EP2359012A1 - Vérin pneumatique, et système et procédé pour commander celui-ci - Google Patents

Vérin pneumatique, et système et procédé pour commander celui-ci

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EP2359012A1
EP2359012A1 EP09827820A EP09827820A EP2359012A1 EP 2359012 A1 EP2359012 A1 EP 2359012A1 EP 09827820 A EP09827820 A EP 09827820A EP 09827820 A EP09827820 A EP 09827820A EP 2359012 A1 EP2359012 A1 EP 2359012A1
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piston
pneumatic actuator
gaseous medium
space
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Ortwin SCHLÜTER
Johan Nordkvist
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Scania CV AB
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
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Definitions

  • the present invention relates to a pneumatic actuator according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • the present invention also relates to a system for controlling the pneumatic actuator according to the preamble of claim 7.
  • the present invention also relates to a motor vehicle.
  • the present invention further relates to a method for controlling a pneumatic actuator according to the preamble of claim 9.
  • the present invention also relates to a computer programme and computer programme product.
  • Pneumatic actuators or cylinders are used in a number of applications.
  • pneumatic actuators are used to control gear shifts in a gear box of a motor vehicle.
  • a pneumatic actuator comprises a cylinder in which a piston is arranged to reciprocate, said piston being arranged to actuate a gear shift of said gear box by means of a stroke.
  • the piston divides the cylinder into a first space and a second space.
  • the piston is reciprocated by introducing pressurized air from air valves via a first and a second passageway of the cylinder into the first or the second space depending on which direction of movement of the piston is intended.
  • a problem with this kind of arrangement is that the piston will move too fast, which may result in destruction of the transmission. Therefore chokes or constrictions are arranged at the air passageways such that the pressurized air is introduced and the speed of the movement of the piston throughout the stroke is reduced. This has the disadvantage that the speed of the piston is limited throughout the stroke, which is basically only needed in the middle or end of the stroke.
  • An object of the present invention is to provide a pneumatic actuator in which the stroke of the piston is controllable in an efficient and cost effective way.
  • Another object of the present invention is to provide a system for controlling a pneumatic actuator in which the stroke of the piston is controllable in an efficient and cost effective way.
  • Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a method for controlling a pneumatic actuator in which the stroke of the piston is controllable in an efficient and cost effective way.
  • a pneumatic actuator a system for controlling a pneumatic actuator, a motor vehicle, a method, a computer programme and computer programme product, which are of the type stated by way of introduction and which in addition exhibits the features recited in the characterising clause of the appended claim 1 , 7, 8, 9, 16 and 17.
  • Preferred embodiments of the inventive pneumatic actuator are defined in appended dependent claims 2-6, and 10-15.
  • a pneumatic actuator comprising a cylinder and a piston arranged to reciprocate within said cylinder, said piston dividing said cylinder into a first space having a first port for passing a first gaseous medium into or out of said first space, and a second space having a second port for passing a second gaseous medium into said second space, so as to move said piston, wherein said first gaseous medium is arranged to be provided as a first set of pulses, and said second gaseous medium is arranged to be provided as a second set of pulses, said sets being arranged to provide an impact difference for moving said piston.
  • the resulting force thus achieved facilitates control of the piston, and at least one position sensor arranged to sense the position of the piston, said control of the pneumatic actuator being based upon the position of the piston.
  • This facilitates easy and accurate control of the piston.
  • a desired predetermined movement may be imparted to the piston of the pneumatic actuator.
  • fast change of the force or impact is possible and ability to apply high forces is given.
  • Said pulses are achievable by means of simple air valves and thus costs may be kept low.
  • said first set of pulses and said second set of pulses are provided with substantially the same frequency. This facilitates continuous operation.
  • said impact difference is provided by means of a difference in pulse duration between the first and second set of pulses.
  • said first set of pulses and said second set of pulses are arranged to be triggered at the same time. This is easy to programme and thus facilitates easy control of piston.
  • said impact difference is provided by means of a difference in pulse amplitude between the first and second set of pulses.
  • This provides an alternative way of achieving said impact difference, i.e. said resulting force.
