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KAMM circle ▶
Before we go into the Kamm circle, you
should know that a tire offers a maximum of
100 % transmissibility. It is all the same for the
tire whether we require 100 % in the direction
of braking or in the direction of the acting
lateral force, e.g. when driving round curves. If
we drive into a curve too fast and the tire
requires 100 % transmissibility as cornering
force, the tire cannot transmit any additional
brake force. In spite of the ABS the car is
carried out of the curve. The relationship
between brake force B and cornering force S
is shown very clearly in the Kamm circle. If we
put a vehicle wheel in this circle, the
relationship becomes even clearer. In this
relationship: as long as the acting forces and
the resulting force remain within the circle, the
vehicle is stable to drive. If a force exceeds
the circle, the vehicle leaves the road.
Brake force
When depressing the brake pedal the brake
force increases to the maximum, then the
brake force decreases until the wheel locks.
Cornering force
The cornering force is a maximum when the
wheel is turning freely with zero slip. When
braking the cornering force falls to zero if the
wheel locks (slip 100 %).
ABS operating range
The operating range starts just before the
maximum brake force and ends in maximum,
for the unstable range then begins, in which
no further modulation is possible. The ABS
controls the regulation of the brake pressure
so that the brake force only becomes great
enough for a sufficient proportion of cornering
force to remain. With ABS we remain in the
Kamm circle as long as the car is driving
sensibly. We will leave driving physics with
these statements and turn to the braking
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- Brake and cornering force ▶
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3) Basic ABS Control
Operation of ABS control unit ▶
Applications of the ABS control unit The
signals produced by the wheel sensors are
evaluated in the electronic control unit. From
the information received, the control unit
must first compute the following variables:
Wheel speed
Reference speed
Deceleration
Slip -
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Reference speed ▶
The reference speed is the mean, I.e. average speed of all wheel speeds determined by simple
approximation.
Simplified ABS control ▶
If, during braking, one wheel speed deviates from the reference speed, the ABS control unit
attempts to correct that wheel speed by modulating the brake pressure until it again matches the
reference speed. When all four wheels tend to lock, all four wheels speeds suddenly deviate from
the previously determined reference speed. In that case, the control cycle is initiated again in
order to again correct the wheel speed by modulating the brake pressure.
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4) ABS Control Pattern
The ABS control is performed by comparing the reference speed with each wheel speed. Firstly,
it is determined whether the vehicle is in the deceleration or acceleration state using the wheel
speed change ratio. Then, a signal is transmitted to the valve.
Finally, the brake pressure is adjusted via the signal.
△V: Vehicle speed
Vref: Vehicle speed reference
Vw: Wheel speed
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5) EBD (Electronic Brake Force Distribution) System
System description ▶
As an add-on logic to the ABS base algorithm, EBD works in a range in which the intervention
thresholds for ABS control are not reached yet.
EBD ensures that the rear wheels are sensitively monitored for slip with respect to the front axle. If
slip is detected, the inlet valves for the rear wheels are switched to pressure hold to prevent a
further increase in pressure at the rear-wheel breaks, thus electronically reproducing
a pressure-reduction function at the rear-wheel brakes.
ABS features an enhanced algorithm which includes control of the brake force distribution
between the front and rear axles. This is called Electronic Brake Distribution. In an unloading car
condition the brake efficiency is comparable to the conventional system but for a fully loaded
vehicle the efficiency of the EBD system is higher due to the better use of rear axle braking
capability.
Advantages ▶
Elimination of conventional proportioning
valve EBD utilizes the existing rear axle
wheel speed sensor to monitor rear wheel
slip.
Based on many variables in algorithm a
pressure hold, increase and/or decrease
pulsetrain may be triggered at the rear
wheels insuring vehicle stability.
Vehicle approaches the ideal brake force
distribution (front to rear).
Constant brake force distribution during
vehicle lifetime.
EBD function is monitored via ABS safety
logic (conventional proportioning valves are
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Ideal distribution
EBD start point
Cut-in point
Fixed distribution 1.
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6. HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT OF ABS
1) Normal Brake Operation (ABS is not working) Mode
If the driver depress the brake pedal so that the ABS does not operate, the hydraulic pressure in
the master cylinder increases through the vacuum booster and it is delivered to the wheel via the
normal open inlet valve. At this moment, the normally-closed outlet valve is closed The speed of
the wheel that hydraulic pressure is delivered reduces gradually.
Solenoid valve Valve Open/Close Pump motor
Inlet valve - Normal open (NO) valve Open
OFF
Outlet valve - Normal close (NC) valve Close
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2) DUMP (ABS is working) Mode
Even when the hydraulic pressure on each circuit is constant, the wheel can be locked as the
wheel speed decreases. This is when the ABS HECU detects the wheel speed and the vehicle
speed and gives the optimized braking without locking the wheels. In order to prevent the
hydraulic pressure from increasing, the inlet valve will be closed, the outlet valve will be opened
and the oil will flow into the low pressure chamber. In addition, the ABS HECU operates the pump
to circulate the oil in the low pressure chamber to the master cylinder. This may make the driver to
feel the brake pedal vibration and some
Solenoid valve Valve Open/Close Pump motor
Inlet valve - Normal open (NO) valve Close
ON
Outlet valve - Normal close (NC) valve Open
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3) HOLD (ABS is working) Mode
As hydraulic pressure on each wheel increases, the wheel tends to lock. In order to prevent the
wheel from locking, the hydraulic valve modulator operates the inlet valve control solenoid to stop
increasing the hydraulic pressure by closing the inlet valve. At this moment, the outlet valve is
closed. This procedure helps the wheel to maintain a constant hydraulic pressure.
Solenoid valve Valve Open/Close Pump motor
Inlet valve - Normal open (NO) valve Close
OFF
Outlet valve - Normal close (NC) valve Close
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4) RISE (ABS is working) Mode
As the wheel speed increases, the inlet valve opens and the wheel's pressure increases due to
the master cylinder pressure. In addition, the pump circulates the oil in the low pressure chamber
to the wheel. As the hydraulic pressure to the wheel increases, the wheel speed will reduce. This
operation continues repetitively until there are no signs that the ABS HECU tends to lock the
wheels. Since the ABS hydraulic pressure control process takes place repeatedly for a short time,
there may be some vibration and noises at the brake pedal.
Solenoid valve Valve Open/Close Pump motor
Inlet valve - Normal open (NO) valve Open
ON
Outlet valve - Normal close (NC) valve Close