Abstract:
A magnetorheological material containing a particle component and a carrier fluid having a change in viscosity per degree temperature ( DELTA eta / DELTA T ratio) less than or equal to about 9.0 centipoise/ DEG C over the temperature range of 25 DEG C to -40 DEG C. The magnetorheological material exhibits a substantial magnetorheological effect with a minimal variation in mechanical properties with respect to changes in temperature. The magnetorheological material is advantageous in that it provides for the design of devices that are smaller, more efficient and consume less power.
Abstract translation:含有在25℃至-40℃的温度范围内具有小于或等于约9.0厘泊/℃的每度温度(DELTA eta / DELTA T比)粘度变化的颗粒组分和载体流体的磁流变材料 磁流变材料表现出相当大的磁流变效应,相对于温度变化而言机械性能的变化最小。 磁流变材料的优点在于它提供了更小,更有效和消耗较少功率的器件的设计。
Abstract:
An adhesive composition exhibitiing strong rubber-to-metal bonds with excellent environmental resistance without the necessity of first priming the metal surface has been discovered. The composition comprises a halogen-containing polyolefin, an aromatic nitroso compound, a polymaleimide compound, and a metal oxide such as zinc oxide or magnesium oxide. The composition may optionally contain a vulcanizing agent such as sulfur or selenium, a phenolic epoxy resin, or carbon black.
Abstract:
An electrorheological material containing a carrier fluid, an electrorheologically active particle and a colorant additive which can be classified as a dye, an insoluble pigment, an A-type soluble pigment, or a B-type soluble pigment. The incorporation of these colorant additives in accordance with the invention does not dramatically affect the viscosity, dynamic yield stress, static yield stress, current density or response time exhibited by the electrorheological material. The colorant-containing electrorheological material is useful for creating aesthetic visual effects in a variety of applications.
Abstract:
An aqueous primer composition containing a polyvinyl alcohol-stabilized aqueous phenolic resin dispersion, a latex of a halogenated polyolefin, and a metal oxide. The phenolic resin dispersion is prepared by mixing (a) a pre-formed, solid, substantially water-insoluble, phenolic resin; (b) water; (c) an organic coupling solvent; and (d) polyvinyl alcohol, at a temperature and for a period of time sufficient to form a dispersion of said phenolic resin in water. The aqueous primer composition substantially reduces the utilization of organic solvents, is resistant to pre-bake conditions, and provides for a robust adhesive bond which is flexible and resistant to adverse environments.
Abstract:
An electrorheological material containing a carrier fluid and an ionic dye particle component which is an ionically charged compound based on or derived from a conjugated hydrocarbon compound. A preferred ionically charged compound contains at least one aromatic nucleus that has been sulfonated and/or carboxylated to form a negatively charged system which has, in turn, been offset with a positive ion. The electrorheological material is useful for creating aesthetic visual effects and responds quickly to an electric field.
Abstract:
A magnetorheological fluid tht includes magnetic-responsive particles, a carrier fluid and an organomolybdenum. The organomolybdenum preferably includes at least one molydenum atom bonded to at least one organic moiety wherein the organic moiety can be derived from a precursor selected from the group consisting of a saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon, an aromatic hydrocarbon, an oxygen-containing compound, a nitrogen-containing compound and a compound containing more than one functional group.
Abstract:
A spherical bearing (44) which may be used in a rod end housing is modified with an elastomeric member (32) to isolate the transmission of vibrations and sound. Such spherical elastomeric bearings (44) can be used in any application where a conventional spherical bearing is used such as cable connection, clutch linkages, etc., in Class 8 trucks, farm tractors, and various other pieces of equipment.
Abstract:
A method and apparatus is described for limiting transient motions between an aircraft power member and aircraft structure. The apparatus incorporates a coupler (20) for use with inertial-type mounts and includes a body portion (21) having a coupler piston (32) telescopically received therein. Upon exceeding a transient relative motion which causes a fluid flow velocity to be exceeded, seat (38) formed on coupler piston (32) interacts with lip (39) on body portion (21) to cause a fluid flow restriction. This method and apparatus restricts and limits transient motions, i.e., acts as a snubber, to limit further relative motion between an aircraft power member (54) and an aircraft structural member (52). The coupler piston (32) preferably includes a flexible seal (30) formed thereon and orifice (40) therethrough for providing additional throttle-type damping upon snubbing. This method and apparatus is particularly useful in inertial-type fluid mounts for mounting aircraft engines, fluid pylon isolators for helicopter pylon isolation, and Fluid Torque Restraint (FTR) systems for aircraft for limiting transient motions under certain conditions, such as during takeoff, landing, and maneuvers, yet providing isolation under normal operating conditions.
Abstract:
A method is described for identifying the primary load path of a particular engine (13). An elastomeric mount (12, 14) may then be made laterally soft in a first (in the disclosed case, the tangential) direction and more rigid in the direction of the primary load path. Efforts can then be directed to dynamically softening the mount (12, 14) in the primary load path. Specific apparatus may include passive fluid devices, active fluid devices, passive non-fluid devices and active non-fluid devices. In the case of a fluid mount, another feature of the invention is to have an auxiliary fill port (66) of the volume compensator (40) in alignment with at least one and, preferably both, of the primary fill port (58) for the mount and the inertia track (38) to facilitate filling.
Abstract:
A single-piece elastomeric mount (22) installed over a plurality of openings (15) has a like plurality of reinforcing plates (44 and 46) to permit the elastomeric rib between the plates' edges to flex. The apertures (24 and 26) in the mount can then be aligned with holes (15) in a support (13) having wider tolerances on their end positions. The mount may include two sets of plates - an upper load-distribution set (44 and 46) and a lower wear-reducing set (30 and 32), each set being bonded to the elastomer.