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Electrorheological compositions including A1+x Zr2 Six P-x O12
Assignee: Motors Liquidation Co
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Filing: 1991-05-20
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Granted: 1994-05-31
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Expires: 2011-05-20
Abstract
Abstract Disclosed are electrorheological fluids having ceramic particles of high ion conductivity and a nonconducting or dielectric fluid. The high ion conductive particle may be a material having the formula A 1+x Zr 2 Si x P 3-x O 12 , where A is a monovalent ion, such as a material comprising at least one selected from the group consisting of Li, Na, K, Ag and Cu; and x ranges from 0 to 3. The liquid phase may include a silicone fluid or mineral oil. In the case of a mineral oil, the oil may also include an amine-terminated polyester to improve stability of the fluid.
Inventors
- 👤 Raymond L. Bloink
- 👤 Bob R. Powell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 09:54
CPC Classifications
C; C10; C10M; C10M171/00; C10M171/001
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
85 words
An electrorheological composition comprising: a solid phase present in an amount ranging from about 5 to about 50 percent by volume of said composition comprising a material having the formula A 1+x Zr 2 Si x P 3-x O 12 , where A is a monovalent ion, and X ranges from about 0 to about 3; and a liquid phase comprising a dielectric fluid, said composition being substantially free of water and effective to produce an electrorheological response in the presence of an electric field.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
85 words
An electrorheological composition comprising: a solid phase present in an amount ranging from about 5 to about 50 percent by volume of said composition comprising a material having the formula A 1+x Zr 2 Si x P 3-x O 12 , where A is a monovalent ion, and X ranges from about 0 to about 3; and a liquid phase comprising a dielectric fluid, said composition being substantially free of water and effective to produce an electrorheological response in the presence of an electric field.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
An electrorheological composition as set forth in claim 1 wherein A is selected from the group consisting of Li, K, Na, Ag and Cu.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
An electrorheological composition as set forth in claim 1 wherein said solid phase comprises particles having a size ranging from about 1 to about 5 micrometers in length.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
An electrorheological composition as set forth in claim 1 wherein said solid phase is about 5 to about 30 volume percent of said electrorheological composition.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
An electrorheological composition as set forth in claim 1 wherein said liquid phase comprises silicone fluid.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
89 words
A method of producing an electrorheological response in a composition comprising: adding particles having the formula A 1+x Zr 2 Si x P 3-x O 12 where A is a monovalent ion and x ranges from about 0 to about 3, to a dielectric fluid to from an electrorheological composition in an amount ranging from about 5 to about 50 percent by volume of said composition, said composition being substantially free of water; and applying an electric field to said composition so that the viscosity of said composition increases.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
89 words
A method of producing an electrorheological response in a composition comprising: adding particles having the formula A 1+x Zr 2 Si x P 3-x O 12 where A is a monovalent ion and x ranges from about 0 to about 3, to a dielectric fluid to from an electrorheological composition in an amount ranging from about 5 to about 50 percent by volume of said composition, said composition being substantially free of water; and applying an electric field to said composition so that the viscosity of said composition increases.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
67 words
An electrorheological composition comprising a solid phase comprising Na 3 .3 Zr 2 Si 2 .3 P 0 .7 O 12 present in an amount ranging from about 5 to about 50 percent by volume of said composition, and a liquid phase comprising a dielectric fluid, said composition being substantially free of water and effective to produce an electrorheological response in the presence of an electric field.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
67 words
An electrorheological composition comprising a solid phase comprising Na 3 .3 Zr 2 Si 2 .3 P 0 .7 O 12 present in an amount ranging from about 5 to about 50 percent by volume of said composition, and a liquid phase comprising a dielectric fluid, said composition being substantially free of water and effective to produce an electrorheological response in the presence of an electric field.
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