Semiactive field-controllable magneto-rheological fluid dampers for mountain bicycles

Darrell G. Breese; Faramarz Gordaninejad

doi:10.1117/12.388170

12 June 2000 Semiactive field-controllable magneto-rheological fluid dampers for mountain bicycles

Darrell G. Breese, Faramarz Gordaninejad

Proceedings Volume 3991, Smart Structures and Materials 2000: Industrial and Commercial Applications of Smart Structures Technologies; (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.388170
Event: SPIE's 7th Annual International Symposium on Smart Structures and Materials, 2000, Newport Beach, CA, United States

Abstract

This paper presents the development and evaluation of field- controllable, semi-active magneto-rheological fluid (MRF) shock absorbers for a mountain bicycle. Recent trends in the bicycle industry show a movement towards semi-active suspension systems. Two new MRF dampers are designed and tested with the intent of being used on the front and rear suspension of a modern mountain bicycle. The MRF shock absorbers are designed to emulate the performance of the original equipment manufacturer shock absorbers in passive mode. Application of an input electric current to the MRF shock absorber causes a dramatic increase in the damping capacity. Procedures and results are presented for the design and experimental characterization of these MRF dampers.

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Darrell G. Breese and Faramarz Gordaninejad "Semiactive field-controllable magneto-rheological fluid dampers for mountain bicycles", Proc. SPIE 3991, Smart Structures and Materials 2000: Industrial and Commercial Applications of Smart Structures Technologies, (12 June 2000); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.388170

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