Self-Powered, Self-Sensing Magnetorheological Dampers
- Summary
- The present invention provides an ideal solution for vibration mitigation systems. Provided is a self-powered, self-sensing magnetorheological (MR) damping device that has electrical power generation, velocity sensing ability while providing controllable damping force, comprising a mechanical assembly and an electrical part. Also provided is an electrical circuit applicable to devices that have electrical power generation, velocity sensing and MR damping capabilities. A method for extracting relative velocity information from voltages of a multi-pole linear electromagnetic power generator is provided as well.
- Supplementary Information
- Inventor: LIAO, Wei Hsin | CHEN, Chao
Priority Number: US20120031719A1
IPC Current: F16F000953 | H02J000704
US Class: 1882672 | 320134
Assignee Applicant: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Title: SELF-POWERED AND SELF-SENSING MAGNETORHEOLOGICAL DAMPERS
Usefulness: SELF-POWERED AND SELF-SENSING MAGNETORHEOLOGICAL DAMPERS
Summary: Self-powered and self-sensing MR damping device for use in vehicle suspensions, buildings and prostheses.
Novelty: Self-powered and self-sensing magnetorheological damping device for use in e.g. vehicle suspensions, has electrical circuit estimating relative movement to output damper driving current based on estimated velocity
- Industry
- Electronics
- Sub Category
- Circuit Design
- Application No.
- 10/ENG/382/ITF Principal Inventor: Professor LIAO Wei Hsin, Department of Mechanical and Automation Engineering Patent Status: Chinese & US Patent Pending; International filing still available Licensing Status: Available for licensing
- Country/Region
- Hong Kong
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