Design, experiment, and performance analysis of magnetorheological clutch with uniform magnetic field distribution along the radial direction for tension control

High-precision tension control is very important for industrial production. Benefit from the unique property of magnetorheological (MR) fluid, a MR clutch is a potential device in a tension control system due to its fast response and large output dynamics. In this paper, based on the detailed analys...

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Published in:Review of scientific instruments 2021-12, Vol.92 (12), p.125006-125006
Main Authors: Wang, Shuyou, Chen, Fei, Tian, Zuzhi, Li, Aimin, Wu, Xiangfan
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Circuit design
Clutches
Coils
Control systems design
Magnetic circuits
Magnetic fields
Magnetic induction
Magnetic properties
Magnetism
Magnetorheological fluids
Radial distribution
Scientific apparatus & instruments
Torque
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Summary:High-precision tension control is very important for industrial production. Benefit from the unique property of magnetorheological (MR) fluid, a MR clutch is a potential device in a tension control system due to its fast response and large output dynamics. In this paper, based on the detailed analysis of axial magnetic induction intensity generated by the coil along the radial distribution, a shear-mode MR clutch with uniform magnetic field distribution along the radial direction is proposed for the tension control system. A theoretical model of torque transmission and a magnetic circuit were derived, and a magnetostatic simulation was carried out to validate the effectiveness of the proposed circuit design. Experimental evaluation was conducted to investigate the static and dynamic transmission torque property. Finally, a proportional–integral–differential controller was designed to regulate the output torque. Experimental testing demonstrated the effectiveness and practical feasibility of the MR clutch in tension control.
ISSN:0034-6748
1089-7623
DOI:10.1063/5.0070770