IdealGearR2T
Gearbox transforming rotational into translational motion
Library
Mechanics/Translational/Components
Description
Couples rotational and translational motion, like a toothed wheel with a toothed rack, specifying the ratio of rotational / translational motion.
Parameters
| Name | Label | Description | Data Type | Valid Values |
|---|---|---|---|---|
mo_useSupportR | useSupportR | = true, if rotational support flange enabled, otherwise implicitly grounded | Number | 0 |
mo_useSupportT | useSupportT | = true, if translational support flange enabled, otherwise implicitly grounded | Number | 0 |
mo_ratio | ratio | Transmission ratio (flange_a.phi/flange_b.s) | Scalar |
Ports
| Name | Type | Description | IO Type | Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
flangeR | implicit | Flange of rotational shaft | input | 1 |
flangeT | implicit | Flange of translational rod | output | 1 |
Port 3 | implicit | Rotational support/housing of component | input | mo_useSupportR |
Port 4 | implicit | Translational support/housing of component | input | mo_useSupportT |