Magneto-rheological fluid encased in flexible materials for vibration control

US6971491B1 · kind B1 · utility

Assignee

• The Board of Regents of The University and Community College System of Nevada on behalf of the University of Nevada, Reno · US

Inventors

• Faramarz Gordaninejad · Reno, US
• Alan Fuchs · Reno, US
• Xiaojie Wang · Reno, US
• Gregory Hitchcock · Reno, US
• Mei Xin · Dallas, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Dec 26, 2002
• Grant date: Dec 6, 2005
• Expiry date: Dec 26, 2022

Classification

• Technology area (CPC F): Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
• CPC primary: F16F9/535
• WIPO field: Mechanical elements
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

The disclosed device is directed toward magneto-rheological fluid encasement device. The magneto-rheological fluid encasement device comprises a body having at least one containment element defining an interior and an exterior. A magneto-rheological fluid is disposed in the interior of the at least one containment element. At least one magnetic field is in operative communication with the magneto-rheological fluid.