  • An advantage is that the control is independent of the pulse length. Here control is performed by means of feed pressure which may be easier in certain applications.
  • the first gaseous medium and/or the second gaseous medium are/is air. Air is easily accessible and thus usable in many applications and cost effective.
  • a system for controlling a pneumatic actuator comprising a pneumatic actuator according to any of the embodiments above, at least one gas source, a first valve member arranged to receive said first gaseous medium from said air source, said first valve member being connected to said first space for providing said first set of pulses, and a second valve member arranged to receive said second gaseous medium from said air source, said second valve member being connected to said second space for providing said second set of pulses, and means for controlling said pulses.
  • a system where the resulting force thus achieved controls the pneumatic actuator is achieved, said system facilitating fast change of the force or impact, and ability to apply high forces.
  • Said valve members for providing said pulses may be simple air switches and thus costs may be kept low.
  • a method for controlling a pneumatic actuator comprising a cylinder and a piston arranged to reciprocate within said cylinder, said piston dividing said cylinder into a first space having a first port for passing a first gaseous medium into said space, and a second space having a second port for passing a second gaseous medium into said space, so as to move said piston, comprising the step of providing said first gaseous medium as a first set of pulses, and said second gaseous medium as a second set of pulses, said sets providing an impact difference for moving said piston, and determining the position of said piston and providing said sets as a function of said position.
  • This improves control of the piston.
  • the resulting force thus achieved facilitates control of piston.
  • the first set of pulses and the second set of pulses are provided with substantially the same frequency. This facilitates continuous operation.
  • said impact difference is provided by means of a difference in pulse duration between the first and second set of pulses.
  • said first set of pulses and said second set of pulses are triggered at the same time. This is easy to programme and thus facilitates easy control of piston.
  • said impact difference is provided by means of a difference in pulse amplitude between the first and second set of pulses.
  • the step of providing said sets is based upon the position of the piston, said impact difference being a function of said position. This improves control of the piston.
  • the first gaseous medium and/or the second gaseous medium is/are air. Air is easily accessible and thus usable in many applications and cost effective. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
  • Fig. 1 schematically illustrates a pneumatic actuator according to an embodiment of the present invention
  • Fig. 2 schematically illustrates a system for controlling the actuator in fig. 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention
  • Fig. 3 schematically shows a motor vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention
  • Fig. 4 schematically illustrates a computer according to an embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 5a and 5b schematically illustrates methods for controlling a pneumatic actuator according to embodiments of the present invention
  • Fig. 6a and 6b schematically illustrates a first and second set of pulses for controlling a piston of the actuator in fig. 1 and 2, said pulses being provided according to a first embodiment
  • Fig. 7a and 7b schematically illustrates a first and second set of pulses for controlling a piston of the actuator in fig. 1 and 2, said pulses being provided according to a second embodiment;
  • Fig. 8a and 8b schematically illustrates a first and second set of pulses for controlling a piston of the actuator in fig. 1 and 2, said pulses being provided according to a third embodiment
  • Fig. 9 schematically illustrates a first and second set of pulses for controlling a piston of the actuator in fig. 1 and 2, said pulses being provided according to a fourth embodiment
  • Fig. 10 schematically illustrates a first and second set of pulses for controlling a piston of the actuator in fig. 1 and 2, said pulses being provided according to a fifth embodiment
  • Fig. 11 schematically illustrates a first and second set of pulses for controlling a piston of the actuator in fig. 1 and 2, said pulses being provided according to a sixth embodiment
  • Fig. 12 schematically illustrates a detail of the set of pulses according to the first embodiment
  • Fig. 13 schematically illustrates a detail of the set of pulses according to a seventh embodiment.
  • link refers to a communication link which could be a physical line, such as an opto-electronic communication line, or a non- physical line such as a wireless connection, for example a radio- or microwave link.
  • Fig. 1 schematically illustrates a pneumatic actuator 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • the pneumatic actuator 100 comprises a cylinder 110 and a piston 120 arranged to reciprocate within said cylinder 110.
  • the piston 120 divides the cylinder 110 into a first space 112 and a second space 114.
