MRF-BALL-CLUTCH

Beside active dampers, rotating brake and clutch systems are the main field of application for magnetorheological fluids (MRF). Within this paper an idea is shown that uses the well known technology of MRF dampers and combines it with the also well known technology of common mechanical ball clutches. The result of this fusion is a new type of MRF-clutch design that has a lot of advantages compared to traditional MRF clutch designs. Additionally to show the potential of the idea for common applications, two demonstrator structures that had been investigated will be presented.