Programmable magnetorheological fluid clutch apparatus
US11821471B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 12, 2020 |
| Grant date | Nov 21, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 12, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D2200/003
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system for operating at least one magnetorheological fluid clutch apparatus may, in a first mode, vary an amount of torque transmission between a driving member and a driven member in the at least one magnetorheological fluid clutch apparatus by actuating at least one coil in the at least one magnetorheological fluid clutch apparatus. In a second mode, the system may cause torque transmission between the driven member and the driving member by setting a desired remanent magnetization level in a magnetic component of the at least one magnetorheological fluid clutch apparatus by actuating the at least one coil in the at least one magnetorheological fluid clutch apparatus.
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