Shoe cushioning to be improved thru intelligent fluids
07 Oct '06
3 min read
These contractions cause the opening or closing of the shut-off valve, depending on the pressure exerted by the foot. This enables a continuous and immediate adaptation at each step of the foot, because the mechanism controls the cushioning intelligently. In the words of the inventor: “if the fluid detects a vibration, it provides cushioning, if not, the cushioning is not activated”.
According to Iglesias, this cushioning system is different from other technologies which have appeared recently on the market, in the sense that it requires no electronic device and the cost of the material is low.
Versatile material The preparation of this fluid is the key to achieve optimum performance. For this reason, the researchers have invented and patented an experimental method to characterise some fundamental properties of these materials, such as redispersion, stability, and sedimentation, studying such behaviour in a magnet field using the most advanced technologies.
These scientists have invented a product which can be used in a wide range of areas, such as: in the cushioning of vibrations, in breaks and clutches, in seismic protection of structures, in comfort systems, and in a new generation of electrical appliances.
In the area of mechanical and civil engineering, as well as in orthopaedic medicine, these fluids with special properties are starting to be applied with success.
The University of Granada has made a strong commitment to its future by means of the development of quality research.
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