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A Low-power Magnetorheological Fluid Clutch

This clutch device enables low-power, rapid, and reversible actuation of soft robotic devices to improve physical human-robot interactions Background Common implementations of soft robotics and compliant mechanisms utilize deformable materials, such as silicone or other elastomers, in their designs. Flexibility and elasticity improve overall compliance,...

Published: 9/5/2024 | Inventor(s): Joseph Davidson, Nicholas Bira

Keywords(s): clutch, electronics, electropermanent magnets, magnet arrays, magnetorheological fluid, Mechanical & Areospace Engineering, torque

Category(s): Engineering

Engine Modification for Onboard NG Compression and Refueling

A dual mode engine cylinder that allows a single engine to both operate from and compress natural gas for onboard refueling Background Reciprocating internal combustion engines for passenger and commercial vehicles that are configured to operate on natural gas are commonly available. Internal combustion engines configured to operate using conventional...

Published: 6/18/2024 | Inventor(s): Christopher Hagen, Guy Babbitt

Keywords(s): Energy Recovery, Mechanical & Areospace Engineering, Transportation

Category(s): Engineering

Engine Modification for Onboard NG Compression and Refueling

Published: 2/16/2024 | Inventor(s): Christopher Hagen, Guy Babbitt, Chris Turner, Nick Echter, Kristina Weyer-Geigel

Keywords(s): Mechanical & Areospace Engineering

Category(s): Engineering

Low Cost Methods for Producing Microchannel Process Technology

A manufacturing architecture that uses microchannel flow inserts to enable stamping and avoid photochemical etching Background Microchannel process technology is useful in a variety of applications including heat exchangers, solar cells, hydrogen storage, and chemical reactors. The surface-area-to-volume ratios of microchannels are as large as...

Published: 6/18/2024 | Inventor(s): Brian Paul, Samuel Brannon

Keywords(s): Advanced Technology and Manufacturing Inst. (ATAMI), Chemical Synthesis, Chemicals / Chemical Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Energy Storage, Heat exchangers, Heat Transfer, Manufacturing, Mechanical & Areospace Engineering, Metal Alloy, Microchannel, Mixing, Nanotechnology, pharmaceuticals, Physical Science, Physics / Applied Engineering, Process/Procedure, Reactor, Research Tools

Category(s): Device, Engineering, Medical Devices, Nanoscience & Microtechnologies, Physical Science, Research Tools, Sustainability & Cleantechnologies, Transportation