36.2.4. Tensioner Guide

Figure 36.21 Tensioner Guide

Click Geometry of Tensioner Guide in the Component Builder dialog box. And then the user can see the dialog box.

Figure 36.22 Group Tensioner Guide property page [Group Guide page]

• Ref Parametric Marker: Shows the reference parametric marker.

• X,Y.Z: Defines a passing point of the guide based on Ground.InertiaMarker.

• R: Defines a radius of the guide passing two points

• Segments: Defines the number of segments in the guide.

• Connector: If Property Type is RSDA or Beam, the use can modify the property by clicking Prop.

• Depth: Defines a depth of the guide.

• Thickness: Defines a thickness of the guide.

  

  Figure 36.23 Definition of depth and thickness of Tensioner Guide

• Property Type: Selects a connecter type between segments. Rigid, RSDA, and Beam type are supported. The user can modify properties of connector by clicking Prop.

  • Rigid: All guide segments are connected by fixed joints.

    

    Figure 36.24 Rigid type of Tensioner Guide

  • RSDA: All guide segments are connected by the revolute joints and rotational spring damper. For more information, refer to Rotational Spring Force supported as a Force entity.

    

    Figure 36.25 RSDA type of Tensioner Guide

  • Beam: All guide segments are connected by beam elements. For more information, refer to Beam Force supported as a Force entity.

    

    Figure 36.26 Beam type of Tensioner Guide

• Each Rendering: The selected mode can be displayed in Each Render mode.

TensionerGuide Supporting

This defines connector type between the guide and Ground. Also, a geometry to contact with a tensioner can be defined. The geometry is fixed to the tensioner guide.

Figure 36.27 Group TensionerGuide property page [TensionerGuide Supporting page]

• Type

  • Rev

  • Bush

• X,Y,Z

• Angle

• Prop

• Shape