Lightweight magnetic particle device
US6837350B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 27, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jan 4, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 27, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D2037/002
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A multiple working surface magnetic particle device for transferring torque between two rotatable members is disclosed. The magnetic particle device includes relatively rotatable members defining a gap therebetween containing a magnetically reactive medium. The magnetically reactive medium stiffens in the presence of a magnetic field interlocking the rotatable members. The multiple working surface design allows for a reduction in the size and weight of the magnetic field source resulting in a more compact, lighter weight magnetic particle device.
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