Title :
Dynamic modelling and simulation of electric bicycle ride comfort
Author :
Wenhua Du ; Dawei Zhang ; Xingyu Zhao
Author_Institution :
Sch. of Mech. Eng., Tianjin Univ., Tianjin, China
Abstract :
The dynamic model of 5d.o.f for electric bicycle, and the road surface model of the random input and step input were set up. The simulation of electric bicycle ride comfort was carried out using MATLAB/SIMULINK software to obtain the factors influenced ride comfort of electric bicycle, such as the unevenness level of road surface, various speeds, and the stiffness of the spring in the front and rear suspension. Based on the corresponding evaluation criterions, the dynamic performance of electric bicycle was evaluated that the result is in good agree with the purpose of original design. Also, it provides a proof for the design and optimization of electric bicycle.
Keywords :
bicycles; electric vehicles; mechanical engineering computing; suspensions (mechanical components); MATLAB/SIMULINK software; dynamic modelling; dynamic simulation; electric bicycle ride comfort; front suspension; random input; rear suspension; road surface model; step input; Automation; Batteries; Bicycles; Damping; Mathematical model; Mechatronics; Roads; Springs; Tires; Wheels; 5D.O.F dynamic model; Electric bicycle; Ride comfort; Simulation; State equation;
Conference_Titel :
Mechatronics and Automation, 2009. ICMA 2009. International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Changchun
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2692-8
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2693-5
DOI :
10.1109/ICMA.2009.5246586
