6.2.2.9. Constant Velocity

A constant velocity joint can model a constant velocity joint. This joint has two degrees of freedom. While remaining coincident and maintaining a constant velocity through the spin axis. This joint can be used to make a constant velocity situation in the base body and the action body about the z-axis of the joint

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Figure 6.199 Constant Velocity Joint icon on Working Window

6.2.2.9.1. Modeling Options

The user can create a joint entity as follows.

  • Point, Direction, Direction, OrthoDirection

    • Point: Selects a point on two bodies to define the location of the constant velocity joint.

    • Direction: Defines the z-axis of the base marker as the axis of rotation.

    • Direction: Defines the z-axis of the action marker as the axis of rotation.

    • OrthoDirection: Defines the orthogonal direction.

  • Body, Body, Point, Direction, Direction, OrthoDirection

    • Body: Selects a base body of constant velocity joint.

    • Body: Selects an action body of constant velocity joint.

    • Point: Selects a point on two bodies to define the location of the constant velocity joint.

    • Direction: Defines the z-axis of the base marker as the axis of rotation.

    • Direction: Defines the z-axis of the action marker as the axis of rotation.

    • OrthoDirection: Defines the orthogonal direction.

6.2.2.9.2. Properties

The user can define motion, initial conditions, and friction force using the Joint page.

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Figure 6.200 CONVEL property page [Joint page]

  • Type: Shows the type of joint.

  • Force Display: Displays the resultant force vector graphically on Working Window.