  • the cylinder comprises a first port 116, passageway 116 or opening 116 for passing a first gaseous medium, for example air, into and/or out of the first space 112.
  • the cylinder further comprises a second port 118, passageway 118 or opening 118 for passing a second gaseous medium, for example air, into and/or out of the second space 114.
  • Said first gaseous medium is according to the invention arranged to be provided as a first set of pulses P1
  • said second gaseous medium is arranged to be provided as a second set of pulses P2, said sets being arranged to provide an impact difference for moving said piston.
  • said sets P1 , P2 are arranged to provide a resulting force for moving said piston.
  • the piston 120 comprises according to this embodiment a piston stem 122, which is arranged to be used for actuation in a desired application.
  • first gaseous medium P1 and the second gaseous medium P2 are the same. According to an embodiment the first and/or second gaseous medium are/is air.
  • Fig. 2 schematically illustrates a system 200 for controlling the actuator in fig. 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • the system 200 comprises a pneumatic actuator 100 e.g. according to fig. 1 , said pneumatic actuator 100 comprising a cylinder 110, a piston 120 arranged to reciprocate within said cylinder 110, the piston 120 dividing the cylinder 110 into a first space 112 and a second space 114.
  • the cylinder 110 comprises a first port 116 for passing a first gaseous medium, for example air, into and/or out of the first space 112, and a second port 118 for passing a second gaseous medium, for example air, into and/or out of the second space 114.
  • the system 200 further comprises a gas source 210 comprising said first and second gaseous medium, here illustrated as a common source.
  • the system further comprises a first valve member 220 arranged to receive said first gaseous medium from said gas source 210, and a second valve member 230 arranged to receive said second gaseous medium from said gas source 210.
  • the first valve member 220 is gas connected to the first port 116
  • the second valve member 230 is gas connected to the second port 118.
  • the system further comprises a position sensor 240 arranged to sense the position of the piston 120.
  • the system further comprises an electronic control unit 250.
  • the electronic control unit 250 is signal connected to the first valve member 220 via a link 225.
  • the electronic control unit 250 is further signal connected to the second valve member 230 via a link 235.
  • the electronic control unit 250 is signal connected to the position sensor via a link 245.
  • the first valve member 220 is arranged to provide said first gaseous medium as a first set of pulses P1 to the first space 112 via said first port 116
  • the second valve member 230 is arranged to provide said second gaseous medium as a second set of pulses P2 to the second space 114 via said second port 118.
  • Said first set of pulses P1 and said second set of pulses P2 are arranged to provide an impact difference for moving said piston 120.
  • the difference in impact of the first and second set of pulses P1 , P2 imparts an impulse to the piston 120 such that the piston 120 is moving, i.e. the piston is arranged to perform a stroke due to the resulting force provided by said sets of pulses P1 , P2.
  • Fig. 6-13 discloses different ways of achieving this impact difference by means of said first and second set of pulses P1 , P2.
  • the electronic control unit 250 is arranged to receive a signal via the link 245 from the position sensor 240 representing piston position data.
  • the electronic control unit 250 is arranged to process said piston position data so as to provide a signal via the link 225 representing a first set of pulses to the first valve member 220, such that the first valve member 220 provides said first gaseous medium to the first space 112 as said first set of pulses P1.
  • the electronic control unit 250 is further arranged to process said piston position data so as to provide a signal via the link 235 representing a second set of pulses to the second valve member 230, such that the second valve member 230 provides said second gaseous medium to the second space 114 as said second set of pulses P2.
  • the electronic control unit 250 is thus arranged to control said first valve member 220 and second valve member 230 based upon the position of the piston 120 such that the first and second set of pulses P1 , P2 are provided to the first and second space 112, 114, respectively, such that said difference in impact for moving said piston is achieved, the position of the piston 120 being arranged to be sensed by means of said position sensor 240.
  • the impact difference between the first and second set of pulses P1 , P2 needed to move the piston 120 may be determined by means of the electronic control unit 250.
