Design rules for MR fluid actuators in different working modes

Ralf Boelter; Hartmut Janocha

doi:10.1117/12.274197

9 May 1997 Design rules for MR fluid actuators in different working modes

Ralf Boelter, Hartmut Janocha

Proceedings Volume 3045, Smart Structures and Materials 1997: Passive Damping and Isolation; (1997) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.274197
Event: Smart Structures and Materials '97, 1997, San Diego, CA, United States

Abstract

The behavior of actuators based on magnetorheological fluids is determined by a variety of parameters. The magnetorheological properties of the MR suspension, the working mode (shear mode, flow mode, squeeze mode) and the design of the magnetic circuit consisting of MR fluid, flux guide and coil all considerably influence the properties of the actuator. This paper presents design rules for MR fluid actuators in different working modes. The behavior of MR fluids in the three working modes was investigated by using a rotational viscometer, a flow mode damper and a new measuring technique working in the squeeze mode. The measurement results for various magnetic flux densities are reported and the results of the different working modes are compared. High dynamic damping forces dependent on the magnetic field can be achieved especially in the squeeze mode. The design of the magnetic circuit of an MR fluid actuator is analyzed by using finite-element-methods. The advantages of integrating permanent magnets into the magnetic circuit of an MR fluid actuator are pointed out. The working point of the actuator can be adjusted by permanent magnets without consuming any power and the maximum power required to drive the actuator can be reduced. From these results design rules for MR fluid actuators are developed.

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Ralf Boelter and Hartmut Janocha "Design rules for MR fluid actuators in different working modes", Proc. SPIE 3045, Smart Structures and Materials 1997: Passive Damping and Isolation, (9 May 1997); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.274197

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