34.2.7. Arm Shaft

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Figure 34.138 Arm Shaft

34.2.7.1. Properties

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Figure 34.139 Arm Shaft property page

  • Ref Parametric Marker: Controls the position of Arm Shaft. It is also special parametric marker (SPM).

  • Type of Arm Axis Shaft: Selects the type of Arm Shaft. It defines the connection method between multi bodies.

  • Material Type: Selects a material type. Three methods are supported. For more information, click here.

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Figure 34.140 Geometric information

  • Number of Partial Shaft: Defines the number of Partial Arm Shaft.

  • Partial Arm Shaft Length: Defines a length of Partial Arm Shaft.

  • Outer Diameter: Defines an outer diameter of Arm Shaft.

  • Inner Diameter: Defines an inner diameter of Arm Shaft.

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

34.2.7.1.1. Type of Arm Axis Shaft

Rigid Type

All multi bodies are connected by fixed joint. It acts like one body.

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Figure 34.141 Arm Shaft property page [Rigid Type]

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Figure 34.142 Rigid Type of the Arm Shaft

Beam Type

Multi bodies are connected by Beam Force. It acts like flexible body.

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Figure 34.143 Arm Shaft property page [Beam Type]

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Figure 34.144 Beam Type of the Arm Shaft

The user can modify the property of Beam Force that connects multi bodies. The user has to specify the value of Shear Modulus that is used to calculate Beam Force. For more information, refer to Beam Force.

If the user clicks Beam Property, the user can see the following dialog box.

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Figure 34.145 Beam Property dialog box