This paper takes the position control performance of pump-controlled hydraulic presses as the research object. The control methods are designed respectively for the two motion stages of rapid descent and slow descent of hydraulic presses in order to improve the control performance of the system. First of all, the accuracy model of the pump-controlled hydraulic presses position servo system (the pump-controlled hydraulic presses position servo system, which is called PCHPS) and its MATLAB/Simulink simulation platform are established. Based on the theoretical analysis and experimental data, the interference factors affecting the tracking accuracy and positioning accuracy of the PCHPS are analyzed. Then, an adaptive integral robust control (the adaptive integral robust control, which is called AIRC) for PCHPS is designed to reduce the influence of nonlinear factors on the system, and the effectiveness of the controller is verified by simulation. Finally, the position control experiment of PCHPS is designed, and the experimental results show that the AIRC can effectively reduce nonlinear factors such as unknown interference in the slow-down stage of the system. The positioning accuracy is raised to within 0.008 mm, which improves the process level of the hydraulic presses.

Wheel braking devices is some of the most widely used landing deceleration devices in modern aircraft. Jet pipe pressure servo valves are widely used in large aircraft wheel brake control systems because of their high anti-pollution ability, high sensitivity and fast dynamic response. However, most brake systems suffer vibration phenomena during the braking process. The pressure servo valve is an important part of the hydraulic brake system, and also an important factor affecting the vibration of the system. In order to solve the vibration problem in the brake system this paper present a two-stage brake pressure servo valve design. We place feedback channels at both ends of the main spool to stabilize the output pressure. In addition, modeling, simulation and experimental verifications are carried out. Firstly, the principle and structure of the pressure servo valve are described. An accurate mathematical model of the two-stage brake pressure servo valve and the testing system is established. Then a simulation analysis is carried out. Finally, a two-stage brake pressure servo valve testing experimental platform system is built for experimental verification. The experimental results show that the mathematical model of the two-stage brake pressure servo valve and the test system established in this paper have high accuracy, and the designed servo valve structure can restrain vibrations. The above research results provide a useful theoretical reference for performance optimization, stability analysis and valve body structure improvement of brake pressure servo valves.

The joint hydraulic drive unit (HDU) serves as a pivotal element in enabling the high-performance movements of legged robots. Functioning as the conduit linking the oil source and the actuator, the hydraulic flow channel significantly impacts actuator performance. Hence, optimizing the HDU flow channel becomes imperative, enhancing not only HDU efficiency but also the overall system performance. This paper introduces a novel approach by aligning the hydraulic flow channel of the joint HDU with the arteriovenous layout of the cardiac vascular system, departing from the conventional machining flow channel model. Through simulations determining the optimal range of the vascular branch radius and angle, this study guides the design optimization of the joint HDU flow channel. With the primary optimization goal of reducing pressure loss, the study compares simulation outcomes of various flow channel models—linear, variable excessive radius, and the multidimensional Bessel curve—tailored to suit the arrangement specifics of the joint HDU. Further validating these designs, the flow channels are fabricated using additive manufacturing for experimental verification. The integration of simulation analyses and pressure loss testing reveals a remarkable reduction of over 40% in pressure loss for the bionic flow channel compared to the conventional machining form. This empirical evidence strongly substantiates the bionic flow channel’s superior efficacy in pressure loss reduction. The findings presented herein offer valuable insights for the development of low-loss flow channels in joint HDUs, thereby presenting a new avenue for designing energy-efficient, high power-to-weight ratio legged robots.