JOINT DEVICE USING MAGNETO-RESPONSIBLE GEL AND ELASTOMER CAPABLE OF HAVING RAPID RESPONSE SPEED WITH A SMALL NUMBER OF COMPONENTS

摘要

PURPOSE: A joint device using magneto-responsible gel and elastomer is provided to make a variable stiffness joint device with light components by controlling the stiffness of magneto-responsible gel and elastomer with a magnetic field.;CONSTITUTION: A joint device using magneto-responsible gel and elastomer comprises a first body unit, a second body unit, a joint unit(10), an electromagnet member, a control unit, and a hinge unit. The joint unit connects the first body unit and the second body unit and comprises magnetic-responsible gel and elastomer. The electromagnet member applies a magnetic field to the magnetic-responsible gel and elastomer. The control unit controls electric current flowing in the electromagnet member. The hinge unit connects the first and second body units with a hinge.;COPYRIGHT KIPO 2013