  • the impact difference is according to an embodiment varied based upon the movement of the piston 120, i.e. the position of the piston 120, such that a desired movement of the piston 120 is achieved. This is according to an embodiment done by means of a feedback loop, where the position of the piston is determined after a certain number of the first and second set of pulses P1 , P2, e.g. after each pulse of the first and second set of pulses P1 , P2.
  • the first and second sets of pulses are according to an embodiment fed continuously based on said feedback for determining the position of the piston, i.e. both during a stroke or movement of the piston, and after an actuation application is completed, where the piston is supposed to be in a non-moving position or rest position.
  • the first and second sets of pulses P1 , P2 are provided such that the impact difference is zero, i.e. the piston is kept in the resting position by means of said sets of pulses P1 , P2.
  • the first and second sets of pulses are fed until the actuation is completed, where the sets of pulses are terminated.
  • means for holding the piston is provided, said means e.g. being a spring loaded ball. See fig. 5a and 5b, which show flow charts for performing such methods.
  • the electronic control unit 250 is programmed to control the piston 120 according to the specific application.
  • the position sensor 240 makes control of the piston 120 easy and reduces the risk of errors and malfunctioning since it gives an accurate result of the position.
  • the control of the piston 120 of the pneumatic actuator 100 is achievable without said position sensor.
  • varying parameters such as temperature, wear, tolerance, lubrication and run of the pneumatic actuator may influence the performance, and hence it is more difficult to achieve a satisfactory result by modelling of the pneumatic actuator 100.
  • the impact difference generated by means of the first and second set of pulses should be such that there is an impact of the first gaseous medium in the first space and vice versa.
  • the piston 120 When the piston 120 is moving in e.g. the direction towards the second space 114 due to said impact difference, the second gaseous medium is discharged from the second space 114.
  • the first gaseous medium is introduced as said first set of pulses P1 into the first space 112
  • the second gaseous medium is introduced as said second set of pulses P2 into the second space 114 and gas of said second gaseous medium is discharged from said second space 114.
  • the piston 120 When the piston 120 is moving in the direction towards the first space it is the opposite way around.
  • the first valve member 220 thus comprises means for discharging said first gaseous medium from said first space 112 when the piston 120 is moving towards said first space 112
  • the second valve member 230 comprises means for discharging said second gaseous medium from said second space 114 when the piston 120 is moving towards said second space.
  • the first and second valve members 220, 230 may vary due to application and due to the embodiment of the first and second set of pulses P1 , P2 achieving said impact difference.
  • each of the first and second valve member 220, 230 comprises a 3/2 valve which comprises a port for receiving gas from said gas source and a supply port from which the gaseous medium is arranged to be supplied as a set of pulses, and a discharge port to which gas is arranged to be discharged.
  • each of the first and second valve member 220, 230 comprises two valves, one for providing said set of pulses and a discharge valve to which gas is arranged to be discharged.
  • each of the first and second valve member 220, 230 comprises two valves, one for providing said set of pulses with a first amplitude, i.e. a first pressure, and one for providing said set of pulses with a second amplitude, i.e. a second pressure, different from said first amplitude/pressure.
  • the valve members may also comprise a proportional valve in order to vary the pressure of said sets of pulses.
  • Fig. 3 schematically shows a motor vehicle 300 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • the exemplified vehicle 300 comprises a tow car 310 and a trailer 312.
  • the vehicle 300 may be a heavy vehicle such as a truck or a buss.
  • the vehicle may alternatively be a car.
  • the pneumatic actuator 100 in fig. 1 is arranged in the vehicle 300.
  • the system 200 shown in fig. 2 is a subsystem of the vehicle 300.
  • the pneumatic actuator 100 in fig. 1 , 2 is a pneumatic gear shift cylinder arranged to actuate the gear shift of a gear box of the vehicle 300.
  • Fig. 4 schematically illustrates a computer according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • Non-volatile memory 420 has a first memory portion 430 wherein a computer program, such as an operating system, is stored for controlling the function of apparatus 250.
  • apparatus 250 comprises a bus controller, a serial communication port, l/O-means, an A/D-converter, a time date entry and transmission unit, an event counter and an interrupt controller (not shown).
