Controllable magneto-rheological elastomer vibration isolator

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2006-08-08

2006-08-08

Graham, Matthew C. (Department: 3683)

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Internal-resistance motion retarder

Magnetic fluid or material

C267S140130

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07086507

ABSTRACT:
A tunable vibration isolation device comprising a magneto-rheological elastomer (MRE), and methods of using such a device, are provided. By manipulating a magnetic field within the MRE the device's stiffness is controlled. The vibration isolator can be constructed to provide shock absorption in one, two and three dimensions. Coupling the tunable device to a sensor feedback and a control system provides fast and accurate vibration isolation and energy dissipation for shock events in a variety of applications.

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