USE OF ELASTOMERS IN REGENERATIVE BRAKING SYSTEMS

The results of research into the storage of potential energy as strain energy in elastomers are presented. The evolution of the preferred stressing scheme is described, and test results on full-size elastomeric energy storage units sized for an automotive regenerative braking system application are presented. The need for elastomeric material improvements is also discussed. (ERA citation 06:023855)

• Corporate Authors:

  Eaton Corporation

  Engineering and Research Center
  Swithfield, MA  United States  8411

  Department of Energy

  1000 Independence Avenue, SW
  Washington, DC  United States  20585
• Authors:
  • Hoppie, L O
• Publication Date: 1981

Media Info

• Pagination: 28 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Automobiles; Elastomers; Energy storage systems; Fatigue (Physiological condition); Length; Materials; Materials tests; Natural rubber; Regenerative braking; Strain (Mechanics); Torque; Torsion; Vehicles
• Uncontrolled Terms: Elongation
• Old TRIS Terms: Strains
• Subject Areas: Energy; Geotechnology; Highways; Materials; Vehicles and Equipment; I35: Miscellaneous Materials; I91: Vehicle Design and Safety;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00344034
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Technical Information Service
• Report/Paper Numbers: CONF-810648-1
• Contract Numbers: W-7405-ENG-48
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Nov 23 1982 12:00AM