  • Non-volatile memory 420 also has a second memory portion 440.
  • a computer program P comprising routines for controlling a pneumatic actuator may be stored in an executable manner or in a compressed state in a separate memory 460 and/or in the read/write memory 450.
  • the memory 460 is a non-volatile memory, such as a flash memory, an EPROM, an EEPROM or a ROM.
  • the memory 460 is a computer program product.
  • the memory 450 is a computer program product.
  • the data processing device 410 performs a certain function it should be understood that the data processing device 410 performs a certain part of the program which is stored in the separate memory 460, or a certain part of the program which is stored in the read/write memory 450.
  • Data processing device 410 may communicate with a data communications port 499 by means of a data bus 415.
  • the non-volatile memory 420 is adapted for communication with the data processing device 410 via a data bus 412.
  • the separate memory 460 is adapted for communication with the data processing device 410 via a data bus 411.
  • the read/write memory 450 is adapted for communication with the data processing device 410 via a data bus 414.
  • data received on the data port 499 comprises piston position data information received from the position sensor associated with the piston. This information can be used by the system so as to control the pneumatic actuator, i.e. control the piston of the pneumatic actuator.
  • Parts of the methods described herein can be performed by apparatus 250 by means of the data processing device 410 running the program stored in the separate memory 460 or the read/write memory 450. When apparatus runs the program, parts of the methods described herein are executed.
  • Fig. 5a schematically illustrates a method for controlling a pneumatic actuator according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • the method for controlling the pneumatic actuator 100, or rather the piston of the pneumatic actuator comprises a first step S510.
  • the position of the piston 120 of the pneumatic actuator 100 is determined.
  • the position of the piston is determined by means of the position sensor 240.
  • the method further comprises a second step S520.
  • a first set of pulses P1 are provided to the first space 112 and a second set of pulses P2 are provided to the second space 114, said pulses being provided based on said position, so as to provide an impact difference for moving said piston.
  • the pulses are provided by means of the first and second valve member respectively.
  • said valve members are controlled by means of an electronic control unit which is arranged to receive piston position data from said position sensor. This is described in relation to fig. 2.
  • the method further comprises a third step S530. In this step it is checked whether the piston is at a desired position, e.g.
  • the piston is provided to a rest position, e.g. by holding means.
  • Fig. 5b schematically illustrates a method for controlling a pneumatic actuator according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • This method for controlling the pneumatic actuator 100, or rather the piston of the pneumatic actuator comprises a first step S510.
  • the position of the piston 120 of the pneumatic actuator 100 is determined.
  • the position of the piston is determined by means of the position sensor 240.
  • the method further comprises a second step S520.
  • a first set of pulses P1 are provided to the first space 112 and a second set of pulses P2 are provided to the second space 114, said pulses being provided based on said position, so as to provide an impact difference for moving said piston.
  • the pulses are provided by means of the first and second valve member respectively.
  • said valve members are controlled by means of an electronic control unit which is arranged to receive piston position data from said position sensor. This is described in relation to fig. 2.
  • the first and second sets of pulses are fed continuously based on said feedback for determining the position of the piston, i.e. both during a stroke or movement of the piston, and after an actuation application is completed, where the piston is supposed to be in a non-moving position or rest position.
  • the first and second sets of pulses P1 , P2 are provided such that the impact difference is zero, i.e. the piston is kept in the resting position by means of said sets of pulses P1 , P2.
  • Fig. 6a and 6b schematically illustrates a first and second set of pulses P1 , P2 for controlling a piston of the actuator in fig. 1 and 2, said pulses being provided according to a first embodiment.
  • Said first set of pulses P1 and said second set of pulses P2 are provided with substantially the same frequency.
  • Said impact difference is provided by means of a difference in pulse duration between the first and second set of pulses P1 , P2.
  • said first set of pulses P1 and said second set of pulses P2 are arranged to be triggered at the same time, i.e. each pulse of the first and second set of pulses P1 , P2 start at the same time.
  • the duration of the first set of pulses P1 is longer than the duration of the second set of pulses P2, i.e. the pulse width of the first set of pulses P1 is broader than the pulse width of the second set of pulses P2.
