Magnetorheological reconfigurable clamp for a flexible manufacturing system
US7204481B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 3, 2005 |
| Grant date | Apr 17, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 11, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB25B1/2421
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A reconfigurable clamp for a flexible manufacturing system comprises a body portion, a plurality of pins slidably engaged within sleeves formed in the body portion, a compression spring attached to each shaft of the plurality of pins, a reservoir comprising a magnetorheological fluid in operative communication with the plurality of pins, and an electromagnet in operative communication with the magnetorheological fluid, wherein the electromagnet selectively increases a yield stress property of the magnetorheological fluid; and a matching pressure foot.
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