PROGRAMMABLE MAGNETORHEOLOGICAL FLUID CLUTCH APPARATUS

    公开(公告)号:WO2021092683A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-05-20

    申请号:PCT/CA2020/051529

    申请日:2020-11-12

    Applicant: EXONETIK INC.

    Abstract: A system for operating at least one magnetorheological fluid clutch apparatus may, in a first mode, vary an amount of torque transmission between a driving member and a driven member in the at least one magnetorheological fluid clutch apparatus by actuating at least one coil in the at least one magnetorheological fluid clutch apparatus. In a second mode, the system may cause torque transmission between the driven member and the driving member by setting a desired remanent magnetization level in a magnetic component of the at least one magnetorheological fluid clutch apparatus by actuating the at least one coil in the at least one magnetorheological fluid clutch apparatus.

    DYNAMIC MOTION CONTROL SYSTEM USING MAGNETORHEOLOGICAL FLUID CLUTCH APPARATUSES
    14.
    发明申请
    DYNAMIC MOTION CONTROL SYSTEM USING MAGNETORHEOLOGICAL FLUID CLUTCH APPARATUSES 审中-公开
    使用磁流变液体离合器装置的动态运动控制系统

    公开(公告)号:WO2016187719A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-12-01

    申请号:PCT/CA2016/050598

    申请日:2016-05-26

    Applicant: EXONETIK INC.

    Abstract: An active suspension system comprises at least one biasing device configured to support a body from a structure, and at least one motor. A magnetorheological (MR) fluid clutch apparatus(es) is coupled to the at least one motor to receive torque from the motor, the MR fluid clutch apparatus controllable to transmit a variable amount of torque. A mechanism is between the at least one MR fluid clutch apparatus and the body to convert the torque received from the at least one MR fluid clutch apparatus into a force on the body. Sensor(s) provide information indicative of a state of the body or structure. A controller receives the information indicative of the state of the body or structure and for outputting a signal to control the at least one MR fluid clutch apparatus in exerting a desired force on the body to control movement of the body according to a desired movement behavior.

    Abstract translation: 主动悬架系统包括构造成从结构支撑主体和至少一个马达的至少一个偏置装置。 磁流变(MR)流体离合器装置联接到所述至少一个电动机以接收来自所述电动机的扭矩,所述MR流体离合器装置可控制地传递可变量的扭矩。 在所述至少一个MR流体离合器装置和所述主体之间具有机构,以将从所述至少一个MR流体离合器装置接收的扭矩转换成对所述主体的力。 传感器提供指示身体或结构的状态的信息。 控制器接收指示身体或结构的状态的信息,并输出信号以控制至少一个MR流体离合器装置,以在身体上施加期望的力,以根据期望的运动行为控制身体的运动。

    TELEPRESENCE CONTROLLER AND SYSTEM USING MAGNETORHEOLOGICAL FLUID CLUTCH APPARATUSES
    17.
    发明申请
    TELEPRESENCE CONTROLLER AND SYSTEM USING MAGNETORHEOLOGICAL FLUID CLUTCH APPARATUSES 审中-公开
    使用磁流变流体离合器的远程控制器和系统

    公开(公告)号:WO2018039803A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-03-08

    申请号:PCT/CA2017/051034

    申请日:2017-09-01

    Applicant: EXONETIK INC.

    Abstract: A telepresence controller is provided for interaction with a remote telepresence session to control haptic interactions between an end effector and the remote telepresence session. Force sensor (s) monitor force (s) applied to an end effector. Position sensor (s) monitor a position of the end effector. The telepresence controller communicates with the remote telepresence session to exchange position data and force data indicative of concurrent haptic movements of the end effector and an object in the remote telepresence session. Magnetorheological fluid clutch apparatus (es ) have an input adapted to be connected to a power source and configured to receive a degree of actuation (DOA) therefrom, the magnetorheological fluid clutch apparatus ( es ) having an output being actuatable to selectively transmit the received DOA to the end effector by controlled slippage. A force controller module determines a force input required on the end effector as a function of haptic events for the object in the remote telepresence session. A clutch driver module drives the magnetorheological fluid clutch apparatus with the controlled slippage being as a function of the force input.

    Abstract translation: 提供远程出席控制器用于与远程远程出席会话交互以控制末端执行器和远程远程出席会话之间的触觉交互。 力传感器监测施加在末端执行器上的力。 位置传感器监测末端执行器的位置。 远程出席控制器与远程远程出席会话通信以交换位置数据并强制指示远程远程出席会话中的末端执行器和对象的并发触觉移动的数据。 磁流变流体离合器装置具有适于连接到电源并且被配置为从其接收一定程度的致动(DOA)的输入端,磁流变流体离合器装置(一个或多个)具有可致动的输出端以选择性地将所接收的DOA 通过受控滑动到末端执行器。 力控制器模块根据远程远程呈现会话中的对象的触觉事件来确定末端执行器上所需的力输入。 离合器驱动器模块驱动磁流变流体离合器装置,其中受控滑动作为力输入的函数。

    HUMAN-HYBRID POWERTRAIN FOR A VEHICLE OR MOVING EQUIPMENT USING MAGNETORHEOLOGICAL FLUID CLUTCH APPARATUS
    18.
    发明申请
    HUMAN-HYBRID POWERTRAIN FOR A VEHICLE OR MOVING EQUIPMENT USING MAGNETORHEOLOGICAL FLUID CLUTCH APPARATUS 审中-公开
    使用磁流变液离合器装置的车辆或移动设备的人体混合动力传动系

    公开(公告)号:WO2017083970A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-05-26

    申请号:PCT/CA2016/051338

    申请日:2016-11-16

    Applicant: EXONETIK INC.

    Abstract: A system for assisting a user in moving a device relative to a structure comprises a magnetorheological (MR) fluid actuator unit including at least one torque source and at least one MR fluid clutch apparatus having an input coupled to the at least one torque source to receive torque from the at least one torque source, the MR fluid clutch apparatus controllable to transmit a variable amount of assistance force via an output thereof. An interface is configured for coupling the output of the at least one MR fluid clutch apparatus to the device or surrounding structure. At least one sensor provides information about a movement of the device. A processor unit for controlling the at least one MR fluid clutch apparatus in exerting the variable amount of assistance force as a function of said information, wherein the system is configured for one of the MR fluid actuator unit and the interface to be coupled to the structure, and for the other of the MR fluid actuator unit and the interface to be coupled to the device for the assistance force from the MR fluid actuator unit to assist in moving the device.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于辅助用户相对于结构移动装置的系统包括磁流变(MR)流体致动器单元,该磁流变(MR)流体致动器单元包括至少一个扭矩源和至少一个MR流体离合器装置,该MR流体离合器装置具有耦合到 所述至少一个转矩源用于接收来自所述至少一个转矩源的转矩,所述MR流体离合器装置可控制以经由其输出传递可变量的辅助力。 接口构造成用于将至少一个MR流体离合器装置的输出连接到装置或周围结构。 至少有一个传感器提供有关设备移动的信息。 处理器单元用于控制所述至少一个MR流体离合器装置根据所述信息施加可变量的辅助力,其中所述系统被配置用于所述MR流体致动器单元和所述接口中的一个连接到所述结构 ,并且MR流体致动器单元和接口中的另一个将被耦合到用于来自MR流体致动器单元的辅助力的装置以帮助移动该装置。

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