Architecture Modeling and Test of Tractor Power Shift Transmission

Abstract

Architecture modeling, simulation, and test verification are performed to meet the requirements of multi-domain modeling and simulation of tractor power shift transmission (PST). The principles of architecture modeling and high level architecture (HLA) are analyzed, and the PST architecture modeling connotation and simulation system structure are studied. Then the dynamic principles of PST mechanical, hydraulic and control subsystems are analyzed in the preparation phase, sliding friction phase and holding phase of clutch engagement. To build the PST system simulation model, the simulation models and components of the three subsystems are established, and the object and interaction classes of the simulation object model (SOM) for each component are defined. After that, the parameter mapping relationship between the components is analyzed, the interfaces between the simulation components and HLA are encapsulated, and the simulation component running sequence is analyzed. Finally, the PST clutch engagement law under tractor shift conditions is simulated and tested. The relative error and correlation coefficient between the simulated and test data of shift solenoid valve drive current are used as indexes to evaluate the PST system simulation model. The results show that the simulated drive current curves are consistent with the test ones. The maximum error between the simulated and test shift time appears at the third gear downshift point, with a value of 7.89%, and the minimum correlation coefficient value between the simulated and the test drive current at all shift points is 0.92, which indicate that the PST system simulation model is effective and accurate. INDEX TERMSArchitecture modeling, high level architecture (HLA), power shift transmission (PST), test verification, tractor

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