Improved design of clutch control system of unmanned helicopter

  • Jing Gao
  • , Junfeng Chen
  • , Yaoming Zhou*
  • *Corresponding author for this work

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference contributionpeer-review

Abstract

In light of starting clutch control requirement in unmanned modified process of a helicopter, the control system with high-reliability circuit, excellent engagement quality and engine speed stability are researched. By analysing the disadvantantages of the original clutch control system, the improved design requirements are proposed. To achieve the requirements, half bridge chips are used in the control circuit to ensure safety, a two-section engagement is designed to control the speed of engagement by pulse width modulation(PWM), and the stability of engine speed during the clutch engagement is realized with the speed stabilization control law. The automatic engagement expriment is conducted in an unmanned helicopter. The results show that the process of clutch engagement is stable and reliable, the shock and sliding friction work decrease significantly indicating good engagement quality and the engine speed maintains at approximately 1500 r/min within the range of idle speed during the engagement. It is obvious that the improved design meets the needs of clutch control system of unmanned helicopter and greatly promotes its performance.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2017 IEEE International Conference on Information and Automation, ICIA 2017
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages104-109
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781538631546
DOIs
StatePublished - 20 Oct 2017
Event2017 IEEE International Conference on Information and Automation, ICIA 2017 - Macau, China
Duration: 18 Jul 201720 Jul 2017

Publication series

Name2017 IEEE International Conference on Information and Automation, ICIA 2017

Conference

Conference2017 IEEE International Conference on Information and Automation, ICIA 2017
Country/TerritoryChina
CityMacau
Period18/07/1720/07/17

Keywords

  • Unmanned helicopter
  • clutch control system
  • control circuit
  • engine speed stability
  • improved design

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Improved design of clutch control system of unmanned helicopter'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this