Vol.27 No.1(1992.3)
Research Report

Characteristics Analysis of Continuously Controlled Dampers

Shun'ichi Doi


Realization of a semi-active control equipment with a low energy consumption is expected from development of controlling valve devices and the control system. In this study, characteristics of a continuously controlled vale is analyzed by both calculations and experiments. With the aim of the practical application of the system, critical conditions for optimal design of the damping valve are proposed with respect to the valve opening, responces and control period of the controller. From experimental study of the eggectiveness of the system, it is confirmed to have a stable controlling characteristics for a vibration suppression system using an apparatus of two degrees of freedom as well as for a chasis controlled experimental vehicle.