Intelligent switching control of hybrid electromagnetic active suspension based on road identification

The hybrid electromagnetic actuator integrates a magnetorheological damper, and a linear motor can effectively reduce the energy consumption of linear electromagnetic active suspension by switching the control parameters with the same dynamic performances. Thus, the intelligent switching control of hybrid electromagnetic active suspension (HEMAS) is investigated with a fast–slow switching method for full road conditions for the first time, which uses the road level and system state variables as the switching rules. First, the intelligent switching control system architecture of HEMAS is designed, and the switching logic is refined. Then, the modified skyhook control strategy is adopted, and the control parameters (including overfull and transient objective control parameters) are optimized for different driving conditions. Then, the simultaneous estimation method of road profile and system state variables and the identification method of road level are studied. The identification result is used as a prerequisite for intelligent switching of system control parameters. Last, a road adaptive intelligent switching control system is designed, and the stability of the switching system is analyzed. Furthermore, a hardware-in-the-loop bench test is performed. The test results verify the effectiveness of the intelligent switching control system in improving the comprehensive performances (dynamic and energy-saving performances) of HEMAS.