Electrorheological fluids containing eletronically conductive polymers
US5435932A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 14, 1993 |
| Grant date | Jul 25, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 14, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC10M171/001
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Non-aqueous electrorheological fluids are described which comprise a major amount of a hydrophobic liquid phase and a minor amount of a dispersed particulate phase comprising conductive polymers selected from the group consisting of polypyrroles, polyphenylenes, polyacetylenes, polyvinylpyridines, polyvinylpyrrolidones, poly(substituted anilines), polyvinylidene halides, polyphenothiazines and polyimidazoles. The electrorheological fluids prepared in accordance with the present invention are useful in a variety of applications including flotational coupling devices such as clutches for automobiles or industrial motors, transmissions, brakes or tension control devices; and linear damping devices such as shock absorbers, engine mounts and hydraulic actuators.
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