Manually-actuated brake system using magnetorheological fluid clutch apparatus
US10690200B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 28, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jun 23, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 28, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H19/043
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A braking control apparatus comprises at least one torque source. At least one magnetorheological (MR) fluid clutch apparatus having an input coupled to the at least one torque source to receive torque from the torque source, the MR fluid clutch apparatus controllable to transmit a variable amount of torque via an output thereof. A modulation interface couples the output of the at least one MR fluid clutch apparatus to a braking power transmission of a brake system. At least one sensor provides information indicative of a braking state of the load. A processing unit receives the information indicative of the braking state of the load and for outputting a signal to control the at least one MR fluid clutch apparatus in exerting a desired force on the braking power transmission to assist in braking the load. A method for assisting a manually-actuated braking of a vehicle is also provided.
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