Abstract
In this paper, an analytical model with suitable vehicle parameters, together with a multi-body model is proposed to predict steering returnability in low-speed cornering with what is expected to be adequate precision as the steering wheel moves from lock to lock. This model shows how the steering response can be interpreted in terms of vertical force, lateral force with aligning moment, and longitudinal force. The simulation results show that vertical steering rack forces increase in the restoring direction according to steering rack displacement for both the inner and outer wheels. As lateral forces due to side-slip angle are directed toward the medial plane of the vehicle in both wheels, the outer wheel pushes the steering wheel in the returning direction while the inner wheel does not. In order to improve steering returnability, it is possible to increase the total steering rack force in both road wheels through adjustments to the kingpin axis and steering angle. This approach is useful for setting up a proper suspension geometry during conceptual chassis design.
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Abbreviations
- τ :
-
caster angle
- σ :
-
kingpin inclination angle
- λ :
-
spatial kingpin angle with relation to vertical direction
- β :
-
camber angle
- r c :
-
kingpin offset at ground
- n c :
-
caster trail
- n r :
-
pneumatic trail
- r w :
-
kingpin offset at wheel center
- n w :
-
caster offset
- δ :
-
steer angle
- M t :
-
kingpin axis moment
- V x :
-
longitudinal velocity
- fr, fl:
-
front right, front left
- o, i:
-
outer, inner
- v, l, d:
-
vertical, lateral, driving
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Cho, Y.G. Vehicle steering returnability with maximum steering wheel angle at low speeds. Int.J Automot. Technol. 10, 431–439 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12239-009-0049-6
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