  • the second set of pulses P2 end before the first set of pulses P1.
  • the piston of the pneumatic actuator 100 in fig. 1 or 2 will move in the direction towards the second space 114 narrowing the same. This is due to the difference in duration between the first and second set of pulses P1 , P2.
  • the longer duration of the first set of pulses P1 compared to the second set of pulses P2 renders a difference in impact, i.e.
  • the first gaseous medium being constituted by a portion of each of the first set of pulses P1 of this difference in duration imparts an impulse to the piston which moves in the direction towards the second space 114 due to the resulting force achieved.
  • the duration of the second set of pulses P2 is longer than the duration of the first set of pulses P1 , i.e. the pulse width of the second set of pulses P2 is broader than the pulse width of the first set of pulses P1.
  • the first set of pulses P1 end before the second set of pulses P2.
  • the piston of the pneumatic actuator 100 in fig. 1 or 2 will move in the direction towards the first space 112 narrowing the same.
  • An advantage with this embodiment is that it is easy to programme, e.g. when using the electronic control unit, as the pulses are triggered to start at the same time, thus simply needing two timers to start at the same time.
  • Fig. 7a and 7b schematically illustrates a first and second set of pulses P1 , P2 for controlling a piston of the actuator in fig. 1 and 2, said pulses being provided according to a second embodiment.
  • Said first set of pulses P1 and said second set of pulses P2 are provided with substantially the same frequency.
  • Said impact difference is provided by means of a difference in pulse duration between the first and second set of pulses P1 , P2.
  • said first set of pulses P1 and said second set of pulses P2 are arranged to end at the same time.
  • the duration of the first set of pulses P1 is longer than the duration of the second set of pulses P2, i.e. the pulse width of the first set of pulses P1 is broader than the pulse width of the second set of pulses P2.
  • the first set of pulses P1 start before the second set of pulses P2.
  • the piston of the pneumatic actuator 100 in fig. 1 or 2 will move in the direction towards the second space 114 narrowing the same. This is due to the difference in duration between the first and second set of pulses P1 , P2.
  • the longer duration of the first set of pulses P1 compared to the second set of pulses P2 renders a difference in impact.
  • the first gaseous medium being constituted by a portion of each of the first set of pulses P1 of this difference in duration imparts an impulse to the piston which moves in the direction towards the second space 114, this due to the resulting force thus achieved.
  • the duration of the second set of pulses P2 is longer than the duration of the first set of pulses P1 , i.e. the pulse width of the second set of pulses P2 is broader than the pulse width of the first set of pulses P1.
  • the second set of pulses P2 begin before the first set of pulses P1.
  • the piston of the pneumatic actuator 100 in fig. 1 or 2 will move in the direction towards the first space 112 narrowing the same.
  • Fig. 8a and 8b schematically illustrates a first and second set of pulses P1 , P2 for controlling a piston of the actuator in fig. 1 and 2, said pulses being provided according to a third embodiment.
  • Said first set of pulses P1 and said second set of pulses P2 are provided with substantially the same frequency.
  • Said impact difference is provided by means of a difference in pulse duration between the first and second set of pulses P1 , P2.
  • the duration of the first set of pulses P1 is longer than the duration of the second set of pulses P2, i.e. the pulse width of the first set of pulses P1 is broader than the pulse width of the second set of pulses P2.
  • said first set of pulses P1 start before and end after the second set of pulses P2.
  • the piston of the pneumatic actuator 100 in fig. 1 or 2 will move in the direction towards the second space 114 narrowing the same. This is due to the difference in duration between the first and second set of pulses P1 , P2.
  • the longer duration of the first set of pulses P1 compared to the second set of pulses P2 renders a difference in impact.
  • the first gaseous medium being constituted by a portion of each of the first set of pulses P1 of this difference in duration imparts an impulse to the piston which moves in the direction towards the second space 114, this due to the resulting force thus achieved.
  • the duration of the second set of pulses P2 is longer than the duration of the first set of pulses P1 , i.e. the pulse width of the second set of pulses P2 is broader than the pulse width of the first set of pulses P1.
