An improvement on a method for nonlinear pressure control of self-supplied variable displacement axial piston pumps

Abstract A method for pressure control of self-supplied variable displacement axial piston pumps is considered. By analyzing the mathematical model, a crucial part of the nonlinear system is found to be a piecewise linear function. A control strategy composed of an overall feedforward control and a feedback control is given using the smooth hinge function. Compared with current switching feedforward control, the overall feedforward control strategy can avoid problems when switching. Simulation results and stability analysis are also presented in this paper.