Actuators, Vol. 13, Pages 163: Research on Damping Hole Optimization of Hydro-Pneumatic Suspension for Mining Trucks under Variable Load Conditions

Actuators, Vol. 13, Pages 163: Research on Damping Hole Optimization of Hydro-Pneumatic Suspension for Mining Trucks under Variable Load Conditions

Actuators doi: 10.3390/act13050163

Authors: Wenfeng Zhu Zenglu Zhao Xingtong Zhou Xuepeng Cao Min Ye Chuqing Cao Mohammad Manjur Alam

The hydro-pneumatic suspension, known for enhancing vehicle ride comfort and stability, finds widespread use in engineering vehicles. Presently, the majority of mining trucks employ hydro-pneumatic suspension with a fixed damping hole, underscoring the critical importance of selecting appropriate damping hole parameters. Initially, an equilibrium mathematical model of the ¼ hydro-pneumatic suspension is established, and the influencing factors of the damping characteristics are analyzed. Subsequently, the simulation model and experimental bench for the hydro-pneumatic suspension are constructed. Sinusoidal signals with different frequencies and amplitudes serve as the excitation signals to analyze the variation trend of the force on the rod with displacement changes. The simulation and experimental results demonstrate a high degree of consistency, validating the rationality and validity of the simulation model. Building upon this foundation, various damping apertures are then selected to study the damping characteristics of the hydro-pneumatic suspension. The research indicates that as the damping aperture increases, the setting time of the hydro-pneumatic suspension system after excitation extends, accompanied by a decrease in the acceleration overshoot. As a result, a comprehensive evaluation index is developed, considering various factors, such as different weight setting times and peak longitudinal accelerations to assess the ride comfort of the suspension. This approach is then employed to determine the optimal damping aperture under both full-load and no-load conditions. The findings of this research offer valuable insights for the development of adaptive variable damping hydraulic suspensions, especially under variable load conditions.