The design, development, and performance characterization of a magnetorheological (MR) fluid clutch for automotive limited slip differential (LSD) applications is presented in this study. The controllability of MR fluids provides an adjustable torque transmission and slippage for the LSD application. Three-dimensional electromagnetic finite element analysis (FEA) is performed to optimize the magnetic circuit and clutch design. Based on the results obtained from the FEA, the theoretical torque transfer capacity of the clutch is predicted utilizing Bingham-Plastic constitutive model. The clutch is characterized at different velocities and electromagnet electric input currents. Both the torque transfer capacity and the response time of the clutch were examined. It was demonstrated that the proposed MR fluid LSD clutch is capable of transferring controllable high torques with a fast response time.
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October 2006
Technical Papers
A Semi-Active, High-Torque, Magnetorheological Fluid Limited Slip Differential Clutch
Barkan Kavlicoglu,
Barkan Kavlicoglu
Mechanical Engineering Department,
University of Nevada
, Reno, NV 89557
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Cahit Evrensel,
Cahit Evrensel
Mechanical Engineering Department,
University of Nevada
, Reno, NV 89557
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Alan Fuchs,
Alan Fuchs
Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering Department,
University of Nevada
, Reno, NV 89557
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George Korol
George Korol
Visteon Corporation
, 17000 Rotunda Drive, Dearborn, MI 48126
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Barkan Kavlicoglu
Mechanical Engineering Department,
University of Nevada
, Reno, NV 89557
Faramarz Gordaninejad
Cahit Evrensel
Mechanical Engineering Department,
University of Nevada
, Reno, NV 89557
Alan Fuchs
Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering Department,
University of Nevada
, Reno, NV 89557
George Korol
Visteon Corporation
, 17000 Rotunda Drive, Dearborn, MI 48126J. Vib. Acoust. Oct 2006, 128(5): 604-610 (7 pages)
Published Online: March 23, 2006
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Received:
January 25, 2006
Revised:
March 23, 2006
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Kavlicoglu, B., Gordaninejad, F., Evrensel, C., Fuchs, A., and Korol, G. (March 23, 2006). "A Semi-Active, High-Torque, Magnetorheological Fluid Limited Slip Differential Clutch." ASME. J. Vib. Acoust. October 2006; 128(5): 604–610. https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2203308
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