  • the second set of pulses P2 begin before and end after the first set of pulses P1.
  • the piston of the pneumatic actuator 100 in fig. 1 or 2 will move in the direction towards the first space 112 narrowing the same.
  • Fig. 9 schematically illustrates a first and second set of pulses P1 , P2 for controlling a piston of the actuator in fig. 1 and 2, said pulses being provided according to a fourth embodiment.
  • Said first set of pulses P1 and said second set of pulses P2 are provided with substantially the same frequency.
  • Said impact difference is provided by means of a difference in pulse duration between the first and second set of pulses P1 , P2.
  • the duration of the first set of pulses P1 is longer than the duration of the second set of pulses P2, i.e. the pulse width of the first set of pulses P1 is broader than the pulse width of the second set of pulses P2.
  • each pulse of said first set of pulses P1 begin and end before each pulse of said second set of pulses P2.
  • the frequency of the first and second set of pulses P1 , P2 is such that the piston moves only due to the difference in pulse width of the first set of pulses P1 and the second set of pulses P2 due to the inertia of the piston.
  • the piston of the pneumatic actuator 100 in fig. 1 or 2 will move in the direction towards the second space 114 narrowing the same. This is due to the difference in duration between the first and second set of pulses P1 , P2.
  • the first gaseous medium being constituted by a portion of each of the first set of pulses P1 of this difference in duration imparts an impulse to the piston which moves in the direction towards the second space 114.
  • the piston By having the second set of pulses with a longer duration than the first set of pulses instead, the piston will move in the opposite direction.
  • each pulse in one of the sets of pulses could start within each pulse of the other sets of pulses and end after that each pulse in that set of pulses (not shown), thus achieving said impact difference, i.e. the resulting force for moving the piston.
  • Fig. 10 schematically illustrates a first and second set of pulses P1 , P2 for controlling a piston of the actuator in fig. 1 and 2, said pulses being provided according to a fifth embodiment.
  • each pulse is constituted by a pair of pulses.
  • Said first set of pulses P1 and said second set of pulses P2 are provided with substantially the same frequency.
  • each pair of pulses of the second set of pulses P2 has the same frequency as each pulse in the first set of pulses P1.
  • Said impact difference is provided by means of a difference in pulse duration between the first and second set of pulses P1 , P2.
  • the duration of the first set of pulses P1 is longer than the duration of the second set of pulses P2, i.e. the pulse width of the first set of pulses P1 is broader than the pulse width of the second set of pulses P2.
  • Each first pulse of each pair of pulses of the second set of pulses P2 here starts at the same time as each pulse of the first set of pulses P1 , and each second pulse of the pair of pulses of the second set of pulses P2 ends before each pulse of the first set of pulses P1.
  • the piston of the pneumatic actuator 100 in fig. 1 or 2 will move in the direction towards the second space 114 narrowing the same. This is due to the difference in duration between the first and second set of pulses P1 , P2.
  • the longer duration of the first set of pulses P1 compared to the second set of pulses P2 rendering a difference in impact.
  • the first gaseous medium being constituted by a portion of each of the first set of pulses P1 of this difference in duration imparts an impulse to the piston which moves in the direction towards the second space 114.
  • each pulse of the second set of pulses comprises more than two pulses, e.g. three pulses.
  • Each pulse of the first set of pulses could also comprise more than one pulse according to an alternative.
  • Fig. 11 schematically illustrates a first and second set of pulses for controlling a piston of the actuator in fig. 1 and 2, said pulses being provided according to a sixth embodiment.
  • Said first set of pulses and said second set of pulses are provided with substantially the same frequency.
  • Said impact difference is provided by means of a difference in pulse amplitude between the first and second set of pulses.
  • said first set of pulses and said second set of pulses are arranged to be triggered at the same time, i.e. each pulse of the first and second set of pulses start at the same time and end at the same time, the duration of the first and second set of pulses thus being the same.
  • the amplitude of the first set of pulses is higher than the amplitude of the second set of pulses.
