Depth Optimization Analysis of Articulated Steering Hinge Position Based on Genetic Algorithm

• Main Authors: Bing-wei Cao, Xin-hui Liu, Wei Chen, Yong Zhang, Ai-min Li
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: MDPI AG 2019-03-01
• Series: Algorithms
• Subjects: stroke difference; arm of force difference; improvement of objective function; GA
• Online Access: http://www.mdpi.com/1999-4893/12/3/55

Articulated steering is affected by the position of the articulated points of the steering cylinder. When the two steering cylinders turn, there is a stroke difference and arm of force difference. The existence of the above differences causes the pressure fluctuation of the steering system. Firstly, the mathematical model of the steering mechanism is established through theoretical analysis. Then, the coordinates of the hinge points of the steering cylinder are optimized using genetic algorithm (GA) with the stroke difference function and cylinder pressure function as the objective functions. The curves of the stroke difference and the arm of force difference of the steering cylinder are obtained by mathematical modeling, and the correctness of the GA is verified. According to the optimization results, the wheel loader prototype was reconstructed, and the reconstruction verified by corresponding sensors. The experimental curves show that the steering system has no obvious pressure fluctuation. Finally, the arm of force difference and stroke difference curves were analyzed, and it was concluded that the arm of force difference was the main cause of pressure fluctuation. The objective function was improved, and the arm of force function and cylinder pressure function were taken as the objective functions to continue the optimization by GA. The arm of force difference and stroke difference after optimization were reduced, which provides a constructive reference for the design of articulated steering systems in the future.