Theoretical analysis of magnetorheological damper characteristics in squeeze mode

Abstract

The paper summarises the theoretical study of a magnetorheological (MR) damper operated in squeeze mode, intended to be used as an actuator in a semi-active mount system in a car motor. The structural design and operating principle of the damper are de-scribed and a simplified model of the MR fluid flow in the gap is presented. The plots of the damper force generated by the MR damper are obtained for monoharmonic piston motion with respect to the centre point of the gap height and in the conditions of the control coil being supplied with direct current.