Fluidic Logic Gates and Apparatus for Controlling Flow of ER Fluid in a Channel
An apparatus for controlling flow of ER fluid. The apparatus has a first channel 10 for conveying carrier fluid 1 of a first dielectric constant and droplets 2 of a second dielectric constant in the carrier fluid. The apparatus further comprises a second channel 20 conveying the ER fluid and a first conductor 100 for conveying an electrical potential from the second channel to the first channel. A circuit 61 is provided for applying potential difference between the first and second channels. When a droplet is present in the first channel, the ER fluid is solidified in the second channel; when no droplet is present, the ER fluid flows as liquid in the second channel. Therefore the apparatus acts as an IF gate. Arrangements for other types of fluidic logic gate are also disclosed.
Countries or Regions:
USA, China
Invention Code:
TTC.PA.439
Contact Us:
okt@ust.hk
Authors:
Key Features:
Specification:
Category:
TAP - Advanced Materials
Reference:
Contact Us:
Download (0)
No file is available now.
You would be able to download the files marked with an asterisk '*' only after logging in to your account and completing the purchase of the product license.