive F-M or P-M Shock Absorber Suspension Mechatronic Control System; 5.3.3 Passive F-P-M Suspension Mechatronic Control System; 5.4 Self-Levelling Suspension; 5.4.1 Foreword; 5.4.2 Self-Levelling Suspension Mechatronic Control System Arrangement; 5.4.3 Levelling Suspension Mechatronic Control System Components; 5.4.4 Self-Levelling Suspension Mechatronic Control System Function; 5.5 Semi-Active Suspensions; 5.5.1 Foreword; 5.5.2 Shock Absorber Suspension Mechatronic Control System Arrangement; 5.5.3 Shock Absorber Suspension Mechatronic Control System Function; 5.5.4 Types of Semi-Active Devices; 5.5.5 Semi-Active ABW AWA Suspension Design Challenges; 5.5.6 Semi-Active F-M ABW AWA Suspension Solution; 5.5.7 Semi-Active P-M ABW AWA Suspension Solution; 5.5.8 Semi-Active E-M ABW AWA Suspension Solution; 5.5.9 Semi-Active MR ABW AWA Suspension Solution; 5.5.10 Semi-Active ER ABW AWA Suspension Solution; 5.5.11 Semi-Active PF ABW AWA Suspension Solution; 5.6 Active Suspensions; 5.6.1 Foreword; 5.6.2 Active F-M ABW AWA Suspension Mechatronic Control Systems; 5.6.3 Active F-P-M ABW AWA Suspension Mechatronic Control Systems; 5.6.4 Active P-M ABW AWA Suspension Mechatronic Control