38.2.1. Modeling Options
A ball bearing is defined between two bodies. When the user does modeling the ball bearing model, RecurDyn/Bearing should comply with the following rules:
The journal or shaft part (Inner body) is set as a base body of ball bearing.
The bearing part (Outer body) is set as an action body of ball bearing.
The user can create a bearing as follows.
Point, WithDialog
Point: Selects points on two bodies to define the location of the bearing.
WithDialog: Modifies the property for the bearing with a dialog.
Point, Direction, WithDialog
Point: Selects points on two bodies to define the location of the bearing.
Direction: Defines the direction for rotation of the bearing.
WithDialog: Modifies the property for the bearing with a dialog.
Body, Body, Point, WithDialog
Body: Selects a base body as a shaft or journal.
Body: Selects an action body as an outer body.
Point: Selects points on two bodies to define the location of the bearing.
WithDialog: Modifies the property for the bearing with a dialog.
Body, Body, Point, Direction, WithDialog
Body: Selects a base body as a shaft or journal.
Body: Selects an action body as an outer body.
Point: Selects points on two bodies to define the location of the bearing.
Direction: Defines the direction for rotation of the bearing.
WithDialog: Modifies the property for the bearing with a dialog.