Experimental Verification of a Two-Motor-Two-Pump Motor-Controlled Hydraulic Cylinder with Throttle-Free Passive Load-Holding Capability in Four-Quadrant Operations

Autor: Wei Zhao, Morten Kjeld Ebbesen, Michael Rygaard Hansen, Torben Ole Andersen
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2024
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Zdroj: Actuators, Vol 13, Iss 9, p 372 (2024)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 13090372
2076-0825
DOI: 10.3390/act13090372
Popis: Among various motor-controlled hydraulic cylinder (MCC) topologies, the two-motor-two-pump (2M2P) MCC distinguishes itself through several notable advantages, including precise cylinder pressure control and eliminating mode switch oscillations. Nevertheless, there are challenges remaining in fully realizing its operations across four quadrants and establishing an effective load-holding function within these operations. This study bridges this gap by implementing a 2M2P MCC prototype on a laboratory knuckle boom crane, enabling operation across all four quadrants. Experimental results indicate that position tracking errors remain within ±2.5 mm across three cases, which is well below 1% of the total cylinder travels in the experiments. Furthermore, smooth intersection of cylinder-bore-side and rod-side pressures is observed during transitions between quadrants. In conclusion, the proposed 2M2P MCC demonstrates seamless operation throughout all quadrants, with the load-holding function smoothly activating and deactivating in all four quadrants.
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