Topology Optimization Design and Dynamic Performance Analysis of Inerter-Spring-Damper Suspension Based on Power-Driven-Damper Control Strategy

Abstract

In this paper, the problem of broadband vibration suppression of power-driven-damper vehicle “inerter-spring-damper” (ISD) suspension is studied. The suspension can effectively inherit the low-frequency vibration suppression effect of ISD suspension and the high-frequency vibration suppression effect of the power-driven-damper control strategy. Based on the structural method, this paper proposes four suspensions with different structures. The optimal structure and parameters are obtained by using pigeon-inspired optimization. The results show that, based on the optimal structure, the Root-Mean-Square (RMS) of body acceleration and the RMS of suspension working space are reduced by 23.1% and 6.6%, respectively, compared to the traditional passive suspension. The influence of the damping coefficient on the dynamic performance of the power-driven-damper vehicle ISD suspension is further studied. The vibration suppression characteristics of the proposed suspension are simulated and analyzed in both the time domain and frequency domain. It is shown that the power-driven-damper vehicle ISD suspension can effectively reduce vibrations across a wide frequency range and significantly improve body acceleration and suspension working space, thereby enhancing the ride comfort.

Keywords

• vehicle ISD suspension
• power-driven-damper control strategy
• ride comfort
• inerter