  • the piston of the pneumatic actuator in fig. 1 or 2 will move in the direction towards the second space narrowing the same. This is due to the difference in amplitude between the first and second set of pulses.
  • the higher amplitude of the first set of pulses compared to the second set of pulses rendering a difference in impact, i.e. the resulting force.
  • the difference in amplitude, i.e. the difference in pressure the first gaseous medium being constituted by a portion of each of the first set of pulses of this difference in pressure imparts an impulse to the piston which moves in the direction towards the second space, this thus due to the resulting force.
  • Fig. 12 schematically illustrates a detail of the set of pulses according to the first embodiment.
  • said impact difference is provided by means of a difference x in pulse duration between the first and second set of pulses, said difference x constituting said impact difference, i.e. rendering the resulting force.
  • the first and second pulse starts at the same time and the second pulse ends before the first pulse.
  • Fig. 13 schematically illustrates a detail of the set of pulses according to a seventh embodiment.
  • said impact difference is provided by means of a combination of difference x in pulse duration between the first and second set of pulses, and a difference y in pulses amplitude between the first and second set of pulses, said differences constituting said impact difference, i.e. rendering the resulting force.
  • the first and second pulse ends at the same time and the second pulse starts before the first pulse, said pulse having higher amplitude than the second pulse.
  • a number of em bod i merits for providing the first and second set of pulses for controlling a piston of an actuator, e.g. an actuator according to fig. 1 and 2 have been described.
  • the sets are arranged to provide an impact difference for moving said piston.
  • the invention is not limited to these embodiments, but is within the scope of a pneumatic actuator comprising a cylinder and a piston arranged to reciprocate within said cylinder, said piston dividing said cylinder into a first space having a first port for passing a first gaseous medium into or out of said space, and a second space having a second port for passing a second gaseous medium into or out of said space, so as to move said piston, wherein said first gaseous medium is arranged to be provided as a first set of pulses, and said second gaseous medium is arranged to be provided as a second set of pulses, said sets being arranged to provide an impact difference for moving said piston.
  • the pneumatic actuator according to the embodiments above comprises a piston having a piston stem. Said piston stem takes up space in said second space, and this should be considered when providing said sets of pulses.
  • the first gaseous medium is arranged to be introduced to and discharged from the first space through the first port
  • the second gaseous medium is arranged to be introduced to and discharged from the second space through the second port.
  • a first inlet port for introducing the first gaseous medium to the first space
  • a second port for discharging the first gaseous medium from the first space.
  • amplitude and duration difference may be combined.
  • Other suitable combinations are also possible such as combining pairs of pulses providing a duration difference with the other set of pulses as well as amplitude difference.
  • Other types of pulses apart from rectangular pulses are of course achievable, such as saw toothed pulses, needing a more sophisticated type of valve member, e.g. a proportional valve.
  • the pneumatic actuator 100 may be applied to any suitable application, e.g. applications within a vehicle such as gear shift, break system, suspension but also other industries where pneumatic actuators are used.

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La présente invention porte sur un vérin pneumatique comprenant un cylindre et un piston disposé pour être animé d'un mouvement de va-et-vient à l'intérieur dudit cylindre, ledit piston divisant ledit cylindre en un premier espace ayant un premier orifice pour le passage d'un premier milieu gazeux dans ledit premier espace, et un second espace ayant un second orifice pour le passage d'un second milieu gazeux dans ledit second espace, de façon à déplacer ledit piston, ledit premier milieu gazeux étant destiné à être délivré sous la forme d'un premier ensemble d'impulsions, et ledit second milieu gazeux étant destiné à être délivré sous la forme d'un second ensemble d'impulsions, lesdits ensembles étant définis pour produire une différence d'impact pour déplacer ledit piston, et au moins un capteur de position disposé au niveau dudit vérin pneumatique pour détecter la position du piston, la commande du vérin pneumatique étant réalisée sur la base de la position du piston. La présente invention porte également sur un système pour commander un vérin pneumatique. La présente invention porte également sur un procédé pour commander un vérin pneumatique. La présente invention porte également sur un programme d'ordinateur et sur un produit programme d'ordinateur.
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