Magnetorheological reconfigurable clamp for a flexible...

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2007-04-17

2007-04-17

Wilson, Lee D. (Department: 3723)

Work holders

Relatively movable jaws

Jaw features

C269S008000

Reexamination Certificate

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11145418

ABSTRACT:
A reconfigurable clamp for a flexible manufacturing system comprises a body portion, a plurality of pins slidably engaged within sleeves formed in the body portion, a compression spring attached to each shaft of the plurality of pins, a reservoir comprising a magnetorheological fluid in operative communication with the plurality of pins, and an electromagnet in operative communication with the magnetorheological fluid, wherein the electromagnet selectively increases a yield stress property of the magnetorheological fluid; and a matching pressure foot.

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