Geometric Entities

 

Geometric entities of a chain system include sprockets, rollers, guides, lateral guards and chain links. Contacts between the chain links and bodies defined in the RecurDyn/Chain are automatically defined when a chain link system is assembled. Normal bodies as well as all constraints and force entities defined in Joint and Force can be used.

 

Figure 1  Roller, Sprocket, Link, and Guide groups in the Chain tab