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Magnetorheological fluids

US6932917B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 17, 2003
Grant dateAug 23, 2005
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Expiry dateJul 19, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01F1/447
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

One embodiment of the invention includes an MR fluid of improved durability. The MR fluid is particularly useful in devices that subject the fluid to substantial centrifugal forces, such as large fan clutches. A particular embodiment includes a magnetorheological fluid including 10 to 14 wt % of a hydrocarbon-based liquid, 86 to 90 wt % of bimodal magnetizable particles, and 0.05 to 0.5 wt % fumed silica.

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