Abstract:
An additives package for use in an MR fluid formulation is provided, as well as an MR fluid formulation containing the additives package. In one embodiment, the additives package comprises an organomolybdenum dithiocarbamate, an ashless dithiocarbamate, and a triazole compound, such as a tolutriazole compound. In another embodiment, the additives package may further include an aminic antioxidant, such as an alkylated diphenylamine. In another embodiment, the additives package is free of an organomolybdate ester. In another embodiment, the additives package consists of the organomolybdenum dithiocarbamate, the ashless dithiocarbamate, the triazole compound, and optionally the aminic antioxidant. In addition to the additives package, the magnetorheological fluid formulation comprises magnetizable particles, a carrier fluid, and a thickening agent.
Abstract:
A magnetorheological (MR) piston assembly (110) includes an MR piston (112), a rod (114), and a guide member (116). The guide member includes an MR fluid passageway (124) and is attached to at least one of the piston and rod. A perimeter of a projection of the guide member onto a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis surrounds and is spaced apart from a perimeter of a projection of the MR piston onto the plane A damper 138 includes an MR piston assembly (110) and a tube (140). The piston assembly includes a piston (112), a rod (114), and a guide member (116). The guide member includes an MR fluid passageway (124) and is attached to at least one of the piston and rod. The guide member diameter is greater than the piston diameter. The tube surrounds and is radially spaced apart from the piston and surrounds the guide member, wherein the guide member makes sliding contact with the tube.
Abstract:
A magnetorheological (MR) fluid-based device including an MR piston assembly. The MR piston assembly includes a ferromagnetic MR piston core and an electric coil. The MR piston core has a central longitudinal axis and has an outer circumferential surface substantially coaxially aligned with the central longitudinal axis. The electric coil is positioned in the MR piston core and is substantially coaxially aligned with the central longitudinal axis. A portion, or at least a portion, of the electric coil is buried in the MR piston core under the outer circumferential surface.
Abstract:
A magnetorheological (MR) piston assembly (110) includes an MR piston (112), a rod (114), and a guide member (116). The guide member includes an MR fluid passageway (124) and is attached to at least one of the piston and rod. A perimeter of a projection of the guide member onto a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis surrounds and is spaced apart from a perimeter of a projection of the MR piston onto the plane A damper 138 includes an MR piston assembly (110) and a tube (140). The piston assembly includes a piston (112), a rod (114), and a guide member (116). The guide member includes an MR fluid passageway (124) and is attached to at least one of the piston and rod. The guide member diameter is greater than the piston diameter. The tube surrounds and is radially spaced apart from the piston and surrounds the guide member, wherein the guide member makes sliding contact with the tube.
Abstract:
A magnetorheological fluid formulation comprising magnetizable particles dispersed in carrier fluid and a thixotropic agent wherein the thixotropic agent comprises a fluorocarbon grease.
Abstract:
A magnetorheological fluid formulation comprising magnetizable particles dispersed in a multi-component liquid vehicle comprising an organoclay stabilization mixture. At least one organoclay is selected for each liquid vehicle component, each organoclay having a surface chemistry that renders it preferentially compatible with the surface functionality of one of the liquid components relative to its compatibility to the remaining components whereby it is effective to stabilize, or gel, that component. A method of making an MR fluid is also provided in which liquid vehicle components are blended together, the organoclay mixture is added to the blend, and magnetizable particles are suspended therein, resulting in a stable MR fluid of suitable viscosity and yield stress.
Abstract:
A magnetorheological fluid formulation comprising magnetizable particles dispersed in a multi-component liquid vehicle comprising an organoclay stabilization mixture. At least one organoclay is selected for each liquid vehicle component, each organoclay having a surface chemistry that renders it preferentially compatible with the surface functionality of one of the liquid components relative to its compatibility to the remaining components whereby it is effective to stabilize, or gel, that component. A method of making an MR fluid is also provided in which liquid vehicle components are blended together, the organoclay mixture is added to the blend, and magnetizable particles are suspended therein, resulting in a stable MR fluid of suitable viscosity and yield stress.