Controller for a drive system

摘要

A primary controller disclosed. The primary controller is configured for controlling operation of a drive system comprising a prime mover, a generator, and a motor, wherein the prime mover is configured to provide energy to the generator, which is configured to drive the motor. The controller comprises a speed controller configured for determining a target speed of the motor dependent on externally-supplied speed input and a torque controller configured for determining a target torque of the motor based on externally-supplied torque input and on parameters of the vehicle. The primary controller is configured to simultaneously determine the target speed and the target torque and to simultaneously control the prime mover, generator, and motor to operate the motor at the target speed and the target torque.

主权项

1. A vehicle configured to tow an airplane driven by a drive system, the vehicle comprising:
a primary controller being configured for controlling operation of the vehicle for towing the airplane, the primary controller including:
a speed controller configured for determining a target speed of the vehicle dependent on externally-supplied speed input, the power of the prime mover, and the measured actual speed of the vehicle; anda force controller configured for determining target traction force and acceleration of the vehicle based on externally-supplied traction input, parameters of the vehicle, the measured actual speed, and the traction force of the vehicle;wherein the primary controller is configured to:
simultaneously determine the target speed, acceleration, and traction force; and simultaneously control a prime mover, generator, and motor of the drive system to drive the vehicle at the target speed, acceleration, and traction force.