Innovative Design of Low-Power Light-Weight MagnetoRheological Dampers
Author | : Mohammad Mehdi Naserimojarad |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 71 |
Release | : 2015 |
ISBN-10 | : OCLC:1125377340 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 (40 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: MagnetoRheological (MR) dampers are controllable shock absorption devices that are vastly used in vibration and motion control applications. MR dampers can provide an adjustable damping constant that can be used to generate controlled damping force for vibration and shocks control. In this research different methods of reducing the weight and power consumption of MR dampers are investigated. First, optimal design of MR dampers using a Genetic Algorithm is presented. Next design of novel magnetic circuits and damper mechanisms for reducing the weight and power consumption is investigated and a new low-power, low-weight mechanism is proposed. Experimental results for the proposed MR damper are further presented and compared with the results obtained from a conventional MR damper.