29.2.8. V-Pulley
The V pulley is a geometric entity defined by a cylinder and two frusta. It is typically used in conjunction with a V-belt. It contacts the defined contact nodes of a V-belt
Figure 29.42 V pulley geometric entity
Figure 29.43 V pulley dimension information
Ri |
Inner Radius |
R |
Radius |
Ro |
Outer Radius |
W |
Width |
Wp |
Pulley Width |
A |
Angle |
29.2.8.1. Modeling Options
The user can create a V pulley as follows.
Point, WithDialog
Point: Selects a point to define the center of the V pulley.
WithDialog: Modifies the property for the V pulley. The V pulley is created with clicking OK.
29.2.8.2. Properties
Figure 29.44 V Pulley property page [Characteristic page]
The V Pulley property page is shown in Figure 29.44. The parameters are explained below. In order to understand the geometry, refer to Dimension Information.
Inner Radius (Ri): Enters the inner radius of V pulley. The inner radius is larger than 0.
Radius (R): Enters the radius of V pulley. The radius is larger than Ri.
Outer Radius (Ro): Enters the outer radius of V pulley. The outer radius is larger than R.
Width (W): Enters the width of V pulley. The width is larger than 0.
Pulley Width (Wp): Enters the pulley width of V pulley. The pulley width is larger than W.
Angle (A): Enters the angle of V pulley. The angle is larger than 0 and smaller 2*atan (W/(2*(R-Ri))). The bottom width of V pulley is W-2*(R-Ri)*tan (A/2). [Degree]
Assembled Radius: Enter the assembled radius of roller. The radius is larger than 0.
Full Search: If this is checked, all belt bodies are searched for the contact with the V pulley.
Partial Search: If this is checked, belt bodies within the given bounds are searched for the contact with the V pulley.
User Boundary: Enter the range of boundary.